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"Akarenger!"
―Akarenger's roll call[src]
Tsuyoshi Kaijo (海城 剛, Kaijō Tsuyoshi) is Akarenger (アカレンジャー, Aka Renjā, Red Ranger), leader of the Gorengers, with the designation number "1". He is the younger brother of the Kantou EAGLE base captain.
History[]
Gorenger[]
Tsuyoshi survived after the Black Cross Army attacked.
When the Black Cross Army launched an assault on the EAGLE bases in Japan, a force led by Gold Mask attacked the Touhoku base, slaughtering everyone with only Tsuyoshi surviving after watching his brother die. Along with the survivors of the other bases, Tsuyoshi was summoned to Snack Gon, the secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Edogawa Gonpachi. There they were given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with various superhuman abilities. Edogawa told them that they are the Gorengers, the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Their first battle was with Gold Mask, who they destroyed with the Gorenger Storm. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
Following the end of the Gorengers' war, Tsuyoshi would become, as Red warrior and captain of what would be recognized as the first Super Sentai, the leader of the greater Super Sentai legacy that fought evil to protect the Earth and beyond. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle In this capacity, Akarenger took the lead in watching over the succeeding Sentai that would emerge over the following years and decades from afar. TV STORY-Shinobi 7: Spring Ninja Festival!
J.A.K.Q. vs Gorenger[]
He and the other Gorengers take on Sahara Shogun. MOVIE STORY-J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Sun Vulcan[]
In a Sun Vulcan Issue, Akarenger and the other 4 Red Warriors were shown.
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
Akarenger in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai.
Akarenger is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Daimon Tatsumi (GoYellow) lectured Kai Samezu (GaoBlue) about the past Sentai technical warriors and their fighting spirit.
Led by his Liveman successor Red Falcon, he appeared as one of 24 previous Red Rangers in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai together with fellow Red Rangers from his successors Spade Ace to TimeRed.
Before Akarenger's appearance, his teammate Akira Shinmei/Aorenger helped lead the Mecha of the 25 Red Warriors, which included the Varidreen, against the giant Lost Highness Duke Rakushaasa. Akarenger and the other Red Warriors, along with the Gaorangers and the Dream Sentai, combined their power to create the Gaoranger Storm ball, which GaoRed used to destroy Rakushaasa once and for all. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gaoranger vs. Gorenger[]
To be added COMIC STORY- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Red Spirit[]
The 30 Red Rangers AkaRed embodied in Boukenger vs. Super Sentai; Akaranger is the second from the left in the middle row.
As the first Red, Akarenger's Red Warrior Spirit was embodied by AkaRed. TV STORY-GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Tsuyoshi returns in 199 Hero movie
Tsuyoshi saves the world one more time
Years later, an aged Tsuyoshi alongside Sokichi Banba (Big One of J.A.K.Q.) led not only his team, but every single Sentai Ranger in existence, against the Empire of Zangyack when it attacked the Earth in the Great Legend War. After fighting against hundreds of Gormin and their Sugormin commanders, Tsuyoshi noticed the fleet moving towards them. He then gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The Akarenger powers are later used by Captain Marvelous via the Ranger Keys.
Black Cross King[]
When the Gokaigers faced their greatest crisis facing the Black Cross King alongside the Goseigers, Tsuyoshi tells them that his and the other Super Sentai's ability to fight was taken from them, but the feelings in the Ranger Keys are eternal. The other Super Sentai alumni then give words of encouragement as well. He then gives them the Greater Power of the Gorengers and tells them that the Super Sentai are counting on them. Gokaigers use the Greater Power of the Gorengers to combine with Variblune and defeat the monstrous villain once and for all.
Imitations[]
Satarakura Jr. wearing Akarenger's suit.
Akarenger was the subject of a question in Satarakura Jr.'s game show which the first three Gokaigers, Captain Marvelous, Joe Gibken, and Luka Millfy, were forced to take. They saw Akarenger and successfully identified him, only for Akarenger to take off his helmet to reveal Satarakura Jr., thus actually making the answer wrong as the quiz was fixed so it would be impossible to get the questions right. TV STORY-Ep. 26: Shushuuto The Special
Farewell Space Pirates[]
In the final Gokaiger episode, Tsuyoshi is the last alumni to see the Gokaigers off, telling them that they did well and to seize their own treasure this time as the Gokai Galleon sailed off back into space. As they leave, his Ranger Key glows once he looks at it, then as he turned away from the ship, his key glowed again, restoring his powers and changing him back to Akarenger as he heads off once again. It is assumed his teammates have their powers once again.
Super Hero Taisen[]
Akarenger vs. Kamen Rider 1
Akaranger, Kamen Rider Ichigo, and Kamen Rider OOO emerge through a dimensional wall.
In the Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen movie, Captain Marvelous impersonated Akarenger to lead the Super Sentai to take on Kamen Rider 1 who was in reality Tsukasa Kadoya in Ichigo's form. After the fight, the real Akarenger returned alongside the real Kamen Rider 1, and Kamen Rider OOO. After the heroes lined up for battle, the Super Sentai and the Kamen Riders engaged the enemy before them.
Super Hero Taisen Z[]
"This battle for Earth's fate can't truly begin until we all arrive!"
―Akarenger[src]
Akarenger as seen in Super Hero Taisen Z.
Akarenger appeared with Kamen Rider #1 leading a last force of Sentai and Rider reinforcements that came to assist the rest of Sentai and Riders of recent years who were overwhelmed by the revived monster army of the Space Crime Syndicate Madou. The combined forces of superheroes were able to turn the tide against the Madou army. They lined up and used their various finisher attacks to destroy the revived monsters.
After Demon King Psycho was destroyed and the battle was finally over, Akarenger appeared standing on a cliff with all the other heroes who appeared to help, to say goodbye to the heroes of recent years before taking their leave. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z
Super Hero Taisen Otsu[]
To be added TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Otsu: Heroo! Answers
Ninninger[]
"Of course. We have watched over many Super Sentai in the same way."
―Akarenger concurring with Yoshitaka Igasaki.[src]
Akarenger observes the Ninningers with his Red ninja successors and Yoshitaka Igasaki.
Continuing his vigilance over the Super Sentai, Akarenger met Yoshitaka Igasaki, grandfather of the Shuriken Sentai Ninninger, while catching up with NinjaRed and HurricaneRed, reminding the ninja Sentai tutors that they were not that different from their successors when they first started. Akarenger understood Yoshitaka's request to wait for his grandchildren to become stronger, noting his observation of previous Super Sentai progressing the same way. TV STORY-Shinobi 7: Spring Ninja Festival!
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
Akarenger, Red Falcon, and GaoRed.
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
Akarenger appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds led by Red Falcon, whom addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers as the greater Super Sentai pantheon intervened to save them from defeat at the hands of the titanic Gillmarda. Empowering the Combination Nin Shuriken to form Wild Tousai Shuriken King, the first 38 Super Sentai further imbued their successors with the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst, destroying Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!![]
The Gorengers In Super Sentai Strongest Battle
"Gather all the power of Super Sentai... ...and protect the galaxy."
―Tsuyoshi bestowed his Akarenger Key to Marvelous[src]
Suspecting something odd going on with the tournament, Tsuyoshi contacted and met up with Captain Marvelous and bestowed his Akarenger Key power to him for safekeeping. TV STORY-Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery This proved to be useful as GokaiRed and his Oddball teammates used the key to channel all of the power of Super Sentai into it to destroy Ultimate Dai Satan with the Super Sentai Special Storm. TV STORY-Final Battle: Heading Towards Tomorrow!
Zenkaiger[]
Tsuyoshi was seen alongside his team fighting an army of Zolders before their world was trapped inside a Tojiru Gear.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!![]
Akarenger returning Kaito's Zenkaiser Sentai Gear
Tsuyoshi with his Sentai Red Rangers Successors.
Tsuyoshi appeared with his Sentai Red Ranger successors to help the newest Sentai team, the Zenkaigers. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
"Himitsu Sentai Gorenger is only the start...Super Sentai will span for 45 more series!"
―Akarenger[src]
Akarenger appears in Super Hero Senki
Akarenger summoning his Sentai Red successors
Kamen Rider 1 and Akarenger are summoned by a young Shotaro Ishinomori after the latter regained his inspiration to draw the heroes that he had always aspired to draw. Fighting against Asmodeus and his army, Akarenger then summons the rest of the Sentai Red Rangers behind him just as Rider 1 summons the rest of the Kamen Riders behind him as well.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside Spade Ace, Red Buster, Zenkaizer and Twokaizer before both he and Twokaizer proceed to destroy the Sentai Megid.
The High School Heroes[]
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Ten Gokaiger[]
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Personality[]
Before the Black Cross Army's attack, Tsuyoshi was undergoing special training in combat planning and strategy. He is a natural born leader and tactician. While still young and brash at times, he showed a maturity level well beyond his years. Tsuyoshi was also the “Ace Striker” for the EAGLE Japan Soccer Team. He was a master of disguise and an expert sharpshooter.
Akarenger[]
Akarenger
As Akarenger, Tsuyoshi was team leader of the group and often helped coordinate the group attacks such as the “Gorenger Storm” or “Gorenger Hurricane.”
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
Gorenger signal
Akarenger carried a number of special weapons such as a blaster (Silver Shot) and a multi-purpose whip (Red Vute) whose end could transform into a number of different weapons such as a drill or claw (Red Hunter). It can also stiffen into a fighting pole. He rides the supercharged motorcycle “Red Machine” which can race at high speeds and was later replaced by the “Red Star” super cycle.
- Akarenger can use his goggles to transmit a signal which can be read as a secret message. TV STORY-Ep. 70: Blue Counterattack!! Stop the Space Express
- Birdies
- Red Bute
- Silver Shot
- Red Machine
- Red Star
- Red Hunter
- Varitank
- Varikikyun
Mecha[]
Appearances: Gorenger Episodes TBA; J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger; Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai; Gokaiger Episodes 1, 199 Hero Great Battle, 51; Super Hero Taisen; Super Hero Taisen Z; Ninninger Episode 7; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!, Battle2; Zenkaiger Episode 1, Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!, Superhero Senki
Akarenger
Akarenger
Akarenger
Akarenger!
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Gorengers
- Akira Shinmei/Aorenger - Second-in-command: to be added
- Daita Oiwa/Kirenger (I): to be added
- † Daigoro Kumano/Kirenger (II) (deceased): to be added
- Peggy Matsuyama/Momorenger: to be added
- Kenji Asuka/Midorenger: to be added
- J.A.K.Q.
- Goseigers
- Carrangers
- Gingamen
- Dekarangers
- Magirangers
- Boukengers
- Gekirangers
- Shinkengers
- Gokaigers
- Kakurangers
- Hurricanegers
- Ninningers
- Zyuohgers
- Zenkaigers
Family[]
- † Branch Leader Kaijo - Older Brother (deceased)
- † Unnamed Sister (mentioned) (deceased) TV STORY-Ep. 12: Super Energy of Silver! Burning Hell
Others[]
- Gonpachi Edogawa: to be added
- Yoko Kato
- Taro Kato
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Black Cross Army[]
- Black Cross Führer: to be added
- Sun Halo Mask
- Iron Man Mask General Temujin
- Volcano Mask General Magman
- Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask
- Steel Sword Dragon
- Zolders
Criminal Organization Crime[]
Ogre Tribe Org[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Tsuyoshi Kaijo was portrayed by Naoya Makoto (誠 直也, Makoto Naoya), who reprised his role in the 35th anniversary Super Sentai series, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, on three occasions. The first was the prologue of Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear, which featured Akarenger (in-costume) leading the 34 Sentai in the Great Legend War, (Makoto only provided Akarenger's voice in that episode). The second was the movie Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, which expanded the Great Legend War, where Makoto seemingly redid Akarenger's lines which were heard in the first episode as well as briefly appearing out of costume later on in the movie. The third time is at the very end of Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates, which shown Tsuyoshi receiving his Ranger Key.
- In the video game Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross, Akarenger was voiced by Takahiro Fujimoto (藤本 たかひろ, Fujimoto Takahiro), who also voiced Daifobosu of Devil Jark.
- In Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen, however, which was released only a few months after his appearance in the Gokaiger finale, Akarenger was voiced by Tomokazu Seki (関 智一, Seki Tomokazu), a voice actor who had various roles in Gokaiger and is known for voicing older characters in place of their original actors, such as Kamen Riders and Sentai heroes. Tomokazu Seki voiced Akarenger again the next year in Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z (Akarenger's last appearance before Ninninger).
- As Akarenger, he had two suit actors. The first was Kazuo Niibori (新堀 和男, Niibori Kazuo) from episodes 1 to 66, who would go onto be the suit actor for every Sentai Red up to Red Hawk (excluding Spade Ace), and the second was Kenji Ohba (大葉 健二, Ōba Kenji) from episodes 67-84, who would go onto play Shiro Akebono/Battle Kenya in Battle Fever J, Daigorou Oume/DenziBlue in Denshi Sentai Denziman, and Retsu Ichijouji/Space Sheriff Gavan in Uchuu Keiji Gavan. Kazuo Niibori once again served as Akarenger's suit actor in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.
Shigeru Araki[]
Design[]
- Akarenger has one leitmotif, entitled "Akai Chikara Akarenger" (赤井チカラアカレンジャー, "Akai Chikara Akarenger" Red Power, Akaranger).
Ishinomori Manga Museum's Akarenger statue still standing amidst the 2011 earthquake.
- There is a statue of Akarenger in front of the Ishinomori museum, which survived the Sendai Earthquake of 2011.
- In the Japanese Amino Supli C commercials, Akarenger is parodied as a Red Fat Ranger under the name Tashi-Boo means Body fat in Japanese. His costume design is very similar to original one except he exposed his fat stomach.
- Akarenger is featured as #48 in the 1986 archive compilation video Toei 100 Great Heroes Super Fight.
- Akarenger wears a red cloth suit, with a yellow "V" design across his chest. He wears white boots and gloves. He has a pinup collar, which is much taller than that of his comrades, signifying him as the leader, and a red cape. He wears a black belt, holding his gun holster, with the team's "5" symbol as a large belt buckle. His helmet is red with a blue visor in the shape of his weapon, the Red Whip, with a winged, yellow "1" on the forehead.
Etymology[]
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Legend Sentai Devices[]
The Akarenger Ranger Key.
The Akarenger Ranger Key (アカレンジャーレンジャーキー, Aka Renjā Renjā Kī) is Tsuyoshi Kaijo's personal Ranger Key and what became of his powers after he along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.
This Ranger Key was discovered by Captain Marvelous when he was recruited by AkaRed to join the Red Pirates. TV STORY-Ep. 16: Clash! Sentai vs. Sentai Marvelous would later become Gokai Red and found the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger who would use the Ranger Keys to fight Zangyack. It was mainly used by Marvelous, who used it to fight as Akarenger. It was also used by Gai Ikari on one occasion.
The Gorenger Keys, along with all the Ranger Keys of the first 33 Super Sentai, were briefly taken by the Black Cross King and turned into Ranger puppets that were fought by the Gokaigers and the Goseigers. At the start of the battle, the Gorengers had a brief skirmish with the two teams alongside the keys of three recent teams, the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, and Shinkengers. The Gorengers appeared again after all the other puppets were defeated, with a Gorenger Hurricane ball being kicked at Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. The Gorengers stood behind the three recent teams who fired their cannons at the Gokaigers and Goseigers, who countered with their team finishers, taking down the three teams as Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red finished off the fake Gorengers. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. Tsuyoshi received his key and became Akarenger once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
The key was later donated for use in the Super Sentai Derby Colosseum. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
Gorenger Zyudenchi
The Super Sentai Zyudenchi (スーパー戦隊獣電池, Sūpā Sentai, Super Squadron Beast Batteries), alternatively named Legend Sentai Zyudenchi (レジェンド戦隊獣電池, Rejendo Sentai Jūdenchi, Legend Squadron Beast Batteries) in the toyline, are a special line of Zyudenchi that contain the likeness of the Sentai teams before Kyoryuger (represented by the main Reds). These Zyudenchi are in the same fashion as the "Legend Rider" lines of Collectible Devices in the Kamen Rider Series.
A Gorenger Zyudenchi, bearing the likeness of Akarenger, is a part of the Legend Sentai Zyudenchi toyline which can be used in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
Gorenger Ressha
The Legend Sentai Ressha (レジェンド戦隊レッシャー, Rejendo Sentai Ressha) are Ressha based on the mecha, specifically those belonging to the Red heroes, of the ToQgers' predeceeding Super Sentai teams. They can form a unique combination of ToQ-Oh reminiscent of past Sentai Robos by switching with Red Ressha. The ToQ Changer toy is shown to have sounds for Legend Ressha of all 37 previous Sentai.
The Gorenger Ressha (ゴレンジャーレッシャー, Gorenjā Ressha) appears as a toyline-exclusive SG Ressha.
Gorenger Gear
Gorenger Gear (Kikai Side)
"1 Ban!"
―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
"Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Gorenger!"
―Past Sentai ability announcement
The Gorenger Gear (ゴレンジャーギア, Gorenjā Gia) is one of many Sentai Gears used by the Zenkaigers to battle the Kikaitopia Dynasty Tojitendo. In particular, when used by a Zenkaiger’s Geartlinger, the Gorenger Gear activates the Gorenger Hurricane.
Gorenger Avataro Gear
"Yo! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Gorenger!"
―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear[src]
"Hey yo! Himitsu Sentai! (へいよっ! 秘密戦隊!, Hei Yo! Himitsu Sentai!)"
―Activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
"Party Time! (air horns) Gorenger!"
―Finisher activation announcement[src]
"Donbura Ōgi! Legend Tsuki! Ah-tatatatatata!"
―Finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Spear Mode[src]
"Donbura Ōgi! Legend Giri! Howattah!"
―Finisher announcement in the Ryuko no Geki in Axe Mode[src]
Gorenger Avataro Gear (ゴレンジャーアバタロウギア, Gorenjā Abatarō Gia) - Allows a Donbrother to assume the form of one of the Gorengers.
Notes[]
- Akarenger was nearly called "Red-1", the original name for Gorenger; the name would be taken by another Red.
- He is the only member of his team to not be seen on any of the Power Rangers Action Card Game Series 3 cards with any of the Mega Rangers. VulEagle appears in his place instead on a Megaforce Red card.
- He would later be seen on a Megaforce Red card in the concept art for Series 6 in the Power Rangers Action Card Game.
- In the Gorenger manga, he closely resembles Joe Shimamura from Cyborg 009.
Appearances[]
Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001[]
Akarenger appears with his team in Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001, which features characters from various tokusatsu series.
Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross[]
Akarenger (Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross).
Akarenger appears with his team in Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
AkaRenger as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
Tsuyoshi Kaijo/Akarenger: Leader of the Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. Commands his members with cool no matter what strong enemy appears. A warrior who possesses kindness to sympathize with people and a heated heart that hates evil.
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
Akarenger is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Gorenger as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.
Akarenger appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Aka-Rider, Akarenger's Kamen Sentai Gorider counterpart who inherits his design
- Jason Lee Scott - The first Red Power Ranger.
- Tommy Oliver - the leader of the Legendary Rangers in Power Rangers Super Megaforce.