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06-23-2022, 02:43 AM | #111 |
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Ah yes, Flaming Tiger. My overall favourite form change for the series, enough that I bought the Progrisekey without getting the 01 Driver (was never really fond of it). In addition to Secondaries’ belts, I also make sure to get episode 5 items in Reiwa.
Anyway, on with the meaningless trivia. This weeks monster is based on the Vicarya, an ancestor of our snails. This episode was supposed to have a scene from the Perfuman Tsurugi anime that gets alluded to, but the producer learned that the time needed to animate the scene was three times the length of the time it takes to make and edit a single episode of the show, so he nixed the idea. The VA Humagear seen being ordered online and greeted briefly by the Mangaka is played by an actual VA by the name of Karen Miyama, better known as Ichika Usami/Cure Whip in Kirakira Pretty Cure a la Mode. And as the requisite Legend Rider keys, Flaming Tiger is one that produced TWO rather than one. But since the other one is in a video with one remixed from next episode’s key, I’m saving that for later. Just know that the series it representshas the same premiere date as the series this key represents Shabadoobie touch to henshin! MagicShowing Wizard! A great magic called the Final Hope. Last edited by Androzani84; 06-23-2022 at 09:15 AM.. |
06-23-2022, 05:02 AM | #112 |
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I utterly adore this episode too, by the way. It is the one that introduced me to my beloved Tora-chan, after all! Definitely my favorite of Zero-One's basic form changes, and possibly my favorite suit in the entire series? The design is great; love the blue eyes; cat motifs are apparently an easy sell for me; fire gloves are cool; I like how the Rising Hopper armor moves. Beyond that though, how much of an impression a form leaves on me is often down to the story its attached to, and how cool they make it look, and it's kind of no contest among these early episodes for me. This episode has a really fun and effective plot, and it ends with a fight sequence that is intensely creative and fun. Biting Shark was just like, in water, and that was it. Here we've got a really unique visual trick to make it look like everything is on fire (it's just colored lighting and vapor, apparently), and the whole comic book panel shtick was just completely brilliant. (This episode was directed by Shibasaki, for the record.) Plus, Aruto immediately scorching his own face with his new fire hands is probably one of my favorite Aruto moments. That and his impassioned speech about the value of Ishizumi's work. I guess it's maybe to be expected when we're literally watching a children's action series, but I really love how much more personal this topic is to Aruto than usual. He's appreciating the job of the week not just as an outsider this time, but as a fan, and that's a great way to further drill into the episode's theme of passion. Have I mentioned how much I like this episode's script yet? (Oh, and even without the time required to do any animation, it's insanely impressive how much Perfuman Tsurugi stuff they created just for this episode, when you really stop and take it all in. You'd almost believe it was a real thing if you didn't know, and that makes it one of the finest examples of how thorough Zero-One's worldbuilding is in my book.)
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06-23-2022, 09:14 AM | #113 |
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Episode 5!
-Hey! You can't just casually mention that Humagear customization can get wild like that! If I don't see background Humagears that looks like a randomized Sims later, the show's an instant 0/10 (joking, of course) -A fun little Izu sideplot, I enjoyed it! C'mon Aruto, you gotta recongize how brilliant her timing on the "Aruto ja naito" was, even if the joke's on you this time.... -The idea that the guy was experiencing burnout and growing dillusioned with his art, while probably not being afforded the luxury of a break to sort himself out (even as a super casual fan of manga who doesn't know alot, the things I've heard super popular mangaka have been through in order to keep up with both publisher and fan demand is downright horrendous), it's clear to see how Ishizumi turned out like this. I know the episode punches up how comically lazy he's become, but anyone who knows that feeling of burnout on a project close to your heart (not just art, but any creative endeavor) knows just how awful something like that can be to you mentally. -The AIMS duo's contributions to this episode sure were small, but real fun. Fuwa going flying after using the new attache, and cracking himself up over Aruto lighting himself on fire, real good stuff. -I didn't realize the next episode was so early in 01's lineup. Looking forward to talking about it. |
06-23-2022, 10:46 AM | #114 |
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It's not just Isamu's determination that's admirable about him though. His worst flaws are probably his impulsiveness and prejudice, but even at this point, he only targets the rogue HumaGears who turn in to Magias and he does treat them as people in a way by getting mad at them, unlike Yua who mostly shows them cold contempt. I guess he could still qualify as a mild antihero, but he totally has a fair amount of genuinely heroic traits.
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KAMEN RIDER ZERO-ONE EPISODE 5 - ?HIS PASSIONATE MANGA WAY?
Exploring how people stay motivated in a society where AI can handle whatever job is required, that?s a solid one to tell this early in the show. It?s well-established by now that Aruto (and, by extension, his grandfather) saw the role of Humagears to be additive to the human experience, not substitutional. Humagear were meant to work in unison with people to create happiness, not swap out human effort for machine diligence. An episode where Aruto has to force a hero to regain his creativity is fine, but nothing that feels particularly inspired. Quote:
So it?s nice to see this episode build out the Humagear view of these things, too. Izu gets a lot more screentime to try and explain how Humagears see their role in society, and it?s the most interesting part of the story for me. There?s a disappointment in her interactions with Ishizumi, the manga artist, that form a nice accompaniment to Aruto?s frustration with him. Aruto wants him to stop delegating the entirety of his workload, just because he can, since that diminishes humanity?s potential; Izu speaks for the Humagears when she points out that they don?t exactly relish the idea of replacing a lazy humanity, and would rather collaborate with driven people to create something better.
Ishizumi had some opposite to Uozumi (Sushi Chef) in their view of Humagears as tools, Uozumi refuses to use Humagears because of their perceived lack of souls in cooking, while Ishizumi makes extensive use of Humagears, more than necessary (like replacing the dead ones) because having no souls would mean they won't get tired. Quote:
It?s a really neat idea, Humagears being bummed out by people phoning it in. Instead of the weird genocidal angle of MetsobouJinrai (Jin?s fun in a very This Guy Wrote Paradox On Ex-Aid way), Izu comes from a place of almost parental chagrin, that Humagear assistance has become so commonplace and obligatory that humans can barely sit up in their chairs anymore. (Ishizumi?s portrayal was? not subtle!) It?s like, Humanity, come on. You?re better than this. Please remember that.
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06-23-2022, 12:36 PM | #115 |
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For this particular episode, though, this guy *didn't* write Parad, or anything related to Ex-Aid, for that matter. These next couple episodes were written by Masaya Kakehi, and the thing about his writing on Zero-One is that... you'd really never notice the difference? Especially coming off of Zi-O, where there could be such a contrast in how different writers approached the scripts, Takahashi and Kakehi really seemed to be on the same page for what they wanted Zero-One to be like.
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I'm a little curious if the show's going to dig into the financial ramifications of a nation over-automating its workforce? God knows we don't need to clutter up a sci-fi premise with Taxation Of Trade Routes-level boredom, but when you've got Humagears that can handle full-on creative work... unless these things cost a billion yen, any business would be stupid not to switch to an all-Humagear workforce, which is basically as dystopian an outcome as I can imagine. You're talking about catastrophic wealth redistribution, completely wiping out all but the Top 1%, who now no longer have customers with any income. The end result of that would either create a post-capitalist utopia, or full-on societal collapse.
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06-23-2022, 01:00 PM | #116 |
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I will admit, I'm not big a fan of robot/A.I. stories, but this episode encapsulates a theme that I think works brilliantly.
As someone who wants to be a creator (Manga, character design, writer), this episode hits something I, in a way, am concerned with. The premise centering on a Mangaka who has basically left his work to machines to draw, edit, even write the story for him, in what way does it no longer become your work? Now it's not quite put like that, but I'm someone who wants to create something myself, to put my heart and soul into for others to enjoy, to leave something behind, and this episode explores a theme that is hardly ever touched on in this light. It works great, not in just what it's trying to show, but how Aruto, who should be standing by his company's ideals and or business to sell Humagears to fulfill tasks to those who desire it but chooses to help his favorite Mangaka to work on something that was special to him. It doesn't say Humagears have to be the answer to everything, that human potential itself is important, where most of these kinds of stories either pick one or the other, this shows what's most important to these kinds of stories and what I believe to be the right way in telling it, balance. Humans and machines as equals, not picking a side to show who's better, which is something a lot more things could afford to do. It's beautiful, because it's not biased to one side but shows both sides. And I can't forget Flaming Tiger and Punching Kong (I forgot he debuted last episode) are great suits, and especially love how Kong can handle the force of the shotgun, just a nice touch. |
06-23-2022, 01:07 PM | #117 |
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It works great, not in just what it's trying to show, but how Aruto, who should be standing by his company's ideals and or business to sell Humagears to fulfill tasks to those who desire it but chooses to help his favorite Mangaka to work on something that was special to him. It doesn't say Humagears have to be the answer to everything, that human potential itself is important, where most of these kinds of stories either pick one or the other, this shows what's most important to these kinds of stories and what I believe to be the right way in telling it, balance. Humans and machines as equals, not picking a side to show who's better, which is something a lot more things could afford to do. It's beautiful, because it's not biased to one side but shows both sides.
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06-23-2022, 01:54 PM | #118 |
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This was the episode where I started thinking about the Humagears in relation to Japan's propensity for wave slaves and working people to the bone, while Humagears work to a malfunctioning state without complaint, although they don't really dive that deeply into it.
Ishizumi's manga sure is a long-runner. We don't get a lot of drill Kaijin. I liked that. I love how Ishizumi is about to give Aruto a toy sword to live out his fantasy and Is is like "yes, let's not." Flaming Tiger! I mean, people have gushed enough about this form, but it really just hits all the best form debut beats. It feels suitably epic, the form looks cool, it literally spews fire, even the other characters are pointing out how awesome it is. Fuwa literally becomes Aruto's hype man, almost! "There's only one person who can stop you...and it's me!" - I mean, Fuwa is literally right there and was doing a decent job, but still an epic moment! |
06-23-2022, 02:07 PM | #119 |
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I like that line a lot as a catchphrase, incidentally. It could come off as grandiose or self-aggrandizing, but I like the responsibility it denotes. Like, Humagears are Aruto's responsibility, and he takes it personally. If someone from Hiden has to fix a mistake, he wants it to be him. It's that idealized version of corporate governance, where shit rolls uphill, and the CEO is there to save the consumer. Aruto's a very Peter Parker type of hero to me, in his thrust-upon power and seemingly limitless empathy, and a line like that -- vowing to be the one who puts himself between danger and the endangered -- really clarified it for me.
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06-23-2022, 02:31 PM | #120 |
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I should mention that there was no actual fire during the dramatic money shot of the suit. Just some really intense orange lights.
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