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Juken Sentai Gekiranger
The title card for Jūken Sentai Gekiranger
Created byToei
StarringHiroki Suzuki[1][2]
Mina Fukui[2][3]
Manpei Tagaki[2][4]
Yuka Hirata[5]
Hirofumi Araki[1]
Itō Kazue[6]
Opening theme"Jūken Sentai Gekiranger" by Takayoshi Tanimoto
Ending theme"Tao" by Ichiro Mizuki
ComposerKazunori Miyake
Country of originJapan
No. of episodes(ongoing)
Production
Running time24-25 minutes (per episode, excluding commercials), 30 minutes
Original release
Networktv asahi
Release2007-02-18

Juken Sentai Gekiranger (獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー, Jūken Sentai Gekirenjā, translated as Beast-Fist Squadron Gekiranger(refactored from Geki)) is TOEI Company Limited's 31st entry into the Super Sentai franchise. Its theme is that of Kung-Fu with a wild cat motif. Production began on September 29 2006 with principal photography beginning on October 6 2006. It premiered on February 18 2007. Its footage will be used for Power Rangers: Jungle Fury.

Story

Juken Sentai Gekiranger

Four thousand years ago, in China, a form of Kenpo martial arts was developed, the Beast-Fist (獣拳, Jūken) style in which one that practices this fighting style could mimic the abilities of animals as well as reach spiritual peace. By present time, two opposing schools of the Beast-Fist martial arts were established: One is the Fierce Beast-Fist Beast Arts, the Beast Fist of Justice whose sport discipline enhances the human body. It is taught by Grand Master Sha-Fu, one of the seven Fist Saints, using a sports goods company named "SCRTC" as a front. The evil form of the Beast-Fist style is known as Confrontation Beast-Fist Akugata created by the Three Fist Demons that had long been dead since the GekiRin Rebellion that marked the start of the two schools' long war. One master of the Confrontation Beast Fist-style, Rio, rebuilds the Confrontation Beast Hall with intent on world domination with an army of martial artists brought back from the dead. To fight the Confrontation Beast Hall, Sha-Fu had been training two youths: Ran Uzaki, and Retsu Fukami. Along with the wild boy raised in the forest, Jan Kandou, the Gekiranger team is formed, they confront Rio and his army of kyonshi soldiers.[7][8][9][10]

Fierce Beast-Fist Beast Arts

Main article: Fierce Beast-Fist Beast Arts

The Fierce Beast-Fist Beast Arts (激獣拳ビーストアーツ, Geki Jūken Bīsuto Ātsu) is the school of Beast-Fist that the Gekirangers practice. It is founded by the legendary seven Fist Saints (拳聖, Kensei), one of whom is mentor to the Gekirangers.

Jan Kandou (漢堂 ジャン, Kandō Jan) / GekiRed (ゲキレッド, GekiReddo)
The "Unbreakable Body" (「アンブレイカブル・ボディ」, Anbureikaburu Bodi), a practitioner of Fierce Beast Tiger-Fist (激獣タイガー拳, Gekijū Taigāken) who was raised by tigers in the mountains and relies on his brute strength in battle. Because of his upbringing, he has his own terms for various concepts that are used in the titles of episodes. His strong point is his "Body" (体, Tai, also pronounced as Karada), but does not know much about "Heart" as he was raised by animals.
Ran Uzaki (宇崎 ラン, Uzaki Ran) / GekiYellow (ゲキイエロー, GekiIerō)
The "Honest Heart" (「オネスト・ハート」, Onesuto Hāto), a practitioner of Fierce Beast Cheetah-Fist (激獣チーター拳, Gekijū Chītāken) who grew up in a dojo and relies on her speed and fists in battle. She is the most straightlaced member of the team, and was chosen by Master Elehung to learn the ball and chain techniques of Fierce Beast Elephant-Fist (激獣エレファント拳, Gekijū Erefantoken) which made her more happy and funloving. Her strong point is "Heart" (心, Shin, also pronounced as Kokoro), but does not pay attention to details which makes her "Technique" poor.
Retsu Fukami (深見 レツ, Fukami Retsu) / GekiBlue (ゲキブルー, GekiBurū)
The "Fantastic Technique" (「ファンタスティック・テクニック」, Fantasutikku Tekunikku), a practitioner of Fierce Beast Jaguar-Fist (激獣ジャガー拳, Gekijū Jagāken) who had a career as an artist but now puts beauty into his fighting. He impressed Master Bat Li and was taught the war-fan techniques of Fierce Beast Bat-Fist (激獣バット拳, Gekijū Battoken). His strong point is his "Technique" (技, Gi, also pronounced as Waza), but does not train as much physically making his "Body" poor.

Confrontation Beast-Fist Akugata

Main article: Confrontation Beast-Fist Akugata

Confrontation Beast-Fist Akugata (臨獣拳アクガタ, Rin Jūken Akugata) is the opposing school of Beast-Fist that gets energy from the suffering of others created by the Three Fist Demons (三拳魔, Sankenma). The main school is known as the Confrontation Beast Hall (臨獣殿, Rin Jū Den), where all of the dead users are brought back to the world of the living.[11]

Rio (理央, Rio)
The leader of the Confrontation Beast Hall who is a Confrontation Beast Lion-Fist (臨獣ライオン拳, Rinjū Raionken) expert. He was originally a Fierce Beast-Fist artist under the tutelage of Sha-Fu, but severed his ties in exchange for power used by those of the Akugata. Most of his past is unknown, even to himself.
Mele (メレ, Mere)
A user of Confrontation Beast Chameleon-Fist (臨獣カメレオン拳, Rinjū Kamereonken). She was the first of the Rinrinshi brought back from the dead by Rio and has pledged her heart to him.

Lessons (Episodes)

Main article: List of Jūken Sentai Gekiranger episodes

At the end of each Lesson (修行, Shugyō), there is a short Beast Arts Academy segment that explains the many pieces of the Gekiranger arsenal, such as the capabilities of the GekiChanger or the performing of GekiWaza.

  1. Lesson 1: Niki-Niki! Fierce Beast-Fist! (修行その１ ニキニキ！激獣拳, Shugyō Sono Ichi: Niki-Niki! Geki Jūken)
  2. Lesson 2: Waki-Waki! Beast-Fist Gattai! (修行その２　ワキワキ！獣拳合体, Shugyō Sono Ni: Waki-Waki! Jūken Gattai)
  3. Lesson 3: Shio-Shio! Cleaning Power (修行その３ シオシオ！そうじ力, Shugyō Sono San: Shio-Shio! Sōjiryoku)
  4. Lesson 4: Zowa-Zowa! The Five Venom Fists (修行その４　ゾワゾワ！五毒拳, Shugyō Sono Yon: Zowa-Zowa! Godokuken)
  5. Lesson 5: Uja-Uja! What Should I Do? (修行その５　ウジャウジャ！どーすりゃいいの？, Shugyō Sono Go: Uja-Uja! Dōsuryaiino?)
  6. Lesson 6: Juwān! …What's That? (修行その６　ジュワーン！って、何？, Shugyō Sono Roku: Juwān! 'tte, Nani?)
  7. Lesson 7: Shuba-Shuba Dancing! (修行その７　シュバシュバ踊ろう！, Shugyō Sono Nana: Shuba-Shuba Odorō!)
  8. Lesson 8: Koto-Koto… Earnestly Koto-Koto (修行その８　コトコト…ひたすらコトコト, Shugyō Sono Hachi: Koto-Koto… Hitasura Koto-Koto)
  9. Lesson 9: The Kena-Kena Woman (修行その９　ケナケナの女, Shugyō Sono Kyū: Kena-Kena no Onna)
  10. Lesson 10: Jara-Jara Attack! The First Errand (修行その10　ジャラジャラ襲撃！はじめてのおつかい, Shugyō Sono Jū: Jara-Jara Shūgeki! Hajimete no Otsukai)
  11. Lesson 11: Ukya-Ukya! Beast-Fist Armament (修行その11　ウキャウキャ！獣拳武装, Shugyō Sono Jūichi: Ukya-Ukya! Jūken Busō)
  12. Lesson 12: Zowan-Zowan! Confrontation Beast-Fist, Training Starts (修行その12　ゾワンゾワン！臨獣拳、修行開始, Shugyō Sono Jūni: Zowan-Zowan! Rinjūken, Shugyō Kaishi)
  13. Lesson 13: Shin-Shin! The Spirit's Dance (修行その13　シンシン！精霊の舞い, Shugyō Sono Jūsan: Shin-Shin! Seirei no Mai)
  14. Lesson 14: Netsu-Netsu! Forget the Technique (修行その14 ネツネツ！技を捨てろ, Shugyō Sono Jūyon: Netsu-Netsu! Waza o Sutero)
  15. Lesson 15: Howa-Howa! Mama Skills (修行その15　ホワホワ！ママ業, Shugyō Sono Jūgo: Howa-Howa! Mama Gyō)
  16. Lesson 16: Jiri-Jiri! Confrontation Beast Hall, Extracurricular Class (修行その16　ジリジリ！臨獣殿、課外授業, Shugyō Sono Jūroku: Jiri-Jiri! Rinjūden, Kagai Jugyō)
  17. Lesson 17: Goro-Goro! Teacher and Student Love (修行その17　ゴロゴロ！師弟愛, Shugyō Sono Jūnana: Goro-Goro! Shitei Ai)
  18. Lesson 18: Sharkin-Kīn! The Body is Strong (修行その18　シャッキンキーン！身体、強い, Shugyō Sono Jūhachi: Shakkin-Kīn! Karada, Tsuyoi)
  19. Lesson 19: Gokin-Gokin! Showdown with Rio (修行その19　ゴキンゴキン！理央と対決, Shugyō Sono Jūkyū: Gokin-Gokin! Rio to Taiketsu)

Movie

A Juken Sentai Gekiranger movie titled Movie Edition Juken Sentai Gekiranger: Nei-Nei! Hō-Hō! Hong Kong Great Deciding Match (電影版 獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー　ネイネイ！ホウホウ！香港大決戦, Den'eiban Jūken Sentai Gekirenjā Nei-Nei! Hō-Hō! Honkon Daikessen) will air alongside the Kamen Rider Den-O movie starting August 8, 2007. The plot revolves on the Gekirangers arriving at Hong Kong where they confront an evil school of martial arts, Unforgettable Kung Fu (銘功夫（メカンフー）, Mekanfū) which allows its users to transform into mechanical Beast-Men. This school is led by Hong Kong Media King Yan (香港媒体王ヤン, Honkon Baitai Ō Yan, Masashi Ishibashi) who is a master of Unforgettable Kung Fu Ant Lion-Fist (銘功夫アントライオン拳, Mekanfū Antoraionken). He is followed by his Voluptuous Secretary Miranda (妖艶秘書ミランダ, Yōen Hisho Miranda, Yinling) who is herself a practitioner of Unforgettable Kung Fu Sea Anemone-Fist (銘功夫シーアネモネ拳, Mekanfū Shīanemoneken). They also use the giant mecha Unforgettable Guan Yin (銘観音（メカンノン）, Mekan'non). The Gekirangers team up with Hong Kong International Police Officer Lao Fan (香港国際警察ラオファン, Honkon Kokusai Keisatsu Raofan, Mayumi Ono) and the Akugata to defeat the Unforgettable Kung Fu school.[12][13]

Cast

Movie

  • Yan: Masashi Ishibashi (石橋 雅史, Ishibashi Masashi)
  • Miranda: Yinling (インリン・オブ・ジョイトイ, Inrin obu Joitoi)
  • Lao Fan: Mayumi Ono (小野 真弓, Ono Mayumi)

Music

Opening Theme
"Juken Sentai Gekiranger" (獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー, Jūken Sentai Gekirenjā) by Takayoshi Tanimoto
Ending Theme
"Tao" (道（タオ）, Tao) by Ichiro Mizuki
Insert Songs
  • "Burning Fierce Beast-Fist!" (燃えよ激獣拳！, Moe yo Geki Jūken!) by Takayuki Miyauchi
  • "Just feel it ~For the Future~" (Ｊｕｓｔ　ｆｅｅｌ　ｉｔ　～明日のために～, Just feel it ~ashita no tame ni~) by Sister MAYO
  • "Dark Contest Confrontation Beast-Fist!" (暗黒闘技 臨獣拳！, Ankoku Tōgi Rin Jūken!) by Kensaku Saitō
  • "1-2-3-4 Geki Justice!" (1-2-3-4（ヤーイーサンサー）激気正義！, Yā-Ī-San-Sā Geki Seigi!) by Ken Narita
  • "Master Sha-Fu ~There is Training in One's Livelihood~" (マスター・シャーフー～暮らしの中に修行あり～, Masutā Shāfū ~Kurashi no Naka ni Shugyō Ari~) by Ichirō Nagai
  • "High into the Sky" (高みの空へ, Takami no Sora e) by Takayoshi Tanimoto

Notes

Template:Ent "Gekiranger" (ゲキレンジャー, Gekirenjā) is a portmanteau of the Japanese words for "fierce" (激（ゲキ）, geki) and "ranger" (レンジャー, renjā). However, it may be related to "Geki" (激気, Geki), the name for the chi-like energy utilized by the Gekirangers.

References

  1. ^ a b c d "D-BOYS: 07年新戦隊シリーズ　テレビ朝日系列『獣拳戦隊ゲキレンジャー』に出演決定！". Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "Scan featuring the cast of Gekiranger".
  3. ^ a b "HORIPRO SQUARE: 女性タレント".
  4. ^ a b "高木万平 - nachural - STARDUST PROMOTION".
  5. ^ a b "平田裕香 Official website". Retrieved 2007-01-04.
  6. ^ a b "HORIPRO SQUARE: 女性タレント". Retrieved 2007-01-15.
  7. ^ "Scan of a retailers' catalogue featuring the story of Juuken Sentai Gekiranger".
  8. ^ "Scan of a Japanese magazine detailing the story of Juuken Sentai Gekiranger".
  9. ^ "Scan from a retailers' catalog featuring the story and prototypes of the toys". Retrieved 2007-01-02.
  10. ^ "A scan from a magazine article that details the new story about Gekiranger". Retrieved 2007-01-20.
  11. ^ "A magazine scan detailing the Akugata". Retrieved 2007-02-02.
  12. ^ "ゲキレンジャーにインリンが登場 - シネマニュース : nikkansports.com". Retrieved 2007-05-16. Template:Ja icon
  13. ^ "ゲキレンジャーにもはしかが直撃 - 芸能ニュース : nikkansports.com". Retrieved 2007-05-29. Template:Ja icon
Preceded by Super Sentai
2007 – 2008 		Succeeded by
TBA
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