Because although he possessed a girl (still hate that shit), it's a male identity and character that was in control.

Plus Jam still existed (somehow) after being separated from her. And was still a dude.

This was a beautiful way to finish off Gaim.


Mitsuzane's solo fight looked very Showa-esque to me and I can't explain why. It was awesome. The Gaim + Ryugen fight was all types of KICK ASS. Jonouchi fighting as Kurokage was a great touch too.


I loved, loved, loved this series and to me, it's surpassed Ryuki.

I don't think I'd consider Jam a female Rider. The body in the suit was female, but only because she was the one possessed by Kougane. Even then she's only in the suit until Kouta forces Kougane out of her, and for the final battle Kougane is just the suit itself. If anything, Jam would technically be a non-gendered Rider since it's not actually human.

As for the episode, I enjoyed it for the most part. It wasn't as good as the last episode, but it wrapped things up nicely and I was glad to see Mitsuzane get at least some start at redemption. The final battle was particularly exciting, I really liked the Gaim and Ryugen team-up with Just Live More playing. Overall I thought it was a fun episode, and a great ending to a great series!

So no drive crossover huh. Weird.

In Loving Memory of,
Gaim
2013-2014
R.I.P

It died so young...

It is actually a better end.
Kougane is the reason Femshinm was at war.
When the war has extended itself to Earth he is the one to be blamed.
Kouta helping Mitsuzane to get back on his feet is cool.
Together they finish off the source of trouble and start fresh is what makes it better.

Subs are up at Aesir.

Well, well, well. This episode may not have been the Kamen Rider Ryugen series I've always wanted, but it was pretty great. It mostly tied up the loose ends I was wondering about without introducing anything completely new. I think it would have been cooler if Kouta didn't physically appear during the fight, but Micchy just heard his voice and had a ghost Kiwami Arms fighting alongside him. That would have still made the requirement for main character suit footage without making it seem like Kouta's always on speed dial for Earth.
I think my opinion episode-by-episode adds up to this having been a fantastic show. I really enjoyed it, and judging from all the toys I've amassed, maybe a bit too much.
That said, I'm ready to say goodbye to Gaim and hello to Drive.

The villian kind of sucked, but it was a nice and tearful way to cap off Gaim.

This episode was needed, more so for Miichy I feel but watching Junochi picking up Hase's mantle was cool too, even if that part was very short lived.

Overall, it's been one juicy ride and it sucks to see Gaim go...