Power Rangers General Questions

Fish Sandwich · 02-23-2017, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Annuga

Didn't something like that happen in Akibaranger?

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Don't know, never watched Akibaranger.

There was an episode in the second season of Akibaranger involving extremely exaggerated caricatures of Power Rangers. It's not much of a crossover given it was between the "unofficial" Sentai and these two guys:

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Originally Posted by Annuga

Alright, I'm admittedly not too much of a PR fan, but I'm curious. Which show is the best according to you guys and which the worst? I'd like reasons too if you have the time please

I mean, the fandom standbys for best are usually, at least in my experience:

- In Space for quality, serialized writing, and for wrapping up over half a decade of continuity in pretty memorable fashion.

- Time Force for quality, serialized writing, and for being an effective direct(ish) translation of what seems to be a likewise well regarded Sentai.

- RPM for being extremely different and unique, offering a take on PR that was simultaneously darker, more irreverent, and totally fresh.

And of course for the bad:

- Turbo for... well I think in light of more recent seasons a lot of the weight has been taken off Turbo's shoulders, but nonetheless, most people find it poorly written, between things like Sentai footage clashing with the tone and awkwardly replacing most of the cast partway through. Of course, nowadays I think you're pretty likely to hear "Turbo was crap, except for the second half with the new cast", so this really isn't as clear cut as it used to be.

- Wild Force for being an ineffective direct translation of a Sentai most seem to consider underwhelming in the first place. Also it had bad acting.

- Operation Overdrive for general incompetence.

- Super Megaforce for general incompetence that borders on actively flipping the audience off at times.

Personally, I don't have much of an attachment to In Space, and haven't seen more than a few random episodes of RPM, so Time Force gets my vote for best. As for worst, not having seen Operation Overdrive, I think it's Super Megaforce. I honestly can't imagine Overdrive being worse that SMF anyway. It's really kind of garbage, even though I also kind of like it.

Guyver Spawn · 02-23-2017, 06:41 PM

Would the Disney Era PR shows have work on Disney Channel instead of airing on the ABC Kids block and Jetix? I remember the Disney Channel was huge in the early-mid 2000's and they did had a few action shows like Kim Possible. I remember that people felt like Disney did a bad job on marketing their PR shows and most people didn't know that the new PR shows was airing on TV.

Matrixbeast · 02-23-2017, 06:52 PM

They could've worked. PR has always been about action and humor.
Disney just didn't want it

TokuKnight89 · 02-23-2017, 10:19 PM

A little something that might be good for those who want a brief-ish overview.

Source: http://ukiyaseed.weebly.com/ukiyasee...gers-part-viii

https://youtu.be/OXUVc188uDU

Guyver Spawn · 02-23-2017, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

They could've worked. PR has always been about action and humor.
Disney just didn't want it

I remember that American Dragon had both action and humor. So did Kim Possible. I think their PR shows would have got better ratings and toy sales on the normal Disney Channel back then.

Matrixbeast · 02-23-2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn

I remember that American Dragon had both action and humor. So did Kim Possible. I think their PR shows would have got better ratings and toy sales on the normal Disney Channel back then.

Exactly. PR had everything Disney was wanting during that era.
Disney just didn't want anything to do with it.

LockonStratos · 02-23-2017, 11:44 PM

And now Disney channel is pretty much nothing but live-action shows too.

Enlighten me, why did they sell Power Rangers again?

GoseiWonder · 02-24-2017, 12:08 AM

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Originally Posted by LockonStratos

And now Disney channel is pretty much nothing but live-action shows too.

Enlighten me, why did they sell Power Rangers again?

IIRC, technically they didn't wanted in the first place and were only contractually obligated to keep it after acquiring Fox Family and its subsidiaries.

LockonStratos · 02-24-2017, 12:18 AM

It was kind of rhetorical, but that's still interesting to know.

Matrixbeast · 02-24-2017, 01:01 AM

I don't think they were required to keep it. They only obtained it in the purchase. They could've sold it any time once the purchase was completed.
They continued filming and airing it because someone was able to convince Disney that they could decrease cost while still making a profit (Hence the New Zealand move).
They got sick of it come RPM, and then only sold it after they basically said they were done (Hence the repurposed MMPR)

02-23-2017, 05:08 PM	#1381
Fish Sandwich The Immortal King Tasty Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Every diner you've ever been to. Posts: 4,013	Quote: Originally Posted by Annuga Didn't something like that happen in Akibaranger? Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast Don't know, never watched Akibaranger. There was an episode in the second season of Akibaranger involving extremely exaggerated caricatures of Power Rangers. It's not much of a crossover given it was between the "unofficial" Sentai and these two guys: Quote: Originally Posted by Annuga Alright, I'm admittedly not too much of a PR fan, but I'm curious. Which show is the best according to you guys and which the worst? I'd like reasons too if you have the time please I mean, the fandom standbys for best are usually, at least in my experience: - In Space for quality, serialized writing, and for wrapping up over half a decade of continuity in pretty memorable fashion. - Time Force for quality, serialized writing, and for being an effective direct(ish) translation of what seems to be a likewise well regarded Sentai. - RPM for being extremely different and unique, offering a take on PR that was simultaneously darker, more irreverent, and totally fresh. And of course for the bad: - Turbo for... well I think in light of more recent seasons a lot of the weight has been taken off Turbo's shoulders, but nonetheless, most people find it poorly written, between things like Sentai footage clashing with the tone and awkwardly replacing most of the cast partway through. Of course, nowadays I think you're pretty likely to hear "Turbo was crap, except for the second half with the new cast", so this really isn't as clear cut as it used to be. - Wild Force for being an ineffective direct translation of a Sentai most seem to consider underwhelming in the first place. Also it had bad acting. - Operation Overdrive for general incompetence. - Super Megaforce for general incompetence that borders on actively flipping the audience off at times. Personally, I don't have much of an attachment to In Space, and haven't seen more than a few random episodes of RPM, so Time Force gets my vote for best. As for worst, not having seen Operation Overdrive, I think it's Super Megaforce. I honestly can't imagine Overdrive being worse that SMF anyway. It's really kind of garbage, even though I also kind of like it. __________________ Last edited by Fish Sandwich; 02-23-2017 at 05:18 PM..

02-23-2017, 06:41 PM	#1382
Guyver Spawn Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,292	Would the Disney Era PR shows have work on Disney Channel instead of airing on the ABC Kids block and Jetix? I remember the Disney Channel was huge in the early-mid 2000's and they did had a few action shows like Kim Possible. I remember that people felt like Disney did a bad job on marketing their PR shows and most people didn't know that the new PR shows was airing on TV. __________________ She/Her

02-23-2017, 06:52 PM	#1383
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,457	They could've worked. PR has always been about action and humor. Disney just didn't want it __________________

02-23-2017, 10:23 PM	#1385
Guyver Spawn Tokusatsu Hero Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 6,292	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast They could've worked. PR has always been about action and humor. Disney just didn't want it I remember that American Dragon had both action and humor. So did Kim Possible. I think their PR shows would have got better ratings and toy sales on the normal Disney Channel back then. __________________ She/Her

02-23-2017, 11:11 PM	#1386
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,457	Quote: Originally Posted by Guyver Spawn I remember that American Dragon had both action and humor. So did Kim Possible. I think their PR shows would have got better ratings and toy sales on the normal Disney Channel back then. Exactly. PR had everything Disney was wanting during that era. Disney just didn't want anything to do with it. __________________