[Locke]

This episode was weird for me, so far Gaim has been a show I have appreciated much more in terms of narrative than I ever have visually. But this was probably the first episode which was almost the complete opposite.

Because, in terms of narrative, this episode was almost entirely pointless. You don't need to tell us, 18 episodes in, that the dancing aspect of this show is pointless. We knew that from the very start. Although man that all girl in white team, lovely.

But ironically, for maybe the first time in this show, it had some genuinely brilliant action. From seeing the Inves dancing, to Pine arms finally getting used again, it was great.

If it wasn't for Beat Rider Knuckle this'd probably be the first episode that achieved nothing for either the plot or the characters. It's lucky then that that first outing with Knuckle was amazing - from his stylish superpowered boxing to the high energy fight with Baron at his side.

A blend of Bravo, Gridon and Kurokage? Who knew the footsoldier driver could cause such fascinating results? Is he getting an AC? It's the first one I've been interested in for a while.