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Kamen Rider Kuuga - Episodes 1 and 2

Well with Mighty Form's figuart under my possession, and hearing the show being discussed quite a bit lately, I decided it was time I watched Kuuga. Or at least the first two episodes, and see where it goes from there.

I have to say, I liked Kuuga. It doesn't have me entranced like Ryuki did, or how W does, and it didn't have me as entertained as Den-O did, but I did like it. It simply has me interested.

I kinda like Godai. He's a little odd, and definitely silly in a way. But I don't hate him like I've seen some people do. After 2 episodes, he doesn't have me into him as Shinji or Shotarou/Philip got me interested in them. But he doesn't have me wanting him to buzz off or die. I simply for now can't get all that into him. I'm into Sakurako and the main detective more then the Godai, which probably does say something about him. Still, I at least like him somewhat, which is better then not liking him at all.

As a member told me, it is moving slow. But...I like that actually. I've heard since I got into toku that Kuuga is very horror movie like, and the slow pacing helps that IMO. The first episode played out like The Mummy (the Karloff one) quite a bit with it's slow build to when we finally see the creature fully, as well as have the first fight. I like horror movies a shit ton, and I like how Kuuga does appear to (for now at least) take things slow. It reminds of old monster movies, which is always a good thing.

I legit laughed at the part with the spiderweb being in between the buildings. When I first saw it, I immediately though of Spider-Man 2....and even said Spider-Man out upon seeing it.

The priest turning into the vampire was damn creepy.

I thought the fight with the spider monster was a very nice first fight. It showed that even though Godai has gotten a great power, he doesn't know how to use it yet. He has his moments of offense, but the majority is him getting beaten around. Which I like in the first fight as a rider. It makes sense that the person wouldn't fully be able to fight right away, and only use some of the powers, in this case, the strength to push a car and deliver some good punches. Also is it just me, or did Kamen Rider pull off a better helicopter fight then Batman Forever? I found the fight to be nicely balanced as a whole, showing off both Godai and the monster's strengths. So good job Kuuga!

I do find it odd though that he transforms when he feels like fighting. I mean really, what if there's a problem and he has to transform, but doesn't feel like fighting? Is it like "Oh well, sorry little girl. I'd love to help you but I don't have the right feeling to transform and help you. Sorry!" May just be me, but I found that pretty stupid.

As a whole, I'm enjoying Kuuga. The first two episodes aren't anything that spectacular (better then Den-O, not better then Ryuki, no where near as good as W), but they at least have my interest rising. I think I'll keep watching the show and see what happens. For now, Kuuga is simply alright.

Oh, that ending theme, the feels!