Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Wars
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Wars

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Wars

2017Movie95 minJapanese

The Game World launches an attack on the real world. In front of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and the Uchu Sentai Kyuranger appears the "Arena of Death" where the destruction of the Earth will be decided. Trapped in this inescapable dimension, generations of Super Sentai and Kamen Riders must engage in a battle royale, an unprecedented battlefield of many puzzles connecting the real and game worlds. And then, "Those Heroes" revive... Everything is scaled up, all rules are broken! And when it seems like the real world will fall into a disaster, imagination brings forth unimaginable new heroes!

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Shojiro NakazawaGenres: Action, Sci-Fi, Tokusatsu, Superhero

Plot Summary

The Sentai and Rider worlds are thrown into chaos when their powers are stolen by the mysterious organization, The Badan Empire. This leads to the heroes being mind-controlled and fighting each other. A select few heroes, led by the former Kamen Rider Gaim, must team up to uncover the truth behind the stolen powers and the true mastermind behind The Badan Empire, ultimately aiming to restore peace to both universes.

Critical Reception

As a crossover film between two long-running tokusatsu franchises, 'Ultra Super Hero Wars' was primarily aimed at fans of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai. Critical reviews often highlighted the sheer spectacle and fan service, noting the large number of characters and the excitement of seeing heroes from different series interact. However, some critics pointed out that the plot could be convoluted and relied heavily on prior knowledge of the respective series, making it less accessible to a general audience. The film was generally seen as a fun, albeit somewhat shallow, celebration of the tokusatsu genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its extensive fan service and the thrill of seeing numerous Riders and Sentai members together.
  • Acknowledged for delivering high-octane action sequences typical of both franchises.
  • Criticized by some for a potentially confusing plot that heavily relies on deep franchise knowledge.

Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available, fan reactions typically revolve around the excitement of the crossover, the nostalgic value of seeing favorite characters, and the enjoyment of the action. Comments often express satisfaction with the sheer number of heroes featured and the visual spectacle.

Fun Fact

This film is part of a larger crossover event that includes a TV special and other tie-in media, aiming to celebrate the combined legacy of Kamen Rider and Super Sentai.

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