Himitsu Sentai Goranger

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Himitsu Sentai Goranger
Genre Action-Adventure
Creator(s) Toei
Starring Naoya Makoto, Hiroshi Miyauchi, Baku Hatakeyama, Lisa Komaki, Yukio Itou, Jirou Daruma
Country of origin Flag of Japan Japan
No. of episodes 84
Production
Running time 30 minutes
Broadcast
Original channel tv asahi
Original run April 5, 1975 – March 26, 1977
Chronology
Preceded by None
Followed by J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai

Himitsu Sentai Goranger (秘密戦隊ゴレンジャー Himitsu Sentai Gorenjā?), translated into English as Secret Squadron FiveRanger, is a Japanese tokusatsu superhero television series. Goranger was the first in the long-running Super Sentai series of tokusatsu programmes. Himitsu Sentai Goranger was created by Shotaro Ishinomori, and was broadcast on NET from April 5, 1975 to March 26, 1977, with a total of 84 episodes.

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[edit] Storyline

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

When world peace is threatened by the emergence of an international secret society of evil called the “Kuro Juujigun” (Black Cross Army/Black Crusaders), United Nations sets up a “EAGLE” (EArth Guard LEague) (Kokusaiteki Heiwa Soushiki Iiguru) 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 “Kuro Juujigun”, 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 Kuro Juujigun 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 Kenpachi. There they are given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with various superhuman abilities. Edogawa tells them that they are the Secret Squadron “Goranger”, the world’s best chance against the forces of the Kuro Juujigun. Armed with these battlesuits and other special weapons created by EAGLE scientists, they extract their revenge upon the Kuro Juujigun operatives who killed their comrades and dedicate themselves to crushing the remaining forces of the Kuro Juujigun and its sinister leader Kuro Juuji Soutou (Black Cross Fuhrer/Generallisimo).

[edit] Cast of Characters

[edit] The Gorangers

The costumes of the Gorangers
The costumes of the Gorangers
"Five people assembled, GoRanger!"

The Gorangers each have removable rockets ("Birdies") on the side of their belts (for flying), and can pull out a visor, which turns to a respective weapon.

  • Tsuyoshi Kaijou (海城剛 Kaijō Tsuyoshi?) / AkaRanger (アカレンジャー Akarenjā?, Red Ranger)
    • Armed w/Red Whip (レッドビュート Reddo Byūto?), New Red Whip (ニューレッドビュート Nyū Reddo Byūto?), Spear Whip (ヤリビュート Yari Byūto?), Drill Whip (ドリルビュート Doriru Byūto?), Red Hunter (レッドハンター Reddo Hantā?), & Silver Shot (シルバーショット Shirubā Shotto?)
      24 year old younger brother of the Kantou EAGLE base captain. Kaijou was undergoing special training in combat planning and strategy. Is a natural born leader and tactician. While still young and brash at times, he showed a maturity level well beyond his years. Was also the “Ace Striker” for the EAGLE Japan Soccer Team. Was a master of disguise and an expert sharpshooter. Brother died in the Kuro Jujigun’s attack on their base. As Aka Ranger, he was team leader of the group and often helped coordinate the group attacks such as the “Goranger Storm” or “Goranger Hurricane”. Carried 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). It can also stiffen into a fighting pole. Rides the supercharged motorcycle “Red Machine” which can race at high speeds and was later replaced by the “Red Star” super cycle.
    • Actor: Naoya Makoto (also known as Seigou Furukawa)
    • Birthday: June 25, 1948
  • Akira Shinmei (新命明 Shinmei Akira?) / AoRanger (アオレンジャー Aorenjā?, Blue Ranger)
    • Armed w/Blue Cherry Bow (ブルーチェリー Burū Cherī?) (used in episodes 1-42), & Ultra Blue Cherry Bow (ウルトラブルーチェリー Urutora Burū Cherī?) (used in episodes 43-84)
      Was training in the snow draped Touhoku region when the Kuro Jujigun attacked. Was a marksmanship instructor. At 25 he is the oldest member of the Goranger team. Fancied American cowboy outfits. Skilled in archery and mecha piloting. Had aspirations of being a racecar driver. As Ao Ranger he is the designated second-in-command. Piloted most of the Goranger sky vehicles such as “Varibloom” and “Varidreen”. Armed with the super bow “Blue Cherry” and “Ultra Blue Cherry” which can fire specially designed arrows (Blue Arrows and Blue Arrow Rockets). He also drove the super motorcycle “Blue Machine” and later the “Blue Star”.
    • Actor: Hiroshi Miyauchi
    • Birthday: June 14, 1947
  • Daita Ooiwa (大岩大太 Ōiwa Daita?) / KiRanger I (1代目キレンジャー Ichidaime Kirenjā?, Yellow Ranger I) (1-54, 68-84)
    • Armed w/YTC Radio (YTC Wai Tī Shī?), & Yellow Sticker (キーステッカー Kī Sutekkā?) (w/3 attachments: Rock, Paper, Scissors)
      Jovial 23 year old Engineering recruit at EAGLE’s Kyushu branch. While adapt in mechanics and mathematics, he had a very hard time solving simple word puzzles and riddles. Being a Judo Champion, Ooiwa was very strong and tough. Had a voracious appetite and often ordered “Omori” (big portions) of everything especially Curried Rice which was his favorite. Is said to have ten siblings. As Ki Ranger, he was armed with the “Ki Sticker” <Yellow Sticker> which was a fighting pole whose head can be outfitted with various attachments such as a punching fist. He also utilized the “YTC” radio which could jam electronic circuitry. Ooiwa was later promoted to Chief of the Kyushu EAGLE branch. Kumano Daigoro was recruited from among EAGLE’s other trainees to fill his position. Kumano however fell in battle while battling a Kuro Jujigun operative. Ooiwa soon returned to active duty again with the Goranger team. He rode in the “Blue Machine/Blue Star” sidecar. Also copiloted the “Varibloom” and “Varidreen” sky vehicles.
    • Actor: Baku Hatakeyama (also known as Akio Hatakeyama)
    • Birthday: June 18, 1944
  • Daigorou Kumano (熊野大五郎 Kumano Daigorō?) / KiRanger II (2代目キレンジャー Nidaime Kirenjā?, Yellow Ranger II) (55-67)
    After Ooiwa became the commander of the Kyushu branch for a time, Daigorou replaced him. He was only a member for 13 episodes. In episode 67, he is stabbed in stomach (without any bleeding, strangely) by Can Opener Mask's Can Opener Cutter.
    • Actor: Jirou Daruma (also known as Jirou Maekawa)
    • Birthday: October 6, 1951
  • Peggy Matsuyama (ペギー松山 Pegī Matsuyama?) / MomoRanger (モモレンジャー Momorenjā?, Pink Ranger)
    • Armed w/Earring Bombs (ピアス爆弾 Piasu Bakudan?), Pink Mirror (モモミラー Momo Mirā?), & Pink Card (モモカード Momo Kādo?)
      18 year-old Eurasian beauty (father was a Swiss national and mother was Japanese). Was assigned to EAGLE’s Hokkaido branch as a chemical analyst and special weapons engineer specializing in explosives. Also had equestrian training. Peggy and fashionable, she often wore go-go boots and short hip-hugging “hot pants”. As Momo Ranger, she was armed with an assortment of uniquely “feminine” weapons. Her heart-shaped earrings doubled as high impact bombs which she would hurl with a curt taunt -- “Are You Ready?…Here We Go!” (Ii Wane..Iku Wa Yo!). Also carried heart-shaped “Momo Card” throwing shurikens, and a “Momo Mirror” jamming device which would confuse and confound her opponents. Also had the “Momo Ceceli” which could be used to track down and spy on opponents. And ultimately, she carried the "Ranger Ball", the Gorangers' ultimate finisher weapon that would destroy the Masked Monster of the day, which the team members would pass around to each other like a soccer ball before AkaRanger would deliver the finishing kick to the Masked Monster causing it to explode. Rode in the “Green Machine/Green Star” sidecar.
    • Actress: Lisa Komaki
    • Birthday: January 14, 1954
  • Kenji Asuka (明日香健二 Asuka Kenji?) / MidoRanger (ミドレンジャー Midorenjā?, Green Ranger)
    • Armed w/Greenmerang Boomerang (ミドメラン Midomeran?), New Greenmerang Boomerang (ニューミドメラン Nyū Midomeran?), & Green Puncher (ミドパンチャー Mido Panchā?)
      At 17, he is the youngest member of the team. Was training at EAGLE’s Kansai branch. Happy-go-lucky teen, who can sometimes be a bit brash and temperamental. As Mido Ranger he was armed with a number of unique weapons. His signature weapon was the razor-sharp “Midomerang” (Green-boomerang) which can be flung at enemies. He could also use it as a handheld weapon to cut and slash his opponents. His “Midomerang” 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 “pachinko-ball” pellets and sometimes explosives. Asuka drove the super motorcycle “Green Machine” and later the “Green Star”.
    • Actor: Yukio Itou (also known as Takeshi Itou and Takeshi Shoudou)
    • Birthday: December 16, 1955

[edit] Allies

EAGLE (Earth Guard League) 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 “Gorangers”. They developed the suits as a means of countering Kuro Jujigun’s super cyborg technology

  • Commander Gonpachi Edogawa
    • Played by Toshio Takahara
      The commander of the Japan “Block” is Commander Edogawa Gonpachi. Within Japan there are various smaller branches of EAGLE spread across the island (Kantou, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Kansai and Touhoku). When operating in the public, Commander Edogawa Gonpachi disguises himself as the cook at Snack Shop “Gon”, which was the secret entrance to the Goranger headquarters. The shop later became the “Fruit Parlor”.
  • Commander Edogawa was assisted by a trio of beautiful secretary/agents: Katou Yuko (AKA Agent 007), Hayashi Tomoko (AKA Agent 008) and Nakamura Haruko (AKA Agent 009). They usually acted behind the scenes but occasionally helped the Goranger team in some of their missions.

[edit] The Black Cross Army

The Black Cross Army (黒十字軍 Kuro Jūjigun?) 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 utilized advanced technology and cybernetics to create an army of superhuman operatives to attack EAGLE and Goranger. The also used “supernatural magic” on occasion to empower its agents. 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 Black Cross Castle which orbited high above the Earth.

  • Black Cross Führer (黒十字総統 Kuro Jūjigun Sōtō?): Black Cross’ supreme leader, he was often referred to as the “Machine Monster” for his seeming invincible nature. He could not be easily killed by any conventional weapon. Had numerous supernatural powers and was incredibly intelligent. Kept his identity a secret even among his generals but revealed his true form later on. In reality he was not even humanoid but rather a sentient alien machine construct who was part of the Black Cross Castle. He could also disguise himself as human (both male and female). Was finally defeated when the Goranger team combined their powers and launched their “Cassiopeia” Five Star attack.
  • Sun Mask (日輪仮面 Nichirin Kamen?): The so-called “Star/Sun of Africa”. A ruthless tyrant who was renowned for his successive victories in Africa. Was called to Japan by Kuro Jujigun Soutou to help battle Goranger. Often used whatever means necessary to win. Often let his cowardly nature get in the way of his operations. Frequently battled one-on-one with Aka Ranger. Defeated in his last duel with Aka Ranger through the Spear Whip and destroyed by the Goranger Storm. Could manipulate and generate intense fire at will (often focused through his staff).
  • Iron Man Mask General Temujin (鉄人仮面テムジン将軍 Tetsujin Kamen Temujin Shōgun?): The so-called “Mongol Demon”, he was recruited from Kuro Jujigun’s Gobi Desert operations. A cold and sadistic operative, he was a brilliant tactician and also formed his own army called the “Steel Brigade” (Tetsu Gundan). Vain and prideful, he often let his ego get in the way of his operations. Was virtually indestructible thanks to his steel armor, but ultimately, he was killed when Aoranger controlled the Variblune remotely and the Goranger Storm balls that Temujin placed on his shoulders exploded in the Variblune cockpit, taking both Temujin and the Variblune with them. Carried a battle staff which ended in a sickle-like blade.
  • Fire Mountain Mask General Magman (火の山仮面マグマン将軍 Hi no Yama Kamen Maguman Shōgun?): Recruited from the volcanic Eldgja region in Iceland. Leader of the ruthless “Funkan Gundan” (Eruption Battalion). A cruel and calculating despot, he commanded his own mobile battle fortress dubbed “Navarone” (named after the Nazi Cannons off the Greek Aegean Islands in WWII). Had the ability to fire napalm missiles from the top of his “volcano” Mask. Was impervious to Gorangers’ weapons and was a master combatant. Died when the Goranger Machines were made to crash inside Navarone, which exploded from within. His main attack was his “Volcano Mask Rage Eruption” (Hi No Yama Kamen Ikkari No Dai Funkan).
  • Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask (ゴールデン仮面大将軍 Gōruden Kamen Daishōgun?): Kuro Jujigun’s top general. A supernatural entity that was mystically awoken through Black Magic and Kuro Jujigun Soutou’s powers. Took command of Kuro Jujigun’s elite African/Egyptian Troopers. Versed in sorcery and keenly interested in astrology. He could repel most of Gorangers’ attacks and was near invincible. He was so fiercely loyal to Kuro Jujigun Soutou that he sacrificed his own life to reveal the location of Goranger headquarters, turning himself into a rainbow of gold dust.
  • Steel Sword Dragon (鋼鉄剣竜 Kōtetsu Kenryū?): Renegade Kuro Juujigun operative who was imprisoned by Kuro Juujigun Soutou for his recklessness and rebelliousness. Was later freed by Kuro Juujigun Soutou in exchange for his help in destroying Goranger. He was an incredibly strong fighter and was impervious to harm. He could easily repel the “Goranger Hurricane” attack, but the Gorangers managed to kill him with the “Goranger Bomb Hurricane”. Wielded the mighty “Sen Ryuu Tou” (Imperial Dragon Sword) which could cut and destroy almost any object.

[edit] Masked Monsters

Selected from the most vicious and evil of Kuro Juujigun’s ranks, the Masked Monsters (仮面怪人 Kamen Kaijin?) have been surgically enhanced with a variety of weapons and abilities. Most sport hideous “masks” that are the source of their powers. Others carry elaborate weaponry that they can use against the Goranger team. All were cyborgs with some having been further empowered with supernatural abilities.

  1. Golden Mask (height 173 cm (5'8"), weight 70kg (154lbs)), Samurai Mask, Bronze Mask, Jade Mask, Poison Gas Mask
  2. Samurai Mask (height 184 cm (6'0"), weight 94 kg (205 lb)
  3. Bronze Mask (height 179 cm (5'10"), weight 73 kg (161 lb)
  4. Jade Mask (height 174 cm, weight 68 kg)
  5. Poison Gas Mask (height 172 cm, weight 62 kg)
  6. Metal Hoop Mask (height 185 cm, weight 73 kg)
  7. Crescent Moon Mask (height 175 cm, weight 78 kg)
  8. Poison Fang Mask (height 176 cm, weight 98 kg)
  9. Witch Mask (height 168 cm, weight 62 kg)
  10. Wing Mask (height 189 cm, weight 88 kg)
  11. Boat Ear Mask (height 195 cm, weight 107 kg)
  12. Silver Heat Mask (height 181 cm, weight 133 kg)
  13. Horn Mask (height 200 cm, weight 140 kg)
  14. Skull Mask (height 193 cm, weight 51 kg)
  15. Rainbow Mask (height 185 cm, weight 120 kg)
  16. Mirror Mask (height 196 cm, weight 150 kg) & Black Hair Mask
  17. Black Hair Mask (height 177 cm, weight 82 kg)
  18. Cyclops Mask (height 180 cm, weight 135 kg)
  19. Sword Mask (height 189 cm, weight 165 kg)
  20. Sunring Mask (height 195 cm, weight 160 kg)
  21. Cannoball Mask & Gear Mask (height 201 cm, weight 190 kg)
  22. Gear Mask (height 174 cm, weight 135 kg) & Wire Mask
  23. Wire Mask (height 192 cm, weight 161 kg) & Razor Mask
  24. Razor Mask (height 179 cm, weight 189 kg) & Eight-Eyed Mask
  25. Eight-Eyed Mask (height 215 cm, weight 132 kg)
  26. Blue Muscle Mask (height 180 cm, weight 70 kg (154 lb))
  27. Iron Nail Mask (height 179 cm, weight 97 kg)
  28. Iron Comb Mask (height 206 cm, weight 100 kg)
  29. Door Mask (height 182 cm, weight 103 kg)
  30. Mine Mask (height 189 cm, weight 90 kg)
  31. Iron Tube Mask (height 180 cm, weight 100 kg)
  32. Large Hatchet Mask (height 182 cm, weight 85 kg)
  33. Iron Princess Mask (height 190 cm, weight 90 kg)
  34. Blushing Mask (height 180 cm, weight 110 kg)
  35. Steel Mask (height 181 cm, weight 90 kg)
  36. Warship Mask (height 194 cm, weight 130 kg) & Cyborg Q
  37. Fork Mask (height 178 cm, weight 93 kg)
  38. Pirate Mask (height 175 cm, weight 70 kg (154 lb))
  39. Rock Surface Mask (height 179 cm, weight 99 kg)
  40. Iron Basket Mask (height 190 cm, weight 103 kg)
  41. Iron Lion Mask (height 185 cm, weight 90 kg)
  42. Iron Mask Temujin (height 210 cm, weight 220 kg)
  43. Diamond Mask (height 189 cm, weight 89 kg)
  44. Electricity Mask (height 180 cm, weight 110 kg)
  45. Sword Shark Mask (height 204 cm, weight 90 kg)
  46. Locomotive Mask (height 210 cm, weight 130 kg)
  47. Bird Talon Mask (height 187 cm, weight 76 kg)
  48. Camera Mask (height 186 cm, weight 84 kg)
  49. Horn Bone Mask (height 188 cm, weight 50 kg)
  50. Iron Trap Mask (height 188 cm, weight 90 kg)
  51. Gunman Mask (height 240 cm, weight 140 kg)
  52. Telephone Mask (height 183 cm, weight 84 kg)
  53. Baseball Mask (height 191 cm, weight 86 kg)
  54. Volcano Mask Magman (height 198 cm, weight 97 kg)
  55. Big Ear Mask (height 186 cm, weight 99 kg)
  56. Faucet Mask (height 188 cm, weight 76 kg)
  57. Coxcomb Mask (height 196 cm, weight 84 kg)
  58. Parabolic Mask (height 188 cm, weight 89 kg)
  59. Deathbird Mask (height 185 cm, weight 88 kg)
  60. Shellfish Mask (height 192 cm, weight 84 kg)
  61. Cowshoe Mask (height 178 cm, weight 85 kg)
  62. Rib Mask (height 180 cm, weight 86 kg)
  63. Television Mask (height 188 cm, weight 90 kg)
  64. Clock Mask (height 183 cm, weight 88 kg)
  65. Fallen Leaves Mask (height 178 cm, weight 65 kg)
  66. Pinwheel Mask (height 184 cm (6'0"), weight 96 kg)
  67. Can Opener Mask (height 190 cm, weight 100 kg)
  68. Injection Mask (height 210 cm, weight 98 kg)
  69. Pineapple Mask (height 187 cm, weight 80 kg)
  70. Tire Mask (height 188 cm, weight 85 kg)
  71. Piano Mask (height 186 cm, weight 73 kg)
  72. Anchor Mask (height 196 cm, weight 96 kg)
  73. Kendo Mask (height 186 cm, weight 104 kg)
  74. Glasses Mask (height 182 cm, weight 78 kg)
  75. Stove Mask (height 195 cm, weight 83 kg)
  76. Iron Spider Mask (height 195 cm, weight 90 kg)
  77. Iron Snake Mask (height 183 cm, weight 65 kg)
  78. Mammoth Mask (height 187 cm, weight 99 kg)
  79. Skate Mask (height 185 cm, weight 89 kg)
  80. Iron Tiger Mask (height 194 cm, weight 110 kg)
  81. Kettle Mask (height 189 cm, weight 99 kg)
  82. Yo-Yo Mask (height 190 cm, weight 89 kg)
  83. Tiger Mask (height 190 cm, weight 130 kg)
  84. Golden Mask (height 196 cm, weight 86 kg)
  • Zolders (ゾルダー Zorudā?): Kuro Juujigun’s faceless footsoldiers and henchmen. Dressed from head to toe in black leather, these soldiers have been altered with enhanced strength and speed. They have also been 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 Black Cross Army Camouflaged Ninja (黒十字忍団 Kuro Jūjigun Nindan?) who specialize in subversion and infiltration and the “Africa Gundan” who are the elite soldiers who serve Golden Kamen Dai Shogun. There is also a squad of mystics who serve Kuro Juujigun Soutou and are adapt at the Black Arts. The Zolders commanded a number of bird-like vehicles including the small air fighters called “Condolers” and the much larger and powerful “Battlers”. Often can be heard shouting “Hoi” when attacking their victims.

[edit] Episodes

  1. The Crimson Sun! The Invincible FiveRangers (真っ赤な太陽! 無敵のゴレンジャー Makka na Taiyō! Muteki no Gorenjā)
  2. The Blue Earth! The Deforestation Plan of Death (青い地球! 死の砂漠化計画 Aoi Chikyū! Shi no Sabakuka Keikaku)
  3. Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind (大逆襲! 黄色いつむじ風 Dai Gyakushū! Kiiroi Tsumujikaze)
  4. A Crimson Kick! Smash the Micro Big Plan (紅のキック! 砕けミクロ大作戦 Kurenai no Kikku! Kudake Mikuro Dai Sakusen)
  5. Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person (みどり色の怒り 不死身ガス人間 Midori-iro no Ikari Fujimi Gasu Ningen)
  6. Red Riddle! Chase the Spy Route to the Sea (赤い謎! スパイルートを海に追え Akai Nazo! Supai Rūto o Umi ni Oe)
  7. Pink Moonlight! Wolf Corps (ピンクの月光! オオカミ部隊 Pinku no Gekkō! Ookami Butai)
  8. Black Fear! The Murderous Poison Fang (黒い恐怖! 殺しの毒牙 Kuroi Kyōfu! Koroshi no Dokuga)
  9. Blue Shadow, Variblune Secret Strategy (青い影法師 バリブルーン秘密戦略 Aoi Kagebōshi Bariburūn Himitsu Senryaku)
  10. The Red Balloon! Wind Speed at 100 Meters (赤い風船! 風速100メートル Akai Fūsen! Fūsoku Hyaku Mētoru)
  11. Green Shudder! The Escape From Ear Hell (みどり色の戦慄! 耳地獄からの脱出 Midori-iro no Senritsu! Mimi Jigoku Kara no Dasshutsu)
  12. Super Energy of Silver! Burning Hell (銀色の超エネルギー! 焦熱地獄 Gin'iro no Chō Enerugī! Shōnetsu Jigoku)
  13. The Pink Secret! Defeat the Human Bomb (ピンクの秘密! 人間爆弾を倒せ Pinku no Himitsu! Ningen Bakudan o Taose)
  14. The Red Coffin! The Mysterious Skull Mansion (赤い棺桶! ドクロ屋敷の怪 Akai Kan'oke! Dokuro Yashiki no Kai)
  15. The Big Blue Fortress! Big Raging Variblune (青い大要塞! 大暴れバリブルーン Aoi Dai Yōsai! Dai Abareru Bariburūn)
  16. White Weirdness! The Eye in the Mirror (白い怪奇! 鏡の中の目 Shiroi Kaiki! Kagami no Naka no Me)
  17. The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery (むらさき色の遊園地! 悪魔の墓場 Murasaki-iro no Yūenchi! Akuma no Hakaba)
  18. Horrible Black Crusaders! Attack According to the (Secret) Plan (戦慄の黒十字軍!（秘）作戦で攻撃せよ Senritsu no Kuro Jūjigun! (Hiso) Sakusen de Kōgeki Seyo)
  19. A Blue Spark! The Spy Front That Floats in the Sea (青い火花! 海に浮かぶスパイ戦線 Aoi Hibana! Umi ni Ukabu Supai Sensen)
  20. Crimson Fight to the Death! Sunring Mask vs. Red Ranger (真っ赤な死闘! 日輪仮面対アカレンジャー Makka na Shitō! Nichirin Kamen Tai Aka Renjā)
  21. Blue Miracle! The Mysterious Airship That Came From Antiquity (青い驚異! 古代から来た怪飛行船 Aoi Kyōi! Kodai Kara Kita Kai Hikōsen)
  22. Yellow Air Raid! Nightmares of Atlantis (黄色い空襲! アトランティスの悪夢 Kiiroi Kūshū! Atorantisu no Akuma)
  23. Green Dogfight! The End of the Mysterious Airship (みどりの空中戦! 怪飛行船の最期 Midori no Kūshūsen! Kai Hikōsen no Saigo)
  24. Blue Anger! Strong Greenmerang, Big Counterattack (青い怒り! 強烈ミドメラン大逆襲 Aoi Ikari! Kyōretsu Midomeran Dai Gyakushū)
  25. Crimson Fuse! The Eighth Torpedo Attack (真赤な導火線! 八ツ目の魚雷攻撃 Makka na Dōkasen! Yattsume no Gyorai Kōgeki)
  26. Seven Vein Changes! The Dreadful Poison Expert (青すじ七変化! 恐怖の毒薬博士 Aosuji Shichi Henka! Kyōfu no Dokuyaku Hakase)
  27. Yellow Object Q! FiveRanger Base S.O.S. (黄色い物体Q! ゴレンジャー基地SOS Kiiroi Buttai Kyū! Gorenjā Kichi Esu Ō Esu)
  28. Big Red Eruption! Infiltrate the Underground Base (赤い大噴火! 地底基地に潜入せよ Akai Dai Funka! Chitei Kichi ni Sennyū Seyo)
  29. Red Pursuit! The Mysterious Seal Train (赤い追撃! なぞの封印列車 Akai Tsuigeki! Nazo no Fūin Ressha)
  30. Golden Columns of Fire! Consecutive Mines, Big Explosions (金色の火柱! 機雷連続大爆発 Kin'iro no Hibashira! Kirai Renzoku Dai Bakuhatsu)
  31. The Black Challenge! Enrage, Five Stars of Justice (黒い挑戦状! 怒れ五つの正義の星 Kuroi Chōsenjō! Ikare Itsutsu no Seigi no Hoshi)
  32. Hot Blue Wind! No Response from Variblune (青い熱風! バリブルーン応答なし Aoi Neppū! Bariburūn Ōtō-nashi)
  33. The Red Target! A Fake FiveRanger Appears (赤い標的! にせものゴレンジャー出現 Akai Hyōteki! Nisemono Gorenjā Shutsugen)
  34. The Yellow Spy Battle! You Saw the Power of YTC (黄色いスパイ戦! 見たかYTCの威力 Kiiroi Supai Ikusa! Mita ka Wai Tī Shī no Iryoku)
  35. Big Strange Black Bird! Gondola - War Bomber Fleet (黒い大怪鳥! コンドラー戦斗爆撃隊 Kuroi Dai Kai Tori! Kondorā Sentō Bakugeki Tai)
  36. The Fierce Crimson Charge! The Mobile Fortress Invincible Battleship (真赤な猛進撃! 動く要塞無敵戦艦 Makka na Mō Shingeki! Ugoku Yōsai Muteki Senkan)
  37. A Pure White Flash! The Black Cross Führer's True Form (真白い閃光! 黒十字総統の正体 Masshiroi Senkō! Kuro Jūji Sōtō no Shōtai)
  38. The Blue Cliff! The Search for Demonic Pirate Treasure (青い断崖! 悪魔の海賊宝さがし Aoi Dangai! Akuma no Kaizoku Takara Sagashi)
  39. Crimson Sea of Japan! The Mysterious Meteorite's ESP (真赤な日本海! 怪隕石の超能力 Makka na Nihonkai! Kai Inseki no Chōnōryoku)
  40. The Crimson Vengeance Demon! The Pink Ranger From Hell (紅の復讐鬼! 地獄のモモレンジャー Kurenai no Fukushū Oni! Jigoku no Momo Renjā)
  41. Big Black Counterattack! The Battle of Tottori Dune (黒い大逆転! 鳥取砂丘の攻防戦 Kuroi Dai Gyakushū! Tottori Sakkyū no Kōbōsen)
  42. The Black Ironman Dies! Farewell, Variblune (黒の鉄人死す! さらばバリブルーン Kuroi Tetsujin Shisu! Saraba Bariburūn)
  43. The Crimson Phoenix! Enter, the Invincible Varidreen (真赤な不死鳥! 無敵バリドリーン登場 Makka na Fushichō! Muteki Baridorīn Tōjō)
  44. Blue Multi-Purpose Tank! Varitank Launches (青い万能戦車! バリタンク発進 Aoi Bannō Sensha! Baritanku Hasshin)
  45. Dark Sword Shark! Attack of Marine Hitmen (暗黒の剣鮫! 海の殺し屋襲来 Ankoku no Ken Same! Umi no Koroshiya Shūrai)
  46. Black Super Express! Locomotive Mask's Big Rampage (黒い超特急! 機関車仮面大暴走 Kuroi Chōtokkyū! Kikansha Kamen Dai Bōsō)
  47. Big Red Counterattack! Angry FiveRanger (赤い大逆襲! 怒りのゴレンジャー Akai Dai Gyakushū! Ikari no Gorenjā)
  48. The Black Supply Depot! Close Call at the Theme Park (黒い補給基地! 遊園地危機一髪 Kuroi Hokkyū Kichi! Yūenchi Kikiippatsu)
  49. The Big Green Escape! The Swastika's Trick Play (みどりの大脱走! 卍のトリックプレイ Midori no Dai Dassō! Manji no Torikku Purei)
  50. The Blue-Winged Secret! Dangerous Varidreen (青い翼の秘密! 危うしバリドリーン Aoi Tsubasa no Himitsu! Ayaui Shi Baridorīn)
  51. The Making of Blue Counterfeit Money! The Sunset Gunman (青いニセ札づくり! 夕陽のガンマン Aoi Nisesatsu-dzukuri! Sekiyō no Ganman)
  52. The Pink Telephone Demon! The Murderous Dial (ピンクの電話鬼! 殺しのダイヤル Pinku no Denwa Oni! Koroshi no Daiyaru)
  53. The Red Home Run King! The Deadly Number 1 (赤いホームラン王! 必殺の背番号1 Akai Hōmu Ran Ō! Hissatsu no Sebangō Ichi)
  54. Crimson Challenge! Fire Mountain's Last Big Eruption (真赤な挑戦! 火の山最期の大噴火 Makka na Chōsen! Hi no Yama Saigo no Dai Funka)
  55. The Colored Daishogun! Tutankamen's Curse (色の大将軍! ツタンカーメンの呪い Iro no Daishōgun! Tsutankāmen no Noroi)
  56. Blue Summer Vacation! A Demon's Killing Beach (青い夏休み! 魔の殺人海岸 Aoi Natsuyasumi! Ma no Satsujin Kaigan)
  57. The Black Encircling Net! Five-Faced Peggy (黒い包囲網! 五つの顔のペギー Kuroi Hōi Ami! Itsutsu no Kao no Pegī)
  58. Crimson Ambition! His Excellency the Führer's Gold Castle (真赤な野望! 総統閣下の黄金城 Makka na Yabō! Sōtō Kakka no Ōgon Shiro)
  59. The Crimson South! The Mysterious Big Gold Plan (真赤な南国! 謎のゴールド大作戦 Makka na Nankoku! Nazo no Gōrudo Dai Sakusen)
  60. Blue Inland Sea! The Floating Secret Fortress Island (青い瀬戸内海! 浮かぶ秘密要塞島 Aoi Setonaikai! Ukabu Himitsu Yōsai Shima)
  61. The Pink KO Punch! End Ball Game (桃色のKOパンチ! エンドボール勝負 Momoiro no Kei Ō Panchi! Endo Bōru Shōbu)
  62. The White Mystery! The Trap of the Grim Reaper's Mansion (白い怪奇! 死神館の罠 Shiroi Kaiki! Shinigami Kan no Wana)
  63. A Flash of Black Lightning! The Protruding Cannon (黒い電光石火! 飛び出す大砲 Kuroi Denkōsekka! Tobidasu Taihō)
  64. Blue UFO!! The Space Army's Big Invasion (青いUFO (ユーフォー)!! 宇宙軍団大襲来 Aoi Yūfō!! Uchū Gundan Dai Shūrai)
  65. The Crimson Suicide Squad!! The Crowded Fight at Black Cross Castle (真赤な決死隊!! 殴りこみ黒十字城 Makka na Kesshitai!! Naguri Komi Kuro Jūji Shiro)
  66. The Red Hostage Exchange!! Battlers' Big Charge (赤い人質交換!! バットラー大襲撃 Akai Hitojichi Kōkan!! Battorā Dai Shūgeki)
  67. Crimson Special Attack!! Yellow Ranger Dies at Sunset (真赤な特攻!! キレンジャー夕陽に死す Makka na Tokkō!! Ki Renjā Sekiyō ni Shisu)
  68. The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle (ピンクの反乱!! 針・針・針の大攻撃 Pinku no Hanran!! Hari-hari-hari no Dai Kōgeki)
  69. The New Multicolored Vehicle!! Variccune Launches (五色新兵器!! バリキキューン発進 Goshiki Shinpei Utuswa!! Barikkyūn Hasshin)
  70. Blue Counterattack!! Stop the Space Express (青い逆襲!! 宇宙特急をストップせよ Aoi Gyakushū!! Uchū Tokkyū o Sutoppu Seyo)
  71. Big Crimson Decisive Battle!! The Earth Migration Plan (真赤な大決戦!! 地球移動計画 Makka na Dai Kessen!! Chikyū Itō Keikaku)
  72. Blue Secrecy!! Baridreen Left to be Dismantled (青い機密!! 解体されたバリドリーン Aoi Kimitsu!! Kaitai Sareta Baridorīn)
  73. Black Whirlwind!! It's a Contest! A Straight Line (黒いつむじ風!! 勝負だ! 一直線 Kuroi Tsumujikaze!! Shōbu da! Itchokusen)
  74. Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth (青い大寒波!! 地球氷づけ作戦 Aoi Daikan Nami!! Chikyū Kōridzuke Sakusen)
  75. Fiery Crimson Hell!! Stove Mask's Conspiracy (真赤な火炎地獄!! ストーブ仮面の陰謀 Makka na Kaen Jigoku!! Sutōbu Kamen no Inbō)
  76. Crimson Infiltration!! Did You See Tsuyoshi Kaijou? (真赤な潜入!! 君は海城剛を見たか? Makka na Sannyū!! Kimi wa Kaijō Tsuyoshi o Mita ka?)
  77. Black Fear!! The Bloodsucking Snake-Woman (黒い恐怖!! 吸血ヘビ女 Kuroi Kyōfu!! Kyūketsu Hebi Onna)
  78. Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar (黒い妨害電波!! 原始の雄叫び Kuroi Hōgaidenpa!! Genshi no Osakebi)
  79. Crimson Pursuit!! The Formless Assassin's True Form (真赤な追跡!! 姿なき暗殺者の正体 Makka na Tsuiseki!! Sugata-naki Ansatsusha no Shōtai)
  80. Crimson Crossing in Enemy Territory! Escape to Hope (真赤な敵中横断! 希望への脱出 Makka na Tekichō Ōdan! Kibō e no Dasshutsu)
  81. Black Doubt!! The Murder Spy's Trap (黒い疑惑!! 殺人スパイの罠 Kuroi Giwaku!! Satsujin Supai no Wana)
  82. Black Magician!! Mystery of the Dollhouse?! (黒い魔術師!! 人形館の怪?! Kuroi Majutsushi!! Ningyōkan no Kai?!)
  83. Orange First Love!! The Roaring Megalopolis (オレンジ色の初恋!! 吼える大都会 Orenji-iro no Hatsukoi!! Hoeru Daitokai)
  84. Great Crimson Victory!! Shine Forever, Five Stars (真赤な大勝利!! 永久に輝け五つ星 Makka na Daishōri!! Eikyū ni Kagayake Itsutsu Hoshi)

[edit] Movies

  • Goranger the Movie (Movie Version of Episode 6)
  • Goranger: The Blue Fortress (Movie Version of Episode 15)
  • Goranger: The Red Death Match (Movie Version of Episode 36)
  • Goranger: Fire Mountain’s Final Explosion (Movie Version of Episode 54)
  • Goranger: The Bomb Hurricane

[edit] Trivia

  • In the Philippines, Goranger was released as Star Rangers. 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: AkaRanger = Star 1, AoRanger = Star 2, KiRanger = Star 3, MomoRanger = Star 4, and MidoRanger = Star 5.
  • There are many anime and manga references to their colours in anime. In the manga Fruits Basket Kakeru Manabe refers to himself as 'black' and Yuki Sohma as 'red'. Episode 33 of Bleach is a filler showing Karin and Yuzu Kurosaki, Ururu Tsumigiya, Jinta Hanakari and Don Kanonji using the reference while fighting Hollows in Karakura. Jinta and Karin fight over who should be 'red'
  • Baku Hatakeyama, who played Daita Ooiwa/Ki Ranger I, committed suicide on July 13, 1978 by hanging himself during the filming of the episode of Special Invesigator Foremost Line. No one knowns why and no suicide note was found. It's suspected that his career/social and love life was failing.
  • Blue Cherry is pun of word archery
  • In the sprite comic League of heroes the Gorangers appear in blizzard city in Chapter 2 Episode 14.
  • In an episode of Power Rangers SPD titled walls, there is a small picture of the gorangers in Sky Tate's Room

[edit] Cast

[edit] Main Cast

  • Tsuyoshi Kaijou/Aka Ranger: Naoya Makoto
  • Akira Shinmei/Ao Ranger: Hiroshi Miyauchi
  • Daita Ooiwa/Ki Ranger I: Baku Hatakeyama
  • Daigoro Kumano/Ki Ranger II: Jiro Daruma
  • Peggy Matsuyama/Momo Ranger: Lisa Komaki
  • Kenji Asuka/Mido Ranger: Yukio Ito
  • Commander Kenpachi Edogawa: Toshio Takahara
  • Zero Zero Seven (Yoko Kato): Eri Kanuma
  • Taro Kato: Hiroyuki Konuma
  • Black Cross Führer I: Mitsuo Andô (eps 1- 55)
  • Black Cross Führer II: Nobuo Yana (eps 56 - 84)
  • Voice of Gon: Saiko Kogawa
  • Voice of General Sunring Mask: Hiroshi Masuoka
  • Voice of General Iron Mask Temujin: Shōzō Izuka
  • Voice of General Fire Mountain Mask Magman: Eisuke Yoda (Episodes 42-45), Shōzō Izuka (Episodes 46-54)
  • Voice of Great General Golden Mask: Shōzō Izuka
  • Narrator: Tanaka Nobuo (Episodes 1-14), Tōru Ohira (Episodes 15-84)

[edit] Stunt

  • Aka Ranger: Kazuo Niibori (Episodes 1-60), Kenji Ōba (Episodes 61-84)
  • Ao Ranger: Hirō Karawazaki, Bunya Nakamura, Tetsuya Nakayashiki, Hiroyuki Yuasa (Episodes 1-60), Yoshinori Okamoto (Episodes 61-84)
  • Ki Ranger: Naotaka Maeda, Kōsaburō Tanaka, Masato Amano, Kōji Ueda (Episodes 1-60), Yutaka Takebe (Episodes 61-84)
  • Momo Ranger: Midori Naitō,Kōji Ueda, Ryōji Kurihara, Shōji Ozawa, Maki Kiyōda (Episodes 1-60), Minoru Yokohama (Episodes 61-84)
  • Mido Ranger: Bunya Nakamura, Yasuo Yukawa, Haruhiko Yashimoto (Episodes 1-60), Jun Murakami (Episodes 61-84)

[edit] Theme songs

  • Opening theme: Proceed! FiveRanger (進め! ゴレンジャー Susume! Gorenjā)
Performed by Isao Sasaki featuring Mitsuko Horie and Columbia Yurikago-kai
Music and arrangement by Michiaki Watanabe
Lyrics by Shotaro Ishinomori
  • First ending theme: Secret Squadron FiveRanger (秘密戦隊ゴレンジャー Himitsu Sentai Gorenjā)
Performed by Isao Sasaki featuring Korōgi '73
Music and arrangement by Michiaki Watanabe
Lyrics by Saburou Hatte (Toei staff)
  • Second ending theme: Look!! FiveRanger (見よ!! ゴレンジャー Mi yo!! Gorenjā)
Performed by Isao Sasaki featuring Mitsuko Horie and Columbia Yurikago-kai
Music and arrangement by Michiaki Watanabe
Lyrics by Shotaro Ishinomori

[edit] External links


Preceded by
none		 Super Sentai
1975 – 1977		 Succeeded by
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Super Sentai
v • d • e
1970s: Goranger  • J.A.K.Q.  • Battle Fever
1980s: Denjiman  • Sun Vulcan  • Goggle V  • Dynaman  • Bioman  • Changeman  • Flashman  • Maskman  • Liveman  • Turboranger
1990s: Fiveman  • Jetman  • Zyuranger  • Dairanger  • Kakuranger  • Ohranger  • Carranger  • Megaranger  • Gingaman  • GoGo–V
2000s: Timeranger  • Gaoranger  • Hurricaneger  • Abaranger  • Dekaranger  • Magiranger  • Boukenger  • Gekiranger
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