[FreshToku]

Kuuga is actually really cool... I am pretty sure I caught on to the themes and such when I first watched the show sometime in 2013 or whenever it was, but it was only much later with the hindsight of so many series after it that I think I really appreciate it not just as a show but as a vision.

The people working on this show absolutely wanted to create a story that was important and meaningful above all else, setting out to be something special before a product, and they put a lot of care into that craft which I have to admire and respect even if some choices didn't resonate with me.

I don't want to sound like some kind of hipster by implying present-day Kamen Rider doesn't have plenty of pathos still though, and I honestly wouldn't trade away all the in-your-face merchandising. I guess maybe my recent issues with Zero-One are making me wistful towards shows with stronger core themes and a desire to maximise it's potential.

Alright, Fish Sandwich, what this thread really needs is you revealing and showing off how much Kuuga merch you've collected. I'll be disappointed if you don't own at least three different figures.