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What would you do to make Super Sentai amazing again
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05-05-2020, 02:49 AM
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TokuKnight89
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Everyone says "New toys every other episode is damaging", and while there is legitimacy behind that theory, there are also questions.
Gokaiger did the same thing, and Go-Busters didn't and had terrible toy sales (though Go-Busters was more experimental and could have had terrible toy sales for far different reasons cause the show and its story and characters didn't completely do it for kids).
A buddy of mine was unimpressed with the Ryusoulger Dinos (I've mentioned this before) and praised Daizyujin for having a more seamless form where everything went together precisely; every creature had a part and role to play and the final form was whole and beautiful.
Having a combination that looks and pops as seamless and intentional is better than the "slapping-things-together-haphazardly-and-calling-it-a-day" Mecha!
If new vehicles/animals appear, they should appear more infrequently.
To compensate, experiment by having a Main Mecha which can adopt multiple forms on its own. For example, Shurikenjin could switch Shinobimaru out in favor of Dragomaru to form Shurikenjin Drago.
Another compensation would be a Main Mecha which has multiple attacks and more than one finisher! I'm in the middle of Bioman and Bio Robo has multiple sword-themed attacks...and Bioman was back in '84 when formula was everything!
If an Auxiliary Mecha should appear, it should appear much later and be a seamless addition/replacement to the Main Mecha rather than just arm-swapping.
Another idea is to be more experimental with formula. Make it so there is a reason for the Mecha and Giant Monsters to be there and not just a random element meant to push some toys.
Experimentation can also come in the form of more role-play items rather than just Auxiliary Mecha. Having a figures or weapons might be nice addition rather than just focusing on Mecha. It might also be a benefit if a new team weapon could be used by the Main Mecha in some fashion. If a Ranger can use a new sword, why not a "Megazord"!?
Also, don't make villains so predictable. Not all threats have to come from space. Straddle a line between origins and don't hesitate to make a villain sympathetic (if only up to a certain point).
Rangers don't have to follow a standard color pattern. Sure, there will always be a Red, but can't we have a Gold or White take over for Yellow and Pink!? When has there been a truly Blue Sixth Ranger? Some would argue this is similar to Kyuranger, and that isn't totally wrong, but Kyuranger naturally had a large number and could be considered an exception to the rule based solely on that naturally large number.
The number of Rangers doesn't have to stop at six, either. Seven or eight Rangers wouldn't be a bad thing in the slightest, especially if you have less Auxiliary Mecha.
As I type this, a thought occurs: It's been too long since we had an Armored Extra Hero, like Ninjaman or Gunmajin. I don't mean a Robotic Ranger like Beet J. Stag or Balance, I literally mean an Armored Extra like the ones who saved Goseiger in the 199 and who's Ranger Keys were later used as drones by Basco. Lupin Magnum had all the appearance of an Extra Hero, but wasn't sentient. Gaisorg/Nada was close to the idea, but not involved or on-screen enough to really qualify. Armored Extra Heroes can transform as needed and enlarge themselves at will. This will necessitate a figure and compensate for the lack of Auxiliary Mecha.
Being mindful about plot could also mean that one should look inward at the Sentai formula and perhaps ask questions: Should Rangers be fighting these villains? Are the villains in the right (again, up to a point)? Should a team of youngsters be trusted with high-tech vehicles or armored animals which unite? Can the Mentor be truly trusted? Could public trust be swayed by a sudden revelation and not because a monster is manipulating people? Could a Sentai become so maligned and concerning that the other Sentai are actively trying to stop them, prompting a Sentai VS. Sentai conflict not unlike the Heisei Riders VS. Showa Riders Movie?
One more thing: Should there come a point when the entire team as to fight the obligatory Red, possibly leading to a stage when someone has to take his power and use it as a newer and different Red?
These are my questions and pecking points as of now. I don't know if they would make Sentai "amazing again", but I would like to think they could make it truly interesting again. I don't want to make Sentai too dark and incapable of inspiring people, but challenging the mythos and taking chances make for interesting storytelling.
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