No.1 Sentai Gozyuger vs Boonboomger (2026) Review: The Final VS Movie Ends 50 Years of Super Sentai

August 12, 2026

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First, I want to clarify that Japan has a term called Sentai. Sentai is a Tokusatsu genre depicting a team of superheroes. If you still find it unfamiliar, Sentai is the origin of the phenomenon known as Power Rangers. From Japan, Super Sentai is one of the most famous examples. There are many versions of Super Sentai, starting from Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger, Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, SamuraiSentai Shinkenger, and so on. This time, the Super Sentai I watched is Boonboomger (debuted in 2024), which collaborates with the newest Super Sentai, Nanbawan Sentai Gozyuger (2025). You don’t need to worry if you haven’t watched the full episodes of Boonboomger and Gozyuger, because the story in the film is easy to understand without watching those episodes. However, according to the information, this film’s timeline takes place between episodes 45-46 of Gozyuger.

I’ll give my opinion from the perspective of the film’s presentation, because to be honest I’m not a hardcore Sentai fan or follower. First, in terms of story concept — perhaps because it was popularized by the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) — the multiverse saga has also become an interesting story idea for a Super Sentai film. I agree with this idea because it’s a bold move to step away from mainstream storytelling. It’s told that both Super Sentai teams are "sent" to another multiverse by Saint Gozyu Wolf, a Super Sentai who upholds the principle of peace but in a slightly twisted way (he is somewhat similar to Thanos). In that other dimension, they meet legendary Red Super Sentai: Yamato Kazakiri (Zyuoh Eagle), Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red) and Satoru Akashi (Bouken Red), whose powers are needed to defeat Universe No.1, Kurumaju Galaxy Circuit Grumer, who is aided by Saint Gozyu Wolf. Boonboomger and Gozyuger must work together so the universe doesn’t merge and endanger human life. Interesting, right?

Second, I’ll definitely judge the visuals, which are exciting and full of amazing special moves. With today’s technology, the visuals are undoubtedly thrilling. The audio and music are also great, capturing the spirit of struggle. But as usual, since Tokusatsu films are fundamentally for children and teenagers, the acting and choreography can feel childish, awkward, and even stiff. But that’s fine because that’s what Tokusatsu is — it has to be exciting and not dark. Overall, this is a must-watch film for Sentai fans as it closes the "VS" series era. Action + multiverse drama + nostalgia from the 3 additional Reds makes it complete. Once again, a great work from the Sentai series. かっこいい戦隊映画!!

For me this one is 8.5/10.

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Why always five? Why always Red in the middle? Red leads. Blue thinks. Yellow fights. Pink heals. Black stands strong. 50 years of Super Sentai, and the formula still works. Read our Knowledge Center on the secret meaning behind the colors.

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Why Do Super Sentai teams almost always have 5 colors? Let's break it down in this KC column... let's goooo!!

Try to remember. From when you were a kid until now, every time you watch Super Sentai or Power Rangers, the composition is almost always the same. There is a Red in the middle, then there is Blue, Yellow, Pink, Black or Green. Sometimes the number grows to 6, sometimes to 10, sometimes to as many as 30 people like in Gozyuger vs Boonboomger. But the original foundation is always those 5 colors. Why? Is Toei too lazy to create new colors? Is it just a coincidence? The answer is: NO. Those 5 colors are not just a costume choice. They are a language that has been used for 50 years.

The first Super Sentai in the world was Himitsu Sentai Gorenger in 1975. That was where the 5-person format was first created. Why 5? Because in Japan, the number 5 has a special meaning. There is a concept called Go or Gonin which means a group of five. In samurai and ninja culture, a team of 5 people is considered the most balanced team, not too small that it is easy to defeat, not too big that it is hard to manage. Shotaro Ishinomori, the creator of Gorenger, took inspiration from ninja teams and baseball teams. In baseball, there is a pitcher, a catcher, and fielders. Everyone has a role. Just like Sentai. From there, the formula was born: 5 people, 5 colors, 5 personalities.

Then, the question most often asked by children, why is Red always the leader? The answer turns out to be color psychology. Red is the color most easily seen by the human eye. In the middle of a crowd, in the middle of an explosion, in the middle of smoke, our eyes will automatically search for the color red first. That is why Red is always placed in the middle when posing. So that child viewers immediately know: "Oh, that's the leader."

But it is not just about visuals, red also means brave, hot, emotional, and reckless. A Red character is usually the most stubborn, the most enthusiastic, and the one who most often causes trouble but also most often saves the team. Just look at Taiya Hando a.k.a Bun Red in Boonboomger, or Hoeru Tono a.k.a Gozyu Wolf in Gozyuger. They are both the type who charges forward first, and thinks later. That is Red. In Japan, the color red is also identical to the sun, to the Hinomaru, to the bravery of the samurai. So Red is not just a leader, he is a symbol.

If Red is the heart, Blue is the brain. Blue is almost always portrayed as the calmest, smartest, most logical character. He is the one who makes the strategy, he is the one who holds Red back when Red starts to act recklessly. Why blue? Because blue is the color of the sky and the sea. A color that is cold, calm, and deep. In color psychology, blue makes people feel safe and trusting. That is why when there is a problem, the team will definitely ask Blue. In many Sentai, Blue is also often the vice-leader. If Red falls, Blue takes over. Not because he is the strongest, but because he is the one who can think most clearly when everyone is panicking.

Then there is Yellow. Yellow is the character most easily remembered by children. Why? Because yellow is the brightest color after red. Yellow is usually the most cheerful, loudest, funniest character, but also the most loyal. He is the glue of the team. If Red and Blue are fighting, Yellow is the one who lightens the mood. But do not be mistaken. Behind his humor, Yellow is often the second most reckless fighter after Red. He is the type who, if his friend is attacked, he will be the first to charge forward without thinking. And this is a unique fact, in the early days of Sentai, Yellow was often played by a man. For example in Gorenger and Zyuranger. Only later did Yellow more often become a woman. Why? Because Toei wanted to balance the team, that is 3 boys, 2 girls, so that female viewers also have a hero to root for.

Who among you likes Pink? This is the one that is most often misunderstood. Many people think Pink exists just because "there has to be a girl". In fact, Pink's role is far more important than that. Pink is the color of gentleness, but also a color of a different kind of strength. If Red's strength comes from courage, Pink's strength comes from empathy. She is the most sensitive to the team's feelings, the most caring toward the victims, the first to realize that something is wrong with her team. In many stories, Pink is the one who saves the team not with punches, but with words. She is the one who makes a team that is almost falling apart become united again. And in the modern era, Pink is no longer just "the weak girl". Just look at Bun Pink or Gozyu Pink. They can fight just as hard as Red, but still have a soft side that makes the team feel human.

This fifth position is the most flexible. Sometimes Black, sometimes Green, sometimes even both. Why? Because Black and Green are the colors of the earth, colors that ground you. This character is usually the most mature, the most quiet, the most mysterious, but when it is time to fight, he is the most brutal. Black is often portrayed as the loner, who at first does not want to join the team, but in the end becomes the most loyal. Green is often portrayed as the hard worker, whose strength comes from training, not from talent. Both of them are the anchor of the team. If Red is fire, Blue is water, Yellow is lightning, Pink is wind, then Black or Green is earth. The one that keeps the team from falling apart.

Gozyuger is no longer 5 people with neat colors. They come with the "No.1" concept and a wilder number of members. There is Gozyu Wolf who is Red but rough, there are those whose characters are far from the formula of a "perfect Red". That is why some fans say Gozyuger is the "weakest" team compared to other Sentai. Not because they are weak in terms of strength, but because they do not follow that 50-year formula. But that is exactly where the bravery lies. After 50 years of using the same formula, Toei finally said, "What if we break it a little?" And the result? As you saw in this VS film, when they finally unite with Boonboomger which still uses the classic formula, it becomes complete. The old one reminds us why we fell in love, the new one reminds us why Sentai must keep changing.

So, why does Super Sentai always have 5 colors? What you need to remember is, color is not just a costume, it is a portrayal of character. Because those 5 colors are the 5 most basic human traits:

Red is your courage.
Blue is your logic.
Yellow is your laughter.
Pink is your empathy.
Black or Green is your determination.

We all have all five of them inside us. That is why when we watch Sentai, we are not just watching 5 people fighting. We are watching ourselves fighting together. And after 50 years, that formula still works. Because as long as humans still have courage, logic, laughter, empathy, and determination, there will always be 5 colors standing in the middle of an explosion and shouting, "ENGAGE!".

If you were a Ranger, what color would you be? Red who is reckless, Blue who is smart, Yellow who is funny, Pink who cares, or Black who is quiet but deadly?

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