[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

This is part of the reputation Blade has. The early part of the show - up through about episode 14 or so - is considered to be kind of a slow start, sometimes to the show's detriment. A lot of that is in comparison to the later episodes, in particular, where the show is able to cut down on the exposition and focus more on the current events instead of backstory. I don't think these episodes are as dull as they sometimes are said to be, but I think you'll find that the show's pacing does pick up a lot once we get through the end of this current arc.

On an unrelated note, I really love the Peacock's sunglasses. I don't know if I'd go as all-in on the Corey Hart lifestyle, but I would absolutely buy and wear a pair if I could find them.

I Wear My
Sunglasses To Fights

Anyway, yeah, it's not like this episode was an abject failure or anything. It was just a little slower, a little more... methodical, maybe? It was purposely trying to slow stuff down, and while that's great for the pace of a series, it's maybe less great if you're watching an episode some night.

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Originally Posted by Androzani84

Here’s today’s monster. I really should come up with a name for this section. Any suggestions?

Fusion Peacock

An immortal creature that is the ancestor of the peacock and belongs to the Category J of Diamond Suit. Attacks enemies with flammable explosive flames and shock waves, and long-distance battles with countless wing-like shuriken Eye Dart (アイダート Ai Dāto). He is also good at swordsmanship with giant swords Sworzer (スウォーザー Suu~ōzā). As a Royal Class Undead, he is more intelligent than standard Undead, being able to assume the human identity of Isaka. His power in human form is telekinesis, as well as summoning fireballs and mass hypnosis he uses to recruit humans to his aid.

* Suit: and Category: https://powerrangers.fandom.com/wiki/Ryu_Higashi
* Effect name: FUSION
* Card name: Fusion Peacock (フュージョン・ピーコック Fūjon Pīkokku)
* Consumption points: EP +2400

https://vignette.wikia.nocookie.net/...20121110143038

There aren’t any new Undead in the next episode, so I’ll be back in episode 11 to do the first of my two “big posts” that I promised at the end of the last thread, including trivia about a new writer (or rather, an old writer) and fact fuels on not one, not two, but THREE Undead.

Why does he need mass hypnosis when he's got that sweet coat? Seems unnecessary!

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

For you thinking that coward is an innate trait, I've also read somewhere where it's stated that, cowardice is also a trait that is shaped. However, there are several inherent traits that are quite similar to, and can be mistaken for brave/cowardly traits, or reckless stupidity/practical reserve. Ex: Someone could have an inherent behavior where they are slow to open up to new experiences, and will carefully consider something before acting. This can be mistaken for either practical reserve (good), or cowardice (bad). Or someone could have an inherent behavior where they act upon an impulse; wanting to dive into things immediately. This can be mistaken for bravery (good), or reckless stupidity (bad). It can be quite confusing tbh, that inherent behaviors and similar learned behaviors can be mistaken for each other. It's unknown if a behavior is “pretending” to be another behavior or not. Nature Vs Nurture. An example of where cowardice is shaped is that, it can be a consequence of resentment, one way to process it. Like abuse at an early age, or a sensitivity in the mind that made a seemingly abusiveness act destructive. There's also the fact that, we brave in some ways, and coward in others, there's also those that feel stuck.

To be clear, I was trying to say that Tachibana considers his cowardice to be innate. He's looking for a reason to give up on himself, and looking at his flaws as unfixable is the way he's doing that. I definitely don't think fear is unbeatable! I tried to be very honest about how overcoming fear is difficult but rewarding.

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Originally Posted by AkibaSilver

I mean, my Masters Project was on trying to make sure the numbers were high enough for some circles, and me and my supervisor *were* very positive when we got some good numbers, so maybe Blade's science is right all along.

And I know it's early days, but Hajime and Jin is one of those things that I remember really liking from this period of Blade, so I look forwards to you hating it and telling me every way it sucks :P

That for sure sounds like me!

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

This is another time where I don't fundamentally disagree with you but I'm going to stick up for the episode anyway. I think when Tachibana's past comes up, they're definitely adding a few details each time. Him being a researcher who became Garren is a pretty throwaway line when Hirose mentions it. Here in this episode, we get to first hear the same thing directly from Tachibana's own mouth, which means in that scene it's more about his tone and attitude as he's bringing it up, a contributing piece to a conversation with Sayoko that's a little more broad in what it's about. The actual flashbacks later on, despite being just a few brief moments, I think have the most impact, with us being shown a notably fresh-faced, eager looking Tachibana that stands in stark contrast to his moodier present self... right before he gets into a fight with Isaka, entirely expecting to die, and downright content with it. They're showing him at a much higher point in his life right before arguably one of his absolute lowest.

Like, I mean, it's not a lot, but I think all these instances have at least a different enough purpose to them to justify their existence. It's definitely more context than you had about Tachibana beforehand, even if it's nothing mind-blowing, which, you know, again, I agree this isn't some absolute banger of a Blade episode.

Sure! Like I said earlier, it's not like this episode was a failure for me. It was just a little bit more low-key than I'd've wanted. The Tachibana stuff was, I felt redundant, but it was also maybe a minute of the episode. I'm glad you thought it worked!