What are you watching (Sentai edition)

Switchblade · 02-21-2013, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Oh, that's a great point. W never killed Dopants (with maybe a few exceptions), he left them for the cops.

Meanwhile, in Kuuga and Agito cops killed the fuck out of the Grongi and Lords (or at least tried to).

A lot of this probably just boils down to Japan being a different culture with different views on capital punishment and certain expectations of the "heroes vs. monsters" genre.

Blade Raider · 02-21-2013, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

Meanwhile, in Kuuga and Agito cops killed the fuck out of the Grongi and Lords (or at least tried to).

A lot of this probably just boils down to Japan being a different culture with different views on capital punishment and certain expectations of the "heroes vs. monsters" genre.

In Kuuga and Agito, the Grongi and Lords were viewed by the police and public as an invading force of monsters that cannot be reasoned with (for the most part). That's a self defence scenario. In Dekaranger, Alienizers are considered citizens with rights within the universe.

Matrixbeast · 02-21-2013, 04:55 PM

More Deka!
Right now, I say that Sky is currently a better character than Hoji, who's only characterization, even after his 2 episode arc, is "I'm perfect." You've said that he becomes better at episode thirty something, but until then, Sky is just better, with better motivation, traits, and flaws.

Jasmine is better than Z, though. She had an interesting backstory, and I'm glad SPD took cues from Deka for Z's backstory, too, since I loved it there as well. I do prefer Doggie being the one outright to save her, rather than be cloaked and only reveal it was him a decade later.

Comparing Ban vs. Jack, it's a tough call. Ban is energetic, but there are just moments where I wish someone would slap him and tell him to shut up for a freaking second.

Oh, and I prefer SPD's morphing sequence to Dekaranger's.

Blade Raider · 02-21-2013, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Oh, and I prefer SPD's morphing sequence to Dekaranger's.

I prefer SPD's just because that f**king narration isn't played every blasted time. In case you're wondering, those narration in the morph, Sen's thinking pose, and ESPers never stop.

Matrixbeast · 02-21-2013, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

I prefer SPD's just because that f**king narration isn't played every blasted time. In case you're wondering, those narration in the morph, Sen's thinking pose, and ESPers never stop.

Oh boy...I'm just gonna get on the next episodes of the LW for Geki and take a break from Deka...

Oh, and I forgot I didn't compare Sidney and Umeko.
...
They're both characters. Okay done.

Switchblade · 02-21-2013, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

I prefer SPD's just because that f**king narration isn't played every blasted time. In case you're wondering, those narration in the morph, Sen's thinking pose, and ESPers never stop.

I like that part because it was a loving homage to the old Metal Heroes Space Sheriff shows. I thought it was cute.

Blade Raider · 02-21-2013, 06:39 PM

Dr Kain, please refrain from real world examples. This discussion is already borderline political. Let's not go over that line.

Den-O · 02-21-2013, 07:58 PM

Dr. Kain I've removed your post.

This warning is for everyone so please read. Please do not bring real world politics into this. At the point that multiple people start doing that, warnings and infractions will be given to any involved. Please keep in mind that we're talking about a fantasy television setting, please try to keep comments within that context.

Switchblade · 02-22-2013, 12:03 AM

Episode 12 of Gekiranger. I'm finding it interesting how most of the villain stuff was more or less ported straight into Jungle Fury while the hero stuff is completely different. I'm not sure Power Rangers ever did that before or after.

I'm also finding Master Elehung to be really fun.

Matrixbeast · 02-22-2013, 02:11 AM

I have now reached Dekamaster.
It's pretty cool. I didn't realize Doggie was barefoot the entire time.
Anyway, there's not much to really comment on. It's neat, and the episode after was nice, teaching the rangers to not rely on him.

Also, Ben G was Nobuyuki. I did have to double check, but I was pretty positive because that voice of his is awesome.

02-21-2013, 01:59 PM	#1712
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Switchblade Meanwhile, in Kuuga and Agito cops killed the fuck out of the Grongi and Lords (or at least tried to). A lot of this probably just boils down to Japan being a different culture with different views on capital punishment and certain expectations of the "heroes vs. monsters" genre. In Kuuga and Agito, the Grongi and Lords were viewed by the police and public as an invading force of monsters that cannot be reasoned with (for the most part). That's a self defence scenario. In Dekaranger, Alienizers are considered citizens with rights within the universe. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

02-21-2013, 04:55 PM	#1713
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,457	More Deka! Right now, I say that Sky is currently a better character than Hoji, who's only characterization, even after his 2 episode arc, is "I'm perfect." You've said that he becomes better at episode thirty something, but until then, Sky is just better, with better motivation, traits, and flaws. Jasmine is better than Z, though. She had an interesting backstory, and I'm glad SPD took cues from Deka for Z's backstory, too, since I loved it there as well. I do prefer Doggie being the one outright to save her, rather than be cloaked and only reveal it was him a decade later. Comparing Ban vs. Jack, it's a tough call. Ban is energetic, but there are just moments where I wish someone would slap him and tell him to shut up for a freaking second. Oh, and I prefer SPD's morphing sequence to Dekaranger's. __________________

02-21-2013, 05:22 PM	#1714
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast Oh, and I prefer SPD's morphing sequence to Dekaranger's. I prefer SPD's just because that f**king narration isn't played every blasted time. In case you're wondering, those narration in the morph, Sen's thinking pose, and ESPers never stop. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs

02-21-2013, 05:47 PM	#1715
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,457	Quote: Originally Posted by Blade Raider I prefer SPD's just because that f**king narration isn't played every blasted time. In case you're wondering, those narration in the morph, Sen's thinking pose, and ESPers never stop. Oh boy...I'm just gonna get on the next episodes of the LW for Geki and take a break from Deka... Oh, and I forgot I didn't compare Sidney and Umeko. ... They're both characters. Okay done. __________________

02-21-2013, 06:39 PM	#1717
Blade Raider Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 4,416	Dr Kain, please refrain from real world examples. This discussion is already borderline political. Let's not go over that line. __________________ My Customs - Updated 7/15/12. TMNT Customs Last edited by Blade Raider; 02-21-2013 at 06:43 PM..