Is Fourze as good as previous Kamen Rider series?

GeneralTekno · 01-06-2012, 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiryu

And given that there's things like twitter and Facebook, in this day and age...Gentaro's secret identity won't stay secret for long. One thing I noticed about Toku though is that it never really seems to be an issue.

Never mind it's a HIGH SCHOOL.

I'd find it very implausible at this point for him to have a "secret" identity if it was handled realistically.

baltmatrix · 01-06-2012, 11:46 AM

Has anyone else noticed that the show seems to lack every form of daily technology? No cellphones, tablets or even computers are shown (except the super tech suitcase). I have a feeling that this show is kind supposed to exist in the early 90's.

Teh Fallen · 01-06-2012, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by baltmatrix

Has anyone else noticed that the show seems to lack every form of daily technology? No cellphones, tablets or even computers are shown (except the super tech suitcase). I have a feeling that this show is kind supposed to exist in the early 90's.

I remember Tomoko using a Tablet in I think the Second Episode when they were trying to find out who the Orion Zodiart was. I may have the episode wrong, but I remember she used a Tablet. And cellphones? Most of them use one. But I see where you are going that it feels like it might be set in the 90's.

baltmatrix · 01-06-2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Teh Fallen

I remember Tomoko using a Tablet in I think the Second Episode when they were trying to find out who the Orion Zodiart was. I may have the episode wrong, but I remember she used a Tablet. And cellphones? Most of them use one. But I see where you are going that it feels like it might be set in the 90's.

Ah, you're right. She did use an Ipad. Heck, Apple products were all over OOO. Ankh constantly used and ipad at the beginning of the series. He even mentioned at one point that it was pretty awesome. :P

Rhinox · 01-06-2012, 02:03 PM

That brings up a question I had. Was OOOs sponsored in part by Apple of Japan or something? Cause that level of product placement usually requires one hell of a monetary influx.

GWolf · 01-06-2012, 02:07 PM

For me? No. It's not bad. But it's not great. I'm enjoying it well enough but its very average. That and if you've got any experience of highschool action anime or manga, the last 17 episodes have been disturbingly predicatable. Not a single shock...bar the fact Meteor is Bruce Lee

Drakkhen · 01-06-2012, 08:00 PM

I am not a big fan of Fourze. It's not awful, but it's no where near the train wrecks that were shows like faiz and kabuto.

Malunis · 01-08-2012, 07:00 PM

Personally I think, no, Fourze is not as good as some previous ones. I won't count Double because I've heard quite enough people say "___ isn't as good as Double." Double's a solid show though.

I think that Fourze needs some time to grow. I've seen it have some writing flubs and running changes that are not at all subtle to me, but I'm keeping in mind that the writer has never done a Kamen Rider show before and - unless there's something I don't know about him - has a small resume consisting of a stage play and two anime series. So a live action toku might be unfamiliar ground for him. However, that said, I do like their choice of direction. I think things will shape up better after a while.

Fourze is definitely not for everyone - it's definitely like Den-O in that it's just too silly for its own good - but I think it's something where, if it works for you, it REALLY works for you.

Decade · 01-11-2012, 09:50 AM

I will say this about it. Since I started watching KR regularly and while they were airing (mid-Decade is when I started up), this is the only one that I will not let que up before watching. Normally with W and with OOO's I would let 4-5 episodes go, and then watch them all in a row. The minute a subbed Fourze episode is out, I am downloading it and watching it. Says something about the show I guess.

ZeoRangerV · 01-11-2012, 10:19 AM

I'm really enjoying Fourze. It manages to pull off both silliness and seriousness without any problems, and even manages to blend the two together sometimes. So far every switch that has given me a "wtf" reaction when its revealed/leaked has turned out to be not just funny but well utilised in battle.

As for it being better than previous series'...I've only seen Decade so far, and it was better than that.

01-06-2012, 11:26 AM	#31
GeneralTekno Kamen Rider Mew Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 155	Quote: Originally Posted by Kiryu And given that there's things like twitter and Facebook, in this day and age...Gentaro's secret identity won't stay secret for long. One thing I noticed about Toku though is that it never really seems to be an issue. Never mind it's a HIGH SCHOOL. I'd find it very implausible at this point for him to have a "secret" identity if it was handled realistically. __________________ BT Toons \| Blog \| Youtube \| Twitter \| DeviantArt \| Formspring

01-06-2012, 12:15 PM	#33
Teh Fallen Spain Rider Fan Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Madrid, Spain formerly USA Posts: 26	Quote: Originally Posted by baltmatrix Has anyone else noticed that the show seems to lack every form of daily technology? No cellphones, tablets or even computers are shown (except the super tech suitcase). I have a feeling that this show is kind supposed to exist in the early 90's. I remember Tomoko using a Tablet in I think the Second Episode when they were trying to find out who the Orion Zodiart was. I may have the episode wrong, but I remember she used a Tablet. And cellphones? Most of them use one. But I see where you are going that it feels like it might be set in the 90's. __________________

01-06-2012, 02:03 PM	#35
Rhinox BAKA~ Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Podunk, KS Posts: 17	That brings up a question I had. Was OOOs sponsored in part by Apple of Japan or something? Cause that level of product placement usually requires one hell of a monetary influx. __________________ "Why does history repeat itself? Because God doesn't have TiVo."

01-08-2012, 07:00 PM	#38
Malunis Dongley Arms Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Place Posts: 214	Personally I think, no, Fourze is not as good as some previous ones. I won't count Double because I've heard quite enough people say "___ isn't as good as Double." Double's a solid show though. I think that Fourze needs some time to grow. I've seen it have some writing flubs and running changes that are not at all subtle to me, but I'm keeping in mind that the writer has never done a Kamen Rider show before and - unless there's something I don't know about him - has a small resume consisting of a stage play and two anime series. So a live action toku might be unfamiliar ground for him. However, that said, I do like their choice of direction. I think things will shape up better after a while. Fourze is definitely not for everyone - it's definitely like Den-O in that it's just too silly for its own good - but I think it's something where, if it works for you, it REALLY works for you. __________________ My Rider tastes / Watch list / Toku collection

01-11-2012, 09:50 AM	#39
Decade Destroyer of Worlds Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Waco, TX Posts: 528	I will say this about it. Since I started watching KR regularly and while they were airing (mid-Decade is when I started up), this is the only one that I will not let que up before watching. Normally with W and with OOO's I would let 4-5 episodes go, and then watch them all in a row. The minute a subbed Fourze episode is out, I am downloading it and watching it. Says something about the show I guess. __________________ @Computron34 on Twitter