Film

Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years After

Name: Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger: 10 Years After
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Released: 2015
Cast: Ryuji Sainei, Tsuyoshi Hayashi, Yosuke Ito, Ayumi Kinoshita, Mika Kikuchi

A reunion film for the Space Police sentai series, catching up with its heroes a decade on. Ban's left the force, Jasmine's married, and the team has scattered—but a conspiracy pulls them back together. It's a love letter to fans who grew up with these characters, balancing genuine stakes with the colourful action and humour that made the original sing.

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