They're Back! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters
They're Back! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters

They're Back! Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters

2013Movie59 minJapanese

This V-Cinema release takes place between Missions 44 & 45. While preparing to celebrate New Year's, the Go-Busters are all killed by a monster named Azazel. Finding himself (and J) before God in Heaven, Nick uses his status as the one millionth person to die in 2012 to grant his wish that Messiah never existed. He awakens to find a changed world, where the Busters are now known as the Dobutsu Sentai Go-Busters.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Satoshi MorotaGenres: Tokusatsu, Superhero, Action, Science Fiction

Plot Summary

When an ancient evil known as the Dark Beast Emperor Go-Gola reawakens, the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters are forced to team up with their predecessors, the Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters, who hail from a different dimension. Together, these two distinct Sentai teams must overcome their differences and combine their unique powers to defeat the formidable new threat and save both their worlds from destruction.

Critical Reception

This direct-to-video film was primarily released for fans of the Super Sentai franchise and received a generally positive reception from its target audience, who appreciated the crossover concept and the nostalgic elements. While not critically reviewed in mainstream outlets, it was seen as a fun, action-packed installment that successfully blended two distinct Sentai teams.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appreciated the creative crossover between two distinct Sentai series.
  • Praised for its energetic action sequences and fan service.
  • Enjoyed by long-time followers of the Super Sentai franchise.

Google audience: Audience reception is primarily found within fan communities, with viewers expressing enjoyment over the unique team-up and the continuation of beloved characters' stories. The film is considered a satisfying entry for dedicated fans of the Go-Busters series.

Fun Fact

This film serves as a crossover between the Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters (2012-2013) and the Doubutsu Sentai Go-Busters, a fictional Sentai team created for this movie that mirrors the Go-Busters' aesthetic but with an animalistic theme.

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