Recap / Kamen Rider Geats Ep 45 Genesis VII Where Wishes Go

Genesis VII: Where Wishes Go

Original Airdate: July 23, 2023
Written by: Yuya Takahashi
Directed by: Takayuki Shibasaki

Summary

Running down, my sweat is flowing. Cleanest aqua, right?
Ruby hidden under my eyelids where it resides.

Tsumuri: The Apocalypse game rages on, as the resurrected DGP victims in Keiwa Sakurai's world continue to take what they want by force.
Amidst the chaos, Neon Kurama finally finds genuine love, and triumphs over the despair-seeking Beroba.

Wanting nothing more than his family back, Keiwa confronts Ace, knowing Tsumuri will submit to being the new Goddess of Creation once he's out of the picture.

As the white fox and black tanuki clash, Beroba goes to recruit a familiar face to help her get revenge on Neon....

Tropes

• Body to Jewel: One of Tsumuri's tears crystallizes, which Zitt grabs for future use.
• The Bus Came Back: Beroba decides to recruit Kanato/Da·Paan to get revenge on Neon and he accepts, wanting nothing but despair for the world while also having a score to settle with Neon.
• Cliffhanger: The episode ends with Ace having absorbed Tsumuri’s powers of Creation and attempting to recreate the world on his own while everyone looks on.
• Dirty Coward: Despite being underpowered, Kanato still manages to gain the upper hand by targeting Irumi at times, forcing Neon to take the bullets. Shooting Irumi in the arm when he is cornered proves to be the only reason she doesn't defeat him, something he gloats about afterwards.
• Early-Bird Cameo: Mela/Kamen Rider Cross Geats and Melo make an appearance to hype up the upcoming Geats movie, watching the fight between Geats and Tycoon.
• Light/Darkness Juxtaposition: We have the brightly colored and heroic Geats IX against Tycoon, as a Fallen Hero, using the dark-colored Bujin Sword form. In addition, Ace gains Mystical White Hair and a white outfit late in the episode while Keiwa still wears his dark suit.
• "Not So Different" Remark: Kanato attempts to bond with Keiwa over their newfound similar nihilism, though Keiwa rejects his overtures.
• Sheathe Your Sword: Ace stops fighting Keiwa after getting knocked down, explaining that he did so because he knows he can't save the latter through fighting alone.
• Shout-Out: This episode features a group of mask-wearing VIPs who enjoy the DGP for sadistic reasons and place bets on it.
• Shut Up, Kirk!: In spite of Ace and Tsumuri trying to convince Keiwa that he too can believe in Ace's vision, Keiwa decides to have none of it and attempts to attack Ace, albeit reluctantly to determine any proof in their ideals. Fortunately for Ace, a miracle happens.
• Villain Forgot to Level Grind: Though he is supplied with Magnum at the start of the fight, and then Beat after it starts, Kanato is hopelessly outclassed by Neon's far greater combat experience and Fantasy Buckle. The only reason he manages to get any hits on her at all, much less walk away from the fight, is because he continues to target Irumi throughout it and Neon blocks the shots with her own body as best she can; the fight ends when he manages to shoot Irumi in the shoulder, when Neon is unable to protect her.
• Wham Shot: Tsumuri back in her original colors, while Ace is now the one in a white form.
• Villainous Breakdown: Kanato suffers a small one when the battle between Ace and Keiwa ends peacefully.
• You Are Better Than You Think You Are: Ace and Tsumuri attempt to talk down Keiwa, telling him that it's not too late to get out of his despair and to believe in Ace's vision.

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Mission 2 — Apocalypse
Entry Players

Ace Ukiyo/Geats
Keiwa Sakurai/Tycoon
Neon Kurama/Na-Go
Michinaga Azuma/Buffa
Kanato Sumida/Da·Paan (additional player)

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DGP Rule #31

Gathering allies who share strong wishes will help create an ideal world.