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| Super Sentai | |
|---|---|
.png) The official logo of theSuper Sentai series introduced in 2000 during the run ofMirai Sentai Timeranger | |
| Created by | Shotaro Ishinomori Saburo Yatsude [ja] |
| Original work | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger |
| Owner | Toei Company |
| Years | 1975–2026 |
| Films and television | |
| Television series | See below |
| Games | |
| Traditional | Rangers Strike |
| Video game(s) | Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O |
| Audio | |
| Original music | Project.R |
| Miscellaneous | |
| Toy(s) | S.H. Figuarts Soul of Chogokin Super Robot Chogokin |
TheSuper Sentai Series (スーパー戦隊シリーズ,Sūpā Sentai Shirīzu;lit. 'Super Squadron Series') is a Japanesesuperhero teammedia franchise consisting of multiple television series and films produced byToei Company and aired byTV Asahi. The shows are of thetokusatsu genre, featuring live action characters and colorful special effects.Super Sentai airs alongside theKamen Rider series in theSuper Hero Time programming block on Sunday mornings onTV Asahi. In North America, theSuper Sentai series is best known as the source material for thePower Rangers series.[1]
The series ended following the conclusion of the 49th season,No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, with a new Toei tokusatsu franchise,Project R.E.D. (Records of Extraordinary Dimensions), set to take its timeslot in 2026.[2][3]
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In everySuper Sentai series, the protagonists are a team of people who – using either wrist-worn or hand-held devices – transform into superheroes and gain superpowers – color-coded uniforms,signature weapons, sidearms, and fighting skills – to battle a group of otherworldly supervillains that threaten to take over the Earth. In a typical episode, the heroes thwart the enemies' plans and defeat an army of enemy soldiers and themonster of the week before an enlarged version of the monster confronts them, only to be defeated once again when the heroes fight it with theirmecha.
Each Super Sentai is set within its ownfictional universe.[4] The fourth series,Denshi Sentai Denjiman, and the fifth series,Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan, are exceptional in that they share the same worldview,[4] but there is only one cast member who appears in both works. However, on special occasions such as theSuper Sentai VS series, where two Sentai teams appear together, or for some kind of memorial year project, previous Sentai teams will appear without being concerned about the consistency of the settings for each work.[4]
It is common for teams to announce their names and titles both prior to and after transforming, often referred to as a "roll call". This is inspired byShiranami Gonin Otoko, akabuki play first performed in 1862. Elements of kabuki were carried over into 20th century television with thejidaigeki genre.[5] Kazutoshi Takahashi, a stunt coordinator ofHimitsu Sentai Gorenger, is credited with introducing the roll call to the first Super Sentai.[6]
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The first twoSuper Sentai series were created byShotaro Ishinomori, then known for the 1971–1973Kamen Rider TV series and the long-running mangaCyborg 009. He developedHimitsu Sentai Gorenger, which ran from 1975 to 1977, andJ.A.K.Q. Dengekitai, which released in 1977.Toei put the franchise on hiatus in 1978, collaborating withMarvel Comics to produce a live-actionSpider-Man series, which is regarded as the introduction of giant robots to tokusatsu hero shows. This concept was carried over to Toei and Marvel's next co-produced series,Battle Fever J in 1979, which was originally developed as a series based aroundCaptain America.[7] The next two series,Denshi Sentai Denjiman andTaiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan, were also considered co-productions, with the remainder of the series has been solely produced byToei Company.[citation needed]
One of the earliest uses of the nameSuper Sentai to refer to the franchise was published in theSuper Sentai Zukan, a series encyclopedia published byTokuma Shoten in 1981 during the airing ofTaiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan.[8] Whilst the first episode ofKousoku Sentai Turboranger, which celebrated the alleged first ten teams, excluded the original two Ishinomori series and recognisedBattle Fever J as the first, earlier releases such as the 1981Super Sentai Zukan included them. Several earlySuper Sentai releases such as guidebooks and soundtrack collections have also includedNinja Captor,Kikaider,Daitetsujin 17,Space Sheriff Gavan, and others despite having no established links toSuper Sentai.[9][unreliable source] In 1993, the nameSuper Century All Sentai was introduced during the airing ofGosei Sentai Dairanger, recognising the two Ishinomori series and theSuper Sentai series under one banner.[10] During the airing ofMirai Sentai Timeranger in 2000, the franchise was officially rebranded asSuper Sentai Series, withHimitsu Sentai Gorenger andJ.A.K.Q. Dengekitai being formally classified underSuper Sentai.[citation needed]
Spin-off series using familiar elements and concepts fromSuper Sentai have also been produced by Toei.Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger, a parody series produced by Toei and airing onBS Asahi, ran for two seasons between 2012 and 2013.[11] In 2021,The High School Heroes mini-series aired on TV Asahi, starringJohnny's Entertainment unit Bishounen.[12][unreliable source] Both productions are set in worlds whereSuper Sentai exists as a television series, with the protagonists being fans who become heroes themselves.[citation needed]
On 23 November 2025, TV Asahi announced thatSuper Sentai would go on hiatus after the finale ofNo.1 Sentai Gozyuger. A new tokusatsu franchise,Project R.E.D. (Records of Extraordinary Dimensions), was announced to be taking its place in the Super Hero Time schedule starting in February 2026.[2][3][13][14]
The following is a list of theSuper Sentai series and their years of broadcast:
| No. | Title | Episodes | Originally aired | KoreanPower Rangers title | Power Rangers adaptation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First aired | Last aired | |||||
| Showa era | ||||||
| 1 | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger | 84 | April 5, 1975 | March 26, 1977 | N/a | N/a |
| 2 | J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai | 35 | April 9, 1977 | December 24, 1977 | ||
| 3 | Battle Fever J | 52 | February 3, 1979 | January 26, 1980 | ||
| 4 | Denshi Sentai Denjiman | 51 | February 2, 1980 | January 31, 1981 | ||
| 5 | Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan | 50 | February 7, 1981 | January 30, 1982 | ||
| 6 | Dai Sentai Goggle-V | 50 | February 6, 1982 | January 20, 1983 | ||
| 7 | Kagaku Sentai Dynaman | 51 | February 5, 1983 | January 28, 1984 | ||
| 8 | Choudenshi Bioman | 51 | February 4, 1984 | January 26, 1985 | ||
| 9 | Dengeki Sentai Changeman | 55 | February 2, 1985 | February 22, 1986 | ||
| 10 | Choushinsei Flashman | 50 | March 1, 1986 | February 21, 1987 | ||
| 11 | Hikari Sentai Maskman | 51 | February 28, 1987 | February 20, 1988 | ||
| 12 | Choujyu Sentai Liveman | 49 | February 27, 1988 | February 18, 1989 | ||
| Heisei era | ||||||
| 13 | Kousoku Sentai Turboranger | 50 + 1 sp. | March 4, 1989 | February 23, 1990 | N/a | N/a |
| 14 | Chikyu Sentai Fiveman | 48 | March 2, 1990 | February 8, 1991 | ||
| 15 | Chōjin Sentai Jetman | 51 | February 15, 1991 | February 14, 1992 | ||
| 16 | Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger | 50 | February 21, 1992 | February 12, 1993 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 1) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always | |
| 17 | Gosei Sentai Dairanger | 50 | February 19, 1993 | February 11, 1994 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2) Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | |
| 18 | Ninja Sentai Kakuranger | 53 | February 18, 1994 | February 24, 1995 | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3) Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie | |
| 19 | Chouriki Sentai Ohranger | 48 | March 3, 1995 | February 23, 1996 | Power Rangers Zeo | |
| 20 | Gekisou Sentai Carranger | 48 | March 1, 1996 | February 7, 1997 | Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie | |
| 21 | Denji Sentai Megaranger | 51 | February 14, 1997 | February 15, 1998 | Power Rangers in Space | |
| 22 | Seijuu Sentai Gingaman | 50 | February 22, 1998 | February 14, 1999 | Power Rangers Lost Galaxy | |
| 23 | Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive | 50 | February 21, 1999 | February 6, 2000 | Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue | |
| 24 | Mirai Sentai Timeranger | 50 + 1 sp. | February 13, 2000 | February 4, 2001 | Power Rangers Time Force | |
| 25 | Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger | 51 | February 18, 2001 | February 10, 2002 | Power Rangers Jungle Force | Power Rangers Wild Force |
| 26 | Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger | 51 | February 17, 2002 | February 9, 2003 | N/a | Power Rangers Ninja Storm |
| 27 | Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger | 50 | February 16, 2003 | February 8, 2004 | Power Rangers Dino Thunder | Power Rangers Dino Thunder |
| 28 | Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger | 50 | February 15, 2004 | February 6, 2005 | Power Rangers S.P.D. | Power Rangers S.P.D. |
| 29 | Mahō Sentai Magiranger | 49 | February 13, 2005 | February 12, 2006 | Power Rangers Magic Force | Power Rangers Mystic Force |
| 30 | GoGo Sentai Boukenger | 49 | February 19, 2006 | February 11, 2007 | Power Rangers Treasure Force | Power Rangers Operation Overdrive |
| 31 | Juken Sentai Gekiranger | 49 | February 18, 2007 | February 10, 2008 | Power Rangers Wild Spirits | Power Rangers Jungle Fury |
| 32 | Engine Sentai Go-onger | 50 | February 17, 2008 | February 8, 2009 | Power Rangers Engine Force | Power Rangers RPM |
| 33 | Samurai Sentai Shinkenger | 49 | February 15, 2009 | February 7, 2010 | N/a | Power Rangers Samurai Power Rangers Super Samurai |
| 34 | Tensou Sentai Goseiger | 50 | February 14, 2010 | February 6, 2011 | Power Rangers Miracle Force | Power Rangers Megaforce |
| 35 | Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger | 51 | February 13, 2011 | February 19, 2012 | Power Rangers Captain Force | Power Rangers Super Megaforce |
| 36 | Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters | 50 | February 26, 2012 | February 10, 2013 | Power Rangers Go-Busters | Power Rangers Beast Morphers |
| 37 | Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger | 48 | February 17, 2013 | February 9, 2014 | Power Rangers Dino Force | Power Rangers Dino Charge Power Rangers Dino Super Charge |
| 38 | Ressha Sentai ToQger | 47 | February 16, 2014 | February 15, 2015 | Power Rangers Train Force | N/a |
| 39 | Shuriken Sentai Ninninger | 47 | February 22, 2015 | February 7, 2016 | Power Rangers Ninja Force | Power Rangers Ninja Steel Power Rangers Super Ninja Steel |
| 40 | Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger | 48 | February 14, 2016 | February 5, 2017 | Power Rangers Animal Force | N/a |
| 41 | Uchu Sentai Kyuranger | 48 | February 12, 2017 | February 4, 2018 | Power Rangers Galaxy Force | Power Rangers Cosmic Fury |
| 42 | Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger | 51 | February 11, 2018 | February 10, 2019 | Power Rangers Lupin Force vs Patrol Force | N/a |
| — | Super Sentai Strongest Battle | 4 | February 17, 2019 | March 10, 2019 | N/a | |
| 43 | Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger | 48 | March 17, 2019 | March 1, 2020 | Power Rangers Dino Soul | Power Rangers Dino Fury Power Rangers Cosmic Fury |
| Reiwa era | ||||||
| 44 | Mashin Sentai Kiramager | 45 + 5 sp. | March 8, 2020 | February 28, 2021 | N/a | N/a |
| 45 | Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger | 49 | March 7, 2021 | February 27, 2022 | Power Rangers Zenkaiger | |
| 46 | Avataro Sentai Donbrothers | 50 | March 6, 2022 | February 26, 2023 | Power Rangers Donbrothers | |
| 47 | Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger | 50 | March 5, 2023 | February 25, 2024 | Power Rangers Kingdom Force | |
| 48 | Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger | 48 | March 3, 2024 | February 9, 2025 | Power Rangers Boomboom Force | |
| 49 | No.1 Sentai Gozyuger | 49 | February 16, 2025 | February 8, 2026 | Power Rangers No. 1 Force | |
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Although theSuper Sentai series originated in Japan, variousSentai series have been imported anddubbed in other languages for broadcast in several different countries.
AfterHonolulu'sKIKU-TV had success withAndroid Kikaider (marketed asKikaida) andKamen Rider V3 in the 1970s, multipleSuper Sentai series, includingHimitsu Sentai Gorenger andBattle Fever J, were brought to the Hawaiian market, broadcast in Japanese with English subtitles by JN Productions.[citation needed] In 1985,Marvel Comics produced a pilot for an American adaptation ofSuper Sentai, but the show was rejected by the major American TV networks.[15] In 1986,Saban Productions produced a pilot for an American adaptation ofChoudenshi Bioman titledBio Man.[16][17] In 1987, some episodes ofKagaku Sentai Dynaman were dubbed and aired as a parody on theUSA Network television showNight Flight.[18]
In 1993, American production companySaban Entertainment adapted 1992'sKyōryū Sentai Zyuranger intoMighty Morphin Power Rangers for theFox Kids programming block, combining the original Japanese action footage with new footage featuring American actors for the story sequences. Since then, nearly everySuper Sentai series that followed became a new season ofPower Rangers. In 2002, Saban sold thePower Rangers franchise toDisney'sBuena Vista division,[19] who owned it until 2010, broadcastingPower Rangers onABC Kids,ABC Family,Jetix, andToon Disney.[citation needed] On 12 May 2010, Saban bought the franchise back from Disney, moving the show to theNickelodeon network for 2011 withPower Rangers Samurai.[20]
On 25 July 2014,Shout! Factory announced that they would releaseZyuranger on DVD in the United States.[21] They have since been the official distributor ofSuper Sentai in North America, and as of 2024 have released all subsequent series up toDekaranger, plusJetman andFiveman. Shout! also provides episodeson demand via Shout! TV since 2016.[22]Super Sentai episodes are also available to watch on the free streaming service,Tubi.
On 1 May 2018, toy companyHasbro announced they had acquired thePower Rangers franchise from Saban Capital Group for $522 million.[23] In 2023,Power Rangers Cosmic Fury was released onNetflix, and was the firstPower Rangers series to not be a direct adaptation of aSuper Sentai series. Instead, the production used mostly original costumes that were adapted fromKishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger, the basis of its previous season,Power Rangers Dino Fury.[24][unreliable source?]
On April 2, 2025, Toei Company president and CEO Fumio Yoshimura revealed that Toei Company would not be involved in the production of an upcoming live-actionPower Rangers reboot series being produced by Hasbro and20th Century Television.[25]
Super Sentai has been broadcast in South Korea, dubbed in Korean. The first such series wasChoushinsei Flashman which aired asJigu Bangwidae Flash Man (Earth Defence Squadron Flashman), released in video format in 1989 by the Daeyung Panda video company; this was followed byHikari Sentai Maskman andChodenshi Bioman. Throughout the 1990s,Dai Sentai Goggle Five,Dengeki Sentai Changeman,Choujyu Sentai Liveman, andKousoku Sentai Turboranger were also released in video format. In the 2000s and early 2010s,Tooniverse (formerly Orion Cartoon Network), JEI-TV (Jaeneung Television), Champ TV/Anione TV (Daewon Broadcasting),Cartoon Network South Korea, andNickelodeon South Korea have broadcastSuper Sentai series a year following their original Japanese broadcast, but have changed the titles to "Power Rangers".[26][27][28]
In Vietnam, theSuper Sentai series were released with voice-over dubs for years. In 2003,Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger was the firstSuper Sentai season to be released in VCD and DVD, and became a hit in the country. LaterSuper Sentai seasons were broadcast on local and cable TV. Recently, the most recentSuper Sentai seasons are subbed by fans and shared online.[citation needed]
As of March 2021[update],Bandai Namco has sold30.89 millionSuper Sentai shape-changing model robots since 1979.[29]
| Fiscal period | Net sales | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2002 to December 2005 | ¥108.9 billion | Bandai sales | [30] |
| April 2006 to March 2007 | ¥10.1 billion | Toy sales | [31] |
| April 2007 to March 2012 | ¥102.4 billion | [32][33][34] | |
| April 2002 toMarch 2012 | ¥221.4 billion ($2,775 million) | ||
| April 2012 to March 2013 | ¥20.8 billion ($261 million) | [34] | |
| April 2013 to March 2014 | ¥25.3 billion ($259 million) | [35] | |
| April 2014 to December 2020 | ¥103.3 billion ($1,002 million) | [36][37] | |
| April 2002 to December 2020 | ¥370.8 billion ($4.298 billion) |
| Year | Retail sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ¥24 billion | [38] |
| 2008 | ¥37.28 billion | [39] |
| 2010 | ¥24.58 billion | [40] |
| 2012 | ¥40.96 billion | [41] |
| 2013 | ¥37.99 billion | [42] |
| 2014 | ¥39.21 billion | [43] |
| 2003 to 2014 | ¥204.02 billion+ ($2.349 billion+) |
| Year(s) | Retail sales | Ref |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 to 1999 | $6 billion | [44] |
| 2005 | $112 million | [45] |
| 2006 | $131 million | [45] |
| 2012 | $300 million | [46] |
| 2013 | $333 million | |
| 2014 | $326 million | [47] |
| 2015 | $330 million | [48] |
| 2016 | $361 million | |
| 2017 | $548 million | [49] |
| 2018 | $281 million | [50] |
| 1993 to 2018 | $8.722 billion+ |
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TheSuper Sentai Series has been parodied and emulated in various ways throughout the world.[citation needed] The term "Sentai" is also occasionally used to describe shows with premises like the Super Sentai Series.[citation needed]
Gainax produced a Japanese fan film calledPatriotic Squadron Great Japan (愛國戰隊大日本,Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nippon) in 1982 as a homage to theSuper Sentai franchise.[51]
The Thai television seriesSport Ranger, another homage toSuper Sentai, aired in 2006.[52]
Jushi Sentai France Five (later known asShin Kenjushi France Five) is a French online mini-series that was released in six instalments from 2000 to 2013.[citation needed]
Known as Ronin Warriors in the English dub, this anime involved five young warriors each in possession of mystical armor and weapons which allowed them to transform into more powerful forms, similar toSuper Sentai.
Naoko Takeuchi usedSuper Sentai as inspiration for the creation of the Sailor Soldiers inSailor Moon.[53][54]
The fourth entry of theDigimon anime involved five young kids (eventually six) to gain Digivices known as D-tectors which contained the spirits of ancient heroes known as the Ten Legendary Warriors that allowed them to transform into Digimon forms to fight off monsters in a manner reminiscent ofSuper Sentai.
The Jeanne d'Arc PSP game made byLevel 5 which depicts the title character (voiced byMaaya Sakamoto in Japanese andKari Wahlgren in English respectively) in a fantasy universe based on the historical story has her and certain others with the power to transform into armored warriors akin toSuper Sentai.
The PSP prequel entry to theKingdom Hearts video game franchise made bySquare-Enix involves the main characters (Terra, Aqua, and Ventus) transforming into magical armor akin toSuper Sentai.
As part of theOmoikkiri Ii!! TV television program, a series of features was produced on various spas andonsen around Japan titledBihada Sentai Sparanger (美肌泉隊ＳＰＡレンジャー,Bihada Sentai Suparenjā;Handsome Muscle Spring Corps Sparanger). This featuredtokusatsu and drama actorsTakashi Hagino (Changéríon ofChoukou Senshi Changéríon andKamen Rider Ouja ofKamen Rider Ryuki) as Spa Red (ＳＰＡレッド,Supa Reddo),Kento Handa (Kamen Rider Faiz ofKamen Rider 555) as Spa Blue (ＳＰＡブルー,Supa Burū),Kengo Ohkuchi (Emperor Z ofRessha Sentai ToQger) as Spa Green (ＳＰＡグリーン,Supa Gurīn),Masashi Mikami (Bouken Blue inGoGo Sentai Boukenger) as Spa Yellow (ＳＰＡイエロー,Supa Ierō), andKohei Murakami (Kamen Rider Kaixa inKamen Rider 555) as Spa Murasaki (ＳＰＡムラサキ（紫）,Supa Murasaki; "purple" or "violet" in Japanese, a running joke would involve people referring to him as Spa Purple).[55]
In 2013, Gainax producedEA's Rock (エアーズロック,Eāzu Rokku), a 13-episode miniseries of live-action shorts which parodied the Super Sentai Series. The series' characters are all former members of a fighting group called Sensation Warriors Gokan Five (感覚戦士ゴカンファイブ,Kankaku Senshi Gokan Faibu; "gokan" is Japanese for the "fivesenses").[citation needed]EA's Rock is broadcast on the Tōmeihan Net 6Japanese Association of Independent Television Stations as well asNico Nico Douga.[56][57]
The manga/anime seriesLove After World Domination is a satire on the tokusatsu genre, with a team of multi-colored heroes wear spandex suits to fight against an organization bent on world domination, similar to the variousSuper Sentai series.
Akira Toriyama was inspired to create theGinyu Force for theDragon Ball manga after seeing his children watchSuper Sentai.[58]
The manga/anime seriesThe Red Ranger Becomes an Adventurer in Another World is about the leader of a team of heroes called Adhesive Squadron Kizuna Five (絆創戦隊キズナファイブ,Bansō Sentai Kizuna Faibu), getting transported toanother world after sacrificing himself in their final battle. Additionally, the series frequently flashbacks to Red's time leading the Kizuna Five, with veteran Sentai actors voicing the other members of the team in the anime.[59][60]
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愛國戦隊大日本 (Aikoku Sentai Dai-Nipponあい こく せん たい だい にっ ぽん, literally "Patriotic Squadron Great Japan")
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Based onHimitsu Sentai Gorenger (1975–1977) byShotaro Ishinomori | |
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