Tensou Sentai Goseiger is the title of Toei Company's 34th entry in its long-running Super Sentai Japanese tokusatsumetaseries. It follows an angelic motif as well as a trading card theme. It joined Kamen Rider W as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Timeprogramming block, until the premiere of Kamen Rider OOO. The series ties in with the arcade game', with the characters using cards resembling Carddass cards used in the game to transform and access various weapons, similar to the concept of Kamen Rider Decade and its link to '. Its footage was used for the 2013 Power Rangers series Power Rangers Megaforce. The cast and characters were revealed at an event at Tokyo Dome City on January 30 and 31, 2010. The protagonists also had a cameo appearance in the film, . Tensou Sentai Goseiger premiered in South Korea in July 2011 as Power Rangers Miracle Force. A June 2012 press release has revealed that the 2013 series, Power Rangers Megaforce, would adapt Goseiger. The phrase is utilized in the promotional materials for the series.
Story
Unknown to the people of Earth, there is a branch of humanity called the whose mission is to protect the Earth. When the Earth is targeted by an evil alien invasion force called Warstar, they destroy the, the bridge between the Earth and the Gosei World, home of the Gosei Angels, to keep them from interfering. However, five apprentice Gosei Angels are on Earth at the time and, while finding a way to return home, they become the Goseigers to stop Warstar. But soon after, the monstrous Yuumajuu emerge from their slumber and the Goseigers receive aid from a special being called Gosei Knight who once fought against the Yuumajuu in the past. But even after they defeat the Yuumajuu, the evil robotic Matrintis Empire rises to take over the Earth with the data acquired from the last two groups. Once they are defeated, the Goseigers face their greatest enemy in the one who has been manipulating the other groups from the very beginning: a rogue Gosei Angel who took their mission to protect the Earth to a dangerous extreme by planning to destroy all life and recreate the world in his image.
Episodes
Each episode of Tensou Sentai Goseiger is referred to as an "Epic.
Films
In addition to the protagonists' debut in , Goseiger has had three theatrical releases where they are the primary characters.
''Epic on the Movie''
was released on August 7, 2010, double-billed with the Kamen Rider W film . The story of the film concerns the return of Warstar and two meteorites heading for Earth, with many other natural disasters taking place. The events of the movie take place between Epic 23 and 24.
''Goseiger vs. Shinkenger''
The film was released in theaters on January 22, 2011, featuring a crossover between the Goseiger and Shinkenger casts and characters. The heroes of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger also make a cameo appearance in the film. The events of the movie take place between Epic 32 and 33.
''Super Sentai'' 35th anniversary film
is the film commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series. The film primarily featured the casts of Goseiger and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, among the 199 total heroes from the Super Sentai series to appear. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 21, 2011. However, due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, filming was affected and the film's release was postponed to June 11.
''Super Hero Taisen''
is a film which features a crossover between the characters of the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider Series. The protagonists of Gokaiger and Kamen Rider Decade are featured, as well as those of Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider OOO, and Go-Busters. Yudai Chiba reprise his role voicing Gosei Red in the film.
is a V-Cinema release for Goseiger, serving as a little epilogue for the series. The direct-to-video film also features Mayuko Iwasa in a guest starring role. Come Back! Tensou Sentai Goseiger became available for rental on June 10, 2011, and for sale on June 21, 2011. The events of the movie take place after the final episode of the series.
A single containing the opening theme, first ending theme, their karaoke variations, as well as two image songs, was released on March 17, 2010. A music video for the opening theme featuring NoB and Gosei Red was recorded and put onYouTube by Columbia Music Entertainment. In its first week of release, the single reached #6 on the Oricon Weekly Charts.
