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I've now gotten through 13 episodes of both series I'm watching, which is an arbitrary enough number that I think it warrants an update.

So, Kabuto, it's got me mixed up. I like the characters...well, I like some of the...ok, two. I like two of the characters. But it's mostly ok, those two characters are Kagami and Tendou, and they're the main characters, so that's fortunate.

But...that's it. I like Kagami and Tendou. Everything else? Eh.

Hiyori is boring. ZECT is boring and dumb as shit. And I mean like, really dumb shit, not college-graduated, respectable shit. Real dumb shit. Kageyama is irritating, to be generous, and Drake, let me tell you, Drake exists.

I guess the first TheBee is ok. But not ok for me to remember his name.

The Worm are super boring. Some of the most boring monsters I've seen in all of Rider. I'm still only a fraction of the show into it, of course, so I guess that could change, but man, I do not care in the least about them, and that cheapens the show some, because they're, like, the villains. Watching Tendou and friends beat up mall Santas gone bad would be more interesting.

And I dunno, the plot and writing so far just boils down to either being boring or dumb. It's just, a dumb show. I had hoped Yonemura was better beck in prehistory in 2006, and he is, I guess, but he's still not very good.

Tendou is entertaining when he's on screen and Kagami is relatable, but that's about all I can say for it.

I have less to say about Black RX, but on the whole, I'm enjoying it more. Not in every instance, like, episodes focused on Shigeru aren't too fun, because he's an annoying little shit, and there's already been more of them than I care for in just 13 episodes, which bodes poorly.

Other than that, and the fact that every new monster of the week is each apparently the Strongest! Warrior! Ever!, it's fun. I enjoy the villain group, and the suit design is top-notch all around. Action is pretty fun too. And I love the ending theme. So yeah, shit's good.