Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger

Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger 特捜戦隊デカレンジャー
Genre	Sentai
Creator	Yatsude Saburou
Writer	Arakawa Naruhisa, others
Director	Watanabe Katsuya, others
Narrator	Furukawa Toshio
Opening theme	Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger Singer: Psychic Lover
Ending theme	Midnight DekaRanger Singer: Sasaki Isao
No. of episodes	50
Production company(s)	Toei Company
Fan Rating	/ 5 Stars
Broadcast
Original channel	TV Asahi
Original run	February 15, 2004 (2004-02-15) – February 6, 2005 (2005-02-06)
Chronology
Preceded by	Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
Followed by	Mahou Sentai MagiRanger

Super Sentai Series 28
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Special Investigations Sentai DekaRanger 特捜戦隊デカレンジャー
Deka is Japanese slang for "detective".

Aired from: February 15, 2004 to February 6, 2005. (50 episodes)

Plot

The story begins with Akaza Banban arriving to Earth as the Red Warrior of the team, who does not get along with the rest of the team. At that time, an Alienizer dealer, Agent Abrera, turns his attention to Earth and brings all sorts of Alienizers there. Now, the DekaRangers, under the command of Doggie Kruger, must learn the balance of teamwork and cooperate with each other to delete these criminals under justice.

Characters

Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger

• DekaRed / Akaza Banban (Ban) - Sainei Ryuuji →
• DekaBlue / Tomasu Houji　(Houji) - Hayashi Tsuyoshi
• DekaGreen / Enari Sen'ichi　(Sen-chan) - Ito Yosuke
• DekaYellow / Reimon Marika　(Jasmine) - Kinoshita Ayumi → DekaYellow from DekaRanger, Kujou Aya in Double
• DekaPink / Kodou Koume　(Umeko) - Kikuchi Mika →

Doggie Kruger　ドギー・クルーガー / DekaMaster　デカマスター

Voice Actor: Inada Tetsu →

An alien dog from the planet Anubis. He is the leader of the Earth's S.P.D. unit. He is a tough master and only appears to the DekaRangers in battle when they are truly in trouble. His weapon is the "D-Sword Vega"

Aira Tekkan　姶良鉄幹 (Tetsu)　テツ / DekaBreak　デカブレイク

Actor: Yoshida Tomokazu (吉田 友一)

A super elite from the S.P.D.'s Tokkyou division that was sent to Earth when the Hell's Siblings attacked and rendered the other DekaRangers powerless. He at first is very arrogant and doesn't believe in "good luck" or the "power of justice"; however, after seeing the other DekaRangers growing because of their strong beliefs in justice, Tetsu grew in an interest in them and remained on the Earth branch. His main weapon is on his left hand, the BraceThrottle, which contains a series of deadly attacks. Tetsu also blurts out his catchphrase, "Nonsense", in English at times.

Shiratori Swan　白鳥スワン / DekaSwan　デカスワン

Actress: Ishino Mako (石野 真子)

Kruger's personal assistant, as well as the main mechanic of the team. She is half-human. Both Kruger and Tetsu seems to have feelings for her, as seen when they panic when they hear Swan is being targeted or has a secret admirer. She can also transform into DekaSwan, although it is her policy to transform once every four years.

Allies

Murphy

A mechanical dog who has a strong sense of smell, as well as tracking criminals. It can move very fast. When Murphy is first introduced, Kruger placed it under Umeko's care. The two doesn't get along at first, but then became close friends. Murphy can also bite the "Key Bone" to transform into the "D-Bazooka", which is often used for the "Strike Out" attack after the verdict is found guilty and approved of delete.

Alienizers

Agent Abrera

Voice Actor: Nakao Ryuusei (中尾 隆聖)

The main antagonist of the story. He is a malicious Alienizer who illegally sells weapons on the blackmarkets for money to other Alienizers. His greatest ambition is money, as well as taking over the Earth branch.

Catch phrases

English phrases: "Roger!" "Emergency, DekaRanger!" "Judgement!" "Delete approved!" "Gotcha!" "Perfect!"(Houji)

The rollcall in Japanese is actually alliterative with the number in Japanese:
一つ、非道な邪悪を憎み、二つ、不思議な事件を追って、三つ、未来の科学で捜査、四つ、良からぬ宇宙の悪を、五つ、一気にスピード退治！Ｓ.Ｐ.Ｄ！特捜戦隊デカレンジャー！

1. Hitotsu, hidou na jaaku wo nikumi / One, hate cruel evil!
2. Futatsu, fushigi na jiken wo otte / Two, pursue mysterious cases!
3. Mitsu, mirai no kagaku de sousa / Three, investigate with futuristic technology!
4. Yotsu, Yokaranu uchuu no aku wo / Four, and for evil in space...
5. Itsu, ikki ni speed taiji / Five, ...with prompt speed exterminate it!

Chronology

Episode	Title	Air date	Writer	Director	Viewership
Episode. 01	Fireball Newcomer ファイヤーボール・ニューカマー	February 15, 2004			7.6%
Episode. 02	Robo Impact ロボ・インパクト	February 22, 2004			8.0%
Episode. 03	Perfect Blue パーフェクト・ブルー	February 29, 2004			7.6%
Episode. 04	Cyber Dive サイバー・ダイブ	March 7, 2004			7.8%
Episode. 05	Buddy Murphy バディ・マーフィー	March 14, 2004			8.0%
Episode. 06	Green Mystery グリーン・ミステリー	March 21, 2004			8.5%
Episode. 07	Silent Telepathy サイレント・テレパシー	March 28, 2004			6.9%
Episode. 08	Rainbow Vision レインボー・ビジョン	April 4, 2004			7.1%
Episode. 09	Stakeout Trouble ステイクアウト・トラブル	April 11, 2004			7.3%
Episode. 10	Trust Me トラスト・ミー	April 18, 2004			8.1%
Episode. 11	Pride Sniper プライド・スナイパー	April 25, 2004			7.8%
Episode. 12	Babysitter Syndrome ベビーシッター・シンドローム	May 2, 2004			7.6%
Episode. 13	High Noon Dogfight ハイヌーン・ドッグファイト	May 9, 2004			6.2%
Episode. 14	Please, Boss プリーズ・ボス	May 16, 2004			6.9%
Episode. 15	Android Girl アンドロイド・ガール	May 23, 2004			7.7%
Episode. 16	Giant Destroyer ジャイアント・デストロイヤー	May 30, 2004			7.3%
Episode. 17	Twin Cam Angel ツインカム・エンジェル,	June 6, 2004			8.6%
Episode. 18	Samurai Go West サムライ・ゴーウエスト	June 13, 2004			7.1%
Episode. 19	Fake Blue フェイク・ブルー	June 27, 2004			6.9%
Episode. 20	Running Hero ランニング・ヒーロー	July 4, 2004			7.7%
Episode. 21	Mad Brothers マッド・ブラザーズ	July 11, 2004			8.2%
Episode. 22	Full Throttle Elite フルスロットル・エリート	July 18, 2004			8.0%
Episode. 23	Brave Emotion ブレイブ・エモーション,	July 25, 2004			5.9%
Episode. 24	Cutie Negotiator キューティー・ネゴシエイター	August 1, 2004			6.6%
Episode. 25	Witness Grandma ウィットネス・グランマ	August 8, 2004			5.8%
Episode. 26	Cool Passion クール・パッション,	August 15, 2004			5.5%
Episode. 27	Funky Prisoner ファンキー・プリズナー	August 22, 2004			4.2%
Episode. 28	Alienizer Returns アリエナイザー・リターンズ	August 29, 2004			5.8%
Episode. 29	Mirror Revenger ミラー・リベンジャー	September 5, 2004			6.6%
Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger the Movie: Full Blast Action 特捜戦隊デカレンジャー THE MOVIE フルブラスト・アクション		September 11, 2004			N/A
Episode. 30	Gal Hazard ギャル・ハザード	September 12, 2004			7.9%
Episode. 31	Princess Training プリンセス・トレーニング	September 19, 2004			8.3%
Episode. 32	Discipline March ディシプリン・マーチ	September 26, 2004			6.3%
Episode. 33	SWAT Mode On スワットモード・オン,	October 3, 2004			8.2%
Episode. 34	Celeb Game セレブ・ゲーム	October 10, 2004			6.2%
Episode. 35	Unsolved Case アンソルブド・ケース	October 17, 2004			7.5%
Episode. 36	Mother Universe マザー・ユニバース	October 24, 2004			7.5%
Episode. 37	Hard Boiled License ハードボイルド・ライセンス	October 31, 2004			7.0%
Episode. 38	Cycling Bomb サイクリング・ボム	November 7, 2004			8.0%
Episode. 39	Requiem World レクイエム・ワールド	November 14, 2004			8.3%
Episode. 40	Gold Badge Education ゴールドバッヂ・エデュケーション	November 21, 2004			7.0%
Episode. 41	Trick Room トリック・ルーム	November 28, 2004			6.7%
Episode. 42	Skull Talking スカル・トーキング,	December 5, 2004			5.8%
Episode. 43	Meteor Catastrophe メテオ・カタストロフ	December 12, 2004			6.5%
Episode. 44	Mortal Campaign モータル・キャンペーン	December 19, 2004			7.3%
Episode. 45	Accidental Present アクシデンタル・プレゼント	December 26, 2004			5.1%
Episode. 46	Propose Panic プロポーズ・パニック	January 9, 2005			5.3%
Episode. 47	Wild Heart, Cool Brain ワイルドハート・クールブレイン,	January 16, 2005			5.5%
Episode. 48	Fireball Succession ファイヤーボール・サクセション,	January 23, 2005			7.1%
Episode. 49	Devil's DekaBase デビルズ・デカベース	January 30, 2005			8.1%
Episode. 50	Forever DekaRanger フォーエバー・デカレンジャー	February 6, 2005			7.1%
Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger Vs. Abaranger 特捜戦隊デカレンジャーVSアバレンジャー		March 21, 2005			N/A
Mahou Sentai MagiRanger Vs. DekaRanger					N/A

Average Viewership: 7.1%, Highest: 8.6% (#17), Lowest: 4.2% (#27) [1]

Music

Opening Theme

• "Tokusou Sentai DekaRanger" (特捜戦隊デカレンジャー, Tokusō Sentai Dekarenjā)

Artist: Psychic Lover

Ending Themes

• "Midnight DekaRanger" (ミッドナイト デカレンジャー, Middonaito Dekarenjā)

Artist: Sasaki Isao

• "girls in trouble! DEKARANGER"

Artists: Kinoshita Ayumi & Kikuchi Mika

Trivia

• Despite the DekaRangers having full names, most of the times, their nicknames were used instead.
• Umeko is just her real name inverted, Ko-ume => Ume-ko.
• If you include DekaBright, DekaGold, and DekaSwan, that's a total of 10 DekaRangers; Deka stands for "ten"
• DekaRanger is the first team to include a total of 10 different members with an equal gender ratio.
• The DekaRanger's nicknames are all based on tea names.
• Their family names are based on mystery writer names.
• The series borrows elements from Men in Black and Alien Nation (alien immigration as a sub-plot), as well as Judge Dredd (the DekaRangers using their SP Licenses to pass judgment on Alienizers) and RoboCop (DekaRanger Robo spinning its Signal Cannon and storing it in its leg). The two robotic dogs are also named after the protagonist and villain in Robocop, Murphy and Clarence.
• The series also pays homage to the Metal Hero Series. DekaWing Cannon is a nod to the Vavilos Big Magnum of Uchuu Keiji Shaider.

External Links

Asahi Page

Toei Page