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Design Aspects that mean something in Sentai that doesn't mean anything in Power Rangers

UPDATED 11/8/20 6:05 PM EST

 I thought I would go over design aspects (suits, monsters, zords, emblems, and anything else) that mean something in Super Sentai that does not mean anything or the same in Power Rangers. Or it is just unexplained. 

The "Z" on the Megazords
We would see "M" on the Mastodon and assume it is for Mastodon and T on Triceratops and Tyrannosaurus and it was easy to figure out. But sometimes we would see a Z on Dragonzord in Battle Mode or its attacks or on the Ultrazord. The "Z" was not for Zordon but for Zyuranger, the primary Sentai that Mighty Morphin got its footage from.

Eyeballs on Zedd's Monsters
The majority of the Dairanger monsters with one eyeball because that was their motif, they had three eyes. In Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, it was left unexplained on half of his monsters (the other half were "Zyu2" monsters created exclusively for Power Rangers that were more animal based.

The In Space buckle logo

The symbol looks like an envelope, it is actually an "M." M for Megaranger.

Psycho Rangers Buckle Logo

The Psycho Rangers have a visible "N" on their buckles and it is for Nejiranger, 'Neji' is part of the Nejire, the villains of Megaranger. 'Neji' means twisted. 

Ninja Storm Symbol

It probably went unnoticed and fans assumed it was a ninja star, but the symbol was actually an "H," based on Hurricanger, the series Ninja Storm got its footage from.

Dragon Coin/Dino Thunder Symbol

When Dino Thunder came out, people thought it was related to Tommy's Green Ranger Dragon coin. But in reality, they are unrelated. It was just a happy coincidence. In Abaranger, the symbol is unrelated because it is a dinosaur footprint. In Zyuranger, the coin is a symbol of the dragonzord's footprint. 

Sky Saints in Mystic Force

Remember when the Mystic Force Rangers would morph and strange monster-like creatures would appear behind them? Even used in some Titan Megazord attacks. They were never explained, but they were the guardian saints of the Magiranger. Magiranger's father came from Magitopia and was a Sky Saint, including the counterparts for Imperius' good form, the Gatekeeper, Snow Prince, and Daggeron. They were all Sky Saints, the same species. In Mystic Force, it is unknown if they were the same species as Daggeron and Snow Prince. In fact, Daggeron and Leanbow's forms were called Ancient Mystic Forms but were not explained. 

RPM Symbol
The Go-Onger symbol had a "G" but the "G" was ignored for RPM. For Beast Morphers they did acknowledge the GB and called it Grid Battleforce. 

Gold Sashes in Dino Charge

Ever wonder why Graphite and Aqua Ranger have gold sashes? It is because in Kyoryuger, they are dead and are spirits. They were called Spirit Rangers. 

White Faces on Monsters in Dino Charge

The Dino Charge Monsters and main villains have white faces. Only Snide and Sledge don't have them. Sledge is American Only made villain, so he doesn't have it. Snide was originally from Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters and an upgraded version of Zeltrax. The faces each had a different emotion.

Let me know if there are more. 

Mighty Morphin Elements in different seasons and movie

 It is an understatement to say Mighty Morphin Power Rangers was a huge success. Every producer and writer in anniversary seasons or certain seasons have tried to imitate elements or capitalize on nostalgia, Here are the puzzle pieces.

	"Day of the Dumpster" The episode itself with various plot points and quotes used in later episodes or the 2017 movie.	Megaforce, 2017 Movie
	Bulk and Skull The comedic duo had been imitated.	Dino Thunder: Cassidy & Devin, Samurai: Bulk & Spike, Ninja Steel: Vic & Monty, Beast Morphers: Ben & Betty
	The episodic nature of everyday teenage moments.	Dino Thunder, Megaforce, Ninja Steel
	High school elements and teachers.	Dino Thunder, Megaforce, Ninja Steel, 2017 Movie
	Juice Bar and Youth Center	Dino Thunder: Hayley's Cafe; Megaforce: Ernie's; Beast Morphers: Riptide Gym
	Zordon and Alpha, many mentors have parts of this but I mean specifically a robot and a mentor.	Turbo: Dimitria & Alpha 6; Megaforce: Gosei & Tensou; 2017 Movie; Mick & Redbot (somewhat)
	Male Ranger in Super Sentai becomes female ranger in Power Rangers	Lost Galaxy, Lightspeed Rescue, Time Force, Wild Force, Dino Fury

Dino Thunder

Teenagers in High School, teachers, juice bar hang out, and comedic duo in Cassidy and Devin.

Elements: 4

Fan Response: Mostly good reviews

Megaforce

Teenagers in High School, teachers, yogurt hangout, Zordon & Alpha, and "Day of Dumpster" lines.

Elements: 5

Fan Response: Mixed to poor

Ninja Steel

Teenagers in High School, teachers, Zordon & Alpha (somewhat) in Mick & Redbot, and comedic duo in Vic and Monty.

Elements: 4

Fan Response: Mixed to poor

2017 Movie

Teenagers in High School, teachers, Zordon and Alpha, and "Day of the Dumpster" plot.

Elements: 4

Fan Response: Mostly positive 

Power Rangers Beast Morphers - Grid Connection - Episode Review

 Episode Summary: 

Kepper arrives at Grid Battleforce and warns Devon he had a vision from the Morphin Grid that he would be hit by a meteor. He doubts it and leaves for a video game competition. He leaves on Cruise and indeed gets hit by a meteor. The Grid Battleforce receives a message from Tyler from the Dino Charge dimension that they are being attacked. The BM Rangers morph and enter the portal. They find Goldar Maximus, Snide, Triptoids, Putties, and Tronics fighting the DC Rangers. Tyler is unmorphed but the other Rangers are morphed. The villains demorph Chase and take his black Energem. Goldar fights Koda and takes his blue energem. The BM Rangers fight but are quickly unmorph. Ravi calls for help. 

Devon arrives at Grid Battleforce and his com was busted. Shaw updates him on the situation. Keeper comes in and Devon says he should have listened to him. Shaw tells Devon he needs help. Devon says all the Rangers are connected to the Grid and wants to know if he can call for help. Keeper says his staff is gone and can't connect. Cruise shows the meteor disrupts energy, he brings it in a lead case. Devon thinks of using the meteor to shield him from the overflow in the tower to connect to the Morphin Grid. Keeper tells him to trust it. Devon enters and see the pure green Morphin Grid stream and puts the meteor in. The meteor lets him in. He asks for help. The meteor becomes the Red Power Coin and an energy wave goes throughout Earth and into space. A portal opens and Jason comes out. Jason asks why he called for help. Devon explains. 

Jason says he will bring legendary Dino power. Meanwhile, Scrozzle gets geodes. He is following Keeper's mind control advice. He has 6 Dino DNA, Geodes, and Energems to make a new zord. Goldar splits open a geode. Evox arrives. Tyler and Chase are spying on them, they report to the other Rangers. Shelby mentions the zord she created. Riley and Shelby are the only ones morphed. Jason and Devon pop out of a portal. Devon and Jason give them morphers and Dino Chargers charged with Morph X. The Dino Charge Rangers go with Jason while the BM Rangers go elsewhere. The Dino Charge Rangers and Jason are met by Goldar Maximus and footsoilders.

More footsoliders arrive and Goldar calls it an army. Jason flips his power coin and portals open revealing Dino Thunder and Mighty Morphin Rangers/ They form a line. Jaosn calls it an army. He morphs and the other Dino Charge Rangers morph. The Rangers fight the Triptoids, Viviks, Tronics and Putties. The Pterdactyl Rangers fly. The other Rangers fight. Ivan fights Roxy. Koda and MM Black do a smash attack. The Dino Thunder Rangers form the T-Rex Blaster and defeat Snide. Robo Blaze goes to warn Evox. Evox wants to call the zord Chimera Zord. The BM Rangers arrive and are blasted down by Evox. Blaze comes to warn Evox. Evox creates the Chimera Zord. Blaze is destroyed by Devon's bow. The Dino Rangers line up again, all the blasters are formed into the Dino Power Ultras Blasyer amd destroy Goldar. Evox arrives.

The Chimera Zord is formed and Evox enters it. Evox pilots the Chimera Zord. Jason compares it to Serpentera. It blasts at the Dino Rangers. Devon tells the BM Rangers they are in no shape to fight. He calls Shaw. The Dino Rangers call the Dino Charge Megazord, Dino Megazord, and Thundersaurus Megazord. They pilot their zords and fight the Chimera Zord. Thundersaurus goes down. Dino Charge Megazord goes down by the Pterazord makes it fly. Devon calls the Best-X King Zord. Tyler says to join forces. Dino Charge Megazord Beast-X King Formation is formed. All the Megazords destroy the Chimera Zord. Devon thanks Jason. Tyler reveals he has his Energems back and Keeper has his staff. Jason says Rangers Forever and the others say Defenders Together. The Dino Thunder Rangers and MM Rangers go through one portal. Jason foes a little speech and leaves. Devon thanks Keeper and hugs him. The BM Rangers leave the DC Rangers through a portal. Devon says it was better than any video game. Keeper says so long friends.  

Episode Review:

Most adult fans already saw this from the international airings. It was good but some fans wish it was a little longer or two parts. Fans did complain about Dino Thunder Ranger actors no being present. Most understand why the Mighty Morphin Rangers were not present. Walter Jones and David Yost have said they would not return unless the script was solid, included them significantly and the pay was worth going to New Zealand. It is unknown about Amy Jo, but I feel it probably has to do with scheduling, travel, and pay. Thuy Trang passed away but it is still debated if Trini is still alive. The Episode leaves it open if they are Aisha and Adam. This episode mostly only focuses on Jason. Hasbro probably only had enough money for Jason and four Dino Charge Rangers. Brennan Tyler says Shelby and Riley's actor did provide voices but were unable to travel to New Zealand. 

I don't think it deters too much from the episode since their presence is quick. Ideally yes I would like them back but I know the reality. Would you fly to New Zealand only for one line and not enough compensation? Sure, if they paid probably and Hasbro had enough budget, they would probably have more lines and more scenes. But that is ideally. It is what is. What concerns me is the Morphin Grid. The Morphin Grid never displayed visions (unless you count Troy), meteor deploying capabilities or being able to call Rangers. It does display a magical element that was present in Mighty Morphin. Zordon often used advanced technology that was like magic. It was an interesting episode nonetheless and shoutouts to Dino Charge and Dino Thunder. Now, would I put it up there with Dimensions in Danger? Yes, I would. But where I put it with classic teamups like Forever Red and Once a Ranger? What do you think? Comment below. 

Props and Concepts from Tokusatsu used in Power Rangers

 I have covered a couple of these topics before but here they are complied with some new ones. I will not include monsters that were reused later because there are too many to mention. 

Aura Changer/Manga Morpher

The Aura Changer, the morpher from Dairanger (1993) was changed to the Manga Morpher for Power Rangers Lost Galaxy (1998). They changed the colors and name of Dairanger changed to silver. The toy had the name of Lost Galaxy while the show just had it silver. They changed the knots on the extending item to silver.

Gorma Emperor/Master Org

The costume for the main villain Gorma Emperor from Daitanger (1993) was used for Master Org in Power Rangers Wild Force (2002).

Nanami/Kira

Nanami (Hurricanger 2002) was a singer, this trait was not moved to her counterpart Tori in Ninja Storm (2003) but given to Kira in Dino Thunder (2004). This was probably done because back then they usually got a few episodes in advance. They probably were already locked in character traits in Ninja Storm, that later after Hurricanger ended, producers liked that concept for Dino Thunder.

Rije/Mora and Rijewel/Morgana

In Abaranger (2003), the villain Rie was child-like became the woman Rijewel. The Dino Thunder series didn't have this concept. This concept was used for Mora/Morgana in Power Rangers SPD (2005). Morgana did get the battle suit from Succubus from Dekaranger (2004) so it was a composite character. This was probably done because back then they usually got a few episodes in advance. They probably were already locked in for villains for Dino Thunder and were not aware that concept would happen. Later after Abaranger ended, producers liked that concept for SPD.

Abarepink / Orange Ranger
In Abaranger (2003), Abarepink was a friend of the gang dressed as a fan-made pink ranger. This concept was not used in Dino Thunder. In SPD (2005), Boom made his fan made Orange Ranger costume. 

Thunder Stinger

B-Fighter (1995)/Beetleborgs (1996)'s Thunder Stinger becomes an unnamed weapon for Dr. K in RPM (2009). 

Baron Nero/Cosmo Royale

Toqger (2014)'s Baron Nero was used for Cosmo Royale in Ninja Steel (2017). They changed the face.

Jirayu and Gavan/Skyfire and Chaku

Jirayu (1993) appeared in Ninninger (2015) and Gavan (1982) appeared in Go-Busters (2012). Then when Ninninger was adapted as Ninja Steel (2017), Jirayu became Skyfire. Then when Go-Busters was adapted as Beast Morphers (2019), Gavan became Chaku.