[Slayven]

Why do Kamen Rider Villains fuck around and only get serious in the 40s?

[Boss Doggie]

CCCP

[Box of Bunnies]

Sure. What do I add? (I don't watch them like that)

In the "How do I watch these shows?" section of the OP, maybe just throw in a mention that KRDL.info archives most subbed shows and that the ideal way to run them is installing CCCP and using Media Player Classic.

[Boss Doggie]

Anyway OP still lacks RPM!

[Box of Bunnies]

Yeah, maybe we could compile a few recommendations from each of the big franchises (KR/SS/MH/Ultra/PR) to help newcomers. Something along the lines of:

Black/Kuuga/[W or Fourze]
Liveman/Dairanger/[Deka, Shinken or Gokai]
in Space/[Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder or SPD]/RPM

Would cover some of the more highly regarded entries of each series and give a taste of their different eras. I don't really have enough experience with the Ultra series or Metal Heroes to say anything in that regard.

While I think of it, maybe Sailor Moon and Cutie Honey: The Live should be in the "WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE?" section.

[shaowebb]

More rumors about the next Kamen Rider show are going about. Hint: The first rumors that accurately described Fourze as being space-themed and the Rider be a high school student also came out at this time last year.

Just saw this post and I got to say it has me excited. I'm betting in the Sentai/Riders event movie they tease what this is going to be just like they did with W and Accel. An art themed Kamen Rider? Sign. Me. Up. New favorite already confirmed before debut.

[Boss Doggie]

Speaking of which, they need to use Pen switch more.

[Parallax]

Just saw this post and I got to say it has me excited. I'm betting in the Sentai/Riders event movie they tease what this is going to be just like they did with W and Accel. An art themed Kamen Rider? Sign. Me. Up. New favorite already confirmed before debut.

unfortunately designs dont make the show. kiva can vouch for that

[shaowebb]

unfortunately designs dont make the show. kiva can vouch for that

*Flinches at Spider Fangire memories...*

[vareon]

unfortunately designs dont make the show. kiva can vouch for that

Don't remind me of Kiva the show. It hurts ;_;

Yeah, maybe we could compile a few recommendations from each of the big franchises (KR/SS/MH/Ultra/PR) to help newcomers. Something along the lines of: Black/Kuuga/[W or Fourze] Liveman/Dairanger/[Deka, Shinken or Gokai] in Space/[Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder or SPD]/RPM Would cover some of the more highly regarded entries of each series and give a taste of their different eras. I don't really have enough experience with the Ultra series or Metal Heroes to say anything in that regard. While I think of it, maybe Sailor Moon and Cutie Honey: The Live should be in the "WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE?" section.

Just keep it down so this doesn't become a "X should be recommended instead of Y!" thread later.

[Box of Bunnies]

Just keep it down so this doesn't become a "X should be recommended instead of Y!" thread later.

Yeah, don't wanna start any arguments about what should or shouldn't be recommended, just figured that a "Sounds Interesting! Where Do I Start?" section in the OP would be useful if we can come to a consensus on a couple of shows to recommend.

[Slayven]

unfortunately designs dont make the show. kiva can vouch for that

Could you imagine Kiva without Otoya?

[Box of Bunnies]

Oh god, Akiba 03. This show is just... wow.

[Seraphis Cain]

Could you imagine Kiva without Otoya?

[WillyFive]

I updated the OP with links and recommended shows.

Right now only the Super Sentai section is in any way presentable, since it's what I know the most about. I'd like some help in doing the Kamen Rider section, since I don't have a lot of good images for them and don't know a lot of what to say about them.

I also plan on adding Power Rangers and the Sailor Moon and Cutie Honey shows.

Also, the actor for OhRed has opened his own real life Toku bar....

[Wiseblade]

Akibaranger is too insane for words.

[WillyFive]

Ole! played by everyone.

[DarkWish]

Yeah, maybe we could compile a few recommendations from each of the big franchises (KR/SS/MH/Ultra/PR) to help newcomers. Something along the lines of: Black/Kuuga/[W or Fourze] Liveman/Dairanger/[Deka, Shinken or Gokai] in Space/[Ninja Storm, Dino Thunder or SPD]/RPM Would cover some of the more highly regarded entries of each series and give a taste of their different eras. I don't really have enough experience with the Ultra series or Metal Heroes to say anything in that regard. While I think of it, maybe Sailor Moon and Cutie Honey: The Live should be in the "WHAT ELSE IS OUT THERE?" section.

I'll just throw in my two cents since I recently got into Super Sentai. Had been trying for years, starting with Abaranger... would watch a few episodes and then stopped. But Shinkenger was the first one I watched all the way through and loved it. Then I watched Gokaiger and loved that as well... so those two are ones I would say could be good intros to Sentai. Might not work for everyone, but it worked for me.

Now I'm enjoying both Go-busters (though I'm a few episodes behind) and Akibaranger. Will probably watch Goseiger if it doesn't get adapted into Power Rangers at some point in time.

[Slayven]

Ole! played by everyone.

Shun doesn't look like he is having fun.

[A Pretty Panda]

Gokaiger's plot starting to pick up again. Probably gonna marathon the next 10 eps and finish the season.

[Slayven]

Gokaiger's plot starting to pick up again. Probably gonna marathon the next 10 eps and finish the season.

Gokaiger's only flaw is the sucky villain.

[WillyFive]

Gokaiger's only flaw is the sucky villain.

I wouldn't call him a flaw, but I was disappointed when they replaced the one that came before him. You spent the whole show with him, only to have the finale be about someone else.

[Wiseblade]

I wouldn't call him a flaw, but I was disappointed when they replaced the one that came before him. You spent the whole show with him, only to have the finale be about someone else.

The primary antagonist wasn't Walz Gil, it was the Zangyak empire. ending the show by killing of the son and leaving the head of the empire alive would have been anti-climactic and generally unsatisfactory. If anything, they should have killed him off earlier and given his father more screen time.

[WillyFive]

So coming off the 48fps thread, how did you guys feel when Kamen Rider went from 30fps to 24fps?

The primary antagonist wasn't Walz Gil, it was the Zangyak empire. ending the show by killing of the son and leaving the head of the empire alive would have been anti-climactic and generally unsatisfactory. If anything, they should have killed him off earlier and given his father more screen time.

Or keep his son as he was, have him replaced by his father (not killed), then have the final boss be his son.

[Wiseblade]

So coming off the 48fps thread, how did you guys feel when Kamen Rider went from 30fps to 24fps? Or keep his son as he was, have him replaced by his father (not killed), then have the final boss be his son.

That's just needlessly messing with the sorting algorithm of evil for no real benefit.

[Parallax]

Damn, akibaranger really went there. Despite those....scenes, akagi and moegi had me rolling. But I kinda hope akagi being super stupid is used sparingly.

[Slayven]

The primary antagonist wasn't Walz Gil, it was the Zangyak empire. ending the show by killing of the son and leaving the head of the empire alive would have been anti-climactic and generally unsatisfactory. If anything, they should have killed him off earlier and given his father more screen time.

I love forward to the Gokaiger vs Gobusters movie where enter seduces Walz' mom and they attack.

Damn, akibaranger really went there. Despite those....scenes, akagi and moegi had me rolling. But I kinda hope akagi being super stupid is used sparingly.

Akibablue is flexible as hell. She might give Jabi a run for her money.

[ReXXXSoprano]

Sure. What do I add? (I don't watch them like that)

PotPlayer is my player of choice. All of the codecs are built in and it plays everything. If you need a link for the OP I'll get one for you.

[Phoenixazure]

If i can make a suggestion for Power Rangers, Time Force and Lightspeed Rescue are both really good series, and would put them close to the level of RPM as well.

[Urban Scholar]

If i can make a suggestion for Power Rangers, Time Force and Lightspeed Rescue are both really good series, and would put them close to the level of RPM as well.

I can't vouch for RPM because I haven't watched it yet. Time Force was good stuff though overall.

[Urban Scholar]

Gokaiger vs Gavan

Wow this movie was really enjoyable. The film had action, plot, development, and well placed explosions! The scene with the Gobusters....eh...meh.

[KidGalactus]

I would like to nominate Kabuto as a recommendation... 'cause that's how it happened to me.

[RiderKairuu]

I'm stealing this!

[Slayven]

I would like to nominate Kabuto as a recommendation... 'cause that's how it happened to me.

Well it is Tendou.

[Boss Doggie]

I can't vouch for RPM because I haven't watched it yet. Time Force was good stuff though overall.

You need to remedy that.

Dr. K is sooooo cute.

[vareon]

I can't vouch for RPM because I haven't watched it yet. Time Force was good stuff though overall.

I'm vouching for it. Seriously good stuff and just 30ish episodes.

The primary antagonist wasn't Walz Gil, it was the Zangyak empire. ending the show by killing of the son and leaving the head of the empire alive would have been anti-climactic and generally unsatisfactory. If anything, they should have killed him off earlier and given his father more screen time.

I'm okay with the emperor replacing Walz Gil at that time...it's just that the emperor does jack shit for the remainder of the season, leaving everything to that annoying commander.

[Parallax]

You need to remedy that. Dr. K is sooooo cute.

In and out of character

[ReXXXSoprano]

In and out of character

And Ziggy's bashing that in and out of character.

RPM, SPD, Dino Thunder, Ninja Storm, and Time Force get nods from me. Great series in their own special way.

[Boss Doggie]

In and out of character

I'm not used to her Aussie accent but yeah, she's sooo cute even in real life.

And Ziggy's bashing that in and out of character.

Hahahah yeah.

What a nice pairing!

Also hahahah, RPM bloopers. I guess it really helps that the actors here are actually trained and members for a theater group/artists.

[Edag Plata]

I must be the only person in the world who has Kiva as his #1 favorite Rider show. Though W is fighting for that title still, and it gets close...very very close.

[Boss Doggie]

Oh btw All Rider Generation 2 announced, now for PSP and DS.

[vareon]

I must be the only person in the world who has Kiva as his #1 favorite Rider show. Though W is fighting for that title still, and it gets close...very very close.

I have a feeling you are! What do you like about it? To me everything seems poorly explained and the characters are horrible, but Kurenai Otoya single-handedly saved the series.

[WillyFive]

Up until now, Akibaranger hasn't been much different from the official show in family content-wise.

Until now. That was pretty explicit.

[Edag Plata]

I have a feeling you are! What do you like about it? To me everything seems poorly explained and the characters are horrible, but Kurenai Otoya single-handedly saved the series.

Yeah, I feel almost guilty. I liked the characters a lot. I liked the general wackiness (but not cartoon wackiness like Den-O), I LOVE LOVE LOVE the music. The cheesy love stories did it for me. I mean, it wasn't a mindblower as far as the plot twists went. I like how Wataru grew up, I adore Otoya for obvious reasons, Yuri and Megumi were hot, IXA was a cool Rider. I dunno, it just did it for me.

Meanwhile, everyone seems to freaking LOOOOOOOVE Faiz and that was one of my least favorites by far. I think I feel about Faiz how everyone feels about Kiva.

[Parallax]

Yeah, I feel almost guilty. I liked the characters a lot. I liked the general wackiness (but not cartoon wackiness like Den-O), I LOVE LOVE LOVE the music. The cheesy love stories did it for me. I mean, it wasn't a mindblower as far as the plot twists went. I like how Wataru grew up, I adore Otoya for obvious reasons, Yuri and Megumi were hot, IXA was a cool Rider. I dunno, it just did it for me. Meanwhile, everyone seems to freaking LOOOOOOOVE Faiz and that was one of my least favorites by far. I think I feel about Faiz how everyone feels about Kiva.

I was on board with faiz until the final episodes and the ending if you want to call it that. Such a shitty way to end the series.

[Urban Scholar]

You need to remedy that. Dr. K is sooooo cute.

I'm vouching for it. Seriously good stuff and just 30ish episodes.

In and out of character

And Ziggy's bashing that in and out of character.

Nice....

[Slayven]

Kiva felt lazy and they were making it up as they went along. Sometimes I think they just come up with very general concepts and just wing it beyond the first couple of eps.

[A Pretty Panda]

Finished Gokaiger. Really enjoyed the season.

Things I liked:
-The Opening and Ending theme songs, they're stuck in my head
-Gokai Silver, I think having him be a Sentai fan is a genius move. It creates an interesting dynamic with the other 5. Having the others beat him up on occasion was pretty funny too
-The Gokai Changes. Pretty self explanatory. As someone who has only seen a few seasons of PR as a point of reference seeing ALL of the past Sentais was great.
-Seeing former Sentai members cameo was also great.
-GoZyuJin
-Luka

Thins I didn't like:
-Villains were pretty boring with the exception with the storyline with Barizorg.
-Constant reuse of footage and same structure. Yeah I'm sure this is something they'll never change but I kind of got sick of seeing the same 3 Final Waves. Also seeing them kill the guy, civilian problem solved, dude grows big, kill it with mecha also got tiresome.
-I'm not sure if anyone else thought this way but it felt like the team didn't care for each other until later in the season
-All of Gokai-Oh's transformations looked tacked on and ugly

I think I just dislike giant robot fights.

Not sure if I'll watch another season, maybe Go-Onger. But I basing that just on how cool I think the suits look. Was the season any good?

[WillyFive]

Also seeing them kill the guy, civilian problem solved, dude grows big, kill it with mecha also got tiresome.

That's the Super Sentai formula, and it might never dramatically change. It stops bothering you after a while, though.

Not sure if I'll watch another season, maybe Go-Onger. But I basing that just on how cool I think the suits look. Was the season any good?

Go-Onger is pretty much Bob the Builder with explosions. I'd skip it.

If you want something different, try Gekiranger. Excellent villains, it mixes up the formula, and the team was always very close with each other. One of the best shows of the decade, in my opinion.

[Slayven]

That's the Super Sentai formula, and it might never dramatically change. It stops bothering you after a while, though. Go-Onger is pretty much Bob the Builder with explosions. I'd skip it. If you want something different, try Gekiranger. Excellent villains, it mixes up the formula, and the team was always very close with each other. One of the best shows of the decade, in my opinion.

The fight choreography alone is a good enough reason to watch it. And Bae's made me cry.