How long should I "give it a chance"?
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How long should I "give it a chance"?
I've watched about the first 10 episodes of the Kabuto and just can't seem to really get into it. I know that not every season is for everyone but I was just wondering how long it took most people to become "hooked" when they were originally watching it. Also, is there some huge pay off somewhere in the series where everything seems to finally come together? Any replies would be greatly appreciated.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
Since I am a Kabuto fan, it only took the first episode for me. Maybe it's because I like tofu
Other reasons . . .
- Souji and his attitude (both kick-ass and coolness)
- the suits and capabilities (cast off, clock up, so much comes from here)
- the fun of the series (cooking contests!)
Kabuto (IMHO) is one of the best Kamen Rider Heisei series.
Give it time, but you're free to not watch or to watch - that's all up to you.
Other reasons . . .
- Souji and his attitude (both kick-ass and coolness)
- the suits and capabilities (cast off, clock up, so much comes from here)
- the fun of the series (cooking contests!)
Kabuto (IMHO) is one of the best Kamen Rider Heisei series.
Give it time, but you're free to not watch or to watch - that's all up to you.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
I dunno. I think Kabuto's shining moments are in the first 20-ish episodes, when they're still rushing to introduce all the riders. It kinda goes downhill during the filler, and the final arc was way rushed. Stick around until Drake and Sasword come into the mix, and if you're still not into it, you're probably not gonna make a connection with it.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
If you can't get hooked on the first 10 eps....then give up on the show. As That Guy had said, the show were at its best during the first 20-ish eps. Aside from a couple of exceptions, everything went downhill after that.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
Ok, thanks. I'll watch maybe a few more episodes and if I can't get into it by that point it may be time to give up on it.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
I really feel that the series should have been titled Kamen Rider , as struck me as more of the main character than Tendou. When compared to other Heisei-era riders, Tendou/Kabuto's vibe is much more "second rider", whereas is more similar in personality and drive to a primary rider. The problem is, as he doesn't get a Zecter until , making him the title character would have led to a lot of confusion early on. That's my take on the whole thing, anyway. I'd say at least give it until then to see if you like it.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
I really hated Kabuto at first. It took a lot of effort each time my ex-boyfriend wanted to watch to convince me to sit down with him and watch it. Now it's my favorite series.
I enjoy the first episodes now, but when I'm re-watching, I always look forward to 22 and beyond (for reasons that would be a spoiler).
I'd say hang in there a little longer. There's some fun stuff that starts in the 20s, and I think the plot really takes off after that. I know there are a lot of people who would disagree with me... but this is how I feel after sitting through the show about 8 times... maybe more. I lost count.
Anyway. I feel your pain! Especially if you hate Tendou with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Now he's like my third favorite character. No idea when that happened. Just kind of sneaked up on me.
I enjoy the first episodes now, but when I'm re-watching, I always look forward to 22 and beyond (for reasons that would be a spoiler).
I'd say hang in there a little longer. There's some fun stuff that starts in the 20s, and I think the plot really takes off after that. I know there are a lot of people who would disagree with me... but this is how I feel after sitting through the show about 8 times... maybe more. I lost count.
Anyway. I feel your pain! Especially if you hate Tendou with the passion of a thousand burning suns. Now he's like my third favorite character. No idea when that happened. Just kind of sneaked up on me.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
hi guys..long time no post for me..
regarding Kabuto, this is my favorite KR series (I watched 11 Heisei series and OOO 12th and 2 showa series). I say if you don't like it, make time to finish it. as for me, I watched Den-O and I hated it. But I sat down, watched it until the last episode and eventually found the good things about it. Well you can do that to Kabuto series as well...
regarding Kabuto, this is my favorite KR series (I watched 11 Heisei series and OOO 12th and 2 showa series). I say if you don't like it, make time to finish it. as for me, I watched Den-O and I hated it. But I sat down, watched it until the last episode and eventually found the good things about it. Well you can do that to Kabuto series as well...
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
Can't believed you hated Den-O!!Almost everyone loved it!bestkept wrote:hi guys..long time no post for me..
regarding Kabuto, this is my favorite KR series (I watched 11 Heisei series and OOO 12th and 2 showa series). I say if you don't like it, make time to finish it. as for me, I watched Den-O and I hated it. But I sat down, watched it until the last episode and eventually found the good things about it. Well you can do that to Kabuto series as well...
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
I actually know a lot of people who hated Den-O... I wasn't one of them, but it was also the first KR series I ever watched, so...
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
.yumenotenshi07 wrote:I actually know a lot of people who hated Den-O... I wasn't one of them, but it was also the first KR series I ever watched, so...I think Den-O was really childish
The first time I watch Den-O was their Movie MV with music background and I though it was really cool.But when I watch it with it's sounds, It went so lame and began to dislike it....
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
I Thought Kabuto was pretty cool from the beginning, but it was only until 20+ episodes i was hooked.
Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
i think you'll enjoy the arc when sasword joined with the hoppers.... thats probably the most memorable arc to me...
while tendou's attitude is badass i don't really see him as the stereotype main rider guys...
i think i have to agree with you...Spinster wrote:I really feel that the series should have been titled Kamen Rider, asSpoiler
Gatackstruck me as more of the main character than Tendou. When compared to other Heisei-era riders, Tendou/Kabuto's vibe is much more "second rider", whereasSpoiler
Kagamiis more similar in personality and drive to a primary rider. The problem is, as he doesn't get a Zecter untilSpoiler
Kagami/Gatack, making him the title character would have led to a lot of confusion early on. That's my take on the whole thing, anyway. I'd say at least give it until then to see if you like it.Spoiler
episode 22
while tendou's attitude is badass i don't really see him as the stereotype main rider guys...
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i also think kagami was more like the main rider when he got his zecter and the whole comic relief role was shifted from him to sasword... i mean that in the sense that you could see real emotion in kagami which is essentially a significant feature for a drama-runned series even for a toku(IMHO since the showa ones)
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
That's pretty much how I've always felt.kokowaks wrote:Spoiler
i also think kagami was more like the main rider when he got his zecter and the whole comic relief role was shifted from him to sasword... i mean that in the sense that you could see real emotion in kagami which is essentially a significant feature for a drama-runned series even for a toku(IMHO since the showa ones)
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I think Kagami's character got some excellent development after he got his rider system. They kind of tried back in episode 4 with the deal with his brother, but yeah... he was pretty much comic relief until they got up into the 20s.
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Re: How long should I "give it a chance"?
This is why i liked Tendou as a main rider, because he wasn't the same as the rest. Then again, that's why i liked Stronger, cause of his Arrogance.kokowaks wrote: while tendou's attitude is badass i don't really see him as the stereotype main rider guys...