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10-22-2021, 11:24 AM | #901 |
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Syber-Squad is a really fun show. Glad you liked it!
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10-22-2021, 12:11 PM | #902 |
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Speaking of, was it ever revealed why Troy Slaten left the show? The wikis and TVTropes didn't say why and even his interview from 2018 said nothing about the fact.
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10-22-2021, 12:14 PM | #903 |
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Speaking of, was it ever revealed why Troy Slaten left the show? The wikis and TVTropes didn't say why and even his interview from 2018 said nothing about the fact.
https://vantagepointinterviews.com/2...i-syber-squad/
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10-22-2021, 05:03 PM | #904 |
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Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon (Anime Series)
Sailor Moon R (Episode 01) Final few on Series I.
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10-23-2021, 03:06 AM | #905 |
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About 6-7 episodes deep on Metalder. Love that the whole army is shown from the beginning. Topgunder deserves his own short series.
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12-02-2021, 09:20 AM | #906 |
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Watched the English Dub of Godzilla 2000 last night with some friends and we all took a hit from individual shot glasses right after someone said "It'll go through Godzilla like crap through a goose" (in reference to armor-piercing missiles) simply cause it was so hilarious!
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12-14-2021, 07:43 AM | #907 |
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Something a lot different from my usual fare today. This week and the next, we?re doing?
Androzani?s Space Squad Detour And this week, we?re covering? Space Squad Episode Zero: Girls in Trouble. Instead of an in-universe explanation, I?ll do an out-of-universe explanation for Space Squad. Essentially, the project is an attempt by producer Hideaki Tsukasa (who not only produced several Sentai shows in the early 2000s, but is also the reason Kamen Rider Decade is pink, apparently) and director Koichi Sakamoto to create a Japanese equivalent to the MCU using the Super Sentai series and it?s little brother who died in its teens, the Metal Heroes series (since Toei only co-owns Kamen Rider, rather than having exclusive rights, they?re too expensive to be a part of this). What we?re about to witness is a Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club prequel to the first instalment, focused on the female heroines from Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (Tsukada?s first series as main producer) and the Space Sheriff: Next Generation movies. Twin Cam Angels: Marika ?Jasmine? Hiwatari (nee Reimon)/DekaYellow: 10 years on from the Dekarangers? final battle with Agent Abrella, Jasmine has settled down with Hikaru Hiwatari, a fellow ESPer she saved in a previous case and has a child, thus necessitating she take maternity leave from SPD. As a result of her pregnancy, she has developed teleportation abilities similar to her husband?s. Koume ?Umeko? Kodou/DekaPink: In the past 10 years, Umeko and Sen have kept up with their police duties, while also pursuing a relationship. They are currently engaged. Galactic Federal Police: Shelly: The assistant to the new Gavan, Geki Jumonji, and the cousin to the previous Gavan?s assistant Mimi. Like her cousin, she hails from the Planet Bird and possesses the ability to change into a parakeet via Laser Vision. Sisi: The assistant to the new Sharivan, Kai Hyuuga. Unlike her fellow assistants, she is a scientist rather than an officer. Tammy: Assistant and lover to the new Shaider, Shuu Karasuma. She is the last survivor of the planet Uturussa, which was destroyed by a hitman to prevent their genetic habit of becoming berserkers when enraged from devastating the universe. To prevent his from happening to her, she wears a bracelet that suppresses violent thoughts. Since I don?t have any real strong opinions of the Space Sheriff franchise, I?ll just say that the writer for this is Naruhisa Arakawa (who I do have strong opinions on, but they?re not relevant here) and move onto the review. We open on a shadowed bird-like alien (voiced by prominent Japanese singer and VA Mami Kingetsu), on the phone, discussing an experiment while laughing evilly. After the opening title, we cut to Jasmine, waking up in a mysterious room she doesn?t remember entering. Going to investigate, she finds another woman (credited as ?Vivian?, after a minor character from Uchuu Keiji Shaider, and played by Sanae Hitomi, who will be suit acting Jasmine later in the film), terrified for her life. Vivian is almost immediately killed by a strange creature after begging for help, to which Jasmine makes a retreat. Jasmine soon retreats to another cell block, where she finds Umeko asleep. But Jasmine is unable to wake up Umeko before she gets killed by a tendril from the creature. Jasmine then lets it grab her so she can use her powers. ?Jasmine is an ESPer. When she touches something, she can read the mind of the last person who touched it.? But? Jasmine is then slashed to death by the creature? before waking up in a room she doesn?t remember entering? again. Once more, Vivian shows up and gets savaged by the creature. But this time, Umeko is awake when Jasmine finds her and helps hold out against the creature. But unfortunately, the creature breaks through the barricade and kills Umeko anyway. It then kills Jasmine? who once again wakes up in the same room. You can probably guess what?s coming next. But this time, Umeko comes in and saves Jasmine, taking them elsewhere. As Umeko tries to tell Jasmine something, the two stumble upon several other women, all victims of the creature. But they do eventually find two fellow survivors, Galactic Federation Police officers Shelley (played by Suzuka Morita, who was previously Kotoha in Shinkenger) and Tammy (whose actress, Mayu Wakamoto, I can?t find anything else on. Perhaps Switchblade or Sunred can help me there). As they debate who could want to kidnap female cops and have them killed by an unknown creature, said creature bursts in. Though they are able to defeat the creature with the aid of Tammy?s inhuman strength, allowing Shelley to stab it, they aren?t able to actually kill it, as it then does to them. We then cut to planet Bird, where Sisi (played by Misaki Momose, previously one of the fanservice henchwomen in Kyoryuger?s movie) is discussing their current project over the phone. She then walks into the lab, where it turns out the bird woman from earlier is actually her superior, Birdie, an old partner of Doggie Kruger. The lights were off because she has very sensitive eyes (I?m reminded of some sketches on Horrible Histories where a guy would be reading a scary story that ended on less than scary twists). And as for her doing evil laughter? Birdie then brings up the results of the experiment to find suitable candidates for a mission. Sisi is pleased to know that Shelley and Tammy are among the top 4, but is confused as to the identities of Jasmine and Umeko, who Birdie fills her in on. Back in the complex, while the 4 are discussing their specialities Tammy opens up about why she wears a bracelet. Shelley then begins to recap the events of Uchuu Keiji Shaider: Next Generation. We then flashback to how Shaider broke her out of her anger last time (He?s played by Hiroaki Iwanaga, which led to this conversation between myself, Die and DreamSword over Discord). Me: (Shaider)?s played by Akira Date. Die: Ah, the best Kamen Rider Birth. DS: So never watch it. Me: And he has his shirt off in one scene. DS: So, DEFINITELY never watch it. Searching for other survivors, they find that Vivian killed herself because she couldn?t stand dying 17 times over. But they find someone else in the form of Maki (played by Minami Tsukui, who you may recognise as the Batta Woman/Hopper Dopant from Kamen Rider W, the other fanservice henchwoman from Kyoryuger?s movie, Yoko Minato/Kamen Rider Malika (in and out of suit) from Kamen Rider Gaim and Gina Spectre from Ultraman X), an officer from Neo-Clin (which for those savvy enough in Metal Heroes information, like Shi Ranger, is a big hint as to what the creature is). Maki is traumatised by her deaths, as Jasmine determines using her ESPer powers. But when the creature bursts in, Maki proves adept enough in contact (and that?s not a stuntwoman. The actress is actually doing the fighting herself) to hold off the creature alongside Tammy, allowing Jasmine to properly read its mind to determine its weak spot. Using this information, Shelley uses her Laser Vision to strike the creature, disintegrating it once and for all. With the candidates determined, Birdie and Sisi end the simulation, waking everyone up in reality. As the two Dekarangers realise that the whole thing was accomplished using the same technology as their own Mirage Dimension (which creates a holographic illusion that looks and feels like it could be real, even to trained professionals.). Birdie explains that all of this was a test to find someone to face the real world version of the creature. Birdie explains that Helvira is the president of the assassination company Nemesis Avengers (honestly, given that she?s a barely sentient abomination with murder on the brain, she seems overqualified) and one of the 12 Apostles of the Genmakuu Society (the name is a portmanteau of ?Gen? (幻), meaning phantom, and Makuu, the name of Gavan?s villain faction). The GFP had captured her, and their new director Sophie (played by Ryoko Yuui, another actor I couldn?t find anything on at the time, but now she?s gone on to the larger role of Mrs. Kurama in Kamen Rider Geats) was leading a squad of men in overseeing her interment, when she unleashed a pheromone that caused the men to kill each other and forced Sophie to put the whole prison in lockdown to prevent her from escaping. So Birdie was assembling a team of women to defeat Helvira and rescue the director using the simulation, with Shelley, Tammy and Maki being the lucky winners. The others are sent home, with Jasmine suspicious of the visions she received when she scanned Maki showing a method of death that didn?t match up with the virtual Helvira?s methods of killing. But for now, she and Umeko get around to packing for a return trip to Earth. But before Umeko can tell Jasmine what she wanted to say earlier, but Jasmine interrupts with her realisation. Meanwhile, the rescue team proceeds into the prison. And back at the lab, Boss makes an appearance discussing his candidates with Birdie, before they come in with Sisi to report their realisation. As the rescue party discover the director, Maki stabs Tammy in the back. Maki: Ninpo: Genmakuu Kaoitshi (I have no idea if that?s an accurate romanisation). The newcomer (played by Miki Hara, who you may recognise as the eponymous character in Cutie Honey the Live and Inga Blink in Kamen Rider Fourze?s movies) reveals herself as Benikiba (named for a villainess from Sekai SenNin Jiraiya, but she?s unlikely to be the same person), a spy for Genmakuu who was sent by their founder Fumein (who one person on Twitter called the Metal Heroes version of the Great Leader) to retrieve Helvira for her services to the organisation. Meanwhile, Sisi has checked in with their base on Neo-Clin. And she analysed her fighting style from recording of the simulation. With that information, combined with Jasmine?s vision, they conclude that Benikiba blew up the real Maki two weeks ago and took her place so she?d infiltrate the rescue team selection and pass the trial to gain access. With this information, Jasmine and Umeko enter the prison and confront Benikiba and Helvira, the latter of whom assumes a more humanoid face (which makes her resemble the character named Helivira from Jikuu Senshi Spielban. I didn?t mention the connection earlier because, well, Kyuranger had a lot of references to Spielban so I assumed they were all the rage in 2017) and starts talking (with her voice provided by Michie Tomozawa, known in Tokusatsu as Eyelash Line from Voicelugger, known outside of Tokusatsu as the original voice of Sailor Mars). Benikiba explains that Helvira is actually an intelligent woman, but she only has access to her mental faculties whenever there?s an alignment of two moons, which Planet Bird just so happens to have. The two Dekarangers transform and fight Helvira into the loading dock, but being smarter just means that she?s even tougher to beat. And the insert song probably isn?t helping. https://open.spotify.com/track/7Msbu...Q8GwNHdEIX5DDQ Pushed into a corner, Jasmine decides to sacrifice herself so that Umeko will have a chance to defeat Helvira. When Umeko volunteers herself, Jasmine decides to ask what she wanted to share earlier. Jasmine reacts as only Jasmine can. Umeko then goes out to attack, lamenting that she couldn?t even wear a wedding dress in an illusion, which gives Jasmine an idea. Back with the other half of this crossover, Shelley gets beaten up by Benikiba, who mocks her for being a cop. Benikiba then elaborates that she herself used to be a space cop, like Shelley. Shelley then asks for a full backstory, which Benikiba refuses to give. Seeing that Shelley is on the verge of death, Tammy decides to take off her bracelet and go full berserker, chasing off Benikiba while Shelley escapes. Back with the other two, Helvira gets put on trial by the Dekarangers. Umeko: Helvira. For the 764 murders at the hands of the Nemesis Avengers, as well as the prison staff and attempting to break out of prison, Judgement! SP License: Judgement Time! ?For dealing with Alienisers, the Special Police can request judgement from the highest court, located in a distant galaxy.? X Umeko: Delete approved! But this doesn?t deter Helivira, who simply murders Umeko and Jasmine (which brings her count up to 766, if I?m not mistaken). But then she gets ambushed by Jasmine and Umeko, who turn off the Mirage Dimension. A flashback then reveals Jasmine?s unspoken plan. The two then transform and perform a duo attack named by Umeko, which finishes off Helvira. Elsewhere, with her original objective now unobtainable, Benikiba retreats before Tammy can kill her. Back in the hangar, Jasmine has some notes on their last battle. But then Tammy bursts in and Umeko remembers how Shaider calmed her down before, deciding to try it herself. Amazingly, this works. And then Tammy assured us that she isn?t a one-sided lesbian, as some people would be inclined to think after this. As Sophie begins thinking of doing more team ups between the GFP and Dekaranger, Shelley light-heartedly teases her comrade. Meanwhile, at an unknown location, Benikiba meets with Mad Gallant (the secondary antagonist from Kyoujuu Investigator Juspion, reprised here by Junichi Haruta, also known as Kanpei Kuroda/GoggleBlack from Goggle Five, Ryu Hoshikawa/DynaBlack from Dynaman, Yoshito Hirose/Trial B from Kamen Rider Blade, Dr. Prospect/Eyes Dopant from Kamen Rider W Returns: Eternal and Genryu Rippukan (KyoryuGreen?s dad) from Kyoryuger), revealing that she has found a source of Rurumodine for his plan. Back at GFP HQ, Birdie admits she was wrong, Shelley gets a call from Gavan? and Sophie gives advice to Umeko on skin care for her wedding, and hints at the future? Cue the credits, with a song by the 5 protagonists of this. A peaceful galaxy and my happiness (my happiness) Both are precious, important things! Even if I get a little hurt, even if I pause in the end I should smile Girls say Hallelujah! Suddenly caught in trouble, Les Miserables (Les Miserables) I'll just have to make a miracle happen Even with psychometry I can't predict the future (Can't) I'll have to raise my girl's power Boys like it when I'm reserved If I remove my bracelets According to the data, No one can stop me A peaceful galaxy and my happiness (my happiness) Both are precious, important things! Women are always full of desire (Full of desire) We'll arrest That dream We were Going after Even if I get a little hurt even if I pause in the end I should smile Girls say Hallelujah! Final thoughts: A pretty good prequel, that isn?t weighed down by being a lead in to something bigger and surprisingly avoids the pratfalls of doing an all female cast. I would recommend this to anyone who can get their hands on it (or feels brave enough to PM me for a Google Drive link). To be continued in? Space Squad: Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Last edited by Androzani84; 01-07-2024 at 01:54 PM.. |
12-14-2021, 01:35 PM | #908 |
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Just last night, I re-watched the first and only two-parter of Superhuman Samurai Syber Squad which also just happens to take place right around Christmas time and that it could've made as a pretty solid series finale.
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12-14-2021, 02:16 PM | #909 |
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Yes. That's where it should've stopped.
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12-16-2021, 10:54 AM | #910 |
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I finished watching Kikaida a few weeks ago and totally forgot to comment on it, which is a shame, as I really liked it! I genuinely think that was the overall best Showa-era tokusatsu I've seen, and it definitely deserves its good reputation. It wasn't perfect by any means, but it managed to have some genuine emotional weight and an interesting story. I also have to hand it to Hanpei for being the only comic-relief character from this time period I found consistently funny. I've come to a realization lately that as much as modern Rider is my favorite toku, it is pretty bottom of the barrel for me back in the Showa-era.
On a little bit of a side note, I also found it extremely funny that Akifumi Kaneko, who is known for series like Wild Arms and Symphogear, clearly really liked this show. The amount of references to it he makes and the fact the original Wild Arms game has more than a passing resemblance to certain parts of the show's story made it really educational to watch as a big Kaneko fan.
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