[Xtreme RX]

I bet the VFX department hates Sakamoto, but their hard work really pays off. The stellar special effects paired with his exciting choreography always make for some energetic episodes.

Though the pacing wasn't as solid and the writing was a little on the nose, this episode was an action masterpiece. I loved the first roll-call and the mech effects near the end were extremely well-done as well. Plus, those underwater effects, practical and CG, look really damn good.

We get another layer to Canalo's character as we learn that the reason for him not wanting to help the other Ryusoulger's is due to pressure from MosaRex. The idea that the Ryusoul Tribe's were at war at one point leading to the sea tribe distancing themselves from the rest is great world-building and I wish we saw more of this in the show, and it also provides a good reason for Canalo and MosaRex to distrust the land tribes

The MotW plot involving those with strong bonds repelling each other is again, kind of heavy-handed, but it really clearly visually illustrates that Canalo is breaking down his boundaries and showing his true feelings despite MosaRex's insistence. Though abducting his sister Oto is kind of a lame trope, it led to a really clever resolution to the showdown showcasing both a debut for MosaRex (in a Jurassic World-inspired scene) and the return of KishiryuOh Five-Knights. Also I am glad they aren't showing all of RyuSoul Gold's arsenal all at once. The slow-burn is refreshing.

Also very cool visual tool to use sources of water to show Canalo communicating with his Kishiryu. Honestly this show just gets better and better.