[XW1n5t0nX]

Episode 1
Episode one is pretty good. I really liked how they set up the family dynamic right away. Kai's the over zealous and adventurous youngster, Houka is the typical young woman whose fairly lazy, Tsubasa is a bit of a cynic who comes off as slightly jerky/stuck up, Urara is the caring one, Makito the older caring son, and Miyuki the doting mother. They set that all up in good fashion for the first episode IMO.

I really got a kick of Kai throwing the soccer ball at the troll. Just the thought of somebody doing that is pretty funny.

I thought the way they were given their powers was kinda sudden. Like "Oh yeah I'm magic here's some new clothes and a phone. Go fight kids and be back by dinner!" I don't know, seemed a little to quick for me. I do agree with her thought process with Kai though. After all, he is in high school and does come off as being quite reckless, so obviously it makes sense for her not to be ready to let him fight, let alone give him magical powers.

Also, I'm not the biggest fan of the henshin call. I actually think Mystic Force's was better. And while I'm on the subject of calls, how did they know their elements right away and come up with their roll call? Or for that matter, know how to use magic? Seriously, how the hell did they know all of that right out of the gate?

Those gripes aside, I liked the first fight. Well done. Only other thing I have to say on that is, Wolzord is a bad ass.

All in all, it was a really good episode. Definitely has me wanting to watch the next one.

[rc9000000]

OK I want to keep this simple because I'm afraid I'm going to compare it to much to Power Rangers Mystic Force.

Pros (what I like)
The Family Dynamic
The huge sense of responsibly and justice from there mothers Death
The Mech design (all of them)
Jin Aka Hiroya Matsumoto did not know this was his 1st sentai

Cons
Mandora Boy
No MagiKing Yet

[Den-O]

Man it is great to get back to watching this show again, I love the characters. Kai may be a little brash but he's fun, always good to see Tsubasa as well. Miyuki is a pretty badass ranger & mom as well.

I don't always like it when a show throws the entire plot plus the kitchen sink at you. But these kids seemed to handle it pretty well, so no complaints here. Wolzard is of course one of the great villainous ranger designs out there so more of him is always good. An excellent start to another fun show.

[AkibaSilver]

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Originally Posted by AkibaSilver

Where can I get these for DDL?

Hate to quote myself but it's sorted now.

[Kamen Rider Lucha]

Woo! My first LWW! So relieved we ended up with Magiranger!

Thoughts on Episode 1:

- That is one sick villain lair. Love the Frankenstein/Vampire/Werewolf based villains.
- Decent opening theme song and OP.
- Wait a second, these guys are gonna ride hover bikes shaped like broomsticks? Incredible.
- The first gattai robo has a wizard's hat!? This pleases me greatly.
- Hey look, Tsubasa (MagiYellow) is Jin from Go-Busters. He was easily the best part of that show, glad to see him show up here.
- I'm just gonna say it: MagiGreen is pretty hot.
- Geez, there are so many Caucasian extras in this show.
- Super into these henshins and role calls. Didn't think I'd like the uniforms, but seeing them in action I'm pleasantly surprised.
- I really hope the individual robots end up looking like these Heavenly Saints because they are sweet.
- Is Wolzard wearing pointy witch boots? Yes, yes he is.
- I was skeptical of the sibling angle at first (cause I likes me some intra-team romance), but I'm really liking the chemistry it brings. Especially between the girls.
- Wolzard is my favorite sentai archetype. The lone-wolf, bad-but-probably-kinda-good guy--oh my god he turns into a giant robot centaur, too. Wolzard, I like your style.


Overall, I'm way more into this show than I expected I'd be. I like the tone. I think the magic brings an interesting dynamic into the fight scenes. I love the design work -- especially how it incorporates witchy magic stuff into the sentai framework. I like Kai -- he's young, but at least he doesn't scream every one of his lines. And he clearly has a lot of room for growth, which is good for a Red, since he'll receive the most screen time.

More than anything, first episodes of a sentai series are good at demonstrating the series' vibe, and I like the vibe a lot. So far, it feels like Super Sentai via Harry Potter (i.e., lighthearted with hints of darkness creeping around the edges), and I like that combo. Obviously it's way too early to judge anything about the story, but I like where things are going.

Now for episodes 2 and 3. Bring 'em on!

[Switchblade]

This was definitely not my first choice for LWW - or second - or any position that wasn't last of the available options, really - but I'm in. I watched two episodes a year or so back and then dropped it, but I'm willing to try it again. I can't promise I'll make it all the way to the end, though, as I have a pretty low threshold for annoyance in Sentai, but I'mma give it a shot.

Or at least I will once this torrent of the first 19 episodes finishes.

[Kamen Rider Lucha]

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

Episode 1And while I'm on the subject of calls, how did they know their elements right away and come up with their roll call? Or for that matter, know how to use magic? Seriously, how the hell did they know all of that right out of the gate?

The same way every other Sentai does. They just know.

I always like to think the knowledge is downloaded into their head by the powers. Or something. Actually, the lack of explanation is one of my favorite toku tropes.

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Man it is great to get back to watching this show again, I love the characters. Kai may be a little brash but he's fun, always good to see Tsubasa as well. Miyuki is a pretty badass ranger & mom as well.

The cast/characters, more than anything, are what make a sentai. And I totally agree, this is a charming group. Spending 49 episodes with these guys sounds like fun.

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Originally Posted by Den-O

Wolzard is of course one of the great villainous ranger designs out there so more of him is always good. An excellent start to another fun show.

Centaur-Wolzard is one of the baddest-ass things I've ever seen.

[Nageto004]

im glad that im finally getting to start this series, and it so much fun already. i mean come on, the fan in ep. 1, that was just hilarious. i wasn't sure how i felt about the family thing before now, but im totally into it.

[Den-O]

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

This was definitely not my first choice for LWW - or second - or any position that wasn't last of the available options, really - but I'm in. I watched two episodes a year or so back and then dropped it, but I'm willing to try it again. I can't promise I'll make it all the way to the end, though, as I have a pretty low threshold for annoyance in Sentai, but I'mma give it a shot.

Or at least I will once this torrent of the first 19 episodes finishes.

You made it through Goseiger, and kind of liked it right? Surely you can do this.

[Switchblade]

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Originally Posted by Den-O

You made it through Goseiger, and kind of liked it right? Surely you can do this.

I dropped Goseiger after the cake episode and I still think it's the stupidest tokusatsu I've ever seen.