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I liked it. Obviously, I need to see it again with subs, but I'm liking what I'm seeing so far. There are definitely some callbacks to earlier premieres (lost kid from Kuuga, company ad from 555, the first fight is very much like Ryuki and Den-O's, Rider War from Decade), but the show is definitely doing things in a way that is making it unique. I'm not going to make up my mind now, of course, but it's looking interesting so far.

I do really like the Gaim suit and it looks great in action. Not sure about the monster designs yet, but it looks like they'll be getting more defined. Kota seems like a decent guy and Mai seems in-offensive so far. I also totally forgot that Goro-chan is in this; I just hope he doesn't die and cause his waitress to go around cutting dudes' fingers off (some of you will get that reference). I don't know, there's not a lot to say about the characters yet. I'm a little disappointed to have another inexperienced Rider after Wizard, but he looks like he's going to get competent really fast.

I guess the last thing worth mentioning is that whatever version of Baron that was at the beginning, he made his army stand in a banana-shaped formation. That is both stupid and awesome at the same time.

Actually, one more thing: all the Riders seem to be in pairs. Baron is leading, Griton is following him. Zangetsu is leading and Ryugen is following him. Gaim has no follower, though - possible opening for a sixth Rider?