Tamashi Lab - Dragon Symphony - Zyusouken
The first post in the “Away From Keyboard” section. Aside from being a huge fan of the Kamen Rider series, I have to admit that every now and then, something from Super Sentai also manages to catch my attention.
Today, I want to talk about one of those items — it’s actually been out for quite a while, and to be honest, I first discovered it through the Power Rangers series rather than Super Sentai.
To be honest, I originally wanted to get the Legacy Dragon Dagger from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, mainly because it plays the opening theme song — “Go Go Power Rangers!” But after realizing that aside from the theme song, the best sound effect on that dagger — the one used to summon the Dragon Caesar — is actually quite short and just loops the same tune over and over. Meanwhile, the Zyusouken version offers a much longer and more complete sound sequence, which makes it feel way more satisfying.
Alright, let’s get to it — the item I’m talking about today is the Tamashii Lab – Dragon Symphony Zyusouken from Kyouryuu Sentai Zyuranger.
The Box Design
Let’s start with the outer box design first. The packaging looks absolutely gorgeous, featuring Dragon Ranger wielding the Dragon Symphony, along with some notes highlighting the dagger’s main features. The box itself gives off a really premium vibe — the kind of design that instantly makes you want to keep it on display instead of tossing it into some random corner.
Moving on to the inner box, it’s designed to resemble the treasure chest from the TV series — the very same one Burai opened when he first received the dagger.
Inside the box
Inside the box, there isn’t a huge list of items, but everything feels nicely put together. You’ll find the Dragon Symphony dagger, a user manual, an art card with a signature (I honestly have no idea whose — I’m more of a Kamen Rider guy), a small databook, and a display stand for showing off the dagger.
Now let’s move on to the main star — the Dragon Symphony, or Zyusouken. From what I know, this version is made in a 1:1 scale, just like the one in the show. It features metal parts plated with gold chrome, which makes it feel pretty solid and heavy in hand.
As for the features, the Tamashii Lab version doesn’t include any character voice lines or dialogue. It mainly focuses on sound effects, such as slash sounds, the Dragon Caesar summoning tune, and moreover, “Burai’s Theme” is included as a bonus track.
The biggest plus point here is that the sound quality is great — and the audio sequences are noticeably longer and more immersive compared to other versions.
One thing that really worries me — and has actually happened — is how to preserve the chrome-plated metal parts. I usually display the dagger outside, not inside a closed cabinet, so whenever I pick it up, sweat or moisture from my hands sometimes gets on those chrome surfaces.
Over time, that’s caused oxidation spots, as you can see in the photo below. I still haven’t figured out how to restore it to its original condition.
Overall, if you’re a fan of Zyuranger or Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, this piece is absolutely worth it.
As of 2025, I’ve checked the prices, and it’s actually not as expensive as it used to be, so getting one for your collection — and displaying it in your room — feels totally worth it.
