[Sh Ranger]

The second episode of a Sentai is typically held to a significant expectation to develop the new setting and characters, so there's little margin for error here. Personally, I think this was a lot better than the first episode. We get to see how the first core 3 interact as a team, which given the smaller number, is especially important here.

Chassirou is my favorite so far, as he's the most focused on Boonboomger's mission and wants to test Mira to verify that she fits in their teamwork. This is something that hadn't been addressed before, due to the spontaneity of her recruitment, so I can already sympathize with Chassirou for using his critical thinking as a balance to Taiya's instinct.

The Yarucar chase sequences seem frivolous to me. I mean, if Yarucar is just going to regurgitate the giant Automonster anyway, then why should the Boonboomgers even bother chasing him? In Gobusters, the transport time would be used wisely to prepare for the giant battle, or provide character moments.

Still no sign of the Hashiliens' base. However, I recall in Ryusoulger that the Druidons' base took a while to show up, so I'll be patient.

My favorite part though is the ending dance theme! Honestly, I'm just glad to actually have an ED at all, since they're no longer a guarantee. I mean, this one's not immediately catchy to me like Kiraful Miracle or Que Bom Ryusoulger, but I don't mind it and I think it could grow on me.