Kamen Rider Die watches Kamen Rider Kiva

Frontier · 07-05-2021, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

Maya being alive isn't on the same level of stupidity as Shima being alive, but it's a very close second.

And, man, I really liked Wataru's kid showing up in full Back to the Future regalia (that orange vest!) and getting everyone together to fight the Neo-Fangires. (THE NEO-FANGIRES.) Beyond a fun way to get Otoya's actor back in the final shots, I liked how it reaffirmed the links between generations? This episode didn't do a single thing in 1986, so having a character from 2030 let us know that Wataru's actions will impact future generations... that's pretty on-topic?

Also nice way to bring the base Kiva suit back for the finale since Wataru is still using Emperor Form.

Kamen Rider Die · 07-05-2021, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Frontier

Also nice way to bring the base Kiva suit back for the finale since Wataru is still using Emperor Form.

That, too! Ending the show with all three Kiva suits (plus Rising IXA and the Arms Monsters) jump-kicking a glittering UFO full of Neo-Fangires? Helluva final image!

FreshToku · 07-05-2021, 09:21 PM

Should have been Saga instead of Dark Kiva though!!!! (< me being a bitter nerd)

Kamen Rider Die · 07-05-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshToku

Should have been Saga instead of Dark Kiva though!!!! (< me being a bitter nerd)

You're not wrong to feel that way, even if I can sort of see why they didn't use it. Saga was the incomplete version of Taiga, and Dark Kiva is him accepting his family and becoming a better ruler.

That said! I'd've loved if they could've found a way to use the Saga and IXA suits, just to give us a complete suit roster. Say, Kengo as Saga? And Megumi as IXA? That would've been ideal.

Sylarking · 07-05-2021, 10:15 PM

I Wish they expand the 13 Demons lore more.

Kamen Rider Die · 07-05-2021, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylarking

I Wish they expand the 13 Demons lore more.

I'm not even sure what this is? *quick Google search for "13 demons kiva"* Oh! The monster guys! Yeah, I'm okay with what we got. There was, for me, the exact right amount of world-building in Kiva. Just enough to give context and stakes, not enough to feel like we'd need a ton of exposition to keep track of it all.

Sylarking · 07-05-2021, 10:33 PM

I Do not know why they mention the 13 demons and not bother to show all of it. That's a pet peeve of mine.

Kamen Rider Die · 07-05-2021, 10:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Sylarking

I Do not know why they mention the 13 demons and not bother to show all of it. That's a pet peeve of mine.

Probably just a fun Ryuki callback. First it was having Megumi do a photoshoot in Kitaoka's office, then it was mentioning 13 of something and giving us way less.

Frontier · 07-05-2021, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by FreshToku

Should have been Saga instead of Dark Kiva though!!!! (< me being a bitter nerd)

Saga doesn't have a Rider Kick though...at least from what I remember.

Although suddenly I'm imagining Taiga having a kid that's the next Saga.

Sylarking · 07-05-2021, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamen Rider Die

Probably just a fun Ryuki callback. First it was having Megumi do a photoshoot in Kitaoka's office, then it was mentioning 13 of something and giving us way less.

Yeah well anyway what is your favorite finale from Kugga to Kiva?

07-05-2021, 09:14 PM	#782
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,714	Quote: Originally Posted by Frontier Also nice way to bring the base Kiva suit back for the finale since Wataru is still using Emperor Form. That, too! Ending the show with all three Kiva suits (plus Rising IXA and the Arms Monsters) jump-kicking a glittering UFO full of Neo-Fangires? Helluva final image! __________________ Currently watching: SSSS.Gridman! \| Other series available on the archive!

07-05-2021, 09:26 PM	#784
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,714	Quote: Originally Posted by FreshToku Should have been Saga instead of Dark Kiva though!!!! (< me being a bitter nerd) You're not wrong to feel that way, even if I can sort of see why they didn't use it. Saga was the incomplete version of Taiga, and Dark Kiva is him accepting his family and becoming a better ruler. That said! I'd've loved if they could've found a way to use the Saga and IXA suits, just to give us a complete suit roster. Say, Kengo as Saga? And Megumi as IXA? That would've been ideal. __________________ Currently watching: SSSS.Gridman! \| Other series available on the archive!

07-05-2021, 10:19 PM	#786
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,714	Quote: Originally Posted by Sylarking I Wish they expand the 13 Demons lore more. I'm not even sure what this is? quick Google search for "13 demons kiva" Oh! The monster guys! Yeah, I'm okay with what we got. There was, for me, the exact right amount of world-building in Kiva. Just enough to give context and stakes, not enough to feel like we'd need a ton of exposition to keep track of it all. __________________ Currently watching: SSSS.Gridman! \| Other series available on the archive!

07-05-2021, 10:40 PM	#788
Kamen Rider Die Kamen Ride Or Die Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 6,714	Quote: Originally Posted by Sylarking I Do not know why they mention the 13 demons and not bother to show all of it. That's a pet peeve of mine. Probably just a fun Ryuki callback. First it was having Megumi do a photoshoot in Kitaoka's office, then it was mentioning 13 of something and giving us way less. __________________ Currently watching: SSSS.Gridman! \| Other series available on the archive!