Kamen raidâ Eguzeido

"Ex-Aid" is one of those seasons where you have to understand it from a stand-point. This is a Kamen Rider season made for a whole new audience than initially intended back in 1971. Rider fans of the Shōwa-era are going to find this garbage, but listen from a neutral source right here.

I enjoy Ex-Aid for what it is. Much like Gaim making fruits marvelous, it does the same for chibi avatars in Ex-Aid. Its story is as basic as it can be, make sure the civilians are safe from the antagonist and defeat them. Ex-Aid uses the advantage of the current CGI tactics to get away with some scenes, and for the most part, it is decent. True that Ex-Aid should have used more practical tokusatsu techniques, but given its theme, you can't really blame it.

The designs are either a hit-or-miss. Either you like it, or you don't. I will admit, it threw me off initially, but it has grown on me, and the Level 1 suits are generally cute. The only major flaw in the series is being too flashy and bright in its special effects. By episode 5, you'd wish they could tone it down a whole lot.

All in all, it's pretty decent. Ignore the designs and stick to the plot. You have just a decent or good time.

Is it your traditional Kamen rider in terms of suits? No, but is it a refreshing change? Absolutely.

It took awhile for me to get used to them but there's a certain charm to the over-the-top suits and I think that this show would of not have been as successful without these over-the-top suits.

The characters are all fun and well developed. Sure, some characters die and get revived, but this does not diminish their impact or make them less likable! I'm glad that they are all alive. It's a happy rider show with terrific fight scenes, effects, and likable characters.

Also, Dan Kuroto is the best villain in Rider, SHIN DAN KUROTO.

In my own opinion I really enjoy the show despite its my second favorite Kamen Rider of all time and also despite the direction that it have taken were the story was heading to but including the my favorite suits in the show though they do look funny. The plot of the series is having doctors who become a Kamen Rider to save patients lives is interesting enough for me able to understand a simple story. I wish Ex-aid would have a couple more episodes but we have gotten 45 but not only that the extra like the movies which were fun to watch and enjoy with my experience.

The game started with a unique and engaging theme, capturing attention with its potential. However, it quickly lost focus. The original theme faded, leaving behind just ordinary battles. The drama lacked substance, and the sense of a national-level crisis completely disappeared. Political, military, and law enforcement elements were nowhere to be found, making the world feel unrealistic and shallow. The story became a cycle of repetitive conflicts, with no real growth or tension. Ultimately, the game lost its seriousness and emotional depth, making it difficult to stay invested or entertained. What started with promise ended in frustration.

One of my favorite Kamen rider series of all time. I wouldn't say it's the best but it has great character development and plot twists.