What are you watching? (Kamen Rider Edition)

SPLIT LIP · 01-25-2013, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

I liked Sasword's design...

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Originally Posted by coturos

you take that back about the great tsurugi!!!! :mantears

Wait, you guys got me wrong. Sasword is awesome. I meant fruity in a good way. (hence my use of the word "stylish") I like his design better than Drake.

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

To be honest, I never recommend skipping around in a series. When told "It gets better at episode [Blank]", while faster to just skip to that episode, it's easy to not like the episode where things allegedly improve by virtue of the fact that you're missing character development and introductions.

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Originally Posted by ShockerCon

Yeah, I could never skip episodes(though I may hold out on watching one episode for an extended period of time... Man, I really need to get to watching RyuKenDo's last episode).

Thing is, I'm torturing myself watching this show where the only character I don't completely hate is merely "okay." If a show takes 22 episodes to get good, well, it's not a good show then, is it? Nothing in Kabuto seems worth the effort. Kabuto is annoying, the socially awkward girl is annoying, Gary's boss is annoying, Kabuto's sister/whatever is boring, everyone else is forgettable to the point of me actually mistaking one for another because they all dress the same. I wanted to give this show a fair shot, I wanted to liek it alot, but interesting-to-AWESOME suits aside it's just boring in every way. Could I get, like, a spoiler-fied rundown of the overall plot just to know where this is all going?

I just don't feel like wading through 22 episodes of "whatever" just to get to the good part. I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series.

Blade Raider · 01-25-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

Wait, you guys got me wrong. Sasword is awesome. I meant fruity in a good way. (hence my use of the word "stylish") I like his design better than Drake.

Thing is, I'm torturing myself watching this show where the only character I don't completely hate is merely "okay." If a show takes 22 episodes to get good, well, it's not a good show then, is it? Nothing in Kabuto seems worth the effort. Kabuto is annoying, the socially awkward girl is annoying, Gary's boss is annoying, Kabuto's sister/whatever is boring, everyone else is forgettable to the point of me actually mistaking one for another because they all dress the same. I wanted to give this show a fair shot, I wanted to liek it alot, but interesting-to-AWESOME suits aside it's just boring in every way. Could I get, like, a spoiler-fied rundown of the overall plot just to know where this is all going?

I just don't feel like wading through 22 episodes of "whatever" just to get to the good part. I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series.

Honestly dude, the first half of Kabuto IS the good part. Just move on because it only goes down hill after the Hyber Zector comes into play in the 30's.

PS For the record for anyone new to the thread, I really like Kabuto. Not sure where I'd rate it overall, but it'd be middle to high.

SideswipePrime · 01-25-2013, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP

I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series.

You're only 2 episodes in...give it more of a chance.

Den-O · 01-25-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Honestly dude, the first half of Kabuto IS the good part. Just move on because it only goes down hill after the Hyber Zector comes into play in the 30's.

PS For the record for anyone new to the thread, I really like Kabuto. Not sure where I'd rate it overall, but it'd be middle to high.

For the record I also like Kabuto. The show just has some weird pacing issues, like you said, after Hyper Zecter is introduced. Alot of it came from having to adjust the plot after Hiyoris' actress had to take a leave. And the rest came from the declining budget the series had at the near end.

Switchblade · 01-25-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Electric Turahk

I liked Sasword's design...

Sasword's Rider Form is fantastic. His masked Form is a horrible combination of every bad 90s action figure ever made.

Matrixbeast · 01-25-2013, 11:41 PM

Honestly, I'd just dip my toe in the waters of whatever series looks appealing and stick with that.
None of the series are connected (Hell, until Climax Deka, the movies didn't even feature the other riders), and forcing yourself to watch a series you're not enjoying will just leave a sour taste in your mouth.

Hell, it might also invigorate interest in a previously dull series (I couldn't stomach Ryuki on first viewing, but coming back to it made me realize how much I liked it).

SPLIT LIP · 01-26-2013, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by SideswipePrime

You're only 2 episodes in...give it more of a chance.

Oh, it's a fine show. I'm just not sure it's the next show I want to watch.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Sasword's Rider Form is fantastic. His masked Form is a horrible combination of every bad 90s action figure ever made.

Yeah. His masked form is bleh. But I don't think any of their masked forms are that amazing.

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Honestly, I'd just dip my toe in the waters of whatever series looks appealing and stick with that.

I think that's my new gameplan.

Den-O · 01-26-2013, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Sasword's Rider Form is fantastic. His masked Form is a horrible combination of every bad 90s action figure ever made.

I don't completely hate his masked form. It's not great obviously, what with the strange fluid tubes all over him. The helmets for both forms bug the shit out of me though.

coturos · 01-26-2013, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Den-O

I don't completely hate his masked form. It's not great obviously, what with the strange fluid tubes all over him. The helmets for both forms bug the shit out of me though.

why? the rider form head is aweome!

Den-O · 01-26-2013, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by coturos

why? the rider form head is aweome!

I hate the scorpion tail on his head. I know that's his theme but it still doesn't help me think it looks less goofy.

01-25-2013, 11:07 PM	#2121
SPLIT LIP I'm an agile cat. Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 6,032	Quote: Originally Posted by Electric Turahk I liked Sasword's design... Quote: Originally Posted by coturos you take that back about the great tsurugi!!!! :mantears Wait, you guys got me wrong. Sasword is awesome. I meant fruity in a good way. (hence my use of the word "stylish") I like his design better than Drake. Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast To be honest, I never recommend skipping around in a series. When told "It gets better at episode [Blank]", while faster to just skip to that episode, it's easy to not like the episode where things allegedly improve by virtue of the fact that you're missing character development and introductions. Quote: Originally Posted by ShockerCon Yeah, I could never skip episodes(though I may hold out on watching one episode for an extended period of time... Man, I really need to get to watching RyuKenDo's last episode). Thing is, I'm torturing myself watching this show where the only character I don't completely hate is merely "okay." If a show takes 22 episodes to get good, well, it's not a good show then, is it? Nothing in Kabuto seems worth the effort. Kabuto is annoying, the socially awkward girl is annoying, Gary's boss is annoying, Kabuto's sister/whatever is boring, everyone else is forgettable to the point of me actually mistaking one for another because they all dress the same. I wanted to give this show a fair shot, I wanted to liek it alot, but interesting-to-AWESOME suits aside it's just boring in every way. Could I get, like, a spoiler-fied rundown of the overall plot just to know where this is all going? I just don't feel like wading through 22 episodes of "whatever" just to get to the good part. I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series. Last edited by SPLIT LIP; 01-25-2013 at 11:12 PM..

01-25-2013, 11:34 PM	#2122
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP Wait, you guys got me wrong. Sasword is awesome. I meant fruity in a good way. (hence my use of the word "stylish") I like his design better than Drake. Thing is, I'm torturing myself watching this show where the only character I don't completely hate is merely "okay." If a show takes 22 episodes to get good, well, it's not a good show then, is it? Nothing in Kabuto seems worth the effort. Kabuto is annoying, the socially awkward girl is annoying, Gary's boss is annoying, Kabuto's sister/whatever is boring, everyone else is forgettable to the point of me actually mistaking one for another because they all dress the same. I wanted to give this show a fair shot, I wanted to liek it alot, but interesting-to-AWESOME suits aside it's just boring in every way. Could I get, like, a spoiler-fied rundown of the overall plot just to know where this is all going? I just don't feel like wading through 22 episodes of "whatever" just to get to the good part. I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series. Honestly dude, the first half of Kabuto IS the good part. Just move on because it only goes down hill after the Hyber Zector comes into play in the 30's. PS For the record for anyone new to the thread, I really like Kabuto. Not sure where I'd rate it overall, but it'd be middle to high. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

01-25-2013, 11:36 PM	#2123
SideswipePrime Go beyond...PLUS ULTRA!!! Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Higher than you'd think, but lower than you'd hope. Posts: 7,044	Quote: Originally Posted by SPLIT LIP I'm reconsidering sticking with Den-O, which I can at least see the positives of even if the appeal seems lost on me, or just try another series. You're only 2 episodes in...give it more of a chance. __________________

01-25-2013, 11:40 PM	#2124
Den-O Admin AKA Zordon Content Director @DenO_TokuNation Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Lexington, Ky Posts: 16,328	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider Honestly dude, the first half of Kabuto IS the good part. Just move on because it only goes down hill after the Hyber Zector comes into play in the 30's. PS For the record for anyone new to the thread, I really like Kabuto. Not sure where I'd rate it overall, but it'd be middle to high. For the record I also like Kabuto. The show just has some weird pacing issues, like you said, after Hyper Zecter is introduced. Alot of it came from having to adjust the plot after Hiyoris' actress had to take a leave. And the rest came from the declining budget the series had at the near end. __________________

01-25-2013, 11:41 PM	#2126
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,465	Honestly, I'd just dip my toe in the waters of whatever series looks appealing and stick with that. None of the series are connected (Hell, until Climax Deka, the movies didn't even feature the other riders), and forcing yourself to watch a series you're not enjoying will just leave a sour taste in your mouth. Hell, it might also invigorate interest in a previously dull series (I couldn't stomach Ryuki on first viewing, but coming back to it made me realize how much I liked it). __________________