[SPLIT LIP]

I mean, Ark is quite literally the personification of evil. That’s literally what it was created for. It may be a boring villain personality-wise, but it represents the very essence of what Aruto has been fighting against.

Much like Gai not being automatically forgiven, I like that Horobi didn’t just suddenly turn good because he betrayed Ark. Freedom to decide does mean not every humagear will Just happen to decide what’s right. I also like that he’s still rocking the Forceriser this late into the game and keeping up with everyone else.

Even Ikazuchi got a cool moment by betraying Ark in his own way. Naki is still a waste of space, though, and I don’t understand her inclusion. (And why Fuwa had a humagear AI in his head but Yaiba didn’t?) Also I wish Fuwa and Yaiba would fucking do something again. Rampage Vulcan is still super powerful and useful, and I don’t understand why Yaiba hasn’t gotten an upgrade. Do what every fan artist has done and have her use Fighting Jackal in her shotriser for a final form.

I mean the show is still good but there’s little... rough edges that I feel could be ironed out.