Integration

Matrixbeast · 07-09-2023, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ShiShiLeo

I think what sets Kamen Rider apart from other super heroes is the acknowledgement that the ideology of "Heroism" and "Justice" can be corrupted and misappropriated for evil. In the height of WWII, every participating country had their heroes, but it wasn't until it ended that those same heroes were now war criminals on the basis of having lost the war. You win the war, you become the heroes through control of the narrative.

Although it may seem less so today, I think Ishinomori didn't want to concern himself with heroes and rather advocated for nature, life, and peace.

That's one of the key tenants of Kamen Rider that I love. They fight for humanity, since "Justice" can be twisted by anyone's own ideals and what they personally believe "Justice" means.

07-09-2023, 08:32 PM	#596
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,467	Quote: Originally Posted by ShiShiLeo I think what sets Kamen Rider apart from other super heroes is the acknowledgement that the ideology of "Heroism" and "Justice" can be corrupted and misappropriated for evil. In the height of WWII, every participating country had their heroes, but it wasn't until it ended that those same heroes were now war criminals on the basis of having lost the war. You win the war, you become the heroes through control of the narrative. Although it may seem less so today, I think Ishinomori didn't want to concern himself with heroes and rather advocated for nature, life, and peace. That's one of the key tenants of Kamen Rider that I love. They fight for humanity, since "Justice" can be twisted by anyone's own ideals and what they personally believe "Justice" means. __________________