 This article is about a Ranger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.
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- "Aorenger!"
- ―Aorenger's roll call[src]
Akira Shinmei (新命 明 Shinmei Akira) is Aorenger (アオレンジャー Ao Renjā, Blue Ranger) of the Gorengers, with the designation number "2". He was training in the snow-draped Touhoku region with his EAGLE branch. He is the second-in-command to Akarenger.
History[]
Gorenger[]
Akira survived after the Black Cross Army attacked.
When the Black Cross Army launched an assault on the EAGLE bases in Japan, a force led by Warrior Mask attacked the Touhoku base, slaughtering everyone with only Akira surviving. Along with the survivors of the other bases, Akira was summoned to Snack Gon, the secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Gonpachi Edogawa. Edogawa told them that they are the Secret Squadron "Gorenger", the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Their first battle was with Gold Mask, who they destroyed with the Gorenger Storm. 
TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
J.A.K.Q. vs Gorenger[]
Akira and his team join forces with J.A.K.Q. to defeat Iron Claw once and for all. 
MOVIE STORY-J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
Aorenger is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Daimon Tatsumi (GoYellow) lectured Kai Samezu (GaoBlue) about the past Sentai technical warriors and their fighting spirit.
Akira Shinmei later appears (via stock footage) leading the mecha of the 25 Super Sentai, alongside Chief Counsellor Naoyuki Miura, as foreseen by Sokichi Banba, against Lost Highness Duke Rakushaasa. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gaoranger vs. Gorenger[]
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COMIC STORY- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Aorenger fighting in the Legend War.
Years later, Akira fought alongside not only his own team, but every single Sentai Ranger in existence, against the Empire of Zangyack when it attacked the Earth in the Great Legend War. After fighting against hundreds of Gormin and their Sugormin commanders, his team's leader, Akarenger noticed the fleet moving towards them. He then gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The Aorenger powers are later used by Joe Gibken via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. Akira's team leader, Tsuyoshi was seen seeing the Gokaigers off. It is assumed that Akira and the rest of his teammates have their powers once again as well. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
The Gorengers (bar Akarenger), alongside the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, Goseigers, and Shinkengers, emerge through a dimensional wall
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Akira, alongside his team, among the majority of the Super Sentai heroes, was caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident which eventually resulted in the Super Sentai teams and Kamen Riders joining forces to defeat both Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker. During the final battle, he is seen kneeing a Shocker Combatman and fighting Llumu Qhimil. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
Aorenger appeared with his team among the first 38 Super Sentai whom collectively empowered Wild Tousai Shuriken King in its fight against the titanic Gillmarda, granting the Ninningers and Zyuohgers the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst which destroyed Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
Super Sentai Strongest Battle[]
While Captain Marvelous was trying to find Gaisoulg, he approached Akira and his team and they gave him their Ranger Keys to help him in his fight.
Zenkaiger[]
Zenkaiger[]
Akira was seen alongside his team fighting an army of Zolders before their world was trapped inside a Tojiru Gear. TV STORY-No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai!
Akarenger summoned by Stacaesar
Akarenger summoned by Zenkaizer
A manifestation of Akarenger alongside his team was summoned by Stacaesar through the Gorenger Dark Sentai Gear to fight the Zenkaigers. Another manifestation of Akarenger alongside his team was summoned by Zenkaizer through the Gorenger Sentai Gear which allowed the Zenkaigers to use the Gorenger Hurricane to fight Stacaesar's Gorenger copies. TV STORY-No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered!
Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger[]
Aorenger Returns
The manifestation of Aorenger was re-summoned along with his team by Kaito to help deal with the meal prepared by Beef Rib World. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger
Personality[]
Akira is the oldest member of the Gorenger team and fancied American cowboy outfits. He was a marksmanship instructor skilled in archery and mecha piloting. He had aspirations of being a racecar driver.
Aorenger[]
Aorenger
As Aorenger he is the designated second-in-command. He pilots most of the Gorenger sky vehicles such as “Variblune” and “Varidreen.” He is 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.”
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
- Gorenger Charge - Transfers energy to charge up a weakened fellow Gorenger, to the point of being able to restore a heartbeat. Used alongside Akarenger, Kirenger and Momorenger to recharge an injured Midorenger.
TV STORY-Ep. 5: Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person - Blue Kick - A Rider Kick
-esqe attack. TV STORY-Ep. 15: The Big Blue Fortress! Big Raging Variblune TV STORY-Ep. 40: The Crimson Vengeance Demon! The Momorenger From Hell
- Surprise Kick TV STORY-Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
- Surprise Kick
- Blue Rolling Attack - Aorenger performs a forward roll up to a Masked Monster then stabs him with a Blue Cherry arrow. TV STORY-Ep. 21: Blue Miracle! The Mysterious Airship That Came From Antiquity
- Six-Fold Kick - Used against multiple Zolders. TV STORY-Ep. 72: Blue Secrecy!! Varidreen Left to be Dismantled
Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
Lightning Rod
- Installed on Aorenger's suit is the Lightning Rod, which appears as a metal rod at the top of the helmet. Once deployed via a switch on the belt, it allows Aorenger to absorb electricity-based attacks, such as those from Lamprey Mask. TV STORY-Ep. 25: Crimson Fuse! Lamprey Torpedo Attack
Mecha[]
Appearances: Gorenger Episodes TBA; J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger; Gokaiger Episodes 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!, Battle2; Zenkaiger Episode 1
Aorenger!
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
Family[]
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Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Black Cross Army[]
- Black Cross Führer
- Sun Halo Mask
- Iron Man Mask General Temujin
- Volcano Mask General Magman
- Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask
- Steel Sword Dragon
- Zolders
Criminal Organization Crime[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
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Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Akira Shinmei was portrayed by Tokusatsu veteran Hiroshi Miyauchi (宮内 洋 Miyauchi Hiroshi). Hiroshi Miyauchi was already known for playing Shiro Kazami, the titular rider of Kamen Rider V3. He went onto play Sokichi Banba (Big One) in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai and Chief Counsellor Naoyuki Miura in Choriki Sentai Ohranger.
- While primarily reprising Big One in the Super Sentai 35th anniversary movie, Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, he also provided minor voice work for AoRenger, though these were merely fighting yells, as AoRenger never actually spoke. Miyauchi also reprised Kamen Rider V3 in the Kamen Rider 40th anniversary movie, OOO, Den-O, All Riders: Let's Go Kamen Riders, along with Zubat from Kaiketsu Zubat, making 2011 the year in which Hiroshi Miyauchi reprised all four of his major tokusatsu roles.
- As AoRenger, he had several suit actors: Hiroyuki Yuasa from episodes 1-60, Yoshinori Okamoto (episodes 61-84), other suit actors are Hirō Karawazaki, Bunya Nakamura, Tetsuya Nakayashiki.
- In the video game Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross, Aorenger was voiced by Kohei Matsumoto (松本 考平 Matsumoto Kohei), who also voiced Jupitarian of Devil Jark.
Design[]
- Aorenger has one leitmotif, entitled "Aoi Sora Kara Aorenger".
- Aorenger is featured as #51 in the 1986 archive compilation video Toei 100 Great Heroes Super Fight.
- AoRenger wears a blue spandex-like suit with two red "V" shapes across his chest. He wears black boots and gloves. His suit also sports a pinup collar, a blue cape, and a black belt with the team's "5" symbol as a belt buckle. His helmet is blue with a black, upward arrow-shaped visor and a silver "2" on the forehead.
Etymology[]
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Legend Sentai Devices[]
The Aorenger Ranger Key.
- "Gorenger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The Aorenger Ranger Key (アオレンジャーレンジャーキー Ao Renjā Renjā Kī) is Akira Shinmei's personal Ranger Key and what became of his powers after he along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.
This key along with the majority of the Ranger Keys were collected by the Red Pirates and later used by the Gokaigers. The Aorenger Ranger Key was mainly used by Joe Gibken (Gokai Blue), who used it to fight as Aorenger. Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver) also became Aorenger on one occasion.
- The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their first ever Gokai Change on Earth. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
- The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their baseball match with resurrected Black Cross Army monster Baseball Mask.
MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship - Gai became Aorenger as part of an all-blue Gokai Change which served as a demonstration to Ninjaman of the Gokaigers' powers. TV STORY-Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja
The Gorenger Keys, along with all the Ranger Keys of the first 33 Super Sentai, were briefly taken by the Black Cross King and turned into Ranger puppets that were fought by the Gokaigers and the Goseigers. At the start of the battle, the Gorengers had a brief skirmish with the two teams alongside the keys of three recent teams, the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, and Shinkengers. The Gorengers appeared again after all the other puppets were defeated, with a Gorenger Hurricane ball being kicked at Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. The Gorengers stood behind the three recent teams who fired their cannons at the Gokaigers and Goseigers, who countered with their team finishers, taking down the three teams as Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red finished off the fake Gorengers. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. Akira received his key and became Aorenger once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Usage[]
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Gorenger Avataro Gear
The Gorenger Avataro Gear could be used by any of the Core Donbrothers to transform into their respective Gorenger counterpart. It could be used by Shinichi Saruhara to transform into Aorenger.
Notes[]
- Akira holds the distinction of being the first Sentai Ranger to appear in transformed form.
- Aorenger's actor, Hiroshi Miyauchi, would later play Sokichi Banba (Big One) in the next season.
- Aorenger is notable as the only Sentai hero to have appeared twice alongside Big One, but never out of costume while Banba appeared: both during the final battle with CRIME in J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger as well as during the Legend War as depicted in Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle. Both times Miyauchi portrayed Banba and only gave voice to Akira in full costume.
- Compared to the other Gorenger team members, Akira had fewer appearances out of costume, and rarely had a focusing role throughout the show. This was due to the fact at the time, Hiroshi Miyauchi was often unavailable to film scenes due to his prior commitments to other shows.
Aorenger on the Blue Megaforce Ranger card.
- Aorenger is seen in a Blue Megaforce Ranger card in previews for the Power Rangers Action Card Game Series 3, Universe of Hope.[1] [2] His appearance is unexplained.
Appearances[]
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
- Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
- Ep. 2: The Blue Earth! The Deadly Desertification Plan
- Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind
- Ep. 4: A Crimson Kick! Smash the Great Microbe Plan
- Ep. 5: Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person
- Ep. 6: Red Riddle! Chase the Spy Route to the Sea (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie)
- Ep. 7: Pink Moonlight! Wolf Corps
- Ep. 8: Black Fear! The Murderous Poison Fang
- Ep. 9: Blue Shadow, Variblune Secret Strategy
- Ep. 10: The Red Balloon! Wind Speed at 100 Meters
- Ep. 11: Green Shudder! The Escape From Ear Hell
- Ep. 12: Super Energy of Silver! Burning Hell
- Ep. 13: The Pink Secret! Defeat the Human Bomb
- Ep. 14: The Red Coffin! The Mysterious Skull Mansion
- Ep. 15: The Big Blue Fortress! Big Raging Variblune (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress)
- Ep. 16: White Weirdness! The Eye in the Mirror
- Ep. 17: The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery
- Ep. 18: Horrible Black Crusaders! Attack According to the (Secret) Plan
- Ep. 19: A Blue Spark! The Spy Front That Floats in the Sea
- Ep. 20: Crimson Fight to the Death! Sun Halo Mask vs. Akarenger
- Ep. 21: Blue Miracle! The Mysterious Airship That Came From Antiquity
- Ep. 22: Yellow Air Raid! Nightmares of Atlantis
- Ep. 23: Green Dogfight! The End of the Mysterious Airship
- Ep. 24: Blue Anger! Strong Midomerang, Big Counterattack
- Ep. 25: Crimson Fuse! Lamprey Torpedo Attack
- Ep. 26: Multi-Changing Blue Veins! The Dreadful Poison Expert
- Ep. 27: Yellow Object Q! Gorenger Base S.O.S.
- Ep. 28: Big Red Eruption! Infiltrate the Underground Base
- Ep. 29: Red Pursuit! The Mysterious Seal Train
- Ep. 30: Golden Columns of Fire! A Great Explosion of Consecutive Mines
- Ep. 31: The Black Challenge! Enrage, Five Stars of Justice
- Ep. 32: Hot Blue Wind! No Response from Variblune
- Ep. 33: The Red Target! A Fake Gorenger Appears
- Ep. 34: The Yellow Spy Battle! You Saw the Power of YTC
- Ep. 35: Big Strange Black Bird! Condoler War Bomber Fleet
- Ep. 36: The Fierce Crimson Charge! The Mobile Fortress Invincible Battleship (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match)
- Ep. 37: A Pure White Flash! The Black Cross Führer's True Form
- Ep. 38: The Blue Cliff! The Search for Demonic Pirate Treasure
- Ep. 39: Crimson Sea of Japan! The Superpower of the Mysterious Meteorite
- Ep. 40: The Crimson Vengeance Demon! The Momorenger From Hell
- Ep. 41: Big Black Counterattack! The Battle of Tottori Dune
- Ep. 42: The Black Ironman Dies! Farewell, Variblune
- Ep. 43: The Crimson Phoenix! Enter, the Invincible Varidreen
- Ep. 44: Blue Multi-Purpose Tank! Varitank Launches
- Ep. 45: Dark Sword Shark! Attack of the Marine Hitman
- Ep. 46: Black Super Express! Locomotive Mask's Big Rampage
- Ep. 47: Big Red Counterattack! Angry Gorenger
- Ep. 48: The Black Supply Depot! Close Call at the Theme Park
- Ep. 49: The Big Green Escape! The Swirling Trick Play
- Ep. 50: The Blue-Winged Secret! Dangerous Varidreen
- Ep. 51: The Making of Blue Counterfeit Money! The Sunset Gunman
- Ep. 52: The Pink Telephone Demon! The Murderous Dial
- Ep. 53: The Red Home Run King! The Deadly Number 1
- Ep. 54: Crimson Challenge! The Volcano's Last Big Eruption (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption)
- Ep. 55: The Colored Daishogun! Tuthankamen's Curse
- Ep. 56: Blue Summer Vacation! A Demon's Killing Beach
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane
- Ep. 57: The Black Encircling Net! Five-Faced Peggy
- Ep. 58: Crimson Ambition! His Excellency the Führer's Gold Castle
- Ep. 59: The Crimson South! The Mysterious Big Gold Plan
- Ep. 60: Blue Inland Sea! The Floating Secret Fortress Island
- Ep. 61: The Pink KO Punch! The End-Ball Match
- Ep. 62: The White Mystery! The Trap of the Grim Reaper's Mansion
- Ep. 63: A Flash of Black Lightning! The Protruding Cannon
- Ep. 64: Blue UFO!! The Space Army's Big Invasion
- Ep. 65: The Crimson Suicide Squad!! The Black Cross Castle Raid
- Ep. 66: The Red Hostage Exchange!! Battlers' Big Charge
- Ep. 67: Crimson Special Attack!! Kirenger Dies at Sunset
- Ep. 68: The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle
- Ep. 69: The New Multicolored Vehicle!! Varikikyun Launches
- Ep. 70: Blue Counterattack!! Stop the Space Express
- Ep. 71: Big Crimson Decisive Battle!! The Earth Migration Plan
- Ep. 72: Blue Secrecy!! Varidreen Left to be Dismantled
- Ep. 73: Black Whirlwind!! It's a Contest! A Straight Line
- Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
- Ep. 75: Fiery Crimson Hell!! Stove Mask's Conspiracy
- Ep. 77: Black Fear!! The Bloodsucking Snake-Woman
- Ep. 78: Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar
- Ep. 79: Crimson Pursuit!! The Formless Assassin's True Form
- Ep. 80: Crimson Crossing in Enemy Territory! Escape to Hope
- Ep. 81: Black Doubt!! The Murder Spy's Trap
- Ep. 83: Orange First Love!! The Roaring Megalopolis
- Final Ep.: Great Crimson Victory!! Shine Forever, Five Stars
J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as Aorenger only)
Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
- Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs (transformed archive footage only)
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai (as Aorenger only)
4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
- Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (as Aorenger only)
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
- No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai! (archive footage only)
- No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered! (suit only)
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Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001[]
Aorenger appears with his team in Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001, which features characters from various tokusatsu series.
Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross[]
Aorenger appears with his team in Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
AoRenger as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
- Akira Shinmei/Aorenger: Gorenger's subleader. His personality leads the handling of the mecha and control of the machines with cool; he possesses the auto-controller of the invincible fortress Varidreen.
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
Aorenger is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Gorenger as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Ao-Rider, Aorenger's Kamen Sentai Gorider counterpart who inherits his design.
- Billy Cranston - The first Blue Power Ranger.
- Sokichi Banba - Big One of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai. He's played by the same actor.
- Zack Taylor - The first second-in-command Ranger.
- Rocky DeSantos - The first second-in-command Blue Ranger.
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