General Kamen Rider Thoughts

gashatfreak · 02-02-2025, 09:27 PM

I like to think that Evol not only sucks at making coffee, but he sucks at naming in general.

Sento Kiryu is literally smooshing the kanji for 'Tank' and 'Rabbit' together for 'Sento' and then just adding the surname 'Kiryu' from the barber he was visiting that day.

Mad Rogue? Well, dude is bat-themed kinda like Night Rogue, and he's obviously gone insane, so 'Mad Rogue' it is.

I wouldn't be surprised if he named his own Driver. 'Uh, I'll be the main user, so this should obviously be called Evol Driver'.

It's obviously not canon, but I would like to think this might be the case behind Evol's naming schemes.

henshinzero · 02-03-2025, 02:17 PM

Wonder if the next rider after Gavv is will JP beetle like Kabuto & Stronger?

Just question how for such a series to exist after Gavv?

Switchblade · 02-03-2025, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by henshinzero

Just question how for such a series to exist after Gavv?

I imagine that Gavv would end and then this one would start.

henshinzero · 02-03-2025, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I imagine that Gavv would end and then this one would start.

I kinda mean concept

DH21965 · 02-03-2025, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by switchblade

i imagine that gavv would end and then this one would start.

lol 😂

henshinzero · 02-10-2025, 10:23 PM

In a Reiwa anniversary season, what if there are new monsters who'd want revenge on all the riders for those many years?

I notice a lack of monsters lately from Megid, Magia, Raiders & Smash.

FairyKing · 02-10-2025, 10:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I imagine that Gavv would end and then this one would start.

An unorthodox approach, but it's so crazy it just might work!

henshinzero · 02-11-2025, 11:05 PM

Okay I'm thinking of what the next three riders after Gavv will be like! As well as what vibes!

Blade + Kabuto = "new series"
Hibiki + Ex-Aid = "new series"
Faiz + OOO = "new series"
Double + Drive = "new series" (if we get a phase 2)

FairyKing · 02-12-2025, 12:16 AM

I don't think they're basing future seasons on previous seasons. There are superficial similarities, but those are just recurring tropes within the whole franchise. Of course, humans are really good at reinforcing what they already believe, so if someone starts with the assumption that there's a pattern they'll see even random coincidences as evidence.

Watch, I'll "prove" that the Reiwa riders are based on Sentai seasons after the handoff tradition started:

Zero-One & Dekaranger - both have a future setting where nonhumans live peacefully with humans, and the monsters are nonhumans that go rogue.

Saber & Magiranger - both have magical and elemental motifs with the main hero being fire, and both feature more loose fabric on the suits than normal (the Saber riders' coattails and the Magirangers' capes).

Revice & Boukenger - both make visual homages to past seasons and have multiple villain groups, at least one of which is a secret society using ancient powers.

Geats & Gekiranger - both use animal motifs for the heroes, and both take inspiration from sports, with the DGP being based on e-sports (and Geats' helmet resembling a bike helmet) and the Gekirangers' gear being aesthetically based on sporting equipment.

Gotchard & Go-Onger - both have the heroes getting their powers thanks to nonhuman partners and combine two motifs into one, with Steamhopper even being a combination of animal and vehicle exactly like the Engines.

Gavv & Shinkenger - both have family and character growth as important themes, and both have villains who slip into the human world through hidden passages to gather emotions (happiness for the Granutes and suffering for the Gedoshu), and who often but not always use aquatic motifs in their aesthetics.

Based on this "theory" (which again I just made up!), the season after Gavv will have similarities to Goseiger, perhaps with the rider having holy powers or the true villain using multiple groups as puppets.

FairyKing · 02-12-2025, 11:59 AM

Actually, the Reiwa riders are based on Heisei riders but going backwards:

Zero-One & Zi-Oh - very similar names, futuristic technology, the main rider becomes a dark rider near the end.

Saber & Build - combining multiple motifs into a single form, have large handles on the side of the driver.

Revice & Ex-Aid - PINK!

Geats & Ghost - eye-themed villains and references to past time periods.

Gotchard & Drive - a non-humanoid sidekick who helps the main rider transform, a white second rider whose father is important to the plot, and a purple third rider with a vehicle motif.

Gavv & Gaim - foods (especially sweet foods) as the main motif, a corporation as the main villains, and monsters coming from another world.

So, what connections do you think the next season will have to Wizard? Probably not rings, since it'll be airing at the same time as Gozyuger.

02-02-2025, 09:27 PM	#2001
gashatfreak I'm a Kamen Rider Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Australia Posts: 2,960	I like to think that Evol not only sucks at making coffee, but he sucks at naming in general. Sento Kiryu is literally smooshing the kanji for 'Tank' and 'Rabbit' together for 'Sento' and then just adding the surname 'Kiryu' from the barber he was visiting that day. Mad Rogue? Well, dude is bat-themed kinda like Night Rogue, and he's obviously gone insane, so 'Mad Rogue' it is. I wouldn't be surprised if he named his own Driver. 'Uh, I'll be the main user, so this should obviously be called Evol Driver'. It's obviously not canon, but I would like to think this might be the case behind Evol's naming schemes. __________________

02-10-2025, 10:51 PM	#2007
FairyKing Fangirl-Type Humagear Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 825	Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade I imagine that Gavv would end and then this one would start. An unorthodox approach, but it's so crazy it just might work! __________________ The mask you wear by choice shows more about you than the face you were given by chance.

02-11-2025, 11:05 PM	#2008
henshinzero Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 3,697	Okay I'm thinking of what the next three riders after Gavv will be like! As well as what vibes! Blade + Kabuto = "new series" Hibiki + Ex-Aid = "new series" Faiz + OOO = "new series" Double + Drive = "new series" (if we get a phase 2) Last edited by henshinzero; 02-11-2025 at 11:18 PM..

02-12-2025, 12:16 AM	#2009
FairyKing Fangirl-Type Humagear Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 825	I don't think they're basing future seasons on previous seasons. There are superficial similarities, but those are just recurring tropes within the whole franchise. Of course, humans are really good at reinforcing what they already believe, so if someone starts with the assumption that there's a pattern they'll see even random coincidences as evidence. Watch, I'll "prove" that the Reiwa riders are based on Sentai seasons after the handoff tradition started: Zero-One & Dekaranger - both have a future setting where nonhumans live peacefully with humans, and the monsters are nonhumans that go rogue. Saber & Magiranger - both have magical and elemental motifs with the main hero being fire, and both feature more loose fabric on the suits than normal (the Saber riders' coattails and the Magirangers' capes). Revice & Boukenger - both make visual homages to past seasons and have multiple villain groups, at least one of which is a secret society using ancient powers. Geats & Gekiranger - both use animal motifs for the heroes, and both take inspiration from sports, with the DGP being based on e-sports (and Geats' helmet resembling a bike helmet) and the Gekirangers' gear being aesthetically based on sporting equipment. Gotchard & Go-Onger - both have the heroes getting their powers thanks to nonhuman partners and combine two motifs into one, with Steamhopper even being a combination of animal and vehicle exactly like the Engines. Gavv & Shinkenger - both have family and character growth as important themes, and both have villains who slip into the human world through hidden passages to gather emotions (happiness for the Granutes and suffering for the Gedoshu), and who often but not always use aquatic motifs in their aesthetics. Based on this "theory" (which again I just made up!), the season after Gavv will have similarities to Goseiger, perhaps with the rider having holy powers or the true villain using multiple groups as puppets. __________________ The mask you wear by choice shows more about you than the face you were given by chance.

02-12-2025, 11:59 AM	#2010
FairyKing Fangirl-Type Humagear Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 825	Actually, the Reiwa riders are based on Heisei riders but going backwards: Zero-One & Zi-Oh - very similar names, futuristic technology, the main rider becomes a dark rider near the end. Saber & Build - combining multiple motifs into a single form, have large handles on the side of the driver. Revice & Ex-Aid - PINK! Geats & Ghost - eye-themed villains and references to past time periods. Gotchard & Drive - a non-humanoid sidekick who helps the main rider transform, a white second rider whose father is important to the plot, and a purple third rider with a vehicle motif. Gavv & Gaim - foods (especially sweet foods) as the main motif, a corporation as the main villains, and monsters coming from another world. So, what connections do you think the next season will have to Wizard? Probably not rings, since it'll be airing at the same time as Gozyuger. __________________ The mask you wear by choice shows more about you than the face you were given by chance.