[TokuKnight89]

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Originally Posted by SHINOBI03

Not dismissing the Golems but my point was Power Ranger's fandom and nostalgia in America is different from Japan and the thought I had was them being popular in America doesn't necessarily mean their Sentai counterparts are equally popular in Japan.

My stance though is that their status has transcended Power Rangers AND Sentai and made them too cross-culturally significant to be contained in a simple bubble. Japan may not have a lot of hard feelings for Zyuranger as America does for Mighty Morphin', but Japan has seen dubs of Mighty Morphin' and is aware that for better or worse the Putties are iconic from a U.S. standpoint at least, which inevitably puts focus back on the Golems whether or not it's intentional.

That said, the Golems are merely candidates and not a conclusive standout villain force that could be considered the staple Sentai grunts. I honestly believe the Gormin are closer to that status than the Golem. I don't expect to ever see a Gorenger Hurricane or JAKQ Big Bomber performed on Golems anytime soon!