[Layton13]

Been a bit...

But I'll just say one thing: I love this arc! It is exactly what all other Rider Wars were lacking for me, characters you want to succeed pitted against each other. These are all unmistakably heroes, maybe minus Ren, but their morals force them into conflict.

It just feels earned all the worse in a good way.

As for Yuri, instantly loved him, he is both funny and compelling. He feels like a completely innocent little child and a world-weary warrior who cast his humanity aside. And seeing him rekindle that what he lost is just beautiful!

The fights with Daishinji are great and really nail the fantasy swords and sorcery aspect of the show.

And lastly, this is where I went from enjoying Touma to adoring him. The way he drags his beaten and bloodied ass to the battlefield to save a life. The determination, the fire, the sheer heroism is just impressive and feels so damn earned.

Yeah... Fuck, this is good!