Kamen Rider Gaim Episode 10 - "Rider Battle Royale! The Mystery of the Forest!"

Locke · 12-16-2013, 05:52 PM

Kouta saving the day dressed as Father Christmas? Pure. Epic. Win. I thought the early fights in this show were really clunky, to the point where they were almost crappy, so I'm really glad to see Gaim has found itself in the fighting. They even managed to make the transformation badass with Zangetsu!

Kiwi arms certainly makes Micchy more fun to watch while fight, as about the only cool thing about Grape is the finisher, which is a shame as the suit is gorgeous. Ironically although Kiwi makes Micchy a more fun fighter, I actually think it's one of the shows worst suits. I don't mind the bat helmet thing, but the flappy armour looks bland and unfinished.

Thankfully pretty much everyone else is shaping up nicely. Ornac and Kurokage are really growing on me, I just wish more of their character arc and development was on screen, as they are sorta growing behind the scenes and we only ever really get to see the end results.

Bravo and Kaito more than fill up my quota for cool badasses, and I like how they are very different from one another, but both equally as awesome. I can't decide which one I love more.

Also Kouta is probably my new favourite lead Rider.

RiderSkyward · 12-16-2013, 06:01 PM

awesome episode. The action was handled really well, wether it was Kouta leaping through an open van or the big Inves face off at the end. Kiwi was a bit of a disappointment but I'm actually more annoyed at Kouta just treating Micchy like a baby, sure he's not the greatest fighter, but he's got the smarts and he's improving give him a chance man...

ahem... yeah, I can see it pushing him to the dark side.

So whilst little happened story wise, it was just awesome on a spectacle level and sets it up nicely for some plot development next week. Hopefully.

uchihabro77 · 12-16-2013, 06:24 PM

This show just gets better and better!

I love all this! Sid is gonna end up fighting Takatora and I cant wait to see TT and Gaim fight again!

SPLIT LIP · 12-16-2013, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Locke

Bravo and Kaito more than fill up my quota for cool badasses, and I like how they are very different from one another, but both equally as awesome. I can't decide which one I love more.

I know, they're quite awesome. I love how Bravo is badass before they even fight, leaping down like a ninja and tossing that pipe like a throwing knife.

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Originally Posted by RiderSkyward

I'm actually more annoyed at Kouta just treating Micchy like a baby...

When exactly did he do that?

Locke · 12-16-2013, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

I know, they're quite awesome. I love how Bravo is badass before they even fight, leaping down like a ninja and tossing that pipe like a throwing knife.

And despite this awesome but pointless bit of bravado, he is perhaps the smartest Rider, transforming before the fight rather than needlessly putting yourself in danger by fighting in your civvies for a bit first.

SPLIT LIP · 12-16-2013, 08:35 PM

Even though he's most likely the most formidable out of costume.

He's a pretty big dude, and was in the army. I kind of wish he did fight as a person first. I like "unmorphed" fights, too.

Brainchild · 12-16-2013, 08:51 PM

Well, Bravo's appearance this week didn't upset me, so that's instantly a mark up on this episode. I echo the ideas that Kiwi Arms was pretty underplayed, but it's not like it's the most exciting new development anyway. I did very much like the quick henshin scenes, and that Suika Arms henshin was pretty cool. Looking forward to the next episode.

SPLIT LIP · 12-16-2013, 09:44 PM

There were a LOT of transformations. Holy crap.

Kiryu · 12-16-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RiderSkyward

awesome episode. The action was handled really well, wether it was Kouta leaping through an open van or the big Inves face off at the end. Kiwi was a bit of a disappointment but I'm actually more annoyed at Kouta just treating Micchy like a baby, sure he's not the greatest fighter, but he's got the smarts and he's improving give him a chance man…
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Yeah the fight scene this episode was a step up. I quite liked how Kouta handled the Invess in the beginning.

uchihabro77 · 12-16-2013, 10:34 PM

I just thought! Anyone else notice the first two Invess, one had green legs and the other Red! Maybe a chrismas reference?

12-16-2013, 05:52 PM	#21
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Kouta saving the day dressed as Father Christmas? Pure. Epic. Win. I thought the early fights in this show were really clunky, to the point where they were almost crappy, so I'm really glad to see Gaim has found itself in the fighting. They even managed to make the transformation badass with Zangetsu! Kiwi arms certainly makes Micchy more fun to watch while fight, as about the only cool thing about Grape is the finisher, which is a shame as the suit is gorgeous. Ironically although Kiwi makes Micchy a more fun fighter, I actually think it's one of the shows worst suits. I don't mind the bat helmet thing, but the flappy armour looks bland and unfinished. Thankfully pretty much everyone else is shaping up nicely. Ornac and Kurokage are really growing on me, I just wish more of their character arc and development was on screen, as they are sorta growing behind the scenes and we only ever really get to see the end results. Bravo and Kaito more than fill up my quota for cool badasses, and I like how they are very different from one another, but both equally as awesome. I can't decide which one I love more. Also Kouta is probably my new favourite lead Rider. __________________

12-16-2013, 06:01 PM	#22
RiderSkyward It's Toku time!!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Nottingham,UK Posts: 1,049	awesome episode. The action was handled really well, wether it was Kouta leaping through an open van or the big Inves face off at the end. Kiwi was a bit of a disappointment but I'm actually more annoyed at Kouta just treating Micchy like a baby, sure he's not the greatest fighter, but he's got the smarts and he's improving give him a chance man... ahem... yeah, I can see it pushing him to the dark side. So whilst little happened story wise, it was just awesome on a spectacle level and sets it up nicely for some plot development next week. Hopefully. __________________

12-16-2013, 06:24 PM	#23
uchihabro77 Energon Warrior 3 Red YEEEHAWWWW Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Crockett County, TN Posts: 6,958	This show just gets better and better! I love all this! Sid is gonna end up fighting Takatora and I cant wait to see TT and Gaim fight again! __________________ Find me at places- YouTube / Twitter Check out my Tokusatsu articles on JustUsGeeks!

12-16-2013, 07:56 PM	#25
Locke Big Bad Wolf. Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Raiding tombs. Posts: 9,529	Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP I know, they're quite awesome. I love how Bravo is badass before they even fight, leaping down like a ninja and tossing that pipe like a throwing knife. And despite this awesome but pointless bit of bravado, he is perhaps the smartest Rider, transforming before the fight rather than needlessly putting yourself in danger by fighting in your civvies for a bit first. __________________

12-16-2013, 08:51 PM	#27
Brainchild Miss Tokunation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 1,630	Well, Bravo's appearance this week didn't upset me, so that's instantly a mark up on this episode. I echo the ideas that Kiwi Arms was pretty underplayed, but it's not like it's the most exciting new development anyway. I did very much like the quick henshin scenes, and that Suika Arms henshin was pretty cool. Looking forward to the next episode. __________________ I'm also on: Steam\|Flickr\|Tumblr \| 3DS Friend Code: 1805-3583-1511