[SPLIT LIP]

Another great episode, and that henshin sequence was killer. Amazing to see what the freedom of animation can do with a fairly standard transformation. Little flourishes like the W on his chest forming after the armour with a little wind venting on the Cyclone side and mystical glitter sparks on the Joker side.

Also Revolgarry! I always forget that thing exists but I like it a lot. I think the CG on this version may still be better than the original. I also totally forgot they adopted Mick after the Sonozakis all died.

I will say, I don't remember liking Tokime much in the manga and this kind of reminds me why. She acts so aloof and obviously villainous, but as soon as it's made obvious she's innocent her whole personality changes. As soon as the plot no longer needs her to act mysterious the whole act drops and she starts reacting/acting like a normal human. A bit of a contrivance.

Also seeing Dopants actually animated is neat. They do a good job adding more movement in the eyes and mouth without being too removed from the "guy in a rubber suit" aesthetic of the original.