[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Like about being less light-hearted, addressing darker themes at times can be good, evoking feelings in a sense of despair, grittiness, realism. And obviously, either (anything obviously, which is why not judging by lack of an aspect alone) works only if used right, and no unnecessary utilization. Like for some, comedy can feel, trivializing or downgrading the emotional content (it still depends on context, if it's the audience or the series' mistake in this take). Though yeah, Kabuto is likely, the more serious tone, except when the crazy spectacle can be so ridiculous that it actually brings laughter.

For sure! I think it's pretty effective in the first episode at crafting a serious, horror-tinged tone. It's just, that's not what I respond to the most? They did a great job on something I'm not that excited about, if that makes any sense.