[Kiwami]

Favorite New Show of 2024

Gavv for sure. Overall the best Rider show in a good while, as in everything feels high quality: Characters, story, music, action – it’s a really good mix that just makes me happy watching.

Favorite Suit Design

Has to be "Kamen Rider Gavv Pringles Arms". I applaud Gavv’ creativity when it comes to suit design in general, but I love Zaku Zaku Chips the most.

Love the look, love to munch on potato chips, love the swords and how they function. A complete winner of a side form for sure.

Zaku Zaku!

Favorite Weapon/Vehicle/Mecha

I had no expectations for it but I ended up really liking Gavv’ ride. It’s a CGI monstrosity but a fun one. And it turns into a gatling gun for the lollypop T-45 power armor which is neat.

Favorite Song

Gavv has excellent background music, one of the reasons it got me hooked, "The Last Judgment" is my favorite, it’s really good.

Favorite Piece of Merchandise

I got way too much so I’m picking one that comes to mind first: I resisted the urge to go full-on DX shopping spree for Gavv stuff but I did get that Punching Gummy set, and I adore that little minion, he’s cute and fun to just pick up and play with for a short while.

Biggest Surprise of 2024

I never heard about "Wingman" before so learning about it was a surprise. I didn’t end up liking it much though.

Biggest Disappointment of 2024:

Ultraman Arc sadly. When it’s good it’s really good, but overall the show is the definition of a disappointment to me. The characters are unappealing to me, the story is boring and the overall cast and world feel so small and repetitive. The camera work and effects are excellent, but it cannot shine on its own.

The Onari Memorial Award for Single Worst Thing in Tokusatsu, 2024 Edition

Most of this year as far as Kamen Rider is concerned was Gotchard, so its Gotchard. Because Gotchard sucks ass. Terrible show, some of the worst time I spend watching Toku. It’s just bad.

Most Anticipated Tokusatsu Project and/or Merch of 2025

The new Sentai season because Boonboomger needs to end, it puts me to sleep. I really don’t care for it anymore; to be honest I haven’t in months.