This article is about a comparison of characters in the Super Sentai and Power Rangers franchises. |
This page highlights the differences between Shurikenger (original) and Cameron Watanabe.
Sky Ninja Shurikenger | ||
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Green Samurai Ranger |
Differences[]
Shurikenger | Cameron Watanabe |
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Shurikenger is a Ninja. | Cam is a Samurai. |
Shurikenger's identity originally a mystery. He gave up his human form to gain his powers, original appearance unknown as he uses his disguise ability to appear with a different face in every episode. | Cam is the Rangers' "tech guy" prior to joining the team, and has no need to disguise himself. His identity is always known to the Rangers. |
Shurikenger has no connection to Boss Tau Zant or Sensei Mugensai Hinata outside his duties as part of the Space Ninja Union. | Cam is the nephew of Lothor and the son of Sensei Kanoi Watanabe. |
Shurikenger apparently dies in the final showdown with Tau Zant, until it was revealed he still survive and suddenly shows up without explanation later in team-ups. | Cam survives Lothor's defeat to continue to run the school. Was never believed to be dead. |
Shurikenger was succeeded by Tenkai in Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger: 10 YEARS AFTER though eventually retakes his role. | Cam never had a successor; there is only one known user of his powers (though coincidentally, Samurai will have an unrelated character whose title is also "Green Samurai Ranger.") |
Shurikenger was played by 10 veteran Sentai actors in several episodes, one suit actor and voiced by another while morphing. | Cam was played by one single actor. |
Shurikenger teamed up with Gaorangers in Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger and in Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger vs Hurricaneger he appeared almost at the last to help the Abarangers and Hurricanegers. | Cam teamed up with the Dino Thunder Rangers only. |
Shurikenger was no longer human after sacrificing his human form to gain the powers. | Cam remains human. |
Shurikenger returned in Shuriken Sentai Ninninger in one episode appearances. | Cam did not return in either Ninja Steel or Super Ninja Steel. |
Shurikenger is a comical and funny guy. | Cam is a cynical, sarcastic, intelligent, and serious person. |
Shurikenger teamed up with Ryuki & Knight. | Cam never allied with Dragon Knight & Wing Knight. |
Teamed up with Ninjaman & Signalman. | Never teamed up with Ninjor or Blue Senturion. |