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Power Rangers Ninja Storm

#470: PRNS 1312 "Return of Thunder, Part III".

Features Footage from (bold = new):
Hurricanger, episodes 4 & 18.

The complete program, from opening to end of end credits, lasts roughly 21:28;00.

Previously On is about 0:23; by itself.

Opening is about 1:00; by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note
HURRI #18.

Close on the green-glazed helmeted Crimson talking for a moment, then staggering along, whipping staff about weakly, as Choobo observes from nearby.

HURRI #18.

Crimson crawls along slowly on the ground, when Choobo approaches, he looks up at him as he talks for a bit, then crouches down. Crimson pulls himself up on his staff, then staggers over to the nearby steam vent, sticking his head into it until he raises his arms and weapon, evilly rejuvenated.

One or two usable prior Crimson wandering shots were cut.

HURRI #18.

Crimson rolls down a steep, sandy hill on the beach.

HURRI #18.

Crimson gets up and staggers about on the beach.

US replaces follow-up shots of Supertoxipod.

PRNS 1301 & 1311.

The three Wind Rangers' & Navy's morphing sequences.

First time montage.

HURRI #18.

As Red grips his sword, the symbol expands into a Kanji before returning to the handle.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

The Winds & Navy pose with their weapons, Supertoxipod clenches his fist then rushes forth, Navy gestures his hands as the Winds dash into action before him, then a shoji screen appears and the four Rangers take turns striking Supertoxipod behind it. The screen departs as Navy clutches the crackling monster with his Antlers until he spark bursts, Supertoxipod talks, Navy flings him into the air and he lands on the ground, smoking and writhing.

HURRI #18.

The Rangers connect their weapons into the Storm Striker.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

Red readies the Storm Striker, then aims it forth as Yellow & Blue brace, each then speaking quickly.

HURRI #18.

Red pulls the trigger, Hawk Blaster's gyro revs up.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

The Rangers fire a ball of energy from Storm Striker at Supertoxipod, bursting him.

HURRI #18.

Supertoxipod crackles, collapses, and explodes massively.

Actually two split shots in source, with a close-up angle shot between cut.

HURRI #18.

Standing on the shore for a moment, Crimson slowly begins to stagger to our left.

Trims start; cuts before transitions to bumper; fades in from black; cuts follow-ups of Winds celebrating and Red giving an up-yours gesture.

HURRI #18.

Crimson staggers forth, passing by each Ranger until he reaches Navy, sparkily slashing him twice, until Navy blocks and holds his staff in a lock, allowing him to talk to him for a bit, they exchange words, until Crimson breaks free and tries to strike some more, Navy ducking each one.

Trims start; US replaces prior shot of Rangers reacting.

HURRI #18.

Red speaks, then leads the Winds in rushing forward, only to have Choobo step in their way, talking and jerking his arms, before charging at them.

HURRI #18.

Crimson bashes his staff against Navy's crossed arms sparkily, Navy talks for a minute, before Crimson kicks his feet out from under him, then pins him down. Choobo sparkily takes down all three Winds at once, then Red lies on the ground talking. The camera tracks around Crimson on Navy, the two talking.

US replaces follow-up close-up of Navy.

HURRI #18.

Crimson holds his staff above the downed Navy, before stabbing downward at him, he catches the staff before it can hit him, Crimson reacts, and Navy grabs and shoves him away, and rolls away, recovering cautiously.

US replaces prior shot of Crimson raising staff.

HURRI #18.

Crimson, now carrying his Thunder Blaster, aims and fires it at Navy, sparkily bursting him down, where he then talks. Crimson charges at him, so he gets up, talks and motions arm, before pulling out his own staff and blocking Crimson's, before sparkily striking him twice, knocking him down. Navy places his staff beside Crimson's head and they exchange words.

Cuts before white crossfade.

HURRI #18.

Choobo steps into frame, talking, Red responds, then leads the Winds in leaping up.

HURRI #18.

The Wind Rangers flip over from three angles with swords held forth.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

The Winds sparkily strike Choobo at once, knocking him back. Red charges up his Ninja Sword, whips it about, then slashes Choobo, crackling him as Red jumps about face, Choobo then sparkily bursting.

HURRI #18.

Growth scroll unfolds and activates, causing the monster's remains to grow gigantic, into giant Supertoxipod, towering over us.

First two shots recycled, per source; Cuts prior shot of Choobo with scroll on beach.

PRNS 1301 & 1311.

The three Wind Rangers' & two Thunder Rangers' morphing sequences.

First time montage.

HURRI #18.

Red nod-talks into his Wind Morpher.

HURRI #04.

Lionzord transforms into most of a body, Dolphinzord becomes the right arm, and Hawkzord transforms into the head, connecting atop, forming the steam-releasing Storm Megazord.

Recycled. Shots 3-6 are sped-up, much like in PRNS 1304.

HURRI #18.

In a dark swirling tunnel, Insectizord & Beetlezord come together to form the Thunder Megazord (no, not THAT one).

Recycled, first shot trimmed, both per source.

HURRI #18.

Thunder & Storm Megazords pose battle ready, side by side. Supertoxipod talks and gestures his left hand.

Cuts follow-up wide shot of Megazords & monster.

HURRI #18.

Supertoxipod spews flames at the Thunder & Storm Megazords, igniting the battlefield around them and causing both to chest burst sparks.

Trims start; cuts shot of Winds in fiery cockpit between shots 3 & 4, then shot of Thunders in fiery cockpit after last shot; Also cuts follow-up shots of monster and Megazords standing amid flames.

HURRI #18.

Quick cockpit talking from Yellow, Blue, then Red then talking over to Crimson, who replies, then Navy also speaks up, before Red resumes working controls.

Shortens Blue & Crimson's shots to reduce dialogue.

HURRI #18.

Storm Megazord begins to spin around, as it and Thunder spin until the flames around them are stifled. Supertoxipod reacts, as the Megazords cease spinning and pose.

HURRI #18.

Crimson holds Power Disc while nod-talking.

HURRI #18.

Power Sphere 04 pops out of Thunder Megazord's chest and hatches into the Spin Blade.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

Thunder Megazord poses with Spin Blade.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

Red raises his thumb, then presses down on controls.

HURRI #18.

Storm Megazord morphs into Lightning Mode.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

Thunder & Lightning Megazords pose side by side with their blades, then a five-split-screen shot of all Rangers saying something in unison. Supertoxipod rushes forth with his staff held forward, Thunder Megazord charges at him, sparkily bashing its Spin Blade into his weapon before doing the same to him.

Cuts follow-up shot of Thunders in split-screen cockpit.

HURRI #18.

Thunder Megazord strikes the glowing Spin Blade forth.

Recycled, per source.

HURRI #18.

Supertoxipod is struck and crackles, Lightning Mode leaps up and bounds off Thunder Megazord's shoulders, jumpkicks forth, and lands a few sparkily kicks into Supertoxipod's face, bounces off, bounces back off of Thunder's arm, then a quick zoom-in shot of Red in cockpit.

HURRI #18.

Lightning Mode cuts explosively past Supertoxipod, then flips over and cartwheels to a crouched pose, as Supertoxipod explodes massively between it and Thunder Megazord.

Shot 1 is actually two shots in source, split by a quick effect shot of Supertoxipod's supper shell/head being sliced, which is cut here and replaced by a white flash.

HURRI #18.

Red slumps back in his seat, then clasps hands together while talking. Blue talks quickly, Yellow speaks a little longer than that, and finally Navy moves his HUD aside and talks.

Shortens Blue's shot to reduce dialogue; cuts Crimson's due to pesky kids.

HURRI #18.

Storm & Thunder Megazords slowly trod through the ocean, away from the sinking Portico Island.

Fades to black.

Ending Credits