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Rider Tears

This is MJ, join me for episode-by-episode analysis of various Kamen Rider series. I love Rider, despite its flaws, so get ready for a gut-punching look at the bad, the good and the fascinating of one of Shotaro Ishinomori"s greatest creations.Visit MJMunoz.com for more analysis, art and fiction.SHOW CATALOG - https://luminousbeingssite.wordpress.com/category/podcast/mjmrt/ALL PODCASTS - https://mjmunoz.com/podcasts/

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7:18

Why Green With Evil Changed Power Rangers Forever

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/26

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers had a rhythm you could trust.Rita attacked.The Rangers fought.The Rangers won.Then Green With Evil disrupted the rules.This arc did not just introduce a new Ranger. It broke the structure of the show, expanded the mythology, and permanently changed what Power Rangers could be.In this Henshin Reflection, I break down the specific ways Green With Evil disrupted Power Rangers, why that disruption mattered, and why it still works decades later.This is not about escalation.It

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2025/12/24

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12:14

Kamen Rider Zeztz 15: Baku Finally Becomes the Rider...

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/24

Zeztz Episode 15 is the moment Baku finally clicks for me. This episode reframes him as a Rider who is stepping out of Zero’s shadow and choosing his own will even if it means betraying the system that gave him power.In this video I break down Baku’s growth, the role of dreams and nightmares, the meaning of rebellion in Kamen Rider, and why Episode 15 feels like a turning point for the series.Watch the full Zeztz playlist in the pinned comment and tell me what you think this episode is really

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11:54

Why You Watch Kamen Rider

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/19

Why does Kamen Rider work year after year, even as everything changes?New suits. New tones. New worlds. And yet Kamen Rider is always recognizable.In this Henshin Reflection, I break down the core external elements that define Kamen Rider across the franchise. These are the visible, structural constants that draw people in and make someone stop and watch.This is not about why we love Kamen Rider.This is about why we watch it.If you enjoy tokusatsu analysis, transforming heroes, or thoughtful

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9:02

Kamen Rider Zeztz 14 Review - Is Baku Going Bad?

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/17

Are they quietly turning Nox into the sympathetic figure and Baku into the danger?Episode 14 of Kamen Rider Zeztz feels like a major thematic shift. While the spectacle is strong, the framing tells a different story. Nox is presented as someone being hunted, facing a recurring nightmare, while Baku feels increasingly forceful, mission driven, and detached.In this episode, the camera perspective and dream logic subtly position Nox as the emotional center, even when he is framed as a villain

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16:42

UNTAPPED - HEART AND SOLD

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/12

Super Sentai didn’t fail because it was outdated.It failed because it stopped surprising us.In this Heart and Sold episode, I look at the untapped potential inside Sentai — all the things it could have been — and how Project RED now has the rare chance to break the mold instead of repeating it.We talk about:• Why Sentai grew bigger but shallower• How the formula became a cage instead of a toolbox• Why Rider and Ultraman sharpened their identities while Sentai didn’t• The cost of massive casts + huge

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12:15

Kamen Rider Zeztz 13 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/10

Zeztz 13 just gave us a black hole finisher and an extinction-level meteor Nightmare… all by episode 13. Is this “unlimited power” good storytelling or too much, too soon?In this Rider Tears review I break down:• Why the meteor threat actually works• The dramatic conflict between Baku, Fujimi, and Nasuka• The Wonder suit: great colors, weird hands• Zero’s shady behavior and Knox revealed as Agent 4• My theory that former agents might be dream ghosts• What the show risks if it keeps escalating power•

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16:21

Kamen Rider Zeztz 12 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/12/03

Kamen Rider Zeztz 12 might be the best episode so far. Nox Knight arrives with incredible presence, the story grows in real ways, and the lore lands with real weight. This episode blends character moments, toy logic, mystery, and action into something that finally SO SATISFYING!The Capsems matter more than ever, CODE’s true history becomes a real mystery, and the Knight System raises huge questions about how deep this rabbit hole goes. Even the real world use of powers gets pushed forward.I break

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14:17

Kamen Rider Zeztz 11 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/25

Zeztz 11 surprised me in the best ways. Between the microscopic mold fight, the dream-tech mystery, and the escalating tension around Agent Zero, this episode pushes every thread forward while still delivering pure toyetic chaos. Wonder Form’s scythe battle is wild, the No.X theory gets stronger, and Zero is looking more suspicious than ever.Vote in this week’s Zeztz 11 Meme Duel (and get the Short bonus commentary):https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/24/kamen-rider-zeztz-11/Explore the full Rider Tears

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24:01

Changed - HEART AND SOLD

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/21

This moment changed everything.Episode 3 of Henshin Reflection: Heart and Sold dives into the exact point where I first realized tokusatsu wasn’t just about suit acting, explosions, or heroes I loved — it was also shaped by toy cycles, merchandising, and business decisions I had never noticed as a kid.Get the polished Reflection here:https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/21/henshin-reflection-heart-and-sold-3/In this reflection, I look back at:-My memories of Masked Rider and Black RX-How Sentai and Rider

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14:44

Kamen Rider Zeztz 10 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/19

The story takes a sharp turn in Case 10: Vanish, where Kamen Rider Zeztz dives deeper into hidden agents, dream clues, and a stolen National Secret. The action lands, the mystery escalates, and we’re getting multiple character arcs moving at once. This one surprised me in the best ways.Full Review - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/18/kamen-rider-zeztz-10-an-honest-review/Support my work by checking out my books and reviews at: https://mjmunoz.comWatch more Rider Tears here:

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11:52

Hooked On Henshins - HEART AND SOLD

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/14

How did tokusatsu hook me so hard?In this episode of Henshin Reflection: Heart and Sold, I talk about the fusion of spectacle and story that hit me five days a week after school, from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers to discovering Super Sentai and Gokaiger.Let’s explore what pulled us into these shows long before toy sales and industry rumors.#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #Ultraman #SuperSentai #PowerRangersPOST - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/14/how-i-got-hooked-henshin-reflection-heart-and-sold-2/My

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11:40

Kamen Rider Zeztz 09 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/11

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 09? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/11/kamen-rider-zeztz-09-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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7:29

The End of an Era? - HEART AND SOLD

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/07

Is Super Sentai really ending? Why would it? Is the real question why wouldn't it? I'm trying to figure this out and figure out how I really feel about it. #Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #Ultraman #SuperSentai #PowerRangersPOST - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/07/no-more-super-sentai-heart-and-sold-1/My book about magical bugs battling monsters is out now. Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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11:26

Kamen Rider Zeztz 08 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/06

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 08? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/06/kamen-rider-zeztz-08-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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12:58

Kamen Rider Zeztz 07 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/05

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 07? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/05/kamen-rider-zeztz-07-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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13:05

Kamen Rider Zeztz 06 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/04

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 06? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/04/kamen-rider-zeztz-06-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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11:25

Kamen Rider Zeztz 05 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/11/03

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 05? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/11/03/kamen-rider-zeztz-05-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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11:59

Kamen Rider Zeztz 04 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/10/31

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 04? Honestly?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriFull Review HERE - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/10/31/kamen-rider-zeztz-04-an-honest-review/My book about magical bug battling monsters is it now.Read Mockwing Mayhem HERE - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F5Y4MC4B

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11:58

Kamen Rider Zeztz 03 Review

Rider Tears ·

2025/10/30

What do you think of Kamen Rider Zeztz 03?#Tokusatsu #Toku #KamenRider #ShotaroIshinomoriLINK - https://mjmunoz.com/2025/10/30/kamen-rider-zeztz-03-an-honest-review/SHOW CATALOG - https://mjmunoz.com/category/podcast/mjmrt/PODCASTS - https://mjmunoz.com/podcasts/Fortress Fiction - https://www.youtube.com/@fortressfiction

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