Producer, Composer, Recording Artist
SHUKI LEVY AND THE CREATION OF MIGHTY MORPHIN POWER RANGERS
When Mighty Morphin Power Rangers debuted in 1993, it quickly became a cultural phenomenon, capturing the imaginations of children worldwide. Behind its colorful action sequences and energetic storytelling was a creative force that helped shape its identity—Shuki Levy. Together with friend and partner Haim Saban, they launched what would eventually become one of the most well known children’s franchises of all time. As a producer, writer, and composer, Shuki played a crucial role in adapting the Japanese Super Sentai series into a uniquely American brand. His expertise in both music and television production proved invaluable as the franchise took shape under Haim Saban’s leadership.
Shuki Levy and Haim Saban in their Studio City sound studio, 1986.
Shuki was instrumental in shaping the narrative and structure of the series. Along with Saban, he worked to adapt footage from Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger into a cohesive English-language show, ensuring that it resonated with Western audiences. Shuki co-wrote and directed numerous early episodes, helping to establish the formula that would define Power Rangers for decades. His understanding of children’s entertainment allowed him to balance action, humor, and moral lessons in a way that kept audiences engaged while satisfying television networks and advertisers. Notably, the original pilot episode of Power Rangers was written, directed, and scored by Shuki Levy and was produced seven years before the series finally made it to air, laying the groundwork for what would become a long-running franchise.
Shuki also co-composed the show’s unforgettable soundtrack. The show’s iconic theme song—Go Go Power Rangers—was an instantly recognizable sound that became synonymous with the series. The high-energy rock anthem, along with numerous other tracks he composed, set the tone for the show’s fast-paced, action-packed storytelling. Shuki had already established himself as a prolific composer in children’s television, scoring shows like Inspector Gadget and He-Man and the Masters of the Universe. His ability to craft memorable, engaging music played a major role in making Power Rangers appealing to a young audience.
Shuki's influence has remained deeply embedded in the series DNA. His work on the music and early storytelling laid the foundation for what would grow to become a global phenomenon, generating $9 billion in merchandise sales, television deals, and theatrical releases. Shuki Levy’s creativity and Haim Saban’s vision helped to propel Power Rangers into one of the most successful children’s franchises of all time.