[novahyou]

Update on Blade:

I just finished watching episode 30 and I'm feeling a bit anxious regarding the consensus that the 2nd half of the series with the staff change (regarded by western fans like some of the best heisei has to offer) will live up to its "fame". This has got to be the worst two part episode I've seen so far in the few Rider shows I watched: the acting of the female villain plus the other guest actors was cringeworthy and the shenanigans with Chalice almost derail the character.

I seriously hope episode 31 goes back to being like the first 20 episodes, despite the majority thinking they are weak. While I agree they present many flaws, at least I liked the mystery and the creepy atmosphere the show had going on for it. Hopefully the final third of the show answers many of the questions presented and give Kenzaki more backstory.