[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by DreamSword

Also, as this experience through GARO is winding down, I want to ask all of you for your input on any other non-Big Three Toku you feel I should check out. I already have a few in mind, but if enough people recommend anything specific I'll most likely prioritize watching those over some others.

I'll always recommend Daimajin Kanon, especially if you liked Kamen Rider Hibiki. It was made by the same creators and is very much its spiritual successor.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Enchilada645

I will always be the one who advocates for and will say

"Watch Dogengers!"

It's 3 Seasons deep with a 4th on the way this year.

Noted!

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

I'll always recommend Daimajin Kanon, especially if you liked Kamen Rider Hibiki. It was made by the same creators and is very much its spiritual successor.

I actually watched Daimajin Kanon right after watching Hibiki. It was a great time.

[Mesnick]

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon from 2003. Just because Hibiki was mentioned, the actor Ibuki plays Tuxedo Kamen there.

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon from 2003. Just because Hibiki was mentioned, the actor Ibuki plays Tuxedo Kamen there.

I've actually seen that one! I remember rather liking it, though it's been years now and I only remember a few key details. Might be due for a rewatch at some point.

[DreamSword]

Hey, so, today is my birthday, and I wanna give a big shout out to three friends of mine, because when they found out I was watching GARO, they all pitched in to get me this.



That's the Seihou Zero, and he's a wonderful figure. Whoever had him last took really good care of him too, because the figure looks and feels brand new. Happy to have him alongside my Seihou 2nd Garo.

[Rabbitman]

Oh nice! Zero is the best!

Also I will just recommend the Live Action Cutie Honey series.

But nobody roast me if reviewing such a show turns into a disaster!

[DreamSword]

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Originally Posted by Rabbitman

Oh nice! Zero is the best!

Also I will just recommend the Live Action Cutie Honey series.

But nobody roast me if reviewing such a show turns into a disaster!

I'm kinda interested in that one actually. Now, I only have very basic knowledge of Cutie Honey, having seen the original anime ages ago(I barely remember it by now), but I'm always up for more Go Nagai.

[DreamSword]

Beast of the Demon Night

You can definitely tell that this was two specials edited together into one movie.

That said, I did rather enjoy it, and felt that it made for a very nice epilogue to the first season of the show.

There's alot of smart decisions made here in that it showcases alot of things that the show didn't, or otherwise answers some questions people probably had by the time things wrapped up.

Such as bringing Jabi back after she got dealt a bad hand, showing us who Koga's' mother is, showing that Silva was indeed repaired, and probably most importantly, focusing a heck of alot of the plot on a tribe of Makai Alchemists to showcase more of what they can do and what their culture can be like.

That being said, I do feel as though the movie makes one rather critical error.

Given how everything plays out, and the emotional stakes at play during the climax, it really should've been Dan who was at the forefront of the final battle.

Speaking of our gleaming new White Knight, I got a kick out of him not just for his arc, but because, while I'm not intimately familiar with Amemiya's' other works, I did immediately recognize Tsubasa as an expy of Gren from Iria: Zeiram. It's that iconic earring flick. Also Kilik from Soul Calibur, but that's not as important.

Still, that aside, I did have a good time with the film thanks to its overall likable cast and slick action that the show made itself known for. Certainly made for a great send off to the original show, in my eyes.

[Enchilada645]

Yeah, I'm not sure if it was always the original intention, but it definitely feels like they're like "Well shit we got rid of Jabi... maybe we shouldn't have?" when it comes to the first half of the movie/first special. Very much a course correction which I'm honestly fine with.

We also get introduced to Dan, and he's pretty cool as well even if he is a rough dude to be around at the start.

That being said, I knew it was happening soon! So now I can talk about Episode's 24, 25 and this movie in regards to Rei and Silva.

I think it's real clever that Silva nearly gives her life for Rei, Rei witnesses Zaruba's sacrifice, and not long after she's repaired he immediately ditches Silva as a necklace and has her just attached to the glove he wears. It's subtle storytelling but it's real nice to see that little sort of arc take place.

But yes, nice little epilogue for the original series, and for good reason. As since Garo isn't exactly the biggest budget of series, it would go to sleep for a good 4 years before it hit the big screen with the next special or rather actual big movie, released.

And for once... I can finally utter the words. Thank you Pachinko!

Feels weird saying that name without sort of feeling meh or bad about it given all the times pachinko spurns fans with cool stuff that never happens. In this case Pachinko would be the lifeblood that Garo needed to continue strong for a good while once we hit the 2010's.

[Rabbitman]

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Originally Posted by Enchilada645

And for once... I can finally utter the words. Thank you Pachinko!

Feels weird saying that name without sort of feeling meh or bad about it given all the times pachinko spurns fans with cool stuff that never happens. In this case Pachinko would be the lifeblood that Garo needed to continue strong for a good while once we hit the 2010's.

Oh wow! I did not know it came back because of pachinko machines. Dang!

I have always wondered about the people who play those games. Like, do they actually like the cute or cool characters that show up on the machine that has given them a gambling addiction and stolen all their money? Especially with the stereotype that pachinko parlors are filled with elderly people. They are getting a kick out of Garo?

I guess they are.

Or maybe we Tokusatsu fans have just robbed the elderly and addicted and used that money to pay for more great Tokusatsu shows. (EDIT: I’m being sarcastic it is not our fault how the evil companies make money)

I also approve of bringing Jabi back! Great little bridge movie they made there.