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- "MegaRed!"
- ―MegaRed's roll call[src]
Kenta Date (伊達 健太 Date Kenta) is MegaRed (メガレッド Mega Reddo) of the Megarangers. He is an 18 year old (19 as of Gingaman vs. Megaranger and 32 as of Gokaiger) former student at Moroboshi High School.
Fourteen years later, he was working at Moroboshi High at age 32.
History[]
Megaranger[]
Kenta hung out at arcades during his high school years, becoming a professional at various games, most notably the "Megaranger" video game set up at his local arcade by I.N.E.T. When his potential was recognized as a possible Megaranger, he was recruited by the head of I.N.E.T. for further study and then become one of the potential heroes. However, a pre-emptive invasion by the Nejireiga forced Professor Eikichi Kubota to immediately give a Digitizer to him and to four other students who were investigating the strange occurrences at I.N.E.T., making them all into the Megaranger team. TV STORY-Ep. 1: Don't Let Them! The Twisted Invaders
Although lacking in grades, Kenta was brought into the "Digital Research Club" set up by Kouichirou due to their connection in being Megaranger. However, he immediately was more interested in keeping Shun on the team after he nearly turned it down to focus on his extra-curricular computer studies. TV STORY-Ep. 3: For Real! A Huge Nezire Beast He is also the only member who doesn't like computers (which, ironically, is his personal crest).
After his Drill Saber was broken by Yugande, MegaRed received an enhanced version of the weapon that can combine with his Mega Sniper to form the Drill Sniper Custom.
In episode 19, Kenta and the other Megarangers responded to a nighttime disturbance where they found Nezirejia's new general Guirail abducting a group of children. Unfortunately, as he launched himself at his new opponent, Guirail used his speed to switch places with Kenta's friend Takeshi, resulting in Takeshi taking the punch meant for Guirail. Overcome with guilt, Kenta announced to the others that he would resign from being a Megaranger. In an attempt to change his mind, Prof. Kubota took him to a boxing gym where he showed Kenta a boxer who was about to reenter the ring after a traumatic fight where he accidentally brain-damaged his opponent. Inspired by the boxer's resolve and Kubota's urging to make sure that another innocent like Takeshi was never victimized by Nezirejia, Kenta agreed to continue being a Megaranger at which point Kubota gave him a new weapon, the Battle Riser, just as Guirail launched a new attack at a major communications center. During the battle, Kenta still found himself unable to fight, especially as Guirail began using illusions of Takeshi to further torment him. Luckily, Takeshi recovered and with Prof. Kubota's help, sent Megared a message assuring him that he didn't blame him and urging him to fight, restoring Kenta's will and allowing him to defeat Guirail. TV STORY-Ep. 19: Drive It In! The Invincible Deadly Punch
Gingaman vs. Megaranger[]
To be added MOVIE STORY-Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs. Megaranger
Gaoranger vs Super Sentai[]
MegaRed is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Yusuke Amamiya (Red Falcon) lectured Gaku Washio (GaoYellow) about the past Sentai sword experts, showing him that the true sword wasn't the sharpest, but the one that feeds on courage.
Led by his Liveman predecessor Red Falcon, he appeared as one of 24 previous Red Rangers in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai together with fellow Red Rangers from his predecessors Akarenger to Red Racer to his successors from GingaRed to TimeRed. He had no interactions with his former teammate Miku, who also appeared, but alongside the Dream Sentai instead. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Super Sentai Versus Series Theater[]
Kenta's appearances in the "Versus Series", Megaranger vs. Carranger and Gingaman vs. Megaranger, are featured in the Super Sentai Versus Series Theater, hosted by the heroes of Tensou Sentai Goseiger. Alata (Gosei Red) also dresses as Kenta in the Megaranger cosplay.
Boukenger[]
Red Spirit[]
As the twenty-first Red, MegaRed's Red Warrior Spirit was embodied by AkaRed. MOVIE STORY-GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Kenta fought alongside not only his own team, but every single Sentai Ranger in existence, against the Empire of Zangyack when it attacked the Earth in the Great Legend War. After fighting against hundreds of Gormin and their Sugormin commanders. Kaijou noticed the fleet moving towards them, he gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The MegaRed powers are later used by Captain Marvelous via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
Greater Power Diploma[]
In Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger episode 39, Kenta returns, having been revealed as a teacher at Moroboshi High, the school he attended when he was part of the Megaranger team. When the Gokaigers arrive in search of the Megarangers' Greater Power, Kenta makes them attend the school before giving them the power. Though Basco ta Jolokia attempted to take the power from him, the Gokaigers were able to protect him and gain the power accordingly. TV STORY-Ep. 39: Why? We're High School Students
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. It is assumed Kenta and his team have their powers once again. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
Kenta, alongside his team (bar MegaSilver), among the majority of the Super Sentai heroes, was caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident which eventually resulted in the Super Sentai teams and Kamen Riders joining forces to defeat both Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker. During the final battle, he is seen in the background fighting a Gormin. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
MegaRed appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds led by Red Falcon, who addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers as the greater Super Sentai pantheon intervened to save them from defeat at the hands of the titanic Gillmarda. Empowering the Combination Nin Shuriken to form Wild Tousai Shuriken King, the first 38 Super Sentai further imbued their successors with the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst, destroying Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
Chou Super Hero Taisen[]
An iteration of MegaRed from the Game World was part of a Sentai-Rider team which was led by Kiriya Kujo/Kamen Rider Lazer. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen
Space Squad[]
Alongside MegaSilver, MegaRed was a candidate to join the Space Squad, a combined force of Sentai and Metal Heroes assembled by the Galactic Union Police under Geki Jumonji to combat the Genmakuu crime cult. MOVIE STORY-Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Super Sentai Strongest Battle[]
Kenta joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Big Eater Team. It’s unknown whether he participated in the match, but his team was eliminated after losing the first round against the Gilded Team.
Zenkaiger[]
A manifestation of MegaRed was summoned alongside his team by Zenkaizer after using the Megaranger Sentai Gear which allowed him to use Juran's shield like the Megarangers' Cyber Sliders so that he could rescue a person that was being held hostage by Noon World. TV STORY-No. 10-kai! Blue Sky Day and Night!
A manifestation of MegaRed (alongside FiveBlack and Chameleon Green) was summoned by Zenkaizer through the Zenryoku Zenkai Cannon to help the Zenkaiger fight Stacaesar and Hakaizer. TV STORY-No. 33-kai! Great Teacher Demon Master!
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!![]
Kenta alongside with his Sentai Red Ranger predecessors appeared to help the Zenkaigers. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
Though he was seemingly erased alongside his team as a result of Asmodeus’ manipulations, he and, presumably, his corresponding team were restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside TimeRed, Kamen Rider Faiz, Kamen Rider Kabuto and Kamen Rider Durendal.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger[]
A manifestation of MegaRed was summoned by Kaito through the Zenryoku Zenkai Cannon to help deal with the meal prepared by Beef Rib World. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger
Personality[]
Kenta is a bit of a slacker and a knucklehead who loves Korean barbecue, but he is friendly, playful, and kindhearted.
Forms[]
As MegaRed, Kenta's crest is the computer which enables him to upload data and progam himself with any type of skill; making him a potentially omnipotent warrior. In fact, on the business card that he used to present himself to the Gingamen in Gingaman vs. Megaranger, the card itself states "Ten-Thousand Ability Warrior".
Mega Suit Specs
- Attack Power: 300
- Defense Power: 350
- Speed: 400 (3.0sec/100m)
- Jump Height: 30m
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
- Saber Slash: MegaRed triggers the blade of his Drill Saber to spin and then slashes the enemy
- Screw Drill Saber: Megared launches himself spinning at an opponent to pierce through them with the Drill Saber.
- Riser Punch: Pressing the one on his Battle Riser, Megared charges his fist with energy, greatly boosting his punching power.
- Riser Chop: A variation of Riser Punch, also triggered by pressing one on the Battle Riser, performed instead as an overhead karate chop
- Riser Vulcan: By pressing two on his Battle Riser, Megared can fire a salvo of rapid fire laser blasts from his fist.
- Drill Sniper Custom Full Power: By pressing 03 on the Battle Riser, Megared can transfer its energies to his Drill Sniper Custom, boosting it's power by 50%, and firing a salvo of rapid fire energy blasts.
- Big Shoot: A team attack performed with MegaBlue, used in the fight against Giga Guirail. After being boosted into the air by MegaBlue, Megared performs a double slash against the opponent with his drill saber and MegaBlue's Mega Tomahawk.
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
Appearances: Megaranger Episodes 1-39, Megaranger vs. Carranger, 40-43, 45-51; Gingaman vs. Megaranger; Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Gavan vs. Dekaranger; Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!, Superhero Senki
Kenta, along with Kouichirou, Chisato, and Miku, disguised themselves as MegaBlue in an effort to fool NejiBlue. TV STORY-Ep. 41: Collapsing! The Blue Terror, NejiBlue
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
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Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
to be addedRelationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Megarangers - Teammates
- Carrangers
- Gingamen
- Gokaigers
Family[]
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Wicked Electric Kingdom Nezirejia[]
- Dr. Hinelar
- Nezirejia Mobile Commander Yugande
- Shibolena
- Nezirejia Action Commander Guirail
- Bibidebi
- Jaden Sentai Neziranger
- Soldiers Kunekune
Ogre Tribe Org[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Kenta Date is portrayed by Hayato Ōshiba (大柴 隼人 Ōshiba Hayato). As MegaRed, his suit actor was Kazutoshi Yokoyama (横山 一敏 Yokoyama Kazutoshi). His sub was Hirofumi Fukuzawa (福沢 博文 Fukuzawa Hirofumi).
Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Legend Sentai Devices[]
- "Megaranger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The MegaRed Ranger Key (メガレッドレンジャーキー Mega Reddo Renjā Kī) is Kenta Date's personal Ranger Key and what became of his powers after he along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.
This key along with the majority of the Ranger Keys were collected by the Red Pirates and later used by the Gokaigers. The MegaRed Ranger Key was mainly used by Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red), who used it to fight as MegaRed. It was also used by Gai Ikari on one occasion.
- When the Gokaigers became the Megarangers while protecting Jealousto from Gormin fighting in the name of propaganda. TV STORY-Ep. 24: Foolish Earthlings
- When the Gokaigers became the Megarangers to reveal which Gokai Silver was the real Gai. TV STORY-Ep. 34: Dream Comes True
- Gai uses this key alongside all other Red keys after being merged with Captain Marvelous by Insarn. TV STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
- When the Gokaigers became the Megarangers in their fight against Basco and Sally, thwarting their attempt to gain the Greater Power of the Megarangers. TV STORY-Ep. 39: Why? We're High School Students
The Megaranger keys, along with all the Ranger Keys of the first 33 Super Sentai, were briefly taken by the Black Cross King and turned into Ranger puppets that were fought by the Gokaigers and the Goseigers. Splitting up, the puppet MegaRed was defeated as part of a group of surviving Red warrior keys by Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. Kenta received his key and became MegaRed once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Usage[]
The Super Sentai Zyudenchi (スーパー戦隊獣電池 Sūpā Sentai, Super Squadron Beast Batteries), alternatively named Legend Sentai Zyudenchi (レジェンド戦隊獣電池 Rejendo Sentai Jūdenchi, Legend Squadron Beast Batteries) in the toyline, are a special line of Zyudenchi that contain the likeness of the Sentai teams before Kyoryuger (represented by the main Reds). These Zyudenchi are in the same fashion as the "Legend Rider" lines of Collectible Devices in the Kamen Rider Series.
A Megaranger Zyudenchi which bears the likeness of MegaRed is part of the Legend Sentai Zyudenchi toyline which can be used in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
The Legend Sentai Ressha (レジェンド戦隊レッシャー Rejendo Sentai Ressha) are Ressha based on the mecha, specifically those belonging to the Red heroes, of the ToQgers' preceding Super Sentai teams. They can form a unique combination of ToQ-Oh reminiscent of past Sentai Robos by switching with Red Ressha. The ToQ Changer toy is shown to have sounds for Legend Ressha of all 37 previous Sentai.
The Megaranger Ressha (メガレンジャーレッシャー Megarenjā Ressha) appears as an SG Ressha.
- "21 Ban!"
- ―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
- "Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Megaranger!"
- ―Past Sentai ability announcement
- "21 Ban!"
- ―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
- "Megaranger!"
- ―Past Sentai summoning announcement
- "Yo~! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Megaranger!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear in the Donblaster[src]
- "Hey yo! Denji Sentai! (へいよっ! 電磁戦隊! Hei Yo! Denji Sentai!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Parry Time! (air horns) Megaranger!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Hissatsu Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Donblaster-scanned Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
- "Hiden Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Tiguardora-scanned Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
- "Dora Dora Dora Do-Do-Do-Do-Dora! Legend Sentai!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear in the Tiguardora[src]
- "Netsuretsu Kangei! Legend Sentai! Sheishei! (熱烈歓迎! レジェンド戦隊! 謝謝! Netsuretsu Kangei! Rejendo Sentai! Sheishei!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the Tiguardora[src]
- "Parry Time! (Chinese music) Legend Sentai!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement in the Tiguardora[src]
- "Dragon Ōgi! Legend Tsuki! Ah-tatatatatata!"
- ―Tiguardora-scanned finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Spear Mode[src]
- "Tiger Ōgi! Legend Giri! Howattah!"
- ―Tiguardora-scanned finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Axe Mode[src]
- "Donbura Ōgi! Legend Tsuki! Ah-tatatatatata!"
- ―Donblaster-scanned finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Spear Mode[src]
- "Donbura Ōgi! Legend Giri! Howattah!"
- ―Donblaster-scanned finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Axe Mode[src]
- "Yo~! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Megaranger! Festival Time!"
- ―Omikoshi Phoenix-equipped Avataro Gear equipping announcement while spinning the gear[src]
- "(traditional music remix) Kiwami! Super Sentai! (
極 ! スーパー戦隊 ! Kiwami! Sūpā Sentai!)" - ―Activation announcement in the Donblaster with the Omikoshi Phoenix[src]
- "Chou! Festival Time! Seiya! Seiya! Seiya, Seiya, Seiya, Seiya!"
- ―Finisher standby announcement in the Donblaster with the Omikoshi Phoenix[src]
- "LegenDonburako! (レジェンドンブラコ! RejenDonburako!)"
- ―Finisher announcement in the Donblaster with the Omikoshi Phoenix[src]
- Megaranger Avataro Gear (メガレンジャーアバタロウギア Megarenjā Abatarō Gia) - Allows a Donbrother to assume the form of one of the Megarangers. Dropped from Denjiking after its defeat.
Notes[]
- According to episode 22, Kenta's zodiac is Pisces.
- In episode 42 it is revealed that Kenta is 183 cm tall and weighs 78 kg.
- When he transforms into MegaRed, Kenta is noticeably taller than Kouchirou due to his suit actor being taller than Kouchirou's.
- Due to him being invited to join INET, Kenta is the only one who was meant to become a Megaranger as the others were given the Digitizers during Nezirejia's first attack.
Appearances[]
- Denji Sentai Megaranger
- Ep. 1: Don't Let Them! The Twisted Invaders
- Ep. 2: Look! Our Galaxy Mega
- Ep. 3: For Real! A Huge Nezire Beast
- Ep. 4: Smash it! Shibolena's Trap
- Ep. 5: Decide! This Is an Underhanded Battle
- Ep. 6: We Did It, eh!? The Roaring Digitank
- Ep. 7: What the? The Annoying Groupie Daughter
- Ep. 8: Will We Lose!? Reverse Teamwork
- Ep. 9: Reveal! The CD Demons Lurk In
- Ep. 10: Goodbye! The Android of Sadness
- Ep. 11: Danger! The Temptation of the Red Rose
- Ep. 12: Worry! We're Lazy Teachers
- Ep. 13: Heartthrob! Our Teacher Is Like the Wind
- Ep. 14: Surprise! The Neighbors are Neziregian
- Ep. 15: See Through It! The Mecha of Genius High
- Ep. 16: Very Bad! Will We Die?
- Ep. 17: Way Cool! The Sexy Super Miku
- Ep. 18: Protect it! The Mysterious Boy's Forest
- Ep. 19: Thrust! The Persistent Deadly Punch
- Ep. 20: Count on it! The New Robo, Delta Mega
- Ep. 21: Right Now! The Life-Threatening Super Combination
- Ep. 22: Break Out! The Demonic Labyrinth
- Ep. 23: Why! My Egg Is a Nezire Beast
- Ep. 24: Running Alone! The New Silver Face
- Ep. 25: Just in Time! Time Limit: 2.5 Minutes
- Ep. 26: Really? The End of Neziregia
- Ep. 27: Kick Them About! The Demonic Coral That Calls Death
- Ep. 28: It's Over! The Explosive Granny Whirlwind
- Ep. 29: I Want to Lose Weight! Miku's Dubious Diet
- Ep. 30: Explosion! The Combination of Friendship
- Ep. 31: Stop it! Guirail's Reckless Run
- Ep. 32: Is It the End!? Desperate Situation, Galaxy Mega
- Ep. 33: Cheerful! The Lover Who Came From the Moon
- Ep. 34: I'll Show You! Big Bro's Miracle Shoot
- Ep. 35: Overcome! Mega Silver's Greatest Crisis
- Ep. 36: Flap Your Wings! The Wings of Hope Dancing in the Sky
- Ep. 37: Why? Chisato Has an Old Man's Voice
- Ep. 38: Scary! Neziregia's Fiendish Squadron
- Ep. 39: Exposed! MegaRed's True Identity
- Denji Sentai Megaranger vs. Carranger
- Ep. 40: Scary! Bad Women
- Ep. 41: Collapsing! The Blue Terror, NeziBlue
- Ep. 42: Lose Them! The Evil Stalkers
- Ep. 43: We Won't Lose! The Decisive Battle is on Christmas Eve
- Ep. 44: Relax! Kenta's New Year's Eve Riot
- Ep. 45: Stubborn! Hinelar's Big Strike Back
- Ep. 46: Prevent it! Setting Sail to Hell
- Ep. 47: Plunge! The Dreadful Hinelar City
- Ep. 48: Crush it! Hinelar's Dark Designs
- Ep. 49: Despair! We're Outcasts!?
- Ep. 50: Sublime! The Red-Hot Super Soldier Yugande
- Final Ep.: Seize it! Our Diplomas
- Seijuu Sentai Gingaman vs. Megaranger
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
- Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear (as MegaRed only)
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (as MegaRed only)
- Ep. 39: Why? We're High School Students
- Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja (archive footage only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as MegaRed only)
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
- Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs (transformed archive footage only)
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai (as MegaRed only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen (as MegaRed only) [1]
- Space Squad
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!! (as MegaRed only)
- No. 10-kai! Blue Sky Day and Night!
- Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki (as MegaRed only)
- No. 33-kai! Great Teacher Demon Master! (as MegaRed only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger
Megaranger video game[]
MegaRed appears with his team in the Denji Sentai Megaranger video game.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
- Profile
- Kenta Date/MegaRed: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
MegaRed is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base, with his Mega Tector upgrade being available as well.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
MegaRed appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Andros - Power Rangers counterpart in in Space. See comparison page.
- Carlos Vallerte - Some character aspects.
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