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| − | '''Super Sentai''' is a genre of Japanese superhero tokusatsu television programs. As opposed to shows such as Kamen Rider, which have only around 1-2 riders per series, Super Sentai usually has 3-5 members on a team. Starting with ''Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'', Sentai teams have a Sixth Ranger. Usually, the Sixth Ranger will appear a third of the way through the series. The first two shows, Himitsu Sentai Goranger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai were not considered part of the Super Sentai canon until 1995. The term "Super" Sentai refers to the team having a giant robot. This trend began in 1979 with ''Battle Fever J'', and has been a staple in the franchise ever since. From 1979 until 1982, Marvel was involved in producing Super Sentai. It was during this time that Stan Lee expressed interest in bringing Sentai over to the west. A dubbed episode of the 1981 series, ''Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan'' was shown to networks, but was passed over. In 1986, Haim Saban made a pilot using footage from the 1984 series ''Choudenshi Bioman'', and again it was turned down. In 1987, ''Kagaku Sentai Dynaman'' was dubbed in English, and aired on the USA Network, simply titled ''Dynaman''. The show was a parody. In 1993, a proper adaptation was made when ''Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'' became to first Sentai series to be adapted into [[Power Rangers]]. The current series, ''Uchu Sentai Kyuranger,'' began on February 12, 2017. | + | '''Super Sentai''' is a genre of Japanese superhero tokusatsu television programs. As opposed to shows such as Kamen Rider, which have only around 1-2 riders per series, Super Sentai usually has 3-5 members on a team. Starting with ''Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'', Sentai teams have a Sixth Ranger. Usually, the Sixth Ranger will appear a third of the way through the series. The first two shows, Himitsu Sentai Goranger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai were not considered part of the Super Sentai canon until 1995. The term "Super" Sentai refers to the team having a giant robot. This trend began in 1979 with ''Battle Fever J'', and has been a staple in the franchise ever since. From 1979 until 1982, Marvel was involved in producing Super Sentai. It was during this time that Stan Lee expressed interest in bringing Sentai over to the west. A dubbed episode of the 1981 series, ''Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan'' was shown to networks, but was passed over. In 1986, Haim Saban made a pilot using footage from the 1984 series ''Choudenshi Bioman'', and again it was turned down. In 1987, ''Kagaku Sentai Dynaman'' was dubbed in English, and aired on the USA Network, simply titled ''Dynaman''. The show was a parody. In 1993, a proper adaptation was made when ''Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger'' became to first Sentai series to be adapted into [[Power Rangers]]. The current series, ''Uchu Sentai Kyuranger,'' began on February 12, 2017. |
===Sentai Series=== | ===Sentai Series=== | ||
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*'''''Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger''''' (2016) | *'''''Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger''''' (2016) | ||
*'''''Uchu Sentai Kyuranger''''' (2017) | *'''''Uchu Sentai Kyuranger''''' (2017) | ||
| − | *'''''Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger''''' (2018) | + | *'''''Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger''''' (2018) |
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==Non-Canon Series== | ==Non-Canon Series== | ||
Revision as of 04:07, December 7, 2017
Super Sentai is a genre of Japanese superhero tokusatsu television programs. As opposed to shows such as Kamen Rider, which have only around 1-2 riders per series, Super Sentai usually has 3-5 members on a team. Starting with Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, Sentai teams have a Sixth Ranger. Usually, the Sixth Ranger will appear a third of the way through the series. The first two shows, Himitsu Sentai Goranger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai were not considered part of the Super Sentai canon until 1995. The term "Super" Sentai refers to the team having a giant robot. This trend began in 1979 with Battle Fever J, and has been a staple in the franchise ever since. From 1979 until 1982, Marvel was involved in producing Super Sentai. It was during this time that Stan Lee expressed interest in bringing Sentai over to the west. A dubbed episode of the 1981 series, Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan was shown to networks, but was passed over. In 1986, Haim Saban made a pilot using footage from the 1984 series Choudenshi Bioman, and again it was turned down. In 1987, Kagaku Sentai Dynaman was dubbed in English, and aired on the USA Network, simply titled Dynaman. The show was a parody. In 1993, a proper adaptation was made when Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger became to first Sentai series to be adapted into Power Rangers. The current series, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, began on February 12, 2017.
Sentai Series
- Himitsu Sentai Goranger (1975)
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (1977)
- Battle Fever J (1979)
- Denshi Sentai Denjiman (1980)
- Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan (1981)
- Dai Sentai Goggle-V (1982)
- Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (1983)
- Choudenshi Bioman (1984)
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman (1985)
- Choushinsei Flashman (1986)
- Hikari Sentai Maskman (1987)
- Choujuu Sentai Liveman (1988)
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (1989)
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (1990)
- Choujin Sentai Jetman (1991)
- Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger (1992)
- Gosei Sentai Dairanger (1993)
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (1994)
- Choriki Sentai Ohranger (1995)
- Gekisou Sentai Carranger (1996)
- Denji Sentai Megaranger (1997)
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (1998)
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoV (1999)
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger (2000)
- Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001)
- Nipuu Sentai Hurricanger (2002)
- Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger (2003)
- Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (2004)
- Mahou Sentai Magiranger (2005)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger (2006)
- Juken Sentai Gekiranger (2007)
- Engine Sentai Go-Onger (2008)
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (2009)
- Tensou Sentai Goseiger (2010)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (2011)
- Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012)
- Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (2013)
- Ressha Sentai ToQger (2014)
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (2015)
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (2016)
- Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (2017)
- Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger (2018)
Non-Canon Series
- Ninja Captor (1976)
- Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger (2012)
- Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 (2013)
