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Honestly, the whole idea of letting go of Vice seems like a fairly good message, that unfortunately doesn’t fit in with the show’s post episode 28 message of living with your demons, instead going back to the original message of “overcoming your demons to become better”. But I’m guessing the only reason Ikki isn’t suffering for it like Daiji (because let’s face it, no-one else actually suffered for losing their demons in his series) was is… the fact Vice suicided himself though fine print?

And I got some laughs out the fact that not only is there a Raise Buckle just lying around the Happy Spa, but that Ace knows to show up and take it (has he made similar puzzling visits to Kuji-Go Do, Hiden Intelligence and Fantastic Bookstore Kamiyama?), mostly because the Revice Driver buckle was a pre-order bonus, making this some very blatant “buy the new toy” scene.

And I know some people in Malaysia got a kick out of Daiji and Hiromi’s new club being called Blue Bird, because that’s the name of a local transport company.



And now, the final skit. Like last time, I’m pulling from a Yu-Gi-Oh episode, in particular VRAINS’ finale.



Vice: Alright Ikki. This is the last time we do this, before I inevitably fade away. But before we start, tell me. Was I a good partner?

Ikki: If I’m honest, no. Not even when it came to using this Vistamp.

Fifty Gale!

Tornado Up! Trinity! Us Siblings! This Youthful Storm is Infinite! Kamen Rider Igarashi!

Ikki: Evolved from Thunder Gale through Mom’s demon, Fifty Gale combines myself, Daiji and Sakura into a single warrior with all of our powers. But right now, it’s just me. (He pulls on his Vistamp twice)

Volcano Festival!

Vice: Yeah, let’s end this. (He takes out the Rolling Vistamp, pushing on the side of it, before clenching the trigger)

Rolling Rider Punch!

The two attacks end up meeting each other in midair.

Vice: It’s no use, Ikki. Our arsenals are identical. It’s impossible for you to gain the advantage.

(Enter Geats, transformed into MagnumBoost)

Geats: Maybe not Revi, but mine might make a difference. (He brings out his sidearm)

Magnum Shooter 40X!

Geats then removes his Magnum Buckle and spins his Belt around, transforming into Boost.

Revolve On!

He then inserts the other Buckle into his weapon, which transforms into a rifle. He then revs on the Boost Buckle twice.

Boost Time!

Geats fires his weapons, creating a flurry of energy projectiles which merge into one, before revving the Boost Buckle and leaping into the air, to make the bullet his foot for a Rider Kick.

Magnum Tactical Blast!/Boost Grand Strike!

Vice takes the hit and is knocked out of his Rider form, flying backwards several feet. Ikki undoes his transformation and runs towards him.

Ikki: Vice. Are you okay?

Vice: No, I’m not. After that hit, I’m like Vail. I’ll be going back inside your body and not coming back out until your issues resurface.

Ikki: You never really wanted to end humanity, did you? This was all so you could make me get rid of you and recover my memories.

Vice: You got me. Admittedly, you could’ve fought anyone to get back your family. I only stepped up to the plate because no-one else was left. But seriously, I really wasn’t a good partner?

Ikki: No, for three simple reasons. One, you never shut your mouth, making it hard to come up with plans without the enemy countering them. Two, you would often stop fighting to talk to thin air. And three, your presence more often than not was a liability for my own power. For those reasons, you were never a good partner. But you were a great friend. And it’s too bad I’m going to lose you.

Vice: Yeah, it’s a real shame. But remember. As long as you need me, and Toei wills it to happen, I’ll always be coming back to help.

And with that, his body crackles and dissolves into black smoke, which is sucked into Ikki’s body.

Ikki: VICE! (He starts crying for a second, before reasserting himself) What was I just upset about?

George appears.

George: So, you forgot about the battle that just happened. But do you remember the names Daiji, Sakura, Genta and Yukimi?

Ikki: Duh. They’re my family. I’d never forget them, no matter what.

George: So it’s true. With Vice’s contract fully fulfilled, he erased Ikki’s memories of himself to restore those of the Igarashi family.

Geats: No need to thank me. I was just providing the highlight. (He turns and begins to leave)

Ikki: Wait a minute! Where are you going?

Geats: I have my own important family to search for. And something tells me it won’t be as easy to find as yours is. (He then vanishes)

Spider Phone: Mission Start!

Desire Driver: Ready, Fight