[Frontier]

"but not a 1000%..." has got to be one of the best burns in Kamen Rider history. Aruto may be a failed comedian but that single line really nailed Gai where it hurts. And in turn it was then that Gai knew that he wanted to eradicate everything Aruto holds dear to him.

I like how this arc sets up Human - Humagear relations while also putting Aruto's position as a CEO and advocate for Humagears right front and center. It's the potential of Humagears and their value (and possession) of humanity versus humans using their own ingenuity and invention. Who will win?

Kamen Rider Thouser! I just love how excessive this whole debut is. Like, Gai has to advertise his company and dole out some hype worthy chant about the "Golden Soldier" every time he transforms and all that gold...and the suit itself kind of toes that line between excess and pure, refined, power that really sets Thouser apart from the other Riders. It's a good combination in a new antagonistic Kamen Rider and a nice contrast with Zero-One.

Poor Flying Falcon. Aruto finally has it back but not only does it still not get to use its finisher in the actual series but it's there. to get out shined by the new Rider. Granted, Shining Hopper doesn't do much better (sorry Was).