For the past 13 years, the Nefarious Monster Army have appeared beneath their floating fortress every Sunday to advance their goal of conquering Earth. Luckily, the Dragon Keepers are here to save the day! Having defeated the majority of the monsters during their initial invasion, the heroes now routinely show up to clear away any remnants of resistance. Unbeknownst to the public, however, every fight beyond the first has been a deliberate show put on by both sides: the Dragon Keepers reap the fame and prestige from fighting imaginary enemies, while the surviving weakest monsters, altogether called Dusters, are allowed to live for another day.
Sentouin D, a Duster tired of living this life of shame, leaves the fortress in an attempt to overturn his fate. With the unexpected help of the mysterious ranger Yumeko Suzukiri, he discovers the key to defeating the Dragon Keepers lies in their Divine Artifacts—ultimate weapons crucial to the rangers' transformation and unique powers. Teaming up with Suzukiri to infiltrate the garrison of Red Keeper Sousei Akabane, Sentouin D must defy all expectations to save his species from the cruel hands of humans.
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KANLen09
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! - It's Japan's version of Go! Go! Power Rangers!, but in a different POV that's WAY more interesting than you might think. To go from a Super Sentai of a harem rom-com, to a Super Sentai of an actual depiction of the usual Weekend Morning Cartoon style, I highly question mangaka Negi Haruba's thought process. But it really is in his ballpark to go from one extreme to another, and not feel like he's wasting any of his past experiences for the long run. And that's the result of Sentai Daishikkaku a.k.a Go! Go! Loser Ranger! (stupid localization name...should've gone for RangerReject, but the nod to Power Rangers is the sole reason why), an evolution from the last famous work of Gotoubun no Hanayome a.k.a The Quintessential Quintuplets, being Negi Haruba's newest work, this time starring a majority of men as opposed to all girls.
To the people in the West, you might've seen a series called The Boys, and instantly thought that it was a great reference to the whole superhero schtick being a comedic satire of sorts. And for you people outside who don't know about this show (even me included), it is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes, who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians, and as revered as gods, abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good. It's the powerless against the superpowerful as The Boys embark on a heroic quest to expose the truth about "The Seven" and their formidable Vought backing.
And that's what Sentai Daishikkaku truly is: it may look like your typical half-hour-long Saturday/Sunday Morning Cartoon where the quote-unquote Power Rangers figures in their iconic colours, face off against the evildoers, be it their minions or their bosses. But deep down, there's an even bigger price to pay for the behind-the-scenes connotations, and this one critical, yet important role, lies in the hands of Fighter D: a Duster under the Villainous Army of Evil organization, playing the part of the evildoer whilst keeping its audience and the Power Rangers equivalent of the Super Sentai squadron, the Divine Dragon Rangers a.k.a Dragon Keepers, armed with their weapons, the Divine Tools, company. Fighter D, like many of his fellow footsoldiers, are slaves to the Saturday/Sunday Morning Cartoon "show" where they're subjected to playing out the obvious heroes vs. villains' script where their transformative and regeneration abilities prove useful to the Dragon Keepers to keep on killing them for God knows how long. Since they also wiped all of their boss Executives in the process, leaving only the easy minions like D to their bidding to re-enact the same old Sunday showdown defeat, to the same old so-called Heroes and their target audience. And it's with this mindset that Fighter D wants to "reject all humanity" and decide to go against the stagnant flow, by infiltrating the Dragon Keepers from within and exacting the same circumstances as do their Executive bosses were dealt with.
Are you tired of seeing the old Power Rangers schtick, and want to see a scenario where evil actually has a way to triumph over the good? If so, then Fighter D is your best representative to uncover what lies behind the Dragon Keepers, because the hero organization is not what you think it is. On the outset, the five iconic colours of the Keepers are the face of justice and its people, brandishing their sense of righteousness for all to see, but when the masks are removed, they're all but (in)sane people who don't hesitate to make their stances known to their subordinates in their own individual ways. And that is the pride and ego of the Dragon Keepers: serving the good externally, but not following up on that same guise from within. And this attracts the attention of two people: Yumeko Suzukiri and Hibiki Sakurama, who, like Fighter D, realize that the Dragon Keepers are not what they think they are and attempt to rebel and turn the organization back to good. Together, the trio does their own respective work with the positions that they have been given, with Yumeko being in the best seat possible thanks to her affiliation as a Junior 1st Rank Ranger of the Yellow Battalion; the Ranger Cadet-in-Training of Hibiki, who aspires to be a hero himself; and Fighter D...doing what his calling already deems him to do.
Do not be fooled by the rather huge character cast here. Everybody is multi-layered, and with so much action going on, the suspense actually holds up well thanks to unexpected plot twists left and right. It makes sure that even when you know what's going on in the grand scheme of things, plot twists come and go, adding more layers to an already insane storyline of the ongoing fight against good and evil. For sure, this is not just your typical Power Rangers parody of a satire comedy where evil seeks to overthrow the good, but diving deep into the rabbit hole to witness a reality that's Darker Than Black, this show is a bona-fide classic for Super Sentai/Power Rangers fans who want to see not just the side that is shown to aspiring kids who want to be superheroes themselves, but also to the adults that getting there, is not a mere simple affair at all.
For a show that touches on the outside base of its fundamental work, I would have to say that Yostar Pictures really has the prowess and ability to venture out of their comfort zone and produce more unique shows in the anime space. The same studio that brought you its own company's gacha anime adaptations like this season's Blue Archive, as well as both the Arknights and Azur Lane franchises, Sentai Daishikkaku has a sort of fluidity given its rather unique animation, and regardless of it being a blend of 2D and 3DCG, it still looks and feels good, and never has the sense where the production skimmed out on details and the like. I'm definitely looking forward to next year's original CGDCT golf show of Sorairo Utility if Yostar Pictures can keep its pristine quality to a good degree.
Even better, is the music, and it's specially tailored for it. Once again, rising mega star Tatsuya Kitani just DOES NOT MISS, and "Jikai Yokoku" is the crowning example of a Super Sentai-inspired OP song that is a legit banger (along with the children singing segments), alongside one of the most unique OP visuals I've seen in quite some time, showing off the disparities of Fighter D running against the controlled reality of the Dragon Keepers in their iconic colours. And as impressive as Akari Nanawo's visuals are as a dancing showdown between good and evil, her ED song is just alright, though it's still very catchy.
If you have one person to thank for Sentai Daishikkaku a.k.a Go! Go! Loser Ranger!'s adaptation, let it be Keiichi Sato, the director who brought you classic works like 2011's Tiger & Bunny, the Rage of Bahamut series with Fall 2014's Genesis and 2017's Virgin Soul, plus his very last work before a long hiatus: Fall 2017's Inuyashiki: Last Hero (that show is still awesome as heck even after all these years). This style of "loving all things nostalgic" is what makes the show such a delight to watch, being a paradox of all things righteous, questioning what truly justice and worth is fighting for, more than just a homage to the Power Rangers formula.
For sure, it's a gosh darn entertaining show with a fresh and unique take on the Super Sentai genre, and even if you have or don't have the nostalgia for classic superhero shows, you ought not to miss out Sentai Daishikkaku, for its Ranger Reject feature, is what truly makes it special.
ST63LTH
Sentai Daishikkaku! follows Combatant D, a member of the Monster Army who now serves as entertainment after being defeated and captured by humanity's superhero faction, The Rangers. Determined to fight against the prejudice he faces, Combatant D embarks on a mission to gather information on his enemies and seek revenge. Story & Character: 5/10 Go Go! Loser Ranger! begins with an intriguing premise of victimized injustice, featuring a captured enemy who is humiliated for so long that he eventually decides to fight back. However, the story becomes stagnant after the initial arc, shifting focus to the next generation's coming-of-age ceremony. The pacing in this arc feels slow,with a lack of intensity in favor of action sequences between character factions, which dominate much of the series. The main character, Combatant D, is headstrong, leading to some questionable decisions, such as repeatedly infiltrating enemy territory despite being caught multiple times and using his abilities in ways that attract attention.
Rivalry is a strong tool for character development, serving as an obstacle that characters must overcome to build stronger bonds. However, in Go Go! Loser Ranger!, this concept is taken too literally, with rivalries dragged out unnecessarily, making them feel overextended. The character dynamics are interesting, and the series executes character twist reveals well, adding substance. However, beyond a select few, many character personalities are unremarkable and lack depth. The large number of characters introduced in such a short series leads to many underdeveloped personas.
Art & Sound: 5/10
The art is not the series' strength, with only the pilot episode featuring remotely appealing visuals. The art style is consistent in scenes with minimal conflict, but character designs become disproportionate during fast movement. The animation often feels like a slideshow, with limited movement beyond character mouths and limbs, but it remains bearable.
The series does not make significant use of thematic sound design. Sound effects are average, lacking impact or showiness. The voice acting is also average, with few opportunities for Combatant D's voice actor to display expressive dialogue throughout the series.
Overall & Enjoyment: 6/10
Despite the critical review, Go Go! Loser Ranger! shows potential, especially if given another cour to develop beyond its establishment phase. The main character could have been more competent; his continuous attempts with no results became tiresome. However, he demonstrates clever tricks toward the end of the series, particularly during the Ranger coming-of-age ceremony. While many characters are underdeveloped, they remain enjoyable due to the sense of uncertainty in their behaviors and backgrounds, which are slowly revealed with twists. The art is not impressive, but the pastel color scheme and light visual style are a welcoming appearance.
Go Go! Loser Ranger! may have its flaws, but it holds promise if allowed further development, offering an entertaining, albeit imperfect, series.
PixelB
It's a fun little show, but not really one that invokes much thought. After all, the show is basically still a shounen show, except that it's the inverse of what usually happens. Our main character is a nameless "Fighter D," fighting for the evil organization versus the supposed righteous Super Sentai. Well, at least the setting explains most of it. Our main character's not programmed to be very smart. He's just an expendable minion, so he kind of has an infantile worldview of things and can't be very scheming as a result. He's trying to infiltrate the super sentai organization, but he can't help butslip up and require assistance from others due to his simplemindedness. He has the mindset of a evil minion, which is world domination as an evil organization, and it shows in his mannerisms. He's not Light in Death Note or Vincent Freeman in Gattaca, where the main thrills of those shows is the tightrope between the main character and the organization he infiltrates. This show is definitely more shounen, more free-flowing, where Fighter D fights while also experiencing friendship, relationships, etc. He has his own righteous ideals, not wanting to kill innocent people despite being a "bad guy," and clearly deviates from the typical mindset of an evil minion. Still, it's just a normal action shounen type of show where people fight monsters with our Fighter D being in the midst, getting assistance from other boss monsters, fighters, and other spies that want to see the downfall of the Super Sentai monolith.
On the flip side, you have Red, whose painted as a psychopath despite being a hero of justice. While he does kill bad guys and doesn't mind violence at all, he cares more about his image rather than anything else. He definitely doesn't seem to be all that righteous when on screen, but the show doesn't really deign to give much characterization to Red anyhow, so you're going to have to strap on for the second season for that. You also kind of get to explore a lot of other Super Sentai rangers, going from the main cast of the Power Rangers, to the junior ranks that Fighter D intermingles with in his disguised form.
There are definite cringe characters, mainly Yumeko. It's pretty boring to see an OP woman that's flippant and can do basically what she wants under the scrutiny of the Super Sentai organization without much elaboration or reasoning. She's essential to the story, as she's enabling Fighter D to keep his disguise undetected, but it really does seem like the author just wants her to be a facetious OP mysterious female that's evil without much explanation. Overall an extremely shallow persona for such a critical character in the story. She always puts herself above everybody else with her goals never explored.
Overall, I don't mind the story at all, but you will have to understand that it's not a very intellectual one, as Fighter D gets plot armor like crazy to do whatever he wants to do without any trouble. It's a change of pace despite being an action oriented show, but I can't say it's anything special as well.
theweebsass
I really want to like this anime. Like many others the premise seems really interesting to me. Unfortunately the show does not appear to truly know what said premise should look like, nor how to handle many other aspects of itself. The pacing is frequently awkward and jumpy, with flashbacks coupled with tiny flash forwards coupled with tiny flash forwards that then get explained in a flashback. Made doubly strange because it doesn't really come off as egregiously bad. Its not overly abundant, nor truly detractive most of the time, I just don't understand what the point of these moments are. From what I've heard themanga has the same issue, so likely the adaptation team staying too "true" to the source material.
Where these strange pacing issues DO cause issues however is when they are coupled with strange/unexplained scenes. Characters will occasionally do a 180 on their opinion, pull some random plan out of no where with no explanation, or accomplish/fail to accomplish something in an incredible manner with no explanation. The show is partially a comedy, and has over the top jokes which can be waved off, but these instances are not part of said comedy. Instead they painfully tend to accompany the previously mentioned flashbacks/flashforwards, seemingly as an "explanation."
Despite all this, I still honestly think the show is good. My main gripe is that I think it could have been really good. If you squint your eyes and fill in the blanks for these inconsistencies you could EASILY have a really good show. Its clear the characters and story have depth to them, its just sometimes rather than elaborating/displaying that depth the show chooses to skip forward 10 seconds.
ArchangelEST
Sentai Daishikkaku is one of the more peculiar anime to come out in recent years. Sporting some pretty good production values, it's definitely a fun spectacle, though the story and worldbuilding are full of weird plot holes and nonsensical events and characters. Animation / Art / General Visuals - 8/10 ----------------------------------------------- Basic art isn't noteworthy, but the animations and special effects are pretty good. If nothing else, the show is flashy and fun to watch. Sound / Music / Voice Acting - 8/10------------------------------------------
Solid voice acting and a nice selection of original tracks makes for a very enjoyable experience.
Story - 4/10
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While one of the more unique stories in recent history, the execution is all over the place.
The story follows a weak monster called D, who is part of a remnant of monsters left after a monster invasion of Earth. After being defeated, the monsters were forced to become actors in weekly showdowns against heroes, to continue fooling the rest of humanity. Our protagonist D is fed up and decides to infiltrate the heroes' organization instead and defeat them from within.
Certainly sounds interesting, but the setup is completely nonsensical.
What possible purpose can there be to have a bunch of weak monsters fight in weekly fake matches like it's some American wrestling league? And how in the world does the rest of the world just take it at face value? There's a huge hovering monster fortress above Japan that never does anything except send down a batch of random monsters to fight in a damn arena that sells tickets like it's some weekly football game? The whole planet just believes that every Sunday at the same time, the monsters "invade" the local Japanese arena and casually wait for the heroes to show up so that they can lose and then repeat the event next Sunday? The hell is that?
The premise is so utterly ridiculous that it completely derails the rest of the story.
How can one take anything even halfway seriously when the entire planet is apparently inhabited by complete morons?
Characters - 5/10
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Despite there being some fairly interesting characters, most of the cast are just a different flavour of stupid.
Most of the cast are "heroes" whose whole goal is to fight monsters, and it is something all aspiring recruits aim to become, despite it being utterly obvious that the weekly fake monster matches are indeed just fake nonsense.
How can any of the characters be taken seriously when they spout stuff like "I've looked up to the heroes all my life, that's why I've dedicated my life to becoming a hero", when the only monsters that exist on the whole planet are as weak as children, and only show up for a weekly Sunday roast. It's just so ludicrous. It makes every member of the cast seem like a complete idiot.
The only likeable and interesting characters are the villains. Though in most part that's because their motivations and psychological profile are simply mysterious. Trying to figure out why they are the way they are and do the things they do is the only really fascinating part about the show. And it's unfortunately rather unexplored.
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Total - 6/10
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Sentai Daishikkaku is certainly a very unique anime. But I find it hard to stomach the utter absurdity of its plot and characters. Their stupidity doesn't even pass as decent comedy.
Still, the fight scenes are numerous and the animations quite good. There's definitely fun to be had, but it's hard to get overly invested.
whiteflame55
So, I grew up on Power Rangers. Back in 1993 (yes, I’m old), I watched the Rangers on the regular. It was simple, but I loved everything about the show, from the garish Ranger uniforms to Zordon, and yes, I even loved the villains. Rita Repulsa, in particular, was just a joy to watch on screen, though all manner of boss monsters from Goldar to Lord Zedd to Ivan Ooze (obviously, I watched the movie in 1995) just exuded personality and absurdity that scratched an itch I otherwise never would have known I had. You know who I paid the least mind out of everyone? ThePutties. I hardly cared when these nameless, faceless goons got upgraded and effectively became invulnerable… except at the giant Z-logo on their chest. Yeah, I wasn’t impressed with the fodder and usually just found the Rangers’ fights with them frustrating.
Cut to 2024 and I see a show that’s clearly meant to ride my nostalgia for tokusatsu sentai series. This series would follow one of those Putties, who was clearly given at least some personality, and give us a world in which he and the other monsters have to fight a group of Dragon Keepers (essentially up-jumped Rangers) who wield special weapons in shows that aren’t all that different from my Saturday morning watches: new boss monster, bit of back and forth, Dragon Keepers unleash a final attack and it’s over. I thought this would be pretty kitschy, even after we find out that said Putties can alter their forms to look like humans, and that the Dragon Keepers are the antagonists of this show, essentially forcing the Putties to put on a show every week now that the real Boss Monsters are all dead and gone. Sure, that’s a nice twist, but how far could they take it?
Much further than I ever imagined.
To start, this series looks great. It has crisp animation and a lot of interesting ways to use it with the variety of transformations and attacks on display. It may not be the best-looking anime of the season, but it’s largely keeping up and maintains it throughout. IMO, this has the best OP and ED of the season, utilizing some strong thematic music and visuals with a variety of animation styles.
Where this series lives and thrives is in its narrative. I rarely had any idea what was coming next episode-to-episode, whether as a result of failed plans, successful ones, or the collision of multiple plans in unpredictable ways. Some of that I chalk up to certain characters not mentioning important details, but the plot rarely takes that tack, instead often diverging from expectations due to a previously unknown factor at play. To its credit, the show usually breadcrumbs those factors, even if a couple of them come out of nowhere. Just as importantly, the sudden shifts in the plot are often character driven. Sentouin D may not be a tactical genius, but he implements several very important plans that pay off over the series run and he’s surprisingly good at working off the cuff… albeit his subterfuge could use some work. There’s not a sense that the plot happens to him – he’s taken his position as protagonist rather than being relegated to some background extra.
The larger plot is the conflict between the Dragon Keepers and Sentouin D, representing the monsters. Effectively being enslaved to the Dragon Keepers whims under penalty of death via magic weapons is a pretty solid reason to want revenge, especially after years under their thumbs. The audience and some of the human characters in the show recognize it for what it is: a means to maintain their power and influence in the broader world at the expense of those monsters. By contrast, Sentouin D and the other monsters came to this planet to conquer it, enslaving the masses and killing a tremendous number of humans in the process. They’re not exactly paragons of virtue and the only reason they’re stuck in this situation is because they made a deal with the Dragon Keepers after the Boss Monsters were killed. So it’s effectively some villain vs. villain action, with the actual heroes – usually those training to be Dragon Keepers one day themselves – find themselves caught in the middle and sometimes even having to pick a side.
The characters are probably the weakest element of this series. They serve the narrative well enough and there are a wide variety of different character types and designs, but that huge range of characters leaves most of them feeling either like half-baked stereotypes or very superficial and obvious… which is honestly kind of on point for this genre, so I find it difficult to hold it against the series too much. There are several exceptions, including pretty much everyone who gets substantial screen time and even a little bit of backstory, though only a couple of them (particularly Yumeko Suzukiri, who I really wish had more screentime this season) show meaningful depth that really makes them stand apart.
We see a lot of Sentouin D over the course of the series and spend most of the time in his head. We understand where he’s coming from early, and though he largely sticks to his sentiments about humans and his own kind, he does change as the series progresses. What I really like about those changes is that they’re organic to his experiences without feeling like a dramatic about-face. Even as circumstances dramatically shift to favor his endgame, Sentouin D never seems ready to hand over the reins of power to anyone. So much like he can alter his form, he changes to suit the situation, but also the narrative he’s writing for himself.
All this is to say that, yeah, I kind of love this series. It reminds me a bit of my experience with Bang Brave Bang Bravern last season (though notably less humorous and homoerotic). It’s far from perfect, especially given a mid-season twist that really does feel like it comes out of nowhere, but even that ends up serving the broader narrative well enough. There is a long stretch where the series focuses on fights in a parking garage, and while it results in a number of interesting fights and scenarios, it does result in some weaker animation and backgrounds. Still, for a series that seemed like a gimmick meant to ride sentai nostalgia, this really does go above and beyond. Even the ending, which showcases some progress for Sentouin D towards his goal and simultaneously recognizes how far away he is from achieving it himself, feels like an appropriate capstone to this season.
AeroGunz
“Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” is what happens when a pretty good idea is held down by a terrible mismatched mix of genres. I’m a sucker for genre deconstructions. My favourite story of this type, and in general, is “Miracleman” by Alan Moore. Needless to say that when I read the synopsis for “Go! Go! Loser Ranger!” I was hyped. I thought it would be a Super Sentai deconstruction in a similar way that “The Watchmen” (also by Alan Moore) or “The Boys” were a deconstruction of Marvel and DC superheroes and… to a degree it is. It has some elements of a competent deconstruction but isheld back by terrible comedy timing and the absurd world it takes place in. Does that make it a bad anime? I don’t think so. It does however make it less than competent deconstruction. I warn You to keep that in mind if You are also a fan of deconstructions. Thing is that episode 2 and 3 work as a solid prologue to an amazing deconstruction and are even played as such. Episode 1 is another beast but I’ll get to that.
Before we start I would like to explain something. I will be talking about “plot” and “story”. Many people use those terms interchangeably. I’m not one of those people, so to make sure everyone is on the same page…
I use the definitions for “plot” and “story” as Lisa Cron describes them:
“What happens in the story is the PLOT, the surface events.”
“STORY is about how the things that happen affect someone in pursuit of a difficult goal, and how that person changes internally as a result”.
I’m not gonna lie, I like the story. A story about a frustrated, basically slave, that decides to fuck over his tormentors. It’s a cool idea, not a very original one but a cool one. A bonus is that no one in this show has a moral high ground. Everyone is an asshole in one way or another, a sociopath or has less than righteous motives and plans. The MC (Fighter D) is literally a creature created to fight, kill and conquer humanity. He even has a goal to take over the world and be top dog. The drawback to this approach is that there isn’t really anyone to root for. On one side we have psycho rangers, on the other a power hungry idiot. I really couldn't care less about any of them if I tried. Maybe I would feel differently if Fighter D was a man with a plan but the truth is he doesn’t think things through (apart from 3 situations in later episodes) and wings it most of the time. He has a goal. Cool. But has no plan of achieving it.
When it comes to the plot… I’m not a fan of the first half. For the first 5 (and a lot of 6) episodes it’s like the plot can’t decide what it wants to be. There are even moments when Fighter D (I refuse to call him just D. D is an awesome and competent vampire hunter not a poorly written moron. He’s Fighter D of FD from now on) is relegated to the role of deuteragonist, something that should never happen in an anime that has only 12 episodes.
I will give credit where credit is due, there is a lot of “because of that” type of storytelling here. The problem is that the main beats that are the catalysts of this are mostly the effect of “and then that happened” type of storytelling. In this case it’s not as bad as in some other anime, apart from episode 2, that shit is just bullshit, but it still stands out.
It had so much potential as a hero deconstruction and yet it decided to squander that potential for cheap jokes that kill any sort of drama, inconsistent protagonist and a world full of idiots. Granted, if the world had more than a bunch of people with an IQ higher than room temperature this whole show wouldn’t have happened in the way it does. But that’s the curse of anime in the last 15 years… oh well, c'est la vie.
The first episode actually fulfills its function pretty well. It gives us a brief look at both sides of the greater conflict and does some lifting in worldbuilding without being a straight up exposition dump like some other anime do. Don’t get Your hopes up too much, there is still exposition.
It shows us that the Keepers are machiavellian assholes, the fighters are cowardly peons without any sort of long term plan or even a goal. It also shows us that the world is populated by idiots. It has been 13 years since the invaders came to conquer earth. 13 years. In this time the conflicts were transformed from actual war-like skirmishes into a weekly spectacle. It was also 12 years since the last human died due to a monster attack and no one asks questions about this? I may be autistic but I would assume that if something life threatening suddenly turners into entertainment for the masses there would be questions. After 13 years even “The Simpsons” lost some of its viewership. Everyone just accepts that a force that was hell bent on world domination just attacks now in regular intervals, always in the same place, always with just a small unit and a boss, and only attacks the Keepers. There are shit loads of civilians with only a mere squad of security. If there were more of them they could paint the damn stadium red. Yes they do have an arrangement with the keepers but it’s stated that most people don’t know about it. Yet they still come to a place that would have no business being as safe for them as it is, if this was still a real conflict. I can’t even feel sorry for them. If they die, that’s on them. Natural selection wins.
Listen, if I were to only look at its function I would probably give this episode something like 5 or maybe, MAYBE 6. But alas I’m the type of guy that cares more about the plot and story than just function. There is very little logic and believability in this world. How can I take the drama seriously if the whole world is packed full of nonsense and idiots?
Let’s talk about the moment of the enslave… I mean, the arrangement the Keepers made with dusters. The deal was made 12 years earlier. 12 years. Let that sink in. The Keepers look as if they were in their mid 20's. Let’s say they are 25 (I have no idea if their age is stated anywhere so I might be wrong). 13 years ago when the conflict started they would be around 12-13. So now we have a couple of ways of looking at it. Either this is a different team than the one who made the dead, which isn’t very probable since they look and sound the same. Red even has the same mannerisms as he does in the present. Second. The transformations aged them when they were kids. Which is dumb but was made in “Power Rangers Turbo” with Justin Stewart so I wouldn’t be that much surprised. There is also a third option. The Keepers are in their mid to late 30s. Which is even worse because it implies that grown-ass men (and one woman) in their 30s act like spoiled kids. Furthermore, being in their 30’s isn’t old (I’m gonna tell myself that since I’m at the tail end of my 30’s) but it’s past their prime. They have a whole production line of Keepers and yet, not one Ranger in their 20s was able to outdo someone with their 30s? I could believe this in the case of Red, he does seem to have some unnatural level of strength almost like he spends every Dark Souls game using Strength builds, but the rest? I find it hard to believe the Keepers don’t have early retirements if only to keep the illusion of them being all powerful alive. Also, in Your 30s You tend to change Your outlook on life and what You value in it. Yet all of the Keepers are still acting like spoiled children. Mostly Red but Blue is also cocky and pays for it.
Let’s get to the second part of the show. From around episode 7 (maybe 6 but that’s me being nice) the show changes. It becomes more focused. Almost like the writer took some writing classes when no one was looking. It gets better and worse at the same time. It becomes worse because it mostly loses its unique pitch. Yes we’re still in the universe where Power Rangers are psychos, yes most people are still morons and our MC still has a revenge boner but the show stops throwing garbage jokes anytime something serious happens (still does, but not so much so I count that as a win). The drawback is that it becomes just another tournament / exam regurgitated garbage You see in every school anime these days. It became so basic that I couldn’t even tell You why the exam was so dumb. Granted I’m not sure even the people writing this could tell You that but that’s beside the point.
The infiltration and fucking up an organization from the inside is a good idea. Not many anime and even movies do that. But there is a reason why. It’s really tough to write something like that in a way that doesn’t feel cheap. The best example I can think of, of this type of plot is “Infernal Affair” - an amazing movie that uses an undercover cop and an undercover mob member to create suspense and drama. It’s a masterpiece of writing. The thing is, there are 3 movies in the series and only the first one is amazing. It’s that hard to write this sort of plot. It would be hard enough in a realistic setting, adding a Super Sentai fantasy to it makes it even more so, and adding dumb jokes that don’t land ruins it almost entirely. Probably why, the jokes stop at some point and the show gets better because of it.
The exam arc also shows us another part of FD. His thinking and strategic part. Seriously, the second half of the show proves that he can think strategically and on the fly. Why isn’t this mofo the leader? The way he fools the opposing team to get the key, the way he takes charge of the situation when shit hits the fan and the way he plans the fight during the exam are really solid writing.. With few crappy moments but compared to the rest of the show it’s top notch. For 12 years he didn’t think of leading his own kind? With this kind of adaptability he could become a real threat to the world. So why just now? Oh, right… the plot demands it.
The only thing I would call bullshit is that at some point he reveals his identity to convince someone to join his “cause”. It’s dumb and totally unnecessary. He could have convinced him in so many ways that I would spend a day and a half naming them. Ok, the reveal could have been the final method but the dumb ass barely tried anything else.
Ok… this is getting too long for any sane person to read and I’m not even ¾ of the way I wanted on a list of things I wanted to address so…
At the end of the day I don’t think this is a bad anime. The animation and art style are nice and OST is pretty solid as well. My main grype is that it is positioned as a deconstruction and I guess it does have elements of it, but it’s not a very good one. Shame because the idea has potential and I would lie if I told You I did not enjoy the second half of it.
Kranst
A unique spin on the Power Rangers formula that begins with an extremely interesting premise that gradually loses steam over time. The show juggled its serious undertone with comedic beats well and had a lot of passion put into maximizing production value. This was a genuinely fun watch that never stopped moving. However, the main issue with Go! Go! Loser Ranger! was exactly that. The weirdly fast-paced writing on top of odd plot points not fully fleshed out conveyed a lack of confidence in its narrative. The premise was good. However, it would have benefited from slowing down and exploring characters and concepts more thoroughly.
nalist
Clown show. Though it has a "The Boys" vibe at first, it disappears pretty quickly. There are a lot of assholes portrayed here, but it all sinks into the ocean of constant moralizing and "why what I do is justified, and your reasons are invalid". There is not much of internal logic or consistency to the plot after a while, and it quickly deteriorates into "anything goes" as long as the author wants it to happen no matter how detached from common sense it is. This is a clown show, so you are here to to watch how the characters compete to see who hasthe bigger red nose or the bigger shoes.
The_W3za_Man
It's always fun when a show takes a standard genre and then flips it on its head or subverts the usual formula in some way. Konosuba parodying repetitive and stale isekais by looking like one itself, Oshi No Ko going beyond a standard idol anime and showing the dark underbelly of that industry and others. Sentai Daishikaku fits in with those, this one being a spin on the good old genre of power ra-I mean, super sentai. And it does so in a very interesting fashion. I find that to be the first strong point of this show, being its world and story. The general publicsees the rangers, or Dragon Keepers as the show calls them, as these heroes that saved the world and regularly combat the monster forces every week...except it's not. In reality, they've been defeated for the past 13 years and are just used to build the ranger's popularity easily without any real risk. Already I love that, especially with how it plays on the monster of the week trope by making it a grand public event where the monsters can never win, like how these kinds of shows would air. That leads to our main character D, a mere grunt in the army who's had enough, aiming to take down the rangers, get revenge for the past decade and more humiliation and rule the world as he's always dreamed. It's a very interesting concept, and it's executed very well.
D himself is also a great main character. Due to his position as canon fodder, winning fights by just being better basically never works. Instead, he always has to use his cunning, trickery and abilities as a monster to win underhandedly, which make his triumphs all the more satisfying. He also grows a decent amount for only 12 episodes, having to reconsider his goals and what he truly wants.
The other characters are really good too, as many of them have their own motivations to either go against the twisted nature of the world and fight against it or use it to their own benefit to be something great. It really helps to build the world and show how it affects the people in it. And we can't discuss characters without mentioning the Dragon Keepers themselves, who I find to be the best part of the show. Seeing how the world bends over backwards to their every whim builds up their influence on the world really well. And the leader of them, the Red Keeper, is an amazing overarching villain, being not at all subtle about his complete narcissism, ego and complete lack of empathy for others while putting on a just and righteous front to the public. I guess he's similar to Homelander, but I haven't actually seen The Boys, so take that comparison with a grain of salt.
To be fair to this show, there are a handful of flaws that I can pick out. One of them being the fact the animation sort of misses at points. Don't get me wrong, there are some beautiful shots here and there, but the usage of CGI is pretty apparent in a lot of places, especially on the main villain of the season. He isn't always, but more often than not he is, and that might be a turn off for some. Another point is that the music is...odd. Not the OP and ED, those are both bangers and I'm listening to them as I type this, and even the music itself there isn't really any problem with. It's the usage. For some scenes that should be intense or hype, the music just fails to capture the feel of the scene, episodes 1 and 11 being the main example I can think of. Finally, 7/12 episodes in the season are spent on one arc, and while it does a lot of good, it does drag pretty noticeably. But all of those points are more just nitpicks or things that can be looked past, and even the last point about the arc dragging might just be a symptom of week by week watching.
All in all, this is a really good watch that has an interesting plot that season 2 is only gonna build on and I'm sure make better, with solid characters and great villains to tie it together. Definitely at least giving a try despite the flaws listed
Marinate1016
Ever imagined what if the good guys were actually the bad guys? Sentai Daishikaku is the closest thing to an anime version of “The Boys” and is one of the coolest takes on the Toku genre. It’s a shame that due to Hulu jail it didn’t get the viewership it deserved. This has got it all. Suspense, action, lore and most importantly, makes you question who the good guys really are. Like most people, I grew up watching power rangers and loved the ideals they represented. Looking out for the little guys, saving the world and just being an ideal to strive towards. So when Ifound out that the creator of Gotouben created a manga that featured an evil power rangers team I had to tap in. I read the manga in like a day and fell in love with the story, art and twists. The anime adaptation was one of my most anticipated shows of this season and it surpassed expectations. I’d say it’s actually one of the few anime that’s better than the manga. Yostar pictures perfectly captured the ominous vibe the story has. You can’t trust anyone in this world, everyone’s got an ulterior motive or out for themselves and the few people that aren’t usually end up dead or punished for it. The anime perfectly conveys that and there’s always a sense of unease when watching these episodes. While you know the MC has plot armour, it’s the other characters you have to worry about and I love that. In a time when so many stories are easily telegraphed, this one manages to continuously surprise you. It’s actually hard to believe the guy who wrote one of the more cliche romance stories was capable of something like this.
Storywise, what’s really cool about this series is not just that there’s evil power rangers as the antagonists, but the show follows the perspective of one of the alien invaders. He’s not a particularly impressive character. He’s literally just a mob character who would be a footnote in any other story. He’s not overpowered or given any crazy plot armour. His main ability is his resourcefulness and ability to make the optimal decisions under pressure. He’s constantly outgunned facing an overwhelmingly more powerful opponent in the keepers, other invaders etc, yet he keeps his head and uses his environment to his strength. It’s such a refreshing way for an MC to behave and even as someone who knows what’s happening in particular parts of the story, the way the anime handled it made it feel fresh.
Production wise, Yostar did something special with this. The camera movements during fights, choreography, unique use of angles, the shadow and lighting and scene composition my goodness this show had no business looking this way. It uses some really innovate motion techniques, especially during the keepers’ divine weapons activation scenes that blew me away. The seiyuu are solid and I’m a big fan of the unconventional OST that kind of sounds like a circus most of the time. I think it’s very fitting considering how the invaders’ suffering is basically used as entertainment for the world, similar to how circus “freaks” are put on display without concern for their wellbeing.
It’s kind of hard to go too in detail on praising the story without spoiling anything, but this show just keeps you on the edge of your seat and if anything, it feels like a horror/suspense thriller more than your traditional battle shonen. Yes, there’s a lot of action, but the best part is the mental warfare and espionage. Such a tense experience that few other anime are able to capture. Very much enjoyed this one and I’m hoping this boosts the manga’s sales and we get another season!
Sentai Daishikkaku gets 9 out of 10.
ecktt
TLDR: Lost of potential but dumb This show has a lot going for it. Funny characters, comical story lines, good animation and voice acting but the story and characters are just dumb. The show starts off with the weekly staged power ranger vs doomed monsters. Why? Who knows?! You being to feel sorry for the monsters and they go out of their way to make the power rangers seem evil. They give some flash backs on select characters but ultimately it really never justified why they are doing what they are doing. Our MC goes from likeable to stupid every episode. The world mechanics are inconsistent.There is dissention in the ranks of the power rangers. Nothing makes sense. The best you can do is squeeze off a few laughs and move on.
DISKOWN
Sentai Daishikkaku offers a distinctive and engaging story-line that seamlessly blends action with compelling characters, providing an enjoyable viewing experience. Many characters' motivations remain obscure, characterized by intricate scheming and deception among them. The series excels in uncovering the true identities behind its characters' masks, adding a layer of suspense to their motivations and actions. The overarching narrative is refreshingly unconventional, often blurring the lines between heroes and villains and exploring various ethical and moral gray areas, leaving viewers torn as each side presents compelling perspectives. However, the season's primary drawback lies in its lackluster animation and visual quality. While character designs are decent, the overallaesthetic seems constrained by budgetary limitations. Action scenes suffer from static animation, although smaller comedic moments are well-animated. Increased financial investment would certainly enhance the series' visual appeal.
Despite these shortcomings, Sentai Daishikkaku remains surprisingly captivating, undoubtedly leaving audiences eagerly anticipating a second season continuation.
Hatque
As someone who has finished "Sentai Daishikkaku" (Go! Go! Loser Ranger!), there were a few aspects that did/didn't quite work for me: - Inconsistent Tone: One of the main issues I had with the series was its uneven tone. The show oscillates between satire and serious storytelling, sometimes making it difficult to know what it wants to be. While the comedic elements and satire are entertaining, they often clash with the more serious and emotional moments. This inconsistency made it hard to fully engage with the story or take the dramatic parts as seriously as intended. + Unique Premise: The series stands out withits novel concept of focusing on the villains, known as the "Monster Army," who are tired of losing to the heroes every week in staged battles. This twist offers a refreshing take on the genre and adds depth to the narrative.
- Character Development: While the show does a good job exploring the backstories of some characters, others felt underdeveloped or one-dimensional. Particularly, the focus on the protagonist, D, sometimes overshadowed other potentially interesting characters in the Monster Army or the hero faction. This lack of depth for some characters made it challenging to care about their arcs or motivations.
+ Humor and Satire: The series incorporates humor and satirical elements, poking fun at the conventions of the sentai genre. This self-awareness makes it entertaining for both fans of traditional sentai series and those new to the genre.
- Over-reliance on Genre Tropes: Although "Sentai Daishikkaku" seeks to subvert traditional sentai tropes, it occasionally falls back into these same clichés, which can feel repetitive. The satire, while clever at times, didn't always land or felt too obvious, diminishing the impact of the show's more innovative ideas.
+ Lack of Clarity in Plot: The overall plot sometimes felt muddled, particularly when it came to the goals and motivations of the characters. The series introduced interesting ideas and conflicts but didn't always follow through on them in a satisfying way. This lack of clarity made some parts of the story feel unresolved or lacking in direction.
Despite these issues, "Sentai Daishikkaku" still offers an interesting and unique take on the sentai genre. However, these shortcomings did affect my overall enjoyment of the series, making it a mixed experience. If you appreciate shows that play with genre conventions and don't mind some unevenness in tone and pacing, it can still be a fun watch.
Rian_Rahmat
It's important to note that when watching this anime, because the beginning is quite bad and quite boring, I'm sure some of you will immediately stop at just episode 1 and not want to continue watching. I say that because I almost did the same thing. Firstly, this anime is too childish, which is more like the Power Rangers we know. The music, tone of voice, and fighting also look childish. But please try to survive in this part, because the real story will start to get exciting in episode five onwards. I really agree when Fighter D said "Let's end this charade" because it was just a charade. Inessence, this anime is like the opposite of a hero but from the evil side, a villain who will reveal the rottenness of the Power Rangers so far and avenge the death of his dead comrades.
The downside, in my opinion, is the death part, killing and beating enemies is something that is normal for Power Rangers, and death seems meaningless.
Yes, that's why I said that the Power Rangers are figures of rot that are actually hidden.
The storyline is quite interesting, there are also laughing parts, so it's not too boring to watch.
MitiKosta
The anime started off great unique idea and i hoped it will be funnier and more like the name of the anime it was Good idea and excellent first 2 chapters. After that I just felt like I didn't like the direction the series was going. The pace of the plot is slow. A very shallow and flat plot, there isn't too much background story for either the heroes or the bad guys. The opening and ending song are very good. I liked the character design the art really fit the story. I give it a score of 6 and I hope you will enjoy it more then i did nextseason will be more interesting i hope.
DrCleaver
This anime is weird to say at least. In the most respectful way possible. This is the most original and unique concept i've seen lately in seasonal animes. It's a hard to construct an objective review about it since its either your cup of tea or not. First and foremost, this anime is a little bit different. There are some things in it I haven't really seen in other shows, which is a good thing. BUT. It can threw off a lot of anime watchers as I've seen in this review section as well. The storytelling. It seems like it's jumpig back and forth without anylogic behind, but I swear it's gonna make sense. Also at first it seems like it's gonna be about something entirely different. There r a lot of plot twists and it's very unpredictable. All I can say to this, is to watch til the end of the 4th ep to figure out for yourself whether you like this or not. I think this anime is very subjective and it really depends on your taste how you feel about it.
Let's talk about the characters for a little bit. Fighter D is the type of mc I always love to see in media. (And unfortunately there isn't a lot.) It's not even about the monster trope. It's the ability to progress and learn without having an entire redemption arc. The problem is with a lot of "bad guy" main characters, that the author wants you to like them so desperately, that they become the hero at some point. Or the other: When the "bad guy" mc is absolutely unlikable, has nothing in common with the average people and is just basically a psycho who's only purpose is to make you feel uncomfortable. Rest assured, none is present in this case.
Fighter D I think falls under the "bad guy mc" umbrella compared to other shows, but he's actually just a guy. Without any spoiler, all I can say is he has a lot of character development imo but without losing his purpose as a monster. (I know this barely makes sense but go check for yourself to see what I'm talking about.)
There are a lot of "filler" characters as well, but I think it's unavoidable. They're there and serve some purpose but thats it.
But the majority of the cast are unique and well written characters so I don't see any problem here.
And my favourite part to talk about: the visuals.
I loved it honestly. The character designs are awesome, the style fits the shows vibe completely, it's great what can I say. Theres a little bit of CGI at some scenes, mostly in the op and ed. It's not that bad tho, in the actual anime it's barely noticable.
And there's another thing. The "camera angles". It's so weird I don't know how to phrase it, but I loved how the scenes were from different perspectives like in a movie for example. I've never seen this technique before but it was a nice little touch.
Anyways. I can already see I'm gonna get a lot of "confusing" reactions for this short essay haha. But what can I do when the anime itself is confusing. In a good way tho. :D
Hope you give it a chance, and if you do, remember: watch 4 episodes first and only then decide if you like it. And also very important to watch the episodes until the very end because sometimes there r relevant after credit scenes which you HAVE TO see in order to understand the story. Peace<3
KingNotSkilled
Go! Go! Loser Ranger! or Ranger Reject (Sentai Daishikkaku), an anime which was probably inspired by the widely-known, famous action superhero television series, Power Rangers. The following is a brief summary of the Power Rangers plot: Power Rangers series revolves around a team of youngsters who can morph into "Power Rangers", with the the result that they gain special powers and superhuman abilities to beat the villains. Sentai Daishikkaku has a fairly mediocre animation. The studio Yostar Pictures used CGI quite a lot for this show. What's pathetic is that most of the CGI scenes are actually bad, why? They look pretty much like Ex-Arm's animation (althoughthis is surely better) which is disappointing. But, besides the CGI scenes, the non-CGI ones are somewhat decent. At least the OP and ED can make up for it. The music itself is great, especially the ED which is interesting.
The plot of Go! Go! Loser Ranger (Sentai Daishikkaku) is contrast to Power Rangers. Unlike Power Rangers, the Rangers here, who are usually the protagonists, become the main antagonists because of the way they act. Particularly the higher-ups, the Dragon Keepers. Their actions in front of the public make them look like true, bona fide "heroes". However, deep inside, the Dragon Keepers are rather rotten and pretty much corrupted. Not to mention, they're also extremely brutal, notably the leader of Dragon Keepers.
This show obviously makes you feel nostalgic if you've watched Power Rangers before, especially for kids in the 90s until early 2000s. Besides that, it's an enjoyable show as well as humorous.
Flacion
In a world where the power rangers are arrogant douchebags, and the monsters are stuck entertaining the humans every Sunday. Is there one monster who wishes to change his life. In Loser Ranger do we mostly follow the monster, Fighter D, who wishes to escape the torment of having to put on a show for the humans. He then decides to escape his compound and with the help of others, strats infiltrating the Rangers. In hope of bringing down the system he and his fellow monsters are stuck in, but the road is not as simple as it seems. The plot revolves very much around Fighter D,where we first see the current state of the situation through him, and then see him experience the human side of it all, as he starts his infiltration. The plot is built up around showing how the whole situation isn’t as black and white as it first seems. But instead it has a lot of nuances of morally gray aspects. This leads to a lot of different conflicts that are not as simple to solve, as first expected.
The characters are very intriguing, since most of them hide different elements to them. This very much helps build up the characters and add more to the moral gray aspect of the whole show. The characters are greatly detailed, but they don't progress that much and instead are just more revealed. The only character that actually has some progression to itself, is Fighter D, which evolves as he discovers more of the truth.
A thing the show is very much trying, is to show the glamorous power ranger aspect and then drag it through the soil. This is done with great success through the show, where they show how the public views the rangers and then how they actually are.
This is generally a good watch that successfully does what it set out to do. So if you like the whole power ranger idea and a morally gray show, is this something I definitely would recommend.
