Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
Genre
Created by
Developed byNobuhiro Mouri
Directed byTakayuki Shibasaki
Starring
Voices of
Narrated bySubaru Kimura
Opening theme"Lucky Star"
Performed by Tomohiro Hatano (Project.R)
Ending theme
  • "Kyutama Dancing!"
    Performed by Tsuyoshi Matsubara (Project.R)
  • "Kyutama Ondo!"
    Performed by Tsuyoshi Matsubara (Project.R)
ComposerKousuke Yamashita
Country of originJapan
Original languageJapanese
No. of episodes48 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerMotoi Sasaki (TV Asahi)
Producers
  • Chihiro Inoue (TV Asahi)
  • Takashi Mochizuki (Toei)
  • Kōichi Yada (Toei Agency)
  • Akihiro Fukada (Toei Agency)
Running time24–25 minutes
Production companies
  • TV Asahi
  • Toei Company
  • Toei Agency
Original release
NetworkTV Asahi
ReleaseFebruary 12, 2017 (2017-02-12) –
February 4, 2018 (2018-02-04)
Related

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger (宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー, Uchū Sentai Kyūrenjā, Space Squadron Kyuranger) is a Japanese tokusatsu drama and the 41st entry of Toei's long-running Super Sentai metaseries, following Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger.[1] The show premiered on February 12, 2017, joining Kamen Rider Ex-Aid and later Kamen Rider Build in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations before concluding on February 4, 2018. Kyuranger is considered the fifth space-themed series[a] whose primary motifs are constellations and Greco-Roman mythology, and it is also the first Super Sentai series to introduce nine regular members in the beginning instead of five or fewer like previous installments. The team later gains three additional members, increasing the number to twelve and becoming the largest team of the franchise so far.

Kyuranger began airing in South Korea as Power Rangers Galaxy Force. It also began airing in Indonesia in April 2019 as Kyuuranger.

Footage from Kyuranger was later reused for the third season of Power Rangers Dino Fury, renamed Power Rangers Cosmic Fury. However, much like Gosei Sentai Dairanger, only the footage pertaining to the mecha is used, with Cosmic Fury using original costume designs for the Rangers.

Story

Main article: List of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger characters

In a universe where Earth and other countless planets have been conquered by the Jark Matter organization under the mysterious Don Armage, an insurgent force called "Rebellion" is established and gathers nine alien warriors from across the galaxy who are chosen by the Kyutama, magical stones with the power of the constellations, to become the Kyurangers; the humanoids Lucky, Stinger, Naga Ray, Hammie, and Spada, the wolf-man Garu, the mechanical lifeform Balance, and the androids Champ and Raptor 283. Once assembled, the Kyurangers decide to start their campaign against Jark Matter by liberating Earth (their first target), as they are suspicious of why the planet is so heavily guarded by their forces. The team later gains three other members; their commander, the dragon-like alien Shou Ronpo, a young boy from Earth named Kotaro Sakuma, and Tsurugi Ohtori, a legendary warrior who defeated Jark Matter 300 years ago and was put to sleep until he is reawakened by the other Kyurangers.[2]

Episodes

Main article: List of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger episodes
Space English title
Original Japanese title 		Writer Original airdate
1"The Universe's Number One Super Star"
Transliteration: "Uchū-ichi no Sūpā Sutā" (Japanese: 宇宙一のスーパスター)		Nobuhiro MouriFebruary 12, 2017 (2017-02-12)
2"Let's Go! The BN Thieves"
Transliteration: "Ikuze! Kaitō Bī Enu-dan" (Japanese: いくぜっ！怪盗BN団)		Nobuhiro MouriFebruary 19, 2017 (2017-02-19)
3"The Man from the Desert Planet"
Transliteration: "Sabaku no Hoshi kara Kita Otoko" (Japanese: 砂漠の星からきた男)		Nobuhiro MouriFebruary 26, 2017 (2017-02-26)
4"The Dreaming Android"
Transliteration: "Yume Miru Andoroido" (Japanese: 夢みるアンドロイド)		Nobuhiro MouriMarch 5, 2017 (2017-03-05)
5"The Nine Ultimate Saviors"
Transliteration: "Kyūnin no Kyūkyoku no Kyūseishu" (Japanese: 9人の究極の救世主)		Nobuhiro MouriMarch 12, 2017 (2017-03-12)
6"Flap! Dancing Star!"
Transliteration: "Habatake! Danshingu Sutā!" (Japanese: はばたけ！ダンシングスター！)		Nobuhiro MouriMarch 19, 2017 (2017-03-19)
7"Take Back the Birthday!"
Transliteration: "Tanjōbi o Torimodose!" (Japanese: 誕生日をとりもどせ！)		Nobuhiro MouriMarch 26, 2017 (2017-03-26)
8"The Secret of Commander Shou Ronpo"
Transliteration: "Shireikan Shō Ronpō no Himitsu" (Japanese: 司令官ショウ・ロンポーの秘密)		Nobuhiro MouriApril 2, 2017 (2017-04-02)
9"Burn, Dragon Ma-Star"
Transliteration: "Moeyo Doragon Masutā" (Japanese: 燃えよドラゴンマスター)		Nobuhiro MouriApril 9, 2017 (2017-04-09)
10"The Small Giant, Big Star!"
Transliteration: "Chiisana Kyojin, Biggu Sutā!" (Japanese: 小さな巨人、ビッグスター！)		Nobuhiro MouriApril 16, 2017 (2017-04-16)
11"Three Kyutamas to Save the Universe"
Transliteration: "Uchū o Sukū Mittsu no Kyūtama" (Japanese: 宇宙を救う3つのキュータマ)		Nobuhiro MouriApril 23, 2017 (2017-04-23)
12"The Eleven Ultimate All-Stars"
Transliteration: "Jūichinin no Kyūkyoku no Ōru Sutā" (Japanese: 11人の究極のオールスター)		Nobuhiro MouriApril 30, 2017 (2017-04-30)
13"Stinger, a Challenge to the Brother"
Transliteration: "Sutingā, Ani e no Chōsen" (Japanese: スティンガー、兄への挑戦)		Nobuhiro MouriMay 7, 2017 (2017-05-07)
14"Dancing! Space Dragon Palace Castle!"
Transliteration: "Odoru! Uchū Ryūgū-jō!" (Japanese: おどる！宇宙竜宮城！)		Kento ShimoyamaMay 14, 2017 (2017-05-14)
15"The Savior of Water Planet Vela"
Transliteration: "Umi no Wakusei Bera no Kyūseishu" (Japanese: 海の惑星ベラの救世主)		Nobuhiro MouriMay 21, 2017 (2017-05-21)
16"Stinger, Reunion With the Brother"
Transliteration: "Sutingā, Ani to no Saikai" (Japanese: スティンガー、兄との再会)		Nobuhiro MouriMay 28, 2017 (2017-05-28)
17"Lighting the Dome of Darkness!"
Transliteration: "Yami no Dōmu o Terashitaiyō!" (Japanese: 闇のドームを照らしタイヨウ！)		Naruhisa ArakawaJune 4, 2017 (2017-06-04)
18"Emergency Dispatch! Space Heroes!"
Transliteration: "Kinkyū Shutsudō! Supēsu Hīrō!" (Japanese: 緊急出動！スペースヒーロー！)		Naruhisa ArakawaJune 11, 2017 (2017-06-11)
19"The Elf of Forest Planet Keel"
Transliteration: "Mori no Wakusei Kīru no Seirei" (Japanese: 森の惑星キールの精霊)		Nobuhiro MouriJune 25, 2017 (2017-06-25)
20"Stinger vs. Scorpio"
Transliteration: "Sutingā Tai Sukorupio" (Japanese: スティンガーVSスコルピオ)		Nobuhiro MouriJuly 2, 2017 (2017-07-02)
21"Goodbye, Scorpio! Time for Argo's Revival!"
Transliteration: "Saraba Sukorupio! Arugo-sen, Fukkatsu no Toki!" (Japanese: さらばスコルピオ！アルゴ船、復活の時！)		Nobuhiro MouriJuly 9, 2017 (2017-07-09)
22"The Legendary Savior's True Character"
Transliteration: "Densetsu no Kyūseishu no Shōtai" (Japanese: 伝説の救世主の正体)		Nobuhiro MouriJuly 23, 2017 (2017-07-23)
23"Become My Shield!"
Transliteration: "Oresama no Tate ni Nare!" (Japanese: 俺様の盾になれ！)		Nobuhiro MouriJuly 30, 2017 (2017-07-30)
24"I Will Become a Fighting Shield!"
Transliteration: "Ore wa Tatakau Tate ni Naru!" (Japanese: 俺は戦う盾になる！)		Nobuhiro MouriAugust 6, 2017 (2017-08-06)
25"Planet Toki! The Boy's Determination"
Transliteration: "Wakusei Toki! Shōnen no Ketsui" (Japanese: 惑星トキ！少年の決意)		Nobuhiro MouriAugust 13, 2017 (2017-08-13)
26"Warrior of Darkness, Hebitsukai Metal"
Transliteration: "Yami no Senshi, Hebitsukai Metaru" (Japanese: 闇の戦士、ヘビツカイメタル)		Nobuhiro MouriAugust 20, 2017 (2017-08-20)
27"Indaver Panic Within the Orion!?"
Transliteration: "Orion-gō de Indabē Panikku!?" (Japanese: オリオン号でインダベーパニック!?)		Tete InoueAugust 27, 2017 (2017-08-27)
28"The BN Thieves, Breakup..."
Transliteration: "Kaitō Bī Enu-dan, Kaisan..." (Japanese: 怪盗BN団、解散…)		Nobuhiro MouriSeptember 3, 2017 (2017-09-03)
29"Orion, the Strongest Warrior"
Transliteration: "Orion-za, Saikyō no Senshi" (Japanese: オリオン座、最強の戦士)		Nobuhiro MouriSeptember 10, 2017 (2017-09-10)
30"All Right! The Miraculous Kyutama"
Transliteration: "Yossha! Kiseki no Kyūtama" (Japanese: ヨッシャ！奇跡のキュータマ)		Nobuhiro MouriSeptember 17, 2017 (2017-09-17)
31"The Great Naga Recovery Strategy!"
Transliteration: "Nāga Dakkan Dai Sakusen!" (Japanese: ナーガ奪還大作戦！)		Nobuhiro MouriSeptember 24, 2017 (2017-09-24)
32"Orion, Forever"
Transliteration: "Orion-gō yo, Eien ni" (Japanese: オリオン号よ、永遠に)		Tete InoueOctober 1, 2017 (2017-10-01)
33"Launch! Battle Orion Ship!"
Transliteration: "Hasshin! Batoru Orion Shippu!" (Japanese: 発進！バトルオリオンシップ！)		Nobuhiro MouriOctober 8, 2017 (2017-10-08)
34"The Mysterious Masked Warrior Appears"
Transliteration: "Nazo no Fukumen Senshi, Arawaru" (Japanese: 謎の覆面戦士、現る)		Nobuhiro MouriOctober 15, 2017 (2017-10-15)
35"The Secret of the Universe's No.1 Idol"
Transliteration: "Uchū Nanbā Wan Aidoru no Himitsu" (Japanese: 宇宙No.1アイドルの秘密)		Kento ShimoyamaOctober 22, 2017 (2017-10-22)
36"The Sleeping Legend in Lucky's Homeland"
Transliteration: "Rakkī no Kokyō ni Nemuru Densetsu" (Japanese: ラッキーの故郷に眠る伝説)		Nobuhiro MouriOctober 29, 2017 (2017-10-29)
37"Lucky, Reunion With the Father"
Transliteration: "Rakkī, Chichi to no Saikai" (Japanese: ラッキー、父との再会)		Nobuhiro MouriNovember 12, 2017 (2017-11-12)
38"Holy Moly! The Nine Crises!"
Transliteration: "Ottamage! Kiki Kyū Renpatsu!" (Japanese: おっタマげ！危機9連発！)		Nobuhiro MouriNovember 19, 2017 (2017-11-19)
39"The Great Adventure of Perseus"
Transliteration: "Peruseusu-za no Dai Bōken" (Japanese: ペルセウス座の大冒険)		Nobuhiro MouriNovember 26, 2017 (2017-11-26)
40"Opening! Deathball of Hell"
Transliteration: "Kaimaku! Jigoku no Dēsubōru" (Japanese: 開幕！地獄のデースボール)		Nobuhiro MouriDecember 3, 2017 (2017-12-03)
41"Rushing! Planet Southern Cross"
Transliteration: "Totsunyū! Wakusei Sazan Kurosu" (Japanese: 突入！惑星サザンクロス)		Nobuhiro MouriDecember 10, 2017 (2017-12-10)
42"The Father? The Universe? Lucky's Resolution"
Transliteration: "Chichi ka? Uchū ka? Rakkī no Kakugo" (Japanese: 父か？宇宙か？ラッキーの覚悟)		Nobuhiro MouriDecember 17, 2017 (2017-12-17)
43""Alright, Lucky" Sworn on the Holy Night"
Transliteration: "Seiya ni Chikau Yossha, Rakkī" (Japanese: 聖夜に誓うヨッシャ、ラッキー)		Nobuhiro MouriDecember 24, 2017 (2017-12-24)
44"Don Armage's Identity"
Transliteration: "Don Arumage no Shōtai" (Japanese: ドン・アルマゲの正体)		Nobuhiro MouriJanuary 7, 2018 (2018-01-07)
45"Tsurugi's Life and Earth's Crisis"
Transliteration: "Tsurugi no Inochi to Chikyū no Kiki" (Japanese: ツルギの命とチキュウの危機)		Nobuhiro MouriJanuary 14, 2018 (2018-01-14)
46"Between Hope and Despair"
Transliteration: "Kibō to Zetsubō no Hazama de" (Japanese: 希望と絶望のはざまで)		Nobuhiro MouriJanuary 21, 2018 (2018-01-21)
47"The Saviors' Promise"
Transliteration: "Kyūseishu-tachi no Yakusoku" (Japanese: 救世主たちの約束)		Nobuhiro MouriJanuary 28, 2018 (2018-01-28)
48 (Final)"Echo Throughout the Universe! Alright, Lucky"
Transliteration: "Uchū ni Hibike! Yossha, Rakkī" (Japanese: 宇宙に響け！ヨッシャ、ラッキー)		Nobuhiro MouriFebruary 4, 2018 (2018-02-04)


Production

The trademark for the series was filed by Toei Company on August 29, 2016.[3]

Films

The Kyurangers made their debut appearance in the film Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger the Movie: Super Sentai's Message from the Future, which was released in Japanese theaters on January 14, 2017.

Ultra Super Hero Taisen

A crossover film, titled Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Ultra Super Hero Taisen (仮面ライダー×スーパー戦隊 超スーパーヒーロー大戦, Kamen Raidā × Supā Sentai Chō Supā Hīrō Taisen) featuring the casts of Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, Amazon Riders, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger, and Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, was released in Japan on March 25, 2017.[4] This movie also celebrates the tenth anniversary of Kamen Rider Den-O and features the spaceship Andor Genesis from the Xevious game, which is used by the movie's main antagonists, as well as introduces the movie-exclusive Kamen Rider True Brave, played by Kamen Rider Brave's actor Toshiki Seto from Kamen Rider Ex-Aid, and the villain Shocker Great Leader III, played by the singer Diamond Yukai.[5] In addition, individual actors from older Kamen Rider and Super Sentai TV series, Ryohei Odai (Kamen Rider Ryuki), Gaku Matsumoto (Shuriken Sentai Ninninger), Atsushi Maruyama (Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger), and Hiroya Matsumoto (Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters) reprise their respective roles. The events of the movie takes place between Spaces 6 and 7.

Geth Indaver Strikes Back

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger the Movie: Geth Indaver Strikes Back (宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー THE MOVIE ゲース・インダベーの逆襲, Uchū Sentai Kyūrenjā Za Mūbī Gēsu Indabē no Gyakushū) is a feature film that premiered in the Japanese theaters on August 5, 2017, double billed with Kamen Rider Ex-Aid the Movie: True Ending.[6] The event of the movie takes place between Spaces 22 and 23.

Special episodes

  1. Shishi Red & Chameleon Green Chapter (シシレッド＆カメレオングリーン編, Shishi Reddo And Kamereon Gurīn-hen) takes place between Spaces 1 and 2.
  2. Tenbin Gold & Hebitsukai Silver Chapter (テンビンゴールド＆ヘビツカイシルバー編, Tenbin Gōrudo Ando Hebitsukai Shirubā-hen) takes place between Spaces 2 and 3.
  3. Ookami Blue & Oushi Black Chapter (オオカミブルー＆オウシブラック編, Ōkami Burū Ando Oushi Burakku-hen) takes place between Spaces 3 and 4.
  4. Washi Pink & Kajiki Yellow Chapter (ワシピンク＆カジキイエロー編, Washi Pinku Ando Kajiki Ierō-hen) takes place between Spaces 4 and 5.
  5. Sasori Orange Chapter (サソリオレンジ編, Sasori Orenji-hen) takes place between Spaces 5 and 6.
  6. Pegasus Shishi Red Chapter (ペガサスシシレッド編, Pegasasu Shishi Reddo-hen) takes place during Space 6.
  7. Special Episode (スペシャルエピソード, Supesharu Episōdo) takes place between Spaces 24 and 25.
  1. Morning Assembly (朝礼, Chōrei)
  2. Arts (美術, Bijutsu)
  3. Science (理科, Rika)
  4. Physical Education (体育, Taiiku)
  5. Additional Test (追試, Tsuishi)

V-Cinemas

Episode of Stinger

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger (宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー Episode of スティンガー, Uchū Sentai Kyūrenjā Episōdo Obu Sutingā) is a V-Cinema release that focuses on a side story of Stinger as Sasori Orange. The V-Cinema was released on DVD and Blu-ray on October 25, 2017.[8][9][10] The event of the movie takes place between Spaces 34 and 35, when the Kyurangers were liberating Planet 3B from Kouchou Indaver. Six months prior, Stinger and Champ were traveling together on Earth with their search for Scorpio leading them to a town in Jark Matter territory where they meet a half-alien girl named Mika Reetz whose motives of joining Jark Matter were revealed to be due to the prejudice she suffered by the townspeople who she eventually slaughtered to earn her promotion to Daikaan. While Stinger was set to save her from herself, Mika is killed by her superior Zandabarudo when he leaves Earth. Stinger would later encounter Zandabarudo on Planet 3B while Champ's malfunction causes him to run off, learning that Zandabarudo masterminded Mika's suffering so he can become Karo of the Norma System before using the Monoceros Kyutama to obliterate him. Soon after, Stinger leaves the Kyurangers to find Champ.

Kyuranger vs. Space Squad

Main article: Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad (宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャーVSスペース・スクワッド, Uchū Sentai Kyūrenjā Bāsasu Supēsu Sukuwaddo) is a V-Cinema release that features a crossover between Uchu Sentai Kyuranger and Space Squad. Aside from the main cast of Kyuranger, Yuma Ishigaki and Hiroaki Iwanaga (Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie), Yuka Hirata (Juken Sentai Gekiranger), Mitsuru Karahashi (Samurai Sentai Shinkenger), Kei Hosogai (Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger) and Ayame Misaki (Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters) return to reprise their respective roles. The V-Cinema was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 8, 2018. The event of the movie takes place four years after the final episode of the series.

Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger

Main article: Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger

Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger (ルパンレンジャーVSパトレンジャーVSキュウレンジャー, Rupanrenjā Bui Esu Patorenjā Bui Esu Kyūrenjā) is a V-Cinema release that features a crossover between Kyuranger and Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger, also including Naoki Kunishima from Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger reprising his role. The V-Cinema was released on DVD and Blu-ray on August 21, 2019.

Cast

Voice actors

Guest cast

International Broadcasts & Home Media

Songs

Opening theme
Ending themes

Notes

  1. ^ Other official space-themed Super Sentai include Dengeki Sentai Changeman, Choushinsei Flashman, Chikyu Sentai Fiveman and Denji Sentai Megaranger.

References

  1. ^ "Toei Reveals Space-Themed Super Sentai Series Uchū Sentai Kyūranger". Anime News Network. December 26, 2016. Retrieved December 30, 2020.
  2. ^ "スーパー戦隊シリーズが過去最大級のスケールで進化をとげる！シリーズ初！ ９人組ヒーロー誕生！ 星座の力を秘めた９人の救世主が宇宙を行く！". TV-Asahi. December 25, 2016. Archived from the original on December 26, 2016. Retrieved December 25, 2016.
  3. ^ "Uchuu Sentai Kyuuranger, 41st Super Sentai Series, Copyright Registered". September 12, 2016.
  4. ^ "Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Chō Superhero Taisen Film Announced for March 25 Premiere - News". Anime News Network. 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
  5. ^ "Kamen Rider x Super Sentai: Chō Superhero Taisen Film's Teaser Posted". Anime News Network. 2017-01-17. Retrieved 2021-01-21.
  6. ^ "劇場版「キュウレンジャー」今度の敵はゲスいんだべー、ラッキーはガル乗り回す". Natalie. June 5, 2017. Archived from the original on June 5, 2017. Retrieved June 6, 2017.
  7. ^ "Kyuranger: High School Wars Spinoff Series Announced". Tokusatsu Network. July 15, 2017. Archived from the original on September 16, 2017. Retrieved July 16, 2017.
  8. ^ "Kyuranger: Episode of Stinger Announced for October Release". Tokusatsu Network. May 29, 2017. Archived from the original on July 14, 2017. Retrieved May 30, 2017.
  9. ^ "【DVD】宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー Episode of スティンガー イッカクジュウキュータマ版" (in Japanese). P-Bandai. Archived from the original on July 10, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  10. ^ "【Blu-ray】宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー Episode of スティンガー イッカクジュウキュータマ版" (in Japanese). P-Bandai. Archived from the original on June 6, 2017. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
  11. ^ a b c d e "PRE01 キャラクター紹介第一弾！" (in Japanese). Toei Company. Archived from the original on February 2, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  12. ^ a b c d e "PRE03 キャラクター紹介第三弾！" (in Japanese). Toei Company. Archived from the original on January 24, 2017. Retrieved January 25, 2017.
  13. ^ "宇宙戦隊キュウレンジャー PRE02 キャラクター紹介第二弾！" (in Japanese). Toei Company. January 15, 2017. Archived from the original on January 16, 2017. Retrieved January 15, 2017.

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