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10-03-2015, 12:36 AM | #6461 |
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I enjoyed Boukenger as my first Sentai series.
But that's coming from the guy that likes everything about Ninninger
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10-03-2015, 04:44 AM | #6462 |
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I am currently watching Ohranger and Gingaman. On episode 17 of both. Ohranger has been pretty hit or miss with Oh Blue being ignored, but Gingaman has been pretty solid. The villains seem kind of lacking though.
I think the hit or miss nature of Boukenger could be just another homage to how the previous seasons were pretty hit or miss. But the season had flashes of greatness, but also the filler was pretty phoned in. It's a mixed bag; not terrible, but not the best either. |
10-04-2015, 12:39 AM | #6463 |
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Episode 21 of Gaoranger is a gift from the Gods of tokusatsu.
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10-04-2015, 12:42 AM | #6464 |
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Is that the one with the returning rangers?
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10-04-2015, 12:46 AM | #6465 |
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No, that was a movie. Funny enough I saw it months ago before even starting the show.
Anyways episode 21 includes TsueTsue and Yabaiba acting like middle managers in an office trying to impress Ura (the newer general) while utilizing a really shitty Org. They make a very kiddy haunted house, use business lingo, treat one of those job improvement guides like a bible, just all around comedic gold. Oh, and Loki talks to dogs. Seriously this episode is friggen hysterical. I'd say it is without a doubt my favorite episode of the show so far.
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10-04-2015, 04:24 PM | #6466 |
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Another arc is complete, so it's time for another write up.
Rouki/Shirogane is the main focus of this arc and his story plays out fairly well. Certainly this is the first true story development for the show, as the Shuten arc was just "Go find this animal and make Org go boom." Now we have a legit story and threat/s. The mystery of who and what Rouki is, his ability to steal the GaoJewels, controlling them and having GaoHunter, all of this makes for a nice little story. But there is a fault with it; the reasoning for Rouki. Shirogane, feeling that the only way to beat an Org was to have the power of one decides to use that power with the risk of turning into one. First of all, why would the Warriors even have this mask laying around in the open if they know it'll corrupt somebody? This is the first case in which I believe Wild Force did something better. The mask wasn't this evil entity persay, it simply granted power. Merrick didn't know the risk he was taking, and it was only when he gained the power that it slowly took over. Shirogane knew the risk involved yet still did it. I find that completely dumb. The story also moves at the leisurely pace as the first arc. True the twists are paced out sort of nicely (we see Rouki having a spasm in his first full episode, that is unneeded), but it just sort of happens. There's no excitement. Ura is a true step up though. Unlike Shuten he has a character and personality that makes him standout. He also has a long term goal other than "Kill Gaorangers." This all ties into the Rouki story pretty well, just at the pace I've come to expect. He did go down like a little bitch though. Shuten at least fought back when attacked, and until Ura showed up to take his energy he was more than ready to keep going. Ura pretty much just got his ass handed to him by Shirogane and didn't even try to fight back. I understand surprise and what not, but he saw the guy coming at him. Seriously man, how is it that you offer more as a character than Shuten, but go out in a worse way? We also get new Power Animals in GaoRhinos and Gaomadillo. But they're arrival is just terribly presented. Whereas the SoulBird was presented as this huge deal but amounted to nothing, GaoRhinos and GaoMadillo come practically out of nowhere, have no hype around the, but prove to be what ends up saving the day and allowing the Gaorangers to make GaoKing again. You would think this would be a big deal, having to go out and find these new Power Animals. But nope. They just roll in unannounced. It seems in general the story just happens. I'd argue that it is because I've seen Wild Force and know a lot of the key points, but that wouldn't be right. I've seen Lost Galaxy countless times, but the story is always exciting to watch and when I finally watched Gingaman I was even more excited just to see this story I already loved, but to see it done in a different way. That's because the story made me care enough about the characters involved and the events that happen. Gaoranger has me investing in time, but I don't really find myself caring for these characters to where I get excited when stuff happens. I enjoy watching Yabaiba and TsueTsue, but only from a comedic standpoint. I could care less if they, or anybody else died. At this point I'm simply watching just to finish it. I want to get excited for the characters and story, but the show really isn't giving me a reason to engage it enough to do so. And considering I already know the next big event coming soon, Gaoranger really needs to get its game together to make me even care about the characters.
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10-05-2015, 11:42 AM | #6467 |
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Started watching Megaranger, first thought...? Why didn't I start this series sooner? Lol.
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10-10-2015, 02:05 PM | #6468 |
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Another arc done in Gao. It tied up some loose ends and gave us our second big little moment/story...and it was done badly. MASSIVE spoilers ahead.
For the most part, everything I have said before stays the same; stuff happens, can't get excited, blah blah blah. We see a bit of character growth in Red seemingly becoming quiter and more serious, but not by much. Any true development goes of course to Silver, he learning to work with the Gaorangers and accept/overcome what he's done. It like a lot of stuff kinda just happens, and honestly I didn't really think it came off that well. Also, for a senshi who has been regarded in the fan base as cool and bad ass, I don't think he's any of them. Why is he cool? Because he kinda works on his own? Is he a bad ass because he rides a bike? I don't get it. Story remains the same, the focus this time being on finally defeating the thousand year evil, which grows stronger with every defeat. I do like that idea that the more the Gaorangers beat it the angrier and stronger it gets, it finally merging with Ura to create his ultimate form...which looks retarded. Seriously he looks like a green fish with vegetables attached to him. But this arc is known for one thing, perhaps the one thing Gaoranger is most known for; everybody but Red and Silver die. But unfortunately what you would assume would be a big moment is really, really, really mishandled. Now to give it some credit, Blue's death is rather sudden and shocking, especially for any of you who have seen it without any knowledge of it beforehand, and certainly for those who watched the show as it aired. The reactions of the team are acted good. But then it goes downhill because Yellow, Black, and White are offed. Let me level with you, when a Senshi dies it usually leaves an impact (thought Sentai deaths are some of the worst kept secrets). Even if you know it is coming they can be pretty impactful. When one dies in battle or sacrifices themselves it acts as the ultimate heroic moment and for at least, salvation. However it means nothing here because four rangers die...in the middle of the show and are revived an episode later. You know that because of the placement and number killed that they aren't staying dead, which ruins any sort of finality or impact the event has. If it was just Blue, handled the way it was, and he was never revived, it would be a very impactful scene. Hell if they saved them all dying for the final episode and they were revived by the passion and love the people of Earth have for the planet, animals, and human lives with the team saying "You say evil will always be around, but as long as evil exists there will always be good and as long as people love this planet and the life on it there will always be Gaoranger," it would also be a very nice scene. But neither of them happened and what we're left with is an event placed in the wrong time of the show that has no final impact or anything truly touching about it. It does lead to a new weapon and mecha, but I think that reasoning of it justifying the deaths are stupid. Sure they look cool, but what's even the point? We also get GaoDeers, which should honestly just be Deer, but Engrish I guess. It looks cool and GaoIcarus is very nice looking, probably my third favorite of the show. This arc seemingly had the potential to lead to some really good character development and a very impactful and shocking scene. But the growth/story is just the usual meh of the show and the death is just wasted. I have to say that this is the first time I'm disappointed with Gaoranger and didn't really like what it offered. All I can say is that I hope the next arc brings something better since we're near the homestretch.
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10-11-2015, 12:53 PM | #6469 |
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I just finished Carranger! And I like-not-love it. It has some of my favorite sentai episodes ever (like the, "I'm Carranger's leader!" episode), but the ending of the show left me cold. Not that I didn't like it, it was just... Not as emotionally stirring as I'd have liked.
So, the next show on my list is Megaranger, but for some reason I'm not looking forward to it. What's the consensus on this season? My plan is to take a mini-hiatus, considering I've blown through 6 sentai shows this summer. But if Megaranger is truly exceptional, I may have to start it now as I'm already going through Sentai withdrawal. |
10-11-2015, 01:06 PM | #6470 |
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Megaranger is a decent series, I feel. There are some memorable characters, but I wasn't super into it.
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