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Boukenger 2.

GOD THAT THEME. So earmwormy!

Everything about the Jaryuu is epic. They have dinosaur DNA so that is reason for them to believe they should rule the world - that is just so ridiculous it's awesome, and their base is INSIDE a giant robotic dragon that can walk around under the ocean.

That said when it comes to the heroes, this shows mythology is really poorly defined. I kinda assumed we'd get more than just a bit of exposition dumped at the start of the credits, but it apparently appears they're just gonna run off from that. Say what you want about OO but at least they established the characters an dynamic clearly, quickly and precisely. I feel like I've missed episodes here.

From what I gather the Chief, sub-chief and blue are part of a government organization which defend the planet through adventuring (whatever the fuck that even means). They have secret labs, yet fight around the planet in a giant robot so it seems fairly counter productive. Meanwhile Matsumi was a treasure hunter, who I guess joined this government organization to get his hands on greater treasures and is partnered with Natsuki because he found her in some ruins? What the hell is even going on?

It's frustrating because there are some interesting things going on, I like how the villains are unique clans but a part of a much wider evil organisation. Plus it's an interesting dynamic to make Pink and Yellow the most important Rangers after the Red one.

Minus the awful name 'Go Go Dump' this show has some awesome mecha, it's weird for me to like the mecha more than the henshin hero stuff but other than Red and Black everyone has amazingly lame weapons. Although fighting around the globe might make up for that.