[NGW]

Another good introductory episode. I don't like Snipe quite as much as I do Brave (seriously, Brave's similarities to Zolda are going to make him a tough rider to top for me this season), but he feels like a good addition to the cast and I love his design (as I do all the riders this season). Some interesting twists and additions, stuff like the rider gauge adds a bit of pressure to the fights for instance. They just did such a good job implementing the game stuff into the series that I really do hope it doesn't get downplayed too much later on, ditto the medical drama aspect (which already felt a bit more toned down this time). Day Zero is something obviously going to be of some importance this season, but I think more for the first story arc rather than the endgame.