Super Sentai

Super Sentai
Created by	Shotaro Ishinomori
Original work	Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Owner	Toei Company
Years	1975–present
Print publications
Novel(s)	My Heart's Flashman Jetman Megaranger: A Million's Worth of Quotes Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: Three Chances of Winning Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger
Comics	Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Weekly Shonen Sunday) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger Pretend Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Elementary 1st Grade) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Elementary 2nd Grade) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Elementary 3rd Grade) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Elementary 4th Grade) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Elementary 5th Grade) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (TV Land) Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Separate TV Land) J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (manga) J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Elementary 1st Grade) J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Elementary 2nd Grade) J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Televi-Kun) J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (TV Land) Battle Fever J (manga) Battle Fever J (Elementary 1st Grade) Battle Fever J (TV Land) Battle Fever J (Televi-Kun) Battle Fever J (TV Magazine) Battle Fever J (Adventure King) Denshi Sentai Denziman (manga) Denshi Sentai Denziman (TV Land) Denshi Sentai Denziman (TV Magazine) Denshi Sentai Denziman (Televi-Kun) Denshi Sentai Denziman (Adventure King) Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (manga) Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (TV Land) Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (TV Magazine) Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (Televi-Kun) Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (Adventure King) Dai Sentai Goggle V (manga) Dai Sentai Goggle V (TV Land) Dai Sentai Goggle V (TV Magazine) Dai Sentai Goggle V (Adventure King) Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (manga) Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (TV Land) Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (TV Magazine) Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (TV Anime Magazine) Choudenshi Bioman (manga) Choudenshi Bioman (TV Land) Choudenshi Bioman (TV Anime Magazine) Choudenshi Bioman (Televi-Kun) Dengeki Sentai Changeman (manga) Dengeki Sentai Changeman (TV Land) Dengeki Sentai Changeman (Televi-Kun) Choushinsei Flashman (manga) Choushinsei Flashman (Elementary 1st Grade) Choushinsei Flashman (TV Land) Choushinsei Flashman (Televi-Kun) Hikari Sentai Maskman (manga) Hikari Sentai Maskman (TV Land) Hikari Sentai Maskman (Televi-Kun) Choujuu Sentai Liveman (manga) Choujuu Sentai Liveman (TV Land) Choujuu Sentai Liveman (Televi-Kun) Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (manga) Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (TV Land) Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (Televi-Kun) Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (manga) Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (TV Land) Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman (Televi-Kun) Choujin Sentai Jetman: Toki wo Kakete Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger (Televi-Kun) Gosei Sentai Dairanger (manga) Gosei Sentai Dairanger (Televi-Kun) Gosei Sentai Dairanger (TV Land) Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (manga) Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (Televi-Kun) Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (TV Land) Chouriki Sentai Ohranger (TV Land) Gekisou Sentai Carranger (manga) Gekisou Sentai Carranger (Televi-Kun) "Gekisou Sentai Carranger (TV Land) Denji Sentai Megaranger (Televi-Kun) Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (TeleCoro Comic) Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai *Gorenger Abaranger Gaiden: Freesia no Wakakusa Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger the Movie: Full Blast Action Mahou Sentai Magiranger the Movie: Bride of Infershia GoGo Sentai Boukenger (Televi-Kun) Juken Sentai Gekiranger vs. Boukenger Engine Sentai Go-Onger Engine Sentai Go-Onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijōBang!! Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Engine Sentai Go-Onger vs. Gekiranger Samurai Sentai Shinkenger the Movie: The Fateful War Uchu Sentai Kyuranger THE NINE SHOT
Films and television
Television series	See below
Games
Traditional	Rangers Strike
Video game(s)	1991 - Choujin Sentai Jetman NES Choujin Sentai Jetman is an Action game, developed by Natsume and published by Angel (Bandai), which was released in Japan in 1991. Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger 1992 - Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger NES Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger is an Action game, developed by Arc System Works and published by Angel (Bandai), which was released in Japan in 1992. Gekisou Sentai Carranger 1996 - Gekisou Sentai Carranger Sega Pico Gekisou Sentai Carranger is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1996. Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Tatake! Hiragana Racer 1996 - Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Tatake! Hiragana Racer Playdia Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Tatake! Hiragana Racer is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1996. Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer-senshi! 1996 - Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer-senshi! Super Nintendo Gekisou Sentai Carranger: Zenkai! Racer-senshi! is an Action game, developed by Natsume and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1996. Denji Sentai Megaranger 1997 - Denji Sentai Megaranger Sega Pico Denji Sentai Megaranger is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 1997. Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger 2001 - Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger PlayStation Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger is an Action game, developed by Natsume and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2001. Ninja Sentai Hurricanger & Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Chou Sentai Super Battle 2002 - Ninja Sentai Hurricanger & Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Chou Sentai Super Battle Sega Pico Ninja Sentai Hurricanger & Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Chou Sentai Super Battle is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2002. Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger 2002 - Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger PlayStation Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger is an Action game, developed by Natsume and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2002. Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger 2003 - Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger Sega Pico Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2003. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 2004 - Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Sega Pico Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2004. GoGo Sentai Boukenger Kazu to Katachi o Oboeyou! 2006 - GoGo Sentai Boukenger Kazu to Katachi o Oboeyou! Beena GoGo Sentai Boukenger Kazu to Katachi o Oboeyou! is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2006. Juuken Sentai Gekiranger: Niki Niki! Kazu Katachi ni Challenge! 2007 - Juuken Sentai Gekiranger: Niki Niki! Kazu Katachi ni Challenge! Beena Juuken Sentai Gekiranger: Niki Niki! Kazu Katachi ni Challenge! is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2007. Engine Sentai Go-onger Mach de Oboeru! Aiueo!! 2008 - Engine Sentai Go-onger Mach de Oboeru! Aiueo!! Beena Engine Sentai Go-onger Mach de Oboeru! Aiueo!! is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2008. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Battle ga Ippai! Iza Mairu! 2009 - Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Battle ga Ippai! Iza Mairu! Beena Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Battle ga Ippai! Iza Mairu! is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2009. Tensou Sentai Goseiger Super Battle Daishuugou! 2010 - Tensou Sentai Goseiger Super Battle Daishuugou! Beena Tensou Sentai Goseiger Super Battle Daishuugou! is a Miscellaneous game, developed and published by Bandai, which was released in Japan in 2010. Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross 2011 - Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross Wii Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross is an Action game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2011. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Atsumete Henshin! 35 Sentai 2011 - Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Atsumete Henshin! 35 Sentai DS Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Atsumete Henshin! 35 Sentai is an Action game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2011. Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters 2012 - Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters DS Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters is an Action game, developed by Aspect and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2012. Super Sentai PAD 2013 - Super Sentai PAD iOS (iPhone/iPad) Super Sentai PAD is an Action game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in 2013. Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Game de Gaburincho!! 2013 - Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Game de Gaburincho!! 3DS Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Game de Gaburincho!! is an Action game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2013. Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Game de Wasshoi!! 2015 - Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Game de Wasshoi!! 3DS Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Game de Wasshoi!! is an Action game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2015. Super Sentai Legend Wars 2016 - Super Sentai Legend Wars iOS (iPhone/iPad), Android Super Sentai Legend Wars is a Strategy game, developed and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2016. Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger: Battle Cube Puzzle 2016 - Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger: Battle Cube Puzzle 3DS Align the cubes and "liberate the wild"! "Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger", which is being broadcast on TV Asahi, has been made into a game for Nintendo 3DS. A puzzle battle game with a Zyuoh Cube motif. You can enjoy a heated battle with Deathgarians with a simple operation of aligning three or more... Nari Kids Park: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger 2018 - Nari Kids Park: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger Nintendo Switch Nari Kids Park: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patoranger is an Action game, developed by NATSUME ATARI Inc. and published by Bandai Namco Games, which was released in Japan in 2018.
Audio
Original music	Project.R
Miscellaneous
Toy(s)	S.H. Figuarts Soul of Chogokin Super Robot Chogokin

Super Sentai (スーパー戦隊, Sūpā Sentai) is a Japanese superhero team metaseries and media franchise consisting of television series and films produced by Toei Company, and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi ("Sentai" is the Japanese word for "task force" or "fighting squadron"). The shows are of the tokusatsu genre, featuring live action characters and colorful special effects, and are aimed at children. Super Sentai airs alongside the Kamen Rider series in the Super Hero Time programming block on Sunday mornings. In North America, the Super Sentai series is best known as the source material for the Power Rangers series.

Series overview

In every Super Sentai series, the protagonists are a team of people who – using wrist-worn or hand-held devices – transform into superheroes and gain superpowers – color-coded uniforms, signature weapons, sidearms, and fighting skills – to battle a group of otherworldly supervillains that threaten to take over the Earth. In a typical episode, the heroes thwart the enemies' plans and defeat an army of enemy soldiers and the monster of the week before an enlarged version of the monster confronts them, only to be defeated again when the heroes fight it with their mecha. Each Sentai series is set in its own unique fictional universe; various TV, video, and film specials feature a team-up among two or more teams.

The first two Super Sentai series were created by Shotaro Ishinomori, then known for the 1971–1973 Kamen Rider TV series and the long-running manga Cyborg 009. He developed Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, which ran from 1975 to 1977, and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai, released in 1977. Toei Company put the franchise on hiatus in 1978, collaborating with Marvel Comics to produce a live-action Spider-Man series, which added giant robots to the concept of tokusatsu shows. The giant robot concept was carried over to Toei and Marvel's next show, Battle Fever J, released in 1979, and was then used throughout the Super Sentai series. The next two series Denshi Sentai Denjiman and Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan had Marvel Comics copyrights and co-productions, despite no influence. Subsequently, the remainder of the series has been solely produced by Toei Company.

Productions

Main series

The following is a list of the Super Sentai series and their years of broadcast:

No.	Title	Episodes	Originally aired		Power Rangers adaptation	Korean Power Rangers title	Notes
			First aired	Last aired
Showa era
1	Himitsu Sentai Gorenger	84	5 April 1975	26 March 1977	—	—	First Shōwa era series; first series in the franchise First series to debut Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, and Pink Rangers Longest-running Super Sentai series First series where a core member of the team dies Also known as Power Rangers FiveRangers in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
2	J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai	35	9 April 1977	24 December 1977			First series to have a leader change First series to debut a White Ranger Last series to be produced by Shotaro Ishinomori Shortest-running Super Sentai series First series to have a crossover with the previous series Also known as Power Rangers J.A.K.Q. in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
3	Battle Fever J	52	3 February 1979	26 January 1980			First series co-produced with Marvel Comics First series to debut a Black and Orange Ranger First series to debut a giant robot Also known as Power Rangers Battle Fever J in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
4	Denshi Sentai Denjiman	51	2 February 1980	31 January 1981			Second series co-produced by Marvel Comics and possess a Marvel Copyright, despite no influence. First series to debut a transforming robot Also known as Power Rangers Power Man in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
5	Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan	50	7 February 1981	30 January 1982			Last series co-produced by Marvel Comics and possess a Marvel Copyright, despite no influence. First series to serve as a direct sequel to the preceding series First and only series to have an all-male team First series to debut an animal motif First to have fewer than five members in the core team First series to debut a combining robot combined from two vehicles. Marvel Comics failed to pitch an adaptation similar in concept to what would become the Power Rangers franchise Failed Marvel adaptation pitch had involvement by Stan Lee and Margaret Loesch Also known as Power Rangers Sun Vulcan in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
6	Dai Sentai Goggle-V	50	6 February 1982	20 January 1983			First season to air along with the Metal Hero franchise. First series to introduce a three-piece robot. Initially dubbed in South Korea as Earth Task Force Goggle V before being renamed Power Rangers Goggle V in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
7	Kagaku Sentai Dynaman	51	5 February 1983	28 January 1984			First Sentai team to have spandex suits An American parody dub of the first six episodes titled Dynaman was a recurring segment of USA Network's Night Flight and Nickelodeon's Special Delivery Also known as Power Rangers Dynaman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
8	Choudenshi Bioman	51	4 February 1984	26 January 1985			First series to have two female characters on the main team First series to debut a female Yellow Ranger Last series to have a mid-series cast change First series to feature a sixth ranger/extra hero Saban's first, failed attempt to pitch an adaptation for the Power Rangers franchise Initially dubbed in South Korea as Space Commando Bioman before it was renamed Power Rangers Bioman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
9	Dengeki Sentai Changeman	55	2 February 1985	22 February 1986			First series to debut a female White Ranger First series to debut a mythological creature motif. Last series to have one giant robot in the season. Initially dubbed in South Korea as Lightning Squadron Changeman before it was renamed Power Rangers Changeman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
10	Choushinsei Flashman	50	1 March 1986	21 February 1987			First series to debut a secondary robot Initially dubbed in South Korea as Earth Protector Flashman before it was renamed Power Rangers Flashman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
11	Hikari Sentai Maskman	51	28 February 1987	20 February 1988			First series to debut a five-piece individual mecha piloted by every Ranger Initially dubbed in South Korea as Warriors of Light: Maskman before it was renamed Power Rangers Maskman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
12	Choujyu Sentai Liveman	49	27 February 1988	18 February 1989			First series to start with three members, with additional members joining mid-series First series to debut a female Blue Ranger First series to debut animal-based mecha First series to debut a combined super robot Originally designated as the 10th anniversary series before Gorenger and JAKQ were officially incorporated into the franchise. Last Shōwa era series Initially dubbed in South Korea as Liveman: Warriors of Peace before it was renamed Power Rangers Liveman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
Heisei era
13	Kousoku Sentai Turboranger	50 + 1 sp.	4 March 1989	23 February 1990	—	—	First Heisei era series First series to debut a mystical power source. TV special was aired on 25 February 1989 Initially dubbed in South Korea as Turboranger before it was renamed Power Rangers Turboranger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
14	Chikyu Sentai Fiveman	48	2 March 1990	8 February 1991			First all-sibling Sentai team Also known as Power Rangers Fiveman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
15	Chōjin Sentai Jetman	51	15 February 1991	14 February 1992			First series to debut a female mentor First series to have a third robot Last series where a member of the core team dies Also known as Power Rangers Jetman in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
16	Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger	50	21 February 1992	12 February 1993	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always		First series to debut a dinosaur motif First series to debut a regular sixth Ranger First series to debut a sentient mecha First series to incorporate fantasy elements. First entry to be adapted into the Power Rangers franchise Saban's pitch for adaptation into the Power Rangers franchise was green lighted by Margaret Loesch American adaptation dubbed in South Korea as The Invincible Power Rangers Also known as Power Rangers Dino Rangers in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger before reverting back to the American adaptation's title in the South Korean dub of Zenkaiger
17	Gosei Sentai Dairanger	50	19 February 1993	11 February 1994	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie		First series to debut a child Ranger Originally designated as the 15th anniversary series before Gorenger and JAKQ were officially incorporated into the franchise. Also known as Power Rangers Dairanger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
18	Ninja Sentai Kakuranger	53	18 February 1994	24 February 1995	Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3) Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie		First series to debut a Japanese culture motif First series to debut a female leader. First series to debut a regular extra hero. Also known as Power Rangers Ninja Rangers in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
19	Chouriki Sentai Ohranger	48	3 March 1995	23 February 1996	Power Rangers Zeo		First team to regularly crossover with the preceding team 20th anniversary series American adaptation dubbed in South Korea as Zeorangers Also known as Power Rangers Ohranger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger before reverting back to the American adaptation's title in the South Korean dub of Zenkaiger
20	Gekisou Sentai Carranger	48	1 March 1996	7 February 1997	Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie Power Rangers Turbo		First series to use an alternate version of the opening theme. Also known as Power Rangers Carranger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
21	Denji Sentai Megaranger	51	14 February 1997	15 February 1998	Power Rangers in Space		Last series with a two-piece main robot First series to debut a Silver Ranger American adaptation dubbed in South Korea as Megarangers Also known as Power Rangers Megaranger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
22	Seijuu Sentai Gingaman	50	22 February 1998	14 February 1999	Power Rangers Lost Galaxy		First season to air after the death of Shotaro Ishinomori. Also known as Power Rangers Galaxy Rangers in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
23	Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive	50	21 February 1999	6 February 2000	Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue		First series to debut a Gold Ranger American adaptation dubbed in South Korea as Power Rangers Rescue Also known as Power Rangers GoGoFive in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger before reverting back to the American adaptation's title in the South Korean dub of Zenkaiger
24	Mirai Sentai Timeranger	50 + 1 sp.	13 February 2000	4 February 2001	Power Rangers Time Force		First series to debut an alien ranger. First series to debut a Red Sixth Ranger. Team is known as Power Rangers Timeranger in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger before reverting back to the American adaptation's title in the South Korean dub of Zenkaiger
25	Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger	51	18 February 2001	10 February 2002	Power Rangers Wild Force	Power Rangers Jungle Force	First series to have a Super Sentai anniversary film. 25th anniversary series American adaptation dubbed in South Korea as Power Force Rangers Series retroactively dubbed in Korean language and aired in South Korea under the Power Rangers title by Daewon Media over Shinkenger. Currently the only series to have both itself and its American adaptation dubbed for South Korea titled as separate shows.
26	Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger	51	17 February 2002	9 February 2003	Power Rangers Ninja Storm	—	First series to debut a Crimson and Navy Ranger First season to debut a 10-year and 20-year anniversary film.
27	Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger	50	16 February 2003	8 February 2004	Power Rangers Dino Thunder	Power Rangers Dino Thunder	First series to be dubbed in Korean language and aired in South Korea under the Power Rangers title by Tooniverse. First series between the American adaptation and South Korean dub to share the same Power Rangers title, but otherwise not be related.
28	Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger	50	15 February 2004	6 February 2005	Power Rangers S.P.D.	Power Rangers S.P.D.	First series to introduce a "Hand off" to the next series. Last series to be dubbed in Korean language and aired in South Korea under the Power Rangers title by Tooniverse. Last series between the American adaptation and South Korean dub to share the same Power Rangers title, but otherwise not be related.
29	Mahō Sentai Magiranger	49	13 February 2005	12 February 2006	Power Rangers Mystic Force	Power Rangers Magic Force	Last series to be broadcast in standard definition First series to have voiced equipment First series to debut a Purple/Violet Ranger Only series to be dubbed in Korean language and aired in South Korea under the Power Rangers title by JEI Talent TV
30	GoGo Sentai Boukenger	49	19 February 2006	11 February 2007	Power Rangers Operation Overdrive	Power Rangers Treasure Force	30th anniversary series First series to be broadcast in high definition First series to be dubbed in Korean language and aired in South Korea under the Power Rangers title by Daewon Media
31	Juken Sentai Gekiranger	49	18 February 2007	10 February 2008	Power Rangers Jungle Fury	Power Rangers Wild Spirits	First series to debut a regular Purple/Violet Ranger First series to debut a female extra hero
32	Engine Sentai Go-onger	50	17 February 2008	8 February 2009	Power Rangers RPM	Power Rangers Engine Force	First series to debut two Sixth Rangers First series to debut a female Sixth Ranger
33	Samurai Sentai Shinkenger	49	15 February 2009	7 February 2010	Power Rangers Samurai Power Rangers Super Samurai	—	First series to debut a female Red Ranger Skipped over in South Korea in favor of Gaoranger Also known as Power Rangers Samurai Force in the South Korean dub of Kamen Rider Decade Also known as Power Rangers Blade Force in the South Korean dub of Gokaiger
34	Tensou Sentai Goseiger	50	14 February 2010	6 February 2011	Power Rangers Megaforce	Power Rangers Miracle Force	First Sentai team to cameo in two preceding Sentai teams' crossover film First series to debut an android Ranger
35	Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger	51	13 February 2011	19 February 2012	Power Rangers Super Megaforce	Power Rangers Captain Force	35th anniversary series First series to star a team of aliens from other planets Only post-1979 series with Ishinomori Productions involved
36	Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters	50	26 February 2012	10 February 2013	Power Rangers Beast Morphers	Power Rangers Go-Busters	First series to be initially skipped over for a Power Rangers adaptation, but was adapted at a later date.
37	Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger	48	17 February 2013	9 February 2014	Power Rangers Dino Charge Power Rangers Dino Super Charge	Power Rangers Dino Force	First series to debut a Cyan and Gray Ranger. First series to receive a sequel in South Korea: Power Rangers Dino Force Brave
38	Ressha Sentai ToQger	47	16 February 2014	15 February 2015	—	Power Rangers Train Force	Some costumes were reused or repurposed for use in the American adaptations Power Rangers Ninja Steel, Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel and Power Rangers Dino Fury
39	Shuriken Sentai Ninninger	47	22 February 2015	7 February 2016	Power Rangers Ninja Steel Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel	Power Rangers Ninja Force	First series to debut a female Green Ranger.
40	Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger	48	14 February 2016	5 February 2017	—	Power Rangers Animal Force	40th anniversary series Some costumes were reused or repurposed for use in the American adaptation Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.
41	Uchu Sentai Kyuranger	48	12 February 2017	4 February 2018	Power Rangers Cosmic Fury	Power Rangers Galaxy Force	First series to start with more than five Rangers. First series to debut a regular female Green Ranger First series to not have an annual crossover with its predecessor since Dairanger. Second series to be initially skipped over for a Power Rangers adaptation before being adapted at a later date. Last Sentai team to cameo in two preceding Sentai teams' crossover movie.
42	Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger	51	11 February 2018	10 February 2019	—	Power Rangers Lupin Force vs Patrol Force	First series to follow two distinct teams simultaneously Some costumes were reused or repurposed for use in the American adaptations Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.
—	Super Sentai Strongest Battle	4	February 17, 2019	March 10, 2019		—	Only miniseries in the franchise
43	Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger	48	17 March 2019	1 March 2020	Power Rangers Dino Fury Power Rangers Cosmic Fury	Power Rangers Dino Soul	Marked the franchise's transition between the Heisei and Reiwa eras First series to debut a Brown Ranger Last Heisei era series
Reiwa era
44	Mashin Sentai Kiramager	45 + 5 sp.	8 March 2020	28 February 2021	—	—	First Reiwa era series Also known as Power Rangers Kiramager in the South Korean dub of Zenkaiger
45	Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger	49	7 March 2021	27 February 2022		Power Rangers Zenkaiger	45th anniversary series First series to have the main protagonist not wear red
46	Avataro Sentai Donbrothers	50	6 March 2022	26 February 2023		Power Rangers Donbrothers	First season to have CGI rangers First season to debut a regular male Pink Ranger First season to have a female member of the team serve as the narrator
47	Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger	50	5 March 2023	25 February 2024		—	First season to debut an insect motif First season to permanent time skip in mid-season. First season to have additional member serve as narrator.
48	Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger	TBA	3 March 2024	2025

Theatrical releases

• 1975: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Movie version of episode 6)
• 1975: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress (Movie version of episode 15)
• 1976: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match (Movie version of episode 36)
• 1976: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane
• 1976: Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: Fire Mountain's Final Explosion (Movie version of episode 54)
• 1977: J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Movie version of episode 7)
• 1978: J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
• 1979: Battle Fever J (Movie version of episode 5)
• 1980: Denshi Sentai Denjiman
• 1981: Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan
• 1982: Dai Sentai Goggle-V
• 1983: Kagaku Sentai Dynaman
• 1984: Choudenshi Bioman
• 1985: Dengeki Sentai Changeman
• 1985: Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! Crisis!
• 1986: Choushinsei Flashman
• 1987: Choushinsei Flashman: Big Rally! Titan Boy!! (Movie version of episodes 15–18)
• 1987: Hikari Sentai Maskman
• 1989: Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
• 1993: Gosei Sentai Dairanger
• 1994: Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
• 1994: Super Sentai World
• 1994: Toei Hero Daishugō
• 1995: Chouriki Sentai Ohranger
• 2001: Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars
• 2002: Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger: Shushutto The Movie
• 2003: Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger DELUXE: Abare Summer is Freezing Cold!
• 2004: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger The Movie: Full Blast Action
• 2005: Mahō Sentai Magiranger The Movie: Bride of Infershia ~Maagi Magi Giruma Jinga~
• 2006: GoGo Sentai Boukenger The Movie: The Greatest Precious
• 2007: Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Nei-Nei! Hou-Hou! Hong Kong Decisive Battle
• 2008: Engine Sentai Go-onger: Boom Boom! Bang Bang! GekijōBang!!
• 2009: Engine Sentai Go-onger vs. Gekiranger
• 2009: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger the Movie: The Fateful War
• 2010: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger: GinmakuBang!!
• 2010: Tensou Sentai Goseiger: Epic on the Movie
• 2011: Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs. Shinkenger: Epic on Ginmaku
• 2011: Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
• 2011: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship
• 2012: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie
• 2012: Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
• 2012: Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters the Movie: Protect the Tokyo Enetower!
• 2013: Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie
• 2013: Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z
• 2013: Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: Gaburincho of Music
• 2014: Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters: The Great Dinosaur Battle! Farewell Our Eternal Friends
• 2014: Heisei Riders vs. Shōwa Riders: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai
• 2014: Ressha Sentai ToQger the Movie: Galaxy Line S.O.S.
• 2015: Ressha Sentai ToQger vs. Kyoryuger: The Movie
• 2015: Super Hero Taisen GP: Kamen Rider 3
• 2015: Shuriken Sentai Ninninger the Movie: The Dinosaur Lord's Splendid Ninja Scroll!
• 2016: Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger the Movie: Ninja in Wonderland
• 2016: Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger the Movie: The Exciting Circus Panic!
• 2017: Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future
• 2017: Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Taisen
• 2017: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger the Movie: Gase Indaver Strikes Back
• 2018: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger en Film
• 2019: Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger the Movie: Time Slip! Dinosaur Panic
• 2020: Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger VS Lupinranger VS Patranger
• 2020: Mashin Sentai Kiramager: Episode Zero
• 2021: Mashin Sentai Kiramager The Movie: Bee-Bop Dream
• 2021: Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
• 2021: Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special Chapter: Memory of Soulmates
• 2021: Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki
• 2022: Avataro Sentai Donbrothers The Movie: New First Love Hero

V-Cinema releases

• 1996: Chōriki Sentai Ohranger: Ohré vs. Kakuranger
• 1997: Gekisou Sentai Carranger vs. Ohranger
• 1998: Denji Sentai Megaranger vs. Carranger
• 1999: Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs. Megaranger
• 1999: Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive: Sudden Shock! A New Warrior!
• 2000: Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive vs. Gingaman
• 2001: Mirai Sentai Timeranger vs. GoGoFive
• 2001: Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
• 2003: Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger vs. Gaoranger
• 2004: Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger vs. Hurricanger
• 2005: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger vs. Abaranger
• 2006: Mahō Sentai Magiranger vs. Dekaranger
• 2007: GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
• 2008: Juken Sentai Gekiranger vs. Boukenger
• 2010: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Returns
• 2011: Tensou Sentai Goseiger Returns
• 2013: Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters Returns vs. Dōbutsu Sentai Go-Busters
• 2013: Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger: 10 Years After
• 2014: Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: 100 Years After
• 2015: Ressha Sentai ToQger Returns
• 2015: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years After
• 2016: Shuriken Sentai Ninninger Returns
• 2017: Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Give Me Your Life! Earth Champion Tournament
• 2017: Space Squad: Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
• 2017: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger
• 2018: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
• 2018: Engine Sentai Go-Onger: 10 Years Grand Prix
• 2019: Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger
• 2021: Kiramager VS Ryusoulger The Movie
• 2021: Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
• 2022: Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger
• 2023: Avataro Sentai Donbrothers VS Zenkaiger The Movie
• 2023: Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger Degozaru! Shushuuto 20th Anniversary
• 2023: Bakuryu Sentai Abaranger 20th: The Unforgivable Abare
• 2024: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger 20th: Fireball Booster

Televi Magazine releases

The following releases were on Super Video or Special DVD bundled with special issues of Kodansha's Televi Magazine:

• 1991: Chojin Sentai Jetman: Jetman’s Lethal Weapon-Graffiti
• 1992: Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger Dino Video
• 1994: Ninja Sentai Kakuranger Super Video: The Hidden Scroll
• 1995: Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Super Video Ole! Chouriki Information Bureau
• 1995: Chōriki Sentai Ohranger Member Notebook
• 1996: Gekisou Sentai Carranger Super Video
• 1997: Denji Sentai Megaranger Super Video: You Can Be One Too! A Mega Hero
• 1998: Seijuu Sentai Gingaman Super Video: The Secret Fruit of Wisdom
• 1999: Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive: Five Lessons of Rescue Spirits
• 2000: Mirai Sentai Timeranger Super Video: All the Strongest Hero Secrets
• 2001: Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Super Video: Showdown! Gaoranger vs. GaoSilver
• 2002: Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger Super Video: Super Ninja vs Super Kuroko
• 2003: Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger Super Video: All Bakuryuu Roaring Laughter Battle
• 2004: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger Super Video: Super-Special Technique Showdown! DekaRed vs. DekaBreak
• 2005: Mahō Sentai Magiranger Special DVD: Great Presentation! The Super Magic of the Gold Grip Phone ~Goru Gooru Goo Goo~
• 2007: Juken Sentai Gekiranger Special DVD: Gyun-Gyun! Fist Sage Great Athletic Meet
• 2008: Engine Sentai Go-Onger Special DVD: It's a Seminar! Everyone GO-ON!!
• 2009: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Special DVD: The Light Samurai's Surprise Transformation
• 2010: Tensou Sentai Goseiger Special DVD: Gotcha☆Miracle! Total Gathering Collection
• 2011: Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Special DVD: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
• 2012: Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Beet Buster vs. J
• 2013: Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: It's Here! Armed On Midsummer Festival!!
• 2014: Ressha Sentai ToQger: Farewell, Ticket! The Wasteland Super ToQ Battle!
• 2015: Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Aka Ninger vs. Star Ninger Hundred Nin Battle!
• 2018: Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger: Girlfriends Army

Distribution and overseas adaptations

Although the Super Sentai series originated in Japan, various Sentai series have been imported and dubbed in other languages for broadcast in several other countries.

Europe

Bioman, Flashman, Maskman, Liveman, Turboranger, Fiveman, and Jetman were broadcast in France in the 1980s and early 1990s, with Maskman and Liveman marketed as Bioman 2 and Bioman 3, respectively. Additionally, Liveman, Turboranger, Fiveman and Jetman were broadcast in Spain and Portugal. Denjiman and Goggle-V were broadcast in Italy. In addition, some episodes of Bioman and Turboranger were released on VHS in Greece. In 1985, Bioman became the first Super Sentai series to be aired in the United Kingdom. By the early 1990s, the Sentai broadcasts were replaced by Power Rangers.

South Korea

Super Sentai has been broadcast in South Korea, dubbed in Korean. The first such series was Choushinsei Flashman which aired as Jigu Bangwidae Flash Man (Earth Defence Squadron Flashman), released in video format in 1989 by the Daeyung Panda video company; this was followed by Hikari Sentai Maskman and Chodenshi Bioman. Throughout the 1990s, Dai Sentai Goggle Five, Dengeki Sentai Changeman, Choujyu Sentai Liveman, and Kousoku Sentai Turboranger were also released in video format. In the 2000s and early 2010s, Tooniverse (formerly Orion Cartoon Network), JEI-TV (Jaeneung Television), Champ TV/Anione TV (Daewon Broadcasting), Cartoon Network South Korea, and Nickelodeon South Korea have broadcast Super Sentai series a year following their original Japanese broadcast, but have changed the titles to "Power Rangers". Recently, there have been broadcasts of Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger, Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger, Mahō Sentai Magiranger, GoGo Sentai Boukenger, Juken Sentai Gekiranger, Engine Sentai Go-onger, Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, Tensou Sentai Goseiger, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, Ressha Sentai ToQger, Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger, Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger and Avataro Sentai Donbrothers under the titles of Power Rangers Dino Thunder, Power Rangers S.P.D., Power Rangers Magic Force, Power Rangers Treasure Force, Power Rangers Wild Spirits, Power Rangers Engine Force, Power Rangers Jungle Force, Power Rangers Miracle Force, Power Rangers Captain Force, Power Rangers Go-Busters, Power Rangers Dino Force, Power Rangers Train Force, Power Rangers Ninja Force, Power Rangers Animal Force, Power Rangers Galaxy Force, Power Rangers Dino Soul Power Rangers Lupin Force VS Patrol Force, Power Rangers Zenkaiger and Power Rangers Donbrothers , respectively. Currently, South Korea is re-airing Power Rangers Animal Force and airing Power Rangers Donbrothers.

In 2017, Power Rangers Dino Force has the South Korea-exclusive sequel called Power Rangers Dino Force Brave.

Latin America

Choushinsei Flashman and Choujyu Sentai Liveman were broadcast in Bolivia, Ecuador and Peru in the early 1990s, and as reruns in the early 2000s. Flashman arrived with Spanish dubbing done in Brazil and Liveman in Venezuela.

Dengeki Sentai Changeman, Flashman, Maskman and Goggle V were broadcast in Brazil. The first season to air was Changeman in 1988, on TV Manchete (now RedeTV), and caused a tremendous impact in its time, considered a cult classic.

In the early 1990s, the Sentai broadcasts in Latin America were replaced by Power Rangers.

Philippines

In 1978, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, dubbed as Star Rangers, was the first Super Sentai series aired on Philippine television and followed by J.A.K.Q (as Lucky Aces) the next year, both on RPN and was dubbed in English. In 1986, ABS-CBN returned to the airwaves after the EDSA People Power that resurrected the country's democracy following the end of Ferdinand Marcos' 20-year dictatorial rule as the network had shut down by his declaration of martial law in 1972. A year after Marcos was overthrown in 1987, ABS-CBN started to air Super Sentai series starting with Choudenshi Bioman then went on to do the Filipino dub of Hikari Sentai Maskman and continued until 1994 with Chojin Sentai Jetman.

In 1995, the network started to air the American-produced Power Rangers and continued until the end of Super Megaforce in 2015 when they rejected to air Dino Charge.

Indonesia

In the mid-1980s, the Super Sentai series was bought over to Indonesia dubbed in Indonesian starting off with Dai Sentai Goggle Five and was proven very popular. More entries started coming in the region, until after Seiju Sentai Gingaman being the last in 2002. The series came back with newer installments in 2019 starting off with Uchu Sentai Kyuranger and more aired since.

Malaysia

The Super Sentai series first aired in Malaysia starting with Choudenshi Bioman in 1986 and was dubbed in English. But two years later in 1988, the series started to dub in Malay with Choushinsei Flashman. In 1994, the Super Sentai broadcasts were replaced by the American-produced Power Rangers.

Mainland China and Taiwan

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan was the first Super Sentai series aired in Taiwan in 1983. In 1987, Choudenshi Bioman was the first Super Sentai series aired in the People's Republic of China.

In 1995 after Chojin Sentai Jetman ended airing in mainland China, the country went on to air the American-produced Power Rangers and since then the series continued to popularize despite Hong Kong continuing to air Super Sentai.

Thailand

In Thailand, the copyright holders for broadcasting the Super Sentai Series are EFF Co., Ltd. and Cartoon Club Media Co., Ltd., which have led the Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger which has been broadcast on digital television, satellite television, including MediaLink as the copyright holder for the series for broadcasting in streaming formats on the internet under the name Ani-One Thailand. In addition, cable TV channels such as True, True Spark Channel also bought the rights. In True's format, everything will be done according to Cartoon Club except for the dubbing and voice actors.

United States

Main article: Power Rangers

Official Super Sentai logo for the North American DVDs by Shout! Factory

After Honolulu's KIKU-TV had success with Android Kikaider (marketed as Kikaida) and Kamen Rider V3 in the 1970s, multiple Super Sentai series, including Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and Battle Fever J, were brought to the Hawaiian market, broadcast in Japanese with English subtitles by JN Productions. In 1985, Marvel Comics produced a pilot for an American adaptation of Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan, but the show was rejected by the major US TV networks. In 1986, Saban Productions produced a pilot for an American adaptation of Choudenshi Bioman titled Bio Man. In 1987, some episodes of Kagaku Sentai Dynaman were dubbed and aired as a parody on the USA Network television show Night Flight.

In 1993, American production company Saban Entertainment adapted 1992's Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers for the Fox Kids programming block, combining the original Japanese action footage with new footage featuring American actors for the story sequences. Since then, nearly every Super Sentai series that followed became a new season of Power Rangers. Some countries, such as France, Brazil, Thailand, and the Philippines, switched from broadcasting Super Sentai to Power Rangers. In 2002, Saban sold the Power Rangers franchise to Disney's Buena Vista division, who owned it until 2010, broadcasting Power Rangers on ABC Kids, ABC Family, Jetix, and Toon Disney. On 12 May 2010, Saban bought the franchise back from Disney, moving the show to the Nickelodeon network for 2011 with Power Rangers Samurai.

On 25 July 2014, Shout! Factory announced that they would release Zyuranger on DVD in the United States. Since then, Shout! has been the official distributor of Super Sentai DVDs in North America, and as of 2019 has released all subsequent series up to Hurricanger, plus Jetman. After Jetman, a release was announced of the series Fiveman, but was put on hiatus due to Hasbro's acquisition of the Power Rangers franchise. In June 2022, it was announced they would resume production/distribution of Super Sentai DVD sets in North America, beginning with Fiveman.

Beginning in 2016, Super Sentai episodes would be available on demand on ShoutFactoryTV.com. These episodes can only be viewed in North America. Super Sentai episodes are also available to watch on the free streaming service, Tubi.

On 1 May 2018, toy company Hasbro announced they had acquired the Power Rangers franchise from Saban Capital Group for $522 million.

Merchandise

As of March 2021, Bandai Namco has sold 30.89 million Super Sentai shape-changing model robots since 1979.

Bandai Namco Super Sentai (Power Rangers) retail sales

Fiscal period	Net sales	Notes	Ref
April 2002 to December 2005	¥108.9 billion	Bandai sales
April 2006 to March 2007	¥10.1 billion	Toy sales
April 2007 to March 2012	¥102.4 billion
April 2002 to March 2012	¥221.4 billion ($2,775 million)
April 2012 to March 2013	¥20.8 billion ($261 million)
April 2013 to March 2014	¥25.3 billion ($259 million)
April 2014 to December 2020	¥103.3 billion ($1,002 million)
April 2002 to December 2020	¥370.8 billion ($4.298 billion)

Super Sentai licensed merchandise in Japan

Year	Retail sales	Ref
2003	¥24 billion
2008	¥37.28 billion
2010	¥24.58 billion
2012	¥40.96 billion
2013	¥37.99 billion
2014	¥39.21 billion
2003 to 2014	¥204.02 billion+ ($2.349 billion+)

Power Rangers licensed merchandise

Year(s)	Retail sales	Ref
1993 to 1999	$6 billion
2005	$112 million
2006	$131 million
2012	$300 million
2013	$333 million
2014	$326 million
2015	$330 million
2016	$361 million
2017	$548 million
2018	$281 million
1993 to 2018	$8.722 billion+

Parody and homage

The Super Sentai Series has been parodied and emulated in various ways throughout the world. The term "Sentai" is also occasionally used to describe shows with premises like the Super Sentai Series.

Dai-Nippon

Main article: Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon

Gainax produced a Japanese fan film called Patriotic Squadron Great Japan (愛國戰隊大日本, Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon) in 1982 as a homage to the Super Sentai franchise.

Sport Ranger

Main article: Sport Ranger

The Thai TV series Sport Ranger, another homage to Super Sentai, aired in 2006.

France Five

Main article: France Five

Jushi Sentai France Five (later known as Shin Kenjushi France Five) is a French online mini-series that was released in six installments from 2000 to 2013. The series was so popular in Japan that Akira Kushida recorded its second opening theme.

Legendary Armor Samurai Troopers

Main article: Ronin Warriors

Known as Ronin Warriors in the English dub, this anime involved five young warriors each in possession of mystical armor and weapons which allowed them to transform into more powerful forms in the manner of Super Sentai.

Sailor Moon

Main article: Sailor Moon

Naoko Takeuchi used the Super Sentai Series as inspiration for the creation of the Sailor Soldiers in Sailor Moon.

Digimon Frontier

Main article: Digimon Frontier

The fourth entry of the Digimon anime involved five young kids (eventually six) to gain Digivices known as D-tectors which contained the spirits of ancient heroes known as the Ten Legendary Warriors that allowed them to transform into Digimon forms to fight off monsters in a manner reminiscent of Super Sentai.

Jeanne d'Arc

Main article: Jeanne d'Arc (video game)

The Jeanne d'Arc PSP game made by Level 5 which depicts the title character (voiced by Maaya Sakamoto in Japanese and Kari Wahlgren in English respectively) in a fantasy universe based on the historical story has her and certain others with the power to transform into armored warriors akin to Super Sentai.

Kingdom Hearts

Main article: Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep

The PSP prequel entry to the Kingdom Hearts video game franchise made by Square Enix involves the main characters (Terra, Aqua, and Ventus) transforming into magical armor akin to Super Sentai.

Sparanger

As part of the Omoikkiri Ii!! TV television program, a series of features was produced on various spas and onsen around Japan titled Bihada Sentai Sparanger (美肌泉隊ＳＰＡレンジャー, Bihada Sentai Suparenjā, Handsome Muscle Spring Corps Sparanger). This featured tokusatsu and drama actors Takashi Hagino (Changéríon of Choukou Senshi Changéríon and Kamen Rider Ouja of Kamen Rider Ryuki) as Spa Red (ＳＰＡレッド, Supa Reddo), Kento Handa (Kamen Rider Faiz of Kamen Rider 555) as Spa Blue (ＳＰＡブルー, Supa Burū), Kengo Ohkuchi (Emperor Z of Ressha Sentai ToQger) as Spa Green (ＳＰＡグリーン, Supa Gurīn), Masashi Mikami (Bouken Blue in GoGo Sentai Boukenger) as Spa Yellow (ＳＰＡイエロー, Supa Ierō), and Kohei Murakami (Kamen Rider Kaixa in Kamen Rider 555) as Spa Murasaki (ＳＰＡムラサキ（紫）, Supa Murasaki, "purple" or "violet" in Japanese, a running joke would involve people referring to him as Spa Purple).

EA's Rock

In 2013, Gainax produced EA's Rock (エアーズロック, Eāzu Rokku), a 13-episode miniseries of live-action shorts which parodied the Super Sentai Series. The series' characters are all former members of a fighting group called Sensation Warriors Gokan Five (感覚戦士ゴカンファイブ, Kankaku Senshi Gokan Faibu, "gokan" is Japanese for the "five senses"). EA's Rock is broadcast on the Tōmeihan Net 6 Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations as well as Nico Nico Douga.

Akibaranger

Main article: Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger

Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger (非公認戦隊アキバレンジャー, Hikōnin Sentai Akibarenjā) is a Toei-produced parody series that premiered in April 2012 on BS Asahi and Tokyo MX. Akibaranger is made for adult fans who were fans of the Super Sentai Series as children. The story features three otaku who live in the Akihabara district of Tokyo who receive technology from a scientist to fight an evil threat that at first only exists in their delusions, but eventually starts materializing itself in the real world. Like Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, Akibaranger features guest appearances by veteran Super Sentai actors (as themselves rather than their characters), and voice actors and musicians who have worked in anime and tokusatsu. A second season aired in April 2013.

Bleach

Main articles: Bleach (manga) and Bleach (anime)

The manga/anime franchise Bleach has referenced Super Sentai twice. First with Nelliel Tu Odelschwanck and her Fracción (Dondochakka Birstanne, Pesche Guatiche, and Bawabawa) taking Sentai poses and introductions when they first encounter the protagonists in Hueco Mundo. The second is when Kisuke Urahara establishes the team of Karakura Raizer (lead by Kon) to protect Karakura Town in the heroes' absence, with their powers and introductions clearly inspired from Super Sentai teams.

Love After World Domination

Main article: Love After World Domination

The manga/anime series Love After World Domination is a satire on the Super Sentai genre, with a team of multi-colored heroes donning spandex power suits to fight against an organization bent on world domination.

Dragon Ball

Main article: Dragon Ball

Akira Toriyama was inspired to create the Ginyu Force for the Dragon Ball manga after seeing his children watch Super Sentai.

Yu-Gi-Oh!

The anime series Yu-Gi-Oh! VRAINS (2017) pays homage to the Super Sentai series, with the character Shima occasionally performing Sentai moves. The English dub adds a joke referring to a Sentai move as "the dab", referencing how the dab dance move in 2010s American popular culture has a striking resemblance to Sentai moves that have appeared in the Super Sentai series since the 1970s (and the localised Power Rangers series since the 1990s).

One Piece

Main article: One Piece

Germa 66's Vinsmoke commanders bear a resemblance to Super Sentai series, as they bear similar color-coded designs and epithets: Reiju is "Poison Pink", Ichiji "Sparking Red", Niji "Electric Blue", Yonji "Winch Green", and Sanji "Stealth Black". These colors are also prominently incorporated into their clothing and hair color (except for Sanji).

The Red/Blue/Pink/Green team alignment matches that of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai, the first and only Sentai squad which started with four members.

The clone soldiers used by the Germa likewise resemble the various foot soldiers used by the villains in Sentai series.

Pretty Cure

Main article: Pretty Cure

The Pretty Cure franchise largely resembles Super Sentai as a tokusatsu-style magical girl series with varying teams of girls over the years, as well as the fact that it is long-aired alongside Super Sentai on TV on Sunday mornings.

External links

• Official Super Sentai website (in Japanese)
• Toei Video's Super Sentai DVD Soft Guide (in Japanese)
• Bandai's Super Sentai website (in Japanese)
• Toei International Special Content: Super Sentai Series
• Shout! Factory's Official Super Sentai website