Mirai Sentai Timeranger
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| Mirai Sentai Timeranger | |
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 The title card for Mirai Sentai Timeranger |
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| Genre | Tokusatsu |
| Created by | Toei |
| Starring | Masaru Nagai Mika Katsumura Yūji Kido Shūhei Izumi Masahiro Kuranuki Shinji Kasahara |
| Narrated by | Yukitoshi Hori (堀 之紀 Hori Yukitoshi?) |
| Opening theme | "JIKŪ ~Mirai Sentai Timeranger~" by Kumi Sasaki |
| Ending theme | "Toki no Kanata E" by NAT'S (1-43, 46-49) "Miracle X-Mas" by T.R. Futures (44) "Eternal Wind" by Shigetaka Takayama (45) "Mirai no Yuku E" by Motoyoshi Iwasaki (50) "Don't Stop Your Story!" by T.R. Futures (51) |
| Composer(s) | Kōichirō Kameyama |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Language(s) | Japanese |
| No. of episodes | 51 |
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| Producer(s) | Ken Fukuyoshi Jun Hikasa Kōichi Yada |
| Co-producer(s) | Atsuro Nishihira |
| Running time | approx. 25 minutes |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | TV Asahi |
| Original run | February 13, 2000 – February 11, 2001 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGo-V |
| Followed by | Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger |
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| IMDb profile | |
Mirai Sentai Timeranger (未来戦隊タイムレンジャー Mirai Sentai Taimurenjā?), translated into English as Future Squadron Timeranger, is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series. It was the twenty-fourth series in Toei's Super Sentai franchise. The footage from this series was used in the American production Power Rangers: Time Force.
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[edit] Plot
- "People from the future in the year 3000 AD and one man have met by chance, for the sake of marking a new passage of time…!"
In the 30th century, time travel becomes illegal after a time paradox crisis. The Time Protection Department is established to watch for and stop time crimes. Four new enlistee cadets of the TPD are tricked by Don Dolnero and his gang into letting them time-travel to the 20th century to commit various crimes. To protect history, the four cadets pursue them. There they encounter a severe problem: the TimeRanger program requires five members for the first operation. They thus force a present-day martial artist, Tatsuya Asami, to join them, allowing them to become the Timerangers. Afterwards Tatsuya rents a building for them to live in and they start a small odd jobs business called Tomorrow Research to financially support themselves.
Over time, the four cadets begin to realize that their presence would inevitably change the future in the form of the City Guardians, a security force under the employment of the Asami Corporation to protect the city from the Londers. The City Guardians gain a tenuous relationship with the Timerangers, especially when Tatsuya's childhood friend Naoto becomes TimeFire and later the City Guardian's Captain. In the series finale, the Timerangers go back to their regular lives. A year later Tatsuya is jogging when he sees five people who resemble the other Timerangers (including Naoto), but realizes it isn't them.
[edit] Characters
[edit] Timerangers
- "Timeranger! [Name of prisoner], you're under arrest for violating the Time Protection Law!"
The Timerangers rent a building for them to live in and have an odd jobs business called Tomorrow Research to support themselves financially.
- Tatsuya Asami (浅見 竜也 Asami Tatsuya?) / TimeRed (タイムレッド Taimureddo?): A 22 year old martial artist who was "drafted" into the team. He refuses to accept fate and his heritage as future CEO of his father's company. He believes that people can control their own destiny, but only if they fight for a desirable future. After joining the Timerangers, Tatsuya decides to move out of his father's house and uses his savings to rent the building that would be the Timeranger's home. Tatsuya works as a Karate Teacher at Tomorrow Research. When operating the Robo formations, Tatsuya is usually in charge of accessing the finisher moves to recapture the Londers Prisoners by wielding a miniature version of the Space-Time Sword/Chrono Divider to mimic the movement pattern. In the finale, one year after the final battle, Tatsuya continues to live freely by himself choosing this lifestyle until he feels that he is ready to join his father's company. Although Yuuri is the team leader, Tatsuya is the driving force of the Timerangers, essentially acting as field commander during the battles. He returned for a brief second in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai as TimeRed.
- Vol Weapon: VolBlaster (ボルブラスター Boruburasutā?)
- Attacks: Vector Harden (ベクターハーレー Bekutā Hārē?), Vector Around (ベクターアラウンド Bekutā Araundo?) with TimeBlue, Vector Hurricane (ベクターハリケーン Bekutā Harikēn?) with TimeYellow, Vector Impulse (ベクターインパルス Bekutā Inparusu?), Spark End (スパークエンド Supāku Endo?), Vector End: Beat 3 (ベクターエンド・ビート３ Bekutā Endo Bīto Surī?), Vector End: Beat 12 (ベクターエンド・ビート１２ Bekuttā Endo Bīto Tuwerubu?), Vector End: Beat Cross (ベクターエンド・ビートクロス Bekutā Endo Bīto Kurosu?), Vector Dividing (ベクターディバイディング Bekutā Dibaidingu?)
- Cadet Yuuri (ユウリ Yūri?) / TimePink (タイムピンク Taimupinku?): A 21 year old Police officer from the 30th century. Since the police were aware of Don Dornero's plan, she posed as a TPD cadet to stop him. She has a grudge against Don Dolnero for sending an assassin who killed her family. She practically leads the Timerangers. She is initially cold towards Tatsuya, but eventually warms up to him. Yuuri works as a detective at Tomorrow Research. In the series finale, she confesses to Tatsuya that she loves him, but they could not be together due to the large gap in between their timelines, and thus she returned to her own time and found that due to the time change in the 30th century her family was still alive.
- Cadet Ayase (アヤセ Ayase?) / TimeBlue (タイムブルー Taimuburū?): Formerly a racer, this calm-headed 22 year old figure has a knack for highspeed battles. He also has the incurable terminal illness Osiris Syndrome. He is also close friends with Tatsuya. When Tatsuya found out about Ayase's illness, he was determined to help his friend. However, when Ayase was suffering from his illness it was a shock to the other Timerangers when Tatsuya was forced to tell them about Ayase's illness. Ayase, who is the only Timeranger that has a drivers license, works as an escort at Tomorrow Research. After time was altered at the end of the series, a cure for Osiris Syndrome was found and Ayase was cured.
- Cadet Domon (ドモン Domon?) / TimeYellow (タイムイエロー Taimuierō?): A 22 year old womanizer who was formerly a professional grappler that tends to overdo it sometimes. Domon was banned from professional fighting for never being on time for a match because he would chase after girls. Despite this Domon has a great respect for the rules and after learning that Sion is an orphan sticks up for him and refuses for anyone to call him an alien. However, Domon who comes from a large family is the only one who truly misses the 30th century and had some resentment towards Captain Ryuya for trapping them in the 20th century which he took out on Tatsuya when they first met due to his resemblance to Ryuya. Although Domon works as the self-defense teacher at Tomorrow Research, he never got any students. Domon also argues with Ayase frequently. Later on Domon falls in love with Honami Moriyama a camerawoman and after his secret identity is revealed to her, the two started dating and Domon eventually told her that he came from the 30th century. In the finale, after the future is changed Domon learns that his ban became a one-year suspension from the ring.
- Vol Weapon: VolVulcan (ボルバルカン Borubarukan?)
- Attacks: Finishing Laser Punch, Vector Harden, Vector Dividing
- Cadet Hummardian Sion (シオン Hummard Seijin Shion?) / TimeGreen (タイムグリーン Taimugurīn?): A 17 year old alien from the planet Hummard, which was destroyed as the result of war and was thus raised on Earth in a laboratory. He is nimble and is curious of everything around him. Sion is also fond of dyeing his hair, which he does every so often since age 3. Due to his alien physiology, Sion only needs to sleep once per year, but it takes him a week of hibernation when he does it. He is also the Timerangers' technical expert able to work with any machine. Sion is in charge of computer repairs for Tomorrow Research. He is (currently) the youngest ranger to exist being born around 2983. In the finale Sion learns that because Hummard had no contact with Earth prior to its destruction, his own history hadn't changed.
[edit] City Guardians
Wataru Asami formed a security force under his Asami Corporation to protect the city from the Londars. The City Guardians (シティガーディアンズ Shiti Gādianzu?) gain a tenuous relationship with the Timerangers, especially when Tatsuya's childhood friend Naoto becomes TimeFire and later the City Guardian's Captain. The Captain is required to wear a red beret. According to Ryuya, the City Guardians would later become the Inter-City Police (インターシティー警察 Intā Shitī Keisatsu?).
- "TimeFire! Londars, if you keep doing this, I'm not gonna be nice!"
- Naoto Takizawa (滝沢 直人 Takizawa Naoto?) / TimeFire (タイムファイヤー Taimufaiyā?) (28-49): Tatsuya's 28 year old rival and leader of the City Guardians established by the Asami Corporation. Unlike Tatsuya, Naoto came from the other side of the tracks, getting by on a scholarship as the two of them attended prep school. Naoto envied Tatsuya and wanted to be the best of the two. After becoming TimeFire the Asami group attempted to analyze the technology for mass production, but could not fully understand the 30th century Technology. Later he found out through Sion that the Londers monsters are just prisoners and only need to be recaptured. In Episode 37 he learned that the Timerangers came from the 30th century, and because of his desire for power he chose to find a way to use his new knowledge of the Time Rangers to his advantage. Near the finale, after Wataru Asami was hospitalized in a previous episode, Naoto was able to use that knowledge to gain full control of the City Guardians.
Naoto also owned two pet birds, Tora and Sakura, which he later gives to a little girl.In the finale, after Naoto was injured during the battle against Neo-Crisis he learned Wataru Asami was able to regain control of the City Guardians through quick legal maneuvering. Naoto was kicked out of the City Guardians and fled because the City Guardians tried to take the V-Commander when they revealed that they were able to remove the Voice Lock function. In the end Naoto was shot from a Zenitt's bullet, knocking him from a high-story of a building all the way to the ground but handed over the V-Commander to Tatsuya just before dying from his bullet wound.
- Weapon: DV Defender (ＤＶディフェンダー Dī Bui Difendā?): TimeFire's personal weapon. It has three different forms it can take through the DV Change ability. In it's standard form Defender Gun (ディフェンダーガン Difendā Gan?), it becomes the DV Vulcan (ＤＶバルカン Dī Bui Barukan?) by Vulcan Mode (バルカンモード Barukan Mōdo?), in Defender Sword (ディフェンダーソード Difendā Sōdo?), a blade is extended from the front end of the gun to create a sword. The third form Final Mode is where an energy blade is produced from the front end of Vulcan Mode to use the DV Re-Freezer.
- Attacks: DV Re-Freezer (ＤＶリフレイザー Dī Bui Rifureizā?), By using the Final Modes energy blade the DV Re-Freezer attack can recapture a Londers prisoner.
[edit] Allies
- Navigation Robo Tac (タック Takku?): A robotic owl who transmits the launch of the TimeJets. He has a database on all Londers Criminals. Tac was given information on many of the events that were intended to happen in the year 2000, though when things began to occur that he was not given data on (such as the appearance of V-Rex and TimeFire), Tac began to question his usefulness. It was not until Sion disabled a chip that had been preventing Tac from making his own decisions, and convinced him that he was not worthless, that Tac felt confident in himself again. Can detect Space-Time Pulses and will help the team in making plans.
- Time Robota (タイムロボター Taimu Robotā?): Created by Sion to serve as Tac's robotic assistant, a cheerful and talkative little robot which often ends its sentences with the word "time". Robota functions to protect their headquarters when the Timerangers were away. It relays messages, sounds off its opinions, and when Tac wants, acts as an alarm clock.
- Chairman Wataru Asami (浅見 渡 Asami Wataru?): Tatsuya's father who is the leader of the Asami Group, one of the biggest business corporations in Japan. Wataru is a cold-hearted individual who was only concerned with business matters and tried to control Tatsuya's life believing that Tatsuya was only meant to follow in his footsteps. Wataru also set the City Guardians as a means of protecting the city from the Londers Family and found out that his son was TimeRed when his mask was broken. Wataru eventually agreed to allow Naoto Takizawa to become the City Guardians leader after he gained control of the V-Rex and tried to recruit the other Timerangers into the City Guardians but was turned down. Eventually Wataru was hospitalized during Gien's attack on the City Guardian headquarters. In the finale he decides to allow for Tatsuya to live his own life.
- Honami Moriyama (森山 ホナミ Moriyama Honami?) (9-50): Honami Moriyama is a reporter who is a photographer, the only one daring enough to take photographs of the Londers Family. She first interfered in the Timerangers battle against Gougan and was scolded by TimePink for her foolishness, but TimeYellow was able to cheer her up. Unknown to the Timerangers, Honami had taken their picture in their civilian forms, but chose to keep those pictures to herself and quit taking pictures of them and the Londers. Honami had developed a crush on TimeYellow, yet she believed that Ayase was TimeYellow, going as far as keeping a picture of Ayase and TimeYellow side-by-side in her wallet. Sion found out that Honami was in love with Domon and gave her Domon's e-mail address. Eventually Domon found out about the confusion when he noticed Honami's wallet on the ground when he arrived late on a date and that Ayase's picture was in it. Domon tried to set up Honami with Ayase, and in the end Honami's misunderstanding was cleared up when Domon was willing to protect her from Banjan's bomb. After that the two started dating and at the end of the series, Homani has a child that she named Domon Junior but never told Domon about it.
- Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGo-V: Team up with them during Timeranger VS GoGo V. Faced off against Pierre, the surviving footman of the Saima family (despite GoGo V's assumptions that they had killed him), who teamed with the Londers in a plan to take out both teams. During the Super Sentai Daishugou special's segment on GoGo V, the team instantly recognizes them due to their team-up.
- Mad Racer Baron (マッドレーサー・バロン Maddo Rēsā Baron?, 14): A former hotshot race car driver and friend of Ayase. Baron was previously convicted with Ayase's testimony for reckless driving that resulted in the death of a pedestrian. Released by Lila to serve as her personal driver, Baron has a grudge against Ayase for betraying him. But after challenging Ayase to another race, Ayase helped Baron see the error of his ways when he got in the way of Baron's car to avoid hitting some pedestrians. However, an angry Lila took control of him using a handheld device, giving him a stronger armor that took control of his actions. The Timerangers were able to break him free from this control, however. Brought in by TimeRobo Alpha.
- Bomb-Maker D.D. Ladis (爆弾製造犯・Ｄ.Ｄ.ラデス Bakudan Seizōhan D.D. Radess?, 1, 32): Arrested for making bombs that he sold to the highest bidder, unaware they were used to kill people, Ladis was labeled an accomplice and was sentenced for 50 years in suspended animation, undergoing freeze-compression right before Don Dolnero. Though thawed, Don Dolnero was going to kill Ladis for being useless until Gien implanted a receiver to make him as dangerous as a Hell's Gate Prisoner. Ladis manages to escape, with TimeGreen saving him from both his pursuers and TimeFire. Once the remote control's signal was improved, Landis was forced on the Timerangers before enlarging himself. While the others piloted Shadow Alpha, TimeGreen used the Assault Vextor to blast the controller off of Landis. With TimeFire fighting Gien off before calling V-Rex to hold Landis, TimeGreen fired the shot that freed Landis while Shadow Alpha re-froze him.
[edit] Arsenal
- Chrono Changer (クロノチェンジャー Kurono Chenjā?): The henshin device of the Timerangers. Before it is activated, they remove their regular clothes and reveal a special body suit. By using the henshin call "Chrono Changer!", the user transforms into the Timerangers. The Timerangers get access to their weapons from the Chrono Changer through the command "Chrono Access!".
- V Commander (Ｖコマンダー Bui Komandā?): TimeFire's transformation device. By using the henshin call "TimeFire!", Naoto transforms into TimeFire. It is also used to remotely control the V-Rex/V-Rex Robo. When Naoto dies, he gives Tatsuya the V Commander so he could have access to the DV Defender and V-Rex.
- Chrono Suits (クロノスーツ Kurono Sūtsu?): The suits that are formed when the transformation devices are activated.
- Chrono Search (クロノサーチ Kurono Sāchi?): A built-in scope that allows the Timerangers to analyze the enemy.
- Accel Stop (アクセルストップ Akuseru Sutoppu?): This function is created by Sion in Episode 21. When activated, the speed of the Chrono Suits are increased giving the TimeRanger superhuman speed, but the durability of the suits decrease.
- Time Emblem (タイムエンブレム Taimu Enburemu?): The badges of the Timerangers. The badges are used to identify the TimeRanger as police officers, as well as to create a storage unit for a recaptured Londers prisoner.
- Assault Vector (アサルトベクター Asaruto Bekutā?): Combination of the Spark Vector and Assault Mobile, the Assault Vector is a high powered gun that amplifies the Spark Vectors power up to 30 times higher than normal which fires the Assault Burning (アサルトバーニング Asaruto Bāningu?) and there is also Sniper Mode (スナイパーモード Sunaipā Mōdo?) that aims at pinpoint. Wielded by TimeRed, sometimes by TimeGreen.
- Double Vector (ダブルベクター Daburu Bekutā?): A pair of swords called the Spark Vectors (スパークベクター Supāku Bekutā?) and Arrow Vectors (アローベクター Arō Bekutā?) that each of the main Timeranger possesses. They can be joined to create the Twin Vector (ツインベクター Tsuin Bekutā?). Some of the special attacks that can be performed are Vector Slash with the Spark Vector as well as the Twin Slash attack, which are a variety of double sword-based attacks such as Vector Harden, Vector End (By slashing in two directions in the symbol of a clock such as Vector End Beat Six is slashing between the 12 and 6 symbols) and Vector End Beat Cross (By slashing between the 3 and 9 positions and then the 12 and 6 positions).
- Assault Mobile (アサルトモバイル Asaruto Mobairu?): Created in Episode 23 by Sion. The Assault Mobile are weapon pieces that are stored in a carrying case. The main purpose of the Assault Mobile is to combine with the Spark Vector to create the Assault Vector.
- Voltech Bazooka (ボルテックバズーカ Borutekku Bazūka?): A bazooka formed from the individual Vol Weapons. Its finishing attack to recapture Londers Prisoners is Press Re-Freezer.
[edit] Vehicles
- Chrono-Ship Yglieg: The time vehicle which the Timerangers use to travel from the year 3000 to 2000.
- Time Flyer (タイムフライヤー Taimu Furaiyā?): A Hoverjet that is used by the main TimeRanger as regular transportation as well as a transport for them to board the TimeJets. When it becomes the Flyer Magnum, TimeRobo Beta's gun, the wings are folded into the handle and the twin barrels of the gun emerge from the front section.
- City Defense Mecha Raimei (都市防衛メカ・ライメイ Toshi Bōei Meka Raimei?): A tank created by the Asami Group. It was destroyed by Nova in its first run.
[edit] Emergency System
Mecha used by the Time Protection Bureau. While most mecha are launched from the Provider Base in the year 3000 until Tac calls "Send us the Emergency System!", the V-Rex remains in the present time. After a Londars prisoner is defeated, a Timeranger says "Time up", or in TimeFire's case "The end".
- Providus (プロバイダス Purobaidasu?): Providus serves to send the TimeJets and TimeShadow through the time gate. Though he only saw action in Sion's dream, Providus has a spinning fist attack.
- TimeJet 3D Mecha System: The Time Protection Bureau's Emergency System in cause of enlarged Londers prisoners, which Ryuya sent to the Timeranger to prep them for the G-Zord. The five TimeJets can combine into any figuration by the command "3D Formation"/"Change Formation". TimeRobo has three forms; TimeJet Gamma (タイムジェットγ（ガンマ） Taimujetto Ganma?) (Jet cruiser), Time Robo Beta (タイムロボβ（ベータ） Taimurobo Bēta?) (highspeed), and Time Robo Alpha (タイムロボα（アルファ） Taimurobo Arufa?) (default). As TimeJet Gamma it can perform its Gamma Tornado (ガンマトルネード Ganma Torunēdo?) attack to throw the Londers prisoners off balance. As TimeRobo Beta its armament is the Flyer Magnum (フライヤーマグナム Furaiyā Magunamu?), where the Time Flyer becomes a high powered gun and uses Virtual Turn (バーチャルターン Bācharu Tān?) to bounce off clouds and Virtual Shoot (バーチャルシュート Bācharu Shūto?). Finally as TimeRobo Alpha it can use its Space-Time Sword (時空剣 Jikūken?) to perform its finisher Press Blizzard (プレスブリザード Puresu Burizādo?) attack to recapture Londers prisoners. It is also equipped with the Chrono Shield (クロノシールド Kurono Shīrudo?) as TimeRobo Alpha. With Virtual Movement, TimeRobo Alpha can throw the Space-Time Sword over to the TimeShadow to use. Once in Timeranger VS. GoGo-V to defeat PierreBori, the GoGo-V gave the energy from the Victory Robo's Victory Prominence attack to TimeRobo Alpha's Space-Time Sword to create the Pressure Prominence (プレッシャープロミネンス Puresshā Purominensu?) attack, where it enabled the Timerangers to kill the Saima Wizard Pierre and recapture the Londar prisoner BoriBaru as Riding TimeRobo. Once the G-Zord was destroyed, the TimeJets were no longer sent to aid the Timerangers and were last seen in the fight against Neo Crisis. TimeRobo Alpha's power helped to power up GaoKing in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai. TimeJet Gamma and TimeRobo Alpha are visually similar, and possibly an homage, to Jet Icarus, while TimeRobo Beta is the same to Super GalaxyMega.
- TimeJet 1 (タイムジェット１ Taimujetto Wan?): Piloted by TimeRed, armed with Plasma Vulcan (プラズマバルカン Purazuma Barukan?). Forms the frontal segment of TimeJet Gamma. TimeJet 1's underside is TimeRobo Alpha's chest, while the topside is the chest of TimeRobo Beta.
- TimeJet 2 (タイムジェット２ Taimujetto Tsū?): Piloted by TimeBlue, armed with Pulse Machine Gun (パルスマシンガン Parusu Mashin Gan?). Forms TimeRobo Alpha's left leg, TimeRobo Beta's left arm, and TimeJet Gamma's right wing.
- TimeJet 3 (タイムジェット３ Taimujetto Surī?): Piloted by TimeGreen, armed with Distortion Blast (ディストーションブラスト Disutōshon Burasuto?). Forms TimeRobo Alpha's right leg, TimeRobo Beta's right arm, and TimeJet Gamma's left wing.
- TimeJet 4 (タイムジェット４ Taimujetto Fō?): Piloted by TimeYellow, armed with Heat Disrupter (ヒートディスラプター Hīto Disuraputā?). Forms TimeRobo Alpha's left arm, TimeRobo Beta's right leg, and the left "rudder" of TimeJet Gamma.
- TimeJet 5 (タイムジェット５ Taimujetto Faibu?): Piloted by TimePink, armed with Diffusion Shot (ディフュージョンショット Dihyūjon Shotto?). Forms TimeRobo Alpha's right arm, Time Robo Beta's left leg, and the right "rudder" of TimeJet Gamma.
- TimeShadow (タイムシャドウ Taimushadō?): TimeShadow was created in the G-Throttle Sensor System around 2980, sent to the 21st Century by the Inter-City Police Department to counter the temporal disruptions caused by Gien. It can transform from Stealth Mode to Battle Mode (the undercarriage becomes the legs, the nose becomes the chest (revealing the head), and part of each wing becomes an arm (with the guns as hands) which is armed with Lightning Shoot (ライトニングシュート Raitoningu Shūto?) and two Shadow Sabers (シャドウセイバー Shadō Seibā?) that can become combined into a single sword called the Double Shadow (ダブルシャドウ Daburu Shadō?) to perform its finisher Blue Moon Slash (ブルームーンスラッシュ Burū Mūn Surasshu?). With the command of "Delta Formation," TimeRobo Beta/Alpha and TimeShadow could combine to form TimeRobo Shadow Beta (タイムロボ・シャドウβ（ベータ）
Taimurobo Shadō Bēta?) or TimeRobo Shadow Alpha (タイムロボ・シャドウα（アルファ） Taimurobo Shadō Arufa?). Armed with the Pro Divider (プロディバイダー Puro Dibaidā?) that enables them to recapture Londers prisoners. It can become a gun for TimeRobo Shadow Beta to use its Pressure Cannon (プレッシャーカノン Puresshā Kanon?) finisher or a sword for TimeRobo Shadow Alpha to perform its Blizzard Slash (ブリザードスラッシュ Burizādo Surasshu?) finisher after firing the Virtual Net (バーチャルネット Bācharu Netto?). TimeShadow forms the chest, wings, posterior, feet, and foot guards for both forms, as well as the shoulder cannons for TimeRobo Shadow Alpha.
- V-Rex (ブイレックス Bui Rekkusu?): V-Rex is the Inter-City Police force's strongest mecha. It was lost in a time experiment and later emerged in the 21st century where the Timerangers were. After recovering the V-Commander, the V-Rex's control device, and becoming TimeFire, Naoto Takizawa gained control of the V-Rex shortly afterwards, using the command "Go, V-Rex!" to summon V-Rex from the forest. The V-Rex's armaments are the Rex Laser (レックスレーザー Rekkusu Rēzā?) and Max Burning (マックスバーニング Makkusu Bāningu?). Under the command "Voice Formation! V-Rex Robo!", V-Rex assumes a more human-like form, V-Rex Robo (ブイレックスロボ Bui Rekkusu Robo?), where its Revolver Missiles (リボルバーミサイル Riborubā Misairu?) which is shot from the right hand and its Rex Punch (レックスパンチ Rekkusu Panchi?) where it fires its left hand at its opponent. The V-Rex Robo's finisher that allows it to recapture Londers prisoners is its Max Blizzard (マックスブリザード Makkusu Burizādo?) attack that is fired from the shoulders. By the command of "Reverse Formation, V-Rex!", it can return to its dinosaur form. TimeRobo Alpha can also ride on the V-Rex's back, forming "Riding Time Robo". In the finale it was revealed that when the V-Rex and Neo-Crisis's power sources came in contact, they would create a timepulse that would take out bits of the world. Later, after Naoto died, Sion was able to modify the DV-Defender in order for Tatsuya to use the DV-Vulcan to alter the V-Rex's Lambarda 2000 into Zeta-3 enabling for Tatsuya to destroy Neo-Crisis without endangering the world. Helped out in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai.
[edit] Villains
- Captain Ryuya (リュウヤ隊長 Ryūya Taichō?): TPD commanding officer in 3000, and a descendant of Tatsuya. Later in the series, he travels to the year 2000 to take over the role of TimeRed, but returns the changer to Tatsuya soon after. Showing no care for the past, Ryuya insists that Yuuri and the others return to the future, as the Lambda 2000 was going to cause the Earth in the past to cease to exist. However, once they return, he attempts to wipe their memories of the 2000-2001, telling the Timerangers how their actions in the past have changed their futures for the better, but is met with resistance. Fatally wounded in the resulting struggle, Ryuya reveals that, not only was he the true mastermind behind Don Dolnero's escape into the past, everything leading to the Timerangers being formed and Gien's insanity reaching its peak were also planned to ensure that the "better" of the two futures he saw would occur. He also reveals that the Timerangers were supposed to die in the first giant battle, and the aid he sent saved their lives many times over. Ryuya, the original pilot of the V-Rex, saw two futures six years ago: One where Gien's battle with the V-Rex destroys a third of the 21st Century, and one in which Gien's death by the G-Zord lead to the total annihilation of the 31st Century. In both futures, however, Ryuya, as TimeFire, died. To prevent his demise, Ryuya set up the V-Rex's disappearance to insure that someone from the past would become TimeFire in his place. Unfortunately, his actions only served to change the way he died.
- Gien (ギエン Gien?): Evil robotic scientist, a total loose cannon and sadist. He is responsible for constructing the Zenitts that are sent against the Timerangers. Gien was actually a cyborg, formerly an uneducated, human boy who befriended Don Dolnero in 2990 when he was hiding from the Kuronz Family, who nearly killed Gien for refusing to reveal Dolnero's location to them. Dolnero saved his life by having a friend of his transfer the boy's brain into a robotic body. There were horrible side-effects that made, and still are making, Gien increasingly insane. He had access to the Hell's Gate Prisoners and cared for nothing except for his own masochistic pleasures, going against Dolnero's orders sometimes as well. He also constructed several massive robots, that are powered by the Lambda-2000 crystal he stole from the Kawasaki Laboratories twice. He also attempted to take control of the V-Rex as well. After seeing the G-Zord in action, Gien created a device to drain the power from the G-Zord and then from the Timerangers robots. During the last second, Tatsuya arrived to help his friends, beating Gien before destroying his device. Though the G-Zord was destroyed, Gien used the Lambda-2000 he stole to assume his role as the "God of Destruction". Don Dolnero eventually tried all in his power to stop Gien, only to die in the vain attempt. Gien later piloted the NeoCrisis robot, wired into his creation as he destroyed everything in his path. In the end, Gien was fatally wounded when his robot was destroyed. The person Gien once was resurfaced before he died and dissolved to dust. Despite his psychotic evil tendencies, Gien is one of the more tragic characters in the series.
[edit] Londers Family
The Londers Family (ロンダーズファミリー Rondāzu Famirī?) are the villains of Timeranger. Their base of operations is the Londers Penitentiary (ロンダー刑務所 Rondā Keimusho?), which is their namesake.
- Prisoner #35273, Don Dolnero (ドン・ドルネロ Don Dorunero?, 1-47): A mafioso godfather who is only in it for the money, though he also comes with a firm love for the family. Original leader of the mafia group, the Dolnero Family (ドルネロズファミリ Dorunero Famirī?). He was to be put under imprisonment for 1,000 years, as Prisoner #35273, until his gang (Lila and Gien) took over the prison and managed to go back in time to pull off numerous crimes. Resembles an overweight middle-aged mafioso in human form. With Borg's help, he took over a company to make even more money, setting up a "protection business". He cares for his associates, especially Gien, whose mental stability often concerns him. When Gien released Emboss, Dolnero provided his blood to the Timerangers so the City Guardians could make the vaccine before he shut down Gien with a special attachment to stop him from going too far in his psychotic delights. Once the attachment was removed and destroyed, Dolnero evacuated the Londers Prison before going out to kill Gien, who was a totally insane robot by that time. Dolnero was unable to carry out the deed, only to be killed himself. In his final moments, he gave the Timerangers the remaining Londers Prisoners he had in the Londers Prison. His name is a pun on the word, dinheiro.
- Lila (リラ Rira?, 1-47): Don Dolnero's right hand girl with pink hair. A rather obnoxious girl who happens to be a mistress of disguise and good with a pistol. Being a material girl, she frequently steals clothing and jewelry that suit her fancy. She mostly stuck around Don Dolnero as he had the two aspects she adored: money and power. She admitted she liked him a bit even if he had lacked them. After Dolnero's death, Lila went into hiding and has been missing ever since. Her name is a pun on the word, lira.
- Junk Droid Zenitts (ジャンクドロイド・ゼニット Janku Doroido Zenitto?): Cheap droids created by Gien from scrap, the Zenitts are activated when a Londers criminal tosses a bunch of nuts and bolts that then transform into these one-eyed robots. The Zenitts are armed with sword-like rifles and can assume human form. When Gien left Dolnero, he took most of the Zenitts with him to assist him in his plans.
[edit] Londers Prisoners
In 30th century, criminals are taken to Londers Prison to be frozen and compressed for room. As a side effect, when a Depression Seal comes off, a prisoner grows to incredible size.
- Mad Bomber Jekka (爆弾魔・ジェッカー Bakudanma Jekkā?, 2): A mad bomber, in for 120 years. He was first of the Londers prisoners to be thawed and unleashed to cause havoc in the city, using his bombs to threaten the government into providing him cash. The Timerangers foiled his plans and TimeRed wounded him. However, the attack exposed and removed the Depression Seal, causing Jekka to grow and he started to attack the city. If it wasn't for Ryuya's intervention, by activating the Emergency System, the Timerangers would had been killed in the ensuing chaos. Jekka was brought in by TimeRobo Alpha after being overpowered by its Beta form.
- Prisoner #3102, Cash Extortionist Keys (現金強奪犯・キース Genkin Gōdatsuhan Kīsu?, 3): A Martian placed in 50-year confinement for using his kind's talent for controlling machines to rob. He can hack into any computer and latch on any large machine to control it as if it was part of his own body. Brought in by TimeRobo Beta/TimeRobo Alpha.
- Prisoner #203, Serial Kidnapper Nabal (連続誘拐犯・ナバル Renzoku Yūkaihan Nabaaru?, 4): The inventor of the Depression Seals who was placed in 209-year confinement for using his work in kidnapping. He kidnapped Sion with no idea he was a Timeranger. Brought in by TimeRobo Beta/TimeRobo Alpha.
- Prisoner #30170, Hitman Mad Blast (殺し屋・マッドブラスト Koroshiya Maddo Burasuto?, 5): A catfish-like hitman who likes killing, taking items from his victims as mementos. Sealed for 15 years with not enough proof to confirm his crimes, he was the one who murdered Yuuri's family. Though Yuuri attempted to kill him, her real objective was to learn the identity of the one who paid him to commit the act, who was Don Dolnero. Brought in by TimeRobo Beta/TimeJet Gamma/TimeRobo Alpha after Yuuri gained her father's bracelet back from him.
- Prisoner #02475, Jewel Thief Rouge (宝石窃盗犯・ルージェ Hōseki Settoōhan Rūje?, 6): A flighty girl who, like Lila, has an obsession for jewelry, and was jailed for making strike three. Able to assume the form of women, Rouge left them incapacitated while committing her crimes. The swallow-tattoo on her neck is the only way to identify her while she is in disguise. Under the guise of Tenju, she steals the Moon King Diamond for Lila to repay her for setting her free. When she attempts to steal the Moon Queen Diamond, the Timerangers interfere and she makes a run for it before fighting them. TimeRed arrived in time to aid the others, but TimeYellow caused Rouge to enlarge by accident. Not wanting to be a giant, she reluctantly allowed TimeRobo Alpha to bring her into custody. Her name is a pun on the word "rouge".
- Prisoner #4101, Corrupted Medicine Doc (悪徳殺人医・ドク Akutoku Satsujini Doku?, 7): A surgical vivisection robot who was in for 500 years for using his medical knowledge to murder his patients while giving out large medical bills to their surviving kin. Brought in by TimeJet Gamma/TimeRobo Alpha. His name is a pun on the word "doctor".
- Prisoner #53, Hijacker Nabokov (ハイジャック犯・ナボコフ Haijakkuhan Nabokofu?, 8): Able to assume jet form for swift kidnappings. He attempted to kidnap the future master artist Kengi Toba for Lila, dealing with the Timerangers and being wounded by them. After being repaired, he succeeds in his mission. The Timerangers arrived in time to save Toba, with Nabokov covering Lila's escape. Though hit by the Voltech Bazooka, he enlarges and battles TimeRobo Beta before being brought in by TimeRobo Alpha.
- Corrupted Officer Arnold-K (悪徳警察官・アーノルドＫ Akutoku Keisatsukan Ānorudo-Kei?, 9): A crooked traffic cyborg cop who was one of the Don's best friends, before Dolnero found Gien and Lila, using his authority as a police officer to mug people. Found by accident, Don Dolnero revives his old friend, who intended to replace Gien and Lila to restart the Dolnero Family. However, though it pained him, Dolnero gave Arnold an upgrade for his weapon, though it was actually a bomb. As Arnold-K is brought in by TimeRobo, Dolnero explains that he chose his current family.
- Mercanary Org (傭兵・オーグ Yōhei Ōgu?, 10): A professional assassin. Don Dolnero promised 25 million to him if he killed the Timerangers. Possessing Herculean strength, he carries a broadsword and shoots lasers from his eyes in battle. Brought in by TimeRobo Alpha. His name is a pun on the Japanese word for "ogre".
- Prisoner #8, Sadist Gougan (愉快犯・ゴウガン Yukaihan Gōgan?, 11): Having the same regard for life as Gien, Gougan was arrested in 2975 for using his Dream Breaker machine to turn people into sleep-waking mobs to kill each other for his amusement during night-time. Once freed by Gien, Gougan resumed his old habits, until the Timerangers destroyed his machine. Though defeated by Vector Dividing, Gougan enlarges and is brought in by Time Robo Alpha.
- Blackmailer Gaymark (恐喝犯・ゲーマルク Kyōkatsuhan Gēmaruku?, 12, 45): A master of blackmail with a laserwhip weapon. He found a refugee Alekesatuosian named Algo and blackmailed him into using his teleporting powers steal for the Londers. When Sion intervened, Gaymark took Hayato prisoner to keep Algo under his thumb. In the end, Sion manage to save Hayato and defeat Gaymark before he was the brought in by TimeJet Gamma/TimeRobo Alpha. Around New Years' Eve, Gaymark managed to break out of his confinement capsule, thanks to the land lady, though he was still in miniature form. Once the Timerangers found out, Gaymark took TimeRobota as a hostage. He almost escaped, were it not for Domon's foot crushing him at the last second, The flattened Geymark was put back in storage.
- Prisoner #614, Gambler Velito (賭博師・ベリト Tobakushi Berito?, 13): A small alien with a robotic/machine exosuit who was sentenced to 20 years in confinement. A fight club owner who would fix the fights to win gambling bets. He used his exosuit to pose as the referee, taking advantage of the losing customers. The Timerangers found out by accident, while hired to look for Shinji Ozaki, who was a victim of Velito's deception. The Timerangers managed to flush Velito out, freezing him with the Voltech Bazooka before he had his exosuit set to autopilot and enlarge itself. As it was only an exosuit and not a criminal, it was destroyed by TimeRobo Beta.
- Prisoner #296, Sniper Reihou (スナイパー・レイホウ Sunaipā Reihō?, 15): A professional assassin in for 150 years that was released by Don Dolnero to assassinate the Timerangers, though she was only willing to do it for seven million dollars per each ranger. She uses a unique type of bullet that allows her to penetrate the TimeRanger's Chrono Suits. Reihou kidnapped Honami Moriyama after her publisher published an article claiming that she knew who the Timerangers are, and placed a bomb around Honami's neck as she placed her in an open square in a trap to shoot the Timerangers from a distance. With planning, TimeGreen and TimePink were able to save Honami while TimeRed, TimeBlue, and TimeYellow battled Reihou. Once the team gathered, Reihou enlarged herself. Brought in by TimeRobo Beta/TimeRobo Alpha.
- Gourmet Pyromaniac Vincent (美食放火魔・ビンセント Bishoku Hōkama Binsento?, 16): A food critic gone mad, who was sentenced for 180 years, though he was released by Gien. Armed with a fork-staff and able to shoot fire from his mouth, he attacked people whose cooking he found horrible, burning their eating estasblishments to the ground. When he burned down the soda shop run by Sugara, Domon took it personally. Using the soda he gave him, named Tak, believed to be from the future, Domon uses it to beat Vincent in a bet. Though losing, Vincent refused to be frozen willingly and enlarges. Though he took advantage of civilian hostages, TimeRobo Beta managed to knock him out of the way before TimeRobo Alpha brought him into custody.
- Blackmailing School Gang Leader Flan (恐喝番長・フラン Kyōkatsu Banchō Furan?, 17, 38): A gangster who was released by Lila to increase money supply for the Londers. Assuming the guise of a teacher, he took over the school, conditioning strong students to bully and extort the weaker students. One of those students happened to be Makoto, who became Flan's new puppet. Tatsuya managed to talk Makoto out of Flan's scheme. After being beaten up by TimeRed, Flan enlarges. Brought in by TimeRobo after fighting all three of its formations.
- Terrorist Sandoora (テロリスト・サンドーラ Terorisuto Sandōra?, 18, 38): Gien used this shotgun-wielding terrorist to retrieve the Lambda 2000. Gien planned to use the Lambda 2000 by turning it into a Zeta-3 crystal to power his first giant robot/Nova. Sandora successfully invaded Kawasaki Research Lab, putting the area in lockdown. Ayase managed to deactivate the lockdown so the others could run in as Sandoora obtained the Lambda 2000. Confronted by the TimeYellow, TimePink, and TimeGreen, he blasted them with his shotgun before TimeRed and TimeBlue arrived to block his escape. Though he was defeated by the Timerangers and lost the Lambda 2000, Sandoora enlarged himself. Though he managed to severally damage TimeRobo Beta with his grenades and rifle, Sandoora was brought in by a weakened TimeRobo Alpha as Gien took the Lambda 2000 to convert it into Zeta-3.
- Prisoner #8215, Bodyguard Hydrid (用心棒・ハイドリッド Yōjinbō Haidoriddo?, 21, 38): Arrested for being a mafia bodyguard. A super-fast tri-eyed samurai-ish alien, he was released by Don Dolnero to aid him in his distribution of the PowerSplit Drink, an alcohol from the 30th century that could severally intoxicate humans, with aliens being unaffected by it. Being immune to the effects of the alcohol, Sion was forced to fight Hydrid singlehandedly with the Accel-Stop function on his ChronoSuit, destroying the Power-Split supply in the process. Hydrid enlarged himself before the Voltech Bazooka could be used on him. With Sion handling the control systems, Shadow Alpha brought Hydrid into custody.
- Marriage Swindler Barbera (結婚詐欺師・バーベラ Kekkon Sagishi Bābera?, 22, 38): Snake/Medusa/gorgon-like prisoner who was arrested for her ability to seduce men and then rip them off into giving her money after they became obsessed with her. She was released by Lila so Lila could use her talents to make money for the Londers. Among her victims were Tatsuya, Ayase, and Domon, whom she tried to force to kill each other after learning that they were all Timerangers. She tried to do this using her enchanted snakes to take control of them. Defeated singlehandedly by Yuuri after she uses her own sex appeal to snap the three out of their trance. Though hit with the Voltech Bazooka, Barbera enlarged, and was soon brought in by Shadow Alpha.
- Prisoner #2707, Energy Thief Uugo (エネルギー窃盗犯・ウーゴ Enerugī Settōhan Ūgo?, 23): A Marshallian in for 3 years due to his reckless energy consumption. He had the ability to suck in energy. What makes him dangerous is his kind's ability to unleashes a terrible energy blacklash upon being wounded. He was released by Gien, under the assumption that the Londers could take advantage of the blackouts he causes with his ability. TimeRed attempted to stop him on his own, only to be hurt by the ensuing shockwave. Uugo eventually made his way to the power plant, where Gien was stationed and planned to make Uugo discharge every wattage of power to destroy the entire city. The Timerangers interfered, with TimeRed using the Assault Vector to defeat him while removing his energy. Gien forcefully enlarged Uugo, who was soon brought in by Shadow Beta.
- Assaulter Borg (傷害犯・ボーグ Shōgaihan Bōgu?, 24): A bomber in for 10 years, he was released to cause trouble with his love for violence. The violence he caused allowed Don Dolnero to set up his own company, in the aftermath. He pursed Ayase and Honami, with Ayase holding him at bay before TimeYellow arrived. When he knocked Honami uncoscious, TimeYellow and TimeBlue double-teamed him. Borg enlarged afterwards, only to be brought in by Shadow Alpha. His name is a pun on the word "borg", a type of cyborg race from "Star Trek".
- Prisoner #1524, Mad Scientist Genbu (狂気の科学者・ゲンブ Kyōki no Kagakusha Genbu?, 25-26): Arrested for endangering people in his time/space experiments. Being turtle-like, he had an obsession for turtles. Released by Don Dolnero, he was paid 50 million to eliminate the Timerangers. He managed to trap the Time Rangers in the Genbu Zone, composed of various pocket dimensions of his making based on his research, sicking his Copy Timeranger (コピータイムレンジャー Kopī Taimurenjā?), copies of the Timerangers at their zenit, on them. Only Time Red and TimePink escaped the dimension, later managing to use a "in-sync battleplan" to destroy the Genbu Zone from the inside out without harming their friends in the process. Enraged, Genbu enlarged, created a Copy TimeRobo Alpha (コピータイムロボα（アルファ） Kopī Taimurobo Arufa?) to fight for him. Once the copy was destroyed, Genbu was brought in by Shadow Beta. He is named after the constellation tortoise of the same name/"Genbu".
- Prisoner #1257, Beautician Domiiro (エステティシャン・ドミーロ Esutetishan Domīro?, 27, 38): A beautician who'd do anything for money, whether it was legal or not. He was released to help Lila in her leisure at a resort for 10 million. By poisoning the sea, he gathered red poisoned seaweed for a seaweed wrap facial, hoping that Lila would pay 3 times what she promised. Taking his pollution deeds personally, Sion attacked Domiiro until the others arrived to pursue him as the Tak Robota restored the sea. Though defeated by TimeGreen, he enlarged, only to be brought in by Shadow Alpha.
- Arms Smuggler Hammer (武器密売人・ハマー Buki Mitsubainin Hamā?, 29): A weapons-user released by Gien to track down the time pulse being emitting from the V-Commander. He battled the Timerangers, while the Zenits tracked down the V-Rex's control device. Naoto gained the device before the Londers could, becoming TimeFire for the first time and using his DV Freezer ability to bring Hammer into custody.
- Poacher Master Hunter (密猟者・マスターハンター Mitsuryōsha Masutā Hantā?, 30, 38): He was released by Gien to track down the V-Rex and was able to partially control it with a spear which had a small joystick-like remote control on it. He later enlarged himself so he and V-Rex could double team Shadow Alpha. Once TimeFire freed it of Master Hunter's control, the V-Rex assumed V-Rex Robo form and brought Master Hunter into custody.
- Prisoner #0621, Counselor Zektar (カウンセラー・ゼクター Kaunserā Zakutā?, 31): A mental counselor who went bad and used his Mind Modulator to damage his patients' minds, forcing them back and gaining more money. Once they were broke, Zektar would imprison them and use them in his experiments. Domon investigated, only to suffer psychically as a result. Domon turned the tables and broke free of the Mind Module. Infuriated, Zektar enlarged and uses what he learned from TimeYellow's mind to counter Shadow Beta, until V-Rex Robo arrived and uses Max Blizzard to bring Zektar into custody.
- Corrupted Financier Dogoal (悪徳金融業者・ドゴール Akutoku Kinyū Gyōsha Dogōru?, 33): He ran a loan shark business for the Don, kidnapping the family of bankers in debt to the Don. The banker man's daughter, Emily Sakura, escaped Dogoal's men and she was soon under Ayase's protection, taking her to Asagiri Mountain where she and her family used to have fun before her mom died. Dogoal managed to catch up to them and battled TimeBlue while the other Timerangers saved Mr. Sakura. Through defeated by TimeBlue, Dogoal enlarged as the others arrived and formed Shadow Alpha with V-Rex supporting it, using a combo Blizard Slash/Max Blizzard to bring him into custody.
- Prisoner #0139, Stalker Detective Abel (ストーカー刑事・アベル Stōkā Keiji Aberu?, 34): An Intercity police officer who turned villainous and became an assassin, using a mind control toxin to recruit others into his assassin group. He was arrested in 2997 by Yuri, whom he became obsessed with, only to be released to make money for Dolnero. He had a reputation for doing business with other unsavory underworld figures as well. Deciding to investigate, she joins the Assassin Group to find Abel. Abel overpowers her and uses his mind control toxin on her, turning her into his ideal pupil to finish the assassination attempt his subordindate failed to accomplish. TimeRed intervened and saved Yuuri, giving her the antidote. Once she changed back, TimePink defeated Abel, but he enlarged and was quickly brought in by Shadow Beta with some help from V-Rex Robo.
- Hacker Yuugento (ハッカー・ユーゲント Hakkā Yūgento?, 35, 38): A master hacker carrying an extra artificial brain on the end of his cane, making him a super genius. Under the guise of an old man, he uploaded a computer virus into every hospital mainframe, demanding 5 million yen for the anti-virus he possessed. Tatsuya and Naoto managed to find Yuugento, but the fight resulted with Naoto suffering from déjà vu from the D-Sensor, being hit by Yuugento's attack, and having to relive October 22 over and over. TimeRed's intervention freed Naoto from the loop, allowing TimeFire and TimeRed to defeat Yuugento. However, Yuugento enlarged and reprogrammed the TimeShadow to fight TimeRobo Beta until the V-Rex Robo undid Yuugento's hacking. All three robots brought him into custody.
- Boribaru (Timeranger VS GoGoV): A criminal boxer who attacked a building and set it on fire. Boribaru, prior to his primary arrest, had killed 500 people in hand-to-hand combat, from which he showed no remorse. Briefly fused with Pierre to become PierreBori before being captured. Brought in by Riding TimeRobo Alpha, with the power from the Victory Robo. Before being brought in, the Rangers managed to expel/vaporize Pierre from his body.
- Londars Relatives (Timeranger VS GoGoV): Relatives of various Londars Prisoners, their power was enhanced by Pierre. Brought in by the Voltech Bazooka.
- Dogoal's Twin Brother, Real (Rearu)
- Reihou's Twin Sister, Lupia (Rupia)
- Orgu's Identical Uncle, Bats (Baatsu)
- Gaymark's Identical Cousin, Dinal (Dinaaru)
- Blaster Mad's Identical Neighbor, Sealing (Shiringu)
- Arms Dealer Banjan (武器商人・バンジャン Buki Shōnin Banjan?, 36): He sold deadly bombs to gangsters, until City Guardians went in disguise to arrange a setup. Events when out of control when a young thief took both suitcases and uses the Tomorrow Research to deliver the package to him at the airport. Banjan uses another bomb remote control to track down the thief, only to face TimeRed and TimePink , while Domon, Ayase, and Naoto disposed of the bomb as TimeGreen disrupted the detonation signal. Infuried, Banjan enlarged and was then brought in by Shadow Alpha.
- Saboteur Mayden (破壊工作員・メイデン Hakai Kōsakuin Meiden?, 37): A designer of various robots, his most famous being the V-Rex. He was released by Gien, even though it was under Dolnero's order. Using it as an excuse to have fun, Mayden abducted Naoto and forced him to summon the V-Rex. From there, Mayden was able to take control of it by a voice-masking device to copy Naoto's voice. While TimeShadow battled the V-Rex, the male Timerangers dealt with Mayden until Naoto managed to regain control of V-Rex and take back the V-Commander. Mayden was soon after brought in by a DV Refreezer Slash/Voltech Bazooka combo. His name is similar in pun to the word "mayday".
- Activist of Spirit Glokun (魂の活動屋・グロカン Tamashii no Katsudōya Gurokan?, 38): A director armed with a megaphone. In Sion's dream, the Timerangers were visited by producer Junichi Machida who gave the team a job to investigate the strange happenings occurring at the new Tokyo Ninja Story movie. Once the film's new title was revealed, "The End of the Timerangers," Glokun revealed himself and used his directing powers to place the gang in various genres from yakuza, to kung-fu, and then sci-fi. Glokun brought in the criminals arrested by the Timerangers for the big fight scene. But when Domon offends him, Glokun decides to forward to the climax, enlarging himself as he placed the Timerangers in Shadow Beta before writing in Naoto, V-Rex, and then Providus. The Timerangers' attacks were ineffective against Glokun as his movie magic made him invincible. When Shadow Beta made a hit, it turned out the last page of Glokun's was gone - as Sion used it to gain Shogo Ogata's autograph, thus saving the gang. With Glokun horrified that he had no ending to his film, the Timerangers aimed to create it - bringing in Glokun with the power of all the robots.
- Serial Thief Dova (連続窃盗犯・ドーバ Renzoku Settōhan Dōba?, 40): A chameleon-themed thief sent by Dolnero to steal the Reda Virus vaccine from the City Guardians, so they (The Londers) could sell it to make a great profit out of its' importance. TimeFire attempts to keep the vaccine away from Dova before TimeBlue battled him, leaving Dova open for attack by TimeRed, Pink, and Green. Angered, Dova enlarged himself and battled Shadow Beta and V-Rex Robo before being brought into custody.
- Prisoner #4288, Prophet Strauss (予言者・ストラウス Yogensha Sutorausu?, 41): A telekinetic who was arrested for making money on the followers he amassed with his prophecy that the Earth would come to an end in 3001. Released by Don Dolnero and creating the figurehead Hakou, Strauss set up another doomsday cult with his prediction set for 2001. Tatsuya and Yuuri investigated, exposing Strauss' scheme as TimeFire arrived. Once the team gathered, TimeRed and TimePink double teamed Strauss, forcing him to enlarge with Shadow Beta and V-Rex facing him. In the end, Shadow Beta brought Strauss in as his followers disbanded. However, both of Strauss prophecies would later be revealed to have had some truth to them.
- Computer Engineer Gate (コンピューターエンジニア・ゲート Konpyūtā Enjinia Gēto?, 46): An arrogant figure, Dolnero used him in a plan to hold a science lab for ransom by blowing up a reactor if a large amount of money wasn't paid out to the Don. Gate accidentally sped-up the detonation time and decided to escape when TimeFire and the City Guardians arrived. While the Timerangers stopped the self-destruction sequence, TimeFire and Gate decided to compete in a quick-draw duel. Gate enlarged and battled with the V-Rex, while the Timerangers were unable to use their TimeJets. With the TimeFlyer, V-Rex Robo was able to bring Gate into custody.
[edit] Hell's Gate Prisoners
These are Londers Prisoners confined for the most evil and inhuman acts of the 30th century. Only Gien has the key to the vault that holds them, and he thaws them out so they can terrorize everyone for his own amusement and kill the Timeranger for himself (and the Don).
- Prioner #2034, Hell's Gate Prisoner Blaster Mad (ヘルズゲート囚・ブラスターマドウ Heruzu Gēto Shū Burasutā Madō?, 20): Imprisoned for the mass-murder of 1,030. He was released by Gien, proving his notorious reputation true by slaughtrting civilians with small bombs that resemble toy tops. He overpowered the Timerangers twice in power being he was later brought in by Shadow Beta.
- Hell's Gate Prisoner Jagul (ヘルズゲート囚・ジャグル Heruzu Gēto Shū Jaguru?, 28, 38): He was released by Gien to locate the Time Pulse and enlarge it with a machine. Wielding a nasty firearm, Jagul wounded TimeRed, revealing the man's true identity to his father and Naoto. TimeRed managed to wound Jagul long enough for him to be brought in by the Voltech Bazooka. Before being recaptured, Jagul succeeded in maintaining the Time Pulse that would allow V-Rex to emerge.
- Prisoner #7181, Hell's Gate Prisoner Emboss (ヘルズゲート囚・エンボス Heruzu Gēto Shū Enbosu?, 39): He was infected with a fatal disease, a man-made bacteria known as the Reda Virus. Even if a cure was made for him, he would turn it down as he enjoyed dying and taking others by the thousands down with him. He nearly succeeded in spreading his disease across the city, until Gien arrived and revealed that such a vaccine to the Reda Virus was created, freaking Emboss out as he became determined to destroy it while knocking TimeFire away. TimeBlue rescued the vaccine and the whole team defeated Emboss. He was enlarged before being brought in with Shadow Alpha & V-Rex Robo. His name is a pun on the word "emboss".
- Hell's Gate Prisoner Harbal (ヘルズゲート囚・ハーバル Heruzu Gēto Shū Hābaru?, 42): A destructive, murderous, and furry creature armed with a bazooka. Harbal was released by Gien to obtain the Lambda 2000 from the Kawasaki Lab. While Gien fought the Timerangers, he battled TimeFire in a fight that critically wounded Mr. Asami. Once TimeFire defeats him, Harbal enlarged himself and battled V-Rex. Though Harbal was brought in by V-Rex Robo, Gien escapes with the Lambda 2000, thanks to Ryuya's help. His name is a pun on the word "hairball".
[edit] Gien's Robots
- Weapons of Destruction Nova (破壊兵器・ノヴァ Hakai Heiki Nova?, 18-19): Created by Gien and powered by Zeta-3. Put through the freezing-compression system and unleashed, Gien enlarged his creation to destroy the city. With TimeRobo still damaged from its' fight with Sandoora, the Raimei was deployed to destroy the robot, but Nova proved superior and destroyed the Raimei with almost no trouble. Everything seemed hopeless until TimeShadow arrived, able to withstand Nova's arsenal and destroy the fierce robot. However, the explosion from Nova's destruction allowed Pierre of the Saima Clan to be revived, which was learned much later.
- Mecha Crisis (メカ・クライシス Mrka Kuraishisu?, 46-47): Created by Gien and powered by Zeta-3, Crisis was sent to destroy the city. TimeFire and the Timerangers battled it until it enlarged itself, with V-Rex and the TimeFlyer fighting it. Once hearing he can destroy it, TimeFire and V-Rex use Max Burning to scrap the robot.
- Neo-Crisis (ネオ・クライシス Neo Kuraishisu?, 48-50): Gien's final robot, created to battle the V-Rex. Powered by Lambda 2000, it was also programmed to synchronize with its' creator's movements. Once fully functional and enlarged, Gien piloted Neo-Crisis to began his reign of destruction. TimeFire arrived, with V-Rex, and the two giants engaged in a battle, which also ensured the ravaging of the, via 2001, century. After defeating V-Rex, Gien decided to find something else for Neo-Crisis to destroy, while the Time-Pulses worsened, until the robot started to overheat. Gien fell back to make repairs and to plan the actual date of when the third of the world was to be destroyed. During its second attack, Neo-Crisis knocked around V-Rex until TimeJet Gamma arrived and disabled Neo-Crisis for a moment. TimeRobo Alpha held off NeoCrisis as TimeRed converted V-Rex's Lambda 2000 to Zeta 3. Once TimeRobot Beta put Neo-Crisis in position, V-Rex unleashed Max Burning to destroy it for good.
[edit] Others
- G-Zord (43-44): A powerful Zeta-Sensor robot that was lost in a time experiment like the V-Rex in 2994. Though resistant to all forms of external attacks, its only weak point is its' Lamada-2000 core, with an attack on it enough to actually destroy it. The G-Zord appears in the 20th century after Captain Ryuya came to negate the end of the 30th century by taking over Tatsuya's position as TimeRed to form Shadow Beta and aim for the weakspot. Gien provoked the G-Zord into battle-mode as the V-Rex arrived, with the G-Zord retreating to heal itself. Once healed, the G-Zord resumed its' attack on the city. With TimeRobo Beta and TimeShadow fighting the robot, Gien used his machine to siphon the Mute-O energy from the G-Zord, leaving it partically active until Tatsuya destroyed the machine and restored the energy. After the Timerangers ousted Ryuya into giving the Chrono Changer back to Tatsuya, Tatsuya is able to come up with a strategy which allowed the Timerangers to defeat the G-Zord for good by having TimeRobo Alpha ride on the V-Rex's back as Riding Time Robo, and then jump off it to move in from behind and strike the G-Zord's weak spot with its sword. While the G-Zord's remains were taken by the City Guardians, its destruction not only saved the 30th century but slightly altered its' history as well. The name "Zord" is not usually used by Super Sentai, but is standard in Power Rangers.
[edit] Episodes (Case Files)
Each episode would end/begin with a date, in keeping with the case file theme.
- The Time Fugitives (時の逃亡者 Toki no Tōbōsha?) February 13, 2000
- The Unseen Future (見えない未来 Mienai Mirai?) February 15, 2000
- Acceleration of Dreams (夢の加速度 Yume no Kasokudo?) February 21, 2000
- The Hostage is an Alien (人質は異星人 Hitojichi wa Iseijin?) March 5, 2000
- The Third Combination (第３の合体 Daisan no Gattai?) March 12, 2000
- The Fabricated Invitee (偽りの招待客 Itsuwari no Shōtaikyaku?) March 19, 2000
- Domon Hospitalized (ドモン入院中 Domon Nyūinchū?) March 26, 2000
- An Artistic Explosion (芸術に爆発を Geijutsu ni Bakuhatsu o?) April 2, 2000
- The Don's Depression (ドンの憂鬱 Don no Yūutsu?) April 9, 2000
- The Escape to Tomorrow (明日への脱出 Ashita e no Dasshutsu?) April 16, 2000
- Death-Fight Town (死闘の町 Shitō no Machi?) April 23, 2000
- Wish Upon a Star (星に願いを Hoshi ni Negai o?) April 30, 2000
- Battle Casino (バトルカジノ Batoru Kajino?) May 7, 2000
- Dead Heat (デッドヒート Deddo Hīto?) May 14, 2000
- Sniper Searching (狙撃手（スナイパー）を探せ Sunaipā o Sagase?) May 21, 2000
- A Soba Dream (そばにある夢 Soba ni Aru Yume?) May 28, 2000
- The Twisted Holy Fist (ねじれた正拳 Nejireta Seiken?) June 4, 2000
- A Shadowy Premonition (影の予感 Kage no Yokan?) June 24, 2000
- The Moonlight Knight (月下の騎士 Gekka no Kishi?) June 25, 2000
- The Renewed Bond (新たなる絆 Aratanaru Kizuna?) June 26, 2000
- Sion's Style (シオンの流儀 Shion no Ryūgi?) July 9, 2000
- Pink Temptation (桃色の誘惑 Momoiro no Yūwaku?) July 16, 2000
- Beat Up (ビートアップ Bīto Appu?) July 23, 2000
- Yellow, Sometimes Blue (黄色、時々青 Kiiro, Tokidoki Ao?) July 30, 2000
- Broken Trust (途切れた信頼 Togireta Shinrai?) August 13, 2000
- The Countdown of Trust (信頼の秒読み（カウントダウン） Shinrai no Kauntodaun?) August 13, 2000
- The Small Hometown (小さな故郷 Chiisa na Kokyō?) August 26, 2000
- A Time of Reunion (再会の時 Saikai no Toki?) August 27, 2000
- The Fiery New Warrior (炎の新戦士 Honō no Shin Senshi?) August 28, 2000
- Report Cries of Fire (届け炎の叫び Todoke Honō no Sakebi?) August 28, 2000
- The Straying Game (迷走ゲーム Meisō Gēmu?) September 9, 2000
- Save the Criminal (犯罪者を救え Hanzaisha o Sukue?) October 1, 2000
- Little Lady (リトルレディ Ritoru Redi?) October 8, 2000
- As-sass-in (暗・殺・者 An-satsu-sha?) October 15, 2000
- Tomorrow Isn't Coming (明日が来ない Ashita ga Konai?) October 22, 2000
- Honest, as It Is (素顔のままで Sugao no Mama de?) October 29, 2000
- Targeted Power (狙われた力 Nerawareta Chikara?) November 17, 2000
- Good Night (ぐっどないと Guddo Naito?) November 27, 2000
- A Lie Soaked in Rain (雨に濡れた嘘 Ame ni Nureta Uso?) December 6, 2000
- Ayase Retires!? (アヤセ脱退！？ Ayase Dattai!??) December 7, 2000
- Expose the Prophet (予言者を暴け Yogensha o Abake?) December 17, 2000
- The Fallen Angel of Destruction (破壊の堕天使 Hakai no Datenshi?) December 23, 2000
- The History Revision Order (歴史修正指令 Rekishi Shūsei Shirei?) December 23, 2000
- The Revolt Against Time (時への反逆 Toki e no Hangyaku?) December 24, 2000
- The End! TR (Tomorrow Research) (終末！ＴＲ（トゥモローリサーチ） Shūmatsu! Tī Āru (Tumorō Risāchi)?) December 31, 2000
- The Future is no More (未来への断絶 Mirai e no Danzetsu?) January 7, 2001
- The Don's End (ドンの最期 Don no Saigo?) January 14, 2001
- The Return to the Future (未来への帰還 Mirai e no Kikan?) January 21, 2001
- Beyond the Millennium (千年を越えて Sennen o Koete?) January 28, 2001
- To an Infinite Tomorrow (無限の明日へ Mugen no Ashita e?) February 4, 2001
- Super Sentai Big Gathering (Special Compilation) (スーパー戦隊大集合（特別編） Sūpā Sentai Dai Shūgō (Tokubetsu Hen)?) February 11, 2001
[edit] Specials
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger Super Video: All the Strongest Hero Secrets
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger vs. GoGo-V
- The date of the movie is October 25, 2000, so it is dated between Timeranger episodes 35 and 36. Thus this is the 3rd Crossover which it's setting in the timeline is conclusive. The 1st being J.A.K.Q. VS Goranger and the 2nd being Gingaman VS Megaranger.
[edit] Cast
- Tatsuya Asami/TimeRed, Captain Ryuya: Masaru Nagai (永井 大 Nagai Masaru?) (Played as "永井 マサル")
- Yuuri/TimePink: Mika Katsumura (勝村 美香 Katsumura Mika?)
- Ayase/TimeBlue: Yūji Kido (城戸 裕次 Kido Yūji?)
- Domon/TimeYellow: Shūhei Izumi (和泉 宗兵 Izumi Shūhei?) (Played as Tomohide Koizumi (小泉 朋英 Koizumi Tomohide?))
- Sion/TimeGreen: Masahiro Kuranuki (倉貫 匡弘 Kuranuki Masahiro?)
- Naoto Takizawa/TimeFire: Shinji Kasahara (笠原 紳司 Kasahara Shinji?)
- Wataru Asami: Fujita Okamoto (岡本 富士太 Okamoto Fujita?)
- Lila: Asami Kuru (久瑠 あさ美 Kuru Asami?)
- Don Dornelo: Ryūzaburō Ōtomo (大友 龍三郎 Ōtomo Ryūzaburō?)
- Gien: Kōji Tobe (戸部 公爾 Tobe Kōji?)
[edit] Voice actors
- Tak: Yūsuke Numata (沼田 祐介 Numata Yūsuke?)
- Time Robota: Fumiko Orikasa (折笠 富美子 Orikasa Fumiko?)
[edit] Suit Actors
- TimeRed (main): Seiji Takaiwa (高岩 成二 Takaiwa Seiji?)
- TimePink (main): Motokuni Nakagawa (中川 素州 Nakagawa Motokuni?)
- TimeBlue: Yasuhiro Takeuchi (竹内 康博 Takeuchi Yasuhiro?)
- TimeYellow (main), TimeRobo/TimeRobo Shadow: Hideaki Kusaka (日下 秀昭 Kusaka Hideaki?)
- TimeGreen (main): Yūichi Hachisuka (蜂須賀 祐一 Hachisuka Yūichi?)
- TimePink (sub), TimeGreen (sub): Naoko Kamio (神尾 直子 Kamio Naoko?)
- TimeFire (main), Gien, TimeYellow (sub): Yasuhiko Imai (今井 靖彦 Imai Yasuhiko?)
- TimeFire (sub), TimeRed (sub): Hirofumi Fukuzawa (福沢 博文 Fukuzawa Hirofumi?)
[edit] Songs
- Opening theme
- "JIKŪ ~Mirai Sentai Timeranger~" (JIKŪ ～未来戦隊タイムレンジャー～ Jikū ~Mirai Sentai Taimurenjā~?)
- Lyrics: Yoshie Isogai (磯谷 佳江 Isogai Yoshie?)
- Composition & Arrangement: Kōichirō Kameyama
- Artist: Kumi Sasaki (佐々木 久美 Sasaki Kumi?)
- Ending theme
- "Into Time" (時の彼方へ Toki no Kanata e?)
- Lyrics: Shiyōichi Yoshii (吉井 省一 Yoshii Shiyōichi?)
- Composition & Arrangement: Kōichirō Kameyama
- Artist: NAT'S
[edit] External links
- Time Ranger at SuperSentai.com
- Time Ranger at Sentai Spoilers
| Preceded by GoGo-V |
Super Sentai 2000 – 2001 |
Succeeded by Gaoranger |
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