[ComicGuy89]

Did NOT expect Kurokage and Griton to be making an appearance so soon. They hinted nothing of the sort in the previous weeks' preview so it really, really caught me by surprise! Perhaps the first time in a while that I let out an audible, "What the crap?!?"

This episode was action, action, action throughout, and it was beautiful! So much fun watching the fight, especially Gaim vs Baron. The Ichigo Arms is a really nice set of armor, love it!

Sid, hmm, now at least we know he's working with Takatora and that the whole Sengoku driver thing was planned. In fact, all the Riders were handpicked by Sid except for Kota, and I think that will mean something in a while. Note also that Sid is confident enough to shove a file with Takatora's own brother in it, knowing that Takatora wouldn't bother. It really shows how much of a mind-reader and a mastermind he is.

[xSkullheartx]

I don't think Gridon and Kurokage are going to last too long.When they henshined at the end,one of them had Baron's henshin music,which means he'll either get beat and the lock will go back to Baron,or Baron will call him useless and just beat him himself.I also think the more permanent riders will have the more decorative belt plates and/or suits.

Other then that,it was a pretty solid episode.That was a pretty ominous message to Micchy though.I can see him being the first dying just to prove his brother wrong,if there will be death in the series.Loved Ichigo arms,very cool that he has 3 locks now.Favorite part has to be where he just punches Baron twice,just points his fist at Baron and screams.lol

[ShockerCon]

Oh.
It's sublime.
It's godlike.
S'gooooooooooood.

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Originally Posted by xSkullheartx

I don't think Gridon and Kurokage are going to last too long.When they henshined at the end,one of them had Baron's henshin music,which means he'll either get beat and the lock will go back to Baron,or Baron will call him useless and just beat him himself.I also think the more permanent riders will have the more decorative belt plates and/or suits.

I dunno about Kurokage, but Gridon could last a solid while. He was in that lot of the "main 5", and less conclusive, but Orobuchi did mention how much he liked Gridon over the other characters.

As for the non specific standby noise: Zangetsu. 'Nuff said.

[ComicGuy89]

Griton seems likely to last around, considering how much he appears in promotional material, in the Rider War in the first episode, and how Gen Urobuchi has said that he's his favourite Rider. Kurokage, not so sure.

[ElConvoy]

Really liked this Episode even though not a lot happened.

I laughed my ass off when Ichigo Arms bounced on Koutas head xD
I think Kurokage and Griton will stay a lot longer than we might expect. They will atleast be present until january when there AC Figures come out.

[SPLIT LIP]

Thing is, I think we're mistaking the belt sounds as supposedly unique to a rider, when the sounds are actually unique to the period/nationality the rider armour is based off of. Traditional knight-style riders (like Baron and Gridon) get the trumpet, sengoku/samurai-style riders get Gaim's, and the Chinese flavoured riders get Ryugen's.

[ShockerCon]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Thing is, I think we're mistaking the belt sounds as supposedly unique to a rider, when the sounds are actually unique to the period/nationality the rider armour is based off of. Traditional knight-style riders (like Baron and Gridon) get the trumpet, sengoku/samurai-style riders get Gaim's, and the Chinese flavoured riders get Ryugen's.

Exactly.
Much like Ryuki, this series's sounds are spread out a bit thinner.

[xSkullheartx]

I think the only reason they showed Gridon during the promo material is that he could've been one of the first five suits finished,and they just wanted to show what the riders looked like.It doesn't necessarily mean he's a main character.Also,like I said,their side plates are alot more bland then the main riders.I think we'll see Kurokage and Gridon move on or become someone elses lock seeds.Remember,the series is supposed to be dark,and if I see any riders going the way of the dinosaurs,its those 2 first.

[SPLIT LIP]

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Originally Posted by xSkullheartx

I think the only reason they showed Gridon during the promo material is that he could've been one of the first five suits finished,and they just wanted to show what the riders looked like.It doesn't necessarily mean he's a main character.Also,like I said,their side plates are alot more bland then the main riders.I think we'll see Kurokage and Gridon move on or become someone elses lock seeds.Remember,the series is supposed to be dark,and if I see any riders going the way of the dinosaurs,its those 2 first.

Except Gridon appears in the flashforward, so he survives.

He's officially one of the main five for that reason alone. Ouja wasn't supposed to be a main character in Ryuki, afterall.

[xSkullheartx]

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Thing is, I think we're mistaking the belt sounds as supposedly unique to a rider, when the sounds are actually unique to the period/nationality the rider armour is based off of. Traditional knight-style riders (like Baron and Gridon) get the trumpet, sengoku/samurai-style riders get Gaim's, and the Chinese flavoured riders get Ryugen's.

We'll see when Bravo debuts.It could be that or it could be rider specific.Every lock seed that has played Gaim's theme has become Gaim's locks.