[ShyGuy]

Hibiki has such a good introductory episode. It immediately establishes a unique tone and style, there really isn't any other Rider show like it. It's a very special show.

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

It felt so good to watch. The episode’s constructed out of rhythm, out of silence, out of tense percussion and uplifting woodwinds. It’s dialogue that’s reduced to accompaniment, so all you can focus on is the joy of Asumu biking to school, the staccato sneezes of a ferry ride, the sing-song lullaby of the Oni, the cacophony of family fading out to nothing, the portent of drums, the chase of hammers hitting blocks of wood, the warmth of that closing song over the credits.

This describes exactly what I like most about Hibiki. While it does have great characters and themes, the biggest appeal to me was always the feel of the show. The look of it, the sound of it, the whole aesthetic sets such a calm and relaxing atmosphere. There are few other shows I've watched that have been more welcome after a long, difficult day. Hibiki just always made me feel so comfortable and at ease.