[Matrixbeast]

Off the bat, I just didn't like Go-Busters. Long before it become the ultimate divisive series, I just didn't end up enjoying what I saw as it aired. I stopped long before Jin came in.

Anyway, Ginga 44.
They're celebrating the start of the new year, and Gouki is feeling a little down because his optimism and idealism might be weighing him down as a warrior. Before it can be addressed, Yuuta's dad shows up with Ms. Suzuko to join in celebrating. Before Gouki can go ultra awkward, we have the rival teacher who also has a crush on Suzuko show up (With Gouki acting adorably defensive to keep him from interacting with Suzuko). He and Gouki walk Suzuko to a bus and after she leaves, he decides to become Gouki's apprentice (With the idea that it's an apprentice's duty to surpass the master), trying to spark a rivalry. I'd say hijinks ensue, but it's really just one scenario.

In the meantime, we learn why Barban was unfazed by the Daitanic's death. Turns out the ash left behind sank into the Earth and it created a new, stronger monster, and their plan is to extract it and make it grow (Since it's still just a baby).
Yadda yadda, Gouki gets trapped beneath a huge chunk of concrete since not only was he trying to save everyone else, but also a teddy bear. He does, rival teacher learns why Suzuko chose him, and Gouki leaves to save the other Gingamen. His shoulder is fucked up because of all the effort he put into saving a bear, so rival teacher helps shoulder the burden of the beast cannon and they end up saving the day.

Was good.