[Xtreme RX]

While I'm bummed that we aren't getting any actors from Double or Kuuga back (notably Odagiri or either of the W guys) despite the Riders getting top billing like Den-O, it's hard to complain too much when we have the likes of Takeru Satoh reprising his role. I mean this guy is a Japanese superstar. To have just him is already a huge deal. From what I have read, this was such a well-kept secret that people were giving standing ovations in the theater when it was revealed in the film. So we got Ryotaro, the four Imagin and Owner back - this is the most amount of returning cast members for a single show and it's very clear that the film is primarily a tribute to Den-O, which is fine by me. Man, this is just awesome.

Aside from that, it's cool that we're getting other returning alumni in voice roles, though it's a bummer it couldn't be anything more than that. Apparently, Agito, Ryuki, Decade and Ghost are the returning V.O's.

According to a review I read, Kuuga and Den-O (obviously) had massive roles and felt like they were paid proper tribute, but Double was tacked on and lacked impact. Listening to the soundtrack kind of speaks volumes about that too. There is a triumphant return of Kuuga and Den-O's themes but Double is nowhere to be found.

Can't wait to watch this movie and it's really too bad we have to wait til May to see how good Satoh's role is.