Hyper Battle Video's: Do we really need them?

[Lustful Butchery]

I know many people say that Hyper Battle Video's usually suck. But my question is, do we really need them & why do they bother making these things?

 

[Umablue27]

That's weird, 'cause I must not have spoken to any of those people before. I personally enjoy the HBVs and hope they continue. I'm not sure how to answer the "Do we really need them?" question, so I'll go with the wording of "Do I really need them?" lol I'd say I do. I've gotten some enjoyment from them, especially since the HBV for Hibiki is the only time Asumu transforms into an Oni, and the one for Kabuto is the only time Hyper Gattack ever shows up.

The "Why do they 'bother' making these?" might be more simple: to get more money. XD

 

[Shougo B'Stard]

I think people expect too much from these; they're just quickly filmed, 12 minute magazine giveaways, meant to be fun little skits. I'm still surprised at how much people complain about Ryuki VS Agito as if it were meant to be an honest, feature length team-up movie.

 

[aniking_8]

It become a tradition to Kamen Rider just like the bike even not used as often in battle anymore.

 

[DarkWolf]

We probably don't "need" them, but I like and enjoy them myself, and they've kinda become a "tradition", so I say it's nice we have them! :thumbs:

 

[Milky Rose]

The answer is simple, really.

We don't need 'em. We WANT 'em! :laugh:

 

[GekiBlack]

Well, we obviously don't need HBV but to see the characters in a short skit making fun at themselves is a refreshing change to always seeing them being so serious in the series ...

 

[Forever Knight]

The only HBV I've ever liked was Ryuki vs. Agito and Hyper Gattack's appearance in Kabuto's. Other then that the rest suck. I don't think I even have fun watching them but whatever.

 

[Umablue27]

The only HBV I've ever liked was Ryuki vs. Agito and Hyper Gattack's appearance in Kabuto's. Other then that the rest suck. I don't think I even have fun watching them but whatever.

Well that's your opinion that they suck.

I think out of all the KR shows I have seen, Ryuki and Den-O are the only ones I haven't seen the HBV of so far. (I've only seen more than half of Ryuki, all of 555, all of hibiki, all of kabuto and all of den-O. And maybe the first couple/few eps of Blade, but the suits kinda turn me off so I didn't include that one.)

 

[Doggy Kruger]

I don't really care for Hyper Battle Videos.
It has nothing to do with the series so whether it's good or bad doesn't matter at all.