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Okay, so first and foremost that parallel universe plan is completely random and almost totally incoherent. I can respect it as a way to merge Build in with the rest of the Riders and/or as set-up for Zi-O, though. Also, even if they didn't mention it, this ties directly back to the Movie War so I can forgive it on that ground, too.

Secondly, I loved the barbecue scene. It was really nice to see the characters hanging out. It's also nice to have at least one scene where nobody has injury make-up and/or bandages on their face. I feel like it's been months since we've had that. I'll also give the show credit for having possibly the cringiest Mii-tan moment yet broken up by an obvious yet well-executed gag.

Thirdly, I was a little surprised that Evolt revealed himself but I suppose this was all to set up the show's endgame. Definitely looks like Grease is done for and I'm sure something will happen to Gentoku on the way to Evolt: I don't see how the show goes into its final battle with more than the core duo of Sento and Banjou. That pairing has been so central to the series that I don't think the writers would want to toss Rogue in there for the final moments (my money is that he gets diverted fighting and/or goes down taking out Utsumi before the final confrontation).