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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Love the OP credits and song!

Looks like Gozyu Leon has already defeated Bun Red offscreen, either in the premiere or earlier. The next time preview suggests that Gozyu Tyranno has defeated Oh Red as well. So I guess we won't be seeing all of the No.1 Universe Rangers. It'll be intriguing to see how the distribution of Rings changes as the Gozyugers compete in the No.1 Battles. Since this is an anniversary season like Zenkaiger, I'll be sure to keep track of the Ring usage so that I can keep everybody updated with fun Ring Statistics! For comparison, here's the Final Gear Statistics.

This treasure hunt battle had a personal outcome for Fire Candle, whose best friend Cassios Beia was destroyed by Tega Sword Yellow. While Hoeru claims nobody would care about him if he disappeared, Fire Candle has actual healthy relationships with his allies, which is a reversal of the usual contrast between heroes and villains. Fire Candle is clearly a proud man with a good heart, like Heart from Drive. The bio claims he'll have a rivalry with Hoeru, but so far, he has more reason to hate Ryugi.

Another contrast to Hoeru is his fellow Gozyugers, Rikuo and Ryugi. They're also outcasts, but they seem a lot more aware of their No.1 Ambitions, an idol and an acolyte respectively. Appropriately, they also have their own weapons/mecha, which makes me think that Gozyu Wolf will unlock his own Wolf Decalibur 50 when he learns more about his No.1 Ambition. Hoeru is basically the underdog, or rather, underwolf, as he manages to win the first round in a single move by stealing the treasure from his opponents, which is fair play in the spirit of treasure hunting. Hopefully Saori will go easy on the rent now that he's saved her life.

Rikuo is absolutely Zukyumpire here, using his Zukyun to manipulate a pair of his elderly fans in to letting him borrow (he's a hero, after all) their treasure. The way he talks is full of charisma, which is a credit to the actor as well.

Ryugi is also a pianist! Didn't know that from the bio. If he has a Tega Sword church, then I guess he'd be the one playing the organ. He makes good use of the super strength granted by his personal Ring and as a devout follower of Tega Sword, he'd surely be mad if he knew how Hoeru was slobbing in the cockpit. I guess those two aren't going to get along easily.

And knowing that next episode will have a non-sentai alumni of the genre as a silver Tega Sword wielder, I can't wait to see who else will be making an appearance this year. Heck, imagine Takashi Hagino or Takamasa Suga as a civilian who becomes Ryuranger. As for Rikuo and Ryugi, the way they were working together gave me Aorenger and Kirenger vibes.