In what universe?

He hasn't changed at all. He hasn't developed at all. I find it a stretch to call him a character at all. Shame because his actor is quite good, but there's literally nothing to Souichi outside of he is nice. He just goes through the motions without any thought. It's like he's from a completely different show almost.

I'm not saying it has to be a comedy, just have some kind of heart to it.

Agito deffinately takes itself too seriously. It's like, there's little relief from all the stern looks and dead silence, and when it is it comes off as out of place because of how rare it is.

And again, when you're so straight-faced shit like bug-suits and motorcycles turning into giant spoons.

It's just a tedious show to watch. So much is silence and conversations and the monster attacks are always the same dance. That annoying music comes on, somebody gets stalked before they get killed.

W balances really well the serious and lighthearted. Overall I would say it is a more serious show than OOO or Fourze, but it's nothing compared to Kuuga or Ryuki.

W to me is the ideal balance. Though obviously I can accept leaning to either side since I like Den-O and liked OOO.

Liked? Did something happen to make stop liking it or something?

Oh no, I still like it. :lol I just finished it so I refer to it, and W, in past tense even though I do still like both and am into both toylines.

... just checking.

I'm referring to W's themes being serious. However, you are right, Ryuki is far more serious and I forgot to throw that one in my list.

I think my top 5 series would include Black, W, Ryuki, Blade, and Kiva.

If we're talking about serious series' then Kuuga has to be in here somewhere.

and Agito.

I don't know whether to place Blade as "Serious" or "Takes itself too seriously."