Who
Are The Goranger?
Tsuyoshi Kaijou/Aka
<Red> Ranger
Twenty-four year old younger brother of the Kantou
EAGLE base captain. Kaijou was undergoing special
training in combat planning and strategy. Is a natural
born leader and tactician. While still young and
brash at times, he showed a maturity level well
beyond his years. Was also the “Ace Striker”
for the EAGLE Japan Soccer Team. Was a master of
disguise and an expert sharpshooter.
Brother died in the Kuro Jujigun’s attack
on their base.
As Aka Ranger, he was team leader of the group
and often helped coordinate the group attacks
such as the “Goranger Storm” or “Goranger
Hurricane”.
Carried a number of special weapons such as a
laser gun (Silver Shot) and a multi-purpose whip
(Red Beaut) 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.
Rides the supercharged motorcycle “Red
Machine” which can race at high speeds.
Was later replaced by the “Red Star”
super cycle.
Shinmei Akira/Aou
<Blue> Ranger
Was training in the snow draped Touhoku region
when the Kuro Jujigun attacked. Was a marksmanship
instructor.
At twenty-five he is the oldest member of the
Goranger team. Fancied American cowboy outfits.
Skilled in archery and mecha piloting. Had aspirations
of being a racecar driver.
As Aou Ranger he is the designated second-in-command.
Piloted most of the Goranger sky vehicles such
as “Vari-Balloon” and “Vari-Doreen”.
Armed with the super bow “Blue Cherry”
and “Ultra Blue Cherry” which can
fire specially designed arrows (Blue Arrows and
Blue Arrow Rockets).
He also drove the super motorcycle “Blue
Machine” and later the “Blue Star”.
Ooiwa Daita/Ki
<Yellow> Ranger
Jovial twenty-three year old Engineering recruit
at EAGLE’s Kyushu branch. While adapt in
mechanics and mathematics, he had a very hard
time solving simple word puzzles and riddles.
Being a Judo Champion, Ooiwa was very strong and
tough. Had a voracious appetite and often ordered
“Omori” <big portions> of everything
especially Curried Rice which was his favorite.
Is said to have ten siblings.
As Ki Ranger, he was armed with the “Ki
Sticker” <Yellow Sticker> which was
a fighting pole whose head can be outfitted with
various attachments such as a punching fist. He
also utilized the “YTC” radio which
could jam electronic circuitry.
Ooiwa was later promoted to Chief of the Kyushu
EAGLE branch. Kumano Daigoro was recruited from
among EAGLE’s other trainees to fill his
position. Kumano however fell in battle while
battling a Kuro Jujigun operative. Ooiwa soon
returned to active duty again with the Goranger
team.
He rode in the “Blue Machine/Blue Star”
sidecar. Also copiloted the “Vari-Balloon”
and “Vari-Doreen” sky vehicles.
Peggy Matsuyama/Momo
<Pink> Ranger
Eighteen year-old Eurasian beauty (father was
a Swiss national and mother was Japanese). Was
assigned to EAGLE’s Hokkaido branch as a
chemical analyst and special weapons engineer
specializing in explosives. Also had equestrian
training.
Leggy and fashionable, she often wore go-go boots
and short hip-hugging “hot pants”.
As Momo Ranger, she was armed with an assortment
of uniquely “feminine” weapons.
Her heart-shaped earrings doubled as high impact
bombs which she would hurl with a curt taunt --
“Are You Ready?…Here We Go!”
(Ei Wane..Iku Wa Yo!).
Also carried heart-shaped “Momo Card”
throwing shurikens, and a “Momo Mirror”
jamming device which would confuse and confound
her opponents. Also had the “Momo Ceceli”
which could be used to track down and spy on opponents.
Rode in the “Green Machine/Green Star”
sidecar.
Asuka Kenji/Mido
<Green> Ranger
At seventeen, he is the youngest member of the
team. Was training at EAGLE’s Kansai branch.
Happy-go-lucky teen, who can sometimes be a bit
brash and temperamental.
As Mido Ranger he was armed with a number of
unique weapons. His signature weapon was the razor-sharp
“Midorang” (Green-boomerang) which
can be flung at enemies. He could also use it
as a handheld weapon to cut and slash his opponents.
His “Midorang” was later upgraded
to the “New Midorang” which was a
bit bigger.
He also carried the “Mido Puncher”
which was an updated slingshot weapon which can
be used to fire “pachinko-ball” pellets
and sometimes explosives.
Asuka drove the super motorcyle “Green
Machine” and later the “Green Star”.
The Goranger Suits
Built by EAGLE scientists, these battlesuits imbue
their wears with a number of superhuman abilities.
The Goranger helmets tap into and stimulate the
central portions of the human mind (cerebrum)
thereby increasing human potential and ability.
The suits are activated via electronic circuitry
and can generate near 10,000 volts of electric
energy. When the wearer shouts “Go!”
the suits “materialize” and envelop
their wearer in a process known as “denkan”
(conversion). This “variable” technology
is also incorporated into the Goranger’s
other mecha and armaments.
Their personal weapons are “generated”
and brought forth from the front of their facemasks.
The battlesuits help to protect their wearers
from injury and may also give them enhanced strength
to a certain degree.
Attached to the sides of their belts are “Birdie”
rockets which enable them to fly short distances.
The Gorangers main special attack is their “Goranger
Storm” and later “Goranger Hurricane”
attacks.
Using soccer and football tactics they first
confound their enemies and then finish them off
with a well placed bomb attack, usually taking
the form of a soccer ball in the face.
Later using their “variable technology”
the Goranger team would use a special football
which they would kick and hurl at the opponent.
This football would transform into the opponents
most feared object (both organic and inorganic).
Among the objects the football “transformed”
into are a butterfly, an egg, a hammer, a yo-yo,
a spider’s web, a pianist and a mole.
In order to defeat Kuroi Jijigun Soutou, they
had to combine their individual powers and launch
their “Kasiopia” Five Star Attack
(Kasiopia – takes the first letters from
all the team members’ names – (KA)ijou,
(SHI)nmei, (OOI)wa, (PE)ggy, (A)suka).
Vehicles
Red Machine
Aka Ranger’s personal vehicle. Based off
of a Suzuki GT750, this super cycle could outrun
most high speed vehicles. Was also outfitted with
a mini radar system.
Blue Machine
Ao Ranger’s personal vehicle. Ki Ranger
would also ride it via sidecar. Based off of a
Suzuki GT380.
Green Machine
Mido Ranger’s personal vehicle. Momo Ranger
would also ride via sidecar. Based of a Suzuki
GT380.
Star Machines (Red Star, Blue Star, Green
Star)
Gorangers 2nd set of super cycles. Enhancements
included more armor plating and newer “Richium
Engines” would increased their speed and
performance. The Red Star and Blue Star machines
also had weapon attachments in front (a machine
gun and an acid gun respectively).
Vari-Balloon
Despite the name, this vehicle wasn’t a
balloon or was even balloon shaped (perhaps a
closer name would be Vari-Vavoom). Gorangers’
aircraft transport. More akin to a gigantic transport
helicopter, the Vari-Balloon would carry the Gorangers
across long distances. It would also house the
Vari-Tank assault vehicle or their super motorcycles.
The Vari-Balloon was equipped with a number of
weapons, including rocket launchers (Midori Missles)
and a capture net. Its main weapon was its “variable”
mouth which open to reveal a number of different
tools including grappling cranes, water hose systems,
radar equipment or a pincher arm.
Vari-Doreen
Gorangers’ second airship. Resembled more
a harrier aircraft or hover plane. Could fly at
incredible speeds. Had Vulcan Missile launchers
under its wings (Sky Rock <Rockets>). Also
could fire its “talons” at enemy fighters
(Space Wing).
Both airships were piloted by Ao Ranger and Ki
Ranger and could also be piloted by them remotely
(Vari-Doreen had an onboard computer which could
also fly the craft automatically).
Both airships were docked within a special building
near snack shop “Gon” (in the heart
of the city).
Vari-Kikyun
VarikiKyun was the Gorangers’ balloon-like
spy vehicle. It could fly short distances undetected
by radar. The Vari-Kikyun was equipped with a
“Vari-Hand” which would be used to
grab or haul objects. The Vari-Kikyun was piloted
by Momo Ranger.
Vari-Tank
Gorangers’ “variable” assault
vehicle. Could be used both on land and sea. Had
a wide assortment of weaponry including rocket
launchers and machine guns. Also had a number
of special weapons including:
Gyro Compass
which could be used to pick up large objects or
crush boulders.
Ten Fingers
mechanical “hands” which could be
used to manipulate and pick up objects the larger
“Gyro Hands” could not.
Anchor Launcher
large harpoon-like launcher.
The Vari-Tank was armor plated and could repel
most small and heavy armed attacks. It was usually
used to break though enforced structures and barriers.
The Vari-Tank also had a large drill which it
could use to bore through the earth.
Who Are EAGLE?
EAGLE (Earth Guard League) is an international
peacekeeping organization, devoted to protecting
the world from the secret terrorist society calling
itself Kuro Jujigun (Black Cross Army).
EAGLE was organized by the United Nations and
was assigned to protect various parts of the world
designated as “Blocks” (there are
ten world “blocks”).
The commander of the Japan “Block”
is Commander Edogawa Kenpachi. Within Japan there
are various smaller branches of EAGLE spread across
the island (Kantou, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Kansai and
Touhoku).
Japan’s EAGLE scientists developed the
unique technology encorporated by the Secret Taskforce
“Gorangers”. They developed the suits
as a means of countering Kuro Jujigun’s
super cyborg technology.
When operating in the public, Commander Edogawa
Kenpachi disguises himself as the cook at Snack
Shop “Gon”, which was the secret entrance
to the Goranger headquarters. The shop later became
the “Fruit Parlor”.
Commander Edogawa was assisted by a trio of beautiful
secretary/agents: Katou Yuko (AKA Agent 007),
Hayashi Tomoko (AKA Agent 008) and Nakamura Haruko
(AKA Agent 009). They usually acted behind the
scenes but occasionally helped the Goranger team
in some of their missions.
Aside from the Goranger team, another frequent
visitor to the snack shop was Yoko’s bratty
brother, Taro who would always make a habit of
teasing Ooiwa with word puzzles and riddles.
The shop’s mascot was a black mynah bird
called “Gon”, who seemed to be more
intelligent than normal and who could actually
converse with the Goranger team.
Who Are The “Black
Cross”?
The “Kuro Jujigun” (Black Cross Army/Black
Crusaders) are an international terrorist society
led by the supernatural entity known as Kuro Jujigun
Soutou (Black Cross Führer). Their goals
are the total eradication of the human race and
the absolute domination of the world. They utilized
advanced technology and cybernetics to create
an army of superhuman operatives to attack EAGLE
and Goranger. The also used “supernatural
magic” on occasion to empower its agents.
Most of the “Kuro Jujigun” operatives
are “remodeled” humans who have been
enhanced through surgery.
They had various secret bases across the globe,
the main headquarters being the flying castle
“Kuroi Juji Tou” which orbited high
above the Earth.
Kuro Jujigun Soutou <Black Cross Fuhrer>
The Kuro Jujigun’s supreme leader. Kuro
Jujigun Soutou was often referred to as the “Machine
Monster” for his seeming invincible nature.
He could not be easily killed by any conventional
weapon. Had numerous supernatural powers and was
incredibly intelligent. Kept his identity a secret
even among his generals but revealed his true
form later on. In reality he was not even humanoid
but rather a sentient alien machine construct
who was part of Kuro Jujigun’s flying castle
headquarters “Kuroi Juji Tou”. He
could also disguise himself as human (both male
and female). Was finally defeated when the Goranger
team combined their powers and launched their
“Kasiopia” Five Star attack,
Nichirin Kamen <Sunring/Sun Halo Mask>
The so-called “Star/Sun of Africa”.
A ruthless tyrant who was renowned for his successive
victories in Africa. Was called to Japan by Kuro
Jujigun Soutou to help battle Goranger. Often
used whatever means necessary to win. Often let
his cowardly nature get in the way of his operations.
Frequently battled one-on-one with Aka Ranger.
Could manipulate and generate intense fire at
will (often focused through his staff).
Tetsujin Kamen Temujin Shogun <General
Iron Mask Temujin>
The so-called “Mongol Demon”, he was
recruited from Kuro Jujigun’s Gobi Desert
operations. A cold and sadistic operative, he
was a brilliant tactician and also formed his
own army called the “Steel Brigade”
(Tetsu Gundan). Vain and prideful, he often let
his ego get in the way of his operations. Was
virtually indestructible thanks to his steel armor.
Carried a battle staff which ended in a sickle-like
blade.
Hi No Yama Kamen Magman Shogun <General
Fire Mountain/Volcano Mask Magman>
Recruited from the volcanic Eldgja region in Iceland.
Leader of the ruthless “Funkan Gundan”
(Eruption Battalion). A cruel and calculating
despot, he commanded his own mobile battle fortress
dubbed “Navarone” (named after the
Nazi Cannons off the Greek Aegean Islands in WWII).
Had the ability to fire napalm missiles from the
top of his “volcano” Mask. Was impervious
to Gorangers’ weapons and was a master combatant.
His main attack was his “Volcano Mask Rage
Eruption” (Hi No Yama Kamen Ikkari No Dai
Funkan).
Golden Kamen Dai Shogun <Supreme General
Golden Mask>
Kuro Jujigun’s top general. A supernatural
entity that was mystically awoken through Black
Magic and Kuro Jujigun Soutou’s powers.
Took command of Kuro Jujigun’s elite African/Egyptian
Troopers. Versed in sorcery and keenly interested
in astrology. He could repel most of Gorangers’
attacks and was near invincible. He was so fiercely
loyal to Kuro Jujigun Soutou that he sacrificed
his own life to reveal the location of Goranger
headquarters.
Kotetsu Kenryu <Steel Sword Dragon>
Renegade Kuro Jujigun operative who was imprisoned
by Kuro Jujigun Soutou for his recklessness and
rebelliousness. Was later freed by Kuro Jujigun
Soutou in exchange for his help in destroying
Goranger. He was an incredibly strong fighter
and was impervious to harm. He could easily repel
Gorangers’ “Hurricane Attack”.
Wielded the mighty “Sen Ryu Tou” <Imperial
Dragon Sword> which could cut and destroy almost
any object.
Kuro Jujigun Kamen Kaijin <Black Cross
Masked Monsters>
Selected from the most vicious and evil of Kuro
Jujigun’s ranks, these operatives have been
surgically enhanced with a variety of weapons
and abilities. Most sport hideous “masks”
that are the source of their powers. Others carry
elaborate weaponry that they can use against the
Goranger team. All were cyborgs with some having
been further empowered with supernatural abilities.
Zolders <Black Cross Army Footmen>
Kuro Jujigun’s faceless foot soldiers and
henchmen. Dressed from head to toe in black leather,
these soldiers have been altered with enhanced
strength and speed. They have also been brainwashed
to be absolutely loyal. They carry a variety of
weapons including machine guns, bazookas and iron
swords.
Specialized divisions have also been created
such as the “Kuro Jujigun Nindan”
<Black Cross Ninja Army> who specialize
in subversion and infiltration and the “Africa
Gundan” who are the elite soldiers who serve
Golden Kamen Dai Shogun. There is also a squad
of mystics who serve Kuro Jujigun Soutou and are
adapt at the Black Arts.
The Zolders commanded a number of bird-like vehicles
including the small air fighters called “Condoras”
and the much larger and powerful “Battlers”.
Often can be heard shouting “Hoi”
when attacking their victims.
