Based on the June Telebi-kun scans (https://www.reddit.com/r/KamenRider/...levikun_scans/), I assume 02 is supposed to tank an enemy's attack and then summon a copy of himself and they counterattack with twice the power.

So his big attack is equivalent to other Rider's switch attacks like Midnight Shadow, NinyinComic and Shadow Clones?

And similar to the "you thought I'd be there, but I'm actually here!" trick Shining Hopper used. Assuming those pictures of two Zero-Twos are literal, and not just a symbol for moving twice as fast or having twice as much power or something.

I suppose so. Honestly my first thought would've been Another-Ryuga's Attack Reflection except instead of a mirror, 02 just clones himself.

so....its shadow clone jutsu combined with backlash wave...wow thats busted lol

Will Naki become a rider soon? She better use Assault Wolf without the grip.

And give her the Attache Shotgun!

We don't know, dude. If she does become a Rider, I think she should use a Zetsumerise Key and the suit should be white as symbolic of death.

Make dark izu as the host for the arc rider

You know the official name for Dark Izu is Azu? Were you living under the rock when they reveal the character and her name?

To be fair, her name is Is, so one could ask you the same question.

Considering the character has never been named in an actual episode yet, and that romanisations for either's name is a little weird, no need to start throwing insults around.

Speaking of episodes, we're due actual plot this weekend, right? Both exams and the lack of subs for anything past Vulcan's recap have made me lose track of time something major.

It's apparently going to be Azu/As/Long haired Izu meeting MBJR and discussing the true origins of MBJR during the Daybreak Incident.

From what I can tell it may or may not be the "canon" recap/clipshow that was meant to happen after episode 35 when Raiden comes back, before covid happened and Toei had to insert all those other recap specials.

Hilarious to think they were already planning a recap episode right before being forced into recap-festival.

We really do be living in Recap heaven

More like a recap-ocalypse.

And that's how you know it's Aruto!

What would the next ep be, episode 35.8 :p

Duuuuuude Mao Ichimichi is going to guest star in Zero-One!!!

She does regular V.A. work so it's not really as special as you think

Yeah just found out she's merely voicing AI. Though she was gonna guest as a Humagear.

Hey guys! We just learn about the episode count for Zero-One!

6/28/20 Episode 36
7/5/20 Episode 37
7/12/20 Episode 38
7/19/20 Episode 39
7/26/20 Episode 40
8/2/20 Episode 41
8/9/20 Episode 42
8/16/20 Episode 43
8/23/20 Episode 44
8/30/20 Episode 45

Here’s my 2 guess!

One- Look like ending the show on Episode 45 may be Yuya Takahashi’s trademark since he ended Ex-Aid on Episode 45

Two- Due to Coronavirus, they cut the show shorter so Kamen Rider Saber can premiere on first half of September.

At least we are at the endgame of Zero-One I think.

SOURCE: http://www.jefusion.com/2020/06/kame...-revealed.html

Yeah, the interview does say that the show will conclude in August, and they probably are prepping for pre-production for Saber by now so seems possible.

I doubt Takahashi has much say in how many episodes get produced. That's more likely the producer's decision and as it turns out, Omori Takahito was the producer for both EX-Aid and Zero One.

I doubt you-know-what is much of a factor either, considering new series of Rider used to debut frequently at the start of October instead of September. If Zero One continued in to September, it would easily make the average 48 episodes.

And judging by the pattern set by previous show, Zero-Two will probably have a cameo in 39, before full debut in 40.

It would make sense if Zero-Two becomes a 'permanent upgrade' instead of a final form like implied before, since by then there's not too many episodes left and Aruto's gonna end up using Zero-Two all the time either like he did with MetalCluster.

At the moment I think it is safe to say Zero-One related production will start wrapping up as of August unless they decide to adjust the schedule due to reasons.

I think i remember reading somewhere that the reason for Ex-Aid being shorter was because Bandai found that they made more money with a September start date opposed to October start date. So they made Ex-Aid shorter so that they could start Build's toyline in September.

So I think that the producers don't have much say over how long a show is.

Well yeah, I was speaking hypothetically, hence "if", a condition. If they wanted it in October, they could've made more episodes. I'm just saying that despite recap hell, it's ultimately an executive decision to reduce Zero One's episodes below the average to give Saber an earlier and more profitable debut.

I have always wondered why they decided to extend Wizard and then had Gaim premier in October.

It would be cool if we got art for theoretical forms for Type-1 based on other Zetsumerise keys.

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachmen...8dcd40d8c2.png

Another Surprise Rider! Kamen Rider Naki now a thing! And they look badass!

Yeeesssss!!

Wow, their Rider form looks awesome! Definitely need a Figuarts of that.


Also looks like Kamen Rider Ark Zero's power will transfer between the different members of metsuboujinrai.net

That is NOT what I expected, oh my god!!

I'm sure most of us were expecting Assault Wolf with the Forceriser, or some sort of kitbash of Assault Wolf with the standard Forceriser suit; but this is far beyond what I thought!

This is also our first non binary Rider so, that's pretty fuckin cool!

Naki looks amazing!

I'm very curious as to the key they're using! THIS IS SUPER COOL.

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EbjzywoWkAcc1Jw?format=jpg

I think it has to be a brand new key, the odd shape going over Naki's right eye looks like a wolf/canine biting down on something, and the claws aren't used by any of the Raider or Magia we've seen so far.

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Anyway, speculation aside. The form itself looks awesome, it's the display version of the Night Rogue under-suit with white/sliver armor and wolverine style claws.

Gonna play the "devil's advocate", but I thiiiiiink that the suit could've been better (it is fantastic that we're getting a KR Naki though)? I'm not a big fan of the helmet design TBH, and I think that the claws could've been shorter, more like Horobi's left stinger in length really. I do appreciate that the helmet and torso are unique, though, it's much more than Ikazuchi got with just the helmet.

Also, I think that the suit could use more blue/darker blues to contrast against the other suits better.

They better give Valyrie an upgrade lolol

Hrmmm, not sure how I feel about Naki’s rider form. It seems too big or something.. I cant quite figure it out. Hopefully it’ll look better in the show. The claws are sweet though!

Also, I just realized that Kamen Rider 001 is just a recolor of Kamen Rider Ikazuchi, minus the fins on the biceps and the head, which leads me to believe that we could see a Figuarts of Ikazuchi in the future.

What do you all think the animal is on KR Naki? I'M DESPERATE!