[Talisman]

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Originally Posted by gashatfreak

YST?

Otherwise known as "Ronin Warriors" if you're of a certain age.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Youtube Superhero Time. Toei's brand-new online program in which only the first minute of the first episode is subtitled and your computer explodes afterwards.

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Alternatively, You didn't recognize the abbreviation for Samurai Troopers.

I hate that I loved this.

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Originally Posted by gashatfreak

Okay, you got a laugh out of me.

Is Yoroiden Samurai Troopers any good?

That depends on how cool you are with:

- Fast-paced, episodic storytelling
- A small, tight-knit cast of ridiculously pretty boys
- Magical suits of armor capable of unleashing unimaginable levels of destruction
- THE BEST transformation sequence ever put on screen
- Introspection on the nature of conflict, redemption, and human nature
- There's one girl but she carries the whole damn show and then some
- The voice talents of the NG5 (Nozomu Sasaki, Takeshi Kusao, Tomohiro Nishimura, Daiki Nakamura, and Hiroshi Takemura)/Mid-90s Ocean Group stable (NA version)

All while drawing strongly on themes derived from Showa era Kamen Rider and others. In short, yes. Toy Galaxy did a great primer on it just as Discotek announced they were bringing over the Blu-Ray remasters.

Whole thing's up on Amazon Prime (including OAVs, dubbed only), and Crunchyroll (Subbed only, series only). And as mentioned, it's getting a Blu-Ray release from Discotek in a few days that includes EVERYTHING. Both audio tracks, all 39 episodes, and all three OAVs. I ain't gonna lie, if you're a fan of Shinkenger, this is right up your alley, and I say that because I am watching through Shinkenger and I am not unconvinced Yasuko Kobayashi didn't secretly pen the thing as a love letter/spiritual adaptation of YST because once you start seeing the similarities, you do not stop.

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

The lady who is currently running to this very thread at the speed of sound will tell you.

Make sure to free up an hour or two in your schedule in advance.

It's my day off and I needed my beauty sleep.