[DreamSword]

Episode 30: A Hero's Teacher!

And now for something completely different.

I'll say it upfront, I absolutely loved this episode, and I think it might be my favorite one so far.

It's all about parodying classic tokusatsu cliches while simultaneously showcasing how there is no one-fits-all mold for a superhero show. Changerion is a very unconventional show, especially for the time, and they're proud of that fact.

From the monster of the week recognizing himself for what he is and being a toku fanboy, to the constant lampshades of how alot of cliches would come across as off-putting in real life, to just the overall great comedic timing and character humor throughout the episode, this was a blast.

And the best part of it all is that it never comes across as holier-than-thou. Changerion does still respect and have fun with the superhero stories that came before it, with the climax of the episode being an outright love letter to the Showa era, but it's also willing to acknowledge that part of what makes these shows great is just how many different directions you can take them.

Yeah, this one was a blast from start to finish. Loved it.