[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

I can see that take and it's true that Tendo is in a different place compared to the start, so I guess it kind of makes sense to show that worst case scenario. It just all seems a little off to me. Hiyori gets "put on a bus" so her actress can recover and then this guy immediately takes her place. It doesn't seem like a great exchange to me. I think the concept of a "fallen Tendo" is actually fine and allows me to appreciate Tendo more, but Yonemura's extreme writing style is a problem.

I mean, I can see that, too! We are in a very... heightened place with this show. Tsurugi is getting to be Pure Comedy at this point (even though I'm sure his darkest days are ahead of him), and Yaguruma coming in as An Anarchy Symbol Carved On A Desk If It Was A Man is... it is not a show that is too concerned with nuance and subtlety, you know? If you're looking at Yaguruma as a trade for Hiyori, yeah, it's going to be frustrating.

Hopefully there's some other stuff for you to enjoy around the edges of Yaguruma's edginess?