[Mesnick]

So, I caught up with Gotchard. What can I say: I love this show. Not to the point of wild delight, but I like it. In general, it resembles its main character, constantly rushing to meet new Chemies. To be honest, I don’t really understand why they abandoned the “two episodes” principle, because the cards are collected so successfully that the show should be done in a third. It seems Hasegawa is afraid that audiences will get bored with the episodic approach and tries to make the path to the more plot-driven parts of the story as swift as lightning.
What I like about Houtarou is that he is mostly cheerful, but becomes serious and responsible when faced with a problem. I like that he values ​​his principles.
I like that in battles everyone gives their best.
As for the alchemists, they can perhaps be called the most effective allies in the history of these shows. For once they don't look like a fan club of the rider, but manage quite successfully even without him. Honestly, they remind me more of the squads from Ultramen, with a commander and a willingness to rush into battle even without the help of a superhero. I also like Minato's approach to leadership: letting everyone act in their own style while still being there to support. Although, due to the memory erasure and black uniform, he is a rather suspicious guy. As if in the end Minato would not turn out to be the same Master Gilion that Atropos mentioned.
Speaking of villains, it looks like they are someone's generals after all. Unpleasant memory of Revice, but I hope for the best. Still, they are very charismatic, especially Atropos. It’s too early to judge her success as a villain, but I can confidently call this girl the creepiest in the Reiwa era.
And Chemies! I think I understand how they will be sold to children. When else did we have living gimmicks with their own characters? I remember the Ghost, but:
- They were not alive;
- They showed themselves quite rarely, and Chemies are very active.
Plus, is it just me or are Chemies couples united by the principle of opposites, like Houtarou and Rinne? Affectionate Hopper1 and stern Steamliner; cheerful Skebows and gloomy Apparebushido. I think this theory makes sense.
Finally, I note that assumptions about a light show turned out to be premature. People who turn into Malgams are truly terrifying. After a thief-murderer, a laughter-hating psycho, a stalker-pervert and an uncontrollable fighter, the envious man from this episode seems like a real angel.