Himitsu Sentai Goranger
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is a Japan
ese tokusatsu
superhero
television
series. Gorenger, created by Shotaro Ishinomori
, was the first in the long-running Super Sentai
series of tokusatsu programming. Airing on NET (now TV Asahi
) from April 5, 1975 to March 26, 1977, the series had a total of 84 episodes. The title Toei gives this series for international distribution is Five Rangers
. Originally, Gorenger and its successor JAKQ were not included as Super Sentai series. In episode 1 of the 1989 series Turboranger, when it honored the past ten Super Sentai series, Battle Fever J was listed as the first Sentai. It was not until the 1995 series Ohranger that Gorenger and JAKQ were included as the original first two series.
sets up the Earth Guard League EAGLE to combat the threat. This special army is distributed to various parts of the world (designated as "Blocks"). One of the largest "Blocks" is Japan.
The Black Cross Army, fearful of this united threat against them, decides to launch a surprise attack against the Japan EAGLE Block and sends five of its most dangerous cyborg operatives to attack Japan's various EAGLE branches.
Across Japan the Black Cross Army decimates its targets, killing all those who oppose them. Yet from the ashes of these destroyed bases, five young recruits miraculously survive and vow vengeance. Given a special interlocking "key", the various survivors are summoned to snackshop "Gon", secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Edogawa Gonpachi. There they are given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with superhuman strength and speed. Edogawa tells them that they are the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Armed with these battlesuits and other special weapons created by EAGLE scientists, they exact their revenge upon the Black Cross Army operatives who killed their comrades and dedicate themselves to crushing the remaining forces of the Black Cross Army and its sinister leader, Black Cross Führer.
in the full name of each member (with the exception of Daigoro) spell out , which is Black Cross Führer's detriment.
/ - 24-years-old. The younger brother of the Kantō
EAGLE base captain, Kaijo is trained in combat planning and strategy. He is a natural leader and tactician, showing a maturity level well beyond his years. Was also the "Ace Striker" for the EAGLE Japan Soccer. Kaijo is the team leader and coordinates group attacks such as the "Gorenger Storm" or "Gorenger Hurricane." He carries a number of special weapons such as a blaster (Silver Shot) and a multi-purpose whip (Red Vute) whose end could transform into a number of different weapons such as a drill or claw (Red Hunter).
/ - 25-years-old. He is the oldest member of the Gorenger team, and was training in the snowy region of Touhoku when the Black Cross Army attacked. He is a marksmanship instructor, skilled in archery and mecha piloting. He has aspirations of being a racing driver. As Aorenger he is the designated second-in-command. He pilots most of the Gorenger sky vehicles such as "Varibloom" and "Varidorin." He is armed with the super bow "Blue Cherry" and "Ultra Blue Cherry", which can fire specially designed arrows (Blue Arrows and Blue Arrow Rockets).
}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Akarenger. The Red Machine has no sidecar.
}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Aorenger. Kirenger rides in the sidecar of the Blue Machine.
}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Midorenger. Momorenger rides in the sidecar of the Green Machine.: The replacement for the Gorenger Machines. Like their predecessors, these motorcycles were set to self-destruct in order to destroy the Black Cross Castle.
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}: An early bulldog-like VTOL aircraft , propelled by helicopter blades under the craft. Its "mandibles" can open up and deploy various tools depending on the situation, and can store the Gorenger Machines. It blew up with Iron Man Mask Temujin aboard (but not the Gorengers).: A bird-like replacement for the Variblune. Usually piloted by Aorenger and Kirenger. It was lost in the Gorengers' destruction of the Black Cross Castle, but a new Varidorin is seen later in JAKQ vs. Gorenger.: A six-wheeled tank with claw arms that rolls out of the beak of the Varidorin. Usually piloted by Aorenger and Yoko Kato.: A passenger-carrying balloon for the Gorengers. Usually piloted by Momorenger.
to create an army of superhuman operatives to attack EAGLE and Gorenger. Most of the Black Cross operatives are "remodeled" humans who have been enhanced through surgery. They had various secret bases across the globe, the main headquarters being the flying which orbited high above the Earth.: Black Cross' As the leader of the Black Cross Army, he was often referred to as the "Machine Monster." He could not be easily killed by any conventional weapon. He had numerous supernatural powers and was incredibly intelligent. He kept his identity a secret even among his generals but revealed himself as a sentient alien machine construct who was part of the Black Cross Castle. He could also disguise himself as human (both male and female).: The so-called . A ruthless tyrant who was renowned for his successive victories in Africa. He was called to Japan to eliminate the Gorengers by any means necessary, though his cowardly nature gets in the way of his operations.: The so-called , he was recruited from Black Cross Army's Gobi Desert operations. A cold and sadistic operative, he is a brilliant tactician and also formed his own army called the . Vain and prideful, he often lets his ego get in the way of his operations.: He was recruited from the volcanic Eldgja region in Iceland. He is the leader of the ruthless . He commanded his own mobile battle fortress dubbed (named after the Nazi Cannons off the Greek Aegean Islands in World War II). He had the ability to fire napalm missiles from the top of his "volcano" Mask. He is impervious to Gorengers' weapons and is a master combatant.: Black Cross Army's top general. A supernatural entity that was mystically awoken through Black Magic and Black Cross Führer's powers. Golden Mask took command of Black Cross Army's elite . He is versed in sorcery and keenly interested in astrology. He can repel most of Gorengers' attacks.: A renegade Black Cross Army operative who was imprisoned by Black Cross Führer for his recklessness and rebelliousness. He was later freed by Black Cross Führer in exchange for his help in destroying Gorenger. He was an incredibly strong fighter and was impervious to harm. Wielded the mighty dao
which could cut and destroy almost any object.: Black Cross's faceless leather-suited foot soldiers, altered with enhanced strength and speed along with being brainwashed to be absolutely loyal. They carry a variety of weapons including machine guns, bazookas and iron swords. Specialized divisions have also been created such as the . There is also a squad of mystics who serve Black Cross Führer and are adapt at the Black Arts. The Zolders command a number of bird-like vehicles including the small air fighters called and the much larger and powerful . They can be heard shouting "Hoi" often when attacking their victims.
Ending Themes
, Goranger was released as Star Rangers between 1978 and 1979 on Saturday afternoon on RPN-9
. In this version, aside from their color designations, the Gorangers also had numeric designations, in order of their introduction to the enemy prior to battle: Akarenger = Star 1, Aorenger = Star 2, Kirenger = Star 3, Momorenger = Star 4, and Midorenger = Star 5. The series was also broadcasted in Thailand
on Channel 7.
Japan
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ese tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
superhero
Superhero
A superhero is a type of stock character, possessing "extraordinary or superhuman powers", dedicated to protecting the public. Since the debut of the prototypical superhero Superman in 1938, stories of superheroes — ranging from brief episodic adventures to continuing years-long sagas —...
television
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series. Gorenger, created by Shotaro Ishinomori
Shotaro Ishinomori
was a Japanese manga artist who became an influential figure in manga, anime, and tokusatsu, creating several immensely popular long-running series such as Cyborg 009 and Himitsu Sentai Goranger, what would go on to become part of the Super Sentai series, and the Kamen Rider Series...
, was the first in the long-running 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 of tokusatsu programming. Airing on NET (now TV Asahi
TV Asahi
, also known as EX and , is a Japanese television network headquartered in Roppongi, Minato, Tokyo, Japan. The company writes its name in lower-case letters, tv asahi, in its logo and public-image materials. The company also owns All-Nippon News Network....
) from April 5, 1975 to March 26, 1977, the series had a total of 84 episodes. The title Toei gives this series for international distribution is Five Rangers
As a Super Sentai
The name "Super Sentai" was introduced in the 1979 series Battle Fever JBattle Fever J
is a Japanese TV series, being the third entry of the Super Sentai series franchise. It was co-produced by Toei Company and TV Asahi and aired on TV Asahi on February 3, 1979 - January 26, 1980 with a total of 52 episodes...
. Originally, Gorenger and its successor JAKQ were not included as Super Sentai series. In episode 1 of the 1989 series Turboranger, when it honored the past ten Super Sentai series, Battle Fever J was listed as the first Sentai. It was not until the 1995 series Ohranger that Gorenger and JAKQ were included as the original first two series.
Storyline
When world peace is threatened by the emergence of an international secret society of evil called the Black Cross Army, the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
sets up the Earth Guard League EAGLE to combat the threat. This special army is distributed to various parts of the world (designated as "Blocks"). One of the largest "Blocks" is Japan.
The Black Cross Army, fearful of this united threat against them, decides to launch a surprise attack against the Japan EAGLE Block and sends five of its most dangerous cyborg operatives to attack Japan's various EAGLE branches.
Across Japan the Black Cross Army decimates its targets, killing all those who oppose them. Yet from the ashes of these destroyed bases, five young recruits miraculously survive and vow vengeance. Given a special interlocking "key", the various survivors are summoned to snackshop "Gon", secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Edogawa Gonpachi. There they are given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with superhuman strength and speed. Edogawa tells them that they are the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Armed with these battlesuits and other special weapons created by EAGLE scientists, they exact their revenge upon the Black Cross Army operatives who killed their comrades and dedicate themselves to crushing the remaining forces of the Black Cross Army and its sinister leader, Black Cross Führer.
EAGLE
is an international peacekeeping organization, devoted to protecting the world from the secret terrorist society calling itself Kuro Jujigun (Black Cross Army). EAGLE was organized by the United Nations and was assigned to protect various parts of the world designated as "Blocks" (there are ten world "blocks"). Japan's EAGLE scientists developed the unique technology incorporated by the Secret Squadron Gorenger. They developed the suits as a means of countering Kuro Jujigun's super cyborg technology.Gorengers
The Gorengers transform into their costumes by spinning in place (with their costumed form appearing via a stationary camera cut), without using a transformation device as featured in later Super Sentai series. They have removable rockets ("Birdies") on the side of their belts (for flying), and can pull out their visor, which turns into their respective weapon. Their helmets are perforated to enable the wearer to see and breathe. Prior to battle, the team battlecry is . According to the series finale, Daita and Taro discovers who the first kanaKana
Kana are the syllabic Japanese scripts, as opposed to the logographic Chinese characters known in Japan as kanji and the Roman alphabet known as rōmaji...
in the full name of each member (with the exception of Daigoro) spell out , which is Black Cross Führer's detriment.
/ - 24-years-old. The younger brother of the Kantō
Kanto region
The is a geographical area of Honshu, the largest island of Japan. The region includes the Greater Tokyo Area and encompasses seven prefectures: Gunma, Tochigi, Ibaraki, Saitama, Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa. Within its boundaries, slightly more than 40 percent of the land area is the Kantō Plain....
EAGLE base captain, Kaijo is trained in combat planning and strategy. He is a natural leader and tactician, showing a maturity level well beyond his years. Was also the "Ace Striker" for the EAGLE Japan Soccer. Kaijo is the team leader and coordinates group attacks such as the "Gorenger Storm" or "Gorenger Hurricane." He carries a number of special weapons such as a blaster (Silver Shot) and a multi-purpose whip (Red Vute) whose end could transform into a number of different weapons such as a drill or claw (Red Hunter).
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- Weapons: , , , , ,
/ - 25-years-old. He is the oldest member of the Gorenger team, and was training in the snowy region of Touhoku when the Black Cross Army attacked. He is a marksmanship instructor, skilled in archery and mecha piloting. He has aspirations of being a racing driver. As Aorenger he is the designated second-in-command. He pilots most of the Gorenger sky vehicles such as "Varibloom" and "Varidorin." He is armed with the super bow "Blue Cherry" and "Ultra Blue Cherry", which can fire specially designed arrows (Blue Arrows and Blue Arrow Rockets).
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- Weapons: (used in episodes 1-42), (used in episodes 43-84)/ (1-54, 67-84) - 23-years-old. Called Dai-chan by Shinmei, Peggy, and Yoko, Ooiwa is a jovial engineering recruit at EAGLE's KyūshūKyushuis the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
branch. While adapt in mechanics and mathematics, he has a hard time solving simple word puzzles and riddles. As a judoJudois a modern martial art and combat sport created in Japan in 1882 by Jigoro Kano. Its most prominent feature is its competitive element, where the object is to either throw or takedown one's opponent to the ground, immobilize or otherwise subdue one's opponent with a grappling maneuver, or force an...
champion, Ooiwa is physically strong. He is armed with the "Ki Sticker" (Yellow Sticker), a polearm whose head could be outfitted with various attachments such as a punching fist. He also utilized the "YTC" (YTC is an abbreviation of Yellow Transceiver) radio which could jam electronic circuitry. Ooiwa was later promoted to Chief of the Kyūshū EAGLE branch, but Ooiwa soon returned to active duty again with the Gorenger team after his replacement was killed by the Black Cross Army. - Weapons: , (with 3 attachments: Rock, Paper, Scissors)/ (55-67) - After Ooiwa became the commander of the KyūshūKyushuis the third largest island of Japan and most southwesterly of its four main islands. Its alternate ancient names include , , and . The historical regional name is referred to Kyushu and its surrounding islands....
branch for a time, Kumano replaced him. He was only a member for 13 episodes, before being killed by a flying blade from a Black Cross Army operative./ - 18-years-old. Peggy was assigned to EAGLE's HokkaidōHokkaido, formerly known as Ezo, Yezo, Yeso, or Yesso, is Japan's second largest island; it is also the largest and northernmost of Japan's 47 prefectural-level subdivisions. The Tsugaru Strait separates Hokkaido from Honshu, although the two islands are connected by the underwater railway Seikan Tunnel...
branch as a chemical analyst and special weapons engineer specializing in explosives. As someone who is fashion-conscuous, Peggy often wears go-go boots and short hip-hugging hot pants. Peggy is armed with heart-shaped earrings that doubled as high impact bombs. She also carried heart-shaped "Momo Card" throwing shurikens, and a "Momo Mirror" jamming device which would confuse and confound her opponents. And ultimately, she carried the "Rengerball," the Gorengers' ultimate finishing weapon that would destroy their enemies, using either "Gorenger Storm" or "Gorenger Hurricane." - Weapons: , , / - 17-years-old, Kenji is the youngest member of the team who was training at EAGLE's Kansai branch. He has a happy-go-lucky temperament. Kenji is armed with the razor-sharp "Midomerang" (Green-boomerang) which was either flung at his opponents or used as a hand weapon for cutting and slashing. His weapon was later upgraded to the "New Midomerang," which was a bit bigger. He also carried the "Mido Puncher" which was an updated slingshot weapon which can be used to fire pachinkoPachinkois a type of game originating in Japan, and used as both a form of recreational arcade game and much more frequently as a gambling device, filling a niche in gambling in Japan comparable to that of the slot machine in Western gambling. A pachinko machine resembles a vertical pinball machine, but...
pellets and sometimes explosives. - Weapons: , ,
- Weapons: (used in episodes 1-42), (used in episodes 43-84)/ (1-54, 67-84) - 23-years-old. Called Dai-chan by Shinmei, Peggy, and Yoko, Ooiwa is a jovial engineering recruit at EAGLE's Kyūshū
Others
- The commander of the Japan "Block" is Commander Edogawa Gonpachi. Within Japan there are various smaller branches of EAGLE spread across the island (Kantō, Kyūshū, Hokkaidō, Kansai and Tōhoku). When operating in the public, Commander Edogawa Gonpachi disguised himself as the cook at Snack Shop , which was the secret entrance to the Gorenger headquarters. The shop later became the Fruit Parlor "Gon".- Commander Edogawa was assisted by a trio of beautiful secretary/agents: (AKA Agent 007), (AKA Agent 008), and (AKA Agent 009). They usually acted behind the scenes but occasionally helped the Gorenger team in some of their missions.
Mecha
: Gorengers' motorcycles. Armed with explosives and sent to the Navarone, which exploded, taking them (but not the Gorengers) with it.}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Akarenger. The Red Machine has no sidecar.
}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Aorenger. Kirenger rides in the sidecar of the Blue Machine.
}: The Gorenger Machine driven by Midorenger. Momorenger rides in the sidecar of the Green Machine.: The replacement for the Gorenger Machines. Like their predecessors, these motorcycles were set to self-destruct in order to destroy the Black Cross Castle.
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}: An early bulldog-like VTOL aircraft , propelled by helicopter blades under the craft. Its "mandibles" can open up and deploy various tools depending on the situation, and can store the Gorenger Machines. It blew up with Iron Man Mask Temujin aboard (but not the Gorengers).: A bird-like replacement for the Variblune. Usually piloted by Aorenger and Kirenger. It was lost in the Gorengers' destruction of the Black Cross Castle, but a new Varidorin is seen later in JAKQ vs. Gorenger.: A six-wheeled tank with claw arms that rolls out of the beak of the Varidorin. Usually piloted by Aorenger and Yoko Kato.: A passenger-carrying balloon for the Gorengers. Usually piloted by Momorenger.
Finishing Attacks
: At Akarenger's command, Momorenger would produce a silver ball. It was passed among the various Gorengers like a soccer ball, until Akarenger would kick it at the episode's monster, at which point it would cause the monster to explode.: In this variant, Momorenger would produce a finned, multicolored grenade the size and shape of an American-style football. It was again passed among each Gorenger until Aorenger set it up for punting by Akarenger. Once launched towards the monster, it would transform into an object that was usually either anathema to the monster's personality (such as a magnet to disrupt a mechanical clock monster) or a gift (such as a bowl of ramen to a skeleton-themed, starving monster). Either way, the object explodes with the monster caught in the explosion. In episode 73, the ball transforms in the Gorengers weapons (Red Hunter, Spear Vute, Blue Arrows, Ki Sticker, Momo Card and Mido Puncher). In episode 44, it is called Gorenger Storm Hurricane.The Black Cross Army
The are the primary villains of the series. An international terrorist society led by the supernatural entity known as the Black Cross Führer, their goals are the total eradication of the human race and the absolute domination of the world. They utilize advanced technology and magicMagic
Magic may refer to:* Magic , the art of appearing to perform supernatural feats using sleight of hand or other methods* Magic , the use of paranormal methods to manipulate natural forces, such as witchcraft...
to create an army of superhuman operatives to attack EAGLE and Gorenger. Most of the Black Cross operatives are "remodeled" humans who have been enhanced through surgery. They had various secret bases across the globe, the main headquarters being the flying which orbited high above the Earth.: Black Cross' As the leader of the Black Cross Army, he was often referred to as the "Machine Monster." He could not be easily killed by any conventional weapon. He had numerous supernatural powers and was incredibly intelligent. He kept his identity a secret even among his generals but revealed himself as a sentient alien machine construct who was part of the Black Cross Castle. He could also disguise himself as human (both male and female).: The so-called . A ruthless tyrant who was renowned for his successive victories in Africa. He was called to Japan to eliminate the Gorengers by any means necessary, though his cowardly nature gets in the way of his operations.: The so-called , he was recruited from Black Cross Army's Gobi Desert operations. A cold and sadistic operative, he is a brilliant tactician and also formed his own army called the . Vain and prideful, he often lets his ego get in the way of his operations.: He was recruited from the volcanic Eldgja region in Iceland. He is the leader of the ruthless . He commanded his own mobile battle fortress dubbed (named after the Nazi Cannons off the Greek Aegean Islands in World War II). He had the ability to fire napalm missiles from the top of his "volcano" Mask. He is impervious to Gorengers' weapons and is a master combatant.: Black Cross Army's top general. A supernatural entity that was mystically awoken through Black Magic and Black Cross Führer's powers. Golden Mask took command of Black Cross Army's elite . He is versed in sorcery and keenly interested in astrology. He can repel most of Gorengers' attacks.: A renegade Black Cross Army operative who was imprisoned by Black Cross Führer for his recklessness and rebelliousness. He was later freed by Black Cross Führer in exchange for his help in destroying Gorenger. He was an incredibly strong fighter and was impervious to harm. Wielded the mighty dao
Dao (sword)
Daois a category of single-edge Chinese swords primarily used for slashing and chopping , often called a broadsword in English translation because some varieties have wide blades. In China, the dao is known as one of the four major weapons, along with the gun , qiang , and the jian , and referred...
which could cut and destroy almost any object.: Black Cross's faceless leather-suited foot soldiers, altered with enhanced strength and speed along with being brainwashed to be absolutely loyal. They carry a variety of weapons including machine guns, bazookas and iron swords. Specialized divisions have also been created such as the . There is also a squad of mystics who serve Black Cross Führer and are adapt at the Black Arts. The Zolders command a number of bird-like vehicles including the small air fighters called and the much larger and powerful . They can be heard shouting "Hoi" often when attacking their victims.
Episodes
Movies
(Movie Version of Episode 6) (Movie Version of Episode 15) (Movie Version of Episode 36) (Movie Version of Episode 54)- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great BattleGokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battleis a Japanese tokusatsu film originally set for release on May 21, 2011, to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series. The film was directed by Noboru Takemoto and written by Naruhisa Arakawa, and primarily features the casts of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger and Tensou Sentai Goseiger,...
Main cast
- Tsuyoshi Kaijo - Naoya Makoto
- Akira Shinmei - Hiroshi MiyauchiHiroshi Miyauchiis a prolific Japanese actor from Chiba Prefecture. He is best known for playing some of the most memorable roles in Tokusatsu history, such as Kazami Shiro in Kamen Rider V3 and Ken Hayakawa in Kaiketsu Zubat...
- Daita Ooiwa - Baku Hatakeyama
- Daigoro Kumano - Jirō Daruma
- Peggy Matsuyama - Lisa Komaki
- Kenji Asuka - Yukio Itō
- Commander Gonpachi Edogawa - Toshio Takahara
- Yoko Kato/Zero Zero Seven - Eri Kanuma
- Tomoko Hayashi/Zero Zero Eight - Megumi Shiragawa
- Haruko Nakamura/Zero Zero Nine - Miki Honda
- Taro Kato - Hiroyuki Konuma
- Black Cross Führer I - Mitsuo Andō (Episodes 1-55)
- Black Cross Führer II - Nobuo Yana (Episodes 56-84)
- Gon - Saiko Kogawa (voice)
- Sunring Mask - Hiroshi Masuoka (voice)
- General Iron Mask Temujin - Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
(voice) - General Fire Mountain Mask Magman - Eisuke Yoda [voice (Episodes 42-45)] - Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
[voice (Episodes 46-54)] - Great General Golden Mask - Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
(voice) - Narrator - Nobuo Tanaka (Episodes 1-14) - Tōru ŌhiraToru Ohirais a male Japanese narrator and voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is a representative of Ōhira Production.One of his most known roles is the dub voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars...
(Episodes 15-84)
Stunt Actors
- Akarenger - Kazuo Niibori (episodes 1-60), Kenji Ohba (episodes 61-84)
- Aorenger - Hirō Karawazaki, Bunya Nakamura, Tetsuya Nakayashiki, Hiroyuki Yuasa (Episodes 1-60), Yoshinori Okamoto (episodes 61-84)
- Kirenger - Naotaka Maeda, Kōsaburō Tanaka, Masato Amano, Kōji Ueda (Episodes 1-60), Yutaka Takebe (Episodes 61-84), Jiro Daruma (episode 67)
- Momorenger - Midori Naitō, Kōji Ueda, Ryōji Kurihara, Shōji Ozawa, Maki Kiyōda (Episodes 1-60), Minoru Yokohama (episodes 61-84)
- Midorenger - Bunya Nakamura, Yasuo Yukawa, Haruhiko Yashimoto (episodes 1-60) , Jun MurakamiJun Murakamiis a Japanese actor. He was given a Best Supporting Actor award at the 2001 Yokohama Film Festival.-Selected filmography: is a Japanese actor. He was given a Best Supporting Actor award at the 2001 Yokohama Film Festival.-Selected filmography:...
(episodes 61-84)
Songs
Opening Theme-
- Lyrics: Shotaro IshinomoriShotaro Ishinomoriwas a Japanese manga artist who became an influential figure in manga, anime, and tokusatsu, creating several immensely popular long-running series such as Cyborg 009 and Himitsu Sentai Goranger, what would go on to become part of the Super Sentai series, and the Kamen Rider Series...
- Composition and Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artists: Isao SasakiIsao Sasakiis a Japanese seiyū, actor, and vocalist. He has had voice roles in anime such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Space Battleship Yamato, and Gatchaman. He has also performed the opening themes for anime such as Yamato, Star of the Giants, Getter Robo, Casshan, Grendizer, Gaiking and tokusatsu...
and Mitsuko HorieMitsuko Horieis a Japanese seiyū and singer. She was born on March 8, 1957 in Yamato, Kanagawa, Japan. She has voiced several characters throughout her career, such as Sailor Galaxia in Sailor Moon: Sailor Stars and Remi in the Nippon Animation World Masterpiece Theater series Remi, Nobody's Girl...
with Columbia Yurikago-kai on (chorus)
- Lyrics: Shotaro Ishinomori
Ending Themes
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- Lyrics: Saburo YatsudeSaburo Yatsudeis a collective pen name used by Toei Company television producers when contributing to their various anime and tokusatsu series, whereas Izumi Todo is solely Toei Animation...
- Composition and Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artist: Isao SasakiIsao Sasakiis a Japanese seiyū, actor, and vocalist. He has had voice roles in anime such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Space Battleship Yamato, and Gatchaman. He has also performed the opening themes for anime such as Yamato, Star of the Giants, Getter Robo, Casshan, Grendizer, Gaiking and tokusatsu...
with Koorogi '73Koorogi '73were a Japanese backing vocals group best known for their contributions to the Super Robot series and Toei's Super Sentai series. The group was disbanded after 1990.The Japanese word means "a cricket."...
(chorus) - Episodes: 1-63
- Lyrics: Shotaro IshinomoriShotaro Ishinomoriwas a Japanese manga artist who became an influential figure in manga, anime, and tokusatsu, creating several immensely popular long-running series such as Cyborg 009 and Himitsu Sentai Goranger, what would go on to become part of the Super Sentai series, and the Kamen Rider Series...
- Composition and Arrangement: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artists: Isao SasakiIsao Sasakiis a Japanese seiyū, actor, and vocalist. He has had voice roles in anime such as Legend of the Galactic Heroes, Space Battleship Yamato, and Gatchaman. He has also performed the opening themes for anime such as Yamato, Star of the Giants, Getter Robo, Casshan, Grendizer, Gaiking and tokusatsu...
and Koorogi '73 with Wilbees - Episodes: 64-84
- Lyrics: Saburo Yatsude
In other countries
In the PhilippinesPhilippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
, Goranger was released as Star Rangers between 1978 and 1979 on Saturday afternoon on RPN-9
Radio Philippines Network
Radio Philippines Network, Inc. is a broadcast television network in the Philippines co-owned by the Government Communications Group, Solar Entertainment Corporation, Far East Managers and Investors Inc., and private sectors. This station studios are located at Broadcast City, Old Balara, Capitol...
. In this version, aside from their color designations, the Gorangers also had numeric designations, in order of their introduction to the enemy prior to battle: Akarenger = Star 1, Aorenger = Star 2, Kirenger = Star 3, Momorenger = Star 4, and Midorenger = Star 5. The series was also broadcasted in Thailand
Thailand
Thailand , officially the Kingdom of Thailand , formerly known as Siam , is a country located at the centre of the Indochina peninsula and Southeast Asia. It is bordered to the north by Burma and Laos, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the...
on Channel 7.