History MakeMyMonsterGrow / LiveActionTV

** ''Series/ChourikiSentaiOhranger'' and ''Series/PowerRangersZeo'' gives us Acha/Klank and Kocha/Orbus, who are more than just the royal butlers. Whenever a Machine Beast has been defeated, Acha/Klank pulls out a cord on Kocha's/Orbus' side, extending it and then swinging her/him over his head (in ''Ohranger'', Acha and Kocha yelled each other's names in "Marco Polo" fashion during the swinging, while in ''Zeo'', Klank announced, "And around and around and away we go!") until he builds enough momentum to toss Kocha/Orbus at the Machine Beast. Kocha/Orbus would then latch on and proceed to inject a special, glowing fuel into the Machine Beast. In some later instances, though, Kocha/Orbus uses a close-range beam instead. Or both: fuel first, then beam, with the beam supposedly being an energizing catalyst for the fuel. Regardless of how, Kocha/Orbus' donated energy serves to empower the Machine Beast, causing them to re-pixelate at monstrous size.
** Parodied in ''Series/GekisouSentaiCarranger''. In order for the Gorotsuki (Bowzock's [[MonsterOfTheWeek Monsters of the Week]]) to grow, they must eat imo-youkan.[[note]]a yellow cube-shaped food made from jellied sweet potatoes[[/note]] Due to a unique effect the imo-youkan has on their biology, it causes them to glow red and blow steam from their nostrils before growing to massive size. Said food must be freshly hand-made from a certain store (Imocho). Factory-made and/or expired imo-youkan makes the Gorotsuki shrink (when this happens, they glow blue while blowing steam).
*** As Inventor Grotch found out in Episode 4, an expired imo-youkan can temporarily enlarge the consumer before reverting them back to its original size. President Gynamo [[ChekhovsGun took advantage of this]] in the finale, where he threw expired imo-youkan into the mouth of a giant [[BigBad Emperor Exhaus]], causing the latter to weaken, revert back to his original form, and shrink to human-size for the Carrangers to finish him off.

** ''Series/KikaiSentaiZenkaiger'' has ''both'' sides of the conflict pulling this off. For [[TheEmpire Tojitendo]], similar to ''Goggle Five'' and ''Fiveman'', a [[HumongousMecha Kudaitest]] would absorb a destroyed Wald's [[TransformationTrinket Tojiru Gear]] to transform into a [[{{Kaiju}} Great Wald]], only partially based on the original similar to ''Go-Busters'' or ''Kiramager''. For the Zenkaigers, apart from [[TheLeader Kaito]] and [[SixthRanger Zox]], their Kikainoid teammates ''are'' the mecha: naturally human-sized, they can enlarge themselves with another usage of their Geartlingers, and only in giant size can they become TransformingMecha and CombiningMecha. After unlocking their {{Super Mode}}s Kaito and Zox also gain the ability to grow giant and combine with each other to form their own giant mecha. Kaito's SuperMode also can combine with Juran or (theoretically at least) with Vroon in their giant forms. Interestingly, the strongest mech in the series is made by Kaito transforming a HandCannon into an giant aircraft which then combines with all four kikainoids. Zox's personal mecha is the only one the heroes use that is already giant but in order to change into its humanoid form it must combine with either Cutanner or Ricky or with Zox in SuperMode, who grow giant to form the mecha's head. After being upgraded Hakaizer can transform into a giant mecha as well, although weirdly his normal size form still exists inside of the giant robot and can be forcefully pulled out of it. The evil ranger Stacy just uses a normal mech or summons copies of other mechs.
** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters (similar to [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Another Riders]]) with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the giant-sized [[{{Kaiju}} Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain. Unlike many other seasons, this doesn't happen OncePerEpisode, as not all of the Hitotsu-ki have the ability to change into a Hitotsu-King when destroyed and simply revert to human form after the first defeat. Hitotsu-ki also do not change into Hitotsu-Kings if they are killed by the Nouto instead of the rangers, because this kills their human forms too. Like in ''Zenkaiger'' the rangers can also combine their {{Super Mode}}s together to form a giant robot.

*** At some point in [=GP17=], Rock Blast/Happa Banki dramatically shouts the usual growth command... and nothing happens. Turns out Go-On Gold had removed the monster's Bikkurium module during the battle!

** In ''Series/ChoujinSentaiJetman'', Dimensional Beasts/Jigenjuu are created when a Dimensional Bug/Jigenmushi possesses an inanimate object, but the bugs serve an extra purpose. When a Dimensional Beast is killed in combat, its Dimensional Bug is thrown from [[DefeatEqualsExplosion the monster's explosion]], and proceeds to grow ''itself,'' assuming the appearance of the dead Dimensional Beast while gaining its powers (though if the bug is destroyed alongside its Dimensional Beast, the monster can't be brought back). Alternately, Dimensional Bugs can work in that, when a Dimensional Beast is close to defeat, that it releases energy to rejuvenate and enlarge that Dimensional Beast (as observed with Road Dimension/Rodo Jigen, whose Dimensional Bug gigantified him before the Jetmen could finish him off). The same rules also apply to the Bio-Dimensional Beasts/Baio Jigenjuu and their Bio-Dimensional Bugs/Baio Jigenmushi (which were differently shaped and colored compared to the normal Dimensional Bugs). Some Dimensional Beasts, such as Fighter Dimension/Faita Jigen and House Dimension/Hausu Jigen, are already giants due to their Dimensional Bugs possessing large inanimate objects.

** Parodied (all the time) in ''Series/GekisouSentaiCarranger''. In order for the Gorotsuki (Bowzock's [[MonsterOfTheWeek Monsters of the Week]]) to grow, they must eat imo-youkan.[[note]]a yellow cube-shaped food made from jellied sweet potatoes[[/note]] Due to a unique effect the imo-youkan has on their biology, it causes them to glow red and blow steam from their nostrils before growing to massive size. Said food must be freshly hand-made from a certain store (Imocho). Factory-made and/or expired imo-youkan makes the Gorotsuki shrink (when this happens, they glow blue while blowing steam).

** ''Series/SeijuuSentaiGingaman'' has the Majins consuming an enlargement potion called "Balba-X" (or Balban Extract) to grow. However, the Balba-X is only used as a last-ditch attempt to kill the Gingamen, since drinking it would slowly kill them (or according to some translations, drastically shorten their lifespan).

*** Granted, in ''PR'', they didn't bother to explain the distinction. In [=GoGoV=], the Golem Cards were created from the remains of Magma Golem/Magmavore, the first monster to have a second form. PRLR isn't really ''harmed'' by leaving that out, but it's a nice little bit of worldbuilding that would've been nice to keep.

*** As a result of absorbing the Thousand-Year Evil, Highness Duke Org Ura can enlarge himself after [=GaoRed=] used the newly-acquired Falcon Summoner on him. In ''Wild Force'', Master Org enlarges Nayzor with Org Seeds instead, as Nayzor had been destroyed beforehand.

** Gyodai of ''Series/DengekiSentaiChangeman'' can resurrect and enlarge dead Space Beast Warriors by firing an enlargement beam from his eye (he even comes from a place called Planet Growth). The monster whose purpose is to enlarge other monsters would later become a staple in Hiroshi Soda's Sentai, and would rarely have any other job or much personality, being a more animal-like creature who seems to operate mostly on instinct. Using its grow method tires it out, requiring it to recharge until next time, hence the inability to send and grow multiple giants at once. In Gyodai's case in particular, one episode's scheme-of-the-week was a plan that would result in giving him the ability to repeatedly use his grow ray without tiring. Naturally, he didn't keep that ability beyond that episode.

** In ''Series/KousokuSentaiTurboranger'', the Bohma generals can summon magical tornadoes to enlarge the Bohma Beasts. However, each member has a different method of summoning it. [[EvilGenius Bohma Doctor Layda]] performs his version of the spell by playing his cane like a flute, while [[TheBrute Dark Bohma Zimba]] fires a beam of light into the sky to summon an illusion of his face which spouts a tornado, [[DarkChick Bohma Princess Jarmin]] breathes out a snake of flame that bites the remains of her Bohma Beasts, and [[TeamPet Rage Flying Bohma Zulten]] plays his horagai conch shell. [[BigBad Great Bohma Emperor Lagorn]] can also summon magic tornadoes from his tentacles to grow either his Bohma Beasts, or himself when he chooses to stop playing OrcusOnHisThrone. All methods involve a tornado coming into play, whether through being fired from a device or being the energy construct in which a Bohma Beast is reformed.
** ''Series/ChikyuuSentaiFiveman'' zig-zags this. Similar to ''Goggle V'', a Gorlin (a giant robot purchased by the Silver Imperial Army Zone for 100,000 Dolyens per unit) is summoned to absorb the Galactic Warriors. Unlike the Kongs, instead of being HumongousMecha copies, the Gorlin start out having a blank doll-like appearance (making it resemble the Michelin Man and/or the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man) before assuming the appearance of a Galactic Warrior upon absorption. They do this by way of shooting a beam that converts the Galactic Warriors into energy form, then absorbing the energy to replicate the appearance of the assimilated alien, using the genetic material of what was absorbed. That being said, Gorlins can't absorb a Galactic Warrior if they're killed off, as [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMs5GY_PeIs this embarrassing incident]] demonstrated. Moreso, those absorbed by Gorlins can actually free themselves if reminded who they are, as they apparently lose their free will after being absorbed.

** ''Series/MashinSentaiKiramager'' takes the ''Battle Fever J'' and ''Go-Busters'' method UpToEleven: Any 20% of the overall negative energy the Jamenshi gathered are tranferred to Carantula's staff as part of the "Darkness Insurance Contract". Carantula would then summon the Jamen Beasts (giant monsters resembling {{Kaiju}} from the ''Franchise/UltraSeries'' or ''Franchise/{{Godzilla}}'' films) by using that energy to open the Invasion Gate. The Jamen Beasts have different base body types, but retain the themes of their Jamenshi counterparts (for example, both Rugby Jamen and Rugger Liagny are based on American football). As with ''Battle Fever J'' and ''Go-Busters'', sending a Jamen Beast while a Jamenshi is still active is very much an option.

** Recap/MightyMorphinPowerRangersS1EP20GWEPart4EclipsingMegazord: main villains went to the fight as giants to begin with
** Recap/MightyMorphinPowerRangersS1EP40DoomsdayPart2: evil Zord rather than MonsterOfTheWeek
** Recap/MightyMorphinPowerRangersS2EP12GreenNoMorePart1: monster begins fight as a giant, undefeated when human-sized
** Recap/MightyMorphinPowerRangersS3EP4NinjaQuestPart1: brief encounter human-sized, four monsters don't show up before becoming giants
** Recap/MightyMorphinPowerRangersMasterVileAndTheMetallicArmorPart1: monster begins fight as a giant, undefeated when human-sized
** Recap/PowerRangersTurboS1E26TheDarkestDay: evil Zord rather than MonsterOfTheWeek
** Only case of "MonsterOfTheWeek defeated/becomes giant/defeat Zords" occur when a monster is allowed to defeat known Zords before a new Zord show up and destroys it (Recap/PowerRangersZeoS1E27ThePowerOfGold)

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*** There is a great deal of [[LampshadeHanging lampshading]] regarding monster growing in ''Ninja Storm'', actually. On one occasion, the BigBad Lothor [[BreakingTheFourthWall looks directly at the screen]] and says, "What did you expect? He wasn't going to get smaller!" Another time, when Marah and Kapri first recruited Shimazu, Marah says, "What's the worst that could happen? They blow him up, we grow him big again, they blow him up again and we grow him big again and they blow him and we grow him and--" and Lothor cuts them off with, "I know [[StrictlyFormula the formula]]!" On another occasion, Lothor had just sent ''several'' monsters, and decides to make them ''all'' grow. Lothor tries, gets an error, and Zurgane reminds Lothor that he'd been too cheap to pay for the memory upgrade that would let multiple monsters grow at once. Lothor grumpily tells him to make just one grow.[[note]]This was a case of LeaningOnTheFourthWall, as Disney reduced the budget and said no more than one giant monster could be used in a battle.[[/note]]

*** ''Series/PowerRangersRPM'' retains the "Industrial Revolution" process, but the Bikkurium is replaced with Venjix's "Power Download" to enlarge the Attack Bots. Venjix, (or one of his generals, or the Attack Bot itself, but usually Venjix) will say "Begin the download, now!" Granted, we still see Bikkurium flowing through the circuits of the Attack Bots, but it is not referred to as such (you could assume this is revitalizing fuel or something like that).

** ''Series/KikaiSentaiZenkaiger'' has ''both'' sides of the conflict pulling this off. For [[TheEmpire Tojitendo]], similar to ''Goggle Five'' and ''Fiveman'', a [[HumongousMecha Kudaitest]] would absorb a destroyed Wald's [[TransformationTrinket Tojiru Gear]] to transform into a [[{{Kaiju}} Great Wald]], only partially based on the original similar to ''Go-Busters'' or ''Kiramager''. For the Zenkaigers, apart from [[TheLeader Kaito]] and [[SixthRanger Zox]], their Kikainoid teammates ''are'' the mecha: naturally human-sized, they can enlarge themselves with another usage of their Geartlingers, and only in giant size can they become TransformingMecha and CombiningMecha. After unlocking their {{Super Mode}}s Kaito and Zox also gain the ability to grow giant and combine with each other to form their own giant mecha. Kaito's SuperMode also can combine with Juran or (theoretically at least) with Vroon in their giant forms. Interestingly, the strongest mech in the series is made by Kaito transforming a HandCanon into an giant aircraft which then combines with all four kikainoids. Zox's personal mecha is the only one the heroes use that is already giant but in order to change into its humanoid form it must combine with either Cutanner or Ricky or with Zox in SuperMode, who grow giant to form the mecha's head. After being upgraded Hakaizer can transform into a giant mecha as well, although weirdly his normal size form still exists inside of the giant robot and can be forcefully pulled out of it. The evil ranger Stacy just uses a normal mech or summons copies of other mechs.

*** In ''Dairanger'', the bombs are shown to be something of a disadvantage in that there is a window of time to stop the Gorma from using the device. It's even defied in an episode where [[MonsterOfTheWeek Purse Priest/Pursehead]] tries to use his Enlargement Bomb, but is blocked by the heroes by throwing their staves to form a cage to prevent him from doing so. That said, ''Dairanger'' also has some humorous awareness regarding growing. In one scene, [[TheBrute Major Zydos]] whips out an Enlargement Bomb and proceeds to toss the pin on the ground instead of the bomb, right before realizing his mistake and throwing the real thing. In another instance, [[MonsterOfTheWeek Lipstick Songstress/Lipsyncher]] gets so pissed at having her "perfect" face scratched that she whips out an Enlargement Bomb (clearly, she has ''no'' regard for the unwritten rule that you're only supposed to grow when you're losing). You can even see her [[{{Mooks}} Cotpotros]] running away ''before'' she activates it, not wanting to be squished by her soon-to-be-giant feet! [[note]]This wasn't seen in MMPR because of the Dairanger costumes and Cotpotros not being used; MMPR was still using the Zyuranger outfits and Putty Patrollers.[[/note]]

** The Dada, courtesy of their size-modifying rayguns.

** Most Ultras in the franchise can change size at will, and have no real upper limit to how large they can be. Series/UltramanMax is an especially unusual example, in that several of his fights involved him growing much larger than the standard 50 metres height most Ultras tend to stick to, in order to fight even larger monsters.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters (similar to [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Another Riders]]) with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the giant-sized [[{{Kaiju}} Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain. Unlike many other seasons, this doesn't happen OncePerEpisode, as not all of the Hitotsu-ki have the ability to change into a Hitotsu-King when destroyed and simply revert to human form after the first defeat. Hitotsu-ki also do not change into Hitotsu-Kings if they are killed by the Nouto instead of the rangers, because this kills their human forms too. Like in ''Zenkaiger'' the rangers can also combine their {{Super Modes}}s together to form a giant robot.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters (similar to [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Another Riders]]) with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the giant-sized [[{{Kaiju}} Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain. Unlike many other seasons, this doesn't happen OncePerEpisode, as not all of the Hitotsu-ki have the ability to change into a Hitotsu-King when destroyed and simply revert to human form after the first defeat. Hitotsu-ki also do not change into Hitotsu-Kings if they are killed by the Nouto instead of the rangers, because this kills their human forms too.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters (similar to [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Another Riders]]) with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the giant-sized [[{{Kaiju}} Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain.

** ''Series/KikaiSentaiZenkaiger'' has ''both'' sides of the conflict pulling this off. For [[TheEmpire Tojitendo]], similar to ''Goggle Five'' and ''Fiveman'', a [[HumongousMecha Kudaitest]] would absorb a destroyed Wald's [[TransformationTrinket Tojiru Gear]] to transform into a [[{{Kaiju}} Great Wald]], only partially based on the original similar to ''Go-Busters'' or ''Kiramager''. For the Zenkaigers, apart from [[TheLeader Kaito]] and [[SixthRanger Zox]], their Kikainoid teammates ''are'' the mecha: naturally human-sized, they can enlarge themselves with another usage of their Geartlingers, and only in giant size can they become TransformingMecha and CombiningMecha. After unlocking their {{Super Mode}}s Kaito and Zox also gain the ability to grow giant and combine to form their own giant mecha. After being upgraded Hakaizer can transform into a giant mecha as well, although weirdly his normal size form still exists inside of the giant robot and can be forcefully pulled out of it. Interestingly, the strongest mech in the series is made by Kaito transforming a HandCanon into an giant aircraft which then combines with all four kikainoids. Zox's personal mecha is the only one the heroes use that is already giant but in order to change into its humanoid form it must combine with either Cutanner or Ricky or with Zox in SuperMode, who grow giant to form the mecha's head.

** ''Series/KikaiSentaiZenkaiger'' has ''both'' sides of the conflict pulling this off. For [[TheEmpire Tojitendo]], similar to ''Goggle Five'' and ''Fiveman'', a [[HumongousMecha Kudaitest]] would absorb a destroyed Wald's [[TransformationTrinket Tojiru Gear]] to transform into a [[{{Kaiju}} Great Wald]], only partially based on the original similar to ''Go-Busters'' or ''Kiramager''. For the Zenkaigers, apart from [[TheLeader Kaito]] and [[SixthRanger Zox]], their Kikainoid teammates ''are'' the mecha: naturally human-sized, they can enlarge themselves with another usage of their Geartlingers, and only in giant size can they become TransformingMecha and CombiningMecha.

** {{Averted|Trope}} in ''Series/TokusouSentaiDekaranger'' and ''Series/PowerRangersSPD'', where the enemies don't grow. Like the Dekarangers/SPD Rangers, whenever they need to escalate things, they would pilot a [[HumongousMecha Heavy Industrial Machine]] provided by Rainian Agent Abrella/Broodwing. There are also a few occasions where the villains grew instead, never using the same method. On one occasion, Abrella/Broodwing even summoned a bat to bite a suspected Alienizer/alien criminal, which caused him to enlarge.

** Alien Barossa from Series/UltramanZ. The first use Dada's shrink ray, the second use seeds from [[Series/UltraQ Juran]], the third use [[TheLastOfTheseIsNotLikeTheOthers the starch from a bubble tea]].

*** In ''Series/PowerRangersDinoFury'', the Sporix grow ''naturally''. The longer they are not taken care of, the larger they will grow, until they become giant-sized. This was why Zayto's forces were still unable to defeat them on Earth, while the Morphing Masters had to devise Zords to assist the Rangers.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters (similar to [[Series/KamenRiderZiO Another Riders]] with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the giant-sized [[{{Kaiju}} Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters [[GoalOrientedEvolution evolved from humans with extreme desires]] with ''two'' forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the [[{{Kaiju}} giant-sized Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain.

** ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed Oni monsters [[GoalOrientedEvolution evolved from humans with extreme desires]] with ''two'' difderent forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the [[{{Kaiju}} giant-sized Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain.

* ''Series/AvataroSentaiDonbrothers'' introduces the Hitotsu-ki, Sentai-themed monsters [[GoalOrientedEvolution evolved from humans with extreme desires]] with ''two'' difderent forms: If their default forms are defeated, they would automatically evolve into the [[{{Kaiju}} giant-sized Hitotsu-Kings]], and if they're defeated again after enlarging, they're [[NonLethalKO reverted back into normal humans]] instead of being slain.

** Most Ultras in the franchise can change size at will, and have no real upper limit to how large they can be. Series/UltramanMax is an especially unusual example, in that several of his fights involved him growing much larger than the standard 50 metres height most Ultras tend to stick to, in order to fight even larger monsters.

** In ''Series/HikariSentaiMaskman'', Okelampa would show up to resurrect and enlarge dead Dogglers with an energy shower. This can be only used OncePerEpisode, since Okelampa would get tired quickly after doing it.

** ''Series/ChoudenshiBioman'' averted this again: they don't have growing monsters. Instead, they have five recurring human-sized monsters, and a separate {{Robeast}} serving as the series' MonsterOfTheWeek (occasionally piloted by one of the three generals).
** Gyodai of ''Series/DengekiSentaiChangeman'' can resurrect and enlarge dead Space Beast Warriors by firing an enlargement beam from his eye. The monster whose purpose is to enlarge other monsters would later become a staple in Hiroshi Soda's Sentai, and would rarely have any other job or much personality, being a more animal-like creature who seems to operate mostly on instinct. Using its grow method tires it out, requiring it to recharge until next time, hence the inability to send and grow multiple giants at once. In Gyodai's case in particular, one episode's scheme-of-the-week was a plan that would result in giving him the ability to repeatedly use his grow ray without tiring. Naturally, he didn't keep that ability beyond that episode.

** Guardnoid Gash of ''Series/ChoujuuSentaiLiveman'' carries the Giga Phantom cannon to rebuild and enlarge the Brain Beasts. However, as a side effect of using the Giga Phantom, the Brain Beasts [[ClippedWingAngel can't use their special powers]].
** In ''Series/KousokuSentaiTurboranger'', the Bohma generals can summon magical tornadoes to enlarge the Bohma Beasts. However, each member has a different method of summoning it.