Well… at least according to this blog, it isn’t ^^;. Some of you might remember that not too long ago, there was a period when this blog pretty much became “Kamen Rider Inochi” and that was probably confusing some of you haha. I did that very intentionally just to gauge reaction, interest, feedback and discover if others have similar feelings toward KR; according to the KR poll (500 voted), opinions were split right at 50/50 so it’s “damn if I do and damn if I don’t” xD.At the same time, I was also analyzing the stats to see how the KR stuff flows with the rest of the blog’s contents (mainly Gundams) and I must say… it was very interesting (to me at least). Let’s take a look at what I’m talking about…
The SHF Kabuto was my first KR review of any sort and thus, it is the “oldest” of the review and it has garnered 777 hits to date. Peak view at around 210
And this is the total traffic count for the “Kamen Rider” general page to date. Busiest day was at 67 visits. Both this and Kabuto’s page were added a little over a month ago. Now…
Here’s the total traffic count for the MG Astray Red Frame’s review page to date XD. 923 views just on its first day and it has already surpassed both the KR general and Kabuto page’s combined total in less than two weeks XD!!!
So looking at the big picture, Kamen Rider really isn’t as popular as I thought it would be when YOU GUYS (re)introduced it to me ^^;. Despite being a 50/50 on the poll, most of you are obviously here for the Gundam (I guess the blog’s name have something to do with that…).Semi-unrelated subject but 9/03/10 took the title of “busiest day EVAR” on this blog… which it took from the day MG Shining Gundam’s review was out… which it took from the day of MG RF’s review… which it took from the day of this year’s blog’s anniversary ^^;. Haha I apologize if it sounds like I’m bragging but I see this as more of a milestone than reaching an arbitrary “x number of hits” ^^;.
Even if Gundam beats Kamen Rider in popularity here, this whole point is made moot simply for the fact that I don’t blog about what’s popular; I blog about what I am personally passionate about :). This doesn’t mean I’ll ignore your opinions though, since I do take your words into serious consideration (be it review requests, photos, random stuff, etc) and fulfill it if it is within my reach. I’m just saying regardless of stats or popularity, I’ll continue to make posts/reviews/whatnot about what I like… be it Gundam, Kamen Rider, Gaogaigar, cars, food, etc… that is what we call “Inochi” ^^.
Saying that…
“It’s NOT over yet, Gundam! Just you wait! We might only have 5 Riders now but soon, THE REST OF OUR COMRADES will join in! Then ALL YOUR GUNPLA ARE BELON–….hmm?”
“wuzzat?”
“UGHHH!!!… oretachi… sanjou…”
“… need a hand there, buddy?” o_o;
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September 5, 2010 at 12:37 AM
The last one was really funny. Good one!
September 5, 2010 at 12:52 AM
Alas, poor ol’ Kabuto… envious to the very last… XD
But dammit… MG Red Frame can pull off good poses. >.<
September 5, 2010 at 2:46 AM
drop the bomb, “all rider vs dai gunpla” coming soon XD
if you build up a Kamen Rider fan base here, which is majority gunplaers i think, then the stats will rocket too. in the end as long as you write about what you like, you will have good times ^^
September 5, 2010 at 3:03 AM
More kamen riders? I don’t mind, I myself have been swept by the recent Kamen Rider wave….. Have been watching and rewatching series….. Off topic, I noticed that most people who are into Gundam are also into Kamen Riders!
September 5, 2010 at 3:39 AM
personally I don’t mind… I love both of em’ :D anyways, just continue to do what ur doing ^^
September 5, 2010 at 4:41 AM
Why is kabuto always gets pawned T_T
September 5, 2010 at 5:05 AM
wow, 5 other kamen riders are coming to rescui Tendo Souji.
I like how you present your idea, Z.
September 5, 2010 at 5:22 AM
Wow.. Machine Hardboiler already O_O.. you’re really commiting to S.H figuarts.. and since you got the hardboiler, i’m willing to bet at least 2 of those are W figuarts. Any plans on getting Skull?
September 5, 2010 at 5:43 AM
You famous because of gundam that’s’ why readers might disappointed if you post another else.
Just post what you like Z .
September 5, 2010 at 7:21 AM
I see, so you were doing a little science there, weren’t you, Z?
September 6, 2010 at 1:32 AM
I wouldn’t exactly call it “science”… xD
September 5, 2010 at 7:33 AM
that’s a whole lot of statistics there.. didn’t know you can also monitor those. @_@
September 5, 2010 at 7:39 AM
Well, I’d wager there’s a Di-End and at least one Cyclone Joker in there…maybe Fang Joker? Hopefully a Kuuga!
I have to say, adding SHFs to my collection has probably hurt me since I’m compelled to hunt down the exclusives (two coming this week- the reviews will be up soon after) it hurts my bank account in ways that make it hard for me to buy the paint and other things needed to finish my gunpla projects. Damn you, Bandai.
September 6, 2010 at 1:32 AM
the money you spend on the exclusives and such… you could almost have half the PG line-up @.@
September 5, 2010 at 8:51 AM
Get and review the Kyoukagaikokkaku Zero figure, that will leave plenty of people here drooling all over it just by how insanely cool it is. I really want to get one myself but being short on cash really sucks…
September 5, 2010 at 11:00 AM
i’m glad your getting back to the roots of this blog. KR had a good run but its time to get back to why we all love you. your amazing gundam reviews ^.^
September 5, 2010 at 11:48 AM
Woot Kamen Rider ftw!
September 5, 2010 at 12:17 PM
Like i said few other times it your Blog do what you wont people im sure will come ether way.
September 5, 2010 at 3:46 PM
Universe hates Z’s Waspina-Oh I mean Kabuto^^
I should really learn how to preorder overseas
September 5, 2010 at 4:44 PM
Personally, I don’t mind you covering both Gunpla and KR.
Truth to be told, I’m expecting more KR posts from you since I’m more into KR than Gundam nowadays. I remember that I’m crazy about Gundams during the time Gundam 00 series was being aired. I guess it takes a new Gundam anime boom to make me crazy about Gundams again. ^^;
September 5, 2010 at 5:02 PM
Nah be it blogging about gundam or KR you are still the hell as funny haha!!! Just do what you love mate!
September 5, 2010 at 6:16 PM
LOL . Love the 3rd pic where u make KR looks dizzy. Really effective.