Kuuga at 25: Retrospective Rewatch Project

OuterStevan · 02-27-2025, 07:09 PM

We're back with another drop. As always, thanks for reading and engaging with the thread!
EPISODE 5 - "DISTANCE"

https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...de-5-distance/

Also, I was having technical difficulties quoting Sunred's post regarding the church set, but man, that makes me appreciate that scene even more now! Have to respect the dedication to the craft.

OuterStevan · 03-10-2025, 11:48 PM

I had a crazy week and got derailed from this project for a bit, but I'm back to discuss episode 6! If you've followed these, thank you so much for your patience. Plan is to have 7 out this week as well to catch up.

EPISODE 6 - "AZURE DRAGON":
https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...-azure-dragon/

Fish Sandwich · 03-11-2025, 05:52 PM

Going back to check the episode, it seems Shouts subs messed up the line where Ichijou explains this, but the point of the smokestack is that Badzuu actively avoids being anywhere near the fumes, which is the reason he leaves before finishing off Kuuga. Evidently, either the Grongi aren't big fans of the Industrial Revolution, or maybe Badzuu in particular just feels that way since he's such a direct throwback to the original Kamen Rider, who was always meant to be a sort of champion of nature against the heartless technology of Shocker.

Either way, Kuuga being Kuuga, the police taking note of this ends up being relevant down the line, so hopefully it helps having this plot point cleared up.

OuterStevan · 03-14-2025, 06:59 PM

Once again I'm having trouble doing quoted replies in here (could be cause I'm a new account), but I really appreciate Fish Sandwich for clearing up that confusion with the smokestack point from last episode. Most series it wouldn't have stuck out, but with the care and attention to detail present in Kuuga, it stuck out to me.

Here's what I got for episode 7, which was very much a "building" show, but I'm still having a great time with this series. As always, thanks for checking out the thread and blog. Have a great weekend everyone!

EPISODE 7 - "GRIEF"
https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...isode-7-grief/

OuterStevan · 03-19-2025, 02:22 AM

Late night drop for episode 8, which deals with some real heavy themes.

Thanks for reading!

EPISODE 8 - "ARCHER"

https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...sode-8-archer/

OuterStevan · 03-30-2025, 11:57 PM

Another week that wasn't kind to my personal projects, but nonetheless we keep going, and I should have 10 out this week as well to make up for lost time. Thanks to everyone who's continued to engaged with these. I'm still having a wonderful time revisiting the show.

EPISODE 9 - "SIBLINGS"

https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...de-9-siblings/

OuterStevan · 04-07-2025, 02:30 PM

EPISODE 10 - "FIERCENESS"

https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...-9-fierceness/

Thanks for reading!

Sunred · 04-07-2025, 06:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OuterStevan

EPISODE 10 - "FIERCENESS"

https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...-9-fierceness/

Thanks for reading!

So, now that the main four forms are revealed, which out of the four (Mighty, Dragon, Pegasus, Titan) is your favorite design?

OuterStevan · 04-07-2025, 08:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sunred

So, now that the main four forms are revealed, which out of the four (Mighty, Dragon, Pegasus, Titan) is your favorite design?

This might be the boring answer, but it's hard to go against Mighty. It being the only 'warm' color out of the bunch does make it leap off of the screen a bit more. I will say 17 year old me did not appreciate Titan form nearly enough. I think it's sneakily great. The base elements of the Kuuga suit are strong enough that you can't go wrong with any choice!

Sunred · 04-08-2025, 04:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OuterStevan

This might be the boring answer, but it's hard to go against Mighty. It being the only 'warm' color out of the bunch does make it leap off of the screen a bit more. I will say 17 year old me did not appreciate Titan form nearly enough. I think it's sneakily great. The base elements of the Kuuga suit are strong enough that you can't go wrong with any choice!

Not a boring answer at all. Solid debut in episode 2, simple design yet flashy colors is more than enough.

03-11-2025, 05:52 PM	#13
Fish Sandwich The Immortal King Tasty Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Every diner you've ever been to. Posts: 3,977	Going back to check the episode, it seems Shouts subs messed up the line where Ichijou explains this, but the point of the smokestack is that Badzuu actively avoids being anywhere near the fumes, which is the reason he leaves before finishing off Kuuga. Evidently, either the Grongi aren't big fans of the Industrial Revolution, or maybe Badzuu in particular just feels that way since he's such a direct throwback to the original Kamen Rider, who was always meant to be a sort of champion of nature against the heartless technology of Shocker. Either way, Kuuga being Kuuga, the police taking note of this ends up being relevant down the line, so hopefully it helps having this plot point cleared up. __________________

03-14-2025, 06:59 PM	#14
OuterStevan New Member Join Date: Feb 2025 Posts: 11	Once again I'm having trouble doing quoted replies in here (could be cause I'm a new account), but I really appreciate Fish Sandwich for clearing up that confusion with the smokestack point from last episode. Most series it wouldn't have stuck out, but with the care and attention to detail present in Kuuga, it stuck out to me. Here's what I got for episode 7, which was very much a "building" show, but I'm still having a great time with this series. As always, thanks for checking out the thread and blog. Have a great weekend everyone! EPISODE 7 - "GRIEF" https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...isode-7-grief/ Last edited by OuterStevan; 03-15-2025 at 04:40 AM..

04-07-2025, 06:15 PM	#18
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,461	Quote: Originally Posted by OuterStevan EPISODE 10 - "FIERCENESS" https://outerstevan.wordpress.com/20...-9-fierceness/ Thanks for reading! So, now that the main four forms are revealed, which out of the four (Mighty, Dragon, Pegasus, Titan) is your favorite design? __________________

04-08-2025, 04:14 AM	#20
Sunred Ex-Weather Three leader Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 11,461	Quote: Originally Posted by OuterStevan This might be the boring answer, but it's hard to go against Mighty. It being the only 'warm' color out of the bunch does make it leap off of the screen a bit more. I will say 17 year old me did not appreciate Titan form nearly enough. I think it's sneakily great. The base elements of the Kuuga suit are strong enough that you can't go wrong with any choice! Not a boring answer at all. Solid debut in episode 2, simple design yet flashy colors is more than enough. __________________