Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where I am incredibly excited that the second entry in the Space Squad V-Cinema series, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad, has been released! Plot Rundown In “our” dimension, Space Squad commander Space Sheriff Gavan has dispatched Space Sheriff Shaider and a brand new World Ninja Jiraiya to bring in one…
Welcome to back to Tokusatsu Gesundheit (finally), where this week we will be catching back up with this year’s sentai Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (up through episode 21). Plot Rundown The Lupinrangers and Patrangers continue to battler both the criminal forces of the Gangler and each other for the pieces of the…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where today we’re talking about the latest entry in the Super Sentai franchise (I promise I’ll leave Toei alone for the next post), Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger. Plot Rundown Over a lifetime of pilfering, gentleman thief Arsène Lupin gathered quite the array of powerful artifacts that have become…
Welcome back to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where today we’re talking about the final run of episodes of Uchuu Sentai Kyuranger (see previous posts for more info). Plot Rundown The Red Ranger, Lucky, leads his friends in saving the universe from Jark Matter. Along the way he finds out he’s a prince, the Silver Ranger turns evil for…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where this week we’re watching a movie crossing over two different types of space cop – Space Squad: Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger! Plot Rundown Geki Jumonji, AKA Space Sheriff Gavan Type G, is investigating a new intergalactic crime syndicate called Genmaku. Geki partner Shelly is seemingly killed during…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where I didn’t feel like spending my beautiful day off reading a movie script this week. Instead, we’ll be checking back in with Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, now approximately halfway through its run. Plot Rundown The Kyuranger team is now full assembled (and then some) and deep into its war with Jark…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where today we head west across the Sea of Japan in order to watch an originalish Korean tokusatsu – Power Rangers: Dino Force Brave! Plot Rundown The NeoDeboth Army is threatening Earth seeking the power of the Dinosaur King, sealing away its guardian Power Dinos to clear their way. The mentor…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where we’re on the cutting edge of Super Sentai! The very first episode of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger recently aired in Japan, and we’re gonna talk about it today. Plot Rundown The evil Space Shogunate Jark Matter has conquered 88 constellations, effectively giving them control of the universe! Their newest conquest is…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where we’re taking in a triple feature in under thirty minutes! Enjoy Kamen Rider World, Super Sentai World, and Toei Hero Daishugō. Plot Rundown Kamen Rider World: the evil Shadow Moon, previously defeated by Kamen Rider Black, returns to life as a powerful giant called The Century King. He begins terrorizing…
Welcome to Tokusatsu Gesundheit, where your author continues to be busier than expected! This week, we’re talking about the Power Rangers season that wasn’t, 2012’s Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters! Plot Rundown Three young heroes are recruited by Japan’s Energy Management Center to be become the Go-Busters, defenders of the wondrous clean energy source Enetron from the…