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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

KAMEN RIDER DEN-O EPISODE 39 - “THE RIDER DISAPPEARS AS WELL”

This one actually has one of favorite Ryoutarou moments of the whole show, which I think is that aforementioned "righteous indignation" you mentioned? It's his little speech to the Imagin after Yuuto disappears where he's deeply offended at the idea they find smashing up the past like this to be fun.

It perfectly illustrates what I love so much about the nature of Ryoutarou's character growth, which is how understated it is. He clenches his fist in anger and everything, but the words he says as still as soft as ever. Just a simple "I won't ever accept that", and at a volume only slightly higher than usual. Combined with the body language Takaiwa gives Liner Form, I've always found it fascinating how Den-O conveys the idea that Ryoutarou has learned to be more assertive and confident in himself by this point without any of his older traits ever really going away. It's a very particular take on the typical hero arc I find stands out.