Dark Emperor Zet

This article is about a villain in Ressha Sentai ToQger.

Zet (ゼット, Zetto), also known as the Dark Emperor (闇の皇帝, Yami no Kōtei) was the true leader of the Evil Army Shadow Line and the true main antagonist of Ressha Sentai ToQger, who worked to gather the darkness in human hearts to complete the railway so they could grant the Emperor entry into the world and to make the Earth habitable for Zet. Miss Gritta was originally being groomed to be his wife, only for Gritta to swallow him and become the Empress of Darkness. This was temporary, as Zet returned in his Shadow Monster form after General Schwarz's defeat at the hands of Cho Cho ToQ Dai-Oh.

History[]

Past[]

In his past, Zet was raised by Marchioness Morc, to the point of being informal around him despite their status.

At some point during his reign, Zet banished Grand Duke Hei, who had attempted to overthrow him and take the throne for himself, from the Shadow Line. He would not return until 2017, taking command of the Shadow Line two years after Zet was defeated. TV STORY-Ressha Sentai ToQger Returns: Super ToQ 7gou of Dreams

Attracted by the Subarugahama's light during the town's festival, he commanded the Shadow Lines to raid it. Seeing a familiar light, he tried to reach it but found himself impossible. The light itself was Right Suzuki, the future ToQ 1gou and that his actions would eventually lead to a huge impact as the series progress. TV STORY-Station 45: The Home We Left Behind

ToQger[]

Unlike his subordinates, Zet hates living in darkness and wants to live in the light, but unfortunately light is toxic to Zet and can only survive a few hours before it starts to make him sick. Due to his desire to live in the light, Zet is obsessed with everything that shines, be it literally or figuratively. This obsession of his lead to his first encounter with the ToQgers at an amusement park, shortly following his arrival in the human world, where he quickly became friends with them and enjoyed a fun filled day together. Unfortunately, his time with them was cut short due to his subordinates' arrival to rescue him where Baron Nero revealed to the ToQgers that he was their leader. A battle between the 2 groups quickly ensued following this revelation with the ToQgers being quickly defeated by the Shadow Line's superior might. Before Madame Noir could deal the finishing blow, Zet saved the ToQgers by easily deflecting her attack. When his subordinates asked him why he protected them, Zet responded by saying that he didn't want to see their glorious "Shining" extinguished before collapsing from over exposure to light. His bodyguard Lamp Shadow quickly collected Zet's unconscious body and retreated to Zet's personal train so Zet could recover. TV STORY-Station 11: The Dark Emperor

Zet used Ring Shadow to give Right and Akira rings on their forehead which caused them to have an painful headache whenever they hear their name. Zet transformed Akira into Zaram with his Dark Power and caused him to make it rain. Meanwhile in his Kuliner, he watched Ring Shadow checking on Right with a flashlight. When Right begged Zet to stop creating darkness, he knocked him away with his dark shock wave. As he sat on his throne, Ring Shadow continued to torture Right. Zet hears Akira's song as he arrives to save Right. Zet asked him how he learned about the light. Zet says "Zaram" to Akira to give him a painfully massive headache. With the help of the ToQgers, they break the curse on Akira and Zet feels exhausted after saying "Twinkle twinkle little star". He then leaves, having Ring Shadow stay behind to deal with ToQgers. TV STORY-Station 18: And What Do We Call You?

Zet marries Miss Gritta during the ceremony and however, he was swallowed by Gritta in order to steal his throne and become the Empress. TV STORY-Station 22: The Birth of the Empress After Empress Gritta was defeated, Zet broke free from her body and absorbed her shining, assuming his shadow monster form for the first time in the process. In this form Zet easily disposed of General Schwarz, though Schwarz survived the encounter. TV STORY-Station 23: United Hand in Hand

Gritta's shining within Zet would weaken his power over the next several months, with Noir and Schwarz each scheming against him all the while. At Christmas, when the overflowing light of the holiday season suppresses darkness, both plans came to a head. In the ensuing chaos Zet briefly acquired Akira's Applichanger and used it to become ToQ 6gou, though he was soon defeated in this form by Right, after which Schwarz and Noir successfully extracted Gritta from his body at the cost of Noir's life. Shortly after the extraction, Zet's darkness began to overflow like never before and he transformed into his true shadow monster form: Zet Shin. Using his new power he killed Schwarz, then attacked Nero and Mork as well for no other reason than that their joy at his new darkness irritated him. TV STORY-Station 41: The Christmas Battle

When Gritta leads the ToQgers on a raid to Castle Terminal, Zet battles Right in a one-on-one duel. Eventually, he somehow forgot their first encounter but was shocked to discover that Right's attempt to transform causes the darkness inside him to manifest, Emperor Zet regains enough of his memory to remember that the light he saw in Subarugahama was Right himself and is shocked to find the youth transformed into a dark-version of his ToQ 1gou form. While in the middle of the fight, Nero and Mork spirited Zet in their Kuliner. Emperor Zet finds Gritta and learns that her actions for betraying him and relocating the Castle Terminal were an act of mercy and pity to him. TV STORY-Station 44: To Subarugahama

After apparently killing Gritta, now intent on destroying all light if he cannot have it, Zet-Shin decides to mount an assault on the world and orders Castle Terminal to surface. He was challenged by ToQ 1gou of Darkness during his final raid on Castle Terminal as he emerging to greet him. After Emperor Zet inquires about Right no longer having his inner light, the two begin their fight with Zet-Shin derailing the Ressha when the Conductor, Ticket, and Wagon attempt to run him over. Once ToQ 1gou is defeated, Zet-Shin has the Castle Terminal transform into the Behemoth of Darkness that blankets the entire city and Subarugahama in darkness before Emperor Zet leaves a powerless Right to waste away in the dark. Eventually, the other ToQgers joined the battle as they defeated the remaining Shadow Line armies. TV STORY-Station 45: The Home We Left Behind

After Emperor Zet is hit by the Yudou Rainbow Rush, Nero and Mork then sacrifice themselves for their leader to restore his power by absorbing their darkness. This transformed him into an almost mindless ultimate form stronger than all six ToQgers combined, However, the other ToQgers give ToQ 1gou their Ressha to use them, combined with the Hyper Ressha to become Rainbow ToQ 1gou. This allows ToQ 1gou to overpower Zet-Shin with all of his power before he and his friends use the Daikaiten Cannon for the final blow. Returned to his usual form, the dying Emperor Zet finally gained his light after seeing a rainbow (much like Zaram), before he explodes into a torrent of darkness that is gathered by Gritta, revealed to having been spared by him, as she brings the reconstituted emperor back into the darkness. Gritta holds his hands, advising him that light cannot exist without darkness and vice versa. TV STORY-Terminal Station: The Shining Ones

Zyuohger[]

Taken from the memory of Gokai Red, a recreation of Zet Shin was brought forth by Bangray among a collection of the most nefarious adversaries faced by the Super Sentai. Overwhelming Gokai Red and Zyuoh Eagle initially, Bangray's forces were matched when the Gokaigers and Zyuohgers joined their respective Red warriors. Engaging the remaining five Gokaigers alongside "Doukoku Chimatsuri", "Zet Shin" was worn down by a succession of two all-Red Gokai Changes, struck by Gokai Blue as Red Flash then VulEagle, Gokai Yellow as Shinken Red then GingaRed, Gokai Green as Red Racer then Gosei Red, Gokai Pink as MagiRed then GekiRed, and Gokai Silver as Bouken Red then TyrannoRanger, before being ultimately destroyed by the Final Wave. TV STORY-Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs

Captain Marvelous had evidently followed the exploits of the ToQgers to be aware of Zet, whom he had not been shown to encounter on-screen beforehand.

Chou Super Hero Taisen[]

An iteration of Zet Shin leading a pack of Kuros was among the Shocker army of the Game World led by Shocker Leader III, the boss of the Chou Shocker Taisen bonus stage. This army was ultimately wiped out by a combined force of Sentai Rangers and Kamen Riders; Z Shin was destroyed alongside Gengetsu Kibaoni by Kamen Rider Snipe Hunter Gamer Level 5 with assistance from five summoned Final Form Kamen Riders. TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen

Super Sentai Battle Base[]

Dark Emperor Zet, appearing in both his initial and true Shadow form as well as ToQ 6gou, is among the vast pantheon of villains which appear in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.

Personality[]

Despite being the ruler of Shadowline and a master of darkness, Zet had very little interest in darkness and instead had an obsession with light, despite being weak to it.

Zet had a child-like Whimsical side, sometimes ignoring his duties and instead goofing off.

That said, Zet could still be cruel at times, especially when things don't go his way. After realizing that he cannot absorb light, he finally accepts his role as Dark Emperor.

Forms[]

• Shadow Monster
• Zet 6gou

• Zet
• Zet Shin

Emperor Zet's original form, debuted in Station 23. His appearance here resembles his human form's clothing. He has the Shadow Line's insignia on his stomach, addressing his rank.

Powers and Abilities[]

Powers[]

• Darkness Manipulation: As one of the Shadow Line residence, Emperor Zet can manipulate and generate darkness. His power over darkness normally manifests as shockwaves of raw unfocused darkness, but when facing a tougher opponent he often wields a sword which channels his power into blood-red energy slashes. His power is always active in low levels, as evidenced when boarding the ToQgers' Ressha, he emits thick dust that can be difficult to clean.
• Superhuman Abilities: Zet possesses enormous superhuman strength, speed, and durability even in his human form, far exceeding that of any other character in the show.

Abilities[]

• Kuliner Summon: Zet can summon Kuliners as transportations or to escape any battle he loses. He wield his own Kuliner, the Imperial Kuliner.
• Swordsmanship Proficiency: Like Schwarz, Zet himself is also a master of swordsmanship, he can combine it with his dark powers.
• Indomitable Will: While having himself being consumed by Gritta, Zet's mind retained while his powers were used by Gritta, allowing him to make his way out from Gritta and absorb her instead.
• Light Immunity: After absorbing Gritta, Zet can sustain himself in light for a longer period.

Weaknesses[]

to be added

Arsenal[]

Imperial Killer Sword (皇帝系キラーソード, Kōtei-kei Kirā Sōdo)

A sword used in combat, Zet can even channel his darkness into the attacks made.

Imperial Kuliner

Zet's personal Kuliner, while it can assume a robot mode, Zet refused this function.

Shadow Monsters[]

• Lamp Shadow (11-12)
• Ring Shadow (18 & 39)
• Pin Spot Shadow (25 & 39)
• Clock Shadow (ToQger vs Kyoryuger)
• Behemoth of Darkness (46)

Appearances: ToQger Episodes 23-24, 27, 35, 40-41.

• Height: 209 cm
• Weight: 206 kg

Zet Shin (ゼット 真, Zetto Shin) is Zet's true form after banishing Gritta in Station 41. It is implied that in Station 23, when Zet said that he gained "Gritta's light", it had regressed him to his weaker form until said episode.

Powers and Abilities[]

Powers[]

• Darkness Manipulation: As one of the Shadow Line residence, Emperor Zet can manipulate and generate darkness. His power over darkness normally manifests as shockwaves of raw unfocused darkness, but when facing a tougher opponent he often wields a sword which channels his power into blood-red energy slashes. His power is always active in low levels, as evidenced when boarding the ToQgers' Ressha, he emits thick dusts that can even be hardly cleaned.
• Shadow Town Creation: As Zet Shin, his darkness is sufficient to create a Shadow Town by his mere presence even during Christmas.
• Superhuman Abilities: Zet possesses enormous superhuman strength, speed, and durability even in his human form, far exceeding that of any other character in the show.

Abilities[]

• Kuliner Summon: Zet can summon Kuliners as transportations or to escape any battle he loses. He wield his own Kuliner, the Imperial Kuliner.
• Swordsmanship Proficiency: Like Schwarz, Zet himself is also a master of swordsmanship, he can combine it with his dark powers.
• Indomitable Will: While having himself being consumed by Gritta, Zet's mind retained while his powers were used by Gritta, allowing him to make his way out from Gritta and absorb her instead.
• Energy Cut Unleashment: Immediately after turning into his true form, the Emperor unleashed a massive cloud of purple energy slices. This was his strongest attack as it took down all six ToOngers.

Weaknesses[]

• Light Poisoning: As a creature of darkness, the more light he is exposed to, the weaker he becomes.

Arsenal[]

• Imperial Killer Sword (皇帝系キラーソード, Kōtei-kei Kirā Sōdo): A sword used in combat, Zet can even channel his darkness into the attacks made.
• Imperial Kuliner: Zet's personal Kuliner, while it can assume a robot mode, Zet refused this function.

Appearances: ToQger Episodes 41, 44-47, Chou Super Hero Taisen, Zyuohger Ep29

"ToQ 6gou, ToQ 6gou!"

―Transformation announcement^[src]

Zet 6gou (ゼット６号, Zetto 6-gō, Zet #6)

Powers and Abilities[]

Powers[]

to be added

Abilities[]

to be added

Weaknesses[]

to be added

Arsenal[]

• Applichanger
• Yudo Breaker

Ressha[]

• Build Ressha
• Drill Ressha

Appearances: Episode 40-41

Relationships[]

Allies[]

Generals[]

• † Baron Nero
• † Marchioness Morc

Family[]

• Miss Gritta - Coerced Wife

Others[]

to be added

Enemies[]

Rangers[]

• ToQgers
  • Right Suzuki/ToQ 1gou
  • Haru Tokashiki/ToQ 2gou
  • Mio Natsume/ToQ 3gou
  • Hikari Nonomura/ToQ 4gou
  • Kagura Izumi/ToQ 5gou
  • Ticket/ToQ 6gou (I)
  • Akira Nijino/Zaram/ToQ 6gou (II)
  • Conductor/ToQ 7gou

Family[]

• † Madame Noir - Coerced Mother in law

Others[]

• † General Schwarz
• Wagon

Behind the Scenes[]

Portrayal[]

Zet is portrayed by Kengo Ohkuchi (大口 兼悟, Ōkuchi Kengo). In his monster form, his suit actor is Yuji Nakata (中田 裕土, Nakata Yuuji).

• The "Zet Shin" created by Bangray was portrayed by suit actor Naoya Iguchi (井口 尚哉, Iguchi Naoya).

Design[]

"Where Darkness Is" from "Ressha Sentai ToQger Character Songs Shadow Line album".

Concept Art[]

Dark Emperor Zet Concept Art

Zet Shin Concept Art

Etymology[]

to be added

Ranger Key[]

The ToQ 6gou Ranger Key (トッキュウ６号レンジャーキー, Tokkyū Roku-gō Renjā Kī) is a Ranger Key released as part of the Ranger Key Set: RAINBOW EDITION.

Notes[]

• While Zet is the official spelling, Kengo Ohkuchi once stated that Zet's acutal name is "Z".^[1]
• His Killer Sword contains a pun as the word "killer" can also mean "kira" (キラー, "kira"), the Japanese onomatopoeia for sparkling, mirroring his obsession for light.

• In Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger Number 1: The Troublemaking Phantom Thieves, the body of Dark Emperor Zet's Zet-Shin form was later combined with the partially-repainted head of Bergian Kuronen to form an unnamed Gangler Monster.

Appearances[]

References[]

Footnotes[]

Ressha Sentai ToQger
Rangers
Right Suzuki - Haru Tokashiki - Mio Natsume - Hikari Nonomura - Kagura Izumi - Akira Nijino - Conductor
Gear:
ToQ Changer - Applichanger - ToQ Ressha (Scope Ressha - Energy Ressha) - Rainbow Pass - ToQ Blaster
Rail Slasher - Home Trigger - Shingou Hammer - Tunnel Ax - Tekkyou Claw - Yudo Breaker
Renketsu Bazooka - Daikaiten Cannon
Allies:
Ticket - Wagon - Rainbow Line President - Ryo Knight - Kyoryugers - Ninningers - Lady - Pasco - Mai Takatsukasa
Armored Riders and the Kamen Riders:
Kouta Kazuraba - Kaito Kumon - Mitsuzane Kureshima - Takatora Kureshima - Takeshi Hongo - Hayato Ichimonji - Shiro Kazami - Momotaros
Mecha and Robos
Red Ressha - Blue Ressha - Yellow Ressha - Green Ressha - Pink Ressha - Shield Ressha - Car Carrier Ressha - Tank Ressha - Diesel Ressha - Fire Ressha - Police Ressha - Drill Ressha - Build Ressha - Lion Ressha - Eagle Ressha - Wildcat Ressha - Alligator Ressha - Panda Ressha - Hyper Ressha
Toy-Exclusive
Claw Ressha - Go-Onger Ressha - Shinkenger Ressha - Goseiger Ressha - Gokaiger Ressha - Go-Busters Ressha
Robos
ToQ-Oh - Diesel-Oh - Cho ToQ-Oh - Build DaiOh - Cho Cho ToQ-DaiOh - SafariGaOh - Hyper Ressha TeiOh - ToQ Rainbow
Shadow Line
Leaders: Dark Emperor Zet - Empress Gritta - Grand Duke Hei
Generals: Baron Nero - Madame Noir - General Schwarz - Miss Gritta - Marchioness Morc - Count Nair - Dark Doctor Mavro - Kaniros
Shadow Monsters: Bag Shadow - Saber Shadow - Chain Shadow - Stove Shadow - Bucket Shadow - Seal Shadow - Bomb Shadow - Marionette Shadow - Type Shadow - Lamp Shadow - Loupe Shadow - Vacuum Shadow - Hammer Shadow - Ring Shadow - Fence Shadow - Jack-in-the-box Shadow - Soap Shadow - Hound Shadow - Pin Spot Shadow - Coin Shadow - Bottle Shadow - Wig Shadow - Table Shadow - Chair Shadow - Syringe Shadow - Billiard Shadow - Clock Shadow - Fountain Pen Shadow - Film Shadow - Tombstone Shadow - Dollhouse Shadow - Tank Top Shadow
Keepers: Keeper Rook - Keeper Bishop - Keeper Knight - Castle Keeper Pawn
Other: Zaram - Combatant Kuros - Behemoth of Darkness - Yami No 0gou
Kuliners (General Schwarz's Kuliner - Imperial Kuliner - Count Nair's Kuliner - Marchioness Morc's Kuliner)
Other Villains
Inves: Elementary Inves - Lion Inves
Badan Empire: The Generalissimo of Badan - Mogura-Roid - Kamen Rider Fifteen - Combat-Roids
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