[DreamSword]

Episode 3: KitaQman Runs Away

I think I sense the start of a trend.

This episode continues Jiro's' arc of heroism, sure, but it also serves a fuller, more proper introduction to KitaQman and what he's about.

And his bit is a pretty solid one! He's essentially a dig/parody at social media influences who think they're making a difference when they aren't really contributing much, if anything.

That said, he's also probably the most optimistic approach to that sort of deal, inwhich it's acknowledged that while sure, KitaQman might be useless in a fight and rely too much on his brother to save him, he is providing valuable emotional support to the people of Fukuoka via his antics.

And ya know, I feel like that's sort of the mission statement of this show as a whole? Dogengers doesn't have the biggest budget, or the flashiest fight scenes, but it still does a great job highlighting these local heroes ontop of being alot of fun, and that's every bit as valuable, if not moreso. It's very clear that this is a very character focused story and I'm all for that.

That all being said... man, I'm totally gonna eat my words on the spiel I gave last episode, huh? It's implied that Jiro's' feelings for Yuki are romantic, but I really hope that's not the case. Like, it's not something that'd ruin the show for me or anything, but it would be a seriously missed opportunity to showcase platonic love between differing sexes. I know that's all very much a me thing though, and I can easily see everyone else being fine with the idea.

Also Yuki's' secret identity is incredibly obvious and part of me really hopes that all the blatant foreshadowing with her is just a bait-and-switch, but time will tell I guess. Still a fun episode regardless.