[Actar]

Another great episode! But not as good as the first, I don't think. Story-wise, it's definitely more unique and refreshing than anything that's come before in the Reiwa era. However, there are some questions that have been raised in this episode that I'd love to see answered.

The pacing in this episode seemed a little bit rushed. Everyone seemed rather okay with the whole DGP thing right off the bat, and I was expecting a little more resistance and confusion like we usually see with other Death Game series.

On that note, how are people chosen to become Kamen Riders? Were they chosen randomly or did they already have a wish they wanted to be granted? I would like to think the latter, as it would make sense as to why they weren't more reluctant to participate... How does Ace keep coming back after winning, and why would the DGP keep letting him in?

However, something I do really like is how they're doing the powers and upgrades this season. By making them a part of the game, they're actually giving the audience a dietetic reason for them to be random. Though, it's still kinda funny how some armors fit the headpieces much better than others.

The action in this episode was top-notch though. Very great strategies employed by the various riders and I absolutely loved the Boost/Water stuff.

The thing is, how do the Armed Weapons work when they're assigned to the lower-body slot? Do the Riders still have access to the weapons or do they just gain a vague power like the ability to control water? What happens with Shield, Hammer, etc...?

One last little nitpick I have is with regard to the green screen effect. It was a little bit too obvious, and there was a really obvious green outline around some actors, especially those in the background of the DGP stage. Whatever the case, I'm certainly looking forward to seeing if they'll be able to keep the serialized up.