So I'm up to episode 12 of Blade.

The Spider Undead aka Category Ace, is being targeted by Tachibana and the mysterious Undead and his organization. Which will result in the ultimate Rider aka Leangle. Thankfully Tachibana already got through the whole dying issue. that "hulking out" scene was annoying as heck.

So far so good, Kenzaki is still cool even if most of the time he's reacting to the events of the series rather than actively participating in them, and Hajime is stuck with some guy who calls him aniki... I like the story they are telling for Hajime it's just that I don't really care much for Jin at the moment.

For the first time in the series it seems they are moving to episodic arcs instead of the single narrative that lasted for most of the first episodes.

So far so good.

Merchandising. With only one Rider, no weapons, and no forms you have to have something to sell toys of.

That's a shame. Naomi's so prominent in every episode I've made it through so far, I hoped she'd get something in the way of a character moment.

Blade 15:
The Tachibana-Isaka arc is done for with some casualties. T_T Hajime is back where he belongs and Kenzaki keeps showing that he's a great guy, but man it really bothers me how little the plot has focused on him, Hajime and Tachibana have had long arcs dedicated to them, all that we know of Kenzaki is the whole issue with his parents.

Kenzaki role in the series so far can be summed up as "TACHIBANA-SAN!!!" and "CHALICE!!!!", I like him it's just that besides Hirose sending him out to fight the undead, in battles that are criminally short he hasn't done much.

Oh and Leangle will debut next episode. i doubt anything good will come out of that.

You better pray you like Leangle...

Anyway, Kenzaki's story arc is practically tied to Hajime's. He does become more of the focus of the series later on, but those two are damn near cause-effect with each other for a while :lol

That kinda worries me, isn't Leangle the least liked Rider on Blade? :lol

As for Kenzaki yeah, he's a guy that is defined more by his interactions with the other characters than by any personal storyline so far. It's interesting actually, not being the constant spotlight allows him to develop in unique ways.
And he works very well with Hajime, their different persanalities yet similar goals clash in a very good way.

Watched 16: It's nice to see Tachibana in a good mood. Granted, I doubt that will last very long :lol (cruel writers). And Kenzaki almost transformed into Leangle, wonder how that'll affect him. Oh and Leangle appeared, he didn't do much, I like his design, then again all of the designs in Blade are awesome.

I like Leangle well enough. It's just that when his whole story arc begins, it gets a little repetitive.

Watched Kabuto 16 and halfway through 17-

Tendou is a damn troll, or he is so smart he just doesnt say anything.

Daisuke is bad as Tsukasa so far.

Blade 17:
-Leangle can release the undead... wtf? Way too backtrack all their progress so far.
-They updated the op with the 4 riders, that's neat.
-The heck is wrong with electric execution guy aka Kyryuu!? aka Garren original candidate (I guess)
-So Mutsuki is a kind hearted and passive guy with heroic dreams using a belt made by villains and influenced by the Spider Undead, plus he now has 2 personalities.. things are going to end up terribly wrong for the guy, won't them?
-And the Blue Spader is out of gas, seems Kenzaki really gets a low pay. :lol

Well, Leangle's ability comes from the Remote (Tapir?) card, not a natural power.

And now Leangle/Mutsuki's story starts. You better like him, because he's not going anywhere for a while :lol