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So yeah, a lot of people agree this is probably the lamest debut for a final form. Between the lack of any real arc that’s being paid off (For comparison, 02 was the culmination of Aruto’s 40-episode bond with Izu, Xross Saber was the culmination of 38 episodes of Touma forming meaningful relationships with the Sword of Logos, Ultimate Revice is the culmination of… Genta not even getting heart surgery). And instead of any really impressive bad guy to play it’s abilities off against, such as Vail or Giff, we instead see it defeat an army of mooks, the same mooks that Revice takes down on a regular basis.

And we also get Hiromi trying to explain that Daiji’s problems come from having your demon getting destroyed, which drives you crazy. But, that doesn’t totally track, as this comment from Japanese Twitter points out.



And the Giffard Rex Vistamp is probably the most scummy final form, given that it’s two Vistamps stuck together, meaning you need two Revice Drivers to get the full jingle.



As for the form itself, I like that the “Final Remix” is basically a fastball special, which is thematically appropriate. Other than that, it feels weird to go from a fusion form to making Revi and Vice to almost totally independent Riders.



And then there’s the surgery scene, which makes it clear that Kinoshita has never taken a medical class in his life. Aside from allowing someone in with a video camera (which would not be allowed in real life, since it could contaminate the room), both Karizaki wear some blatantly non-regulation clothing that would also not be allowed. This picture points them out, along with a basic summary of the episode.



Ikki: It’s Ikki…

Vice: Vice and…

George and Karizaki: the Karizaki Father and Son’s…

All: Stamp Navi.

Ikki: Today, we’re going to be discussing this two-in-one Vistamp.

Giffard Rex!

Ultimate Up! Overflowing hot passion! (Overflowing hot passion! The heck? Two sides of the same coin! The power of the universe is infinite!) Kamen Rider! (Kamen Rider! Revi!) Vice! (Let's go! Come on!) Giffa! (Giffa!) Giffard Rex!

George: It's the Ultimate Revi that has been transformed by separating the Giffard Rex Vistamp! Big Bang!! It’s good at a battle style that makes full use of the magnetic force paired with Vice’s. I believe that the only thing that can use this tremendous power is your combination now. Now, let me hear the shout of the counterattack!

Vice: (coughs) I have one of these too.

Giffard Rex!

Ultimate Up! Overflowing hot passion! Kamen Rider! Vice! Giffa! Giffard Rex!

Karizaki: Now that you have the same power as Revi with the cells of "Gif" and paranormal power and the Revice system my son created, you are no longer just a devil and a buddy, but a full-fledged warrior. Truly the Ultimate Vice! Hey, please use that driver carefully.

Vice: You probably have a whole crate of these babies. Why do I need to be careful?

Karizaki: The paints I used to make it belonged to my dead wife.

Ikki and George: Oh.

Vice: Well Mrs. Karizaki can rest in piece, knowing we’re about to beat the holy stuffing out of Giff and anyone who’s ever sided with him. (Turns to look at Hana and Tamaki, at which point it turns out that this whole scene is being watched on a computer) Uh, no offence guys.

Tamaki: None taken.

Hana: We’re long past our dependence on that stupid alien.

(The watcher of the video is then revealed to be Daiji, who smashes the computer screen to the ground in a fit of rage)

Daiji: Those bastards! They killed Akemi because she was turned into one of Giff’s monsters. And then they had the nerve to lie about it! Well I’ll show them, I’LL SHOW THEM ALL!!! (He then turns to face Akaishi) Didn’t you say we had a lead on Weekend’s primary shelter?

Akaishi: I did. Why?

Daiji: You won’t have to worry about finding someone to destroy it. (He holds up the TwoSiDriver) If Ikki’s trying to protect it, then I’m going to destroy it. Maybe then he’ll submit to Giff.

Akaishi: I admire your gumption.