[Matrixbeast]

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Originally Posted by SengalBoy

Funny, I think KyurenOh is one of the better example of mecha system, and it's basically ShinkenOh. Also speaking of toys, I'd argue that Ultraman nowadays is even more toyetic especially with how they literally show you how to use the toys every episode. But it gets glossed over as Ultraman feature great storytelling and action scenes.

And that's what Sentai also suffers. Half of its merchandise are toys, but in most of Sentai seasons, the mecha fights felt like an afterthought as well as rushed. This shows even in Ryusoulger, a show where I praised the mecha fights for being like Ultraman-ish.

So far Kiramager seems to avert this, but that's mostly because the Zords are sentient, giving them a priority

I felt the opposite. Since Kyuranger had 9 rangers from the get-go, it's mecha system had to have tons of compromises. And since it also wanted every mech to have the Kyutama gimmick as well, I just felt that it was a disappointment.

Shinken Oh and Kyuren Oh both had their mechs pulling double duty in some way (The Origami modes and Kyuren having any mech become arms or legs), but Kyuranger just fell completely flat.