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Did You Know? Flashman used one of Super Sentai’s most unusual ideas: heroes who were raised away from Earth?
Choushinsei Flashman gave its protagonists a fascinating origin. They had been kidnapped from Earth as children and raised on another…
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Did You Know? Shinken Gold was a self-made Ranger rather than a traditional member of the Shiba family system?
Genta Umemori developed his own approach to becoming a Ranger. Unlike the others, he wasn’t simply born into one of…
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Did You Know? Boukenger’s Red Ranger was an experienced adventurer?
Satoru Akashi, Bouken Red, was presented as someone with considerable experience in dangerous expeditions. His background made him different from…
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Did You Know? Luckyuro was one of Kyoryuger’s most comedic villains?
Luckyuro often acted more like a mischievous child than a terrifying monster commander. She worked alongside Candelira and provided much…
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Did You Know? Ninninger’s Red Ranger was Takaharu Igasaki?
Takaharu Igasaki became Aka Ninger and served as the energetic center of the team. He was extremely enthusiastic and frequently…
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Did You Know? Ohranger’s concept mixed ancient civilization with extremely advanced technology?
Chouriki Sentai Ohranger was built around the idea of an ancient civilization possessing powerful technology. That gave the team a…
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Did You Know? Jetman was inspired by birds?
Each Ranger was associated with a bird. Red Hawk, Black Condor, Yellow Owl, Blue Swallow, and White Swan formed the…
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Did You Know? Jetman’s villain Radiguet became one of the franchise’s most memorable villains?
Radiguet was ruthless, ambitious, and frequently more interested in his own power than in cooperation. He represented one of the…
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Did You Know? Zyuranger was the first Super Sentai team whose footage became the foundation for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers?
Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger became historically significant outside Japan because its footage was adapted into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. The Japanese…
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Did You Know? Additional Rangers often have their own giant robots?
A special Ranger frequently comes with a unique mecha. This gives the character an identity separate from the main team’s…
