Chōriki Sentai Ohranger

ParaParaJMo · Oct 17, 2011

Sadly, bad timing is what hurt Ohranger as much as I personally enjoy it.

I think Baranoia is a better villain that Bandora or Konshinki, Jr. At least they're not putting on random crazy concerts to announce they will take over the world lol. I like how their invasion comes across as more threatening and showed more direct portrayals of civilian harm (though not to the severity of Jetman where you see civilians killed).

I really thought the action was quite intense and exciting. Plus, I've always been a fan of Sato Tamao, who plays OhPink, or Maruo Momo. Also, Niji Iro Crystal Sky is a sweet BGM song.

Black Fang · Oct 17, 2011

Fantasy Leader said:
Well of course Riki is important. For all the reasons you mentioned.

Should he have been a part of the team? I dunno. Guess the writers chose not to do that with him. As for being featured in all the eps, nah. I think the other five are more fun to watch (though Riki is fine too).

From the way it came off, it seemed like Riki was a last-minute addition to boost ratings. Much like OhBlocker and TackleBoy. Dragonranger, Kibaranger, Kurokishi, and TimeFire weren't part of the main team but they were written with a definite purpose. (Though you could say Dragonranger fulfilled his purpose once his one arc was complete and did little since.) Riki just appears randomly. They never even try to get information about the Pangean civilization from him or how they can defeat Baranoia. Riki never adapts to the modern lifestyle as far as wardrobe goes. (Something I didn't like in Zyu or Ginga either). He's more or less neglected as a character.

Forever Knight · Oct 17, 2011

Black Fang said:
From the way it came off, it seemed like Riki was a last-minute addition to boost ratings. Much like OhBlocker and TackleBoy. Dragonranger, Kibaranger, Kurokishi, and TimeFire weren't part of the main team but they were written with a definite purpose. (Though you could say Dragonranger fulfilled his purpose once his one arc was complete and did little since.) Riki just appears randomly. They never even try to get information about the Pangean civilization from him or how they can defeat Baranoia. Riki never adapts to the modern lifestyle as far as wardrobe goes. (Something I didn't like in Zyu or Ginga either). He's more or less neglected as a character.

This was one thing that also bothered me.

shuaib786 · Oct 17, 2011

One of my favourite episodes: [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EUKt-LWi0Oc"]King's gallant entrance! (ep 27) - YouTube[/ame]

Black Fang · Oct 17, 2011

I like how BaraGoblin (looks more like a mutated wolf than a goblin) behaves like a savage animal that Keris controls with a whip. Keri's robot form though leaves something to be desired.

Lynxara · Oct 17, 2011

Black Fang said:
They never even try to get information about the Pangean civilization from him or how they can defeat Baranoia.

The former probably has to do with the Aum Shinrikyo scandal that dogged the show throughout its production. The story goes that Aum Shinrikyo's founder believed he had been given superhuman powers/authority/etc by a Pangean super-civilization, which lead the networking airing Ohranger to ask Toei to downplay that aspect of the show in the wake of sarin gas attacks.

shuaib786 · Oct 17, 2011

Lynxara said:
The former probably has to do with the Aum Shinrikyo scandal that dogged the show throughout its production. The story goes that Aum Shinrikyo's founder believed he had been given superhuman powers/authority/etc by a Pangean super-civilization, which lead the networking airing Ohranger to ask Toei to downplay that aspect of the show in the wake of sarin gas attacks.

Who's Aum Shinrikyo????

Aoi Kurenai · Oct 17, 2011

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aum_Shinrikyo

Members of the cult were associated with the sarin gas attacks.

Forever Knight · Oct 17, 2011

One thing I really liked with Zeo was how they gave Adam the boxing gimmick just to fit in with OhGreen`s fighting style.

Fantasy Leader · Oct 17, 2011

Black Fang said:
From the way it came off, it seemed like Riki was a last-minute addition to boost ratings. Much like OhBlocker and TackleBoy. Dragonranger, Kibaranger, Kurokishi, and TimeFire weren't part of the main team but they were written with a definite purpose. (Though you could say Dragonranger fulfilled his purpose once his one arc was complete and did little since.) Riki just appears randomly. They never even try to get information about the Pangean civilization from him or how they can defeat Baranoia. Riki never adapts to the modern lifestyle as far as wardrobe goes. (Something I didn't like in Zyu or Ginga either). He's more or less neglected as a character.

Yeah, Riki did appear quite late. So you're probably right.

And yeah, that Aum Shinrikyo thing might've hurt Riki too. What a shame. :disappoin

I still think Riki was cool for what offered at least though.

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