Summary
The 2024 anime evokes 90s nostalgia with sentai and kaiju themes. New anime like Kaiju No. 8 and Go! Go! The ranger lost! brings fresh changes to the classic genre. Kaiju No. 8 soon gained the lead and popularity on Crunchyroll, but both series were well received.
Kids and older viewers of the 90s may enjoy a dark, violent, funny and exciting new anime series in 2024 reminiscent of Saturday morning shows, including two titles this season: Power Rangers satire Go! Go! The ranger lost and a fresh take on the giant monster genre, Kaiju number 8.
Anime audiences have grown significantly since the 1990s, but many people still long for the fun days of Saturday morning cartoons and superheroes. While these will never go away, the adult demographic may discover the new appeal of series that are more geared towards their classic tastes, with a unique dark twist.
In general, anime lovers appreciate the ever-widening scope of the medium, which explores established genres and introduces new styles, content, and new directions. But the most engaging new adventures explore familiar territory. Thanks to careful programming, Saturdays and Sundays will bring a healthy dose of 90s nostalgia with anime featuring vigilantes, giant monsters and subversives.
Sadistic Sentai and Kafkaesque Kaiju are the perfect Anime combination
Sentai and Kaiju dominated the weekend bringing joy to '90s kids
These series are all inspired by classic Japanese fandoms, with Power Rangers-inspired Super Sentai pleasing '90s kids, and Kaiju No. 8 featuring action worthy of a Godzilla or Ultraman story. While neither fandom originated in the 1990s or even the cartoons, American adaptations of these properties did well during this period. Godzilla (1998) generated hundreds of millions of dollars at the global box office and Power Rangers is a famous franchise.
These anime series are most notable for honoring their respective genres while also bringing something new to the table. Kafka Hibino becomes a monster in Kaiju #8 and must adapt accordingly when fighting similar creatures, and Go! Go! The ranger lost! primarily told from the perspective of a shapeshifting henchman. These two shows are not competing for viewer attention because Kaiju No. 8 will air on Saturday and Go! Go! The ranger lost! airs on Sunday, but even if they do, the only real winners are the fans.
Will Kaiju number 8 continue? Go! The ranger lost! To be
The anime hype machine demands answers
It's understandable which anime series will win the hearts of viewers from the 90s onwards, but Kaiju No. 8 has a distinct advantage. Although the Dark Power Rangers series has an early lead on anitrendz.com, this is mainly because it has been out for over a week. Meanwhile, Kaiju No. 8 quickly grabbed the 10th spot on the MyAnimeList rankings for currently airing anime compared to Go! Go! The ranger lost! located at #39; on the Spring 2024 seasonal rankings, the former comes in at 6th while the latter comes in at 14th.
Kaiju No. 8's advantage is predictable, as its streaming home is Crunchyroll, the most popular anime streaming app, and this is also the first anime to be streamed on X to further increase its numbers. However, go! Go! The ranger lost! is hosted on Hulu in the US and Disney+ worldwide. Even though they have a wider viewership, it doesn't have the same appeal to anime viewers as Crunchyroll. Kaiju No. 8 is also an adaptation of a Shueisha property, localized by VIZ Media, while Go! Go! The ranger lost! Published by Kodansha, their products are still less popular globally.
Despite this rivalry, both series have been well received thus far. Kaiju number 8 achieved instant popularity thanks to its charming cast and fierce, bloody battles, while Go! Go! The ranger lost! is an extraordinary idea with a hugely subversive plot and impressive production values. One may have more viewers, but viewing both is the best solution.
Source: anitrendz.com; myanimeist