Let's Watch Wednesdays Week 1 Kamen Rider Den-O 1-3 Discussion

Den-O · 05-30-2014, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Episode 2
I always forget that the train battles were a thing. Never really saw the point to them, especially when the train weapons are so damn random.

Man, I love Hana. She was such a fun and awesome character. Rather easy on the eyes, too. Such a pity she leaves the show halfway through.

I liked the story behind the key holder dude. It's not developed a lot, but there's a nice emotional core to it, especially in how Ryotaro resolves it.

Hana was one of the best damn female support characters for a long time. She really was strong useful and drop dead gorgeous. Though Rinko from Wizard gives her a hell of run for it in my book.

The train battles unfortunately were a bit ahead of their time, so much that the technology available never really did them justice. ToQger seems to have picked up that thread in a more appropriate manner.

Switchblade · 05-31-2014, 01:55 AM

Episode 3
Never realized this was Sid's actor in these episodes. Not sure if I'd have recognized him if it hadn't been pointed out. Either way, he's doing a smashing job here. Totally crushing it as the weasley busker who's pressing Momotaros into working withh him.

This episode is our first look at the real breakout star of the show: Owner. I love this guy; he's so damn weird but wise at the same time. And he just gets more awesome from here on out.

You know what I'd love to know sometime? What's the story with the Denliner's other passengers? Who are these other people and where are they from and where are they going? Never really thought much about it before, but it's kind of bugging me now.

It's kind of fun seeing Satoh actually voice possessed Ryotaro in this episode. I'm guessing that was the original plan, but the big name voice actors and overall popularity of the Taros likely led to that being dropped.

MidoGreen · 05-31-2014, 09:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Episode 3
Never realized this was Sid's actor in these episodes. Not sure if I'd have recognized him if it hadn't been pointed out. Either way, he's doing a smashing job here. Totally crushing it as the weasley busker who's pressing Momotaros into working withh him.

This episode is our first look at the real breakout star of the show: Owner. I love this guy; he's so damn weird but wise at the same time. And he just gets more awesome from here on out.

You know what I'd love to know sometime? What's the story with the Denliner's other passengers? Who are these other people and where are they from and where are they going? Never really thought much about it before, but it's kind of bugging me now.

It's kind of fun seeing Satoh actually voice possessed Ryotaro in this episode. I'm guessing that was the original plan, but the big name voice actors and overall popularity of the Taros likely led to that being dropped.

Yeah, The Owner is great. He walks the fine line of funny creepy and scary creepy like an expert tightrope walker.

Thessair · 05-31-2014, 10:37 AM

Oh, Den-O, I love you so. Ryotaro may not be one of my favorite characters (as just himself - his simpering gets old after a while) but the Imagin and the rest of the cast more than make up for him. The series also has an amazing theme song, a great concept, and some outstanding sound design (virtually all of the sounds on my phone are Den-O SFX). I'm giddy with the opportunity to experience it all again!

(Also, lots of cute ladies this series.)

(Also, also, I loves me some Momotaros.)

Drago Rider · 05-31-2014, 12:38 PM

I think I will actually stick with this one unlike magiranger. watching this again after so long is gonna be fun. watching this again and realizing that that guy is Sid was awesome. ah Hanna, the only human kamen rider figuarts.

Matrixbeast · 05-31-2014, 04:47 PM

Okay, finally downloaded and watched them.
When I first watched Den-O and on this rewatch, I still have the same problem with Satoh's unpossessed Ryotaro. The wimpy voice is too much. If you gave me a clip of just that without any scenes of him acting while possessed, I'd call him awful. I much prefer when he gets the stronger demeanor while still keeping the "Wimpy" attitude so he doesn't sound awful.

Anyway, for the episodes themselves, there isn't much for me to say. They had decent comedy and decent action. I particularly enjoyed the repetitive slashing against the chameleon Imagin in episode 3. It really projected Momo's wild and brutish fighting style by having him just wail on the monster.
For the fights, they're nice, but the CG was a bit subpar. I think they needed to put a little more work into it.

I also miss Hana in the later episodes/movies. I had forgotten how much fun she was. Owner is always good, too. Able to give a dramatic and foreboding scene and then follow it up with his sillyness a minute later, which makes it fun.
I'm also curious about the other passengers on the Den-Liner. I'd love to know more about them.

Well, not much more to say than hearing Momo possessed Ryotaro with normal Ryotaro was weird, and episode 2 got me to cry.

losondro · 05-31-2014, 05:16 PM

Don't they fix the possessed voice later in the show?

Matrixbeast · 05-31-2014, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by losondro

Don't they fix the possessed voice later in the show?

What do you mean fix? Even in episode 1 and 2 they had Momo-Ryo speak with Momo's voice. So far, only 3 has used M.Ryo with normal Ryo's voice.

Switchblade · 05-31-2014, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

What do you mean fix? Even in episode 1 and 2 they had Momo-Ryo speak with Momo's voice. So far, only 3 has used M.Ryo with normal Ryo's voice.

I always assumed that Satoh doing all the voices outside of suit was the original intention, but the producers changed their mind early on.

05-30-2014, 01:24 AM	#31
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade Episode 2 I always forget that the train battles were a thing. Never really saw the point to them, especially when the train weapons are so damn random. Man, I love Hana. She was such a fun and awesome character. Rather easy on the eyes, too. Such a pity she leaves the show halfway through. I liked the story behind the key holder dude. It's not developed a lot, but there's a nice emotional core to it, especially in how Ryotaro resolves it. Hana was one of the best damn female support characters for a long time. She really was strong useful and drop dead gorgeous. Though Rinko from Wizard gives her a hell of run for it in my book. The train battles unfortunately were a bit ahead of their time, so much that the technology available never really did them justice. ToQger seems to have picked up that thread in a more appropriate manner. __________________

05-31-2014, 10:37 AM	#34
Thessair SHF Buying Fool Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Florida Posts: 3,586	Oh, Den-O, I love you so. Ryotaro may not be one of my favorite characters (as just himself - his simpering gets old after a while) but the Imagin and the rest of the cast more than make up for him. The series also has an amazing theme song, a great concept, and some outstanding sound design (virtually all of the sounds on my phone are Den-O SFX). I'm giddy with the opportunity to experience it all again! (Also, lots of cute ladies this series.) (Also, also, I loves me some Momotaros.) Last edited by Thessair; 05-31-2014 at 10:51 AM..

05-31-2014, 12:38 PM	#35
Drago Rider Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 791	I think I will actually stick with this one unlike magiranger. watching this again after so long is gonna be fun. watching this again and realizing that that guy is Sid was awesome. ah Hanna, the only human kamen rider figuarts. __________________

05-31-2014, 04:47 PM	#36
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,457	Okay, finally downloaded and watched them. When I first watched Den-O and on this rewatch, I still have the same problem with Satoh's unpossessed Ryotaro. The wimpy voice is too much. If you gave me a clip of just that without any scenes of him acting while possessed, I'd call him awful. I much prefer when he gets the stronger demeanor while still keeping the "Wimpy" attitude so he doesn't sound awful. Anyway, for the episodes themselves, there isn't much for me to say. They had decent comedy and decent action. I particularly enjoyed the repetitive slashing against the chameleon Imagin in episode 3. It really projected Momo's wild and brutish fighting style by having him just wail on the monster. For the fights, they're nice, but the CG was a bit subpar. I think they needed to put a little more work into it. I also miss Hana in the later episodes/movies. I had forgotten how much fun she was. Owner is always good, too. Able to give a dramatic and foreboding scene and then follow it up with his sillyness a minute later, which makes it fun. I'm also curious about the other passengers on the Den-Liner. I'd love to know more about them. Well, not much more to say than hearing Momo possessed Ryotaro with normal Ryotaro was weird, and episode 2 got me to cry. __________________

05-31-2014, 05:16 PM	#37
losondro Resident priest of Godoka Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 4,176	Don't they fix the possessed voice later in the show? __________________ Necrozma, thirsts for your light!