[DreamSword]

Episode 4: Bruiser Yamashiron

Probably the most simplistic and straightforward episode yet.

Not that that's a bad thing, mind you, though it is notable given how straight and to the point the rest of the show has been so far.

Similar to the last one, while Jiro does have his moments(His superhero name is Rookie! He parodies the Kamen Rider Henshin!), the episode is almost totally on Yamashiron and the three heroes who make him whole.

It's a lesson that used to be often taught in kid's' shows; That our differences are what allow us to grow as well as keep our relationships interesting. Your friends might not agree with you or get along all of the time, but it's nothing to be ashamed of or shy away from.

Redron, Blueron, and Orangeron(who's yellow, but whatever) all couldn't be more different in terms of personality and body type, but it's their different thoughts and abilities, as well as their faith in one another that makes their combined form, Yamashiron, such a force to be reckoned with. And their designs are cool too!

I will however say that, if I'm right in the way this plot is headed, I feel like maybe this episode would've been better served happening a little later on in the overall plot? Especially if Jiro and Yuki do end up butting heads, which seems like a possibility, what with how she discovered that Jiro is Rookie and all. But hey, maybe the show will pull an angle that'll make everything come together in a way that I'll be totally down with.

But yeah, despite the simplicity, the action was actually rather engaging, and the comedy was still very solid all around. No real complaints from me in terms of this being its own standalone episode.

Also, Zi-O Trinity is a ripoff of Yamashiron. Yeah I said it.