[acdcguy]

So the rebranding rumors were true. I guess they're combining Sentai with Metal Heroes.

[Kiwami]

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Originally Posted by Talisman

Alright that's it I'm going to Japan just so I can track down the people responsible for this and making them fear that entire section of the color wheel until the end of their days.

Get a pitch for "Project B.L.U.E." ready just in case.

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Originally Posted by Sh Ranger

Congrats on your 7777th post!

Oh goodness, I didn’t even notice. What a lost opportunity to decorate my profile, since we even have a 777-style Rider airing right now. I'm too old to be cool I guess.

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Originally Posted by Switchblade

You know what? I'll give this a shot, which is probably not something I'd say about another Sentai.

We’ve had some of those, in fact Boonboomger was "a Sentai show" to me, and for how much I do like Gozyuger, it sometimes can't escape the clutches of being a Sentai show either.

Then again did we have some bangers recently. DonBros and KingOhger are so freakin' good, modern genre classics for sure.

So what I'm saying is - Sentai was perfectly able to be different and unique nowadays, but the title itself holds it back. So something new for a change might help.

Although the irony of it being Gavan of all names, the project that was Toei's big make-or-break Hail Mary pass in the past, is not lost on me.

[acdcguy]

"　In 2026, a new special effects hero series, PROJECT RED, will launch within the Super Sentai series, a beloved franchise that has been running for 50 years since 1975. Named after the English translation of "Cho Jigen Eiyuu Tan," PROJECT RED is a new special effects video series featuring a "red hero. " The series is planned
　to develop in many different ways , including crossovers with various upcoming works , adding depth to each of their respective worlds. The 50-year history will reach new heights. In 　2026, you will be the witness to a new legend."

This definitely sounds like a re-branding of sorts. Super Sentai isn't canceled but is being expanded upon under a new project connecting Sentai with Metal Heroes. I figure they'll be cycling Sentai and Metal Hero productions in and out every year or so.

[Frontier]

So if I'm understanding right Red Gavan is going to headline a new shared tokusatsu universe which will slowly introduce new heroes or properties over time (maybe possibly based off of other Metal Heroes or new takes on Sentai).

[acdcguy]

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Originally Posted by Frontier

So if I'm understanding right Red Gavan is going to headline a new shared tokusatsu universe which will slowly introduce new heroes or properties over time (maybe possibly based off of other Metal Heroes or new takes on Sentai).

I think that's kind of what I was getting at with my interpretation.

[DaikaijuSokogeki01]

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In 2026, a new special effects hero series, PROJECT RED, will launch within the Super Sentai series, a beloved franchise that has been running for 50 years since 1975.

This is a mistranslation. The actual phrasing says Project RED will use Super Sentai as a framework, but will be its own thing.

Metal Heroes already borrowed extensively from other franchises. The Space Sheriff trilogy borrowed elements from Kamen Rider, Metalder is a loose remake of Kikaider, and later Metal Heroes like the Rescue Hero trilogy are basically Super Sentai. Project RED sounds closer to a spiritual successor to Metal Heroes.

Besides, if Sentai were to return, then Toei wouldn't be able to market this internationally at all.

[Talisman]

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Originally Posted by Kiwami

Get a pitch for "Project B.L.U.E." ready just in case.

I've got a four-pronged approach that's gonna knock them off their feet.

(Read: I have a multi-media exhibition prepared and if that fails, I'm gonna start hitting people with chairs)