Die Once, Born Again
Ninninger was primarily centered on the Igasaki family and its own mythology, but the series frequently played with recognizable ninja imagery. The characters used shuriken, ninja techniques, secret bases, and traditional terminology. This made the series accessible even to viewers who already knew the broader ninja archetype. At the same time, it exaggerated those traditions…
Kimberly and Billy are about to discover that a bad attitude can be artificially created when Baboo secretly slips a magical potion into their drinks. The spell transforms the normally dependable Rangers into angry punks who suddenly have little interest in listening to their friends. Their personalities become a serious problem for the rest of…
Ohranger was produced as the franchise approached its twentieth anniversary. Because of that, the season incorporated a number of elements that celebrated Super Sentai’s history. It also featured a large amount of mechanical and military imagery. The series demonstrated how the franchise was beginning to recognize its own long history.
A visit to a carnival takes a dangerous turn when Rita’s forces target Trini’s cousin Sylvia. The Rangers are pulled into a strange situation involving a carnival and a frightening transformation that leaves Sylvia trapped as a cardboard cutout. What appears to be harmless entertainment quickly becomes another attempt to hurt the Rangers through someone…
Zack’s birthday should be a chance for celebration, but he begins to worry that his friends have completely forgotten about his special day. His disappointment grows as the people around him appear to carry on as though nothing unusual is happening. What Zack does not realize is that Rita Repulsa has something very different planned…
Luka was particularly motivated by money and valuable objects. Her skills as a thief and treasure hunter fit naturally with the team’s pirate theme. She could be practical and selfish, but she also cared deeply about her friends. Her character demonstrated that a Ranger doesn’t have to begin as a traditional selfless hero. Luka’s development…
Trini’s favorite doll suddenly becomes much more than an ordinary childhood possession when Rita Repulsa brings it to life and turns it into a dangerous servant. The seemingly harmless object becomes part of a plan designed to capture the Rangers inside bottles, leaving the heroes facing one of the strangest traps they have encountered so…
Billy’s intelligence becomes the focus of Rita’s latest scheme when the villainous Eye Guy targets a remarkably bright young boy connected to him. The monster wants to capture the boy because of his extraordinary intelligence, forcing Billy to take the threat personally. As Eye Guy begins causing trouble, the Rangers are drawn into another battle…
Kimberly and Trini take on an unexpected responsibility when they agree to look after a mischievous little girl named Maria. What should be a simple afternoon of babysitting becomes considerably more complicated when Maria’s energetic personality gets her into trouble. The Rangers soon discover that protecting someone younger than themselves requires patience as well as…
The Gokaigers were literally searching for treasure. But their Ranger Keys effectively turned the history of Super Sentai into another kind of treasure. Every key represented a previous team. Every legendary Ranger appearance represented another piece of the franchise’s history. The idea was clever because it allowed the anniversary concept to become part of the…