[TF RyuShin]

Despite I'm not so fascinated with Ghost, I must say that I defend Fish here. Well, truly, Ghost isn't the best Rider series ever in terms of plot and twists. After all, it's tough way to follow from two great season before it, Drive and Gaim. But, on a higher note, I must agree that Ghost is a single KR season where it gives so many meaningful messages toward the children. I bet that those who totally hate Ghost are either way too adult and sometimes think Ghost childish or that they just didn't get the full message. Basically, Ghost wants to tell you the whole thing about life burns, cherish your life, and the Infinite Potential. I guess everyone is bored with the Infinite Potential thingie but truly, it was because of that Infinite Potential that Takeru and the others could develop much better. It was also that why Adel redempted at the end of the series. Character growing itself is a characterization of the Infinite Potential.

As one say, Adel might not be the best villain ever, especially after a spectacular villain like Heart to follow. But, he's sure to be one of the villain that the show needed. As Fish stated, Adel is like a mirror for Takeru. You could basically switch their role if you want. They have almost the same background and some compelling relationship with their father. If one could remember, back in Movie War Genesis, we could clearly see Takeru as a kid. You could say if the kid Takeru didn't get the amount of development there, he could be as worst as Adel. Oh yeah, one thing that I love about Takeru is, that despite the show wanted to tell how clear-self or selflessly Takeru is, he is still a human. I love the time when he got mopey around as this is the base time for a huge development. I also love that Takeru was angry at Adel at ep 48. Takeru is indeed still a human that still could angry. However, he has friends that could keep him in check. Unlike Adel who refuse to listen to the others. You could say he has his own regrets, especially after 40-ish episode but he just was too ashamed to accept himself. THIS is what's different about him compare to Takeru. Takeru kept growing after accepting himself and that's why he got stronger by each arcs. Also, Adel is truly resembled Mitchy for a bit instance. They are just a simple young individual who can't control their own emotions or what they truly want. So, that's why they did all of those ruckus. But in the end, they just an individual who wants to get attention and love from the others.

And one of the most important thing, PLEASE DON'T HATE GHOST BECAUSE OF ONARI! I know that everyone hate Ghost, but please don't overly blame Onari for this. I don't know since I felt normal against Onari. I never too dislike him at all. He can be hammy, yes, but as Fish stated, he did so many good did as much as how hammy situation he could pull off. Really, he sometimes indirectly helped Takeru and the others. Ep 17 and 28 are the one where he shone the most. He saved Akari there and also gave Javert a bit of light about Heel-Face turn. Despite his involvement to the whole game is very minimum compared to Akari or even Kanon, he still can be useful through per 10 episodes. Onari might not be the best character like Akari and Alain, but he's surely not the worst at all.

All in all, if some of the veteran users still hate Ghost, I can't help. I may dislike Ghost but I also at one point I felt Ghost a bit boring and mediocre. But, Fish's statement really open my eyes (no pun intended). Ghost might not be the best Rider series here but on a higher plane note, it's the best series that the kid searches for. Ghost full of meaning to live to the upmost of your live and cherish it. Growing and develop is a part of your development. Even if you're death, your feelings will trascend over the death itself. That's the Infinite Potential that Ghost WANTED to tell! Just look, many people love Gaim, but Fish actually don't really enjoy it. And then many people last out on Ghost, but Fish ENJOY IT! One thing I could say: There's not bad Kamen Rider series, it just everyone has their own taste to decide whether it's a show for them or not.