[Fish Sandwich]

Well unlike everyone else here (apparently) I totally enjoyed seeing Cube Octopus, if only because it meant Zyuoh King got some love for the first time since like, way too long. As for Zyuoh Bird, I understand how the colors are a little garish, but I think it works in a weird way. And unlike Cube Octopus, he's clearly not just there to sell toys. Like, I'd believe it if you told me he wasn't even Bandai's idea, and that's part of the reason he's just a low budget recolor. Anyway, obligatory disconnected thoughts time:

- Leo is awesome. I'm kind of amazed how much I've come around to him at this point. Everything he says and does this episode is gold.

- Good character-building stuff with Misao and Yamato, though part of me feels it's just the same routine again and again. I find Misao funny and all, but given how close we are to the end I sort of wish his fits of self-loathing were noticeably toned down/less frequent by now. You know, like an arc or something?

- Speaking of arcs, when was the last time we saw Bird Dude? I don't think it was actually that long ago but it feels like forever week by week. Wonder if he hangs out with Javert from Kamen Rider Ghost off-screen?

- Also, still seriously glad Bunglay's gone. For some reason I feel the bad guys have a better rhythm without him around, even if they're still largely just standing around letting random monsters (fail to) do all the work.

- On that note, the MotW this episode was hilarious.