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I love this episode and the next one. The A-plot with Kagami and the Worm nest is really tense and engaging. I really like how they play Makoto. I was legitimately uncertain if he was a Worm or not and I’ve seen this episode before. Yes, everyone tells him that the kid is a Worm, but the show gives us enough to question it that we can understand where Kagami is coming from.

The part I like the most, though – and this is one of the moments from Kabuto that has absolutely stuck with me for the long term - is when Tendou gets brought into the picture. I don't know if there's a scene in the entire series that
better encapsulates Tendou and Kagami's relationship - and Tendou's character in general. Kagami is hospitalized after going off on some damn fool idealistic crusade and Misaki calls Tendou for help. Tendou immediately says no and hangs up the phone. Then he shows up anyway. For me that is probably one of the most iconic Tendou moments in the entire series.

Quote:

They say that Gatack is the strongest Rider, but since it’s obviously going to Kagami, it won’t be.

Oh man, that one made me laugh.