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Originally Posted by Goblez

Don't say Neo-heisei. the Emperor isnt in the Matrix and hasn't died.


Mach showing up at ep 12 is the same as Zangetsu Shin showing up which was Gaim's "Secondary rider" introduction since the Genesis drive took the secondary rider belt spot.

Drive started in October and Bandai still wants the Secondary toys to be out for New years (Kids get a lot of money. Grandparents get gifts for kids etc. so its prime toy time) so rather than pushing back the toyline a month to suit they just keep the toy dates the same and have the secondary show up about 4 eps earlier.

Eh I totally get it. I'm actually a fan of when they introduce the other Riders earlier. Just strange is all.