[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I quite liked Kabuto episode 46. It finally brought Tsurugi's competence from his earlier appearances back with his evil villain gambit that only Tendou could catch.
Him learning of his true nature seemingly breaking him, but the real Tsurugi's emotions (Both before his death, as well as the ones Scorpio Worm formed during his amnesia) pushing him to make this grand play was great, and literally rounding up several hundred worms to their deaths? Literally Tsurugi's entire motivation.

Yeah, you pretty much listed the upsides that I found within the episode.

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I don't think episode 46 has a negative reputation in the fandom, from what I've experienced. Just some people vocally disliked it. Typically the people who vocally disliked Kabuto as a whole.

To give the people who participated in Die's' Kabuto thread some credit, all of them seemed to like Kabuto -- loved it, even. They just didn't particularly like episode 46.

[Sh Ranger]

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

To give the people who participated in Die's' Kabuto thread some credit, all of them seemed to like Kabuto -- loved it, even. They just didn't particularly like episode 46.

Not all of them. I was in that thread and I definitely liked Episode 46 and defended it. While Tsurugi's death was tragic, especially since he was finally making progress with Misa-KI-nu, it was also a heroic death for sure. He died getting the revenge he sought for both his sister and himself and taking out a whole bunch of other Worms in the process.

I agree that it's a little weird how Die, to whom I mean no disrespect, seems to focus more on his own perspective at the expense of other equally valid takes. Your body language example reminds me of a similar disagreement in the Faiz thread, where Die interprets Yuka's cheerful expression in an unexpected way.

I disagree that Agito is a better Kabuto, as I much prefer Kabuto, but I'll admit that Hikawa is a better Kagami.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Not all of them. I was in that thread and I definitely liked Episode 46 and defended it. While Tsurugi's death was tragic, especially since he was finally making progress with Misa-KI-nu, it was also a heroic death for sure. He died getting the revenge he sought for both his sister and himself and taking out a whole bunch of other Worms in the process.

The exact move came(killing most of the Warms) came at a rather fun(ny) time for me too, as around this point of the show, with how so many mooks were getting slaughtered en-masse for the entire episode, I began to wonder just how in the heck there were any left.

Cue Tsurugi's' master plan and welp.

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I agree that it's a little weird how Die, to whom I mean no disrespect, seems to focus more on his own perspective at the expense of other equally valid takes. Your body language example reminds me of a similar disagreement in the Faiz thread, where Die interprets Yuka's cheerful expression in an unexpected way.

I'll admit that I don't remember that specific episode of Faiz all that clearly, but based on what I do remember of the characters? Yeah, your take on Yuka there seems alot more in line with how I remember her being.

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I disagree that Agito is a better Kabuto, as I much prefer Kabuto, but I'll admit that Hikawa is a better Kagami.

Oh man, Hikawa is miles better. Love that guy.

[Mesnick]

I'll join in the praise for Hikawa. Considering Agito's invincibility and Gilles' indestructibility, he was the rider I was most worried about in this show.

[Sunred]

I enjoy Kabuto for the clock-up battles and the two Fist of the North Star rejects who transform into crickets and love instant noodles.
And the Gatack suit is one of the best designs around.

[GuardianAngel87]

I have finally started watching Kamen Rider Ghost.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel87

I have finally started watching Kamen Rider Ghost.

Good luck. Don't let the negative reputation scare you off. The show is definitely not the most dynamic and not without its flaws, but it has its pluses.

[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by GuardianAngel87

I have finally started watching Kamen Rider Ghost.

You know you don't have to, right?

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

You know you don't have to, right?

Someone might write the same thing about Hibiki.

[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Someone might write the same thing about Hibiki.

And they would be correct.