GoRanger Profiles

[Purple Zordon]

Here's some Goranger info.


Tsuyoshi Kaijou (海城剛 Kaijō Tsuyoshi) / Aka Ranger (アカレンジャー Akarenjā) (1 - Red)
Armed w/Red Whip, New Red Whip, Spear Whip, Drill Whip, Red Hunter, & Red Shooter
24 year old younger brother of the Kantou EAGLE base captain. Kaijou was undergoing special training in combat planning and strategy. Is a natural born leader and tactician. While still young and brash at times, he showed a maturity level well beyond his years. Was also the “Ace Striker” for the EAGLE Japan Soccer Team. Was a master of disguise and an expert sharpshooter. Brother died in the Kuro Jujigun’s attack on their base. As Aka Ranger, he was team leader of the group and often helped coordinate the group attacks such as the “Goranger Storm” or “Goranger Hurricane”. Carried a number of special weapons such as a blaster (Silver Shot) and a multi-purpose whip (Red Vute) whose end could transform into a number of different weapons such as a drill or claw (Red Hunter). It can also stiffen into a fighting pole. Rides the supercharged motorcycle “Red Machine” which can race at high speeds and was later replaced by the “Red Star” super cycle.
Actor: Naoya Makoto (also known as Seigou Furukawa)
Birthday: June 25, 1948

[Purple Zordon]

Akira Shinmei (新命明 Shinmei Akira) / Ao Ranger (アオレンジャー Aorenjā) (2 - Blue)
Armed w/Blue Cherry Bow, & Ultra Blue Cherry Bow
Was training in the snow draped Touhoku region when the Kuro Jujigun attacked. Was a marksmanship instructor. At 25 he is the oldest member of the Goranger team. Fancied American cowboy outfits. Skilled in archery and mecha piloting. Had aspirations of being a racecar driver. As Ao Ranger he is the designated second-in-command. Piloted most of the Goranger sky vehicles such as “Varibloom” and “Varidreen”. Armed with the super bow “Blue Cherry” and “Ultra Blue Cherry” which can fire specially designed arrows (Blue Arrows and Blue Arrow Rockets). He also drove the super motorcycle “Blue Machine” and later the “Blue Star”.
Actor: Hiroshi Miyauchi
Birthday: June 14, 1947

[Purple Zordon]

Daita Ooiwa (大岩大太 Ōiwa Daita) / Ki Ranger I (キレンジャー Kirenjā) (3 - Yellow) (1-54, 68-84)
Armed w/YTC Radio, & Yellow Sticker (w/3 attachments: Rock, Paper, Scissors)
Jovial 23 year old Engineering recruit at EAGLE’s Kyushu branch. While adapt in mechanics and mathematics, he had a very hard time solving simple word puzzles and riddles. Being a Judo Champion, Ooiwa was very strong and tough. Had a voracious appetite and often ordered “Omori” (big portions) of everything especially Curried Rice which was his favorite. Is said to have ten siblings. As Ki Ranger, he was armed with the “Ki Sticker” <Yellow Sticker> which was a fighting pole whose head can be outfitted with various attachments such as a punching fist. He also utilized the “YTC” radio which could jam electronic circuitry. Ooiwa was later promoted to Chief of the Kyushu EAGLE branch. Kumano Daigoro was recruited from among EAGLE’s other trainees to fill his position. Kumano however fell in battle while battling a Kuro Jujigun operative. Ooiwa soon returned to active duty again with the Goranger team.He rode in the “Blue Machine/Blue Star” sidecar. Also copiloted the “Varibloom” and “Varidreen” sky vehicles.
Actor: Baku Hatakeyama (also known as Akio Hatakeyama)
Birthday: June 18, 1944
Death: July 13, 1978 (Suicide by hanging during the filming of the episode of Special Invesigator Foremost Line)
Daigorou Kumano (熊野大五郎 Kumano Daigorō) / Ki Ranger II (キレンジャー Kirenjā) (3 - Yellow) (55-67)
After Ooiwa became the commander of the Kyushu branch for a time, Daigorou replaced him. He was only a member for 13 episodes. In episode 67, he is stabbed in stomach by Can Opener Mask's Can Opener Cutter. Strangly, he didn't bleed.
Actor: Jirou Daruma (also known as Jirou Maekawa)
Birthday: October 6, 1951

[Purple Zordon]

Peggy Matsuyama (ペギー松山 Pegī Matsuyama) / Momo Ranger (モモレンジャー Momorenjā) (4 - Pink)
Armed w/Earring Bombs, Pink Mirror, & Pink Card
18 year-old Eurasian beauty (father was a Swiss national and mother was Japanese). Was assigned to EAGLE’s Hokkaido branch as a chemical analyst and special weapons engineer specializing in explosives. Also had equestrian training. Peggy and fashionable, she often wore go-go boots and short hip-hugging “hot pants”. As Momo Ranger, she was armed with an assortment of uniquely “feminine” weapons. Her heart-shaped earrings doubled as high impact bombs which she would hurl with a curt taunt -- “Are You Ready?…Here We Go!” (Ii Wane..Iku Wa Yo!). Also carried heart-shaped “Momo Card” throwing shurikens, and a “Momo Mirror” jamming device which would confuse and confound her opponents. Also had the “Momo Ceceli” which could be used to track down and spy on opponents. Rode in the “Green Machine/Green Star” sidecar.
Actress: Lisa Komaki
Birthday: January 14, 1954

[Purple Zordon]

Kenji Asuka (明日香健二 Asuka Kenji) / Midoranger (ミドレンジャー Midorenjā) (5 - Green)
Armed w/Greenmerang Boomerang, New Greenmerang Boomerang, & Green Puncher
At 17, he is the youngest member of the team. Was training at EAGLE’s Kansai branch. Happy-go-lucky teen, who can sometimes be a bit brash and temperamental. As Mido Ranger he was armed with a number of unique weapons. His signature weapon was the razor-sharp “Midorang” (Green-boomerang) which can be flung at enemies. He could also use it as a handheld weapon to cut and slash his opponents. His “Midorang” was later upgraded to the “New Midorang” which was a bit bigger. He also carried the “Mido Puncher” which was an updated slingshot weapon which can be used to fire “pachinko-ball” pellets and sometimes explosives. Asuka drove the super motorcyle “Green Machine” and later the “Green Star”.
Actor: Yukio Itou (also known as Takeshi Itou and Takeshi Shoudou)
Birthday: December 16, 1955


The dude shares a birthday with my kid sister.