[DreamSword]

Episode 5: That Guy's the Rival!

This is now the second Tokusatsu episode I've seen this year that features an old couple staring at a moon of ill-intent.

Thankfully this one didn't end up nearly as tragic.

We surprisingly get an episode that's alot more focused on the overarching plot this episode, with the reveal of who the Ghost Lady that only Kenji can see is, as well as the identity of Evil Kamen Rider Knight. They're known as Komachi and Jack Moon, respectively.

And in terms of character arcs, this episode is about Kenji needing to learn that this isn't a conflict that he can win all by himself, and that while he might be getting alot of new toys, he's far from invincible.

It's overall a fun episode, and the way it flows reminded me alot of GARO(that and well, the evil moon thing); if GARO had like half its budget, given all the CGI set pieces featured in the episode. Which, sure, especially nowadays it's nothing impressive to look at, but it does make for a really cool setting for the climax to take place in.

Jack Moon himself makes for a fun rival character too. He's the the honor thing of Koragg from Power Rangers Mystic Force, and also like Koragg, you can tell that this guy means business when he fights. He even interrupts the transformation sequence! Twice!

I'm just sad that the Ghost Lady bit is gonna be going away for awhile. It made for some really good gags in the past few episodes.