[TheRaizin]

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Originally Posted by SengalBoy

Man gotta admit, I'm not a fan of these "Realizing" forms.

But then again it's been ages since we see the base suit.

I find it just a way for Toei/Bandai to show off the base form one more time while also in the process of selling a new toy. Is the toy unnecessary? Sure. But, if it means seeing the base form once again, I'm fine with it.

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Originally Posted by SengalBoy

Hmmm interesting thought. What if Saikou Shadow is indeed his actual Rider form before he fused with the sword? It would further explain the simplistic design, since he's the first Rider.

I'd make a case that it's X-Swordman or the original version of the Kin No Buki WRB. X-Swordman was formed from his story along with his enthusiasm with the comic book, so I'm assuming he got a permanent new base form for X-Swordman but he had a different X-Swordman form before it.

Kin No Buki is the only WRB with this kind of design, so I also figured Kin No Buki was his WRB for his original form, but transformed to how it looks now as a byproduct of him fusing with the sword.