This week’s episode of Kamen Rider is easily the best of the series so far. An important episode that sets up a good chunk of the rest of the series. The episode is all about loyalty, friendship, and sacrifice. One of the riders makes the ultimate sacrifice to save another. The acting is improving each week and especially interesting is the character of Kamen Rider Sting. Chris Ramirez was a marine who got a medical discharge and was tricked into fighting for General Xaviax. After being told the truth, he has been fighting along side Wing Knight and Dragon Knight to defeat Kamen Rider Strike and the rest of Xaviax’s thugs. Ramirez is one of the best characters of the series so far and he makes a noble hero to fight against the psychotic Kamen Rider Strike. Strike is one of the best bad guys on television right now and is played by Scott Bailey. Bailey makes Strike truly menacing and the fight scenes are nothing short of amazing.
Semper Fi is a near-perfect blend of nonstop action and an intriguing storyline that makes the series a must watch for anyone from the ages of 8 to 80. The fight scenes were amongst the best of the series and they were integrated into the storyline perfectly. Kamen Rider has surpassed Power Rangers and is now the best show for kids and tweens on the air today. A surprisingly complex and fast-paced series. Semper Fi has a powerful ending that won’t soon be forgotten.
Episode Grade: A-
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kamen fan
Aug 23, 2009 -
I agree, the episode was awesome and transcends any power rangers comparisons. I also agree that the acting is getting really good, Sting and Strike are very well played by the actors. However, Strike is played by Scott Bailey and not Scott Foley and Sting is played by Michael Cardelle.
Ccfmds
Aug 23, 2009 -
Thanks for the correction, Kamen Fan. I wrote this quickly so fans could write their own views on this powerful episode.
Cricket
Aug 23, 2009 -
Sounds like a very emotional episode.
Slushie Man
Nov 24, 2009 -
Why didn’t you do reviews for all the episodes between 7 and this one? I enjoy reading them and this seems to be the only place I can find reviews of the episodes and would have liked to have reviews of every one.
ccfmds
Nov 25, 2009 -
Hey Slushie, I will give it a shot. Thanks for reading my Kamen Rider reviews.