[acdcguy]

I guess clarification makes it clear that Super Sentai is officially done and is not affiliated with Project R.E.D.

My take on this is Toei is likely putting the brand on ice to let Hasbro either succeed or fail with their Power Rangers reboot before deciding to do anything again with Sentai. If the reboot succeeds then Project R.E.D. will serve as a competitor to Power Rangers. If it fails then Toei can scoop up the Power Rangers IP for cheap and resume Sentai and Power Rangers under a single umbrella.

[TokuKnight89]

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Originally Posted by acdcguy

I guess clarification makes it clear that Super Sentai is officially done and is not affiliated with Project R.E.D.

My take on this is Toei is likely putting the brand on ice to let Hasbro either succeed or fail with their Power Rangers reboot before deciding to do anything again with Sentai. If the reboot succeeds then Project R.E.D. will serve as a competitor to Power Rangers. If it fails then Toei can scoop up the Power Rangers IP for cheap and resume Sentai and Power Rangers under a single umbrella.

An interesting consensus, and one that might have been unconscionable in years past. But these are interesting times, and it would provide Toei greater control and "IP Control" seems to be the name of the game in this day and age all across the board to maximize profit. They're probably still a little hot from the Heritage Auctions, which was met with mixed results amongst the fandom. We once thought that Power Rangers and Sentai would never stream in the same location, but look at where we're at with that one.

[Daikaijuman54]

I've been meaning to yap about this when I saw the news, but now that I have some time and we now official confirmation that Super Sentai is ending (I will miss it), let's get into it!

So, Gavan's back as the star of this new series, which is neat (I still need to finish the original one), but now in red! Strange, I thought we already had a Red Space Sheriff...

On the subject of the name "Project Records. (of) Extraordinary. Dimensions" definitely sounds like a nice broad layout for a series, like people have pointed out on the "rebranding" rumor. First, like I said when Zeztz was revealed, it kind of seems like they're trying to create a "standard" for their shows, with Kamen Rider falling into the Grasshopper aesthetic every now and again, like Ultraman, and Red being the main color of every Sentai Protagonist (except maybe Zenkaizer) AND many of Toei's old superheroes, this seems like an interesting direction to take things. Though I do wonder if that means we won't get any more Red Riders (doubt it but still funny to think about)?

Second, depending on how Gavan Infinity turns out, seeing revivals of old Toei Superheroes would be neat (given how the name sounds like that might be the case)! Kyodain, Zubat, Akumaizer 3, Kikaider... Or just plain "new" Red Heroes going forward. Though I feel like they'll stick with revivals to test the waters to create a formula that can coexist with Rider, which depending on the series could contest with Project R.E.D. so I do wonder how things will play out.

And while I've already said in the Sentai Ending thread, I will miss it, but I also understand that this was probably inevitable. I still kind of doubt Power Rangers was a big reason, since they probably prioritize its domestic earnings more like they do with Rider, but if Power Rangers does manage to fill the void Sentai leaves behind that'd be neat. But at least we can probably get Sentai Specials on TTFC (which I don't think I've watched any of the specials they've been putting on there), so it will be nice to see some returning faces.

But for now, I'm looking forward to seeing what Project R.E.D. has in store as Sentai's heir to the Super Hero mantle.

[Mmicb0b]

I'd be SHOCKED if Red Gavan is the only henshin hero in this

[Mmicb0b]

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Originally Posted by acdcguy

I guess clarification makes it clear that Super Sentai is officially done and is not affiliated with Project R.E.D.

My take on this is Toei is likely putting the brand on ice to let Hasbro either succeed or fail with their Power Rangers reboot before deciding to do anything again with Sentai. If the reboot succeeds then Project R.E.D. will serve as a competitor to Power Rangers. If it fails then Toei can scoop up the Power Rangers IP for cheap and resume Sentai and Power Rangers under a single umbrella.

I'm 99.9% PR had NOTHING To do with the decisions (and if they did barely)

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by Daikaijuman54

First, like I said when Zeztz was revealed, it kind of seems like they're trying to create a "standard" for their shows, with Kamen Rider falling into the Grasshopper aesthetic every now and again, like Ultraman, and Red being the main color of every Sentai Protagonist (except maybe Zenkaizer) AND many of Toei's old superheroes, this seems like an interesting direction to take things. Though I do wonder if that means we won't get any more Red Riders (doubt it but still funny to think about)?

Which makes the joke about Toei's anniversary confusing the concepts for Rider and Sentai in the case of Saber and Zenkaiger even more relevant.

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by Mmicb0b

I'm 99.9% PR had NOTHING To do with the decisions (and if they did barely)

I think the logic behind such statements is that Kamen Rider is clearly entering the international arena, and the same is expected of his partner show. And the agreement that allowed the creation of Power Rangers could hinder this. Although, as far as I remember, Super Sentai was broadcasted in Asian countries, and there were no objections from the Power Rangers copyright holders.
But I also think Power Rangers had an influence on Toei's new concept. After all, for some reason the new franchise is called Project Red, not Red Hero.This means they'll use the same abbreviation, PR. On the other hand, it rejects the idea of ​​Hasbro's rights to the franchise. After all, just using PR instead of the full name even once is grounds for a lawsuit. Even if it's unwinnable, it didn't stop Hasbro from suing DC over Bumblebee's nickname.
It might seem like I'm arguing with myself here, so I'll summarize. My opinion: Toei took the Power Rangers into account when creating Project Red. But only as a concept, not as a competitor or a threat to their plans.

[Dbenavidez]

i'm back yesturday was my birthday.

[Mesnick]

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i'm back yesturday was my birthday.

Congratulations!

[Dbenavidez]

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Congratulations!

thank you very much all of you.