[Mesnick]

In essence, this trailer is a combination of previous teasers with a minimum of new footage, which is a little disappointing. But it's okay, I'm sure that the time will come for a more plot-driven presentation. In terms of forms, I can say that the zoom-out effect looks quite convincing.

[Frontier]

So our first look at the Kaijin:

- One that looks distinctly like it's got a KR Build color scheme.

- A multiplying crab Kaijin?

[alanch90]

I?d prefer he had a more "serious agent" personality rather than yet another pretty boy.

[GoldenXtreme]

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Originally Posted by alanch90

I?d prefer he had a more "serious agent" personality rather than yet another pretty boy.

Looks like some pretty standard Kamen Rider. I kind of see what you mean about the protagonist too, he reminds me of Ace and that is not a good thing in my book. At least the little sprite art when transforming is quite charming.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by alanch90

I?d prefer he had a more "serious agent" personality rather than yet another pretty boy.

Well, this cut definitely has a lighter atmosphere than the promotional materials. It seems to be a case of Zero-One, where the futuristic rider in the darkness did not prepare the viewer for Aruto. However, Byaku seems to be quite an experienced rider and easily defeats the kaijins. Personally, I caught the vibe of Wizard, partly because of his spectacular abilities and some playfulness of the belt. Also, the reference to Inception did not go unnoticed. I also hope that the gun will find a use and will not be just an accessory. In the sense, even Shinosuke had the opportunity to shoot not only as a rider.

[FairyKing]

I guess it's just a difference of tastes, because I love stylish riders so to me the similarities to Ace and Wizard are a plus

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

I guess it's just a difference of tastes, because I love stylish riders so to me the similarities to Ace and Wizard are a plus

Personally, I wouldn't mind a rider similar to Haruto. As for Ace, I perceived him as Geats' energy-saving mode. That is, the guy literally looked and spoke as if he was about to yawn, and at some point he literally began to sleep in episodes.

[MKDremare]

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Originally Posted by FairyKing

I guess it's just a difference of tastes, because I love stylish riders so to me the similarities to Ace and Wizard are a plus

Very true. I personally like all of the Rider actors we've gotten. But I personally find it a little hilarious that people talk about not liking "hot pretty boy" actors in Kamen Rider.

Like have people not seen Hiroshi Fujioka when he started? He was hot (even now, arguably, he's one of the few people who ages very well), it's just that what people consider "pretty/hot" now is different from what people considered "pretty/hot" back then.

[GoldenXtreme]

Just to be clear, I will never complain about hot people in tokusatsu.

I just think the protagonist has the aloof, unemotive vibe of Ace, which makes me nervous he will be pretty flat.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by MKDremare

Very true. I personally like all of the Rider actors we've gotten. But I personally find it a little hilarious that people talk about not liking "hot pretty boy" actors in Kamen Rider.

I think some people just want variety. I mean, Tetsuo Kurata noticeably lowered the age of the main character of Kamen Rider. Or the actor who played Hibiki, who was hot and pretty, but a man, not a boy. It's just that most of the rider protagonists are very monotonous in appearance. For example, I'm think that those who haven't watched the shows but have seen the pictures will hardly be able to tell Takumi from Kenzaki at a glance.