[MaskedRiderAsakura]

Damn...Hiiro's actor really killed it this episode. Seeing him break down at the end in the rain was just heartwrenching, and especially seeing him finally address Taiga as a legitimate doctor and crack a smile. So many feels. Crazy thing is I was almost positive they would find a way to retrieve Saki's data from Cronus but nope....she's just gone. Since this series has to have a happy ending for our heroes, I'm sure we'll figure out something later on where she's able to come back but for now...damn.



Seems like next week, Masamune somehow got Nico infected with Pallad's virus, so now Emu is left between destroying Pallad (and his ability to transform) to save the patient OR letting Nico die. This is a very interesting setup. Usually, the villain is smart enough to know how stupidly OP the main Rider's upgrade form is and tries to fight it head on. But Masamune as a villain thus far has been unbelievably pragmatic for a Kamen Rider villain, between utilizing the energy items to both give himself an edge against Pallad and Graphite and to defend himself against Ex-Aid and Brave's double Rider kick (seriously, when has a final villain EVER survived from a double rider kick from both the main rider and secondary rider's FINAL forms?!). Although am I the only one that got HEAVY OOOs flashbacks when he pulled out that book that contained all the energy medals?