[Sh Ranger]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

But this is going to be Reiwa Riders' anniversary! And considering how much Takahashi has done for them, he seems like the most suitable candidate again. At the very least, he should be given a couple of episodes.

Oh no, you're right! Hopefully, it's only a few anniversary episodes or a movie.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

On the bad side: in the case of another scriptwriter, we were just discussing the concept of dreams penetrating reality and the possibility of its implementation in the tokusatsu format. Personally, when I think about this, Wizard comes to mind.

Hmm, you have a problem with the execution of the Underworld?

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

When talking about favorite heroines, it's important to keep in mind that it's not just her character that's important, but also her interaction with the protagonist. Different riders need different support casts. But in general, Akari is the best for me. And, returning to Zeztz, the preview seems to call Minami Baku's main ally, so she, not Nemu, is the heroine of the show.

While your logic makes sense, Nemu is stood in the center with Baku at the press conference and introduced in the trailer before Minami. Either Nemu is the Secondary Rider contrary to the rumor, or perhaps there's something that disqualifies Minami from the heroine position.

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

I hope after this, there'd be no new things to be tried so he wouldn't return anymore, but it's good that he acknowledges people's reaction to his return.

His modicum of self-awareness is good to see at least. Sounds like he might have a fresh approach to this season.

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Guess implementing favorite tropes is what's inevitable for the hate. As someone who approves of Gai's redemption, I wonder what'd be those tropes you refer here. And no, I'm not someone who disagrees with him needing to take a long break.

Convoluted plot devices that don't support the narrative, like all the meta nonsense in KR Chronicle, Isamu's false memories, JyamaDaichi getting emotions from memories, Jit being a proxy for Suel, etc. Also exaggerated happy endings that don't make sense, like Emu getting infected by the Parado virus again or Aruto bringing back "Izu" after all that talk about hearts being something that cannot be replaced.

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

But though generally, when people bring up Hiiro, people talk about him negatively, despite Ex-Aid's reputation.

Maybe people don't like his a**hole traits, or his betrayal arc. My favorite Hiiro moment is his awesome debut as Brave Level 50 against Gatton, so it does feel like he goes backwards after that, turning against his own principles that he acted so self-righteous about. Similar to Holy Live, it's ironic how Level 100 looks heroic but is more known for being a villain.

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

And though those characters perhaps are necessary to survive, there can also be those who think it's unnecessary to bring back dead characters and that it diminishes the stakes or something; reviving dead characters is also seen as said Takahashi trope.

However, there are also characters that he keeps dead, like Jungo and Saki in EX-Aid, Soreo and Sakurai (the Hiden employee) in Zero One and the Sakurai parents in Geats.

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

I'm not sure I actually believe the statement "only one main rider", but I would certainly appreciate a reduction in the number of main Riders in this show.

Yeah, there's no way Bandai would allow such a thing in the Reiwa Era. More Riders = More Profit! Besides, Takahashi needs a Rider to kill on Christmas, unless a civilian will suffice.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Although, given the spy theme/subtheme, maybe they'll play out the double agent concept this way.

For sure, I can imagine Baku getting framed or having to go double agent to untangle a conspiracy inside Code or something like that.

[MKDremare]

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Guess it's because it's something new for Takahashi that he returns. Here's an interview with Takahashi on the TTFC app, where he discusses his return to writing a Rider series.

"Some people might be thinking, 'He's writing again?' but this is also a first for me. This time, I get the challenge of writing a story with only one main Rider. I hope everyone who watches and has seen my previous work will enjoy it."

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

I'm not sure I actually believe the statement "only one main rider", but I would certainly appreciate a reduction in the number of main Riders in this show. The sheer number of Riders in some recent shows gets overwhelming to the point where it felt like most of them are just there for flavor instead of any actual narrative purpose.

Yea, I wouldn't take it too literally. Like, I think it's more that the show is about Baku and Baku first. Because Ex-Aid, 01, and Geats all had ensemble main characters that shared relatively good amounts of focus between them. Not to mention that this is the sort of thing they said about Gotchard, and people got pissed when we did actually get more Riders (though compared to Geats, any number of Riders would be "less").

[Tokumonkey]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

I believe this is the official opening. If so, I like it!

The lyrics are so rapid and some pronunciations so unfamiliar I can't tell whether the entire thing is in English. I think it might be? Regardless, it slaps. Up there with "Excite" and the intro bit of "Real/Eyez."

[Sh Ranger]

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Originally Posted by Tokumonkey

The lyrics are so rapid and some pronunciations so unfamiliar I can't tell whether the entire thing is in English. I think it might be?

Nope, there's totally some Japanese in there. Check it out!

P.S. This is my 2600th post!

[Sunred]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Nope, there's totally some Japanese in there. Check it out!

P.S. This is my 2600th post!

Let's go 3000

[Frontier]

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Honestly, this is why I think he shouldn't come back. Not for another Rider show, but just, not ever, like how Kobayashi has never been in KR again until now after 3 shows. Not for animosity towards him (so yeah it's a disappointment that he came back, and I don't talk in animosity about Kobayashi either here), but for the overhated stuff. Though dunno if it's actually deserved.

I think it's because Kobayashi has been so busy with the Jojo anime's.

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Originally Posted by GoldenXtreme

I'm not sure I actually believe the statement "only one main rider", but I would certainly appreciate a reduction in the number of main Riders in this show. The sheer number of Riders in some recent shows gets overwhelming to the point where it felt like most of them are just there for flavor instead of any actual narrative purpose.

Gotchard and Gavv only had three Main Riders, maybe it's the start of a new Reiwa trend of going back-to-basics with less Riders and Takahashi is adjusting to that.

I mean, it will be the first Takahashi show where the Secondary isn't introduced early (albeit he might show up early, just not as a Rider).

I also hope this means that Takahashi invests in the Kaijin enemies and it doesn't devolve into another Rider vs Rider show.

[alanch90]

I didnt know there was so much hate for Geats. To me, its by far the best series of the Reiwa so far and its writer doing Zeztz is nothing but good news.

[GoldenXtreme]

The most recent show I have seen is Geats, so I didn't realize Gotchard and Gavv don't have too many Riders. I think in the back of my mind I was convinced there were a bajillion extra Riders in those shows no one talked about. It might be interesting to see Takahashi try and tackle a show with a smaller, more focused cast.

[Mesnick]

Fewer riders means more forms and that's not to everyone's taste either.

[Sunred]

Takahashi every time when trying to add a new rider while writing Zeztz.

That said, not a fan of Zero-One's ending but loved Ex-Aid and Geats.