[Matrixbeast]

Meanwhile, I just tackled episode 6. I figured the photos he had weren't of what she initially thought, but it was still a fun episode all the same.
However, there was one major problem, and that was if Miku presumed that the photos were of her transforming into Mega Pink, why did she wait so long to attempt to transform? It's the flaw of secret identities, and basically the questioning of "What point does a dire situation warrant revealing their secret to save lives?"

Anyway, the tease at the end was cute, and this episode was nice. The justification of the Digi Tank was fine, too.

[Locke]

It's time for me to rewatch Kyoryuger with a revised episode listing that cuts out all the filler, thanks to Kamen Rider Lucha. I'll be watching the first four episodes straight, before cutting straight over to episode nine!

But first things first, humble beginnings and episode one... As this a fresh start, I'm gonna watch and review as if it's the first time and leave my own prejudice at the door.

The opening of this episode, is epic. Seeing the Deboss return on a world wide scale is just incredible, sentai has never felt so big. There is just this 'dial everything to eleven' approach to the episode that I super appreciate. Like how the first villain LITERALLY MADE THE DINOSAURS GO EXTINCT ON HIS OWN.

It also makes the team feel all the more powerful, as well, as they're introduced as fighting individually across the whole planet. It promises a team without weaklinks. Yes, even the pink one. And hey if that didn't promise it, the fact they have to physically defeat giant robot dinosaurs UNMORPHED before they can even get their powers will surely convince you otherwise.

Plus I like the whole secret identity angle, that they're gonna have to get to know each other across the series. It makes a refreshing change. I pretty much enjoyed everyone, but Cadelira and her assistant were annoying in an otherwise cool looking set of villains. King was painfully obnoxious and had no real right to be and Torin is just awful.

Sadly, for a show with so much energy, it's a shame the action was such a mixed bag. The actually quality of the effects was surprisingly poor, the CGI was terrible and the plasticness of the weapons was downright ugly. Plus the camera really needs to calm down, it was actually hurting my eyes at points because of the thrashing. On the flip side, it's damn flashy and the giant stuff is really well integrated.

Although I like the Kyoryuger suits a lot, I really don't like the transformation. Firstly the samba dancing is awful and has absolutely no context, but I also hate how his weapon vanishes. They do that a lot in toku for some reason. He was literally holding it all episode, so it really drew your attention to it for it to suddenly not being there when he transformed. It was even more annoying as well, because the first weapon he fights with transformed is a sword, which comes out of nowhere and is gone in the next scene.

[ShockerCon]

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but I also hate how his weapon vanishes. They do that a lot in toku for some reason. He was literally holding it all episode, so it really drew your attention to it for it to suddenly not being there when he transformed.

One of the perks of wrist changers.

[Locke]

Kyoryuger 02.

I hope in Dino Charge Aigron is the 'Knight of Fear' rather than sorrow, sorrow doesn't really fit. Not to mention that a pile of junk makes no sense either. Still Aigron seems kinda dumb, but seeing him swat that finishing move aside with relative ease says that he ain't no joke.

Disappointed the secret identity thing is being undone already, I get that they couldn't have done it for the whole show but it was interesting and fresh and seems a shame.

At least it gave way to character focus already. Really enjoying Nobu and King. I know we learn a lot about Ami as well, but the whole 'I may be a princess but I can kick your ass' archetype is a really tired one.

Nossan on the other hand, being the comic relief character and all, it was nice to see him so fiercely protective of his family and actually have characterisation rather than bein just simply.... there.

Plus, as King is the red, it was nice seeing him help out his team and the general public and just really earn his colour, especially as the team aren't really a team yet.

The transformation is still horrible, from Daigo holding the toy right to the camera, to turning up in an entirely different location to the illfitting dancing to once again getting a sword from nowhere as the gun vanishes. Luckily the action was way better this time. Absolutely love the high energy and style from KyoryuRed and KyoryuGreen's suit actors.

Plus, although I don't normally like toku giant stuff, so far this show has done it pretty well. I love Kyoryuzin's design and although I still hate the low production values of these sections, I admit I'd sooner take plasticy appearance and CG movement over the usual looks like cardboard appearance of the robos. I've got no excuse for the cockpit or the combination though, both of which I think are horrible and I hope Dino Charge changes.

[ElConvoy]

Megaranger 08

A really good Episode after I was a little disappointed last time.

Finally we get more Focus on the Villains especially Yugande and Dr. Hineler as Yugande lures Kenta into an artificial Dimoension to have a duel one on one without the other Megaranger interfering.
I liked that the show called back to the fact that our five heroes werent friends at the beginning and Kenta was pretty much just a loner who hung out at the arcade.
His fiery personality that helped him during his time as a hero is now his biggest downfall as he rushes into the fight with Yugande without help ultimately getting one of his Teammates severly injured.

We also learn more about the past of Dr.Kubota who up until now was pretty much a non factor in the show.
I really liked how the show paralleled Kentas situation with an experience Kubota made during his time at Inet when they first discovered the Nezirezia and his Collegue who (not unlike Kenta) only trusted in his own skills vanished as he tried to cross over into the Nezirezia Dimension.

Glad to see the Show getting back to its main storyline after the last Episodes were mostly done in ones.

[Matrixbeast]

It's really rather refreshing to watch Megaranger. Kenta isn't perfect. Kenta isn't the main focus of 80% of the show. Watching Mega Red gives me the sense that I'm following a character, and it's such fun. While I'm not a big fan of Kenta's particular character archetype, I'll take what I can get if it means the Red ranger isn't cut from the same cloth Daigo or Marvelous is.

[ElConvoy]

Megaranger 09

Not much to talk about in this Episode. Another focus Episode for Chisato and I dont know what to think about her. I dont really get her personality she is not really a Tomboy but also not the girly type.I got from this Episode that she has a strong sense for doing the right thing but isnt bothered to really think about what she is doing when she accuses people.

The Villain plot is so wonderfully outdated and the design for Komori Nezire was really cool. Loved the little bats coming out of its body.

[Locke]

Kyoryuger 03.

Maybe it's all destined to go horribly south, but I must say I'm really enjoying these opening episodes. Even by sentai standards, the budget for this show feels huge. There is just so many people fighting on screen at once, all fighting with their own unique styles and firing off their own special attacks, it's just madness and so awesome. I understand that it is partly because the team isn't defined yet, but still each member feels independent and that makes a very refreshing change.

It's funny because the suit for Debo Jailcell was actually a lot cooler than Master Dogold's, I'll never understand why the generals get the worse suits. But that seems to happen a lot in toku.

[ElConvoy]

Megaranger 10

Definately one of the best Episode the show has gotten so far. I really like Shun as a characterand this one made him really shine. It was nice to get some informations about his past and that he seems to be really popular with the ladies. You could really feel the dilemma he was in and how he wasnt willing to give up on someone who made him happy even if that someone could potentially hurt him.

His fight against Neo Komori Nezire was extremely well done. The whole way through you could feel Shuns emotions in every strike and you bought that he was pretty pissed

The Episode was also a nice foreshadowing on what could potentially await us in the future of the show.


Megaranger 11

Yet another Chisato Episode that was just okay, seems to be a pattern in this show xD

I really dont dislike her and she is really likeable in her own right but I still feel there is something missing. She doesnt have that little something that makes her Character pop like with the other Megaranger.

The Episode was like I mentioned earlier just okay. It had really nice action scenes and I dig Chisatos Arm Blade. The Monster was really creepy looking and I hope now that Shiborena and Chisato have that kinda sorta rivalry going on both of them get that special something in their personalities.

[Kamen Rider Lucha]

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It's time for me to rewatch Kyoryuger with a revised episode listing that cuts out all the filler, thanks to Kamen Rider Lucha. I'll be watching the first four episodes straight, before cutting straight over to episode nine!

Happy to oblige! Between these episodes and a quick skim of some wiki summaries if you're ever confused, you'll be good (but let's be honest, you won't get too confused -- this is still a kid's show).

I think all you'll miss from that jump is the debut of Ramirez (the spirit ranger, KyoryuCyan) in episodes 5&6. I think Ramirez is a worthless character, so I consider this a public service.

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Kyoryuger 03.

Maybe it's all destined to go horribly south, but I must say I'm really enjoying these opening episodes. Even by sentai standards, the budget for this show feels huge. There is just so many people fighting on screen at once, all fighting with their own unique styles and firing off their own special attacks, it's just madness and so awesome. I understand that it is partly because the team isn't defined yet, but still each member feels independent and that makes a very refreshing change.

So far, your reaction to these episodes is pretty similar to mine. Kyoryuger is a fun, energetic, zany show. And the madness is well-maintained through the series. Especially as more and more rangers get introduced. It's bombastic as fuck.

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It's funny because the suit for Debo Jailcell was actually a lot cooler than Master Dogold's, I'll never understand why the generals get the worse suits. But that seems to happen a lot in toku.

There are some Deboss-of-the-Week suits that are gorgeous. They're some of my favorite in Sentai/Rider history.

The only Deboss general suit that I like is Candelira's. That zipper-mouthed gimp/fetish mask over the sugar-sweet pinkness of the rest of her is so disturbing.