The Gokaiger After School Special: My thoughts on Gokaiger Episode 24

Okay, it wasn't a great episode, it wasn't a bad episode either.

It wasn't as funny as the Carranger episode, though.

Okay, I like how Oiles Gil falls asleep through the MOW's presentation. "Oh, we should totally conquer Earth using propaganda!" Bad idea.

The episode was somewhat preachy. The takoyaki stand owner's mother hates thinks aliens are gross, but then Jealoushut saves her life, and she's all like "we're not so different you and I," and they get married, and at the end, she's preggers. Part of me wants to see that, part of me doesn't.

I liked the fight scenes, and the rollcall. It was refreshing to see the Megarangers. I liked how they turned into Hurricanger, but the Gormin had retreated.

It was nice to see Timeranger, too.

I also liked how Doc is now using Marvelous's bracelet to play darts, and he's actually able to lift his wrist using it.

This episode didn't need to be here. I mean, it was nice to see a happy ending for poor Jealoushut, but I don't think it truly impacted the team, unless you think about how the Gokaiger (sans Gai) are all aliens, too.

Next week! So psyched! Not only one Hurricanger, but all three! And it's a two-parter!!!

Now I really want some takoyaki, even though it's fried octopus balls...

Girl Power to the Rescue! My thoughts on Gokaiger Episode 23

This was such a great episode!

Not only did we see Matsuri/ GoPink, but we also saw Rio, Mele, and Zuban, and to top it all off, Basco!

The lessons they learned to unlock the powers were saving lives, and the importance of family.

We see some more of Luka's past. Her life really sucked before joining the team. Her little sister died. And she couldn't get her to a hospital in time to save her life.

Also, that's why she's so over-protective of Ahim, and Ahim is all like "I'm not your surrogate sister, Luka!" and is finally starting to be a real pirate. I think Ahim has already watched over Luka, and the others, as Luka has watched over her. They are both each others' big sisters.

I love the Fiveman and Magiranger transformation. Family themed! And it was nice to see the Fiveman attacks remastered using new effects.

Also, great separate henshin sequence for the GogoV transformation (just like how the original ones did it) and I love the mecha ultimate power unlock.

I love the funny situations the GokaiGuys fall into. Marvelous and Gai were forced to give senior citizens piggy back rides. I mean, I would love to have Captain Marvelous or Gai give me a piggy-back ride.

But this looks more fun.

And Joe and Doc met a crossdresser or transwoman, who gave them makeovers. They both look good with the eyeshadow and mascara, but the lipgloss doesn't go with their complexion.

I loved how Ahim used MagiPink's transformation powers. If you notice, when Ahim impersonated Matsuri, she didn't have a pink bow on her, like Houka usually has. Maybe Ahim might be better than Houka. Although I think she kept her voice.

Natsuki must be pretty pissed that Basco stole her sword. I want to see her beat him up.

Come on, I had to put this picture. Shippers, enjoy! So, are Ryota and Mao really dating, because their chemistry could have affected this. But it's hard to discern who he is kissing in that picture (both Mao and Yui Koike have the same hair length now, since Mao's grown her hair), or if they are kissing at all. Whatevs.

Next week:

Jealoushut is back. And he's in the garbage... again. It's the redeemable MOW episode. This has been done before in Jetman and Gaoranger (and I'm pretty sure a lot more series).

And we see the team change into Megaranger and Timeranger, as well as Hurricanger (warming up for next week, all three of the Hurricangers, so psyched!).