[Destroyman]

So in-between watching all the W movies I also managed to finish watching Kabuto. How was it? Well, I certainly enjoyed the series as a whole, but there were some things that bugged me from time-to-time.

But let's start off with the characters. Is it me? Or does this show have one of the strangest Rider casts ever? I mean, first off you have Tsurugi who is just completely disconnected from the real world. Then Yaguruma & Kageyama as Kick & Punch Hopper, who were just ridiculously & hilariously emo (but strangely still kinda badass). And finally, Tendou. I still don't know whether I like this guy or not, he never really listened to anyone else & rarely explained the reasons behind some of his actions. Also I wasn't a fan of how he would tend to just know things nobody else did, like what a worms true target was, whether someone was a worm or not, that sort of thing. But he still does have some charm, like his passion for cooking, his relationship with Juka, Hiyori & Kagami. Speaking of which, I somewhat feel like the show should have been called "Kamen Rider Gatack", knowhatimsayin? I feel I would've liked the show even more if Kagami was the main character instead. Oh, also, I wish Daiske had shown up more, but that might have something to do with his actors role in "The Next".

One thing that was great about this series was the Worm & Native. And the overall theme of 'Trust' throughout the show. If you told me that this show was written as a sequel to "The Thing", I would've totally believed you.*

And now for some questions I have. Why exactly did ZECT/The Native design the Zecters like they did? Robotic Insects that choose who they want to wield them? I just don't get it.
Also, why did Kagami & co. never decide to just quit ZECT? I mean, between being manipulated, deceived & almost killed by ZECT on a number of occasions, you figure they would've just gotten fed up with their Bullshit. And how come ZECT never actively pursued Tendou, like, hold his sister hostage or something? I mean by halfway the show they pretty much knew he was Kabuto.
Oh, & what happened to Yaguruma at the end? I assume he killed Kageyama but after that he's seen holding his body & doesn't show up again.

Anyway, I'd definitely recommend Kabuto & now I'm going to watch W Returns: Eternal & Kabuto: God Speed Love, & then, I think I'll take a break from Kamen Rider for a little bit.