[Den-O]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

You image just showed my point even clearer. It's perfectly visible the distortion on the crest.

But the real nail in your arguement is simply a matter of perspectives. If, and if, this is a new helmet, then why do these new additions stretched straight up, when Gaim himself is being viewed at an angle?

It's so obvious it's just reflection, I'm literally baffled you can't tell. Also, there's just a matter of logic. Rider form changes are always different, and Giam has more intricate suits than ever. Why would this new suit have the helmet be indentical except for a new crest?

Because it's more than likely the Sengoku era Gaim. This series seems to be all about transformative power, becoming someone new. It isn't at all far fetched to assume that Kouta is tapping into a previous Orange Arms rider's (probably Sengoku) power and becoming a modern version of him. Hence the reflection of Gaim's past self. Explaining why he'd have a more samurai inspired form. It's appropriate to both the theme and setting of the show.

I can't really wrap my head around how you're using what is clearly an image that proves my point as an argument in your favor. And Rider Forms are definitely NOT always that different either, looking at Blood Gaim, Ryuki Blank, Ouja Blank, Hibiki Kurenai, Den-O Nega, Ryuga, Kick/Punch Hopper, or maybe all 4 of Wizards basic forms which have only slight remolds with a color swap. A smattering of other riders exist for proof of this as well, don't say something like that if you can't back it up. Pallet swaps with slight remolds or base suits with some remolds to set them apart happen pretty often through out this franchise. It's nowhere near far fetched to assume that his helmet and some armor could be the only differences.

If your argument is going to remain, I suggest you find a more solid basis for it than that.