Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger

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Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
Zenkaiger logo.png
GenreTokusatsu
Crossover fiction
Comedy-drama
Adventure
Superhero
Fantasy
Created by
Based onHimitsu Sentai Gorenger
by Shotaro Ishinomori
Super Sentai concept
by Toei Company
Developed byJunko Kōmura
Directed byShojiro Nakazawa
Starring
Voices of
Narrated byGoblin
Opening theme"Zenryoku Zenkai! Zenkaiger"
Performed by Takeshi Tsuruno
Composers
  • Michiaki Watanabe
  • Kenichiro Oishi[1]
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of episodes28
Production
Producers
  • Chihiro Inoue (TV Asahi)
  • Shinichiro Shirakura (Toei Company)
  • Naomi Takebe (Toei Company)
  • Kōichi Yada (Toei Agency)
  • Akihiro Fukada (Toei Agency)
Running time24–25 minutes
Production companies
  • TV Asahi
  • Toei Company
  • Toei Agency
  • Bandai
Release
Original networkANN (TV Asahi, ABC TV)
Original releaseMarch 7, 2021 (2021-03-07) –
present
Chronology
Preceded byMashin Sentai Kiramager
External links
Official website (TV Asahi)
Official website (Toei Company)

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā, Machine World Squadron Zenkaiger) is a Japanese tokusatsu television drama, the 45th entry in Toei's long-running Super Sentai series, and the second produced in the Reiwa era. Additionally, it commemorates the 45th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise and is the second special anniversary series following Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.

The show succeeded Mashin Sentai Kiramager, joining Kamen Rider Saber, and later, Kamen Rider Revice in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi on March 7, 2021. The show's name comes from the titular team's catchphrase, "Zenryoku Zenkai" (全力全開, lit. "full throttle").[2][3]

Plot[]

Main article: List of Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger characters

One month ago, a strange phenomenon suddenly fused the human world with the parallel world of Kikaitopia. Despite this, the inhabitants of both worlds, humans and Kikainoids, quickly got along and live peacefully together.

In the present, however, their lives are threatened by Kikaitopia's evil rulers, the Tozitend Dynasty, who seek to conquer all parallel worlds. To face this new threat, a brave and energetic young man named Kaito Goshikida inherits the powers of all previous Super Sentai. Transforming into Zenkaizer, he joins forces with the Kikainoids Juran, Gaon, Magine, and Vroon to save the multiverse from Tozitend and find Kaito's missing parents as the Zenkaigers. The conflict later intensifies with the arrival of the World Pirates. Led by Zocks Goldtsuiker, who can transform into Twokaizer, the World Pirates oppose Tozitend in pursuit of their own objectives and occasionally ally with the Zenkaigers for the sake of it.

Episodes[]

Main article: List of Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger episodes
No. English title
Original Japanese title 		Director Writer Original airdate
1"The Machine World Is Mysterious!"
Transcription: "Kikai Sekai wa Kikikaikai!" (Japanese: キカイ世界はキキカイカイ！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraMarch 7, 2021 (2021-03-07)
2"The Roaring Beast Is Troublesome!"
Transcription: "Gao na Yajū ga Goyakkai!" (Japanese: ガオな野獣がごやっかい！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraMarch 14, 2021 (2021-03-14)
3"The Seriously Nununu Witch!"
Transcription: "Maji de Nu'nu'nu na Mahōtsukai!" (Japanese: マジでぬぬぬな魔法使い！)		Ryuta TasakiJunko KōmuraMarch 21, 2021 (2021-03-21)
4"The Trembling Big Meddler!"
Transcription: "Buruburu Dekkai Osekkai!" (Japanese: ブルブルでっかいおせっかい！)		Ryuta TasakiJunko KōmuraMarch 28, 2021 (2021-03-28)
5"Make Sushi or Be Made into Sushi, a Sushi Tournament!"
Transcription: "Nigiri Nigirare Sushi Taikai!" (Japanese: 握り握られスシ大会！)		Satoshi MorotaJunko KōmuraApril 4, 2021 (2021-04-04)
6"The Unpleasant and Incomprehensible Garbage Treatment!"
Transcription: "Fukai Fukakai Gomi Atsukai!" (Japanese: 不快不可解ゴミあつかい！)		Satoshi MorotaJunko KōmuraApril 11, 2021 (2021-04-11)
7"The Prince of the Demon World Is Short-Tempered!"
Transcription: "Makai no Ōji wa Ki ga Mijikai!" (Japanese: 魔界の王子は気がみじかい！)		Kyohei YamaguchiJunko KōmuraApril 18, 2021 (2021-04-18)
8"Going Door to Door to Another World?!"
Transcription: "Doa Tu Doa de Bessekai?!" (Japanese: ドアtoドアで別世界?!)		Kyohei YamaguchiJunko KōmuraApril 25, 2021 (2021-04-25)
9"World Pirates, Pleasant and Thrilling!"
Transcription: "Sekai Kaizoku, Yukai Tsūkai!" (Japanese: 世界海賊、愉快ツーカイ！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraMay 2, 2021 (2021-05-02)
10"Blue Skies Day and Night!"
Transcription: "Ohiru mo Yoru demo Burū Sukai!" (Japanese: お昼も夜でもブルースカイ！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraMay 9, 2021 (2021-05-09)
11"Everyone's Playing Tag?!"
Transcription: "Wataru Seken wa Onigokko kai?!" (Japanese: 渡る世間は鬼ゴッコかい?!)		Ryuta TasakiJunko KōmuraMay 16, 2021 (2021-05-16)
12"Slow Snail, Hard Shell!"
Transcription: "Noronoro Maimai, Katai Kai!" (Japanese: ノロノロマイマイ、カタい貝！)		Ryuta TasakiJunko KōmuraMay 23, 2021 (2021-05-23)
13"Recycling Once Again!"
Transcription: "Risaikuru Surya Mō Ikkai!" (Japanese: リサイクルすりゃもう一回！)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraMay 30, 2021 (2021-05-30)
14"Duel! Zenkai vs. Twokai!"
Transcription: "Kettō! Zenkai Tai Tsūkai!" (Japanese: 決闘！ゼンカイVSツーカイ！)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraJune 6, 2021 (2021-06-06)
15"Gachon! A Sharp Turn into Retro!"
Transcription: "Gachōn! Retoro ni Kyū Senkai!" (Japanese: ガチョーン！レトロに急旋回！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraJune 13, 2021 (2021-06-13)
16"It's a Magnet at Its Limit!"
Transcription: "Jishaku Shaku da ze Mō Genkai!" (Japanese: 磁石シャクだぜ もう限界！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraJune 20, 2021 (2021-06-20)
17"Nunu, Occult Club!"
Transcription: "Nunutto Okaruto Dōkōkai!" (Japanese: ぬぬっとオカルト同好会！)		Kyohei YamaguchiJunko KōmuraJune 27, 2021 (2021-06-27)
18"Life Is Short, Fall in Love at Full Throttle!"
Transcription: "Inochi Mijikashi, Koi Seyo Zenkai!" (Japanese: いのち短し、恋せよゼンカイ！)		Kyohei YamaguchiJunko KōmuraJuly 4, 2021 (2021-07-04)
19"Zenkai Change, Super Zenkai!"
Transcription: "Zenkai Aratame, Chō Zenkai!" (Japanese: ゼンカイ改め、超ゼンカイ！)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraJuly 11, 2021 (2021-07-11)
20"Swordsman and World Pirate, a Brother's Promise."
Transcription: "Kenshi to Kaizoku, Ani no Chikai." (Japanese: 剣士と界賊、兄の誓い。)		Satoshi MorotaNobuhiro MouriJuly 18, 2021 (2021-07-18)
21"Giant Monster of Great Destruction!"
Transcription: "Dai Kaijū no Dai Hakai!" (Japanese: 大カイジュウの大破壊！)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraAugust 1, 2021 (2021-08-01)
22"Let's Have a Bullfighting Party!"
Transcription: "Ushishi na Mōretsu Tōgyūkai!" (Japanese: ウシシなモ～れつ闘牛会！)		Katsuya WatanabeJunko KōmuraAugust 8, 2021 (2021-08-08)
23"Three Great Combinations, the Biggest Battle on Earth!"
Transcription: "San Dai Gattai Chikyū Saidai no Tatakai!" (Japanese: 三大合体 地球最大の戦い！)		Katsuya WatanabeJunko KōmuraAugust 15, 2021 (2021-08-15)
24"Invasion Complete! Can We Take It Back?!"
Transcription: "Shinryaku Kanryō! Dekiru ka Dakkai?!" (Japanese: 侵略完了！できるか奪回？！)		Kyohei YamaguchiJunko KōmuraAugust 22, 2021 (2021-08-22)
25"Do It Over! Zenkaiger Revised!"
Transcription: "Yarinaose! Zenkaijā Kai!" (Japanese: やり直せ！ゼンカイジャー・改！)		Kyohei YamaguchiSaburo YatsudeAugust 29, 2021 (2021-08-29)
26"The Remodeled Prince and the Dark Surgeon!"
Transcription: "Kaizō Ōji to Yami no Gekai!" (Japanese: 改造王子と闇の外科医！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraSeptember 5, 2021 (2021-09-05)
27"A Great Voyage Through Seven Worlds!"
Transcription: "Nana-tsu no Sekai o Dai Kōkai!" (Japanese: 7つのセカイを大航海！)		Shojiro NakazawaJunko KōmuraSeptember 12, 2021 (2021-09-12)
28"Weekly Shonen Manga World of Great Illustrations!"
Transcription: "Shūkan Shōnen Manga Warudo Dai Zukai!" (Japanese: 週刊少年マンガワルド大図解！)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraSeptember 19, 2021 (2021-09-19)
29"Do You Know the Prince's Aim?"
Transcription: "Ōji no Nerai, Shitteiru kai?" (Japanese: 王子のねらい、知っているかい？)		Hiroyuki KatōJunko KōmuraSeptember 26, 2021 (2021-09-26)


Production[]

The trademark for the series was filed by Toei Company on September 8, 2020.[4]

According to producer Shinichiro Shirakura, the show's diversity in its titular members, featuring a human and four Kikainoids, is due to the Super Sentai series' recurring themes of diversity in its group of protagonists while maintaining strong characters. The reason why Zenkaizer was chosen as the leader despite being colored white is to ensure that he would stand out in future crossovers when grouped alongside other Red Rangers.[5] The four Kikainoids were based on the non-human members of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger. Although Zenkaiger is open to the idea of featuring past heroes in certain episodes, Shirakura mentioned that it will not be done in a similar way to Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.[6]

After series voice actor Tatsuhisa Suzuki chose to go on hiatus, his role as Gege was rendered voiceless between episodes 21 and 25.[7] Toei later announced Masaya Fukunishi will take over the role of Gege from episode 25 onward.

Films[]

Red Battle! All Sentai Great Assemble!![]

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger the Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Great Assemble!! (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー THE MOVIE 赤い戦い！オール戦隊大集会!!, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā Za Mūbī Akai Tatakai! Ōru Sentai Daishūkai!!) is a film which serves as the Zenkaigers' official debut and was released in Japanese theaters on February 20, 2021 as part of Super Sentai Movie Ranger 2021 (スーパー戦隊MOVIEレンジャー2021, Sūpā Sentai Mūbī Renjā Nisen-nijū-ichi), alongside Mashin Sentai Kiramager the Movie: Be-Bop Dream and Kishiryu Sentai Ryusoulger Special: Memory of Soulmates.[2][8] Naoya Makoto, Kei Hosogai, and Jingi Irie reprise their respective roles as Tsuyoshi Kaijo/Akarenger, Basco Ta Jolokia, and Zamigo Delma. Additionally, Nobutoshi Canna and Megumi Han reprise their respective voice roles as Bangray and Kyuemon Izayoi.[9] The events of the film take place between episode 6 of the regular series and the companion web series Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction!.[10]

Super Hero Senki[]

Main article: Saber + Zenkaiger: Super Hero Senki

Saber + Zenkaiger: Super Hero Senki (セイバー＋ゼンカイジャー スーパーヒーロー戦記, Seibā Zenkaijā Sūpā Hīrō Senki) is a crossover film released on July 22, 2021, starring the cast from Zenkaiger and Kamen Rider Saber, as well as featuring characters from past entries of the franchises involved.[11][12] The film is part of the celebrations for both the 45th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise and the 50th anniversary of the Kamen Rider franchise, and serves as the final crossover between them.[13] Actors Fuku Suzuki and Ayumi Tanida portrayed Shotaro Ishinomori and the film's main antagonist, Asmodeus, respectively.[14][15] Moreover, Kenjirō Ishimaru of Kamen Rider Den-O; Takashi Ukaji of Kamen Rider OOO; So Okuno of Kamen Rider Zi-O; Fumiya Takahashi of Kamen Rider Zero-One; Shogo Suzuki of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger; Atomu Mizuishi of Mashin Sentai Kiramager; and Hiroshi Fujioka of Kamen Rider (1971 - 1973) reprise their respective roles while Naoya Makoto of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger; Toshihiko Seki, Kōji Yusa, Masaki Terasoma, and Kenichi Suzumura of Kamen Rider Den-O; Tetsu Inada of Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger; and M·A·O and Hiroshi Kamiya of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger; and Rikiya Koyama of Kamen Rider Zi-O reprise their respective voice roles.[14][16][17] Additionally, the two main characters of the then-upcoming Kamen Rider Revice made their first appearances and a prequel film for the series was double billed with Super Hero Senki.[18][15] The events of the film take place between the two-part Movie Release Commemorative Combo Special and episode 21 of the series.

Special episodes[]

  • Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction! (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャー スピンオフ ゼンカイレッド大紹介！, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā Supin Ofu Zenkai Reddo Daishōkai!) is a two-episode web-exclusive series released on Telasa on March 21, 2021.[19][20] Additionally, Satomi Hirose of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger makes an appearance.[21] The events of the special take place between Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger the Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Great Assemble!! and episode 7 of the series.[10]
  1. Red Challenge! The Zenkaigers Annihilated?! (赤い挑戦！ゼンカイジャー全壊?!, Akai Chōsen! Zenakaijā Zenkai?!)
  2. White Counterattack! Full Recovery of the Zenkaigers!! (白い逆襲！ゼンカイジャー全快!!, Shiroi Gyakushū! Zenakaijā Zenkai!!)
  • Zenkai Mini Theater (ゼンカイ豆劇場, Zenkai Mame Gekijō) is a twelve-episode puppetry short series included as part of the Blu-ray releases of Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger.[22]
  1. I Learn the Powers of the Predecessors!: Zyuranger Part (パイセンの力、勉強します！〈ジュウレンジャー編〉, Paisen no Chikara, Benkyō Shimasu! Jūrenjā Hen)
  2. Can You Name All the Super Sentai? (スーパー戦隊いえるかな？, Sūpā Sentai Ieru ka na?)
  3. TBA
  4. TBA
  5. TBA
  6. TBA
  7. TBA
  8. Sudden Mini Theater (豆劇場は突然に, Mame Gekijō wa Totsuzen ni)
  9. Zenkai House Death Game (ゼンカイ館のデスゲーム, Zenkai Yakata no Desu Gēmu)
  10. TBA
  11. It's Good, Mahjong, It's Awesome! (いーじゃん、まーじゃん、すげーじゃん！, Ī jan, Mājan, Sugē jan!)
  12. If We Met in Court Again (また法廷で会えたなら, Mata Hōtei de Aeta nara)

Cast[]

  • Kaito Goshikida: Kiita Komagine (駒木根 葵汰, Komagine Kiita)[23]
  • Zocks Goldtsuiker: Atsuki Mashiko (増子 敦貴, Mashiko Atsuki)[24]
  • Stacey: Ryo Sekoguchi (世古口 凌, Sekoguchi Ryō)[10]
  • Flint Goldtsuiker: Hinami Mori (森 日菜美, Mori Hinami)[24]
  • Isao Goshikida: Daijiro Kawaoka (川岡 大次郎, Kawaoka Daijirō)[25]
  • Mitsuko Goshikida: Marie Kai (甲斐 まり恵, Kai Marie)[25]
  • Yatsude Goshikida: Ikue Sakakibara (榊原 郁恵, Sakakibara Ikue)[26]

Voice actors[]

Guest cast[]

  • Reika Shindai (神代 玲花, Shindai Reika, 20): Mei Angela (アンジェラ 芽衣, Anjera Mei)
  • Ryoga Shindai (神代 凌牙, Shindai Ryōga, 20): Ken Shonozaki (庄野崎 謙, Shōnozaki Ken)

Theme song[]

  • "Zenryoku Zenkai! Zenkaiger" (全力全開！ゼンカイジャー, Zenryoku Zenkai! Zenkaijā, "Full Throttle! Zenkaiger")[1][31]
    • Lyrics: Mike Sugiyama (マイク スギヤマ, Maiku Sugiyama)[31]
    • Composition & Arrangement: Kentaro Sonoda (園田 健太郎, Sonoda Kentarō)[31]
    • Artist: Takeshi Tsuruno (つるの 剛士, Tsuruno Takeshi)[1][31]
    • Chorus: Kotonomi Children's Chorus (ことのみ児童合唱団, Kotonomi Jidō Gasshōdan)[31]

Notes[]

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