[Jkin62]

Well that was certainly... something.

Veeeery mixed feelings on this one. And it seems the consensus here matches my feelings on this one.

The Duke Gaiden was alright but it felt kinda slow. I was never that big a fan of Ryouma so I was a tad surprised he got his own Gaiden. I dunno what it was but I just wasn't all that invested in it. Maybe it was because I wasn't too big a fan of Ryouma, maybe it was too dry and dark for my taste, kinda like the Pre Den-O seasons, or maybe I'm just weird. Eh, I dunno. But I loved the Lemon Arms Jingle. Freakin' of course Ryouma would have his say Incredible Ryou~ma!

As for the Knuckle Gaiden... well it was balls to the wall crazy I'll give it that. For what it's worth I liked this more than the Duke Gaiden since this did a better job of drawing me in. But a lot of it was ridiculous yet I can't say it's bad. There were a lot of good moments like Zack's struggle to live up to Kaito's ideals. I mean minus the whole destroy the world part. The fight scene in the rain was unique since I can't recall the last time KR has done that. On top of that we learn why Zack started dancing, which was something I was hoping for.
The things I didn't like though... well a distinct lack of Jonoichi for one. Don't get me wrong, he's there but he's not there enough if you know what I mean. I was hoping his screen time would mean as much as Yoko's did in the Duke Gaiden. What else... Jimber Marron Arms was not something I was a fan of. I didn't like the spiked half sphere fists and I hated the torso design. The whole Jimber Torso part only suits the Riders who's designs were Japanese in origin. like Gaim or the rumored Zangetsu Jimber Melon. Knuckle was what, a Medieval themed Rider I think. I wasn't too crazy on the design clash.
Marron Energy Arms would've been a better choice in arms (Heck the toy shows it's got cooler sounds). It could've been a way to up Zack's power without looking completely weird.
Also Zack may have died... damn.

Oh and the ending song Dance With Me, love it, love it, love it. Not as good as Unperfected World or Lights of My Wish, but damn is it catchy.


Now for my take on a potential Gaim Gaiden 3

I'm fine with it so long as we get Gridon and Marika for the next two. Those two had longevity without a whole lot of screentime. Okay maybe Yoko got a decent amount but shaddup I'm trying to make a point here. Plus they could both use a new lockseed. I smell Himawari Arms for Gridon and Peach Arms for Marika.
However I am fine with Marika getting scrapped if it's for a Ryugen Gaiden, but only if the Gaiden is sort of a brothers reconciliation story with Takatora and they're off hunting Yggdrasil remnants. That sounds awesome. It'll probably be less awesome if they go with Jimber Dragon fruit Arms for Ryugen's Gaiden form.

But yes, join me in campaigning for Marika/Gridon for Gaim Gaiden 3!