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Post by Venusaur on Jun 23, 2018 9:36:32 GMT -5
Mighty Morphin Season 1- While it’s cool to say how overrated Mighty Morphin is, particularly the first season, I sincerely believe it is a vast improvement over Zyuranger for a few reasons. The first of which is it severely downplayed the stupid brat of the week focus. Zyuranger was infamous for having some annoying 9-year old be the focus of the episode while the actual alleged main characters acted as support. Mighty Morphin rarely did those kind of plots the worst offender being The Rockstar with Jason’s Koromon voiced cousin Jeremy. Another thing is Tommy; like him or despise him was handled a lot better than Burai. You think Tommy is overrated? He has nothing on Burai. How people think so highly of him is beyond me. His character makes no goddamn sense (my dad was killed by Geki’s adopted dad in attempted coup and now I hate Geki even though I know the King and Queen of the Yamato tribe took Geki from my parents just......what?) also he barely matters after that story arc often times only appearing unmorphed for 5 seconds to summon Dragon Caesar. He’s not even added to the main cast! By contrast Tommy is a much more coherent character, Power Rangers adds him to the main cast and even while the morphed footage is limited he’s still allowed to hang around the team and feel like a part of the group rather than a deus ex machina. And then lastly for as thinly written and two-dimensional as the Mighty Morphin team could get they still had more personality and character than the Zyurangers.
Power Rangers in Space- Not much to say about this one other than Megaranger is super boring and Power Rangers in Space is one the best if not the best Power Ranger series. Also a lot of Megaranger’s stuff is hilariously dated. Power Rangers in space electing to go for speculative space fiction instead of a video game and digital technology theme doesn’t suffer near as so
Dino Charge- Even though I never got to Supercharge Dino Charge was easily the best series since RPM. Kyoryuger annoyed me.
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Post by mbozzo on Jun 23, 2018 19:45:12 GMT -5
 I don't know of any Power Rangers season that is better than its Sentai counterpart. Since I rarely watch any Sentai, I can't tell you if there is a Power Ranger series that is better than its Sentai counterpart.
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Post by xman on Jun 25, 2018 20:58:53 GMT -5
I say it depends on which season has the better storyline, memorable characters and which version does a better job on executing good ideas in story-telling.
So far, I am gonna say that Wild Force is vastly superior over Gaoranger because unlike the main protagonists of Gaoranger. The Wild Force rangers aren't annoying as hell and they are actually played by people who know how to act and convet emotions. Even if the script they're being given isn't very good. Lost Galaxy, in my opinion, is better than Gingaman because of the fact that it broke all four villain factions and merged them into individual characters with no ties to each other. Plus, the story worked a lot better as a space-themed season about five individuals protecting a space colony from evil space bugs and space pirates than as a grounded series about five Native-American-esque tribal knights from a mystical forest battling space pirates on Earth.
And that's about it.
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Post by PowerKamenSentai on Jun 27, 2018 14:45:10 GMT -5
Dino Charge is the only one that comes to mind from the sentais I've seen. I don't even hate Kyoryuger, but I think Dino Charge was a better show. I don't know of any Power Rangers season that is better than its Sentai counterpart. Since I rarely watch any Sentai, I can't tell you if there is a Power Ranger series that is better than its Sentai counterpart. So... (and not to be a dick...) why post in this thread? |
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Post by Venusaur on Jun 27, 2018 21:57:31 GMT -5
The Wild Force rangers aren't annoying as hell and they are actually played by people who know how to act and convet emotions. Disagree. With the exception of the girl who played Taylor the rest of the Wild Force cast couldn’t act their way out of a paper bag. It stands out more coming off Time Force which had the best acting of any Power Rangers season until maaaaaybe RPM. [ Again disagree. While Lost Galaxy is a pretty good season, perhaps better than Gingaman the decision to transplant a lot of Gingaman plots in SPACE made a lot of things nonsensical. |
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Post by sixthrangerfan on Jun 27, 2018 23:16:21 GMT -5
^So this was a statement thread, not a open opinion thread. No need to shoot down personal opinions.
In my opinion:
Lightspeed, no longer having the family element of GoGoV made it a bit more enjoyable on the rewatch. Plus while not as serious with the demons in the US, I think they did a good job.
Wild Force, there was a bit more heart to wild force. Especially with the finale.
RPM, so different that I liked it, especially now that stars are successful from that show like Red, Yellow, and Tenaya
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Post by Venusaur on Jun 28, 2018 6:57:07 GMT -5
^So this was a statement thread, not a open opinion thread. No need to shoot down personal opinions. [ Interesting how I’m the one who started this thread and yet you get to decide what kind of thread this is. I’m allowed to disagree with what Xman says, it’s a discussion Forum. It doesn’t mean I’m saying Xman is wrong. He’s allowed to disagree with my opinions as well. |
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Post by redsurge on Jun 30, 2018 12:38:34 GMT -5
Zeo - Ohranger needs to decide what kind of tone it wants its story to be and, albeit due to circumstances, it never really does. Plus, An awesome story and GO GOLD RANGER!
Turbo - Good God the first half was meh! However, second half steps things up and goes some great places.
In Space - Megaranger was enjoyable and had a pretty cool theme I wish PR would try to tackle. However, In Space is... do I have to say anything!
Ninja Storm - Nothing against Hurricanger, fun season. However, I just love NS, its fun cast of characters, and its great, yet wacky plot.
Dino Thunder - As much as I can enjoy Abaranger, what the Hell were they thinking. There's a difference between creative and way too crazy. I rather enjoy the more down-to-earth high school kids given superpowers plot, compared to the interdimensional conflict that was Abaranger.
Jumgle Fury - I loved watching the Gekiranger train to lose as much as the next guy (obvious sarcasm) but Jungle Fury's characters, their development, and the story is just so creative and fun.
RPM - I like silly, fun things. Hell, I love Go-Onger but I love RPM more. I like how, in spite of its dark themes, it still managed to have funny characters and balanced light and seriousness into an enjoyable season.
Dino (Super) Charge - Fun, enjoyable, and creative plot. Great cast and cool concepts that were better than Kyoryuger which I also enjoyed.
Send the mob to get me but I still can enjoy (Super) Ninja Steel in spite of both seasons' flaws. While I do enjoy Ninninget as well (in spite of its flaws), something about Ninja Steel's cast is a bit more likable (if I saw Takaharu in real life, I'd dropkick him) and both Ninja Steel seasons have good plots, just they're also weighed down by poor execution. But I still enjoy them.
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Post by Orion on Jul 2, 2018 17:09:36 GMT -5
In Space was something unique... glad it happened.
Hard for Megaranger to hold a candle up to it because they're different in many ways.
Gokaiger vs. Super Megaforce:
Easy one... Gokaiger is lightyears better, but remember we're only working with half of that Sentai.
Regardless, all the mess ups, lack of cameos, throw everything together made this easier.
Gokaiger is probably the best Sentai I have ever seen.
Kyoryuger vs. Dino Charge:
Can't decide...
Characters are better developed in Dino Charge (Koda vs. Nossan, you can see what I mean).
Sledge and Heckyl are enjoyable, but then again Chaos and crew was much more intimidating and respectable.
Dino Charge gave me a few "really, this happened?" moments especially with James and the finale... but oh well.
Ohranger vs. Zeo:
Another one that can swing either way.
It was a good Sentai if this is what you're looking for... dark, gritty, somewhat lacking.
Zeo might be more in my favor because of the characters and the continuation of all things known... I know, lame reasoning.
I will say that Ohranger is one that I'll rewatch, possibly over Zeo, due to it having some great episodes.
Ninninger vs. Ninja Steel
Take two dull blades and try to chop something down...
You're comparing a silly self centered show with umm, something that avoided all conflict and gave us happy moments and a worthless main villain.
Not trying to be critical, but Ninninger is my least favorite Sentai (besides probably Fiveman).
The whole competiting for the last ninja and the old grandpa (which I liked) translated in an exciting but eventual dragginggg Sentai.
Key benefit would be the villains for sure...
Ninja Steel is okay, but I could not be more disappointed in Galvanax than anything else.
The Brody and Aiden brotherhood was well handled here, and you know, it's funny to see how the cowboy ranger worked out.
Nice chemistry, nice mentor (Mick), this could swing in Power Rangers favor but check out both.
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Post by xman on Jul 3, 2018 7:45:00 GMT -5
The Wild Force rangers aren't annoying as hell and they are actually played by people who know how to act and convet emotions. Disagree. With the exception of the girl who played Taylor the rest of the Wild Force cast couldn’t act their way out of a paper bag. It stands out more coming off Time Force which had the best acting of any Power Rangers season until maaaaaybe RPM. To be fair, the cast of Wild Force wasn't being given a good script to work with since Judd "Chip" Lynn left the franchise after Time Force ended its' run back in 2002. Plus, according to what Linkara said in his History of Power Rangers review and from whai I have been betting from the behind-the-scenes mulch on the Wild Force rangerwiki page, most of the people who wrote the entire script of the season didn't speak English. So, yeah, the acting is a bit cluttered and while the cast may not be as good as their predecessors, at least they were actually trying to put in some form of effort in their performance unlike the majority of the Neo-Saban era. Believe me, I have seen far worst acting coming from the cast of Samurai/Super Samurai, Megaforce/Super Megaforce and to a lesser degree , Ninja Steel and Super Ninja Steel and far worst writing from those seasons than I do from Wild Force. |
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Post by Venusaur on Jul 3, 2018 18:43:50 GMT -5
[, according to what Linkara said in his History of Power Rangers review |
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Post by xman on Jul 4, 2018 23:39:45 GMT -5
according to what Linkara said in his History of Power Rangers review Linkara is a horrible source, bud. You could make a drinking game out of how info he spews. But, don't because if you did, you would get alcohol poisoning. You seemed to have put your response in quote by accident, man. Now, I have only watched Linkara's HOPR videos for re-evaluations and for entertainment. I wpuld never say that it's the only source that I have gotten. Unless, if I were to actually meet the damn cast of Wild Force in person, yet alone attend at Power Morphicon this year. I might get some better information on what's going on from behind-the-scenes from the actors' perspectives. But that's gonna take some time. Until then, I will have to dig deeper and be careful on where I get my sources from. OH and FYI, I already have several other drinking games to worry about. Three to be precised. The Stephen King drinking game (Courtesy of Doug Walker), the Toshiki Inoue drinking game (Courtesy of Des Shinta's Tokusatsu in Review videos) and of course, the Shoji Younemura drinking game because of his involvement with the screenplay of the bad Toei Spring movies from 2011-2017 (The Super Hero Taisen movies and Let's Go Kamen Riders). And if I were to participate in any of them, I would recommend substituting alcohol with bottled water, instead. |
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Post by april91 on Jul 24, 2018 12:26:32 GMT -5
Jungle Fury and the base show are a tie.
RPM and source show are a tie.
can't judge Ninja Steel yet.
Same with Go busters as Best Morphers hasn't aired yet.
Space Patrol Delta for better
Needed to include non morphed actor for Sam.
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Post by crossranger on Jul 28, 2018 21:36:42 GMT -5
MMPR season 1 is better than Zyuranger. I said it, Fight me. The non-sensical plot of Zyuranger is fun, but the kid-of-the-week format is awful. And the main characters doesn't developed or grow, beyond Geki and Burai being brother, and trying to make peace between them. Probably the best thing in Zyu is Bandora. More evil, sadistic, sometimes more whimsical (with kick-ass songs) but with a better motivation, than simple "I'm just evil, let's conquer the Earth, Bwaahaaahaaaa!!!". But in general tone, even in the Burai saga, MMPR is better.
Ninja Steel is pretty OK, for the standards. It's miles away of being a memorable season (probably with the anniversary episodes could enhance the "memorability") but the characters are 101 on basic writing. Suffice to say, it's incredible better than Ninninger.
RPM is miles away than Go-Onger. RPM is dark, sure, but it can be stupid sometimes (Scott fighting with a baby carriage! Ziggy selection of candidates for the Green morpher! Shadow puppets! A laser cannon in a fridge!). RPM is never cynical, which I love. It pokes fun of itself (and PR in general) which makes it a very interesting series. Go-Onger is too goofy to be taking seriously. it's fun. Dumb. but fun. I'm not taking it seriously. when Go-Onger tried to be seriously, is baffling. I prefer Carranger. It's incredible goofy, but the it was more entertaining for characters and plot.
Dino Charge. Oh god. They handled everything better than Kyouryuger. From character, to plot, to villians. Probably the only thing they handled better is Daigo vs Dad/Dantetsu as Silver Ranger. It was better handled than Dino Charge. but the rest, meh.
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I don't know of any Power Rangers season that is better than its Sentai counterpart. Since I rarely watch any Sentai, I can't tell you if there is a Power Ranger series that is better than its Sentai counterpart. 
