Recap: Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, Episode 27 – Not An Easy Choice

Genba charges at the Hashiryan who easily repels him back. Genba says he will never forget his face or who he is; Disrace.

Disrace introduces himself as the Hashiryan Rebuild Commander. But before Disrace can continue, Genba is fired up. Literally. Much to everyone’s shock he suddenly turns into a feline alien.

Genba henshins and again charges toward Disrace. But while Genba gives it all he’s got, Disrace is easily able to counter his attacks. The battle causes reverberations toward the others which sends them flying back and injuring them.

Disrace has no idea who Genba is, but he decides to just leave and get some rest after his long trip here. After Disrace disappears, Genba grows crazy, shooting randomly until Taiya jumps on him and gets him to calm down. Genba dehenshins.

Meanwhile, Mr. Naito and Director Tokoyari are discussing what’s happened. Mr. Naito comments on Director Tokoyari using the Boonbooms to draw out Disrace. But Director Tokoyari says this new commander should be of more use to them than the last one. Anyway, the ISA would never let these space thugs get their way.

The director asks Mr. Naito about the progress on what he’s working on. Mr. Naito says their mass production is coming along fine as three big robos stand in a mysterious warehouse.

Back at the Garage, Investigator Shirabe says she never expected Genba to be an alien. Sakito recognizes Genba’s form as that of Planet Bureki.

Genba confirms and says his real name is Genbard de Livery II. Sakito is shocked because he knows of that name. Byundi explains that Bureki is home to the Galactic Commerce King de Livery whose fulfillment network spans the galaxy. De Livery II is his heir.

Genba says Bureki was taken over by the Hashiryan and Disrace was the commander. His father was sent to prison on false charges and that’s when the planet was turned into a Hashiryan fulfillment center instead. Genba was the only survivor and managed to flee to Earth. That’s when he met Taiya.

Genba recalls stumbling upon Taiya and his Car breaking down on the road. Genba offered to provide him the part he needed to get the Car up and running again. Though Genba did not ask for anything in return, Taiya helps him up when he stumbles and begins to turn back into his Burekian form. Taiya had offered him a lollipop.

Genba explains that for Burekians to keep their human appearance, they require sugar.

Shirabe asks Genba where he gets his parts from. He says he’s been taking his spaceship apart little by little. Taiya realizes it’s because Genba does not think he’ll ever have a need for the spaceship since he won’t be able to return to his planet.

Taiya remembers Genba saying that there would be something he’d be able to do if he became a Boonboomger. Shashiro says Genba must have a dream to restoring his planet.

Mira says she knows exactly what they must do. They can all work together to restore Bureki. Jou says he will never forgive the Hashiryan for what they did to Genba’s planet. Genba looks to Shashiro and Taiya and they nod in agreement.

That evening, Genba thinks about that moment while on a rooftop. He tells himself that would be pointless anyway.

On the other side of town, Disrace meets the General3 and explains to them the need for strong targeting and marketing to make an invasion successful. He says there’s no use in explaining further since they probably won’t understand anyway.

Just then, a big package comes crashing down onto the General3. Disrace was expecting this order.

Next morning while Disrace is still sleeping, the General3 open the package up and out rolls a carpet. Disrace wakes up and says that’s alright. He respects them for getting to Earth first. He orders Ittasha to get to it and Ittasha keys in the rug.

At the Garage, Shirabe tells Genba that he is now a subject of special surveillance by the ISA. He understands. Shirabe apologizes and says she is doing her best to be as supportive of him as she can.

Just then, the alarm sounds and they have to hurry out. BunBun stops Genba, though has trouble saying what he wants to say to him. Genba understands him and says thanks. Their situations are similar, but different. “You’re a good guy,” Genba tells BunBun.

The Boonbooms arrive at a fansign event where Carpet Guruma has been wrapping people up in carpets, producing much gassholin. The Boonbooms roll the people to safety before henshining.

Genba watches as the others battle the Nejiretta. He is comforted and reassured by them.

Taiya manages to take the battle with Carpet Guruma outside and is able to deliver a Roaring Vanish finisher. Yaruka quickly embiggens the Kurumaju and the Boonbooms hop into the Robo.

Meanwhile, Sakito and Byundi confront Disrace as he is walking away. Disrace cheers Carpet Guruma on. Sakito demands Disrace tell what he has planned for Earth. Disrace says he will turn Earth into another fulfillment center. Sakito has no idea what he is talking about and Disrace says he wouldn’t know even if he explained.

As Taiya delivers a Zunzun Finish to take care of Carpet Guruma for good, Disrace declares today’s task complete. Sakito tries to deliver a finisher at Disrace too. But Disrace easily counters the attack and forces Sakito to dehenshin before finally leaving.

Byundi runs over to his partner and says Disrace really is strong.

Later, the others approach Genba by the water. Mira says there’s delicious curry waiting at the Garage.

Genba tells them that it seems he has grown to love them more than he thought. That’s why he is giving up his seat. The others are all shocked.

Genba says they’ll be fine without him. What’s this all of a sudden?! Jou asks. Taiya reminds Genba about him wanting to take back his planet. Genba says he wants to defeat Disrace himself and does not want them to get caught up in his revenge.

Genba reminds Taiya that you must take the wheel yourself. He hands Taiya the Charge Axe back to Taiya.

Taiya understands Genba. Mira and Jou protest Genba’s decision and Taiya’s acceptance. Shashiro asks Taiya if he is sure since he had wanted a supplier on the team. Taiya tells Genba to keep his Axe as it might come in handy.

“Farewell Boonboomgers,” Genba says.

Meanwhile, the General3 unroll the carpet again. Disrace tells them to look forward to what he has in store. Elsewhere, a dog emerges from the trash

Episode Thoughts

This is the kind of episode that can be successfully satisfying when they show has been able to effectively lay all the necessary groundwork. And it’s not even in a way that you are specifically leading up to a certain moment or revelation or big twist. But the reveal of Genba’t past and identity and the fallout works because of both the character and plot development up to this point.

For the characters, Genba’s feelings for the team and the team’s feelings for Genba are absolutely believable and make for legit emotional moments like that final scene in this episode. We have seen how the Boonbooms have grown closer over the last 26 episodes. Their bond as a team that works together and as friends who sincerely enjoy each other make the “breakup” scene sincere and impactful.

I think about other seasons of both Sentai and Kamen Rider that try to fake these moments. Where we’re supposed to believe the heroes have some deep emotional bond with each other. But it all comes out forced and hollow.

Not here on Boonboomger. And this is also partly made possible by the way the season can balance both it’s lighter and heavier sides. The season has been very fun and lighthearted. But it has delivered some pretty heavy and dramatic moments as well. Those lighter moments help to build that foundation to allow the heavier moments to stand strong and tall.

And this episode revealing Genba’s truth is really such a great example. Another example too of everything coming together for a satisfying result.

I thankfully was not spoiled at all about Genba so this episode had its maximum impact for me. It’s a very big story. Genba’s entire planet wiped out by the Hashiryan. And his father imprisoned. (Might we get the Boonbooms on a mission to save him?) The story reminds me of Kyuranger (a season that is one of my favorites) in a very positive way. And it very much raises the stakes for both Genba and the Boonbooms too.

As surprising as it was for me, it definitely fits in with the season’s overarching plot. First, in building up the Hashiryan’s evil resume. Second, in expanding the season’s “universe”. And finally, adding on to the characters’ own development as well.

For this episode, it was getting another glimpse of pre-show Taiya. Him being a good guy who naturally likes and wants to help people. We’ve seen it with the other Boonbooms. But how wonderful to see that a small gesture like Taiya offering Genba a lollipop can mean so much.

Little moments like this season have really gone a long way in making the Boonbooms and the season itself such an engaging and endearing experience. And again, makes scenes like at the end, especially as Genba walks away from his new friends, feel so emotional. Very very close to a MaGMCM for me!

My love for this season just continues to grow week after week!

Elsewhere, we also get a bit of world building with the Hashiryans as we get another new dynamic between the Commander and our General3. But we also get the shocking moments with Mr. Naito and Director Tokoyari. Having a nefarious figure not directly connected to the antagonists at the forefront (at least not yet) really adds another dynamic as well. And again, when there’s major threats and obstacles like this, it helps boost our heroes as well.

Some really great action today with the Boonbooms fighting the Nejiretta and Sakito’s battle with Disrace. When you get exciting action with legitimately good drama in one episode? What a treat!

Overall, I of course love this episode of Boonboombger. Very exciting episodes to come!

P.S. I also just realized Genba’s family name is DELIVERY. lol