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Originally Posted by Secretcode

Because Akibaranger doesn't "have a market" or something in the USA or some shit. Toei has to individually approve every S.H. Figuarts release that happens in the U.S. that has to do with their brands. It's a backward-ass system that on top of many other factors makes it amazing that we're even getting these stateside.

Even if Toei approves it? They still have Bandai of America to slog through as they are still contracted to have "Exclusive Power Rangers toy rights" in North America. Even if Bandai of America approves it? They have Saban to slog through (which is easier than the other two because all you have to say is "HEY THERE'S MONEY".)

Again: BACKWARD-ASS SYSTEM.

Based on this, it sounds like BoA doesn't want America to know of a Sentai that may or may not have a Power Rangers equivalent before said equivalent is released. Maybe a few years later, when they may or may not release the Power Rangers equivalent of Akibaranger, they'll include the weapons that came with Bouken Red, Deka Red, and Red Hawk with the American equivalent of the Akibarangers.