[DreadBringer]

Even more on the Granute society and Shoma's family now.

So Shoma's dad is named Bouche, and there's someone even older in the family tree, the great uncle Dente. Indeed, the Agents are like the Gochizos of the actual Granute, and Shoma is only able to produce Gochizos because of Dente's modification. Wonder how Dente would integrate to humans in him studying humanity to modify Shoma's Gavv.

Thought Shoma may have a prejudice to Granutes to just be cold to Dente, but there's a good reason, as Bouche was shown to be an abusive dad who forces Shoma to do what he wants like training and beat up Michiru. Bouche kidnapping Michiru and not letting her escape also has a disturbing implication in Shoma's birth. Dente constantly depicts Bouche in positive light, like claiming he only does that to protect Shoma and Michiru as if they're happy they'd be targeted by the Stomachs, and there's a flashback of Bouche saying he wants to help Shoma by asking Dente. Training is also likely meant for self-defense to other Granutes.

The Stomachs aren't fully on the same page. Jiip and Siita are more interested in observing Shoma's performance, of which they knew him as weak, but Lango wants to save their company from the authorities, rising their status from an underworld as the ruler of the Granute world. This should mean the Stomachs are a threat not only for humans but for other Granutes as well, the Granute MOTWs are evil due to being their part-timers. I wonder if Jiip and Siita would ironically need Shoma's help if Lango becomes too dangerous for them, like Lachesis against Glion.

Shoma's lonely Kamen Rider days are over after he helps a child retrieve a toy, framed like his flashbacks with Michiru, using his strength once more, he realizes now that it's not his fault that people are turned into Hitopresses. His helping nature should inherently make people happy, and he'd continue doing that, while claiming to strive for his own as well. It's obviously the bad guy's fault for doing evil things. Ofc he can still suffer by failing to protect people if the adversary is too strong, though.

Hanto's field allows him to quickly learn the Granute's deal, finding a Gochizo, Agents, and the Hitopresses. So far, Hanto seems to be heroic too to be concerned about the people who got compressed, trying to prevent Agents from taking them, and trying to free them after Gavv beat the Agents, and of course defending Gavv from the people who are scared of him, albeit for now he doesn't know if Shoma is Gavv and a half-Granute. Ritsu should learn now as well, as she interacts more with Hanto.

For different flavors of the same food, it only enhances stuff rather than giving separate forms, like the spicy Hirihirichips giving fire elemental attacks to Zakuzakuchips. I wonder if this applies to non-spicy stuff too, like seaweed.

Sachika so far has the providing information role by checking up the social media. Otherwise, she's kinda a bit mean to Shoma when he decides to return to Hapipare, being snappy over his departure rather than being understanding (even without knowing why). Shoma chooses to return to Sachika rather than to the Nakamuras, likely because (for in-universe reason) Sachika takes a more active role in making others happy like what Shoma wants.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

As for this episode specifically: I'm amazed that Granute society is a thing and that Stomahc Inc. is not at the top of it all? Like, I expected them to just go the easy way and be like "all the Granute are evil", because it's a kids show after all, why even bother. But no, the Granute have their own world, they have authorities opposing the bad guys, and Stomach Inc. is trying to take control by making the rich and powerful addicted to their Dark Treats. That's so cool!

Well, there were good monsters in previous shows too, starting from Faiz with the main Orphnoch trio. There are others too like Shima Undead, Hiyori in Kabuto, the main Taros (particularly Kintaros) or Deneb in Den-O, the Arms Monsters in Kiva, Invisible Dopant in W, Chase without brainwash in Drive, Cubi in Ghost, Burgmon in Ex-Aid.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Yeah, can't state it enough: Gavv is an absolute winner of a show so far. Easily on track to become my favorite Reiwa entry, and a high contender for spot on the podium for best show overall. Please keep the quality this high, please!

I don't know if you've known this, but Gavv already had 20+ episodes filmed before it even started to air. Guess it explains why it's a winner of a show, the preparation really pays off, and guess I made the right choice of still trying to watch a KR show during airing one more time. Being better than other Reiwa shows isn't a high bar though.