Kamen Rider Gaimu Fully Revealed!

Dr Kain · 07-23-2013, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Not sure about you're not being sure.

Also, you can not seriously believe this to be a bomb when all we have seen are low-quality pics of the suit. You must be joking.

You cannot seriously expect me to take something that is fruit themed seriously. It makes me think of that stupid Fruit Ninja Kinect crap. Toei better have their best writers stuck to this show like glue because right now, it is just sounds dumb.

Electric Turahk · 07-23-2013, 07:58 PM

So I know we "go through this every year," but...

I'm genuinely not liking this design. The shoulder pads are simply massive and awkward. And the bumps on the armor (what fruit is that supposed to be? Also. Fruit. Yes, yes, we're allowed a level of ridiculousness, but that's just really silly) look super ugly. Like he's diseased or something.

I'm more than okay with the colors and samurai motif - and he does very much look like one. But the other motif worked in there ruins the look to me.

The second guy doesn't look too bad, but the horns are kind of weird. And where are you guys seeing a banana peel on him??

SPLIT LIP · 07-23-2013, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dr Kain

You cannot seriously expect me to take something that is fruit themed seriously.

Den-O Sword Form.

What, it was technically a giant peach for a face. They didn't dwell on it, and it had little in-story signifcance. It was a motif, nothing more.

Also a lot of Rider shows have premises or motifs that are not even close to what you would expect hearing it. Wizard, for instance, is probably the farthest thing from a "Wizard" as you can be. He doesn't cast spells, mix potions or where a pointy hat. He wears rings and rubs his crotch while his belt yells "PLEASE!" What does that have to do with wizards?

As far as we know, the fruit thing is a motif with no in-story relevance. If you're expecting giant real-ass fruit being summoned and sliced up, wait until you see the show. You could end up eating your words.

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

Like he's diseased or something.

Yes, because diseases cause symmetrical, evenly spaced bumps on people's clothes.

The bumps may not even have anything to do with fruit. Historically there are many kinds of armour from different eras and places that feature his "bump" design.

Electric Turahk · 07-23-2013, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Yes, because diseases cause symmetrical, evenly spaced bumps on people's clothes.

The bumps may not even have anything to do with fruit. Historically there are many kinds of armour from different eras and places that feature his "bump" design.

Wow man. You really don't have to get so angry over me not liking something aesthetically. Wow.

What I meant was like the fruit is diseased; malformed. It's supposed to be some sort of fruit apparently, and it's not looking like one to me. So it looks odd as a result.

Kamen Rider Meteor · 07-23-2013, 08:07 PM

* nevermind*

Kiryu · 07-23-2013, 08:07 PM

The bumps on Gaimu's armour is probably trying to emulate the rivets you'd see on actual samurai armour:

SPLIT LIP · 07-23-2013, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

Wow man. You really don't have to get so angry over me not liking something aesthetically. Wow.

Um, okay? You don't have to act like I just burned your house down because I pointed out that saying the armour looks diseased was inaccurate?

I'm not angry, though you seem a bit upset. Just because someone calls you out on something you say doesn't mean they're angry or raging.

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What I meant was like the fruit is diseased; malformed. It's supposed to be some sort of fruit apparently, and it's not looking like one to me. So it looks odd as a result.

Do we know the armour is supposed to be fruit?

Like, do we know-know? Do we even know what kind of fruit it is? Maybe it's a pineapple? Then the bumps would make more sense.

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Originally Posted by Kiryu

The bumps on Gaimu's armour is probably trying to emulate the rivets you'd see on actual samurai armour:

Thank you. Rivets was the word I was looking for. I almost said screws, but that didn't seem right, so I stuck with "bumps."

cb1 · 07-23-2013, 08:18 PM

please combie both kr gamiu threads in into one big thread

Electric Turahk · 07-23-2013, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Kiryu

The bumps on Gaimu's armour is probably trying to emulate the rivets you'd see on actual samurai armour:

And if it looked more like traditional rivets, maybe I'd be fine with it. But the bumps that are there just look odd to me.

algo448 · 07-23-2013, 08:37 PM

So are we taking bets on what the other two riders will be based on? (if they even exist)

I'd like Avocado and "Physalis Peruviana" riders

07-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#82
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	So I know we "go through this every year," but... I'm genuinely not liking this design. The shoulder pads are simply massive and awkward. And the bumps on the armor (what fruit is that supposed to be? Also. Fruit. Yes, yes, we're allowed a level of ridiculousness, but that's just really silly) look super ugly. Like he's diseased or something. I'm more than okay with the colors and samurai motif - and he does very much look like one. But the other motif worked in there ruins the look to me. The second guy doesn't look too bad, but the horns are kind of weird. And where are you guys seeing a banana peel on him?? __________________

07-23-2013, 07:58 PM	#83
SPLIT LIP I'm an agile cat. Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,032	Quote: Originally Posted by Dr Kain You cannot seriously expect me to take something that is fruit themed seriously. Den-O Sword Form. What, it was technically a giant peach for a face. They didn't dwell on it, and it had little in-story signifcance. It was a motif, nothing more. Also a lot of Rider shows have premises or motifs that are not even close to what you would expect hearing it. Wizard, for instance, is probably the farthest thing from a "Wizard" as you can be. He doesn't cast spells, mix potions or where a pointy hat. He wears rings and rubs his crotch while his belt yells "PLEASE!" What does that have to do with wizards? As far as we know, the fruit thing is a motif with no in-story relevance. If you're expecting giant real-ass fruit being summoned and sliced up, wait until you see the show. You could end up eating your words. Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk Like he's diseased or something. Yes, because diseases cause symmetrical, evenly spaced bumps on people's clothes. The bumps may not even have anything to do with fruit. Historically there are many kinds of armour from different eras and places that feature his "bump" design. Last edited by SPLIT LIP; 07-23-2013 at 08:00 PM..

07-23-2013, 08:04 PM	#84
Electric Turahk Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 5,525	Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP Yes, because diseases cause symmetrical, evenly spaced bumps on people's clothes. The bumps may not even have anything to do with fruit. Historically there are many kinds of armour from different eras and places that feature his "bump" design. Wow man. You really don't have to get so angry over me not liking something aesthetically. Wow. What I meant was like the fruit is diseased; malformed. It's supposed to be some sort of fruit apparently, and it's not looking like one to me. So it looks odd as a result. __________________

07-23-2013, 08:07 PM	#86
Kiryu TN's Resident Gunpla Nut Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 8,955	The bumps on Gaimu's armour is probably trying to emulate the rivets you'd see on actual samurai armour: __________________ Quote: Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV And Toei couldn't care less. You aren't the target audience, get over it. Twitter: @KiryuDX

07-23-2013, 08:18 PM	#88
cb1 leader of cyber v team Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: edf Posts: 1,449	please combie both kr gamiu threads in into one big thread __________________ cb1 the brave