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Post by redsurge on Sept 22, 2018 8:57:42 GMT -5
This kind of goes off topic at some points, but parts relate here.
To be honest, I'll say this, and its fine if people disagree. But I've been rewatching Ninja Steel proper in preparation for SNS' end. I'm up to Episode 13 and I'm actually really enjoying it this time around (sans fart jokes, I don't even mind how much screentime two characters are getting because its not as big an interference as I thought).
So something I wanted to point out, is that a lot of the stuff we pin on Ninja Steel, is actually more present in Super Ninja Steel. This actually feels like a Ninja season that's balancing Ninja stuff (using Ninja techniques in battles, sneaking around in "training mode", training, which yes they don't do in every episode, but I'd be bored with any series if that was the case, etc) with High school stuff (the non-fart Victor and Monty stuff and the morals of the day being really enjoyable here and making sense for teenagers, in a sci-fi/fantasy setting anyway).
There's been some unmorphed fights, some actually good morphed fights, not as much talking as people say, and definitely not to an annoying extent.
Some more unrelated stuff; the story actually flows well and has some actually heartwarming moments, Galvanax isn't the most active villain but he met them in Episode 4 and was destroying the city by Episode 7 so... (not to mention there's actually a reason he's not going out so much). The other villains are okay (Odious is interesting, Cosmo is funny, and I kinda feel bad for Ripcon), the Rangers are cool, Mick is fun, Redbot is cute, and Victor and Monty can be funny when not farting or overfeatured. The acting is slightly shaky and the writing is awkward sometimes, but even some of my favorite seasons have that problem.
So what I'm trying to say is, so far Ninja Steel is very enjoyable. I know "The Adventures of Redbot" will slightly break that, but its actually not that bad. Its also not that bad with the Ninja theme and actually has good fights.
Now, I won't go into why Super Ninja Steel falters in the areas that made Ninja Steel enjoyable til the season ends in my area (the U.S.). But I will say, a lot of its problems have been imposed on to Ninja Steel proper and that's not right.
One of these problems that is relevant here, so I'll talk about it, is the fighting. I understand the reason for less morphed fights, but the Ninja theme is toned way down to a background point which is only occasionally brought up (making the Galactic Ninjas Arc awkward). As for the morphed fights, as I said, this is where it becomes unfair. People say "Ninja Steel morphed fights are just posing" and like I said, that's just imposing Super Ninja Steel's faults on the original. Super Ninja Steel morphed fights truly are just Sentai footage or posing. Its really sad because Ninja Steel had some great morphed fights with many being original footage (and again, this is ignored because Super Ninja Steel's flaws are forced on to Ninja Steel).
So in conclusion, while Super Ninja Steel lowered the bar on various things including the fight scenes, Ninja Steel (upon rewatch) is fun and actually has some great fight scenes.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 20, 2018 11:30:26 GMT -5
Yes. The finale shall air today! I just hope all this build up, ends the series on a good note.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 19, 2018 20:16:15 GMT -5
I'll just summarize everything important that has happened since Episode 16. Episode 17 - Tynamon wants to create a giant warrior using the Skullgators and the Fusion Star he stole. However, the Ninja Stars only react to the voice of their wielders. So he steals Levi's voice and Levi gets his voice. Preston's attempt to undo it with magic backfires and Levi becomes a kid. Tynamon combines 6 Skullgators with the Fusion Star and it crushes the Megazord. Levi, outcasted by his voice, bonds with a young redhead named Rose. Preston is able to figure out a way to fix Levi and Mick helps him unlock Superstar Mode. The monster is destroyed by the Ninja Blaze Ultrazord, a new formation in reaction to the team's past defeat. Episode 18 - The Rangers are working on mastering the 5 Elements Barrier Technique, a move that combines the 5 Elements to trap an enemy in a dome like barrier. Tynamon is revealed to be a small man who dreams of becoming big. And meanwhile, Odious has a new plan different from the Power Star hunt, to dominate the universe. She has invented a device that outputs a signal which will change someone's personality. Taking advantage of Tynamon's fear about his size, she tells him that if he uses his small size to get Mick on her side, she'll grant him size. She gives him the device and he is able to use his small size to infiltrate the team's base. He does and hits Mick with the device, as a reward, she gigantifies him, but he is destroyed by the Rangers. Mick tells them he's gotten word that his parents are sick and he must go see them. In reality, he is being controlled by Odious. Her device lacks the range to control everyone. So she wants Mick to build a satellite to spread the signal. Episode 19 - Mick finishes the satellite and Odious plans to spread it through a televised broadcast. So she books a monster named Gorrox to fight the Rangers, having him infiltrate the school in disguise as a famous tv producer. He gets students including Hayley, Victor, and Monty to audition. Due to Calvin messing up, Hayley fails the audition and Victor and Monty are taken to Odious' ship. Calvin and Hayley fight and break up. The Rangers defeat Gorrox and a vengeful Brax by combining the Ninja Steel Megazord with the Rumble Tusk, Astro, and Sub Surfer Zords. However, its too late. Odious broadcasts Victor and Monty's clown shenanigans worldwide, embedding her signal in the broadcast. People worldwide are brainwashed, including Calvin. Odious has given up on the Power Stars and Galaxy Warriors. She instead intends to conquer worlds with an expendable army of the Billions who obey her. Starting with Earth, the Rangers find her, Badonna, Mick, Basherbots, and her human army, standing in their base. Some actual nice plot progression. Went in a pretty nice direction. Hopefully things wrap up well in the finale. Oh yeah, almost forgot Dane is in Episode 19. I guess, Thanos' snap was undone.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 16, 2018 19:41:59 GMT -5
^^Yeah. As someone who can stand Victor and Monty, I'll say it right now. Toilet humor has zero place in this franchise. Villain comic relief would work way better.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 15, 2018 15:44:35 GMT -5
Hasbro, Chip, take note of that! Hasbro definitely isn't better with this. Look at the male-female ratio with figures. Hell, some size classes of Transformers toys mostly exclude females entirely. This is what I'm talking about with people just assuming Hasbro will be better (which hopefully they will be and in some areas they definitely will) without looking at anything.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 15, 2018 14:21:40 GMT -5
You went on way too many tangents to have a well structured argument and over complicated what you had to say.
I will say this though, major toy companies such as Bandai and Hasbro release less female figures than male for whatever reason. However, I'll also say they're probably trying to save money in areas like this and thus, didn't create much new footage for the armor, allowing them to use new footage in other areas. Its a shame, but if we get new footages in other areas, which we have, I don't mind as much and I never thought they would tbh.
Just wait, it'll happen eventually.
Also, Hayley did use the armor in the MMPR Annual Issue.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 15, 2018 11:40:53 GMT -5
No fart jokes would've made this a great episode. Everything else was decent to even awesome! But those farts man... they act like that's normal and there's no problem.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 14, 2018 18:46:25 GMT -5
Credit to SUNGEL from RangerBoard Voltipede, the monster of the day, steals electricity around the city, causing major electric failures to cars. His beam touches Victor, giving him electric super powers. Yes, you read that correctly. Victor has electric super powers now. Calvin helps a lady with her broken car until a mechanic named Joe comes in and notices that Calvin is very good with cars. Joe wants to hire Calvin. Calvin is overjoyed with the proposition and says yes, thus giving up on his studies for good. During various repair jobs, Calvin notices that the problem is always electric, never something else.
Voltipede attacks again and Calvin fights him alone. The other Rangers arrive with the Lion Zord but it is hit by one of Voltipede's beams. The Lion Zord crashes somewhere.
Calvin wants to repair the Lion Zord with the help of Mick. We see the inside of the Zord and Calvin notices that it will be difficult to repair since its technology is more advanced. So, erm... pipes and smoke are more advanced ? Really ? Meanwhile, secret agent 00 Sven from Sweden heard about Victor's powers and wants to hire him.
Voltipede attack again, Calvin defeats him with the Lion Armour. Right before that, Brody tries to use the Fusion Star, but he drops it on the floor. Tynamon comes in and picks up the Star. Voltipede is gigantified, Megazord fight, boom.
Agent 00 Sven asks Victor to recharge the central. He succeeds but he loses all his power in the process.
Calvin realizes that studies are more important right now and tells Joe that he will focus on that for now.
Tynamon gives the Fusion Star to Odius.
Seems like a fun episode Definitely great set up for the finale. I just hope it all adds up to a great ending
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Post by redsurge on Sept 14, 2018 14:12:47 GMT -5
I know people don't like the Neo Saban Era all too much, but the monster names have never been good. Like ever! In fact, some of the best seasons have had some of the worst monster names of all time! (Super) Ninja Steel which has many flaws, at least has okay monster names.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 11, 2018 18:24:31 GMT -5
I can tolerate Victor and Monty's shenanigans so long as toilet humor isn't involved. When it is... just NO!!!
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Post by redsurge on Sept 11, 2018 15:49:52 GMT -5
I created one but I'm not a mod or admin so nut sure how much weight that holds
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Post by redsurge on Sept 10, 2018 23:25:02 GMT -5
You thought you missed them, didn’t you? Power Rangers’ annual international spoiler party is making its return on September 11, when France begins to blow the doors open on Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel‘s second half secrets. France will air Episode 13 (titled ‘Prepare To Fail’) on September 11, with new episodes airing every day after including Episodes 14, 15, and 16. September 11 – Episode 13 September 12 – Episode 14 September 13 – Episode 15 September 14 – Episode 16 Based on the current schedule, it’s possible that France could spoil the entire season of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel as soon as Friday, September 21. Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel will not wrap up in the United States until December 2018. As always, international airing schedules are subject to change at any moment. The United States will continue to air new episodes of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel every Saturday on Nickelodeon, but France will jump ahead beginning on September 11, 2018. For Power Rangers fans, international spoilers have become a familiar annual tradition as countries from France, to India, to Mexico, and beyond have found ways to air Power Rangers’ fall episodes before the United States for the past seven years. Power Rangers’ international spoilers typically begin in July, but this year were avoided until September. With Saban Brands once again unable, or unwilling, to control their international episode distribution, a frenzy of Power Rangers screencaps and foreign language clips are expected to rain down on social media once again. France will kick off the international spoilers with Episode 13 of Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel, titled ‘Prepare To Fail’ (recap here), which focuses on Sarah’s overconfidence in studying for a test at school. The episode’s September 11 air date was confirmed by a French TV programming website. Content from Power Rangers NOW: www.powerrangersnow.com/super-ninja-steel-international-spoilers-to-begin-september-11/
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Post by redsurge on Sept 10, 2018 20:29:21 GMT -5
Truly I agree with you. The fights are dope, just not the best they can be.
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Post by redsurge on Sept 10, 2018 20:27:18 GMT -5
Hot!
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Post by redsurge on Sept 9, 2018 21:26:57 GMT -5
I've said this many times before, the Ninja Steel Rangers are more modern day Ninja (though fiction has given the Ninja term a lot of different and weird meanings from what it originally was) and have high school to deal with, so I can understand them not living in a dojo (which I was actually getting tired of seeing in PR) and us focusing less on training (though it does still appear and they obviously do offscreen). The one thing I don't like is we rarely, if ever, get to see them fight unmorphed, and how they'd fair. That's what really gets to me.
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