[Phantom Stranger]

So address some positives first. I really liked the interactions between Yamato and Misao. Yamato as a character works really well in quiet human moments, as does Misao when he isn't being used as a joke. Loved the talk between them.

Good stuff with Bard's character, still interested to know more about it. I think they're taking too long with too little information, but it looks like things are finally starting to unfold.
Also enjoyed the MOW, they were ridiculously 90s and I loved it.

Things I didn't like; Octopus. I mean bloody hell we're nearly at the end of the series and they're still introducing toys? This should have been waaaay earlier in the series and certainly before whale.

Then we have Zyuoh Bird. See above. I'm all for Orange rangers but I gotta say I'm not a fan of the design. Even if it does make a degree of sense, the fact it's a repaint doesn't help as it just looks like a heavily sun damaged Zyuoh Eagle.
I really do not understand why they're still introducing stuff now of all times. Well I do, it's to tell toys, but this is ludicrous. These shows have always been to sell toys, but Zyuohger has been quite something. I'd honestly go as far to say it's problematic and cynical in some regards.

Still, this was a fine episode, it was enjoyable. But I really hope next episode gets things moving a lot more, and hopefully they'll be able to do some good character stuff with Bard.