#BoonBoomger Robo

[reversemoon255]

BoonBoom Champion Trailer / BoonBoomRobo Champion

Honestly? Not as cool as 119. I mean, Leo has an alternate mode, a more interesting combination, can unlock attack modes. Champion Trailer just doesn't do as much, having two variations on the same vehicle mode, and shoving the cab inside Boomer isn't very satisfying. It's still a decent upgrade, but I feel like the two of them should have had their releases swapped.

The Good: The cab is its own transformation item, which you can mess with on its own, and is pretty cute. You can also still use it in robot mode and has unique sounds for it. It's simple, but it's fun to mess with for a few minutes.

Trailer is also very aesthetically pleasing, with the tires matching up with the face plates for the Rangers, and having them all lined up in the final robot mode is very cool.

Boomer also maintains the same number of ports for customization as in its default and 119 forms, so you can still very much mess with him.

The Bad: Unlike with 119, the arms actually lose outward posability here because of how the shoulders work. The face also misaligns itself if you move it around at all. Getting the cab inside of Boomer is not hard, but a little annoying since you have to pull Boomer apart, and his back tassels like to fall off when you do it.

Also, BoonBoom Water is pretty disappointing. It's just a translucent repaint of PatoCar 2, and it doesn't even do its intended gimmick well. It's supposed to plug into the shoulders and form cannons, but they're very loose and because the guns are slightly different they sit at noticeably different angles.

Overall, not bad, but the last super mode was better, which reflects poorly on this one. I would recommend it if you want to mess with the customization gimmick or if you like the team aesthetic, but it's not going to blow you out of the water. No pun intended.

[kamenwriter]

It's hard to get a clear shot, but the fact that the ramps(?) on Boonboomger Robo flow like a cape/scarf? Oh my god I love it.

[biomic]

[mangolon]

Boondorio, you pervert!

[t-u-i-t-c]

reminder that bundorio and byun d are not robots

[mo-ok]

Boonboomger Robo Monster

[mechaseraph]

MADREX X BOON RED TOXIC YAOI REAL?!- real talk I hope they won't get rid of Madrex next ep I wanna see him and Taiya getting on each other nerves more Also, the ep was very good, finally getting opportunity to get glimpse of what's going on inside Taiya's head, been waiting for it since the start (Mira was so right to call him out, also)

[nurazziana]

2nd poster for Final Lap is up. Oh no...Taiya... and why did Nicola Keydoor's pendant suddenly appear in that poster?

[jade-lop]

Gun Gibson = Mel Gibson.

Bundorio Bunderas = Antonio Banderas.

Byun Diesel = Vin Diesel.

I wanted another one based on Nicolas Cage.

[doomednarrative]

Bundorio is a fuckin treasure and I'm so glad we have a robot friend for this season

[reversemoon255]

BoonBooom Shobosha / BoonBoom Leon / BoomBoomRobo 119

I mentioned before, but I know quite a few people were upset when BoonBoomger's mech was revealed to not be posable like the last two years. But I think this release in particular really exemplifies the playability over posability that this season is going for. I'm sorry you can't pose them easily, but they're just fun to mess with. Maybe next year we'll go back to posable, but for now I'm more than happy with what we're getting.

The Good: Tiny vehicle in big vehicle is always fun. Even if it doesn't add much to the toy's individual play value, it does make it feel more fun when you play with, it's a fun way to incorporate the head, and also makes it feel bigger than it is. I also always enjoy when they do a non-humanoid robot mode. It even, weirdly, perfectly fits on top of Boomer in vehicle mode? Don't know if that's intentional, but it's neat.

The fact that it can more easily do Boomer's gimmick of activating attack modes is something the line needed, and that it as both a vehicle and a robot can participate in the line's armament gimmick to a similar extent to Boomer and a greater extent than ByunD really adds to its playability.

And 119 is also a really cool combo, as well as still allowing a similar amount of play with the other BoonBoom Vehicles that it has when uncombined. And while there aren't a lot of them, Leon does have 2 unused male C-Clips that hint at another, even greater combination down the road. At least I hope.

The Bad: I don't really have anything bad to say. It's a great release for this toyline.

Overall, Even if you've skipped out on the other support vehicles, I would definitely recommend this if you own Boomer. Heck, I think I could recommend it even if you don't have him. It's that good an auxiliary mech.

Champion Carrier is coming out fairly soon, and considering it's the same price as Boomer by himself, and has no robot mode, it should be very big. They only advertise it as having a combo with Boomer, but there's also the chance it could facilitate a combo with both ByunD and Leon as well. I really do want a huge vehicle combination.

[mirai-e-jump]

Animage April 2024 Issue Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger Introduction ft. Iuchi Haruhi Interview (translations below)

Publication: March 8, 2024 (between episodes 1-2)

"Receiving the baton from the kings are superheros who drive cars with flair! The new Sentai, with its trademark racing suits, will burst throughout the world!"

Taiya Hando is a "deliverer" who delivers whatever is asked of him. When the Great Space Invasion Running Team Hashiryan appears, along with Ishiro Meita and Mira Shifuto, they change into the Boonboomgers! To protect the people, they challenge the Hashiryan to battle!!

The 48th installment of the Super Sentai series, "Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger," is now airing. This time, it's a Sentai characterized by the fact that all members are professionals in some way. Taiya, a genius in development and modification, drives a car he tuned up himself and works as a deliverer. Each person plays an active role by demonstrating their own skills. Another important point is that the "usual look" is different, with Ishiro being a freelance spy, and Mira working a variety of part time jobs. It'll be interesting to see what kind of chemistry will be created by these members, who all have different personalities, lives, and areas of expertise.

We also wonder what will happen to Jou Akuse and Genba Bureki. How they'll become members of the Boonboomgers, we can only expect an "explosive" drama! _

Taiya Hando: He's an expert in development and modification, and works as a "deliverer". He makes quick decisions, with his motto being to "take the wheel." He enjoys unexpected situations with a positive attitude.

Ishiro Meita: He's an "informant" who's skilled in intelligence gathering. He's a calm and attentive person who always considers the risks. He puts his full trust in Taiya, and lends his support to whatever he decides.

Mira Shifuto: She's a "driver" who's good at driving and maneuvering. After meeting Taiya, she starts to show her inner strength. She's the innocent mood maker of the Boonboomgers.

Jou Akuse: He's a "police man" who's excessively serious and reckless. He's a kind hearted police officer loved by the people of the town, and usually patrols it on his bicycle.

Genba Bureki: He's a "procurer" who procures what he needs from out of nowhere. While soft spoken and kind, he never shows his true feelings.

Bundorio Bunderas: Also known as Boonboom. He's a car shaped alien, who's usually humanoid and human sized, but when the time comes, he transforms into a giant and fights as the Boonboomgers Robo! _

-What I have in common with Taiya is our strong sense of commitment!-

"Please tell us your impressions of Taiya and what you're mindful of when acting."

Iuchi: Compared to the other characters, he seems to have more optimism, so I thought about how I should express that. When it comes to keeping his passionate heart to himself, if I'm too cool, he'll resemble Chasshiro (Ishiro), but if I show it too much, he'll come off as hot blooded, so I was wondering how to find the right balance. For example, regarding the relationship between Taiya and Chasshiro, I looked for references from my favorite anime and other sources to solidify his image.

"What do you think are some similarities between yourself and Taiya, and conversely, what do you not have in common?"

Iuchi: I think we're similar in that we have a strong sense of commitment for what we do, and that we focus on what we love! I always used to be called stubborn. Once I've made up my mind, I can't think about anything else. What we don't have in common is everything else (laughs). I can't develop or modify anything, and I'm pretty indecisive. I feel like I'm the same as Taiya in that I put all my energy into what I like to do.

"What do you think of the visuals when Taiya transforms into BoonRed?"

Iuchi: The other members have also said this, but the impact of the tires being on the face was amazing at first (laughs). However, when I saw them in action, I slowly began to think, "They're super cool!" Not just BoonRed, but seeing all the Boonboomgers actually moving is really cool. During the dub, you can put your personality into your voice, but that being said, if you don't do it well, it'll end up being mismatched. We're getting some great action, so I want to do my best to make the most of it.

"What are your impressions of the mechs, such as the Boonboom Trailer that BoonRed rides in?"

Iuchi: When I first saw it, it brought back memories from my childhood. My father loved foreign cars, and we had alot of model cars displayed in our house. He bought me alot of miniature cars, and I used to play with them by driving them on the carpet with roads drawn on it. So, I felt nostalgic and alittle happy.

"Please tell us what you remember from filming of the first episode."

Iuchi: The first episode focused on Mira, and although she had her own thoughts and feelings, she was being pushed around……as Taiya said, she wasn't able to "take control of her own wheel." The look and feel of the scene where Mira expresses her determination and passion to Taiya left a strong impression on me. Also, the line, "Whatever you ask me to do, I'll deliver it. That's what a deliverer does." I thought it was an important line for Taiya, where the word "deliverer" is used, so I was very enthusiastic about it.

"For scenes involving Taiya, the relationship between him and Ishiro also leaves an impression."

Iuchi: Even before filming, Hayama Yuki-kun, who plays Chasshiro, and I discussed things like, "What's the relationship between the two of them?" and "How should we go about this?" I'd be happy if we're able to give off the feeling that those two are a pair.

"Other than Taiya, which character are you interested in?"

Iuchi: It's Genba! He's very mysterious, and the vibe he and his outfit gives off is kinda different, huh? I still don't know how Taiya and Genba will meet, but I'm looking forward to seeing how Genba's encounter with the other three will balance things out. He seems like a very appealing character.

"Finally, tell us some future highlights."

Iuchi: Episode 2 is about Mira and Chasshiro, and the line, "Boonboomger is connected to my and Boonboom's dreams" is said. These words are connected to the reason why Taiya is gathering these friends, and I think that everyone's pasts will also be depicted from now on. I'd be happy if you pay attention to it.

"Taiya himself also has a mysterious side."

Iuchi: I guess so, there are still alot of things I don't understand (laughs). We'll be gathering more and more friends from now on, so please look forward to it! _

Q: What's your favorite anime/manga?

Iuchi: Due to the influence of my parents, I've always loved manga! We had alot of manga at home, which led me to watch various anime. In particular, my favorite manga is "Fullmetal Alchemist," which I've reread countless times, and have also watched the anime.

[biomic]

Theme Song for Boonboomger Robo

[mangolon]

Boonboom Killer Robo Police. It's the dirty cop mecha. I like how the eyes are covered, making it more sinister, and since Boondorio isn't in the driver's seat.

[choueiyuusubs]

RIDE ON! Boonboomger Robo - Endoh Masaaki Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger (audio only)

[mo-ok]

wow boonboomger was crazy good this week feels bad it took me so long to watch it lmao