Unveiling the Inspirations Behind Power Rangers Cosmic Fury's Zords & Costumes in Super Sentai Show

WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Power Rangers Cosmic Fury.

Summary

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury incorporates footage from Uchu Sentai Kyuranger while mainly showcasing original scenes and costumes. In contrast to past Power Rangers seasons, the episodes of Cosmic Fury are woven into a comprehensive storyline, eschewing the typical "monster-of-the-week" format and distancing itself from other common Power Rangers conventions.

The costumes in Cosmic Fury are unique and different from previous Power Rangers suits, bearing a resemblance to those seen in American superhero shows. Influenced by various sources, including Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, the costumes and Zords in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury embody a combination of inspirations. Since its debut in 1993, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers introduced the concept of merging Japanese Super Sentai footage with original American scenes, setting the stage for a long-standing trend. The success of Mighty Morphin paved the way for subsequent Power Rangers seasons to draw inspiration from Super Sentai. Similarly, Cosmic Fury follows this tradition but does so in a distinct manner, incorporating Sentai footage in a way that sets it apart from other seasons.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury is essentially the third season of Power Rangers Dino Fury. This latest series consisted of just 10 episodes and intentionally deviated from the typical "monster-of-the-week" formula. Each episode of Cosmic Fury contributed to a larger, cohesive storyline that ultimately wrapped up the Dino Fury saga, culminating in an epic battle in the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury finale. Unlike Dino Fury, however, Cosmic Fury was not a direct adaptation of a Super Sentai show.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Is Partially Based On Uchu Sentai Kyuranger

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury is the American version of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, the 41st installment of the Super Sentai series. Similar to its predecessors, Cosmic Fury incorporates footage from Kyuranger, particularly in its Zord battles. Each Zord and Megazord in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury has a corresponding counterpart in Kyuranger, ranging from the Cosmic Lion to the Cosmic Ultrazord. However, unlike previous seasons, Cosmic Fury predominantly utilizes original footage and does not incorporate the Kyuranger suits.

Essentially, all of the ground battles in Power Rangers Cosmic Fury feature original footage rather than repurposed scenes from Kyuranger. Whether or not Cosmic Fury can be considered a true adaptation of Kyuranger is debatable, as none of the Ranger designs from Kyuranger are replicated in the show. The reason for the limited use of Kyuranger footage in Cosmic Fury is related to the number of characters in the Super Sentai season. While some fans may have differing opinions about Power Rangers distancing itself from Super Sentai, the original scenes in Cosmic Fury were well received. None of the episodes in Cosmic Fury were considered filler, and the pacing was an improvement compared to previous seasons.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury’s Costumes Are Mostly Original

The Power Rangers Cosmic Fury costumes were specifically designed for the show, which deviates from the usual Power Rangers format. Unlike previous Power Rangers TV shows, Cosmic Fury introduced a completely original set of Ranger suits. To incorporate footage from Kyuranger, new costumes had to be created for Cosmic Fury. However, unlike previous American-made Power Rangers suits that drew heavy inspiration from their corresponding Super Sentai series, the Cosmic Fury suits were distinct and unlike anything seen before.

Compared to the average Super Sentai suit, the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury suits featured a simpler design, including the Dino Fury costumes based on Ryusoulger. While most of the Power Rangers Cosmic Fury cast retained their Dino Fury colors, there were a few changes. Amelia Jones, who portrayed Pink Ranger, transitioned to the role of Red Ranger. Zayto, previously the Red Ranger, became the Zenith Ranger, and Fern joined the team as the Power Rangers' first Orange Ranger. The Cosmic Fury suits were arguably more reminiscent of American superhero shows like The Flash rather than the traditional Power Rangers costumes. Despite this significant change, the Cosmic Fury costumes seamlessly fit within the context of the show.

Power Rangers Cosmic Fury Also Uses Ryusoulger Designs (& Other Super Sentai)

Kyuranger is not the sole Super Sentai season that influences Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. Despite the new Power Rangers show utilizing more original footage than previous seasons, there remains a strong connection between Power Rangers and Super Sentai. For instance, the Cosmic Fury helmets were the same as those from Dino Fury. Subsequently, Cosmic Fury retained some of the Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger designs, specifically for the helmets. Additionally, Cosmic Fury featured the appearance of Billy Cranston (David Yost), the original Blue Ranger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, in his classic uniform. Therefore, Cosmic Fury technically incorporated a Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger design.

Furthermore, Dark Ranger Heckyl (Ryan Carter), whose design originates from Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, also made an appearance. Lastly, Mick Kanick (Kelson Henderson), from Power Rangers Ninja Steel, featured in Cosmic Fury and had the ability to morph into the Ninja Steel Red Ranger. Ninja Steel was based on Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, and for a few scenes in Cosmic Fury, the Red Ranger costume from Ninninger made a comeback. It is worth mentioning that in the final battle of Power Rangers Cosmic Fury, several classic Megazords, including the Dino Megazord and the Astro Megazord, were featured, but those scenes were specifically created for the series and not taken from previous footage.