is a Japanese tokusatsu series. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is the 35th installment in the Super Sentai franchise, and the 23rd entry in the Heisei era.
The series centers around a group of space pirates, 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. In the fictional universe of the series, the Gokaigers have previously collected powers from them before arriving on planet Earth.
On their quest to find the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe," the eponymous Gokaigers encounter the space empire of Zangyack on Earth. When first introduced, they initially acted out of self-interest. In time, however, they embrace their predecessors’ roles as protectors of Earth and its inhabitants. Thanks to their introduction to a human character named Gai Ikari, encounters with past Super Sentai heroes, and other experiences they have while on Earth.
The Gokaigers have special equipment with extraordinary features. They utilize the cellphones to transform into and summon mecha called Gokai Machines.[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Each of the primary members carry a cutlass-like and a flintlock-like as sidearms. Both weapons can be used with items called Ranger Keys to perform special attacks that finish off the opponent, such as the via the Gokai Saber and the via the Gokai Gun. When both weapons are used together, they activate a special attack called the .[6] [7] [8]
is the young captain of the Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger team. 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 primarily dual wields the Gokai Saber and Gun.
In Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: 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.[9]
Captain Marvelous is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .
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 tracking collar. Ever since, Joe has sworn loyalty to Marvelous.
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 .
serves as the crew's lookout. Originating from a planet under Zangyack's control, Luka and her friend Cain took care of orphans up 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. 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 .
, 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.
The pirate's adventures on Earth make Don more confident and able to support his teammates. 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. In a pivotal moment, Don's unwavering determination and newfound skills prove that true strength often lies in the understood.
Don can transform into . While transformed, he primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Guns. 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 .
is the fourth member to join the Gokaigers. 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 usually tries to solve conflicts peacefully. She is the crew's diplomat and eases tension among her teammates. She is also fascinated with common Earth culture. Ahim and her crewmates encounter Zatsurig and kill him, avenging her home planet.
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 is fully capable of holding her own in battle.
In the crossover film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, 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 .
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 Great Powers. Despite initially being denied membership in the Gokaigers, Gai's enthusiasm and bravery convinced the Gokaigers to let him join them.[10] [11] [12] [13]
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 .[14] Unlike the primary Gokaigers, he utilizes the to transform and summon his mecha, GoZyuJin.[15] 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.[16] With the other Gokaigers, he can perform the Final Wave. Additionally, Gai can assume the following forms:
An armored form accessed from the Gold Anchor Key that grants increased offense and defensive capabilities at the cost of reduced speed and agility.[17]
A special form accessed from the Gokai Christmas Key that arms Gai with one Gokai Sword and Gun, which allows him 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 .
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 until the Red Pirates gathered 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 Gokai Buckle via a thought-based teleportation system called the . The Keys allow the Gokaigers to transform, activate their weapons' finishers, and access 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 and , the Gokaigers gain Ranger Keys based on Kamen Rider OOO and six Metal Heroes, respectively.[18] [19] [20]
In the film , the Gokaigers seek out the five, which are said to unlock the . After joining forces with the Go-Busters, the Phantom Keys transform into Buddyloid Keys, which grant the Gokaigers and Go-Busters the use of so they can transform their Mecha into those of past Sentai groups.
The are the Gokaigers' giant vehicles, all normally stored within the Gokai Galleon.
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, though some allow it or the Gokaigers themselves to perform unique attacks.
The is a dragon-themed mecha based on that of the Magirangers.
The is a police car-themed mecha based on the Dekarangers' leader,Deka Red's, Deka Machine. Unlike the original Pat Striker, the Gokaigers' version is armed with guns and Gatling guns on its wheels.
The are qi-based projections of the totem animals of the Gekirangers' fighting styles. When channeled through GokaiOh, the Great Power allows the mecha to perform the finisher.
is the totem Power Animal of the Gaorangers' leader, Gao Red. Gao Lion initially fights both the Gokaigers and Zangyack until it sees the former fight for altruistic reasons and allows them to summon it to fight alongside them.
is the Shinkengers' elemental kanji-based source of power.
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.
The is the Gorengers' bulldog-themed flying fortress and base of operations. The Gokaigers acquire this Great Power during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
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.
An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
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.
An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
An unseen Great Power that the Gokaigers acquired during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
is the Dairangers' main power source. When channeled through GokaiOh and GouZyuJin, 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.
is the Boukengers' mecha that wields the, which it can lend to GokaiOh and allow it to perform the finisher. The Gokaigers acquire this Great Power during the events of the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle.
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.
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.
GouZyuJin's alternate mode, GouZyu Drill, which resembles the Timerangers' Time Jet and can travel through time.
GouZyuJin's alternate mode, GouZyu Rex, which resembles the Zyurangers' Guardian Beast Tyrannosaurus.
An unseen Great Power that, when channeled through GouZyuJin, allows it to perform the finisher.
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.
is a sentient ninja-themed mecha who facilitated the combination of the Hurricanegers and Gouraigers' mecha, Gourai Senpuujin. Redesigned to resemble Shurikenger's mecha, Tenkuujin, Fuuraimaru rides on a large shuriken and can perform the attack and the finisher. Fuuraimaru initially appears on his own before the Gokaigers gain the Hurricanegers' blessing and Fuuraimaru's partnership.[26] Fuuraimaru is voiced by, who reprises his role from Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger.
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.
is the combination of the Livemen's mecha, Live Robo and Live Boxer.
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.
is an inhabitant of Machine World and the son of two of the Go-ongers' Engine partners, Speedor and BearRV, who resembles a Formula One car and a falcon. 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 .
The is a component of Mega Silver's jet-themed mecha, Mega Winger.
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.
is an ally of the Kakurangers who was sealed in a pot for ten years following the events of his series until the Gokaigers free him in the present. Ninjaman is voiced by Kazuki Yao, who reprises his role from Ninja Sentai Kakuranger.
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.
An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeat him.
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.
An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeated him.
An unseen Great Power that Jolokia originally stole off-screen until the Gokaigers defeat him.
An unseen Great Power that appears exclusively in the crossover film Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen.
The bond between the Go-Busters and their Buddyloid partners. This Great Power appears exclusively in the crossover film Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie.
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.
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 baseball bat and can perform the finisher via the Gokai Hō and the finisher via the Gokai Ken.[27] 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 .[28]
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 .[29]
The combination of GokaiOh and Gao Lion that grants the use of the latter's abilities. Its finisher is the .[30]
The combination of GokaiOh, Gao Lion, and Modikara that grants the use of the and elemental powers. Its finisher is the .[31]
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 .[32]
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 .[33]
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 .[34]
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.[35] 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 performs the finisher.
The combination of GokaiOh, GouZyuJin, Machalcon, and the Kanzen Soul that is armed with the and . Its finishers are the and the .[36] During the events of the film , Kanzen GokaiOh can perform the alongside Gavan's Electronic Starbeast Dol .
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 chariot-like flagship, the, and an armada at his command. They initially see the Gokaigers as a minor nuisance until the pirates kill Warz, forcing Zangyack to prioritize stopping the pirates, and 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 , 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 Kamen Riders 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 The Rocket Drill Go-BusterOh.
is the hotheaded, inept, petty, and paranoid swash-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 sees little point in focusing on them. After being indirectly wounded by Captain Marvelous, however, 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, however, Warz defies Damaras' concerns and returns to Earth to seek revenge, only to be killed by the Gokaigers via Kanzen GokaiOh.[37] [38]
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.[39]
Warz Gill is voiced by .
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 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 brig 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.[40] [41]
In combat, Damaras wields the, which he can charge with energy to enhance it, and the back-mounted machine guns.
Damaras is voiced by .
is a thermography-themed alien and Zangyack's mad scientist 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 Horses 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.[42] [43]
Insarn wields the tool that doubles as a whip and the pauldrons that can fire poison missiles. The Great Insarn, meanwhile, possesses a force field and the ability to perform the attack.[44]
Insarn is voiced by .
is a cyborg who is completely loyal to Warz Gill and hardly speaks unless the situation calls for it. He was originally, a senior officer and Joe Gibken's comrade in the Zangyack Imperial Special Forces. However, the former committed treason while freeing the imprisoned Joe and sacrificed himself to cover his friend's escape. Following this, Bamick was forcibly converted into a cyborg by Zangyack scientist Zaien and had most of his memories erased save for his swordsmanship. While Barizorg eventually learns what happened to him, his programming makes him ignore the information. After Warz uses the Great Warz to overpower the Gokaigers, he sends Barizorg to kill them. The latter encounters and faces Joe in battle, during which he is killed, freeing Bamick's soul.[45] [46]
Before he was converted into Barizorg, Bamick was an expert swordsman who could perform the attack, which Barizorg retains following his conversion.
Barizorg is voiced by, who also portrays Sid Bamick.
is the fierce kraken-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.[47]
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 .
is an arrogant, fun-loving, stonefish-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.[48]
In combat, Dairando wields the .
Dairando is voiced by .
Zangyack's robotic foot soldiers armed with weapons provided by Insarn who are typically dropped from Zangyack ships through chandelier-like devices that magnetically hold them by their flat, metallic heads.[49]
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.[50] The Zugormin are voiced by,,,, and .[51]
Akudos Gill's bodyguards 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.[52]
The are aliens who serve under Zangyack.[53]
A lamprey-themed alien sent to herald the Zangyack Empire's second invasion of Earth who attacks civilians until he is killed by the Gokaigers.[54] Shikabanen is voiced by .
An octopus-themed alien who is sent to lead a second attack wave. After being defeated by the Gokaigers, an enlarged Bongan is killed by GokaiOh.[55] Bongan is voiced by .
A coral-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.[56] 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.[57] Zodomas is voiced by .
A brain coral-themed Alienizer from Planet Trigger who is wanted by SPD 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.[58] 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.[59] Nanonanoda is voiced by .
The Incan-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.[60] Pachacamac XIII is voiced by .
An elite spy duo composed of the humanoid turtle-themed and his sea urchin-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.[61] In the film , 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 spider crab/dog-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.[62] Bauza is voiced by .
The barnacle-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.[63] Yokubarido is voiced by .
An anglerfish-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.[64] Zaggai is voiced by .
A prideful shrimp-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 back to 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.[65] Arumadon is voiced by .
A horseshoe crab/rhinoceros-themed alien who is assigned by Damaras to set up a beachhead for the Zangyack Empire's invasion. After being foiled and defeated by Gokai Silver, an enlarged Osogain is killed by GouZyuJin.[66] Osogain is voiced by .
A piranha/skeleton-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.[67] Worian is voiced by .
A starfish-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.[68] Stargull is voiced by .
A multi-headed Odontamblyopus lacepedii-themed alien and propaganda 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.[69] Sen-Den is voiced by .
A shark-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.[70] Sandaaru Jr. is voiced by .
A peacock/evil clown-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.[71] Satarakura Jr. is voiced by .
A squid/clown-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.[72] Regaeru is voiced by .
An amoeba-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.[73] Dial is voiced by .
A sea turtle-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.[74] Shieldon is voiced by .
A sea anemone-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.[75] Zakyura is voiced by .
A hammerhead shark-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.[76] Vannine is voiced by .
An effeminate fairy-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.[77] Bibabu is voiced by .
A Bumba Meu Boi-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.[78] Juju is voiced by .
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 .[79]
A crab-themed alien who accompanies Bacchus Gill, only to be killed by the Kyoryugers. Waredonaier appears exclusively in the crossover film and is voiced by .
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.[80] Deratsueiger is voiced by .
A seahorse-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.[81] Zatsurig is voiced by .
A jellyfish-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 GoZyuJin.[82] Zaien is voiced by .
is a robotic parrot and perpetual motion 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's 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.[83]
Navi is voiced by .
is an overconfident alien privateer 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 friends with Captain Marvelous, whom Jolokia affectionately refers to as . 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 neutralise the Gokaigers in exchange for having his bounty removed. Upon learning that Marvelous is among them, Jolokia uses 15 of his Ranger Keys to kidnap the former's crew and ransom them for the latter's Ranger Keys. While the Gokaigers can escape and claim the Ranger Keys he has used, Jolokia uses his remaining ten in several attempts to steal the Great Powers before they can get to them. He succeeds in stealing those of the Flashmen, Maskmen, Changemen, Sun Vulcan team, and Fivemen, although, the Gokaigers prevent him from stealing the Gingamen, GoGoFive team, Ohrangers, and Megarangers' Great Powers and take the last of his Ranger Keys. In retaliation, Jolokia uses his true form to overwhelm the Gokaigers before sparing them so that they can collect the remaining Great Powers for him.
Due to this, Damaras forces Jolokia to help him kill the Gokaigers to save face with the Zangyack emperor, Akudos Gill. Nonetheless, Jolokia fakes the pirates' deaths before figuratively stabbing Damaras in the back, severing ties with the Zangyack, who reinstate and increase the bounty they put on his head. After the Gokaigers collect the last Great Power and he loses the last of his Giant Battle Pseudo-Lifeforms, Jolokia willfully injures his pet space monkey, Sally, and secretly plants a bomb on her in the hopes that the Gokaigers will take pity on her, take her to the Gokai Galleon, and allow her to steal their Ranger Keys. While Sally has a change of heart and defects to the Gokaigers, Jolokia detonates her bomb in an attempt to kill Marvelous. While the blast kills Sally, Marvelous is left grievously injured. The remaining Gokaigers fight Jolokia to avenge their captain, but the privateer overpowers them once more and takes control of their Gokai Galleon so he can imbue the corresponding Ranger Keys with the Great Powers he stole. Before he can reach the Greatest Treasure however, the Gokaigers narrowly retake the Gokai Galleon but fail to defeat Jolokia until Marvelous returns and faces his former friend in a final duel, during which Jolokia acknowledges Marvelous' determination and addresses him by his proper name. Eventually, Marvelous prevails, causing Jolokia to realize killing Sally was his undoing before he disappears in a cloud of red mist.[84] [85]
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 gun. In his human-esque form, he wields the trumpet, which allows him to transform his Ranger Keys into simulacra 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.
is Basco Ta Jolokia pet space monkey 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.[86]
Sally is voiced by .
See main article: List of returning characters in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger.
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 previous 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 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's capable of replicating the original Gavan's abilities, can pull individuals into Makuu Space, and access the Makuu Prison's security system. It's destroyed by Gavan.
is a leading member who is armed with a billhook-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 displays his human form.
is a female leading member who is capable of temporarily stopping 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.
is a leading member with brute strength who is armed with a kanabō. 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 .
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."[105] 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."[105] 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."[105] Alex of My Shiny Toy Robots said of the Gokaigers, "what makes [them] 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."[106]
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 [and] turns the story into an even more cohesive whole."[105] 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."[106]