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Originally Posted by Enchilada645

Episode 13: This was... alright? It was kind of just there as a recap episode if I'm being honest (and apparently there's more, oh no). I've seen shows handle this better and while the character work is fine, getting back into the show with this episode after taking a break just didn't really do anything for me.

I mean, it might've been a good thing that this was the episode that you came back too, given that as a recap episode, it does bring one back up to speed on everything that's happened so far.

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Episode 14: Also alright tbh. We've got an interesting plot this time which makes me think more and more about how Akebono's community is just bipolar (affectionate).

Yeah, Akebono is very easily lead. For both better and worse.

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Episode 15: Okay this was a pretty cool episode since I'm always a fan of infection plotlines and of course this is very much our new hero intro via Ryujinoh this episode. Pretty standard but I'm interested to see how the Koichi stuff goes given he's well versed in everything going, even more so than our heroes.

You must really love the Sonic comics then.

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Episode 16: For a new toy debut this works surprisingly well. It really speaks to how far we've come in this short amount of episodes that we have Fudo actively risking his already injured life for the sake of getting Kenji a new weapon. The camaraderie on display is honestly great to see, as was Ryugunoh?s trek through the Power Spot. Oh and also Rock Crimson is a cool villain suit.

Fudo continues to impress as the show goes on. Of the three heroes, he's definitely been my favorite.

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Episode 17: I think the one thing I appreciate is the fact that Akebono Tower is just, still damaged from Rock Crimson's debut. It gets into how I just love the world-building in this show, though the side cast this time didn't have like the most interesting usage even with wacky dream shenanigans in place. But hey we get to learn a bit more about Koich's deal is and I instantly don't believe the Commander going "I killed them" and confirming Koichi's words. I've seen way too much media where "I killed them" means something entirely, especially in regards to guilt.

Yeah it's a pretty standard setup in terms of the Commander, but thanks for pointing out that attention to detail about Akebono Tower! I totally forgot to in my post, haha.

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Episode 18: Trauma is a hell of a thing to weaponize, but hey, if it works it works and it nearly worked here! Also I called it, the whole "what I did was the same as killing them" remark of guilt. Figured there was a different angle here. Though admittedly the way this whole bit was resolved felt a bit haphazard, but given how Ryukendo is I can't really be surprised. I still find it silly that we're treating an elemental armament as a legitimate upgrade after Fire and Aqua, but hey we finally get Thunder Ryukendo again after a good chunk of not using it and we finally get its Beast King.

Thunder Eagle is pretty dope. I can see why the OP hid it until now.