Nintendojo writes: "For some of us, back when we were little kids, we really got into Power Rangers. There was little that was cooler. The show had fighting, comedy, drama and that really hot pink ranger. Looking back, it's easy to have a good chuckle at the show: after all, a face in a tube needed "teenagers with attitude," when anyone who has gone through the teenage experience knows that nothing could be more counter-intuitive. But there is still a genuine charm that exists with the show, encouraging one more look up of the theme song on YouTube to get a good laugh every now and then. That said, Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight may be the same type of show for current second graders. But if they wish to retain the fond memories we older gamers have of Power Rangers, then they'll need to steer clear of the DS game Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight."
Some of the most touching relief efforts in the wake of the Japanese natural disasters are coming from characters who don't actually exist.
As an adult looking in on the Japanese recovery from the outside, it's tempting to just shrug your shoulders and roll your eyes at this whole thing. Obviously, these messages aren't coming from the real heroes - they're just coming from actors who play them on TV. There are probably more than a few of you who think this is all a bit silly.
But imagine that you're a ten-year-old kid in Japan. You've had to evacuate your home and you're living in a shelter. You're scared and a bit confused, and so is everyone around you - and then you get a message from one of the heroes you admire on a TV show you love, telling you "Hey, it's okay to be scared, but keep your head high because we'll get through this." That's the sort of impact that simply can't be measured.
Very nice story, people who have the right idea here and not messing around with works of fection, keep it up superherios!
Very nice! If it gets the kids to smile and feel a little bit better I'm all for it.
Side note: What is that character supposed to be in the picture? Is he a bug? Some kind of turtle?
This is the time when being a japanese superheroe actor pays off...
GO KAMEN RIDER GO!
NWR writes: "Like many children in the 90s, I grew up idolizing the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Despite its inherent silliness, the series was rather captivating and fun to watch. But what few know is that the Power Rangers have a long legacy in their native Japan, and that many TV shows similar to it exist. Kamen Rider is one of them. While considered a cult series in North America, it has a very loyal following in Japan, with many spin-offs being made since its first appearance in 1971. Kamen Rider Dragon Knight for the Wii is a fighting game that celebrates the series' history, featuring 13 Kamen Riders pulled from various incarnations of the franchise."
So, aside from some decent character models and a few signature Advent Card moves, fan service is in short supply, and of what exposition is there, Kamen Rider newcomers will gain little understanding or appreciation of the source material, which ends up being a losing proposal on all fronts. Fighting game fans, whether into Kamen Rider or not, should bide their time and put their money towards Eighting's vastly superior offering Tatsunoko vs. Capcom.
