Gobusters Episode 1 - First Impressions

Now here I go again on my first impressions of the 36th Super Sentai team - Tokumei Sentai Gobusters. Unorthodox, that the first adjective that came into my mind after watching the first episode. In the beginning, it is unheard for as the introduction of the show wasn't in the form of a sing-song type of opening. Rather, it came along through the entire story. This is the first episode so I'm guessing that the second episode will feature the actual opening sequence of the show. In ending credits, not only did Gobusters danced to the theme but the whole crew as well. It is Go-Ongers ending theme but with a more elaborative production number. It's hilarious but amusing too. Another unorthodox move is to see Gobusters without their helmets, usually this happens at the final episode and not the first. 

Reminiscing - Gobusters has a flavor of both old and new formula in the Super Sentai genre. For example, the inclusion of vehicles that were used was something similar to 80s-90s teams such as Maskman, Bioman even Gorangers, I missed these. Well having BuddyRoids is not something new as it takes a cue from Go-Ongers buddy vehicles. And lastly, the morphin braces are taken from likes of Boukengers, TimeRangers and alike. Not that its not bad, but this works. Even gigantic Metaroids feels like Bioman all over again. 

Amazing effects. As the latest series, CGI effects are top notch. Like how Gobusters change, how the weapons are teleported, impressive. It is actually the first time I told myself, if super sentai would exist in the real world, this is how it would happen.

New weapons - weapons that are formed from spy weapons again are not so new, but it takes in a whole new perspective on how this would work in real life.

I'm a fan as far episode one goes. But this first impression will not be complete without my minor nitpicks. 1st point would be YellowBuster. Yes she is not Go-On Silver now GokaiYellow but I feel that she looks too tad young looking to play a heroine and playing a mature role doesn't suit her. Yellow Rangers most of the time are strong willed and sometimes boyish but in my opinion looked very forced on her. Maybe we will see a softer side to her in upcoming episodes.

Story plot to cut it short, is easy to comprehend. Evil doers takes something, Gobusters protect and saves the day. But there is more to it as we dig deeper in the upcoming episodes.  The henchmen for once, are not brainless idiots, they can shoot, they think and take charge just like their boss, Majesty.

So far, Gobusters (as far as the first episode goes) brings both old and new formulas that work for its 36th season. I have high hopes for Gobusters and I hope the first episode is just a taste of more exciting morphin action as we go along. LET'S BUSTER!