Bio-Man

This article is about an adaptation in Choudenshi Bioman.

Bio-Man was a television pilot for an American adaptation of the Super Sentai series, Choudenshi Bioman, produced by Haim Saban in 1986. Although it didn't result in a series, Saban would later successfully adapt Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger in 1993, starting the Power Rangers franchise.

Though most claim that Bio-Man was a new Americanized dub, there are also claims that Bio-Man was an adaptation, much like Power Rangers.

Story

"Bio-Man" is a "space adventure series" about five kids with identical "bio-rhythms" who defend Earth against Zadar's attacks, an evil half-human, half-robot villain who wants to conquer the world. ^[1]

Casting

Actor Mark Dacascos lists and acknowledges his role as Victor Lee, the Red Ranger from Bio-Man. ^[2] Miguel Núñez Jr. also allegedly claims that he portrayed Zack Taylor but as a Green Ranger. ^[3]

Notes

• One of the hurdles for the Bio-Man show was actors unions in the middle of an issue. This may lead credence to the fact that the show did have an adaptation shot.
• Footage from the pilot was reused in a promo Saban Brands made for Bandai in 1992 entitled Galaxy rangers using Zyuranger footage instead of Bioman footage. 

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