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'' series. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is the 35th installment in the ''
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'' franchise, and the 23rd entry in the
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. The series centers around a group of
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s, known as the Gokaigers, who embark on a quest to discover the " Greatest Treasure in the Universe." On their journey, they confront the Zangyack Empire and encounter former members of Super Sentai teams from prior series.


Main characters


Gokaigers

The Gokaigers are space pirates who seek to find the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe". Initially acting out of self-interest, they gradually embrace their 34 predecessors' roles as protectors of Earth and its inhabitants. The Gokaigers wield special equipment with extraordinary features. They utilize the cellphones to transform and summon their mecha called Gokai Machines. Additionally, each of the primary members carry a and a as sidearms, both of which can be used with items called Ranger Keys to perform special finishing attacks such as the via the Gokai Saber, the via the Gokai Gun, and the via both.''Televi Magazine'', April 2011


Captain Marvelous

is the young captain of the Gokaigers. He is willing to use his authority to save his crew and civilians, even risking his life. Marvelous possesses superhuman strength achieved by playing darts with weighted bracelets. Marvelous can transform into . While transformed, he dual wields the Gokai Saber and Gun. In ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Marvelous can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of Gokai Galleon-themed torso armor, as well as Galleon Armor Mode, gaining combined usage of the other Gokaigers' Cross Armor Modes. Captain Marvelous is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .


Joe Gibken

is the first mate of Captain Marvelous and the first to be recruited into the Gokaiger team. Originally a member of Zangyack's Imperial Special Forces, Joe was imprisoned after refusing to murder a group of captive children. He escaped imprisonment, and while on the run, Marvelous frees Joe from his
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. Ever since, Joe has sworn loyalty to Marvelous and developed the fighting style. Joe can transform into . While transformed, he primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Sabers. In ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Joe can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quintuple-bladed, claw-like weapon on his right arm. Joe Gibken is portrayed by .


Luka Millfy

serves as the crew's
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. Originating from a planet under Zangyack's control, Luka and her friend Cain took care of orphans until her little sister Lia's death. This led Luka to leave their planet to secure funds. While making ends meet as a thief, Luka comes across Captain Marvelous and Joe Gibken, who save her during a failed heist and offer her the position of reconnaissance expert. During her time as a Gokaiger, she acquires a collection of jewelry, which her teammates pawn off for local currency, much to her dismay. Despite her greed, she cares for her teammates, especially Ahim de Famille, whom Luka treats as a surrogate little sister. Luka can transform into . While transformed, she primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Sabers, which she can either combine into a double-bladed weapon or use as a pair of extendable whips, and use them to perform the , , and attacks. Additionally, she has developed acute reflexes in combat, which she uses to make up for her relative lack of physical strength. Her training also enables her to spot nearby treasures and distinguish fake gems from real ones. In ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Luka can transform into the Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quadruple blade launcher on her left leg. Luka Millfy is portrayed by .


Don Dogoier

, nicknamed , is the ship mechanic, cook, and caretaker. Before the series, Don was a repairman whom Marvelous, Joe, and Luka sought out for help in fixing the Gokai Galleon. Impressed with Don's skills, Marvelous shanghaied him into his crew. Initially anxious and fearful, Don gradually becomes more confident and able to support his teammates throughout their adventures on Earth. Due to his background, he is dismissed by Zangyack and assigned the lowest bounty until he participates in freeing Marvelous from execution and defeats a leading Zangyack member. Don can transform into . While transformed, he primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Guns. Additionally, he relies heavily on stealth and trickery, with his clumsiness often resembling slapstick. In ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Don can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a double-barreled gun on his left arm. Don Dogoier is portrayed by .


Ahim de Famille

is the pirates' diplomat who eases tension among her teammates and is the most fascinated by Earth culture. Prior to joining them, she was the princess of the planet Famille before the Zangyack Imperial Guard destroyed her home planet. While on the run, she came across the Gokaigers and asked to join them. Ahim can transform into . While transformed, she primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Guns. During her early days with the Gokaigers, she had no martial prowess and a tendency to make a mess. By the time the pirates arrive on Earth, she became fully capable of holding her own in battle. In the crossover film ''
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'', Ahim can perform the alongside Super Gosei Pink. In ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Ahim can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quadruple-barrelled cannon on her right leg. Ahim de Famille is portrayed by .


Gai Ikari

is the only Earthling of the group and a Super Sentai fan who was injured while saving a little girl from being hit by a truck. While recovering in the hospital, Gai was visited in his dreams by the ghosts of Mikoto Nakadai, Time Fire, and Dragon Ranger, who gave him the ability to become and access to their teams' Great Powers. Despite initially being denied membership in the Gokaigers, Gai's enthusiasm and bravery convinced them to let him join.''Hyper Hobby'', July 2011''Tokusatsu Newtype'', July 2011 Gai possess knowledge of all the previous Sentai teams and the ability to fuse Ranger Keys using his imagination, having used it to create the , the Gokai Christmas Key, and the . Unlike the primary Gokaigers, he utilizes the to transform and summon his mecha, GouZyuJin. He also wields the sidearm, which has a for performing the Final Wave, a for performing the Final Wave, and an for performing the and Final Waves. With the other Gokaigers, he can perform the Final Wave. Additionally, Gai can assume the following forms: *Go-On Wings: A hybrid form based on Go-On Gold and Silver that dual wields a pair of Rocket Daggers. *: A powered-up form accessed from the Gold Anchor Key that grants increased offense and defensive capabilities at the cost of reduced speed and agility. *: A special form accessed from the Gokai Christmas Key that dual wields a Gokai Sword and Gun, which allows Gai to perform the Final Wave. As of ''Two Kaizer × Gokaiger: The Tanuki-Charmed June Bride'', he gains access to sixth Ranger Keys from the Go-Busters to the Zenkaigers by attaching the to his Gokai Cellular. Gai Ikari is portrayed by .


Ranger Keys

The are mysterious items that were scattered across the cosmos after the previous Super Sentai teams sacrificed their powers to defeat the Zangyack Empire's first invasion wave. After forming the Red Pirates to gather them all, Aka Red gave them to Marvelous so he could find the Greatest Treasure. Stored in the , the Ranger Keys can be summoned to a Gokaiger's via a thought-based teleportation system called the . The Ranger Keys allow the Gokaigers to transform, activate their weapons' finishers, and grant access to a previous Sentai team's powers. After unlocking a Legend Sentai's Great Power, the Gokaigers can use the Ranger Keys to enhance their mecha and access unique powers. While the Gokaigers usually transform into a Sentai hero of their corresponding color and have primary personal Ranger Keys, the items are not specific to any of them. In the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle'', it is revealed that past Sentai warriors can regain their powers by claiming their Ranger Keys. They can also infuse them with their team's Great Power, at the cost of their powers. However, deceased Sentai warriors such as Mikoto Nakadai of the Abarangers and Gai Yuki of the Jetmen still possess their powers. During the events of the crossover films '' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen'' and '' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z'', the Gokaigers gain Ranger Keys based on
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, respectively.''Uchusen'', Vol. 136''Telebi-kun'', May 2013''Telebi Magazine'', May 2013 In the film '' Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie'', the Gokaigers seek out the five , which are said to unlock the . After joining forces with the Go-Busters, the Phantom Keys transform into Buddyroid Keys, which grant the Gokaigers and Go-Busters the use of so they can transform their mecha into those of past Sentai groups.


Gokai Machines

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-themed machine armed with beam and vulcan cannons as well as an energy cannon. * : Gokai Yellow's
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-themed machine armed with a beam cannon, tracking torpedoes, and homing mines.


Great Powers

The are varying special powers based on the Gokaigers' Sentai predecessors, which they gain by earning past Sentai heroes' approval. While all of the Great Powers are summoned through the corresponding team's set of Ranger Keys, many of them manifest as mecha that can combine with that of the Gokaigers', GokaiOh, while some allow it or the Gokaigers themselves to perform unique attacks. *''
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s on its wheels. *''
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'': The Carrangers' team pose is what they perform after reciting their roll call. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. In the film ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'', the Gokaigers use the Denzimen's Great Power in conjunction with that of the Battle Fever team to open a portal to Makuu Space. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. *''
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'': The is the Dynamen's signature finisher. After acquiring this Great Power during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle'', the Gokaigers gain the ability to perform the Dynamen's finisher. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. *''
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'': The are the Goseigers' living head-like items. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. The Gokaigers acquire this Great Power during the events of the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. *''
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'': Gai Ikari's personal mecha, GouZyuJin, which resembles that of the Abarangers', AbarenOh. When channeled through GouZyuJin, the Great Power allows it to perform the finisher. *''
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'': GouZyuJin's alternate mode, GouZyu Drill, which resembles the Timerangers' Time Jet and can travel through time. *''
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'': GouZyuJin's alternate mode, GouZyu Rex, which resembles the Zyurangers' Guardian Beast Tyrannosaurus. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that, when channeled through GouZyuJin, allows it to perform the finisher. *''
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'': Five large based on the Chemical Extinguishers used by the GoGoFive team's mecha, Victory Robo. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the attack and the finisher. *''
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'': The will to overcome any hardship, including death, represented by the Jetmen's attack. After acquiring this Great Power, the Gokaigers gained the ability to perform it themselves. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. *''
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'': is the combination of the Livemen's mecha, Live Robo and Live Boxer. *''
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'': The power to bring a team's powers together, represented by the , which Don Dogoier and Gai Ikari use to complete the Gokai Galleon Buster. *''
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' Engine partners, Speedor and BearRV, who resembles a
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. In battle, he is capable of firing energy blasts from his tailpipes and flying via . Due to his absent parents, Machalcon becomes a reckless troublemaker who prefers racing over anything else until the Gokaigers realize this and allow him to join them so he can find his purpose. While the Gokaigers originally obtained the ability to summon Machalcon from Saki Rōyama during the events of ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle'', an encounter with Sōsuke Esumi leads the pirates to realize the Go-ongers' true Great Power is the bond between them and Machalcon. Machalcon is voiced by . *''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger'': The power to seize one's dreams, represented by the . *''
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'': The is a component of Mega Silver's jet-themed mecha, Mega Winger. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired from Battle Fever team member, Shiro Akebono, as a Christmas present. In the film ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'', the Gokaigers use the Battle Fever team's Great Power in conjunction with that of the Denzimen to open a portal to Makuu Space. *''
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, who reprises his role from ''Ninja Sentai Kakuranger''. *''
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'': The is the Changemen's mysterious power source. Basco Ta Jolokia originally stole this Great Power until the Gokaigers defeated him. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeat him. *''
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'': The is the Maskmen's mystical power source. Jolokia originally stole this Great Power off-screen until the Gokaigers defeated him. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeated him. *''
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'': An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeat him. *''
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'': The bond between the Go-Busters and their Buddyroid partners. This Great Power appears exclusively in the crossover film ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie''.


Greatest Treasure in the Universe

The is a small golden pyramid-shaped object hidden in the center of the Earth, which the can speak through. It is capable of freely changing the universe in any way the user wishes, at the cost of every Super Sentai team's existence. While the Gokaigers initially seek out its power to remove the Zangyack Empire from existence, they become conflicted upon learning of its cost and eventually destroy the treasure, opting to confront the Zangyack Empire with their strength. The "Will of the Planet" is voiced by , who also serves as the series' narrator and the voice of the Gokaigers' equipment.


Giant robots

*: The of the Gokai Machines that possesses incredible agility and wields the twin swords and the built-in chest cannon. Additionally, GokaiOh can wield other weapons like the
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and can perform the finisher via the Gokai Hō and the finisher via the Gokai Ken. The Gokaigers can also combine GokaiOh with some of the Great Powers to achieve stronger forms, which are as follows: **: The combination of GokaiOh and Magi Dragon that grants flight capabilities. Its finisher is the . **: The combination of GokaiOh and Pat Striker that grants increased firepower and the use of Pat Striker's parts as handguns. Its finishers are the and the . **: The combination of GokaiOh and Gao Lion that grants the use of the latter's abilities. Its finisher is the . **: The combination of GokaiOh, Gao Lion, and Modikara that grants the use of the and elemental powers. Its finisher is the . **: The combination of GokaiOh and the Variblune that also grants flight capabilities. Its finisher is the . Goren GokaiOh first appears in the film ''Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle''. **: The combination of GokaiOh and Fuuraimaru that grants multiple shuriken, with which it can perform the attack, and the . Its finisher is the . **: The combination of GokaiOh and Machalcon that is also known as the and grants the use of the latter's abilities. Its finisher is the . *: Gai Ikari's giant robot that combines the Timerangers, Zyurangers, and Abarangers' Great Powers. Normally stationed at the Provider Base in the year 3000 AD in its mode, which is armed with the , Gai can use the Time Fire Ranger Key to summon the mecha to the present. Via the Dragon Ranger Key, he can transform GouZyuJin into its mode, which is armed with the tail and the . Via the Abare Killer Key, Gai can transform GouZyuJin into its robot mode, whose right arm can switch between , , and . In this form, GouZyuJin can perform the finisher. Additionally, Gai can combine GouZyuJin with some of the Great Powers to achieve stronger forms, which are as follows: **: The combination of GouZyuJin and the Mega Wing that grants flight capabilities and can perform the finisher. *: The combination of GokaiOh and GouZyuJin that grants the use of the latter's arm weapons. Its finishers are the Gokai Dengeki Drill Spin and the . *: The combination of GokaiOh, GouZyuJin, Machalcon, and the Kanzen Soul that is armed with the and . Its finishers are the and the . During the events of the film '' Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'', Kanzen GokaiOh can perform the alongside Gavan's Electronic Starbeast Dol. *: The combination of Byunbyum Mach and the Gokai Machines that is armed with the Gokai Ken and Gokai Hō. This combination appears exclusively in ''
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Recurring characters


Zangyack

The are a race of aliens who have conquered and destroyed untold numbers of planets across the galaxy and plan to invade Earth for their emperor, Akudos Gill. While the first 34 Sentai teams foiled Zangyack's first invasion attempt during the , Zangyack launches a stronger, second invasion led by the emperor's son Warz Gill from his
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-like flagship, the . They initially see the Gokaigers as a minor nuisance until the pirates kill Warz, forcing Zangyack to prioritize stopping the pirates. Additionally, Akudos to come and oversee the invasion personally. Ultimately, the Gokaigers destroy a majority of the Zangyack fleet and kill Akudos, dissolving the empire and bringing their reign to an end. During the events of the crossover film '' Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen'', an alliance of the Sentai teams' revived enemies and Zangyack's remnants form and join forces with Dai-Shocker to manipulate the Super Sentai and
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s into destroying each other. After the heroes fight back, Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker combine their respective headquarters, the ''Gigant Horse'' and Crisis Fortress, to form the mecha to destroy them, only for the heroes to defeat them and destroy the Big Machine with Rocket Drill Go-BusterOh.


Warz Gill

is the hotheaded, inept, petty, and paranoid
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-themed field commander of the Zangyack invasion forces, prince of the Zangyack Empire, and the son of Akudos Gill, whom Warz is desperate to prove himself to. In pursuit of this goal, however, he comes off as hysterical, lashing out when his missions fail. Warz especially shows anger towards Damaras, whom he knows Akudos sent to watch over him because his father lacks faith in him. Despite eventually learning of the Gokaigers' quest for the Greatest Treasure in the Universe, Warz initially refuses to focus on them. After being indirectly wounded by Captain Marvelous, Warz vows to kill the Gokaigers with extreme prejudice. Upon receiving the war machine, Warz attacks Earth and overpowers the Gokaigers in battle before sending Barizorg to finish them off. Following Barizorg's death, Warz defies Damaras' concerns and returns to Earth to seek revenge, only to be killed by the Gokaigers via Kanzen GokaiOh. During the events of the crossover film, ''Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen'', Warz is revived to serve in Dai-Zangyack. After being enlarged by the ''Gigant Horse'', he fights Go-BusterOh alongside Akudos until they both are killed by the Big Machine. The Great Warz is a giant robot that possesses incredible agility, wields the arm-mounted , and can perform the finisher. Warz Gill is voiced by .


Damaras

is an armored robot known in the Zangyack Empire as their and the due to his skills as a general, strategist, and warrior. He is ordered by Akudos Gill to accompany the latter's son, Warz Gill, and assist him as his second-in-command. Due to Warz's personality, Damaras frequently questions his decisions and expresses curiosity about the Gokaigers' reasons for being on Earth. To this end, he sends the Sneak Brothers to infiltrate the Gokai Galleon and learn the pirates' intentions before hiring Basco Ta Jolokia to eliminate the pirates. However, Damaras' efforts to convince Warz to prioritize crippling the Gokaigers' chances of earning Great Powers are hindered by Warz's single-minded focus on Zangyack's invasion of Earth. After the Gokaigers kill Warz, Damaras vows vengeance but allows Akudos to relieve him of his position and send him to the
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out of shame despite being able to easily escape. Nonetheless, Akudos gives Damaras a chance to redeem himself if he executes the Gokaigers personally. The latter forces Jolokia to help him overpower the Gokaigers while he captures Captain Marvelous, but a combination of Don Dogoier's successful rescue attempt and Jolokia's treachery leaves Damaras wounded before his rematch against the Gokaigers. Damaras gets enlarged, but is killed by Kanzen GokaiOh. In combat, Damaras wields the , which he can charge with energy to enhance it, and the back-mounted machine guns. Damaras is voiced by .


Insarn

is a
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-themed alien and Zangyack's
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who supplies their Action Commanders with powerful weapons and modifications and desires to make a name for herself as the greatest scientific mind in the universe. She is also charged with enlarging Action Commanders via the ''Gigant Horse''s enlargement cannons and a gun-shaped controller and rarely leaves the flagship. Upon discovering she has no place in the Zangyack hierarchy, she attacks the Gokaigers personally with her giant robot, the , to prove her worth to Akudos Gill, only for her robot to be destroyed by Shinken GokaiOh before she is killed by the Gokaigers. Insarn wields the tool that doubles as a whip and the
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s that can fire poison missiles. The Great Insarn, meanwhile, possesses a force field and the ability to perform the attack. Insarn is voiced by .


Barizorg

is a
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Akudos Gill

is the fierce
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-themed leader of the Zangyack Empire, father of Warz Gill, and uncle of Bacchus Gill. After the first 34 Super Sentai teams sacrifice their powers to thwart the Zangyack Empire's first invasion of Earth, Akudos sends Warz with a second invasion force to take advantage of this as well as Damaras to oversee his son. When the Gokaigers kill Wars and Damaras however, Akudos comes to Earth with the entire Zangyack fleet, assumes command of the invasion, and focuses his full attention on the Gokaigers. Once Insarn weakens them, Akudos sends his fleet to Earth to execute a planetary genocide and kill the pirates. Nonetheless, Navi, Captain Marvelous, and Gai Ikari narrowly destroy the fleet. Akudos battles the Gokaigers himself, though they eventually kill him using all of their Sentai predecessors' powers and their personal arsenal. During the events of the crossover film, ''Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen'', Akudos is revived to serve in Dai-Zangyack. After being enlarged by the ''Gigant Horse'', he fights Go-BusterOh alongside Warz until they are both killed by the Big Machine. In battle, Akudos wields the , can fire energy blasts from his shoulders, and possesses superhuman levels of strength, durability, and endurance. Akudos Gill is voiced by .


Dairando

is an arrogant, fun-loving,
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-themed alien and a member of the Zangyack Imperial Guard who accompanies Akudos Gill to the ''Gigant Horse'', becoming the latter's second-in-command. After the Gokaigers kill Insarn, Dairando leads the Zangyack armada in attacking the weakened pirates before fighting them personally. Despite initially having the upper hand, he becomes distracted by Captain Marvelous and Gai Ikari destroying the armada before the other Gokaigers kill Dairando. In combat, Dairando wields the . Dairando is voiced by .


Foot soldiers

*: Zangyack's robotic foot soldiers armed with weapons provided by Insarn who are typically dropped from Zangyack ships through
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-like devices that magnetically hold them by their flat, metallic heads. *: Zangyack officers armed with beam cannons who lead the Gormin into battle and support the Action Commanders. They can transform into jet fighter configurations capable of linking up into a hovercraft for an Action Commander to ride on and reconfigure their lower bodies into motorcycle-like forms. The Zugormin are voiced by , , , , and . *: Akudos Gill's
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s armed with spears and cannons who are always seen in pairs and wield polearms that form the Zangyack insignia. The Dogomin are voiced by , , and Ibuki.


Action Commanders

The are aliens who serve under Zangyack. *: A
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-themed alien sent to herald the Zangyack Empire's second invasion of Earth who attacks civilians until he is killed by the Gokaigers. Shikabanen is voiced by . *: An
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-themed alien who is sent to lead a second attack wave. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Bongan is killed by GokaiOh. Bongan is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien with mechanical tentacles. Originally sent to Earth to use his eruption-inducing powers on Earth's volcanoes, he deviates from his mission to kill the Gokaigers. After being defeated by them, an enlarged Salamandam is killed by Magi GokaiOh. Salamandam is voiced by . *: An alien swordsman who believes in winning by any means, having Insarn modify his body with bladed tendrils upon learning about Gokai Blue's two-blade fighting style. After being defeated by Gokai Blue via his newly developed five-blade style, an enlarged Zodomas is killed by Magi GokaiOh. Zodomas is voiced by . *: A
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-themed Alienizer from Planet Trigger who is wanted by
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for multiple counts of planetary terrorism. A master of gun-based combat via his two handguns, he works with the Zangyack Empire in a plot to use subterranean missiles to destroy every city on Earth. After his plan is thwarted and he is defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Buramudo is killed by Deka GokaiOh. Buramudo is voiced by . *: A '' lingula''-themed alien who can turn invisible and bypass any security system. He is sent to obtain a gold-bearing tree so the Zangyack Empire can have unlimited funding. However, Nanonanoda accidentally destroys the tree in a fire he caused before he is defeated by the Gokaigers. After being enlarged, he is hurled into space and killed by Deka GokaiOh. Nanonanoda is voiced by . *: The
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-themed son of the Boukengers and Gekirangers' enemy Pachacamac XII and successor to the fighting style. Originally, he could perform the attack before Insarn modifies him so he can perform the attack. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Pachacamac XIII is killed by GokaiOh. Pachacamac XIII is voiced by . *: An elite spy duo composed of the humanoid
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-themed and his
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-themed, orb-like older brother . They are sent by Damaras to spy on the Gokaigers, but Elder is swatted into outer space by GokaiOh while Younger is killed by Deka GokaiOh. In the film '' Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'', Elder returns to seek revenge along with his humanoid younger sister, . Using the power of Makuu Space to create clones of himself that can combine into a giant ball, Elder and Sister battle Gokai Yellow and Green in Makuu City until they are killed during the destruction of the Makuu Prison. Elder, Younger, and Sister are voiced by , , and respectively. *: A
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-themed alien with superhuman speed and a cybernetic claw for a left hand. Damaras sends him to the Animarium to steal the Gaorangers' Great Power before the Gokaigers can. After the Action Commander is knocked off the island by Gao Lion, Warz Gill changes Bauza's objective to attacking a city. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Bauza is killed by Gao GokaiOh. Bauza is voiced by . *: The
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-themed leader of Zangyack's "Special Destruction Unit" and a gambler who wields a deck of exploding cards and utilizes the alien element, Gigalorium, to destroy planets. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Yokubarido is killed by Gao GokaiOh. Yokubarido is voiced by . *: An
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-themed alien capable of firing a . He is sent to retrieve a deadly metal called . After the Gokaigers defeat him, an enlarged Zaggai is killed by Shinken GokaiOh. Zaggai is voiced by . *: A prideful
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-themed alien who wears a collar that produces the force field. After Warz Gill has Insarn secretly modify his collar to turn him into a suicide bomber, Arumadon is sent to place a bomb in a major city. After the pirates find his collar's weak spot, they almost set off its bomb until Gokai Silver realizes Warz's plan, hacks the collar, and safely removes the bomb before killing Arumadon. Arumadon is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien who is assigned by Damaras to set up a
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for the Zangyack Empire's invasion. After being foiled and defeated by Gokai Silver, an enlarged Osogain is killed by GouZyuJin. Osogain is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien capable of removing targets' skeletons, putting them in a catatonic state. He is deployed to render humans too impassive to resist Zangyack's invasion. After being defeated by Gokai Silver, an enlarged Worian is killed by GouZyuJin. Worian is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien who is deployed to find two Power Stones and siphon their energy to summon a large meteor to crash into Earth. After being enlarged by Warz Gill before the Gokaigers can defeat him, Stargull is killed by Shinken GokaiOh while the meteor is deflected by GouZyuJin. Stargull is voiced by . *: A multi-headed '' Odontamblyopus lacepedii''-themed alien and
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officer from the capable of performing the and attacks. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Sen-Den is killed by Shinken GokaiOh and GouZyuJin. Sen-Den is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien ninja and the son of Jakanja member, Sandaaru, who specializes in the fighting style and possesses many of his father's skills. After using his , Sandaaru Jr. is killed by GouZyuJin and Fuuraimaru. Sandaaru Jr. is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien ninja and the son of Jakanja member, Satarakura, who also specializes in Space Ninpou and possesses his father's skills. After being defeated by the Gokaigers and Hurricanegers, Satarakura Jr. enlarges himself before he is destroyed by Hurricane GokaiOh. Satarakura Jr. is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien who can twist his arms into a cannon and fire the from his to body-swap opponents. He is deployed to switch the minds of several world leaders with Zugormin to ensure Earth's nations unconditionally surrender to the Zangyack Empire. After the Gokaigers foil his plans, an enlarged Regaeru is killed by Hurricane GokaiOh. Regaeru is voiced by . *: An
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-themed alien who possesses a that allows him to alter his size and wields the staff, which is capable of absorbing humans' happiness. Insarn tasks him with collecting happiness from newlywed brides to cure Warz Gill's cold. However, Gokai Pink tricks him into giving up his staff before the rest of the Gokaigers defeat him. Dial is enlarged, but is killed by GouZyu GokaiOh. Dial is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien whose forearms can interlock to form the , giving him the greatest defensive capability amongst the Zangyack forces. After Gokai Green develops the Gokai Galleon Buster, the Gokaigers use it to defeat Shieldon. He is subsequently enlarged, only to be killed by Hurricane GokaiOh. Shieldon is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien with poly-matter digestion capabilities who is sent to reduce the world's food supply. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Zakyura is killed by Fuuraimaru. Zakyura is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien capable of shapeshifting into anyone once he touches their forehead. Having kidnapped Gokai Yellow's friend, Cain, Vannine lures her into a trap and uses her form to infiltrate the Gokai Galleon. However, the other Gokaigers immediately recognize the monster's ruse and deceive him into leading them to their crewmate before defeating him. Vannine is enlarged, but is killed by Hurricane GokaiOh. Vannine is voiced by . *: An effeminate
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-themed alien and an old friend of Dairando's who wields the wand, which allows him to perform spells capable of turning people into dolls and back. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Bibabu is killed by Kanzen GokaiOh. Bibabu is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien nicknamed the who wields a crystal capable of intensifying the darkness in humans' hearts to the point of madness. Insarn sends him to attack people, but the Gokaigers and Ninjaman foil and defeat him. After being enlarged, Juju is killed by Kanzen GokaiOh and Ninjaman. Juju is voiced by .


Other Action Commanders

*: An alien who wields the force field. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Muchaburin is killed by GokaiOh. Muchaburin appears exclusively in the ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger Original Album Otakara Box 1'' soundtrack and is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien who accompanies Bacchus Gill, only to be killed by the Kyoryugers. Waredonaier appears exclusively in the crossover film '' Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie'' and is voiced by .


Imperial Guard

The are Zangyack's elite soldiers who serve directly under Akudos Gill. *: The crab-themed leader of the Imperial Guard and a fearsome swordsman who is sent by Akudos Gill to help Warz Gill conquer Earth. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Deratsueiger is killed by Shinken GokaiOh. Deratsueiger is voiced by . *: A
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-themed alien who possesses telekinesis via his chest-mounted eye and is known in the Zangyack ranks as the as he had destroyed hundreds of planets, such as Gokai Pink's homeworld. After accompanying Akudos Gill to the ''Gigant Horse'' following Warz Gill's death, Zatsurig is deployed to kill the Gokaigers, only to be defeated by them. He is subsequently enlarged, but is killed by Kanzen GokaiOh. Zatsurig is voiced by .


Other members

*: A
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-themed Zangyack scientist who converted Sid Bamick into Barizorg. Visiting Warz Gill to check on Barizorg, Zaien agrees to help the prince capture physically fit humans for Warz's plan to mass-produce more Barizorg-like cyborgs. After the Gokaigers and Joh Ohara foil his plan and defeat him, an enlarged Zaien is killed by Hurricane GokaiOh and GouZyuJin. Zaien is voiced by .


Navi

is a robotic
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machine who originally belonged to Aka Red before joining the Gokaigers and navigating them to the Greatest Treasure in the Universe through her unique form of fortune telling called the , which causes her to recite cryptic riddles about their quest. Through these riddles, the Gokaigers encounter past Sentai heroes and important individuals or events. Upon acquiring all of the Sentai teams' Great Powers, the pirates discover Navi is the gate that leads to the Greatest Treasure. Following this, Navi assists the Gokaigers in defeating the Zangyack Empire before joining them on their continuing journeys. Navi is voiced by .


Basco Ta Jolokia

is an overconfident alien
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who believes in discarding something of lesser value to gain something more valuable and is capable of assuming a human form. Sometime before the series, he was originally the Red Pirates' cook and friend of Captain Marvelous. Jolokia accompanied the Red Pirates in collecting the Ranger Keys until he discovered their leader, Aka Red's, intention to use them to find the Greatest Treasure in the Universe before returning them to Earth's Super Sentai. Following this, Jolokia betrays his comrades to the Zangyack Empire in an attempt to get the Greatest Treasure for himself. While Marvelous escapes with the Ranger Keys the Red Pirates had found up to that point, Jolokia finds 25 more after the fact. In the present, Jolokia travels to Earth in his starship, the , after being hired by Zangyack officer, Damaras, to neutralize the Gokaigers in exchange for having his bounty removed. Throughout the series, Jolokia steals the Flashmen, Maskmen, Changemen, Sun Vulcan team, and Fivemen's Great Powers, but loses his Ranger Keys to the Gokaigers. Nonetheless, he allows them to live so they can earn the remaining Great Powers and facilitate his goal for him. After willfully sacrificing his pet space monkey Sally, he succeeds in stealing the Gokaigers' Gokai Galleon, but is eventually defeated and killed in combat by Marvelous. During the events of the film '' Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad'', Demost revives Jolokia, among other deceased enemies of the Sentai teams, to help him in his plans. After the Kyurangers defeat Demost, Jolokia and the other revived villains are returned to the afterlife. In both of his forms, Jolokia wields the cutlass and the handgun. In his human-esque form, he wields the trumpet, which allows him to transform his Ranger Keys into
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to serve him as well as forcibly steal Great Powers from past Sentai warriors and turn them into golden orbs. Basco Ta Jolokia is portrayed by , who also portrays in ''Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger''.


Sally

is Basco Ta Jolokia's pet space
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who carries a pair of cymbals and serves as his bodyguard. Due to her ability to create Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeforms from her stomach hatch, Jolokia protects her until she runs out of them. Hoping to take advantage of the Gokaigers' sympathy, he gives her a bomb disguised as a necklace before injuring her so the Gokaigers will take her in and allow her to steal their Ranger Keys. When the pirates treat her injuries and show her kindness, however, a touched Sally attempts to leave Jolokia. However, the privateer reveals his plan and detonates her bomb in an attempt to kill Marvelous. At the last minute, Sally places the bomb in her hatch, sacrificing herself to take the brunt of the blast while Marvelous survives, albeit with grievous injuries. Sally is voiced by .


Guest characters

*: A young boy who possesses knowledge of the first 34 Super Sentai and lost his grandfather during the Legend War. When the Gokaigers first arrive on Earth, Niwano recognizes they have no intention of protecting Earth and attempts to steal their Ranger Keys to do so himself, though he only succeeds in getting the Shinken Red Key. Despite desiring to get the Ranger Key back, Captain Marvelous chooses to test Niwano by giving him his Mobilate so the boy can use the Ranger Key to fight the Zangyack Empire himself. Niwano defeats a squad of Gormin but is beaten by Action Commander, Bongan, before Marvelous takes his equipment back and tells Niwano to protect Earth another way while the latter tells him Earth is worth protecting. Niwano later encounters Marvelous while fighting Gormin using
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training during Zangyack's final attempt to destroy Earth. Ten years later, during the events of '' Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger'', Niwano became a scientist who was recruited by Japan's Minister of Defense to help him collect the Ranger Keys and conquer the universe. When Marvelous works to stop the minister, Niwano reunites with the former and his crew to help them foil the minister's plans. Niwano is portrayed by as a child and as an adult. *: A
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-themed alien and an old friend of Insarn's from high school who possesses the use of jealousy-fueled pyrokinetic attacks such as the and the . While working for the Zangyack Empire as an Action Commander, he discovers Insarn fell in love with Kyousuke Jinnai. Harboring unrequited love for her, Jerashid travels to Earth to capture Jinnai, only to be defeated by the Gokaigers, suddenly enlarged by Warz Gill, and defeated by Shinken GokaiOh. Despite being shrunk back to his normal height and surviving the fight, Insarn has him thrown out with Zangyack's trash. After ending up back on Earth with said trash, Jerashid finds his way to a
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stand owned by a man named Nobuyuki and agrees to become his "pet", later apprentice, in exchange for food. However, Nobuyuki's mother vehemently opposes the idea until Jerashid saves her from Action Commander, Sen-Den. Following this, Jerashid and Nobuyuki's mother elope and open a hot spring resort together. In the film '' Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie'', Jerashid was imprisoned in Zangyack's Makuu Prison until the Gokaigers free him and the other inmates. Jerashid is voiced by . *: The Judeo-Christian-Islamic deity of the same name who assumes a feminine form while playing
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with Gai Yuki in heaven's Golden Gate bar. God's female form is portrayed by . *: An alien reputed to be the strongest
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in the universe who believes that only money and battle truly matter in life. Sometime before the series, he encountered a young Captain Marvelous and nearly killed him, but intentionally scarred himself to create a weak point and make their rematch more interesting before letting Marvelous go. In the present, Kiaido is hired by Barizorg to eliminate the Gokaigers, but the bounty hunter instead attempts to increase the bounty on their heads and give them the chance to become stronger. With Gai Yuki's help, the Gokaigers eventually defeat and kill Kiaido. Kiaido is voiced by . *: A race of giants produced by Sally who are based on the Seven Luminaries and named after a different element. The Pseudo-Lifeforms are voiced by and . **: A
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-themed giant with a flexible body, extendable arms, and electrokinesis. It is destroyed by Shinken GokaiOh. **: A
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-themed giant with a rock-like body and the use of moon-themed attacks. It is destroyed by Shinken GokaiOh and GouZyuJin. **: A
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-themed giant capable of absorbing fire-based attacks to enhance its own. It is destroyed by GokaiOh and GouZyuJin. **: A
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-themed giant capable of trapping its opponents in large amounts of soil. It is destroyed by Kanzen GokaiOh. **: A
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-themed giant that possesses the arms, which it can stretch and entangle opponents with. It is destroyed by Kanzen GokaiOh. **: A
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-themed giant that can produce paralyzing gold dust. It is destroyed by Kanzen GokaiOh. **: A
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-themed giant able to shoot sun-like fireballs. It is destroyed by Kanzen GokaiOh. *: The new leader of the Gaiark Clan and the son of the group's previous leader, Pollution President Batcheed. Taking command of his father's operations, Babatcheed lures the Gokaigers to the
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of Gunman World before sealing Human World with the to keep them out while he battles Zangyack. However, the Gokaigers gain help from Machalcon to return and defeat Babatcheed. After using his Industrial Revolution ability to enlarge himself, Babatcheed is destroyed by Go-on GokaiOh. Babatcheed is voiced by . **: A
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-themed, robotic denizen of Gunman World who is armed with various firearms, built-in missile launchers, and a lasso that can absorb the
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' power. Having betrayed his homeworld to join the Gaiark Clan and become Babatcheed's right-hand man, Chirakashizky oversees their conquest of Gunman World until the Gokaigers arrive and defeat him. After using his newly acquired Industrial Revolution ability to enlarge himself, Chirakashizky is destroyed by Hurricane GokaiOh. Chirakashizky is voiced by . *: A
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and servant of the Matrintis Empire. He is deployed to destroy the Negakure Shrine and obtain the power source inside it until he is defeated by the Gokaigers, enlarged by Metal Alice, and destroyed by GouZyuJin. Zan-KT0 of the Shot is voiced by .


Returning characters


Spin-off exclusive characters

*: The
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that travels the cosmos and houses the spirits of various dead Sentai groups' enemies who appears exclusively in the film '' Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship''. Despite possessing a wish-granting relic called the God Eye, his ghostly form prevents him from using it to grant his wish to rule the universe. To remedy this, he preys on would-be thieves and has them killed to use their life force to live again. After the Gokaigers foil Los Dark's scheme, he fights them in his mech, , which is armed with an eye patch that can shoot laser beams, a large hook that can turn into a cannon, and a quintuple-barreled chest cannon. However, the Gokaigers destroy it, with the resulting explosion taking Los Dark and his ship with it. Los Dark is voiced by . **: A trio of ghosts who reside in Los Dark's ship and harass the Gokaigers. Gatsun, Beron, and Pachin are voiced by , , and respectively. **: A gestalt entity created from the souls of the first 34 Sentai groups' enemy factions' foot soldiers trapped in Los Dark's ship. They initially fight the Gokaigers individually before fusing to increase their chances of success. Due to the foot soldiers' varying personalities and goals, however, the Gokaigers take advantage by killing them via the Battle Fever team's powers. The Combined Combatant and their components are all voiced by . *: A blank, drone replica of Barizorg who appears exclusively in the
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DVD Special ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! The 36th Decree Gokai Change!!''. Insarn creates him with the intention of fusing him with Gai Ikari to turn the latter into a Zangyack soldier and exploit his knowledge on the Gokaigers' Sentai predecessors. However, she inadvertently fuses Gai with Captain Marvelous, damaging Karizorg in the process. After repairing him and briefly fusing him with a cat to ensure her fusion device works, Insarn fuses Karizorg with a Gormin to create to defeat Gai / Marvelous. However, the pirates transform into Gokai Red Gold Mode to defeat Zugozorg before stealing the fusion device to undo what happened to them. Karizorg is voiced by . *: The
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of a Zangyack prison located in the otherworldly dimension of Makuu Space and the heir to Don Horror's legacy who bears a grudge against Gavan for his predecessor's demise and appears exclusively in the crossover film '' Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie''. Ashurada attempts to take control of the Galactic Union Police via his disguise and kill the Gokaigers, but Gavan plays into Ashurada's scheme to expose his identity. The latter retaliates by using his connection to Don Horror to torture Gavan and have Makuu Space consume the universe. However, the Gokaigers save Gavan and join forces with him to kill Ashurada. Ashura is voiced by , who also portrays his Weevil disguise. **: A robotic warrior built from a combination of Zangyack and Space Police technology to serve Ashurada and resemble Gavan who appears exclusively in the crossover film ''Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan: The Movie''. It is capable of replicating the original Gavan's abilities, can pull individuals into Makuu Space, and access the Makuu Prison's security system. It is destroyed by Gavan. *: The provisional commander of the Zangyack Empire and nephew of Akudos Gill who appears exclusively in the crossover film '' Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie''. As the last living relative of the Gill family, Bacchus is bent on restoring the Zangyack Empire to its former glory. In pursuit of his goal, he allies with Vaglass to find the Phantom Ranger Keys and use their power. After enlarging himself, however, he is killed by GokaiOh and Go-Buster LiOh. Bacchus Gill is voiced by . *: The giant Kraken-themed embodiment of the Gill family's deceased members who defeated the Gokaigers off-screen before the events of the crossover film ''Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie''. In the ''
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'' episode "Champion of Champions", Bangray uses Gai Ikari's memories to create a construct of Gokudos to kill the Gokaigers and Zyuohgers. However, the Sentai teams destroy Gokudos with Wild Tousai King via the power of the Gokaigers' Ranger Keys. *: A group of alien pirates who destroyed 129 planets, can disguise themselves to suit their needs, and appear exclusively in the V-Cinema '' Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger''. After downing the Gokai Galleon and gaining information about Earth's Super Sentai, the Bakut Pirates collude with Japan's Minister of Defense to orchestrate the as a front to acquire the Ranger Keys so they can conquer the galaxy. To operate the public gambling ring, the pirates and minister order Gai Ikari and young scientist Masatoshi Niwano to borrow the Ranger Keys from the Super Sentai members and develop a machine capable of stealing Sentai powers respectively. **: A leading member who is armed with a
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-like sword. On Earth, he assumes the identity of while posing as an aide to Japan's Minister of Defense until Badley is killed by Gokai Red. Badley is voiced by , who also portrays his human form. **: A female leading member who can temporarily stop a target's movement and wields a pair of sai. On Earth, she assumes the identity of while posing as an aide to Japan's Minister of Defense until she is killed by Gokai Yellow and Pink. Rem is voiced by , who also portrays her human form. **: A leading member who possesses brute strength and is armed with a
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. On Earth, he assumes the identity of while posing as an aide to Japan's Minister of Defense until Agdaros is killed by Gokai Green and Silver. Agdaros is portrayed by .


Reception

Brody Salzman of ''The Tokusatsu Network'' praised the Gokaigers, saying that they "will be remembered for decades as one of the most unique teams, one of the most well thought out stories for the weekly episodic format, and as one of the most well-executed Sentai in Toei’s history." Salzman said that "between Ahim and Luka, Gokaiger features some of the most capable, kickass, expressive, and well-developed women rangers in all of Super Sentai even to this very day." Salzman said that Gai is "a tribute to fans, to the series history, and he’s a wonderfully executed foil who pushes the team forward." Alex of ''My Shiny Toy Robots'' said of the Gokaigers, "what makes
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interesting is that they aren't straightforward heroes, nor do they want to be", and that their "detailed back stories ..are all a pleasure to watch on screen without any significant weak element." Salzman described Basco Ta Jolokia as the show's "secret story weapon", saying that "even if it would be nice to see more of the villains taking an active role in the story, Basco picks up the slack and creates tension where there was none before ndturns the story into an even more cohesive whole." Alex praised Basco as "arguably its greatest villain (and possibly one of the best in Super Sentai in general)", saying that he is "the threat that keeps the audience glued."


Notes


References

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Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series and the 35th entry in its long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries of Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series following '' Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif, joining '' Kamen Rider OO ...
Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is a Japanese Tokusatsu television series and the 35th entry in its long-running ''Super Sentai'' metaseries of Japanese ''tokusatsu'' television series following '' Tensou Sentai Goseiger''. It follows a Pirate motif, joining '' Kamen Rider OO ...