[DreadBringer]

Final boss debut.

As Masaru noted, Michiru is indeed strong mentally; she does not break in spirit under the dire circumstances she faces in the Granute World, where she continues to raise Shoma with motherly care. In contrast, Masaru admits he would struggle emotionally, as he is in denial about the truth of Michiru's fate. For now, Shoma keeps the truth about their relationship, which would clarify Michiru's situation, from him. I wonder if the villains will expose this to break the heroes' morale later.

Hanto implies to Masaru that Michiru was eaten by the monsters, like Sae. While Michiru wasn’t eaten and did not die immediately, it does indicate that she was kidnapped against her will. It seems less likely that Michiru genuinely married Bouche. I can see a possibility (but not guaranteed) of Masaru becoming hostile toward Shoma upon this revelation, with him losing his composure toward Hanto here, though he realized his outburst afterward.

This time, the enemies are aware of how Kamen Riders henshin using their belt, so Bocca's Agents actually interrupt Rakia's henshin and beat him up in his human form. Bocca observes how Gavv CaKing and Valen Frappe fight without directly intervening, only attacking them after they defeat his Agents to prevent them from pursuing him. Bocca ultimately leaves all three Granute Hunters alive. It’s a clever use of the Whipped Soldiers as platforms for Gavv when he is thrown from heights.

Jeebh continues to use his current Bitter Gavv to train against the Agents and grow stronger, and Nyelv remains on good terms with him, consulting on whether he has improved. Unlike the time with zombie Suga, Nyelv does not provide enhancements to Jeebh. However, in the end, Nyelv decides to work with someone else, likely Lango. Nyelv also shows some disapproval of Jaldak’s plans in this situation.