 The first series to have a superhero (as opposed to a costumed  pilot) ride a giant robot. The success of this series led to the  revival of the Sentai Series as the "Super Sentai Series."  _"Batoru Fîbâ Jei" (1979)_ (qv), the 3rd Sentai Series, was the  first "Super Sentai," as the five heroes therein rode a giant robot.