What are you watching? (Kamen Rider Edition)

Kamen Rider Lolita · 04-03-2016, 08:31 AM

Since the third of April is the series’ birthday, I decided to stall Megaranger and Fourze and instead watch Kamen Rider ZO and Let’s Go Kamen Riders today. Overall both were okay, and it’s hard to say which I liked better since neither have any connection whatsoever unlike, say, THE FIRST and THE NEXT or Super Hero Taisen (other than ZO’s cameo in Let’s Go Kamen Riders). But I think I got the most enjoyment out of ZO. I really liked the designs of the villains in this one; they were―for the time―artistic and creepy. Hohoemi no Yukue was beautiful to listen to, and I cried when Mochizuki died.

Castellan Zilla · 04-03-2016, 01:27 PM

Taking a tad break from Den-O, I have started watching Wizard.

And it's A-MAZING.

barnstenchfartface · 04-04-2016, 02:28 AM

Skyrider episode 19.

I got two things from this episode: one, this show really isn't very good.

two, this episode is amazing.

More monsters should take off their heads to fight. The result is nothing short of spectacular. Best episode of the series so far. Also kind of a crappy episode. But the head makes it all worth it.

Next episode looks fun, however. After so much of this lukewarm show, I'm definitely ready for something...Stronger.

Idol Thoughts · 04-04-2016, 04:12 AM

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Today (April 1st), to celebrate, I watched an episode each from five different Kamen Rider seasons.

Okay, seriously, how did I get it into my head that April 1st was the anniversary? I don't screw crap that like up. Ugh. Counting it for "anniversary weekend," I guess... (Also, being extra careful now not to miss the Sentai anniversary!)

Switchblade · 04-04-2016, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by barnstenchfartface

Skyrider episode 19.

I got two things from this episode: one, this show really isn't very good.

two, this episode is amazing.

More monsters should take off their heads to fight. The result is nothing short of spectacular. Best episode of the series so far. Also kind of a crappy episode. But the head makes it all worth it.

Next episode looks fun, however. After so much of this lukewarm show, I'm definitely ready for something...Stronger.

Skyrider does start picking up a bit once the older Riders start appearing. It's still not the most exciting series, but it's cool seeing Hiroshi interacting with the OG Riders.

CybermanWorf · 04-04-2016, 01:50 PM

Reached episode 30 kuuga, Kuuga has still been amazing so far, definitely one of my favourite seasons of rider, potentially top 5 seasons.

Matrixbeast · 04-04-2016, 01:59 PM

I seriously need someone to explain what makes Kuuga so great beyond Ichijou being one of the best characters the franchise has produced...

barnstenchfartface · 04-04-2016, 02:05 PM

Skyrider episode 20.

Man, this episode had it all.

RhinoDump is just an amazing name.

And I love how the teacher is just "kids, run!" and then she just grabs a bunch and throws herself and them to the ground directly on RhinoDump's path. Teacher lady, you are a class act.

And Stronger just...hangs around, keeping watch, but waits until the last possible moment to do anything to help. But, well, Shigeru is a man who values a good entrance, so I guess it's to be expected. Still, bit of a dick move.

Shigeru is also sort of a dick, though, so, again, it's to be expected.

Nice to see Stronger again, is what I'm saying.

My favorite part was definitely the two monsters bickering like children, though. That's always fun (those two statements sound a little sarcastic, but they're not. compared to the usual boring kaijin plots, having two at once and having them not get along is a welcome change to the dynamic) The fact that these two are probably the best kaijin suits in Skyrider so far helps too. Also, one of them was called RhinoDump.

Also, hey, first actual use of the term "Skyrider" at the end there. Cool beans.

Kiwami · 04-04-2016, 02:05 PM

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I seriously need someone to explain what makes Kuuga so great

Nope. Because you won’t try to understand what I like about the show anyways, you made up your mind a long time ago and I don’t think anything I say will change that.

@Topic: Kamen Rider Black 27 & 28: Pretty good. I liked the dramatic tone in Episode 27 even though it was a bit too much, but the MOTW was kinda lame and I don’t get why Kotaro didn’t think of a way to avoid his "You can't Henshin"-bombs sooner. Episode 28 was rather lame with the people going crazy over the beetles, but the fight with Bilgenia was worth it. Doesn’t seem like he'll hold up against Black much longer. I know Shadow Moon will appear around the mid-30 mark, so I guess that's when Bilgnenia will bite the dust.

Matrixbeast · 04-04-2016, 02:10 PM

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Nope. Because you won’t try to understand what I like about the show anyways, you made up your mind a long time ago and I don’t think anything I say will change that.

I was resolved to completely abhorring ponies. Look where I am now.
At one point I thought PR Turbo was utter trash like the rest of the fandom. It's now my 3rd favorite PR season.
I thought Jetman was overblown and overrated. I've since cooled down on it and see it was rather enjoyable despite the annoying love triangle.
Hell, at one point I actually liked Decade.

04-03-2016, 08:31 AM	#13191
Kamen Rider Lolita Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 1,228	Since the third of April is the series’ birthday, I decided to stall Megaranger and Fourze and instead watch Kamen Rider ZO and Let’s Go Kamen Riders today. Overall both were okay, and it’s hard to say which I liked better since neither have any connection whatsoever unlike, say, THE FIRST and THE NEXT or Super Hero Taisen (other than ZO’s cameo in Let’s Go Kamen Riders). But I think I got the most enjoyment out of ZO. I really liked the designs of the villains in this one; they were―for the time―artistic and creepy. Hohoemi no Yukue was beautiful to listen to, and I cried when Mochizuki died. __________________

04-03-2016, 01:27 PM	#13192
Castellan Zilla 1000% CEO Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 319	Taking a tad break from Den-O, I have started watching Wizard. And it's A-MAZING. __________________ Searching and Destroying your sensibilities

04-04-2016, 01:50 PM	#13196
CybermanWorf Riding the dragon Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 831	Reached episode 30 kuuga, Kuuga has still been amazing so far, definitely one of my favourite seasons of rider, potentially top 5 seasons. __________________

04-04-2016, 01:59 PM	#13197
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,464	I seriously need someone to explain what makes Kuuga so great beyond Ichijou being one of the best characters the franchise has produced... __________________

04-04-2016, 02:05 PM	#13199
Kiwami Dai Shogun Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 7,753	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast I seriously need someone to explain what makes Kuuga so great Nope. Because you won’t try to understand what I like about the show anyways, you made up your mind a long time ago and I don’t think anything I say will change that. @Topic: Kamen Rider Black 27 & 28: Pretty good. I liked the dramatic tone in Episode 27 even though it was a bit too much, but the MOTW was kinda lame and I don’t get why Kotaro didn’t think of a way to avoid his "You can't Henshin"-bombs sooner. Episode 28 was rather lame with the people going crazy over the beetles, but the fight with Bilgenia was worth it. Doesn’t seem like he'll hold up against Black much longer. I know Shadow Moon will appear around the mid-30 mark, so I guess that's when Bilgnenia will bite the dust. Last edited by Kiwami; 04-04-2016 at 02:10 PM..