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is a short 3-D film
based on the Super Sentai
franchise that was shown in 1994 in amusement parks and special events nationwide in Japan
. It was shown as a triple feature alongside Kamen Rider World
and Toei Hero Daishugō (a crossover of Tokusou Robo Janperson
and Blue Swat
, which also used footage from this short).
, Gosei Sentai Dairanger
, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger, Chōjin Sentai Jetman, and Chikyū Sentai Fiveman), who must defend the planet Earth from the evil demon Emperor Daidas. In addition to the five Sentai teams, the film also features Shiro Izumi
, who played Yūma Ōzora in Dengeki Sentai Changeman
and Burai in Zyuranger, as Masato, a young man who witnesses the Emperor's weak point with his sister Ayumi. Masato and Ayumi also appear in Kamen Rider World, linking the two movies. The narration was provided by Hironori Miyata, the narrator from Dairanger.
The film was collected in the DVD release Super Sentai The Movie Vol. 4, it did not retain the 3D effect from the original theatrical release. The short was a precursor to the 1996 video release Chōriki Sentai Ohranger vs. Kakuranger, the Kakuranger team-up with Chōriki Sentai Ohranger, which started the Super Sentai V-Cinema Series. It will be included in the Super Sentai The Movie Blu-Ray box set with Toei Hero Daishugō. Both shorts will be in 3D for this release.
The main giant robots of each team also appear in this film: Five Robo from Fiveman, Jet Icarus from Jetman, Daizyuzin from Zyuranger, Dairen-oh from Dairanger, and Muteki Shogun from Kakuranger.
3-D film
A 3-D film or S3D film is a motion picture that enhances the illusion of depth perception...
based on the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
franchise that was shown in 1994 in amusement parks and special events nationwide in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
. It was shown as a triple feature alongside Kamen Rider World
Kamen Rider World
is a short 3-D film produced by Toei Company based on the Kamen Rider Series that premiered on August 6, 1994 and was shown in amusement parks and special events nationwide in Japan...
and Toei Hero Daishugō (a crossover of Tokusou Robo Janperson
Tokusou Robo Janperson
was the 1993 installment in Toei Company Limited's Metal Hero Series. The series revolved around Janperson, a robotic detective who patrolled the streets of Tokyo and fought against three different underworld organizations who used super technology to subjugate the masses...
and Blue Swat
Blue SWAT
is the thirteenth installment in the Metal Hero Series. It ran from January 30, 1994 to January 29, 1995 for a total of 51 episodes and one theatrical film, aired as part of the 1994 Manga Matsuri, which compiled episodes 1 and 2...
, which also used footage from this short).
Summary
The film involves the team-up of five different Super Sentai teams (Ninja Sentai KakurangerNinja Sentai Kakuranger
was TOEI Company Limited's eighteenth production of the Super Sentai television series. The name given to this series by Toei for international distribution is Ninja Rangers....
, Gosei Sentai Dairanger
Gosei Sentai Dairanger
is a Japanese tokusatsu television series. It was the seventeenth production in the long-running Super Sentai franchise of television tokusatsu dramas produced by Toei Company, following Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. It was originally broadcast from February 19, 1993 to February 11, 1994...
, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger, Chōjin Sentai Jetman, and Chikyū Sentai Fiveman), who must defend the planet Earth from the evil demon Emperor Daidas. In addition to the five Sentai teams, the film also features Shiro Izumi
Shiro Izumi
is a Japanese actor, well known for his roles in the Super Sentai franchise. He played two different central characters therin: Yuuma Oozora/Change Pegasus in Dengeki Sentai Changeman, and the role for which he gained the most attention, Burai/Dragon Ranger in Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger...
, who played Yūma Ōzora in Dengeki Sentai Changeman
Dengeki Sentai Changeman
is a Japanese television series and is the ninth installment in the Super Sentai franchise. It was originally aired from February 2, 1985 to February 22, 1986 and it ran for 55 episodes.-Plot:...
and Burai in Zyuranger, as Masato, a young man who witnesses the Emperor's weak point with his sister Ayumi. Masato and Ayumi also appear in Kamen Rider World, linking the two movies. The narration was provided by Hironori Miyata, the narrator from Dairanger.
The film was collected in the DVD release Super Sentai The Movie Vol. 4, it did not retain the 3D effect from the original theatrical release. The short was a precursor to the 1996 video release Chōriki Sentai Ohranger vs. Kakuranger, the Kakuranger team-up with Chōriki Sentai Ohranger, which started the Super Sentai V-Cinema Series. It will be included in the Super Sentai The Movie Blu-Ray box set with Toei Hero Daishugō. Both shorts will be in 3D for this release.
Heroes
The film features 25 heroes from the aforementioned Sentai teams. None of them appear out of costumes and only some of them are voiced by their original actors (namely all five members of Kakuranger, Ryū Ranger and Tenma Ranger from Dairanger, and Tyranno Ranger from Zyuranger). Only the initial members of each team appear in the film (thus Dragon Ranger from Zyuranger and Kiba Ranger from Dairanger are absent as a result). The crossover between the five teams is impossible to reconcile within the continuity of the original shows due to the endings of each series: the Hoshikawa siblings from Fiveman left Earth to search for their parents, Gai Yūki (Black Condor from Jetman) died after he was stabbed by a mugger, the Zyuranger team ascended into the heavens after defeating Dai Satan, and the Dairanger team lost their powers after defeating the Gohma Tribe (which were later inherited by their grandchildren 50 years later).The main giant robots of each team also appear in this film: Five Robo from Fiveman, Jet Icarus from Jetman, Daizyuzin from Zyuranger, Dairen-oh from Dairanger, and Muteki Shogun from Kakuranger.
Villains
: An giant extraterrestrial being that plots to conquer the Earth by defeating the five Sentai teams. He is powerful enough to fight against five giant robots at the same time. His only weak point is his third eye.: The leader of the monster army who serves Daidas.: Saigan's ally.: Another ally of Saigan. His mask was originally wore by Fujimibōma, a Bōma Monster from Kōsoku Sentai Turboranger.: A monster who arrives late to the battle holding the two civilians hostage. Wields a gun. His name is unmentioned in the film.: A monster who arrives at the same time with Soger. His name is also unmentioned in the film.- Foot Soldiers: Revived foot soldiers from previous enemy organizations fought by the five Sentai teams. Includes the Batzler Soldiers from Fiveman, the Grinam Soldiers from Jetman, the Golem Soldiers from Zyuranger, the Cotpotros from Dairanger, and the Dorodoros from Kakuranger.
Voice actors
- Teruaki Ogawa - Ninja Red
- Satomi Hirose - Ninja White, Five Yellow
- Hiroshi TsuchidaHiroshi Tsuchidais a Japanese voice actor and actor affiliated with 81 Produce. Tsuchida is best known for his role as Saizou/NinjaBlue in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.-TV Anime:*Naruto *Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo *Honey and Clover...
- Ninja Blue - Shū Kawai - Ninja Yellow
- Kane KosugiKane Kosugiborn in Los Angeles, California is a American martial artist and martial arts actor. He is the son of martial arts star Sho Kosugi. In Japan, Kosugi is considered gaijin tarento due to his Nisei heritage....
- Ninja Black - Keiichi Wada - Ryū Ranger
- Ei Homura - Tenma Ranger, Shishi Ranger
- Yūta Mochizuki - Tyranno Ranger, Black Condor
- Jūrōta KosugiJurota Kosugiis a Japanese voice actor. His deep voice is often used for rough and imposing characters. He is well known for playing the role of Sukashii from Kyattou Ninden Teyandee and Asuma Sarutobi from Naruto....
- Saigan, Red Hawk - Dai MatsumotoDai Matsumotois a Japanese voice actor.-Anime:*Bleach: Memories of Nobody *Alice Academy *Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood *Guyver *Inuyasha )*Karin...
- Emperor Daidas
Stunt actors
- Seiji TakaiwaSeiji Takaiwais a Japanese stunt performer and suit actor from Saitama Prefecture affiliated with Japan Action Enterprises. He has been cast in many leading roles in the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider series, portraying a diverse range of characters...
- Ninja Red - Rie Murakami - Ninja White
- Takeshi Miyazaki - Ninja Blue
- Hirofumi IshigakiHirofumi Ishigakiis a Japanese actor.-External links:...
- Ninja Yellow - Tsutomu KitagawaTsutomu Kitagawais a Japanese actor and Stuntman.He is mostly known for playing Godzilla for the Millennium series.He also played King Ghidorah for Rebirth of Mothra III...
- Ninja Black - Kazutoshi Yokoyama - Ryū Ranger