List of Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger characters

Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger (動物戦隊ジュウオウジャー Dōbutsu Sentai Jūōjā) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama in the Super Sentai Series. The eponymous Zyuohgers, one human and four anthropomorphic animals known as "Zyumans", protect the Earth from the evil Deathgaliens who wish to use the planet as the venue for their Blood Game.

Zyuohgers

The Zyuohgers are four Zyumans (ジューマン Jūman), humanoids with animal features from Zyuland (ジューランド Jūrando), who, together with Yamato Kazakiri fight to defend Earth from the Deathgaliens. Each Zyuohger carries a Zyuoh Changer (ジュウオウチェンジャー Jūō Chenjā), a cuboid-like device with which they transform, control their mecha, disguise the Zyuman members of the team as normal humans and use as a cellphone among other features, and a Zyuoh Buster (ジュウオウバスター Jūō Basutā), a sidearm that can be used both as a sword (in Sword Mode) or as a laser blaster (in Blaster Mode). Each Zyuohger also possesses a special power called Wild Release (野生解放 Yasei Kaihō) that is associated to the animal they represent, manifesting features from said animal when this power is activated.

Yamato Kazakiri

Yamato Kazakiri (風切 大和 Kazakiri Yamato) is a young zoologist with compassion for all living creatures who can transform into the red-colored Zyuoh Eagle (ジュウオウイーグル Jūō Īguru). During his childhood, he got lost in a forest during a stormy night after running away from his home due to a scuffle with his parents and was rescued by a mysterious bird Zyuman who presented him with a cube known as the Champion's Proof (王者の資格 Ōja no Shikaku).[lower-alpha 1] Years later, Yamato finds a massive structure known as the Link Cube (リンクキューブ Rinku Kyūbu) which serves as the access between Earth and Zyuland, and uses the Champion's Proof to travel to the other side, where he meets the other Zyuohgers for the first time. Once back on Earth, the Champion's Proofs in his and the other Zyuohgers' possession transform into the Zyuoh Changers to help them fend off the Deathgaliens' first attack, but with the Link Cube destroyed and the sixth Champion's Proof gone missing, the other Zyuohgers end up stranded on Earth and Yamato decides to shelter them. Yamato later discovers that his vision has increased to superhuman levels after he became a Zyuohger, allowing him to see further and dodge faster. With the help of the gorilla Zyuman Larry, Yamato gains the ability to transform from Zyuoh Eagle into Zyuoh Gorilla (ジュウオウゴリラ Jūō Gorira).

As the Champion of the Skies (大空の王者 Ōzora no Ōja) Zyuoh Eagle, Yamato's Wild Release mode grants him a pair of eagle wings on his arms which allow him to fly and strike enemies from above at high speed. He also possess the Eagriser (イーグライザー Īguraizā), a sword that can also extend and be used as a whip. He also gained enhanced eyesight, giving him the ability to see things from great distances. As the Champion of the Jungle (ジャングルの王者 Janguru no Ōja) Zyuoh Gorilla, Yamato assumes a largely muscular form with far more physical strength that can also produce a powerful wind from his nostrils.

Yamato Kazakiri is portrayed by Masaki Nakao (中尾 暢樹 Nakao Masaki).[1] As a child, Yamato is portrayed by Shuri Ayuba (阿由葉 朱凌 Ayuba Shuri).

Sela

Sela (セラ Sera) is a shark Zyuman with a sharp sense of hearing who transforms into the blue-colored Zyuoh Shark (ジュウオウシャーク Jūō Shāku). She is very competitive and does not like to show any of her weaknesses.

As the Champion of the Rough Seas (荒海の王者 Araumi no Ōja) Zyuoh Shark, Sela's Wild Release mode grants her a shark dorsal fin on her back which allows her to swim in all kinds of surfaces as if they were made of water, and launch herself into a spinning attack, with the fin acting as a sawblade.

Sela is portrayed by Miki Yanagi (柳 美稀 Yanagi Miki).[1]

Leo

Leo (レオ Reo) is a lion Zyuman with a loud roar who transforms into the yellow-colored Zyuoh Lion (ジュウオウライオン Jūō Raion). Usually calm, Leo actually has a bad temper, but is sensitive to his surroundings and is considerate towards those weaker than himself.

As the Champion of the Savanna (サバンナの王者 Sabanna no Ōja) Zyuoh Lion, Leo's Wild Release mode grants him a pair of lion claw-like gauntlets which allow him to scratch and slash enemies.

Leo is portrayed by Shohei Nanba (南羽 翔平 Nanba Shōhei).[1]

Tusk

Tusk (タスク Tasuku) is an elephant Zyuman with a sharp sense of smell who transforms into the green-colored Zyuoh Elephant (ジュウオウエレファント Jūō Erefanto). He is from a wealthy family and is also the most intelligent member of the team who seems to have a soft spot for Amu, a fact he denies. He is seemingly unnaproachable at first, but is actually very kind. He at first refused to take refuge under Yamato, not wanting to be indebted as well as distrusting him but in the end, accepted it after Yamato revealed to him his past.

As the Champion of the Forests (森林の王者 Shinrin no Ōja) Zyuoh Elephant, Tusk's Wild Release mode grants him a pair of elephant hoof-like boots which allow him to create shockwaves when he pounds the ground.

Tusk is portrayed by Tsurugi Watanabe (渡邉 剣 Watanabe Tsurugi).[1]

Amu

Amu (アム) is a white tiger Zyuman with a sharp sense of taste who transforms into the white-colored Zyuoh Tiger (ジュウオウタイガー Jūō Taigā). She is easily influenced by trends and has an affinity for pretty things. She is mischievous, but shrewd and is always prone to help those in need.

As the Champion of the Snow Fields (雪原の王者 Setsugen no Ōja) Zyuoh Tiger, Amu's Wild Release mode grants her a pair of tiger claw-like gauntlets which allow her to strike and pounce enemies from a distance.

Amu is portrayed by Haruka Tateishi (立石 晴香 Tateishi Haruka).[1]

Zyuoh Cubes

The Zyuohgers can use their Zyuoh Changers to summon giant mechas called Zyuoh Cubes (ジュウオウキューブ Jūō Kyūbu), each numbered. The Zyuoh Cubes can also be assembled into larger mecha via Animal Combination (動物合体 Dōbutsu Gattai).

  1. Cube Eagle (キューブイーグル Kyūbu Īguru): Zyuoh Eagle's personal Zyuoh Cube.
  2. Cube Shark (キューブシャーク Kyūbu Shāku): Zyuoh Shark's personal Zyuoh Cube.
  3. Cube Lion (キューブライオン Kyūbu Raion): Zyuoh Lion's personal Zyuoh Cube.
  4. Cube Elephant (キューブエレファント Kyūbu Erefanto): Zyuoh Elephant's personal Zyuoh Cube.
  5. Cube Tiger (キューブタイガー Kyūbu Taigā): Zyuoh Tiger's personal Zyuoh Cube.
  6. Cube Gorilla (キューブゴリラ Kyūbu Gorira): Zyuoh Eagle's secondary Zyuoh Cube, obtained after he gains the power to transform into Zyuoh Gorilla.

Zyuoh Cube Weapons

The Zyuoh Cube Weapons (ジュウオウキューブウエポン Jūō Kyūbu Uepon) are smaller Zyuoh Cubes which can combine with the Zyuohgers' mecha for extra firepower. Instead of marked with numbers and named in English, they are marked with an exclamation point (!) and are named in Japanese.

Zyuoh King

Cube Eagle can combine with two other Zyuoh Cubes in specific arrangements to form the giant robot Zyuoh King (ジュウオウキング Jūō Kingu), with the Zyuoh Cubes used in the transformation identified by their numbers.

Zyuoh Wild

Cube Gorilla can combine with two other Zyuoh Cubes in specific arrangements to form the giant robot Zyuoh Wild (ジュウオウワイルド Jūō Wairudo), with the Zyuoh Cubes used in the transformation identified by their numbers. Every version of Zyuoh Wild wields the Wild Cannon (ワイルドキャノン Wairudo Kyanon) rifle with which it can perform the finishing move Wild Cannon Beam (ワイルドキャノンビーム Wairudo Kyanon Bīmu). It can also perform the Wild Rocket Knuckle (ワイルドロケットナックル Wairudo Roketto Nakkuru) finishing move.

Wild Zyuoh King

Cubes Eagle, Shark, Lion, Elephant, Tiger, Gorilla, Kirin, and Mogura can combine to form the giant robot Wild Zyuoh King (ワイルドジュウオウキング Wairudo Jūō Kingu) via Great Animal Combination (動物大合体 Dōbutsu Dai Gattai). Its finishing move is the Zyuoh Dynamic Strike (ジュウオウダイナミックストライク Jūō Dainamikku Sutoraiku).

Allies

Mario Mori

Mario Mori (森 真理夫 Mori Mario) is Yamato's uncle. He owns a workshop in the woods where he makes sculptures of animals, and sometimes can be seen cosplaying as different animals to seek inspiration for his works. Yamato sends the Zyumans to live with him, as they cannot be seen in normal society until they can control their animal instincts. At the same time, he has no awareness of his guests' true nature.

Mario Mori is portrayed by Susumu Terajima (寺島 進 Terajima Susumu).[1]

"Bird Man"

A mysterious eagle Zyuman known only so far as the "Bird Man" (鳥男 Tori-otoko) who gave Yamato the Champion's Proof that allows him to become Zyuoh Eagle. He also stole the sixth Champion's Proof after the Link Cube is destroyed out of some unexplained hatred for Zyuland, as he intends to sever its connection with Earth for good. Despite that, he somehow cares for Yamato and saved his life in a few occasions, going to the heights of sharing with him some of his Zyuman power when they first met to help him, but shortening his life span. Just like Zyuoh Eagle, he has a Wild Release mode that grants him a pair of wings on his arms which allow him to fly and strike enemies from above at high speed, and possesses his own version of the Eagriser.

The Bird Man is portrayed by Kohei Murakami (村上 幸平 Murakami Kōhei).[2]

Larry

Larry (ラリー Rarī) is a gorilla Zyuman and anthropologist who got stranded in the human world once the Champion's Proof that is currently in Yamato's possession was removed from the Link Cube. He enjoyed studying humans at first, but started to loathe them because he was feared and shunned every time he tried to make contact with them, until he meets Yamato and discovers that he does not fear him at all. However, when Yamato is gravely wounded during a fight with Azarudo, Larry donates a large portion of his vital energy to save him via his Champion's Proof. This gesture of mercy also bestows the Zyuohger the power to transform into Zyuoh Gorilla, but greatly shortens Larry's lifespan, although the Zyuman claims that he does not regret it at all because thanks to their meeting, his admiration for humans was renewed.

Larry is voiced by Unshō Ishizuka (石塚 運昇 Ishizuka Unshō).

Deathgaliens

The Space Outlaws Deathgalien (宇宙の無法者デスガリアン Uchū no Muhōmono Desugarian) is a group of alien rogues that travel around space in their starship, the Sagittariark (サジタリアーク Sajitariāku) hunting down the life of other planets for sport as part of their Blood Game (ブラッドゲーム Buraddo Gēmu). Earth was chosen as the site for their 100th Blood Game and it was seemingly defenseless against their attack, until the Zyuohgers are assembled.

Jinisu

The owner of the Deathgaliens, Jinisu (ジニス) is the host of the Blood Games. The winner of the Blood Games is chosen according to whoever amuses him the most and after Jagudo's defeat by the Zyuohgers, he offers a special prize to the one who hunts them down.

Jinisu is voiced by Kazuhiko Inoue (井上 和彦 Inoue Kazuhiko).

Naria

Naria (ナリア) is Jinisu's secretary and is usually tasked to bring special golden Continue Medals (コンティニューメダル Kontinyū Medaru), Moeba Medals containing Jinisu's cells, to fallen Team Leaders and Players in order to revive and enlarge them.

Naria is voiced by Minako Kotobuki (寿 美菜子 Kotobuki Minako).

Azarudo

Azarudo (アザルド) is one of the Team Leaders and enjoys making others suffer physically. He wields a large sword and has the ability to restore himself upon destroyed. Players from his team tend to rely on raw strength and firepower.

Azarudo is voiced by Joji Nakata (中田 譲治 Nakata Jōji).

Kubaru

Kubaru (クバル) is another Team Leader and enjoys making others suffer mentally. Players from his team tend to rely on strategy and deception.

Kubaru is voiced by Mitsuo Iwata (岩田 光央 Iwata Mitsuo).

Jagudo

Jagudo (ジャグド) is another Team Leader, and is the first of the Deathgaliens to attack Earth and confront the Zyuohgers. He is armed with the Stiblaster Cannon (スティブラスターカノン Sutiburasutā Kanon) on his left arm. He is defeated by Zyuoh Eagle at the start of the Blood Game, just as the Zyuohgers gain their powers. After being enlarged by a Continue Medal, he is finally destroyed by Zyuoh King 1-2-3.

Jagudo is voiced by Eiji Takemoto (竹本 英史 Takemoto Eiji).

Moebas

The amoeba-like Moebas (メーバ Mēba) are the Deathgaliens' footsoldiers, summoned from silver Moeba Medals (メーバメダル Mēba Medaru) that their superiors bring with themselves. They also pilot the pyramid-shaped Triangular (トライアングラー Toraiangurā) fighter craft.

Players

Deathgaliens send out their Blood Game's Players (プレイヤー Pureiyā) to Earth to cause mayhem, leading the Zyuohgers to have to fight back to save the world. Each Player is named and themed after their respective weapons:

Other villains

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "Proof" (資格 Shikaku) is a homophone of "Square" (四角 Shikaku) in Japanese.
  2. ↑ Kirin (キリン) is Japanese for "giraffe".
  3. ↑ Mogura (モグラ) is Japanese for "mole".
  4. ↑ Kuma (クマ) is Japanese for "bear".

References

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