Kamen Rider Die rewatches Kamen Rider Fourze

Kamen Rider Die · Yesterday, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

There's probably a very, very easy argument to be made that Fourze nails the idea of the Rider summer movie as a culmination of the series more than most.

It also -- and I totally get that this is maybe way more of an American thing than a Japanese thing, but that's maybe fitting for this show's obsession with American high school tropes -- really feels like a summer camp movie. I made that joke about Sakamoto Space Camp, but the first half has the cast in an educational setting that's not the normal AGHS setting, with this sweaty, excited compilation of physical activities, random crafts projects, and even a nighttime hangout to stare at the stars. I love that vibe!

Kamen Rider Die · Yesterday, 09:04 PM

KAMEN RIDER CLUB MEETING – QUIZ: KAMEN RIDER URBAN LEGENDS!! EPISODE 11

Befitting a two-part Final Exam, we have some brand-new teams! And a returning giant ham of a host!

Shun’s not my favorite host – Kengo started unbelievably strong, and Tomoko was pretty charming if memory serves – but he’s arguably the best host for the quizzes, because he’s such a clown. (Canonically!) Shun, more than any other actor, loves goofing around, and he’s also exceptionally dorky, which is the exact right energy for a series of DVD extras that this crew is banging out in bulk. No one really wants to be there – Ryuusei, as always, looks like he’s about to fire his agent as soon as the cameras stop rolling – so you need someone who can get laughed at by the participants, which makes them more willing to have fun as a panelist. Shun more than ably fills the role of an absolutely overconfident buffoon, opening the door for a reasonably engaged set of contestants.

And the configuration for those contestants was largely if not completely unique! Yuuki and Miu: New! JK and Tomoko: Now with added Meteor! Gentarou and Kengo: I don’t know if this one was totally new, but at the very least it’s a rare team; Gen usually teams with Yuuki or Miu as a duo, and Kengo (I think) only as a trio. The chemistry mostly works in fun ways, with the typical exception of Ryuusei being a drag on the proceedings. Kengo immediately digs his team into a hole by utterly misunderstanding the setup for a question, and the way it wrecks both him and Gen is delightfully real, and that energy of Kengo trying not to let his friend down for the rest of the quizzes is heartwarming. Meanwhile, Yuuki’s gutsy guessing and Miu’s logical analysis inexplicably cancel each other out, leaving their team a point back from what feels like dumber, less attentive teams. (Not Tomoko, obviously. You know who I mean!) It’s a really charming set of competitors, and I am excited to see who manages to win the Blu-rays!

(why in the world was the prize not a Fourze doll)

Androzani84 · Today, 05:18 AM

Yeah, I’m not gonna do this big quiz for my segment, so I’ll just give the answers to last time as ?B, A, C? and move on to a quiz about our one-in-two Rider from the late 80s: Kamen Rider Black (RX).

But for the standard pre-quiz explanation, I’m going to have to do it myself.

Name: Minami Kotaro

Transformation belt: King Stone (Black), Sunriser (Black RX)

Bike: Battle Hopper (Black), Acrobatter (Black RX)

Finishers: Rider Punch, Rider Kick, King Stone Flash (Black), Revol Thrust, Hard Shot, Spark Cutter (Black RX)

Enemy: Gorgom (Black), Crisis Empire (Black RX)

First opponent: Kumo Kaijin (Black), Kaima Demon Skull Master (Black RX)

And now, on with the questions

What significant factor about Kotaro’s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King?
A) It was blind luck
B) There was an eclipse on the day.
C) A major historical event occurred.

Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider?
A) Anger
B) Happiness
C) Fear

In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away?
A) The fake’s voice is off
B) The other Riders can’t meld their powers with him.
C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous.

Sh Ranger · Today, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich

You know, that's actually a really apt comparison! Right down to the extra focus coming in a format that's usually used for broad comedy and everything! Guess it's kinda hypocritical of me to complain, then, because yeah, I was honestly pretty into all that late-run Saionji material.

I appreciate how it also added to the lore by revealing Ryu's criteria for choosing the 15 Heroic Eyecons, despite some of them being controversial and less impactful than Da Vinci. Not sure how much Sonoda's focus contributes to Fourze as a whole though.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

The writer didn't have any direct input in how the character was portrayed. This is an issue with the actress and/or director.

Other than literally putting words in the characters' mouths and determining their actions? True that the director would have some influence though, in terms of how those behaviors are expressed. I think a character's portrayal is ultimately a collaborative sum of the writer, actor (suit/voice) and director, which can make it difficult to assign blame. When a character becomes vivid enough in their minds, they also become an imaginary factor, with the idea of "what would Gentarou do?" having the potential to turn the script in a direction the staff hadn't originally intended.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Switchblade

That's Blitzwing from Transformers Animated.

Hmm, I see. I suppose he does look kind of goofy now that you mention it, but at least he has a cool name!

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

KAMEN RIDER FOURZE THE MOVIE: EVERYONE! LET?S FEEL THE UNIVERSE!

And, hell, so does every Switch! There?s a fight where it looks like Fourze cycles through all 40 Switches, which is nuts. I expect some form changes in a movie, but to use literally every suit and power-up? Between both of the show?s Riders? In one extended fight scene? Crazy. Completely over-the-top!

Even the Hand Switch finally gets a chance to be useful! Since I already mentioned how Fourze has probably my favorite gimmick, this fight scene is therefore probably one of my favorites for managing to show off all the Switches in such clever ways! It's even thematically relevant with Gentarou verifying with Kengo that Switches, his 40+ little friends, are machines and that means XVII can become his friend as well. There's also the friendship between Inga Blink and Black Knight. The theme of "machines are friends!" is strongly emphasized in various ways through the movie for sure!

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

? Hey, let?s talk about Meteor Fusion States as a suit! I kind of never do that? I honestly love it, for sure more than Cosmic States. I think the purple is deep and dark enough to feel both regal and stellar; I think the gold of the shoulderpads works way better with the purple and white of Fourze than it did with the blue of Meteor; and the white helmet and boots pop off of the rest of the color scheme. It?s a snazzy suit!

I agree that the Meteor Storm shoulders work better for Fourze, as his silhouette is already more symmetrical than Meteor's and the theme of Fusion makes sense for having two of something. The purple totally gives that mystical space feeling, which I guess would explain why this suit later got dismantled to make Ginga.

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Originally Posted by Androzani84

Yeah, I?m not gonna do this big quiz for my segment, so I?ll just give the answers to last time as ?B, A, C? and move on to a quiz about our one-in-two Rider from the late 80s: Kamen Rider Black (RX).

I don't know anything about these two shows either, so time for more guessing!

What significant factor about Kotaro?s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King?
A) It was blind luck
B) There was an eclipse on the day.
C) A major historical event occurred.

Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider?
A) Anger
B) Happiness
C) Fear

In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away?
A) The fake?s voice is off
B) The other Riders can?t meld their powers with him.
C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous.

Switchblade · Today, 09:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androzani84

And now, on with the questions

What significant factor about Kotaro?s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King?
A) It was blind luck
B) There was an eclipse on the day.
C) A major historical event occurred.

Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider?
A) Anger
B) Happiness
C) Fear

In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away?
A) The fake?s voice is off
B) The other Riders can?t meld their powers with him.
C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous.

A Black/Black RX quiz? This must be a Gorgom plot!

Kamen Rider Die · Today, 09:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Androzani84

What significant factor about Kotaro?s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King?
A) It was blind luck
B) There was an eclipse on the day.
C) A major historical event occurred.

Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider?
A) Anger
B) Happiness
C) Fear

In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away?
A) The fake?s voice is off
B) The other Riders can?t meld their powers with him.
C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous.
D) They are clearly Ferbus in a trenchcoat.

Thanks for the quiz!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

The theme of "machines are friends!" is strongly emphasized in various ways through the movie for sure!

We're only missing a post-credits scene where Gentarou makes things right with his bud in the computer lab, that he critically injured earlier in the film. (Although it was a Windows PC, which means it clearly wanted to die, so maybe Gentarou was just honoring its wish in a manly-but-tearful way?)

Yesterday, 05:43 PM	#541
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,057	Quote: Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich There's probably a very, very easy argument to be made that Fourze nails the idea of the Rider summer movie as a culmination of the series more than most. It also -- and I totally get that this is maybe way more of an American thing than a Japanese thing, but that's maybe fitting for this show's obsession with American high school tropes -- really feels like a summer camp movie. I made that joke about Sakamoto Space Camp, but the first half has the cast in an educational setting that's not the normal AGHS setting, with this sweaty, excited compilation of physical activities, random crafts projects, and even a nighttime hangout to stare at the stars. I love that vibe! __________________ Currently rewatching: Kamen Rider Fourze \| Other series available on the archive!

Yesterday, 09:04 PM	#542
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,057	KAMEN RIDER CLUB MEETING – QUIZ: KAMEN RIDER URBAN LEGENDS!! EPISODE 11 Befitting a two-part Final Exam, we have some brand-new teams! And a returning giant ham of a host! Shun’s not my favorite host – Kengo started unbelievably strong, and Tomoko was pretty charming if memory serves – but he’s arguably the best host for the quizzes, because he’s such a clown. (Canonically!) Shun, more than any other actor, loves goofing around, and he’s also exceptionally dorky, which is the exact right energy for a series of DVD extras that this crew is banging out in bulk. No one really wants to be there – Ryuusei, as always, looks like he’s about to fire his agent as soon as the cameras stop rolling – so you need someone who can get laughed at by the participants, which makes them more willing to have fun as a panelist. Shun more than ably fills the role of an absolutely overconfident buffoon, opening the door for a reasonably engaged set of contestants. And the configuration for those contestants was largely if not completely unique! Yuuki and Miu: New! JK and Tomoko: Now with added Meteor! Gentarou and Kengo: I don’t know if this one was totally new, but at the very least it’s a rare team; Gen usually teams with Yuuki or Miu as a duo, and Kengo (I think) only as a trio. The chemistry mostly works in fun ways, with the typical exception of Ryuusei being a drag on the proceedings. Kengo immediately digs his team into a hole by utterly misunderstanding the setup for a question, and the way it wrecks both him and Gen is delightfully real, and that energy of Kengo trying not to let his friend down for the rest of the quizzes is heartwarming. Meanwhile, Yuuki’s gutsy guessing and Miu’s logical analysis inexplicably cancel each other out, leaving their team a point back from what feels like dumber, less attentive teams. (Not Tomoko, obviously. You know who I mean!) It’s a really charming set of competitors, and I am excited to see who manages to win the Blu-rays! (why in the world was the prize not a Fourze doll) __________________ Currently rewatching: Kamen Rider Fourze \| Other series available on the archive!

Today, 05:18 AM	#543
Androzani84 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2019 Posts: 3,046	Yeah, I’m not gonna do this big quiz for my segment, so I’ll just give the answers to last time as ?B, A, C? and move on to a quiz about our one-in-two Rider from the late 80s: Kamen Rider Black (RX). But for the standard pre-quiz explanation, I’m going to have to do it myself. Name: Minami Kotaro Transformation belt: King Stone (Black), Sunriser (Black RX) Bike: Battle Hopper (Black), Acrobatter (Black RX) Finishers: Rider Punch, Rider Kick, King Stone Flash (Black), Revol Thrust, Hard Shot, Spark Cutter (Black RX) Enemy: Gorgom (Black), Crisis Empire (Black RX) First opponent: Kumo Kaijin (Black), Kaima Demon Skull Master (Black RX) And now, on with the questions What significant factor about Kotaro’s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King? A) It was blind luck B) There was an eclipse on the day. C) A major historical event occurred. Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider? A) Anger B) Happiness C) Fear In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away? A) The fake’s voice is off B) The other Riders can’t meld their powers with him. C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous. __________________ The song has ended. But the story never ends

Today, 08:39 AM	#544
Sh Ranger Standing By Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: USA Posts: 2,836	Quote: Originally Posted by Fish Sandwich You know, that's actually a really apt comparison! Right down to the extra focus coming in a format that's usually used for broad comedy and everything! Guess it's kinda hypocritical of me to complain, then, because yeah, I was honestly pretty into all that late-run Saionji material. I appreciate how it also added to the lore by revealing Ryu's criteria for choosing the 15 Heroic Eyecons, despite some of them being controversial and less impactful than Da Vinci. Not sure how much Sonoda's focus contributes to Fourze as a whole though. Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade The writer didn't have any direct input in how the character was portrayed. This is an issue with the actress and/or director. Other than literally putting words in the characters' mouths and determining their actions? True that the director would have some influence though, in terms of how those behaviors are expressed. I think a character's portrayal is ultimately a collaborative sum of the writer, actor (suit/voice) and director, which can make it difficult to assign blame. When a character becomes vivid enough in their minds, they also become an imaginary factor, with the idea of "what would Gentarou do?" having the potential to turn the script in a direction the staff hadn't originally intended. Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade That's Blitzwing from Transformers Animated. Hmm, I see. I suppose he does look kind of goofy now that you mention it, but at least he has a cool name! Quote: Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die KAMEN RIDER FOURZE THE MOVIE: EVERYONE! LET?S FEEL THE UNIVERSE! And, hell, so does every Switch! There?s a fight where it looks like Fourze cycles through all 40 Switches, which is nuts. I expect some form changes in a movie, but to use literally every suit and power-up? Between both of the show?s Riders? In one extended fight scene? Crazy. Completely over-the-top! Even the Hand Switch finally gets a chance to be useful! Since I already mentioned how Fourze has probably my favorite gimmick, this fight scene is therefore probably one of my favorites for managing to show off all the Switches in such clever ways! It's even thematically relevant with Gentarou verifying with Kengo that Switches, his 40+ little friends, are machines and that means XVII can become his friend as well. There's also the friendship between Inga Blink and Black Knight. The theme of "machines are friends!" is strongly emphasized in various ways through the movie for sure! Quote: Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die ? Hey, let?s talk about Meteor Fusion States as a suit! I kind of never do that? I honestly love it, for sure more than Cosmic States. I think the purple is deep and dark enough to feel both regal and stellar; I think the gold of the shoulderpads works way better with the purple and white of Fourze than it did with the blue of Meteor; and the white helmet and boots pop off of the rest of the color scheme. It?s a snazzy suit! I agree that the Meteor Storm shoulders work better for Fourze, as his silhouette is already more symmetrical than Meteor's and the theme of Fusion makes sense for having two of something. The purple totally gives that mystical space feeling, which I guess would explain why this suit later got dismantled to make Ginga. Quote: Originally Posted by Androzani84 Yeah, I?m not gonna do this big quiz for my segment, so I?ll just give the answers to last time as ?B, A, C? and move on to a quiz about our one-in-two Rider from the late 80s: Kamen Rider Black (RX). I don't know anything about these two shows either, so time for more guessing! What significant factor about Kotaro?s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King? A) It was blind luck B) There was an eclipse on the day. C) A major historical event occurred. Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider? A) Anger B) Happiness C) Fear In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away? A) The fake?s voice is off B) The other Riders can?t meld their powers with him. C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous. __________________ 心と刃

Today, 09:07 AM	#546
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,057	Quote: Originally Posted by Androzani84 What significant factor about Kotaro?s birthday led to him being selected as a Century King? A) It was blind luck B) There was an eclipse on the day. C) A major historical event occurred. Black RX can transform into Robo Rider by feeling great sorrow. But what emotion triggers his transformation into Bio Rider? A) Anger B) Happiness C) Fear In a later episode, villainess Maribaron sends a monster to infiltrate a meeting of the 10 Legendary Riders. What gives the monster away? A) The fake?s voice is off B) The other Riders can?t meld their powers with him. C) There are two Kamen Rider Ichigous. D) They are clearly Ferbus in a trenchcoat. Thanks for the quiz! Quote: Originally Posted by Sh Ranger The theme of "machines are friends!" is strongly emphasized in various ways through the movie for sure! We're only missing a post-credits scene where Gentarou makes things right with his bud in the computer lab, that he critically injured earlier in the film. (Although it was a Windows PC, which means it clearly wanted to die, so maybe Gentarou was just honoring its wish in a manly-but-tearful way?) __________________ Currently rewatching: Kamen Rider Fourze \| Other series available on the archive!