Kamen Rider ZO

Den-O · 02-19-2012, 10:16 PM

Since we've now got a discussion for Shin (arguably the worst Rider movie and movie Rider simultaneously) here's a discussion for ZO, arguably one of the best (alongside ZX).

If you haven't seen ZO then give it a whirl over at TV-Nihon fansubs, you won't regret it (there may be another group who subbed it but I'm unaware). Made in 1993, ZO definitely has the classic feel of Ishinimori. ZO is a basic Rider with his ZO Punch and ZO Kick and rides his epic bike the Z-Bringer! Of the movie riders he has a fantastic, simple design. Originally a lab assistant turned partial Neo-Organism when ZO awakened from his 2 year coma he began his battle for justice!

Check out this music video with clips from the movie to catch ZO in action!

Matrixbeast · 02-19-2012, 10:23 PM

ZO was a great movie. Seeing Doras and the Neo-Organism as the enemies in the Decade movie (All Riders?) was awesome.

And I STILL can't tell the difference between him and J

Den-O · 02-19-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

ZO was a great movie. Seeing Doras and the Neo-Organism as the enemies in the Decade movie (All Riders?) was awesome.

And I STILL can't tell the difference between him and J

It was great to see them in that movie! And I believe it was Movie Wars, Shadow Moon was the baddie in All-Riders.

Nobody can tell the difference between him and J

Matrixbeast · 02-19-2012, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

It was great to see them in that movie! And I believe it was Movie Wars, Shadow Moon was the baddie in All-Riders.

Nobody can tell the difference between him and J

Oh yes, that's right!
Thanks!

And seriously, I've even seen Kamen Rider World and I can't tell the difference

Switchblade · 02-19-2012, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

And I STILL can't tell the difference between him and J

ZO has the thin gold striping, J has the thick green striping.

I like the ZO movie, especially all the cool visual effects and monster designs. I do think the story is a bit rushed, though, like they're trying to cram too much into a small space. That's the one area where I think J is definitely superior - the story fits the running time much better. Still, I like both a lot and am always happy to see ZO and J show up again, especially normal-sized J.

Fish Sandwich · 02-19-2012, 10:45 PM

J has thicker stripes, and his bike looks different. That's pretty much it. Also, I really want to know if anyone's first experience with Kamen Rider was this:

Oh, and ZO would not fit in with Ultraman like J would, that's an important difference.

Den-O · 02-19-2012, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

ZO has the thin gold striping, J has the thick green striping.

I like the ZO movie, especially all the cool visual effects and monster designs. I do think the story is a bit rushed, though, like they're trying to cram too much into a small space. That's the one area where I think J is definitely superior - the story fits the running time much better. Still, I like both a lot and am always happy to see ZO and J show up again, especially normal-sized J.

You know I've still not seen J yet. I believe I'll remedy that tonight

02-19-2012, 10:16 PM	#1
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Since we've now got a discussion for Shin (arguably the worst Rider movie and movie Rider simultaneously) here's a discussion for ZO, arguably one of the best (alongside ZX). If you haven't seen ZO then give it a whirl over at TV-Nihon fansubs, you won't regret it (there may be another group who subbed it but I'm unaware). Made in 1993, ZO definitely has the classic feel of Ishinimori. ZO is a basic Rider with his ZO Punch and ZO Kick and rides his epic bike the Z-Bringer! Of the movie riders he has a fantastic, simple design. Originally a lab assistant turned partial Neo-Organism when ZO awakened from his 2 year coma he began his battle for justice! Check out this music video with clips from the movie to catch ZO in action! __________________

02-19-2012, 10:30 PM	#3
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast ZO was a great movie. Seeing Doras and the Neo-Organism as the enemies in the Decade movie (All Riders?) was awesome. And I STILL can't tell the difference between him and J It was great to see them in that movie! And I believe it was Movie Wars, Shadow Moon was the baddie in All-Riders. Nobody can tell the difference between him and J __________________

02-19-2012, 10:45 PM	#6
Fish Sandwich The Immortal King Tasty Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Every diner you've ever been to. Posts: 4,027	J has thicker stripes, and his bike looks different. That's pretty much it. Also, I really want to know if anyone's first experience with Kamen Rider was this: Oh, and ZO would not fit in with Ultraman like J would, that's an important difference. __________________

02-19-2012, 10:46 PM	#7
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade ZO has the thin gold striping, J has the thick green striping. I like the ZO movie, especially all the cool visual effects and monster designs. I do think the story is a bit rushed, though, like they're trying to cram too much into a small space. That's the one area where I think J is definitely superior - the story fits the running time much better. Still, I like both a lot and am always happy to see ZO and J show up again, especially normal-sized J. You know I've still not seen J yet. I believe I'll remedy that tonight __________________