 This article is about a set of mecha and power-up implements in Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger.
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Shinobi Medals
Karakuri Balls (カラクリボール Karakuri Bōru, lit. Trick Balls) are summoned spheres that contain weapons for Karakuri Giant Senpuujin, Karakuri Giant Gouraijin, Karakuri Giant Tenkuujin, and Super Karakuri Beast Revolver Mammoth. They are summoned using the Shinobi Medals (シノビメダル Shinobi Medaru).
Overview[]
Known as Variable Attack Units, Karakuri Balls are designed like capsule toys. When coin-like Shinobi Medals are inserted in one of the Karakuri Giants, the robot materializes and launches a ball from its chest. This Ball then splits open to reveal a small-sized weapon mecha inside. A finisher performed with them are called Ultimate Secret (究極奥義 Kyūkyokuōgi) for an individually used weapon, and Finish Trick (フィニッシュトリック Finisshutorikku) for a combination of two weapons. For Senpuujin, the Balls themselves can also be used as short-ranged projectiles, as they can be launched at an unsuspecting enemy who stands too close to the robot to damage and repel them before the mecha comes out.
Revolver Mammoth can launch Karakuri Balls en masse, both to attack and to summon weapons, which then attach themselves on the Mammoth.
AbarenOh, on one occasion, managed to summon a special Karakuri Ball after receiving Dinoguts from the Hurricanegers and Gouraigers.
Appearances: Hurricaneger Episodes TBA
History[]
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Karakuri Balls[]
Karakuri Ball 01: Sword Slasher[]
Sword Slasher
The Hurricanegers must fuse the Shinobi Medals on their Hurricane Gyros to make this weapon, but KabutoRaiger has also used a Shinobi Medal with "鉾" (halberd) on it. The Sword Slasher is a dragon-themed sword and the primary weapon of Senpuujin. Its finisher is Copy Illusion Slash (分身幻斬り Bunshin Maboroshi Giri) attack where Senpuujin forms two illusionary copies which then slash the opponent three times from different angles. While the Gouraigers have their own copy of the Sword Slasher, they rarely use it, nor does Gouraijin have a special attack with it. In Abaranger vs. Hurricaneger, with their powers combined, their powers helped to create a golden version called the Mahoro Slasher (マホロスラッシャー), which was wielded by AbarenOh, for the Split Drill Slasher attack which is the same finisher that Senpuujin has with this weapon.
Karakuri Ball Combo: Goat Hammer[]
Goat Hammer
A combination of the Goat Crusher and Tortoise Hammer based on a kendama. Its finisher is "Goat Hammer Hurricane Comet" (ゴートハンマーハリケン彗星 Gōto Hanmā Harikēn Suisei) where the mecha using it bounces the Tortoise Hammer off the Goat Crusher to build up power before hitting the ball into the opponent.
Karakuri Ball 02: Goat Crusher[]
Goat Crusher
A goat-themed hammer/mallet used by HurricaneYellow. Its finisher is Gale Dynamic Drop (疾風豪快落とし Shippū Gōkai Otoshi) as the hammer was covered in wind energy where it hits the opponent multiple times before extending the hammer for the final blow. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "槌" (hammer).
Karakuri Ball 03: Tortoise Hammer[]
Tortoise Hammer
A turtle-themed flail/meteor hammer used by HurricaneBlue. Its finisher is Rocked Buster (ロックドバスター Rokkudo Basutā) where the mech using it spins it around to build up momentum before throwing it into the opponent. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "甲" (armor).
Karakuri Ball 04: Plant Axe[]
Plant Axe
A flower-themed axe and the primary weapon of Gouraijin. Its finisher is Big Spin Booming Slash (大回転轟斬り Daikaiten Todoroki Giri) where the blades/petals spin like a pinwheel and buzzsaws the opponent and it can sent out energy buzzsaws for range attacks. Can be combined with Goraijin's Double Horn Cutter to form the Axe Cutter (アックスカッター Akkusu Kattā). The Shinobi Medal is marked with "車" (wheel).
Karakuri Ball Combo: Gatling Attacker[]
Gatling Attacker
A combination of the Gatling Leo and Squid Attacker based on an electric drill. Its finisher is "Hurricane Spiral" (ハリケンスパイラル Hariken Supairaru) where it fires a combination tornado blast and bullet salvo.
Karakuri Ball 05: Gatling Leo[]
Gatling Leo
A white lion-themed rotary machine gun Used by HurricaneYellow. Its finisher is "Big Rotation Lion Explosive Bullet" (大回転獅子爆裂弾 Daikaiten Shishi Bakuretsu Dan) where it fires a barrage of bullets from the barrels in its mane. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "銃" (gun).
Karakuri Ball 06: Squid Attacker[]
Squid Attacker
A squid-themed spike used by HurricaneBlue that mounts at Senpuujin's right knee. Its finisher is "Spindle Drill" (スピンドドリル Supindo Doriru), a knee strike on its front knee where Senpuujin uses it to pierce through the opponent. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "錐" (drill).
Karakuri Warrior Fūraimaru[]
Karakuri Warrior Fūraimaru (カラクリ武者 風雷丸 Karakuri Musha Fūraimaru, Wind-Thunder Round) is the combination of FūraiHead and FūraiKnuckle. He is important to the Hurricanegers and the Gouraigers, as he is vital help in the formation process of Karakuri Giant Gourai Senpuujin's transformation, forming the latters' helmet and fists. In Abaranger vs. Hurricaneger, he was used again, but Gourai Senpuujin was beaten and seperating five components and Fūraimaru. He returns in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, once again retaining the ability to combine with a mecha, as he now combines with GokaiOh to form Hurricane GokaiOh.
In an interesting thing to note, in Hurricaneger, Fūraimaru's voice actor's voice was distorted to make it more robotic. In Gokaiger, his voice is unaltered.
Karakuri Ball 07: FūraiHead[]
FūraiHead
Used by HurricaneRed, forms Fūraimaru's upper body, as well as Gourai Senpuujin's helmet. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "兜" (helmet).
Karakuri Ball 08: FūraiKnuckle[]
FūraiKnuckle
Used by KabutoRaiger, forms Fūraimaru's legs, as well as Gourai Senpuujin's hands. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "拳" (fist).
Karakuri Ball 09: Karakuri Mantle[]
Karakuri Mantle
A cape used by HurricaneRed. Can make Senpuujin invisible or be used for defense, but is not effective in its first battle and not used in the future. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "服" (cloth).
Karakuri Ball 10: Spin Bee[]
Spin Bee
A bee-themed top and the primary weapon of Tenkuujin, the Spin Bee attacks with Violent Top (暴れ独楽 Abare Goma) where Tenkuujin pulls the included ripcord and sends it crashing into the opponent like a miniature tornado. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "廻" (rotate).
Karakuri Ball 11: Kabuto Spear[]
Kabuto Spear
A horseshoe crab-themed lance that mounts on Gouraijin's forearm. Though it belongs to KabutoRaiger, when loaded in Revolver Mammoth, its user is KuwagaRaiger. Its finisher is Crash Lance Stab (突貫香車突き Tokkan Kyōsha Zuki) where a spear of energy extends from the tail blade and skewers the opponent. The toy version included a magnet in its underside that allows it to attach to any magnetic surface. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "突" (pierce).
Karakuri Ball 12: Catch Spider[]
Catch Spider
A spider-themed grappling hook used by Sky Ninja Shurikenger. The toy version could mount its handle in a slot on its back to serve as a top mounted gun. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "糸" (thread).
Karakuri Ball 13: Karakuri Stamp[]
Karakuri Stamp
A stamp used by HurricaneRed once for "Stamp Hundred Hand Press" (スタンプ百烈押し Sutanpu Hyakuretsu Oshi) attack in Episode 29. Like the Karakuri Mantle, this item was also used once and not seen again afterward. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "印" (stamp).
Karakuri Ball 14: Pitatto Hitode[]
Pitatto Hittode
A starfish-themed weapon used by HurricaneBlue that goes on Senpuujin's left knee for Starlight Knee Drop (スターライトニードロップ Sutāraito Nī Dorop), a falling knee strike where the points of all five arms point forward to slash the opponent. It also has a second attack called Star Dust Cracker (スターダストクラッカー Sutādasuto Kurakkā) where they throw Pitatto and duplicates itself into multiple starfish of different colors which adhere to the opponent's body before detonating. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "着" (attach).
Tri-Condor[]
A combination of TriHorns, TriCrown and TriClaws, it is important to help in the Gingachouetsu Sanjin Gattai Tenrai Senpuujin transformation process. Tri-Condor first appeared in Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger: Shushuuto the Movie , although its Karakuri Balls here were not numbered and had white-colored trimmings instead of gold-colored trimmings. It functioned as Princess Laiina's spaceship and was the original basis of the Tri-Condor later developed and used in the Hurricanegers' arsenal.
Karakuri Ball 15: TriTsuno[]
Used by Shurikenger, forms Tri-Condor's tail feathers, as well as Tenrai Senpuujin's head crest. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "角" (horn).
Karakuri Ball 16: TriKanmuri[]
Used by HurricaneRed, forms Tri-Condor's body, as well as Tenrai Senpuujin's face. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "冠" (crown).
Karakuri Ball 17: TriTsume[]
Used by KabutoRaiger, forms Tri-Condor's wings, as well as Tenrai Senpuujin's hands. The Shinobi Medal is marked with "爪" (claw).
Legendary Karakuri Balls[]
The two medals are the keystones of Astrom and Earth's Karakuri Ball technology. They are also critical items sought by the Jakanja to bring forth the Evil Will.
Arrow of Wrath[]
The Arrow of Wrath (怒りの矢 Ikari no Ya) is an arrow with a sword-like grip at the end of its shaft. Without the Bow of Grieving, a weak user goes into a berserk rage.
The Arrow's medal originally lied inside the Seal Stone (封印の石 Fuuin no Ishi)}, which was obtained by Sandaaru after destroying Astrom. He used the rage of others to unseal it and the medal stayed in Jakanja's hands until the Hurricanegers got it after defeating Sargain. Sandaaru eventually reclaimed it for the Jakanja. In the end, Boss Tau Zant combined the Arrow of Wrath and the Bow of Grieving to open a wormhole that contained the Evil Will. The Arrow of Wrath got sucked into the vortex it brought about. The Hurricanegers later entered the wormhole and shot the Arrow at the Evil Will to destroy its dimension.
Rather than being marked with a kanji, its Shinobi Medal resembles the pattern of a sand dollar.
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Bow of Grieving[]
The Bow of Grieving (嘆きの弓 Nageki no Yumi) that allows the wielder to safely use the Arrow of Wrath.
Known as the Dark Stone (闇石 Yami Ishi), it came to Earth during a meteor shower and became the keystone in the creation of the technologies used by the Hurricanegers and the Gouraigers. It was sealed in Gozen and became the source of her longevity until Sandaaru managed to break the seal and use the Arrow of Wrath to force the Bow of Grieving out. After Boss Tao Zant used it to open the wormhole, the Bow of Grieving was regained by the Hurricanegers, who used it to reverse the doomsday process.
Rather than being marked with a kanji, its Shinobi Medal is marked with a complex hexagonal pattern that was used as the crest of the Space Unified Ninja School.
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See Also[]
- Power Spheres - Power Rangers counterpart in Ninja Storm. See comparison page.
- Minizord-counterpart of Karakuri Warrior Fūraimaru in Ninja Storm and Super Megaforce. See comparison page.
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