[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Androzani84

Well, exit Isaac. I don?t know about you, Jet I saw Storious taking over the big bad spot as far back as Episode 32 (indeed, if you read the fic I shared after episode 30, there?s a point in it with the two together where one reviewer on FF.Net pointed out that Storious was clearly the one in control of things). Though from a more canonical viewpoint, the whole reason his plan got any further than ?wait for them all to die or have their swords sealed? was because Storious blew up the Northern Base?s barrier.

I think for me it was when Storious watched Isaac set up his laser lightshow at Promise Park, whichever episode that was. The show took pains to let you know that Storious had just been handed the blueprint for Isaac's masterplan, which made Isaac superfluous.

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

In my post from the time, I'm weirdly critical of the stuff that isn't directly about the Three Musketeers, but like, I even look back on that stuff quite fondly in retrospect?

I think the Durandal stuff works in this context because Solomon can't even control his two formerly most loyal lieutenants, the folks that were the instruments of his will for a dozen episodes or more. Seeing the heroes collectively overcome his power in the Southern Base, the seat of his former authority, is kind of a great companion piece to the forest beatdown. Dude's losing on boards he forgot he was playing on!

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

I do wonder if it slightly dampens the impact of finally seeing Espada again that Die watched the Senki stuff first though? Like, clearly not, given the glowing opinion of the episode, but it is worth noting this was originally the first time we'd seen him in action since Kento gave up being Calibur, which only makes the triumphant feel of the story here that much more palpable.

I can't say it bothered me, no. Kento had already rejoined the team two episodes prior; the suit's just a suit to me.

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Even though this episode debunked MeiEspada theory, I was still hoping Mei would become a Swordsman. Now that I think about it, Touma had Rekka spare, he could've at least let her borrow that for a few seconds to make the swordpile look more official!

In almost every other circumstance of the Female Sidekick getting an official role, I'd agree with you... but not here. I like the point the show's sort of making that editing is a useful skill on its own merits -- it's not lesser than writing. Mei doesn't write in the way that Touma does, but her ability to help shape his work and steer his direction is arguably the thing that makes him effective, the thing that separates art from trash. She's doing great as the manager of these superheroes! There's no shame in that role!