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Kamen Rider Die · 10-20-2024, 08:31 PM

DOUBUTSU SENTAI GO-BUSTERS - SERIES WRAP-UP

Hard to believe we’re at the end of another Watch thread, you know? Feels like I just started watching Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters, and it’s already over.

I enjoyed it quite a bit, even if it lacked the verisimilitude and gravitas of other shows. There’s a goofy charm to the Go-Busters that would probably be lessened by a stricter premise, or less magical-realism storytelling. This was a cast that could really only flourish with the ability to go super broad with their acting, and that boundless energy is irreplaceable. I literally can’t imagine these characters any other way, and that’s a testament to these actors.

The main arc of the season, the battle against the Mechalius… seriously, such smart longform narrative in such a delightfully childish package. Telling a story of mechanical monsters warring against a world of humanity, it’s the natural adversary to a group of animal heroes; nothing else would feel right for Tran Sister and her robot army. There’s so much to dig into with the way this show pitted organic life against inorganic life, in a way I’ve never seen before, and I’m glad I got the chance to talk about it alongside all of you.

The individual beats of this season were refreshing in their scope and captivating in their details, letting us go on a journey with not just the five main Go-Busters, but also heartbreaking stories with Atsushi (still too soon) and rousing returns to greatness with Kuroki (I’m a Rider fan, you knew I was going to click with a Sentai who rocks a scarf). Any given episode could find a random pairing and make it sing, which is really only possible when you’ve got such a goofy palette to paint with. You try doing stories of heroism and teamwork and overcoming your flaws without the funny animal sounds and wacky poses, and I just don’t think it’d work.

Super glad I finally sat down to watch one of these Sentai shows, and I’m happy I made it a Shimoyama one to start with. Not sure which one I’ll do next – maybe a Kobayashi one?

10-20-2024, 08:31 PM	#431
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,832	DOUBUTSU SENTAI GO-BUSTERS - SERIES WRAP-UP Hard to believe we’re at the end of another Watch thread, you know? Feels like I just started watching Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters, and it’s already over. I enjoyed it quite a bit, even if it lacked the verisimilitude and gravitas of other shows. There’s a goofy charm to the Go-Busters that would probably be lessened by a stricter premise, or less magical-realism storytelling. This was a cast that could really only flourish with the ability to go super broad with their acting, and that boundless energy is irreplaceable. I literally can’t imagine these characters any other way, and that’s a testament to these actors. The main arc of the season, the battle against the Mechalius… seriously, such smart longform narrative in such a delightfully childish package. Telling a story of mechanical monsters warring against a world of humanity, it’s the natural adversary to a group of animal heroes; nothing else would feel right for Tran Sister and her robot army. There’s so much to dig into with the way this show pitted organic life against inorganic life, in a way I’ve never seen before, and I’m glad I got the chance to talk about it alongside all of you. The individual beats of this season were refreshing in their scope and captivating in their details, letting us go on a journey with not just the five main Go-Busters, but also heartbreaking stories with Atsushi (still too soon) and rousing returns to greatness with Kuroki (I’m a Rider fan, you knew I was going to click with a Sentai who rocks a scarf). Any given episode could find a random pairing and make it sing, which is really only possible when you’ve got such a goofy palette to paint with. You try doing stories of heroism and teamwork and overcoming your flaws without the funny animal sounds and wacky poses, and I just don’t think it’d work. Super glad I finally sat down to watch one of these Sentai shows, and I’m happy I made it a Shimoyama one to start with. Not sure which one I’ll do next – maybe a Kobayashi one? __________________ Currently rewatching: Kamen Rider Fourze \| Other series available on the archive!