What are you watching (Sentai edition)

XW1n5t0nX · 05-26-2016, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

Madoka is not a Sentai.

I've seen Megaranger.
It's mediocre.

2 votes for GoGoV. Any particular reason?

Aside from heavy bias of it being a favorite and having been used to make my favorite PR season, why not? It just got finished being subbed so might as well give it a shot. Though I do also suggest Gingaman and Abaranger (my obligatory Aba recommend returns) as well.

Matrixbeast · 05-26-2016, 11:31 PM

And that's 2 votes Ginga.
What's up with Gingaman? How is it like?
...What's wrong with episode 4?

I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc

GoseiWonder · 05-26-2016, 11:34 PM

I was talking about Goseiger.

But Ginga is good too.

XW1n5t0nX · 05-26-2016, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

And that's 2 votes Ginga.
What's up with Gingaman? How is it like?
...What's wrong with episode 4?

I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc

Gingaman is a great show. Fun characters both in terms of the team, the villains, and even some of the side characters. The story is done well and is a great fantasy mythological one and one of the best of that type that Sentai has done. I could sit here forever and sing Ginga's praises. It is, 100%, my favorite Sentai, EVER and de-throned (upon completion) Hurricanger, which held the title for quite a long time.

Matrixbeast · 05-26-2016, 11:39 PM

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Originally Posted by GoseiWonder

I was talking about Goseiger.

But Ginga is good too.

I've seen Goseiger O_O
Jetman, Dairanger, Kakuranger, Megaranger, Dekaranger, Gekiranger, Goseiger, Gokaiger, and Kyoryuger are all under my belt

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Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX

Gingaman is a great show. Fun characters both in terms of the team, the villains, and even some of the side characters. The story is done well and is a great fantasy mythological one and one of the best of that type that Sentai has done. I could sit here forever and sing Ginga's praises. It is, 100%, my favorite Sentai, EVER and de-throned (upon completion) Hurricanger, which held the title for quite a long time.

Wow, sounds like Gingaman is quite well praised~

Dr Kain · 05-26-2016, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc

GoGoV has one of the best red rangers of the entire franchise. There is also a great family dynamic with the show as not only are the rangers siblings, but even the villains are siblings. As such, there are some things that occur throughout the show that really give the feelings between the villains a new dynamic, especially towards the end of it with Zylpheeza. The monsters designs are great and I love how realistic they try to be with the initial mecha. Not to mention the train mech rocks. It also has a great balance of comedy and drama, although sometimes there can be a few really dry episodes. Oh, and I believe this was the last series to not have a sixth ranger (archetype).

Gingaman is good to, but it doesn't make my top 10. The cast is strong and I like the aspect the show does with its villains.

Phantom Stranger · 05-26-2016, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

And that's 2 votes Ginga.
What's up with Gingaman? How is it like?
...What's wrong with episode 4?

I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc

Gingaman is very sword and sorcery. If you like legends, legacies, mythical aspects, the show is very heavy on it. The characters are fun, and a lot of the conflicts with the villains are really good. Also really great build up to new toys, for the most part anyway. For example it takes 7 episodes before Gingaioh even appears.

Granted I do have my issues with the show. The humor at times isn't the best and a bit grating, and at times Hikaru, who is an otherwise fine hot headed character- can suffer from flanderization when the plot demands it. Some subplot points also feel very under developed and shoehorned. However in 33 episodes I've watched there's maybe five I don't care for and one I just will never watch again, that being ep. 4, which I reviewed here.

Matrixbeast · 05-26-2016, 11:59 PM

Well, Geki doesn't really have a sixth ranger character (Unless you count GekiBlack and GekiGreen, who join the rangers so late into the game I think there's less than 5 episodes left

), but I get what you mean~

The family angle is an interesting one, but not one I'm too terribly interested in. I'm glad to hear it balances comedy and drama nicely, though.
Hm...
I'll see if I can get to downloading both, since I'm sure I'll want to watch them both eventually.

Matrixbeast · 05-27-2016, 12:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Phantom Stranger

Gingaman is very sword and sorcery. If you like legends, legacies, mythical aspects, the show is very heavy on it. The characters are fun, and a lot of the conflicts with the villains are really good. Also really great build up to new toys, for the most part anyway. For example it takes 7 episodes before Gingaioh even appears.

Granted I do have my issues with the show. The humor at times isn't the best and a bit grating, and at times Hikaru, who is an otherwise fine hot headed character- can suffer from flanderization when the plot demands it. Some subplot points also feel very under developed and shoehorned. However in 33 episodes I've watched there's maybe five I don't care for and one I just will never watch again, that being ep. 4, which I reviewed here.

Oh yes, I remember that review now. Yeah, I can totally understand why it'd be so annoying to watch.

Truth be told, I've never actually seen very many straight up sword and sorcery tales. Strange, I know, but I've only ever read/watched works that delved into it briefly, but never played it completely straight. Gingaman might actually be my first

Also, wow, that is a surprising amount of restraint.

GoseiWonder · 05-27-2016, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matrixbeast

I've seen Goseiger O_O
Jetman, Dairanger, Kakuranger, Megaranger, Dekaranger, Gekiranger, Goseiger, Gokaiger, and Kyoryuger are all under my belt

Wow, sounds like Gingaman is quite well praised~

Well watch it again!

Or do Ginga, it's equally as good.

05-26-2016, 11:30 PM	#6981
XW1n5t0nX 「蝙蝠騎士の魔界<ブラム>」 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Catacombs of Ohio Posts: 12,794	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast Madoka is not a Sentai. I've seen Megaranger. It's mediocre. 2 votes for GoGoV. Any particular reason? Aside from heavy bias of it being a favorite and having been used to make my favorite PR season, why not? It just got finished being subbed so might as well give it a shot. Though I do also suggest Gingaman and Abaranger (my obligatory Aba recommend returns) as well. __________________

05-26-2016, 11:31 PM	#6982
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,454	And that's 2 votes Ginga. What's up with Gingaman? How is it like? ...What's wrong with episode 4? I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc __________________

05-26-2016, 11:35 PM	#6984
XW1n5t0nX 「蝙蝠騎士の魔界<ブラム>」 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: The Catacombs of Ohio Posts: 12,794	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast And that's 2 votes Ginga. What's up with Gingaman? How is it like? ...What's wrong with episode 4? I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc Gingaman is a great show. Fun characters both in terms of the team, the villains, and even some of the side characters. The story is done well and is a great fantasy mythological one and one of the best of that type that Sentai has done. I could sit here forever and sing Ginga's praises. It is, 100%, my favorite Sentai, EVER and de-throned (upon completion) Hurricanger, which held the title for quite a long time. __________________

05-26-2016, 11:39 PM	#6985
Matrixbeast Mighty Morphin Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Za Warudo Posts: 25,454	Quote: Originally Posted by GoseiWonder I was talking about Goseiger. But Ginga is good too. I've seen Goseiger O_O Jetman, Dairanger, Kakuranger, Megaranger, Dekaranger, Gekiranger, Goseiger, Gokaiger, and Kyoryuger are all under my belt Quote: Originally Posted by XW1n5t0nX Gingaman is a great show. Fun characters both in terms of the team, the villains, and even some of the side characters. The story is done well and is a great fantasy mythological one and one of the best of that type that Sentai has done. I could sit here forever and sing Ginga's praises. It is, 100%, my favorite Sentai, EVER and de-throned (upon completion) Hurricanger, which held the title for quite a long time. Wow, sounds like Gingaman is quite well praised~ __________________

05-26-2016, 11:57 PM	#6987
Phantom Stranger Neppu Yarou. Join Date: May 2014 Location: TN Posts: 951	Quote: Originally Posted by Matrixbeast And that's 2 votes Ginga. What's up with Gingaman? How is it like? ...What's wrong with episode 4? I'm not looking for a reason to go against GoGoV. I'm just curious about what it's like. What are some of it's positives? How are the characters, etc Gingaman is very sword and sorcery. If you like legends, legacies, mythical aspects, the show is very heavy on it. The characters are fun, and a lot of the conflicts with the villains are really good. Also really great build up to new toys, for the most part anyway. For example it takes 7 episodes before Gingaioh even appears. Granted I do have my issues with the show. The humor at times isn't the best and a bit grating, and at times Hikaru, who is an otherwise fine hot headed character- can suffer from flanderization when the plot demands it. Some subplot points also feel very under developed and shoehorned. However in 33 episodes I've watched there's maybe five I don't care for and one I just will never watch again, that being ep. 4, which I reviewed here. __________________ Jaaku no takurami nigashi wa shinai zo.