[TF RyuShin]

Rather than making a mainstream opinion about this episode, I wan to share some appreciation post about Daiji:

1. First of all, I like that despite both Daiji and Kagero understood each other last episode, it doesn't mean they suddenly become best buds like Ikki and Vice. I love the fact that Daiji and Kagero are still on each other's throat and the way Ishida directed the constant clash between Daiji and Kagero was splendid. These two are like Tom and Jerry in a way that they obviously doesn't like each other but deep down they know they need their other pairing to work the best. It's not Tom without Jerry and it's not Daiji without Kagero. It's black and white with no distinct gray area but that might be our true nature as a human.

2. I LOVE the usage of Live and Evil in this episode. Despite them clearly having an advantage as Evilitylive, I appreciate either Kinoshita or Ishida managed to slip some good showcases of Live and Evil. It's been ages since we last saw both Evil and Live's suit and it's refreshing to see them back as much as seeing a Rising Hopper and Brave Dragon back in the last two shows. They even brought back Live Jackal Form, what is not to love in this episode!? If only they also bring back Revi and Vice Rex Genome then this episode would be perfect. Shame that we also can't get Evil Jackal because the helmet was caniballized for the Live version.

3. You know it's kinda hard to work as the person who types the credit of all the cast with their Rider forms, especially in this year. Now since they brought back Kagero, I think it gave some headache to that credit typesetter because not only they need to credit Hyuga Wataru as Daiji and Kagero in a very minimal space, they also need to credit their Rider forms. But it's obviously impossible to credit bot Live and Evil in such small space. I could imagine they just 'Well since we don't have space just credit them as Evilitylive. It will satisfy both Hyuga and the fans'. I don't know but Revice has been a funny mess in this cast credits. Sometimes they need to address both Ikki and Vice as Kamen Rider Revice during Thunder Gale era before splitting their Rider name back after Giffard Rex. I could also see them contemplate and have some frustration whether to credit Hiromi as Demons or not in the last episode. Knowing all of this cast credits headache, I now understand why they not even bother credit 'Mirage Mirror' last week.

4. Lastly I appreciate they gave more wardrobe for Daiji in this episode. I might miss his Fenix uniform but it's also refreshing to see Daiji in casual clothes. I think the last time Hyuga wore a non-uniform clothes during the recap ep in 29, CMIIW. So it's a nice touch to see Daiji ina brand new fashion. I think it also made a good symbolism of Daiji now being free from Fenix's and by extension Gifu and Akaishi's machination. Fenix or not, it shows that Daiji is now firmly on our good and hero's side.

If that doesn't show you how much I love Daiji then I don't what will work. Daiji could be one of the best underrated character by the end of the series. I love that in recent years the Secondary Riders were clear and distinct but not so overpowering that they completely overshadow other characters. Rintaro was also my best underrated character and my best boi in Saber. Now I can't wait to see how the next Secondary Rider will receive the torch from Daiji.