[Androzani84]

I made my opinion on Ryuki clear really on (but I’m too lazy to find and quote it). Really, nothing’s changed for me since then. The problems I had were resolved too late for me to actually forgive them. What made it worse was that some of the elements introduced since then (Asakura’s rivalry with Kitaoka, Tojo’s desire to be a hero) were the parts I actually thought were pretty good. (Through there were some I didn’t like that much, such as Odin in general and the continued focus on monster fights)

I do agree that the show had way overestimated how invested we were in Yui. I mean, why should we care for someone who’s barely there when she’s on screen and has no real personal connection to EITHER of our two heroes?

In general, I prefer the spin-offs to the actual show. I didn’t think I’d ever find a show I’d rank below Kuuga or the early Neo-Heisei shows (which aren’t on any of my “top” lists), but this was one show I outright hated watching, as opposed to not liking watching it.

Thankfully, my experience is almost over and I’ve already got a nice, presumably friendlier show lined up to take its place starting Monday.