is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series and Toei's twenty-fifth production of the Super Sentai metaseries airing in 2001 and celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. After Toei Company filed a trademark on October 25, 2000, it aired from February 18, 2001, to February 10, 2002, replacing Mirai Sentai Timeranger, and was replaced by Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger. Footage from this show was used in the 2002 American series Power Rangers Wild Force and was later dubbed in 2010 as the retitled Power Rangers: Jungle Force for South Korean television in place of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. Gaoranger aired alongside Kamen Rider Agito.
On May 14, 2018, it was announced that Shout! Factory had licensed Gaoranger for release in North America and it was released on December 18, 2018. This is the 11th Super Sentai to be released in North America on DVD in Region 1 format as Jetman was released before Gaoranger.
Plot A millennium ago, humans fought a war against demon ogres known as the Orgs. With the help of the Power Animals, the ancient Gao Warriors were able to defeat the Orgs' leader Hyakkimaru, sealing the Orgs away along with one of their own. When the seal wanes, the Power Animals select a new generation of Gao Warriors to fight the freed Orgs and protect all life on Earth. The current Gao Warriors, the Gaorangers, are recruited to abandon their civilian lives and names while traveling to find the other Power Animals that were in hiding.
Characters Gaorangers
The primary members of the eponymous Gaorangers each carry a as their transformation device along with a as their sidearm. By combining their personal weapons, they form the to destroy human-sized Orgs.
Kakeru was a veterinarian before he was chosen by Gao Lion to become . He was the last chosen of the Gaorangers, but is made their leader due to his affinity for animals.
As the , Gao Red, Kakeru wields the cestus, which can either separate into a pair of claws that allow him to perform the attack or transform into the Gatling gun. Later in the series, he acquires the bow, which can switch between and . He can also combine the Falcon Summoner and a Beast King Sword to access the former's , which allows him to summon Gao Falcon.
Gaku was an airforce pilot before he was chosen by Gao Eagle to become . He is serious and regimental, deciding that the Gaorangers should refer to each other by color instead of name.
As the , Gao Yellow, Gaku wields the , which allows him to perform the attack.
Kai was a freeter before he was chosen by Gao Shark to become . He is the most immature of the team.
As the , Gao Blue, Kai dual wields the twin bladed tonfa, which allow him to perform the attack.
Soutarou was a sumo wrestler who was forced to quit due to an injury and was working as a florist before he was chosen by Gao Bison to become , utilizing his sumo wrestling skills and style to fight. He is physically the strongest yet shyest of the team.
As the , Gao Black, Soutarou wields the , which allows him to perform the attack.
Sae was a martial arts student under her father before she was chosen by Gao Tiger to be . She is the youngest member of the team with a deep admiration for Kakeru.
As the , Gao White, Sae wields the , which allows her to perform the attack.
Tsukumaro was a Gao Warrior from the Heian period over 1,000 years ago. He used the power of the Dark Wolf Mask to defeat the evil . However, he was turned into and got the other Gao Warriors to entomb him so he could not do any more harm. He was later awakened as Rouki in the present age, but is freed of his curse by the Gaorangers before he is chosen by Gao Wolf to become .
As the , Gao Silver, Tsukumaro utilizes the to transform. He also wields the sidearm, which can switch between its rapier-like , its rifle-like , and its cue stick-like .
Power Animals
The are the Gaorangers' sentient mecha that can be summoned from the Animarium by utilizing their corresponding orbs in conjunction with a Beast King Sword and/or the Gao Hustler Rod.
: Gao Red's personal Power Animal who forms the torso of . When enlarged, it can form the mount of . : Gao Yellow's personal Power Animal who forms the head of Gao King and the waist of and . : Gao Blue's personal Power Animal who forms the right arm of Gao King, Gao Kentaurus, and Gao Knight. : Gao Black's personal Power Animal who forms the hips and legs of Gao King, Gao Muscle, and Gao Knight. : Gao White's personal Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao King, Gao Kentarus, and Gao Knight. : Gao Silver's personal Power Animal who forms the left arm of . It can also transform into the motorcycle for Tsukumaro to ride into battle. : Gao White's turquoise-colored secondary Power Animal who separates into a sword and shield to be wielded by Gao King, Gao Kentaurus, and Gao Knight. : Gao Blue's orange-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the right arm of . : Gao Yellow's black-colored pyrokinetic secondary Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao Muscle. : Gao Yellow's white-colored cryokinetic secondary Power Animal who forms the right arm of Gao Muscle. : Gao Red's green-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the head and torso of Gao Muscle. : Gao Silver's purple-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the right arm of Gao Hunter. It is a redesigned version of Gao Shark. : Gao Silver's dark green-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the head, torso, and legs of Gao Hunter. : Gao Black's deep sky blue-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the hips and legs of Gao Icarus. : Gao Black's lavender-colored secondary Power Animal who attaches to the right foot of Gao Icarus. : Gao White's lime green-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao Icarus. : Gao Red's scarlet-colored secondary Power Animal who forms the head, torso, and wings of Gao Icarus and Gao Kentaurus. Unlike the other Power Animals, it is summoned from a volcano via the Falcon Summoner.
God Power Animals The are the five individual components of , a recolored and redesigned version of Gao King who can assume the form of a boy named .
: A gunmetal-colored God Power Animal who forms the torso of Gao God. It is a recolored version of Gao Lion. : A blue-colored God Power Animal who forms the head of Gao God. It is a recolored and redesigned version of Gao Eagle. : A maroon-colored God Power Animal who forms the right arm of Gao God. It is a recolored and redesigned version of Gao Shark. : A brown-colored God Power Animal who forms the hips and legs of Gao God. It is a recolored and redesigned version of Gao Bison. : A yellow-colored God Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao God. It is a recolored version of Gao Tiger.
Other Power Animals : A red-colored version of Gao Gorilla who forms the head and torso of Gao Knight. This Power Animal appears exclusively in the film Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger the Movie: The Fire Mountain Roars. : A recolored version of Gao Bear and/or Gao Polar who can perform the attack. This Power Animal appears exclusively in the drama CD Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Gao Access CD: Gao Panda Appears!!.
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: A blue/yellow-colored Power Animal who forms the torso of . Its sphere makes a cameo in the final episode. : A navy blue-colored Power Animal who forms the legs of Gao Guardian. : Gao Wallaby's joey who rides in its pouch and forms the head of Gao Guardian. : A yellow-colored Power Animal who forms the right arm of Gao Guardian. : A lime green-colored Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao Guardian. : A purple-colored Power Animal who rides around in a golden pot-like vessel.
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: Its sphere makes a cameo in the final episode.
: A Power Animal who forms the torso and legs of . : Gao Manta's miniature companion who forms the chest plate of Gao Triple. : A Power Animal who pulls a cart with two cannons on it. Gao Boar forms the left arm of Gao Triple while the cart forms its head, back, and cannons. : A Power Animal with two versions of itself. The good version forms the right arm and wings of Gao Triple while the evil version forms the head and chest armor of . : A Power Animal who drags around a platform and can assume a centaur-like form.
: A Power Animal who forms the head, torso, and arms of . : A Power Animal who forms the right leg of Gao Mercury. : A Power Animal who forms the left leg of Gao Mercury.
: A Power Animal of indeterminate species. A limited edition mail-order toy version of this Power Animal was released where it was depicted as a gray-colored version of Gao Kong.
: A Power Animal who forms the torso, legs, and shoulder cannons of Gao Devil. : A Power Animal who forms the left arm of Gao Devil. It is a redesigned version of Gao Shark.
Allies
Ogre Tribe Org The is a race of Oni born from the sadness and madness of humans. They operate in a cavern known as the Matrix.
Ultimate Org Hyakkimaru is seen in flashbacks and was the Org that was responsible for destroying Gao God one thousand years earlier before he himself was killed by Gao Hunter, which was powered by Rouki's evil energy. As by its name, Hyakkimaru was created by many Highness Duke Orgs joining into a single form. His shadowy silhouette resembles Rakushaasa.
The source of the Orgs' power after the Org Master was sealed. Senki was created when the Org Heart merges the remnants of the three Highness Dukes, fulfilling the prophecy of the "Last Org Advent". Stronger than Hyakkimaru was, Senki overpowers the Gaorangers, destroying all the Power Animals and bringing the Animarium down. He then attacked the city, but the Power Animals are all revived and countless others arrive to help. All the Power Animals are able to destroy Senki's physical body, while the Gaorangers contributed their energy to Hyakujuuken and used it to destroy Senki's heart so he could not revive himself. The Highness Dukes' combined weapon, which is also Senki's default weapon, is the . This weapon is the Highness Dukes' own version of the Gaoranger's Hyakujuuken, which is a combination of Shuten's axe, Ura's fan, and Rasetsu's fork and knife.
The minions of the Ogre Tribe Org created from a pink liquid. Considered the lowest class of Orgs because of their small, undeveloped horns. Armed with clubs that also function as flamethrowers. A different class of red-skinned colored Orgets were responsible for Muraki losing her voice, because she saved Tsukumaro from their attack thousands of years ago. They were all destroyed when the 100 Power Animals gathered to battle Senki.
Highness Duke Orgs The are the rulers of the Ogre Tribe Org.