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 – February 6, 2005 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger |
| Followed by | Mahou Sentai MagiRanger |
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 Ryuji →
- 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！
- Hitotsu, hidou na jaaku wo nikumi / One, hate cruel evil!
- Futatsu, fushigi na jiken wo otte / Two, pursue mysterious cases!
- Mitsu, mirai no kagaku de sousa / Three, investigate with futuristic technology!
- Yotsu, Yokaranu uchuu no aku wo / Four, and for evil in space...
- 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.