Gokaiger Episodes 35 and 36, Lets Go-On!!

Episode 35 & 36 featured Sousuke, Go-On Red. Gunman World had been taken over by Gaiark member, Chirakashizky. The attack on Gunman World was a trap to lure Sousuke and the Gokaigers away from Human World, so Babatcheed could take it over. Meanwhile the Gokaigers are trapped on Gunman World, as the border to Human World had been sealed by Babatcheed. Thus, the Gokaigers go to Machine World to seek out the help of Machalchon, Speedor and Bear RV's rowdy son (Speedor and Bear RV are now married). Meanwhile, upset at the Gaiark invasion of Earth, Walz Giles goes down to Earth along with Insarn and Barizorg to counter Babatcheed. The Gokaigers are able to pursue Machalchon, after having a skirmish with him, to help them break through the barrier to Human World. Machalchon then becomes the Gokaiger's aibou (partner). Once on Human World, the Zangyach retreat, and the Gokaigers transform into Go-Ongers to defeat the Uguts and Gormin. Babatcheed grows large, and the Gokaigers use the Go-Onger grand power, which is GokaiOh combining with Machalchon to form Go-On GokaiOh. The Gokaigers then proceed to defeat Babatcheed.

Overall, I enjoyed this two-parter. Sousuke was a dork as usual but I like his dorkiness. I also liked how they continued the story, with Speedor and Bear RV getting married. It was also nice to see the Gokaigers finally transforming into Battle Fever J. The fight with the Gokaigers transformed into Go-Ongers was a little dissapointing because it was a special effects fest, but it wasn't a complete disaster. I enjoyed Machalchon's rebellious, rowdy personality which is one of the reasons why the Engines are so underrated. I think despite the silliness of the concept, the Engines are really enjoyable characters. I was, however, a bit disappointed that Hiroto didn't get a part in Gokaiger. 4 Go-Onger characters made it into Gokaiger, I think it's disappointing they leave Hiroto out because his actor is a huge Tokusatsu fan. Overall, I do like the Go-Onger tribute, so I give it 8.5/10.

Gokaiger Episodes 33 and 34

Episode 33




In this episode, Ryo/Ryu Ranger from Dairanger is the guest star. Here, Gai loses his ability to transform after the MOTW eats is Gokai Cellular. Gai is unable to come to terms with it at first. However, with the help of Ryo, he realizes that what he wanted to do (and the most important thing) wasn't to be able to transform, but to be a hero to protect people. He realizes he didn't need to transform to do this. When the Zangyack show up, him and Ryo fight the Gormin and the MOTW until the Gokaigers show up.

This episode had a number of plot lines that have been used to death in Sentai. One of the heroes losing his ability to transform, the MOTW trying to eat all of the world's food supply, exc. However, the good execution and character development for Gai is what makes this a good episode. I think Gai is at his best when the focus is only on him. In these types of episodes, Gai gets some really good character development when he's learning that there's more to being a hero just because it's his lifelong dream. I think it was a really good character development episode for Gai, and a good tribute to Dairanger in the process. Overall I give the episode 8.5/10.

Episode 34




In episode 34, the final pieces of Luka's backstory are revealed. One of her friends returns from her home planet (which was destroyed). At first, it's the MOTW who has captured Luka's friend, Cain, and disguises himself as Cain. He uses this to his advantage to kidnap Luka. The MOTW then disguises himself as Luka, tries to sneak onto Gokai Galleon, and blow it up. However, he was fooled by the Gokaigers who recognized his strange impersonation of Luka from the beginning. Meanwhile, Cain tries to convince Luka to come back with him, that he's collected a huge amount of money to accomplish her dream. Luka's dream is to buy a planet that's safe for an orphanage, out of the Zangyack's reach. In a flashback it's revealed that she was stealing fron the Zangyack to try to acheive this goal. That's when Marvelous and Joe appear, and recruit her to join them on finding the greatest treasure in the universe. When she realizes she could get her hands on it, she figured she could buy the whole universe.

Luka's background story was a bit predictable since it was first revealed in episode 6. However, it is still a nice little background story to give her some character development. Her acting was good as usual (I think Luka, Joe, and Gai are the best actors on Gokaiger). It was also consistent with her character that she wanted to buy the whole universe, seeing how greedy Luka has been since the beginning of the series. Walz Gils also had a competent plan to take out the Gokaigers, if the MOTW did a better acting job of portraying Luka. However, there were a couple flaws with this episode. To start out, I found the guest actor who played Cain to be a little underwhelming. He wasn't horrid, but I found no real sense of emotion on his line delivery. Also, I kinda found it unconvincing how easily Luka trusted Marvelous on finding the "Greatest Treasure." For the majority of the flashback, she was a hardcore skeptic and then when Marvelous said "just trust me," she inexplicably changed her mind. I would of liked to see something more, like Marvelous give a couple more convincing lines than just "trust me." Overall, I don't think it's a bad episode and I do like Luka's backstory as a whole. It's just that this episode leaves some things to be desired. Overall I give it 7/10.

October Poll Results, New Polls

Which Power Rangers series would you like to see me review next?


Surprisingly, 42% of voters (24 overall) want to see me review Power Rangers Turbo next. I guess viewers want to see me go on a rant. :P 14 viewers (24%) voted for Time Force, 12 viewers (21%) voted for SPD, and 7 viewers (12%) voted for Turbo.

Which Super Sentai series would you like to see me review next?



This one ended in a tie, with 28 voters each choosing Go-Onger and Goseiger. Since it ended in a tie, I'll choose which series I want to review.

Would you like to see my older reviews in my newer format?
21 voters (61%) said yes.
8 voters (23%) said they didn't care.
5 voters (14%) said no.

This month's poll will be asking the viewer's opinion on the Gokaiger vs Gavan movie and what they think about the rumors of Gokaiger possibly having more than 50 episodes.

Gokaiger Episodes 30, 31, and 32.

I know I'm a bit behind on reviewing Gokaiger episodes, but I've gotten busy with school. Since these episodes are more than a month old, I'll give brief reviews and my opinion.

Note: Pics from Super Sentai Images

Episode 30



Episode 30 was the Liveman tribute episode, featuring Yellow Lion/Jou Ohara, who displayed some pretty impressive fighting skills for his age. It was a Joe focus episode, and the episode briefly lampshaded the fact that the guest star and the character focus both had the same pronounciation to their name. The episode focused on Joe's story with Barizorg, as the Zangyack tried to mass produce Barizorg. Joe asked Jou, a scientist, to attempt to find out rather there was a cure for Barizorg. Unfortunately, according to Jou, Barizorg can't be turned back into Cyd Bamick.

Overall, I really liked the episode. I felt it did well to pay tribute to Liveman, and the dramatic story with Joe and Barizorg is getting better. The only issue I had with it is the pacing, going a full 18 episodes before it's discussed or mentioned again. Joe and Barizorg should of had at least a hesitation in the Hurricaneger tribute episode. But still, I liked how Jou told Joe that even though Joe might not be able to save Cyd, he can still save his soul. As usual, Joe acted out the dramatic parts well. I also really liked the part where Joe used the finishing move taught to him by Cyd on the MOTW. Overall a great episode, and I give it 9/10.

Episode 31





Episode 31 was the Ohranger tribute episode, and it also featured Basco. Basco had taken the grand powers of three different Sentai teams (Changeman, Maskman, and Flashman). As a result, the Ohrangers planned to lower Basco into a trap. The trap failed, but as back-up the Ohrangers also planned to give their ultimate power to the Gokaigers. The Gokaigers refused, their reasoning being they want to take it, not be given it. Basco uses the remaining ranger keys he has, but after the Gokaigers transform into Ohrangers and use their ultimate power, they defeat the ranger keys and keep them in their possessions. They then go after Basco, who transforms into his true form. Once transforming into his true form, he overwhelms the Gokaigers and injures all of them. He also reveals to Marvelous the grand powers he has taken.

This episode was pretty good. I'm still hoping to get tribute episodes from Changeman, Flashman, and Maskman, but to be realistic the show needed to show Basco succeeding at least partially at acheiving his goal (taking the Super Sentai grand powers). Despite appearing in must five episodes, Basco has managed to outshine the Zangyack and is clearly the best villain on Gokaiger. I'm hoping that Basco is the villain the Gokaigers have to defeat in the final battle, not the Zangyack emperor. I give this episode 8.5/10.

Episode 32



Episode 32 was a Don focus episode, and gave him some character development. This episode revolved around two plots. The first plot, Don making a blaster for the Gokaigers to use in battle against the Zangyack, and the second, helping a kid to practice and get better at soccer. The Gokaiger struggled to break the defences of Shieldon. However, they decided to try to last in battle with him until Don finished the blaster. This fight included the Gokaigers finally transforming into Changeman for the first time. Don used the Ohranger grand power to finish the Gokai Galleon Buster. Once finished, the Gokaigers used the buster to successfully break through Shieldon's shield, and defeat him.

Overall, this was a good episode. It was nice to see Don finally get some character development. The one part I did like was when the kid wanted to give up because he didn't think practice was going to help. Don criticized him and told him he doesn't know if he doesn't try. This is a sharp contrast from Don earlier in the season (episode 7) when Don himself was reluctant to train to get better. Overall, I think it's an enjoyable episode, so I give it 7.5/10.

My Top 10 Miscellaneous Colored Sentai Warriors

After reading some of Godzilla606's top 10 lists, I decided to start one of my own. This one will be on miscellaneous colored Sentai warriors. By miscellaneous, I mean colors that aren't very common such as violet, maroon, navy, silver, gold, and even orange (though this is debatable). Usually these characters fill in the 6th ranger or extra ranger role.

Note to ChrisX: Hurricaneger spoilers (and spoilers for other shows) ahead.

10. Naoto/Time Fire


I don't like Naoto's attitude that much, but he does work out really well from a story perspective. He adds some spice to Timeranger, and does balance the other Timeranger characters out. While the others have their own problems and are the heroes, Naoto is the anti-hero who has his own ambitions.

9. Swan/Deka Swan


Swan was quite charming as the team mom of Dekaranger, and awesome as Ms. Tech support (although Miki of Gekiranger beats her for tech support characters). I also likied her humorous side, like using a really big needle on Doggie at the end of episode 44.

8. Genta/Shinken Gold


#2 through #8 are really tough choices for me since I love all of these characters. Genta comes in at #8. He's both funny and badass at the same time. IMO he's the funniest character that we've had from Magiranger-Gokaiger.

7. Isamu/Wolzard Fire


Between being the villain Wolzard, being the Magiranger's father, and turning good again, Isamu IMO is the best character on Magiranger. He was badass as a villain, and still awesome once he became good and turned into Wolzard Fire. His story arc was pretty cool as well.

6. Isshu/Kuwaga Raijer


I think Isshu is the weaker of the two Goraijer characters due to overacting a little bit (though he's not horrid), being overreliant on his brother at times, and his relationship with Nanami going nowhere. However, I still think he's an awesome character. He shares the same awesome backstory with Ikkou and his father. I love their development and what they went through. Isshu is the support character, and a very good one at that. His rash yet more sympathetic personality balances out Ikkou's cool yet more stoic and stern personality.

5. Miu/Go-On Silver


Like Isshu, Miu is the supporting character to her more stern, stoic brother Hiroto. She's the nicer of the two Go-On Wings. Like the Goraijers, the Go-On Wings develop from jerkasses to learning to accept the wackier Go-Onger characters (this was rushed a bit at the beginning but was done better as the series progressed). Also like Isshu, Miu becomes overreliant on her older brother, but what I like about Miu is that she learns to not become overly dependent on Hiroto (episode 38).

4. Gou/Geki Violet


Sandwitched in between the two Go-On Wings is Gou, whom IMO is the best of the core 5 Gekiranger characters. He's badass, has a cool backstory involving him becoming a werewolf, and a cool vibe about him. I also liked his development from being the lonewolf to being part of the team, as well as his evolving relationship with his brother Retsu. To me he's Tsukumaru amped up to 11.

3. Hiroto/Go-On Gold


I really liked Hiroto's development as the jerk with a heart of gold. He had to learn to recognize the strength of the Go-Ongers. Initially this was a little rushed but I felt the loose strings were tied more convincingly when he learned in episode 23 that Sousuke's randomness was useful. What I felt really solified his character was the episode with Chibi-Chan (episode 41), which really showed a soft, gentle side to Hiroto.

2. Eiji/Bouken Silver


Eiji is really cool. He's rash, badass, yet quite funny with his extreme herbivore antics. I also loved his backstory that involved the Questers and his parents (especially his mother). It's one of the better storylines in Boukenger. I also liked how he developed to accept the other Boukenger's help to defeat the Questers.

1. Ikkou/Kabuto Raijer


Ikkou is my favorite jerkass character to receive the defrosting the ice queen development. The Goraijer story-arc from villains to jerkass rivals of the Hurricanegers, and finally becoming friends is really well done. What separates Ikkou from Isshu is his storyline with the scorpion, and realizing how much Yousuke and the other Hurricanegers cared about him.

September Poll Results, New Polls

Among 45 voters, 37 (82%) said they would like to see me review a Kamen Rider series in the future. The one's I would likely review would be W and OOO, but will have to wait a couple months. However, my blog's primary focus will still be on Power Rangers and Super Sentai.



Among 38 voters, 26 (68%) said they would like to see me review other Tokusatsu shows, such as Shibuya 15 and Sailor Moon live-action. Like the Kamen Rider reviews, this will have to wait a while.

On my other poll, 23 of 34 voters (67%) said they prefere my new review format, which I used in my Gaoranger review, compared to my old review format.

October's poll will be asking rather you would like to see my older reviews (like Shinkenger, Dekaranger, Power Rangers In Space, exc) in my new format. I'll also be asking which Power Ranger and Super Sentai series you would like to see me review next.

Power Rangers Goseiger Adaptation to Use Megaranger Scripts?

As many of you may know, Saban has already claimed copyrights to the titles "Power Rangers Megaforce" and "Power Rangers Ultra Megaforce." Both of them are rather, generic and uncreative titles. However, there are rumors going around that the upcoming Goseiger adaptation will be using a video game motif, and specifically Megaranger scripts. These rumors have come from Chris Funaro, a.k.a. Cmdr Crayfish, a long time Power Rangers fan and insider. Generally, Funaro is a reliable source. Here's what he said initially on rangercrew:

"My honest gut-instinct? We're gonna get Goseiger adapted heavily filtered through Megaranger after being told the angel theme was unusable. Recycling Mega scripts instead of Goseiger."

Furthermore, there's been leaked scripts of the main characters being high school students, which would match the Megaranger main cast. The leaked scripts can be downloaded below:

Professor Side
Pink Ranger Sophie

This would make sense of the title having the word "mega," as lame as it is. Discarding the angel motif isn't surprising, but instead of coming up with something original they've decide to disguise it by making a carbon-copy of an older Sentai. If they intended to outright copy Megaranger's scripts Saban would be spending a lot of money to make new footage. In particular with Jaden Sentai Nejiranger, whom were used as the Psycho Rangers during In Space and have absolutely no equivalent in Goseiger. Honestly, a video game themed Power Rangers series would be interesting, but the least they can do is make up their own friggen script.