Die Once, Born Again
Flash King is the principal robot of Choushinsei Flashman, released in 1986. It combines Flash Titan, Flash Jaguar, and Flash Dolphin, with each component reflecting the unusual circumstances of the Flashman’s upbringing on different alien worlds. The robot’s sleek body and colorful animal-machine components give it a distinctly futuristic appearance. Flash King primarily fights with…
Even if Reiji is the Gavan of his universe, there may have been an earlier Gavan whose story was erased or forgotten. Such a predecessor could explain why the technology exists and why the title carries so much authority. A forgotten predecessor would also give the series an opportunity to connect its modern multiverse story…
A rival Rider may have a completely different explanation for how they obtained their powers. Their story could eventually connect back to the central mystery surrounding MY-TH.
Don Onitaijin is the main robot of Avataro Sentai Donbrothers, the 2022 Super Sentai season. It is an unusual giant robot because it has a striking samurai-inspired appearance and incorporates the season’s bizarre mixture of Japanese folklore, digital avatars, and Momotaro imagery. Don Onitaijin has a large oni-like silhouette and wields powerful weapons associated with…
Kunai’s sister Hatsune is held hostage by a powerful criminal organization in his universe, making her an important part of his story. The mystery is whether she was chosen simply because she was Kunai’s sister or whether the criminals knew something about her personally. If the organization understood Kunai’s abilities well enough to use Hatsune…
Time Robo is the principal mecha of Mirai Sentai Timeranger, released in 2000. It is created from the Time Jets and possesses two major configurations, Alpha and Beta, emphasizing the season’s time-travel and futuristic technology concepts. Time Robo Alpha specializes in balanced combat and sword fighting, while Time Robo Beta emphasizes ranged attacks and heavier…
DaiBouken is the primary robot of GoGo Sentai Boukenger, released in 2006. It combines five Questers-specialized vehicles designed for exploration and artifact recovery-and reflects the season’s treasure-hunting and adventure themes. DaiBouken’s design resembles a heavily equipped exploration machine, with components inspired by construction, excavation, rescue, and transportation vehicles. Its primary weapon is the Boukenken, and…
Change Robo is the main giant robot of Dengeki Sentai Changeman, which debuted in 1985. It combines Change Jet 1 and Change Jet 2 and incorporates the season’s dragon, griffin, pegasus, and mermaid imagery into its overall design language. Change Robo is strongly associated with the team’s military background because the Changemen begin as members…
Kiramaizin is the main robot of Mashin Sentai Kiramager, released in 2020. It is created through the combination of the five Mashin, magical-looking machines based on vehicles and gemstones. Kiramaizin has a bright, polished appearance reflecting the season’s theme of Kiramental energy and creativity. Its primary weapon is the Kiramaizin Sword, and the individual Mashin…
Reiji’s position in the Archives Division is one of the more unusual elements of his character. Rather than beginning as the most respected investigator in the Galaxy Federal Police, he is placed in a department that other officers apparently do not take seriously. Yet his work eventually connects him directly to enormous multiversal threats. That…