[TimeCrimson]

I'm just going to hear by state that Megaranger(and Carranger) is by far my favorite Sentai series I've seen

The theme of the series really works for the time period. There was a lot of experimentation and new ideas put into Megaranger and the technology idea really worked, it was very unique and the season did have the technology/space ideas flowing through it, and it worked considering how in the 1990's people were starting to use technology more and more and slowly integrating it into their everyday lives.

The High School aspect of the season really worked with the technology idea, considering when the characters grow up, technology would've been integrated into their lives. The cast is seriously awesome, an extremely likable bunch who portrayed awesome characters, this is legit one of those seasons where I loved all the characters. And we see the growth of these characters, accidentally being thrown into an interdimensional battle and dealing with the struggles of High School, and we see them mature and fight against evil. And each goes through their own struggles, Kenta with leadership and fitting in the Digiken, Kouichiro taking things too seriously, Shun trying to accomplish his dream, Chisato with college admission and her grandma, and Miku trying to be something else than Miku, and it just makes the characters feel more relatable too. They do have their funny moments, but know when to prioritize. Kubota's mentorship is also a great part, offers a father like relationship with the five and really cares about their futures and does anything to make sure nothing happens, because he realizes that he may be leading them to their own death. Yuusaku was a cool guy, a connection from INET to the youthful Megarangers and kinda was a wise mentor to the Megaranger, and he was a great way to introduce a sixth in a period like that.

The villains are kinda underdeveloped you could say, Javious was as useless as Dezmuzoryla in Abaranger but Dr. Hinelar's experimentation, logic and thought process makes him one of the more smart villains of Super Sentai. Shibolena and Yugande were kinda underdeveloped but they do serve a purpose as the "field" generals. And Dr.Hinelar's grand scheme and his story line of betrayment is something paying close attention to, and the personal belittlement he does to the Megaranger in the end game is so cruel and crazy considering the stakes.

The Nejiranger I think is one of the best parts of this season. Note that Megaranger came at a time where Sentai was experimenting, and the Nejiranger was one of the ideas. Sure they may not be as awesome as you thought they'll be, but they are still awesome. They really keep the Megaranger at a disadvantage, and really also represents Hinelar's expertise and how technology he created to protect the world could be easily overwritten and made for the worst, adding to the technology theme and Hinelar's cruelty; Also stands as Hinelar's greatest achievement. They also make the Megaranger have a near death experience, and had created one of the most heartfelt scenes in Sentai ever; Kubota running to their aid and realizing the mistake he made and how he could be leading them to their own death. And we see the Nejiranger's honor being shattered as their arc progresses, because they learn they have been used as pawns in Hinelar's master plan.

But yeah, Megaranger has a lot to like, it has it's fun, but balances out with drama, emotion and recurring motifs that engages the viewer and provokes thoughts, and really is a special series and nailed what it tried to do. I recommend to all, it's a great experience with a lot of heart to it.

Holy crap this was longer than I expected it to be.