is a Japanese tokusatsu series that serves as the 40th installment in the Super Sentai franchise and the 28th entry in the Heisei era. The eponymous Zyuohgers, consisting of two humans and five anthropomorphic animals known as "Zyumans", protect the Earth from the evil Dethgaliens, who wish to use the planet as the venue for their latest Blood Game.
Main characters Zyuohgers
The eponymous Zyuohgers are composed of four , humanoids with animal features from a pocket dimension called , and one human who fight together to defend Earth from the Dethgaliens. They later gain another human member who was originally captured and brainwashed to fight for the Dethgaliens, but joins their side after he breaks free from the villains' control with their help.
Each primary member carries a cuboid cellphone, which disguises the Zyuman members as humans, as their transformation device along with a , which has a for performing the finisher and a for performing the finisher, as their sidearm. While transformed, they gain the use of the ability to manifest certain features based on their associated animal.
Yamato Kazakiri is a young zoologist with empathy for humans and animals alike. During his childhood, Yamato ran away from home to escape his father, Kageyuki, whom he resented for not being with his dying mother in her final hours, only to get lost during a storm until a mysterious eagle Zyuman, Bud, rescued him and presented Yamato with a , which he kept as a good luck charm ever since.
Years later, Yamato discovers the , a structure that serves as the gateway between Earth and Zyuland, and uses the Champion's Proof to travel to the latter location, where he meets four Zyumans who also possess Champion's Proofs. Upon returning to Earth and learning of the Dethgaliens' attack, their Proofs transform into the Zyuoh Changers and allow them to fight back. However, the Link Cube is destroyed during the battle and the fledgling Zyuohgers discover they need six Champion's Proofs to fix it, but the sixth Proof has gone missing. Despite this, Yamato takes in the stranded Zyumans and continues to lead them in their fight against the Dethgaliens. Later in the series, Yamato goes on to discover Bud's connection to Kageyuki and why the latter was unable to see his mother before reconciling with his father.
As the red-colored , , Yamato can use his Wild Release to manifest a pair of eagle wings that allow him to fly at high-speeds. He also wields the extendable sword, which allows him to perform the finisher. Moreover, Yamato gains enhanced eyesight as a result of becoming a Zyuohger. He acquires additional powers and forms amidst his battles with the Dethgaliens, which are as follows: : An auxiliary form, also known as the , achieved by absorbing Larry's Zyuman energy that grants aerokinesis and superhuman strength. Yamato's finisher in this form is the . : Yamato's power-up form, also known as the , accessed from the that grants underwater breathing capabilities. His finisher in this form is the .
During the final battle against Ginis, Yamato is empowered by the Earth's energy and gains the ability to activate a Great Wild Release similarly to Zyuoh The World and combine all of his forms' powers.
During the events of the film Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Give Me Your Life! Earth Champion Tournament, Yamato uses Cube Condor's power to fuse with Bud and transform into the violet-colored , , gaining the combined usage of both of their abilities and weapons.
Yamato Kazakiri is portrayed by . As a child, Yamato is portrayed by .
Sela is a competitive blue shark Zyuman with a sharp sense of hearing, disdain for showing weakness, and a rivalry with Leo for letting her win a duel in the past due to his weakness around women. Following the Dethgaliens' defeat and Earth and Zyuland's union, she goes on to work at a children's home for humans and Zyumans.
As the blue-colored , , Sela can use her Wild Release to manifest a shark dorsal fin that allows her to swim through any surface and perform a buzzsaw-like spin attack.
Sela is portrayed by .
Leo is a calm yet foul-tempered lion Zyuman with a loud roar who is sensitive to his surroundings and considerate towards those he considers weaker than himself. He holds a strong bond (implied to be romantic) with Amu as a fellow feline warrior and often teams up with her; sharing her love of protecting those not as strong as them. During his time on Earth, he ends up finding an interest in sumo wrestling alongside Amu. After the Dethgaliens' defeat, he reunites with his family and joins a band.
As the yellow-colored , , Leo can use his Wild Release to manifest a pair of lion claw-like gauntlets that increase his offensive capability.
Leo is portrayed by .
Tusk is an intelligent elephant Zyuman with a sharp sense of smell who comes from a wealthy family, displays a soft spot for Sela, and initially refuses to work with Yamato, believing the human stole his Champion's Proof until he learns of Yamato's past. Following the Dethgaliens' defeat, Tusk goes on to study at a university.
As the green-colored , , Tusk can use his Wild Release to manifest a pair of elephant hoof-like sabatons that allow him to produce shockwaves with his stomps.
Tusk is portrayed by .
Amu is a mischievous yet shrewd white tiger Zyuman with a sharp sense of taste who is prone to helping those in need, easily influenced by trends, and displays an affinity for anything she considers pretty. She and Leo are shown to be particularly close with each other on the team, due to being fellow felines and sharing a strong sense of helping the innocent. Like Leo, she is an avid martial artist open to learning new styles; even taking up sumo wresting with him. Following the Dethgaliens' defeat, Amu finds work as a fashion model.
As the white-colored , , Amu can use her Wild Release to manifest a pair of tiger claw-like gauntlets that increase her attack range.
Amu is portrayed by .
Misao Mondo is a human introvert who has had problems befriending others since childhood and is prone to becoming easily depressed when faced with criticism or failure. Because of his desire to gain friends and get stronger, he was kidnapped and brainwashed by the Dethgaliens to fight for them as an . After being forcibly infused with the power of a rhinoceros, crocodile, and wolf Zyuman that the Dethgaliens captured, Misao is transformed into a tricolored artificial Zyuohger called and tasked with stopping the Zyuohgers from interfering with their Blood Game. After the Zyuohgers free him from the Dethgaliens' control and he receives encouragement from the souls of the Zyumans whose energy he received, Misao goes on to join the Zyuohgers in stopping the aliens and develop his self-confidence as . Following the Dethgaliens' defeat and Earth and Zyuland's merging, Misao assists Larry in teaching humanity and Zyumans about each other's backgrounds and begins dating a rhinoceros Zyuman named Lilian.
Unlike the primary Zyuohgers, Misao utilizes the device to transform into the , Zyuoh The World. While transformed, he wields the sidearm, which can be reconfigured into varying forms. Moreover, as a result of the rhinoceros Zyuman's power, Misao's sense of touch was enhanced to the point where he can detect danger through his fingertips and feel others' heartbeats by holding their hands.
: Misao's black-colored default form accessed from the Zyuoh The Light's setting that grants the use of the ability to manifest a pair of rhinoceros horn-like shoulder pads, a crocodile tail-like gauntlet, and a wolf claw-like gauntlet at once, which allow him to perform the finisher. In this form, he primarily wields the Zyuoh The Gun Rod in its whip-like . : A silver-colored auxiliary form accessed from the Zyuoh The Light's setting that grants superhuman speed. In this form, Misao primarily wields the Zyuoh The Gun Rod in its rifle-like , which allows him to perform the finisher. : A gold-colored auxiliary form accessed from the Zyuoh The Light's setting that grants superhuman strength. In this form, Misao primarily wields the Zyuoh The Gun Rod in its spear-like , which allows him to perform the finisher.
Misao Mondo is portrayed by .
Zyuoh Cubes The are the Zyuohgers' numbered mecha that normally fit in the palm of a hand, but can grow to a giant size when summoned into battle where they can switch between and .
0. : Zyuoh Condor's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the head, torso, and arms of Condor Wild. It can also turn into either a condor or the , the latter of which is used by Wild Tousai King to perform the finisher. 1. : Zyuoh Eagle's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the head, torso, and arms of Zyuoh King. It can also turn into an eagle capable of firing lasers from the turbine on its back and performing a flaming dive bomb attack. 2. : Zyuoh Shark's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the hips of Zyuoh King. It can also turn into a blue shark capable of flying, swimming, and performing bite attacks. 3. : Zyuoh Lion's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the legs of Zyuoh King. It can also turn into a lion capable of firing a lightning blast from its mouth and performing bite attacks. 4. : Zyuoh Elephant's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the legs of Zyuoh Wild and Condor Wild. It can also turn into an elephant capable of shooting an energy beam and producing mist from its trunk. 5. : Zyuoh Tiger's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the hips of Zyuoh Wild and Condor Wild. It can also turn into a white tiger equipped with an extra pair of claws on its back capable of shooting boomerang-like energy blades at opponents. 6. : Zyuoh Gorilla's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the head, torso, and arms of Zyuoh Wild. It can also turn into a gorilla possessing incredible strength and equipped with the right shoulder-mounted . 7. : One of Zyuoh The World's secondary Zyuoh Cubes that forms the right arm of Tousai Zyuoh. It can also turn into a crocodile capable of swimming, firing an energy beam from its mouth, and performing bite attacks. 8. : One of Zyuoh The World's secondary Zyuoh Cubes that forms the head of Tousai Zyuoh. It can also turn into a wolf possessing incredible speed and agility, and is capable of firing a sonic beam while in its Cube Mode. 9. : Zyuoh The World's personal Zyuoh Cube that forms the torso, legs, and left arm of Tousai Zyuoh. Unlike the other Zyuoh Cubes, it does not have a Cube Mode as it was modified by Ginis to resemble and function as a rhinoceros-themed carrier truck for Cubes Crocodile and Wolf. 10. : Zyuoh Whale's personal Zyuoh Cube that can turn into a sperm whale capable of swimming, flying, and firing torpedoes. It can also transform into a giant robot called via where it wields the , which allows it to perform the finisher. If necessary, the KaiOh Spear can shrink down for Yamato's use.
Zyuoh Cube Weapons The are smaller support Zyuoh Cubes that possess a third for the Zyuohgers' giant robots to wield. Unlike the primary Zyuoh Cubes, the Zyuoh Cube Weapons are marked with an exclamation point.
: An orange-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a giraffe or the , the latter of which is used by Zyuoh King to perform the finisher. : A violet-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a mole or the , the latter of which is used by Zyuoh Wild to perform the finisher. : A brown-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a brown bear or the , the latter of which is used by Wild Zyuoh King to perform the finisher. : A gold-colored evolution of Cube Kuma that can turn into either a panda or the . : A navy blue-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a bat or the , the latter of which is used by Tousai Zyuoh to perform the finisher. : A yellow-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a leopard or the . : A black/white-colored Zyuoh Cube Weapon that can turn into either a zebra or the .