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Sh Ranger · 09-25-2023, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticeMagnum

So a recent interview came out with the production staff concerning Gotchard's development so here's some interesting tid bits from it:

- Head writer Keichi Hasegawa originally wanted Gotchard to be much darker and more mature, something akin to Ultraman Nexus in tone/style (a series he also was the head writer for).

- However co-head writer Hiroki Uchida and Producer Minato fought off the idea as they wanted Gotchard to be a very light show instead.

Oh no, those edgy social media people who are all like "It's not Geats!" are going to blame Uchida and Minato now. Personally, I don't mind Gotchard taking a lighter tone, at least to start with. I'm sure there are going to be some more mysterious dark themes when the show finishes setting up its world and lore, which it seems to be doing at a consistent pace. Otherwise, I'm not familiar with Hasegawa's works outside KR, so I can't say whether or not the darker tone he wanted would've fit.

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Originally Posted by JusticeMagnum

-Producer Minato originally wanted to do something different with Gotchard and have it be a series without a main villian. The series would just have been Hotaro and the gang catching Chemys the entire series with no greater threat to deal with/no one controlling the Chemys.

- This idea was rejected by upper management as they felt Kamen Rider is a series that NEEDS a main villain.

How would that have even worked? I mean, Hibiki technically didn't have a main villain, but that might be one of Toei's many regrets about that show, so I doubt they'd be willing to take such a risk again. The theme of KR is all about using the power of evil to fight for good and it's pretty difficult to imagine that the evil actions of individual criminals and opportunists could generate enough conflict to last an entire show. I mean, Winspector did that, but it was a different franchise in a different era (and it had Miyauchi).

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Originally Posted by weedle013ZiO

It?s a pun on ?Currency?

Makes sense.

09-25-2023, 02:44 PM	#877
Sh Ranger Standing By Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,609	Quote: Originally Posted by JusticeMagnum So a recent interview came out with the production staff concerning Gotchard's development so here's some interesting tid bits from it: - Head writer Keichi Hasegawa originally wanted Gotchard to be much darker and more mature, something akin to Ultraman Nexus in tone/style (a series he also was the head writer for). - However co-head writer Hiroki Uchida and Producer Minato fought off the idea as they wanted Gotchard to be a very light show instead. Oh no, those edgy social media people who are all like "It's not Geats!" are going to blame Uchida and Minato now. Personally, I don't mind Gotchard taking a lighter tone, at least to start with. I'm sure there are going to be some more mysterious dark themes when the show finishes setting up its world and lore, which it seems to be doing at a consistent pace. Otherwise, I'm not familiar with Hasegawa's works outside KR, so I can't say whether or not the darker tone he wanted would've fit. Quote: Originally Posted by JusticeMagnum -Producer Minato originally wanted to do something different with Gotchard and have it be a series without a main villian. The series would just have been Hotaro and the gang catching Chemys the entire series with no greater threat to deal with/no one controlling the Chemys. - This idea was rejected by upper management as they felt Kamen Rider is a series that NEEDS a main villain. How would that have even worked? I mean, Hibiki technically didn't have a main villain, but that might be one of Toei's many regrets about that show, so I doubt they'd be willing to take such a risk again. The theme of KR is all about using the power of evil to fight for good and it's pretty difficult to imagine that the evil actions of individual criminals and opportunists could generate enough conflict to last an entire show. I mean, Winspector did that, but it was a different franchise in a different era (and it had Miyauchi). Quote: Originally Posted by weedle013ZiO It?s a pun on ?Currency? Makes sense. __________________ 心と刃