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Kamen Rider has been on my bucket list since high school and I recently gave it a shot. I have watched Black, Decade, Kuuga, and am working my way through Kabuto right now.
Let me first say that I love the show. The costuming (though at times sometimes a bit too silly) is always interesting and great too look at in spite of having a rather predictable rise and fall (most conflicts swiftly ending in a satisfying "Rider Kick" of one sort or another). And even the general themes of friendship and good old determination triumphing over evil are presented in a mostly genuine fashion and in spite of being overwhelmingly cliche are surprisingly heart-warming.
I have heard it said that Tatsu's loose connection with continuity is something that not only sets it apart from western scifi but also can be seen as a strength from a creators stand point with each new series having freedom to move in exciting new directions. Also, I have heard it said that these shows are made for children (which may be true) and therefore are kept simple by design.
In the light of more serious and dark shows like Kabuto, I would like to ask if you think that the creators of Kamen rider may be underestimating there audience. Is it laziness that drives them to switch gears half way through series or play and flirt with continuity and then totally abandon it? Could just a little attention, even a nod here and there to past series, transitions similar to how Doctor Who hands down the reigns every few seasons make the series stronger or would it bog it down? The producers of Kamen Rider have always seemed to love crossovers (and I know most fans do); it seems like they are missing a chance to take the whole franchise to the next level.
What do ya'll think?
Let me first say that I love the show. The costuming (though at times sometimes a bit too silly) is always interesting and great too look at in spite of having a rather predictable rise and fall (most conflicts swiftly ending in a satisfying "Rider Kick" of one sort or another). And even the general themes of friendship and good old determination triumphing over evil are presented in a mostly genuine fashion and in spite of being overwhelmingly cliche are surprisingly heart-warming.
I have heard it said that Tatsu's loose connection with continuity is something that not only sets it apart from western scifi but also can be seen as a strength from a creators stand point with each new series having freedom to move in exciting new directions. Also, I have heard it said that these shows are made for children (which may be true) and therefore are kept simple by design.
In the light of more serious and dark shows like Kabuto, I would like to ask if you think that the creators of Kamen rider may be underestimating there audience. Is it laziness that drives them to switch gears half way through series or play and flirt with continuity and then totally abandon it? Could just a little attention, even a nod here and there to past series, transitions similar to how Doctor Who hands down the reigns every few seasons make the series stronger or would it bog it down? The producers of Kamen Rider have always seemed to love crossovers (and I know most fans do); it seems like they are missing a chance to take the whole franchise to the next level.
What do ya'll think?