Recap / Kamen Rider Saber Ep 8 The Sealed Is Arthur

The Sealed Is, Arthur

Original Airdate: October 25, 2020
Written by: Keiichi Hasegawa
Directed by: Hidenori Ishida

Summary

Swordsmen, assemble!

Tassel: My name is Tassel.
I'm currently paying great attention to Touma Kamiyama!
Touma obtained the King of Arthur Ride Book in Avalon. But he was told that it was only the start of his trial.
It appears that Arthur still has further secrets hidden within it.

Rintaro, with aid from a new power, manages to save Mei, but Touma, who's still in Avalon, can't seem to fully use the power of the King of Arthur Wonder Ride Book, due to its sheer power. Now, Touma must prove he is worthy of wielding King Arthur's powers, but the task may be far more difficult than expected when Calibur suddenly attacks him, and Ogami, who shows up to protect him, seems to be suffering from something...

Episode Trope:

• BFS: The true form of the King of Arthur book summons a sword that makes Buster's own blade look like a toothpick in comparison.
• Boring, but Practical: Touma's plan mainly relies on his friends keeping Calibur and Legeiel distracted while Touma himself takes out the Monster of the Week with zero outside interference.
• The Cameo: Hideyasu and Oren make an appearance here for their Gaiden movie.
• Heroic Sacrifice: Downplayed, Ogami forces one of the Medusa Mamono to turn him into stone in order to get Touma out of a funk. He gets better.
• Humongous Mecha: The other form of the awakening King of Arthur book, in line with previous iterations in Rider like Breaking Mammoth or the Time Mazines.
• Mythology Gag: Saber being turned into Giant Robot!Arthur's weapon is reminiscent of the Final Form Rides.
  • Near the end of the episode, Touma, Rintaro, Kento, and Ren join their fists together in a pose similar to that of the four Riders in the second opening of Kamen Rider Blade.
• The Power of Friendship: What Touma realizes the key to King of Arthur's power is. Realizing that he had his friends at his side helps unlock the Wonder Ride Book's true form.

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Tassel: K-King of Arthur's hidden power is that giant warrior, huh?
Anyhow, the bond between Touma and his friends have deepened...
What kind of story will they show me from now on?
I really look forward to it!