[ComicGuy89]

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Originally Posted by NGW

I mean I get that standards and content restrictions and whatnot are a bit different in Japan, but I'm still trying to get around to the fact that these are meant to be shows for kids. Watching W right now and from the general tone at times to the language (I assume the swearing isn't just added or translated a bit harsher by the subbers) used and having episodes where multiple people are killed on-screen and whatnot, it just seems like a bit much doesn't it? Not that I think all these are necessarily bad or something that should be kept from kids (just the opposite really, I'm a bit more lax on those things), I just am kinda..surprised I guess.

Plus looking at the toylines and stuff, especially things like Figuarts which, while action figures, strike me more as a collector oriented/older audience sorta toy. So what's the deal?

Funny thing, W actually is not quite as dark as most Rider series can get.

I think Brainchild hits it on the head in that while it's primarily a kids show, it recognizes room for adults and doesn't exclude them. That is why even one of the most lighthearted Rider shows, Fourze, has some seriously dark elements. I think it's a great compromise, keeping the heroic spirit found in kids' shows while introducing some maturity too.