Angel Grove
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Angel Grove is the fictional town
in the Power Rangers
universe, the setting for much of the action of the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
and its immediate sequels. Angel Grove is presumably a fictional suburb of Los Angeles
, California
, however no specific location was ever mentioned. The population is 376,000 and the elevation is 241 ft. According to a computer trivia program it was established in 1775. In the third season three-parter "Return of the Green Ranger", when the Rangers went back in time to colonial Angel Grove, it was apparently established by the British rather than the Spanish who colonized the rest of California. Whether this is simply an inaccuracy or the establishment of some sort of alternate historical timeline has not been revealed. Angel Grove also existed as a "typical" wild west town in the 1880s, as seen in the "Wild West Rangers" two-parter.
In the show, Angel Grove is the home of the Power Rangers, who for most of the series attend Angel Grove High School, the exteriors of which were shot at Grant High School
in Los Angeles. Angel Grove is close to the site of the Command Center (Power Chamber)
, the Power Rangers' base of operations, exteriors of which were shot at the Brandeis-Bardin Institute
, a Jewish religious retreat in the Los Angeles area. Angel Grove was the setting of the villains attacks until Countdown to Destruction
(the Power Rangers in Space
finale). It was also said by Leo Corbett (the Red Lost Galaxy Ranger) that the most of the people of the Terra Venture space colony
are from Angel Grove wanting to find a new home to get away from all the alien and monster attacks. Whenever the Power Rangers battle evil forces in the city, Angel Grove is seen and taken place in Tokyo
due to the footage of the Super Sentai
series.
Angel Grove is mentioned multiple times in Power Rangers Dino Thunder, given that Tommy is a main character and Ranger in this series, but the events occur in Reefside, California.
As of late, the most recent mention of Angel Grove was in the 15th anniversary Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive Once A Ranger. With the six Operation Overdrive Rangers left powerless by Thrax, the son of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa, five former Rangers from various teams, the leader of which Adam, the second Black Ranger, temporarily replace them until they can regain their powers. Adam travels to Angel Grove to recover Alpha 6, who somehow returned from Mirinoi since Lost Galaxy, disconnected and stored in a box in an Angel Grove warehouse, in order to be able to help the Operation Overdrive Rangers regain their powers.
Throughout the series, the Youth Center held many special events, such as karate
classes and karate competition events, as well as birthday parties, costume parties, food drives, dance competitions, and special holiday events.
During Master Vile's "End of the World" party, the Youth Center was the gathering spot of dozens of monsters.
In Power Rangers in Space, the Youth Center was bought by Adelle Ferguson who remodeled it and renamed it the Surf Spot.
In Power Rangers Wild Force, Bulk and Skull worked for Tommy Oliver who owns a restaurant and/or resort.
, the Rangers would often go to the park after school to play football. On the downside, they would also often wind up battling Putties in the park as well. Somewhere in the park is a Sentinel Statue, a giant stone fist that was animated to become the Scarlet Sentinel by Lord Zedd
in "White Light".
The park is home to a bright, crystal-clear lake, which is the site of many tender moments between Power Rangers Tommy Oliver
and Kimberly Hart
. Tommy also came here to practice karate occasionally. In Power Rangers Turbo, the lake also served as a hiding place for Divatox and her Subcraft until the Space Base arrived.
episode 14, "Foul Play in the Sky"
Fictional location
Fictional locations are places that exist only in fiction and not in reality. Writers may create and describe such places to serve as backdrop for their fictional works. Fictional locations are also created for use as settings in Role-playing games such as Dungeons and Dragons...
in the Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
universe, the setting for much of the action of the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
and its immediate sequels. Angel Grove is presumably a fictional suburb of Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII , in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 123,445 inhabitants...
, California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
, however no specific location was ever mentioned. The population is 376,000 and the elevation is 241 ft. According to a computer trivia program it was established in 1775. In the third season three-parter "Return of the Green Ranger", when the Rangers went back in time to colonial Angel Grove, it was apparently established by the British rather than the Spanish who colonized the rest of California. Whether this is simply an inaccuracy or the establishment of some sort of alternate historical timeline has not been revealed. Angel Grove also existed as a "typical" wild west town in the 1880s, as seen in the "Wild West Rangers" two-parter.
In the show, Angel Grove is the home of the Power Rangers, who for most of the series attend Angel Grove High School, the exteriors of which were shot at Grant High School
Grant High School (Los Angeles, California)
Ulysses S. Grant High School is a secondary school in the Valley Glen neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, in the east-central San Fernando Valley. It is located adjacent to Los Angeles Valley College....
in Los Angeles. Angel Grove is close to the site of the Command Center (Power Chamber)
Power Chamber
The Command Center, later called the Power Chamber, is the fictional headquarters for the Power Rangers in the television series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers and its sequels up to Power Rangers Turbo....
, the Power Rangers' base of operations, exteriors of which were shot at the Brandeis-Bardin Institute
Brandeis-Bardin Institute
The Brandeis-Bardin Campus of American Jewish University is a Jewish retreat located in Simi Valley, California, USA. Formerly known as the Brandeis-Bardin Institute, it is used for nondenominational summer programs for children, teens and young adults....
, a Jewish religious retreat in the Los Angeles area. Angel Grove was the setting of the villains attacks until Countdown to Destruction
Countdown to Destruction
"Countdown to Destruction" is the two-part finale of the television series Power Rangers in Space. It marks the final appearance of almost all the villains from the previous seasons, and is also the final episode to feature Zordon...
(the Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space
Power Rangers in Space is a television show that aired in 1998 as the sixth season and fourth installment of the Power Rangers franchise...
finale). It was also said by Leo Corbett (the Red Lost Galaxy Ranger) that the most of the people of the Terra Venture space colony
Space colony
Space colony may refer to:* Space colonization, any colony outside of the planet Earth* Space habitat, a free-floating extraterrestrial colony specifically-Fiction:* Space colony , fictional space colonies in the Gundam anime series...
are from Angel Grove wanting to find a new home to get away from all the alien and monster attacks. Whenever the Power Rangers battle evil forces in the city, Angel Grove is seen and taken place in Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
due to the footage of the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
series.
Angel Grove is mentioned multiple times in Power Rangers Dino Thunder, given that Tommy is a main character and Ranger in this series, but the events occur in Reefside, California.
As of late, the most recent mention of Angel Grove was in the 15th anniversary Power Rangers: Operation Overdrive Once A Ranger. With the six Operation Overdrive Rangers left powerless by Thrax, the son of Lord Zedd and Rita Repulsa, five former Rangers from various teams, the leader of which Adam, the second Black Ranger, temporarily replace them until they can regain their powers. Adam travels to Angel Grove to recover Alpha 6, who somehow returned from Mirinoi since Lost Galaxy, disconnected and stored in a box in an Angel Grove warehouse, in order to be able to help the Operation Overdrive Rangers regain their powers.
The Youth Center
The Power Rangers' local meeting place of choice is the Angel Grove Youth Center, sometimes referred to as the "Gym and Juice Bar", which is operated by Ernie (ownership transferred to Lt. Stone during Power Rangers Turbo). During the earlier seasons, the Power Rangers spent most of their time in the "Gym and Juice Bar", mainly because the establishment had a lot of activities that the teenagers enjoyed doing.Throughout the series, the Youth Center held many special events, such as karate
Karate
is a martial art developed in the Ryukyu Islands in what is now Okinawa, Japan. It was developed from indigenous fighting methods called and Chinese kenpō. Karate is a striking art using punching, kicking, knee and elbow strikes, and open-handed techniques such as knife-hands. Grappling, locks,...
classes and karate competition events, as well as birthday parties, costume parties, food drives, dance competitions, and special holiday events.
During Master Vile's "End of the World" party, the Youth Center was the gathering spot of dozens of monsters.
In Power Rangers in Space, the Youth Center was bought by Adelle Ferguson who remodeled it and renamed it the Surf Spot.
In Power Rangers Wild Force, Bulk and Skull worked for Tommy Oliver who owns a restaurant and/or resort.
The Park
Angel Grove also has a community park, which hosts a number of community events and outdoors-oriented fundraisers. In the early days of Mighty Morphin Power RangersMighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
, the Rangers would often go to the park after school to play football. On the downside, they would also often wind up battling Putties in the park as well. Somewhere in the park is a Sentinel Statue, a giant stone fist that was animated to become the Scarlet Sentinel by Lord Zedd
Lord Zedd
Lord Zedd is a fictional villain from the TV series Mighty Morphin Power Rangers who was introduced at the beginning of the show's second season. Unlike Rita Repulsa, the show's original villain, Zedd was a character made specifically for Power Rangers without any prior counterpart in the Japanese...
in "White Light".
The park is home to a bright, crystal-clear lake, which is the site of many tender moments between Power Rangers Tommy Oliver
Tommy Oliver
Dr. Thomas "Tommy" Oliver is a fictional character from the universe of the American children's television franchise Power Rangers. He is a main character in the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers TV series, as well as four of its successive incarnations Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, Power Rangers Zeo,...
and Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Hart
Kimberly Ann Hart is a fictional character in the Power Rangers universe. She was played by actress Amy Jo Johnson during the first three seasons of the show, plus on the two feature films of the franchise. Kimberly is best remembered as the first Pink Ranger from the first entry of the franchise...
. Tommy also came here to practice karate occasionally. In Power Rangers Turbo, the lake also served as a hiding place for Divatox and her Subcraft until the Space Base arrived.
The Airport
Angel Grove hosts a general aviation airport with an air traffic control tower as seen in season one of Mighty Morphin Power RangersMighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
episode 14, "Foul Play in the Sky"