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Developed by Toei Final episode date 19 February 2012 Number of episodes 51 | 8.7/10 IMDb First episode date 13 February 2011 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Written by Naruhisa ArakawaJunko KōmuraKento ShimoyamaYoshio UrasawaToshiki InoueDaisuke Ishibashi Directed by Shojiro NakazawaKatsuya WatanabeKoichi SakamotoHiroyuki KatoTaro SakamotoNoboru Takemoto Starring Ryota OzawaYuki YamadaMao IchimichiKazuki ShimizuYui KoikeJunya Ikeda Directors Shôjirô Nakazawa, Katsuya Watanabe, Koichi Sakamoto, Hiroyuki Katō, Tarō Sakamoto, Noboru Takemoto Cast Similar Super Sentai, Tensou Sentai Goseiger, Tokumei Sentai Go‑Busters, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, Engine Sentai Go‑onger | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā) is Toei Company's 35th entry in its long-running Super Sentai Series of Japanese tokusatsu television series following Tensou Sentai Goseiger. It follows a Pirate motif and premiered on TV Asahi on February 13, 2011, joining Kamen Rider OOO and then Kamen Rider Fourze as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block. The catchphrase for the series is "Let's make it showy!" (派手に行くぜっ！, Hade ni ikuze!).
Contents
- Kaizoku sentai gokaiger
- Plot
- Gokaigers
- Zangyack
- Past heroes and villains
- Episodes
- Films
- Super Sentai 35th anniversary film
- The Flying Ghost Ship
- Gokaiger vs Gavan
- Super Hero Taisen
- Go Busters vs Gokaiger
- Super Hero Taisen Z
- Special DVD
- A Day of One Hero
- Video games
- Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger appearance
- Cast
- Guest stars
- Songs
- References
Gokaiger is a special anniversary series. Its protagonists are able to transform into not only their own unique, pirate-themed forms, but also all of the previous 34 Super Sentai teams, each of which have their own unique power that the Gokaigers can access. The series and related films also features reappearances of actors reprising their characters from each of the previous series.
On July 30, 2010, Toei applied for trademarks on the title Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー?) to be used on various products. The Japan Patent Office approved these trademarks on August 26, 2010. During the Super Sentai VS Theater programming on December 26, 2010, the series was officially announced in a commercial. A Tokyo Dome City event for the premiere, serving as the introduction of the cast and theme song singers to the public, held on January 29 and 30, 2011.
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger began airing in South Korea on July 2012 as Power Rangers Captain Force (Hangul: 파워레인저 캡틴포스; RR: Paweoraeinjeo Kaebtinposeu). Its footage was used for the 2014 American Power Rangers season, Power Rangers Super Megaforce.
Kaizoku sentai gokaiger
Plot
A group of young pirates come from space to Earth to obtain the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe" (宇宙最大のお宝, Uchū Saidai no Otakara), which can only be acquired after obtaining the "Greater Powers" of the different 34 Super Sentai Teams. However, they end up facing the Space Empire Zangyack, whose earlier invasion forces were wiped out by the 34 Sentai groups long ago before a new invasion force is established under Commander Warz Gill, the emperor's son. As a result, due to their history with the empire, the space pirates use the powers of the older teams and attempt to master their powers to fight the Zangyack forces as the Gokaigers.
Gokaigers
The Gokaigers are young space pirates who originally came to Earth to obtain "The Greatest Treasure in the Universe" before getting dragged into fighting the Zangyack. They are based on the Gokai Galleon, which is navigated by their robot parrot Navi (ナビィ, Nabyi), and able to assume the forms of any member from the previous 34 Sentai groups.
Zangyack
The evil Space Empire Zangyack (宇宙帝国ザンギャック, Uchū Teikoku Zangyakku) seeks to take control of the Earth, with the first fleet defeated by the past 34 Super Sentai teams. Commander Warz Gill, the emperor's son, resumes the invasion with a new fleets overseen by his three officers: the elite soldier Chief of Staff Damarasu, the scientist Development Technical Officer Insarn, and the mysterious Special Duty Officer Barizorg. The fleet is composed of Non-Commissioned Officers Zugormin, the Gormin Sailors, Action Commanders, and the occasional hired help from previous organizations that the previous Sentai battled. They are further supported by a privateer named Basco Ta Jolokia, who has his own agenda to carry out with his own arsenal of Ranger Keys and Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeforms.
Past heroes and villains
To obtain the 34 Greater Powers, the Gokaigers must seek out a representative of one of the past Super Sentai teams who will grant the ability to them. Also, some villains return to wreak havoc as they did in the past.
Episodes
Several of the episodes in Gokaiger feature and focus on the actions of one of the Legend Sentai. Those episodes are titled in a fashion similar to that of the original series. For example, episode 3, which features Mahou Sentai Magiranger, has a magic spell as part of the title, while episode 7, which features Juken Sentai Gekiranger, features one of the nonsense phrases that series protagonist Jyan Kandou would use.
Films
In addition to the protagonists' debut in Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs. Shinkenger: Epic on Ginmaku, Gokaiger has five theatrical releases where they are the primary characters.
Super Sentai 35th anniversary film
Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (ゴーカイジャー ゴセイジャー スーパー戦隊199ヒーロー 大決戦, Gōkaijā Goseijā Sūpā Sentai Hyakukyūjūkyū Hīrō Daikessen) is the film commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series. The film primarily featured the casts of Gokaiger and Tensou Sentai Goseiger, among the 199 total heroes from the Super Sentai series to appear. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 21, 2011. However, due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, filming was affected and the film's release was postponed until June 11. The addition of Gokai Silver is revealed at the end of the movie and he goes on to appear in his TV debut in the episode "The Awesome Silver Man" released the following day. The event of the movie takes place between episode 16 and 17.
The Flying Ghost Ship
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーTHE MOVIE 空飛ぶ幽霊船, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Za Mūbī Sora Tobu Yūreisen) is the main theatrical release for Gokaiger where the Gokai Galleon crew deal with revived enemies under the captain of a ghost ship. It was released on August 6, 2011, alongside the film for Kamen Rider OOO. The event of the movie takes place between episode 23 and 24.
Gokaiger vs. Gavan
The film Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーVS宇宙刑事ギャバンTHE MOVIE, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Tai Uchū Keiji Gyaban Za Mūbī) was released in theaters on January 21, 2012. This is the first Vs. Series crossover film that does not feature another Super Sentai team, but the hero of the first Metal Hero Series: Space Sheriff Gavan. The heroes of Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters also make a cameo appearance in the film. The event of the movie takes place between episode 46 and 47.
Super Hero Taisen
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (仮面ライダー×スーパー戦隊 スーパーヒーロー大戦, Kamen Raidā × Sūpā Sentai: Sūpā Hīrō Taisen) is a film which features a crossover between the characters of the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider Series. The protagonists of Gokaiger and Kamen Rider Decade are featured, as well as those of Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider OOO, and Go-Busters.
Go-Busters vs. Gokaiger
Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie (特命戦隊ゴーバスターズＶＳ海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーTHE MOVIE, Tokumei Sentai Gōbasutāzu Tai Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Za Mūbī) was released in theaters on January 19, 2013. As with previous VS movies, it features a crossover between the casts of Gokaiger and Go-Busters, along the debut of the 37th Super Sentai, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.
Super Hero Taisen Z
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z (仮面ライダー×スーパー戦隊×宇宙刑事 スーパーヒーロー大戦Z, Kamen Raidā × Sūpā Sentai × Uchū Keiji: Supā Hīrō Taisen Zetto) was released on April 27, 2013. It features the first crossover between characters of Toei's three main Tokusatsu franchises, Kamen Rider, Super Sentai, and the Metal Hero Series represented mainly by the Space Sheriff Series. The protagonists of Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie, Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters, and Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger are featured, but the casts of Kamen Rider Wizard, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger, and Kamen Rider Fourze also participate in the film. Junya Ikeda reprises his role as Gai Ikari, while Ryota Ozawa returns only to voice Gokai Red.
Special DVD
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36th Decree Gokai Change!! (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー キンキンに！ド派手に行くぜ！36段ゴーカイチェンジ!!, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Kin Kin ni! Dohade ni Ikuze! Sanjūroku Dan Gōkai Chenji!!) is a special DVD by Kodansha that is used to show some of the items in the series. In this special, taking place after episode 38, Captain Marvelous and Gai are accidentally fused together in one body during Insarn's attempt to fuse Gai with Karizorg, an android in Barizorg's image. Determined to retrieve Insarn's gun and restore themselves, Gai is allowed free use of their body to transform into a version of Gokai Silver with Gokai Red's helmet and boots as he assumes the forms of the previous 34 Super Sentai red warriors and Gokai Red to defeat dozens of Gormin. Though Gai gets exhausted from the overuse while Insarn fuses Karizorg with a Zugormin to create Zugozorg, Marvelous takes over their body and uses Gold Anchor Key to become Gokai Red Gold Mode (ゴーカイレッド ゴールドモード, Gōkai Reddo Gōrudo Mōdo) and finish off Zugozorg. The fusion gets Insarn's gun as she retreats, separating back to normal. Back aboard the Gokai Galleon, Gai offers the Captain a strawberry/vanilla swirl ice cream before an argument between them has Navi use the fusion gun on them.
A Day of One Hero
A Day of One Hero, Starring Kazuki Shimizu (A DAY of one HERO 清水一希 主演, A Dē obu wan Hīrō Shimizu Kazuki Shuen) is a direct-to-video film released on November 21, 2011 starring Kazuki Shimizu as himself in a mockumentary of his acting career as Don "Doc" Dogoier in Gokaiger. The film also features cameo appearances by Tokusatsu veteran actors Yoshio Yamaguchi and Nao Nagasawa.
Video games
Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross (スーパー戦隊バトル レンジャークロス, Sūpā Sentai Batoru Renjā Kurosu) is a Wii action game developed by Bandai Namco Games which features the protagonists of Gokaiger, Tensou Sentai Goseiger, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, Engine Sentai Go-onger, and Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. It was released on September 9, 2011. The game play is beat-them up like Dynasty Warriors series
A Nintendo DS game for Gokaiger called Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Gathered Transformation! 35 Sentai! (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー あつめて変身!35戦隊!, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Atsumete Henshin! Sanjūgo Sentai!) was released on November 17, 2011.
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger appearance
As part of Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger's 40th anniversary celebration, the entire Gokaiger cast made a special appearance on episodes 28 (September 4th, 2016) and 29 (September 11th, 2016), commemorating the 1,999th and 2,000th episodes of the Super Sentai Series, including a new updated version of the Gokaiger ED titled 'Super Hero Getter 2016'.