Many seasons incorporate ideas from Japanese history, mythology, folklore, martial arts, festivals, architecture, and traditional storytelling.

Shinkenger is a particularly obvious example because of its samurai imagery and calligraphy-based powers.

Kakuranger draws heavily from yokai folklore.

Ninninger uses ninja traditions.

Other seasons use mythology from outside Japan as well.

This mixture of cultural inspiration and superhero fantasy is one reason Super Sentai has such a distinctive visual identity.