[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by ChadYuNarukami

Just started watching Gekiranger! On episode 5 now

A show that starts with the main character fighting a panda is definitely worth watching.

[Sunred]

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Originally Posted by ChadYuNarukami

Just started watching Gekiranger! On episode 5 now

Nice, hope you enjoy the rest of the show. It's a nice ode to kung-fu movies.

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Originally Posted by Mesnick

A show that starts with the main character fighting a panda is definitely worth watching.

Ah, yes.

[GuardianAngel87]

I actually rewatched Gekiranger in its entirety not too long ago, funnily enough. Anyway, I am now down to the final 12 episodes of my Fiveman rewatch via my copy of Shout Factory's DVD series set.

[GoldenXtreme]

Finished up Kyoryuger! Simple, but quite fun.

This is a very cartoony show, like, the kind of show that doesn't hesitate to throw in a comedic spring sound effect into a dramatic scene. Add Sakamoto's wild choreography into the mix and it certainly made for a high energy experience that doesn't care about realism one bit. I think this extends to the characters too, the cast doesn't get particularly complex arcs or anything, but generally make for a fun team. Utchy ended up becoming my favorite, just because he tended to have more detailed interactions with the other team members and some strong character moments. That, and he was adorable. The episodes were generally fun, and I think the show did particularly well when it leaned into the comedic side of things, like the episode with the monster that kept putting everyone into different movie genres. I'm not sure Riku Sanjo really took advantage of writing every single episode in this one. It was consistent and felt like it wrapped up the various narrative threads nicely, but it probably could have done more, you know? Um, besides that, I think Carnival is a fun powerup form (how have I not seen a Sentai show let one of the Rangers get customized like their mecha before?!) and honestly the grand finale was an absolute blast. I'm thinking it was a low B grade for me.

[Sh Ranger]

For me, Kyoryuger is my least favorite Heisei Sentai out of the 30 that I finished and my second least favorite overall. I don't like how the concept of teamwork is depicted here, with King doing everything by himself and nobody really getting along in a healthy way, either as friends or teammates. Ian is cool though, I liked his rivalry with Aigaron.

[GoldenXtreme]

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

For me, Kyoryuger is my least favorite Heisei Sentai out of the 30 that I finished and my second least favorite overall. I don't like how the concept of teamwork is depicted here, with King doing everything by himself and nobody really getting along in a healthy way, either as friends or teammates. Ian is cool though, I liked his rivalry with Aigaron.

I can see why you feel that way, but for me the show so blatantly didn't want to engage in any deep characterization that I was willing to just go along with it I suppose? Typing that out just makes it sound kind of bad, but to me the show wanted to be Looney Tunes combined with a Shounen anime, which I think it succeeded at even if it resulted in something more fun than compelling.

[Sunred]

All I'm going to say about Kyoryuger is Nossan and his dad jokes were great, Ramirez (RIP Robert Baldwin) and Tessai were my favorite, Dino Charge turned out okay, and that 10-ranger role call prior to Kyuranger's twelve was awesome.

[ChadYuNarukami]

Just finished Epsiode 1 of King-Ohger and I think it's great so far

[Mesnick]

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Originally Posted by ChadYuNarukami

Just finished Epsiode 1 of King-Ohger and I think it's great so far

There's more to come! It's a great show, and with a ton of extra content, so I personally still don't feel like King Ohger is end.

[Mesnick]

I'm watching Dai Sentai Goggle V. I've stayed away from this show until now because it was only mentioned in the context of rhythmic gymnastics. And yes, considering how often the statement "Super Sentai is designed for boys" comes up, it's strange that they used the theme of a traditionally female sport so early on. They would have chosen a ballet theme instead. But even though Goggle V found itself sandwiched between the innovative Dynaman and the bizarrely unusual Sun Vulcan, I still find the show worth watching beyond its franchise roots. While it doesn't do anything spectacular, it's still watchable and does a good job of entertaining viewers. Moreover, Ohranger was clearly inspired by Google V and took a lot from it. And details like the Computer Boys and Girls, the undercover work at the amusement park, the hangar under the stadium, cool individual powers (moreover, each character has several) are just incredibly cool. I think I was absolutely thrilled as a kid. So, although it's undoubtedly a product of its time, it's undoubtedly a gem.

P.S. I feel a little sorry for Goggle Blue. While the others can transform their gymnastics equipment into personal weapons, his hoop transforms into... a flaming hoop. Somehow, I feel like he's been shortchanged.
P.P.S. When I'm done with it, all I'll have left is Goranger. It's time to stop being afraid of a significant number of episodes.