[Sh Ranger]

It's totally the Eclair Man. He uses the same Driver as Saber, he was the first to team up with him, he's the most reliable friend you could ask for, he has a rivalry with a general and his cool water element is a good contrast to Saber's hot fire element.

[FairyKing]

My hot take is that in seasons where a lot of riders are introduced early on (Saber, Zero-One, Ex-Aid, Gaim) the distinction of "secondary rider" is just a question of marketing and merch, since the one Toei designates as second tends to be about equal in plot focus with at least one other.

[Deepsea]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

My hot take is that in seasons where a lot of riders are introduced early on (Saber, Zero-One, Ex-Aid, Gaim) the distinction of "secondary rider" is just a question of marketing and merch, since the one Toei designates as second tends to be about equal in plot focus with at least one other.

Firstly I’m gonna agree with this.

Secondly I’m gonna agree that it’s blade, but I hope that the next upgrade goes to someone who isn’t blades. I know making upgrades for the buster/kenzan/slash would actually be pretty tough since their weapons are pre-programmed, and swordriver doesn’t have a non- saber/blades/espada mode. I still would like to see em get an upgrade, I could see em using the caliber/saikou belt though (has anyone tried the king lion, or dragonic knights on that buckle yet? If they fit I feel like that opens a lot of v-cinema options).

One thing I could see happening is ren/kenzan getting an upgrade themed around desast in like the last 4 episodes alla gemedius chronos, grease blizzard, or orthoros Vulcan (not counting tsukuyomi cause that was a whole new suit).

[TheRaizin]

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Originally Posted by Deepsea

Firstly I’m gonna agree with this.

Secondly I’m gonna agree that it’s blade, but I hope that the next upgrade goes to someone who isn’t blades. I know making upgrades for the buster/kenzan/slash would actually be pretty tough since their weapons are pre-programmed, and swordriver doesn’t have a non- saber/blades/espada mode. I still would like to see em get an upgrade, I could see em using the caliber/saikou belt though (has anyone tried the king lion, or dragonic knights on that buckle yet? If they fit I feel like that opens a lot of v-cinema options).

One thing I could see happening is ren/kenzan getting an upgrade themed around desast in like the last 4 episodes alla gemedius chronos, grease blizzard, or orthoros Vulcan (not counting tsukuyomi cause that was a whole new suit).

Blades is most likely set for an upgrade, that much is true. I'd be surprised if he actually did stay in King Lion Daisenki. Bit appreciated too since that suit needs some screentime.

The next one in-line is Espada/Calibur and possibly Kenzan. Unlikely for Buster and Slash to get upgrades since they don't look the type to really need it. The Espada/Calibur upgrade is most likely a P-bandai item ala Burning Falcon. Kenzan can get one, too, but not as a straight upgrade, but more so a newer belt/weapon entirely.

[Daikaijuman54]

Since day 1, it's been Blades. He has a Seiken SwordDriver, his element is opposite to Saber's, he was the first SOL Rider introduced into the show, he's apparently getting another powerup, yep, sounds like a secondary Rider to me.

As much as Saikou has been filling in that slot, as of now, I don't see any of the other members getting any noteworthy powerups, outside of maybe Espada, should Kento likely return. Though that doesn't exclude the possibility, of the getting new forms come the possible V-Cinemas, or last minute upgrades like Grease Blizzard.

[Kurona]

Curious: were people questioning Brave's identity as the secondary and wondering if it was actually Para-DX back in 2017?

[Sh Ranger]

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Curious: were people questioning Brave's identity as the secondary and wondering if it was actually Para-DX back in 2017?

I distinctly recall that yeah, EX-Aid's secondary was also a topic of debate back then with Lazer as another candidate. I've always believed it was Brave though. My favorite episode of that show is 19 which happens to be a Brave focus.