[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Sunred

Now while I am not a fan of this show, I do love the alternate take on past riders. This was what I was sold on when I saw it knowing they had to compensate for their limitations when bringing back their alumni, especially the pricy ones. It is very Marvel's What If in approach and was what drew me in despite my rating at the end.

Yeah, I like the A.R. take. The main problem with bringing back previous actors, rather than previous characters/shows, is that it can overshadow the current Rider. Like, Decade can tell a Kuuga story that still makes Tsukasa look good, but you bring back Joe Odagiri? Ain't no one paying attention to Team Decade if that happens. Recasting and reconceiving makes everything feel like it's still supporting Decade's journey, rather than him being the host for a Rider Reunion Special.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I like the idea that these abilities incorporate (sometimes) elements from the original show, like Kuuga turning into Gouram, but oh man is the whole concept ridiculously stupid. But it's also responsible for the single greatest moment in the entire series, so there's that, too.

It is so, so gross.

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Originally Posted by Androzani84

Yashiro’s actress was previously in Faiz as one of the bullies who tormented Yuka. In between the two shows, she had a regular stint on Madan Senki Ryukendo (the Takara-produced Tokusatsu show that outsold both Rider and Sentai, but had way worse ratings) as a flower girl.

Very cool! Thanks!