History WhatAnIdiot / KamenRider

'''You'd Expect''': That Gel-Shocker would make sure Kamen Rider 2, Hayate Ichimonji, would be lured in to be stuck by this method as well. After all, Gel-Shocker should know by now that there are two Kamen Riders since Hayate actually spent more time in Japan than Takeshi.\\

'''Instead''': They pick Takeshi Hongo, a brilliant college student and motocross champion, as their "perfect subject". To make matters worse, one of their scientists has a change of heart and frees Takeshi before he can be brainwashed, allowing him to escape and become the Kamen Rider, resulting in the defeat of numerous Shocker cyborgs and many failed plans. Plus Takeshi winds up inspiring numerous other Kamen Riders across multiple worlds.

* ''Series/KamenRiderX'': Around the mid-point of the series, the Governt of Darknes ([[FunWithAcronyms GOD]]) eschews using mythological motifs for their monsters in lieu of historical villains. One such monster is modeled after a SerialKiller during a time when both GOD and Keisuke Jin (the titular Kamen Rider X) are looking for the pieces of a DismantledMacGuffin, the blueprint to a powerful device.\\

* ''Series/KamenRiderV3'': Marshal Yoroi decides to have Jojo Yuki, at the time a loyal Destron scientist, executed as a false traitor so that he doesn't wind up with more power than Marshal Yoroi. Short-sighted? Maybe, but still fair enough given Marshal Yoroi does have several clever schemes regardless. That said...\\

'''You'd Expect''': That if Emperor Zero was insistent on not wearing the [=GaGa=] Armlet, he would at least keep the two armlets as far away from each other as possible. The two armlets connected grant great power, but with Amazon helpless Emperor Zero just has to take the [=GiGi=] Armlet and bring it to the [=GaGa=] Armlet, which by the way would also rid him of Amazon since removed the armlet will end Amazon's life.\\

'''You'd Expect''': That if Emperor Zero was insistent on not wearing the [=GaGa=] Armlet, that he would at least keep the two armlets as far away from each other as possible. The two armlets connected grant great power, but with Amazon helpless Emperor Zero just has to take the [=GiGi=] Armlet and bring it to the [=GaGa=] Armlet, which by the way would also rid him of Amazon since removed the armlet will end Amazon's life.\\

'''Instead''': He chooses Fantomas, a sadistic killer who had no rhyme or reason to his murders and no pattern to speak of. His "inheritor", Chameleon Phantom, is nowhere near so unpredictable due to looking for one of the aforementioned blueprint pieces, making it easy for Keisuke to fool him. Granted Fantomas was likely chosen due to his nature as a MasterOfDisguise, but no one even knows who Jack the Ripper is so he could also probably fill the role.

'''You'd Expect:''' That they'd pick a criminal with both the athletic and intellectual prowess they require for the project, perhaps a Hannibal Lector-style SerialKiller. His freedom alone would be enough to garner his loyalty, as we see in later episodes when Shocker makes use of criminals for their cyborgs, so there's no need for brainwashing.\\
'''Additionally:''' It would have been a great idea for Shocker to screen all their scientists to make sure they're all on side, with none of them secretly harboring resentment towards Shocker's evil.\\
'''Instead:''' They pick Takeshi Hongo, a brilliant college student and motocross champion, as their "perfect subject". To make matters worse, one of their scientists has a change of heart and frees Takeshi before he can be brainwashed, allowing him to escape and become the Kamen Rider, resulting in the defeat of numerous Shocker cyborgs and many failed plans. Plus Takeshi winds up inspiring numerous other Kamen Riders across multiple worlds.

'''You'd Expect:''' That Gel-Shocker would make sure Kamen Rider 2, Hayate Ichimonji, would be lured in to be stuck by this method as well. After all, Gel-Shocker should know by now that there are two Kamen Riders since Hayate actually spent more time in Japan than Takeshi.\\
'''Instead:''' Takeshi alone gets stuck in the freezing trap, only to be freed by Kamen Rider 2. They both go on to defeat what's left of Gel-Shocker in short order, including the Great Leader himself.

'''You'd Expect:''' That Marshal Yoroi would make sure to execute Joji's entire science division since they are loyal to him and would not appreciate Joji being executed for something he didn't do. He can make his excuses to Great Leader afterward.\\
'''Instead:''' He has Joji alone prepped for execution, but in a Bond Villain-style acid pit that his scientist buddies easily break him out of. This leads to Joji being remade as Riderman, who would soon join V3 and help save the world. All because Marshal Yoroi didn't want to share the spotlight.

'''You'd Expect:''' That if Emperor Zero was insistent on not wearing the [=GaGa=] Armlet, that he would at least keep the two armlets as far away from each other as possible. The two armlets connected grant great power, but with Amazon helpless Emperor Zero just has to take the [=GiGi=] Armlet and bring it to the [=GaGa=] Armlet, which by the way would also rid him of Amazon since removed the armlet will end Amazon's life.\\
'''Instead:''' He brings the [=GaGa=] Armlet close to Amazon in an effort to unite the two armlets, which lets Amazon take control of the [=GaGa=] Armlet by just calling out his transformation phrase, letting him unite the armlets for himself and gain enough power to finish off Emperor Zero [[spoiler:and his body double.]]

'''You'd Expect:''' That just to be safe Black Satan would investigate Jo to make sure he's a genuinely evil guy who wants power and is willing to join them. Given several of the Kamen Riders who opposed them gained power from their predecessors to destroy them, now's not the time to be giving out powers to anyone who asks.\\
'''Instead:''' They just up and give him what he wants, changing him into Kamen Rider Stronger. And then he reveals that he tricked them, wanting revenge for them killing his brother but needing the power to oppose them. And they just handed it to him.

'''You'd Expect:''' That Admiral Majin would wait to see if General Monster's final attack really would kill Skyrider. After all, it would be a lot easier for Neo Shocker to conquer the planet without a pesky superhero getting in the way.\\
'''Instead:''' He executes General Monster without mercy before he can even reach Skyrider, meaning the Kamen Rider is in full health to continue fighting and defeating Neo Shocker forces. How this guy lasted longer under Great Leader's good graces is a complete mystery.

'''You'd Expect:''' That he'd just go for the final set of ears. Make sure he knows where Hiroshi is and take the last set from a random citizen on the other side of the city. Win for Neo Shocker.\\
'''Instead:''' He insists on taking Hiroshi's ears for the final set, thinking it will please Great Leader. Surprise, surprise, this only leads to Miminger's defeat and the return of all the ears he stole in the first place.

'''You'd Expect:''' That Kamagirigan would make sure to study all of Ismael's mannerisms to perfectly mimic him in public.\\
'''Instead:''' The only thing he does to keep up appearances is go through with the wedding. Everything else about him is contrary to Ismael's friendly personality, which tips off both Kazuya and Keiko.

'''Instead:''' [[spoiler:Jark attacks a refugee caravan that the Sahara family is a part of, and ends up killing the two parents of the family]].\\
'''Result:''' One ''enraged'' Kohtaro practically ''annihilates'' Jark in retaliation.

'''Instead:''' They just up and give him what he wants, changing him into Kamen Rider Stronger. And then he reveals that he tricked them, wanting revenge for them killing his brother but needing the power to oppose him. And they just handed it to him.

'''You'd Expect''': That they'd pick a criminal with both the athletic and intellectual prowess they require for the project, perhaps a Hannibal Lector-style SerialKiller. His freedom alone would be enough to garner his loyalty, as we see in later episodes when Shocker makes use of criminals for their cyborgs, so there's no need for brainwashing.\\
'''Additionally''': It would have been a great idea for Shocker to screen all their scientists to make sure they're all on side, with none of them secretly harboring resentment towards Shocker's evil.\\
'''Instead''': They pick Takeshi Hongo, a brilliant college student and motocross champion, as their "perfect subject". To make matters worse, one of their scientists has a change of heart and frees Takeshi before he can be brainwashed, allowing him to escape and become the Kamen Rider, resulting in the defeat of numerous Shocker cyborgs and many failed plans. Plus Takeshi winds up inspiring numerous other Kamen Riders across multiple worlds.

'''You'd Expect''': That Gel-Shocker would make sure Kamen Rider 2, Hayate Ichimonji, would be lured in to be stuck by this method as well. After all, Gel-Shocker should know by now that there are two Kamen Riders since Hayate actually spent more time in Japan than Takeshi.\\
'''Instead''': Takeshi alone gets stuck in the freezing trap, only to be freed by Kamen Rider 2. They both go on to defeat what's left of Gel-Shocker in short order, including the Great Leader himself.

'''You'd Expect''': That Marshal Yoroi would make sure to execture Joji's entire science division since they are loyal to him and would not appreciate Joji being executed for something he didn't do. He can make his excuses to Great Leader afterward.\\
'''Instead''': He has Joji alone prepped for execution, but in a Bond Villain-style acid pit that his scientist buddies easily break him out of. This leads to Joji being remade as Riderman, who would soon join V3 and help save the world. All because Marshal Yoroi didn't want to share the spotlight.

'''You'd Expect''': That Admiral Majin would wait to see if General Monster's final attack really would kill Skyrider. After all, it would be a lot easier for Neo Shocker to conquer the planet without a pesky superhero getting in the way.\\
'''Instead''': He executes General Monster without mercy before he can even reach Skyrider, meaning the Kamen Rider is in full health to continue fighting and defeating Neo Shocker forces. How this guy lasted longer under Great Leader's good graces is a complete mystery.

'''You'd Expect''': That he'd just go for the final set of ears. Make sure he knows where Hiroshi is and take the last set from a random citizen on the other side of the city. Win for Neo Shocker.\\
'''Instead''': He insists on taking Hiroshi's ears for the final set, thinking it will please Great Leader. Surprise, surprise, this only leads to Miminger's defeat and the return of all the ears he stole in the first place.

'''Instead''': [[spoiler:Jark attacks a refugee caravan that the Sahara family is a part of, and ends up killing the two parents of the family]].\\