This was one of the worst episodes of a Super Sentai that I've ever seen, possibly the worst; certainly the most inappropriate, as even at it's most "mature", a show about superheroes in spandex beating up on dudes in rubber suits is not the time nor the place to engage in pro-life propaganda.
Because that's what this episode was. And it is also noticeable that Megumi, the only woman on the group and hence the only one who would ever have to worry about going through the real life version of this episode's plot, has next to nothing to say. This episode was an ugly affair, misguided on every level, and just should never have happened.
Seriously, Junichi's baby, while inside him, begs him not to hold the violent nature of his origin against him. That is just...I can't deal with this episode, it is inexcusable, that's what it is.
Because the media often does not have a Leftist bias or isn't ran by a leftist majority?
I have to take Leftist propaganda each time I turn on the television , so how is having a pro-life message where the villains obviously do not care about life in any form , but it makes you absolutely nuts when a program dares to have a "right-wing" point of view? And that's undeniable in many respects, because it seems that those who hold contrary viewpoints are just supposed to numbly shove the Leftist agenda down their throats . All the while, those preachers are on their pulpits allowed to say anything or everything they want that if someone of a contrary worldview does or says the same exact thing , they are hounded and defamed. And that's not considering when those that are of contrary view and challenge the preconceived and bigoted notions are discriminated against for convenience.
I swore Liberals were supposed to be open-minded and tolerant individuals, no?
Funny thing about pro-death advocates is that, when you really look at the development of people until they reach 18, the same thing can be argued that since they "leech" off the parents for support and a home and are not fully developed yet as people, they have zero human rights. So what about those with disabilities or those of a racial minority? When does it end?
Its utterly hilarious when people bitch and moan about a show ,let alone a series that values life and where the message to help others is at its core. Or rather, when shows try to explore mature themes and hold itself seriously. What's inexcusable is that people like you go insane over a message that's actually good , but not necessarily handled correctly, but then want and demand maturity and more mature themes in Sentai and Kamen Rider.
People want maturity in their shows, but then make off-handed comments when it doesn't fit their belief system necessarily? No wonder why no one dares listen to the fans without being wary. They sound and act like a bunch of raving lunatics that are never satisfied when they get what they want and instead pick it into pieces.
Because "pro-life" is nowadays used to mean "anti-abortion". And that movement uses many of the arguments that Junichi was given in this episode as to why he shouldn't harm the "baby", even though its presence was forced upon him - enough said. I wouldn't go so far as to say this episode was deliberately made with an anti-abortion message, but the similarities are strong enough that it's understandable why a present-day viewer in the west would be uncomfortable with the episode.
It's still a great message, since in real life, its not the baby's fault for existing. That lies heavily on the consenting parties if there are any, and if not that , the rapist him/herself.
The message is very clear that killing a life that had nothing to do with its choice in origins , like all people alive posting on this forum today, is utterly unethical regardless of the circumstances.
I wish it was handled better, but in another way, its a great step. Why should shows like Sentai be mere numb and dumb kids entertainment [that talks down to kids nonetheless] and not be for the family?
