While this phenomenon wasn't new, this was the series that got its name and the principle has become widely adopted to pull in fandoms for series. The next year, Toei attempted to recreate this effect, casting three attractive male actors for Kamen Rider Agito, and, once again, the series gained attention from people initially watching for the attractive actors. A dedicated fandom sprung up due to people tuning in because Joe Odagiri was attractive. While Kuuga was aimed at children under 12, it gained a large audience of women around the after of 30. The "Odagiri Effect" was named after Kuuga actor, Joe Odagiri. Other ways to partake in the day include rewatching Kuuga or posting content related to the show. While Kaixa Day is a a day for "being a dick", Kuuga Day is about doing something to help. Started in a similar vein to Kamen Rider Faiz's "Kaixa Day", the day is the exact opposite sentiment. Godai Day is a celebrated day in Kamen Rider fandom on the 18th of March, the birthday of protagonist Yusuke Godai and the passcode for the Trychaser in the series. While usually a jokish response, many Kuuga fans will say, Kuuga won the (non-existent) ship war. Many fans feel that no matter how much shipteasing happens in other Rider shows, it will never live up to the development between Yusuke Godai and Kaoru Ichijou in Kuuga. Within the wider Kamen Rider fandom, Kuuga has a legacy in response to shipping in the shows.
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