#Hayami Gou

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blue submarine no. 6 (1998-2000)

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Incorrect CrackFics/Quotes (10552 words) by PokeRamen Chapters: 22/? Fandom: Kamen Rider - All Media Types, Super Sentai Series, Ultraman R/B (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Ichinose Houtarou/Kudou Rinne, Magine (Zenkaiger)/Shindai Reika, Kurama Neon/Sakurai Keiwa, Ankh/Hino Eiji, Ankh & Izumi Hina, Fukamiya Kento/Kamiyama Touma/Shindou Rintarou/Sudou Mei, Goshikida Kaito/Stacey, Aguilera | Natsuki Hana/Igarashi Sakura, Banjou Ryuuga & Ichinose Houtarou, Ankh & Hino Eiji & Izumi Hina, Hino Eiji & Izumi Hina, Kisaragi Gentarou & Sakuta Ryuusei, Yanma Gust & Gira Hastie, Rita Kanisuka/Their job, Igarashi Daiji/Kadota Hiromi, Zocks Goldtsuiker/Goshikida Kaito/Stacey, Kiryuu Daigo/Amy Yuuzuki, Kiryuu Daigo/Yayoi Ulshade, Esumi Sousuke/Sutou Miu, Banjou Ryuuga/Kiryuu Sento, Hidari Shoutarou/Philip, Fukami Kanon & Fukami Makoto, Isurugi Misora & Kiryuu Sento, Jeramie Brasieri/Gira Husty, Edami Kyouka/Lachesis, Minato Asahi/Mitsurugi Saki, Minato Asahi & Minato Isami & Minato Katsumi, Tsumuri & Ukiyo Ace, Asaka Keiichirou/Yano Kairi Characters: Tsuruhara Sabimaru, Ichou Renge, Shindai Ryouga, Gaon (Zenkaiger), Zyuran (Zenkaiger), Momoi Tarou, Igarashi Ikki, Vice (Kamen Rider Revice), Goshikida Yatsude, Himeno Ran, Kiryuu Sento, Vroon (Zenkaiger), Igasaki Takaharu, Katou "Cloud" Yakumo, Matsuo Nagi, Momochi Kasumi, Igasaki Fuuka, Imizu Tametomo, Hayami Sena, Ooharu Sayo, Kadoya Tsukasa, Nitou Kousuke, Shijima Gou, Houjou Emu Additional Tags: my hubris gave fruit to a new problem, Crackfics a hoi, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, STRAP IN FOLKS, First fic with the ship tag Kyouka/Lachesis, Mama Emu ain't taking no one's shit Series: Part 2 of Toku Crack Fics Summary: Enjoy I guess, expect quality shift from chapters. Some might be written like chat fics, others like normal fics, sometimes you'll get a few incorrect quotes Also comment suggestions

Guess what I dropped >:3

Wakuwaku!!

Just some slight corrections though- OG Build's last name is Kiryuu, Sento is his first name! So all the sibs would have Kiryuu as their last name as well✌️And Koushirou and Vane's last name is Igarashi 😊

[ruinenekami]

Umineko no naku koro ni Shared VAs - Adult Siblings

Other:

Main Three

Cousins

Spouses

Servants

'98 Squad

Heavenly Court

Golden Land

Stakes

Eva Ushiromiya - Miki Itou

Miyo Takano (Higurashi)

Sachiko Ogasawara (Maria Sama wa mitteru)

18-gou Jinzouningen (Dragon Ball)

Gally (Gunnm)

Hokuto Sumeragi (x)

Taiga Fujimura (Fate)

Mineva Lao Zabi (Gundam)

Asa Shigure (Shuffle)

Rudolf Ushiromiya - Rikiya Koyama

Shinigami (Soul Eater)

Klaus von Reinherz (Kekkai Sensen)

Ging Freecss (HunterxHunter)

Rokurouta Sakuragi (Rainbow)

Mamoru Takamura (Hajime no Ippo)

Kagetane Hiruko (Black Bullet)

Qi Wang (Kingdom)

Kiritsugu Emiya (Fate)

Krauss Ushiromiya - Juurouta Kosugi

Akisame Koetsuji (Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi)

Jonathan Joestar (JoJo's Bizzare Adventure)

Joutarou Kuujou (JoJo's Bizzare Adventure)

Akio Ootori (Revolutionary Girl Utena)

Briareos (Appleseed (Movie))

Masumi Hayami (Glass no Kamen)

Asuma Sarutobi (Naruto)

Charles Beams (Eureka Seven)

Rosa Ushiromiya - Ami Koshimizu

Holo (Spice and Wolf)

Himari Noihara (Omamori Himari)

Maou (Maoyuu Maou Yuusha)

Kallen Stadtfeld (Code Geass)

Makoto Kino (Sailor Moon)

Ryuuko Matoi (Kill la kill)

Anemone (Eureka Seven)

Ibuki Mioda (Danganronpa)

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Parejas en mi AU

Ash (33) y Dawn (31). Hijos: Gemelas de 12 años (Akiko y Akira) y un hijo de 10 años (Yasuo)

Paul y Zoey (34). Hijos: El mayor de 11 años (Yoshito) e hija de 9 años (Kaede)

Reggie (38) y Maylene (36). Hijos: El mayor de 15 años (Takeo) , el del medio de 12 años (Kazuya) y la menor de 10 años (Kasumi)

Brook (38) y Olivia (37). Hijos: El mayor de 15 años (Asahi) , los gemelos de 14 años (Luano y Reo), el cuarto de 13 años (Huali), las gemelas de 12 años (Ani y Hani), los mellizos de 11 años (Kaleo y Keola), la novena de 10 años (Hitomi) , la décima de 9 años (Kalea) y el menor de 8 años años (Koi)

James y Jessie (41). Hijos: La mayor de 15 años (Nomi) y la menor de 13 años (Reiko)

Tracey (37) y Misty (35). Hijos: El mayor de 13 años (Kaito), el del medio de 11 años (Mizu) y la menor de 10 años (Kano)

Kenny y Leona (31). Hijos: Un hijo de 11 (Kenji) años

Drew y May (34). Hijos: Trillizos de 13 años (Katsuo, Daiki y Nyoko)

Clemont (34) Serena (33). Hijos: La mayor de 10 años (Levi) y la menor de 8 años(Sasha)

Max y Bonnie (26). Hijos: Un hijo de 3 años (Zentaro)

Cilan (37) e Iris (34). Hijos: Trillizos de 12 años (Kimura, Jiro y Mako) y la hija menor de 11 años ( Mayumi)

Kiawe y Mallow (32). Hijos: el mayor de 11 años (Maui), la del medio de 10 (Malia) y el menor de 9 años(Nakoa)

Gladio (33) y Lana (32). Hijos: Trillizos de 11 años (Keano, Keawe y Kekoa) y el menor de 9 años (Hani)

Tilo y Lillie (32). Hijos: la mayor de 9 años (Nohi) y el menor de 8 años (Masahiro)

Chris (32) adopta a su hijo cuando él tenia los 7 años, ahora tiene 15 años (Jiraiya)

Koharu y Gou (30). Hijos: La mayor de 8 años (Sakura) y la menor de 7 años (Saori)

Barry y Bianca (35). Hijos: Gemelos de 12 años (Kane y Katsuo)

Gary y Leaf (33). Hijos: El mayor de 12 años (Ikki) y el menor de 9 años (Shiro)

Cress (37) y Georgia (36). Hijos: Gemelas de 12 años (Emiko y Hayami)

Zeo y Burgundy (37). Hijos: Trillizos de 12 años (Alphonse, Bastian y Vincent)

Alan y Aria (35). Hijos: Una hija de 14 años (Camille)

Tierno y Shauna (33). Hijos: El mayor de 11 años (Bruno) y el menor de 10 años (Christophe)

Trevor y Nini (33). Hijos: El mayor de 14 años (Jean), la segunda de 12 años (Mélodie), el tercero de 11 años (Adrien) y la menor de 10 años (Lucie)

Sawyer y Miette (33). Hijos: Mellizos de 12 años (Adrienne y Luc)

Guzmán (56) y Plumeria (54). Hijos: El mayor de 17 años (Koa) y la menor de 16 años(Nalu)

Profesor Kukui y Burnet (56). Hijos: Un hijo de 16 años (Lei)

Lionel y Sonia (35). Hijos: El mayor de 11 años (Ethan) y el menor de 10 años (Noah)

Roy y Cathi (35). Hijos: La mayor de 11 años (Elizabeth) y la menor de 10 años (Amelia)

Hop y Gloria (32). Hijos: El mayor de 10 años  (Connor) y el menor de 7 años (Kyle)

Berto y Roxy (32). Hijos: La mayor de 10 años (Ema) y la menor de 7 años (Emily)

Víctor y Penny (32). Hijos: El mayor de 10 años (Seth) y el menor de 9 años (Zac)

Arven e Iono (36). Hijos: una hija de 12 años (Charlotte)

Trip (36) x Nemona (32). Hijos: El mayor de 12 años (Harry) y la menor de 8 años (Lilly)

N (38) x Anís (36). Hijos: La mayor de 14 años (Astrid), el del medio de 12 años (Conall) y la menor de 10 años (Alisa)

Matis x Faitsu (35). Hijos: El mayor de 11 años (Silver) y la menor de 7 años (Jenika)

Lucho x Liza (35). Hijos: un hijo de 11 años (Oliver)

Cheren (35)  x Oryza (41). Hijos: el mayor de 14 años (Leonardo) y la menor de 12 años (Venus)

Rizzo x Lía (35). Hijos: Una hija de 11 años (Jade)

Gold x Cristi (34). Hijos: Un hijo de 13 años (Akemi), la del medio de 12 años (Aoi) y la menor de 11 años (Amaya)

Silver (34) x Lyra (33). Hijos: La mayor de 13 años (Akane) y la menor de 11 años (Ima)

Bruno (33) x Ariana (32). Hijos: Una hija de 12 años (Aiko)

León x Angie (33). Hijos: El mayor de 12 años (Katashi) y el menor de 10 años (Akihiro)

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Nice to Meet You! ～We are MG9!～

作詞・作曲・編曲 : 河合英嗣 Vo: MG9 (CV.畠中祐、梶原岳人、村田大志、高塚智人、阿部敦、藤井弘平、中澤まさとも、永田崇人、寺島惇太)

Ladies and Gentlemen, we are サイコーで最強なアイ★チュウマネジャーズ お初にお目にかかります Hey! Stand Up, People! 

Nice to Meet You! Hello,みんな Put Your Hands Up 愛情もって 支えるんだ We are MG9! Nice to Meet You! 飛ばせヒット！ 見てろ People! 4・6・4・9 Everybody, We are MG9!

Wow wow… Let’s Groove, Let’s Groove! Wow wow… Everybody, We are MG9! Wow wow… Let’s Dance, Let’s Dance! Wow wow… Everybody, SCREAM! MG9!

Hi! オ���がトップバッターってこたオレがイチバンのラップスター そうだろう？イイだろう？ オレがそう 木崎凛太朗 in da HOUSE! さぁカマすぜ！サイファー 燃やせ！ファイヤー オレマネージャー 世界でイチバン愛するヤツら F∞F is NO1!!!

マジ無理 マジヤバ マジで面倒 名前晒せとかマジもうオワタ orz ネトゲ最強 パソコン優勝 Twinkle Bell 担(ry 如月ましろ w

イケメンじゃない!? イイじゃない!? 私好み♡ 爽やか男子 I♥B い・か・が♪ あなた次第 着せたい どんな服も 悩み つらみ 全部聞くわ 私 速水剛♡

Hey,Hey,Hey, What’s Goin’On? 気分はどうだい？ まだまだあげる Vibes これが Live Everybody, Pump It Up!

Nice to Meet You! Hello,みんな Put Your Hands Up 愛情もって 支えるんだ We are MG9! Nice to Meet You! 飛ばせヒット！ 見てろ People! 4・6・4・9 Everybody, We are MG9!

No way これ以上は入って来ないでください I am 泡沫アイル 黒いマスク Ars 見ています 言うことはない 触れることない これからも変わらない 舞台は個性溢れる Art ファントム Anthem I am アイル

天上天下魅せろ！七変化 威風堂々いざ進め王道 踊れ DANCE DANCE! 守り抜け My Son It’s My Turn! 宗方厚

見た目強面 甘いものに釘付け YO! そこの嬢ちゃん 俺おこるぜ スイーツ食べに GO NOW! Lancelot 俺がもっと鍛えあげるきっと! ジュンタアラヤシキ 俺の仕事カメラマン!

Nice to Meet You! C’mon, What’s Up? Put Your Hands Up アイ★チュウ We Groove! 共に Here We Go! Ready Go! MG9! Nice to Meet You! 夢へ TAKE OFF! 狙える TEPPEN! ヨ・ロ・シ・ク Everybody, We are MG9!

異国の地より辿り着いた RE:BERSERK が私への使命 名はクリストファー コンポーザー 私が言えるのはそれだけです

オトメじゃない！コドモじゃない！ 中身だってそう SUPER COOL☆ 心も体もメイクアップして Get! “THUMBS-UP”! 鬼丸！だから お・に・ま・る！ 多加良鬼丸 POP’N STAR 担当！

I’m looking forward to working here, Represent FRANCE My name is UJ, ここで NEW DAYS 歩き始める FUTURE Pump it Up! Alchemist, We are the KING 期待してく��ればいい MG9 みんな 掻き回せ MAKE SOME NOISE! YEAH!!!

Nice to Meet You! Hello,みんな Put Your Hands Up 愛情もって 支えるんだ We are MG9! Nice to Meet You! 飛ばせヒット！ 見てろ People! 4・6・4・9 Everybody, We are MG9!

Nice to Meet You! C’mon, What’s Up? Put Your Hands Up アイ★チュウ We Groove! 共に Here We Go! Ready Go! MG9! Nice to Meet You! 夢へ TAKE OFF! 狙える TEPPEN! ヨ・ロ・シ・ク Everybody, We are MG9!

Wow wow… Let’s Groove, Let’s Groove! Wow wow… Everybody, We are MG9! Wow wow… Let’s Dance, Let’s Dance! Wow wow… Everybody, SCREAM! MG9!

1・2・3・4・5・6・7・8・9!

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Some of favorite characters in tokusatsu

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The kanji in AC characters' names

It feels like my life’s nothing but endless procrastination… This time, I started going through the kanji in the AC characters names, just… because? It’s not like I actually lacked stuff to do. But as I now did this, might as well share…

One general note: the names don’t necessarily ‘mean’ anything, even if the kanji they’re composed of do. They’re just names. Often the kanji are read quite differently in names than they would be otherwise. Some kanji might also have several, very different meanings. Akabane 赤羽 Karma 業 赤 red 羽 feather 業 karma, fate, destiny; uncontrollable temper (normally read ‘gou’)

Isogai 磯貝 Yuuma 悠馬 磯 seashore 貝 shellfish 悠 quiet, calm, composed; distant, endless, eternal  馬 horse

Okajima 岡島 Taiga 大河 岡 hill 島 island 大 large 河 river

Okano 岡野 Hinata ひなた 岡 hill 野 field Hinata is written in kana, but it means sunny place, in the sun

Okuda 奥田 Manami 真奈美 奥 inside, interior 田 rice field 真 truth, reality, genuineness​ 奈 obsolete meaning: apple tree (current meaning is apparently ‘what?’ I’m going with apple tree here) 美 beauty

Kataoka 片岡 Meg メグ 片 one-sided, sheet; incomplete, imperfect 岡 hill Megu doesn’t mean anything.

Kayano 茅野 Kaede カエデ 茅 grass/sedge used for thatching 野 field Kaede is written in kana, but it means ‘maple’

Yukimura 雪村 Akari あかり 雪 snow 村 village Akari is written in kana but it means ‘light’ Aguri’s name is written with kana too, but there are a bit too many options for which kanji to use for it to give any guesses. (agurii in kana is a loanword from English, tho, and means agreement. This amuses me a little, cause Aguri sure is a bit too agreeable at times…)

Kanzaki 神崎 Yukiko 有希子 神 gods, mind, soul 崎 cape (on coast) 有 possess, have, exist 希 hope; rare, phenomenal 子 child

Kimura 木村 Masayoshi 正義 木 tree 村 village 正義 justice, normally read ’seigi’ or ‘Masayoshi’ if a name. However, what Kimura’s parents call him is the English word “Justice” – or Jastisu, or something like that, as the word gets a bit twisted in Japanese. I noticed the wiki claims they call him Seigi, but that’s wrong. You can hear people clearly saying Justice here: https://youtu.be/yoAYw4ksoa8?t=714 and later again at 17:37 in that video. Also, in the final roll call, Korosensei calls him Kimura Justice-kun.

Kurahashi 倉橋 Hinano 陽菜乃 倉 warehouse 橋 bridge 陽 sunshine 菜 greens, vegetables 乃 possessive particle

Shiota 潮田 Nagisa 渚 潮 tide, salt water; opportunity 田 rice field 渚 water’s edge (His mother Hiromi 広海 : vast/wide & sea)

Sugaya 菅谷 Sousuke 創介 菅 sedge 谷 valley 創 genesis, originate; wound, injury 介 shellfish

Sugino 杉野 Tomohito 友人 杉 cedar 野 field 友 friend 人 human, person

Takebayashi 竹林 Koutarou 孝太郎 竹 bamboo 林 small forest 孝 filial piety 太 grand, magnificent 郎 son

Chiba 千葉 Ryuunosuke 龍之介 千 thousand 葉 leaf 龍 dragon 之 this (one); possessive  介 shellfish

Terasaka 寺坂 Ryouma 竜馬 寺 temple 坂 slope, hill 竜馬 these kanji literally mean “splendid horse” but then the word would be read ryuuma, not ryouma.

Nakamura 中村 Rio 莉桜 中 middle 村 village 莉 jasmine 桜 cherry

Hazama 狭間 Kirara 綺羅々 狭間 The kanji of Hazama are “narrow” and “space”. The word itself (Hazama) means such things as interval, ravine, crenel, eyelet. 綺 thin twilled silk fabric​  羅 lightweight fabric or clothing; silk gauze; thin silk 々​ repeats the previous kanji (kirakira means glittering, sparkling, twinkling​)

Hayami 速水 Rinka 凛香 速 fast 水 water 凛 cold, dignified 香 fragrance, scent

Hara 原 Sumire 寿美鈴 原 meadow, plain 寿 longevity 美 beauty 鈴 small bell (I guess it isn’t a coincidence that hara, written with different kanji, also means stomach. I almost left that out cause I feel it’s a little stupid, but whatever.)

Fuwa 不破 Yuzuki 優月 不 non-  破   break, rip, destroy 優 excellent, gentle, graceful 月 moon

Maehara 前原 Hiroto 陽斗 前 front, ahead 原 meadow, plain 陽 sunshine 斗 Big Dipper, sake dipper

Mimura 三村 Kouki 航輝 三 three 村 village 航 navigate, sail, fly 輝 radiance, shine, gleam

Muramatsu 村松 Takuya 拓哉 村 village 松 pine 拓 clear (the land) 哉 question/exclamation mark

Yada 矢田 Touka 桃花 矢 arrow 田 rice field 桃 peach 花 flower

Yoshida 吉田 Taisei 大成 吉 good fortune, joy 田 rice field 大 big, large 成 (to) become

Ritsu 律 Okay, we all know it’s short of Autonomously Intelligent Fixed Artillery (自律思考固定砲台 Jiritsu Shikou Kotei Houdai). The Ritsu part of all that means law, regulation. (Jiritsu is sort of a philosophical concept of autonomy, or self-control. It’s literally something like “self regulation”.)

Horibe 堀部 Itona 糸成 堀 moat, canal 部 section, department 糸 thread 成 (to) become

One interesting piece of trivia: the names of the students are based on the names of the 47 ronin, which is a rather famous story in Japan about a group of ronin (masterless samurai) who in the 17th century avenged the death of their master. It is rather interesting, though, that the master they were avenging was called Asano… the exact same kanji too, in that case.

Most of the names are pronounced exactly the same, except the kanji might be different. Here’s a list of all the students and the corresponding samurai. (I know I saw a post about this the delved even further into it, but I can’t find that post anymore. I’m sure I reblogged it, too.)

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Asano 浅野 Gakuhou 學峯 浅 shallow, superficial 野 field 學 learning, knowledge 峯 peak, summit; back of the blade

Asano 浅野 Gakushuu 学秀 学 basically the same kanji as in his father’s name, just simplified 秀preeminence, supremacy, excellence (note: gakushuu written as 学習 means study)

Sakakibara 榊原 Ren 蓮 榊 sakaki (species of evergreen sacred to Shinto) 原 meadow, plain 蓮 lotus

Araki 荒木 Teppei 鉄平 荒木 logs in bark, unseasoned timber 鉄 iron 平 peace; flat

Koyama 小山 Natsuhiko 夏彦 小 small 山 mountain (i.e. hill) 夏 summer 彦 boy, lad

Seo 瀬尾 Tomoya 智也 瀬 rapids, shallows 尾 tail; lower slope of mountain 智 wisdom 也 to be

Tsuchiya 土屋 Kaho 果穂 土 soil, earth 屋 shop, roof, house 果 fruit; achieve 穂 ear (of a cereal plant), point (of a brush, spear, etc.); crest (of a wave)​

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Karasuma 烏間 Tadaomi 惟臣 烏 crow, raven 間 interval, between (incidentally, written with different kanji, his last name would be “crow demon”) 惟 this (one) 臣 retainer, subject

All of Karasuma’s subordinates have birds in their names. We have

Tsuruta 鶴田 (crane - rice field) Hirokazu 博和 (esteem - harmony)

Ukai 鵜飼 (cormorant - raise/domesticate) Ken’ichi 健一 (healthy - number one)

Sonokawa 園川(park/garden; river) Suzume 雀 (sparrow)

And then there’s his boss, Onaga 尾長 Gouki 剛毅. Onaga is azure-winged magpie, gouki fortitude/firmness of character/manliness​ Onaga’s daughter, btw, the fake Ritsu, is Nise 仁瀨 (benevolence - swift currents). But, with different kanji, nise can also mean imitation or fake.

Oh, let’s throw him here too, I guess

Yanagisawa 柳沢 Kotarou 誇太郎 柳 willow 沢 mountain stream, swamp 誇 boast, pride 太 grand, magnificent 郎 son

(Almost the same given name as Takebayashi’s, but for Yanagisawa the first o is short. Also, the meaning of the kanji is very different, for Takebayashi it’s filial duty, for Yanagisawa, pride.)

There. Let me know if I’ve forgotten anyone!

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EAH VA/Seiyuus Part 2

For @sayuricorner's AU. Link to Part 1 here.

Same rules as my previous post, but I decided to look into more Japanese VA/Seiyuu's for this one. I also found a link for the Latin America VAs that I'll drop here because I had the hardest time finding Prudence and Charlotte's English VA (Erin Fitzgerald voices both of them) for some reason and they list both the English and LA VAs there.

Again this will be long so it's under the cut. Enjoy!

Alistair Wonderland/Liddell

Hirose Daisuke: Tenma Tsukasa (Project Sekai), Leonhard von Granzreich (Oushitsu Kyoushi Heine), Ikaruga Misumi (A3! Act! Addict! Actors!)

Atsushi Abe: Kukai Souma (Shugo Chara), Touma Kamijo (A Certain Magical Index/Scientific Railgun), Takeru Nakashima (Haikyuu 2)

Takuma Terashima: Touma Amagase (The Idolmaster SideM), Shiroe (Log Horizon), Otoya Ittoki (Uta no Prince-sama)

Bunny Blanc

Rikako Aida: Riko Sakurauchi (Love Live! Sunshine!!), Iyo Sakuraba (Pop Team Epic), Yuna Tachiki (Those Snow White Notes)

Akina: Azusawa Kohane (Project Sekai), Oona Aya (Girls Und Panzer), Karakuri Hitoha and Futaba (Tokyo 7th Sisters)

Minako Kotobuki: Vert FarBreton (Dog Days), Tsumugi Kotobuki (K-On!), Karina Lyle/Blue Rose (Tiger & Bunny)

Kitty Cheshire

Mikako Komatsu: Neko/Miyabi Ameno (K Project), Kotori Mizuki (Yu-Gi-Oh! Zexal), Ito Suzuno (Pretty Rhythm: Rainbow Live)

Emiri Kato: Blair (Soul Eater), Momoko Akatsutsumi/Hyper Blossom (Powerpuff Girls Z), Kagami Hiiragi (Lucky Star)

Sumire Uesaka: Sharu (Dog Days), Yuni/Cure Cosmo (Star Twinkle Pretty Cure), Konomi Kasahara (Iwa Kakeru! Climbing Girls)

Ginger Breadhouse

Machico: Kusanagi Nene (Project Sekai), Fumino Sayuki (Magia Record), Misaki Ayane (KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode)

Aoi Yuki: Ichigo Amano (Yumeiro Pâtissière), Koto Yumeno (Onegai My Melody), Madoka Kaname (Puella Magi Madoka Magica)

Minami Takahashi: Megumi Tadokoro (Food Wars!), Sora Kazesawa/Rin Oikawa (Aikatsu!), Aone Shikimiya (Re:Stage! Dream Days♪)

Courtly Jester

Mayumi Shintari: Nonon Jakuzure (Kill la Kill), Wendy (Black Butler: Book of Circus), Miss Shamour (Go! Princess Pretty Cure)

Misato Fukuten (Misato Sakuragi): Patty Lowell (Devil May Cry), Kurumu Kurono (Rosario + Vampire), Himiko Toga (MHA/BNHA)

Kikuko Inoue: Shizuna Minamoto (Negima! Magister Negi Magi!), Belldandy (Ah! My Goddess), Lust (FullMetal Alchemist Brotherhood)

Chase Redford

Gou Inoue: Kaisar Lidfard (Shingeki no Bahamut: Genesis), Kieth Goodman/Sky High (Tiger & Bunny), Stain (MHA/BNHA)

Kazuhiko Inoue: Kakashi Hatake (Naruto), Günter von Christ (Kyou Kara Maoh!), Daryun (Arslan Senki)

Takahiro Sakurai: Kouichi Kouno (Cardcaptor Sakura), Fakir (Princess Tutu), Suzaku Kururugi (Code Geass)

Jillian Beanstalk

Ayana Taketatsu: Azusa Nakano (K-On!), Vanilla (Yumeiro Pâtissière), Eclair Martinozzi (Dog Days)

Shizuka Ishigami: Nao Kashiwagi (Your Lie in April), Ikumi Mito (Food Wars!), Ayaka Uehara (How Heavy Are the Dumbbells You Lift?)

Sumire Uesaka: Sharu (Dog Days), Yuni/Cure Cosmo (Star Twinkle Pretty Cure), Konomi Kasahara (Iwa Kakeru! Climbing Girls)

Cedar Wood

Machico: Kusanagi Nene (Project Sekai), Fumino Sayuki (Magia Record), Misaki Ayane (KiraKira Pretty Cure A La Mode)

Mai Aizawa: Natsumi Murakami (Negima!), Ayano Minegishi (Lucky Star), Rie Nishina (Clannad (After Story))

Himika Akanya: Laala Manaka (PriPara), Ritsuka Tachibana (Dance with Devils), Zircon (Land of the Lustrous)

Rosabella Beauty

Chiaki Omigawa: Maka Albarn (Soul Eater), Valkyrie (Luck & Logic), Naomi Tanizaki (Mob Psycho 100)

Mariya Ise: Yuka Kano (Onegai My Melody), Urara Kasugano/Cure Lemonade (Yes! Pretty Cure 5), Levy McGarden/Romeo Conbolt (Fairy Tail)

Aina Aiba: Tokoha Anjou (Cardfight!! Vanguard G: NEXT/Z), Yukina Minato (BanG Dream!), Claudine Saijou (Revenue Starlight:RE LIVE)

Prudence Step

Saori Hayami: Razette, Burupya, Taijo, etc. (07 - Ghost), Miki Arai (Say "I Love You"), Yumeko Jabami (Kakegurui - Compulsive Gambler)

Ami Koshimizu: Ryuko Matoi (Kill la Kill), Kallen Stadfeld (Code Geass), Leonmichelli Galette des Rois (Dog Days)

Aoi Koga: Sora Kaneshiro (Angel's 3 Piece), Paimon (Genshin Impact), Kaguya Shinomiya (Kaguya-sama: Love is War)

Charlotte Step

Rie Kugimiya: Alphonse Elric (FullMetal Alchemist), Kagura (Gin Tama), Nagi Sanzenin (Hayate the Combat Butler)

Yui Horie: Eri Sawachika (School Rumble), Fiena (Orphan), Honey Kisaragi (Re: Cutie Honey (OVA 2004)

Chinatsu Akasaki: Nanami Akasaki (Sacred Seven), Akane Hino (The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls), Alice Nakiri (Food Wars!)

Justine Dancer

Nanae Katou: Ahiru/Princess Tutu (Princess Tutu), Miki (Shugo Chara), Kakeru Megane (Inazuma Eleven)

Yoshino Nanjo: Eli Ayase (Love Live!), Maaya Awatsuki (A Certain Scientific Railgun), Shirabe Tsukuyomi (Senki Zesshou Symphogear)

Chinatsu Akasaki: Nanami Akasaki (Sacred Seven), Akane Hino (The Idolmaster Cinderella Girls), Chinatsu Hiyama (Welcome to the Ballroom)

Nina Thumbell

Aimi: Suiko (Cardfight!! Vanguard), Kazumi Tokiwa (Futari wa Milky Holmes/Tantei Kageki Milky Holmes TD), Kasumi Toyama (BanG Dream!)

Yui Horie: Millhiore Firianno Biscotti (Dog Days), Fiena (Orphan), Honey Kisaragi (RE: Cutie Honey (OVA 2004))

Kino Hina: Ootori Emu (Project Sekai), Fuwa (Star Twinkle Pretty Cure), Moon Rabbit Cake (Cookie Run: Kingdom)

And that is it! Thanks again for reading! Remember to show Sayuri some love too okay?

[lei-ki]

[biomic]

top ten homophobically gay tokusatsu ships in no particular order

marv/basco from gokaiger

ryuga/jinga from garo goldstorm

ban/hoji from dekaranger

mayumi/miki from cutie honey the live

akira/hayami from changerion

ryu/gai from jetman

kiriya/kuroto from kamen rider ex-aid (i said no order but this is the Most homophobic one by far)

gou/chase from kamen rider drive

enter/hiromu from go-busters

zero/belial from the ultra series

bonus: ian yorkland from kyoryuger just by himself

[recentanimenews]

High School Life is a Struggle in Heroine Tarumono! TV Anime

  It's hard to juggle academic studies and a part-time job managing a male idol duo in Heroine Tarumono! ~Kiraware Heroine to Naishou no Oshigoto~ ("To Become a Real Heroine - The Unpopular Girl and the Secret Task"), a newly announced TV anime based on the song by HoneyWorks. The main staff has been revealed for the series, including:

  Original work, music: HoneyWorks

Director: Noriko Hashimoto

Series composition, screenplay: Yoshimi Narita

Character design, chief animation director: Kaori Ishii

Art director: Ryousuke Obakata

Color design: Tomoko Yamazaki

Director of photography: Yomogiko Murano

Editor: Gou Sadamatsu

Sound director: Yukio Nagasaki

Music: Moe Hyuga

Animation producer: Noritomo Yonai

Animation production: Lay-duce

Planning, production: Shunsuke Saito

Production: Heroine Tarumono Production Committee

  The main cast of Heroine Tarumono! ~Kiraware Heroine to Naishou no Oshigoto~ includes:

  Inori Minase as Hiyori Suzumi.

Kōki Uchiyama as Yuujirou Someya (LIP x LIP)

Nobunaga Shimazaki as Aizou Shibasaki (LIP x LIP).

Ayane Sakura as Juri Hattori.

And Saori Hayami as Chizuru Nakamura.

    The story of Heroine Tarumono! ~Kiraware Heroine to Naishou no Oshigoto~ follows Hiyori Suzumi, a high school student who moves to Tokyo and takes a part-time job as an assistant manager to the male idol duo LIP x LIP in order to make ends meet. Hiyori soon learns that it's tough to juggle work, school life, and club activities, especially when the talent she's managing are also her classmates.

    Heroine Tarumono! ~Kiraware Heroine to Naishou no Oshigoto~ is scheduled to begin broadcasting in Japan in April of 2022. An official website and Twitter feed (@HoneyWorksMovie) have also been published for the series.

  Source: Comic Natalie

  Copyright notice: © Heroine Tarumono Production Committee

    ---

Paul Chapman is the host of The Greatest Movie EVER! Podcast and GME! Anime Fun Time.

By: Paul Chapman

[just-a-ygo-fan]

Last VRAINS Cast List - Episode 120

Episode 120 (FINAL EPISODE): 繋がる世界 – Tsunagaru Sekai

(A Connected World)

Both Playmaker and Ai have come to acknowledge each other’s ideals: the importance of connections to humans, and what an AI ultimately desires, respectively. The two then use everything they have left to settle their battle once and for all. Just how will their Duel conclude?

Cast:

Fujiki Yusaku/Playmaker: Ishige Shoya

Ai: Sakurai Takahiro

Homura Takeru/Soulburner: Kaji Yuki

Kusanagi Shoichi: Kimura Subaru

Zaizen Aoi/Blue Maiden: Nakashima Yuki

Onizuka Gou/GO Onizuka: Hamano Daiki

Dojun Kengo/Blood Shepherd: Okuda Takanori

Bessho Emma/Ghost Girl: Kamakura Yuna

Zaizen Akira: Yamamoto Shoma

Kogami Ryoken/Revolver: Takeuchi Shunsuke

Spectre: Kajimoto Daiki

Faust: Mikami Satoshi

Doctor Genome: Kirimoto Takuya

Vyra: Koshimizu Ami

Shima Naoki/Brave Max: Sawashiro Chiharu

Hayami: Ikki Chihiro

Kamishirakawa Kiku: Shimabukuro Miyuri

Kusanagi Jin: Suzuki Ryota

Frog/Pigeon/Chief: Seki Tomokazu

Extras

Script: 吉田伸 || Yoshida Shin

Storyboard: 浅野勝也 || Asano Katsuya

Direction: 武藤公春 || Mutou Kimiharu

Animation Director(s): 川村裕哉, 荏原裕子 || Kawamura Yuya, Ebara Yuko

Credits: DMC3444

[asknarashikari]

Incorrect CrackFics/Quotes (8037 words) by PokeRamen Chapters: 18/? Fandom: Kamen Rider - All Media Types, Super Sentai Series, Ultraman R/B (TV) Rating: Teen And Up Audiences Warnings: Creator Chose Not To Use Archive Warnings Relationships: Ichinose Houtarou/Kudou Rinne, Magine (Zenkaiger)/Shindai Reika, Kurama Neon/Sakurai Keiwa, Ankh/Hino Eiji, Ankh & Izumi Hina, Fukamiya Kento/Kamiyama Touma/Shindou Rintarou/Sudou Mei, Goshikida Kaito/Stacey, Aguilera | Natsuki Hana/Igarashi Sakura, Banjou Ryuuga & Ichinose Houtarou, Ankh & Hino Eiji & Izumi Hina, Hino Eiji & Izumi Hina, Kisaragi Gentarou & Sakuta Ryuusei, Yanma Gust & Gira Hastie, Rita Kanisuka/Their job, Igarashi Daiji/Kadota Hiromi, Zocks Goldtsuiker/Goshikida Kaito/Stacey, Kiryuu Daigo/Amy Yuuzuki, Kiryuu Daigo/Yayoi Ulshade, Esumi Sousuke/Sutou Miu, Banjou Ryuuga/Kiryuu Sento, Hidari Shoutarou/Philip, Fukami Kanon & Fukami Makoto, Isurugi Misora & Kiryuu Sento, Jeramie Brasieri/Gira Husty, Edami Kyouka/Lachesis, Minato Asahi/Mitsurugi Saki, Minato Asahi & Minato Isami & Minato Katsumi, Tsumuri & Ukiyo Ace, Asaka Keiichirou/Yano Kairi Characters: Tsuruhara Sabimaru, Ichou Renge, Shindai Ryouga, Gaon (Zenkaiger), Zyuran (Zenkaiger), Momoi Tarou, Igarashi Ikki, Vice (Kamen Rider Revice), Goshikida Yatsude, Himeno Ran, Kiryuu Sento, Vroon (Zenkaiger), Igasaki Takaharu, Katou "Cloud" Yakumo, Matsuo Nagi, Momochi Kasumi, Igasaki Fuuka, Imizu Tametomo, Hayami Sena, Ooharu Sayo, Kadoya Tsukasa, Nitou Kousuke, Shijima Gou, Houjou Emu Additional Tags: my hubris gave fruit to a new problem, Crackfics a hoi, Other Additional Tags to Be Added, STRAP IN FOLKS, First fic with the ship tag Kyouka/Lachesis, Mama Emu ain't taking no one's shit Series: Part 2 of Toku Crack Fics Summary: Enjoy I guess, expect quality shift from chapters. Some might be written like chat fics, others like normal fics, sometimes you'll get a few incorrect quotes Also comment suggestions

Based on my ask from 2 days ago

[chelia27]

[DL] I★Chu FAN MEETING～Happy Orange day～  [nico stream]

MCs: Tamaru Atsushi (Tobikura Akio) / Murata Taishi (Hayami Gou) Other participating cast: Kobayashi Yuusuke (Yakaku Kuro) / Murase Ayumu (Hanabusa Kokoro) / Shimono Hiro (Eva Armstrong) / Ono Yuuki (Rindou Tsubaki)

I’m sharing my record of the Niconico Livestream for the evening session of the I-Chu Orange Day Fanmeeting. Please don’t reupload the video in full (or split them into parts to upload in full) on any platform. The link should already be in this post.

[pkjd]

“Release the Spyce” additional anime cast revealed. There's also a preview the opening and ending theme songs available. Broadcast begins October 6th.

-Staff-

Director: You Satou

Series Composition: Takahiro

Original Character Designer: Namori

Character Designer: Satoshi Ishino

Animation Production: Lay-duce

-Cast-

Momo Minamoto - (CV: Yukari Anzai)

Yuki Hanzoumon - (CV: Manami Numakura)

Fuu Sagami - (CV: Akane Fujita)

Mei Yachiyo - (CV: Aya Suzaki)

Gou Ishikawa - (CV: Yuri Noguchi)

Hatsume Aoba - (CV: Aya Uchida)

Shizuka Ito

Risa Taneda

Aina Suzuki

Saori Hayami

via: http://releasethespyce.jp/

[furederiko]

Advance Notice: Behold, for this is my first monthly review for "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger"...

I had planned on publishing a First Impression post when this show premiered on February 11th, 2018, but I ended up scrapping that idea due to several reasons. I figured I should just go ahead with the review for the first episode having seen it with subs, but another hurdle came barging on my way (forcing me to be off the grid for a brief amount of time prior to my latest post) to the point that now I practically have watched 3 subbed episodes already. LOL. So as you can see, I've finally decided to just convert it into a monthly review (consisting of episode 1 to 3 that aired Sunday, February 25th) for the series anyway. Not unlike what I did with "Kamen Rider Build", of course. But there's a catch! Since I don't want my efforts for the First Impression to go to waste, I'm going to start with them first before heading directly to my Overall thoughts on each episode. Okay then, here goes...

First Impression

NOTE: Another reminder before I start. This list was written as soon as I finished watching the first episode. It contained my personal notes and INITIAL reactions to the story, theme, and also characters, some of most definitely have more or less evolved since then. So if it might sound a bit outdated, that's just the way it is. Can't help it, these were from three weeks ago... XD - Phantom Thief? More like... burglar. I'm talking about the premiere's opening sequence, that is. While it was designed to be cinematic, to me it also felt like a missed opportunity. The writer for this episode (was it lead writer Junko Komura?) probably forgot or got him/herself confused on the basic rule of a 'Kaitou'/Phantom Thieves. What made a Phantom Thief different than regular thieves or pickpockets, was in their modus operand of sending/handing out notice way ahead of their operation in order to challenge the owner of the item. Hence why it is called ADVANCE NOTICE. Moreso, they would infiltrate the target location meticulously and secretly using tricks and deceits while naturally avoiding to cause too much of a fuzz as much as possible. Those are the basics of a Phantom Thief. If you're uninformed and curious to see how this plays out, look no further than towards the many Kaitou Kid-centered story arcs in "Meitantei Conan", or the children show "Mysterious Joker". Even the heist aspect of Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man" fit in perfectly in this method. - This show DID capture the extravagant and stylish flairs of Phantom Thieves in this opening sequence. It was undoubtedly a flashy scene. But the biggest issue here was they did NOT give off an advance notice to the Casino boss, who was, in fact, the first Gangler or MotW of the show. A missed opportunity, because they could have easily inserted that bit in a quick dialogue or two. Breaking and entering, proceeded by shooting randomly at things to retrieve their target was clearly NOT the style of a Phantom Thief. Nope, this was plain robbery or burglary at play. Huge difference, right there! LOL. Handing out a calling card afterward would be considered pretty much useless because it could no longer count as an 'Advance' notice (get it?). The later mission of the episode was better, as it required a good amount of sneaking and sleuthing. No sign of advance notice though, so what a shame *sigh*. Even if this show hasn't managed to get the thieving part correctly, it was pretty apparent that the source of inspiration for the Lupinrangers was the iconic series "Lupin the 3rd". At the very least, I'm instantly reminded of that series every time they got out in action, both in or out of suit. - Oh yeah, there's another missed potential regarding that opening sequence. In this case, it's a bit technical. Debuting the theme song of "Lupinranger VS Patranger" in the first episode sounds natural, right? Well, that should've been the case. Yet when it was played WITHOUT having the Patranger around... it bugged me big time. I personally think they should have either: used the Lupinranger-only version in that scene. Especially because the Patrangers didn't even have the ability to transform until the closing scene. Or...; rewrote the scene and have it showcase both teams at the same time, fully in costume. I know the Lupinranger is first-billed, but if I were this episode's writer, I would totally use the theme song during an actual kerfuffle between the two teams. For example, in that brief part before the episode wrapped? Heck, the episode could've started with that before going into flashback mode or some sort. It would have made a major difference if you ask me... - Characters!!! I know I should never judge a book by its cover, but seriously, Kairi Yano (LupinRed) is unappealing and squeaky. No wonder some folks were surprised that his actor Asahi Itou could be appointed as Red. Plus, it's clear he still needs to improve his acting skill, with all those constant unnerving glares. Touma Yoimachi (LupinBlue) is the usual cool type, who this time gets mixed up with the chef trope. Think of it like Kyuranger's Stinger and Spada in one body. For some reason, Shougo Hama reminded me of Kamen Rider Ibuki or Mamoru Chiba from the live action "Sailor Moon" series. I think Umika Hayami (LupinYellow) is the most likable member of the Lupinranger, albeit being the usual bumbling 'my pace' girl. It felt that graduated Morning Musume member Haruka Kudo's deep affection to tokusatsu really showed, as she looked the most comfortable in her shoes. Their names combine into 'Kai-To-u'. - Keiichirou Asaka (Patren 1-gou) is undoubtedly the better Red for me so far. I sensed that Kousei Yuuki was also more convincing as an actor than Asahi. Unfortunately, Keiichirou is also the loud brash stereotype (kind of reminds you of Go Yellow, huh?), so he and his mysterious endless rage and anger will either impress you or grate on your nerves. The same couldn't be said about the other Patranger members. Sakuya Hikawa (Patren 2-gou) and Tsukasa Myoujin (Patren 3-gou) are nothing more than... generic stereotypes in the premiere. For now at least. Which was disappointing, because Ryo Yokoyama and Kazusa Okuyama (who somehow reminded me of Red Racer and Go-On Silver) could only do so much with the limited materials they were given. These two are likely the lesser important characters (Super Sentai always have ones), which says a lot about the Patranger's position. None of these three managed to... grab my attention, because aside from a stubborn hot-blooded Keiichirou, the other two could be considered as bland. Just like the Lupinranger, their names combined into 'Kei-Sa-Tsu'. - Youichi Nukumizu's Kogure and Ike Nwala's Commisioner Hilltop are the show's MVP for me thus far. In Kogure's case, the air of mystery and elusiveness easily stole my attention and made me want to see more. I think he could work as a secret big boss vibe pulling the strings behind the scene, though it would likely end up as some kind of Alfred Pennyworth scenario instead. Likewise, Hilltop showed hints of eccentric personality due to his Japan Culture-obsessed hobby (mirroring "Sakura Taisen V"'s Sunnyside). I can't help but wonder if he's meant to be the Jim Gordon of the show? It also helped that he joined the limited list of foreign actors who played a crucial role in a tokusatsu show. I hope these two will have bigger and more important roles in the future... as suggested by that recent rumor. Sadly, I couldn't praise the same about Jim Carter (voiced by Rie Kugimiya), the Global Police's mascot robot. I disliked its design, and see no actual use of it. Not to mention that name. Why TOEI, just why? - Comparing these two teams have always been an ordeal since I saw their first images. Each one has their pros and cons that sort of balanced my impression on them. I liked the Patranger cast better, but those suit design totally threw me off the table. I dig the style of the Lupinranger suit, but feel mixed about its actors. It's clear however, that the Lupinranger was put center front in the premiere (as evident by the flashy top-hatted transformation sequence and cool silhouetted roll call), to the point that the Patranger was basically just... there. Thus it felt somewhat premature and unfair to compare them due to the state they are right now. Not surprisingly, the scene in the Bistrot Jurer was executed better than the one in the GSPO's Tactical Unit Operations Room. The latter just looked more... fake somehow *sigh*. - Speaking of suits, Patranger likely had inspirations from "KyuKyu Sentai GoGoFive", "Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger", with a hint of "Go Go Sentai Boukenger". Sadly, these are not as good as those three. The Lupinranger ones are clearly a "Mirai Sentai Timeranger" nod, complete with that giant hands of clock-shaped swords that reminded me of the Vector Swords. Still, they should've gone with a long coat tail like in the transformation sequence (Zyuoh Whale and Draco Commander style). That would've made for a more elegant look. - I'm not that fond of the design for the show's main antagonist (a mixture of dinosaur and... guns?). Not the grenade-inspired but watermelon-looking Destora Mazzio (voiced by Pokemon's Brock himself, Yuuji Ueda), and particularly the hideous Goshu Ru Medu (voiced by "K-ON!"'s Ayana Taketatsu). Perhaps it's the way that every Gangler needs to include a safety box on their body that made them look... I don't know, silly? On the bright side, it does have this interesting mafia family style that would provide great potentials assuming it's explored properly. Cues from "The Godfather" movies can be felt from their so-called leader Dogranio Yabun (voiced by Mitsuru Miyamoto), as well as an obvious nod to Don Dolnero of Timeranger. In the case of those Lupin Collection, I'm sure Super Sentai fans would easily be reminded of Boukenger's Precious. - Neat camera works for the action scenes. Some... inventive movements that involved plenty of 360 shots taken from kinetic angles. Unfortunately, they would work much better in a fast-paced viewing. When you slowed the sequence down, it's more than obvious that the transitions between the different cameras (the regular huge and docked one, and possibly a drone/hand-held for the moving parts) aren't exactly as smooth. The switching was more than apparent, because there's an easily noticeable fluctuation in video quality. Not to mention, it did feel confusing to see after repeated viewings. - Last but not least, the absence of an ending sequence could be a make or break situation for the show. Many audience particularly Japanese kids genuinely loved an ending song that they could dance along with. I know that this one felt more mature already without one, but is that really a good thing? We'll just have to wait and see...

01 - "Here Comes the Flashy Burglar / Off-Beat Arrested Development"

Overall: I admit, after seeing this episode again with English subtitle, it was better than my first initial watch. Unfortunately, many of its issues (that I have pointed out above) are hard to overlook and still render my overall judgment. This was meant to be a groundbreaking series that actually features two existing Super Sentai teams at once, yet in my opinion, it ended up feeling more or less like your standard Super Sentai show. It didn't feel that much 'different', despite being taunted/promoted as such. Same old, same old. Most of that is likely due to the fact that the Patranger didn't have equal footing in it when they really SHOULD. Everything this police unit does (always-late appearance, bland characters, unimpressive significance, etc) didn't account much, giving off a distracting vibe that they were merely a set of supporting characters in a Lupinranger show. Seriously, they didn't even have a proper transformation scene and roll call because of how heavily Lupinranger-focused this has been. I'm not fond of police-themed Sentai, to begin with, hence why I already liked it less than other Super Sentai fans. Not saying this debut episode was bad, but more like... not my cup of tea? Didn't win me over? I do get why many are loving it though. This was a breeze of fresh air, especially when compared to the recent WEAK (I'm being NICE here) seasons of "Power Rangers" adaptations. Still, in my opinion, it's a pretty standard premiere, heavy on expositions, and due to its minor flaws, wasn't really on par with previous Super Sentai premiere episodes. On the bright side, if the show's future development is consistent with a recent rumor flying around the internet, then they will be enough to keep me watching this show. Here's hoping...

02 - "Frozen Back-Story / Fudging-Sweaty Fusion"

Overall: If I have to choose one word to describe this episode, that would be easy: HECTIC. Yes, as fittingly represented by the official opening sequence that... in my honest opinion, could have used better editing. The action parts felt busy and rushed, to the point that when it slowed down for the dramatic parts, the episode became uneven. I have this feeling that the debut of the vaguely disturbing Patren Union (defying all kinds of real life logic) was meant to put or even push the Patranger into the spotlight. Heck, they finally got their own flas... er generic roll call now (it still looks bland compared to the thieves no matter how you put it... *sigh*). Unfortunately, it's the drama part that pretty much stole every attention and became the major highlight of this episode. And sadly, it was particularly shining a light towards the Lupinranger... all over again. Yes, Kairi, Touma, and Umika remained to be the first-billed characters, as the show decided to reveal their real motives/goal to collect the Lupin Collection. Which was emotional and VERY personal at best. Hence our supposedly good officers were still being relegated as second fiddle, showing that the show hasn't managed to divide the focus evenly between the two teams. But hey, the Patranger also helped debuted the sentient-chatterbox Good Striker/Goody (voiced by legendary Virgo Shaka himself, Yuuji Mitsuya), right? Only to jumpstart the arrival of Lupin Kaizer when the Collection Piece combined with the Lupinranger's Dial Fighters instead. And while the show's first mecha (which didn't look as good as its design, I can't tell why) dealt with the Gangler in a flashy way, Keichirou, Sakuya, and Tsukasa only stared blankly into the night sky. Oh Patranger, I feel truly sorry for you... Ignoring the fact that it's still an uneven affair, it's indeed a much better episode than the first. It's not perfect by all means, and probably could do with better editing, but that genuinely intriguing backstory honestly did much of the heavy lifting. It's probably the show's best episode so far, though I'm hoping it's not the extent that this show has to offer.

03 - "Fiance on Ice / A Sticky Reinforcement"

Overall: LOL, did anyone actually expect some secret identities to be exposed, just 3 episodes in? That's NOT how Super Sentai works, especially in a full-year extended version of a Versus movie like this. So in that sense, what a pointless cliffhanger that was at the end of episode 2, huh? This intro scene basically answered one lingering concern I had since episode 1. Remember how Keiichirou and Kairi had a civilian stand-off about that newspaper ball in the park early on? If Keiichirou has good photographic memory and critical analysis skill as a competent police officer, he would've instantly recognized Kairi in Jurer. Not just that, he should also recognize LupinRed's voice coming from his mouth. But noooope, that did NOT happen. Frankly, I'm not sure how I feel about this. I just hope this didn't simply mean that Kei, as well as Sakuya and Tsukasa, are being written off as a bit... slow. That would be a disaster! How could one root for them if they are so unreliable? We got more insight into Touma's character concerning his fiance Aya. Not much of a surprise, because the previous episode had openly shown the identities of the frozen closed ones *sigh*. His character now reminds me of Joe Gibken from "Kaizoku Sentai Go-kaiger", who so happens to be sharing a similar cool-blue stereotype. But I'm not sure why there's something off with Touma that I couldn't really put into words. A relentless darkness that is rubbing me the wrong way. Which is strange, because Joe is my favorite Go-kaiger. It felt like Sakuya was probably meant to be the 2nd focus here, or at least meant to have his share of the spotlight. But since the execution was still uneven, still favoring heavily on the Lupinranger side, inevitably the rookie member of the Global Police ended up being eclipsed by both Touma and also Kairi. On the bright side, him showing instant attraction to Umika at the end implied that he's destined to be the awkward but likable goofball of the series. Assuming this angle will be explored in the future, of course. I might be wrong in this, but it felt like the Patranger has gotten the short end of the stick... again. Three times in a row! I mean, when the whole episode established that the Lupinranger will now be using the Patranger as tools to do their bidding, that... kind of says A LOT, right? The thieves (true to their namesake) kept on stealing attention from the public servant (fittingly so), always acting one step ahead of them. And their version of Good Striker's Finishing Move wasn't even better (lamer IMO) than Union to begin with. Even Kogure singlehandedly stole the scenes with his elusive appearances and mysterious relationship with Goody! Marvel Studios carefully constructed a story that enabled "Captain America: Civil War" audience to be divided between the two conflicting teams, but there's none of that here. For the time being, the Patranger only feels more and more like an afterthought, a lesser team that probably shouldn't even get a mention in the title. I don't think that's fair... Oh well, at least their Pat Kaizer debut was great. I can't say why, but it honestly looked much better in action. That's a hugely pleasant surprise! Was it because Lupin Kaizer's battle relied too heavily on CG to showcase its fluid movement? Not really, because Pat Kaizer also had its fair share of CG. Because the battle took place in the daylight? Regardless, the combined Trigger Machines was sturdy and strong. And though I could do without that pink pole stick, this mecha looked impressive overall and just more fun to see in motion. Next Episode: A Closed Room Case...

Episode 1 Score: 7,2 out of 10 Episode 2 Score: 7,8 out of 10 Episode 3 Score: 7,4 out of 10

All images are screen captured from the series, provided by the FanSubber Over-Time. "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger" is produced by TOEI, and airs every Sunday on TV-Asahi. Credits and copyrights belong to their respective owners.