Before I start this review I would like to say I was introduced to Super Sentai from Gokaiger and as a result had no nostalgic connection at the time that I watched it. Because of it, I am now a fan. Getting notes out of the way, I think Gokaiger was a very good series. One of the best in the franchise, in fact. In my perspective, I see Gokaiger as a tribute series. It wasn't supposed to be focusing on the story but rather giving the 34 Super Sentai that preceded it a big tribute. In that department, with tribute episodes, Gokai Changes, former actors, etc it did very well. And while it was a tribute series, it also did a very good job of telling its own story (YMMV). It was a simple get the treasure story with twists and overall, made interesting. It also made a very good framing device for the tributes.
One thing, from what I've seen, many people don't realize is that the villans are part of the supporting cast. Them being good helps, yes, but in the end it's the heroes that really should be judged as good/bad characters. Another thing, Walz Gill was mostly for comic relief. He really was never meant to be serious. He was surrounded by serious characters, but in the end he was always going to be comic relief. He still had his awesome moment in episode 37 and I credit him for that as well as showing that he did think of Barizorg as a friend. Though I do like that the Zangyack got a lot more serious by the last 1/3 of the series. Now for the heroes. I like all of them and I think all of them got ample development throughout the series. All of them (with the exception of Gai) came to love Earth. They are cliched but they were still interesting to watch. Some of their cliches are to blame on the fact that all 5 of them are tributes to the original Gorangers. But all-in-all they are still pretty fun and interesting to watch.
Some things I didn't like since I've been very positive. Akudos Gill is a typical dark overlord. Not too interesting as a character. I'm a bit disappointed that some of the older Sentai didn't get tributes. I am curious to learn about them. If anyone can send me a link to the episodes that would be great.
I would list more but I'm running out of words. A great series, great action, good characters and a great tribute.
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Before I start this review I would like to say I was introduced to Super Sentai from Gokaiger and as a result had no nostalgic connection at the time that I watched it. Because of it, I am now a fan. Getting notes out of the way, I think Gokaiger was a very good series. One of the best in the franchise, in fact. In my perspective, I see Gokaiger as a tribute series. It wasn't supposed to be focusing on the story but rather giving the 34 Super Sentai that preceded it a big tribute. In that department, with tribute episodes, Gokai Changes, former actors, etc it did very well. And while it was a tribute series, it also did a very good job of telling its own story (YMMV). It was a simple get the treasure story with twists and overall, made interesting. It also made a very good framing device for the tributes.
One thing, from what I've seen, many people don't realize is that the villans are part of the supporting cast. Them being good helps, yes, but in the end it's the heroes that really should be judged as good/bad characters. Another thing, Walz Gill was mostly for comic relief. He really was never meant to be serious. He was surrounded by serious characters, but in the end he was always going to be comic relief. He still had his awesome moment in episode 37 and I credit him for that as well as showing that he did think of Barizorg as a friend. Though I do like that the Zangyack got a lot more serious by the last 1/3 of the series. Now for the heroes. I like all of them and I think all of them got ample development throughout the series. All of them (with the exception of Gai) came to love Earth. They are cliched but they were still interesting to watch. Some of their cliches are to blame on the fact that all 5 of them are tributes to the original Gorangers. But all-in-all they are still pretty fun and interesting to watch.
Some things I didn't like since I've been very positive. Akudos Gill is a typical dark overlord. Not too interesting as a character. I'm a bit disappointed that some of the older Sentai didn't get tributes. I am curious to learn about them. If anyone can send me a link to the episodes that would be great.
I would list more but I'm running out of words. A great series, great action, good characters and a great tribute.