Kanjani Sentai Eight Ranger
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is a production produced by the Japanese boyband, Kanjani Eight
. The title stands for two things:
This article is about the latter.
managed website, "Johnny's Web" (which is cell phones subscriptions only), Kanjani Eight's serialization corner was named "Kanjani Sentai Eight Ranger" by the subscribing users. In this, each member has an image color (otherwise known as Ranger Color) assigned to them. Each member serialization is then organized with the text colored with their chosen image color.
In December 2005, the serialization became a on stage short performance parody of the Super Sentai Series at "Kanjani Eight Xmas Party 2005". In the performance the Kansai Juniors group B.A.D assumed the role of the evil organization known as "B.A.D Group" in which they fight against the Eight Rangers. This also was included in the manga serialization "Honma ni Kanjani Eight!" in "Betatsu Friend".
Eventually it was brought to the concert tours and a new story was weaved for each tour. Majority of the stories, or konto, are filled with jokes and a lot of dialogue is changed on the spot, or adlibed. Yokoyama Yuu, also known as the Black Ranger in the skits, uses the opportunity to ad-lib a lot in performances.
In 2008, during their Summer Tour "KANJANI8 Live Tour 2008 It's Eight! Everyone Together! It's Summer! It's a Tour! Wahaha!!!", the members said "To all of our fans, we wish for you to see a new Kanjani Eight". This was in reference to the skit not being performed at the Summer Concert tour after nearly 2 and a half years of performing it since December 2005.
In 2009, during their "KANJANI∞ TOUR 2009 PUZZLE", they again performed Eight Ranger.
Respectively their names are by their Ranger Color, and their costume or "Eitings", all have the same uniformed look. At first Ohkura Tadayoshi was a pale green and Yokoyama Yuu was green for their Eight Colors, but in May 2006 during the " Kanjani Eight Concert Tour 2006 ' Funky Tokyo Osaka Nagoya ' " tour, Ohkura became green and Yokoyama became black respectively. During the skits, " Ranger " is omitted and their colors are said only.
Red Ranger (Subaru Shibutani
)
Yellow Ranger (Ryo Nishikido
)
Orange Ranger (Ryūhei Maruyama
)
Blue Ranger (Shota Yasuda
)
Green Ranger (Tadayoshi Ōkura
)
Purple Ranger (Shingo Murakami
)
Black Ranger (Yu Yokoyama
)
In this piece, this performance showcases each member's characteristic. Every performance had a different, ad libbed, work.
This skit appears again in "Yokoyama YOU does it! Concert part II" in Tokyo/Nagoya but the members who help him are a surprise.
The two characters that the young boy runs into are actual characters in dramas played by Yokoyama Yuu, the Black Ranger.
The "New" Red, Yellow, and Blue send a challenge letter to the originals declaring to settle the score. They accept the offer and the following night they begin to fight, refusing to stand down and become the "New" Black, Orange, and Green. When the fight gets heated, Yellow takes out a knife and in result accidentally stabs Purple when he rushes into the fight to break it up. Distraught, the Rangers reflect on their actions until Blue notices puzzle pieces around them. Each member grabs a piece, puts it together, and realize their faults. Suddenly, Purple wakes up and shocks the Rangers by explaining to them that it was Yellow's piece that saved his life.
"New" Red, Yellow, and Blue realize their faults and want to return to their original selves, but are unable to. Then, Purple uses his magic wand to transform them back to Black, Orange, and Green.
In this piece, it was adlibed for each performance like many of their previous skits.
Kanjani Eight
is a seven-member Japanese boy band from Japan's Kansai region. They are managed by the multimedia talent agency, Johnny & Associates, and signed to Imperial Records. The group was formed in 2002 and made their CD debut in 2004 as "Johnny's modern enka group", though after the year 2006, their...
. The title stands for two things:
- The name of their corner on their official Jweb
- A series of performances at their concerts, where they assume the roles of real life super heroes.
This article is about the latter.
History
The Johnny & AssociatesJohnny & Associates
is a talent agency formed by Johnny Kitagawa in 1962. Johnny & Associates trains and promotes groups of male idols, collectively known as , in Japan.-1962–1989:...
managed website, "Johnny's Web" (which is cell phones subscriptions only), Kanjani Eight's serialization corner was named "Kanjani Sentai Eight Ranger" by the subscribing users. In this, each member has an image color (otherwise known as Ranger Color) assigned to them. Each member serialization is then organized with the text colored with their chosen image color.
In December 2005, the serialization became a on stage short performance parody of the Super Sentai Series at "Kanjani Eight Xmas Party 2005". In the performance the Kansai Juniors group B.A.D assumed the role of the evil organization known as "B.A.D Group" in which they fight against the Eight Rangers. This also was included in the manga serialization "Honma ni Kanjani Eight!" in "Betatsu Friend".
Eventually it was brought to the concert tours and a new story was weaved for each tour. Majority of the stories, or konto, are filled with jokes and a lot of dialogue is changed on the spot, or adlibed. Yokoyama Yuu, also known as the Black Ranger in the skits, uses the opportunity to ad-lib a lot in performances.
In 2008, during their Summer Tour "KANJANI8 Live Tour 2008 It's Eight! Everyone Together! It's Summer! It's a Tour! Wahaha!!!", the members said "To all of our fans, we wish for you to see a new Kanjani Eight". This was in reference to the skit not being performed at the Summer Concert tour after nearly 2 and a half years of performing it since December 2005.
In 2009, during their "KANJANI∞ TOUR 2009 PUZZLE", they again performed Eight Ranger.
Eight Rangers
The Eight Rangers are the allies of justice who stand and fight for those in "Eight City", the fictional world that the skits take place. According to their theme song, they protect the world by picking up garbage in the park and their special attack is "Mugendai" or "Infinity". They promise to there for lock up the B.A.D Group in prison and help children, thus allowing the sun to look down upon everyone with its shining rays.Respectively their names are by their Ranger Color, and their costume or "Eitings", all have the same uniformed look. At first Ohkura Tadayoshi was a pale green and Yokoyama Yuu was green for their Eight Colors, but in May 2006 during the " Kanjani Eight Concert Tour 2006 ' Funky Tokyo Osaka Nagoya ' " tour, Ohkura became green and Yokoyama became black respectively. During the skits, " Ranger " is omitted and their colors are said only.
Red Ranger (Subaru Shibutani
Subaru Shibutani
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor and lyricist. He is also the lead singer of Japanese male idol group Kanjani Eight, which debuted with modern enka. Shibutani was already a singer in his own right before the group's debut, immensely popular among Johnny's Jr. fans as the top Kansai Jr...
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- The Eight Rangers' Leader. His characteristic is "enthusiasm". When in Kindergarten, his nick name was "Suba-chan". Also during that time he seemed to act a lot like an adult.
Yellow Ranger (Ryo Nishikido
Ryo Nishikido
is a Japanese actor and singer. He is a member of the Johnny & Associates boy band Kanjani Eight and was a member of boy band NEWS.- Biography :Ryo Nishikido was born in Hyogo on November 3, 1984 and raised in Osaka. He made his major debut in 2004 as an actor and a singer. Nishkido belongs to two...
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- The young cry baby. His characteristic is " Kindness ". Even though he enjoys to fight, he becomes very timid. In Kindergarten his nick name was "Ryo-tan".
Orange Ranger (Ryūhei Maruyama
Ryuhei Maruyama
, is a member of the popular Japanese boyband Kanjani8. He is also a morning show co-host on Kansai TV and a TV actor.- Biography :Maruyama's career as a Johnny's idol has interesting beginnings...
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- The clumsy and bumbling character. His characteristic is "Hyperness". In Kindergarten his nick name was "Ma-tan".
Blue Ranger (Shota Yasuda
Shota Yasuda
is a member of the popular Japanese male idol unit Kanjani8 of Johnny & Associates. He is the group's guitarist, and one of its main rappers. He was previously guitarist of Kansai Johnny's Jr unit V.WEST before it was absorbed to form Kanjani8.-History:...
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- The "tsukkomi " and reads the opening narration of the skits. His characteristic is "Healing", he once sucked the poison out of Black Ranger. In Kindergarten his nick name was "Yasuda".
Green Ranger (Tadayoshi Ōkura
Tadayoshi Okura
is a Japanese idol, singer and actor. He is from Higashiosaka, Osaka, Japan. He's a member of popular boys band under Johnny & Associates called Kanjani8 .-Biography:He respects Go Morita from V6, he is the reason that Okura joined Johnny & Associates....
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- Before he would call himself "Turquoise Ranger" or "Midori (Green) Ranger" until he finally changed his Ranger Color. His characteristic is "Sensuality". His weak point is his butt. In Kindergarten his nick name was "Tada-kun".
Purple Ranger (Shingo Murakami
Shingo Murakami
, also known as Hina, is Japanese idol, singer, actor and radio host. He is also a member of Japanese boy band Kanjani Eight.-Discography:-Drama:*1999: Kowai Nichiyōbi*1999: Mamachari Detective*2001: Neverland*2004: Hagure Keiji Junjoha...
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- Also known as "Nasu (Eggplant) Ranger". His characteristic is "Self Confidence". In Kindergarten his nick name was "Shin-chan" also during those days he was one who "Couldn't Read the Situation".
Black Ranger (Yu Yokoyama
Yu Yokoyama
is a Japanese idol, singer, actor, radio host and lyricist. Yokoyama is also a member of Kanjani Eight.-Career:Yokoyama entered Johnny's on Christmas 1996 where he met fellow members Subaru Shibutani and Shingo Murakami...
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- Before he was the "Green Ranger", but his Ranger Color was changed and so was his name. His characteristic is "Friendly". He's known to sulk a lot. His strong point is the punchline, in which he uses this against the B.A.D Group's adlibs. In Kindergarten his nick name was "Kimi-kun".
B.A.D Group
Kiriyaman (Kiriyama Akito) and Nakaman (Nakama Junta) lead this evil organization. They are the Eight Rangers' arch enemy because they steal candy from children, eating it all, and repeating evil deeds over and over again. When Purple Ranger yells at them, they become very nervous.Story
In the year 200X, everyone lived happily and got along with each other in the peaceful city of "Eight City", until one day when terrible guards and B.A.D Group came in and started their wrong doings. So now a group stands up against them as allies of justice, Kanjani Sentai Eight Ranger.Episode: Reality of a Savior!?
Performed at "Kanjani Eight Xmas Party 2005". This was the first time that the theme song "Eight Ranger" was performed to the public. Sankyoudai and Yamada, along with Eight Ranger, save the day.Episode: Can't be! The Eight Rangers Break up?! The revival of friendship!
Performed at "Kanjani Eight Concert Tour 2006 'Funky Tokyo Osaka Nagoya'". While the other members ride on their bikes, Black Ranger becomes upset because he doesn't have his bike. Because of this, a split among the group happens. Green Ranger goes to help fix the broken relationship between Black Ranger and Red Ranger and the two peacefully become friends again. On the last day that this was performed, at National Yoyogi Stadium, Black Ranger's bike appears. This was featured on the DVD " Heat Up! ".Episode: Can't Be! The Eight Rangers Break up?! The Revival of Friendship! Part II
Performed at "Kanjani Eight First National Tour 2∞6". While the other Rangers get new, shinny, belts Black Ranger is upset because he doesn't have one. This causes split among the group, but in the end, they become friends again. In the public performances, it's not just Black Ranger who gets upset, as it rotates between the other members. Their commander arrives, establishing the Eight Rangers.Episode: Eight Rangers, Unbelievable Developments! Thank you... and, Good bye
Performed at "Kanjani Eight KAN FU FIGHTING National Tour 2006 Part 2". Because Black Ranger's Cracker is unable to work, he gets upset. Red Ranger then brings out his gun and fires it. After many twists and turns, one eventually hits Green Ranger and he dies. In order to save Green Ranger, the Eight Rangers go into the " Fernand Death Forest " to get help from the " Eita Cross ".In this piece, this performance showcases each member's characteristic. Every performance had a different, ad libbed, work.
Episode: Eight Rangers, Let's know the old days! Aim to be a Super Hero!
Performed at "Kanjani Eight Eh?! Really?! Shocking!! Dome Concert in Osaka". An unknown story about the Eight Rangers is told about their days in Kindergarten.Episode: Eight Rangers, Premonition of Love: In the threshold of trembling love and friendship...
Performed at "Kanjani Eight Eh?! Really?! Shocking!! Tour 2007". It begins when Blue Ranger wants to confess to his love. Because Blue Ranger values his love over all his other feelings, Black Ranger and Blue Ranger fight. In other performances it is not just the Blue Ranger who confesses, as all the positions are swapped between each member. The switches began at the Yokohama performance.Eight Rangers, Black Ranger Independent Side Story. Saving?! A Young Boy's Heart...
Performed at "Yokoyama YOU does it! Concert". Black Ranger appeared in this performance without the other Eight Rangers. After saving a boy who was being bullied, Black Ranger eventually becomes interested in the boy and figures out the reason why he's being bullied. By himself, he tries to fight B.A.D Group and another group of delinquents, but ends up losing the courage so he tries to solve it with money. The honest boy eventually stands up against them. On the way there, the boy runs into Yuukan Club's Seshirou Kikumasamune who helps him and Haikei, Chichiue's Nakakawa Tokio who he jokes with.This skit appears again in "Yokoyama YOU does it! Concert part II" in Tokyo/Nagoya but the members who help him are a surprise.
The two characters that the young boy runs into are actual characters in dramas played by Yokoyama Yuu, the Black Ranger.
Episode: Eight Rangers Return! The Grass is Greener on the Other Side
Performed at " Kanjani Eight Tour 2009: Puzzle ". After a year of no activities, the Rangers come back to Eight City to resume their roles as the Eight Rangers, but, something is a little odd when the Black Ranger is now dressed as the Red Ranger. After the Red Ranger's vocal displeasure with Black's stubborn attitude, Black also reveals that Orange and Green want to switch colors with Yellow and Blue as well. Angered by the sudden actions of the taller three rangers, Blue/Red/Yellow storm off and form their own team while "New" Red/Yellow/Blue start their own team. Purple is then caught in the middle and goes off to try to reunite his teammates.The "New" Red, Yellow, and Blue send a challenge letter to the originals declaring to settle the score. They accept the offer and the following night they begin to fight, refusing to stand down and become the "New" Black, Orange, and Green. When the fight gets heated, Yellow takes out a knife and in result accidentally stabs Purple when he rushes into the fight to break it up. Distraught, the Rangers reflect on their actions until Blue notices puzzle pieces around them. Each member grabs a piece, puts it together, and realize their faults. Suddenly, Purple wakes up and shocks the Rangers by explaining to them that it was Yellow's piece that saved his life.
"New" Red, Yellow, and Blue realize their faults and want to return to their original selves, but are unable to. Then, Purple uses his magic wand to transform them back to Black, Orange, and Green.
In this piece, it was adlibed for each performance like many of their previous skits.
Special attacks
- Eight Dilemma
- Eight Heartful Mind
- Eight Blue Attack
- Eight Flash
- Eight Rainbow Flash