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04-02-2023, 06:32 PM | #31 |
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Episode 8: Waiting Date Times The comedy in this episode was top notch. Turns out that Rookie literally punched the memory out of I-DOLL, thus resulting in her new look. Thus our heroes come up a brilliant plan: Everyone should go out with her on dates! It's just to help her get her memory back and totally not for any personal gain! It's just some fun! And what fun it is, because the dates take up 96% of the episode and every single hero's' idea of what constitutes an ideal date is absolutely hilarious. KitaQman sitting back and doing social media, El Brave wanting rocks thrown at him, Yamashiron giving a company tour; All the character humor was on point! While it's not explicitly stated outright as to the exact nature of it, it's also made clear that I-DOLL IS connected to both Yuki and Jiro somehow. And while I could see the slight delay on direct answers annoying some, I think it's overall fine here since the plot is still moving forward, and this episode's' fantastic comedic beats really help to make it a nice breather episode. So yeah, I rather liked this one. Can't wait to see where this is all headed!
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04-02-2023, 06:57 PM | #32 |
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Yeah this is very much a breather episode after the intensity of last one's climax. And it's such a fun one! It very much gives you a full accurate read into the characters and I love how seamless it ended up flowing after Yamishiron took over with Fukokalibur taking the reins leading into Jiro.
That being said El-Braves is absolutely my favorite of all of them. But yeah, I-DOLL is definitely connected to the two in some way (just not the way you were thinking originally before last episode lol), and while the wait for answers might not be preferable, we're 2/3rds of the way through the series now. We'll be getting them soon regardless. |
04-02-2023, 07:17 PM | #33 |
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Yeah this is very much a breather episode after the intensity of last one's climax. And it's such a fun one! It very much gives you a full accurate read into the characters and I love how seamless it ended up flowing after Yamishiron took over with Fukokalibur taking the reins leading into Jiro.
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04-03-2023, 08:57 AM | #34 |
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Episode 9: Seriously Yabai Kamen Thumbs Up Counter: 1 The seed of the overall idea of the episode was planted with Jiro in the previous one, and it's explored a good deal more here. And I won't lie, not only was what the show has to say about trust and friendship is not only rather unique for media in general, but it's something that actually hit me pretty close due to my own life experiences. It's all about things left unsaid, as well as how, when you get down to it, everyone you make a connection or bond with in turn serves as a sort of mirror towards yourself, and likewise you to them. As well as how while time together is important, so too is time apart. Jiro was left with a seed of regret in his heart due to being unable to speak his true feelings to Yuki when they were kids, and while he's certainly realized what he felt was the proper thing to say in regards to that specific scenario, he still has to learn about being fully open and honest not just with himself, but with his friends as well. It didn't matter that the amnesiac girl was I-DOLL, what mattered was that Jiro, whether he realized it or not, did not trust in his circle of friends to see his point of view in regards to how to handle the situation. KitaQman had every right to be upset over the ordeal; If Jiro can't trust in the heroes to have an honest conversation, how exactly can KitaQman trust in Jiro or his heroics as Rookie? Jiro having low self-esteem or not, it still downplays the bond they've made. It's not just Jiro and KitaQman who suffer from these sorts of things either. Redron suffers with his own self-worth when Blueron and Orangeron aren't around, and it's them coming back that helps him to realize that being the primary controller of Yamashiron isn't the only thing he has going for him. El Brave and Fukuokalibur meanwhile both learn and spread messages of empathy; Not only in understanding Jiro's' point of view, but validating KitaQman's' as well. Outbursts like his usually have some sort of basis to them. Does the episode still have its usual brand of comedy? Absolutely, but it notably takes a bit more of a dramatic turn and it works very well overall, especially with the stakes having been officially raised due to Yuki being kidnapped and I-DOLL getting her memory back and, subsequently, returning to the Secret Society of Darkness. We're definitely entering into Final Battle territory with this one. Oh, and that stinger at the end was so good! Definitely wasn't at all expecting it.
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04-03-2023, 09:33 AM | #35 |
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It's a nice episode, as we raise the stakes and also step back a bit before we get to the last few episodes at hand.
The "breakup" of the Dogengers was fun to witness. Depending on how a piece of media handles it, a "breaking of the band" if you will can come off as forced or not natural. But here it very much is just them deciding to take a step back, go off on their own, do their own things, and then come back refreshed for the coming fight. It's a nice way to handle it. |
04-03-2023, 10:16 AM | #36 |
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The "breakup" of the Dogengers was fun to witness. Depending on how a piece of media handles it, a "breaking of the band" if you will can come off as forced or not natural. But here it very much is just them deciding to take a step back, go off on their own, do their own things, and then come back refreshed for the coming fight. It's a nice way to handle it.
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04-03-2023, 11:45 PM | #37 |
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Episode 10: Wait I-DOLL is Akane Shinjo done right. While their situations are rather similar, the main thing that makes I-DOLL work is that we got to see the actual positives of her character. Turns out, she's actually the living embodiment of the feels shared between Jiro and Yuki, implanted into the toys they used to play together as kids. It might seem like an illogical miracle, but it's actually tied into Japanese mythology(I can thank Daimajin Kanon for teaching me that). Half of I-DOLL represents the utter rage and despair about the two friends being torn apart, while her other persona is the embodiment of the love the two shared, whether it be platonic or romantic. Combine that with how I-DOLL never got innocent people involved and didn't do anything especially petty or monstrous, and it's easy to grow more attached to her than to Akane from SSSS.Gridman. And I-DOLL has only a fraction of the screen time that Akane does. Not having the entire cast come up with dumb excuses for I-DOLL's' behavior also helps. And while that's all certainly meant to be the big takeaway from the episode, there are two other aspects that really stood out to me, and thankfully the episodes starts off with them right at the forefront: KitaQman and Yabai Kamen. Not just in terms of how they mirror eachother, but also in them showing sides of themselves previously not all that highlighted in other episodes. Turns out that KitaQman is a serious contender on par with Yabai Kamen, with the implication being that KitaQman actually would've won in a one-on-one fight. Meanwhile, Yabai Kamen gets to display something that I absolutely love in a certain style of villain that typically only Power Rangers has done right: Yabai Kamen might be an eccentric goofball, sure, but that doesn't make him any less dangerous. So, yeah. Just really loved this one overall. Alot of laughs paired with alot of really strong character moments alongside them.
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04-04-2023, 07:06 AM | #38 |
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You know, I wasn't expecting an SSSS.Gridman comparison when it came to this episode but hey, that's what I love about discussions. You usually never know what you might get.
I remember really enjoying the full revelation when it came to this episode and man is that ending heartbreaking. This is probably my favorite episode in S1 as a result. Also going back to the breakup last episode, I love how this episode begins with nearly the full gang getting back together because Yamashiron and El Brave couldn't stand being apart from everyone for much longer. Yamashiron is like, the best, purely because he was so dedicated to making up he basically set up a party for everyone. That being said, you are right to spotlight both KitaQman and Yabai Kamen. KitaQMan legitimately being like "No I could actually beat you in a fight" made me double take but then I-DOLL got involved. But that's fine because we get a hilarious scene of everyone receiving a social media post from KitaQman apologizing and asking for help while the fight is still going on in it. Also yeah, Yabai Kamen again, is the best. Dude's a professional, a goofball, but when he wants to he will get serious and he will let you know that. The dude is a a villain at the end of the day, so it would be wise to not underestimate him. |
04-04-2023, 07:41 AM | #39 |
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Also going back to the breakup last episode, I love how this episode begins with nearly the full gang getting back together because Yamashiron and El Brave couldn't stand being apart from everyone for much longer. Yamashiron is like, the best, purely because he was so dedicated to making up he basically set up a party for everyone.
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04-05-2023, 07:11 PM | #40 |
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Episode 11: Gold Seal It's part one of the final battle! And there's so much going on in this episode I don't even know where to start. As soon as I was like "Oh yeah, I'm gonna hard focus on this" the episode would throw another curveball at me. So uh, if you want the short version without any spoilers, just know that while everyone involved gets serious, the comedy is also the craziest it's been in awhile. It's really impressive to me just how this manages to balance both paying ode to so many common toku tropes, while also putting their own spin on them, whether they be comedic or dramatic. Like, this is beat for beat the final battle of a Sentai show, and yet Dogengers also parodies alot of aspects of them, like everyone just ending up in the quarry inexplicably. I think the secret to what made this particular episode work is how well timed everything was. I've already bagged on the modern MCU for its poorly timed comedy, but this episode had none of the sort. All of the comedic bits were saved for when the heroes were on the upswing, and were done in ways that not only complimented the personalities of the characters involved but showed that they were standing triumphant over the Secret Society of Darkness. Meanwhile, the menace of said villain group is never really understated despite their own quirks. One of the biggest moments in the entire episode is when Yabai Kamen gets his second wind. The voice filter and LED visor he normally has completely shuts off, and the actor does a great job delivering lines that would easily be mocked in a lesser executed scene. Which ya know, is then followed up by him outright impaling Rookie through the torso! This dude is the big bad for a good(bad?) reason! But yeah, this episode is filled with hype moments: Ohgaman's' return(he can apparently time travel!?), Rookie's' Memory Mode, Fukuokalibur letting El Brave borrow a sword, El Brave elbow dropping a hand puppet, and the totally expected return of a former villain rescuing Yuki! Next up is the final battle proper, and after that incredible roll call that capped off the episode, I am very much looking forward to it!
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