History Headscratchers / PowerRangersSamurai

** It's been shown before that the other rangers are very protective of Jayden. In the episode ''Test of the Leader'', the rangers agree that they need to protect Jayden so he can perfect the sealing symbol. Even though he talks them out of it, they probably still had that mentality to an extent. Now that Lauren is around, they really need to keep ''her'' protected, but Jayden now worries that the rangers' loyalty to him might result in them choosing to protect him instead of her.

* At the end of Fight Fire with Fire, it makes sense that Jayden has to step down as the red ranger, but why does that also mean he has to leave his life-long home and last living relative (who he'd only just been reunited with)? The reason he gives is that "The others are too loyal to me. If I stay, dangerous mistakes could be made." Like what? Them accidentally calling Lauren "Jayden" in the heat of battle?

* What is the deal with Serrator's plan? In Shinkenger the reason for his deception and treachery is because he wants to bring Hell to the world, which would also doom the Sanzu River. However in Samurai his goal is to bring the Netherworld into the human world and take it over, which is the same goal as Master Xandread. I know that Octoroo has problems with his plans for its danger but why does he need a different plan then Xandread if his goal is the same? The implication seems to be that the only difference is that he wants to be the one in charge but that raises another question. How was Serrator planning to deal with Master Xandread after he revived? Serrator knew that he couldn't beat Xandread in a straight fight and he made his power play because Xandread was out of commission, but he should have known Xandread was not permanently gone. Even if his plan had succeeded he wouldn't have been strong enough to defeat Xandread and would simply be killed while Xandread regained control of the Netherworld. In fact he would have screwed himself over completely because flooding the human world would prevent Xandread from drying out, the only thing that saved Serrator's life the first time. Why would Serrator, who is so smart and cunning create a plan that guarantees his own downfall?

** The main page does a good job of describing this. Feudal Japan regularly did business with Dutch, Portuguese and Spanish settlers, so that should explain Jayden and Emily. Also, there is one documented case of an African slave serving as a samurai, so that may account for Kevin. As for the Latino Mike, the aforementioned immigration statement would best suit him.

* What is the deal with Serrator's plan. In Shinkenger the reason for his deception and treachery is because he wants to bring Hell to the world, which would also doom the Sanzu River. However in Samurai his goal is to bring the Netherworld into the human world and take it over, which is the same goal as Master Xandread. I know that Octoroo has problems with his plans for its danger but why does he need a different plan then Xandread if his goal is the same? The implication seems to be that the only difference is that he wants to be the one in charge but that raises another question. How was Serrator planning to deal with Master Xandread after he revived? Serrator knew that he couldn't beat Xandread in a straight fight and he made his power play because Xandread was out of commission, but he should have known Xandread was not permanently gone. Even if his plan had succeeded he wouldn't have been strong enough to defeat Xandread and would simply be killed while Xandread regained control of the Netherworld. In fact he would have screwed himself over completely because flooding the human world would prevent Xandread from drying out, the only thing that saved Serrator's life the first time. Why would Serrator, who is so smart and cunning create a plan that guarantees his own downfall?

* What is the deal with Serrator's plan. In Shinkenger the reason for his deception and treachery is because he wants to bring Hell to the world, which would also doom the Sanzu River. However in Samurai his goal is to bring the Netherworld into the human world and take it over, which is the same goal as Master Xandread. I know that Octoroo has problems with his plans for its danger but why does he need a different plan then Xandread if his goal is the same. The implication seems to be that the only difference is that he wants to be the one in charge but that raises another question. How was Serrator planning to deal with Master Xandread after he revived? Serrator knew that he couldn't beat Xandread in a straight fight and he made his power play because Xandread was out of commission, but he should have known Xandread was not permanently gone. Even if his plan had succeeded he wouldn't have been strong enough to defeat Xandread and would simply be killed while Xandread regained control of the Netherworld. In fact he would have screwed himself over completely because flooding the human world would prevent Xandread from drying out, the only thing that saved Serrator's life the first time. Why would Serrator, who is so smart and cunning create a plan that guarantees his own downfall?

** [[spoiler:Latin America already got the finale, where Shogun Mode is used to finish off Xandred's first life.]]

** Maybe they didn't want people comparing him to [[PowerRangersOperationOverdrive Dax]].

** OK, this will require a little history lesson. Remember that Commodore Perry was the one responsible for the opening of Japan to the West. With the samurai culture fading away at the time of his arrival, samurai practitioners had to look elsewhere to continue their craft -- and they had found their goldmine in the California area. Those immigrants, after a bargaining deal with the [[MightyMorphinPowerRangers British colonizers who established Angel Grove]], established their own colony presumably next to the famed CityOfAdventure. Also, the dream world in the episode ''Broken Dreams'' is a mixture of British and Japanese culture (you can notice an Asian wearing a very Western dress and Bulk all decked out in samurai armor), and Deker and Dayu's human forms are undeniably Western in appearance. And the Nighloks? After suffering setback after setback at the hands of the Power Rangers' samurai ancestors, they decided to follow them all the way to the US colony for revenge, even establishing another Sanzu River in a foreign land.

** Or, thanks to Zordon's WorldHealingWave and other PowerRangers related occurences, the world is in a far less miserable state in their world.

** The above post has hit the nail right on the head for this troper. Johnathan Tzachor is admittedly a huge Super Sentai fan and his fanboy colors show. He's so obsessed with making a faithful adaptation of Super Sentai, that he fails to realize that Power Rangers has a more concrete mythology and is significantly different than its source material. This isn't the first time he's demonstrated this [[PowerRangersWildForce problem]]

* Let's just ask the question: How the hell does the Power Rangers timeline works with the inclusion Samurai? [[http://timeline.rovang.org/ This timeline]] at least sets the sealing of Xandred in 1999 (same year as [[PowerRangersLostGalaxy Lost Galaxy]] by the way); but it doesn't answer the question of what were the Samurai Rangers predecessors doing during the 90s. I mean, what did the Samurai Rangers thought of the MightyMorphinPowerRangers? Did they ever met them, or at least the ones without secret identities? How come Tommy didn't mentioned them during the [[PowerRangersDinoThunder clip show]]? He didn't know about them? Did Zordon knew about the Samurai Rangers? If so, how come he never mentioned them to the Mighty Morphin? Or Nijor? Or the Ninja academies? Just what the hell is going on?

* What is the point of [[SuperMode Shogun Mode]]? I understand the Mega Mode was a necessity because of the redesigned toys made before Saban bought the show back and to replace the Shoudophones with the Samurizers and I can understand the Super Mega Mode and Mega Shark Mode as simply design changes that reflect what form a Ranger was previously in but I do not understand what the purpose of Shogun Mode is. I know the reason it [[MerchandiseDriven exists]] but I don’t get what it does. Do we really need FOUR different forms for only piloting the zords? Why couldn’t Shogun Mode have been a Battlizer used for actual fights? As it stands it is completely pointless. It [[InformedAbility supposedly]] makes the [[FinishingMove finishers]] stronger but they look exactly the same and produce the same effect so there is no point. This becomes even weirder with the Samurai Spear; another new weapon just to make the finisher’s even stronger. Why does it exist if it literally does nothing and has no excuse for being used the way it is?

** First thing is that the timeline's chronological order is a little off because Samurai takes place in 2012-2013. Secondly it seems that the archive Tommy made only talked about 'direct successors' to the MMPRs. Its been said that there are rangers that existed before them and Tommy didn't bring up them.

**** In my opinion this has actually worked fairly well. If you MUST air this show out of order episode three is actually a fairly good place to start since it tells you almost everything you need to know about the characters and where they fit in the FiveManBand without explicitly shoving it in your face. But as always, YourMileageMayVary.

**** Amen to that, Of course YourMilageMayVary but so far we've actually seen some decent acting from all of the five Rangers, something the series is not exactly known for. Personally, I can forgive a show being unoriginal as long as it's good at what it's attempting to do.

* What is the point of [[SuperMode Shogun Mode]]? I understand the Mega Mode was a necessity because of the redesigned toys made before Saban bought the show back and to replace the Shoudophones with the Samurizers and I can understand the Super Mega Mode and Mega Shark Mode as simply design changes that reflect what form a Ranger was previously in but I do not understand what the purpose of Shogun Mode is. I know the reason it [[MerchandiseDriven exists]] but I don’t get what it does. Do we really need FOUR different forms for only piloting the zords? Why couldn’t Shogun Mode have been a Battlizer used for actual fights? As it stands it is completely pointless. It [[InformedAbility supposedly]] makes the [[FinishingMove finishers]] stronger but they look eactly the same and produce the same effect so there is no points. This becomes even weirder with the Samurai Spear; another new weapon just to make the finisher’s even stronger. Why does it exist if it literally does nothing and has no excuse for being used the way it is?

* What is the point of [[Super Mode Shogun Mode]]? I understand the Mega Mode was a necessity because of the redesigned toys made before Saban bought the show back and to replace the Shoudophones with the Samurizers and I can understand the Super Mega Mode and Mega Shark Mode as simply design changes that reflect what form a Ranger was previously in but I do not understand what the purpose of Shogun Mode is. I know the reason it [[Merchandise Driven exists]] but I don’t get what it does. Do we really need FOUR different forms for only piloting the zords? Why couldn’t Shogun Mode have been a Battlizer used for actual fights? As it stands it is completely pointless. It [[Informed Ability supposedly]] makes the [[Finishing Move finishers]] stronger but they look eactly the same and produce the same effect so there is no points. This becomes even weirder with the Samurai Spear; another new weapon just to make the finisher’s even stronger. Why does it exist if it literally does nothing and has no excuse for being used the way it is?

** He did just run off though. Maybe officially he was never taken off the team; he was still in the paperwork but he just never showed up.

*** "Was" being the key word. The whole point of the episode was that Kevin had to ''quit'' his swimming team to join the Rangers; he wouldn't be listed for registration!

** Kevin ''was'' a member of the team though.

* At the end of "Kevin's Choice", Kevin just jumped into the race at literally the very last moment, ''just'' before his old friend would have had to go out with a leg cramp. While it's a sweet gesture and great lesson for kids to always be there when your friends need you, shouldn't such an act also mean the entire team is disqualified for using an unregistered swimmer?

** Maybe it's [[spoiler: Megan's father, not Jayden's? After all, this season is almost exactly the same as Shinkenger plot-wise.]]

** They have a fear of [[KaizokuSentaiGoukaiger pirates.]]

** The above post has hit the nail right on the head for this troper. Johnathan Tzachor is admittedly a huge Super Sentai fan and his fanboy colors show. He's so obsessed with making a faithful adaptation of Super Sentai, that he fails to realize that Power Rangers has a more concrete mythology and is significantly different than its source material. This isn't the first time he's demonstrated this [[PowerRangersWildForce problem]]