Morphylogeny

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers

#116: MMPR 304: "Ninja Quest, Part I".

Features Footage from (bold = new footage):
Zyuranger, episodes 25 & 40;
Dairanger, episodes 9, 10, 12, 14, 21, 22, 34, 38, 42, 44, 48, & 50;
Kakuranger, episodes 24, 30, & 31;
episodes 2, 9, 20, & 21 of Zyu2;
and up to 1 segment of Original Zyu footage (Zyu½).

The complete program, from "On the Next" to end of Saban logo, lasts roughly 20:41;05.

"On the Next" segment is about :30; by itself.

Opening is about 1:00;00 by itself.

Ending is about 0:30; by itself.


Opening Credits

Source Description Edit Note

Zordon Face 1.

Medium shot.

Number of uses this episode: 5.

Zordon Face 2.

Close shot.

Number of uses this episode: 1.

Zordon Face Bonus.

Superimposed above Alpha.

Number of uses this episode: 1.

Source Description Edit Note
MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled.

MMPR 241.

Fireball crashes onto surface of the lower section of the Moon, creating a large impact.

Recycled; dumpster replaced with fireball.

MMPR 241.

Slow push in on photo of the Moon.

Recycled; transitions in, fades out.

MMPR 201.

Close, reverse angle, static shot, of Zedd's palace's balcony, as fireball streaks into the building.

Recycled, but fireball added; transitions in.

MMPR 217.

Command Center exterior, close, ground level angle.

Recycled.

MMPR 303.

Alpha turns around from far console, looking upward and talking as he makes his way over with arms bent at elbows.

Recycled, but technically, was filmed for this episode.

MMPR 302.

Continued, Alpha types at console below us, then looks up and talks again, before hitting a few more buttons and turning around and leaving.

Recycled, but technically, was filmed for this episode.

MMPR 213.

Downward angle on Lunar Palace, Zedd's balcony, with a bit of the red sands of Nemesis.

Recycled.

ZYU ORIGINAL FOOTAGE #23A.

Finster turns wheel on Monstermatic at back of the room.

Recycled, maybe a few frames new.

ZYU #25.

Mold just slides into Monstermatic, the doors closing behind it.

Recycled, trims out Spidertron mold.

ZYU #40.

Close on Finster's hand as he slams up handle.

Recycled.

ZYU #40.

Monstermatic exhaust port spews smoke.

Recycled.

ZYU #25.

Close up of exit tube, a burst of fire spewing out, leaving smoke bellowing.

Recycled.

MMPR 217.

Command Center exterior, close, ground level angle.

Recycled; transitions in.

MMPR 302.

Pan left, from active alarm light, to Alpha gripping his head and talking with a side to side shake, before turning to side console, zoom in as he types frantically.

Recycled, but technically, was filmed for this episode.

MMPR 156.

Downward-ish angle on Alpha at main console, talking for a moment with fretting arms, then looking down and typing on console.

Recycled.

MMPR 151.

Downward-ish angle on Alpha at main console, pressing buttons to our right, then on our left, talking all the while.

Recycled.

MMPR 218, 233 & ZYU #02.

New morphing sequence, all six.

Recycled. White flash after Tommy; fades to white.

KAKU #24.

Thundercloud crackles with bluish electricity, and erupts with a downpour, not of rain, but of multiple bolts of unnatural lightning.

DAI #42.

Bluish-white lightning strikes down diagonally, repeatedly, against dangerously dark and storm skies.

Recycled. White flash before.

MMPR 203.

Mastodon Dinozord charges to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Lion Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Pterodactyl Dinozord flies to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Firebird Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Triceratops Dinozord glides to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Unicorn Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Sabertooth Tiger Dinozord races to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Griffin Thunderzord.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

Tyrannosaurus Dinozord marches to our left along mountainous terrain, suddenly gets struck by lightning, and morphs into Red Dragon Thunderzord.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

The five Thunderzords race along the mountainous terrain together, slightly wider shot.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, White Tiger Thunderzord's head comes quickly into frame from our right, roaring.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, White Tiger Thunderzord's paw comes quickly into frame from our right.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, pan diagonally to our upper right across White Tiger Thunderzord, from front foot to bulby shoulder area.

Recycled.

DAI #21.

Against pure white backdrop, zoom out from the roaring White Tiger Thunderzord.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Red Dragon Thunderzord flies through the sky, crackling with bluish electricity, and transforms into Warrior Mode, soaring to our left.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Track right, as Unicorn folds up into leg, Lion folds up into chest-plate & helmet, Griffin folds up into leg, and Firebird curls around into a... uhh, skirt. Each gets struck by their respective colored lightning, green for Black, natch.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom in as RDTZWM leaps down from the sky, legs poised outward.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Circle around Unicorn & Griffin legs as Red Dragon's legs land inside them, while Firebird waist slips around its hips.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Lion's chestplate connects to Red Dragon's body, as its feet slide over its arms to form armored arms.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Close on Red Dragon's head as the helmet locks down over it. Pan down to green gem on chest plate. Pan down to green gem on chest plate.

Recycled.

DAI #09 & MMPR 203.

Freeze frame on green chest gem, as the five Power Rangers in the Megazord cockpit superimposes within, as they reach out and up with their right hands, then gesture them around into fists, before grabbing controls. A bright flash erupts to conclude it, engulfing the screen.

Recycled.

DAI #09.

Zoom out as lightning crackles about, as the Thunder Megazord stands, fully formed.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Upward shot of White Tigerzord leaping right over the camera.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close on White, amid a forest, jumping up.

Recycled; trimmed heavily.

DAI #22.

White Ranger leaps straight up through the sky, with Saba held outward.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

White lands atop White Tigerzord's head, turns to us, punches forth, then turns saber upside down, holding Saba up, head up.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Slow zoom in as White Tigerzord charges down a dusty ravine, leaping forth with each step, White Ranger still astride its head.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Upward shot of White atop the Tigerzord's head, gestures fist, nods, then turns and hops down into the Zord.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In White Tigerzord's cockpit, White Ranger holds Saba horizontally, then again with blade readied, before beginning to insert him into console.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Downward shot of White inserting Saba's blade into slot on console.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Zoom out from White Tigerzord's hind quarters as it folds back into humanoid legs, zoom in sharply on its face, causing a rapid white flash. Zoom out as the upper section of the White Tigerzord folds downward into an upper torso, then zoom in as its humanoid head rises from top of raised back.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close-up, zoom in onto its red eyes, as White Tigerzord in Warrior Mode's head rises up.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

In the Tigerzord cockpit, zoom in sharply as White Ranger spreads arms then crosses them.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

As energy flashes about and background glows, White Tigerzord in Warrior Mode turns to side and readies tail saber.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

After white flash, zoom out to WTZWM floating static, arms outward at sides, amid white & blue flowing backdrop.

Recycled.

DAI #44.

WTZWM's feet land on the battlefield, pan up as it poses battle ready.

Recycled.

DAI #50.

Thunder Megazord poses battle ready in the city.

Recycled; cuts march.

DAI #22.

In Tigerzord cockpit, White Ranger laughs heartily, then points forth, nod-talks, then raises a fist.

Recycled.

KAKU #30.

Upward angle of Rito Revolto reaching out to the sky before collapsing on top of the camera.

KAKU #30.

Side, ground level, angle on Rito Revolto falling onto his stomach, kicking up dust as he leans to his left side, dazed momentarily.

DAI #44.

Upward close on WTZWM, raises fists and posing battle ready.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Upward-facing camera tracks in a semi-circle so it's directly under Thunder Megazord, as it steps forth and poses battle ready.

Recycled; trims most of track around.

KAKU #31.

Close on Rito Revolto as he gets up, shakes his left fist to our right briefly, then turns to our left, motions left hand that way and nod-talks.

Trims start to remove his landing.

DAI #50.

Pan up as Thunder Megazord walks with great strides through the city.

Recycled.

MMPR 225.

Close on Red Ranger in Thunder Megazord cockpit, nodding to our left, then raising his right fist up and pumping it vertically.

Recycled, but runs longer at start.

DAI #22.

White has barely any time to react before the Tigerzord cockpit in a bright flash of sparks and smoke.

Recycled.

MMPR 203.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, things are shaky, as Black starts grabbing and turning knobs at his controls, causing things to stabilize.

Recycled, but trims start.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled.

KAKU #24.

Thundercloud crackles with bluish electricity, and erupts with a downpour, not of rain, but of multiple bolts of unnatural lightning.

Recycled already.

ZYU2 #9.

Lizzinator grows gigantic amid continuing updraft of smoke.

Recycled; electricity added.

ZYU2 #2.

Fighting Flea grows gigantic amid updraft of smoke.

Recycled; electricity added.

ZYU2 #20.

Octophantom rises gigantically amid fading smoke, spreading arms out and up.

Recycled; electricity added.

ZYU2 #21.

Stag Beetle rises gigantically amid fading smoke.

Recycled; electricity added.

KAKU #31.

Close on Rito Revolto as he gets up, shakes his left fist to our right briefly, then turns to our left, motions left hand that way and nod-talks.

Recycled already.

ZYU2 #9.

Close on Lizzinator as he points right hand.

Recycled, trimmed heavily.

ZYU2 #9.

Lizzinator slowly stomping forth, gesturing arms as shot zooms in.

Recycled, trimmed heavily.

ZYU2 #2.

Fighting Flea rushes forth as shot zooms in.

Recycled, trimmed.

DAI #48.

WTZWM rises up, and weakly poses battle ready.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #2.

Fighting Flea falls and rolls back up.

Recycled, trimmed.

ZYU2 #21.

Close on Stag Beetle, holding claws in front, then pulling arms back and clamping them forth.

Recycled.

MMPR 208.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, lights flashing as the whole thing tilts to our right, causing the Rangers to roll over to the right wall in a large pile, reaching out.

Recycled.

DAI #44.

Zoom out as Thunder Megazord topples onto its chest, quaking the ground and knocking up dust, until it leans over onto its left arm to look back.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #21.

Stag Beetle approaches and looms over the camera, before kicking right foot into the screen.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #21.

Stag Beetle kicks the downed (original, shh!) Megazord, causing a very bright bursting of sparks and smoke.

Recycled.

DAI #10.

Repeat, closer, as Thunder Megazord stands solid and unmoving as massive bursting of sparks & smoke erupts.

Recycled; trimmed.

KAKU #24.

As a fire burns in the foreground, push in on Rito Revolto, upward angle, as he stands in the middle of the city, arms at sides, laughing maniacally.

DAI #22.

Close on WTZWM marching forth quickly.

Recycled; mirror-flipped; slowed.

KAKU #24.

Close on Rito's bone-sword, as he holds it outward and downward to his side, then flips blade, before raising it.

KAKU #24.

Upward angle on Rito, as he raises his bone-sword high above him.

KAKU #24.

Rito keeps his bone-sword held into the sky, as reddish-white electricity surges from both sides against the blade, prompting him to slowly lower it forth.

DAI #48.

WTZWM rises up, and weakly poses battle ready.

Recycled.

DAI #34.

Multiple spark bursts brightly around RDTZWM (shh!) and WTZWM.

Recycled; trimmed heavily.

DAI #22.

White has barely any time to react before the Tigerzord cockpit in a bright flash of sparks and smoke.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Tigerzord cockpit shakes violently, White Ranger throws his arms up while being knocked around.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close on WTZWM, as it's overwhelmed by the blinding spark burstings.

Recycled.

DAI #44.

Zoom out as Thunder Megazord appears to stand up and pose battle ready amid a cloud of dust.

Recycled.

DAI #48.

WTZWM rises up, and weakly poses battle ready.

Recycled.

DAI #14.

Thunder Megazord holds its saber up against its chest, causing pink lightning to crackle against the blade, making it surge with yellow energy and blue flashes. Before finally pulling the saber back and in a zoom out, flinging forth a blue energy tornado with pink lightning across the scene.

Recycled.

KAKU #30.

Rito spark bursts suddenly and repeatedly, causing him to toss his sword into the air.

Pink & blue electricity added.

KAKU #30.

Repeat, closer on Rito spark bursting suddenly and repeatedly, causing him to toss his sword into the air.

Pink & blue electricity added.

DAI #42.

Zoom in on Tigerzord cockpit as White Ranger points forth, nods, then raises fist, and nods again.

Recycled.

KAKU #24.

Upward angle on Rito, slowly stepping forth as smoke wafts from edge of damaged building.

DAI #22.

As mist rises heavily up its body, WTZWM, facing our left, motions arms forth and to the side, pan left as it fires multiple balls of fire.

Recycled; mirror-flipped.

KAKU #24.

Rito quickly lowers his sword, crosses left hand over chest, charging it up, zoom out as he points left arm forth, firing from it a reddish beam of fiery energy to our right.

DAI #42.

Zoom in on WTZWM, as it un-spreads arms from sides, and pair of energy fireballs shoot back into its Tiger chest-mouth, causing it to glow red.

Recycled; plays in reverse; slowed.

DAI #22.

Close on WTZWM, as it's overwhelmed by the blinding spark burstings.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

White has barely any time to react before the Tigerzord cockpit in a bright flash of sparks and smoke.

Recycled.

DAI #22.

Close on WTZWM, as it's overwhelmed by the blinding spark burstings.

Recycled; slowed.

MMPR 203.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, things are shaky, as Black starts grabbing and turning knobs at his controls.

Recycled, trimmed.

KAKU #24.

His bone-sword glowing, Rito whips it around over his head, then flings several pinkish-white blast of energy to our right as shot pans that way.

Cuts before we see Battle Borgs getting struck.

DAI #12.

Thunder Megazord reacts as flames fly across the scene toward it, followed by a second wave of fire, causing it to spark bursts as flame wave strikes it, before the fires suddenly vanish and a ground-burst of sparks erupts before it.

Recycled, mirror-flipped.

DAI #42.

Zoom in on Tigerzord cockpit as White Ranger points forth, nods, then raises fist, and nods again.

Recycled.

MMPR 202.

Straight upward angle on Lunar Palace, beneath Zedd's balcony, as dark storm clouds roll across the skies above.

Recycled; fades in from black.

KAKU #24.

Close on Rito, resting his bone-sword over his right shoulder, pointing his left hand forth, then lazily waving forth twice backhandedly.

Transitions in; cuts start to remove zoom in past Battle Borgs.

ZYU2 #9.

Lizzinator spreads arms up and around, then gestures against face.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #9.

Close-up side angle on Lizzinator as he releases his hands from his face and opens jaw wide, spewing a mist breath to our right.

Recycled.

DAI #38.

At night, smoke and destroyed buildings around it, Thunder Megazord leans back, looking up as it spark bursts brightly, knocking it back.

Recycled.

DAI #38.

Close on Thunder Megazord in city at night, looking up as its chest bursts with a blinding flash of sparks.

Recycled.

ZYU2 #2.

Fighting Flea releases a pair of crackling orange beams from his antennae to our lower right.

Recycled, trimmed.

ZYU2 #2.

As Fighting Flea's legs loom in foreground left, (original, shh!) Megazord spark bursts, which grows to a more pronounced explosion engulfing it.

Recycled, trimmed slightly.

ZYU2 #2.

Repeated from a closer angle, (original, shh!) Megazord spark bursts, which grows to a more pronounced explosion engulfing it.

Recycled, trimmed heavily.

DAI #48.

Close, repeat of WTZWM staggering over in front of Thunder Megazord as the city erupts with a massive spark-splosion around them.

Recycled.

KAKU #24.

Close on Rito's bone-sword, as he holds it outward and downward to his side, then flips blade, before raising it.

Recycled already.

KAKU #24.

Upward angle on Rito, as he raises his bone-sword high above him.

Recycled already.

KAKU #24.

Rito keeps his bone-sword held into the sky, as reddish-white electricity surges from both sides against the blade, prompting him to slowly lower it forth.

Recycled already.

KAKU #24.

His bone-sword glowing, Rito whips it around over his head, then flings several pinkish-white blast of energy to our right as shot pans that way.

Recycled already.

DAI #48.

Thunder Megazord & WTZWM spark burst, the latter staggering over in front of the former, just as the city erupts with a massive spark-splosion around them.

Recycled.

KAKU #24.

Facing our right, Rito motions left hand to face briefly, then as eyes flash, fires a pair of reddish-white electricity bolts across the city as shot pans right.

Cuts before we see bolts hitting Alien Rangers.

DAI #48.

Close, repeat of WTZWM staggering over in front of Thunder Megazord as the city erupts with a massive spark-splosion around them..

Recycled.

KAKU #24.

Rito quickly lowers his sword, crosses left hand over chest, charging it up, zoom out as he points left arm forth, firing from it a reddish beam of fiery energy to our right.

Recycled already.

DAI #22.

White has barely any time to react before the Tigerzord cockpit in a bright flash of sparks and smoke.

Recycled.

MMPR 208.

In Thunder Megazord cockpit, lights flashing as the whole thing tilts to our right, causing the Rangers to roll over to the right wall in a large pile, reaching out.

Recycled. For the record, there was a lot of previously unused cockpit stuff used this ep.

MMPR 304.

30 second extended version of Rita, Zedd, Goldar, Baboo & Squatt dancing excitedly in the throne room.

Altered to fit in end credits.