Tokuthoughtsu
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He/Him. Thoughts on and reviews of tokusatsu (and the toku adjacent) in 300 characters or less. #KamenRider #Ultraman #SuperSentai #Godzilla #Kaiju #Tokusatsu #GerryAnderson
#KamenRiderZeztz Ep. 2: Digging the manipulation of the dream world during the fight. Very happy that Yorozu meets and spills the beans to Fujimi and Nagumo so that we don't get some drawn out back and forth investigation subplot. Thought the bike-robo was cool and enjoyed the chase sequence.
September 14, 2025 at 2:50 PM
#KamenRiderZeztz Ep. 2: Digging the manipulation of the dream world during the fight. Very happy that Yorozu meets and spills the beans to Fujimi and Nagumo so that we don't get some drawn out back and forth investigation subplot. Thought the bike-robo was cool and enjoyed the chase sequence.
#KamenRiderZeztz Ep 1: That opening was stylish as hell. Wasn't expecting all this gun play. Giving Lupin III vibes. It's easy to sympathize with someone who's a dreamer and wants to help others. His sister seems a little harsh. Cool fight at the end. I like the bad guy design.
September 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#KamenRiderZeztz Ep 1: That opening was stylish as hell. Wasn't expecting all this gun play. Giving Lupin III vibes. It's easy to sympathize with someone who's a dreamer and wants to help others. His sister seems a little harsh. Cool fight at the end. I like the bad guy design.
#UltramanOmega Ep. 4: Another solid character development episode. Rekiness' armor form is definitely cool. The fight this time had a little more spice than the last few episodes which is appreciated. Not enough Ayu in this episode. I hope she bonds with the other friendly kaiju.
July 26, 2025 at 5:47 AM
#UltramanOmega Ep. 4: Another solid character development episode. Rekiness' armor form is definitely cool. The fight this time had a little more spice than the last few episodes which is appreciated. Not enough Ayu in this episode. I hope she bonds with the other friendly kaiju.
#UltramanOmega Ep. 3: I liked the character moments in this but keeping things a secret from Ayu is going to get tiring quick. Rekiness is a very cool design though I feel the fights in this series are lacking greatly so far.
July 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM
#UltramanOmega Ep. 3: I liked the character moments in this but keeping things a secret from Ayu is going to get tiring quick. Rekiness is a very cool design though I feel the fights in this series are lacking greatly so far.
#UltramanOmega Ep 2: A good character episode. I like Ayu. I wasn't too thrilled with the fight but I think Omega's version of the Spacium beam is pretty cool. Still on board and interested to see where things go. I like the main trio being set up.
July 14, 2025 at 4:37 AM
#UltramanOmega Ep 2: A good character episode. I like Ayu. I wasn't too thrilled with the fight but I think Omega's version of the Spacium beam is pretty cool. Still on board and interested to see where things go. I like the main trio being set up.
#UltramanOmega Ep 1: Pretty standard fare as far as the plotting goes. The performances were quite good and the action was adequate. I like Omega's design and I'm certainly happy to give the show a shot and see where it goes. I enjoy the focus on the concept of kindness.
July 14, 2025 at 4:04 AM
#UltramanOmega Ep 1: Pretty standard fare as far as the plotting goes. The performances were quite good and the action was adequate. I like Omega's design and I'm certainly happy to give the show a shot and see where it goes. I enjoy the focus on the concept of kindness.
#SpaceSheriffGavan Ep.1: This show is bonkers. Space pirates blow up Earth's new space station and secretly invade. Then Gavan shows up with a girl who can turn into a bird, then is sucked into some time warp/alternate space to fight a claim with his laser sword and dragon space ship.
May 26, 2025 at 7:18 PM
#SpaceSheriffGavan Ep.1: This show is bonkers. Space pirates blow up Earth's new space station and secretly invade. Then Gavan shows up with a girl who can turn into a bird, then is sucked into some time warp/alternate space to fight a claim with his laser sword and dragon space ship.
#KaijuNo8 anime Ep. 1: I've read several volumes of the manga (until it kind of lost my interest) so I thought I'd give the anime a try. Seems to stick very close to the manga so far. While the art direction is good I dont like it quite as much as the manga art. Still, enjoyed this first episode.
March 16, 2025 at 11:56 PM
#KaijuNo8 anime Ep. 1: I've read several volumes of the manga (until it kind of lost my interest) so I thought I'd give the anime a try. Seems to stick very close to the manga so far. While the art direction is good I dont like it quite as much as the manga art. Still, enjoyed this first episode.
#Ultraseven Ep. 18: Not much to say about this one. How did Dan transform and teleport without the Ultra Eye? Seven whiping out the Kurt Angle ankle lock. This one was just boring to me. Not sure what they're trying to say at the end.
March 15, 2025 at 6:49 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 18: Not much to say about this one. How did Dan transform and teleport without the Ultra Eye? Seven whiping out the Kurt Angle ankle lock. This one was just boring to me. Not sure what they're trying to say at the end.
#Ultraseven Ep. 17: If the mouse dies I'll be pissed. Ooh, some Seven backstory! Magma Riser looks cool. Dan wears an Omega watch. That robot sounds like a chicken. Okay, what's this belt bullshit? What happened to the mouse!? So, we may have blown up a city of peaceful people?
March 14, 2025 at 3:51 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 17: If the mouse dies I'll be pissed. Ooh, some Seven backstory! Magma Riser looks cool. Dan wears an Omega watch. That robot sounds like a chicken. Okay, what's this belt bullshit? What happened to the mouse!? So, we may have blown up a city of peaceful people?
#Ultraseven Ep. 16: You have to love an alien who hates bullies. When will the TDF learn that sending observation probes to other planets pisses off those planet's inhabitants? So, it's the boy's fault for being bullied? This episode sucks.
March 14, 2025 at 3:22 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 16: You have to love an alien who hates bullies. When will the TDF learn that sending observation probes to other planets pisses off those planet's inhabitants? So, it's the boy's fault for being bullied? This episode sucks.
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 17: Yuri is a fun character and his abilities are entertaining. Not loving how foolish the other swordsmen are being. I like how the story is taking its time and avoiding a monster of the week scenario. They're treating the people turning into monsters well.
March 13, 2025 at 9:31 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 17: Yuri is a fun character and his abilities are entertaining. Not loving how foolish the other swordsmen are being. I like how the story is taking its time and avoiding a monster of the week scenario. They're treating the people turning into monsters well.
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 16: Loved the team getting hyped for house cleaning and soba. It all gets wrecked by a stupid misunderstanding that doesn't quite work for me. The new guy seems cool. Now we're turning people into monsters. Preferred the monsters just coming from books.
March 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 16: Loved the team getting hyped for house cleaning and soba. It all gets wrecked by a stupid misunderstanding that doesn't quite work for me. The new guy seems cool. Now we're turning people into monsters. Preferred the monsters just coming from books.
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 15: After last episode being a big fight, this being the same was a bit boring/exhausting. Good to see Mei step up. The explanation for the old heroes turning bad doesn't really make sense. Perhaps it will down the line. Clearly the end of "chapter one."
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 15: After last episode being a big fight, this being the same was a bit boring/exhausting. Good to see Mei step up. The explanation for the old heroes turning bad doesn't really make sense. Perhaps it will down the line. Clearly the end of "chapter one."
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 14: Wow. That was a heck of a fight. The choreography was good and I loved the round robin trading of all the books. Blades' new form looks dope and while turning into a big lion with cannons is kind of silly, it was also pretty fun. Quite a ride.
March 13, 2025 at 9:29 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 14: Wow. That was a heck of a fight. The choreography was good and I loved the round robin trading of all the books. Blades' new form looks dope and while turning into a big lion with cannons is kind of silly, it was also pretty fun. Quite a ride.
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 13: Well, I guess I will eat my hat since Espada "died." I'm sure we'll see him again. Love Draconic Knight. It was nice to see them all fighting together. I guess Tassel didn't quite enter the story proper, as it seemed at the end of the last episode.
March 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 13: Well, I guess I will eat my hat since Espada "died." I'm sure we'll see him again. Love Draconic Knight. It was nice to see them all fighting together. I guess Tassel didn't quite enter the story proper, as it seemed at the end of the last episode.
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 12: There sure is a lot of man pain on display here. I like how the plot seems to be evolving nicely and not stalling out like 01 did with its Covid issues. I'll eat my hat if Espada is actually dead. Finally, the dreaded Tassel enters the actual story. 😱
March 13, 2025 at 9:28 PM
#KamenRiderSaber Ep. 12: There sure is a lot of man pain on display here. I like how the plot seems to be evolving nicely and not stalling out like 01 did with its Covid issues. I'll eat my hat if Espada is actually dead. Finally, the dreaded Tassel enters the actual story. 😱
#Ultraseven Ep. 14 & 15: Damn Catholics. I know those robot parts! That's one ominous fishing reel. Golgo 13 vibes from the American operative. King Joe is one of the GOATs. Cool reflection shot. A genuine peace negotiation. Of course the Pedan are liars. *sigh* Shock treatment?
March 13, 2025 at 9:26 PM
#Ultraseven Ep. 14 & 15: Damn Catholics. I know those robot parts! That's one ominous fishing reel. Golgo 13 vibes from the American operative. King Joe is one of the GOATs. Cool reflection shot. A genuine peace negotiation. Of course the Pedan are liars. *sigh* Shock treatment?
#Ultraseven Ep. 13: Nice to see station V3 actually doing something. This Kurata guy thinks he's just too cool for school. Lots of shooty shooty action in this one. Wow, didnt expect Seven to whip out the Spacium Beam. Some serious, stoic man feels happening.
March 12, 2025 at 6:42 PM
#Ultraseven Ep. 13: Nice to see station V3 actually doing something. This Kurata guy thinks he's just too cool for school. Lots of shooty shooty action in this one. Wow, didnt expect Seven to whip out the Spacium Beam. Some serious, stoic man feels happening.
#Ultraseven Ep. 12: The banned episode. Had to watch the dreadful Cinar dub. I'm assuming that the connection between blood drinkers and atom bomb victims is that a treatment for Leukemia caused by radiation is a blood transfusion. Still, why associate that with the villains?
March 12, 2025 at 9:00 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 12: The banned episode. Had to watch the dreadful Cinar dub. I'm assuming that the connection between blood drinkers and atom bomb victims is that a treatment for Leukemia caused by radiation is a blood transfusion. Still, why associate that with the villains?
#Ultraseven Ep. 11: Dan's dead, man. Seems like a lost opportunity not having Anne react to Dan's "death." The alien design is kind of crap. That is one spastic space dragon. The dragon turning into a UFO is cool. What an odd episode.
March 12, 2025 at 8:11 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 11: Dan's dead, man. Seems like a lost opportunity not having Anne react to Dan's "death." The alien design is kind of crap. That is one spastic space dragon. The dragon turning into a UFO is cool. What an odd episode.
#Ultraseven Ep. 10: Rear Window? Why did Dan just fly out of a window!? If these aliens could access higher dimensions, there's nothing anyone could do. What kind of ending to a fight is that? If Ultra Hawk 1 can go into space, what's the point of 2? Terrible message and episode.
March 12, 2025 at 6:56 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 10: Rear Window? Why did Dan just fly out of a window!? If these aliens could access higher dimensions, there's nothing anyone could do. What kind of ending to a fight is that? If Ultra Hawk 1 can go into space, what's the point of 2? Terrible message and episode.
#Ultraseven Ep. 9: Every cute girl in this series turns out to be an alien or robot. Using a child army is an effective plan, but probably less so these days, considering the current state of affairs. A commentary on violence in children's products? If so, it seems contradictory.
March 12, 2025 at 6:55 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 9: Every cute girl in this series turns out to be an alien or robot. Using a child army is an effective plan, but probably less so these days, considering the current state of affairs. A commentary on violence in children's products? If so, it seems contradictory.
#Ultraseven Ep. 8: Domestic abuse, a dead dad, and an attempted mass shooting right off the bat. I had a feeling this was directed by Akio Jissoji. His episodes always stand out to me visually. Smoking kills. Metron's design has always been a favorite. Nice message at the end.
March 12, 2025 at 4:29 AM
#Ultraseven Ep. 8: Domestic abuse, a dead dad, and an attempted mass shooting right off the bat. I had a feeling this was directed by Akio Jissoji. His episodes always stand out to me visually. Smoking kills. Metron's design has always been a favorite. Nice message at the end.
#Ultraseven Ep. 6 & 7: A real moral quandry in ep. 6. There's no bad guy here since the alien is doing the same as us. What is with that white lady's voice in ep 7? Seems like Anne is backseated more than Akiko ever was. Read that Dan's speech was improvised on set. Very cool.
March 11, 2025 at 11:28 PM
#Ultraseven Ep. 6 & 7: A real moral quandry in ep. 6. There's no bad guy here since the alien is doing the same as us. What is with that white lady's voice in ep 7? Seems like Anne is backseated more than Akiko ever was. Read that Dan's speech was improvised on set. Very cool.