Title: Power Rangers Elemental Blade
pikapix58 - May 7, 2009 06:47 AM (GMT)
Hathaway Enterprises is one of the nation's top companies. However, the company, and its CEO's public image are almost completely soiled, after what some may consider dubious business practices. Desperate to gain a new positive image, Hathaway Enterprises constructs a set of Ranger powers, with the Ranger positions going to a token group of people. Little to anyone's knowledge, an evil force rises in the form of Baron Electrex, and his collection of the worst scum in the universe. After Electrex's first attack, these new Power Rangers must now defend San Fortuna from further attacks, and prove to the world that their existence is more than just a publicity stunt.
Episode 1: Corporate Shills part 1Episode 2: Corporate Shills part 2Episode 3: Salting the WoundEpisode 4: The Cutting EdgeEpisode 5: TwofacedEpisode 6: The Break Out part 1Episode 7: The Break Out part 2Episode 8: Celebrity StatusEpisode 9: Sticks and StonesEpisode 10: Offending the Olfactory SenseEpisode 11: Oh Here She ComesEpisode 12: A New Leaf?Episode 13: Three Elements Take FlightEpisode 14: The Milwaukee SevenEpisode 15: The Other SideEpisode 16: Don't Touch That DialEpisode 17: Report to the Shogun part 1Episode 18: Report to the Shogun part 2Episode 19: A Slippery SlopeEpisode 20: Don't Ask, Don't TellEpisode 21: Just My Luck *Coming Soon*
Episode 22: A Villain Stands Trial *Coming Soon*
Episode 23: The Farmer, the Viper, the Scorpion and the Frog *Coming Soon*
Episode 24: Riddle Me This *Coming Soon*
Episode 25: On the Couch *Coming Soon*
Episode 26: I'm a Samurai, Man *Coming Soon*
Episode 27: Pulling Strings *Coming Soon*
Episode 28: Putting the Cart Before the Ox *Coming Soon*
Episode 29: Completely Formed *Coming Soon*
Episode 30: Gentlemen Only, Ladies Forbidden *Coming Soon*
Episode 31: Shot for Shot *Coming Soon*
Episode 32: Corporate Rivals part 1 *Coming Soon*
Episode 33: Corporate Rivals part 2 *Coming Soon*
Episode 34: Bros Before...Well You Know *Coming Soon*
Episode 35: Independent Woman *Coming Soon*
Episode 36: The Dark Side of Fame *Coming Soon*
Episode 37: One Bad Day *Coming Soon*
Episode 38: The Domino Effect *Coming Soon*
Episode 39: Mad Love *Coming Soon*
Episode 40: Lessons Learned *Coming Soon*
Episode 41: Chaos for the Sake of Chaos part 1 *Coming Soon*
Episode 42: Chaos for the Sake of Chaos part 2 *Coming Soon*
After taking a year off from doing this sort of thing, I'm back doing what I've done with Magi, Bouken, and Geki (to an extent), and am still doing with Deka. At this point you might be wondering about why this series isn't samurai themed like its basis, and that's because I'm using Shinken's samurai styling as a springboard to do some social satire, mostly based on a cynicism of mine that when a big faceless American corporation (like Disney) takes something from another culture (like samurai) they more often than not screw it up somehow. But anyway I hope everyone enjoys this, and as always for more info click on my sig.
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Purple Ranger 14 - May 11, 2009 03:18 AM (GMT)
Excellent start. Liked the way the Rangers were chosen.
pikapix58 - May 17, 2009 07:10 PM (GMT)
Episode 3 added. Next time: zettai all right! Samurai Gattai!
Purple Ranger 14 - May 18, 2009 07:04 PM (GMT)
Wolf Warrior - June 15, 2009 02:02 PM (GMT)
Disney did okay for pr, but i think phil's take-on is better. Maybe he can help me with a good premise for my element quest team.
pikapix58 - June 23, 2009 06:54 AM (GMT)
Episode 4 added. Next time: Electrex sends down a monster obsessed with duality to see which, if any, of the Rangers has a double nature.
pikapix58 - July 16, 2009 04:37 AM (GMT)
Episode 5 added. Next time: the Rangers discover that there's still some negativity towards them, while Electrex launches his biggest attack on Earth to date, and captures one of the Rangers for a "nice friendly chat".
pikapix58 - July 21, 2009 01:58 AM (GMT)
Episode 6 added. Next time: the Rangers break away from whatever preconceived notions the public may have of them, and get some new toys along the way.
pikapix58 - August 7, 2009 04:02 AM (GMT)
Episode 7 added. Next time: now that the Rangers have proven that they're more than just a publicity stunt, they're about to lose a little bit of privacy.
pikapix58 - September 14, 2009 09:48 PM (GMT)
Episode 8 added. Next time: a local women's talk show has a discussion on which of the female Rangers is the better role model.
trey98607 - September 16, 2009 12:46 AM (GMT)
I like your style, a lot better than the ones I've seen or have not seen as yet so far. Does that give any hint Eddie?
Wolf Warrior - September 17, 2009 01:59 AM (GMT)
pikapix58 - February 6, 2010 07:32 AM (GMT)
Episode 9 added. Next time: what do you get when the noxious fumes that a monster spews creates a toxic residue when washed away with regular water? An excuse to break out a new saltwater-based Zord, that's what.
pikapix58 - April 1, 2010 05:36 AM (GMT)
Episode 10 added. Next time: the guys fall for a girl who's exactly what Hall and Oates were singing about in "Maneater".
pikapix58 - June 2, 2010 04:59 AM (GMT)
Episode 11 added. Recommended listening for this episode is "Maneater" by Hall and Oates, and "Poison Ivy" by Meshell Ndegeocello. Next time: when a new villain shows up on Electrex's ship and instigates a mutiny, which causes Electrex to decide to turn over a new leaf and join the Rangers. But is Electrex being sincere, or is he just out to get the newly developed Metal Tiger Samurai Zord?
pikapix58 - June 17, 2010 05:57 AM (GMT)
Episode 12 added. Next time: the three auxiliary Zords combine, and Ken contends with a plagiaristic classmate.
trey98607 - June 17, 2010 12:17 PM (GMT)
This is sounding more like a soap opera.
pikapix58 - June 17, 2010 07:19 PM (GMT)
Actually the whole plagiarism angle in the next ep is a way for me to mock this one guy who's not only plagiarized a few of my own series, but even hotlinked a few of my pics for his "series".
Purple Ranger 14 - June 25, 2010 04:38 AM (GMT)
If he's anything like another copycat we know, I doubt he'll get the idea.
pikapix58 - September 18, 2010 07:05 AM (GMT)
Episode 13 added. Next time: an episode that was inspired from a clip of Spongebob I saw in a documentary I downloaded a while back, borrows a plot point from an episode of Recess, pays homage to Carlin and Python, and acts as a bit of a slight to some of the self-righteous people of the world. Oh and it also features the first appearance of a Megazord super formation, and a monster that talks like a certain Decepticon communications officer.
trey98607 - September 18, 2010 12:09 PM (GMT)
Now if Eddie can do exactly what you are doing, we wouldn't have to be complaining all the time.
pikapix58 - October 12, 2010 03:59 AM (GMT)
Episode 14 added. Next time: a typical monster attack story, but NOT told from the Rangers' POV.
pikapix58 - November 14, 2010 07:14 AM (GMT)
Episode 15 added. Next time: finding himself bored on his ship, Electrex has a reality manipulating monster created, in order to use the Rangers as fodder for a series of different TV shows. And it'll be coming up very soon.
trey98607 - November 14, 2010 01:01 PM (GMT)
Eddie should take a lesson from pikapix58/
pikapix58 - November 15, 2010 01:52 AM (GMT)
Episode 16 added. Recommended listening for this episode includes the themes to The Simpsons, Jeopardy!, Scooby-Doo, Where are You?, and the Adam West Batman. Next time: ikkan ken-...er I mean samurai directive!
Purple Ranger 14 - November 18, 2010 07:04 AM (GMT)
pikapix58 - November 18, 2010 07:14 AM (GMT)
Well that's what happens when you write an episode a month in advance before you've got its predecessor written. And this actually isn't the first time that I've done something like this (see Primal Strike). Either way the next two eps being released close to one another will actually be intentional since new Ranger intro=double release.
Purple Ranger 14 - November 18, 2010 07:20 AM (GMT)
Coolness. Am having serious writer's block due to things like distractions & too many things going through my head at once. Three distractions are my cat & two dogs.
trey98607 - November 18, 2010 01:23 PM (GMT)
If that is all you have Bobby, then maybe you should try my shoes, I have to go to Vancouver either once or twice a week to visit my Dad at dialosys.
Purple Ranger 14 - November 20, 2010 06:51 AM (GMT)
There's more. Will tell ya via e-mail.
pikapix58 - January 13, 2011 04:51 AM (GMT)
Episode 17 added. Next time: part 2 of the Shogun Ranger intro.
pikapix58 - April 23, 2011 06:30 AM (GMT)
Episode 18 added. Next time: the Rangers watch the pilot episode to an animated series based on their exploits.
fanficorama58 - June 10, 2011 01:21 AM (GMT)
Episode 19 added. Next time: a Ranger's dirty laundry is aired and the intro of a new Megazord.
fanficorama58 - July 25, 2011 06:46 AM (GMT)
Episode 20 added. Next time: a luck altering monster sparks a debate amongst the Rangers over the merits of superstitions.