We’ve reached the end of our color coded tokusatsu journey, and what better way to finish things off than by covering some of the shows that break the rules and do the things that no other Sentai shows could! Follow The More You Nerd
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Notice Me Sentai | Never-Rangers
As the Power Rangers franchise falters in the US, Super Sentai remains strong in Japan, and this week we take a look at three series whose premises got passed over for conversion. But does that mean they should be ignored by western fans?! Listen and find out! Follow The More You Nerd
Notice Me Sentai | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
After dipping our toes into the worlds of Ultraman and Kamen Rider, we’re finally diving head first into the franchise that spawned the Power Rangers and so many other cultural touchstones. It’s time for Super Sentai! And what better to start with than the very beginning: The Secret Squadron Gorenger! Follow The More You Nerd
Ultramanuary | Netflix Ultraman
As we wrap up our coverage on the giant of light we chose to look at one of the most widely promoted, yet pretty different takes: Production IG’s Ultraman CG anime! Available on Netflix throughout most of the world, this show has had two seasons with a third on the way, so we had to…
Ultramanuary | Reiwa Roundup
Why focus on one show when you can take a look at four? This episode we take a look at the first episode of the shows in Japan’s new Reiwa era: Taiga, Z, Trigger, and Decker. But only the FIRST episodes! Come along and check them out with us, Buddy Go! Follow The More You…
Ultramanuary | Ultraman Tiga
For this episode we flash forward thirty years to the 1990s, a time when it looked like peace and prosperity might be on the horizon. And with it, an organization called GUTS who stumbles upon an ancient prophecy about monsters and giant protectors … join us to check out Ultraman Tiga! Follow The More You…
Ultramanuary | Ultraman
After our extensive Kamen Rider discussions you know we couldn’t stay away from Japanese super heroics for too long … We’re back in 2023 with a dive into the third main pillar, Ultraman! Journey with us back to 1966 and some spandex vs kaiju combat! Follow The More You Nerd
Toku-vember | Kamen Rider Black
On this installment of our quick looks at Kamen Rider, we take a look at one of the most popular shows of the 80s, Kamen Rider Black! This show is the first real attempt at a reboot of the franchise and was super successful, until it wasn’t … Come and listen! Follow The More You…
Special Edition: Gundam Style
In this week’s episode, Drew and Patrick welcome Mike back stateside from Japan and talk a little about his trip and a lot about Gundam stuff!
Episode 62: Battle Royale – A Zombie In The Well
In this week’s episode, Mike and Drew crush on each other and then fight to the death as they watch Battle Royale. Talk Nerdy to Me: This week Mike and Drew gover overboard with zombies and the Walking Dead. Play some iOS games and talk about Alien movies and get hyped for Assassin’s Creed 3 and…