Heisei Riders I've seen: Kabuto: Starts out slow, but picks up in episode 7, plot is a little confusing, but still enjoyable as a whole. In my top 5 Den-O: Not one of my favorites, I usually can't stand time travel plots more convoluted than Back to the Future, but it has an amazing lead actor who essentially has to play six different people. Despite an obnoxious secondary rider, it is still a fun ride. Kiva: It knows its theme and runs with it. That's what I love most about this series. The plot jumps back and forth between 2008 and 1986, but it intertwines the plotlines well and the cast split between two timelines never feels underdeveloped. In my top 5 Decade: Plays out like a bad fanfic, I still don't understand Decade. W: Strikes a balance between action, drama, and comedy that other series often fail to achieve. Excellent characters, superb costume design, but the only thing keeping it from being perfect is the ending. OOO: Not a favorite, most characters feel hollow, including the main rider. The villains are more interesting. Ending feels rushed, but it's still good. Fourze: My first rider series, fun all around. One of my favorite secondary riders, his story arc is fantastic. Main rider doesn't see much character development, but he's meant to be more of a pillar that everyone else looks to for strength, that unwavering standard that draws the best out of people. Again, ending feels rushed, and endgame plot twists feel so convoluted. Tied with Wizard for #5 in my top rider list. Wizard: Like Kiva, it knows its theme and runs with it. Some of the best fight choreography I've ever seen. Main rider is a little two dimensional, has some of the most obnoxious support characters I've ever seen. Great costume design, EXCELLENT villain in the form of Gremlin, but the series just didn't feel like it went anywhere. Tied with Fourze for #5 in my top rider list. Gaim: The absolute best writing I've ever seen. Diverse and well-developed cast, great fight scenes, plot that never comes across as contrived or redundant. The best part of this series is how it keeps you guessing. Just when you think you've got something figured out, the show proves you wrong. Gaim is the most complete rider series I've ever seen. And episode 2 is the funniest episode ever. Drive: Ongoing, I'll reserve judgment until the series ends.
TL;DR: My rider ratings 1- Gaim 2- W 3- Kiva 4- Kabuto 5- Wizard/Fourze 6- OOO 7- Den-o 8- Decade