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So watching the first episode of Decade again was an experience. It's been basically 9 years since I last saw it, so it felt like I was opening up a time capsule.

The first episode is very striking. It hits the beats it needs to and immediately thrusts us into the second apocalypse after giving us a first apocalypse via dream sequence. It's kind of interesting to see a more rigid Tsukasa, while there's many of the quirks he usually has from later on, he's a lot more rigid in his first showing, also he looks very lively and not like he needs sleep unlike later on in the years post his series. I also really liked Natsumi, she's very much the person to reign him in and I like that, it helps strike a good balance.

The action was pretty great, Decade as a suit is something I adore, floppy shoulders and all. I also just love how snappy and satisfying the Decadriver and Rider Cards are as a gimmick. Also the main Rider Cards look so cool. There's a reason I made sure to buy the korean release which made sure to remove most Ganbaride stuff on the cards.

Wataru is interesting... it was weird going from this interpretation of Wataru to the one when we started Kiva. Even Wataru at the end of Kiva feels different, this one feels more enigmatic than mature. Overall a real good start to everything, and given I haven't viewed much Phase 1 Heisei I suppose my opinion of things might remain the same.

Anyway, Journey through the Decade, as many has said, is a real good song. It's got a very somber sort of feel to it. And I really dig that as it makes Decade's theme very unique as far as Rider Songs go. Also it has Gackt, the one elusive man who refuses to become merchandise so people can complete collections.