 This article is about an ally in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
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- "Alright, everyone! Let's get started! This is Ninja Squad Kakuranger."
- ―Announcer[src]
The Announcer (講釈師 Kōshakushi, 1-24, 39) acts as the narrator and storyteller in the first arc of Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
History[]
He tells the background and mythology behind that episodes' Yokai and provides comical commentary to the actions of the heroes and villains, speaking directly to the audience and occasionally interacting directly with the characters. After Gashadokuro begins the ritual to free Daimaou, the announcer no longer is present, with most Yokai themselves revealing their background.
The Announcer returns once in the second arc, providing full coverage of the Kakuranger's lives. He and his camera crew even gained access to Daimaou's base, where the Announcer gave commentary on the Yokai, including the Flower Kunoichi Team, Hakumenrou, and Daimaou before being thrown out (and off a bridge) by Dorodoros. He survives, but is not seen again in the remaining episodes.
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- The Announcer was portrayed by the late famed rakugo performer, Enjoh Sanyutei.
Notes[]
- Due to the passing of the actor, the role was given to a new actor named Hakuzan Kanda[2] to fill in the role for the Kakuranger 30th Anniversary.
Appearances[]
Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
- Ep. 1: We Are Ninja
- Ep. 2: A Dangerous Lady
- Ep. 3: American Ninja
- Ep. 4: The Youkai Policeman
- Ep. 5: The Uneven Strange Games
- Ep. 6: The Eyeball Prince!
- Ep. 7: The Huge One
- Ep. 8: The Bakeneko's Shop!!
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie
- Ep. 9: Hidden Camera Live
- Ep. 10: Konakijiji: A Cry-Baby Goblin
- Ep. 11: Rags are the Best!
- Ep. 12: They Came Forth!! New Beast Generals
- Ep. 13: Fight Off The Bad Luck
- Ep. 14: I'm the Young Noble!!
- Ep. 15: Argh! Awesome Guys
- Ep. 16: The Red Monkey's Oni Extermination
- Ep. 17: The Demon Sword and Underwear!!
- Ep. 18: Hello, Mushroom-kun
- Ep. 19: The Hellish Trap in Darkness!!
- Ep. 20: The Flowery Kunoichi-Gumi!!
- Ep. 21: Monkey See, Monkey Does Finishing Move
- Ep. 22: I'll Make You Laugh
- Ep. 23: Blitzkrieg!! The Strange White Bird
- Ep. 24: Ah, It's All Over
- Ep. 39: It's a Special Compilation!!
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles (successor)
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