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If I knew you were planning to watch King-Ohger for your first Sentai, I would've advised you to start with something else. Like you said, this show does not follow the Sentai formula, you've got a dynamic of 5 leaders who have to figure out how to work together and a totally unique world with its own cultures and lore separate from Japan, so it doesn't really give you a solid concept of the series. Judging on its own merits though, I think King-Ohger is one of the best Sentai I've watched for sure!

Speaking from experience, I started Rider with Decade, which was likely a mistake. While I enjoyed it, I wouldn't recommend it for a first Rider. Zenkaiger and Gozyuger on the other hand seem like they could be great starting points, as they celebrate the legendary Sentai without confusing (Decade/Zi-O) or spoiling (Gokaiger/Zi-O) the viewer and they mostly stick to formula.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

Yes, King Ohger is a great show. Very engaging, typical, and unusual. As a transition to more episodic shows, I would recommend Kiramager. While the structure is clearly episodic, new elements are often added to the narrative, creating a sense of plot development. Or you could try classics like Jetman or Liveman.

I second these recs. Kiramager is the second shortest Sentai of all time, so it's easy to watch especially for newcomers. Jetman is classic Inoue drama and Liveman is a good sample of the Showa Era.