Power Rangers & Super Sentai — Cast Interviews, Toys, and Show History

The Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club app announced Hero Mama League, a crossover reuniting three former Super Sentai heroines as mothers balancing family life with old heroic duties.

Toei closed out Uchu Sentai Kyuranger by announcing a crossover film teaming the Kyurangers with Space Sheriffs Gavan and Shaider, part of the ongoing Space Squad series.

Chris Violette, the Blue Ranger from Power Rangers S.P.D., appeared in the premiere episodes of Star Trek: Discovery as Bridge Officer Britch Weeton.

A piece arguing that critical skepticism toward the announced 2017 Power Rangers film echoed the same dismissiveness once aimed at now-acclaimed superhero franchise revivals.

The first trailer for The Order, an action film reuniting 18 former Power Rangers actors, revealed a cast spanning Mighty Morphin through Wild Force.

The first trailer for The Order, an action film reuniting 18 former Power Rangers actors, revealed a cast spanning Mighty Morphin through Wild Force.

Early merchandise scans introduced 2016's Super Sentai, Doubutsu Sentai Jyuuouger, showing its five-color team and the first Cube Animal mecha, ahead of confirmed story and cast details.

Director Joseph Kahn and producer Adi Shankar released Power/Rangers, an R-rated short film reimagining Mighty Morphin Power Rangers as a dark, war-torn future under Machine Empire rule.

Leaked photos gave an unofficial first look at Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, notably featuring a male Yellow ranger, the first since Magiranger.

David Yost, the original Blue Ranger, challenged former co-star Amy Jo Johnson to a guitar stunt if her directorial-debut Indiegogo campaign hit its funding goal by November 15.

David Yost, the original Blue Ranger, challenged former co-star Amy Jo Johnson to a guitar stunt if her directorial-debut Indiegogo campaign hit its funding goal by November 15.

A trademark filing pointed to Shuriken Sentai Nin'ninger as the unconfirmed name for the 2015 Super Sentai series, suggesting a ninja theme not used since 2002's Hurricanger.

Screw Attack's Death Battle series pitted the Gundam Epyon from Mobile Suit Gundam Wing against Mighty Morphin Power Rangers' White Tigerzord.

A long-awaited Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fan film, Teenagers with Attitude, went live after being shot in a single weekend on a roughly $500 self-funded budget.

A long-awaited Mighty Morphin Power Rangers fan film, Teenagers with Attitude, went live after being shot in a single weekend on a roughly $500 self-funded budget.

Judd Lynn discussed returning to Power Rangers as executive producer of Dino Charge, from the circumstances of his hiring to his creative process building a season.

Judd Lynn discussed returning to Power Rangers as executive producer of Dino Charge, from the circumstances of his hiring to his creative process building a season.

Shout! Factory confirmed via Twitter that it would release Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger on subtitled DVD, marking the first North American home video release of a Super Sentai series.

Shout! Factory confirmed via Twitter that it would release Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger on subtitled DVD, marking the first North American home video release of a Super Sentai series.

Shout! Factory confirmed the first-ever North American DVD release of Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, the series later adapted into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.

Bandai of America revealed San Diego Comic-Con exclusives including a limited-edition gold-plated Legacy Dragon Dagger and a set of MMPR Ranger Keys, alongside Legacy Lord Zedd.

Fan site Rangercrew spotted Kamen Rider Wizard in several frames of a Power Rangers: Dino Charge marketing trailer, though the footage was believed to be reused Sentai-source raw cuts rather than a sign of an actual crossover.

Early toy images for Power Rangers Dino Charge showed a Red Ranger figure, the Deluxe Dino Charge Megazord, and a new Dino Charger accessory ahead of the line's retail release.

Early toy images for Power Rangers Dino Charge showed a Red Ranger figure, the Deluxe Dino Charge Megazord, and a new Dino Charger accessory ahead of the line's retail release.

A trailer for Zordon of Eltar, an unofficial non-profit Mighty Morphin Power Rangers prequel fan film centered on Zordon and Rita Repulsa, launched on YouTube along with a title card for a companion film, Teenagers With Attitude.

A trailer for Zordon of Eltar, an unofficial non-profit Mighty Morphin Power Rangers prequel fan film centered on Zordon and Rita Repulsa, launched on YouTube along with a title card for a companion film, Teenagers With Attitude.

Austin St. John, the original Red Power Ranger, discussed his life as a Ranger and his years away from the role with fellow former Power Ranger Karan Ashley on her online show, Uncensored Radio.

After Saban Brands announced a Mighty Morphin Power Rangers reboot, fans petitioned for former Ranger Matt Austin to direct the film.

Kamen Radiranger's guests were Kyoryuger actors Yamato Kinjo and Atsushi Maruyama, and the episode gave the first public airing of the Kikaider: REBOOT ending theme.

An MMPR fan film project shared a new preview clip and cast announcement, describing a 20th-anniversary story pitting the Silver Guardians against the returning Lord Zedd.

Original Red Ranger actor Austin St. John posted a video message to fans revealing he had spent time in the Middle East working as an EMT.

Character details for TOEI HERO NEXT 4: We are Bounty Hunters, a May 2014 stage-troupe drama set in the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger world and played by the Kyoryuger cast, directed by Koichi Sakamoto.

Character details for TOEI HERO NEXT 4: We are Bounty Hunters, a May 2014 stage-troupe drama set in the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger world and played by the Kyoryuger cast, directed by Koichi Sakamoto.

The fourth Toei Hero Next film cast several former Super Sentai actors in roles echoing their earlier characters, led by Yumi Sugimoto reprising a Go-Onger-adjacent persona.

Norwegian cover artist PelleK released a full original arrangement combining every Power Rangers theme song released to date.

Saban Brands filed a trademark for Power Rangers Dino Supercharge, pointing to a planned second-season continuation of Power Rangers Dino Charge.

Saban Brands filed a trademark for Power Rangers Dino Supercharge, pointing to a planned second-season continuation of Power Rangers Dino Charge.

The five leads of Ressha Sentai ToQger discussed being cast, meeting each other for the first time, and their early impressions of the show's imagination-themed characters.

USA Today announced Power Rangers Dino Charge, Saban Brands' 22nd season adapting Kyoryuger rather than Go-Busters, ahead of Super Megaforce's own premiere.

Premium Bandai announced a limited-run set of Gokaiger Ranger Keys based on Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's villainous Deboss Legion, extending the Ranger Key line to antagonist characters.

A special hour-long V-cinema release, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: 100 Years After, was announced for June 2014, bringing back all six lead actors as a new, visually distinct Kyoryuger team.

A special hour-long V-cinema release, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger: 100 Years After, was announced for June 2014, bringing back all six lead actors as a new, visually distinct Kyoryuger team.

Sample tracks for Ressha Sentai ToQger's opening and ending theme songs were released ahead of the single's February 16 street date.

The first promotional footage for the 38th Super Sentai series, Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger, arrived online ahead of the show's February 16, 2014 premiere.

Magazine scans revealed the personalities of Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger's five heroes ahead of the show's February 2014 premiere, alongside early details on their transformation gear and weapon.

Translated Kyoryuger scans previewed new Deboss generals following the army's revival, plus Dantetsu's shocking turn as Kyoryu Silver against his own son.

Toy Art Gallery in Los Angeles hosted Saban's Power Rangers 20th Anniversary art exhibit, featuring 20 hand-painted Ranger figures by outside artists and archival Bandai merchandise.

The first costume and toy reveals for Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger detailed its train-announcement transformation sounds, color-swapping gimmick, and combining robot, ahead of its February 2014 premiere.

The first costume and toy reveals for Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger detailed its train-announcement transformation sounds, color-swapping gimmick, and combining robot, ahead of its February 2014 premiere.

Kyoryuger co-stars Ryuusei Ryo and Saito Syuusuke discuss how their real-life friendship mirrors the on-screen bond between Kyoryu Red and Kyoryu Black in a Hero Vision interview.

A new trailer for MMPR, a non-profit fan film reimagining of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers directed by Dominick Sivili, debuted publicly on Thanksgiving Day after a festival and comic-con run, with Dina Cataldi starring as the Blue Ranger.

A 2ch report indicated the original Zyuranger team would appear in the Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters crossover film, directed by Koichi Sakamoto.

A 2ch report indicated the original Zyuranger team would appear in the Kyoryuger vs. Go-Busters crossover film, directed by Koichi Sakamoto.

A fan-made mashup video recut Pacific Rim footage using the classic Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers opening sequence format.

Super Sentai was set to receive novel adaptations following the same year's Kamen Rider books, with a Samurai Sentai Shinkenger novel announced as the first entry.

Super Sentai was set to receive novel adaptations following the same year's Kamen Rider books, with a Samurai Sentai Shinkenger novel announced as the first entry.

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's tenth ranger, KyoryuSilver, was revealed as The Flashing Brave, transforming with a new Giga Gaburevolver device and partnering with the giant Zyudenryu Bragigas.

Trademark filings confirmed the 2014 Super Sentai series as Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger, a train-themed entry whose title plays on the Japanese words for train and express.

Trademark filings confirmed the 2014 Super Sentai series as Ressha Sentai Tokkyuger, a train-themed entry whose title plays on the Japanese words for train and express.

The site marked August 28, 1993 as the true 20th anniversary of Power Rangers, noting the franchise's debut and inviting readers to vote for the White Ranger in an ongoing Super Hero Beatdown poll.

Retail copies of Bandai's Power Rangers Legacy Morpher were found with updated audio matching the gold SDCC-exclusive Tommy Oliver edition, weeks after that convention exclusive's price climbed on the aftermarket.

Kyoryu Blue and Kyoryu Green were announced as a Tamashii Web-exclusive S.H.Figuarts two-pack, alongside a first look at Kyoryu Black and Kyoryu Pink figures.

SDCC reports indicated Power Rangers Megaforce would move through Goseiger, then Gokaiger, then previously-unused Dairanger suit footage, alongside a spotted Shishi Ranger Ranger Key.

Tamashii Features revealed the remaining S.H.Figuarts lineup for Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger, covering the Gouraiger brothers plus Hurricane Blue and Yellow.

KyoryuViolet, the Sea Hero of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, was revealed as living scientist Doctor Ulshade, creator of the Gaburevolver, played by Shigeru Chiba.

Bluefin revealed a $200 five-figure metallic Samurai Ranger Figuarts set for SDCC, along with Mighty Morphin-themed Tamashii stage stands including one for a still-unannounced figure.

An exclusive preview of Power Rangers Action Card Game Set 3 revealed Sentai characters paired directly with Power Rangers for the first time.

Bandai Tamashii published official images of Cho AkibaRed's transformation device, the DX Munya Munya Zuban, ahead of a September 2013 release.

A list of ten actors confirmed to reprise their ranger roles for Power Rangers Super Megaforce circulated, sourced to RangerCrew, with two more names unconfirmed but likely.

Toei revealed the Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger summer film's title, Gaburincho of Music, a musical directed by Koichi Sakamoto and written by Riku Sanjo.

Card-back photos posted on Instagram confirmed that Gokaiger's Ranger Keys would carry over into Power Rangers Super Megaforce's toy line and show.

The annual Kamen Rider/Super Sentai summer double-bill was announced as Magic Music Movie, making Kyoryuger's entry the first full musical in Super Sentai history.

A new V-Cinema film reuniting the Hurricanger cast a decade after the series ended was confirmed for Blu-ray and DVD release in August 2013.

A Super Hero Taisen Z scan clarified that a lineup of Metal Heroes fighting alongside Gavan Type G were actually Gokaigers using Metal Hero Ranger Keys.

A short preview note ahead of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season, naming the premiere episode and its title.

A short preview note ahead of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season, naming the premiere episode and its title.

The cast of Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger, along with producer Hikasa and Yujiro Shirakawa, recorded a video marking the series' 10th anniversary and teasing an April 1 announcement.

The cast of Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger, along with producer Hikasa and Yujiro Shirakawa, recorded a video marking the series' 10th anniversary and teasing an April 1 announcement.

Spoilers on Kyoryuger's sixth ranger, KyoryuGold, covered his civilian identity, his weapon, and his Zyudenryu partner ahead of the character's introduction.

Actress Kyoko Hinami confirmed via Twitter that she would return to Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season as the original Akiba Blue, Mitsuki Aoyagi.

Actress Kyoko Hinami confirmed via Twitter that she would return to Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season as the original Akiba Blue, Mitsuki Aoyagi.

An event report detailed Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season, including its new opening theme, returning director Ryuta Tasaki, a new Blue ranger played by Luna Iwashimizu, and the villain organization led by General Two.

An event report covered Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season reveal, including its new cast and villain.

The long-awaited S.H.Figuarts Mighty Morphin Red and Green Rangers, first shown at Tamashii Nations, were confirmed for summer release with pricing and pre-orders.

A hacked Gabutyra toy was found to sound off every Super Sentai team name, with no confirmation of why the feature exists or whether it ties into the show.

A fan translation of the 1996 epilogue manga to Chojin Sentai Jetman, titled Time Flies, was made available for download, picking up two years after the series' finale.

A fan translation of the 1996 epilogue manga to Chojin Sentai Jetman, titled Time Flies, was made available for download, picking up two years after the series' finale.

Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger chief producer Takahito Ohmori explained the show's decision to break a 26-year tradition by not including a Yellow team member.

Filming for Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season was spotted in Akihabara, with a cast change reported for Akiba Blue ahead of the show's April return.

Filming for Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger's second season was spotted in Akihabara, with a cast change reported for Akiba Blue ahead of the show's April return.

TV-size cuts of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's opening and ending theme songs were shared ahead of the show's premiere, credited to a contributing site member.

TV-size cuts of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's opening and ending theme songs were shared ahead of the show's premiere, credited to a contributing site member.

Former Super Sentai actors Ayumi Kinoshita (Deka Yellow) and Kenji Ebisawa (Go-On Black) were reported to be joining Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger, premiering that February.

Former Super Sentai actors Ayumi Kinoshita (Deka Yellow) and Kenji Ebisawa (Go-On Black) were reported to be joining Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger, premiering that February.

Nao Nagasawa, previously Hurricane Blue in Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger, was reported to be joining Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger as a guest star at the request of director Koichi Sakamoto.

A Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger pamphlet carried short interviews with the show's five lead actors, covering their castings, first impressions of each other, and reactions to director Koichi Sakamoto and writer Riku Sanjo.

An audio-only recording of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger's cameo appearance in the movie Go-Busters VS Gokaiger circulated online with English subtitles.

A one-month Super Sentai-themed pop-up cafe, the Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger Cafe Delusion Base, opened in Tokyo with a menu of series-themed dishes and drinks.

Toei confirmed a second season of the parody series Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger at the Super Hero Festival event, with a new team member reportedly joining the cast.

A preview of the Go-Busters vs. Gokaiger crossover film covered its plot ahead of a January 19, 2013 premiere, including the first on-screen appearance of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

A preview of the Go-Busters vs. Gokaiger crossover film covered its plot ahead of a January 19, 2013 premiere, including the first on-screen appearance of Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

RangerCrew confirmed that Saban Brands would bring collectible Ranger Keys into the Power Rangers Megaforce universe, following the toy line's use in the source Sentai series.

Following the reveal of Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger's cast, the team's character names were confirmed to spell out a hidden dinosaur-themed wordplay.

Ryusei Ryo was confirmed as Kyoryu Red, playing Daigo Kiryu, in the second character reveal for the upcoming Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

Novice actor Shusuke Saito was reported to be playing Ian, the character who transforms into KyoryuBlack in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

Power Rangers Megaforce's second season, retitled Power Rangers Super Megaforce, was confirmed to keep using suits adapted from Tensou Sentai Goseiger rather than switching source footage.

Details on the Kyoryuger team's two signature weapons, the GabRevolver and GabRecalibur, outlined their compatible JudenChi batteries and special attacks.

Toy catalogs for Juden Sentai Kyoryuger detailed how KyoryuJin's parts combine, including its Western and Macho combination modes.

Early details on Juuden Sentai Kyoryuger revealed a battery-powered transformation gimmick built around samba rhythm, using twin weapons called the GabRevolver and GabriCalibur.

A Tokyo press conference for Juden Sentai Kyoryuger detailed the show's five-color team, its Beast Battery/GabRevolver transformation gimmick, and the Gabutyra/Stegotchi/Tricera combination into KyoryuJin.

Riku Sanjo, previously a writer on Kamen Rider W and Kamen Rider Fourze, was named head writer for Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, his first Sentai series.

Koichi Sakamoto was confirmed as head director of the new dinosaur-themed Super Sentai series Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, following his prior work directing Kamen Rider Fourze.

A Figure-Oh 178 plot summary revealed the Gokaigers returning in dark new outfits and allied with Zangyack in the crossover movie Go-Busters VS Gokaiger, set for a January 19, 2013 Japanese theatrical release.

A 2ch poster with a track record of accurate Kamen Rider and Super Sentai spoilers claimed a second season of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger was being secretly filmed.

A convincing fake poster and ticket campaign for an Akibaranger movie turned out to be a staff-run joke that started on Twitter months earlier.

Bluefin Tamashii Nations planned a first look at upcoming Power Ranger branded S.H.Figuarts figures at New York Comic Con.

Magazine scans revealed the Go-Busters Powered Custom upgrade form and the LT-06 Tategami Lioh mecha, adding armored Buddyroid forms and a new combination robot.

Gavan Type-G was confirmed to appear in Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters episodes 31 and 32 as a promotional tie-in for the Gavan movie, teaming up against a monster called Rhino Doubler.

A hidden Easter egg in the Power Rangers DVD box set reveals Galaxy Rangers, the 1992 test pilot Haim Saban pitched to Bandai America before MMPR.

The cast of Power Rangers Megaforce, the 20th-anniversary season adapting Goseiger and Gokaiger footage, was revealed at Power Morphicon.

Fan artist Mike McGraw produced animated concept art reimagining the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, revisiting a cost-cutting idea Disney once seriously considered.

Tamashii Nations met with Saban Brands at SDCC 2012 to plan an expanded Power Ranger 20th-anniversary figure lineup for SDCC 2013.

Toy catalog scans revealed the Go-Busters Powered Custom super mode and a new combining Buster Machine, LT-06 Tategami RaiOh.

Box art surfaced for Time Life's Power Rangers Mega DVD sets, split into a set covering the first three Mighty Morphin seasons and a second spanning Zeo through Lost Galaxy, priced at $219.95 with an exclusive Red Ranger figure.

New images and a release date were revealed for Bandai's 1/1 scale Moe Moe Z-Cune, the doll-shaped gun changer used by the Akibarangers.

Shout! Factory and Time Life announced remastered Power Rangers DVD box sets, including a 40-disc collection spanning Mighty Morphin Power Rangers through Power Rangers Lost Galaxy.

A ratings explainer worked through several claims about Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters' historically low Nielsen numbers, weighing demographics, toy sales, and timeslot history against the Sentai franchise's own ratings record.

Televi-Kun revealed that the Gokaigers would receive Kamen Rider OOO Ranger Keys made from OOO's Core Medals, part of a wider Super Hero Taisen update covering the Big Machine plot and a new Decade card.

The human cast of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger was revealed alongside suit designs, a toy-based transformation device, and the team's oddly civilian choice of vehicle.

The human cast of Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger was revealed alongside suit designs, a toy-based transformation device, and the team's oddly civilian choice of vehicle.

Ahead of its premiere, new details on Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters covered Hiromu Sakurada's identity as Red Buster, his family's role in the Messiah virus backstory, the support team, and the villain Enter.

New magazine scans detailed Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters' Vagras villain army, the Go-Buster Ace megazord, the team's Buster Vehicles, and their Binocular Blade and One-Eyed Buster weapons.

Early, unconfirmed reporting suggested the Power Rangers season adapting Tensou Sentai Goseiger would be titled Power Rangers Megaforce.

New cast photos confirmed Keiichi Wada and five other Super Sentai actors reprising their original roles for the crossover film Gokaiger Goseiger: 199 Hero Great Battle.

Two episodes into Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, the show leans into its cast's reluctance to be heroes, while the returns of Aka Red and Magi Red pay off the franchise's history directly.

A fan-subbed release of Gokaiger became available through the fansub group GUIS, with the show's opening sequence singled out for particular praise.

Toy review footage of the Gokaiger's Mobirates henshin device revealed a hidden Kamen Rider OOO sound clip, hinting at a possible crossover transformation.

A weekend TV special gave an early look at the Goukaigers transforming into past Red Rangers, including long-rumored female members in skirted variants.

Former Power Rangers writer-producer Judd Lynn discusses working up from Unit Production Manager, taking over as showrunner under Disney, and the show's biggest creative shortfall.

Part 2 of HJU Radio episode 12 marked the end of Power Rangers RPM's run, with the hosts reflecting on the series and its cast and crew, including Eddie Guzelian and Judd Lynn.

The first cast photos of Tensou Sentai Goseiger circulated, drawing an early comparison between the new Red and the prior year's Engine Sentai Go-Onger lead, Takeru.

The first cast photos of Tensou Sentai Goseiger circulated, drawing an early comparison between the new Red and the prior year's Engine Sentai Go-Onger lead, Takeru.

Catherine Sutherland, who played the Pink Zeo Ranger in Power Rangers Zeo, sat down for an interview conducted by site contributors in partnership with the No Pink Spandex podcast.

Disney and Bandai America confirmed the Power Rangers franchise would continue with an eighteenth season in 2010, putting to rest rumors the brand was ending.

Director Steve Wang, ahead of his work on Kamen Rider Dragon Knight, discussed the action and tone of his Power Rangers Lost Galaxy episode 'The Rescue Mission.'

An early rundown of the 32nd Super Sentai series, Enjin Sentai Go-Onger, covering its five-member team, vehicle- and animal-based motifs, mecha, weapons, and rumored head writer.

The R5 Central podcast's 46th episode covered the Power Morphicon convention, featuring an interview with original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers actors Austin St. John and Steve Cardenas.