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furederiko · 7 years
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"The laws of victory has been decided!" Seriously? Here's my First Impression for the new Rider series...
The new "Kamen Rider" series, "Kamen Rider Build" has given me unquenchable curiosity ever since its first official design debuted in July. It looked fantastic, but the follow up news to that (including its cast announcement) has pulled me back and forth between wanting and NOT wanting to see it. To be honest, Tokusatsu in general (and "Kamen Rider" in particular) is a tricky genre. Sometimes the designs and cast looks awesome, but the execution falls flat (looking at you "Kamen Rider Decade" and/or "Kamen Rider Wizard"). Other times they look unappealing with a totally weird concept, but manage to draw up a massive fanbase that can't stop praising (hi there, "Kamen Rider Fourze", "Kamen Rider Gaim", and also... apparently, surprise, surprise, "Kamen Rider Ex-Aid"). Many of them ventures in between okay to great, or serving a particular niche of audience (like "Kamen Rider Drive" and "Kamen Rider Ghost). Only a few is a perfect home run; having great iconic design that gels together with great storyline. For the time being, it's unclear which direction "Kamen Rider Build" is going to fit in. After all, things can suddenly change after a few episodes in...
To relieve myself from such curiosity, I've decided to see the first episode when it aired earlier this morning. And well, since my stream went on and off, I didn't actually catch the entire episode in one go. So I admit, I can't really say whether I actually liked it or not (it's not even subbed). With that said, I'm going to share several notes that I was able to write during the broadcast. Here they are, in no particular order:
- Great design and concept, I'll give you that. It's definitely a Stylish-SCIENCE Rider. That theme is STRONG, with the transformation sequence being a really easy example. A neat angle, especially coming off a title that focused on Doctors x Video Game. This one feel like a love-letter to those who love Physics and Chemistry. Although... the way those subjects are implemented, can be downright cheesy and campy. - The cast is... a mixed-bag for my taste. I've sensed this before from the trailers, but decided to reserve my judgement until I saw the show itself. Well... I can say it out loud now: I'm NOT liking the protagonist. At ALL. Nothing against actor Atsuhiro Inukai, but his Sento Kiryuu is... annoying. In a nerdy way, that is, because he looks clumsy at first, but then goes cocky later on when he's about to transform. Not saying that nerds can't be charming (I myself would beg to differ LOL), but this one just looks like an unlikeable 'pretty face'. Feels like the show is trying to emulate "Kamen Rider W" so much with this guy. Unfortunately, it's an alternate reality where nerdy-Philip is the sole main character, but without carrying Shoutarou's good personalities. - The supporting cast also fares the same. For some reason, there are two I really like. First, is Eiji Akaso's Ryuga Banjo. Not just because audience will likely be shipping his character with Sento (come on, as if that zipper joke wasn't obvious enough), but because he's carrying a far more intriguing development. If I don't know any better, I think Ryuga is on a trajectory to become the show's 2nd Rider, and there's no complaining about that. The second, is Kensei Mikai's Gentoku Himuro. Interestingly, this Touto 'ikemen' is so ambiguous, that I won't be surprised if he's revealed to be one of the bad guys. Not unlike Genm in Ex-Aid, right? Kaho Takada and Yasuyuki Maekawa play daughter-father Misora and Soichi Isurugi, the main supporting characters for Sento. Sadly, they are not likeable. At least not yet in this episode. Yukari Taki's Sawa Takigawa is okay, she's the show's first damsel in distress and seems to exist only to drive the plot. - Storyline has huge potential. No surprise, because Shogo Mutou (writer to "Densha Otoko" and "Crows Zero") is the main writer, while Ryuta Tasaki who worked on both Gaim and W is directing. Similar to "Uchu Sentai Kyuranger", this show feels fast-paced too. Lots of information dump and mystery in the first episode alone. The questions surrounding Pandora Box, the sinister antagonist Knight Rogue, and also that weird experiments (that's obviously a nod to Shouwa Riders)... totally get me hooked. For some reason, I'm also sensing a "Romance of Three Kingdoms"-inspired story here. I could be reading it wrong, but if this is indeed the case, then I'm totally going to enjoy it. Let's just say, I will be thrilled if Gentoku ends up becoming the Cao Cao of the series, while Sento serves as its Liu Bei. Yuki Ochi's Shigeaki Utsumi, who serves as Gentoku's assistant, could be on track to be Sima Yi, who then takes over the series as the next antagonist. That sounds fun, right? - Unfortunately, 'fun' is also an issue. The jokes are a bit... dry and forced. I feel like they should just focus on either being serious, or purely comedic. Its supposed-to-be comedic moments sort of ruined the episode IMO, And this is coming from a Marvel Studios fan! - No opening sequence, but I think the theme song "Be The One" by PANDORA feat. Beverly is played during that... bromancing motorcycle ending. Need to hear it more to get a better sense of it, but for now, I think it's just okay.
Overall, as I've said on Twitter, it's a mix of good and bad popping here and there. It's generally good, but definitely not perfect. However, this is just a 'Quick First Impression', so I can't give it a score just yet. I'm going to need to watch it again, if I ever want to post an actual review and cast a fair verdict. Question is, will I continue watching after it then? Will I start posting weekly recap-views after this then? I'm still NOT sure. It all depends on my reaction after seeing it again with subtitle. Perhaps I will like it enough to continue watching, or I might simply drop it to save my monthly bandwith. One thing for sure, I'm intrigued, and willing to give this show a shot. We'll see then, we'll see...
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1-154 all of them!! Because I want to know everything!! what the heck! I love you, have a lovely night :)
LMAO ANON YOU CRAZY I LOVE YOU THOUGH THANK YOU HAHA
(lol I’m working my way through them, it’s not quite done yet. ANON YOU BETTER SEE THIS LOL)
1. Full nameSonia Fan (that’s it, no middle name)
2. Zodiac signleo
3. 3 Fears bugs, the ocean, being alone/forgotten/left behind
4. 3 things I lovepuppies, tacos, traveling
5. 4 turns onsnice eyes, a good sense of humor, being open-minded, nicely kept hair (particularly the swooped up style that hector used to have)
6. 4 turns offs lack of communication, unfaithfulness, racism/general offensive behavior/lack of understanding of others, poor taste in sports teams lmao 
7. My best friend my roommate!
8. Sexual orientationstraight
9. My best first datelol ok well this might sound confusing but I’ve never really officially dated anyone (to me this means officially bf/gf), but I’ve gone on a nice date on valentine’s day and the relationship didn’t end up being weird even though it didn’t work out… we just went to the movies and dinner
11. What do I miss
LONDON, all the places I’ve traveled mostly… OOH, the animes I finished recently because I need them to come back RIGHT NOW
12. What time were I born
I actually don’t remember… 
13 Favourite colour purple
14. Do I have a crush
hm, not really, kind of still like the guy I was talking to a while ago but ATM it’s best I just focus on myself
15. Favourite quote
this isn’t necessarily my favorite, but one I’ve always remembered and liked is “the past is in the past, let it fucking GO”
16. Favourite place
london, hands down, can you tell? 
18. Do I use sarcasm
hahaha oh boy do I ever I’ve been sarcastic since day 1
19. What am I listening to right now
irl nothing lol 
20. First thing I notice in new person
their smile, how they carry themselves 
21. Shoe size
teeny tiny, 5-5 ½, sometimes a 6
22. Eye colour
brown
23. Hair colour
dark brown
24. Favourite style of clothing
anything in the color black lmao I kid you not. comfy, clean but cute and stylish I guess, I’m pretty basic tbh 
25. Ever done a prank call?
noooo
26. What colour of underwear I’m wearing now?
I had to check lmao, white
27. Meaning behind my URL
hector is the (albeit problematic but lovable) OG arsenal fav, he’s not the first reason I looked into arsenal, but he is what hooked me 
29. Favourite song
honestly I have a few, my most recent jams have been La Carretera (Prince Royce), Ya Me Enteré (Reik ft. Nicky Jam), Nunca Me Olvides (Yandel), aaand Caroline (Aminé) randomly
lots of latin music since I’ve had the local latin station on a lot lol
30. Favourite band
This Century, Marianas Trench 
31. How I feel right now
a little stressed, but doing ok
32. Someone I love
my parents
33. My current relationship status
single, a little confused and sad, but still sort of ready to mingle
34. My relationship with my parents
I get cranky when I stay at home too much these days, but it’s good so far and I love them, I miss them every time I leave. I don’t tell them enough but I’m super thankful for the life they’ve given me, I graduate soon and I know when that happens and I see them I’m going to be emotional 
36. Tattoos and piercings?
used to have my ears pierced, no tattoos  
Tattoos and piercing i want
one day I’ll probably get my ears pierced again, and I actually do want a few tattoos even though when I was younger I never thought I would. I want some purple flowers on my wrist, and potentially ones involving arizona, where I’m from, maybe my astrological sign or some kind of soul animal, but I’m not sure about those so it’d be a while if I were to get the last two
37. The reason I joined Tumblr
my friend had one and it looked fun lol. and I was just getting into kpop 
38. Do I and my last ex hate each other?
um. he’s not even really an ex since we were still figuring things out. but we’re a bit awkward. we’re just both dumb and stubborn tbh
39. Do I ever get “good morning” or “good night ” texts?
i have occasionally
40. Have I ever kissed the last person you texted?
it’s my dad, so kind of yes lol
41. When did I last hold hands?
october…?
42. How long does it take me to get ready in the morning?
if I’m not showering I can get ready in 20 minutes but it’s nothing fancy
43. Have I shaved your legs in the past three days?
yes actually
44. Where am I right now?
my apartment kitchen table 
45. If I were drunk & can’t stand, who’s taking care of me?
probably my roommate 
46. Do I like my music loud or at a reasonable level?
reasonable
47. Do I live with my Mom and Dad?
not at the moment
48. Am I excited for anything?
my sports classes, nervous-excited for graduation, spring break…
49. Do I have someone of the opposite sex I can tell everything to?
yesss, he is my self-titled gbf actually lol
50. How often do I wear a fake smile?
when I’m working games for my athletics department internship haha, it’s not super forced but I do smile a little harder purposefully
51. When was the last time I hugged someone?
today! some of my fellow senior friends because almost graduating is weird
52. What if the last person I kissed was kissing someone else rightin front of me?
it would be real bad, I’m not good at taking things like that. I’d have to leave, if I was drunk I’d probably cry and potentially throw up. this is only because the last person I kissed I really liked, if it was a person I randomly made out with one time it wouldn’t be that bad
53. Is there anyone I trust even though I should not?
probably the guy I keep talking about in this, he is a good person who can be trusted, I probably just trusted him with too much of me when we both weren’t ready for each other (ew was that too deep I’m sorry lol)
54. What is something I disliked about today?
being too tired to properly read as much for my homework as I had wanted, boo :(
56. What do I think about most?
at the moment, my future, and also the animes I’ve recently watched 
57. What’s my strangest talent?
I can lick my elbow and I have super flexible/hyper-extended knees (idk are these even talents lmao)
58. Do I have any strange phobias?
that one where you don’t like tons of tiny holes in things
59. Do I prefer to be behind the camera or in front of it?I’d be lying if I said just behind, but I do like taking pictures since I take pretty good ones, so it’s a little of both. I like attention though so mostly in front haha unless I’m doing dumb things
60. What was the last lie I told?
I said I’d bring in the routes I was supposed to deliver posters to for my internship, but I’m going to making up notes and turning it in to get paid even though I didn’t deliver any, oops 
61. Do I prefer talking on the phone or video chatting online?
video chatting, I hate talking on the phone for some reason
62. Do I believe in ghosts? How about aliens?
not really, I’m not against believing in them, I just don’t really think about them much
63. Do I believe in magic?hmmmmmm yes…
64. Do I believe in luck?
yeah, I’d say I do, I believe in fate a little at least
65. What’s the weather like right now?
chilly
66. What was the last book I’ve read?
I recently restarted Soccernomics, but I haven’t had time to read again lately
67. Do I like the smell of gasoline?
not really
68. Do I have any nicknames?
not any that have stuck
69. What was the worst injury I’ve ever had?
I’m a baby, nothing worse than cuts, bruises, scrapes, etc. 
70. Do I spend money or save it?
lol I’m not the worst but I’m a spender
71. Can I touch my nose with a tongue?
yes!
72. Is there anything pink in 10 feets from me?
one of my G2 pens
73. Favourite animal?
DOGS ALL THE DOGS, but also otters, lions and foxes, red pandas… 
74. What was I doing last night at 12 AM?
watching youtube videos lol
75. What do I think is Satan’s last name is?
um…? no answer? idk
76. What’s a song that always makes me happy when I hear it?

How can you win my heart?

What would I want to be written on my tombstone?

What is my favourite word

My top 5 blogs on tumblr

If the whole world were listening to me right now, what would Isay?

Do I have any relatives in jail?

I accidentally eat some radioactive vegetables. They were good,and what’s even cooler is that they endow me with the super-power of my choice!What is that power?

What would be a question I’d be afraid to tell the truth on?

What is my current desktop picture?

Had sex?

Bought condoms?

Gotten pregnant?

Failed a class?

Kissed a boy?

Kissed a girl?

Have I ever kissed somebody in the rain?

Had job?

Left the house without my wallet?

Bullied someone on the internet?

Had sex in public?

Played on a sports team?

Smoked weed?

Did drugs?

Smoked cigarettes?

Drank alcohol?

Am I a vegetarian/vegan?

Been overweight?

Been underweight?

Been to a wedding?

Been on the computer for 5 hours straight?

Watched TV for 5 hours straight?

Been outside my home country?

Gotten my heart broken?

Been to a professional sports game?

Broken a bone?

Cut myself?

Been to prom?

Been in airplane?

Fly by helicopter?

What concerts have I been to?

Had a crush on someone of the same sex?

Learned another language?

Wore make up?

Lost my virginity before I was 18?

Had oral sex?

Dyed my hair?

Voted in a presidential election?

Rode in an ambulance?

Had a surgery?

Met someone famous?

Stalked someone on a social network?

Peed outside?

Been fishing?

Helped with charity?

Been rejected by a crush?

Broken a mirror?

What do I want for birthday?

How many kids do I want and what will be their names?

Was I named after anyone?

Do I like my handwriting?

What was my favourite toy as a child? 
Favourite Tv Show?

Where do I want to live when older?

Play any musical instrument?

One of my scars, how did I get it?

Favourite pizza toping?

Am I afraid of the dark?

Am I afraid of heights?

Have I ever got caught sneaking out or doing anything bad?

Have I ever tried my hardest and then gotten disappointed in theend?
What I’m really bad at

What my greatest achievements are

The meanest thing somebody has ever said to me

What I’d do if I won in a lottery

What do I like about myself

My closest Tumblr friend

Something I fantasise about my ex
Ask me stuff!
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