10 Shows & Movies Like Power Rangers (1993)

Description: Ultraman shares similarities with Power Rangers (1993) as both are tokusatsu series featuring giant heroes battling monsters. The themes of protecting Earth from extraterrestrial threats and the use of special abilities are common in both. Ultraman also relies heavily on practical effects and suitmation, similar to Power Rangers.

Fact: Ultraman was created by Eiji Tsuburaya, the special effects director for Godzilla. The series pioneered the use of 'suitmation' (actors in suits) for giant monster battles. Ultraman's iconic 'Specium Ray' attack has been referenced in numerous other media.

Description: As a direct spin-off of Power Rangers (1993), Turbo shares the same universe, characters, and themes. The movie continues the story of the Power Rangers, now with new Turbo powers and vehicles. The action sequences, teamwork, and moral lessons are consistent with the original series.

Fact: Turbo marked the transition from the original Mighty Morphin' team to a new generation of Rangers. The movie introduced the concept of Zords that could transform into vehicles. It was the last Power Rangers project to feature several of the original cast members.

Description: Similar to Power Rangers (1993), Kamen Rider is a Japanese tokusatsu series featuring masked heroes with unique abilities fighting against evil organizations. Both shows share themes of teamwork, justice, and transformation sequences. Kamen Rider also uses a mix of practical effects and suit actors, much like Power Rangers.

Fact: Kamen Rider was created by Shotaro Ishinomori, who also created Super Sentai, the series Power Rangers is adapted from. The original Kamen Rider series was a huge hit and spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs. The iconic 'henshin' (transformation) pose has become a cultural phenomenon in Japan.

Description: This reboot of the Power Rangers franchise shares the same core premise as the 1993 series: teenagers with attitude gaining superpowers to fight evil. The modern take updates the visual effects and character development while maintaining the themes of teamwork, responsibility, and giant robot battles.

Fact: The movie features a more diverse cast compared to the original series. It was intended to launch a new Power Rangers cinematic universe. The Zords in the movie were designed to look more mechanical and realistic.

Description: Megaforce is part of the long-running Power Rangers franchise and shares the same basic structure as the 1993 series: a team of color-coded heroes fighting evil with martial arts and giant robots. The show celebrates the franchise's history with callbacks to previous seasons.

Fact: Megaforce was the 20th season of Power Rangers. It adapted footage from two Super Sentai series: Tensou Sentai Goseiger and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. The season featured a 'Legendary Battle' with appearances from many past Rangers.

Description: Dino Charge follows the Power Rangers formula established in 1993, with a team of heroes using dinosaur-themed powers and Zords. The show maintains the mix of action, humor, and life lessons that defined the original series, while introducing new elements like energy-collecting devices.

Fact: Dino Charge was the first Power Rangers season to be filmed in New Zealand. It was based on Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger. The season introduced the first Purple Ranger in the franchise.

Description: As a Super Sentai series (the Japanese franchise Power Rangers adapts from), Jetman shares the same basic structure: a team of color-coded heroes with special powers and giant robots. The show features similar action sequences, transformation scenes, and monster-of-the-week format as Power Rangers.

Fact: Jetman was the 15th Super Sentai series. It was notable for its more mature storytelling and character drama. The series almost wasn't adapted into Power Rangers due to its bird theme conflicting with Mighty Morphin's dinosaur theme.

Description: Dairanger is another Super Sentai series that directly influenced Power Rangers. While its footage wasn't used until later seasons, it shares the same core elements: martial arts heroes, colorful costumes, and giant robot battles. The show's action choreography and special effects are very similar to Power Rangers.

Fact: Dairanger's mecha footage was used for the Thunderzords in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Season The series focused heavily on Chinese martial arts themes. It introduced the first White Ranger in Super Sentai, which inspired the Tommy Oliver character in Power Rangers.

Description: Created by the same producers as Power Rangers, VR Troopers shares many similarities: a team of young heroes gaining special powers to fight evil, transformation sequences, and a mix of martial arts and sci-fi action. The show also used footage from Japanese tokusatsu series, similar to Power Rangers' approach.

Fact: VR Troopers was created to capitalize on the success of Power Rangers. It combined footage from three different Japanese series: Space Sheriff Shaider, Juspion, and Spielban. The show only lasted two seasons but gained a cult following.

Description: Hurricaneger is a Super Sentai series that follows the same basic formula as Power Rangers: a team of ninja-themed heroes with color-coded uniforms and special attacks. The show features similar action sequences, transformation devices, and teamwork dynamics that define the Power Rangers franchise.

Fact: Hurricaneger was adapted into Power Rangers Ninja Storm. It was the 26th Super Sentai series. The show introduced a unique 'three teams merging into one' concept that was later used in Power Rangers.