Super Sentai Series Ends Half Century of History, Earnings Deteriorating Due to Declining Birthrate? TV Asahi “Does not answer about organization.”

　On April 30, it was learned through an interview with persons concerned that the “Super Sentai” series, a tokusatsu hero program broadcast by TV Asahi, will end with the current “Number One Sentai Gojyuger” (Sundays, 9:30 p.m.). The popular series, which has been loved by all generations since the first “Secret Sentai Goranger” began airing in 1975, will end its half-century history. Photo] Dai Nagai, 46, has become a different person since his Time Ranger days! According to the people involved, due to the declining birthrate, the income from events, related goods, and film adaptations has been declining steadily. The program’s production costs were not commensurate with its originally high viewership ratings, and the fact that it had reached the 50-year milestone was said to be behind the decision to end its broadcast. Usually around this time of year, a patent application is filed for the name of the next squadron, but since there was no such action this year, fans were asking, “What will happen next?” This year, however, there was no such move, and fans were asking, “What will happen next? Super-” is based on a single theme, such as “animals” or “dinosaurs,” and is a style in which colorful heroes, led by “Red,” fight against enemies. The battle scenes featuring giant robots and the drama part before transforming into heroes captured the hearts of not only children but also adults, and the transformation items and robot goods also became popular. In the 21st century, along with the “Masked Rider” series, the series became known as a gateway to success for young actors. The series produced such actors as Momori Matsuzaka (37, 2009, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger), Yuki Yamada (35, 2011, Pirate Sentai Gokaiger), and Ryusei Yokohama (29, 2014, Ressha Sentai Tokkyujar), who are currently active at the forefront of the industry. Since 1979, the series has been broadcast at the rate of one a year, for a total of 49 productions. The “Power Rangers” series, which was remade in the U.S., was also a big hit. GODUJAR is expected to end its broadcast next year. TV Asahi told Sports Hochi, “We do not answer about the organization.