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This is, without exaggeration, the best Kamen Rider I have ever watched (so far), and it became my favorite as soon as I finished it. One major problem with Kamen Rider series is that, when the format tries to combine its story with a long episodic pacing (49–50 episodes), the narrative often becomes dull and poorly cohesive. This is definitely not the case with Geats: all of its arcs, from the earliest to the final ones, are filled with strong character development and solid storytelling.

The idea of adopting a battle royale style combined with an audience-pleasing concept is very interesting without feeling dated to the genre (could it have taken more risks? Yes, for instance, by portraying the audience’s addiction and desire for violence, etc.). Still, within what it proposes, a youth-oriented tokusatsu, the show exceeds expectations and delivers excellent entertainment. The fights and camera work are outstanding.

Kan Hideyoshi also does a great job as the Rider; he has a lot of potential as an actor (unfortunately, I’ve heard he’s being used as fujoshi bait > Japan does waste its talents sometimes).

Entering spoiler territory, unlike some viewers, I liked the ending. Despite a few plot conveniences, the resolution of the “Jesus Rider” fits well within the narrative.

Overall, it’s a phenomenal Kamen Rider work and so far, my favorite.