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So, Julio/Tamaki us just like me when I get mad and cause a nuclear explosion in my vicinity.

Last week's episode: we got to see Ikki and Vice do some VR training (the kind they say happens in Zero-One, but now you can actually see it), Julio's real name is Tamaki, a former Yu-Gi-Oh! knockoff cardgame player, and his friend is searching for him. Volcanic Rex debuts, and while the suit looks fantastic, the colors aren't exactly my favorite, with the gold and purple not exactly fitting for a fire themed form, but Vice's frosty form looks great. The thing I appreciate about Revice's forms is how they're not too busy, being very simple and streamlined as opposed to previous gimmick and upgrade forms, nothing against those, but there's something to be said in beauty in simplicity. Also, the Giftarians appear in a slightly disturbing fashion, unfortunately while they look cool, they don't seem to be varied.

This week, oh boy, this was a fantastic episode! We got the resolution to the Tamaki/Yosuke arc, which was actually one of the best arcs in this season, Vice being a top tier supporter, and playing the two-as-one Rider magnificently. I could gush about how much I loved this episode, but I'll leave it at that.

Hiromi is now officially an old man, I hope he doesn't die but remain as the Commander of FENIX if we don't get to see Demons again. And what's the deal with this doctor guy? I'm guessing he might be one of the folks who defiled Gif's tomb in '73 and we're seeing a Build situation where the ancient artifact corrupted everyone or something, I don't know.

Next Week: Olteca decides to kill our favorite supporting Rider.