Tokusatsu In Review: Kamen Rider Agito part 3

In Part 3, Sakaki strikes, G3’s taken out of the prototype stage, Hojo Finds he has an ally from the showa Era's most competent Villain, and Shouichi remembers he had a life!

I was as Surprised as you.



Tokusatsu in Review: Kamen Rider Agito part 3... by ShintaReviews

Toku Vlogs: December 25, 2014

Toqger 41 has a good redux of the traditional christmas battle, as Drive 11 works to shut down the blackout Plot.

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Tokusatsu in Review: Kamen Rider Agito part 2

AS the Lord Conflict proper gets under way; Agito's secret is outed to Mana, Hojo and Hikawa Vie for ownership of the G3 gear, and the wayward swimmer Ryou Ashihara becomes relevant to the proceedings.
Because the Universe hates Ryou Ashihara.




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Toku Vlogs: December 18 2014

Take Two! Drive 0 adds nothing, Toqger 40 continues to build to an all-out shadow war, and Drive 10 has exposition dropped, but with poor execution via the director

Tokusatsu in review: Kamen Rider Agito part 1

A World where everyone’s an Asshole? With Toshiki Inoue, Anything is possible; As Shinta Dives into the man's First head writing Job for the Kamen Rider Franchise.
Prepare your shot glasses, people, The Toshiki Inoue Drinking game is LIVE!



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toku vlogs:December 11, 2014

Toqger 39 winds up for another christmas storyarc, while Drive 9 premieres the Technic/Technique body.

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Shinta Reviews; Digimon Fighting games

All Star Rumble an Olive branch to the fanbase? let’s see how it stacks up to the other games mean to mimic the super smash brothers formula.
Yes, that’s how this all started.


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Toku Vlogs: December 4, 2014

Toqger 38 goes to the movies for shenanigans, while drive 8 concludes the case of the photographer with...forgettable content.


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LP--Cards against Humanity (Freak & Nitro and company)

In which my associate Jimmy The Freak recorded and edited down a Game of Cards against humanity he, I and Decker Shado, Detective Steve, Tylor M, and Kellen nitro were a part of.

.Hack//retrospective: .Hack//G.U reminisce part 5

Reminisce concludes with the Salvation of the Mirage, and the reveal of one of Gaming’s biggest Red Herring.
Do you not wish to know the truth?


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Toku Vlogs: november 26, 2014

Toqger 37 piles it on Tokatti...again, while Drive 7 gives us an interesting case and evolution on the Roidmude situation.


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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Reminisce Part 4

Is the cost of Deliverance too Great to bear?



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Toku vlogs: november 21, 2014

The rare good episode shows up with Toqger 36, and Drive 6 has a paradigm shift begin between belt and wearer


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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Reminisce part 3

The True terror of Death returns, as Tragedy Strikes once more.



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Toku Vlogs: November 13, 2014

Toqger 35 debut's the worst final combination mech in the franchise, while Drive 5 makes Shinta realize the premise is beginning to wear


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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Reminisce Part 2

A Surprising proposition leads the team back to the Arena. Series fans launch your ships!




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Toku Vlogs: November 6, 2014

With Super hero Time on hiatus...again, Shinta takes the time to look at the Sharivan V-Cinema. how was it?


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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Vol 2 Reminisce Part 1

The second Volume opens with the fallout of rebirth, and a Trap of Aida’s making.


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Toku Vlogs: October 30, 2014

Toqger 34 Finds Whole new ways to piss me off, while Drive 4 continues to Build the world and establish it's cast



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Tokusatsu in review: Death Note (film)

Before the Anime adaptation, Death note was made into a movie. How’s it stack up?
Yes, we know this isn't technically Tokusatsu, but Live-action adaptation of a Japanese series, sooo~ we cover it here.


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Shinta's Toku Vlogs: October 23, 2014

Toqger 33 makes Raito out as the special again, As Drive 3 explores Kiriko's experiences with the global Freeze.



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Tokusatsu in review: Gatchaman (2013 movie)

A Team of Birds theme Returns to TIR…with a movie so bad you’ll be begging for Toshiki Inoue.



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Toku Vlogs: October 15, 2014

Toqger 32 brings back the show's signature bad executions and fridge logic, while Drive 2 reveals the show is a bit lighter than first thought




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Tokusatsu in review: Garo: Chapter of the Black Wolf Part 2

The Chapter of the black wolf concludes with revelations, villains finally showing up, and one weird final boss fight


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Toku Vlogs: October 9, 2014

Toqger 31 brings a new badly explained twist, as Drive Rev's up it's premiere.



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Tokusatsu in review: Garo Chapter of the black Wolf Part 1

Howl-Oween starts this year with a tale of a demon-slaying golden knight.


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Toku Vlogs: october 2, 2014

Toqger 29 brings oddly good vibes, Did Gaim "Destroy" Kamen Rider, and Makai no Hana's conclusion leaves us interested in another season


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Tokusatsu in Review: Kamen Rider Taisen

Shinta loses complete objectivity in reviewing the latest Credit on Shoji Yonemura’s resume, and what can be viewed as the worst Kamen Rider movie yet made.

Before beginning this review, please note that I had a very volatile reaction to this movie as I could simply not comprehend the Showa Riders acting the way they do in this film simply from my experiences with their series, and that is reflected in my words and actions in reviewing this movie. If you love it, think it's a good Film?
Stop. Here.
You like it, but think it has flaws? I still caution you away. To me this was an Idiot Plot, and my criticisms are reflective of such.

.Hack//Retrospective: .hack//G.U. Rebirth part 5

Rebirth concludes with an Epiphany, the legacy of a Rose, and a rematch bathed in Azure flames.




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Toku Vlogs: September 25, 2014

Toqger 29 features the return of the Schwartz, gaim 46 gives a less than stellar end to the conflict, and Makai no hana 24 stumbles on the dismount.



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.Hack//Retrospective: .hack//G.U. Rebirth Part 4

The Reaper Awakens



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Creator's Note: as It's come up a few times as people are not reading the credits: No, I don't hate Korra or think it is a bad show, it is just Not for me.
That, and I needed another 'avatar' thing for the joke that was a movie or TV show, and everything else that uses It I actually like

Toku Vlogs: September 18, 2014

Raito gets a bit of what's coming to him in Toqger 27, Another Rider fatality occurs in Gaim 45, and Makai no Hana 23 pulls a twist we didn't see coming.



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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Rebirth part 3

Part 3 Delves into the Arena, The Devotion of the Temptress, and Moon Tree’s Hypocrisy




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Toku Vlogs: September 12, 2014

A Day late, but nonetheless Shinta takes a loot at Toqger 27's Hyper Dud, The Baron's army forming in Gaim 44, and the coming blossom in Makai no hana 22.




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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Rebirth Part 2

The Main story of rebirth kicks off with Wild Pk’s, Returning watchers, and an old face to both this franchise and bandai fandoms. No, Not Steven jay Blum, but he’s here too.



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Toku Vlogs: September 4, 2014.

Toqger take a trip to the spa's, Gaim has Kaito evolve, and Makai no Hana revisits some fun from season 1



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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Vol 1 Rebirth part 1

The GU games begin the story of the man who was once Sora.


.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//G.U. Rebirth part 1 by ShintaReviews

Shinta's Toku Vlogs: August 28, 2014

Toqger 25 repeats story elements and not for the better, gaim 42 begins the final act on the war for the golder fruit, and Garo 20 finally gives some time to Kuro.



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Shinta does the ALS Ice bucket challenge

Yes, even this guy isn't immune to this meme

Challenges were Michael gleason
Andrew Shaw
And Carmelo Sampayo
Find out more about ALs at http://www.alsa.org/

Tokusatsu in review: Kamen Rider Kuuga Eps 42-51

Godai’s Journey concludes with one of the most Striking and memorable brawls in the franchise.

Tokusatsu in review: Kamen Rider Kuuga part 4 by ShintaReviews

Shinta's Toku Vlogs: August 21, 2014

Toqger 24 descends into the shadow line, Gaim 41 ends the Femushinmu , and Garo 19 features classical music for the savage soul.




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Tokusatsu in Review; Kamen Rider Kuuga Part 3

Kuuga turns up the voltage as the Rider Kicks go Nuclear

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Shinta's Toku Vlogs: August 14, 2014

The Toqger remember their home in ep 23, Gaim 40 challenges Kouta's resolve one more, and Garo 18 hunts a knight gone dark.



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Tokusatsu in review: Kamen Rider Kuuga Part 2

The games continue as Godai grows more adept with his skills.
And also dies.


Tokusatsu in Review: Kamen Rider Kuuga Part 2 by ShintaReviews

Shinta's Toku Vlogs: August 6, 2014

Garo stands alone this week with a homage-high flashback episode.


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Tokusatsu in Review: Kamen Rider Kuuga Episodes 1-8

The heisei run of the riders begins with a whole new way to HENSHIN!

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Toku Vlog: July 31, 2014

Toqger 22 crowns a new empress, Gaim 39 begins the siege, and Makai no Hana 16 has fun with those seeking screams.


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Dailymotion page has been vandalized

Every video I posted on there is now gone.
I Don't know the specifics yet--I'm waiting for a reply from their service division--but obviously the older blog links are going to be down for a bit.
I was going to do an administration week after I finished with my next production block next week to sort them out (and switch them back over to blip links), but until them I'll remind you all that the blip page has every scripted episode but my first 4.
I've likely lost the early Vlogs and my let's plays, but everything else has a backup.

Tokusatsu in Review: Top 10 Kamen Rider Insert songs.

Finally recovered from the last month, Shinta talks about some of the best melodies Kamen Rider's Made to accent their stories.


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And next week...

So I didn't get on That Guy with the Glasses

And I’m Bummed, and a few other emotions I’d rather not get into.

But that’s okay.

'Cause inevitably? I gotta do this for me.  Me, and for all of those that DO watch.
And not because It’s the only thing that’s earned me money while I’ve spent the last 3 freaking years constantly applying Thousands of times for entry-level and temp work.
Oddly, TGWTG is the first company to send me a rejection letter and not just leave me entirely hanging.  Ironic, No?

I don’t have a lot of friends, I don’t have a lot of Fans. Or Viewers. But those I do, I’m thankful for.
Besides, I’m working with and have connected with some fun people.

But from what I’ve seen from this talent pickup?
The people that got on did so by being known personalities in their own right already even before being chosen, having long networked in most of their cases.
While it puts it even harder for the newbies trying to get in the door—especially if they do something that’s not part of the mainstream—or the vets still struggling with the same, it shows I need to network more as well.
A Lot more.
Far, Far more than I am comfortable with.
I have Extreme (ridiculously extreme) social anxiety, and while doing this show has helped a lot with that, I can’t have that keep me back from trying to connect with other people.
I also need to try and be funnier, more entertaining; not just nitpick and show ways how a narrative could have been improved. Don’t just be angry at idiocy, do more skits (as much as I can with 0 budget), stretch for the jokes that I might not find funny, but someone else could.
And try to do more short material. While I like looking at series and longer narratives, it wears on you; you know?
…Well, that’s something for next year. I’m editing my September/October episodes right now, and Have rough’s for everything through December right now.
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Yes, I work that far in advance. I have for a LONG time now.  It’s how I consistently release video’s that can at times run upwards of 40 minutes in length on a weekly schedule for two years.

Anyways, thanks for everyone that watches, thanks to my cohorts on Manic Expression and ROTC/Independent Mayhem, and Peers on RVT, Geekvision, RTGomerProductions and other reviewer sites I haven’t discovered.

Hi, I’m Davis. On the Internet, I go by Des Shinta. I’m 25, and live in the Midwest.
I review Tokusatsu, Role-playing video games, and media and Franchises that have impacted my life.
Nice to meet you.

Oh, and if you guys wouldn’t mind? A few shameless plugs would be nice. I’ll return the favor when I can.


http://shintasbrainpan.blogspot.com/
http://blip.tv/ShintaReviews
http://www.patreon.com/Des_Shinta
https://twitter.com/Des_Shinta

Cameo: The literary lair "the Road not taken"

In a new short film, Michael becomes disillusioned by the show and thinks about ending it.

"Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”

~Robert Frost

Michael asked for cameo's, and wanted to return a favor for some of the unused stuff I had left over from the lightning returns.
Check him out, he does a scripted-Vlog style book reviews (a subject material lacking in reviewers for obvious reasons--lack of visual media to put in the video) and a series on how problematic shows and movies could have been fixed.

Shinta's take on: Kikaider the Animation

With the Kikaider Reboot having made waves in japan (and still no copy of the toku series around), Shinta looks at the anime adaptation.



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RPG Hell: The Complete Lighting Returns Reviews

As I've already made a masterpost for the other 13 reviews, I thought I'd likewise make A consolidation post of the Lightning returns reviews.

The 13 and 13-2 reviews.

Dawn of Dreams leads into things, but isn't necessary viewing.

Begins after the break

Shinta's Take on: Brave Express Might Gaine.

Toqger Can only Imagine how awesome it could be if it were more like this forgotten brave robot series entry.


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Shinta's Take on: Outlaw Star

Yeah, when I said no new episode this week?  I lied.
Still recovering from last month, Shinta reminisces on one of his old anime favorites.



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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII part 7

It's the finale of the Finale, as Shinta faces off against Divinity to put and end to the Fabula Nova Crystallis once and for all.
Salvation Cannot Begin without DEStruction.

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No Episode Next Week, I'm taking a break.

Notes on the ending after the jumpcut.
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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII Part 6

As the game nears it’s conclusion, we finally face the series’ former-worst character, and the divine devices that should not exist.



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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII Part 5

The root of chaos is confronted…with no explanation ever given for series contradictions. Is anyone even surprised?


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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII part 4

Can anyone spare an oracle that isn't an utter twit?

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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII Part 3

The awful story continues as the full walkthrough begins

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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns: Final Fantasy XIII part 2

Shinta finally begins the game…and how awful it’s gameplay mechanics are instituted.

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RPG Hell: Lightning Returns Final Fantasy XIII part 1

The Series that just Won’t Die returns to RPG hell, with Shinta explaining why even This game’s backstory Is wrecked by the monstrosity that is the Fabula Nova Crystalis



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RPG hell: Final Fantasy XIII/2 masterpost

A Reposting of the original 13 and 13-2 reviews to get people up to speed:

3rd anniversary: Onimusha 4: Dawn of Dreams

At Last, we have reached the Final Onimusha Game.
Spoilers: it Sucks.

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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//Roots Part 3

Roots concludes with the Truth of Why Shinta despises this Anime.

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.Hack//Retrospective: .hack/Roots part 2

The monotony continues with more mockery of the series’ pacing and nuisance characters.




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Shinta Reviews has Gone Patreon

Yes, we've been hit by the patreon bug, and I think I've set up a decent rewards and goals system, which can be found here.

If I can get enough subscribers to the service, I'll begin work on the listed goals and monthly exclusive reviews which can be voted upon, along with other stuff I will make available

Why an Orange Laments

A Repost of a Tumblr post I commented on

.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//Roots Part 1

GU BEGINS AT LAST! So why Does the host wish to tear apart his Copy of this Anime’s DVD’s?



.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//Roots part 1 by ShintaReviews

Tokusatsu In Review: Tristar's Godzilla

In preparation for the new movie, Shinta takes a look at the last time Godzilla was Americanized…and why he enjoys sitting through this awful, awful movie.


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So You think you can Stream/Status updates

Lot of stuff to talk about, so join me after the Jump break

RPG Hell: final Fantasy X finale/Shinta's Take On Final Fantasy X HD

Final fantasy X ends with the parting that is bittersweet sorrow.


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 stay after the credits for a surprising revelation (for anyone that doesn’t follow my twitter)

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Also:With the HD edition finally obtained, Shinta goes over how Square-Enix screws up what should have been an Idiot-proof undertaking.

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Cameo: Decker Shado Reviews: Aliens

From decker: "How do you make a sequel that's so good, people argue over if it or the original were better for years to come? One idea is to try doing something very different than the first. At least this way, the film is not simply "The Movie: Again" and you have a chance to expand the universe in smart ways. Such is the case with Aliens, directed by James Cameron. While not straight horror like it's predecessor, it helped flesh out the setting a lot more and gave us a bunch of depth for the creatures in question. So... what do I have to say about it? Besides all that, I mean."

Brief Cameo at the beginning, but go watch because Decker is awesome.

RPG Hell: Final Fantasy X part 4

Count the sidequests!  How many can you do after Wedding crashing and awkward romantic scenes?



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RPG Hell: final Fantasy X part 3

In which a lot of things Die.  oh, and some Lorebuilding happens.



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RPG Hell: Final Fantasy X part 2

The game's villain makes his appearance as Jecht and The game's most infamous scene are deconstructed.





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RPG Hell: Final Fantasy X part 1

Shinta begins a look at an underrated and over-criticized entry in the final Fantasy Franchise.  Will he succeed in defending it from detractors?



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Tokusatsu in Review: Chojin Sentai Jetman episodes 43-51

Jetman concludes with Tranza's Mechanoid machinations, Rie's salvation, Radiquet's last stand, and the Final scene NO-One saw coming.


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Tokusatsu in Review: Chojin Sentai Jetman Episodes 29-42

Things change as The character Dynamics get thrown for a loop, in the third of the Jetman reviews.



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We Do not Ruin Sentai: a Rebuttal

Just an archiving of something I wrote WAY back last year (~9 months) on Tumblr, it seems to be more and more common an need to do these days due to a LOT of people missing the point of the critique.
This is just a straight copy-paste of that, some minor details are less accurate than Expected, but the spirit of the matter is still the same.
Original post can be found here

Tokusatsu in Review: Chojin Sentai Jetman Episodes 14-28

A Wild Vyram Empress appears in what is the show's biggest missed opportunity.



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The Toshiki Inoue Drinking game

Really should have posted this earlier, but just to make it an official list.

The Toshiki Inoue Drinking Game!

To be played whenever you watch a series Toshiki Inoue wrote on.

Once again, thanks to Ian Titular AKA Ukiyaseed of orends Range for inspiring this game.

And now, the list:

1. First off, take a shot Every time any of the characters are forced into a body of water. Be they thrown, Trip, Jump, shoved, fall, or whatever.

• · Take another one if the method they enter the water involves a bridge.
• · And a third if the person sent into the water is believed to be dead.

2. Take a shot every time a transformation trinket is used by anyone that is not their primary user.

• · Take a second one if it happens to be Faiz’ rider gears.

3. Take a shot every time a new toy-based special weapon, enemy type, vehicle or power is used to defeat a new enemy, then appears to be forgotten. You can tell which these are, as they will be used between one and three times, then are completely forgotten; or are showcased and end up not being used again for five-to-ten episodes.

4. Take a shot every time there is a misunderstanding among the main cast that causes conflict OR a blatant failure to communicate that cannot be justified as part of characterization.

5. Take a shot every time there’s a love triangle.

• ·  if the love story that causes the love triangle ends in some form of tragedy, take another

6. Take a Shot If a conflict is caused by a love triangle.
For those that are wondering, you should take three shots at once If there’s an argument that involves some type of love triangle: one for the fight, one for the romantic subtext, and one for the daily double of the two at the same time.

7. Take a shot if the recurring bad guys come in a multiple of four.

8. Take a shot any time a character gets Amnesia.

9. Take a shot when the final arc of the show leaves you wanting, is anticlimactic, or doesn’t really end the show that’s wrapping up.

10. Take a shot every time there’s a jerk or asshole character added to the cast.

• Take another if and when it’s revealed the jerk has a heart of gold,
• Take an additional two if the jerk is revealed to be an irredeemable asshole.

 Though You only need to take them when they’re added to the cast or have that revelation about them.

11. Take a shot EEEEEE~EVERY Time you find a recycled story plot you’ve seen in a previous Toshiki Inoue production, or a returning character you’ve seen in another of his productions…If you can remember it through the haze of alcohol poisoning.

12. (addendum by Matthew Rhodes) take a shot anytime a women has something horrible happen to them, like dying

• Take two if the horrible thing that happens to the women is a direct result of either a love triangle or miscommunication 

13 (addendum august 2014): Take a shot anytime anyone dies while in a sitting position, due to an injury they took some time ago.

Tokusatsu in Review: Chojin Sentai Jetman Episodes 1-13

Sentai Goes to the Birds with what is considered one of Toshiki Inoue's best series.


Tokusatsu in review: Chojin Sentai Jetman Eps 1... by ShintaReviews
In part 2, the series shows why Ryu is more of a Jerk than Gai.



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Tokusatsu in Review: Intro To Sentai/Ranger Reviews

In Preparation of Future Sentai Reviews, Shinta discusses how he'll be dealing with Sentai and It's Adaptation of Power Rangers, along with some other details about the franchises.



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RPG Hell: Digimon World 3 part 3

World 3 Finally concludes with the AOA's ultimate goals and a surprising Mega Evolution




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RPG Hell: Digimon world 3 Part 2

In part 2, the recap and walk-though of the games' events finally begins.
Plus, more criticism of the gameplay.



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RPG Hell: Digimon world 3 part 1

Was this really the Best Digimon Game for years? Really?



RPG Hell: Digimon World 3 part 1 by ShintaReviews

The Lego Movie Review in Eight Words

Tokusatsu in review: Rurouni Kenshin The Live

For his 100th episode, Shinta takes a look at the Live-action Adaptation of one of his favorite Manga/Anime Series.  Does it hold up?



Tokusatsu in review: Rurouni Kenshin The Live by ShintaReviews

RPG Hell: Digimon Digital card battle

Shinta takes a look at the third of the Digimon RPG's, this one based off of the franchise's first card game.



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Today we lost a good man.

My Thoughts on the passing of Justin "JewWario" Carmical.

.Hack//Retrospective: the First Era .hack Novels

DHR takes a look at the expanded universe tales with The Story of the Abandoned girl, The Journey of Akira Hayami, The Daughter of the ultimate AI, and the worst retelling of the core games.



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The first's thoughts (Kamen Rider Taisen related)

Adding something here I found on Tumblr, mainly because I wanted to keep it in the blog's archive.
It's lines concerning the upcoming Kamen Rider Film: "Heisei Rider vs. Showa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai"

"I will be playing Kamen Rider, Takeshi Hongo, one more time.
Being able to play Takeshi Hongo, who will have been fighting somewhere around the world to this day, fills me with joy and gratitude to all my seniors who built the base on which Kamen rider stands and the staff that made it all possible.
Bringing back a national, worldwide known hero created by the effort of so many people, Mr. Shotaro Ishinomori being the first, I feel again the duty and responsibility of living up to the hopes and the admiration that people from inside and outside the country have felt for the hero.
Why does a Rider keep fighting? What for?
He is a hero that fights for peace and happiness, keeping himself unknown and disregarding his own sadness and suffering.
I wish to convey this mythology through a hero movie to younger generations.
I have visited nearly a hundred countries, and members of different peoples welcomed me as the “Masked Rider”.
I’m proud and grateful to be a part of something that communicates an undying spirit of justice and the unwillingness to give up, and that this work has been welcomed around the world.
And finally, the memory most deeply rooted in my mind will be that motorcycle incident during filming*, in which I fought for my life and was able to rise again from fear and uncertainty. The memory of that experience and the emotions I felt are something I will never forget.
There will be no higher happiness for me than to be able, through this movie, to let someone feel the real hero of love and bravery and the image of a true man.
I look forward to meeting you all through the silver screen."
~Hiroshi Fujioka,

I Salute you, Sir.
And Eagerly hope that Kamen Rider Taisen lives up to the Hype that's being generated for the last outing.

.Hack//Retrospective: .hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet Part 2

Time is wasted and Characters are Ruined as Twilight Bracelet concludes with an Anticlimax of Climactic proportions.




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.Hack//Retrospective: .Hack//Legend of the Twilight Bracelet part 1

.Hack Retrospective returns with the tale of two Siblings inheriting the legacy of heroes.
Spoilers; it isn't very good.


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.Hack//Retrospective: legend of the twilight... by ShintaReviews