Kamen Rider Wizard EP 22 -"Phoenix Rampage"

Sora has an interesting habit of calling the Phantom’s by their human names. I wonder why?

If Yuugo and Misa are “Generals†even though they were just created with the other Phantoms, then is it possible that Wiseman was too? Or was the person who is Wiseman the one who orchestrated the abductions and Wajima’s construction of Wizard’s rings. If so, who kidnapped 30 people for him? Did he pay some goons? Are there pre-Eclipse Phantoms like Wiseman presumably is? What was the purpose of the Eclipse Ceremony?

Did Wiseman, or whoever, want the Dragon Phantom to be released specifically? It sure seems like he (Dragon) is important. Sora, White Wizard and Wiseman all have “given†a Dragon Stone to Haruto and seemed pleased when he activated it. His power grows with each stone added, but really Haruto is borrowing power from Dragon.

Dragon said his power would make Haruto despair and White Wizard warned Haruto to not let Dragon consume him. Meanwhile Haruto is still himself. Is he really that strong of a person, or are they just waiting to show us how this is all affecting him? I’m not demanding dire consequences, and I’m fine with a “perfect†hero, but not when it is SAID that things should be wearing on him and taking him to a dark place. I want follow through on that, even if he quickly overcomes his despair or whatever is going to happen.

Another thing. Kousuke. Beast. Secondary Rider. There was this show about 42 years ago where a hero disappeared and a hero very similar to him filled in for a while, until the first guy came back. The two teamed up after that and fought more or less as a duo. What IF like in last episode something happens to Haruto and Kousuke has to be THE Rider for a while until Haruto returns from wherever he is. That would give Kousuke more to do than sit on a roof eating and it could add some real drama if Haruto “may not come back†or is “conquering†the Dragon who makes him want to hurt people or is trying to take over his body. Also that would allow more focus on Beast toys and ease up on Wizard’s until the third or fourth Quarter.

I think Sora is a major pot stirrer. He can stir it up all day long as long as it gets the plot moving. I want some.....*scans ring* Answers, NOW!

3 of 4 Dragon Stone givers appear in this episode. Does something special (or interesting plot-wise) happen when all four are in the same episode? I hope so.
 
Sora has an interesting habit of calling the Phantom’s by their human names. I wonder why?

I assumed that his "power" was knowing who/where someone came from, equivalent to Phoenix's strength or Medusa's ability to see into a Gate's Underworld (hence he knows who they were as humans and also what Koyomi is)
 
Wizard is definitely one of the best directed Riders shows I've seen. Not just in action choreography but just in overall presentation.

As for the episode I'd give it a B-. Just because the beginning was nothing much. But it picked up as it went along. I did get a chuckle from Shunpei breaking the toy. Sora is interesting guy. Like Phoenix is now he has no attachment to whatever Wiseman is doing and is just a big troll. The villain dynamic is changing now. Phoenix regardless if he doesn't die is now on the outs and his relationship with Medusa seems over.

I love the dark twist on Rinko genuinely trying to reason with a Phantom's good side only to have Phoenix be genuinely grateful to Rinko for convincing him to be himself.

Wizard vs Phoenix part 3 did not disappoint. Haruto pulls out all the stops only for it not to affect him. It was a well done intense struggle and ends in a blackout. And yes Haruto could of used the plamonsters but I assume like always he already has them active or he was just panicking.

Overall a good episode. All Dragon looks hideous though.
 
O-T got this one out a little faster this time!

--Phoenix, no! Don't burn Rinko! She's all ready the hot one, she doesn't need to be literally hot! :nooo:
--Heh. Look at those two, admiring toys. Yeah, it's always nice to get your hands on a good collectable. :coolshades: Just remember to--You dumbasses! You broke the toy! Not cool! :shakefist Also, they broke the bird end of it... Still a possible Pla Monster? :sly:
--Okay, I'm just going off the O-T sub, but... What does the economy have to do with finding Phantoms? Joke fail, Nitoh. Joke fail. :nono:
--lol. That's a good one. I'm gunna call Medusa "Missy" from now on. :laugh:
--Ooh, ominous~ I love when the show builds up to stuff like this.
--Shunpei, you idiot! Why in the world would he know Haruto? Doesn't that raise ANY red flags to you?! Stop blushing at the praise like a school girl, and--See?! The hatted man just pulled a Batman and disappeared on you! ...What was his name again?
--LOL! :rofl: Now, see, THAT'S a funny joke! Haruto teasing them by asking about the new items, only to get counter trolled with Mayo! PERFECT timing and execution! :198:
--Oh god, that wallet... Haruto, save her! Do some magic or something and save your precious Rinko-chan!! :sparta!:
--I know it's just a flashback, but... HEY! Get your face away from Rinko, you monster! She's HARUTO's girl. :170:
--Ha! It's that high ranking investigator from that one episode a while back. Ah, continuity. What a show... :D
--Oh good, Missy and Phoenix will kill each other. Problem solved! :anime: ...Until he breaks through stone. So much for sealing him instead of defeating him. :sweat:
--Seriorly, stop Batmaning all over the place, you...! Oh, Sora is his name. Thanks, show. :thumbs:
--Antisocial = Phantom found. Uh oh, look out now! Nitoh has your number, Haruto! He's onto your ways! :169:
--Wow. Three dragons just aren't enough... Darn Shunpei and Wajima for breaking the new toy! Haruto could have ended this by now! :shakefist I really wish I didn't have to wait once a week for these episodes...
 

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