Kamen Rider Gaim Episode 15: "The Man Who Developed the Belts" Discussion

Deathryuger · 01-26-2014, 11:54 PM

Every week I go into this show expecting to get some type of lull, but they just keep piling it on. Good to see Micchy finally use his belt again. Sid is clearly letting the power get to him, and was a great contrast for the talk that Kouta had with the DJ. Speaking of the DJ, I was starting to get a vibe from him like he is sort of like not-Mai. The way he was talking about how short a human life is made me think he has been around for a little while. It also seemed like he had dealt with people using the power of the forest before, and he was shocked Kouta had a nobler goal for his power.

Also, that scene with Ryugen vs. the Kurokages on Dandeliners made me wonder if originally it was Gridon who was supposed to become the foot soldier, not Kurokage. I only speculate this because of the Dandeliner toy coming with Gridon and not a Kurokage. I would think Bandai would want to package the Lock Vehicle with the character riding it. I guess we have to wait and see if there is a Gridon riding a Tulip Hopper in the future.

Den-O · 01-27-2014, 12:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Kamen Rider Gaim is going to ruin Kamen Rider for the rest of the franchise with how spoiled we're being

The rest? It's ruined the stuff that came before it too

The show is just damn well written and executed. I never expected such a high quality series from someone as new to tokusatsu as Gen Urobutchi. But his wealth of anime experience has obviously carried over in a very meaningful way.

As someone who enjoyed Wizard it was like a heavy slap in he face when this show started. Just an excellent out the gate first episode and it never turned back. It's basically right at the top of my favorite riders.

OptionZero · 01-27-2014, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Kamen Rider Gaim is going to ruin Kamen Rider for the rest of the franchise with how spoiled we're being

Do we need any more Kamen Rider after this?

The franchise is done. it's over. This is the best series ever, its unbeatable.

It totally makes up for Ryuki's crappy acting and CGI and wasted suit designs, makes me forget about W's terrible filler, and gives us the action packed pace that Wizard should have had.

Den-O · 01-27-2014, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by OptionZero

Do we need any more Kamen Rider after this?

The franchise is done. it's over. This is the best series ever, its unbeatable.

It totally makes up for Ryuki's crappy acting and CGI and wasted suit designs, makes me forget about W's terrible filler, and gives us the action packed pace that Wizard should have had.

Whaaaaat? Ryuki is an absolutely excellent series, only hampered by it's ending. If given enough breathing room to fully build that world with some more episodes it could have easily been my favorite series before Gaim & Den-O.

TokuChris · 01-27-2014, 12:10 AM

Have we ever had such a large cast of characters that were all so likable? The closest I can think of is Fourze with the Kamen Rider Club and all the high schoolers they save(d) that stick around on the show from time to time.

I mean, we have Kouta ... who started off as everyone's favorite because of Episode 02 where he was using the power in everyday life (like any of us would if we got a belt

), then Micchy because he was a slick badass, then Kaito because he was so strong and "move over I got this", and then Bravo because he was fabulous, then Hase and Jonouchi because of their comedy schtick, then Zangetsu because he's the ultimate badass, and now we have Murika who is beautiful and deadly, Sid who has become the new Bravo, and even Ryouma who has this likable debonair to him.

Ahhh!

Grimlockimus · 01-27-2014, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Have we ever had such a large cast of characters that were all so likable? The closest I can think of is Fourze with the Kamen Rider Club and all the high schoolers they save(d) that stick around on the show from time to time.

I mean, we have Kouta ... who started off as everyone's favorite because of Episode 02 where he was using the power in everyday life (like any of us would if we got a belt

), then Micchy because he was a slick badass, then Kaito because he was so strong and "move over I got this", and then Bravo because he was fabulous, then Hase and Jonouchi because of their comedy schtick, then Zangetsu because he's the ultimate badass, and now we have Murika who is beautiful and deadly, Sid who has become the new Bravo, and even Ryouma who has this likable debonair to him.

Ahhh!

Give it time, we still have plenty of episodes to find a bad character that we all hate. My money is on Duke though, he seems like he'd have a real sour personality.

I'm just gonna let myself out after that one..

TokuChris · 01-27-2014, 12:15 AM

Micchy is becoming SOUR GRAPES soon I think!

Den-O · 01-27-2014, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Micchy is becoming SOUR GRAPES soon I think!

He's about to go Grapple on Kouta.

KRX · 01-27-2014, 12:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Grimlockimus

Give it time, we still have plenty of episodes to find a bad character that we all hate. My money is on Duke though, he seems like he'd have a real sour personality.

I'm just gonna let myself out after that one..

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Originally Posted by Kickback

Micchy is becoming SOUR GRAPES soon I think!

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Originally Posted by Den-O

He's about to go Grapple on Kouta.

You all need to go home. Take a cab, because I do not trust your current driving ability.

OptionZero · 01-27-2014, 12:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Whaaaaat? Ryuki is an absolutely excellent series, only hampered by it's ending. If given enough breathing room to fully build that world with some more episodes it could have easily been my favorite series before Gaim & Den-O.

Lots of plot holes, I thought the acting was lifeless, hated the main character for being a pussy. It tried to be dark and brooding but just came off as forced I watched it in 2013, which really, really meant the CGI was garbage compared to modern series. I loved the suits and have almost all the SHF's. The garbage ending didn't help. Take the suits and let Urobuchi re-write it and wait . . . Gaim exists.

Anyways, anyone else think that the Pinecone lockseed must be really freakin' weak? Kaito, Michi, and Kouta were able to fight off six of them before activating any lockseeds.

01-27-2014, 12:00 AM	#42
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Kickback Kamen Rider Gaim is going to ruin Kamen Rider for the rest of the franchise with how spoiled we're being The rest? It's ruined the stuff that came before it too The show is just damn well written and executed. I never expected such a high quality series from someone as new to tokusatsu as Gen Urobutchi. But his wealth of anime experience has obviously carried over in a very meaningful way. As someone who enjoyed Wizard it was like a heavy slap in he face when this show started. Just an excellent out the gate first episode and it never turned back. It's basically right at the top of my favorite riders. __________________

01-27-2014, 12:08 AM	#44
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by OptionZero Do we need any more Kamen Rider after this? The franchise is done. it's over. This is the best series ever, its unbeatable. It totally makes up for Ryuki's crappy acting and CGI and wasted suit designs, makes me forget about W's terrible filler, and gives us the action packed pace that Wizard should have had. Whaaaaat? Ryuki is an absolutely excellent series, only hampered by it's ending. If given enough breathing room to fully build that world with some more episodes it could have easily been my favorite series before Gaim & Den-O. __________________

01-27-2014, 12:10 AM	#45
TokuChris Webmaster, Administrator @TokuChris Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 4,697	Have we ever had such a large cast of characters that were all so likable? The closest I can think of is Fourze with the Kamen Rider Club and all the high schoolers they save(d) that stick around on the show from time to time. I mean, we have Kouta ... who started off as everyone's favorite because of Episode 02 where he was using the power in everyday life (like any of us would if we got a belt ), then Micchy because he was a slick badass, then Kaito because he was so strong and "move over I got this", and then Bravo because he was fabulous, then Hase and Jonouchi because of their comedy schtick, then Zangetsu because he's the ultimate badass, and now we have Murika who is beautiful and deadly, Sid who has become the new Bravo, and even Ryouma who has this likable debonair to him. Ahhh! __________________ [ "Like" us on Facebook!]\| [@TokuNation on Instagram] \| @TokuNation on Twitter! ]

01-27-2014, 12:13 AM	#46
Grimlockimus Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Planet Vegeta Posts: 134	Quote: Originally Posted by Kickback Have we ever had such a large cast of characters that were all so likable? The closest I can think of is Fourze with the Kamen Rider Club and all the high schoolers they save(d) that stick around on the show from time to time. I mean, we have Kouta ... who started off as everyone's favorite because of Episode 02 where he was using the power in everyday life (like any of us would if we got a belt ), then Micchy because he was a slick badass, then Kaito because he was so strong and "move over I got this", and then Bravo because he was fabulous, then Hase and Jonouchi because of their comedy schtick, then Zangetsu because he's the ultimate badass, and now we have Murika who is beautiful and deadly, Sid who has become the new Bravo, and even Ryouma who has this likable debonair to him. Ahhh! Give it time, we still have plenty of episodes to find a bad character that we all hate. My money is on Duke though, he seems like he'd have a real sour personality. I'm just gonna let myself out after that one.. __________________ Twitter

01-27-2014, 12:15 AM	#47
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