[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

I'd be relieved that Orteca is shown to be unable to grow or change, because my worry was about him getting his redemption with this special, in general when he was brought back instead of dying at Giff's hands. Otherwise, Tamaki's grudge on Orteca seems to be softened here, with Tamaki, after declaring main Rider's phrase of protecting smiles, immediately throws hands to Orteca when they meet again before.

Yeah, but I feel like there are stories that'd grow Orteca beyond just a redemption arc. What if he got more evil, or fell for another character, or had to get a day job, or or or. Villain Becomes Hero is just one of many options.

Also, I imagine finding out Orteca got his ass kicked would make plenty of people smile, so Tamaki's honoring his vow!