The Power of Friendship!

I honestly wanted to do a review with a positive view of this kamen rider. Because this is genuinely good. For real, even the overly comedic performance of the actors was very entertaining to watch. It has everything: a good message, nice fights, good protagonist, good directing and a good ending. Of the ones I saw, between Kuuga, W and Fourze, fourze managed to be more competent in history development, relationships, and villains, than the other two. It has a more lighthearted approach to things and a very charismatic protagonist.
Seriously, watch it. It's childish and silly, but it's extremely fun to watch. Especially in such difficult times that we are.

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Not bad

The first season, titled Ultraman Ginga, definitely felt more enjoyable to me than this one. Despite Ginga S having a much higher budget and a more robust production. Victory was overshadowed by Ginga, which was a negative point for my taste. Splitting the protagonists in two always ends up highlighting one more than the other. The main villain was poorly utilized and ultimately discarded in favor of the "real" villain. And, for God's sake, the dancing and singing to cheer up the heroes at the end almost made me die of cringe (that idol sings poorly, to say the least).

However, Ginga S manages to be a good starting point for the Ultras that came after it. It has a fast pace, good fights, and a decent utilization of characters given the limited time available. It's definitely not as bad as I've heard people say.

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Esse talvez seja o meu favorito de toda a franquia (5 filmes). Tem um tom bem menos "shonen" do que seus antecessores, além de ter uma filmografia que dá um ar bem mais sério ao filme. Ação simplesmente incrível. As cenas finais são ótimas. O detalhe da Tomoe dizer "Perdão querido" enquanto toca a ferida feita por seu noivo assassinado no rosto do assassino pelo qual se apaixonou... sem palavras. Cria uma dualidade de sentimentos sensacional entre seu antigo amor e seu atual. Sinceramente a única coisa a se reclamar do filme é que ele é um pouquinho longo de mais pro meu gosto. 1:30h Talvez já seria suficiente. Por fim, recomendo.

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Black!

And finally I finished: Kamen Rider Black. Amazing visual effects, creepy monsters and a well written story (very episodic and long, but still). The protagonist is great, and the villain being another Raider in the end is a good choice. It gives a very dynamic duality of roles. I just wouldn't say it's my favorite Raider so far due to the pacing being a bit of a drag. The episodic feature of the show give the feeling that it should end early. Even so, it remains one of the best rider series. Very dark and creepy with incredible pratical effects. If you have never watched any showa Raider i recomend this one.

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With a lesson of friendship and an idealism that may sound a little cheap, Kamen Rider Kuuga presents itself as a revitalization for the franchise after the death of its creator. With good fight scenes, great monsters, and a plot that is supported by its good casting (except Godai's sister, who acts very badly) Kuuga is certainly fun! In addition to having a much darker tone than those that came after him (Agito and so on). Perhaps Kuuga's big problem is his abrupt end or his too long episode count. Spoiling the series a little bit.
In addition, I strongly recommend it to anyone who wants to start watching Raiders.

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That was a cool Ultraman drama. The fights were incredible with one of the best camera work in ultraman. As my first ultraman series of the new generation, it was a great experience. I must say that perhaps low expectations made me like the series more, but I believe that it will still be good for those who hope to have fun. Main characters may seem shallow at first but we ended up connecting with them at the end (despite the series having only 25 episodes). It had a good pacing, maybe a little too quickly in his last act. But it was still ok. The romance-style episode of Haruki and Yoko was cute. Now on to what I thought was bad on the show: The villain. There is a saying among critics that "stories are as good as their villains". If that is the case, then Ultraman Z is bad. Fortunately, this is not a perfect saying, because despite having a badly executed villain, this remained a fun show. A show that cares about its characters more than the depth of its villain.

I recommend it for beginners in the Ultraman series or if you desire to start a tokusatsu show.

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I wasn't expecting much, but it was still very interesting. Despite leaving many loose ends, the script itself is fairly competent in developing the new incarnation of Jinga. That ending probably won't ever be followed up, and we won't get many future explanations either... but it was still enjoyable to watch this spin-off. Inoue Masahiro, as always, knows how to deliver solid performances as Jinga (I'm even starting to like/get used to his overacting). The effects are okay, nothing too spectacular in terms of tokusatsu. I would recommend it only to fans of the character Jinga or Garo enthusiasts.

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Well, that was... something. Aside from the final fight scene (the most entertaining part of this special), the rest felt simplistic and rushed. The acting is atrocious. I think that's the problem with casting pro wrestlers as lead actors. However, the actors who make up the story are equally bad. Nothing makes much sense, and the background effects are lazy rather than artistic. Watch it only if you're a die-hard GARO fan.
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So we have GARO KAMI NO KIBA. It's an overall fun movie. As always, the fight choreography is very well done (typical GARO standard). However, the effects seem inferior to those of Goldstorm, which is 2 years older! I'm not sure what happened, maybe some issue with the film's budget, production problems... they're not as polished in some scenes. Of course, it's always good to remember that we're talking about tokusatsu, it's not supposed to be Hollywood-level CGI, but it's good to be at least decent. The direction of the film was okay; Amemiya Keita didn't quite put as much effort into his creation this time. Overall, it's a movie made for fans and lovers of the villain Jinga (lol). It's a cool film.

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Garo - Goldstorm is the latest series in the Garo franchise following the movie of the same name. It's a very good series with a narrative that, in its first arc, can be a bit drawn-out, but then blossoms into a good story with a strong villain (where the actor's overacting actually works in his favor) and very good special effects. The direction is also solid. The main armor that blends with the shadows has a very appealing aesthetic. It's one of the most beautiful armors in Garo. Nothing in this drama is outstanding; it's just good enough. Overall, a good addition to the Garo series.

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This is how GARO should be directed and written.

A very enjoyable movie to watch. Keita Amemiya was born to direct GARO (after all, he's its creator). The fluidity of the combat and the effects are exactly as GARO should be. The screenplay is infinitely better than 'The One Who Shines In The Darkness' that precedes this story. It's not even fair to make a comparison. The idea that eliminating the 'Horrors' while considering the evil they cause would also mean eliminating the greatest source of evil in the human world: humanity itself, is very well explored. It demonstrates this delicate line that the Makai priests and warriors have to deal with. It's very interesting to see the story unfold. For the first time, it made me care about the characters Ryuga and Rian. An essential film for GARO fans.

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Seven! Seven! Seven!

I watched it some time ago and decided to write this review now. The master Tsuburaya was still shining with his brilliance when producing this incredible work. Ultraseven is not only a great piece of tokusatsu genre, but also one of the best science fiction productions of its time. I must say that the effects are amazing, in my opinion even better than its successor (Ultraman Jack). The actors also do a good job in embodying the characters. It's very interesting to have an alien who disguises himself as a human instead of possessing a host. Dan is a character of great depth.

What impresses me the most about Ultraseven is the quality of storytelling and the special effects that complement it. Each episode is surrounded by intriguing and captivating mysteries.

Watch it without fear! This work is among the greats of science fiction, and unlike its predecessor, I didn't find it tiresome to watch practically any episode.

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The birth of the Giant of Light

I watched it some time ago and decided to write this review now. Ultraman is born from the creativity of a team, and more specifically, one man: Eiji Tsuburaya. Since Ultra Q, the conflict between monsters and humanity has captured the audience's interest. The effects, miniatures, creatures, villains, and motivations of each character... This series encapsulates the essence of tokusatsu imagination, and it has influenced and continues to influence the entire science fiction genre. Despite having a main hero in a common and cliché form, it's worth applauding how experimental and daring the storytelling is in this series. There is no fear in exploring moral dilemmas and human conflicts, all with a good touch of mystery and action.

In short, if you can overcome any prejudice towards older effects and the episodic and slow pace, definitely watch Ultraman!

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Decker!

The action in the latest Ultraman series is incredible! And now, with Decker, it's no different. The characters have much greater depth compared to Trigger. Kanata isn't just that perfect hero with the motivation to make everyone smile; he tries to develop his motivation throughout the series while dealing with the dilemmas of humanity and fighting monsters. The effects are simple but captivating and vibrant as always. The direction, camera angles, and miniatures are done with great dedication. The homage to Dyna may go unnoticed, but it's there. I'm excited to see what the new Ultraman series can bring us in the future! I highly recommend Decker to all tokusatsu fans as it's fun to watch!

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Releitura bem feita de Ultraman

Hideaki, como roteirista, possui a capacidade de estruturar diálogos em suas obras de forma que se tornem uma superexposição política do que está acontecendo. Isso pode ser tanto irritante para alguns quanto interessante. No caso de Shin Ultraman, o aspecto interessante se aplica. O roteiro se amarra bem, apesar de pecar na exposição quase episódica dos vilões. É interessante como o filme aborda a perspectiva humana atual diante das ameaças alienígenas e suas implicações políticas.

Os efeitos podem não ser os melhores em termos de computação gráfica, mas conseguem cumprir o objetivo, com momentos genuinamente bem feitos e belos de se apreciar (como algumas cenas no último ato do filme). Os personagens em si têm personalidades que precisavam de uma melhor exposição em vários momentos. No entanto, eles recebem cenas individuais que ajudam na compreensão de suas motivações. Os atores fazem um bom trabalho, principalmente o que interpreta o alien Mefilas. A direção também é decente, apesar de escolher alguns ângulos e exposições confusos.

No geral, o filme me agrada como fã de Ultraman e também deve agradar aos fãs de ficção científica em geral.

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