[Daikaijuman54]

*Lands dramatically* "Looks like it's that time again."

Zero-One! The first Reiwa Rider, and the first Rider episode I watched completely raw the first time, and even without subtitles, I followed along very well when the subs came out.

Zero-One is a show I'm still uncertain how I'd rate it. It's not great, nor is it bad, but we'll get there when we get there. But I can say for certain, that this debut episode was great!

A lot of people were worried Aruto was going to be annoying (it's a mixed bag at the start, but ultimately one that makes sense), but his whole journey is what makes him a pretty solid protagonist. Izu, everyone's favorite Rider girl, that is until a certain current season, is fun to watch, and the justification on Aruto's "training" was rather clever.

But boy, does the action not work splendidly! They really embraced the idea of making the Reiwa Era much more bombastic in terms of action, and the finisher screens are my favorite part about Zero-One.

Edit: I really love the Zero-One suits. Very simple, very streamlined, and just overall good-looking suits. And Rising Hopper is certainly a great suit, with its neon lighting effect, the emphasis on the leg armor, and just sets a look that just fits "a new era" for Rider.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Future Rider Prism

You're starting one of my favorite seasons on my birthday? I'm going to take that as a sign. I don't know what for, but it's definitely a sign.

Well, in that case...