[Kamen Rider Die]

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Originally Posted by Sunred

In case anyone missed it, Mr. Hasegawa was portrayed by Mr. Utopia Dopant himself, Teyu Gong.

I knew he looked familiar, but I didn't know from where, so thanks! It was only six months ago I was watching this guy in W, and I've already forgotten him. Sheesh!

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Originally Posted by Androzani84

Though given what I?ve seen about Japanese values regarding relationships (specifically, age gaps between consenting people of legal age are actually encouraged, since an older partner is better able to protect their spouse), I?d argue the guys? reaction to the teacher is less protectiveness and more jealousy (Ryuji?s been with Yoko all her life, and it has been established that Hiromu and Jin knew her as a toddler) mixed wih fear of the baby of their bunch growing up.

Oh god, I hope you're wrong! I would much rather it just be them acting like her dad!

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

I skimmed back through this one a little bit, and noticed something that, as a well-established Kuuga fan, I can't help but call out, which is that this episode is directed by Katsuya Watanabe, and has a scene where Enter and Escape are framed on either side of sparks pouring down from the ceiling to highlight the intensity of the confrontation, which is pretty much directly out of episode 37 of Kuuga, also directed by Watanabe, which pulled much the same trick for a confrontation between Ichijou and Baruba at its end.

I mean, man, I loved Go-Busters already, so imagine how happy it makes me to now think there's a sly Kuuga homage in there on top of everything else.

Ha ha, I was thinking about this scene as well during Mission 37 (iconic), but I didn't know it was the same director. Thanks so much for the info!