[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Enchilada645

Though it was clear from the offset that this stage show was clearly impacted by Covid when it came to a lot of things. Mostly in the, instead of cheering or chanting, people clap along to a song which was honestly funny to witness when I realized why they did it that way.

That's a thing I'm used to from a few years of New Japan Pro-Wrestling live events, where it's all claps and foot stomps. I think it works fine? The clap-along moment was sort of charming. I like that type of kid-oriented live entertainment for Kamen Rider occasionally, that reminder that this is all supposed to excite children, at the very least.

That said, man, I don't know why COVID has to equal Generic Story? I feel like there were plenty of options available to the production team (the show starts off as a Hiden Intelligence live demonstration before being completely abandoned) that could've been more exciting than Another Ark, padded out with bland speeches about teamwork. Like, COVID's definitely going to affect how many actors are going to be on stage together, but it's not going to impact voiceovers and plotting and whatnot.

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

To me, this stage show was all about MBJR and showing how their dynamic has grown. Assassin Boy coming back and basically calling the group out for what they did to him was especially nice. This stage show is the closest thing we ever got to a MetsuboJinrai movie, and I appreciate it for that. Ontop of just being fun to watch.

I wish Naki and Ikazuchi weren't immediately brainwashed, but, yeah, this was a decent outing for MetsubouJinrai.

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Originally Posted by GrandComplete

Yeah this Stage Show was kind of boring and lacks a lot of energy. I give it some slack with when this exactly take place in terms of real world contedt which makes it hard for me to be critical of it.

The glow sticks sure looked fun.

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Even with a new president running the Japanese branch, ZAIA is still a ticking time bomb and everybody knows it. Gai means well, but the best thing he can do to rebuild his credibility and offer secure employment is to cut ties with that company and start from zero with a business that better represents his new values.

ZAIA Manufacturing!