[Sunred]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

Well, there is a long tradition in Kamen Rider of the Riders getting their power from the same source as the villains/monsters, so the writers could emphasize that aspect this season by making the Gochizous dangerous unless they're used carefully, e.g. without a driver. Like I hope it doesn't get too preachy (at least not more than most Rider seasons are about friendship and hope and stuff), but they could have Gavv and any other heroic riders kinda represent enjoying snacks in moderation, while the monsters and villains represent over-indulging, with the overall message that "a little treat is good, but don't eat too much."

Yes.
Off topic what are your thoughts on the five forms by the way?

[LevisNox]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

Well, there is a long tradition in Kamen Rider of the Riders getting their power from the same source as the villains/monsters, so the writers could emphasize that aspect this season by making the Gochizous dangerous unless they're used carefully, e.g. without a driver. Like I hope it doesn't get too preachy (at least not more than most Rider seasons are about friendship and hope and stuff), but they could have Gavv and any other heroic riders kinda represent enjoying snacks in moderation, while the monsters and villains represent over-indulging, with the overall message that "a little treat is good, but don't eat too much."

What I think is this

The monsters will be like Greeds

They will enjoy something so much they gorge themselves on it. Gavv comes in to stop that cause if its allowed to eat as much as it wants. Then something very bad will happen

The tickets could be a by product of that

[Frontier]

I keep imagining the bike being sentient and having its own mouth.

So will the Kaijin be rogue Gochizous? I assume they'll also be based on food.

[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

By the way, nothing is known about the bike yet? Still a key part of the franchise.

It doesn't really matter, it will disappear entirely by episode 5.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

It doesn't really matter, it will disappear entirely by episode 5.

Well, Geats rode for quite some time. And Gotchard?s statistics are still normal, especially if you take into account the time when others rode Golddush or he rode on his own. So you can count on it not going down to Revice?s level. Plus, riders always tended to forget about the bikes towards the end. Even Kuuga was guilty of this.

[Skyrogue19]

Noticed that Gavv has clawed feet.
Wonder if a power up will make him more monster looking.

[Tokumonkey]

Given that the theme seems to be not just candy but snacks (given the Pringles), I wouldn't be at all surprised if later power-ups pull from healthy options, but fruit's already been done by a previous series, and damned if I can figure out how to make a trail mix or yogurt-parfait form look cool.

You just know somebody at Bandai is kicking themselves that "fruit basket" has already been used as an ultimate form.

On another note: chances that Bandai will try partnering with a specific brand? Given the gummies and given Ex-Aid's Pac-Man form, I wouldn't be wholly surprised.

[LevisNox]

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Originally Posted by Tokumonkey

Given that the theme seems to be not just candy but snacks (given the Pringles), I wouldn't be at all surprised if later power-ups pull from healthy options, but fruit's already been done by a previous series, and damned if I can figure out how to make a trail mix or yogurt-parfait form look cool.

You just know somebody at Bandai is kicking themselves that "fruit basket" has already been used as an ultimate form.

On another note: chances that Bandai will try partnering with a specific brand? Given the gummies and given Ex-Aid's Pac-Man form,

it could be power snacks like mix nuts and stuff of that nature

Also Oren Pierre would fit so well into this season xD, but I'm not banking on it

[Agentjx]

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Originally Posted by Skyrogue19

Noticed that Gavv has clawed feet.
Wonder if a power up will make him more monster looking.

The sour gummy

[Sh Ranger]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Maybe I'm just old and looking at this through an American cultural perspective, but I can't help but see all of these powers based off of junk food and think "This feels really irresponsible."

I want to see how far they can go with this. Beer Rider, Tobacco Rider, Coffee Rider, etc. Evolt would be terrified of a Coffee Rider.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

In other words, if the audience is not interested in the character, they will not buy his toys.

Exactly! If you're going to sell a whole bunch of characters, then I think they should be distinct and likable enough. However, if Gaim is the template, then that show is full of psychopaths and traitors, so I'm not sure what appeals to the primary demographic of kids.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

It seems to me that it is strange to both admire and be outraged by this concept, considering that it was already used before just three years ago:

Gavv's lollipop form looks like how I would imagine Slash's Final Form.

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

Well, there is a long tradition in Kamen Rider of the Riders getting their power from the same source as the villains/monsters, so the writers could emphasize that aspect this season by making the Gochizous dangerous unless they're used carefully, e.g. without a driver. Like I hope it doesn't get too preachy (at least not more than most Rider seasons are about friendship and hope and stuff), but they could have Gavv and any other heroic riders kinda represent enjoying snacks in moderation, while the monsters and villains represent over-indulging, with the overall message that "a little treat is good, but don't eat too much."

Reminds me that Yellowbuster was actually encouraged to eat candy as she would lose power if she forgot to eat them. Of course, Saban Brands were too cowardly to adapt this though. Like, I get that it's bad in excess, but I think adults should take responsibility for their own lifestyle choices, instead of blaming junk food for their poor health. Well, that's just my opinion anyway.

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Originally Posted by Sunred

Yes.
Off topic what are your thoughts on the five forms by the way?

Generally, I like them. The chocolate and chips forms are my favorites so far. But maybe I'm also biased towards those snacks.