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by MJ Muñoz
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.
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- 1 weeks ago9 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 44
Zeztz Episode 44 has an ambitious premise, but I don't think its clip-show format serves the story. The emotional core is strong, yet I believe the same impact could have been achieved in just a few minutes while letting the next chapter begin sooner. Here's why I think the execution missed the mark.Dive deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/07/21/kamen-rider-zeztz-44/
- 2 weeks ago11 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 43
Sieg takes his first real step toward redemption by finally facing his sins—but has he actually earned forgiveness yet?Dive deeper with my Inspector’s Note - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/07/13/kamen-rider-zeztz-43
- 3 weeks ago9 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 42
Baku's battle with Catastrophe Gore Nightmare isn't just an action scene—it becomes one of the best pieces of character writing in Kamen Rider Zeztz. Here's why Episode 42 impressed me so much and why Baku continues to grow into one of my favorite Rider protagonists.Dive deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/07/06/kamen-rider-zeztz-42/
- Jun 30, 20268 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 41
Odaka and Baku needlessly clash in Kamen Rider Zeztz 41, but I don't think this fight was earned. One conversation could have changed everything, and that's where I think the episode stumbles.Do you think this conflict made sense? Let me know in the comments!Dive deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/06/30/kamen-rider-zeztz-40-2/
- Jun 23, 202610 min
Kamen RIder Zeztz 40
Kamen Rider Zeztz 40 might be the sloppiest episode of the series so far.I enjoyed moments in this episode, but too much of it felt like setup replacing story. The reveal of the CODE: Somnia Capsem, the rise of the Oblivion Gore Nightmare, Baku's trip into the dream world, and Sieg's scenes all left me with the same feeling: the pieces are moving, but they aren't connecting as cleanly as they should.Am I missing something, or is Zeztz starting to stumble as it approaches the endgame?What did you think of Episode 40? Was it genuinely sloppy, or are all these mysteries about to come together in a satisfying way?Dive Deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/06/23/kamen-rider-zeztz-40/
- Jun 16, 20267 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 39
Kamen Rider Zeztz 39 left me with a growing concern about the series. Is Zeztz becoming too complicated for its own good? Between Odaka's rushed redemption, Seek getting the redemption arc Odaka arguably deserved, the missing Somnia capsule, The Lady's growing role, and a rapidly expanding cast of threats, it feels like the show may be opening new storylines faster than it's resolving old ones.I still love Zeztz, but this episode made me wonder whether the series is trying to juggle too many moving pieces at once.Do you think Zeztz is successfully juggling all of its storylines, or is the series trying to do too much at once? Let me know in the comments!Dive deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/06/15/kamen-rider-zeztz-39/#KamenRiderZeztz #KamenRider #Tokusatsu #HenshinInspection #KamenRiderReview #Zeztz39 #RiderTears
- Jun 9, 202610 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 38
Did Kamen Rider Zeztz 38 confuse character movement for character growth?Odaka (Knox) ends this episode with a new form, a new purpose, a new alliance, and a major victory over Three. On paper, everything changes. But did he actually grow as a character?In this review, I explore the difference between a trip and a journey, why Baku's development felt earned, why Odaka's redemption fell flat for me, and why Midnight Shadow's debut may be the most disappointing moment in Zeztz so far despite the fantastic suit design.Was this a meaningful character arc, or did the story rush Odaka to the destination without earning the road that got him there?Dive deeper with my Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/06/09/kamen-rider-zeztz-38/
- Jun 2, 202610 min
Kamen Rider Zeztz 37
Baku's battle to save Nox reveals the true theme of Kamen Rider Zeztz Episode 37. This isn't just a story about friendship. It's a story about cooperation, trust, and why no one can win alone.What did you think of Nox's redemption and the growing alliance against CODE?Dive deeper with the Inspector's Notes - https://mjmunoz.com/2026/06/02/kamen-rider-zeztz-37/
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