The Power Ranger Debut that left me Speechless | The History of RJ
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- čas přidán 2. 05. 2024
- RJ held his role strong in Power Rangers Jungle Fury, with it strengthening even further as he donned Ranger powers. We need to delve into what prompted this, and how his character evolved over time!
THE HISTORY OF RJ | WOLF RANGER
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2:35 I’m SHOCKED no one corrected me here OR on Twitter but I meant to say “WHIP” not dab LMAOO
Yo.... It's the "WHIP" not the "DAB"
That wasn’t just RJ’s ranger debut, but the debut of the first ever Purple Ranger.
It’s also the first debut of a power ranger having no weapons (excluding the morpher which has the power of the wolf beam)
@@issacwashington789 What about the Omega Ranger? He's a ranger that doesn't have a weapon, except for a morpher that enhances his speed and sends electric blasts.
@@issacwashington789Wolf Rangers weapons where these hands😂
what about the Wolf Warrior? or Wolzard as he's known in Japan
@@taminostam9912 I know, but the Wolf Warrior was a red ranger after he turned good.
Why did Casey want a new master if he was already satisfied with RJ? Because it's important to take wisdom from many places, else it becomes rigid and stale.
Ok Iroh
Casey needs many masters.
Plus those Shark Sabers were cool
@spectraphantom5870 glad those swords got a toy buy gekiranger made them better.
ok kreia
Best part is his design - he is already in jungle master mode (the white highlights). But it was only revealed after master mode so no spoilers.
good eyes!
Yeah always loved that part of the design.
Its a combination of master mode and normal mode
Disappointed that he didn't have those cool thrusters tho
Yeah i caught that after rewatching so many times 😂
Still looked better...His suit can beat white thunder ranger of DT...@@Eggbaritone
Disney era really had the best mentors. RJ, Doggie Cruger, and Tommy Oliver are the goats of PR and they all shine as really cool rangers and mentors in the Disney era
You forgot Dr K
@@KushagraKaundilya-jd9yn i don't really consider her as a mentor role. She probably learns more from the rangers more than any of them actually learn from her. Functionally she's more similar Hayley from Dino Thunder, although Dr K is of course also amazing and my favorite character in rpm
@@tinygreencreature5167well you are kinda right bte whats your fav season
@@tinygreencreature5167fair enough
@@KushagraKaundilya-jd9ynyeah shes one of my favourites
I'm not afraid to say it, for me, RJ along with Doggie Krugger are the best mentors of the franchise
You shouldn’t be afraid of having the correct opinion bro
Quite a cold take honestly.
@@user-ej5oz2mn6xfreezing even
Why are u afraid of spitting straight facts
RJ, Cam/kanoi, Doggie for me.
Daishi is one of the coolest Villain in Power Rangers
Didn't mystic force had one first ?
@@mohmedhassan6875You replied to the wrong person
@@mohmedhassan6875 the BatGirl was good but the main Villan was Goofy
we also had the best use of multiple villian done here as well mystic force and overdrive did that to but it didn't go as well jungle fury did was executed much better
ngl daishi final form was such a bum bro was cold in the one dudes body
RJ next to Tommy for me is my favorite Ranger mentor. The guy is so chill and one with the universe but when he needs to fight he breaks out a wolf powered version of Muay Thai it's amazing!
The wolf ranger has muay thai ropes on his forearms which is why he never used weapons because in muay thai, the eight limbs are your weapons. This is depicted better in his fighting style since he mostly uses low kicks, high knees and elbows. His zord is also a blade on the shin which I think is another beautiful homage to muay thai.
All of the weapon master episodes are just peak Power Rangers. Blind leading the Blind is my favorite, but Casey's weapon master episode ending up being RJ focused makes it a close number 2.
Theo was just too clean with those fans and Master Swoop's lesson was just too good.
Okay this is getting out of hand .How can 1 person make this many banger analysis?This is crazy
writing is my passion 📝
@@HedgeOnStageYou can’t keep getting away with this!!!! 😭
I love how a lot of the Disney era seasons gave the mentor / support characters rangers forms. Like letting RJ, Cam, Tommy, and Kruger morph is just sick.
I remember when the Wolf Ranger for Jungle Fury was announced, there was a lot of fake or test footage of Johnny Young Bosch as the Wolf Ranger but just seeing this with RJ being the Ranger was truly amazing.
For Me, RJ is One of The Best Mentors and One of The Best Rangers
Rj is very unique. The Disney era really took time on hiring people with have chemistry with eachother.
Beautiful video dawg, Jungle Fury is a prime example of Ranger series that excel passed Mighty Morphin imo. It's one of many I always recommend. RJ is my all time favorite from the series before morph & ESPECIALLY AFTER morph! It was SOOOO satisfying back then
Usually mentor characters in fiction are people past their prime, only on the team for a short active time, joins the fray late in a series' run or ends up KIA when they d but not RJ. He's the fourth member of the team, joins the team at Episode 16 out of 32, has more episodes as a Purple Ranger than Dom has as a White Ranger and doesn’t die at any point.
Could you imagine they killed him off? I don't think I could handle the idea of Rj needing yo die would break me so hard
always a treat to see anything pertaining to RJ since we share a name lol
1:05 is RJ's dad's sword a repurposed Ridesaber from Ryuki? shaping is similar
mmmm I’ll have to look back again
When this episode debuted I remember screaming loudly “I’m that ranger” my little brother who was sitting next to me then proceeded to bite my shoulder as hard as he could before saying “No, i am”. It hurt a lot. I’m still RJ though.
oh my god
Your little brother was the werewolf version.
I don't know if it's just me being older now, but the jokes RJ say would hit with my generation
RJ was so Michaelangelo-coded in the beginning with the orange accented cloths and the pizza place and then he becomes the purple ranger? lmao not to mention the way he talks like a surfer bro
Man, Rj looks a lot like Pewdiepie. Now can't unsee it.
LOLL
While GekiViolet was a nothing character with a great suit, RJ is a goated mentor with a great suit
I love gekiviolet action choreo. But I agree
He is one of my favorite characters across the entire Power Rangers franchise. For the sole purpose that wolves are my favorite animal and growing up I wanted to run a pizza store while living on the floor above it. Dude is living my childhood dream.
This dude is the sole reason my favorite color is purple
that’s what’s up!!
Lol same with me
Many revisions had to be made to fix copyright issues, but this final result falls in line with the previous Jungle Fury-related outings. Enjoy the HISTORY OF RJ!
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Rj is the reason purple is my fav color
watched this show as a kid, like many other Power ranger shows at the time. I remember liking any ranger color that was outside the norm of red, yellow, pink, blue, and black. So when the other masters and RJ had their own ranger colors/powers I was always hyped to see it.
What i ADORE about mentor characters is when they themselves needs to grow aswell which is interesting to see them give wisdom while also said wisdom isn't necessarily the best & obsolete to give somebody that's one of the reasons that makes me like rj this much. He's laid back & chill but also a force to be wrecking with. He also grows & and learns alongside his students. He's also very casual & and young, which is a clever subversion of expectations.. if only the intro didn't spoil everything for us!
one of the goats of power rangers, with the best fighting style, animal and color
This was so wild for me back then. I got some Jungle Fury action figures back when the show was first premiering. On the back of the box, it showed the original trio and the Spirit Rangers, so I figured that was going to be the team for this season.
It was weeks later that my little sister came back from a trip to the store and told me she saw a toy for a Purple Ranger, and that blew my freaking mind. Got me so hyped for when RJ would morph, and it did not disappoint.
Rj is absolutely incredible I love how they write him I never realized the parrelel between that scene in sonic force's and Rj in jail but unlike sonic forces. The joviel nature of Rj doesn't break and destroy his jail scenes nor try making attemps at unfunny cringe comedy its just Rj trying to make the best of a bad situation and the episode one master too many serves as an excellent Rj and casey focus episode. Something I appreciate with this season is that RJ joins much later in the series as opposed to later it might not seem like much but this is the longest a season pr has gone with just 3 rangers and I feel like thats really great cause it really helps us get the time to appreciate the main 3 rangers Rj's inclusion feels so seemless because he's played a role in mentoring the 3 in prior episodes plus also getting time to know him as a character its masterful.
Rj is one of my favorite rangers. I need to rewatch ninja storm forward, but jungle fury is one i know i loved watching
One of the coolest suit in the entire Power Rangers series... Even the White Dino Ranger is no near him..
RJ was amazing. I'd put him up there with the best mentors of the series.
RJ is the GOAT nuff said.
And the suit is so beautiful too, a welcome contrast to the monotone theme of the 3 core rangers
YESSSS!!! WE WON!!
But no seriously, these were some extremely well done episodes. Great video and analysis as always - you’re killing it
My favorite Ranger! He’s funny, a great mentor, my favorite color, cooks (PIZZA), and (along with Jungle Fury as a whole) severely underrated. Hoping Playmates makes new figures (and role play toys) of the team when their run starts up (along with Next Mutation and In Space two packs).
Tommy is everywhere in many forms and appearances RJ is proof of that
This was hands down one of the best PR seasons
We love RJ for a very good reason. Actually many many reasons. I’m so glad they decided to go for more chill and part of the team mentors for this and it just worked so well. And of course, his wolf morph was so solid and so fire.
I absolutely adore RJ. Bro was the biggest vibe in power ranger history ❤
Jungle fury was GOATED that theme lives rent free RENT FREE I TELL YOU
Rj a chill mentor
RJ is so so cool
facts
RJ is my favorite maybe because I get nostalgic seeing him
This Power Ranger season is my absolute favorite and RJ is one of the biggest reason for it
Can we be real here? Jungle Fury is one of the best seasons.
RJ was peak.
Coolest ranger for me since I was a kid
Dude, you have no idea how happy I am so finally find a channel dedicated to serious power ranger stuff
Hope you’re using the playlist in the description! That’s where all of my Power Rangers deep dives are~
ty for being here!!
@@HedgeOnStage well I will be.
Also i must ask, have u seen 'Ryukendo'
Full name, i believeit was 'madan senki Ryukendo'
3:46 just realized he is unintentionally doing what the other masters did at the end of the season
For me Jungle fury had some of the best helmet and suit designs ❤❤ I wanted Di shii in ranger form too sigh I wanted so much more😂😂
I had nigtmares for my first time seeing When RJ became that were wolf monster. Not only was it genuinely scary looking, how realistic it was but also it never held back until its final moments.
It was a force to be reckon with and never taken lightly
I remember this. Putting a different character beside the orignal team is so good
been loving your analysis of jungle fury, it's a series i've never personally watched but i'm being convinced!
bless up🙏
give it a go! 🐺
I’m so glad that the official power rangers channel uploaded full episodes, my childhood with jungle fury ended quite terribly because I never got to full access all of its episodes not to mention the Tagalog dub was meh.
Daishi was literally the coolest villain to ever exist in Power Rangers. He was the only real villain that had an ability like the Rangers
I love the fact he clearly uses Muay Thai, and the way you can truly see martial arts expressed in this season. If you’re into combat, this is the season for you.
I honestly like the muay thai design and style of the wolf ranger
This reminds me of the time in Power Rangers Wild Force when Merrick became the lunar Wolf ranger. Both RJ and Merrick were possessed by the wolf spirit and became rangers. Side note: Power Rangers Jungle Fury was the last power rangers series I watched as a teenager. I haven't watched any of the ones after Jungle Fury. Quite sad I miss that feeling every time I see clips of Power Rangers!
Rj, will forever be my favorite jungle fury ranger
Im here for the jungle fury love
Two things, one in the Japanese counterpart Gekiranger, the Wolf Ranger is actually the Blue Ranger older brother and when i was much younger, I remember a youtube clip, that showed Adam Park turning into the Wolf Ranger, which I thought was real at the time.
His story is almost like a cool analogy of shadow integration
Idk but you're quickly becoming one of my fav youtubers. you say the realest shii
thank you so much. bless your heart ✨
Great video, but you forgot one important aspect to RJ. He was the first official Purple Ranger! I remember having a family joke about a purple ranger and seeing one realized in the show was such an exhilarating feeling
I loved the original sentai Gekiranger but this is one of the areas where PR did it better. Sentai GekiViolet was cool but literally just some rando that waltz in to be an extra ranger and happened to have a wolf costume motif.
Do like the cheesy bell and Muay Thai fighting ring though.
RJ won the of the most interesting characters
The coolest Ranger.....
One of the reasons I liked RJ so much was the fact that he was the first purple ranger, and that's my favorite color.
Jungle Fury is still my favorite of all the Power Rangers
"THATS WHY HE'S THE GOAT, THE GOOOOOOAT!" 😂
Honestly geki violet really could of used a belt so he didn’t look like he had on really high boxer shorts
I find it interesting how the core three get their master mode before the other two rangers show up, which makes their debuts feel very late-but I believe Time Fire is still the latest ranger debut excluding cases like the successors of the Kyoryuger Spirit Ranger (Cyan and Graphite in Dino Charge, but those suits debuted in the first half of the show so they technically weren't brand new, just new users), one-offs like Ryusoul Brown and Deka Bright/Nova, or post-series content
It was so cool seeing him single handedly summon 3 animal spirits and make a megazord om his own
I've seen words that transform and make a megazord on their own like the Rhino but this is different
Bro please cover the Rhino Ranger! He was my 3rd favorite character out of all the jungle fury rangers
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For some reason my head cannon makes me think that rj is related to the ranger in wild force the one ho was once a bad guy
I hope you Talk in Next Video About Dominic, and I'm Curious to Know the answer of something, if you could talk about it in Dominic's Video, it's:Does Dominic count as one of the Sixth Rangers or not?
Hello mate, I'm new to your channel and I'm loving your content as I've just been binge watching it, just wanted to show some appreciation.
Also just wondering whats your favourite power rangers theme?
mines personally mystic forces but any before power rangers samurai i love.💚
tysm’nn
I’ve always enjoyed Dinosaurs. Anything with beasts that can show emotions with the Rangers
vehicles might be my least favorite
ty for being here!! 💛
i did think rj was kinda cool but him being a wolf ranger that used Muay Thai moves,he is now my 2nd favorite ranger
Jungle fury has always been my favorite, not just because it was my first series, but because it was always the best written for me.
you can't talk about RJ becoming a ranger without talking about Casey's insecurity
too late
Where do you get all these Silent MJ Reaction Clips?!? It’s amazing 😂
I’ve been a Michael fan/supporter for many many years haha
@@HedgeOnStage you bust them out all over Twitter and I can just imagine how much footage you’ve combed through. It’s impressive
0:49 I always found this issue a little one sided and personal.
To Casey, it's not a matter of being tired of RJ but look at Theo & Lily. They have other masters. But they came in when they needed it because of the monster of the week.
And Casey, he's still ranked lower than Theo & Lily & wanted to catch up.
I just wish the wolf zord didnt replace a leg in the megazord. And became a weapon or a new appendage.
i interpreted it as Dai Shi tries to take RJ's wolf spirit
Love RJ
1:48 woah amazing acting.
It’s here my goat ahhhhhhh
6:55 ROUNDHOUSE KICK!!!!!!!!
THE GOAT 🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐🐐
I'm not a fan of Power Rangers, RPM being the last season I watched, but I'm definitely a huge fan of the Wolf Ranger ⚡✨🐺✨⚡
My favorite Ranger
You need to review Sentai and Rider
There are Kamen Rider reviews on the channel akin to these~
Hope you'll have a good day
RJ DABEST
Theres definitely sometjing with me and wolf rangers cause the wolf ranger(forgot his name 😭) in wild force was my favorite and rj was my second favorite ranger in jungle fury the rhino dude was my favorite ranger( and dai shi is my favorite character in overall)
Probably my favorite Ranger suit.
So… is it just me, or does RJ’s suit look an awful lot like your average Muay Thai fit? The arm bands, the MMA shorts-sequence pattern… it’s probably obviously as hell to everyone else, but I somehow only just began to parse it.
Geki Violet seems to be based on that as a motif yes haha
I’m not familiar with the Japanese side of the franchise, since I only really know the western counterpart; still, it’s a really cool detail, since I’ve looked into Muay Thai before for weightlifting purposes, and RJ was always one of my favorite characters from the PR side. That, and Sagat from Street Fighter is a pretty rad character. Fahkumram, too. Love the little touches & details present in media like this. Great video!