Currently, the remakes or sequels are the order of the day, but these have the particularity of returning with the original actors to have a direct impact on nostalgia. This time, the ones who come to remind us that we are already “thirty” are the power Rangers.
The television series of the genre tokusatsu celebrates its 30th anniversary and does it big by premiering a special on Netflix, which brings back several members of the caseoriginal t. The long-awaited reunion will take place on April 19 of this year, and we can’t wait!
Also, to hit us even more in childhood, the special is named Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always, which, in case you don’t remember, is the same title with which the series premiered in 1993, only this time they added the last part that translates to: “once and forever”.
After 30 years, David Yost (blue), Walter Jones (black) and Barbara Goodson (Rita Repulsa) step back into the shoes of their memorable characters. Additionally, Steve Cardenas (red), Karan Ashley (yellow) and Johnny Yong Bosch (black) from season two, as well as Catherine Sutherland (pink) from season three, also return.
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Once & Always — a scripted, stand-alone 30th anniversary special premiering April 19 — will reunite some of the franchise’s most beloved Rangers, including original stars David Yost, Walter E. Jones, and Barbara Goodson aka the voice of Repulse Rita! pic.twitter.com/3Jn1qo9vPS
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On the other hand, we will hear again the endearing voice of Richard Horvitz as that of Alpha 5. In addition, as a tribute, the special will feature the presence of Charlie Kersh, the daughter of the original yellow Ranger, played by the late Thuy Trang .
Finally, the story will focus on a global crisis that will need the support of the original Rangers due to their combat experience. It seems that they will meet a threat from the past whose identity has not yet been revealed.