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I may not like Power Rangers BUT I understand why it exists. It's all part of INTERNATIONAL MARKETING! The accusation back then was that it was racist that Zack Taylor was the BLACK RANGER and an AFRICAN AMERICAN while Trini Kwan was an East Asian as a yellow ranger. Truth needs to be told that IT'S NOT RACIST. It only SEEMS RACIST but it isn't. In fact, neither character is portrayed as a negative stereotype regardless of their character flaws! Instead, the actor Walter Emanuel Jones gives this remark -- not especially on the MONTH of Himitsu Sentai Goranger's 50th year: "While some choose to seek out the negative, I’ve always believed in focusing on the positive," Jones wrote. "I understand the impulse to address what might be seen as cultural insensitivity, but calling it a 'mistake' would dismiss the impact it had on countless people around the world who found inspiration and representation in TV’s first Black superhero — morphin’ into none o...

Seriously, it's NOT the 1990s anymore! It's disappointing how Saban's repurchase in 2011 up to Hasbro's handling -- IS JUST DISAPPOINTING! I may refuse to join a certain group of people. However, my dislike for Power Rangers is due to the MISMANAGEMENT of the franchise. Mismanagement by a GROUP OF PROFESSIONALS! I looked at the news and IS THIS ALL THAT HAS TO BE OFFERED? It's back to Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers for the nth time! Come on, it was already the 30th anniversary of the first season in 2023.  I wrote this post because 2025 is the 50th anniversary of Himitsu Sentai Goranger . It's one thing if Power Rangers does Ranger History Lessons on anniversaries. I may have disliked Power Rangers Operation Overdrive but it had some potential. Sadly, Disney's really bad scheduling (and perhaps budget too) cut the show TOO SHORT by 32 episodes! However, the Corona Aurora plan had potential. I don't think it's a coincidence that Ohsama Sentai King...

 Is it me or is the Power Rangers franchise still stuck with Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers nostalgia since 2011? It's already 2024 meaning 31 years have passed since 1993. We have to change certain stuff over the years like getting a new OS, switching to a new brand if that brand you're clinging to STARTS TO SUCK, and another  Mighty Morphin' hype for the NTH TIME? Like WUT? Wouldn't it be better if Power Rangers started to focus on moving forward rather than getting stuck in the 1990s? It doesn't take a genius to figure out that Power Rangers is a KID'S SHOW. Let's say that the audience was seven years old in 1993. Let's add 31 years and we get 38 YEAR OLDS. Some of them may even be buying toys at Toys R Us for their children, godchildren, and nephews! Dryed Mangoez's author Jeff got it right when he said this: People of all ages will want to spend their money and/or their parents’ money on things they actually like and are invested in. When th...

Be forewarned that this article will be full of my biases. Let me remind people I used to like Power Rangers until I saw more of Super Sentai . I wrote an article pointing out what Power Rangers did better for the American audience . A recent article from Screen Rant talking about what might be an unpopular opinion or not. It's all about how Rita Repulsa's and Lord Zedd's final fates made the original incarnation look INSUFFICIENT . I'd say that was the fault of THE GREED because  Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers could've just wrapped up as planned. Lord Zedd could've been reserved for a totally different adaptation for Gosei Sentai Dairanger with an entirely new team of rangers. Instead, we know how Mighty Morphin' extended up to 150 episodes (three seasons), the story got overcarried into Power Rangers Zeo and got wrapped up in Power Rangers in Space . Space  may have saved the franchise but I found it incredibly hard to watch after watching  Dengeki Sent...

I wrote about  the Power Rangers franchise getting a Mighty Morphin' overdose . I found this video interesting in so many ways. It deeply explains what went wrong during the Neo-Saban era and Hasbro era -- all too focused on Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers . It's no longer the 1990s! It's time to evolve and not to remain stagnant. Watch this video and understand why I've grown to dislike Power Rangers for years to come! 

It's already known one of the reasons why I don't like Power Rangers is how Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers got overextended. Unlike a certain group, I understand Toei's ultimately to blame (and Saban is practically Luigi to Toei's Mario) since they were the ones who created the Zyu2 footage. They did the same thing when Lion Voltron became a hit in America by creating exclusive footage for American use - footage NEVER used in the original Golion . Both shows were part of my childhood BUT I don't bother rewatching them for personal reasons. I'd like to examine this messy transition. Toei Ltd. and Saban Entertainment may have had what I'd call that POSSIBLE OVERSIGHT. It's known that Mighty Morphin' was supposed to end in 40 episodes. Reading this essay on Zyu2 might help me understand the MARKETING side of things. I believe Toei made that OVERSIGHT when they produced additional footage for Saban's use. Toei could've said, "Well Saban,...

After Mighty Morphin' became a monster hit -- we know what happened. Both Toei Ltd. and Saban got greedy. Considering that Power Rangers relies too much on Super Sentai footage and well fotoage has run out -- Saban actually requested Toei for 25 sets of fresh new footage. Toei created 25 more monster suits which weren't used in the actual Zyuranger show but were for exclusive use of Saban Entertainment during that time. What was interesting was this -- all 25 monsters were supposedly Rita Repulsa's. Lord Zedd was spliced into Zyu2 footage (and many re-edits of Rita Repulsa and perhaps an uncredited actress kissing Lord Zedd's foot). All 25 monsters encountered the DINOZORDS and they were supposedly Rita's monsters in the originally intended footage. This should also be very interesting... Yup, that's right, Piranhatis Head was actually fighting Dino Megazord! I just NEVER noticed that when I was younger! Also, you may want to notice this scene was slipped in...

It's no doubt that this year is the 25th anniversary of Power Rangers. For me, not's not so exciting anymore considering that I no longer like Power Rangers and I enjoy Super Sentai more. On the other hand, I still acknowledge the contracts between Toei and Saban to have the show produced and how cultural differences play a part in the existence of Power Rangers. But I'd like to actually write something about one show that played a part in my childhood -- yet it no longer appeals to me as a good memory as an adult. No, I'm not going even to accuse MMPR of racism because of Trini and Zack -- they weren't negatively portrayed either! I would say that I started liking Power Rangers because well -- it was a child's show! I remembered how Mighty Morphin' aired side to side with X-Men in ABS-CBN (though there was also Batman: The Animated Series). Speaking of which, the 90s X-Men cartoon was also produced by the same company that produced Mighty Morphin' --...

Today is Jason David Frank's birthday. Hurrah! Well I wanted to give a comparison between him and the fictional character Hercule or Mr. Satan as he's known in Japan. I remembered watching Dragon Ball Z back then and I still can't forget how Hercule makes the "grand entrance" as the "world champion". He even stole Gohan's victory against Cell and claimed himself as the world champion. The world has been having an impression he's their hero while the real heroes remain hidden. In short, he stole what's rightfully due to the champions of Dragon Ball Z. How is Jason David Frank and his fans the same? JDF himself tends to brag how "great" Tommy is and you have fandoms who tend to have JDF as the only color of their spectrum. Want to say how great MMPR is? They use JDF never mind Burai's the real true badass legend who makes green with evil... well green with evil... with a really sinister laugh . Tommy's laugh was just f***i...

I can't deny that I have no good reason to watch the Power Rangers movie by Lionsgate. I could give some reasons to bitch up. I had a thought the post at Henshin Grid was so last 2010 and the wait for the MMPR movie was not worth it IMO. Maybe one of the reasons why I left Power Rangers may have been focused on Kimberly. I wouldn't say it was because Mei is a better fighter than her (its' too apples and oranges) but because of what happened to her. She went to become a determined fighter to Tommy's damsel in distress. Then they had to derail her in Power Rangers Zeo which was so not her. Besides, I don't blame Amy Jo Johnson for leaving the show to seek better career. She did show up during the premiere night and made a cameo in the movie but that doesn't change my mind. Also, the movie changes Kimberly from a sweet, loving character to a rebel without a cause. I just can't buy that. Yup, I wish Emma Roberts were Kimberly and the movie took place arou...

It's no secret that Tokusatsu societies can be full of rumor mills. I'll try to speak in a less biased way since people know I usually don't watch Power Rangers except if I have some dumb reasoning behind it (ex. hot girls) but I get a lot more of that from Super Sentai. Now it's time to look at the rumor mill that I've encountered but this isn't even a full list. These aren't even provable and are just circulated for the sake of being a Power Rangers snob. Rumor mill: Mighty Morphin' is more popular than Zyuranger I acknowledge the fact that Mighty Morphin' did get dubbed in Japan though I still can't get over why in the world is Reiko Chiba dubbing Kimberly?! I'd actually prefer it if Kimberly were dubbed by Natsuki Takahashi. So what's wrong with this one? There's no real evidence to back that up. Both shows have their pros and cons. I still like Kimberly better than Mei while preferring Zyuranger over Mighty Morphin'. ...

Just reading that Jetman could have been used for Mighty Morphin' feeds the imagination. Jetman had a love polygon to deal with with Gai liking Kaori but Kaori likes Ryu but Ryu likes Rie scenario. But let's think about a possible love triangle that could have been done. I was inspired by this also because a Jason/Kimberly kissing scene got deleted from the Lionsgate Power Rangers movie. I gave a thought over the Jason/Kimberly shipping would might have happened in the Power Rangers Turbo movie. I thought about it would Jason having feelings for Kimberly work in the first place? I wanted to think about it that the storyline could only be pursued when Zyu2 footage is produced for Mighty Morphin'. So what's the possible storyline that I could imagine to go along with it? Lord Zedd immediately returns after Doomsday. He's disgusted by Rita's failure and decides to take matter into his own hands. I felt like that Lord Zedd should have arrived right after Rita...

Okay if you're a Kat fan just be careful because this article may be offensive. I'm just making a what if Amy Jo Johnson never left Power Rangers until later (though her move was pretty good for her career ) and let's just think of what could have been done. Let's think of one what if that never happened. Let's just put a bit of a what if scenario. I just took the idea from Power Rangers Fanon . MMPR Season 3... what if she never left! Let's just say that after the incident where Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa nearly killed her came to pass. This may start to change Kimberly from Tommy's damsel in distress (which was probably why Amy Jo left the set and I freaking don't blame her) to making her once again the girl who can stand on her own. She might actually give her obvious blunt attacks on Master Vile's disgusting nature or say, "Is that all the bad guys can do? Turn us back to kids? LAME!" During the time Aisha leaves and Tanya gets h...

So I had things jumbled up into think that Michael Bay got involved especially when I failed to read this entry in context. So it's very easy to mess things up. So I apologize for having mistakenly affiliated Michael Bay with the movie. Why did I think Bay got involved? It's because the designs of the mecha looked like Bayformers... perhaps something that really drove me crazy big time. It did feel like Bay (to a certain extent) but I failed to consider it's not Bay's production. Let's think about it: Tokusatsu writers tend to have similar styles. Later writers took on what Hirohisa Soda did and started modifying them to fit the atmosphere. Judd Lynn may have taken some shots with Soda and placed them into Power Rangers. Toshiki Inoue, Junki Takegami, Naruhisa Arakawa and Yasuko Kobayashi also copied a lot of Soda's writings and placed them in Super Sentai episodes they're in. Similarities don't mean the same writer was involved. That's one thi...

Just looking at the trailer of the MMPR 2017 reboot film and man IS. IT. HORRIBLE. What? Is this film taking place in 2017 or are we still in 1995? As much as the Mighty Morphin' movie of my childhood felt awkward but this trailer is just DUMB. I feel like it won't be an epic event. I feel like not only will it be a bad film but maybe the childhood of many will be murdered in the process. It's just a hunch and maybe I could be wrong. A better movie to watch would be Gavan vs. Dekaranger. I find this idea funny considering that Dekaranger was so last 2004 and it's 13 years later. If I'm to look at the trailers this is clearly the SUPERIOR trailer. Not because it's Super Sentai, not because it's Japanese Tokusatsu but because it's well made. Let's take a bit of trailer comparison. For American superiority snobs, you have to be stupid and pathetic to believe that this trailer... ....is superior to this trailer that's not in English... ...

I already had zero intention of even watching the Mighty Morphin' reboot movie even when it's first announced. Just looking at almost everything just who's designing the suits anyway? They aren't spandex-worthy and they look more like fan art than actual suits for a movie. Again, I hardly expect anything good from American entertainment these days and while I do use American stuff but I only choose the good ones. It's a mockery really of the franchise that allowed Toei to make money in the American market. Toei and Saban why did you two even approve of such garbage? Worse, you may want to check out more updates from JEFusion and one of the latest was Alpha Five . See if you can take how horrible it looks! While not everything Japanese is good (Capcom really sucks now) but a lot of Japanese companies have proper care and respect for their franchises. If you think of it, I'm just glad neither Goranger or Zyuranger is getting the reboot treatment. Honestly...

While watching Zyuranger and the first 40 episodes of Mighty Morphin', I still can't help but comment how Reiko Chiba's acting needed more work while Amy Jo Johnson's experience in the theater helped her out. The episode "Foul Play in the Sky" had several goofs. Like how can Kimberly use a flying mecha but she couldn't even fly a plane? The show doesn't explain that. Here's what I wish really happened. In Zyuranger, the episode "Fire the Golden Arrow" presented Bandora's back-up plan for her victory. She knew that the Ptera Arrow was the only thing that stood in between her and victory. Mei was poisoned by Bukback leaving the Zyurangers incomplete. In Mighty Morphin', Rita's plan was typically "divide and conquer". I could present some things that could have been included for that episode. I could still put Skull going after her and getting rejected for the nth time. If I were to write the episode, I think I...

From The Richest's pick for The 20 Power Rangers Hot Babes , well I'm glad that unlike Mojo's Top Ten Power Rangers girls , Kimberly got the first top spot which I think she deserves. So it's predictable if I started making a Top 20 list of Super Sentai and Power Rangers girls, I think she's still on top. On the other hand, there are still other worthy contenders to that title such as Jasmine, Nanami, Mako and Rin which everyone else is going to show me something different. Here's what "The Richest" has to say about her:

As a child who watched Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers, I was pretty much a Tommy fan. Though my original favorite MMPR character was at first, Billy... then I soon started to shift my liking towards Tommy. I may not fully understand why I liked Tommy as a child which I guess was due to him being "badass" or something but later, I would definitely think he's just an overused and overrated character . For shallow reasons, nothing can be more stupid than my fantasies of dating Kimberly so in a way, I sought to jump into Tommy's body. I still couldn't forget that kissing scene before Tommy left because of the green candle scenario. I always imagined myself as Kimberly's boyfriend back then and that I was Tommy. Later, that stupid Dear John letter  which made me drop Zeo. So I started disliking Tommy even more after that. Years later, seeing Zyuranger in raw (and later subbed) and now there's the official release, I really cannot deny that seeing how awes...

While thinking of Rito Revolto from Power Rangers in Space, he was not there because the suit was badly damaged. His Kakuranger counterpart had a human form that was played by Kenichi Endo aka the Master of Ham. I always thought that while Junior / Gasha Dokuro was a cold and ruthless creature, but he also had incredibly hammy moments one way or another. Too bad, Junior did not last long as I think Kenichi Endo had his reasons for leaving the set. So what's my hypothesis to what happened to Rito Revolto? If Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa became purified to become human beings, what if Rito Revolto suffered the same fate too? Hmmm I can imagine the shock Rita Repulsa might have seen to her brother's fate. Now my HUUUUGE JUMPING hypothesis. I could only imagine Rito Revolto's purified form would look like Kenichi Endo and in this video, Rito Revolto is now the current endorser of Pizza Black. I guess they would have recognized him when Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa both ate...