The name of next weeks episode is really interesting, possibly the next few episodes will be featured around Mitchy and seeing how far of a villein he can be and his last chance for redemtion

Oh my! I'm calling it here right now, blonde Mai is the Queen.

Also Suika arms scene was funny.

I was all for that until the last couple of episodes.

At this point, I reaaaaaally don't think Miichi can be redeemed.

I just love the characterization and growth of Micchy.

From being the "not as good as Kouta" guy (in terms of his importance to the team and as a Rider) to "I can help by playing the sides, keeping everyone safe" guy, to realizing he can not only play the sides but manipulate them to his advantage (the first signs of his real persona coming through) to becoming angry at Kouta for not following his orders (by telling Mai about Yuya, thus eliminating Micchy's power over Mai) to flat out wanting him destroyed (his first villain motive) to now being willing to sacrifice all of mankind to recreate the world in his image (his true, final villain form).

Ryugen's design is based off Chinese clothing, etc. I always believed that while Gaim is focused on the Sengoku period of feudal Japan, Ryugen is based off the similar period from China, known as the Romance of the Three Kingdoms era. Ryugen is most likely a representation of Sima Yi (or Zhongdu), who served the ruler Cao Cao and his sons and grandsons for nearly all his life before finally betraying them and seizing control of China for himself. To quote the wiki:

I'd just like to mention how nice it was to see Zack be the first of the extra Riders to head out and do something, even if his original plan was to taken on Redyue himself (not a great idea there. Sure, he and Baron alone stalled an unevolved Demushuu, and Zack didn't even get hit, but he did have at least one Energy Rider backing him up).

Ooh, the way the camera focused on Micchy when Redue told him that he could save loved ones was great.
This episode felt a little slower on the plot than usual. Micchy's turn is gradually seeming more motivated, but I still feel like that's going to end up being a mostly unanswered question.

Wow, Kickback, that's an AMAZING theory you have there. :)

So I read something online that maybe Micchy would build up to be the Big Bad of the series. At first I called BS, but after these last few episodes...
I like Ryugen. I also like Zangetsu Shin. But I hate Mitsuzane. He's a dick, a liar, a backstabber, a traitor, and...
Just give the belt to someone else. I don't care if the belts won't function on anyone else, just take his belts away. Please.

I said that first!...well, okay, maybe not me. But I coined the "cuckoo for coco puffs" definition for Micchy!

Absolutely loved this episode. First off the biggest thing is, is now I love Yoko/Marika for telling off Micchy and getting deeper into her character. My favorite scene was Zack, Oren, and Jonouchi fighting together against the Invess because it was silly, and awesome. Those 3 are my favorites right now with Kaito and Takatora. I love how Zack just ran off to try and stop Redyue and how Oren and Jonouchi chased after him was great, I love how the 3 of them play off each other so well. Micchy is going deeper down the rabbit hole, and I hope it leads to his demise, but right now I love to hate him. Roshuo's power is incredible that was just insane what he did to those missiles, I can't wait to see how they stop him. I also think that we might see Takatora return as Zangetsu till he can reclaim his belt.