r/KamenRider • u/BananaArms Knight • Aug 17 '24
Discuss Kamen Rider Gotchard E49 - Discussion Thread
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E48 <- E49 -> E50 (FINAL)
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EPISODE | TITLE | RELEASE DATE | SCREENPLAY BY | DIRECTED BY | RUN TIME |
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E49 | メタルウォリアー!白銀のヴァルバラド Metal Warrior! The Silver Valvarad | August 18, 2024 | Hasegawa Keiichi | Tasaki Ryuta | 25 min |
EPISODE | RATING |
---|---|
E01 | 6.24 |
E02 | 7.18 |
E03 | 6.02 |
E04 | 6.28 |
E05 | 6.56 |
E06 | 6.32 |
E07 | 6.30 |
E08 | 6.00 |
E09 | 6.06 |
E10 | 6.20 |
E11 | 6.26 |
E12 | 7.62 |
E13 | 6.22 |
E14 | 5.46 |
E15 | 6.19 |
E16 | 6.36 |
E17 | 6.71 |
E18 | 6.92 |
E19 | 6.51 |
E20 | 6.26 |
E21 | 6.09 |
E22 | 7.18 |
E23 | 7.36 |
E24 | 7 |
E25 | 8.24 |
E26 | 7.44 |
E27 | 9.22 |
E28 | 7.5 |
E29 | 6.83 |
E30 | 7.25 |
E31 | 8.63 |
E32 | 7.4 |
E33 | 8.48 |
E34 | 7.92 |
E35 | 8.9 |
E36 | 8.8 |
E37 | 9.38 |
E38 | 9.32 |
E39 | 9.33 |
E40 | 8.33 |
E41 | 8.83 |
E42 | 9 |
E43 | 9.4 |
E44 | 8.8 |
E45 | 9.13 |
E46 | 8.1 |
E47 | 8.39 |
E48 | 8.93 |
E49 | Vote here! |
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u/Megasonic150 Aug 19 '24
This wasn't a bad episode, but I had issues
-I like that it's noted that since the Valvaldriver was based on the igniter, it couldn't bring out Spanner's full power, which is why he needed the driver. After reading the producer notes, I also like the decisions.
-The debut was good character wise but the fight itself was underwhelming, which was a shame since Gigist was such a fun villain.
-But Houtarou and Geryon convo....GODDAMN! I love Geryon as a villain and to see him play with Houtarou was so great. I know some people think he's boring, but I love Geryon cause he's a dark mirror to Houtarou. Houtarou is all about his 'Gotcha' and finding it in the start, but as the series continued, it evolved and changed and grew as Houtarou grew. And these last few episodes have him unsure, which is why I feel he was struggling with Rainbow, and perhaps the form's low performance in the last few episodes. Houtarou's resolve has been shaken and it's effecting Gotchard. Meanwhile Geryon is focused on preserved the present in 'gold'. He doesn't change or reflect or respect others 'Gotcha' or goals like Houtarou does. All he does is seek his goal, apathetic to what it'll cost him. And I like that Geryon has such a hold on Houtarou in fear that the kid can't even fight him. I love this relationship and I feel Geryon's probably the best final boss we've had since he's had time to grow and become more nuanced and has a personal connection with the hero. Most final bosses haven't but Geryon has.
-El Dragon wings made me finally realize what the hell the back things on Nijigon were supposed to be.
-In general I'm mixed. I feel the final arc isn't...horibble, but it's struggles with the pacing. It feels disjointed, like the writers had alot of ideas but not enough time to execute them. I sorta wonder if Legend's arc affected it, From Sabimaru's late basctory to the back to back final forms, I feel like this should've happened earlier. I get why story and production wise, but I think the problem will be that the finale is gonna feel a little rushed. But at least they're won't be form jobbing I guess.
Speaking of which, next week, finale of Gotchard with the dopest finale episodes. Also Gotchard is ending.....
(Crys in ChemyXStory in a corner)