[TF RyuShin]

Well, I finally watched this episode with SUB. I must say I really enjoy this episode. Really, Ex-Aid's progression in each episode keeps getting better and much better. You could say the current episode is more entertaining and interesting than the last one. On daily basis, we are introduced with another Rider yet again. For one thing, I like this episode because of less unnatural comedy than even the last episode, like Emu tripped or Hiiro's father antics. Really, those two somewhat tamer in this episode which I like in this episode. Asuna as Poppi also isn't annoying like before either.

Now for the new Rider, Taiga. Man, I also love him as much as Hiiro. You know when you watch this series, you might feel that almost every Rider isn't so bad at all. They just have their own agenda. Seeing Taiga's and Graphite's relationship, I bet Graphite was one of the very first Bugster that Taiga failed to finish off. Then again, despite maybe he made a mistake in Zero Day, I somewhat sympathize him. On other side, when Hiiro said Taiga killed someone precious to him, I think something's clicked when you consider Taiga and Graphite's relation.

On my theory, maybe Graphite was born from someone who is closed to Hiiro and because of Taiga's failure, of course they will have a grudge. Anyway, since this is Sakamoto's directed episode, of course you will see AMAZING tons of actions. The dust explosion, great CGs and superb wiring techniques, no bet that this is Sakamoto's type episode. Well, there's nothing I could say more about the action since Ex-Aid has one of the most engaging actions and since this episode was directed by Sakamoto.

And I was quite surprised to hear from Taiga that Emu has split personalities before transforming. I mean I was quite skeptical why Emu's hair always blows and he always smirks too. Despite the actor wasn't quite good to express this, I think it's a little nice detail for Emu since his character also escalated in each episode. Maybe, this thing will get a focus when Emu gets an upgrade. Also, really seeing from Dan's words, I don't know whether he is an ally or an enemy or even both. I mean he provided Proto Gashats to Taiga but if as everyone said, Graphite is Genm. Then how the PMAX Gashat got in Graphite's hands.

Anyway, as per usual, this is another amazing episode for Ex-Aid. I loved how they dig more on Emu's personality change. Taiga was as entertaining like Hiiro. It's bit disappointing that Hiiro's own existence is "no thank you" since I felt his appearance in this episode was plastered to commerce Taddle Gashat :P. Other than that, I like how Sakamoto reduced most of unnatural and forced comedy here. He also directed this episode brilliantly. I hope will direct more episodes later. One last thing, I'm relived that Kujo will get a spotlight tomorrow since he was been a stalker during the past few episodes.