[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by dreamcastegirl

Those two characters are my favourites in the show. I have mixed feelings overall about the show as a whole, but I can't bring myself to be mean as it has some wonderful and fun character moments, and in every episode it feels like the cast are giving it one hundred and ten per cent.

I'm super glad you're getting the chance to sit down and watch this one!

Honestly, me too.

The Phase 1 Heisei stuff... there's been a lot in there I've loved (and Faiz is probably in my Top 3 all-time), but it's all stuff I've had to force myself to watch. Or, not force maybe, but... they're series that have aesthetics and tones that are not why I started watching Kamen Rider. Approaching those pre-W shows was more about my own curiosity, or my need to feel like I'm prepared for Zi-O. (Anniversary shows aren't really that much fun unless you get the references!) I've across-the-board found things to like in them, but it's sometimes taken work.

Den-O, though? Man, this type of show is why I started watching Kamen Rider. It's so funny, and generous, and kinetic, and colorful, and loopy, and and and. I like the challenge of trying to dig into a difficult show, to find the core of it that works, but it's also nice to just watch something fun that's on your wavelength. Other shows have sometimes felt like I'm in a debate with the showrunner, sparring over tone and theme and plot; with Den-O, it's like hanging out with a friend and cracking each other up.