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Yeah he'll have that giant metallic testicles thingy that models use.
I enjoyed the latest Zero-One episode despite Yua being stupid again, but it's already May and the production problems might finally caught up to the episodes.
It's probably the only one of its kind, no Rider show would take this grounded, gritty yet still kind and heartwarming approach like this anymore (except the first half of Hibiki).
It's probably the only one of its kind, no Rider show would take this grounded, gritty yet still kind and heartwarming approach like this anymore (except the first half of Hibiki).
I should be wrapping up OOO tomorrow, watching episode 46 shortly and we'll see if I get hooked into watching the last two. I do see there's a compilation of the last few episodes together too, I'm wondering if I should watch that version instead...
I'll definitely be getting Thouser. I grabbed Zero-One from Bluefin and haven't wanted any others from the series until this... and maybe Burning Falcon and Rampage Wolf if they do those.
It has been a slippery fucking slope for me with them, especially Kamen Rider. Since finishing build back in October I have bought like 7 figuarts and as you know they're not cheap ever... except for Zero-One I guess who was only like $40.
Build
Hazard
Cross Z Charge
Rabbit/Dragon
Cross Magma
Rabbit/Rabbit (stuck in limbo in Japan)
Decade w/Neo Decadriver (stuck in limbo in Japan)
Zero-One (just shipped today finally after ordering back in January or so)
Blah. And I want more.
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So, after this week's episode, we're getting a three weeks break right for both Zero-One and Kirameiger. Zero-One is airing three recap episodes (two from Aruto's point of view, one from Fuwa's and Yua's), but including some new plot elements in them including
, while Kirameiger will have a tv version of Episode Zero and then Director's Cut of episodes 1 and 2.
Long Haired Izu
I mean, at this point I think I could go 10 rounds with Thouser
Was waiting for the hiatus to catch up with Kirameiger.
Thats the best part of that Figuart, that it includes the bike. Bikes are so expensive that I don't have a single one yet.
I was lucky enough to preorder the new re-issue of Build that will be released on July. $34.99 is a steal considering how expensive it is these days. And I was dumb enough to pre-order Genm Zombie Action Gamer Level X-0 for $124.99, which is a ridiculous amount. All Ex-Aid stuff, new or by resellers, is so expensive that I have avoided everything, but Genm is easily for me one of the best designs.
Could never find a $40 Zero One, since all the places that had it did not accept international cards, so I don't have it yet.
Thats the best part of that Figuart, that it includes the bike. Bikes are so expensive that I don't have a single one yet.
I was lucky enough to preorder the new re-issue of Build that will be released on July. $34.99 is a steal considering how expensive it is these days. And I was dumb enough to pre-order Genm Zombie Action Gamer Level X-0 for $124.99, which is a ridiculous amount. All Ex-Aid stuff, new or by resellers, is so expensive that I have avoided everything, but Genm is easily for me one of the best designs.
Could never find a $40 Zero One, since all the places that had it did not accept international cards, so I don't have it yet.
The entire Build cast has gotten crazy minus Cross Z Charge... and thankfully as mentioned there is a rerun of Build but I doubt we'll see any for the others. I got into the hobby just a bit too late where now I get to pay out the ass for a lot!
As far as Zero-One goes, it feels like things haven't stopped completely, since the recaps are supposed to have new plot elements and we're getting the debut of
long haired Izu
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I bet the new plot elements were originally intended to be one episode that they're now stretching over three weeks by adding a ton of flashbacks.🤔
I think it's more likely the new stuff will be just Izu's and Aruto's actors on a green screen and voice-overs.
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Summary for the next episode
Izu appears in front of Aruto through the satellite Zea. However, she seems somehow different compared to the usual Izu. For a moment, the image of an odd long haired Izu appears, but it vanishes just as quickly without letting a word in. Izu says that due to damage she lost Zero-One's data. Due to that Aruto decides to look back on Zero-One's battles until they're able to restore Izu's data.
Huh, I expected a bit more than a framing story from "new plot elements".I think it's more likely the new stuff will be just Izu's and Aruto's actors on a green screen and voice-overs.
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仮面ライダーシリーズ公式サイトです。令和仮面ライダー第3作となる「仮面ライダーリバイス」や前作品「仮面ライダーセイバー」「仮面ライダーゼロワン」の番組や映画の紹介は勿論、グッズ商品やイベントの情報などシリーズ全般で掲載していきます。
Summary for the next episode
Izu appears in front of Aruto through the satellite Zea. However, she seems somehow different compared to the usual Izu. For a moment, the image of an odd long haired Izu appears, but it vanishes just as quickly without letting a word in. Izu says that due to damage she lost Zero-One's data. Due to that Aruto decides to look back on Zero-One's battles until they're able to restore Izu's data.
I hope we still get to see how the Kirameiger team mentors Red, it's a fun dynamic, that the leader gets to be everyone else's little brother too.
Also, the Karuta episode, if they ever adapt this season, have Rocky also order a deck of Japanese cards, becomes addict, chaos ensues :v
Also, the Karuta episode, if they ever adapt this season, have Rocky also order a deck of Japanese cards, becomes addict, chaos ensues :v
The dream is dead. Someone call Millcreek.
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Whoa, great episode! Fuwa's past reveal was the best, most underwhelming thing ever. Perfect.
Hopefully ZAIA is done now? Please?
EDIT: Oh yeah, and with this defeat, Thouzer officially lost to *every* main Rider! Yay!
What's next? Ikazuchi? Izu? A very strong gust of wind?
Whoa, great episode! Fuwa's past reveal was the best, most underwhelming thing ever. Perfect.
Hopefully ZAIA is done now? Please?
EDIT: Oh yeah, and with this defeat, Thouzer officially lost to *every* main Rider! Yay!
What's next? Ikazuchi? Izu? A very strong gust of wind?
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Lol, I was really curious about what they were going to do with Fuwa's backstory, but I love what they did. XD
The wait for the next episode is going to be painful now.
Isn't that why Super Sentai stuff on Toku World Channel are blocked in the US too? Because of Hasbro.
It is a shame, but maybe something can work out.
The wait for the next episode is going to be painful now.
The dream is dead. Someone call Millcreek.
Shout! Factory on Twitter
“@JabariR We do not currently have the rights for additional Sentai releases, nor for the others you've mentioned. We DO have digital rights for some of the Kamen Rider seasons and those are currently available on our tokuSHOUTsu channel. If additional rights come our way, we will announce”
Isn't that why Super Sentai stuff on Toku World Channel are blocked in the US too? Because of Hasbro.
It is a shame, but maybe something can work out.
Pretty sure the "new plot elements" are specifically regarding long haired Izu, who was in the opening from the start but so far hadn't even been hinted at or foreshadowed.
Kiramei 10
Omg, this series just keeps getting better and better! Great gags, fun humor, and the characters just shine.
Blue's focus work so well with his "stoic" character! This episode was 99% only him and pink, and both worked so well, bwahahaha
For sure! I like it that way.
Omg, this series just keeps getting better and better! Great gags, fun humor, and the characters just shine.
Blue's focus work so well with his "stoic" character! This episode was 99% only him and pink, and both worked so well, bwahahaha
For sure! I like it that way.
Good chance of it being intentional, Saint Seiya looms large in most "brave manly guys fighting each other" works that came out after it.
Question
How do you think they are going to go about adaptying Gaisoulg/Rysul Brown in Dino Fury?
How do you think they are going to go about adaptying Gaisoulg/Rysul Brown in Dino Fury?
*Watching ep 21 of Zero One*
"He looks familiar. Is that...? Wow! It is Tsurugi from Kyuranger!"
"Wait a minute she looks familiar too. Oh shit! It's Yuko from Go-Busters!"
*Watching ep 23 of Zero One*
"Wait a minute, Is that...? lol, it is Ryuji from Go-Busters!"
One of the things I love about Toei Toku series is that you never know who's gonna show up.
"He looks familiar. Is that...? Wow! It is Tsurugi from Kyuranger!"
"Wait a minute she looks familiar too. Oh shit! It's Yuko from Go-Busters!"
*Watching ep 23 of Zero One*
"Wait a minute, Is that...? lol, it is Ryuji from Go-Busters!"
One of the things I love about Toei Toku series is that you never know who's gonna show up.
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Tsurugi is also on the currently airing Garo Versus Road, starting from episode 2 I think. His character is very different from Kyuuranger or Zero One.
So I ended up finishing LuPat, Build and Super Sentai Strongest Battle
LuPat:
I'm glad I watched this series in the end, despite the Lupinranger favouritism. The Kyuranger vs. movie is one of my favourites. Still no desire to watch Kyuranger, though...
Build:
I like this series. I wanted to love this series so badly. The beginning was strong, but that Lost Bottle arc just ruined everything. There's so much I could complain about, but...ugh, I'm so disappointed. I wish the Be the One movie's final battle was the last battle of the series, I loved the concept. The ending of the series was bittersweet, and I wasn't sure if I should watch Heisei Generations Final or the Build New World movies. After I found myself enjoying the Kyuranger vs. movie (which I didn't plan on watching either), I shrugged and watched those special movies.
The idea behind Heisei Generations Final was neat, but since I only watched three Kamen Rider series to completion, a lot went over my head.
Build New World: Cross Z felt unnecessary. I mean...why??? It felt like a really bad fanfic, and Banjou's new love interest (?) not returning in the following special just made it feel even more worthless.
Build New World: Grease though? I'll admit I'm biased. Kazumi is the best. Even though the plot with his trio was a rehash and I knew they'd be okay, it was the ending that made me get out of my seat and cheer. Kazumi, you hyper, creepy bastard. I'm so happy for you!!!
Super Sentai Strongest Battle:
....Ehhhhh. It was alright. Hated the villain, though. She was irritating.
I thought about watching Dekaranger next, but seeing as how I just finished Lupinranger vs Patranger, I'm going to create some space. I'm currently on episode 8 of Jungle Fury, which is decent so far. But then I thought, "Oh yeah, there's Gekiranger." I watched the first two episodes and Jan...it's going to take a lot of effort to survive this. And the fly commenting on the fights....why???
What do you guys think is the better watch? Jungle Fury or Gekiranger? Or should I just watch both?
LuPat:
I'm glad I watched this series in the end, despite the Lupinranger favouritism. The Kyuranger vs. movie is one of my favourites. Still no desire to watch Kyuranger, though...
Build:
I like this series. I wanted to love this series so badly. The beginning was strong, but that Lost Bottle arc just ruined everything. There's so much I could complain about, but...ugh, I'm so disappointed. I wish the Be the One movie's final battle was the last battle of the series, I loved the concept. The ending of the series was bittersweet, and I wasn't sure if I should watch Heisei Generations Final or the Build New World movies. After I found myself enjoying the Kyuranger vs. movie (which I didn't plan on watching either), I shrugged and watched those special movies.
The idea behind Heisei Generations Final was neat, but since I only watched three Kamen Rider series to completion, a lot went over my head.
Build New World: Cross Z felt unnecessary. I mean...why??? It felt like a really bad fanfic, and Banjou's new love interest (?) not returning in the following special just made it feel even more worthless.
Build New World: Grease though? I'll admit I'm biased. Kazumi is the best. Even though the plot with his trio was a rehash and I knew they'd be okay, it was the ending that made me get out of my seat and cheer. Kazumi, you hyper, creepy bastard. I'm so happy for you!!!
Super Sentai Strongest Battle:
....Ehhhhh. It was alright. Hated the villain, though. She was irritating.
I thought about watching Dekaranger next, but seeing as how I just finished Lupinranger vs Patranger, I'm going to create some space. I'm currently on episode 8 of Jungle Fury, which is decent so far. But then I thought, "Oh yeah, there's Gekiranger." I watched the first two episodes and Jan...it's going to take a lot of effort to survive this. And the fly commenting on the fights....why???
What do you guys think is the better watch? Jungle Fury or Gekiranger? Or should I just watch both?
Been watching a lot of Kuuga there is so much death in this show wasn't expecting that. Really liking it currently in episode 36. I'm going to catch up in zero one after then move on to Zi-O .
New content in the first Zero-One recap episode
Jungle Fury is fine, but Gekiranger is better. There's a fairly unique rivalry between the villains and the heroes, both constantly grow with the villains basically having their own arcs in parallel to the heroes starting from the early 10s. It gets kind of muddled in Jungle Fury since they couldn't settle on the main villain being completely possessed or just corrupted (they initially wanted to make him completely possessed but seemed to change to corrupted later to adapt some of these stories from Geki).
Aruto's consciousness is suddenly taken to Zea, and meets a glitching Izu there, with an overlay of long haired Izu from the opening. She is talking in an oddly casual way (and then overcompensates and goes full samurai speech). Apparently she lost her data about Zero-One and wants Aruto to recap the events to help her remember it.
After this, it's a full clip show with audio commentary. Notably though, fake Izu has all data about Metsuboujinrai, which kind of annoys Aruto at a certain point (You remember them but nothing about me?!). In spite of that, not even fake Izu knows how Jin returned. She also has Gai's data already too, and didn't want Aruto to go on about him, but he mentions Zero-One's growth, Ark itself and the bonds of humagears and humans and she decides to go along with it.
The very last scene though goes back to Aruto, but this time the background around him is suddenly revealed to be Ark, not Zea, and Ark-Zero is there with him rather than fake Izu.
After this, it's a full clip show with audio commentary. Notably though, fake Izu has all data about Metsuboujinrai, which kind of annoys Aruto at a certain point (You remember them but nothing about me?!). In spite of that, not even fake Izu knows how Jin returned. She also has Gai's data already too, and didn't want Aruto to go on about him, but he mentions Zero-One's growth, Ark itself and the bonds of humagears and humans and she decides to go along with it.
The very last scene though goes back to Aruto, but this time the background around him is suddenly revealed to be Ark, not Zea, and Ark-Zero is there with him rather than fake Izu.
Jungle Fury is fine, but Gekiranger is better. There's a fairly unique rivalry between the villains and the heroes, both constantly grow with the villains basically having their own arcs in parallel to the heroes starting from the early 10s. It gets kind of muddled in Jungle Fury since they couldn't settle on the main villain being completely possessed or just corrupted (they initially wanted to make him completely possessed but seemed to change to corrupted later to adapt some of these stories from Geki).
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Finished Goranger
Ah, the very first sentai. And what a beast, with 84 episodes. I went into it with a lot of expectations, some good and some bad, and I gotta say... a lot of them were right, and some weren't... but overall, it's way better than I expected! I really have a lot to talk about it, so... sorry, heh.
First of all, this is the very first sentai, so many of the series tropes come from here, and yeah, that's true. But there are good reasons for that: The tropes are really well done, and the characters are REALLY strong and leave a strong impression. After watching it, I think it's safe to say that many of the trope-only characters that came after are mere imitations of the Gorangers characters. Red is a great leader, yeah, but there's more to him! He can have an edgy side and can also be a bit impulsive at times. Blue is Hiroshi Miyauchi, and that alone would be enough for him to be a great charismatic character, but he's also a strong second in command, and at times even replaces Red, when needed. His relationship with the team's flying machines is also pretty cool. Pink is not only the girl, but also a competent explosive specialist, and more than pulls her weight. Green would normally be the "this character didn't need to exist" in many series, but the actor is good enough and they do enough with the character to justify his existence. He's the young one, but he's also unique enough to differentiate himself from Yellow.
And then there are the two Yellows. The second one was a nice character, buy way weaker than the others. He would be a good support character, but not that great as a team member. I guess the writers agreed with that, since the original yellow came back after 10 or so episodes. And, oh man, the original yellow. A character so strong, so good, it defined what an yellow is, and is still a reference today. The character is so strong, that the actor was typecast as him, which ended the actor's career and, ultimately, his life. It's a really tragic story, because Yellow is a *joy* to watch, in special when interacting with Blue. And not only that, the character interactions and relationships were *so* good. Blue and Yellow, Green and Pink, Red and Blue... The actors have so much chemistry between themselves, you believe this is a team.
About the series in general, it's clear they were trying *a lot* of different things to see what worked, and... a lot of it actually did work better than many things with modern Sentai? Many episodes felt like a spy show with costumes. Others, had more of a light-horror tone. The monsters themselves were *crazy*, and some of the situations were kinda absurd. See, Goranger was mostly episodic, with some plot elements carrying from episode to episode - Some things did Black Cross know or not the Goranger's identities or where they base is, for example, weren't really carried over. Others, like enemy generals changings and things ramping up, were carried over. There are no Mech battles on Gorangers, so the 24 minute episodes are filled with plot, and I feel that's one of the series strengths.
And then, episode 42 also does a soft-reboot on the series, where much of the equipment changes... and things become even crazier. The new finisher, presented a couple episodes later is... one of the best things in the series. People who kept up with my watch on the discord can probably agree with that.
So, at 84 episodes, and a series finished, was it worth it? Yes. I'll miss Goranger. It's a really strong series, and, while waaay longer than it needed to be, I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Showa toku. This is that, at it's best.
Ah, the very first sentai. And what a beast, with 84 episodes. I went into it with a lot of expectations, some good and some bad, and I gotta say... a lot of them were right, and some weren't... but overall, it's way better than I expected! I really have a lot to talk about it, so... sorry, heh.
First of all, this is the very first sentai, so many of the series tropes come from here, and yeah, that's true. But there are good reasons for that: The tropes are really well done, and the characters are REALLY strong and leave a strong impression. After watching it, I think it's safe to say that many of the trope-only characters that came after are mere imitations of the Gorangers characters. Red is a great leader, yeah, but there's more to him! He can have an edgy side and can also be a bit impulsive at times. Blue is Hiroshi Miyauchi, and that alone would be enough for him to be a great charismatic character, but he's also a strong second in command, and at times even replaces Red, when needed. His relationship with the team's flying machines is also pretty cool. Pink is not only the girl, but also a competent explosive specialist, and more than pulls her weight. Green would normally be the "this character didn't need to exist" in many series, but the actor is good enough and they do enough with the character to justify his existence. He's the young one, but he's also unique enough to differentiate himself from Yellow.
And then there are the two Yellows. The second one was a nice character, buy way weaker than the others. He would be a good support character, but not that great as a team member. I guess the writers agreed with that, since the original yellow came back after 10 or so episodes. And, oh man, the original yellow. A character so strong, so good, it defined what an yellow is, and is still a reference today. The character is so strong, that the actor was typecast as him, which ended the actor's career and, ultimately, his life. It's a really tragic story, because Yellow is a *joy* to watch, in special when interacting with Blue. And not only that, the character interactions and relationships were *so* good. Blue and Yellow, Green and Pink, Red and Blue... The actors have so much chemistry between themselves, you believe this is a team.
About the series in general, it's clear they were trying *a lot* of different things to see what worked, and... a lot of it actually did work better than many things with modern Sentai? Many episodes felt like a spy show with costumes. Others, had more of a light-horror tone. The monsters themselves were *crazy*, and some of the situations were kinda absurd. See, Goranger was mostly episodic, with some plot elements carrying from episode to episode - Some things did Black Cross know or not the Goranger's identities or where they base is, for example, weren't really carried over. Others, like enemy generals changings and things ramping up, were carried over. There are no Mech battles on Gorangers, so the 24 minute episodes are filled with plot, and I feel that's one of the series strengths.
And then, episode 42 also does a soft-reboot on the series, where much of the equipment changes... and things become even crazier. The new finisher, presented a couple episodes later is... one of the best things in the series. People who kept up with my watch on the discord can probably agree with that.
So, at 84 episodes, and a series finished, was it worth it? Yes. I'll miss Goranger. It's a really strong series, and, while waaay longer than it needed to be, I highly recommend it to anyone who likes Showa toku. This is that, at it's best.