(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 36

Well, that was a good end to that two parter episode. I mean, at least Genji found some resolution to his own wish, with Kinjiro/Joji as his compass to reach his own wish, I think. Of course, that's just my own interpretation of it. I could be wrong, of course. They cared for each other, even when they view each other as rivals for a long time. But I think that rivalry was more one-sided than anything, with this one leaning on Genji. It really is rare to find old characters playing/acting as rangers, though, and not just mentors or parental fugures or something similar. So this was something refreshing for me to watch.

So the next episode was focused on Kumade, huh? And also a new Bridan character. According to what I've read, this is Bouquet's sister. But I couldn't help wondering why she suddenly appeared, though.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 35

A little late in posting this, only because I actually focused on watching paranormal shows these past few days. So we got another two-parter episode featuring a new ring warrior. Then again, it was always like that, right? As for this episode, I think we're already at the part where the members were rethinking about their initial wish when they decided to become Ring Warriors. At least, that's the implication of what Kinjiro was thinking at the end of the episode. I mean, that's what happened at the start of the episode with regard to Sumino's wish. Yes, she finally found her sister. But because the Shinkenger ring doesn't work now (as I already expected last episode), her goal shifted to that of finding a way to wake Oto up from her slumber. But why the rival, though? Why him? Just because both had wished for eternal youth?

I'm not really good at analyzing things like this for a show. Or maybe my attention and concentration span wasn't that long and strong at some other things, respectively. Right now, I think it's both. Sure, it's like a calmer episode that we needed after the ones about Rei and Bellum was settled — somehow. But of course, there could still be a deeper meaning to that shifting and rethinking of the Gozyugers' initial wishes. Let's see if the next episode will explain it to me at some point.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 34

I know this was about Rikuo and Rei fighting it to the finish. But somehow, I decided to use this photo instead for this episode comment, for some reason. But yes, kind of guessed it that Rikuo would decide to fight Rei alone and get killed because of it if it comes to that. Then again, he has very perceptive teammates, whether he admits it or not. Even for Sumino who still has hard feelings for him keeping the truth about the man who took Oto.

I'm actually glad that Rei wasn't killed off. Yes, he did a lot of atrocities just to find himself a cure (or to better put it out there, he was sacrificing humanity along with his desire to die). But in my opinion, dying is like an easy escape from punishment. Living can also become a form of punishment. That depends on how one views life, I guess.

And yes, Sumino did finally find Oto. But I also have a feeling that she won't be waking up anytime soon. If what the first appearance of the grown-up Oto had told me, she was awake because of the ring's power. Something must have messed up Oto's physiology for that abduction to make that happen to her. Then again, who knows. I could be wrong, though.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 33

This episode was both intense and chaotic in a way. Maybe it was chaotic for me because of what Hoeru had to go through as a trial that the sword gave. I wonder why the sword chose him, though. Tega Sword did say that it chose Hoeru. I don't think it has anything to do with his lack of wishes or dreams, though. He has them, he just didn't know it or maybe haven't fully dived into them for him to realize it. But in the end, he made his choice, even if it means his parents forgetting that he and Kuon (or Hisamitsu, as he was previously called) were even their children. A world of chaos where he has to fight alongside the people he met in his lonely journey. It looked like there would still be hope, though.

I'm a fan of powered up swords or just swords that grants powers to their wielders, in general. And this one — the one called RyoTegaSword — was really fascinating for me. But I think this is the first time I've seen a sword that was used as (possibly) the ultimate power up for the team. I could be wrong, though, so free to correct me. I like Gozyu Wolf's new form after getting that sword, by the way.

Now the Calamity seems to be getting stronger. Yup, even to the point where Tega June actually had to deal with the enlarged Bellum. She was pissed, that's for sure. Even I was surprised. I really thought this episode would show Rei's end or something. I was wrong. It could be in the next episode since the last bit did show that Rikuo was — more than ever — resolved in stopping Rei. The preview somehow hints on that. But I don't know. Let's see what happens next week, then. 😊✌️

Honestly, it really feels good for me that I'm finally able to catch up with watching and at the same time, writing comments in each episodes of this series.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 32

I know that this is going to be a chaotic episode, with the issue involving Rikuo, Rei and Sumino were already reaching the breaking point (or maybe not yet). Yes, the desperation in all three of them were also reaching the breaking point, albeit each were for different reasons. Two were obviously for the desire to save the people close to them. I don't know about Rei, though. I think he already lost his mind when his career as a surgeon was over after saving Rikuo. And maybe a soldier serving the Calamity called Cladis took advantage of that. I didn't pay attention at first when they were first mentioning the word "calamity" in the previous episodes. But it looks like that word has an even bigger role to play when it comes to the Universe War.

And then there's the lovers' spat between Mr. Shining Knife and Mrs. Sweet Cake which is both fascinating and hearbreaking near the end. I guess even Tega June was aware of the power that the Calamity could bring. But who would've thought that Mr. Shining Knife was a part of that? And now, it looked like Mrs. Sweet Cake is dead. But honestly, I'd like to think of it as her being in coma. Yes, she is a No-One. But she was still a living being (I think). So yeah, maybe I just like to think positively about their situation. Especially when I saw and heard the despair in Mr. Shining Knife's voice when he realized that he had hurt his wife like that.

It looks like the next episode will be as intense as this one, especially now that a new weapon is about to emerge. Did that play a role in the previous war, though? Anyway, it did look cool. 😊✌️

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 31

Trying to catch up once again since internet connection was lost for about a week. And I ended up watching something else as soon as we had it back. Oh, well.

Ryugi's back! But yeah, some more revelations about certain characters are revealed. Especially with regard to Rei. And now, Sumino was able to find the person responsible for her sister's disappearance. But who would've thought that he was a former doctor? And at the hospital that Ryugi's family owned, to boot? I mean, seriously? I think even Hoeru was finally able to realize something after seeing Rikuo's reaction to Rei's appearance. Yes, even when that Prince Assam was a pain in the butt at some point, they still cared for him. Now I wonder if they would be able to save him or get him out from Rei's ring. The confrontation only made Sumino determined to find more about Rei. But that ending? Why? Now I want to know how she will treat Rikuo after finding the connection between him and Rei.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 30

Ah! I finally caught up! Thank you!

Well... That was pretty quick for his appearance. I wonder why the ring chose Assam to become Gozyu Tyranno, by the way. His sense of responsibility was completely different. Even his reasonings. But at least, his eyes were opened in the end. I thought this was going to be a two-part episode, as it happened to most major guest characters to appear in the series. Then again, a lot of the people wanted Assam to be just a one-time thing. Well, it happened. Of course, there's Rei --- at it again to ruin everything. His obsession to power was something, to the point of being able to absorb anyone in that ring of his. Urgh! That was another mystery, though.

Anyway, the only question I have right now is...

What the heck is going on? Especially with that preview. Ryugi, you better come back and continue being Gozyu Tyranno... and make coffee... and being devoted to Tega Sword, like you used to.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 29

Ryugi... Why does it have to come to that? Does it really have to end up like that for you? For someone really devoted to Tega Sword? I mean, come on. Even when I wasn't really fond of him, he's still an important part of the Gozyugers. He's like an older brother to them and would definitely keep Hoeru in check. Their dynamic was amusing and fascinating to me. Maybe that's why he fought Hoeru that way? I don't know. The fear was, I think, really eating him that he thought his decision was for the best. Then again, nothing ends that easily. Even for someone as devoted as him to Tega Sword and being a Gozyuger.

And then there's Rei — again. Looked like he would become one of those bigger bosses that the Gozyugers had to deal with. Well, mainly this would be the bigger battle that Rikuo had to deal with. He really need to finish it all off before it becomes too much that there would be no way out for him. Rei's obsession for power (at least, it's something that I see) was indeed in an insane level already that he even had to capture someone just for that. Now Mashiro was aware about that part of the situation. I wonder how will they deal with the truth once it's all out to the rest.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 28

One thing I can say about this — never comment on someone's struggles just because it never happened to you. Arata seriously has the guts to use Hoeru's lack of dreams and wishes against him just because he heard it from Kuon. But even there was a reason for that and it could be one of the factors that had contributed to his survival in No-One World. I really appreciate the friendship between Fire Candle and Bouquet. For real. Mashiro was still concerned for Bouquet's well-being, even when she was an enemy. Of course, it's still funny that he ended up chraging her for all that he did to help her. Usual money-grabbing Mashiro. 😂😂 Kuon was brutal to everyone, even his employees, as per usual. To think he was really killing them, even when it was implied off-screen. What really happened to him all those years, seriously? He was losing his humanity by becoming Tega June's lap dog, as most would say. He's crazy, that's for sure. Not sure if he would still be worth saving at the end of all of this, to be honest.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episodes 27

As most of the world is pretty much pissed off with anything related to AI, this one is something that would sure trigger something to them somehow. Or maybe I was just the one thinking that way. Kuon only appeared to make Bouquet forget about love because of that confrontation she made with Tega June. I could be wrong, though. But why? Bouquet was like a child with the way she was acting after losing her memories. With her tagging along with Mashiro, that flashback from his life (possibly 10,000 years back when he was newly chosen) was shown. He almost acted similar to Hoeru in a way. Maybe that's why they got along (I think)? I don't know what to think about dealing with that Money No-One, though. What was happening here in my country was, somehow, has relation to that. So in a way, maybe I'm triggered? Not sure. Or I just don't like the topic. And yes, of course, the trap that Kuon AI's Number 2 had set up just to surpass Kuon using the Gozyugers. I guess someone would really be determined to do everything to outdo anyone they deemed the biggest hurdle in their way, huh?

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 26

Will there come a time that Hoeru won't be fired in a job that he applied to? I mean, for real. But seriously, Toei? Does it really have to be there? Then again, I don't think it ever happened before. At least, based from what I've watched related to that company. Why does this episode feel like a filler episode and at the same time, a recap episode? I kept seeing recap episodes in some of the anime that I would watch lately. So I couldn't help questioning that. In any case, it's still an entertaining one for me to watch.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 25

Well, that was some test of grit... and one's worth after failing. At least, thst's how I would describe the episode. Just a continuation of the previous one, and more rings appeared to fight the team. The surprising one was Mashiro summoning Tega Sword and even ToQ-Oh. I mean, he and Tega Sword had a beef, right? And yet, he still managed to summon him. Then again, he was still a Ring Warrior once before. He might have a different method now, but he still rely on the powers from the past. There was just something going on about Mashiro. That's what I think. And I mean more than what the story and himself was implying.

I know this is short. I wasn't feeling well at all these past few days. But I need to get this over with, that's all.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 24

Yes, I'm late again. I'm catching up, at least that's what matters at the moment. That's what I think, anyway.

So a school themed episode. And of course, another two-parter episode, as well. Should've seen that one coming. But hey, they actually featured LuPat this time. And the warriors were contrasting, as well. Old and new.

Not sure why the concept was getting stuck in their youth, though. But I think the three Gozyugers who were "brainwashed" (not sure if that's how you call it) seemed to have experienced something entirely different in their own youth. I mean, something really drastic that they never really got to enjoy it. At least, that's what I think, of course. It could have a different interpretation to others.

They managed to defeat the first No-One who infiltrated the school. But who would've thought that there was another one? The guy who has the Patranger Ring (sorry, I forgot the name) was just dedicated to what he was doing. Only for it to be crushed by the realization that he was aiding the enemy.

Now another challenge to bring back the school is about to happen.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 23

It seems that Hoeru would continue to impress Rikuo in more ways than one. But in this case, it was really needed to wake him up from the fact that he doesn't have to do everything that Rei had wanted him to do because of what happened in the past. Both of them couldn't let go, but only one would use that to his advantage to gain something. Good thing he was snapped out of it somehow. And that both Hoeru and Kumade were on with it. As for their battle with Fire Candle, it really seems that only Hoeru can match that. Both were seeking for more power, each for different reasons. No wonder they were rivals for that. And that's probably the reason why Orca Booster reacted so strongly when it was caged and Fire Candle was tied. Hoeru was the one howling alongside Ryugi and Kinjiro around the time to get its attention. And now, that power belonged to Gozyu Wolf. I like the power-up form, by the way --- both on Gozyu Wolf and Tega Sword. But why blood moon, though? Hmm... Maybe I shouldn't give it more thought for now. Perhaps the answer will come some time soon, in the upcoming episodes.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 22

Saving, huh? That means two things. One synonymous to rescue and the other was the act of reducing the expenses used and maybe live to the point of frugality. That's my interpretation, by the way.

Both a Hoeru and Rikuo-focused episodes on separate segment and now, it just got worst. I mean, this is possibly one of the episodes I hate in this series --- the second one. Only because that heck of a person made Rikuo really uncomfortable like that. Yup, not liking that Rei at all.

Now Fire Candle really became too obsessed with getting more power that turned him to something different. Well, let's just say he became even more aggressive than usual. He has a nasty drive that was different from his usual ones --- namely Gozyu Wolf. And now, a new weapon made an appearance all of a sudden for no reason at all. Did something call for it? By the way, does it really have to be related to water, though? And why orca? Not sure if I even heard of an aggressive orca, though. And of course, that ending? Why? Urgh! Rikuo really had to do that --- all because of Rei. I'm just pissed by that.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 21

Oto was captured again. I knew her appearance wouldn't last that long, considering the state that she mentioned about herself only relying on the ring's power to remain awake after a coma.

Rikuo was surely not himself to the point that he couldn't entertain his fans. In this case, the fan turned out to be Bouquet the Loving. I must say, she was a respectful fan by not forcing Rikuo on anything.

Kinjiro doing an effort to cheer Sumino up. I guess this will be a pattern between these two as I noticed something similar in the previous episodes.

As usual, No-Ones were out there causing chaos once again. This time, by hacking a festival.

Fire Candle's start of obsessing for more power as he felt that everything he ever did was not enough. This could get really dangerous for him, I have to say.

At least the festival helped in a way for Sumino to recover and be herself again.

Rikuo does seem desperate as he looked for the one named Rei. He knew, right? About the grey-eyed man that took Oto and the one that Sumino was looking.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 20

So... Sumino's sister, huh? Well, I mean, considering the length of time that the event of the disappearance happened, it shouldn't be a shock that Oto have grown. And yes, she did grow --- but had also forgotten who she was other than her name. Of course, even Sumino would be hurt by that realization. But the comatosed part that Oto mentioned... It does feel weird and then the Shinkenger ring chose her. I'm not going to point out the gyaru concept as it was really weird for me to see, even when it's also funny that I don't really mind in most points.

Okay, this is just me having questions about the show that I think would be answered some other time. As per usual, Rikuo was being perceptive about Sumino's feelings, that was why he went out to comfort her and make her understand the situation. It's his reaction about the gray-eyed man that Sumino mentioned that suddenly changed his attitude at that moment. He knew something... At least, that's one thing for sure. Now the question is --- what could that something be, enough to change Rikuo's disposition with regard to the discussion about the gray-eyed man?

And then, Fire Candle. He really never gives up, doesn't he? But what the heck? The ring actually chose him? Even if it was taken somehow by force from Oto? What's going on? Seriously? But yes, I think the next episode would be intense. I'd rather not spoil myself with any pictures with no context (too late) until I watched the episode that aired last Sunday. The last one on my list, for now, before the 22nd episode air tomorrow.

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 19

Finally got to watch another episode. I really have a habit of delaying some things, huh? But maybe I'll worry about that later. Things had gotten a little busy around here, so I might have to delay some more. Hopefully, not for too long.

That was some nasty tactic to bring someone's spirit down, Kuon. Killing someone special to your brother... He'd really fallen from grace, huh? But how did Mashiro know about Kuon's scar, by the way? Did he just sense it or was there something else about it? I'm still not convinced about him wanting to become a god or something. But Mashiro definitely knew something. What exactly happened to Kuon for him to side with the Bridan?

Well, on the good note, Hoeru had his first date, even if it's with someone who said that he shouldn't have any wish. It might be for the reason of protecting himself, but it's still sad that it was also one reason why Hoeru couldn't wish for anything in his life. Regardless of the shenanigans that the other members had put up as they followed Hoeru on his date, it looked like he had some fun with one special person. And Mashiro actually called Hoeru by his name and not "Second Gen" anymore? Are you kidding me? Then again, that could be a one time thing. But at least he didn't find it in him to criticize or anything. Maybe that's why that new combination happened. He knew something and he lent his own powers.

I don't know. Maybe that's just my thought about it. 😁✌️

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger episode 18

That took me a while to write my comment on this one. Sorry. I was choosing to pay attention to something else, that's why. And I know that's not a good excuse.

I... don't really have much to say about this episode. Only that it was weird. That reminds me, Hoeru did say that next time, the enemy would bring a No-One, let it be someone normal. Can I just laugh at that comment of his? Since when did a No-One be considered normal, anyway? Of course, you can just ignore me for this comment. I did find that weird.

What I can't understand was the fact that Tega Sword seemed to be discouraging Goode Burn/Tega Knuckle for being with Mashiro? This made me question what exactly happened back then during the last war? What transpired between Mashiro and Tega Sword? Then again, Goode Burn still decided to be Mashiro's partner.

And then the last part. Why did Black Daizyujin appear again? And this time, seemed to be merged with other robots from GaoKing and actually imitated ShinkenOh's finisher? What the heck is happening? Well, even Mashiro said that it wasn't the usual Daizyujin that he knew. So, yeah. What in the world was going on?

For now, I guess that's all I have to say about this. Nothing much, I know. But I seriously have to do my best to catch up already. 😁✌️

(episode comment) no. 1 sentai gozyuger

Field day, huh? Not that I can relate since we don't have that from where I live. Or maybe there is... only that I can't fully remember. Hehe! This episode was a bit lively, in my opinion. Lively because of sports, that is. We get to see another moment of Hoeru and Rikuo teaming up again. Or maybe Rikuo was feeling something whenever Hoeru would mention about his past — especially those that he hsd experienced in the No-One World. Things he never get to experience and things he also experienced (although we've only seen a glimpse of that before).

Like I said, at least give the guy a benefit of a doubt... somehow. I still can't take Mashiro's ego, though. So I'll leave it at that. Even so, I think he would give exceptions to some people when it comes to showing affection. Kids, I think, was one of them. Another reason why I wanted to give Mashiro a benefit of a doubt for his reasons to wanting to surpass Tega Sword was his experience after winning the Universe War. I mean, gosh! Sealed for 10,000 years? Even I would be pissed off. But I think there was something more to that. Something else happened. He must have learned something, heard something, seen something... Anything that would immensely fuel that desire to surpass the one who you piloted before in order to win that war.

For now, let's see if we can find out more as the upcoming episodes will be aired in the next coming Sundays. 😁✌️