#Arie Isikari

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Until the book is done-- No, I’m willing to keep you safe, even after.

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I'm glad Rumina is not there.

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We are now down to the finale three episodes, and this time around Kei Fukuide prepares to launch his final attack! Riku is summoned to Okinawa to duel Kei, however he is unaware why it the location for their battle. Yet, Riku friends who in pursuit of him, slowly piece together this is a trap that he may not return from…

  Summary:

Laiha notices a letter from Riku explaining that he has left to battle Kei Fukuide. Furious at Riku’s decision, Laiha calls everyone to assist in locating where the battle may take place. AIB already has a suspicion that Riku is going to meet Kei at Okinawa, due to various maps found at Arie’s residence. The maps and additional notes indicate Kei needs to be at a specific location in Okinawa to receive some sort of power booth from his home world. Zena decides he will lead a small team, featuring Laiha, to Okinawa to stop Kei. Whereas, Moa will lead AIB with Zero and Reito, as a last line of defense if things go wrong.

Meanwhile in Okinawa, illusions of Kei lead Riku to their battlefield. Yet, each illusion reveals bits of information about Kei’s past; Planet Strum was a planet destroyed in a war, which Kei sees at fault with his own race’s weakness. Zena and Laiha are still in pursit, as Moa and the others slowly begin to pinpoint their desired location, Naka Gusuku castle. Riku finally arrives to Kei’s location and questions Kei’s decisions that lead them to this point in time. However, Kei expresses he was not fooled by Belial, and followed him for the power he sought. This leads the two to transform and conduct what maybe their last battle, as Kei basks in the light of his home world.

For every second Kei baths in the Strum’s light he grows stronger and larger, but Riku manages to counter each attack. Eventually, Riku summons enough power to defeat Kei. Then as Riku and the others attempt to capture Kei, Arie reappears from the dead! However, it is revealed to be Ultraman Belial, himself, possessing Arie’s corpse. Belial reveals he was hiding within Arie the entire time, waiting for his moment to steal Kei’s Strum Organs. Belial then takes his leave, as Kei has a mental breakdown and makes his escape. Laiha then takes the time scold Riku, for leaving without his friends help. Yet, unbeknownst to Riku or the others his father, Ultraman Belial assumes his new demonic form… Ultraman Belial Atrocious!

  My Thoughts:

Episode 23 “Strum’s Light” is a decent episode to kick-off the finale, and a lead in for the battle with Ultraman Belial Atrocious. To start off I like the beginning with Riku’s letter to Laiha explaining his reasoning to go alone, while it may be a stupid decision it is a heroic trope. I personally enjoy moments like these in almost any tokusatsu, because normally one can expect an awesome fight as well as great character development. What the viewer got was not entirely development towards Riku’s progression as a character, but development on Kei’s past. The use of illusions to tell the story of Planet Sturm, and lead Riku right to Kei’s location is wonderfully coordinated; the scenes feel more like a supernatural dream than guided messages.

  Now, as for Riku and Kei’s fight, I found it to be great. However, I would not say that it tops the first two battles with Pedanium Zetton, which means it is my third favorite fight for this Belial Fusion Beast. Yet, the fight still manages to standout! For starters, the two are seemingly even at the beginning with Kei eventually overpowering Riku. There is a cool moment when Kei pushes Riku up against a mountain side, and furiously Riku throws a rock at him; I did not catch the rock throw during my first viewing of the bout, but once I did it added to my overall enjoyment. Then when Riku uses his shield to deflect Kei’s blast to become Magnificent, and tackle him down it was incredible. Magnificent form’s contribution to the fight is maybe my favorite part, since they both did the anime-trope simultaneous punch to one another. In addition, Geed is forced to use the Geed Claw in the form, which I think was a first for the form. Once Kei enlarged himself I found the resolve slightly underwhelming since Riku defeated swiftly.

  Belial’s return is another interesting twist because I did not think he was possessing, or latched himself onto Arie; had the light on Kei’s back not been explained as his organs, I still would have believed it was Belial. The reveal is rather shocking especially since Belial is walking around in a corpse, and makes viewers wonder was he in control of Arie the entire time. In addition, Belial strips Kei of Sturm Organs and absorbs them into himself before taking his leaving. Belial’s departure is a little awkward because he just leaves, without lashing out at his son or the others. However, Kei’s mental breakdown at the betrayal is incredible to behold; I think Kei’s breakdown is one of the more emotional scenes seen within the last few episodes. When that one tear trickles down Kei’s face it does not make the heroes pity him, but the audience too. Yet, due to the preview for the next episode Kei seemingly will overcome this betrayal, and attack Reito’s family.

  Honestly, I think this is wonderful set-up for the final two episodes! I like how it attempts to wrap-up most of Kei’s story before he eventually dies, or somehow redeemed; yet, I highly doubt Kei is truly redeemable though because of the various crimes he committed. The preview for Episode 24 excites me with all the action, but has me wondering where this is all leading to! Will this finally be the end of Belial? Will Kei die a hero, or as a villain? Also, will Moa be stuck in the friendzone?! Find out either in the next episode, Episode 24, or in the finale with Episode 25!

  Rating: 4 out of 5

Ultraman Geed Episode 23 – The Sturm’s Light Review

We are now down to the finale three episodes, and this time around Kei Fukuide prepares to launch his final attack!

Ultraman Geed Episode 23 – The Sturm’s Light Review We are now down to the finale three episodes, and this time around Kei Fukuide prepares to launch his final attack!

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let arie isikari peg belial

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Arie, your life getting more and more decreasing from this second.

Arie, as Kei fans (or maybe just likers), i warned you.

Arie, don’t interrupt any rivalry between men with woman and romance. It’s useless. Sakura (Naruto) had gone through it with too much storm from her anime and her haters. Poor her.

Arie, for your sake, please. Please for once and forever, just listen to me. 

You still have a chance to continue your normal life, doing your random research for your non-fiction work, have a holiday in hawaii, being a real journalist that worked for tv station, bla bla bla. 

JUST.RUN.AWAY.

I TOLD YOU RUN! 

RUN, ARIE!

Oh, late.

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No, it won't.

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Conspiration!

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Me Watching My Favorite Horror Movies.

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Hey, slow down, Arie. He’s amnesiac. What do you expect?

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Conclusion : Non-fiction is not popular.

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Ultraman Geed only has four episodes left when including episode 22 among them. However, after this episode we come down to the final three. Now, Episode 22 “Repossession” seems to be the set-up for what seems to be a three-part finale; this is due to Kei commencing his plot to acquire the Alien Empera and Dark Lugiel Capsules…

  Summary:

Arie returns home where Kei appears to her, before he contacts AIB to hand over the Alien Empera and Dark Lugiel Capsules. In his message, Kei flaunts Arie as his hostage, and wishes Riku to exchange the Capsules to save Arie’s life. Zena is hesitatent to bring in Riku for the mission, but Riku easily complies as well as Laiha. However, AIB plans to set-up a sting operation to takedown Kei at the exchange. This operation forces Zena and Moa to pull Reito away from a very important meeting.

At the exchange, Kei has Arie hang from a construction tower as collateral. Riku proceeds to hand over the Capsules; where Kei explains he is now inheritor of Belial’s will, not Riku. In the middle of the exchange Zero appears to fight Kei, and he is joined by Zena. However, Zero is forced to rescue Arie, as the tower she is on collapses. Moa then takes Arie away, as Laiha rushes to assist Zena. Kei gets overwhelmed in the fight, and become a new Belial Fusion Beast, King Galactron. This transformations forces Riku and Zero to Ultra Rise to fight this new threat. King Galactron proves to a mighty opponent, and during the battle one of the blasts hit Moa’s AIB vehicle causing her to crash.

Geed and Zero assume to their strongest forms, and even then, are rivaled by Kei’s new strength. Laiha and Zena arrive to check on Moa, and Arie, but soon discover Arie is a part of Kei’s plan as she’s missing. In addition, Arie took the Ultra Capsules! Geed and Zero eventually defeat King Galactron, and pursue Kei who meets up with Arie. Arie present the Capsules to him, and confesses her love for him. However, Kei thanks Arie by killing her and reminding Riku, either one of them can bring forth “the end.” Within the next few days, Moa is seen to take Arie’s death seriously and blames herself. Whereas, Riku decides he will be the one to end it all…

  My Thoughts:

Episode 22 feels oddly paced then again, the entire series moves too dang fast. With the finale looming most of the events within the episode make sense. Kei needs to acquire the Ultra Capsules that AIB possess so he can ‘bring forth the end.’ However, we, the viewers, are not too sure what that ‘end’ is. The process to obtain the Capsules seemingly makes sense, and easily pulled off with the assistance from Arie. Now, what follows is not too surprising, by having Kei kill Arie. Yet, a part of me expected Kei to either kill Arie episodes from now, or she would die giving her life for him; I legitimately believed Arie would be character we would see all the way to the finale!

  Now, Arie’s “early” death maybe the only shocking thing about the episode overall. Whereas, Arie’s infatuation with Kei is not shocking, as it has been oddly developed since her debut. Early on viewers see Arie’s interest in Kei as a method to become famous. Yet, viewers could also notice Arie had a psychotic disorder with the indication she loves Kei, or the destruction that follows. Arie love for Kei is truly a mysterious one, and I am unsure if it is left to be a mystery or it was unintentionally mismanaged. Furthermore, Moa’s sense of guilt for Arie’s death seemingly feels uncalled for however, because Moa is established to be a pure individual she must feel guilty. It is terrible to view because Moa’s friends, and the audience see Arie’s death, as something practically unavoidable due to her allegiance to Kei. To be honest, several fans as well as myself wanted this outcome!

  Then as for the action, it is honestly the best part. I found all the fight sequences to be executed amazingly. Yet, Riku still does not seem to partake in the action, which I find odd seeing that Laiha has been training him. It makes me wonder if there is some unseen agreement that when Riku is not Ultraman Geed that he should reserve himself? The reason I wonder this is because Riku’s lack of involvement feels like an edict production places, so the other characters have something to do. Now, that is not uncalled of in series, but without an in-canon reason to leave Riku out makes it odd. However, seeing Zena, and Laiha fight Kei was worth it. In addition, I am glad production managed to fit King Galactron into the series; King Galactron was a stage-show character that several fans thought would not appear at all in the series. It is just unfortunate that this Belial Fusion Beast maybe the least seen of the four. Also, Ultraman Zero Beyond’s Twin Giga Break attack is the probably my favorite attack in the series thus far!

Never the less, I seriously hope the final three episodes do a lot for the series. Ultraman Geed has felt like it has just flown by, and questionably sustains itself; with all that said I want the final episodes to be fulfilling, and well-paced. I do not the finale to be action on top of action, especially if this is meant to be the conclusion to Ultraman Belial’s story. Yet, currently it is unsure how Belial will be revived from his previous battle with his son! Could it be that the light on Kei’s back is Belial recovering, or is it just Kei’s organs overloading from his new found power?

  Rating: 2.5 out of 5

  Ultraman Geed Episode 22 – Repossession Review

Ultraman Geed only has four episodes left when including episode 22 among them. However, after this episode we come down to the final three.

Ultraman Geed Episode 22 – Repossession Review Ultraman Geed only has four episodes left when including episode 22 among them. However, after this episode we come down to the final three.

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She never give up.

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In the last episode Kei Fukuide found an unlikely ally in author, Arie Isikari. Yet, currently it is unknown how Arie will be able to assist Kei. However, in this episode Kei plans to take back the Nebula House from Riku, so Arie must be involved somehow. In addition, REM gets herself a body to use, but she will soon find out having a body can be a problem! Also, REM will be forced to decide on who is her master, Kei or Riku…

  Summary:

REM reads off a story she has written to Riku, and he is surprised by her advancements in development. Their discussion is cutoff as Kei enters the Nebula House to reclaim it. A brief fight ensues, and REM ejects Riku as well as the others out of the base. With Kei seemingly victorious he shuts down and deletes REM, before accessing his rejuvenation bed. However, Kei is unknowingly unsuccessful in deleting REM, as Riku and the others discover a woman unconscious near them. The body they discover is none other than REM in an android body, which she built in case of an emergency. Yet, the group at first does not believe REM is REM until she hints towards one of Riku’s secrets. Soon the group prepares to take back the Nebula House, but attempts to head back to town first.

Meanwhile Reito has a business meeting with Arie, as she is “writing an editorial” on some products from his business. Now, as Riku and the team head into town, REM has issues adjusting to her body, but the other reassure her that she will get the hang of it. They soon arrive at the Galaxy Market, where Moa suspects REM to be another “rival”; whereas, the manager falls in love with her. Kei locates the group, and sends a U-Tom to reprogram REM to be his servant; the reprogramming makes REM compatible to be the pilot for his Mecha Gomora. Riku sets forth to stop the Mecha Gomora and rescue REM, who is at war with herself. Ultraman Zero attempts to take over Reito, and leave the meeting to help Geed. However, Arie makes sure to sidetrack Reito, as probably planned earlier with Kei.

REM’s internal war intensifies, as she comes face-to-face with the master file she was copied from. The master file attempts to convince REM that she is nothing, that Kei is their master, and informs her that their name means “servitude” in the Sturm language. Yet, REM defies the master file and deletes it, as well as recovers the Nebula House! REM ejects Kei from the place, and Riku defeats the Mecha Gomora. Riku and the others rush home to begin the restoration. During this time, REM asks Riku about her name, and he reveals it never was an anagram; it came from the heroine of Donshine. In addition, REM informs the group that Kei’s intentions were solely to heal himself, as well as his race’s ability to convert/generate energy…

  My Thoughts:

This is a decent episode, and I find it more enjoyable than last week’s episode. What I like about this episode is how it is straightforward, and does not try to do too much. Kei taking over the Nebula House, and REM finding herself having to use her android body, as a means for survival is the focus. Where Riku and the others must find a way to recover the Nebula House, as the plot. Now, I do feel like the concept of REM acquiring a body is a story that should have been explored for more than an episode. However, due to the situation in how REM has to the use of body it is meant to be a temporary option, or a permanent one if it comes to that result. Luckily it does not end up being the case since the resolve is met within a single episode.

  Yet, as I said earlier I think REM and her body, should have been subject addressed over the course of a few episodes. My reasoning is that the significance does not feel as impactful as it could have been. Early in the series, as well as in this episode REM attempts to improve and advance her programming as an A.I; these moments subtly hint towards REM seeking to understand or become more human-like. These events, especially the opening discussion between REM and Riku, even better foreshadow the events which are about to occur. Once REM gets her body the story is about reacquiring the base; with only a few nods towards REM’s experience in having a body. REM’s true experience is only emotionally, as seen through her internal conflict with the master file, where she expresses various emotions like fear, sorrow, and courage.

  Now, had this been a sub-plot within these final episodes, I think it would have played off REM’s issues adapting to her body and being overwhelmed by emotions. In addition, I think Kei reprogramming REM could have been set-up, as a betrayal plot too. Some people I have talked to also wanted to see REM show true affection towards Riku such as being in love with him. Whereas, others thought REM should have come off acting like an actual parent. What I find interesting is that people just wanted to see more of REM; either because of the concept, or being a fan of REM’s voice actress, Suzuko Mimori, who appears onscreen as the character! Furthermore, I barely knew of Suzuko Mimori before Ultraman Geed, or Digimon Adventure Tri. However, Suzuko really won me over to become an actual fan of hers.

  I was partly let down Kei’s plot, as well as Arie’s involvement within this episode. Kei seeks to recover the Nebula House, to heal him and begin conquering the universe. However, the episode never indicates that Kei has any fail-safes set, either due to exhaustion, or over confidence. Also, once Kei re-acquires REM, Kei just decides to make her pilot his Mecha Gomora. From there we learn the master file which REM was copied from is Kei’s only failsafe to keep REM as his servant. Instead, I believe Kei should have just sent out the “Master” REM to stop the “copied” REM. Now, while this all occurs Arie acts as an unlikely diversion to keep Reito and Zero busy. The only thing that indicates this is Arie’s mission is the subtle parts in the conversion with Reito and when she stops Zero from taking control. It is a smart play by Kei, but just leaves the notion for old viewers to pick-up on. Yet, once Kei is defeated and ejected from the Nebula House, he seems completely fine, as if this is a self-orchestrated defeat. The ending makes it all seem that this whole event is just a minor phase in Kei’s final plan, even though it never feels like is a minor play; this all could elude to Kei’s interest in chess, and being a strategist.

  I’m Back Bitches!

Overall, as stated earlier I like this episode more than last week’s. However, it is not too spectacular, as one may expect it to be. I think people will just love this episode because of Suzuko Mimori, because that is how it happened for me. Now as for the next episode, I think it might be amazing because it features Star Beast Gyeron! Gyeron is originally from Ultraseven, and for a time was banned. If I recall the reason was due to Gyeron’s episode being re-aired following the Tohoko earthquake/ tsunami, where events from this episode mirrored reality. Never the less, for Gyeron to be reintegrated into the series is awesome, because I rather like this monster, and its debut episode. Also, this episode is focusing on Igaguri Family, which means more Lumina and Mayu!

  Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Ultraman Geed Episode 19 – Nebula House Invasion Review

In the last episode Kei Fukuide found an unlikely ally in author, Arie Isikari. Yet, currently it is unknown how Arie will be able to assist Kei.

Ultraman Geed Episode 19 – Nebula House Invasion Review In the last episode Kei Fukuide found an unlikely ally in author, Arie Isikari. Yet, currently it is unknown how Arie will be able to assist Kei.

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This feels like horror movie.

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Nowhere in Earth for Kaijuu attack, Miss Arie.