Super Sentai is the beloved classic Japanese Tokusatsu superhero show that Power Rangers is based on. The series has recently reached its official conclusion, but has been running for over fifty years before then. During the show's massive run time, there were a plethora of Red Senshi, some popular and some… not so much. While some Red Senshi are clearly more powerful, some iterations rely on inner strength to get ahead.
Many Super Sentai characters have Power Rangers equivalents, but that doesn't mean their powers are exactly the same. There is quite a bit of difference between the adaptations apart from using the same film. More often than not, a Red Senshi is leagues more powerful than their Power Ranger counterpart. Still, not all Red Senshi are created equal, as the series often likes to point out.
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Diago Kiryu is one of the physically strongest Red Senshi in Super Sentai as Kyoryu Red
Zyuden Sentai Kyoyuger
Diago “King” Kiryu is probably the physically strongest Red Senshi in Super Sentai. To become the Red Kyoyuger, the King must first defeat his Zord in physical combat. The duo battle for a straight month before Diago eventually takes the title. Even when there is some discrepancy as to whether Diago deserves the role, he absolutely refuses to give up.
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In terms of abilities, King has very similar attacks to his Power Ranger counterpart, albeit with very different names. Diago is also a very skilled traveler, which gives him greater confidence as he leads the Rangers. He may be relatively new to the Sentai mythos, but he proves that he has come prepared, especially when it comes to physical strength.
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Taro Momoi is incredibly skilled as Don Momotaro
Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
Taro Momoi is Don Momotaro and the leader of the interesting Donbrothers. Unlike past and future Sentai, Donbrothers features fully computer generated characters. Additionally, many of the senshi are much more physically unique than in previous series. The series definitely has a lighter tone, but that doesn't mean Donbrothers is weaker than other Sentai.
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Like many other Red Senshi, Don Momotaro is an expert marksman and swordsman. However, his main skills come from the fact that he is in a less serious Senshi adaptation. His iteration is less strict with its rules, meaning Don Momotaro has access to some hilarious, but devastating attacks. He noticeably has no Power Rangers counterpart, but that has more to do with the Donbrother's absurd nature than anything else.
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Yamato Kazakiri has access to many powerful animal-based abilities such as the Zyuoh Eagle
Doubutso Sentai Zyuohger
Yamato Kazakiri is one of the most interesting animal-based Sentai in the franchise. He may not have the martial arts expertise of later Sentai, but he has access to some devastatingly powerful transformations. He even has several different forms that he can transform into without issue. Kazakiri also has a fourth and even more powerful form that he can access when fused with his ally, Bud.
Kazakiri has access to each of his different animal forms with distinct powers that give him an edge in battle. He has mastery over land, sea and air, meaning there aren't many places where he's at a disadvantage. He may not have the same arsenal as future Rangers, but Kazakiri still possesses some truly impressive animal-based techniques.
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Takeru Shiba devotes his life to training to become Shinken Red
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Takeru Shiba has been training to become a Red Shinkenger all his life. In fact, the act of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger and Power Rangers Samurai are actually frighteningly similar. However, despite being one of the least popular seasons of Power Rangers, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger is universally loved. One of the main reasons for this praise is the series' lead, Takeru Shiba.
Like his Power Rangers adaptation, the Shiba has some of the most forms of the Red Senshi. He is also an extremely talented swordsman. Unfortunately, Shiba suffers from a lot of self-doubt due to his interesting assignment of the role. Technically, his sister is supposed to take the job, which often makes Takeru feel out of place or like an impostor. That said, he more than earns his place as the leader of the Samurai Shinkengers.
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Jan Kandou has the ability to seal dark and evil beings like GekiRed
Juken Sentai Gekiranger
Jan Kandou is an extremely talented martial artist with several key details decidedly different from his Power Rangers fighting. While the Red Jungle Fury Ranger is new to the role, Kandou has been raised by tigers his entire life. If there is anyone attuned to the tiger's animal spirit, it is Kandou. He also eventually captures Shark Spirit's power, somewhat similar to his Power Rangers equivalent.
In addition to his impressive skills, Kandou also possesses the ability to seal away evil beings. This alone makes him one of the most powerful characters in the mythos. He could seal almost any previous enemy in the series without a second thought. He appears regularly throughout the series, but never reaches the same heights as he does in Juken Sentai Gekiranger.
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Kai Ozu has very real and powerful magical abilities like MagiRed
Mahou Sentai Magiranger
Kai Ozu is one of the most powerful Red Senshi based solely on the fact that they have access to literal magic. Ozu actually has fewer transformations than his Power Rangers counterpart, but he uses them much better. He also switches from MagiRed to Magishine later in his career.
Ozu makes several appearances later Sentai series, but none are as important as the original series. That said, he is one of the few Senshi to actually defeat another iteration of the franchise, following his original series. Kai may not be the most popular in Japan due to its fantasy focus, but Kai is still one of the strongest Magic-based rangers in the series.
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Alata is a literal angel by Super Sentai Standards as Gosei Red
Tensou Sentai Goseiger
Alata is infinitely more powerful than his Power Rangers equivalent, because he is a literal angel. Being a newer Sentai adaptation, Alata is featured in almost every new iteration of the show. In addition to her angelic status, Alata is also terrifyingly powerful and even has a dramatic super mode. One of Alata's most powerful skills is easily his ability to see the “true essence” of any object around him.
The angel understands if people are lying, knows their intentions before they speak and can even predict the future to a strict degree. He also has wind-based powers which he regularly utilizes to great effect. He may not be the most notable of the Red Senshi, but his powers alone make him a terrifying combatant.
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Lucky has the support of the galaxies in addition to his terrifying skills as Shi Shi Red
Uchi Sentai Kyuranger
Lucky, also known as ShiShi Red, is frighteningly powerful despite his more modest personality. He has the entire galaxy backing him and even becomes king at one point. He has a frightening number of forms, for a senshi, and regularly transforms to suit the needs of the situation. He and the other Kyurangs are based on constellations, giving them some incredible powers.
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Lucky leads one of the greatest Sentai teams around and always seems to have the upper hand. In addition to being related to the legendary warrior, he is also a gifted combatant. His fighting style even changes dramatically based on his transformation. That said, he is somewhat useless without access to his senshi powers.
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Gira Husty is technically immortal like Kuwagata Ohger
Ohsama Sentai King Ohger
Gira Husty is arguably the strongest senshi without a Power Rangers adaptation. They are essentially immortal and can never die conventionally. There are specific ways to kill him, but he usually can't be killed by anything other than aging. The character also possesses extreme regeneration.
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In addition to impressive durability, the Kuwagata Ohger is terrifyingly strong. He, like other senshi, eventually becomes the king of his own kingdom, but only achieves that opportunity after impressive displays of power. Husty is also very visually distinct compared to any other senshi in the series.
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Captain Marvelous has the power of every previous Red Senshi like Gokai Red
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Captain Marvelous is a fascinating case among the senshi. Just like his American counterpart, Captain Marvelous has access to all previous Red Senshi forms. This means he has the most unlimited potential of the senshi and is also one of the most popular. That said, he's not strictly a good guy. Marvelous takes his role as a pirate quite seriously. He longs for fame and fortune above all else.
Marvelous has appeared in almost every movie and special since his release. He has become a central part of the franchise, for good reason. There are even many who consider him the greatest Red Senshi. Powers aside, it says a lot that he can access all of the previous Senshi's powers and use them more creatively than they could use them in the first place.
