Gosei Sentai Dairanger
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is a Japan
ese tokusatsu
television
series. It was the seventeenth production in the long-running Super Sentai
franchise of television tokusatsu dramas produced by Toei Company
, following Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. It was originally broadcast from February 19, 1993 to February 11, 1994. Toei gave this series the name Star Rangers for international distribution.
Elements from Dairanger were adapted into the second season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
, specifically the action sequences between the giant robots (which became the Power Rangers' Thunderzords) and the villains. None of the Dairanger costumes were used in Power Rangers
, except Kiba Ranger's, which was adapted into the White Ranger's costume from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. (The end credits listed the show as titled Dai Rangers.)
. The Daos Empire consisted of three tribes: the Dai, the Shura (the ancestors of today's humanity), and the Gorma (the military tribe); they lived harmoniously. However, one day, the Gorma Tribe decided to take over the empire and the world. Thus began the war between the Gorma and Dai tribes. The battle continued for 5,000 years, led by the Gorma Triumvirate. The Mythical QI Beasts appeared to oppose the Gorma, whose magical powers had increased, enabling them to turn themselves into monsters. Five Dai warriors' Qi
powers had increased to the point where they could control the Mythical Qi Beasts. The war ended with the disappearance of both the Dai and Gorma tribes. In the present day, the Gorma Tribe, one of the Daos' two missing branches, arose to take over the world. To counter them, Master Kaku assembled a team of five youths with high levels of Qi, who became the Dairangers of the present time.
: The son of Zhang Liao
who became a Dairanger against his will.
: The most remarkable, gentle member of the team and arguably the most skilled fighter after Ryo. Scouted to be a Dairanger after Kaku's discovery of his Qi connection with Kujaku, whom he has feelings for.
: A man who dreams of becoming a world boxing champion. Specializes in Long Fist with the power to adjust gravity around and within, thus increasing either strength or speed.
: A stylish beautician who escaped his home at age 15 and came to Tokyo
. Has a tendency to go rushing into battle without thinking.
: Master Kaku's niece from China, she is the only member capable of Qi control when not transformed.
: A 9-year old who pulled out Yufang's Byakkoshinken. A somewhat perverted boy, he often grabs Lin's breasts and looks up her skirt at times, and wishes to marry her. New to fighting, he is not particularly strong. While Kou is of Dai blood, he is also part Gorma on his father's side.
He is also capable of firing lightning bolts with immense destructive power. During his first appearance, he attacks the Great Famous Pachinko Player and Ryuuseioh. The universes that he obeyed told him that the two warring factions had to agree a cease-fire, so Daizinryu let him live, but gave a warning to both Dairaingers and the Gorma not to incur his wrath by destroying most of Tokyo
. Daizinryu later returned during the second fight with the Great Famous Pachinko Player.
The annoyed dragon crushed the monster to death under his massive foot, then turned and disassembled Dairen'oh with a lightning bolt. He then attempted to crush Ryuseioh (the only Mythical Qi Beast left standing). Ryuuseioh was saved by Daimugen, who hid Ryuuseioh inside his shell, but was nearly crushed by Daizinryu. Daizinryu let him live because of the universe's will.
When the Dairangers dealt with Ikazuchi, Daizinryu seemingly put many civilians in Tokyo under a spell, which made them bow to Daizinryu and then fall off buildings, before Jiaxu counter-acted the spell. Daizinryu made his final appearance to destroy the Gorma Palace, seeing that Shadam and the Gorma were the cause of all the trouble. To calm him down, the Lailai Jewels and the Great Earth Shaking Jewel scattered to the four winds on their own will.
, the movie was originally shown as a triple feature alongside the film versions of Kamen Rider ZO
and Tokusou Robo Janperson
. The main villain of the film is an original monster, named the , who gathers four of the Dairangers' previous adversaries to defeat them. While the movie was filmed between episodes 5–6 and 7–8, its story takes place after episode 8 due to the appearance of Dairen-ō. Speaking of Kamen Rider ZO, Shohei Shibata, the young actor who played Hiroshi in Kamen Rider ZO
would also later starred in Gosei Sentai Dairanger as Akomaru, son to Shadam, the main villain of Dairanger.
Ending theme
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ese tokusatsu
Tokusatsu
is a Japanese term that applies to any live-action film or television drama that usually features superheroes and makes considerable use of special effects ....
television
Television
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series. It was the seventeenth production in the long-running Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
franchise of television tokusatsu dramas produced by Toei Company
Toei Company
is a Japanese film, television production, and distribution corporation. Based in Tokyo, Toei owns and operates thirty-four movie theaters across Japan, a modest vertically-integrated studio system by the standards of the 1930s United States; operates studios at Tokyo and Kyoto; and is a...
, following Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. It was originally broadcast from February 19, 1993 to February 11, 1994. Toei gave this series the name Star Rangers for international distribution.
Elements from Dairanger were adapted into the second season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
, specifically the action sequences between the giant robots (which became the Power Rangers' Thunderzords) and the villains. None of the Dairanger costumes were used in Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
, except Kiba Ranger's, which was adapted into the White Ranger's costume from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. (The end credits listed the show as titled Dai Rangers.)
Story
Eight thousand years ago, the Daos civilization flourished in Southern ChinaChina
Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture...
. The Daos Empire consisted of three tribes: the Dai, the Shura (the ancestors of today's humanity), and the Gorma (the military tribe); they lived harmoniously. However, one day, the Gorma Tribe decided to take over the empire and the world. Thus began the war between the Gorma and Dai tribes. The battle continued for 5,000 years, led by the Gorma Triumvirate. The Mythical QI Beasts appeared to oppose the Gorma, whose magical powers had increased, enabling them to turn themselves into monsters. Five Dai warriors' Qi
Qi
In traditional Chinese culture, qì is an active principle forming part of any living thing. Qi is frequently translated as life energy, lifeforce, or energy flow. Qi is the central underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts...
powers had increased to the point where they could control the Mythical Qi Beasts. The war ended with the disappearance of both the Dai and Gorma tribes. In the present day, the Gorma Tribe, one of the Daos' two missing branches, arose to take over the world. To counter them, Master Kaku assembled a team of five youths with high levels of Qi, who became the Dairangers of the present time.
Dairangers
The descendants of the Dai Tribe who battle the Gorma.: The son of Zhang Liao
Zhang Liao
Zhang Liao was a military general serving under the warlord Cao Cao during the late Han Dynasty and early Three Kingdoms era of Chinese history. He participated in many campaigns, including those against Yuan Shao's clan and the Wuhuan tribes...
who became a Dairanger against his will.
: The most remarkable, gentle member of the team and arguably the most skilled fighter after Ryo. Scouted to be a Dairanger after Kaku's discovery of his Qi connection with Kujaku, whom he has feelings for.
: A man who dreams of becoming a world boxing champion. Specializes in Long Fist with the power to adjust gravity around and within, thus increasing either strength or speed.
: A stylish beautician who escaped his home at age 15 and came to Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. Has a tendency to go rushing into battle without thinking.
: Master Kaku's niece from China, she is the only member capable of Qi control when not transformed.
: A 9-year old who pulled out Yufang's Byakkoshinken. A somewhat perverted boy, he often grabs Lin's breasts and looks up her skirt at times, and wishes to marry her. New to fighting, he is not particularly strong. While Kou is of Dai blood, he is also part Gorma on his father's side.
Daizinryu
is a colossal god-like entity who preserves the natural balance of the world. He appears whenever battles have gone too far, like the ones between the Dairangers and the Gorma. Daizinryu has no contempt for either side, but has no tolerance for whoever threatens to disrupt the natural order of things. Daizinryu arrived in the world in , only to transform into the bipedal , his feet as big as Daimugen's shell.He is also capable of firing lightning bolts with immense destructive power. During his first appearance, he attacks the Great Famous Pachinko Player and Ryuuseioh. The universes that he obeyed told him that the two warring factions had to agree a cease-fire, so Daizinryu let him live, but gave a warning to both Dairaingers and the Gorma not to incur his wrath by destroying most of Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
. Daizinryu later returned during the second fight with the Great Famous Pachinko Player.
The annoyed dragon crushed the monster to death under his massive foot, then turned and disassembled Dairen'oh with a lightning bolt. He then attempted to crush Ryuseioh (the only Mythical Qi Beast left standing). Ryuuseioh was saved by Daimugen, who hid Ryuuseioh inside his shell, but was nearly crushed by Daizinryu. Daizinryu let him live because of the universe's will.
When the Dairangers dealt with Ikazuchi, Daizinryu seemingly put many civilians in Tokyo under a spell, which made them bow to Daizinryu and then fall off buildings, before Jiaxu counter-acted the spell. Daizinryu made his final appearance to destroy the Gorma Palace, seeing that Shadam and the Gorma were the cause of all the trouble. To calm him down, the Lailai Jewels and the Great Earth Shaking Jewel scattered to the four winds on their own will.
Episodes
Movie
The film version of Gosei Sentai Dairanger premiered in Japan on April 17, 1993, at the Toei Super Hero Fair '93. Directed by Shōhei Tōjō and written by Noboru SugimuraNoboru Sugimura
was a Japanese television and video game writer best known for his work on the Metal Hero, Super Sentai, Resident Evil and Onimusha series....
, the movie was originally shown as a triple feature alongside the film versions of Kamen Rider ZO
Kamen Rider ZO
, translated as Masked Rider ZO, is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, part of their Kamen Rider Series. Directed by Keita Amemiya, the film was the first joint production between Toei Company Limited and Bandai....
and Tokusou Robo Janperson
Tokusou Robo Janperson
was the 1993 installment in Toei Company Limited's Metal Hero Series. The series revolved around Janperson, a robotic detective who patrolled the streets of Tokyo and fought against three different underworld organizations who used super technology to subjugate the masses...
. The main villain of the film is an original monster, named the , who gathers four of the Dairangers' previous adversaries to defeat them. While the movie was filmed between episodes 5–6 and 7–8, its story takes place after episode 8 due to the appearance of Dairen-ō. Speaking of Kamen Rider ZO, Shohei Shibata, the young actor who played Hiroshi in Kamen Rider ZO
Kamen Rider ZO
, translated as Masked Rider ZO, is a 1993 Japanese tokusatsu movie produced by Toei Company, part of their Kamen Rider Series. Directed by Keita Amemiya, the film was the first joint production between Toei Company Limited and Bandai....
would also later starred in Gosei Sentai Dairanger as Akomaru, son to Shadam, the main villain of Dairanger.
Cast
- Ryo of the Heavenly Fire Star:
- Daigo of the Heavenly Illusion Star:
- Shoji of the Heavenly Gravity Star:
- Kazu of the Heavenly Time Star:
- Lin of the Heavenly Wind Star:
- Kou of the Howling New Star:
- Kaku:
- Yufang:
- Kujaku:
- Kou's Mother:
- Kameo:
- Gorma XV:
- Gara:
- Zydos:
- Shadam:
- General Tenpō:
- Akomaru:
- Jin Matoba:
Voice actors
- Narrator:
- Byakkoshinken: Wataru Abe
- Daimugen:
- General Kamikaze:
- Ms. Telephone: Akiko Muta
- Mr. Gravestone: Takuzou Kamiyama
- Kabuki Novice:
Guest actors
- Kazu's clone:
- Shōichirō Takamura (human form of Media Magician):
Suit actors
- Ryu Ranger: Naoki Ōfuji
- Shishi Ranger:
- Tenma Ranger: Shōji Hachisuka
- Qilin Ranger:
- Hōō Ranger: Rie Murakami
- Kiba Ranger:
- Ryūseiō (main)/Dairen'ō, Wang Tiger/Kibadaō, Daijinryū: Hideaki Kusaka
- Ryūseiō (sub):
Songs
Opening theme-
- Lyrics: Saburo YatsudeSaburo Yatsudeis a collective pen name used by Toei Company television producers when contributing to their various anime and tokusatsu series, whereas Izumi Todo is solely Toei Animation...
- Composition: Katsuo Ohno
- Arrangement: Kenji Yamamoto
- Artist: New JACK Takurō
- Lyrics: Saburo Yatsude
Ending theme
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- Lyrics: Saburo Yatsude
- Composition: Katsuo Ohno
- Arrangement: Kenji Yamamoto
- Artist: New JACK Takurō