Toei's Long-Running Tokusatsu Franchise "Super Sentai" May Come to an End After 50 Years
In a shocking turn of events, Japan's beloved tokusatsu franchise "Super Sentai" may be coming to a close after 50 years on the air. According to reports from Japanese newspapers The Sankei Shimbun and Kyodo news agency, series owner Toei is ending the series with the conclusion of its current show "No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger."
Citing budgetary concerns, as well as profits failing to match production costs for merchandise, events such as movies, and live shows tours, Toei has decided it's time to wrap up this iconic franchise that has been entertaining fans since 1975 with "Himitsu Sentai Gorenger."
The last series is set to be broadcast in the coming months, but neither Toei nor its current network TV Asahi have commented on the news. However, rumors are circulating about a potential soft reboot and rebrand of the franchise which could pave the way for an entirely new show.
The "Super Sentai" franchise has been closely linked with another Japanese series "Kamen Rider," and also holds significant cultural importance as it is seen to be a stepping stone for young actors looking to kick-start their careers in film and TV. The connection between these two shows is especially relevant given that the current owner of the "Power Rangers" franchise, Hasbro, hasn't aired a new series since 2023's "Power Rangers Cosmic Fury."
However, it appears a reboot of "Super Sentai" might become possible depending on whether Toei decides to start with an entirely new name or format.
In a shocking turn of events, Japan's beloved tokusatsu franchise "Super Sentai" may be coming to a close after 50 years on the air. According to reports from Japanese newspapers The Sankei Shimbun and Kyodo news agency, series owner Toei is ending the series with the conclusion of its current show "No. 1 Sentai Gozyuger."
Citing budgetary concerns, as well as profits failing to match production costs for merchandise, events such as movies, and live shows tours, Toei has decided it's time to wrap up this iconic franchise that has been entertaining fans since 1975 with "Himitsu Sentai Gorenger."
The last series is set to be broadcast in the coming months, but neither Toei nor its current network TV Asahi have commented on the news. However, rumors are circulating about a potential soft reboot and rebrand of the franchise which could pave the way for an entirely new show.
The "Super Sentai" franchise has been closely linked with another Japanese series "Kamen Rider," and also holds significant cultural importance as it is seen to be a stepping stone for young actors looking to kick-start their careers in film and TV. The connection between these two shows is especially relevant given that the current owner of the "Power Rangers" franchise, Hasbro, hasn't aired a new series since 2023's "Power Rangers Cosmic Fury."
However, it appears a reboot of "Super Sentai" might become possible depending on whether Toei decides to start with an entirely new name or format.
and I'm kinda surprised, but also not really shocked? I mean, even Power Rangers, which is like a big brother to it, isn't doing well in recent years. The thing is, Toei might be making some smart moves by rebooting the franchise with a new name or format, so we'll see how that goes 
. But it's sad to think that a show that has been around for half a century will finally come to an end. It's had such a huge impact on Japanese pop culture and has launched the careers of many young actors. Fingers crossed they can make the reboot work 
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and btw, i've always wondered how kamen rider got linked to super sentai... is it just cuz both shows have been around for ages? 
. Will we see a new hero emerge? Only time will tell! 
. It's crazy to think that the next gen won't have the same nostalgic show that my old man grew up with 
. And if there's gonna be a soft reboot, idk... can we just stick with "Gozyuger" and ditch the whole name change thing? 
They should at least try to pass on some of the legacy to newer shows or something 
that Super Sentai is coming to an end after 50 years! It's like saying goodbye to an old friend 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned tokusatsu adventure with those iconic heroes in colorful costumes 
? The fact that they're citing budget concerns and merchandise not matching production costs makes sense, but it still feels weird to think of this franchise being wrapped up like a chapter in a book 
. I'm totally down for a potential soft reboot or rebrand though - as long as it stays true to the spirit of those epic battles between good and evil 
! Can't wait to see what Toei has planned next 
i was walking past his house yesterday and the pup was playing outside in the yard and it had this tiny little collar on with a bell on it... anyway, toei's super sentai thingy has been around for like, what 50 years now? that's crazy considering how much pop culture has changed since then 
. i remember watching it as a kid with my cousins and we would all make up our own stories about the characters and stuff... anyway, did you hear about the new pokemon movie coming out soon? 
50 years is like, forever... but I guess even Sentai can't live forever 
[Animated GIF of a superhero's cape flying away] 
? It's gonna be interesting to see what happens next...
what's next, they're gonna revive old shows from the 60s too? like, how old would a show have to be to get retro-style revivals? anyway, its sad that this iconic franchise might come to an end but it's also kinda interesting that there's talk of a soft reboot and rebranding... maybe Toei just wants to make it cool again 
just heard the news that Super Sentai is done after 50 years 
its been such a big part of my childhood and so many others too... i mean who's gonna miss Gozyuger when it ends? 
not me, i'll be sad but also kinda relieved to have a break from all the merchandise 
I guess it makes sense with the budget thingy tho... been hearing rumors about a soft reboot tho, don't know what to think though 
. If Toei decides to start fresh, they could try to appeal to a new generation of fans while still respecting the legacy of the original show 
. The connection between Super Sentai and Kamen Rider is strong, so it'll be interesting to see if they decide to explore that further or go in a completely different direction 
. If Toei can get the reboot right, who knows - we might see a resurgence of interest in both shows and even inspire some new fans along the way 
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. it makes sense tho, merch and all that stuff is expensive and the budget cant keep up anymore 
it's crazy that it might be ending due to budget issues and merchandise not selling well... but at the same time, a reboot could be a great opportunity for them to revamp the franchise and bring in some fresh new ideas 
