[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

Every time I read Die say something about how formless so many elements of the show feel until context is provided later on that makes it all meaningful, I'm just reminded all over again how insane my connection to Saber is. Die's experience is probably rather typical of most viewers, I'd imagine. It's only reasonable to question the way some of these things are structured. But for whatever reasons, I was there from day one, already having a great time, and feeling more than generous enough to excitedly imagine what all those "Somehows" that would make a given element of the narrative important might turn out to be. I never doubted that these things were being done with purpose, which made it that much more exciting when everything did start tying together so beautifully. That's probably not the typical experience with this series, at all. But that's my story with Kamen Rider Saber -- a story of faith rewarded.

Which is great! It's awesome to put yourself so utterly in the hands of creators, and have it all work out better than you'd dreamed. That's a rare experience, and you're right to both treasure it and share it.

For me? If I can paraphrase Kamijo -- a character that still doesn't work for me, even in retrospect -- when my resolve failed, I still had hope. I didn't know it was all going to work out, but I always hoped it would. I've never been able to quit a Kamen Rider show, and I doubt I ever will. I always wonder what's around the corner: Does the show fix its flaws, change its focus, clarify its vision, live up to its goals? If there's even a spark of a better show in the one that's not working for me, I gotta give them a chance. I may not like it to start, and it may let me down in ways I have to call out, but I will always root for these shows to get better. When it happens? They'll have my sword.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Let the path be thorny, but this is what helps to better remember and appreciate the journey. And also I note that after the end of the series, Saber never ceases to amaze. There is still a lot of interesting things ahead!

It's certainly a more interesting show to talk about, for its pricklier parts. And yeah! We still have a week of ancillary content to go over, starting with today's Sword of Logos episodes!

On the topic of that ancillary content, here's a revised and expanded schedule for the next few days:

03/18: Sword of Logos
03/19: Anime
03/20: TTFC Episode 3
03/22: Final Stage
03/23: Trio of Deep Sin
03/24: Sabela & Durandal

Looking forward to seeing how weird Saber can get with its stage show!