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09-02-2024, 05:56 PM | #21 |
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Maybe it's just a quirk of the fan-translation that I watched, but I found it interesting that Shoma referred to the Gochizo as his "minions" rather than friends or partners. It makes sense with how many he can make (though I bet not having any of the flavor he needs will be used to put him in a pinch at some point), and more importantly with how he treats them as expendable! I was worried he would repeat the "befriend the collectable monsters" gimmick Houtaro did, but it's actually very different. He also said "I can use these too," and I wonder if that implies other Granutes can also create and use minions?
It is also quite interesting how Hanta will receive his chocolate Gochizo. |
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09-02-2024, 07:26 PM | #23 |
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My main issue with Geats's first episode was that I was personally put off by Ace's arrogance. It took a long while for him to grow on me, whereas I'm already more sympathetic towards Shouma as a character.
We also established that the world is reset after every DGP so everyone who was killed, besides the Riders, just came back to life. Unless Gavv pulls some Takahashi-level bullshit out of its ass to bring back people who've been eaten for a long time, I am optimistic that death will be an actual dramatic stake in this show. But yes, I agree wholeheartedly in Gavv also exploring Ishinomori's original idea of the lead Kamen Rider not being human but choosing to fight for humanity anyways. That's something the franchise has sorely been missing since Philip in W. It's not just the surface level stuff that Gavv seems to be celebrating. If anything, this feels the natural answer to Shin Kamen Rider and Black Sun bringing KR back to its roots, but through the Reiwa lens of more colorful gimmicks and characters. |
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But I wonder if freeing Shoma's mother, once he realizes the possibility of bringing her back, will be an important motivation for him later on. What I find interesting about this is that the core behind that idea is a loss of humanity, something Shoma does not experience. I assume he did however inherit his mothers ideals which he wants to uphold, even if it means being seen as a monster by others. |
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Well, there are, of course, examples of Wizard in the franchise whose dark side never came to light. But I think that in the case of such a trusting and active hero as Shoma, it is quite possible that he will accidentally try the Granuts snack. It?s not for nothing that it looks like a youkan. And then the question for Komura is whether this will lead to the berserker form, to the dark arc, or both.
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I think everyone else here nailed my thoughts already but....wow, what a fantastic episode! Shoma, the action, the comedy, the music, etc., it's all very much working for me. And Shoma has great chemistry with the kid, I do hope he becomes a recurring character.
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I think everyone else here nailed my thoughts already but....wow, what a fantastic episode! Shoma, the action, the comedy, the music, etc., it's all very much working for me. And Shoma has great chemistry with the kid, I do hope he becomes a recurring character.
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