Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan
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is the fifth season in Toei Company
's Super Sentai
tokusatsu
television series. It was broadcast from February 7, 1981 to January 30, 1982 and is the only Super Sentai series to serve as a direct sequel to its previous series (Denshi Sentai Denziman). Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply Sun Vulcan.
The original Vul-Eagle, Ryuusuke Oowashi, is replaced by a friend and master of the sword, Takayuki Hiba (who first appeared on episode 21). The team successfully defends the psychic descendant of the Denzi, the nun Himiko, from Black Magma. Shortly after this, Lightning Galaxer shows up. Sun Vulcan devises the New Vulcan Ball, but their attacks are no use against Lightning Galaxer until he becomes the gigantic Lightning Monger. Finally, the trio and their commander go to the North Pole to rescue Arashiyama Misa, and succeed not only in doing so (despite a fake Misa to confuse them), but also in defeating the Omnipotent God, the true leader of Black Magma, by feigning surrender and striking when it lowers its guard.
and the restaurant Snack Safari acting as a front.
in the United States.
}: A jet piloted by Vul Eagle. It is stored in the Jaguar Vulcan's mouth. It forms Sun Vulcan Robo's head, upper arms, and body.
}: A bulldozer-like vehicle with two cockpits; one for the left half and the other for the right half. It is piloted by Vul Shark and Vul Panther and is stored in rear of the Jaguar Vulcan, divided in half. It forms the Sun Vulcan Robo's legs, with the feet storing the forearms.
/ : The Commander's daughter, serving as his secretary. In Episode 29, she transforms into White Rose Mask (likely through the quick-change talent that she shares with many Super Sentai heroines) to aid the Sun Vulcans in their battle against Red Rose Mask (Rose Monger).
}: A red suited member of the Zero Girls who functions as active field commander, armed with throwing knives. She is killed as the result of a cavein.: A Vader field officer who came from space, loyal only to Hedrian. Taking Zero Girl 01's place as field commander, Amazon Killer succeeded in destroying the Sun Vulcan's Head Base and did her job very actively in both combat and stealth. After Hedrian's death, Amazon Killer was forced to fight the Sun Vulcan, who came to rescue Daizaburou and Misa. She had them on the ropes, but surviving their combination attack, Amazon Killer took her own life out of refusal of serve Black Magma.: A space pirate known as the who is sought by the Galactic Police. Once Amazon Killer's partner, Inazuma is manipulated into challenging Hell Satan by her and Queen Hedrian. Inazuma seems to defeat Hell Satan in episode, allowing Queen Hedrian to declare herself ruler of Black Magma. However, Hell Satan returns as a ghost and get his revenge by tossing Inazuma into the monster making machine, transforming him into Inazuma Monger who meets his end against the Sun Vulcan team.: A series of spy mechanoids used by Hell Satan for infiltration and assassinations, stronger than normal humans. Constructed with care, the mechanoids are placed in a torturous combat testing with the survivors branded as Dark Q and must succeed in their missions or be obliterated for failure. About 96 models were made before the 97th was the created as the finalized model for Black Magma to use in its invasion. The 97th posed as Kagayama, becoming Arashiyama's aide to uncover info on Sun Vulcan Robo before she is exposed and ejected from the base before she self destructs. The 97th model, armed with claws, aided in stealing a dangerous bacteria in Black Magma's scheme to cause conflict. A 98th model was built to kill various important figures considered national treasures in Japan, only to be stopped in her tracks. The 99th model, equipped with a detachable arm that doubles as flame thrower, poses as an officer to obtain the contains of a vault. But her failure to secure it results in her destruction with the 100th model utilized to complete Black Magma's plan to build a fortress underground before she is destroyed by the SunVulcan group. Eventually, the Dark Q series is discontinued.: The android grunts in black with the red insignia of Black Magma on their faces. Not to be confused with Seiun Kamen Machineman
.
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 Super Sentai
Super Sentai
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television series. It was broadcast from February 7, 1981 to January 30, 1982 and is the only Super Sentai series to serve as a direct sequel to its previous series (Denshi Sentai Denziman). Its international English title as listed by Toei is simply Sun Vulcan.
Plot
The threat of the Machine Empire Black Magma causes the Guardians of World Peace (GWP) to decide to establish the Taiyo Sentai at a summit. From the GWP's air force, navy, and rangers, Commander Arashiyama assembles three specialists to become Sun Vulcan. Harsh training begins. Learning of this, Black Magma attacks the GWP's base, but the Sun Vulcan debuts in time to save it. Hell Saturn prays to the Black Solar God and is rewarded with a revived Queen Hedrian, now a cyborg with a mechanical heart and a metallic afro. But plot after plot of Black Magma, even with Hedrian's aid, fails. Following the death of 01, Amazon Killer, a Vader, arrives from space, destroying the Sun Vulcan Base. A new Vulcan Base is built.The original Vul-Eagle, Ryuusuke Oowashi, is replaced by a friend and master of the sword, Takayuki Hiba (who first appeared on episode 21). The team successfully defends the psychic descendant of the Denzi, the nun Himiko, from Black Magma. Shortly after this, Lightning Galaxer shows up. Sun Vulcan devises the New Vulcan Ball, but their attacks are no use against Lightning Galaxer until he becomes the gigantic Lightning Monger. Finally, the trio and their commander go to the North Pole to rescue Arashiyama Misa, and succeed not only in doing so (despite a fake Misa to confuse them), but also in defeating the Omnipotent God, the true leader of Black Magma, by feigning surrender and striking when it lowers its guard.
Guardians of World Peace (GWP)
The Japan branch of GWP is Sun Vulcan's secret headquarters, with a safari parkSafari park
A safari park, sometimes known as a wildlife park, is a zoo-like commercial tourist attraction where visitors can drive in their own vehicles or ride in vehicles provided by the facility to observe freely roaming animals...
and the restaurant Snack Safari acting as a front.
Sun Vulcan
Sun Vulcan is the first and only Super Sentai core team to be all-male. Each of the Sun Vulcan members identifies himself before the group says . Ryusuke, Kinya & Asao's last names include the Japanese names of their totem animals.: An GWP air force officer whose skills made him the top pilot in the organization. He left to pursue space shuttle research for NASANASA
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is the agency of the United States government that is responsible for the nation's civilian space program and for aeronautics and aerospace research...
in the United States.
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- Special moves: , , : A colleague of Oowashi and master of kendoKendo, meaning "Way of The Sword", is a modern Japanese martial art of sword-fighting based on traditional Japanese swordsmanship, or kenjutsu.Kendo is a physically and mentally challenging activity that combines strong martial arts values with sport-like physical elements.-Practitioners:Practitioners...
. Takayuki took over for Ryuusuke after he left for NASA shuttle research. Along with his fellow Red Rangers from Gorenger to TimeRanger, Takayuki appeared in GaoRanger Vs Super Sentai. - Special moves: Hiba Gaeshi (Hiba Return), Shin Hiba Gaeshi (New Hiba Return), Secret Sword Style Cross Cut.: An GWP naval officer who also a oceangrapher.
- Special moves: , , , : An GWP army officer who can climb any surface. Despite his courage in battle, he has an unusual fear of dogs - especially CC.
- Special moves: , , , , ,
- Special moves: , , : A colleague of Oowashi and master of kendo
Arsenal
- Vulcan Brace: Sun Vulcan's transformation device. The transformation call is "Sun Vulcan!" (or, for individual members, their codename).: The standard-issue weapon for the Sun Vulcans.: A bomb shaped like a volleyballVolleyball (ball)A volleyball is a ball used to play indoor volleyball, beach volleyball, or other less common variations of the sport. Volleyballs are round and traditionally consist of eighteen nearly rectangular panels of synthetic or genuine leather, arranged in six identical sections of three panels each,...
. Vul Eagle kicks it first ("One!"), Vul Panther then passes it ("Two!") to Vul Shark, who throws it in the air ("Three!"). Vul Eagle then yells, "Go!" before jumping over his partners and spikingVolleyball spikingVolleyball Spiking is the act of scoring a point in the game of indoor or beach volleyball by slamming the ball over the net into the opposing court effectively and aggressively...
the ball towards the target.: Newer, more powerful version of the Vulcan Ball shaped and thrown like an American football. Used by Sun Vulcan to execute the Triple Cross maneuver.
Mecha
: The flying fortress. Its jaws open to let the components of the Sun Vulcan Robo launch.: The first combining Sentai robot, and also the first to "talk" in the form of shouting attack techniques. Cosmo Vulcan and Bull Vulcan combine when the command is given. It is armed with the and its finishing attack to destroy monsters is the . Its other weapons are the , , , Vulcan Sun, and .}: A jet piloted by Vul Eagle. It is stored in the Jaguar Vulcan's mouth. It forms Sun Vulcan Robo's head, upper arms, and body.
}: A bulldozer-like vehicle with two cockpits; one for the left half and the other for the right half. It is piloted by Vul Shark and Vul Panther and is stored in rear of the Jaguar Vulcan, divided in half. It forms the Sun Vulcan Robo's legs, with the feet storing the forearms.
Allies
: The commander of the GWP, an expert at robotics who designed of the team's mecha. He is also the owner of the Snack Safari restaurant and he cares for the animals in the zoo that the SunVulcan base is built on./ : The Commander's daughter, serving as his secretary. In Episode 29, she transforms into White Rose Mask (likely through the quick-change talent that she shares with many Super Sentai heroines) to aid the Sun Vulcans in their battle against Red Rose Mask (Rose Monger).
- CC: An intelligent dog cared by the Arashiyamas, trained by Misa to speak fluent japanese.
Machine Empire Black Magma
is an organization worshipping the Black Solar God based at the Iron Claw Castle at the North Pole. Intending to have its Mechahumans rule the world, Black Magma's technology is advanced enough to cause natural disasters and cause global incidents. However, Black Magma targets Japan in order to obtain the cache of geothermal energy there needed to power their aresenal.- The true leader of Black Magma, known as the Black Solar God and hinted to have connections to the Incan and Mayan civilizations. He normally communicates to Hell Satan via an idol.: Through he rules over Black Magma, he is actually a servant of the Omnipotent God.: Originally the leader of the Vader Clan, she was found frozen at the North Pole by the Omnipotent God and revived as a cyborg with a mechanical heart. As a result, instead of avenging her Vader Clansmen, Hedrian is forced to serve Black Magma as the Omnipotent God's high priestess with Hell Saturn able to shutdown her mechanical heart should she betray them. After Hell Saturn is seemingly destroyed, Hedrian took over the Black Magma leadership until the ghost of her predecessor appeared just when she kidnapped Misa through her sorcery and induced cardiac arrest with the shutdown of her heart.: A quartet of female spies composed 01 to 04. The black suited 02 with cards, the green suited 03 with twin swords and the purple suited 04 with yo-yos. While Zero Girl 01 died, the remaining three survive till they die piloting King Magma during the final battle.
}: A red suited member of the Zero Girls who functions as active field commander, armed with throwing knives. She is killed as the result of a cavein.: A Vader field officer who came from space, loyal only to Hedrian. Taking Zero Girl 01's place as field commander, Amazon Killer succeeded in destroying the Sun Vulcan's Head Base and did her job very actively in both combat and stealth. After Hedrian's death, Amazon Killer was forced to fight the Sun Vulcan, who came to rescue Daizaburou and Misa. She had them on the ropes, but surviving their combination attack, Amazon Killer took her own life out of refusal of serve Black Magma.: A space pirate known as the who is sought by the Galactic Police. Once Amazon Killer's partner, Inazuma is manipulated into challenging Hell Satan by her and Queen Hedrian. Inazuma seems to defeat Hell Satan in episode, allowing Queen Hedrian to declare herself ruler of Black Magma. However, Hell Satan returns as a ghost and get his revenge by tossing Inazuma into the monster making machine, transforming him into Inazuma Monger who meets his end against the Sun Vulcan team.: A series of spy mechanoids used by Hell Satan for infiltration and assassinations, stronger than normal humans. Constructed with care, the mechanoids are placed in a torturous combat testing with the survivors branded as Dark Q and must succeed in their missions or be obliterated for failure. About 96 models were made before the 97th was the created as the finalized model for Black Magma to use in its invasion. The 97th posed as Kagayama, becoming Arashiyama's aide to uncover info on Sun Vulcan Robo before she is exposed and ejected from the base before she self destructs. The 97th model, armed with claws, aided in stealing a dangerous bacteria in Black Magma's scheme to cause conflict. A 98th model was built to kill various important figures considered national treasures in Japan, only to be stopped in her tracks. The 99th model, equipped with a detachable arm that doubles as flame thrower, poses as an officer to obtain the contains of a vault. But her failure to secure it results in her destruction with the 100th model utilized to complete Black Magma's plan to build a fortress underground before she is destroyed by the SunVulcan group. Eventually, the Dark Q series is discontinued.: The android grunts in black with the red insignia of Black Magma on their faces. Not to be confused with Seiun Kamen Machineman
Seiun Kamen Machineman
was a Japanese tokusatsu series created by Shotaro Ishinomori and produced by Toei. The Series aired in January 13 until September 28, 1984, telling the adventures of Nick, a.k.a Ken Takase, a college student from the Ivy planet to study the behavior of the Earthlings.-Plot:Travelling in the ship...
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Arsenal
: Black Magma's black fighter planes with the red insignia of Black Magma.: giant robot controlled by Zero Girls 02, 03 and 04.Episodes
Cast
- Ryusuke Ohwashi:
- Takayuki Hiba:
- Kinya Samejima:
- Asao Hyou:
- Daizaburo Arashiyama:
- Misa Arashiyama:
- Führer Hell Satan: Shōzō IizukaShozo Iizukais a male Japanese voice actor from Fukushima Prefecture who is affiliated with Sigma Seven. He graduated from the fine arts department of Nihon University....
(voice) - Queen Hedrian: Machiko SogaMachiko Sogawas a Japanese voice actress and actress.- Life and career :Machiko had humble upbringings and was raised to be a singer, though her talents were with acting. She was “discovered” after doing a play in Tokyo Center...
- Inazuma Gingar: Takeshi WatabeTakeshi Watabewas a Japanese voice actor. He was born in Kōchi Prefecture. He usually played villains and performed the voices for many anime characters and tokusatsu villains. He is most famous for voicing Kaminari in Doraemon...
(voice); Jyunichi HarutaJyunichi Harutais a Japanese actor from Kitakyushu, Fukuoka Prefecture. His real name is . Haruta joined the J.A.C , a theater troupe founded by Sonny Chiba, after leaving high school.-Filmography:...
(body) - Zero One: Kitagawa Takako
- Zero Two: Hikashi Mariko
- Zero Three: Udagawa Yuki
- Zero Four: Takashima Toshiko (1-4) and Hiro Kyoko (5-50)
- Narration: Tōru ŌhiraToru Ohirais a male Japanese narrator and voice actor from the Tokyo Metropolitan area. He is a representative of Ōhira Production.One of his most known roles is the dub voice of Darth Vader in Star Wars...
- Amazon Killer: Yukie Kagawa
- Sun Vulcan Robo: Eiji KanieEiji Kaniewas a Japanese voice actor born in Tokyo. He is most remembered for being the first voice of Ramenman in Kinnikuman and for playing Vrlitwhai Kridanik in The Super Dimension Fortress Macross. He died in 1985 of a subarachnoid hemorrhage...
Songs
Opening theme-
- Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
- Composition: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artist: Akira KushidaAkira Kushida, is a Japanese vocalist who is well known for his work in the soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions, most notably Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan, Kinnikuman, and Uchuu Keiji Gavan. His nickname from his fans is...
, Koorogi '73Koorogi '73were a Japanese backing vocals group best known for their contributions to the Super Robot series and Toei's Super Sentai series. The group was disbanded after 1990.The Japanese word means "a cricket."...
Ending themes
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- Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
- Composition: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artist: Akira KushidaAkira Kushida, is a Japanese vocalist who is well known for his work in the soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions, most notably Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan, Kinnikuman, and Uchuu Keiji Gavan. His nickname from his fans is...
- Episodes: 1-33
- Lyrics: Keisuke Yamakawa
- Composition: Michiaki Watanabe
- Artist: Akira KushidaAkira Kushida, is a Japanese vocalist who is well known for his work in the soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions, most notably Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan, Kinnikuman, and Uchuu Keiji Gavan. His nickname from his fans is...
- Episodes: 34-50