[DreadBringer]

Gavv's super form debut.

In the latest episode, we once again experience the familiar trope of a hero being reckless and not listening to their allies, as Shoma prepares to fight Bitter Gavv while Sachika tries to stop him. I rather hope that Sachika's tendency to focus on making everyone happy is addressed in light of the people affected by Bitter Gavv's attacks tbh, perhaps Daiji could point out to Hiromi that you can't save everyone if you're dead.

As Sachika now knows about Shoma's fight with the Granutes and Stomachs, she guesses that Hanto's the other Kamen Rider, which is right. It's not shown how Sachika and Hanto reconcile. Like usual supporting casts though, Sachika doesn't think about becoming one to help others like asking how Shoma or Hanto can become Riders, despite trying to jump to Gavv and Bitter Gavv's fight.

Sachika has learned about Shoma's battles with the Granutes and Stomachs and correctly guesses that Hanto is the other Kamen Rider. The episode doesn't show how Sachika and Hanto reconciled. As with many supporting characters, Sachika doesn't consider becoming a Rider herself to help others like asking how Shoma or Hanto can become Riders, despite trying to jump to Gavv and Bitter Gavv's fight. Neon from Takebe's previous series was the one who realized that being a Rider would contribute more to helping people.

Although Sachika claims she can assist with snacks in the previous episode, the new Blizzardsorbet form is not what Sachika intends tbh. She merely thinks that eating ice cream would feel good. I expected Sachika to intentionally choose a snack that would enhance Shoma's abilities, but I don't understand why ice cream would be stronger than other snacks, serving as Gavv’s super form, like TaJaDor from Ankh's Core Medals. Similar to Mai from Takebe's previous series, Sachika doesn't steal; she pays for items from a vacant shop.

Blizzardsorbet's power, as anticipated for a form based on ice cream, allows manipulation of ice elements. Its fighting debut is quite devastating, creating large icicles. However, the drawback of the Blizzardsorbet form is that it melts like ice cream, limiting its use to a temporary basis. Sachika also has a moment to take a picture of Gavv battling Bitter Gavv, though it's not particularly convincing since they are both in Rider form rather than in their human forms so there's 2 Hidekazu Chinens.

It turns out that Rakia is still seeking revenge against Dente, likely pretending to be cooperative only when Shoma is present. Shoma's influence on others is evident as Dente is inspired to bring joy through his snacks after witnessing Shoma confront the Stomach siblings, indicating that Dente is clearly on the side of good now. It spreads to Rakia too, who notices that Shoma isn't blinded by rage toward Dente (and you know, Rakia himself too), allowing them to make the best use of them. It's also Shoma-centric in how Sachika views Rakia as a friend, based on him fighting with Shoma.

While it's been noted that Valen primarily loses his Granute fights or only engages in battles alongside Gavv, this episode showcases his best performance so far to defeat Smeeal, Otake's friend. Hanto still cares for Kataro despite his betrayal, likely due to its sudden nature. The scene where Hanto realizes he doesn’t need to rely on Shoma anymore thanks to his new Chocold Gochizo is portrayed in a rather sinister manner, dunno what'd be his next steps after reconciling with Shoma.