[Paladin]

Ace is badly wounded by Boost Mark II, requiring Keiwa and Neon to help him survive.

[DreadBringer]

Idol culture jab.

This episode's description already stated that Tycoon and Na-Go will save Ace. And turns out that Tycoon still has the Command Twin Buckle the entire time, which is crucial here as he once again faces Glare2. Still, even if there's someone who's completely outclassed in a team; those 2 compared to Ace and Ziin, it's still important to have more ensemble to do more work, or even to bail the stronger ones out in case they're at trouble. I disagree with the questions of what's the purpose of having fodders in a team if there's someone who's OP and can handle everything already.

As Ziin seemingly exits the show, the focus is done on him and Ace to give closure, where Ziin now experiences the mortality of the people in ancient era compared to himself, where there's only 1 life, and not taking that properly will part them from the world, and anything they hold dear like Ziin meeting with Ace, forever. Which is why, life is so valuable, and people should try to live them to the fullest, and for some Riders, they'd be trying hard to keep that on others as well by protecting them. But this'd be how Ziin finally learns that life isn't only a fodder for his and DGP's entertainment, they're wasting something that can't be brought back (except by people willing to make that wish) by pitting them in life or death situation.

More details about Ace's reincarnation is revealed where it's actually not a part of his DGP wish, and done after his death, though certainly benefical to have him keep winning. But it's the reason why Ace wants to seek his first mom Mitsume, to ask about his reincarnation, as Ace feels stuck in this cycle. For Ziin though, this is a testament of Ace's strength to keep living through numerous deaths. So Parado is really "split" into Archimedel and Ziin with equal portions, of Archimedel being fed up of Jamato's status like Bugsters, but Ziin being the one who is an enigmatic fan of the main Rider who learns the actual value of human lives. Ace once again shows his historical knowledge by giving Oda Nobunaga's quote, of 50 years of human life being a dream for those in heavens, showing that better facilities doesn't necessarily make it happier or more satisfying, which is the future.

Ziin's more grounded approach in speaking with Ace now gets Ace to warm up to him better, with Ace's message to him being trying to live in the present outside of their obsession to the past wihich at the end, makes him agree to stop being fixated on the DGP and Ace, but to live his life on the future, while also performing his last act as a supporter that defies Beroba's rule of supporters being forbidden to intervene, by giving his Laser Raise Riser for Ace to use, creating the debut of Laser Boost, to circumvent the Boost Mark II problem of making Ace sleepy. Other than Ziin valuing life better, this is also a message for him to not be overly obsessed to an idol as he should make use of his life for himself too and touch grass, while still occassionally visiting him as Ace invites. I'd think actually Ziin learns his lesson and emotions too quickly though, to have it done in a single episode, which I think happens in several other KR too regarding lesson learning arcs.

With the JGP's Sengoku round continuing, now Niram decides to take part in the game. Unlike characters such as Masamune and Gai, Niram's actually a good fighter, where Keiwa and Neon points out that he doesn't need to be protected. I'd want if Neon also notices this for herself too regarding her bodyguards, or especially about Irumi's overprotective nature to keep her away from the outside world. Regardless, Niram isn't just carried by Gazer's sheer power. Tycoon and Na-Go here can score a victory against higher ranked Jamatos, but I think this is consistent as previously they're fighting against hordes of them, which is how the JGP is threatening, but here, they only fight against 1, though dunno why Command Twin Buckle isn't used. Na-Go also only uses Feverslot though she gets Boost, and they seem to want to focus on her, usually a weapon user, going all punchy with it.

With the risk of Boost Mark II, Geats makes focus of using the Creation Buckle, making use of several weapons like Gigant Sword, Hammer, and Blaster. Obviously, Geats has to resort to using Boost Mark II against Glare2, with Ziin intervening to give him Laser Raise Riser to circumvent the risk. With the Laser part also covering both upper and lower part of Geats' body like Boost Mark II. It being colored white also continues the tradition of color combination MagnumBoost holds. Now I wonder what can happen if Revolve On is used for 2 Buckles that cover both upper and lower parts. The dynamic camera in the fight makes it more enjoyable to watch, between Glare2 and Laser Boost, with the finisher being a kick version of Boost Mark II's 5 clone punch before. However, the part of GM Riders being blown up feels off to cut to a shot where they're jumping to the air, like Ziin in previous episode.

A reveal that is comedic for now is that Beroba's actually 350 year old, as said by Ziin, which, dunno if the future lifespan is that longer or that she's a monster with human look, etc. Other than being pissed off for that, she also tastes her defeat the first time, but also how she's more vulnerable to being backstabbed, where Michinaga lives up to his words of only using her, to nab himself the Vision Driver after Beroba's vulnerable. Buffa also can use Jamato Buckle to pull a villain escape. Buffa using the Vision Driver also gets him to meet the Goddess of Creation the first time. Though despite this Beroba's still amused by Michinaga's moves.

[Daikaijuman54]

Alright, so there's just a bunch of destiny and fate shenanigans messing with Ace, that probably has nothing to do with his mom probably being the Goddess of Creation.

Boost MK II was already a great suit, but the Laser Boost doesn't take anything away from that and feels more like they gave it enhancements. This does feel like Shining Hopper and Assault Hopper from Zero-One, but I think I like Boost MK II more, but am perfectly content with Laser Boost. Both is good. Especially since we get more Gravity shenanigans with this new form.

So now Michinaga has the Glare Driver. Glare Buffa? Ha ha! I wouldn't mind.

Next Episode: "It's that time again!" -Kousei Kougami

[Sh Ranger]

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Originally Posted by DreadBringer

Ziin's more grounded approach in speaking with Ace now gets Ace to warm up to him better, with Ace's message to him being trying to live in the present outside of their obsession to the past wihich at the end, makes him agree to stop being fixated on the DGP and Ace, but to live his life on the future, while also performing his last act as a supporter that defies Beroba's rule of supporters being forbidden to intervene, by giving his Laser Raise Riser for Ace to use, creating the debut of Laser Boost, to circumvent the Boost Mark II problem of making Ace sleepy. Other than Ziin valuing life better, this is also a message for him to not be overly obsessed to an idol as he should make use of his life for himself too and touch grass, while still occassionally visiting him as Ace invites. I'd think actually Ziin learns his lesson and emotions too quickly though, to have it done in a single episode, which I think happens in several other KR too regarding lesson learning arcs.

I think this explains why Ace sometimes tells people they're "better off forgetting", as Ziin admits that he'd rather have never gotten involved with Ace after leaning how painful it is to have a heart, similar to what Alain and Horobi experienced. Now that we know Ace didn't cause his future selves to inherit his memories, this means it's involuntary for him and he's forced to remember over and over again, so he probably sees the ability to forget as a luxury for others, while Daichi is the opposite who wants to obtain the memories of everybody who's ever lived.

LazerBoost has some pretty cool symbolism here, being a gift from the past (Ace x5) and the future (Ziin), with Ziin now giving his full support to Ace not only as his sponsor and fan, but as his friend as well. I predicted before that Ziin was going to sacrifice himself to create this new form for Geats, but I'm glad Ziin was able to learn about real emotion and decide to make a fresh new start in life following Ace's advice.

With Ace's incarnations always being named some variation of Ace and the coin always finding him, I think Mitsume might also be reincarnating with previous memories and guiding her son to fight in the DGP. She even has the same first syllable as Ukiyo Mika's given name, keeping the goroawase pattern with Ace and Tsumuri.

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Originally Posted by Daikaijuman54

So now Michinaga has the Glare Driver. Glare Buffa? Ha ha! I wouldn't mind.

He'd need Chirami's fingerprint first.