Overview
- KYODO NEWS+ reported that the long-running superhero series is drawing to a close, citing a source familiar with the matter.
- Number One Sentai Gozyuger, now airing on TV Asahi, is described as the final series and is set to conclude in 2026.
- The rationale reported by media outlets attributes the decision to revenues from events, merchandise and films falling short of production costs.
- TV Asahi declined to comment on future programming, and producers have neither confirmed nor denied the reported franchise end.
- Launched in 1975 with Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, Super Sentai produced annual installments from 1979 for a total of 49 series and helped launch actors such as Tori Matsuzaka, Yuki Yamada and Ryusei Yokohama.