[ElConvoy]

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Originally Posted by SanoBaron

You wanna know who doesn't care about Kuuga's anniversary? Joe Odagiri.

I wouldnt say that he doesnt care he is just not that into it. His opinion on the show has changed a bit since when he first got the role.

[XW1n5t0nX]

Ahhh Kuuga. One of my favorites with one of my favorite riders and design.

[Den-O]

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Originally Posted by ElConvoy

I wouldnt say that he doesnt care he is just not that into it. His opinion on the show has changed a bit since when he first got the role.

It's already been well established that the whole Joe Odagiri hates Kamen Rider thing was one massive misunderstanding. Would he ever want to play the character again? No, not really at all. But he does not outright hate his work or impact on the franchise as has been the popular misconception.

[Guyver Spawn]

I love Kuuga since I do love the dark tone and the characters but I never got the chance to finish it. I would have finished it if Battleride War never spoiled the ending to me .

[TheXrosLoaderGen]

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

I love Kuuga since I do love the dark tone and the characters but I never got the chance to finish it. I would have finished it if Battleride War never spoiled the ending to me .

Kuuga is absolutely amazing and the characters are amazing and enjoyable. I think you really should continue watching it. Even if the ending is spoiled.

You won't regret it one bit.

[Switchblade]

Still holds up for me as one of the best Rider shows ever. I should finish my rewatch of it this year to celebrate.

[ZeoRangerV]

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Originally Posted by Den-O

It's already been well established that the whole Joe Odagiri hates Kamen Rider thing was one massive misunderstanding. Would he ever want to play the character again? No, not really at all. But he does not outright hate his work or impact on the franchise as has been the popular misconception.

Which STILL makes him the Kamen Rider equivalent of Christopher Eccleston

[Matrixbeast]

I never did watch Kuuga. I downloaded it, but never got around to actually watching.

Still, happy birthday, Kuuga

[Den-O]

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Originally Posted by ZeoRangerV

Which STILL makes him the Kamen Rider equivalent of Christopher Eccleston

Exactly!

[PaperBag Sniper]

What I find interesting about this show is how well it handles it's themes and plot elements across the entire series. The Grongi threat is palpable with body counts being reported almost every episode. The side cast feels very connected and I don't think there is one major character that doesn't get a completed character arc. Godai's various forms are also handled very well and don't feel as gimmicky as other shows within the genre.

If and when I recommend people to start watching Kamen Rider I will probably point them in this series direction first. Happy Anniversary.