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As the years pass by, I see more and more hatred towards Toei. It is quite evident that the company is not the same as it was 20 years ago. It has come to a point where it seems that they don't care much for their own shows anymore. Being as cheap as possible, while gaining high profit is the main interest. They rarely hire real actors anymore. The acting is overshadowed by the background of the actor or actress, who is often some kind of idol or model.
Now, let us look at how Tsuburaya handles things. Being an Ultra fan or not, you can't deny that the company is showing a LOT of care for their creation. The focus on toy selling is toned down, despite the fact that they are also working with Bandai.
They actually hire people that can act, and they have no problems getting real actors either. One of the things I find refreshing when watching an Ultra show, is the cast. You don't get the feeling that the characters are constantly promoting their own model or singing careers when they are on screen.
I find it interesting that Toei barely managed to get 4 actors to return in Decade, yet Tsuburaya has always managed to get both old AND new actors back to resume their roles.
I admit that Toei tries a little bit harder when it comes to Sentai, but it is still the same method of "Let us just take whatever actor we can get"
This makes me wonder if Tsuburaya has some kind of permanent contract with the actors that they hire, or if it is a matter of payment.
Personally, I would love if KR and SS were handed over to Tsuburaya. We might not get a new show every year, but when we would get one, it would actually be good.
Now, let us look at how Tsuburaya handles things. Being an Ultra fan or not, you can't deny that the company is showing a LOT of care for their creation. The focus on toy selling is toned down, despite the fact that they are also working with Bandai.
They actually hire people that can act, and they have no problems getting real actors either. One of the things I find refreshing when watching an Ultra show, is the cast. You don't get the feeling that the characters are constantly promoting their own model or singing careers when they are on screen.
I find it interesting that Toei barely managed to get 4 actors to return in Decade, yet Tsuburaya has always managed to get both old AND new actors back to resume their roles.
I admit that Toei tries a little bit harder when it comes to Sentai, but it is still the same method of "Let us just take whatever actor we can get"
This makes me wonder if Tsuburaya has some kind of permanent contract with the actors that they hire, or if it is a matter of payment.
Personally, I would love if KR and SS were handed over to Tsuburaya. We might not get a new show every year, but when we would get one, it would actually be good.