[Magnugiga]

I put watching Zero One on hiatus some time ago despite enjoying it (didn't even mind the apparently divisive tournament arc), because I had wanted to watch some of the older KR shows and would prefer to get back to it once it's finished. Really itching to get back to it now though.

Anyway, I watched Ryuki Rider Time to wrap up on my several month-long Ryuki viewing (despite not having watched Zi-O beforehand... it worked out pretty well tho, I wasn't confused that much and it's pretty easy to just ignore the Zi-O stuff).

It's... ah, where to start!? Between the super awkward mix of the old cast and new cast (the latter I couldn't care less about), the most awfully convenient amnesiac plotline I've ever seen, and yet again another plot about some dude who went wildin' to bring his girl back to life, I really can't say I enjoy this one. Even the usual Shinji/Ren bromance felt rehashed, and this overall feels like lazy nostalgia bait that may actually kinda work if I didn't literally just rewatch the entire series beforehand and basked on how awesome it was.

At the very least, it's pretty nice to see some of the old actors returning and trying to replicate their old characters' mannerism (I'd say Asakura's actor was the one that succeeded the most). Also I like the ending/theme song I guess. As for the rest, I don't care, this thing ain't canon as far as I'm concerned