[ShinGi]

Really love the Cronus pause effect . Very interesting with the bugster not being immortal any more. Cant wait for the next episode with the return of Kiriya.

[GoldenXtreme]

Hiiro noooooooooooo! I definitely agree with the general consensus that Masamune is threatening to destroy the Proto Gashats or something similar to keep Brave under his control. Instead of being short-sighted, he's probably actually playing the long-term game by at least temporarily joining Masamune, even if he TOTALLY undermined what could be their only chance to reprogram Cronus's pause ability. We'll probably find out within a few episodes. In other news, Masamune might end up as one of my favorite KR villains, his sheer calculated ruthlessness gives me chills. Also quite enjoying the plot with the Bugsters, who now face the possibility of death at any moment.

Next episode looks super good, as usual. Can't wait to seem Emu get traumatized by the bikeman again.

[EpsilonX]

I love how some people think that Brave's turning won't be given more of an explanation later on.

That was a good episode, but I'm super salty about how openly people are talking about kiriya coming back. I had it spoiled before THIS episode was even subbed, and it hasn't even happened yet...

[GreenPsychoRanger]

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I love how some people think that Brave's turning won't be given more of an explanation later on.

That was a good episode, but I'm super salty about how openly people are talking about kiriya coming back. I had it spoiled before THIS episode was even subbed, and it hasn't even happened yet...

You can't be too mad over it. It was revealed in the June Scans.

[Dormamu]

Not sure how to feel about this one. It's a heel turn that some saw coming, others didnt. Masamune is just beast mode. Kuroto is the kind of comedic prop that isn't so over the top like Hiiro's father, but still achieves.

Emu finally gets to act like the 'genius gamer' he is. Although at this point Nico could probably just get it as well and be fine. I don't think it's bad writing. It's.....again a mixed bag.

[EpsilonX]

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You can't be too mad over it. It was revealed in the June Scans.

I avoid looking at the scans for a reason

[Fish Sandwich]

Man, Ex-Aid is definitely on another hot streak. Great episode. Except for every scene with traumatized Parad. Still majorly not cool. He must have inherited Emu's knack for getting kicked around by the narrative. Poor guy. I know he wants all of humanity dead in a sick and twisted game, but dang it, I just want to give him a hug anyway!

Speaking of Emu's crap luck, despite getting some cool moments in here, Brave's betrayal now means there's literally not a single Rider in this entire show who's consistently been on his side. I mean, unless we count Nico, I guess? You know, the one who hates him? Well, at least he hasn't been beaten with a metal pipe for a while....

Also, "Genm Corporation is an ethical company." lolwut? Masamune might be crazier than Shin-chan ever was. And the thought of globally exporting KRC brings back up a bunch of questions I was happy to throw under the table. You see, they've kind of made it clear that it's not like every single person in Japan is playing it, and those who are generally have the explicit motivation of wanting to bring someone who already died playing it back to life, so that all checks out, but like, if it goes worldwide? So many questions.

How is all the crazy crap going on in Japan being reported? Do people not care? Why would anyone want to play a game that's explicitly designed to kill you? How are you manufacturing all these Gashats? Why does anyone even work for Genm anymore when they're 3 for 3 on nutjob CEOs? Shouldn't this company's reputation be in the toilet? It's all just so confusing.

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Typically, when we're not shown an otherwise important chunk of information, it's for dramatic purposes and we get the rest of that scene in the following episode. There's no reason to believe this development will be any different.

No seriously, I've eaten my words when it comes to this show many times over. I whined a ton about Kamen Rider Chronicle for naught (and probably just did so again), back when Emu's Game Illness broke out I whined about him becoming a "shallow parody of himself" only for it to much later turn out that was just Parad the whole time. The list goes on.

Hiiro's betrayal is comparatively nothing. Like, the odds are even good he's just doing some double agent crap, given his "evil actions" here consisted of saving Chronus without actually hurting anybody. Keep in mind, Hiiro, despite his demeanor, is pretty much the most ethical, morally responsible person in the entire show. This isn't a decision he would make lightly and I sincerely doubt a show like Ex-Aid would completely, willfully forget that just to force some drama. I'm sure whatever explanation we end up getting will make perfect sense, you just have to be patient.

[Spearichu]

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How is all the crazy crap going on in Japan being reported? Do people not care? Why would anyone want to play a game that's explicitly designed to kill you? How are you manufacturing all these Gashats? Why does anyone even work for Genm anymore when they're 3 for 3 on nutjob CEOs? Shouldn't this company's reputation be in the toilet? It's all just so confusing.

There are people who would risk playing it. There is a show called Naked and Afraid a show where I call them idiots. Two people usually a man and woman are taken to deep in a random forest. They can bring one item with them and nothing else not even clothing. So they have to survive in the woods/swamp/Savannah for about a mouth but ass naked. There is not even a prize just bragging rights and the people tend to do it to see if they can. I am guessing Chronicle would be for these kind of people.

As for the people of Genm Corp it matters on how they are treated, the benefits, and the pay. Some people just need money. Though this makes me wonder what you get if you work for Shocker. They would great medical coverage, granted it will probably just be them turning you into a monster but still.

[The Chaos Entity]

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There are people who would risk playing it. There is a show called Naked and Afraid a show where I call them idiots. Two people usually a man and woman are taken to deep in a random forest. They can bring one item with them and nothing else not even clothing. So they have to survive in the woods/swamp/Savannah for about a mouth but ass naked. There is not even a prize just bragging rights and the people tend to do it to see if they can. I am guessing Chronicle would be for these kind of people.

As for the people of Genm Corp it matters on how they are treated, the benefits, and the pay. Some people just need money. Though this makes me wonder what you get if you work for Shocker. They would great medical coverage, granted it will probably just be them turning you into a monster but still.

Well considering Masamune specifically said 'rewarding good work', I'd say - at least from his employees' point of view, Masamune would be a godsend after Ren and Kuroto.

[IndigoArms]

What I love about these Rider War like seasons (mostly Ryuki and Gaim) is the change in allegiances, you never know what's gonna happen next. It's actually hard to hate on Cronus. Sure, he cares more about his products than human lives and his own family, but at the same time, he's willing to treat his allies fairly, as he believes hard workers should be treated with respect and should be rewarded for it. Anyway, I actually can't wait for the next episode.