Chōjin Sentai Jetman

When an elite Sky Force experiment is meant to ignite superhuman powers via Birdonic Waves, disaster reroutes most of that energy to Earth after the Earth Ship is ambushed by the alien force Vyram. One trained operative, Ryu, ends up with the intended abilities, while four ordinary civilians receive the remaining Birdonic Waves and gain unexpected powers. These five, drawn from very different lives and loyalties, must learn to coordinate their strengths and cope with personal conflicts while stopping Vyram from threatening their world. The show keeps the action fast and the stakes high, focusing on teamwork, changing relationships, and what it means to become a hero under pressure.

Premiering in 1991, Chōjin Sentai Jetman was created by Toshiki Inoue and features Kotaro Tanaka, Rika Kishida, Tomihisa Naruse, Sayuri Uchida, and Toshihide Wakamatsu in the central roles.

The series didn't collect major mainstream awards, its recognition has been driven mostly by devoted tokusatsu fans and genre retrospectives that highlight its distinct tonal shift within the Super Sentai line.

Jetman left a clear mark on pop culture by bringing more adult emotional threads into a kids action format, especially a notable romantic triangle that set it apart. References and homages pop up in fan discussions and anniversary content, and it often ranks highly in retrospectives about memorable Super Sentai seasons.

Audience ratings and later fan polls reflect steady appreciation, exemplified by a 7.9/10 average in recent user votes. Viewers frequently praise its tougher dramatic elements, character friction, and how personal drama is threaded into team battles, giving the show a moodier, more human edge than many contemporaries.