Super Sentai Series I Think Are Over-Appreciated And Less Appreciated By Some Power Rangers Fans

I'm thinking about possible Super Sentai series that may be getting over-appreciated or underappreciated by some Power Rangers fans. Super Sentai didn't get known to them until the dawn of the early digital age followed by English translations.

Overappreciated


Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger

Should Zyuranger even get the top spot in being overappreciated? Granted, there were once baseless rumors that Mighty Morphin' was more popular in Japan than it. However, I do feel Zyuranger does tend to become that series that gets overly appreciated by the Power Rangers fans ever since translations. Before, it's just hard to appreciate a show with a language barrier, right? Some people are willing to read subtitles but just don't want to learn another language. I mean, it's the very source material of Mighty Morphin' and without it - the show couldn't exist! Shout! Factory DVD decided to release Zyuranger so I think it makes it to this list. Though I think Dairanger, Kakuranger, Ohranger, and Carranger still get the credit while I don't think they're as overappreciated as Zyuranger.


Kosoku Sentai Turboranger

This would probably be another series I'd dare say maybe overappreciated by the Power Rangers fanbase. Zyuranger too different and Carranger is just too wacky? This show would give the vibes of having Turbo plus teenagers with attitude. It would be that shifting into turbo that's badly needed, right? Now, only if a complete translation were available right now!


Denji Sentai Megaranger

This can be subjected to a bit of debate but I think this can be overly appreciated. I'd skip the whole Power Rangers in Space part. It's a show that once more uses teenagers with attitude saving the world before bedtime. Chances are that Megaforce was indeed Megafail that you'd need to get a truly Mega show, right? This would be what I'd call the true Mega series.


Dengeki Sentai Changeman

Maybe, maybe not but I don't think pre-Zyuranger series can get that much appreciation due to the generation gap. But I think some adult Power Rangers fans may have enjoyed Megaranger but ended up thinking, "Must have something space-themed!" This show would probably provide that vibes, especially with the villains. I mean, this show practically has what would be considered older versions of villains like Dark Specter (Bazoo), Ecliptor (Buuba), Astronema (Shiima), and Trakeena (Ahames) in the villains. A fansubber named LordTranza rescued the subbing project too.


Choshinsei Flashman

I still feel Gingaman isn't that well-appreciated outside Japan but I'm somehow okay with it. Okay, Shout! DVD Factory sales did move forward while some fans still think Lost Galaxy is better. They don't necessarily dislike this show - just that they like Lost Galaxy better. I may not like Power Rangers but I've grown to be a-OK with that. That is, as long as they don't spread the long-disproven Lost Galaxy rumor in Japan. Metallic Fansubs had already completed the subs of this late 80s hit classic. You've got five children who grew up in a lost galaxy and would later fight a space army invading Earth. The enemy forces would also have insect-like foot soldiers too. Then there's that wacky scientist Profesor Tokimura though he plays a bigger role in the series than just a guest.


Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive

Should this even be on the list? Granted, the sales of this show led to the Timeranger DVD but is this show overappreciated by PR fans? Maybe yes, maybe no. As said, I refuse to really compare much of this show to Lightspeed Rescue but not to Fiveman. The reasons are too obvious, right? Though I think it's also better to check out the Rescue Police Trilogy (as well as Janperson) because I'd say they have better storytelling and need more appreciation as "better shows". GoGoFive tries to be mature but can never reach the maturity level of the Rescue Police Trilogy. Hmmm maybe I'd say this show probably overshadows Timeranger too.


Hyajakuu Sentai Gaoranger

I really can't help but think about how Wild Force might be subject to mockery due to weaker acting. Gaoranger has better acting but I wouldn't dare say it's necessarily a million times better. Acting is still mocked for Wild Force but I wouldn't call the actors of this show standing out either.


Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger

Should this series now make it into the list? Granted, there isn't an Abaranger DVD release yet. However, I think this show probably can be appreciated for the better pacing and maybe, acting. Not that I'd say the acting in Ninja Storm is bad and all either. Sometimes, I think this show gets way too much credit.


Chojin Sentai Jetman

Shout! Factory decided to go backwards and release this show, right? I was thinking of the whole Jetman vs. Timeranger thing. I don't deny I like both shows but it seems Jetman has been the more fun rewatch. I wonder did some fans think Timeranger was "too serious"? Jetman's probably the answer to that too. Maybe Timeranger is also not that appreciated because of Jetman.


Tokosou Sentai Dekaranger

I think this is on the list for this reason. This is among the series that eventually got the badly-needed fansubs. If there's any reason why I think this show is overappreciated - it's because the language bareer started falling apart. Okay, so there's no Shout! Factory DVD yet but translations do help a lot, right? Maybe, some Power Rangers fans did have a taste of Super Sentai with this show. The show seems to be very well-balanced too.


Gougou Sentai Boukenger

You're probably dead drunk if you can't see the flaws of this series. Before, I used to think it was that great until I saw another series before and after it that are better than it. One can consider that Operation Overdrive is really that hated probably due to the acting and rush pacing. This series is fun but watching other series before and after it can change one's mind.


Jyuken Sentai Gekiranger

Should this series even be here? Granted, I heard Jungle Fury got its praise but did somebody check this series out? I do feel that the Disney era of Power Rangers focuses on slap-dashing. I mean, this show is practically 49 episodes in contrast to Jungle Fury getting only 32, right?


Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Somehow English fansubs towards non-Japanese speakers (which includes Power Rangers fans) willing to read subtitles GOES A LONG WAY. Not to mention the crossover with Kamen Rider Decade really puts "A Friend in Need" even deeper into the grave. Saban's Mashed Rider is so bad that it deserves all the beating even from the American audience. The Neo-Saban era is anything but impressive and Power Rangers Samurai is already a weak start. I may be a fan of the show but I heavily disagree with just ANYONE who thinks that this is Yasuko Kobayashi's Magnum Opus!


Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

The disaster known as Megaforce will always be remembered as the worst anniversary season ever. As said, Megaforce or Megafail as it should be called, DID NOT RUIN GOKAIGER. Instead, Gokaiger just ended up shining better because of how AWFUL Megafail is. Even some longtime PR fans practically hit Megafail without any mercy at all. Also, this may be the show that you need to get anyone more interested in Super Sentai. It's a starter kit for me!


Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters

I would dare say Go-Onger is a series that just doesn't easily click outside Japan, right? I don't hate it but I can't blame fans who think it's a weird show. I keep hearing about how RPM is supposedly better. I tried giving RPM a shot and I think the potential is clunked out by the 32-episode format. However, it was RPM that got me to actually appreciate Go-Busters as a near-perfection of the said show. Should I even be thanking some Power Rangers fans as to why I even got out of the closet regarding this show?

Less appreciated


Choriki Sentai Ohranger

Oh boy, there's the Ohranger vs. Zeo comparison. I do have a hard time watching Ohranger without thinking about Zeo. Personally, I think Zeo is a mess while Ohranger's self-contained story was easier to swallow. I just think about the whole Jason David Frank overratedness is something. I still want to compare JDF to Hercule from the Dragon Ball franchise. Yet, the DVD sales still did still sell after all. However, even without Zeo, there are still better seasons (both old and new) than this one, right? Pretty much I'd say Jetman, Zyuranger, Dairanger, Kakuranger, Megaranger, and Gingaman may also contribute to it getting less appreciation.


Gekisou Sentai Carranger

I do still think this series doesn't get as much appreciation. I would say that the show's rather unusual comedy and writing style is hard to grasp. The show didn't do much to raise ratings after Ohranger either. Sure, the mecha may be cooler than Turboranger but the latter for me has more interesting characters and villains. I'd really still think that as much as I'd still watch it over Power Rangers Turbo BUT Turboranger is a more welcome thing.


Seijuu Sentai Gingaman

Putting the disproven rumor about Lost Galaxy in Japan aside is good. However, I don't want to deny that as Super Sentai did reach outside Japan - there will be some who will still think Lost Galaxy is better than Gingaman. It doesn't help (for Gingaman) that some classic Super Sentai series got released either by fan subs or Shout! Factory license. For instance, a Lost Galaxy fan might not only appreciate Gingaman less (while still liking it to a certain extent) due to his/her favorite show. They may also be checking out other Super Sentai series and said, "Well, that's better than Gingaman!" If somebody says Flashman is better than Gingaman (even if it's a Lost Galaxy fan) then I really do agree!


Mirai Sentai Timeranger

Timeranger might be a show that takes getting used to due for certain reasons. The overly serious atmosphere can be one. Having cold characters can be another. Then you've got the Time Force fans too. I'm not saying Time Force fans necessarily dislike it. Some may like it but may point out about being too serious. I even heard older fans liked it but not the younger ones. Checking out other Super Sentai series may also contribute to it not getting that much appreciation. I'd probably say that other classic series before and after this just are more appealing. Jetman? GoGoFive? Gaoranger? Gekiranger? Shinkenger? Go-Busters?


Engine Sentai Go-Onger

The RPM hype really has it, right? I still hear of how RPM is "much better" though I do feel the whole 32-episode format derailed its potential. I also feel using Go-Onger footage into a show that's supposedly serious just feels out-of-place - at least for me! Some Power Rangers fans may have also checked out other series before and after it. Until now, I still feel Go-Onger is still under the shadow of Gekiranger and Shinkenger. The difference is it got a ten years after movie - something I didn't care about eventually! Then in 2012 - we've had Go-Busters which had similarities to RPM except for the doomsday plot. So pretty much RPM isn't the only "culprit" but also Shinkenger and Go-Busters - both having Kobayashi as a head writer. I don't hate this show but there's still better shows to watch, right?

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Just my random thoughts!

Updated: January 14, 2019