[vin13ish]

I wouldn’t consider this a spoiler because this one is more about what could have been than actual story.

Originally, Ankh was supposed to be main antagonist and final boss for Eiji to fight at the end of the show but things got changed and Dr. Maki who was supposed to just be the main villain of second arc end up becoming main antagonist of the show. (I believe the chemistry between a Eiji and Ankh might be one of reasons for scrapping the idea of Ankh being main antagonist)

Same goes for Woz.

The original plans for Woz that he would make a Heel turn and becoming the main antagonist and final boss for Sougo to fight but due to his popularity with the audience and chemistry with the heroes led to Toei scrapping the idea and have Swartz of all people took his place as main antagonist of the show.

That what they get for making the character too entertaining than heroes but then again, the only reason they watch Zi-O beside seeing returning riders appears in the show so they can enjoying Keisuke Watanabe’s entertaining performance as Woz.

(Do you really genuinely care about Sougo, Geiz and Tsukuyomi or you just only care about Woz and his Iwae! Shticks?)

Between Ankh and Woz, which one you glad Toei didn’t make them as big bad?