[ZeoRangerV]

Goddamnit Gaim, I just finished Kabuto. I didn't need Takatora channeling Tsurugi to remind me of it

And man, Micchy is pathetic. I'd find his turning a lot more interesting if it wasn't just a brat throwing all his toys out of the pram. Guess that's what happens when you give a kid power though, which is what the show is about anyway. He'll get what's coming to him eventually.

[mook]

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Goddamnit Gaim, I just finished Kabuto. I didn't need Takatora channeling Tsurugi to remind me of it

And man, Micchy is pathetic. I'd find his turning a lot more interesting if it wasn't just a brat throwing all his toys out of the pram. Guess that's what happens when you give a kid power though, which is what the show is about anyway. He'll get what's coming to him eventually.

I'll argue that he's the most complex character in the show, and to me he's the most entertaining to watch.

Kaito is also misunderstood, but what would anyone do if they knew the world is ending in 10 years and strength is more valuable than ever to survive. not only that, the overlords hold the secret for even greater power, it's a race for power really.

[Locke]

When this show is good, it's really fucking good.

Took me by surprise when Kouta just flat out told Mai in the cold open. I'm not complaining but I didn't expect him to just lay the cards on the table like that. It was really well acted too, it didn't need to be explicit in its intention, as the meaning between the words was clear enough through the performances. It kinda went in a more generic direction than I was expecting from the Butcher, but it does suddenly give Mai a purpose in the show again, which is nice.

I also loved Zangetu's stuck up arrogance, I can't wait for him to eat his words when he finds out he's being played for a bitch by those he believes to be beneath him.

Although I can't wait for any one to suffer more than Micchy, it's gotten beyond loving to hate now, now I really want to see him die an undignified, painful death. I don't think I've ever disliked a character, as much as I dislike Micchy - I mean I have hated characters more, but they are usually for critical and not personal reasons. My hatred for Micchy is purely personal, and I could watch Mai slap him for ten hours straight.

I may not always agree with Kouta's ideology, but his heart is always in the right place and it really hurts me - I can't say that I've ever been that emotionally attached to a series, heh - that the poor guy gets taken through the ringer so bad because he dares trust people. Fuck you Micchy, fuuuuuuuuck yoooooou.

Kaito may not be very strong, but he still gets all the bitches. And if you aren't fighting to acquire money, you're fighting to acquire bitches? Amirite?! *ducks and hides*

Actionwise, it was nice to see Gaim not just immediately default to his Energy and Triumphant seeds. Even if, for in story reasons, being overrun with Invess is probably the best time to use those seeds but whatever.

Speaking of Triumphant. Visually I really like it, and the weapon turntable thing is conceptually sorta neat. Especially given how the show started. But in practice the fights really lack a sense of flow and momentum when they have to keep stopping so Gaim can show off the newest toy.

I wouldn't have minded if this was isolated to the opening use, but every time he uses it the whole episode comes to a grinding halt so it can do a closeup of the gun as he cuts the vinyl and changes the pitch. Yawn. WE FUCKING GET IT. Is it possible the show has found a way to be even more boring than the Energy Riders?

So what is the dealio with Lemon Baron? He got a whole new Driver, it isn't a mix like Gaim's, so why has he still got the Baron base? Is it because he's still linked to the original driver? Either way, after the surprising boredom of Triumphant I couldn't quite believe myself when I found myself thinking a new Energy Rider is actually a breath of fresh air.

Going with good overall as Micchy was still alive at the end.

[ElConvoy]

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So what is the dealio with Lemon Baron? He got a whole new Driver, it isn't a mix like Gaim's, so why has he still got the Baron base? Is it because he's still linked to the original driver?

There really is no reason. Production wise it is because they never actually planned for him to acquire this form in the show and had to make one up on the fly. They pretty much just slammed a spare baron and a spare duke suit together.

[Locke]

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There really is no reason. Production wise it is because they never actually planned for him to acquire this form in the show and had to make one up on the fly. They pretty much just slammed a spare baron and a spare duke suit together.

It was a pretty great introductory fight for something that was never meant to be! And I don't usually even like this shows action

[ElConvoy]

Yeah it was a really cool fight scene. Also its the first time in forever Kaito actually managed to score a victory all on his own

[Locke]

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Yeah it was a really cool fight scene. Also its the first time in forever Kaito actually managed to score a victory all on his own

My only issue with it, is Kouta - a better, more powerful Rider - couldn't get a dent in these dudes so why Baron Energy is such a HUGE leap in power I just don't know. That is probably gonna be one of those little inconsistencies which never get explained, or simply brushed aside with something like "well Kouta wasn't fighting seriously" or some crappola.

[XW1n5t0nX]

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[I]So what is the dealio with Lemon Baron? He got a whole new Driver, it isn't a mix like Gaim's, so why has he still got the Baron base? Is it because he's still linked to the original driver?

For the same reason of why Shin Zangetsu still shares the same base suit of Zangetsu. It's just an upgraded form of that suit. Gaim's is mixed because he uses both an energy lockseed and a regular lockseed. Baron just has an energy lockseed to use so he doesn't get the mixed design that Gaim has.

[ElConvoy]

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For the same reason of why Shin Zangetsu still shares the same base suit of Zangetsu. It's just an upgraded form of that suit. Gaim's is mixed because he uses both an energy lockseed and a regular lockseed. Baron just has an energy lockseed to use so he doesn't get the mixed design that Gaim has.

Takatora doesnt use the same base suit though. The Shin suit has alot more black and the helmet is different. They are similar but different.

[EnerPrime]

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My only issue with it, is Kouta - a better, more powerful Rider - couldn't get a dent in these dudes so why Baron Energy is such a HUGE leap in power I just don't know. That is probably gonna be one of those little inconsistencies which never get explained, or simply brushed aside with something like "well Kouta wasn't fighting seriously" or some crappola.

Well, the Overlords only whooped on Jinba Peach Gaim. Gaim had to go all out with Jinba Lemon just to beat Sigurd, who is pretty much the weakest energy rider. Meanwhile, Duke was able slap around Jinba Lemon Gaim and Baron without even breaking a sweat, and even Shin Zangestu can still run circles around Kachidoki Gaim and send him flying without using a finisher.

I think it's safe to say we haven't seen the upper power limits of the Genesis Drivers yet.

As for why Genesis Baron still has the same base suit (From a Watsonian point ofy view), it's not too hard to imagine Ryouma just copying some data from Kaito's Sengoku Driver.