Basco ta Jolokia
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is a fictional antagonist in the thirty-fifth Super Sentai
Series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
. He and the Space Empire Zangyack
battle the Gokaigers
, but his ultimate goal is to obtain the before the Gokaigers can by obtaining the 35 greater powers. Basco ta Jolokia is portrayed by .
whose code of conduct is to discard something of lesser value to gain something more valuable. Originally having a 3 million bounty on his head, Basco was one of the most dangerous pirates in the cosmos. Assuming a human guise, Basco joined the Red Pirates under Aka Red. As the Gokai Galleon's cook, Basco befriended Marvelous, whom he affectionately calls , as they gather the Ranger Keys before he betrays his comrades to the Zangyack in order to get the Ranger Keys and the Greatest Treasure for himself.
Though he lost the Gokai Treanger Box to his former shipmate, Basco managed to get the Ranger Keys of Super Sentai's sixth members (which include heroes such as Dragon Ranger, Abare Killer, the Go-on Wings, and Gosei Knight). He uses a trumpet
-like device called the to conjure them to fight for him, though he risks losing the Ranger Keys if that they are defeated. The Rapparatta can also be used to forcefully rob greater powers still dormant within any past Sentai warrior. In addition, Basco carries a gold-colored Mobirate, which bears his personal symbol instead of that of the Gokaigers with the keyhole sealed shut.
Arriving to the Earth on his ship the after being contacted by Damarasu, Basco uses his Ranger Keys in a scheme to kidnap Captain Marvelous's crew, holding them at ransom to get the remaining Ranger Keys. But the plan backfires as Captain Marvelous and his crew are able to defeat and claim the other Ranger Keys. However, while hunting down Hyuuga in the Ginga Forest, Basco reveals that he has more Ranger Keys in his possession that represent the Sentai teams' supporting warriors (including Signalman, Zuuban, Rio, and Princess Shinken Red). He fails to acquire the greater power of the Gingaman and GoGoFive
teams, later losing his remaining Ranger Keys to the Gokaigers in his attempt to get the greater power of the Ohrangers. In retaliation, Basco reveals his true monstrous form and fights the Gokaigers, defeating them soundly and revealing that he has the greater powers of the Changemen
, Flashmen
, and Maskmen
. He lets the defeated Gokaigers live so that they can keep collecting the remaining greater powers, as he intends to take the powers for his own when the time comes.
. Other than serving as a bodyguard to Basco, Sally is able to open up a hatch on its chest to produce a Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeform. Sally is also the only one Basco appears to care about, as he protects the monkey from Gokai Red and Gokai Silver's finishing attacks during the visit to Moroboshi High School.
Sally is voiced by .
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 Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
is a 2011 Japanese tokusatsu drama in the Super Sentai Series. It is the 35th entry in Toei Company's Super Sentai Series, following Tensou Sentai Goseiger. It premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining Kamen Rider OOO and then Kamen Rider Fourze as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super...
. He and the Space Empire Zangyack
Space Empire Zangyack
The are the fictional antagonists of the thirty-fifth Super Sentai Series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, that battle the Gokaigers in order to invade and conquer the Earth.-Fictional history:...
battle the Gokaigers
Gokaigers
The are the fictional protagonists featured in the 35th Super Sentai Series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger. The Gokaigers battle against the antagonist group, the Space Empire Zangyack.The Gokaiger characters make their debut in the film Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs...
, but his ultimate goal is to obtain the before the Gokaigers can by obtaining the 35 greater powers. Basco ta Jolokia is portrayed by .
Fictional character biography
Basco ta Jolokia is an overconfident privateer hired by the Zangyack EmpireSpace Empire Zangyack
The are the fictional antagonists of the thirty-fifth Super Sentai Series Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, that battle the Gokaigers in order to invade and conquer the Earth.-Fictional history:...
whose code of conduct is to discard something of lesser value to gain something more valuable. Originally having a 3 million bounty on his head, Basco was one of the most dangerous pirates in the cosmos. Assuming a human guise, Basco joined the Red Pirates under Aka Red. As the Gokai Galleon's cook, Basco befriended Marvelous, whom he affectionately calls , as they gather the Ranger Keys before he betrays his comrades to the Zangyack in order to get the Ranger Keys and the Greatest Treasure for himself.
Though he lost the Gokai Treanger Box to his former shipmate, Basco managed to get the Ranger Keys of Super Sentai's sixth members (which include heroes such as Dragon Ranger, Abare Killer, the Go-on Wings, and Gosei Knight). He uses a trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
-like device called the to conjure them to fight for him, though he risks losing the Ranger Keys if that they are defeated. The Rapparatta can also be used to forcefully rob greater powers still dormant within any past Sentai warrior. In addition, Basco carries a gold-colored Mobirate, which bears his personal symbol instead of that of the Gokaigers with the keyhole sealed shut.
Arriving to the Earth on his ship the after being contacted by Damarasu, Basco uses his Ranger Keys in a scheme to kidnap Captain Marvelous's crew, holding them at ransom to get the remaining Ranger Keys. But the plan backfires as Captain Marvelous and his crew are able to defeat and claim the other Ranger Keys. However, while hunting down Hyuuga in the Ginga Forest, Basco reveals that he has more Ranger Keys in his possession that represent the Sentai teams' supporting warriors (including Signalman, Zuuban, Rio, and Princess Shinken Red). He fails to acquire the greater power of the Gingaman and GoGoFive
Tatsumi Family
The is a fictional family portrayed in the Japanese Super Sentai series Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGoFive. From a long line of "machi-bikeshi" , the Tatsumi family are portrayed providing emergency and rescue services in Tokyo.-Matoi: is the protagonist of the series...
teams, later losing his remaining Ranger Keys to the Gokaigers in his attempt to get the greater power of the Ohrangers. In retaliation, Basco reveals his true monstrous form and fights the Gokaigers, defeating them soundly and revealing that he has the greater powers of the Changemen
Dengeki Sentai Changeman
is a Japanese television series and is the ninth installment in the Super Sentai franchise. It was originally aired from February 2, 1985 to February 22, 1986 and it ran for 55 episodes.-Plot:...
, Flashmen
Choushinsei Flashman
was the tenth Super Sentai television series produced by Toei Company. It aired on TV Asahi on March 1, 1986 to February 21, 1987.-Storyline:Twenty years ago, five children were kidnapped by the an alien group known as the Alien Hunters, for the sake of the Reconstructive Experiment Empire Mess -...
, and Maskmen
Hikari Sentai Maskman
is Toei's eleventh entry of the Super Sentai Series. It aired on TV Asahi from February 28, 1987 to February 20, 1988, with a total of 51 episodes. Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply Maskman.-Plot:...
. He lets the defeated Gokaigers live so that they can keep collecting the remaining greater powers, as he intends to take the powers for his own when the time comes.
Sally
is Basco ta Jolokia's pet space monkey, carrying a pair of cymbals much like a cymbal-banging monkey toyCymbal-banging monkey toy
A cymbal-banging monkey toy is a mechanical depiction of a monkey holding a cymbal in each hand. When activated it repeatedly bangs its cymbals together and, in some cases, bobs its head, chatters, grins, does flips, and more...
. Other than serving as a bodyguard to Basco, Sally is able to open up a hatch on its chest to produce a Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeform. Sally is also the only one Basco appears to care about, as he protects the monkey from Gokai Red and Gokai Silver's finishing attacks during the visit to Moroboshi High School.
Sally is voiced by .
Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeforms
are giants produced by Sally. Each Pseudo-Lifeforms model is named after a different element. Each is voiced by .: A blue colored liquid-based giant produced after Basco loses his remaining sixth hero Ranger Keys to the Gokaigers. It has a flexible body and stretching arms while using electricity-based attacks. Destroyed by Shinken Gokaioh.: A gold colored moonrock-based giant produced after Basco's summoned warriors are defeated by the Gokaigers in his attempt to get the Gingamens' greater power failed. It has a rock hard body and uses moon-based attacks. Destroyed by Shinken Gokaioh and Goujyujin.: A red colored fire-based giant produced after Basco's summoned warriors are defeated by the Gokaigers in his attempt to get the GoGoFive's greater power failed. It is able to absorb fire attacks to power up its attacks. After being weakened by Gokaioh, Meran is destroyed by Goujyujin.: A brown colored earth-based giant produced alongside Woodroid Moririn after Basco fails to acquire the Megarangers' greater power. It is able to trap its opponents into a large pile of soil. Both Dororin and Moririn are destroyed by Kanzen Gokaioh.: A green colored plant-based giant produced alongside Soilroid Dororin after Basco fails to acquire the Megarangers' greater power. It is able to extend its vine arms and entangle its opponents with them. Both Dororin and Moririn are destroyed by Kanzen Gokaioh.Greater powers
Basco can steal from a member of the past Super Sentai teams by using the Rapparatta. So far he has only shown to have obtained three greater powers. Unlike the Gokaigers, these greater powers are stored within an orb with the team's symbol on it instead of their Ranger Keys.- Dengeki Sentai ChangemanDengeki Sentai Changemanis a Japanese television series and is the ninth installment in the Super Sentai franchise. It was originally aired from February 2, 1985 to February 22, 1986 and it ran for 55 episodes.-Plot:...
: The greater power of the Changemen is one of the three greater powers stolen that was stolen by Basco. The greater power is stolen from one of the Earth Defense Force, who later called Goro Hoshino to alert him. - Choushinsei FlashmanChoushinsei Flashmanwas the tenth Super Sentai television series produced by Toei Company. It aired on TV Asahi on March 1, 1986 to February 21, 1987.-Storyline:Twenty years ago, five children were kidnapped by the an alien group known as the Alien Hunters, for the sake of the Reconstructive Experiment Empire Mess -...
: The greater power of the Flashmen is one of the greater powers that were stolen by Basco offscreen. - Hikari Sentai MaskmanHikari Sentai Maskmanis Toei's eleventh entry of the Super Sentai Series. It aired on TV Asahi from February 28, 1987 to February 20, 1988, with a total of 51 episodes. Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply Maskman.-Plot:...
: The greater power of the Maskmen is one of the greater powers that were stolen by Basco offscreen.
External links
- Gokaiger antagonists at Super-Sentai.net