[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Kurona

The thing I remember finding memorable about this episode... is sadly the aesthetics of the fight. I recall finding it kinda funny that Rod Form was given the normal characteristics of a Rider compared to Sword Form's deviations -- he's got the bug eyes, and then his finisher is an actual rider kick.

It's like they were afraid Urataros' character was too far afield for a hero (what with his constant lies and shit-stirring), so they piled all of the normal Rider designs onto Rod Form. Look, kids! He's not some irredeemable asshole! He's got those bug-eyes you love! And a Rider Kick! Please buy Rod Form merch!

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

One of the things I really love about the Den-O designs is the modularity. All of his base forms use the same armor, just with the pieces rotated into different positions with some bits closed up or folded out. It's a nice touch and it works well with the fact that all of his weapons are just different configurations of the Dengasher's pieces. It's a neat trick that not enough Rider shows use.

I always feel like a hypocrite for saying this, considering my ideal Rider aesthetic is Ex-Aid, but... too many colors on Rod Form for me, and it's down to that red backpiece. Just draws my eye in an unfortunate way.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

As for the episode itself... well, it certainly happened. I remember all of these early arcs of Den-O that bring in the new Imagin and all the various victims of the fortnight... except this one. Daiki and his story are both really bland. The main things I remember have nothing to do with him and are more about Urataros lying about his backstory (still a good gag even on my third time through) and the horny head nurse (also a gag that exists). It's not a high point and I like the follow-up arc (and its main guest star) a lot more.

Yeah, this was a story it seems like they hadn't totally figured out. It's not aggravating or anything, it's just underwhelming. Looks like Fourze maintains its record for Longest Opening String Of Great Episodes for another few months!