Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 15 Review

The Kajin that you see here is the Perseus Zodiarts, who’s primary attacks consist of brute swordplay, along with a Medusa arm that can turn objects into stone. Really not too special so to speak, but this episode sparks for different reasons, as Hayami takes center stage and his actor shows his Rider chops by simply chewing the scenery around him, while Yuki shows that she’ll probably be getting her own single during the course of the shows’ run.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 14 Review

The Kajin that this arc has focused on is the Scorpio Zodiarts, shown here in it’s Supernova-mode. To be honest, it ends up becoming more like a tank of sorts, with some added mobility so it’s not completely slowed down via it’s scorpion-legs, but to be honest it’s designed more for sheer power, along with it’s super-stinger. This episode concludes the arc in which Miura has to make a choice whether or not to become the Orion Zodiarts again, and the viewer has to deal with the shocking revelation of Sonada’s true identity as the Scorpio Zodiarts.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 13 Review

The gentleman that you see here is Kouhei Hayami, the principal of AHS. Those with a bit of Kamen Rider knowledge remember him from Kamen Rider Blade as Tachibana/Kamen Rider Garren, aka Mr. I-like-to-betray-everything-in-sight-and-be-emo-about-it. You have to at least be impressed they got the color on his jacket right, eh? With this episode the identity of the Scorpio Zodiarts is finally revealed as we race towards a showdown and a frantic march to help the former Orion Zodiarts.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 12 Review

The Zodiarts that you see here is the Pyxis Zodiarts, which has two main abilities to speak of: First is it’s Dowsing Blades, which not only help with close-quarters combat but can also track down any item or person if it has a mental image of it, then there is it’s ability to telekinetic-ally deflect any long-range attack, making it a formidable enemy enough to give Fourze quite a bit of trouble. In this episode we see Hiroki get a little too starstruck, Kengo gives us our first Emo Moment for this year’s Kamen Rider show, and we see some more smart Switch using by Fourze.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 11 Review

See this lovely visage of beauty here? This is Hiroki, a very loopy individual who is the leader of the Astronomy Club, and as you can tell by the picture, this episode’s Zodiart. The KRC runs into some big trouble this episode, mainly dealing with the sudden disappearance of the Rabbit Hutch’s locker entrance which causes a great deal of anger from Kengo at the others.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 10 Review

The Kaijin that you see here is the Altar Zodiarts, which primarily focuses on distance-based combat via its’ telekinetic powers along with it’s fire-based evolution brought on by Ritsuko. It has some short-range attack prowness via the “Fire-Hair” Technique which you see in the start of the episode. This episode, while not as powerful as the second episode of the Shun Arc, still packs an emotional punch as the KRC move to snatch Tomoko from the Witches’ Coven.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 9 Review

Hello all, and welcome to another short and truncated review, this time for Episode 9. We’ll be back to more long-form reviews with Episode 10, it’s just been a long few weeks here at DTF, so let’s get started! This episode is the start for what is probably the most emotional arc of the series thus far, in which the gang fights to win over the friendship of Tomoko Nozama from a local coven of witches. Each “Witch” is motivated by being ridiculed by others in the school, which causes them to carry out “curses” on fellow students and staff.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 8 Review

The Kaijin that you see here is the Hound Zodiarts, who tends to be more of a mid-to-long distance fighter, with a set of chains that can cause foes to keep their distance, as well as the ability to fire projectiles, with it’s only true weakness being close quarters combat. This episode brings a lot of emotion into Fourze, with a standout performance by Shun’s actor that reinforces what looks to be a tight bond between the members of the Kamen Rider Club. To let you know now, this will be a short and sweet review as it’s already been a while since the episode aired, so today I’ll simply go over things that stood out to me.

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 7 Review

So, you’re probably wondering why I’m starting this off with a pic of a football w/hand statue? Well, this is a statue that Shun Daimonji’s Pops has had erected in his son’s honor. I should say if you’re familiar with The Breakfast Club, this episode will feel right at home for ya, and if you haven’t watched The Breakfast Club, go here now please:

Kamen Rider Fourze (2011) Episode 6 Review

The Kajin that you see here is the Unicorn Zodiarts, which is primarily known for it’s ability to remove its faceplate and transform it into a rapier for a concentrated ground/anti-air attack. This actually gives Fourze a great deal of trouble until he unlocks the full potential of the Elec Switch, as shown in Episode 6, which is nice because we do see a new form, but also kinda meh as we don’t really get too much of a good reason for JK’s issues with Gentaro’s pledge of friendship.