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GokaiOh is the primary robot of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, the 2011 Super Sentai anniversary series. It is formed from the Gokai Galleon and the team’s Gokai Machines and has a distinctive pirate-themed appearance. GokaiOh carries the Gokai Ken and Gokai Gun and can use the powers of previous Sentai teams through the Gokai Changes. This…
Engine-Oh is the principal robot of Engine Sentai Go-Onger, the 2008 vehicle-and-machine-themed Super Sentai season. It is formed from three sentient Engines-Speedor, Bus-on, and Bearrv-and can combine with additional Engines for different configurations. The Engines possess individual personalities, making them characters in their own right rather than simply mechanical components. Engine-Oh fights with the Engine…
GekiTohja is the main robot of Juken Sentai Gekiranger, the 2007 martial-arts-themed series. It is formed from the three Beast Machines associated with the Gekirangers and is designed to resemble a giant martial artist rather than a traditional heavily armored robot. Its movements and attacks incorporate the season’s Juken martial-arts techniques, giving it an unusually…
Victory Robo is the main robot of Kyukyu Sentai GoGoFive, the 1999 Super Sentai season centered on emergency services and a family of rescue specialists. It combines the five 99 Machines, each based on emergency-response vehicles such as fire engines, ambulances, and rescue machinery. Victory Robo’s appearance strongly reflects its rescue theme, with a large,…
DekaRobo, more commonly rendered as Dekaranger Robo/DekaRanger Robo, is the primary robot of Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger, the 2004 police-themed Super Sentai series. It is formed from the team’s Deka Machines and reflects the show’s futuristic police-force setting. The robot carries a large sword and a variety of law-enforcement-inspired equipment, making it resemble a giant robotic…
Galaxy Mega is the primary robot of Denji Sentai Megaranger, the 1997 series inspired by computers, electronics, and digital technology. It is formed from the Mega Shuttle and Mega Ship and represents the season’s futuristic technological aesthetic. Galaxy Mega has a sleek, space-age appearance and uses the Galaxy Mega Saber as its primary weapon. The…
Marie Iitoyo is an interesting case because she became a major mainstream actress and model after her Sentai appearance. Her KyoryuViolet character gave fans an early look at the elegant screen presence she would later develop. Her appeal comes from a combination of youthful freshness and polished beauty. Even though her role was not the…
This matchup is particularly interesting because both are Galaxy Rangers, but their histories are dramatically different. Kendrix possesses excellent combat skills and the Quasar Saber, while Karone eventually becomes the Pink Galaxy Ranger after her transformation from Astronema. Karone has the edge in experience against extremely dangerous enemies because she spent so much of her…
Jen Scotts is one of the strongest tactical Rangers on the entire roster. As the Pink Time Force Ranger, she possesses advanced technology, excellent martial-arts training and experience fighting opponents across different periods of history. She is also exceptionally composed under pressure. Syd has excellent physical ability and the ability to manipulate her hand into…
This is one of the closest classic matchups. Kimberly has the advantage of being an original Mighty Morphin Ranger with extensive combat experience, while Kat eventually becomes one of the more experienced Pink Rangers of the original era. Both are highly agile and capable martial artists. Kat’s greater experience fighting alongside multiple Ranger generations gives…