Hyakujuu Sentai GaoRanger
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is Toei
's twenty-fifth production of the Super Sentai
television series airing in 2001 and celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. Its footage was used in the 2002 American series Power Rangers Wild Force and was later dubbed in 2010 as the retitled Power Ranger: Jungle Force for South Korean television.
Today, the Orgs have begun to revive, and five warriors have been chosen by the Power Animals. They must abandon their current lives and give up their names to become the new generation of Gaorangers to protect the life of earth. The current five warriors are called by their color.
Yellow: , the was an airforce pilot before he was chosen first by Gao Eagle to become Gao Yellow. He is serious and regimental, deciding that the Gaorangers should refer to each other by color, instead of name. His other Power Animals are Gao Bear and Gao Polar.
Blue: , the , was a freeter before he was chosen by Gao Shark to become Gao Blue. He is the most immature of the team. His other Power Animal is Gao Giraffe.
Black: , the , was a retired sumo wrestler who was working as a florist before he was chosen by Gao Bison to become Gao Black. He is the physically strongest, but shyest of the team. His other Power Animals are Gao Rhino and Gao Madillo.
White: , the , was a martial arts
student under her father before she was chosen by Gao Tiger to be Gao White. She is the youngest and only female of the team. Her other Power Animals are Gao Elephant and Gao Deer.
Silver: , the , was a Gao Warrior from the Heian period
over 1,000 years ago. He used the power of the Dark Wolf Mask to defeat the evil Hyakkimaru. However, he was turned into and got the other Gao Warriors to entomb him so he could not do any more harm. He was later awakened as Rouki in the present age, but was freed of his curse by the Gaorangers. As Gao Silver, his Power Animals are Gao Wolf, Gao Hammerhead, and Gao Ligator.
: A crazed pierrot
-like master of knives who claimed himself to Gao Yellow's greatest rival. He later developed a crush on his partner Tsuetsue near the series end.
: An arrogant Org priestess whose magic is as great as her devotion to the Highnesses. She is armed with a staff that Org Seeds to resurrect fallen Orgs into giants.
film Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4. The film features Gao Kong and the Gao Knight combination.
Ending themes
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...
's twenty-fifth production of the 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...
television series airing in 2001 and celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. Its footage was used in the 2002 American series Power Rangers Wild Force and was later dubbed in 2010 as the retitled Power Ranger: Jungle Force for South Korean television.
Plot
One thousand years ago, a war raged between humans and the demonic Org race. With the help of the Power Animals, the ancient Gao Warriors were able to defeat the Org's leader, Hyakkimaru, and seal the Orgs.Today, the Orgs have begun to revive, and five warriors have been chosen by the Power Animals. They must abandon their current lives and give up their names to become the new generation of Gaorangers to protect the life of earth. The current five warriors are called by their color.
Gaorangers
Red: , the , was a veterinarian before becoming chosen by Gao Lion to become Gao Red. He was the last chosen of the Gaorangers, but has an affinity for animals. His other Power Animals are Gao Gorilla and Gao Falcon.Yellow: , the was an airforce pilot before he was chosen first by Gao Eagle to become Gao Yellow. He is serious and regimental, deciding that the Gaorangers should refer to each other by color, instead of name. His other Power Animals are Gao Bear and Gao Polar.
Blue: , the , was a freeter before he was chosen by Gao Shark to become Gao Blue. He is the most immature of the team. His other Power Animal is Gao Giraffe.
Black: , the , was a retired sumo wrestler who was working as a florist before he was chosen by Gao Bison to become Gao Black. He is the physically strongest, but shyest of the team. His other Power Animals are Gao Rhino and Gao Madillo.
White: , the , was a martial arts
Martial arts
Martial arts are extensive systems of codified practices and traditions of combat, practiced for a variety of reasons, including self-defense, competition, physical health and fitness, as well as mental and spiritual development....
student under her father before she was chosen by Gao Tiger to be Gao White. She is the youngest and only female of the team. Her other Power Animals are Gao Elephant and Gao Deer.
Silver: , the , was a Gao Warrior from the Heian period
Heian period
The is the last division of classical Japanese history, running from 794 to 1185. The period is named after the capital city of Heian-kyō, or modern Kyōto. It is the period in Japanese history when Buddhism, Taoism and other Chinese influences were at their height...
over 1,000 years ago. He used the power of the Dark Wolf Mask to defeat the evil Hyakkimaru. However, he was turned into and got the other Gao Warriors to entomb him so he could not do any more harm. He was later awakened as Rouki in the present age, but was freed of his curse by the Gaorangers. As Gao Silver, his Power Animals are Gao Wolf, Gao Hammerhead, and Gao Ligator.
Ogre Tribe Org
The is a race of Oni born from the sadness and madness of humans. Led by the from an underground cavern known as the Matrix, their attacks are usually overseen by the .: A crazed pierrot
Pierrot
Pierrot is a stock character of pantomime and Commedia dell'Arte whose origins are in the late 17th-century Italian troupe of players performing in Paris and known as the Comédie-Italienne; the name is a hypocorism of Pierre , via the suffix -ot. His character in postmodern popular culture—in...
-like master of knives who claimed himself to Gao Yellow's greatest rival. He later developed a crush on his partner Tsuetsue near the series end.
: An arrogant Org priestess whose magic is as great as her devotion to the Highnesses. She is armed with a staff that Org Seeds to resurrect fallen Orgs into giants.
Episodes (Quests)
The Fire Mountain Roars
is the theatrical adaptation of Gaoranger that was a double bill with the Kamen Rider SeriesKamen Rider Series
The is a metaseries of manga and tokusatsu television programs and films created by manga artist Shotaro Ishinomori. The various Kamen Rider media generally feature a motorcycle-riding superhero with an insect motif who fights supervillains often referred to as...
film Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4. The film features Gao Kong and the Gao Knight combination.
V-Cinema releases
- Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Super Video: Showdown! Gaoranger vs. Gao Silver
- Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
aired in 2001. The plot revolves around the Gaorangers meeting up with previous sentai's. Each sentai teaches each one about their Super Sentai past. Past Sentai Heros included Soukichi Banba/Big One from J.A.K.Q. Dengkitai, Yuusuke Amamiya/Red Falcon from Choujuu Sentai Liveman, Gouki/Ginga Blue from Seijuu Sentai Gingaman, Daimon/Go Yellow from Kyuukyuu Sentai GoGo V, and Miku Imamura/MegaPink from Denji Sentai Megaranger. All the prior Red Rangers from Gorenger to Timeranger also make a cameo appearance at the end of the film.Drama CD
A drama CD titled introduces Gao Panda.Manga
A manga adaptation crossover with Himitsu Sentai Gorenger titled was released in September 2001.Cast
- Kakeru Shishi:
- Gaku Washio:
- Kai Samezu:
- Sotaro Ushigome:
- Sae Taiga:
- Shirogane:
- Futaro:
- Narrator, Gao God (voice):
- Tetomu:
- Tsuetsue:
- Yabaiba (voice):
- Rouki (voice):
- Shuten (voice):
- Ura (voice):
- Rasets (voice, Upper Mouth):
- Rasets (voice, Lower Mouth):
- Senki (voice):
Songs
Opening theme-
- Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara
- Composition & Arrangement: Kōtarō NakagawaKotaro Nakagawais a Japanese composer and arranger. He is a graduate of the Tokyo National University of Fine Arts and Music's school of music.He is the son of trumpet player Yoshihiro Nakagawa, the elder brother of trombone player Eijirō Nakagawa and the nephew of clarinet player Takeshi Nakagawa and trombone...
- Artist: Yukio YamagataYukio Yamagatais a Fukuoka born singer, actor, and voice actor. He is probably best known for singing the openings to Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, Baxinger, and the final ED to Braiger. He has starred in several stage productions and guest-starred in Gaoranger episode 6...
- Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara
- Composition & Arrangement: Kōtarō Nakagawa
- Artist: The Gaorangers
- Movie opening
Ending themes
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- Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara
- Composition & Arrangement: Keiichi Oku
- Artist: Salia
- Lyrics:
- Composition & Arrangement: Kōichirō Kameyama
- Artist: The Gaorangers
- Finale Ending