Kamen Rider Wizard EP 31 - "His Tears"

[lazycoconut]

Haruto x Koyomi.

"I'm in a pretty dire situation here," Haruto thought to himself, "Obviously the answer is to shag Koyomi!"

This episode reaffirmed my love for Gremlin right at the end there. Hate on, haters, I'm cheering for him.

 

[Frumix]

This episode is approved by Kintaros.

 

[Artic_Rival]

This line from Sora/Gremlin to Wiseman: "I am the same as you. I am not 'Gremlin', but 'Sora'."
Had me thinking, and I came up with a theory.
Wiseman and Gremlin, like Haruto, managed not to fully despair and die, but gained magic powers.
But unlike Haruto and White wizard, they did not forge their powers into belts and rings; and they are able to transform into their Phantom forms.

I sort of have an idea on that whole Gremlin/Sora thing. A bit different from yours, however.

They've been hinting at the idea that the Gate could be alive somewhere inside the Phantom with both Phoenix and Medusa, though both were shot down pretty quickly, with the latter's case having Haruto state that they're just using memories from the Gate. From his hesitation to comment further, it could be that he doesn't really know himself, and thus the possibility is there, just not as high as we expect it to be.

Enter Sora, who had appeared around the time Phoenix was getting the shaft. He's different from the other two Phantoms, in which he's pretty friendly, if trolly, and addresses the Phantoms by their Gate's name. Definitely not something you'd expect from a Phantom. Could it be that the Gremlin's Gate has some influence surrounding him and is alive somewhere? Might explain why he helps the heroes at times and how he takes being called a Phantom.

 

[Frankie Elric]

Why in the blue hell would Wiseman make Sora boss?

 

[Artic_Rival]

I think it's like how Gamou kept Hayami around. He knows something only he (and possibly a select few) knows and proved himself of use.

 

[showercapbear]

I sort of have an idea on that whole Gremlin/Sora thing. A bit different from yours, however.

They've been hinting at the idea that the Gate could be alive somewhere inside the Phantom with both Phoenix and Medusa, though both were shot down pretty quickly, with the latter's case having Haruto state that they're just using memories from the Gate. From his hesitation to comment further, it could be that he doesn't really know himself, and thus the possibility is there, just not as high as we expect it to be.

Enter Sora, who had appeared around the time Phoenix was getting the shaft. He's different from the other two Phantoms, in which he's pretty friendly, if trolly, and addresses the Phantoms by their Gate's name. Definitely not something you'd expect from a Phantom. Could it be that the Gremlin's Gate has some influence surrounding him and is alive somewhere? Might explain why he helps the heroes at times and how he takes being called a Phantom.

It seems they really are hinting that Wiseman is actually human or retains his humanity to some extent (and so does Gremlin, hence why Wiseman appears to favour him), especially since the big mystery about Wiseman's identity is his human form, while his Phantom form was introduced really early and the show never made a big deal of it, in direct contrast to say Gamou from last year where the big reveal has his Zodiarts form.

 

[Reimon]

This episode is approved by Kintaros.

Dynamic Chop.

 

[OKexperience]

I think Infinity is really pretty. I love the crystal style, something I've wanted to see in rider. But I agree with the majority thinking it was underwhelming.

As people said, it has already happened too many times on this show, and the shows leading up to this. And also... Koyomi losing her mana. I guess that would've had more emotional impact if she did more than just say "H-Haruto...".

But what was interesting to me was the Gremlin/Wiseman/Medusa stuff (I actually think Gremlin is one of the best things that have happened to the show) and White Wizard. Oh, I'm looking forward to the developement of them. And Wiseman, while he seemed pretty boring early on... is quite badass. I love his voice.

I just hope Medusa won't be another Libra/Uva type in the end. Although Libra was a wonderful bastard.

By the way... how did OOO's final form debut? I really can't remember.

 

[Artic_Rival]

Basically the cores popped into Eiji, and his dark and edgy past caused the Medals to go "Ooooh, cool! Let's give him dino powers!"

 

[Hanamichi Rider]

I think it was probably my favorite final form reveal ever, except maybe Ultimate Kuuga. The overlying theme with wizard is despair and hope. When you despair, there's not buildup or drawn out periods, its a sharp, single moment where you lose hope in everything. This is perfect for wizard and it couldn't have gone any better. (Still with me? Good) Because this came out of nowhere it shows how little it takes to shatter someone's hope. This is what the phantoms are working for. However, Haruto has beaten this notion. Twice. Was it a masterpiece of writing? Surely not, but I think ep 31 really worked with the themes and setting of Wizard.