Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Power Rangers being the International Version



People have said that Super Sentai is the "Japanese version," while Power Rangers is the "American version." Indeed, that's all true. But if looked into, one can see that Power Rangers can also be considered the "International Version." Power Rangers has had far more marketing around the world than Super Sentai has. And this tends to create a major imbalance between the two franchises.

Super Sentai has mostly remained in Japan only. In recent years, it has tried to leak itself out into other countries. Little by little. Unfortunately, many people really don't care for Sentai to try and expand itself outside of Japan, saying that Power Rangers is more than enough. And on an even more extreme level, certain people on Rangerboard wish to make sure that Sentai stays in Japan and to never expand from it.



Saban himself tends to play an interesting role in this himself. Many toku fans have wondered what in the world he thinks of the tokusatsu franchises. Some say he absolutely loves it, due to how he wanted to bring shows like Sun Vulcan, Bioman, and Jetman over to the states. As well as how he is bringing the franchise back with Samurai. And, how Power Rangers was given good quality when it was in his hands (Space, LG, LSR, TF). Others say that Saban could care less. People have blamed Saban for giving toku a bad image with MMPR. As well as making certain creations like Masked Rider, Big Bad Beetleborgs, and Mystical Knights of Tir Na Nog, which were all shows that many fans frowned upon. Fans have also complained about how Saban never acknowledges Super Sentai's existence in interviews. For example, when he was asked "why Power Rangers had been going on for such a long time," he did not mention Sentai or Toei helping him out at all. Overall, people love how Saban cares for the Power Rangers franchise enough to bring it back next year with hopefully good quality. While others just think he's a guy who doesn't care about the toku genre as a whole and just wants money.

While Power Rangers fans defend Power Rangers when it's quality is compared to Super Sentai..... Super sentai fans defend Sentai when it's amount of exposure is compared to Power Rangers. Which is indeed a big problem, and is a major fuel source for why fans rage a lot.

15 comments:

  1. Sigh. Can't people ever see without Super Sentai, there won't be Power Rangers? I mean, those people at Rangerboard are so immature- I guess most of them are CHILDREN. Ah such terrible memories.

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  2. "certain people on Rangerboard wish to make sure that Sentai stays in Japan and to never expand from it."

    LOL wut? I've never seen anyone on Rangerboard say this, and I've been there since 04

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  3. @ Anonymous

    Did I read something wrong then? I'm pretty sure I read that.

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  4. About Sentai expanding, well, it has expanded on France and some European countries since the 80's and conquered Sout East Asia since the 80's-early 2000, plus, Korea airs Sentai and calls it PR, plus, US aired Dynaman... well, in gag dub form.

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  5. No offense, FL and KR. But I've noticed it's kinda suspicious there are very few followers and so many people are voting on the Power Rangers vs Super Sentai poll.

    Perhaps there's a troll problem? Why are people only visiting this blog just to use the poll as a battleground?

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  6. @DancingAlienDude- Another topic, do you wish to be part of the Super Sentai vs. Power Rangers fan-fiction? Well the theme is here when both universes team up to beat their enemies who are also teaming up. Here's the link:

    Super Sentai vs. Power Rangers

    Just give in your email address and I'll send you the invite to the fan-fiction.

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  7. @ DancingAlienDude

    I'm not sure. I have noticed that. I just assumed that this blog gets a fair number of visitors, even though it's not reflected in the number of followers. Though I wouldn't be surprised if there was a troll problem. Since we've already had a good number of trollers who chose to stay anonymous.

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  8. @Sean

    My hiatus in PR and Sentai isn't quite over yet. Sorry. Though I will agree my PR knowledge will benefit your fanfic, my problem is the lack of time and writer's block from time to time.

    Good luck, though. I'll maybe consider it another time.

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  9. @DancingAlienDude- You know, the team-up between Power Rangers and Super Sentai. However the word "versus" is used because it's what was usually used during a crossover.

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  10. @DancingAlienDude- If you can't be a co-author, just be a follower and post comments to help the fan-fiction improve.

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  11. DancingAlienDude,

    Well I hope you can follow my blog and post comments to help it improve. I was thinking though having co-authors can be a conflict. Why not just comment and help it improve?

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  12. Whoops! Sorry, Sean. I swear I didn't ignore your comments. I'll be sure to check out your blog and fanfic, too. I'd be welcome to criticize and review your fanfic, and help you improve it too.

    I couldn't be at assistance at this time because, well, my hiatus will not be ending anytime soon, sadly..There's been so many other interests in my life other than Sentai and PR. While I do admire both franchises, it's really not my #1 thing right now. Good luck, though. :)

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  13. I think the power rangers are the BEST!

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  14. Bring Saban And Disney Together! Power Rangers will be better than ever Before! Spread The Words! Have Saban and Disney Merge! Spread The Words!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQMvTdWhGXA

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_Rw0NmBNa4&feature=youtu.be Check This Video And Spread The Words, Show it to Disney, www.sabanbrands.com and even www.www.toei.co.jp/ Give Them The Messages EC!
    give the messages even to www.classicmedia.com EC!

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