[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

I have conflicted opinions about IXA. I like the knight motif, color scheme and its importance to the backstory. But I think it's annoying how the distorted voice emphasizes every syllable, probably the only Driver voice I actually dislike. I know Fourze Driver kind of does the same thing but it does it in a cool voice, not an annoying one. I like Fourze Driver. There's also the lame and frivolous final form but I'll complain about that in a few weeks.

Huh! I've only heard it the one time, and I can't say it bothered me. I will be sure to pay more attention in the next episode!

(Also, I don't know that I consider the Fourze Driver's voice "cool"? It's adorkable, maybe. I love that whole RoCkEt oN thing, but it's mostly for how goofy it is. It always felt very... DIY, befitting the afterschool project-nature of the KRC. Not cool, but, like, charming.)

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Regarding Nago's debut as IXA, it's appropriate how his first opponent is the most sympathetic Fangire we've seen so far.

Yeah it's super-important that IXA's debut is him being merciless and unyielding towards a monster who might just need understanding. I really loved the brief shot of Wataru de-Henshining when he saw Oomura. It's Wataru's shock and sadness mixed with Oomura's shame and embarrassment. There's a desire from both of them to explain, to reason with, to communicate.

And then IXA's like Cool Story Bro and explodes a park.

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Originally Posted by Kurona

Ixa is one of those Riders that makes me wish I liked this series more. I don't have a lot of love for the suit or anything - it's pretty good - but the belt being a weapon, and that weapon being a knuckleduster? I'm glad Build used this concept later because it's a hell of a cool one! The way it slides on too is just great.

Oh, and the way the mask opens is. So good

The knuckleduster is perfect for Nago, because he needs to punish with his hands. I'm sure there'll be other weapons and stuff, but Holy Punching is pretty much the exact skill I'd expect Nago to utilize as a Rider.