Super Sentai

Super Sentai (1975- )

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The Super Sentai Series is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi ("Super" refers to their use of mecha, and "sentai" is the Japanese word for "task force" or, literally, "fighting squadron" and was also a term used for Japanese squadrons in World War II). The shows are of the tokusatsu genre, featuring live action characters and colorful special effects, and are aimed mainly at children. The Super Sentai Series is one of the most prominent tokusatsu productions in Japan, alongside the Ultra Series and the Kamen Rider Series, which it currently airs alongside in the Super Hero Time programming block on Sundays. Outside Japan, the Super Sentai Series are best known as the source material for the Power Rangers franchise.

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Scheduleevery Sunday at 09:30 (30 min)

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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the Super Sentai series premiere?

The Super Sentai series premiered on April 5, 1975.

Who are the main characters in the Super Sentai series?

The main characters in the Super Sentai series are a team of superheroes who wear colorful spandex suits. The team varies from season to season but typically consists of three to five members.

What is the general plot of the Super Sentai series?

The general plot of the Super Sentai series involves a team of superheroes who use their powers to battle evil organizations that threaten the world.

How are the Super Sentai series episodes structured?

The Super Sentai series typically consists of standalone episodes with a self-contained story, but there are also story arcs that span multiple episodes.

Which Super Sentai season introduced a giant robot?

The 1977 season, titled "Battle Fever J," introduced the first giant robot, the Battle Fever Robo.

In which Super Sentai season did the main team consist of all females?

The 1979 season, titled "Battle Fever J," had an all-female main team.

Which Super Sentai season introduced the concept of the sixth ranger?

The 1980 season, titled "Denshi Sentai Denziman," introduced the concept of the sixth ranger, a new member who joins the team later on in the season and has their own unique suit and powers.

In which Super Sentai season did the team use vehicles as their primary mode of transportation and attack?

The 1982 season, titled "Goggle-V," had the team use vehicles as their primary mode of transportation and attack.

Which Super Sentai season introduced the concept of a mentor character?

The 1983 season, titled "Dai Sentai Goggle-V," introduced the concept of a mentor character, who trains the superheroes and gives them guidance throughout the season.

In which Super Sentai season did the team consist of only three members?

The 1992 season, titled "Gosei Sentai Dairanger," had a team consisting of only three members.

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Also known as

  • Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger
  • Battle Fever J (Jamaica)
  • Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (Japan)
  • Shuriken Sentai Ninninger (Japan)
  • Ressha Sentai ToQger (Japan)
  • Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger (Japan)
  • Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (Japan)
  • Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (Japan)
  • Tensou Sentai Goseiger (Japan)
  • Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (Japan)
  • Engine Sentai Go-onger (Japan)
  • Juken Sentai Gekiranger (Japan)
  • GoGo Sentai Boukenger (Japan)
  • Mahou Sentai Magiranger (Japan)
  • Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (Japan)
  • Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger (Japan)
  • Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger (Japan)
  • Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (Japan)
  • Mirai Sentai Timeranger (Japan)
  • Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive (Japan)
  • Seijuu Sentai Gingaman (Japan)
  • Denji Sentai Megaranger (Japan)
  • Gekisou Sentai Carranger (Japan)
  • Chōriki Sentai Ohranger (Japan)
  • Ninja Sentai Kakuranger (Japan)
  • Gosei Sentai Dairanger (Japan)
  • Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger (Japan)
  • Chōjin Sentai Jetman (Japan)
  • Chikyu Sentai Fiveman (Japan)
  • Kousoku Sentai Turboranger (Japan)
  • Choujuu Sentai Liveman (Japan)
  • Hikari Sentai Maskman (Japan)
  • Choushinsei Flashman (Japan)
  • Dengeki Sentai Changeman (Japan)
  • Choudenshi Bioman (Japan)
  • Kagaku Sentai Dynaman (Japan)
  • Dai Sentai Goggle-V (Japan)
  • Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan (Japan)
  • Denshi Sentai Denziman (Japan)
  • J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai (Japan)
  • Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Japan)
  • Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (Japan)
  • Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (Japan)
  • Kishiryu Sentai Ryuusouger (Japan)
  • Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger (Japan)
  • Mashin Sentai Kiramager (Japan)

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