The Ultimate Grand Prix

Fortnite. Pubg. The Hunger Games. What do all of them have in common? That’s right, they’re all battle royals. The concept of a battle royal is something that we’ve all seen plenty of times in entertainment. And while it can be fun when done right, it can also be a drag when done poorly. So allow me to introduce you to one that knocks it out of the park.

Kamen Rider Geats is the second latest season of the series Kamen Rider. The best way I can describe Kamen Rider as a whole would be ‘Power Rangers’ if it centered on just one ranger and was Japanese. Each season stands alone, so you don’t have to worry about watching previous ones to understand everything. In my opinion Geats is one of the best seasons to watch if you are interested in getting into the series.

In Geats, normal people are chosen to participate in the Desire Royal as Kamen Riders. The prize for winning is to have whatever wish you want come true. This can range from simply being forever rich to having the world come to an end. To win, they participate in various games centered around defeating the monsters known as the Jyamoto, with the last player left standing at the end being the winner. Our protagonist is Ukiyo Ace, aka Kamen Rider Geats, the reigning champion. He uses a combination of wit, skill and charm to defeat his enemies and come out on top.

 

When it comes to Geats, people like to talk about three things: the story, the suit design, and the choreography. While I can’t go into detail to avoid spoilers, I can say with confidence that the story of Geats is top-tier. The show makes sure to focus on all of its characters in order to make them compelling. Characters are fleshed out and often given their own story arcs. If you're not careful, you might even find yourself rooting for the villains as they are just that charismatic. The story is also broken into ‘arcs’, making it so if you ever need a break, you’ll immediately be able to jump right in.

Another thing that Geats (and Kamen Rider as a whole) is known for is its incredible suit design. I mean, just look at them. Despite the simplicity, the suits are very well made. Each one follows a sort of motif that goes with that character. And due to the nature of the season, these suits are interchangeable, allowing you to see different styles on different characters. As the show goes on, the level of detail also evolves, creating absolutely beautiful suits.

I’m sure that you are used to seeing the sometimes cheesy fights in Power Rangers. However I can assure you that you’ll find none of that here. The choreography and cinematics are at times movie level. Each fight looks like great care was taken into directing it with camera angles being used to always get the best possible shot. When watching these scenes you might sometimes forget that what you’re watching is supposed to be a “kid’s show”.

 

Kamen Rider Geats is considered by most if not every fan to be one of the best Kamen Rider shows. With an incredible story, great suits and amazing fights anyone who watches it is bound to be a big fan. If you yourself are interested in watching it, then you should go to Shout TV and look it up. You can watch the whole season there for free. And who knows, maybe you’ll figure out what it is that you desire.

 

 

Logan Floyd-Mcgee | Writer
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