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By Emily Ashby
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Violence is still heavy in cheesy martial-arts series.
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Power Rangers Samurai
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Based on 57 kid reviews
Kids say the show has a mix of strong action and nostalgia, but the quality of the theme song and special effects received criticism for being cheesy and unrealistic. While some viewers appreciate the positive messages and teamwork presented, others warn of its violence and suggest it may not be suitable for younger audiences.
- theme song criticism
- violent content
- positive messages
- nostalgic elements
Summarized with AI
Summarized with AI
What's the Story?
In POWER RANGERS SAMURAI, five teens team up to protect the world from the infiltration of the evil Master Xandred (Jeff Szusterman) and his legion of followers. Under Mentor Ji's (Rene Naufahu) guidance, Jayden (Alex Heartman), Kevin (Najee De Tiege), Mike (Hector David Jr.), Mia (Erika Fong), and Emily (Brittany Anne Pirtle) train in the art of the samurai and learn to harness the power of Earth's elements with their Spin Swords to overpower their enemies. When they're not in battle themselves, they can call on their robotic animal-themed Foldingzords, which can combine to form the nearly undefeatable Samurai Megazord.
Is It Any Good?
This show fails to impress in light of better modern animation, and it's likely that even kids will notice the corny special effects and outlandish monsters. However, Power Rangers Samurai joins the long-running franchise that's known as much for its marketing line of toys, books, and games as it is for the TV series that popularized the characters. Needless to say, the commercial quality of the show is still going strong, and the advent of this incarnation means that a whole new line of merchandise will grace store shelves.
The Power Rangers series has undergone nominal changes over the years, but the basic plot remains the same: Colorfully costumed teens become weapon-wielding superheroes and fight to save the world from the clutches of a myriad of monsters. What's more, the show's violence makes it tricky to target an age group, since kids old enough to tolerate the battle scenes will be turned off by the silly nature of the content. True, there are some basic messages about teamwork and self-confidence, but most of this is lost amid the action.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about this series' longevity and Power Rangers Samurai in particular. Why do you think the Power Rangers have stuck around so long? Do you think the shows are very good? Why or why not? Which of the different versions have you seen? Do you have a favorite?
How much of the show's success do you think relates to its extensive product line? What items have you seen with the Power Rangers brand on them? Does that make you more inclined to want them? Why or why not?
Do you think the violence in this show is appropriate or inappropriate? How does it compare to what you see in other TV series? Did it seem realistic? How does a show's animation style affect the content's impact?
TV Details
- Premiere date : February 7, 2011
- Cast : Alex Heartman , Erika Fong , Najee De Tiege
- Network : Nicktoons
- Genre : Action
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Adventures
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- Last updated : October 9, 2025
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