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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Man, so late because of obviously no schedule. Fourze is a first watch for me.

Welcome back!

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Obviously, this'd change later as Gentaro would befriend everyone, but I wonder about audience reaction if the main character that goes through this isn't someone who wants to befriend everyone, like, maybe they'd want for those students to be lynched or such or hoping for the main character's later revenge.

A version of Gentarou who held ill will towards others would be a severe threat, as he would use his talent for understanding others to determine the most effective way to torment them.

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Fourze's finishers are created (I already know this from Climax Heroes though) by making use of more than 1 Astroswitches, like both Rocket and Drill for the Rider Kick, but the items are still ordinary items. Faiz is much better in the drill kick finisher, full stop.

While I'm not going to disagree that Crimson Smash is awesome as hell, I love how Fourze's gimmicks are mostly just mundane heavy duty tools that he uses in creative ways.

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

Is... Ex-Aid considered a "darker series"? The video game doctor show? And the Riders in neon-colored bike shorts?

I mean, fruit samurai and snack aliens don't sound dark either, but that's a poor way to judge the tone of a show.

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

KAMEN RIDER FOURZE EPISODE 16 - ?GOOD STANDS AGAINST EVIL?

Let?s start things off with the part I cared about the least: The mysterious new Rider who (I think?) goes unnamed for this appearance! It?s not that I don?t care about this comet-shaped hero, but I feel like we?ll get plenty of chances very soon to discuss his asteroid powers or whatever. His fight against Libra is good, but is also the typical Immediately Beats The Guy The Normal Rider Couldn?t secondary introduction, and that trope sort of wears on me a bit. It?s a combination of the Upgrade Form thing, where he?ll never be this powerful ever again, but also just the way it really gilds the lily of how unbelievably cool the new Rider is, by having him easily dispatch the guy who had (a one-handed, but still) Fourze on the ropes earlier in the episode. You make this guy look so cool, he actually becomes kind of uncool to me. Your mileage may vary on our new satellite-themed Rider!

As a debut fight, like, yeah, it has to share focus with Fourze finishing the brainwashed Perseus and it's a shame that Libra runs away before the mysterious sparkly black Rider can do his Limit Break. As an introduction though, it's amusing how his first dialogue is taunting Libra about his failed operation, like, you just know he's got a cunning grin under that mask. Maybe his overconventional coolness makes him uncool to you, but I think he commits to the coolness so much that his effort warrants respect!

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

And I loved how Gentarou?s the one to figure this out! Gentarou is fiery, and emotional, and I truly believe that he?s the one member of the KRC that would want to fight for the value of art by emphasizing imperfection. Art?s, again, about conveying feelings to others, and that?s Gentarou?s first and last move when it comes to solving problems. All Gentarou ever wants to do is express himself to other people while learning about them, so he gets what Motoyama?s overlooking. Gentarou?s art is passionate, if technically lacking, and that has value. Gentarou put his love into his childlike crayon drawing of Mt Fuji, and that?s what helped turn the tide against the machinations of Libra. I love that sort of stuff so, so much.

It's a fitting escalation for Gentarou's friendship streak, from befriending a traumatized ex-Zodiart to befriending an active one. With Hayami being a charismatic bad influence on students, it's definitely the right time for Gentarou to start focusing on how he can help these students before it's too late for them. Good thing Motoyama was introspective enough to consider Gentarou's advice before he attacked the kindergarten and didn't use his full power to petrify Gentarou.