The FORGOTTEN Origin Of The Power Rangers

Many people growing up in the 90's loved the Power Rangers, but few know of their exact origins. Though Super Sentai fans of course remember Bioman and Galaxy Rangers. Without them, The Power Rangers would not exist in the way they do today. Thanks to some creativity and persistence, The Power Rangers were brought to life in the US.
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Written by Dave Baker
Edited by Dave Sadvari

[@Nerdstalgic]

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[@None17555]

Seems like an oversight here that there's no mention of X-Men the Animated Series. Saban was already producing that for Fox. Also, Fox was a new, young network, intentionally trying to carve out a piece of the Saturday morning cartoon market that ABC, CBS, and NBC controlled. They intentionally gathered up more action oriented, pre-teen focused content (Batman, X-Men, Spider-man, Power Rangers, VR Troopers...)

[@Empathyandappathy]

Close to twenty years? Um my guy, the show has been ongoing since 1993, it’s 2022 now. If we do simple math 2022-1993 we’re approaching thirty years and currently at 29 years. (The edit)- I know you made this in 2021 but it’s still 28 years round up.

[@xXLiLJokerXx]

One of my favorite one shot Sentai is infra man. Gotta love multiple dragon decapitations.

[@nathanlukeson9244]

That's not Chris Farley. I googled it and I have a screenshot of the actor he is talking too.

[@MrHellknightimp]

Never noticed it as a kid but the difference in appearance between the Japanese and American cities is so hard to ignore

[@Sketchi_]

@@japzone the of mmpr only came out a year after zyuranger and same with most seasons

[@aannjjoouu]

same lol always knew that when watching pr as a kid and being totally confused as to why the cities looked so different because it was a japanese city

[@user-bi2wn4vn3b]

@@aannjjoouu my dad was always confused on why the monsters always landed in china town and or a Sacramento park lmaoo

[@thesamaffliction1572]

Being in the UK it was obvious to me because all the Cars switched to our side of the road 😂

[@erenau5420]

They're reusing the scenes and dubbing it

[@someonline]

As a Tokusatsu fan, it really makes me happy seeing it get mentioned or recognized by people. Seeing Kamen Rider and Super Sentai from my favorite creators is a dream. The history, business, and development of both toys and television alike are fascinating. Changing companies, trend in toys, as well as the approach to the show now.

[@jaredanacleto9239]

I agree man,but sometimes I wonder what if marvel had adapted sun volcan

[@anthonyfabel8463]

Amen

[@brianthomason5022]

Remember the power ranger toys that the heads flipped and they morphed

[@crystalmorgan8039]

I never knew to much about it, but I knew there was a Japanese story this was based off of. They changed it, of course. The biggest change mentioned was the Japanese Tommy actually died after losing his powers, and missed battles because he was to weak. In MMPR, they made Tommy forgetful and sometimes having a tendency to run late. After he lost his green ranger powers, he went to his uncle's cabin for awhile until Zordon called him back to recieve his white ranger powers.

[@hcstubbs3290]

I love the end of this video. It's so true, never give up on an idea that you think is good. But be flexible, use the experience of others to make your thing the best it can be.

[@maximumoverdrive6755]

It’s so hilarious to me when I watch the original MMPR, and you can clearly see Tokyo Tower in the background of the suit fights.

[@tylerrobb]

I was a huge Beetleborgs fan! I love the concept of adapting Japanese source material and adding English-speaking actors and actresses, it was a huge part of my childhood.

[@TheBluePhoenix008]

Oh I've been looking for that name for years! So that's what that's called! Thanks for that.

[@ericg1100]

Yeah they were great as a kid to introduce us to tokusatsu, but going back as an adult theyre always worse by a huge margin from their original japanese series

[@Punmaster9001]

I remember reading an article years ago that talked about this, and the woman who made power rangers a thing. It's also crazy to think that Spiderman, in a simplistic view, is responsible for Power Rangers being what it is today.

[@smashboy64]

Also Kamen Rider. Ppl often leave that part out. Basically Toei wanted a team of Kamen Riders to sell more toys, AND THEN that spider man part happened.

[@korinoriz]

@@smashboy64 Kinda? Sentai existed before Japanese Spiderman. Japanese Spiderman is the reason we have mechs. People leave out Kamen Rider because they don't know what it is.

[@gustavopereira4924]

@@smashboy64 how it influenced Kamen Rider?

[@smashboy64]

@@gustavopereira4924 nah you read it wrong

[@haxgamer0918]

@RiptideRambo the popularity of the mech and toy sales from Spider-Man is what made them incorporate it into Super Sentai

[@cyclingcmdr]

I watched Bio Man as a kid. It was the first Super Sentai show imported into my country. We used to watch sentai shows during weekend mornings and afternoons. Power rangers didn't show up until a few years later.

[@mothjoke]

Great episode. Especially the last part about rejection. Thank you. Your thoughts and words are appreciated❤️

[@theonlymegumegu]

yes, it's a beautiful message! loved it as the climax of the video.

[@jaredanacleto9239]

Thats so inspiring

[@smartchai]

Same thing about rejection happened with SUPERMAN back in the day ! If Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster gave up on their idea, then we wouldn't even have something like the various shows in the Japanese "SUPER SENTAI SERIES" and, thusly, no "POWER RANGERS" either 🤔 !

[@sh0tym370]

Now that blew my mind!!👍🏽

[@samkeller5823]

One correction: Sun Vulcan was from 1981. Still, I’m glad you mentioned Marvel’s influence as it was important to the history of Power Rangers. Regardless it’s awesome seeing this being talked about in a relatively mainstream context. Also awesome seeing various footage from different Sentai seasons, including Goranger, JAKQ, Denjiman, Sun Vulcan, Bioman, and Zyutanger! Great job! I think Mighty Morphin Power Rangers caught on partially because of the dinosaur craze in the 90s, with Jurassic Park and the Dinosaur sitcom. An easy hook for kids. Also helped was Ron Wasserman (who composed the X-Men theme) working on the music, giving that edge and energy that 90s kids loved.

[@ak_hoops]

Oh what do we have HERE! Man oh man. Literally my favorite show of all time as a kid. What, the 3rd?! Man this is going to be great

[@MemesToa]

As far as I’m aware, it’s actually the 4th or 5th, since there was a parody dub of the Sentai series Dynaman between Saban’s Bioman and Galaxy Rangers pitches. The reason I think there was a 5th series involved was because Saban’s original Galaxy Rangers pitch used footage from Jetman (the season immediately predating the one used for MMPR), but then tweaked it when toy dealers saw added marketing potential in the fantasy elements of Zyuranger (though the groundbreaking addition of a 6th ranger probably didn’t hurt) as opposed to the more serious, almost militaristic stylings seen in Jetman.

[@carrottopevans]

Another stellar vid by Nerdstalgic. Childhood memories abound and learning the history behind them rocks! Thank you for the thoughts to wrap it up

[@tyler4080]

I really like the message you spit at the end about "No" being a perfectly good answer. Words to live by.

[@Polupoljoprivrednikpolucovek]

I loved power rangers when I was younger. After I found out it's just adaptation, I started watching super Sentai, and man, those are way better. From them I made my passion for Japanese language, and started learning it.

[@extremeNothingness]

"How could I forget? I never knew!" - my favorite line from the movie!! Thanks for the setup!!!

[@555375eb]

I expected to learn about the origins of the Power Rangers but the ending was a surprise for sure but a good one.

[@crossfire7474]

I grew up watching Power Rangers as a kid. The 1995 film will be always in our hearts.

[@BokuNoFreelo]

I sometimes forget that people don’t know this stuff already 😂 I gotta remember not everyone likes Sentai series

[@Paper_Cuts]

Same, it’s kind of weird to see people be so amazed at something you have known for years

[@watcherofwatchers]

Ah yes, the pretentious know-it-alls have made themselves known.

[@formorian5]

I learned most of this through the Netflix series The Toys That Made Us. They did an episode on Power Rangers in S3. While I figured Power Rangers was inspired by Japanese shows, I didn't know it was straight up reused footage.

[@trashboat5388]

@@watcherofwatchers Bro sentai is almost 50 years old

[@watcherofwatchers]

@@trashboat5388 I am not sure how that's even remotely relevant, but okay.

[@lloydirving6209]

Mirai Sentai Timeranger is my favorite super sentai. lately I've been more of a kamen rider fan though, currently working my way through Kuuga.

[@carlosroo5460]

I had watched all the way from Kuuga through the current Revice, you won't be disappointed.

[@cicadaplum]

Revice has been supreme so far its impressive

[@realityb5759]

Timeranger and Kuuga are both amazing shows you have exquisite taste

[@lingux_yt]

Time Force was also great, exactly because they didn't change much

[@floatingdoor]

The part where you talked about "No is good." I needed to hear that. I'm having to go back to the drawing myself over something similar. Great video btw, I've been bingeing your channel ever since I recently found it.

[@ImAFatNerd90]

"Having run continuously for close to 20 years." 30 years*

[@ieuanrees8573]

I came here to say this

[@marionlawless]

Marveler was the ship, Leopardon was the giant robot...

[@eltongreenfield]

The message of this video was exactly what I needed to hear and I'm so happy you shared these thoughts with us.

[@mateuszmazur6222]

What a beautiful message at the end. It’s a message we should tell more people. If only I heard something like that at a younger age, I would have started on my passions sooner.

[@Kittysniffer]

Love the message you are sending out. To many people are afraid to fail in life. Not everyone succeeds but we can all try.

[@1jidion]

i believe its closer to 30 years continuously, mmpr has been running continuously since i was in 3rd or 4th grade thats like between 92 and 94ish

[@Andemas]

Mmpr debuted in 1993. So 28th this year (2021)

[@insanejustin]

Fantastic video! Great message. Well done, Nerdstalgic!

[@kazthehack]

From power rangers to life lessons real quick, good content right here. Subbed.

[@AngelDustSimp69]

I feel like I'm probably one of few people who knew of power rangers is an American counterpart to Japanese Super Sentai.

[@yoitsmiggy1013]

I knew for a long time, your not alone.

[@nonamejustbecause]

Nah man there's a lot of people who knows this at this point

[@ramaarmandoyusran9216]

What? So many people already know this at this point of time

[@magsxenoblast1234]

You're not alone on this one, lad.

[@KingNexusMOCs]

Dude, most power rangers fans already know this. And EVERY super sentai fan knows.

[@bwcarter921]

Your advice is gold. Thank you for the backstory but, your advice has blessed me even though I've heard it before👍🏾🙏🏾❤

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

This account has been talking about Power Rangers a lot lately. I like it. 😂

[@shaunm6383]

Chill man. They made just one other video about power rangers.

[@luis.vuitton]

Not enough tbh

[@BokuNoFreelo]

This is the second video in a long while about them

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

@@BokuNoFreelo "This is the second video in a long while about them" I dont know how many popular pop culture accounts talk about Power Rangers at all. two counts as a lot IMO 😂

[@RedisNotaFlavor]

@@shaunm6383 "They made only one other video about power rangers." Lets be real here, two is a lot 😁

[@P0ETICsin]

Had to wake up at 6am on a weekday before school to catch an episode. In second grade. The struggle was real.

[@skochko9876]

This guy earned a sub in less than 10 min and I got educated and learned life lessons along the way. Thats a good video.

[@NecroSparkman360]

Never clicked a video faster in my life

[@Mr_rice12345]

When I try explaining the origin of power rangers I bring up the fact that in mmpr YOU CAN SEE TOYKO TOWER IN THE BACKGROUND! But they still don’t understand so I am happy that people make videos with history of power rangers

[@Vaennylla]

Such a good message to end the video. Keep it up, man!

[@sh0tym370]

That was amazing!! Learned so much!!👍🏽☺️

[@RangerJoe77]

I knew all this but its still interesting to hear about again. Still odd hardcore power ranger fans are surprised when i tell them about super sentai and know nothing about it.

[@MVillani1985]

I'm impressed. I thought this would be just another video about how Power Rangers wasn't American and had Japanese origins in ZyuRanger but I learned so much here. I'm pleasantly impressed! Thank you for this!

[@jamescross8918]

Surprisingly insightful video. Subbed!

[@yaseenabdalla8713]

This is the last video before he hired someone to be the voice of the channel. 😮 congrats on getting big enough to warrant it!

[@bpitch3399]

Good video! A few notes: PR has been on for about 29 years. And, Loesch pitched American Sun Vulcan in 1983, nearly 10 years prior to Saban. So, not the 20 as stated.

[@joeschmoe6516]

"Failure is a key to success as long as you know how to use it." Amen.

[@louisiana318ishify]

Beautiful video and about one of my favorite franchises ever and still to this day ❤thank God Saban didn't give up back then

[@justinw7323]

When I was a kid in 1993/1995 era I had no knowledge power rangers was based on Super Sentai because I had no internet at the time. But as an adult I just realized that it now makes the perfect sense. Everything comes together.

[@Ubritoons96]

While I may hate Haim Saban’s business practices, his obnoxious insistence of safe surface level plots (especially in modern PR stories) & his obvious “quantity over quality” mentality when producing a show like the original PR series, once he got the show green lit, I gotta admit he was persistent & eventually successful in creating one of the most nostalgic and recognizable children’s franchises on the planet. To me that deserves SOME respect. Now if only that persistence could be used again to make a well written and meaningful PR action cartoon. I understand there’s Toei of Japan and other possible complications preventing that currently, but one day I’m certain it WILL happen.

[@Ryan-pg1tw]

maybe you should express yourself more respectful about him

[@Ubritoons96]

@@Ryan-pg1tw Okay, perhaps you’re right, but I still think Saban sucks. Hell, MOST fans of PR and a ton of the OG cast members can agree that Haim himself is a terrible businessman & he regularly sabotages his own show that he created. XD

[@Ryan-pg1tw]

@@Ubritoons96 you should be more respectful I think

[@Ubritoons96]

@@Ryan-pg1tw Listen dude, I’ve said my piece about the man and I DID say that I respected him a little bit at least for getting his idea off the ground in the first place, that’s hard for ANY creator of any medium. I’m not wishing death upon Haim or saying he should burn in hell because that’s not what Power Rangers taught me or other people. Despite its ups and downs with abrupt cast changes or lackluster plots, this campy franchise will always have a special place in my heart. And for the record I’m not trying to be rude here, but if you want to celebrate a man who doesn’t pay his top actors properly, does very little to push his creation forward and at the end of the day only cares about it’s sales numbers, that’s all yours to respect, you do you. I on the other hand DO care about the well-being of people who portray my favorite characters (physical acting, voiceover etc.) when they are mistreated, even if said mistreatment happened 20 or so years ago. And I also want franchises that I love to evolve so they’ll be able to tell more satisfying stories with three dimensional characters that can resonate with, inspire and entertain everyone. Weather that happens in the next live action show or (hopefully someday) an animated series or movie I don’t know, but I’ll keep my hopes up. Power Rangers is Power Rangers, it’ll be successful to some generation no matter what. So please stop telling me and other comments (and yes I see you replying to other people in this same video with that same statement you keep spouting) to share what YOU think people should say and let people express their own opinions, even if some are not positive. Have a nice day Ryan because I’m done having this conversation and will NOT reply to you anymore in this video. ✌️👋

[@gabbar51ngh]

Unions in Hollywood are nothing but mafia like groups. "Dusk till Dawn" movie was also made by using non union workers.

[@raynemichelle2996]

My dad was a Mormon missionary in Japan 1980 and knew about the show. We had a Japanese exchange student in 1993, when I was 8. I was obsessed with the new American show and she had brought a Super Sentai action figure, which was the Kakuranger series, which the American show hadn't even touched yet.

[@justinshawmedy]

big praise for the ted talk in the last 90 seconds of this thing - great perspective on art-making!!

[@hiEste]

we didnt forget 😭

[@tWiNeS18]

Got real there at the end! Wise words. Great video!

[@wes643]

The best thing about using the costumed footage from Japan was that the Japanese Yellow Ranger was male. When the American Yellow Ranger morphed, she suddenly had a bulge in her tights.

[@1eyeddevil929]

Boi is now girl lmao

[@badd_og]

Thanks for the lesson at the end

[@philherb0656]

Great video + inspirational ending

[@eliasbarr4340]

glad your back tyler

[@saxyrep1]

Bioman was broadcast where I'm from when I was a kid It's been a massive hit. Loved it.

[@mathieuleader8601]

the original Japanese version of the first sentai series Himitsu Sentai Gorenger was broadcast in Hawaii on Honolulu's KIKU-TV with English subtitles from 1975 through 1976, and the actors made personal appearances to promote the series. An unsubtitled version was also broadcast in California, on Sacramento's KMUV-TV in 1976, San Francisco's KEMO-TV in 197

[@jomo8825]

Awesome video

[@dynaman7329]

I wish more Tokusatsu series got more attention in America, Like Kamen Rider, Garo, Metal Heroes, Ultraman, and of course Super Sentai. I bet they would be very popular here in the West.

[@diegoantoniofrias9309]

In Latin America they are Dubbing the Heisei Kamen Rider Series, so far they go in Faiz Edit: The Dubbing Studio just Shut Down ☠️☠️☠️

[@theletterm1787]

Thanks for uploading this in 4x3

[@RodoFoolboyTV]

It’s crazy how much of a power rangers fan I was/am and when I found out that he bought the property from Japan and pretty much filmed around the old footage blew my mind it just proves it’s all about perspective

[@SlapstickGenius23]

Wow! Shotaro Ishinomori created Goranger and Jakq Dengekitai.

[@thetrashcan5558]

I can’t even explain how much I love Power Rangers

[@metropod]

"forgotten"... looks over at my shelf of Shout! Factory Super Sentai DVD box sets... "yes... forgotten..."

[@PegasusPablo]

Whenever I spot Changeman it warms my heart!

[@TagTab637]

I feel like I learn more life lessons on this KZbin channel that I ever did for my parents.

[@alvillapando9738]

This was actually inspiring. I got goosebumps and teary eyes.

[@NebLleb]

It all began with a Friendly Neighbourhood Spider-Man...

[@iMoevious]

*an Emissary from Hell Spider-Man

[@jax8740]

What an inspirational video. Dude is a legend..

[@oddcantus]

Can feel the psychology book influence in this script. Good stuff.

[@jeremyalyntattoo]

That’s solid advice at the end. Nice!

[@hugazo]

Loved the 4:3 aspect ratio

[@seriomarkj]

I have totally grown out of Power Rangers...but my respect for it has honestly grown more over time

[@rendyandrian7149]

I like all the explanation about MMOPR origin. Until the last part where this video becomes another motivational speech. I'm here for PR. When I need motivational stuff there are countless other channel for it.

[@theoneandonly2441]

While I understand Super Sentai being better than Power Rangers, especially since they have less restrictions to work with compared to Power Rangers and cause of that, prodcued some rather crazy and at times inappropiate episodes that I can't help but love (imo, I prefer kakuranger over zyuranger but that's just me). Regardless, I have to thank power rangers for making me get into Super sentai as a kid. I feel like i'm one of the few who likes both super sentai and power rangers, and respects their differences. I think my issue with power rangers now, is that they toned down a bit when compared to some of their older works during the saban and disney era, which is why multiparter episodes are rarely produced or how they have to avoid stuff like conflicts between members just because it's not a good message for the kids. Thankfully, the comics have more freedom than the TV adaptations.

[@gouryg4774]

They did have to do some heavy editing of the footage that they used to get it past US TV censorship.

[@kshmrs]

It's only two years ago i found out MMPR has japanese origins. I was shocked lol.

[@BurnRoddy]

You forgot Night Flight's Dynaman which was basically Saban's little side project to hold on to the distribution rights for Sentai. It's one of the most hilarious shows I've watched. Basically rifftrax before rifftrax.

[@Christ_club]

I thought they were from Home Alone

[@DKVLOGS2018]

Good video well done love power rangers

[@cuppiesaur]

Forgotten by whom?! Loved the video ♥

[@Jamielein]

Chris Farley was only 20 years old in 1984. Seems unlikely that he'd be in the original pilot and the guy in that thumbnail looks older, though its hard to say from just looking at the back of his head.

[@NothingCanKilltheGrimace]

Agreed, also a Google search on Chris Farley and Bio-Man shows no results.

[@RetroGameThrowdown1]

nerdstalgic and power rangers. Thanks mate

[@dcarter020809]

oh my GOD I'm so early. I hope he talks about how power rangers technically wasn't even power rangers at first

[@verbalassault87]

I love the fact that he didn’t take “no” for an answer.

[@classz123]

When power rangers premiered, my parents said that they had seen this before. They had watched the Dynaman Parody on Night Flight.

[@septemberwanka8893]

I used to love power ranger so much, the newer ones that I’ve seen r kinda weird to me, like 2012 and under r good in my mind. This problem being biased though

[@jacoblordbanemastersithdes3072]

Same here

[@FrankieeeePlays]

I feel like Dino Charge and Dino Fury are pretty good and Beast Morphers was okay. although I do agree that besides that the rest are trash

[@yoitsmiggy1013]

@@FrankieeeePlays agreed

[@watcherofwatchers]

None of it was good. Literally none.

[@yoitsmiggy1013]

@@watcherofwatchers Thats your opinion

[@jtszabo1691]

That explains why this show reminds me of Saved By the Bell with kaiju footage

[@SeoulKoreaOT7Kpop]

Superb 💜💜 From Seoul Korea♥♥

[@mattnobrega6621]

Great show along with ultramarine, vr troopers and other shows like that in the 90's. Thanks japan 😁👍

[@TBoneTony]

Funny history about Power Rangers and Animation you can add to this list. Battle of the Planets (Gatchaman) was released in the late 70s that has similar vibes to the early Super Sentai seasons. Voltron (GoLion) was released during the early 80s and it was around that time Super Sentai was experimenting with Giant Robot battles. Samurai Pizza Cats (Ninja Cats) was like Super Sentai but with Furries and that was dubbed by Saban just a few years before they started Power Rangers.

[@patrickwilson1459]

Good video. You know Saban was going to use Jetman for Mighty Morphin Power Rangers but eventually decided to use Zyuranger instead. Possibly because children have a big love for dinosaurs.

[@mathieuleader8601]

fun fact a later sentai series Dynaman did have Six episodes of the series were shown in the United States on the USA Network's Night Flight and alternately Nickelodeon's Special Delivery throughout 1988 as a dubbed parody, simply titled Dynaman

[@kjo2130]

Netflix has a docu series & one episode is about the power rangers. So good

[@Residentevilfan1989]

Good advice.

[@donblack1571]

Damn this a good video

[@robbieaulia6462]

1:48 Spiderman with a robot, that sounds like the greatest thing

[@96unique2]

I think it actually closer to 30 years at this point . I think it first aired in 1993. Loved the video though

[@josekaz]

I have never click on a video so fast

[@Account1746]

We need a vid on cow and chicken, that was wild

[@DonAguinaldo]

Didn’t expect to walk away with a life lesson from a Power Rangers video lol

[@TrevorCopter]

I worked at a boutique animation studio for three years, helping my boss pitch his cartoon ideas. He DESPERATELY needs to understand this video’s message 😂😂😭