^Well Shoutarou does mention that instead of destroying the monster/Dopant, they're performing "Memory Break" on the Gaia Memory stick, which is basically the source of the transformation/mutation. Which adds on to the detective theme really, since they are not being vigilantes, all they are doing is finding out the truth, and leaving the bad guys (minus powerup) to the cops to deal with.

It seems more moral than "RAWR I DESTROY YOU!!!"

I actually find the girl quite realistic (except for the sandal-hitting, which is obviously a gag like Natsumi's Laughing Pressure Point thing in DCD), since most normal people would be like "omgwtf I never heard of this!!!!" when thrown into such a situation.

Shrill voice is still shrill though, hence the annoyance. I might get used to it once she sounds less like a brat and more like....a girl?

But then that would ruin the dynamic she has with Shoutarou....hmm...
I like the search engine thing Philip has going on too. He beats Google any day! I think I like that Planet Library best out of the gimmicky stuff they have. *is a bookworm at heart* :3
Anyone notice how much like a druggie that Togawa Yousuke (Magma Dopant's human form) looked like? There's definitely an element of underworld crime syndicate going on in the background, especially with that crime family dinner party thing, and their casual discussion of peddling Gaia Memories to people.
Anyway, that Togawa dude had some serious dark circles under his eyes and looked awfully pale. I wonder what are the other side effects of a direct insertion of Gaia Memories into a human body, other than the obvious ability to transform into a Dopant. I have a few theories revolving around addiction/withdrawal symptoms, plus some messing with brain chemistry. If we take the Gaia Memories as USB sticks, sticking them into the body directly without third-party interference (like Double's rider belt) might be like introducing a viral program to rewrite the human DNA...with consequences. Of course, I'm overthinking it, and it's only the first episode!

And with this, I've just officially outed myself as a toku geek.

Hope I'm welcome.
Oh and can I say I really really dig the return of the scarf on a rider?

EDIT: Forgot to add this site link.
http://www.bandai-fashion.jp/bfn_ws_s.htmlOfficial clothing! I want that fedora!
