Anyone heard of Kamen rider?

[dspr8_rugged]

Breaking NEWS:

There's going to be a Crayon Shin-chan vs Den-O Special the night/day before the movie is released. It is titled... "Crayon Shin-chan Midsummer Night: Ora Sanjou! Calling out the Storm Den-O VS Shin-O 60 Minute Special!!"
I seriously would like to see that... :nod

[Yakuza]

lol havent posted here in a while.....
Kamen Rider is DON!:yell

[dspr8_rugged]

Oh great...

You know what, that was the same shit you posted weeks ago. We got it already. Can't you say something "better"? :oh

[Haku_Taker]

does anybody know which anime is this?

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/1824/1184464650679wx6uq6.jpg

:nod

[Yakuza]

You know what, that was the same shit you posted weeks ago. We got it already. Can't you say something "better"?

It was just in case you didn't read it :(
I used to have the costume :(

[dspr8_rugged]

Don't worry. I personally read ALL posts in this thread. I'm this thread's top poster for crying out loud. :amuse

Well, if you have the costume, then try posting a picture of yourself wearing it. :P

Damn, still no subs for Den-o's 25th Stop... :oh

[Haku_Taker]

I love the sound of Wing Form.:)

[dspr8_rugged]

I'll pass that. Wing Form henshin sound sucks. Still nothing beats Sword Form's...

[Tatsuki]

It was good back in the day xD

[Haku_Taker]

I'll pass that. Wing Form henshin sound sucks. Still nothing beats Sword Form's...

Hehe, but that's "the most beautiful"

My fav henshin sounds are Sword Form, Axe Form, Gun Form, and Wing Form.

[Kamen_Raida]

does anybody know which anime is this?

http://img505.imageshack.us/img505/1824/1184464650679wx6uq6.jpg

:nod

I do believe that little cameo is from Hayate no Gotoku.

[dspr8_rugged]

I swear I was :nuts when I saw that scene in the anime. :lmao

[Haku_Taker]

I swear I was :nuts when I saw that scene in the anime. :lmao

Ya know there are hilarious parodies of Den-O in Keroro Gunso/Sgt. Keroro. In episode 169.:P

I'm a bit disappointed because there are no Den-O parodies in the second mini Gundam SEED short. I would be happy if Rey will say... ORE, SANJOU!

[dspr8_rugged]

Is there a YouTube clip for that or something? :huh

I really want to see the Crayon Shin-Chan one...

And the Den-O movie is out this weekend. Too bad we'll have to settle with raws and some minor fansubs until TV-Nihon subs this.

[Haku_Taker]

http://youtube.com/watch?v=HB7lCWqWOlM

Climax Form is... AWESOMENESS!!!

[dspr8_rugged]

Ah, yes, the Climax Form. Yes, it does look cool, but I don't really buy the phone gimmick now. Seems like the writers are running out of ideas there. I'm quite curious on the rumored "Liner Form".

And hell, I'm going to show something better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TIiXXfoaIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK9iehGJw4
Now I wish it was in Tagalog. :P

[Haku_Taker]

Ah, yes, the Climax Form. Yes, it does look cool, but I don't really buy the phone gimmick now. Seems like the writers are running out of ideas there. I'm quite curious on the rumored "Liner Form".

And hell, I'm going to show something better!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TIiXXfoaIo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrK9iehGJw4
Now I wish it was in Tagalog. :P

Yeah, I wish too. It's sooooooo funny if it's in Tagalog

[Kamen_Raida]

Well... that was incredibly weird.

Either way, to hell with the Climax Form, ME AM NEED MORE ZERONOS!

[dspr8_rugged]

Well, Zeronos' appearance in the series is limited by his cards. Although I heard that he'll be also getting a power-up.

[Haku_Taker]

Well, Zeronos' appearance in the series is limited by his cards. Although I heard that he'll be also getting a power-up.

That's Zero Form. And he'll have a big blaster. And Zeronos has 6 cards left.

[Kamen_Raida]

His power-up form looks pretty cheap though. Just his Altair Form going red, WTF!? DO I SMELL A KURENAI FORM RIP-OFF!?

[Haku_Taker]

His power-up form looks pretty cheap though. Just his Altair Form going red, WTF!? DO I SMELL A KURENAI FORM RIP-OFF!?

Many said that Zeronos' Zero Form is Hibiki Kurenai's bastard child.

Now I'm waiting for Kamen Rider Den-O: I Am Born! (100x better than the Naruto Shippuden movie for me:P ) and Kamen Rider The Next.

[Kamen_Raida]

Many said that Zeronos' Zero Form is Hibiki Kurenai's bastard child.

Now I'm waiting for Kamen Rider Den-O: I Am Born! (100x better than the Naruto Shippuden movie for me:P ) and Kamen Rider The Next.

Hibiki: See, Kiriya, this is the result of training!

Kiriya/Yuuto: ..........

[dspr8_rugged]

Hibiki: See, Kiriya, this is the result of training!

Kiriya/Yuuto: ..........
LOL. Nice one. :lmao

Who would have thought that his training would make him another Rider. :P

[Haku_Taker]

Hibiki: See, Kiriya, this is the result of training!

Kiriya/Yuuto: ..........

Haha, nice one!:rofl

Now, I'm currently watching Kamen Rider the First.

[dspr8_rugged]

But I'll prefer Yuuto over Kiriya anytime. The latter was just so annoying. :notrust

At least Kiriya didn't have a fruity character like Deneb around him. :P

[Kamen_Raida]

But I'll prefer Yuuto over Kiriya anytime. The latter was just so annoying. :notrust

At least Kiriya didn't have a fruity character like Deneb around him. :P

Oh come now, I always thought that Kiriya's dick aura just made him so cute and adorable and....

*Rewatches Hibiki*

Scratch that, the guy was a bastard. Let's kill 'im!

[dspr8_rugged]

That comment of yours cracked me up... :rofl

[Xell]

I know this is probably old discussion, but what are your thoughts on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. I'm pretty excited about a new american Kamen Rider, and hopefully it won't mess up like the original Saban Masked Rider.

[Kamen_Raida]

I know this is probably old discussion, but what are your thoughts on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight. I'm pretty excited about a new american Kamen Rider, and hopefully it won't mess up like the original Saban Masked Rider.

I honestly am split on my opinion at this stage.

For one, Kamen Rider Ryuuki IS my favourite Rider series and that it's at least getting some form of remake treatment does excite me. That and I do have some measure of faith in the Wang Brothers.

But that's bias.

Truth is, looking at the trailer and the bare facts.... The story just looks way to corny at the moment. It looks like a traditional 'Good Vs Evil' brawl with no room for the grey! That just doesn't roll well with me.

But there's still my own bias which unfortunately has a very loud voice here, so I really don't know what to think.

[Xell]

I honestly am split on my opinion at this stage.

For one, Kamen Rider Ryuuki IS my favourite Rider series and that it's at least getting some form of remake treatment does excite me. That and I do have some measure of faith in the Wang Brothers.

But that's bias.

Truth is, looking at the trailer and the bare facts.... The story just looks way to corny at the moment. It looks like a traditional 'Good Vs Evil' brawl with no room for the grey! That just doesn't roll well with me.

But there's still my own bias which unfortunately has a very loud voice here, so I really don't know what to think.

Yeah, I see what you mean. I'm hoping it will be a show targetted at adults (unlike Power Rangers, which is targetted more at kids), and it looks like the target audience is indeed more along the lines of adults judging by the trailer.

Then there's hoping that it will come over to the UK. ;_;

[Haku_Taker]

I honestly am split on my opinion at this stage.

For one, Kamen Rider Ryuuki IS my favourite Rider series and that it's at least getting some form of remake treatment does excite me. That and I do have some measure of faith in the Wang Brothers.

But that's bias.

Truth is, looking at the trailer and the bare facts.... The story just looks way to corny at the moment. It looks like a traditional 'Good Vs Evil' brawl with no room for the grey! That just doesn't roll well with me.

But there's still my own bias which unfortunately has a very loud voice here, so I really don't know what to think.

But according to Steve Wang, he wants to give tribute to the older Kamen Rider shows created by Shotaro Ishinomori. Although it's different from Ryuuki's storyline, it has elements of the Kamen Rider concept.

I can't wait to see how it turns out.:amuse

[dspr8_rugged]

Not this talk about the Ryuki US adaptation again.. :notrust

You want me to post that pic of Ryuki getting depressed? :P

But seriously, I'm not expecting much out of it. As long as it's not a repeat of the previous attempt...

[Haku_Taker]

Not this talk about the Ryuki US adaptation again.. :notrust

You want me to post that pic of Ryuki getting depressed? :P

But seriously, I'm not expecting much out of it. As long as it's not a repeat of the previous attempt...

Hehe, no no, not really.:P

[dspr8_rugged]

I FINALLY got my Hibiki set back from a friend of mine who borrowed it A MONTH ago.

Time for some Oni action...

[Haku_Taker]

I FINALLY got my Hibiki set back from a friend of mine who borrowed it A MONTH ago.

Time for some Oni action...

What kind of henshin device and a weapon? A tuning fork and a drum?:nod

http://img530.imageshack.us/img530/2444/1184409540931kn7.jpg

[Kamen_Raida]

I FINALLY got my Hibiki set back from a friend of mine who borrowed it A MONTH ago.

Time for some Oni action...

That's right.

And remember, Hibiki's training regime sucks. All it does is spray paint you in red.

No seriously, that's all it does.

Unless you have a thing for going crimson and spray paints. Then I guess that's okay.

But seriously... his training sucks. :P

[dspr8_rugged]

But still, Hibiki is a cool guy. :amuse

[Haku_Taker]

Hibiki is also an awesome character. He's the only Oni in the series has 2 forms.

But do u think Ibuki, Todoroki, and Zanki's traning rocks???

[dspr8_rugged]

Well, not only Hibiki's cool. The guy playing him is also cool.

You know, Hibiki could have died if Light knew his real name. :P

Now I'm starting to sound like Haku... :huh

[Haku_Taker]

Well, not only Hibiki's cool. The guy playing him is also cool.

You know, Hibiki could have died if Light knew his real name. :P

Now I'm starting to sound like Haku... :huh

Oh, Shigeki Hosokawa is on Death Note right?

http://www.veoh.com/videos/v789241CKSGcyKA?searchId=5754451559432200030&rank=0

[dspr8_rugged]

Yes, that's right.

And my sister now watches Hibiki because she likes the guy playing Ibuki... :oh

Well, she watches Kamen Rider and Super Sentai just to spot guys. Now she's Hiro Mizushima's number one fan.

[Haku_Taker]

Yes, that's right.

And my sister now watches Hibiki because she likes the guy playing Ibuki... :oh

Well, she watches Kamen Rider and Super Sentai just to spot guys. Now she's Hiro Mizushima's number one fan.

Hehe, ur sis Jyoyi Shibue, huh?

Does she always rewatch Kamen Rider Kabuto because of... Tendou? Hehe, my bro likes to watch it because of Tendou...:P

[Solid Snake]

Why, yes, yes I have.

[Xell]

I finally watched Kamen Rider (Kabuto to be exact), and I enjoyed the first episode massively. So I think this is the begining of a new obsession.

[dspr8_rugged]

Ah yes, Kabuto is one KR series that I really enjoyed despite having some screw-ups. :nod

BTW, a sample of Action-Zero has been spreading over the net. I'm listening to it right now. :amuse

[Haku_Taker]

What's new in Den-O???

LINER FORM!!!!

[Yakuza]

I havent posted here in a few months...

kamen rider is ace

[dspr8_rugged]

What's new in Den-O???

LINER FORM!!!!
Liner Form sucks. I like Climax Form more.

[Kamen_Raida]

Well, after my LONG abscence, I must say that looking at Kamen Rider Den-O, it DOES seem to be interesting now. Mainly cause of Yuuto though. He just kicks ass. The rest? Not so much.

[dspr8_rugged]

Well, after my LONG abscence, I must say that looking at Kamen Rider Den-O, it DOES seem to be interesting now. Mainly cause of Yuuto though. He just kicks ass. The rest? Not so much.
OMG Kamen Raida! :wtf

Yeah, Yuuto's just cool. No, make that Yuuto AND Deneb for me. Deneb is such a fruity character, just like Jiiya from Kabuto.

And Zero Form is just too tragic to use. I mean, I can already sense doom for Yuuto. For all we know, with too much usage of that form, he may end up forgetting his every existence.

At least the actor playing him gets some love this time unlike his previous stint in Hibiki. :P

[Haku_Taker]

OMG Kamen Raida! :wtf

Yeah, Yuuto's just cool. No, make that Yuuto AND Deneb for me. Deneb is such a fruity character, just like Jiiya from Kabuto.

And Zero Form is just too tragic to use. I mean, I can already sense doom for Yuuto. For all we know, with too much usage of that form, he may end up forgetting his every existence.

At least the actor playing him gets some love this time unlike his previous stint in Hibiki. :P

YEAH!!! Kamen_Raida, ur BAAAAAACKKKKK!!!smile-bigsmile-bigsmile-big

Me, I also come back here. I'm always posting on HJ Forums and focused on Sentai and Power Rangers in general.

But this time, I like Zeronos' Zero Form. And that Kai guy, he's an asshole. Whaddya think?

And does everyone watch Kamen Rider the Next?

[dspr8_rugged]

Nah, I haven't seen Kamen Rider The Next. I guess until TV-Nihon subs it, that would be the time I'll watch it. :P

Anyone seen Episode 42. I had shivers when I saw the dual-hissatsu attack by Zero Form and Liner Form, not to forget the bad-ass King Liner action. :spaz

I heard rumors that the next Kamen Rider installment is entitled "Kamen Rider Kiba", and it has vampires as theme. :oh

[Haku_Taker]

Anyone seen Episode 42. I had shivers when I saw the dual-hissatsu attack by Zero Form and Liner Form, not to forget the bad-ass King Liner action. :spaz

I heard rumors that the next Kamen Rider installment is entitled "Kamen Rider Kiba", and it has vampires as theme. :oh

Nah, but I'll watch episode 42 if I have time.

Vampires? Weird....:oh

Kamen Rider Dragon Knight will be aired next year but not on March but on fall. Maybe it's because of the Writer's Guild strike....

[dspr8_rugged]

Igadevil (http://igadevil.blogspot.com) has even posted the pic of the new Kamen Rider series.

[Kamen_Raida]

OMG Kamen Raida! :wtf

Yeah, Yuuto's just cool. No, make that Yuuto AND Deneb for me. Deneb is such a fruity character, just like Jiiya from Kabuto.

Amazing that I did think both were kinda 'meh' at the beggining. They both really grew as characters to me.

And Zero Form is just too tragic to use. I mean, I can already sense doom for Yuuto. For all we know, with too much usage of that form, he may end up forgetting his every existence.

At least the actor playing him gets some love this time unlike his previous stint in Hibiki. :P

:laugh

True, though I suppose in a way, it's about time the actor got his fair share of love.

As for Yuuto, I agree that he'd be biting the dust sooner or later. I somehow see him sacrificing his life to protect Airi in some way. Clihced? Sure. But, things are quickly drawing to a close, and I doubt that there'd be much time to think of anything fancy.

YEAH!!! Kamen_Raida, ur BAAAAAACKKKKK!!!smile-bigsmile-bigsmile-big

Me, I also come back here. I'm always posting on HJ Forums and focused on Sentai and Power Rangers in general.

But this time, I like Zeronos' Zero Form. And that Kai guy, he's an asshole. Whaddya think?

And does everyone watch Kamen Rider the Next?

Kai's just a freak in my opinion, and it's about time where we got an 'Extra Form' that has some storyline significance!

As for Kamen Rider The Next, haven't seen it yet, but from Igadevils' review.... Looks like they managed to screw up one of my more favorite Old-Gen Riders.... Thank god, they didn't put Riderman in, or they'd have seriously messed his badass aura up.



I heard rumors that the next Kamen Rider installment is entitled "Kamen Rider Kiba", and it has vampires as theme. :oh

Yah, I've heard. Personaly, I think it's going to end up as something ridiculous.

[dirty_saint]

I think Kamen Rider Kiba is going to be alright. I dont like them theme, but I didnt like the theme of Den-O before I got into it. I think KR Blade so far is my favorite.

[dspr8_rugged]

Well, I honestly thought that a Kamen Rider series that has Card Captor Sakura all over its concept would suck, but hey, I eventually liked it.

I admit that the vampires/mythological creatures concept for Kiba doesn't interest me as much, but I'll reserve my judgment for now.

[dirty_saint]

Well, I honestly thought that a Kamen Rider series that has Card Captor Sakura all over its concept would suck, but hey, I eventually liked it.

I admit that the vampires/mythological creatures concept for Kiba doesn't interest me as much, but I'll reserve my judgment for now.

thats hilarious. it had all the elements of a trading card game didnt it? but they pulled it off. alot of the stories seem bland in the beginning but it always picks up. does anyone know where to find Kamen Rider Kuuga? I have everything after that series, but could only find 4 episodes of it.

[dspr8_rugged]

Sorry, no idea here. I've been also looking for it as well. I only know that TV-Nihon has subbed only a few episodes of Kuuga, and I don't know if there are alternatives (heck, most likely, these "alternatives" are probably crappy HK subs).

[wheres the beef?]

The question you should be asking is,who hasn't heard of Kamen raider :zaru

[Haku_Taker]

thats hilarious. it had all the elements of a trading card game didnt it? but they pulled it off. alot of the stories seem bland in the beginning but it always picks up. does anyone know where to find Kamen Rider Kuuga? I have everything after that series, but could only find 4 episodes of it.

Ya know, Kuuga is also nice. It's "realistic"...

[dirty_saint]

Ya know, Kuuga is also nice. It's "realistic"...

i know. thats the series i want the most

[dspr8_rugged]

That, and Agito... since those two are the only third-gen Kamen Rider series that I haven't seen yet.

[dirty_saint]

i have 2 episodes of agito, and that would be nice to have to.

[Haku_Taker]

Can't wait for Kamen Rider Kiba. the Rider costume interests me...

[dspr8_rugged]

As I said, Kiba doesn't interest me one bit at the moment, even after hearing about its multiple forms. Geez, why don't they do multiple Riders again? I miss that already.

I admit that I feel rather sad that Den-O is coming to a close by next month. I know that plot-wise, it fails, but the only thing I won't forget about Den-O is how it made me crack-up in almost every episode. :nod

[dirty_saint]

i hate that den-o is ending, but it just means something new is coming! i cant wait to see the den-o finale

[dspr8_rugged]

I'm actually looking forward to a happy ending for Den-O. I mean, if the writers decide to come up with a tragic one then it would suck, considering that majority of this series has always been in a positive note.

[dirty_saint]

i wouldnt mind a tragic ending. something to spice things up a bit.

[Haku_Taker]

I'm actually looking forward to a happy ending for Den-O. I mean, if the writers decide to come up with a tragic one then it would suck, considering that majority of this series has always been in a positive note.

Yeah, Den-O should be funny, but it should have a happy ending!:amuse

[dirty_saint]

im still hoping for the tragic ending. something along the lines of the blade ending wouldnt be bad though.

[Wildcard]

So has anyone checked out Kamen Rider Spirits?

[dirty_saint]

i didnt know anything about this! and i call myself a fan. kamen rider manga, its dumb not to assume that there wasnt one.

[Wildcard]

Don't feel so bad, it took me six months just to find the stuff. But oh man was I happy when I did.

[dspr8_rugged]

So has anyone checked out Kamen Rider Spirits?
Never heard of Kamen Rider Spirits. :huh

im still hoping for the tragic ending. something along the lines of the blade ending wouldnt be bad though.
If there's someone who would get a tragic end, I think Yuuto's going to get it.

[Wildcard]

If there's someone who would get a tragic end, I think Yuuto's going to get it.

I don't know. It's hard to picture Yuuto dying at the end considering his future version is running around arranging all this stuff.

I'd really like it if everything tied together at the end, like there was some kind of benefit to using the cards.

Oh hey, what if Yuuto will eventually use the card with Kai's memories of him?

[Kilowog]

I remember seeing a couple episodes when I was like 6. Mi abuela never minded if I woke up early and watched her tv which where I first got into anime. Can't remember hat incarnation of it it was or even what the basic plot of it was but I can distinctly remember it being Kamen Rider.

[Hibino]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvkEyW38Vz8
Tears came out of my eyes when I watch this clip, so much Childhood memories!!:cry:cry:cry


My dad used to rent Kamen Raider to me all the time when I was a little (I used to live in Thailand). The original Kamen Raider, V2, V3, Amazon, Black, RX, Sky Rider!!!! Oh man those were the times:)

Raider...PUNCH!!! Raider...KICK!!
Kamen Rider, Kamen Rider
Rider, Rider

[dirty_saint]

i remember the english bandai version from when i was little but i only watch one episode i think. wish i could find it now just for shits and giggles.

i cant fine kamen rider spirits anywhere! anyone had any luck??

[Wildcard]

Why yes, yes I have. Do you want translated or untranslated?

[dirty_saint]

translated!! thanks alot!!

[dspr8_rugged]

I don't know. It's hard to picture Yuuto dying at the end considering his future version is running around arranging all this stuff.

I'd really like it if everything tied together at the end, like there was some kind of benefit to using the cards.

Oh hey, what if Yuuto will eventually use the card with Kai's memories of him?
Yes, honestly. I want to know where the older Yuuto is going to end up, or at least why he keeps on appearing back and forth in time and sometimes guiding his younger self. I think that the older Yuuto wants to change something so that his younger self won't have to becoming like him. That change could have something to do with Airi.

Hence, I find it tragic that the older Yuuto would probably disappear if the change happens (time paradox), so that the younger Yuuto won't have to be like him.

Just my two cents. I'm not even sure if I made sense. :sweat

[Wildcard]

Yes, honestly. I want to know where the older Yuuto is going to end up, or at least why he keeps on appearing back and forth in time and sometimes guiding his younger self. I think that the older Yuuto wants to change something so that his younger self won't have to becoming like him. That change could have something to do with Airi.

Hence, I find it tragic that the older Yuuto would probably disappear if the change happens (time paradox), so that the younger Yuuto won't have to be like him.

Just my two cents. I'm not even sure if I made sense. :sweat

I get what you're saying but causality never really seems to apply in this series. Despite all the damage that sometimes happens in Den-O fights it's restored after the fact.

As for KR Spirits:

For those of you who don't know, Spirits is a manga based entirely on the first generation Riders all the way up to ZX. There are about twelve volumes out now and it's still ongoing.

A lot of awesome stuff happens in this series and I personally consider it a great introduction for anyone to the Kamen Rider franchise.

Here are the links for the first of the translated chapters done by snoopycool before they folded.

Volume 1 (http://rapidshare.com/files/47491930/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_v01__SnoopyCool_.zip)
Volume 2 (http://rapidshare.com/files/47491931/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_v02__SnoopyCool_.zip)
And the beginning of Volume 3 (http://rapidshare.com/files/47491933/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_v03_c11-12_SnoopyCool_.zip)

That's everything up to and including the Stronger chapters. Enjoy.

[dspr8_rugged]

I get what you're saying but causality never really seems to apply in this series. Despite all the damage that sometimes happens in Den-O fights it's restored after the fact.
Yes, pretty much. That's why I said way, way back that I expect Den-O's end to be in a positive note. I was just looking at a possibility of tragedy befalling in the series at the final stretch. :laugh

[Wildcard]

I know, I was just trying to join in on the discussion. Sorry.

[dirty_saint]

thanks alot. im downloading the manga now

[Kamishiro Yuki]

sincerely i haven't :sag

[dspr8_rugged]

I know, I was just trying to join in on the discussion. Sorry.
Oh, no need to apologize. I'm pleased that this thread is gaining some ground since only a few people here in NF knows about Kamen Rider. It's usually just three people who are talking a lot here, and yours truly takes the top spot. :P

Apologies if I sounded rude back there. :nod

By the way, thanks for dishing out the Spirits manga. I admit that I prefer seeing Kamen Rider in live action, but I'll definitely give the manga a try. Not to mention that I'm not really familiar with the older Kamen Rider series, since I actually started on the third gen ones. :)

[dirty_saint]

i appreciate the manga also. ive read volume one of the manga already and its pretty awesome. but ive been reading up on KR Kiba and i cant wait for it to come out.

[Wildcard]

Oh, no need to apologize. I'm pleased that this thread is gaining some ground since only a few people here in NF knows about Kamen Rider. It's usually just three people who are talking a lot here, and yours truly takes the top spot. :P

Apologies if I sounded rude back there. :nod

By the way, thanks for dishing out the Spirits manga. I admit that I prefer seeing Kamen Rider in live action, but I'll definitely give the manga a try. Not to mention that I'm not really familiar with the older Kamen Rider series, since I actually started on the third gen ones. :)

You didn't I just felt like I was stepping on your words there. But I wasn't so it's all good.

Glad to see everyone is enjoying Spirits. Personally if I can alleviate someone from going through the virtual hell (A term I use quite specifically)I did trying to find it more the better. Once you guys get to the chapter about Stronger I fully expect a long discussion involving a certain character that shows up.

I think the motto for Spirits was "Let's do all the things in the show we couldn't but really wanted to." I think that really applies to the Riderman, X and Stronger chapters.

And what they do with ZX just makes my jaw drop.

[dirty_saint]

I plan on finishing the manga today and im sure there will be some discussion. already in the first chapter someone dies horribly. thats not a normal kamen rider story line lol. But it seems like if censorship wasnt so tight then it would be awesome to see live.

[Wildcard]

I don't think First generation Kamen Rider has had a problem with censorship so much as budget and technology constraints. The first episode of V3 showed his family impaled in their living room, however if you watch the episode they're all tucking the weapon under their armpits.

Co-incidentally V3's first episode is the only episode of the first generation I've seen. I've only heard stories about how bloody Amazon was.

[dirty_saint]

dude off topic: AWESOME GARO AVI!

on topic: i would like to get my hands on some of the older stuff. i just finished the stronger part of the manga. that dude is bad ass i swear. he took a beating but came out on top in the end. i like how they actually showed how his appearance while not transformed made a difference while he was. unless his suit was just messed up and he was knocked out of the transformation.

[taku]

I'm a big KR fan, but this year has been a down year for me. Den-O is a total embarrassment IMO. Really looking forward to seeing The Next and Kiba next year.

Definitely check out the original Kamen Rider if you can dirty saint. V3 is excellent as well, and was released a few years back on DVD in Hawaii with English subtitles.

[Wildcard]

Thanks for the complement Saint. I wanted something reasonably badass as my avatar but not all that well known. If I find a nice banner animation I'll put it in my sig.

First off I give you the hard to find chapters 13-14 aka the Skyrider chapters.

Snoopycool's last chapter-13 (http://rapidshare.com/files/47296974/_Snoopycool_Kamen_Rider_SPIRITS_Chapter_13.zip)
Chapter 14 by the new guy TNCR (http://rapidshare.com/files/76467764/kamen_rider_spirits_ch14_v2_tncr.rar)

Second, did anyone else notice the leader of the group of evil riders? Murasame Ryo, whose badly damaged head was the only thing salvaged from that battle?

Well it turns out that part of the point of Spirits was to retell the origin story of Kamen Rider ZX. So we now have an explanation as to why over 90% of his body is cybernetic.

As for Den-O. Personally I think it's a really solid series. The storyline doesn't have the weight of some of the previous series I admit. On the other hand, the cast is just such an enjoyable medley of diverse characters I can't help but enjoy them.

While not the greatest Kamen Rider series there's ever been, it's certainly a good Rider series.

[dspr8_rugged]

As for Den-O. Personally I think it's a really solid series. The storyline doesn't have the weight of some of the previous series I admit. On the other hand, the cast is just such an enjoyable medley of diverse characters I can't help but enjoy them.

While not the greatest Kamen Rider series there's ever been, it's certainly a good Rider series.
True. While plot is Den-O's weakness, the characters make up for it. As I said before, the fact that each episode of Den-O makes me :lmao is enough for me to tell that Den-O is indeed an enjoyable series. I actually enjoyed Den-O more than Kabuto. :P

[dirty_saint]

Thanks for the complement Saint. I wanted something reasonably badass as my avatar but not all that well known. If I find a nice banner animation I'll put it in my sig.

First off I give you the hard to find chapters 13-14 aka the Skyrider chapters.

Snoopycool's last chapter-13 (http://rapidshare.com/files/47296974/_Snoopycool_Kamen_Rider_SPIRITS_Chapter_13.zip)
Chapter 14 by the new guy TNCR (http://rapidshare.com/files/76467764/kamen_rider_spirits_ch14_v2_tncr.rar)

Second, did anyone else notice the leader of the group of evil riders? Murasame Ryo, whose badly damaged head was the only thing salvaged from that battle?

Well it turns out that part of the point of Spirits was to retell the origin story of Kamen Rider ZX. So we now have an explanation as to why over 90% of his body is cybernetic.

As for Den-O. Personally I think it's a really solid series. The storyline doesn't have the weight of some of the previous series I admit. On the other hand, the cast is just such an enjoyable medley of diverse characters I can't help but enjoy them.

While not the greatest Kamen Rider series there's ever been, it's certainly a good Rider series.

thanks for the latest chapters. been feening for it.

didnt care for den-o that much. i mean the last couple of series i watched religiously and for some reason den-o hasnt been doing it for me. i mean i still have all the episodes up to the latest release but im in no hurry to watch it, i think ive gotten up to like episode 25 before i trailed off. im looking forward to kiba though. something about vampires just seems awesome.

[Haku_Taker]

True. While plot is Den-O's weakness, the characters make up for it. As I said before, the fact that each episode of Den-O makes me :lmao is enough for me to tell that Den-O is indeed an enjoyable series. I actually enjoyed Den-O more than Kabuto. :P

Ya know, Den-O is REALLY enjoyable. i have my fave character there and that is RYUUTAROS! *dances* And Momotaros is funny.

[dspr8_rugged]

I actually enjoyed Deneb and Yuuto more than Ryoutarou and his Imagin party. At least Yuuichi Nakamura gets some love this time unlike his previous stint as Kyousuke Kiriya. That was what I said before. :P

Kudos to Takeru Satou for doing a great acting job, playing as the possessed versions of Ryoutarou. He is able to portray and make his possessed versions look and feel different from each other. Although him playing as Ryoutarou is quite "lame" though (sorry for that word. :P).

And heck, I think this is the first of the third-gen Kamen Rider series that I've watched that never had snotty brats. The young girl playing as Hana is so cute. Oh, how I wish the adult Hana would at least make an appearance at the final episode. :iria

[Haku_Taker]

Wildcard: GARO rocks.

And I can't wait for the next Kamen Rider show. Maybe that will be dark-themed and has the same quality as GARO.

[dirty_saint]

garo did rock. that guy kicked ass.

if kamen rider had its tone then it would be awesome. they should do a garo vs. kamen rider.

[Wildcard]

Ironically enough, one of GARO's directors was a Kamen Rider director.

A Kamen Rider Garo crossover would rock I think. Who would be the Rider to cross over though? I personally think Hibiki just for the series similarities.

Also, it's time for the Super 1 chapters.
http://rapidshare.com/files/56149393/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch15_TNCR.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/57252796/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch16_TNCR.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/58195638/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch17_TNCR.rar

As a side note this is the last complete arc of Kamen Rider Spirits that was translated. The guy who is currently translating the manga hasn't finished the arc he's on now. Do you guys still want me to put up those chapters even though he's not finished?

[dirty_saint]

Ironically enough, one of GARO's directors was a Kamen Rider director.

A Kamen Rider Garo crossover would rock I think. Who would be the Rider to cross over though? I personally think Hibiki just for the series similarities.

Also, it's time for the Super 1 chapters.
http://rapidshare.com/files/56149393/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch15_TNCR.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/57252796/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch16_TNCR.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/58195638/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch17_TNCR.rar

As a side note this is the last complete arc of Kamen Rider Spirits that was translated. The guy who is currently translating the manga hasn't finished the arc he's on now. Do you guys still want me to put up those chapters even though he's not finished?

dude thanks! i wouldnt mind having the raws of the spirits manga

[dspr8_rugged]

I actually haven't seen GARO yet. But I've been seeing stuff about it.

Well, since Kiba has a horror-theme or something, it would be a surprise if the kaijin are called Horrors. That, I know, is what the enemies of GARO are called. :P

[Haku_Taker]

Ironically enough, one of GARO's directors was a Kamen Rider director.

Yeah, he was Keita Amemiya. And one of the directors of GARO is one of the former action directors of Power Rangers shows from MMPR to Ninja Storm: Makoto Yokohama. He is also the director of Kamen Rider the First and the live-action Cutey Honey show.:)

[wewerethere1]

kamen rider kabuto is the best
he is sooooo smart:laugh:laugh

[dspr8_rugged]

Smart? I'd rather call Tendou an arrogant bastard. :pek

But then again, that's one of his strong points. :lmao

[dirty_saint]

Smart? I'd rather call Tendou an arrogant bastard. :pek

But then again, that's one of his strong points. :lmao

i agree. tendou pissed me off. with all the pointing at the being the chosen one and all that junk.

[dspr8_rugged]

And what makes it funnier is that the one that came after Tendou was the total opposite - Ryoutarou, that is. :lmao

Kagami is the real hero of Kabuto. :P

[dirty_saint]

i liked kagami. if i ever saw tendou in real life id punch him in the face and break that fu*king finger of his.

[dspr8_rugged]

That's what makes Hiro Mizushima great. He made it easy for some people to hate Tendou easily. :awesome

Don't get me wrong, I don't hate Tendou in general. He is totally different for a Kamen Rider protagonist - very full of himself, and it works.

Heck, he puts the word "arrogance" and Takumi Inui to shame. :zaru

[Haku_Taker]

And what makes it funnier is that the one that came after Tendou was the total opposite - Ryoutarou, that is. :lmao

Kagami is the real hero of Kabuto. :P

I agree. Even I like Tendou, he's an arrogant bastard. He has interesting quotes but he's still a bastard.

Kagami even fights like a real hero, just like Kamen Rider Blade's Kenzaki.

[Wildcard]

Before I start, the first of the ZX chapters.

http://rapidshare.com/files/63190861/Kamen_Rider_Spirits_Ch18_TNCR.rar
http://rapidshare.com/files/72350074/kamen_rider_spirits_ch19_tncr.rar

This is everything that was translated up to today. TNCR is still working on the chapters at his own pace (something he's welcome to do in my opinion).

I think a lot of the conflict over Tendou is the fact that for a good part of the series (only at episode 22 so take my thoughts as you will) we don't understand why he is the way he is.

Don't get me wrong the idea of a fully self centered and arrogant Rider is a neat idea, but it also flies in the face of the core of the Kamen Rider idea, that of a man fighting for humanity against the forces of evil.

Tendou's motivation to fight the worms just seems shallow. He seems like he doesn't really care what happens when the worms attack, he just wants the power that comes from being a Rider. Kagami, who is typically mocked or upstaged by Tendou (until he gets Gatack of course) is devoted to the idea of helping humanity. Only his means are flawed (IE working with ZECT) still he's essentially designed as the ignorant character because he has these ideals.

The other problem with Tendou comes from the sheer fact that the average audience just can't relate to him. Because we aren't told why he seems so callous to others and still fights for humanity its confusing.

Tsurugi was another arrogant character and yet we learned about the deeper issues in his life relatively soon after his introduction. It made him likable and interesting because we understood the drama behind his life and what motivated him to be arrogant.

The other problem is that everything for him is so easy. Again, another thing that's hard to get behind. For me, one of my favorite moments was when he fought Yaguruma (As the Bee) because we had someone who could actually beat Tendou at what he was good at and actually was a challenge.

For Tendou all we know for his motivation is that some old lady told him to be the best. It's not enough for over 20 episodes. You need more. We know he has compassion, we've seen the moments but we don't get the explanation for these conflicting moments.

That's why I think people liked Ryotaro so much in Den-O. He's an incredibly human character. Everyone has had a day where they have stretches of bad luck. Everyone knows what it's like to be picked on by someone stronger. But despite all of these flaws he still tries. He may not have everything thought out but he can at least tell right from wrong and still press forward. It's hard not to like someone who tries so hard and is so good natured despite all of the problems in their life.

Of course we all know the one thing Ryo has over Tendou.

Tendou's female lead: Hiyori. Annoying emo girl who is technically his sister.

Ryo's female lead: Hana. Super powered sexy woman who will most likely one day take that boy and engage in the most amazing bout of non stop mind blowing intercourse the likes of which we can only dream of.

Of course this is all just my opinion and I could easily be wrong. You're welcome to whatever you think.

[dirty_saint]

dude thanks for the manga.

i really dont like tendou, but i thought the kabuto series was good. i got over his arrogance.

[dspr8_rugged]

That's why I think people liked Ryotaro so much in Den-O. He's an incredibly human character. Everyone has had a day where they have stretches of bad luck. Everyone knows what it's like to be picked on by someone stronger. But despite all of these flaws he still tries. He may not have everything thought out but he can at least tell right from wrong and still press forward. It's hard not to like someone who tries so hard and is so good natured despite all of the problems in their life.
Exactly. Actually, I said this when Den-O started - Ryoutarou is a breath of fresh air for a Kamen Rider protagonist. The unlucky goddess may smile upon him, but he sure has a lot of heart. From the moment he donned the belt, he immediately had a sense of responsibility of helping others by being Den-O. He knows he'll get hurt, but he wanted to do something at least for a change. That's Ryoutarou for you. :nod

When Yuuto appeared (and saw that it was Yuichi Nakamura who played Kiriya from Hibiki), I thought that he would raise hell for Ryoutarou by being the traditional "annoying Rider", but I'm glad that he became Ryoutarou's good ally, heck, it can be considered some sort of friendship.

Of course we all know the one thing Ryo has over Tendou.

Ryo's female lead: Hana. Super powered sexy woman who will most likely one day take that boy and engage in the most amazing bout of non stop mind blowing intercourse the likes of which we can only dream of.
I so damn agree with this. :lmao

Too bad the actress playing her won't probably be coming back. At least the young girl who replaced her isn't that bad either. She's just as cute as her adult counterpart. But of course, we'd rather have the hotter onee-san. :wink

[Haku_Taker]

Exactly. Actually, I said this when Den-O started - Ryoutarou is a breath of fresh air for a Kamen Rider protagonist. The unlucky goddess may smile upon him, but he sure has a lot of heart. From the moment he donned the belt, he immediately had a sense of responsibility of helping others by being Den-O. He knows he'll get hurt, but he wanted to do something at least for a change. That's Ryoutarou for you. :nod

When Yuuto appeared (and saw that it was Yuichi Nakamura who played Kiriya from Hibiki), I thought that he would raise hell for Ryoutarou by being the traditional "annoying Rider", but I'm glad that he became Ryoutarou's good ally, heck, it can be considered some sort of friendship.


I so damn agree with this. :lmao

Too bad the actress playing her won't probably be coming back. At least the young girl who replaced her isn't that bad either. She's just as cute as her adult counterpart. But of course, we'd rather have the hotter onee-san. :wink

Ya know, Ryoutarou is no ordinary Kamen Rider protagonist. He's a wuss but he an enjoyable character. He can even beat Kamen Rider Black's Kotaro Minami/Robert Akizuki in one thing: Ryoutarou is not emo.:nod

Oh my, I miss Yuriko Shiratori...:cry

And Kamen Rider Den-O, IMO, has the best dubbing cast in Kamen Rider history! I love Toshihiko Seki's role as Momotaros, and Koji Yusa's as Urataros and Hochu Otsuka's as Deneb!

And Kenichi Suzumura kicks ass! Some may not like him as Shinn Asuka, but many loved him as RYUUTAROS!!! :whoo:whoo

[dspr8_rugged]

Has anyone heard the full version of Climax Jump DenLiner Form? I still like the original though. :P

[Haku_Taker]

Has anyone heard the full version of Climax Jump DenLiner Form? I still like the original though. :P

According to the scans I've looked, it seems that they will include Sieg in the Climax and Liner Forms. And Zero Form will have Vega Form; looks like Deneb can kick ass using Yuuto's new form.:wink:wink

[Shiraishi]

Time for spoilers for the next Kamen Rider.

Kamen Rider Kiva.

Vampires, werewolves, gillmans, demon organization.

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-014.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-006.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-002.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-019.jpg

there's loads more

too lazy

[Haku_Taker]

Maybe Kamen Rider Kiba will be not as brutal as GARO...

[dirty_saint]

Is it Kiba or Kiva? A couple of different spell it differently. Both sound cool. I cant wait for it to come out. Suppose to air immediately following the finale of Den-O

[dspr8_rugged]

@dirty_saint: The katakana is "Kiba", but it seems that the official is spelled with a V, thus, Kiva.

@Shiraishi: Moar. :drool

@Haku_Taker: Show us some proof and we'll be the judge of that. :nod

[Shiraishi]

http://img171.imageshack.us/img171/7976/rx20071227010439cn0.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-017.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-023.jpg

http://members.at.infoseek.co.jp/madadeb/0801/rk01-007.jpg

HOLY SWEET HELL THE KIVA SITE IS UP!

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kiva/img/pre/bg.png

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kiva/

Kiva is going to kick the shit out Den-O.

Our main rider for Kiva is Koji Seto.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=BhK08nFamcc

He screams badass. :hehee

[dspr8_rugged]

Kiva's Rider gear sure looks interesting. But nothing beats the Rider gear in 555. :nod

Anyway, I can't wait for that. Although it's more important that TV-Nihon completes the subbing for Den-O before they take on Kiva.

[Wildcard]

Looks like we might have another nice guy for a lead rider. However a lot of his design seems to scream badass. Especially his motorcycle.

Oh how I've waited for a Kamen Rider on an easy rider chopper. My only concern is how that bat buckle of his will turn out.

[Shiraishi]

First off, if you didn't know, in Kamen Rider Kiva there will be a unwilling partner helping Kiva defeat the Fangire in Kamen Rider Blow/Hunter. Kamen Rider Blow/Hunter is the head of an organization who heads to defeat the Fangire and is out to defeat them; Kiva comes in probably and makes it difficult. If you've seen Kamen Rider Agito, it seem we'll probably get Agito/G3 vibes.

Next off, there seems that the third Rider of the series is rumored to be known as Kamen Rider Deathscythe.

Now, for the more important stuff, the storyline of Kiva. It basically shows that they might taken a year off serious plot and are PLUGGING this new series with shitload of story.

Wake up! Release the chains of destiny.

Intro:

This is the story of a father and a son around a violin...
The enemy this time are the Fangire of the Vampire Clan, who live feeding on the life energy of humans. The one who fights this Fangire is Kurenai Wataru, who, following the steps of his father, heads a violin workshop. He transforms into Kamen Rider Kiva with the power of a belt but he doesn't know why he transforms or why he fights. The story unveils in two levels. One with Wataru in the present and the other 22 years ago, when Otoya (?) had married and had a son named Wataru. Otoya (?) had failed to defeat a Fangire that 22 years later has returned to Japan. Wataru transforms into Kamen Rider Kiva and defeats it, connecting the present to the past. However that is just what appears to be a connection. How are the destiny of the people living in different times connected? Why have the Fangire appeared and put the human kind in danger? And the destiny Otoya (?) and Wataru have been trusted with? Each character lives in their time as the story develops.
There are only two men who know about these two times. Shima, who has made an organization of Fangire hunters and the Master of a Coffee Shop ("Cafe Mal D'Amour") that has been operating for 22 years, Kido.
The ones holding the key to understand the destiny of these people are those two men and the violin Wataru's father left for him!

Seems fucking epic. Two stories going on at once at different times, mystery, and a horror theme. This story seems to resemble Garo where the main character of the story is taking over for his father's title as the Golden Knight. This seems like Wataru will be taking over for his father's defeat and trying to revenge him. I can't fucking wait.

Also said that this is the third Kiva, so we'll probably see the Grandfather's side as well.

God, the end of January can't come fast enough!

[dspr8_rugged]

Ooh. Kiva's premise sure sounds very intriguing. I just wish the writers can pull-off this one until it ends, and hopefully that nothing bad will happen, like a staff re-shuffle in Hibiki.

[Shiraishi]

The story seems awesome.

I can't wait for dual stories at the same time; I also like how it's taking parts of Den-O and shifting it into a more serious nature.

[Haku_Taker]

.Seems fucking epic. Two stories going on at once at different times, mystery, and a horror theme. This story seems to resemble Garo where the main character of the story is taking over for his father's title as the Golden Knight. This seems like Wataru will be taking over for his father's defeat and trying to revenge him. I can't fucking wait.

Also said that this is the third Kiva, so we'll probably see the Grandfather's side as well.

God, the end of January can't come fast enough!

Wow, what an epic storylines!:) 2 plots in one show? Haha, that was cool.

And yeah, it reminds me of GARO where Kouga Saejima succeeded his father Taira and wants revenge for the death of his father (but Taira Saejima is still alive, right?)

It will not be brutal as GARO, but because of the storyline, it will rock as GARO.smile-big

http://img184.imageshack.us/my.php?image=11960920375461uo1.jpg

[Shiraishi]

More Kiva news.

Premieres- 1/27/08

The 9th Rider Show of the Hesei Era. Kamen Rider Kiva, who conceals himself within society, confronts mankind's enemy, the FanGire. The story alternates between the past and present, concentrating on the destiny between a father and his son.

Kamen Rider Kiva Kiba Form:

The violent rider who is transformed from a human to take the appearence of a Vampire.

Height- 200 cm

Weight- 98 kg

Punching Power- Around 6 tons

Kicking Power- Around 8 tons

Darkness Moon Break (Finishing Kick)- 30 tons of Destructive Power

Jumping Power- Able to jump about 85 meters

Speed- Can run 100 meters in 6.5 seconds


Kurenai Wataru:

Human identiy of Kiva. Young man who usually is the type to behave and stay indoors. His father (Kurenai Otoshi), was an excellent violinist. His dream is to play the violin well enough to exceed his father.


Kivat Battosansei:

He is the third generation of a family of monster bats that have existed for at least 100 years. If the skin of an elligible person is bitten by him, they can attach him to the KivatBelt, which allows for them to use the armor of Kiva. Kivat likes beautiful women, is very smart and proud, and can sometimes be both playful and respectful.

Wingspan- 200 mm

Weight- 280 g

Maximum Flight Speed- 70 km/h

Catchphrase- "Kivat Ikuze!" (Kivat Let's go!)


KivatBelt

Appears at first as the "KiBuckle" at the intention of Kurenai. When Kivat perches upsidedown on the "Power Roost" of the KiBuckle, Kurenai can transform into Kiva.


Fessel

6 whistles with calling powers that are stored on the sides of the KivatBelt, in the 2 "FesSlots." The seal on Kiva's right leg can be broken by inserting one of the Fessels' into Kivat's mouth and playing. Monsters can also be called for in this way.


Darkness Moon Break

Kivat, uses the Wake Up Fessel, calls for "Wake Up!" This fully breaks the seal on Kiva's right leg, and opens the "Hell's Gate." This allows for the unstoppable technique, the "Darkness Moon Break" to be performed.

MachineKiva

Crimson Motorcycle given to Kiva by Kivat Battosansei. Constructed by Kivat's relative, MotoBat Juurokusei, it said to be the strongest motorcycle in existence, although there is no source for this. When riding at high speeds, the bike and it's rider are encased in an energy forcefield known as the "Shadow Veil". On board, Kiva is defended from most attacks.


Length- 2,510 mm

Width- 340 mm

Total Height- 1,030 mm

Weight- 220 kg

Speed- 520 km/h (Accelerates from 0 to 400 km/h in 3.2 seconds)

Maximum Output- 367.5 kw/8500 pm



Toys:

DX KivatBelt

60 kinds of sounds, and 7 different colors are used with the belt's display. It's mood can change randomly, and it speaks in Kivat's voice. When the arm is bitten, a transformation sound is heard. By hanging Kivat on the Power Roost, it becomes the KivatBelt.

[dspr8_rugged]

I think I've been teased enough by stuff about Kiva.

I really can't wait! X3

[dirty_saint]

KR Kiva is going to be awesome.

[Wildcard]

Looks interesting. Let's see how it comes out. Hope the two plots are handled well with the back and forth, though from the look of it, it'll probably spend most of the time in the present.

[Shiraishi]

HOLY FUCKING GOD.

FIRST KIVA PROMO IS EPIC SHIT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twwJj1A585c

I uploaded it. :zaru

[dspr8_rugged]

Don't just post the link, post the vid itself! :yell

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twwJj1A585c

OMG. That got me shitting in my pants. X3

[Shiraishi]

The writer of Kiva did Faiz, Agito, and second part of Hibiki.

So you can expect:

1. Angst
2. Mature settings
3. Good stuff

[Haku_Taker]

The writer of Kiva did Faiz, Agito, and second part of Hibiki.

So you can expect:

1. Angst
2. Mature settings
3. Good stuff

Hey, that's Toshiki Inoue, right? He is also the writer of Kamen Rider Ryuki, Devil May Cry anime, Kamen Rider the First, Ninja Scroll and Detective Conan (Cased Closed).:nod

[Shiraishi]

Yep, Toshiki Inoue.

Screenshots of promo.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v519/ikadevil/1198970215212.jpg

Next week, Saturday, we should get a new one.

[dspr8_rugged]

The writer of Kiva did Faiz, Agito, and second part of Hibiki.
If anything, I didn't like the second part of Hibiki. :pek

But seeing how great Faiz and Agito turned out, maybe this would work.

[dirty_saint]

that video was bad ass. it would have been cooler if we got to see the transformation but oh well.

i liked faiz alot. that was one of my favorite. didnt like paradise lost that much but still watched it.

[dspr8_rugged]

Heck, we never heard the protagonist say the H-word for starters in that trailer. :lmao

[taku]

The writer of Kiva did Faiz, Agito, and second part of Hibiki.

So you can expect:

1. Angst
2. Mature settings
3. Good stuff

Oh thank God.

[Haku_Taker]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMEHUnfm90o

:nuts:nuts:nuts

Well, do u know Kazuki Kato, the actor who played as Keigo Atobe in the Prince of Tennis musicals? He is also the actor who played as Kazuki Kato/Kamen Rider V3 in Kamen Rider the Next.

[Shiraishi]

Koji Seto (Kamen Rider Kiva) was Eiji in the musicals of PoT.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=FJRLViI8qTo

[Haku_Taker]

Haha, maybe Keigo and Eiji can be best friends because they were Kamen Riders, hehe.

Eiji as Kiva
Keigo as V3

How's that???

Oh, we can include Oishi as GEKIRED!!

[dspr8_rugged]

Here goes Haku again. :facepalm

[dirty_saint]

i think the guy whos going to play kiva is perfect. not to tough looking, and normal.

off topic: speaking of gekired. does anyone know where i could find the movie starring all the red rangers?

[Haku_Taker]

i think the guy who's going to play kiva is perfect. not to tough looking, and normal.

off topic: speaking of gekired. does anyone know where i could find the movie starring all the red rangers?

dsp8: oh, come on. sorry for being like that, but that's my KR-fanboyism with some humor, hehe:P Well, I'm that kind of guy.

dirty_saint: that's Gaoranger VS Super Sentai.

Oh, the anime version of Kamen Rider Ryuki is none other than... My-HiME.:nod

[dspr8_rugged]

dsp8: oh, come on. sorry for being like that, but that's my KR-fanboyism with some humor, hehe:P Well, I'm that kind of guy.
But of course, that's exactly what I meant when I said you were at it again. :zaru

Well, let's see if Kurenai will be like Shinji/Kenzaki (protectors of humanity type), Takumi (the reluctant type) Tendou (the arrogant type), Hibiki (the cool and hardworking type) or even Ryoutarou (the weak-ass yet spirited type, although obviously, it's not this one). :P

Of course, it would be nice if Kurenai makes a character of his own.

I'm not that familiar with the protagonists of Kuuga and Agito so I never included them.

[Haku_Taker]

But of course, that's exactly what I meant when I said you were at it again. :zaru

Well, let's see if Kurenai will be like Shinji/Kenzaki (protectors of humanity type), Takumi (the reluctant type) Tendou (the arrogant type), Hibiki (the cool and hardworking type) or even Ryoutarou (the weak-ass yet spirited type, although obviously, it's not this one). :P

Of course, it would be nice if Kurenai makes a character of his own.

I'm not that familiar with the protagonists of Kuuga and Agito so I never included them.

You never include Kotaro Minami/Robert Akizuki, Takeshi Hongo, Shiro Kazami, do you?:)

[dspr8_rugged]

I don't know anything about the old school Riders. :sweat

EDIT: Here's the subbed version of the trailer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kDY74coyDqQ

[Shiraishi]

Wataru is supposed to be a dude who stays in all day and plays violin. He's enclosed himself. A loner.

[dspr8_rugged]

Pretty much like Takumi.

[Haku_Taker]

Pretty much like Takumi.

But he's not a lonely badass like Ren/Kamen Rider Knight.:P

But anyway, his henshin belt is a bat, huh? Interesting....:)

[dspr8_rugged]

Ooh. I forgot Ren. :P

Is Kivat like the Zecters? I'm presuming that it will fly toward Kurenai whenever he needs to henshin, just like how the Zecters fly (or in Sasword's case, crawl) towards their users.

[Wildcard]

It seems like it, though I'm sure I'm not the only one who gets the impression that he'll be a talker. So what do you think Kivat's personality will be?

I'm praying for a second Zaruba. Seriously.

edit: As a sidenote has anyone else had a hard time getting into TVnihon? I've had to grab my Den-O from Henshin Justice.

[dspr8_rugged]

Right now, I'm just hoping that Kivat will have a voice and talk in this series... something like those Zecters did in Kabuto's Hyper Battle Video. :nod

I haven't been into TV-Nihon lately. :oh

[Kamen_Raida]

Running on time, so I'll just make my usual snarky comments.

Talking Henshin Devices.....

2009 can't come soon enough.

[dspr8_rugged]

You don't like talking henshin devices, Kamen_Raida? As far as the third-gen ones, if Kivat does talk, it will be a first. :hehee

[Kamen_Raida]

You don't like talking henshin devices, Kamen_Raida? As far as the third-gen ones, if Kivat does talk, it will be a first. :hehee

I hate any piece of equipment that yaps endlessly like there's no tomorrow. Then again, when you have fuggin train mecha and dragon castles become part of the Kamen Rider canon, you know things are very, very screwed up.

Geez, about the only good form of more or less mainstream media that I can think of at the top of my head this year is probably Gekiranger and what I hear's been happening over in DC Comics (Sinestro Corps is <3).

[The Cheat]

I like kamen rider, but I'm more into super sentai right, so far I've seen 35 episodes KRB,20 episodes of faiz,and episodes of Kamen rider v3.

[dspr8_rugged]

I hate any piece of equipment that yaps endlessly like there's no tomorrow. Then again, when you have fuggin train mecha and dragon castles become part of the Kamen Rider canon, you know things are very, very screwed up.
Heck, Den-O's train don't have anything to do with the plot. :laugh

I just wonder what Kiva's Castle Dran is all about aside from it being the "base of operations". :huh

[Perfect Moron]

Geez, about the only good form of more or less mainstream media that I can think of at the top of my head this year is probably Gekiranger and what I hear's been happening over in DC Comics (Sinestro Corps is <3).
Gekiranger is surprinsingly good. That said, if KR Kiva is as good as it looks from the trailer, I can excuse a talking henshin belt.

BTW, I never got around to watching Den-Oh. Is it any good?

[The Cheat]

Gekiranger is surprinsingly good. That said, if KR Kiva is as good as it looks from the trailer, I can excuse a talking henshin belt.

BTW, I never got around to watching Den-Oh. Is it any good?

gekiranger is the only three sentai of the 2000's liked by old school sentai fans.

[dspr8_rugged]

I've heard good stuff about Gekiranger. Some say that it's the next best thing after Dekaranger. Although I haven't even finished a sentai series for quite a long time. :oh

BTW, I never got around to watching Den-Oh. Is it any good?
As much as the OP says "Ii jan? Ii jan? Sugee jan?" at the end, it's not really that good. Unless you are fond of comedy in Kamen Rider, then this is something for you. You'll find yourself laughing at almost every episode. :nod

Den-O has great production values. Everything about it looks and sounds awesome, maybe except for the time travelling concept and the plot. Although if you ask me, I enjoy watching this for the laughs and well, kick-ass Rider action. This is one Kamen Rider series that I did not take seriously, since this series wasn't that serious to begin with. :laugh

EDIT: Shin-chan sure is into Kamen Rider these days. :hehee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGl81dyjWzA

[Haku_Taker]

I've heard good stuff about Gekiranger. Some say that it's the next best thing after Dekaranger. Although I haven't even finished a sentai series for quite a long time. :oh


As much as the OP says "Ii jan? Ii jan? Sugee jan?" at the end, it's not really that good. Unless you are fond of comedy in Kamen Rider, then this is something for you. You'll find yourself laughing at almost every episode. :nod

Den-O has great production values. Everything about it looks and sounds awesome, maybe except for the time travelling concept and the plot. Although if you ask me, I enjoy watching this for the laughs and well, kick-ass Rider action. This is one Kamen Rider series that I did not take seriously, since this series wasn't that serious to begin with. :laugh

EDIT: Shin-chan sure is into Kamen Rider these days. :hehee
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGl81dyjWzA

I love the Shin-Chan part and especially the introduction of Kiva.

Ya know, I think Den-O became one of the best yet the most funniest Kamen Rider show ever. No or little moody melodrama.:amuse

[dspr8_rugged]

Was there drama in Den-O to begin with? Heck, even if there was, it feels so forced. :zaru

[StrawberryBankai]

yeah heard of it

[StrawberryBankai]

ive also herd of the super sentai series

[The Cheat]

ive also herd of the super sentai series

Its what power rangers is based upon.

[Wildcard]

I think the best moment of that youtube vid was when shin-chan told Kiva to start dancing and he gave Ryo a look that said "Do I have to?"

[dspr8_rugged]

Actually, this part made me go :hehee.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v224/dspr8_rugged/kivawtfpose.jpg
I doubt this is going to be Kiva's signature pose. :lmao

EDIT: I just finished watching Den-O Episodes 43-46. Seriously, I already feel so lost with this time talk involving Airi. The only thing that mattered to me is older Sakurai transforming to Altair Form.

And I don't mind if Kintaros will end in 47. As long as it's not Deneb then I'll be okay with it. :nod

EDIT 2: Here's some interesting vid. I don't understand much of it, but I find it amusing to see the VAs doing their stuff, as well as seeing Ryoutarou and Yuuto get their asses kicked by Momo. Best part is when the VAs for Kintaros and Ryuutaros switched places. :lmao
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cqvDbM7x7Xo

[Haku_Taker]

Hehe, I love the VAs in Den-O, especially Toshihiko Seki and Kenichi Suzumura.

I want to watch Kamen Rider the Next...

[tinlunlau]

Segata Sanshiro! Segata Sanshiro!!!!

[Shiraishi]

Kiva cast picture:

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4928/trd0801151926007p3qu3.jpg

The OP will be called 'Break the Chains' and be done by Tourbillon.

Here's some of their work.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b38HhchZN_M

[Wildcard]

Hehe, I love the VAs in Den-O, especially Toshihiko Seki and Kenichi Suzumura.

I want to watch Kamen Rider the Next...

Not to hijack things but while I can't give you the Next I can supply Chapter 20 (http://rapidshare.com/files/79645161/kamen_rider_spirits_ch20_tncr.rar) and Chapter 21 (http://rapidshare.com/files/80259527/kamen_rider_spirits_ch21_tncr.rar) of Kamen Rider Spirits.


Now back to the subject of Kiva. Man... that's a whole lot of pretty in that cast.

Here's one for you guys. We've discussed our favorite Riders a lot in terms of personality and stuff, but what's your favorite rider gimmick? Aka, how they transform, use their power, finishing moves, Stuff like that.

Personally? I really do like Kabuto's zecters. It was a fairly simple idea that looked cool. That and the Faiz Gear.

[Shiraishi]

Full cast of everyone from the VA's to band who does the OP:

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kiva/news/img/main.jpg

And the inner cast (the actual main actors):

http://www.tv-asahi.co.jp/kiva/news/img/011.jpg

And this:

Ep 1:
Title- N/A
Airs- 1/27/07
Summary- Kurenai Wataru, a young man who was born from a female vampire and a human man, suceeds his father currently as the violin player in an atelier. This man, transforms into Kamen Rider Kiva. As Kiva, he confronts the FanGire, a clan of vampires who feed of human life energy to survive. In truth, his father, Kurenai Otoya, also fought against the FanGire, 22 years ago. The story of the fight of 2 generations, from father to son, starts now.

Notes:

-The Black Shadow that tears up the dark night. After 8 years of the new gen tradition, starting with Kuuga in 2000, the 9th work has finally come upon us, featuring a rider of a vampire motif as the hero. The man, Kurenai Wataru, plays a violin in an atelier, in succession of his father, Kurenai Otoya. This man, with his detached, but happy, personality, transforms to Kiva. Though he fights against the Vampire Clan, FanGire, a race who feed on the life energy of humans, he knows not how he is able to transform, or why he even fights. In truth, it is a fate he has inherited by his father, who had fought the FanGire 22 years ago. In this way the show is split, between the father's struggle of 22 years ago, and Kiva's struggle of the present. The bonds of parent and child bridge the gap between the two stories.

-What is KIVA?
Kurenai Wataru transforms into Kamen Rider Kiva by use of his companion, Kivat Battosansei, installing him into his henshin belt. When the chain on his right leg is broken, the strongest rider kick in history is unleashed upon an enemy. In addition, Kiva is aided by three other Support Monsters who have been imprisoned inside of CastleDran- A werewolf, a gillman and a frankenstein's monster. Each monster allows for a different form change, allowing Kiva to adjust his abilities to specific situations.

-Garuru Form (Werewolf)
Garuru, a werewolf, transforms into the GaruruSabre, a sword. When Kiva gains the sword, he can gain this form. Garuru Form is fast, good with weaponry, and increases Kiva's shrewdness and cunning in battle. The Support Monster, Garuru, is a violent and hot-blooded character, often acting on impulses before thinking them through. He is voiced by Kenji Matsuda, who previously played Kamen Rider Zanki in Hibiki.

-Basher Form (Gillman)
Basher, a gillman, transform into the BasherMagnum, a gun. When Kiva gains the gun, he can gain this form. Basher Form gives Kiva the cool attitude of Basher, and to match with his weapon, is a form suited for aim and precision. Good at long range combat, he is able to determine an enemy's weak points from far away, and then capitalize on them. Acts as Kiva's guide around CastleDran. Voiced by 13 year old Ogoe Yuuki, who guest starred in episodes 5 and 6 of Den-O.

-Dogga Form (Frankenstein's Monster)
Dogga, a Frankenstein's Monster, transforms into the DoggaHammer, a gauntlet. When Kiva gains the gauntlet, he can gain this form. The form, focusing on unbelievable strength, has a finisher which is virtually unbeatable. Is unmatched is pure battle. Voiced by Sportsman No.1's, Eiji Takigawa.

[Perfect Moron]

^ What's exactly a gillman?

Kiva cast picture:

http://img91.imageshack.us/img91/4928/trd0801151926007p3qu3.jpg


Is that a guy in a schoolgirl uniform?

[dspr8_rugged]

Here's one for you guys. We've discussed our favorite Riders a lot in terms of personality and stuff, but what's your favorite rider gimmick? Aka, how they transform, use their power, finishing moves, Stuff like that.
The Rider system in Faiz. I mean the concept of becoming a Kamen Rider just by dialing a cellphone is awesome.

And with regards to that info on Kiva, it would seem that the writers have not yet gotten over Den-O. I mean with the Castle Dran monsters fusing in Kiva and having their own personalities... that just takes the cake. What's next? Castle Dran is actually a big-ass mecha that can take down gigantic Fangires? :laugh

Anyway, here's some Den-O related stuff. This is what the DenLiner Imagins do after Den-O ends - become a J-pop group, make songs and sell albums. :zaru
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XMFFX224jV0

And I'm sure Haku is going to love these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lUY2qnGlqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBCsKLj_Ds

[•Grimmjow•]

Kamen rider was very interesting

[Shiraishi]

^ What's exactly a gillman?



Is that a guy in a schoolgirl uniform?

A sea monster.

If you have watched Agito, it'd look like Kamen Rider Gills.

And the guy is in a school outfit. He's 13 and is doing the Gillman VA.

And Kiva press conference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7NC4QWms8g

[dspr8_rugged]

Kiva's moves are very Kabuto-ish.

[Shiraishi]

Anyways, right now, Kiva will start with 2 Riders. One will be, of course, Kamen Rider Kiva, and the other will be Kamen Rider Hunter. Hunter will be like G3 from Agito, but hopefully a little bit stronger. There's also rumours that the guy with the guitar in the cast pictures will be Kamen Rider Deathsytche, the third Rider.

[dspr8_rugged]

Hmmm. Kiva's becoming more and more of an Agito with Hunter bearing some resemblance To G3.

[Shiraishi]

Spoilers. Den-O Finale spoilers on EVERYTHING

Sunday, January 20, 2008
"It's the End, but the moment has been prepared for..."

Well, here we go. You know the drill.

From start to finish, it's a Spoiler Warning!

Kamen Rider Den-O Final Episode: "No Matter What, The Climax Goes On"

Zeronos Zero form continues to fight Death Imagin, but is losing badly. The rift in the fabric of time-space up in the sky continues to open up. "It's begun. This time will vanish, and so will you." says Death Imagin. Zeronos's belt is knocked right off of him. Yuuto has a flashback to the previous time this happened a few episodes ago. "He's trying to do it again."

Kai stands wathching all this, ranting like a loon. The Den-Liner arrives, Ryôtarô & Momotaros jump out. Remembering Kin & Ura's sacrifice, they march triumphantly into the titles. There's no OP this time.

There's Imagin everywhere! Momotaros asks Ryôtarô if he's ready to do this, and then starts to vanish away. Ryôtarô asks for Momotaros' wish. Momotaros tells him it's the other way around, and asks him for his. "Fight wil me until the very end." Just then, Mole Imagin attack, but Momotaros beats them back. "I heard your wish."

Ryôtarô transforms into Liner-Form, and out heroes rush off into battle.

Yuuto gets attacked by Imagin, but can't transform any more. He's out of cards! Deneb saves him, and despite his protests Yuuto is ready to keep going even without becoming Zeronos. Yuuto pulls out the watch "The past should give us hope" he says, and dashes off. Deneb begins fizzling away, but joins him.

Airi is still unconscious in the hospital, visited by Kohana.

The battle rolls on as rift continues to open up. Den-O confronts Kai, who summons Death Imagin. "This time will be crushed!" Even Liner-Form is no match for Death Imagin.

Ryuutaros senses Ryôtarô in danger, and rushses off of the Den-Liner. Untransformed, Yuuto fights his way through the Imagin army, as does Deneb. But the good guys are getting overwhelmed. As the rift opens some more, Den-O charges into Kai, going off the edge of the building with him. Ryuutaros shows up, and Den-O tells him to look out. The rift opens and begins to destroy reality!

[COMMERICAL BREAK]

In the wake of the destruction, Ryuutaros helps Ryôtarô up. "But I couldn't do anything!" Ryuu says. But Ryôtarô is confident that "It's not over yet", as Kai is still alive.

"After this comes our time." he smirks.

"Wrong. The future... won't be yours." says Ryôtarô. ai, seeing that devastation, isn't complete (It's probably just Shibuya or something) realizes that Den-O has interfered yet again. Kohana arrives, and she and Ryôtarô talk about the "Singularity Point of the Future", Airi & Sakurai's child. There's a lot covered in this conversation that demands a rewatching, but the basic gist is that yes, Hana (well, Kohana) is very important in the end after all. Kai, tired of the whole thing, musters up every last Imagin to kill her and our hero.

Yuuto & Deneb run along, and Deneb stops to reveal that he has one last fizzling card left. "Sakurai gave it to me, the final card." However, there is a price to using it, and the implications are for the elder Sakurai... But, this was his "Final Wish"...

Things look bad for Ryôtarô & Kohana, but the Den-Liner arrives, with Momotaros, Kintaros, & Urataros aboard! Ryôtarô and Kai are shocked. Ryuutaros also shows up. Naomi pops out and sure enough, she took the Den-Liner back to find Kintaros & Urataros.

The four Imagin fight the evil Imagin. Yuuto shows up to save Kohana, and transforms for the last time. Ryôtarô does as well. Ryuutaros enters his body and he becomes Gun Form, whilsts Yuuto goes to Altair Form.

There's a BIG fight, with the Riders & their Imagin buddies fighting virtually everybody who's evil and in the immediate area. Kohana tries to help by attacking the Imagin with a pipe, but quickly gets in over here head. Not to worry; Sieg shows up to help out too!

Den-O changes to Ax Form and then Rod Form, before Momotaros enters and he comes Sword Form. During all this, nearly every catchphrase in the show is said. Den-O ends up going mano-a-mano against Death Imagin. Deneb joins with Zeronos to become Vega Form.

It's time for the Climax!

The Double Riders beat back Death Imagin while a shocked Kai watches on. All the Imagin and Zeronos help out in the defeat of Death Imagin, with Sword Form using his final and most powerful spin on the Hissatsu Waza.

Death Imagin blows up spectacularly. Kai, realizing he has failed, can only laugh pathetically as he begins to crumble and blow away like sand. "Everyone will vanish..." he says as he dies.

Sure enough, all the Imagin crumble away as well. Everybody. Our heroes de-transform. Yuuto worries about Deneb, and rushes off. Ryôtarô realizes everyone's gone. Yuuto boards Zero liner, and finds just food left out for him.

Meanwhile, Owner finally finishes that huge plate of rice, but the flag begins to fall...

Ryôtarô is saddened by the loss of his friends, and falls to his knees as Kohana approaches. "I can't say goodbye..." he sobs.

But what's this?

Momotaros & co. are still around, hiding in a ditch ready to jump out and surprise Ryôtarô! Sieg wonders why they're still around. This turns into an argument about who gets to jump up first, but it ends up with the other four revealing themselves to a shocked Ryôtarô. "What are you doing?" he asks.

It turns out the flag didn't fall! The Station Master is shocked. The Owner comments on something deeply philosophical, but I was too concerned about one more missing face. Don't worry...

Deneb still alive too! Yuuto flips out, but rather than beating him up, he cries and hugs him! Ryôtarô runs and jumps onto the Imagin, who lift him up in victory.

The elder Sakurai visits Airi, before wordless vanishing away. Airi awakens to see him one last time, saying "I know... some day... surely..."

Ryôtarô puts the Rider Pass down on the table where Owner is sitting on the Den-Liner, his job done. All bid him a quiet
farewell, except for a glum Momotaros.

"Thanks" he mumbles, before leaving.

Ozaki & Miura go to Milk Dipper, where Airi is back to work, making the coffee.

As "Climax Jump" plays, Ryôtarô is on his bike, heading home. Yuuto & Deneb drive past on the Zero-Liner and bid him farewell as they depart for another time, another place.

And then the Den-Liner goes past too. Hana, Owner, Naomi, Sieg, Urataros, Kintaros, & Ryuutaros, all bid him a farewell once more, and this time more openly. But not Momotaros. He just sits there, looking angry... until stands up and bangs his head against the window!

"Ryôtarô! We'll meet again!" he says, and then the Den-Liner flies up into the sky, heading off to another time itself. Ryôtarô smiles up at the sky as his friends depart.

"Some day... in the future..."

THE END

Goodbye, Kamen Rider Den-O!

by Igadevil

[dspr8_rugged]

OMG. Den-O's ending has made me :cry.

[Shiraishi]

http://ourworld.cs.com/Justice%20RGB861/1.jpg

HELL YES.

Next week starts Kiva.

[Haku_Taker]

And I'm sure Haku is going to love these.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lUY2qnGlqs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSBCsKLj_Ds

HEHE, THANKS FOR the VIDS!!:)

Well, my fav Rider gimmicks are from Ryuki, Faiz, Hibiki, and Kabuto. Oh, I also love the DenO Rider gimmicks. For the Faiz gimmick, me as dspr8 have something in common: cellphones as Kamen Rider henshin devices.:nod

Oh, Den-O is going to end??? I want to watch the final episode!!:nuts

[dspr8_rugged]

Glad you liked it, Haku.

I hope that TV-Nihon subs the last two episodes of Den-O before Kiva airs.

[Shiraishi]

They already did 48.

And here's Den-O PV Climax

http://youtube.com/watch?v=XMFFX224jV0

[dspr8_rugged]

Ah... thanks for the heads-up. At least TV-Nihon is just down to one for Den-O. I just wish they won't prolong the subbing for the final episode, just like what they did with Kabuto last year. It took three Den-O episodes before Kabuto's finale was subbed.

[Wildcard]

I keep hearing about how TV nihon is working off a skeleton crew for the past few months so I can't condemn being a little late.

Climax Jump-Liner Version PV (http://www.megaupload.com/?d=T1VL8JI4)

Besides, the Climax will never end in my heart.

[dspr8_rugged]

Actually, TV-Nihon has already released the final episode. :awesome

Just in time before Kiva begins!

EDIT: I've seen the Den-O finale. IMO, it's better than Kabuto's. Maybe because I never went teary-eyed in that finale, unlike in Den-O, especially that scene where Yuuto was hugging Deneb in tears. Not to mention when Climax Jump started playing at the end. :wtf

Awesome. I'm quite amused that the writers managed to pull-off a decent plot towards the end. And of course, I'm pretty much looking forward for Kiva tomorrow. :awesome

And I share this sentiment of this comment I found in Crunchy Roll (where I watched the finale):
No more Deneb... no more breakdancing... no more of DenLiner's dysfunctional denizens... no more crazy Owner... no more Hana (but then again, she was never there for half of the entire series)... and no more Den-O after this. BAWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW T_T
I feel for you, man. :cry

[Shiraishi]

Kiva comes out in about four hours.

I'll post the OP when it comes out.

[dspr8_rugged]

Yes, please. :nod

[Shiraishi]

Here we go.

Just the song the OP itself will be later with episode download for RAW.

From all the screencaps and reviews, it is said to have lots of killing, blood, Wataru (our hero) having a lot of bare chested and even a bath scene, and a lot of strong females. It seems like Blade from reviews.

Here's the OP. I love it! :iria

http://youtube.com/watch?v=-9O7zQwS8ws

[SGLP]

Den-O is finally gone...but Yuuto will not be forgotten.

I can't wait for the Kiva Episode 1 Raw. The Opening and "Darkness Moon Break" look amazing. Igadevil's review was promising as well.

[Hagi]

Can't wait to see Kiva. :D:

The review makes it sound good.

Loved Kabuto but couldn't really get into Den-O though i'd give it another go if the torrents worked for me.

[Shiraishi]

http://www.megaupload.com/?d=0PA3EY66

Episode 1 RAW of Kiva!

[Haku_Taker]

I want to see Kiva!

Well anyway, I've seen the final battle in Den-O; it's SOOOOOOO EPIC!!! i love the way where Momotaros uses his powerful hissatsu attack along w/ the other Imagins. And I can't believe it was an awesome ending! :whoo

Well, final thoughts about the series: Kamen Rider Den-O is the most funniest yet one of the best Kamen Rider shows ever. And it has the most enjoyable characters since Kamen Rider Hibiki. Then we got a protagonist who is a lame-ass but a determined guy like Ryoutarou.

Den-O will be gone, but will never be forgotten. From start to finish, it's always (and I'm always) at the climax!!! And it will live on.:clap:clap

@Shiraishi: Just as I thought. Kamen Rider Kiva will be as kickass as GARO!

[Shiraishi]

Kiva's first episode was really awesome.

[dspr8_rugged]

Maybe with the exception of Blade's Kenzaki, every third-gen KR protagonist has his own share of "weirdness". Heck, I was really :lmao upon finding out that Wataru has germ-phobia. At least that explains why he is always a loner. :lmao

Anyway, I haven't seen the pilot episode of Kiva yet (hence I just read Igadevil's review). I'll give my complete thoughts once I see it.

[Shiraishi]

Wataru is actually really funny.

The transitions through time are really good, and I don't hate anyone so far. I hated Owner in Den-O, but I like everyone so far. We have three female main characters. Two of them are fighters and one keeps Wataru in check.

Wataru is really a good character. He was bad ass in his fight.

[dspr8_rugged]

I still haven't seen the raw. Maybe I'll wait for TV-Nihon's subs.

But I've seen the OP and the Rider Kick sequence. The OP sequence looks awesome, but the song hasn't got me yet. As for the Rider Kick... wow, I couldn't remember the last time when a Rider Kick sequence was that long... and that flashy. :oh

I checked out Kiva's cast and I was surprised to see familiar faces (like Zanki from Hibiki) and names (Koji Yusa as the Belt voice and Sugita Tomokazu as Kivat). Not to mention that Wataru really looks like (coincidentally) Kiba from Faiz. Just make his hair longer.

[Haku_Taker]

I still haven't seen the raw. Maybe I'll wait for TV-Nihon's subs.

But I've seen the OP and the Rider Kick sequence. The OP sequence looks awesome, but the song hasn't got me yet. As for the Rider Kick... wow, I couldn't remember the last time when a Rider Kick sequence was that long... and that flashy. :oh

I checked out Kiva's cast and I was surprised to see familiar faces (like Zanki from Hibiki) and names (Koji Yusa as the Belt voice and Sugita Tomokazu as Kivat). Not to mention that Wataru really looks like (coincidentally) Kiba from Faiz. Just make his hair longer.

Hey, the OP is badass if ya ask me.:) And ya know, Kiva is SOOOOO DARK even at the start of the series.

Kiva's Rider Kick is SOOOOOOO SICK! And so badass.

And before I'll go to Kiva here's an interesting fanart:

http://i166.photobucket.com/albums/u86/ryuuzakinaj1/shinnryuutaros.png

What's the funny thing is that in every "I hate Shinn Asuka" thread in every forum, I turned it into an "I love Ryuutaros" thread because I believe that....

IF EVERYBODY HATES SHINN ASUKA, EVERYBODY LOVES RYUUTAROS!

but that's just me, ok?
:P:P:P

[dspr8_rugged]

Nah, I think it's just you, Haku. With respect to this thread, that is.

Having a vampire motif suggest probably some bloody scenes and scary stuff, but I don't think it will be too much considering that kids still watch this show.

EDIT: I've seen the raw (thanks, YouTube! :zaru). Wataru is really hilarious when he spazzed out when his girl friend removed his mask. :lmao

I would probably like Kivat as much as I like Deneb (sidekicks FTW!).

And I think I said how flashy Kiva's Rider Kick is.

[Haku_Taker]

Nah, I think it's just you, Haku. With respect to this thread, that is.

Having a vampire motif suggest probably some bloody scenes and scary stuff, but I don't think it will be too much considering that kids still watch this show.

EDIT: I've seen the raw (thanks, YouTube! :zaru). Wataru is really hilarious when he spazzed out when his girl friend removed his mask. :lmao

I would probably like Kivat as much as I like Deneb (sidekicks FTW!).

And I think I said how flashy Kiva's Rider Kick is.

I want to watch the first ep.:)

[SGLP]

I love how the Fangaia bring back that danger I never really felt in Den-O. People are dying left and right brings back memories of some of the older new gen. I was skeptical about Wataru at first, but I was cool when he got serious. I'm hoping the time changes stay fresh. I don't want to see something repitiive like him always killing a Fangaia that got away in the past. Wataru's father seems pretty cool as well.

[dspr8_rugged]

I don't want to see something repitiive like him always killing a Fangaia that got away in the past.
If that's going to be a normal occurence in Kiva, then all I can say is that the Fangaia Hunters of 1986 don't know how to do their jobs well. :zaru

[Haku_Taker]

@dspr8: Ya know, I want to see a fanart of Kyon from HS being Kamen Rider Kiva. I know u'll love it, hehe. :P

[dspr8_rugged]

Geez, don't even start Haku. I pretty much know what Sugita Tomokazu is famous for. :facepalm

[Haku_Taker]

Geez, don't even start Haku. I pretty much know what Sugita Tomokazu is famous for. :facepalm

Oh come on, man.:blink

Even my friends said they will draw many Haruhi fans to watch Kiva because of it. If Aya Hirano will be involved in the show for a female Rider.... hmmmm.:nod

BTW, is the 1st episode subbed right now?

[dspr8_rugged]

Nope, no subs yet.

Speaking of which, I don't want to speculate if there will be female Rider for Kiva. I mean, during Den-O, I was really hoping that Hana was one, but we all know what happened.

[Haku_Taker]

Nope, no subs yet.

Speaking of which, I don't want to speculate if there will be female Rider for Kiva. I mean, during Den-O, I was really hoping that Hana was one, but we all know what happened.

Yeah. Yuriko Shiratori got sick.:cry god, I miss her.

[dspr8_rugged]

She got sick. And tired. Working for a toku production is pretty much hard work. I mean, just look at Takeru Satou. If anything, he is probably the most overworked Kamen Rider protagonist-actor ever.

And we won't be probably see her again. :cry

So far, Kiva's girls don't get to me yet.

[Perfect Moron]

The TvNihon sub for Kiva is out.

[The Drunken Monkey]

I saw Kiva episode one subbed while browsing Tokyotosho.... I think I might try this out, I've never seen a Kamen Rider series before. I might start...

But if so, what's everyones opinion on the best or your favorite series of KR?

[Haku_Taker]

Ya know, according to Takeru Sato's blog, there will be a Kiva/Den-O crossover special. :D

[The Drunken Monkey]

I saw episode 1 of Kiva. Pretty weird CG effects and such. Kind of reminded me of a porno or something. O_o

I really like the design for Kiva though.

[Shiraishi]

Saw Episode 2.

Otoya, Wataru's father, is fucking awesome. He's pimp as they come; he even steals a weapon and goes after the Octopus Fangire because she turned out not to be a female. ANOTHER great episode to start out the series. Next episode is going to be great. Keisuke, Kamen Rider IX, shows up to town, and Kiva has a bounty on his head. And Otoya, are pimp, goes gambling!

[Perfect Moron]

Is that dragon castle gonna come out to finish the motw every time? If so, way to break my suspension of disbelief. I mean, a giant monster splits a building in half, flies across the city, probably splits the building again on its way back, and no one seems to notice? I expect that kind of thing with sentai mecha, but not from a rider series.

Other than that, episode 1 was pretty good. Series looks promising.

[dspr8_rugged]

Shiraishi, spoiler tags, please. :zaru

I saw Kiva episode one subbed while browsing Tokyotosho.... I think I might try this out, I've never seen a Kamen Rider series before. I might start...

But if so, what's everyones opinion on the best or your favorite series of KR?
Well, you can start with Kiva.

If you ask me regarding older KR series, I recommend Ryuki, 555, Kabuto, and if you want some laughs, Den-O. :thumbs

[The Drunken Monkey]

^Isn't one of those supposed to get an American remake or something?

[dspr8_rugged]

Yes. You are referring to Ryuki.

Ya know, according to Takeru Sato's blog, there will be a Kiva/Den-O crossover special. :D
I heard stuff about that. Seems like KR is doing cross-overs like the Super Sentai specials. For sure it won't be Kiva's Hyper Battle Video.

I wonder how that will work. Well, as long as I see Den-O's hijinks once again, I wouldn't mind that. :zaru

[Hagi]

Watched 1st Episode.

I've never immediately liked a rider before after only seeing one ep but Wataru is awesome. Loved his whole quirkiness i lol'd when alot watching him interact with other chars. Like Kiva's gothic design and his old school bike also his rider kick was pretty cool.
Didn't really like the Hunters because they didn't actually accomplish anything but i'm sure after i see them beat a Fangaia my opinion of them will get higher.

Looking forward to watching this every week. :del

[dspr8_rugged]

Didn't really like the Hunters because they didn't actually accomplish anything but i'm sure after i see them beat a Fangaia my opinion of them will get higher.
True. They let the Fangaia roam around for 22 more years before Kiva kicks its ass. :zaru

[Wildcard]

I recommend Den-o and Blade personally. Good place to start until you're ready to get into the hard stuff.

I say that like KR is a drug.

I find the back and forth in time with the story is really working for me. Was a real skeptic about it too. Haven't seen 2 yet, have they explained how the Fangaia work aka. the principle behind it?

[dspr8_rugged]

I've seen Episode 2 of Kiva. Well, I think it's too early to get some explanation regarding Fangaias. Let's just see more of them getting owned and eventually we'll get there. :zaru

And true, KR is really addictive. Despite that you see people in strange costumes beating each other and exploding stuff EVERY WEEK, I just can't explain why I'm not getting tired of it. :iria

[Haku_Taker]

I've seen Episode 2 of Kiva. Well, I think it's too early to get some explanation regarding Fangaias. Let's just see more of them getting owned and eventually we'll get there. :zaru

And true, KR is really addictive. Despite that you see people in strange costumes beating each other and exploding stuff EVERY WEEK, I just can't explain why I'm not getting tired of it. :iria

Yep.:nod

And speaking of Kiva, well, Kivat is funny. And even the Fangaia Hunters treat Kiva as their enemy.... Weird.:huh

[The Drunken Monkey]

Well... I've been looking for a Den-O batch torrent, perferably the entire series in one torrent or just a bunch of epis. But so far no luck, can someone help out?

[SGLP]

Why is Vista giving me so much trouble /sigh


Kamen Rider Kiva Episode 2 was terrific. I like the kick better leaving the imprint on the ground. Reminds me of Kamen Rider Agito. I'm really hoping Wataru will get a monster that didn't get away. However, thinking about the first episode he seemed to be investigating an old scene for that purpose. Hmm.

Machine Kivaa is prety awesome. Really fits the style of the show. I really want to know wether or not Ootaya was formerly Kiva as well. He doesn't seem to be so right now, but he is a pretty good fighter.


I saw Kiva episode one subbed while browsing Tokyotosho.... I think I might try this out, I've never seen a Kamen Rider series before. I might start...

But if so, what's everyones opinion on the best or your favorite series of KR?

Of what TV-Nihon has subbed, I'd watch them in order. Faiz -> Blade -> Hibiki* -> Kabuto -> Den-O. Your enjoyment will vary. I put an asterik by Hibiki as it orginally wasn't a Kamen Rider. They changed some of the story and plot to make it so. It really fails as a Kamen Rider. It'd be a great Toku show otherwise. Also, be prepared for "open" endings and dangling plots.

So...

Liked:

Faiz (Questionable acting and unresolved plot hurt, but don't ruin it)
Blade

On the Fence:

Kabuto (I need to finish viewing it again. Halfway done. Good, but flawed.)
Den-O (Only a couple of episodes I felt were worth it.)

Disliked:

Hibiki (The designs were beautiful either way.)

Other than that Kuuga, Agito, and Ryuki are the first 3 new gen series. TV-Nihon has done 1-4 of Kuuga and 1-6 of Ryuki. I'm up to 36 on Agito and I'm loving it. It may be my favorite once I finish it. I plan on starting Kuuga once I finish it.

Well... I've been looking for a Den-O batch torrent, perferably the entire series in one torrent or just a bunch of epis. But so far no luck, can someone help out?

As for downloading, you can use TV-Nihon's Bittorrent Tracker (http://www.tvnihon.com/tracker/browse.php?cat=39) or their Direct Downloads Forum. (http://tvnihon.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=5)

For all things Kamen Rider The Ultimate Kamen Rider Thread (http://rangerboard.com/showthread.php?t=67076) at Rangerboard is the way to go. (You need to register to view it.) Some of it is Raw, some of it is fansubbed, some of it is HK subbed etc. It's all on Sendspace or Megaupload. Even has soundtracks. If you find broken links just start at the latest page and go back to find new upload links or make requests for another upload of something.

[dspr8_rugged]

Of what TV-Nihon has subbed, I'd watch them in order. Faiz -> Blade -> Hibiki* -> Kabuto -> Den-O. Your enjoyment will vary. I put an asterik by Hibiki as it orginally wasn't a Kamen Rider. They changed some of the story and plot to make it so. It really fails as a Kamen Rider. It'd be a great Toku show otherwise. Also, be prepared for "open" endings and dangling plots.
True. Hibiki was a Kamen Rider in name only. As much as I liked the first half, I didn't enjoyed the thirties until the end.

[The Cheat]

Its been pretty good so far, good action and really good music, just hope it doesn't become repetive, the 2 episodes are a bit familar to each other.

[dspr8_rugged]

If anything, I think that the more interesting parts of the plot will be in the past. More than Wataru and Megumi, I'm more interested about Otoya and Yuri and everything in 1986. Hopefully, it would explain the origins about the Kiva Rider System and how Castle Dran came to be.

Episode 2 just showed the Otoya isn't just a pimp. He knows how to kick ass. :awesome And I think that there would be an episode in the future when father and son meet.

Let's see if Episode 3 will have Kiva fighting another 1986 Fangaia. As I said before, that goes to show that the Fangaia Hunters either suck that they let a Fangaia roam around for 22 years before Kiva kicks its ass or they just find eliminating Fangaias really hard with just their improvised weaponry. :zaru

[Grandmaster Kane]

I thought this show would be gay and full of fail like pr but i was wrong

kiva rocks my fucking socks

[dspr8_rugged]

If anything, we'd probably be seeing Wataru taking a bath in every episode. :hehee

[SGLP]

True. Hibiki was a Kamen Rider in name only. As much as I liked the first half, I didn't enjoyed the thirties until the end.

That's where I got fed up as well. I watch so much of it RAW because I simply didn't care much. I don't know what they expected changing most of the staff half way through. I still found the movie enjoyable. I hope Toei learned their lesson.

Here's hoping Zanki is awesome in Kiva. :)



Let's see if Episode 3 will have Kiva fighting another 1986 Fangaia. As I said before, that goes to show that the Fangaia Hunters either suck that they let a Fangaia roam around for 22 years before Kiva kicks its ass or they just find eliminating Fangaias really hard with just their improvised weaponry. :zaru

This is why I'm confused as to how one of them could credibly threaten Kiva. Unless they just have a bunch of heavy weights we've yet to meet. "Hunter" must suck too...or didn't exist until recently.

I thought this show would be gay and full of fail like pr but i was wrong

kiva rocks my fucking socks

They really are different. I hope people will give it a chance and not automatically view it as Power Rangers and dismiss it.

Its been pretty good so far, good action and really good music, just hope it doesn't become repetive, the 2 episodes are a bit familar to each other.

This is my only worry so far. I'm just happy they didn't go with the two-parter format. Being extremely formulamatic like Sentai definitely won't sit well either.

[dspr8_rugged]

Haha. Zanki, eh? Well, I liked the guy better than his hyper-active subordinate in Hibiki. :lmao

As for Kiva, I wouldn't expect much.

[The Drunken Monkey]

Thanks for the help, SGLP. +reps

I finished episode 2 of Kiva yesterday, it's still awesome.

[The Cheat]

That's where I got fed up as well. I watch so much of it RAW because I simply didn't care much. I don't know what they expected changing most of the staff half way through. I still found the movie enjoyable. I hope Toei learned their lesson.

Here's hoping Zanki is awesome in Kiva. :)



This is why I'm confused as to how one of them could credibly threaten Kiva. Unless they just have a bunch of heavy weights we've yet to meet. "Hunter" must suck too...or didn't exist until recently.



They really are different. I hope people will give it a chance and not automatically view it as Power Rangers and dismiss it.



This is my only worry so far. I'm just happy they didn't go with the two-parter format. Being extremely formulamatic like Sentai definitely won't sit well either.

If you ask me, sentai>kamn rider in my opinion..

[Shiraishi]

Episode 3 is playing in Japan right now.

It's official...it's Otoya's world (or at least in 1986) and we're just living in it.

FUCK YEAH! :iria

http://i31.tinypic.com/2gwtl6q.jpg

[SGLP]

If you ask me, sentai>kamn rider in my opinion..

I like both about the same. It really depends on the show. The newer series don't seem as great as the older ones. The subject matter isn't as serious as I'd like sometimes. Gekiranger kept me going this season. Turned out to be fantastic.

Episode 3 is playing in Japan right now.

It's official...it's Otoya's world (or at least in 1986) and we're just living in it.

FUCK YEAH! :iria

http://i31.tinypic.com/2gwtl6q.jpg

Can't wait for the Raw and subs. I'm more excited about 4:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/logonyugi/1202599707738.jpg

Heh.

[The Cheat]

I like both about the same. It really depends on the show. The newer series don't seem as great as the older ones. The subject matter isn't as serious as I'd like sometimes. Gekiranger kept me going this season. Turned out to be fantastic.



Can't wait for the Raw and subs. I'm more excited about 4:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/logonyugi/1202599707738.jpg

Heh.

That design is fucking sweet. Anyone ever watch the old-school rider shows?

[dspr8_rugged]

Can't wait for the Raw and subs. I'm more excited about 4:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v334/logonyugi/1202599707738.jpg

Heh.
Garuru Form. :zaru

Is it just me or looking at that form reminds me so much of the Ongeki? :huh

[Wildcard]

After over thirty five years of Toku I expect a few concepts to blur and look really similar.

The impression I get from the hunters is that they look at Kiva like he's a powerful weapon as the average (or even well trained human) can't handle a fangaia and he seems to have no problems. So if someone is running around with that strength and they don't know who he is they probably consider him potentially as much a threat as he helps.

Course if they knew it was Wataru...

[SGLP]

That design is fucking sweet. Anyone ever watch the old-school rider shows?

I've seen like half of Kamen Rider Black. I can't remember where I stopped, but I've been waiting for Century Kings to start subbing again.

Garuru Form. :zaru

Is it just me or looking at that form reminds me so much of the Ongeki? :huh

Kiva's design always looked Oni'ish to me. I consider it a good thing.


Course if they knew it was Wataru...

:rotfl I am already imagining Megumi's reaction.

[dspr8_rugged]

Megumi would kick herself in the head if she finds out that Wataru is Kiva. :zaru

[Haku_Taker]

Hehe, I watch the sub EP 1. And it's awesome.

Aw, come on, people. I love Kamen Rider Hibiki. And it's worthy of being a Kamen Rider show because it's the god of character development.

[dspr8_rugged]

You sure, Haku? You should have at least watched Episode 2 with subs. :huh

I've been saying this over and over, but Hibiki could have worked if there was no staff re-shuffling and re-assigning. Seriously, the second half is crap.