[gashatfreak]

Episode 9 and I'm already hit with a merchandising onslaught. I'm not a big fan of how new shows of Kamen Rider are usually used to promote as much gimmmickry and toys as possible but there's nothing I can do about it unfortunately.

Slash is definitely an interesting character. I can definitely sympathise with him going wild over Bremen no Rockband as I tend to sometimes rock out and go nuts when I listen to music (when I'm alone of course, I'm to embarrassed to do that in public). And my goodness the Onjuken Suzune has amazing sounds. I'm tempted to buy the DX but I know I'll lose interest within like 3 days after purchase.

I definitely like the updates opening and ending. Nice to see the inclusion of the other members of SOL in the OP, and more sword dancing is always a big plus for me.

This episode was one huge fight scene. The jingles and choreography and everything else overlapping at once was a bit too overwhelming at times though. Maybe like tone it down a little? I know this is all a glorified toy commercial and all but my goodness it feels like my brain's about to explode. If books are supposed to add to one's knowledge and improve their cognitive skills or something along those lines, then ironically I felt a but dumber at the end of this episode.

And Calibur's not Kento's dad. No real surprises there, we all called it when they obscured his face in the desert during the King of Arthur episode.

I really hope we get some more backstories involving the Riders though, I really want to connect to them in some way or form and them appearing out of nowhere is a bit grating.

I remain cautiously optimistic for this show.