As the headline says, the production team responsible for the anime adaptation of the manga Sentai Daishikkaku (Go, Go, Loser Ranger!), written and illustrated by Negi Haruba, has revealed a new promotional video for the project, confirming its premiere scheduled for April 7th this year. The trailer also introduces the opening theme titled “Jikai Yokoku,” performed by Tatsuya Kitani. Additionally, it has been announced that the series will be broadcast worldwide on Disney Plus.
Negi Haruba began publishing his manga Sentai Daishikkaku in Kodansha‘s Weekly Shonen Magazine in February 2021, with the seventh compiled volume released in Japan on October 17, 2023. His main work, Gotoubun no Hanayome, was published in the same magazine from August 2017 to February 2020, leading to the development of two anime adaptations and a feature film.
Voices
The voice cast for this new anime includes:
- Yuusuke Kobayashi as Sentouin D.
- Yumika Yano as Yumeko Suzukiri.
- Yuuichi Nakamura as Sousei Akabane.
- Daishi Kajita as Hibiki Sakurama.
- Azumi Waki as Kanon Hisui.
- Kousuke Toriumi as Chidori.
- Shiori Mikami as Angel Usukubo.
- Mao Ichimichi as Sesera Sakurama.
Production
The main members of the production team are as follows:
- Keiichi Satou (Inuyashiki, Tiger & Bunny, Gantz:O) is directing the anime at Yostar Pictures.
- Keiichirou Oochi (Gotoubun no Hanayome, Hinamatsuri, The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten) is in charge of scriptwriting and supervision.
- Kahoko Koseki is responsible for character design and animation direction.
Synopsis
Thirteen years ago, the Evil Villain Army suddenly appeared in their gigantic floating castle 10,000 meters in the sky to invade Earth! The villain army has revival capabilities that make them immortal, posing a serious threat to humanity. To protect us from these invaders, the Divine Dragon Rangers, the Dragon Guardians, wield their miraculous powers and their weapons, the Divine Tools, and continuously fight for our safety! The assault of the Villain Army! The vigilance of the Dragon Guardians! Will they succeed in their conquest? Find out in this action-packed superhero series!
Sentai Daishikkaku is an action-comedy story set in a world where Sentai heroes, known for their colorful costumes and team formations, are an essential part of society. These heroes fight against various threats to protect humanity. However, the story takes an unexpected turn when the protagonist, a young man named Kōichi, discovers that he is actually the leader of a Sentai hero team known as Daishikkaku or “Great Failure“. Unlike conventional Sentai teams, the members of Daishikkaku are considered useless and unlucky, and their existence has been hidden from the public.
As the story progresses, Kōichi and his team embark on a series of comedic and challenging adventures to prove their worth and defy society’s expectations. Each team member has unique abilities that are seen as flawed or ridiculous, but together, they find creative ways to use their powers to overcome obstacles. Throughout their journey, they face powerful enemies, uncover secrets about the Sentai hero world, and learn the true meaning of friendship and teamwork.
The plot of Sentai Daishikkaku is a parody of classic Sentai hero tropes, offering a fresh and humorous perspective on the genre. The series explores themes such as self-acceptance, overcoming others’ expectations, and the importance of diversity and inclusion. Through its charismatic characters and absurd situations, Sentai Daishikkaku provides an entertaining mix of action, comedy, and heart.
In short, we all know that April is just around the corner, and even more so when we consider releases like this, which seem to have no trouble captivating (and entertaining) us from the get-go. That said, let us know what you think in the comments, or if you were a fan of the Sentai genre in your childhood or adolescence, like many of us were. Go ahead! You know, we’ll be reading! 😉
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