is Toei's twenty-fifth production of the ''

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airing in 2001 and celebrated the franchise's 25th anniversary. Footage from this show was used in the 2002 American series ''

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''. Gaoranger aired alongside ''

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''. On May 14, 2018, it was announced that

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had licensed ''Gaoranger'' for release in North America and it was released on December 18, 2018. This is 11th Super Sentai to be released in North America on DVD in Region 1 format as '' Jetman'' was released before ''Gaoranger''.

Plot

A millennia ago, humans fought a war against demon ogres known as the Orgs. With the help of the Power Animals, the ancient Gao Warriors were able to defeat the Orgs' leader Hyakkimaru, sealing the Orgs away along with one of their own. When the seal wanes, the Power Animals select a new generation of Gao Warriors to fight the freed Orgs and protect all life on Earth. The current Gao Warriors, the Gaorangers, are recruited to abandon their civilian lives and names while traveling to find the other Power Animals that were in hiding.

Characters

Gaorangers

Each of the Gaorangers' surnames either contain the kanji for their (, , , , from or resemble the name of their Power Animal from . ;: , the , was a veterinarian before becoming chosen by to become GaoRed. He was the last chosen of the Gaorangers, but has an affinity for animals. His other Power Animals are and . ;: , the , was an airforce pilot before he was chosen first by to become GaoYellow. He is serious and regimental, deciding that the Gaorangers should refer to each other by color instead of name. His other Power Animals are and . ;: , the , was a

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before he was chosen by to become GaoBlue. He is the most immature of the team. His other Power Animal is , who appeared in GaoBlue's dream where it actually comes true that was about to lose against the evil tribe and that was why they needed GaoGiraffe to help them win against the evil tribe. GaoGiraffe will take GaoShark or GaoBear's place when it is chosen to fight. ;: , the , was a retired

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who was working as a florist before he was chosen by to become GaoBlack. He is the physically strongest, but shyest of the team. His other Power Animals are and . ;: , the , was a

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student under her father before she was chosen by to be GaoWhite. She is the youngest and only female of the team. Her other Power Animals are and . ;: /, the , was a Gao Warrior from the

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over 1,000 years ago. He used the power of the Dark Wolf Mask to defeat the evil . However, he was turned into and got the other Gao Warriors to entomb him so he could not do any more harm. He was later awakened as Rouki in the present age, but was freed of his curse by the Gaorangers. As GaoSilver, his Power Animals are , , and .

Ogre Tribe Org

The is a race of

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born from the sadness and madness of humans. Led by the from a cavern known as the Matrix, their attacks are usually overseen by the . ;: A crazed

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-like master of knives who claimed himself to GaoYellow's greatest rival. He later developed a best friend in Tsue Tsue near the series end. ;: An arrogant Org priestess whose magic is as great as her devotion to the Highnesses. She is armed with a staff that spits Org Seeds to resurrect fallen Orgs into giants.

Quests (episodes)

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''The Fire Mountain Roars''

is the theatrical adaptation of ''Gaoranger'' that was a double bill with the

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film '' Kamen Rider Agito: Project G4''. The film features and the combination. The events of the movie takes place between Quests 40 and 41.

Production

The trademark for the series was filed by Toei Company on October 25, 2000.

V-Cinema releases

* * (Takes place between Episodes 30 and 31 of ''

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'')

''Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai''

aired in 2001. The plot revolves around the Gaorangers meeting up with previous sentai members. Each sentai teaches each one about their Super Sentai past. Past Sentai Heroes included Sokichi Banba/Big One from ''

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'' to ''

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'' also make a cameo appearance at the end of the film. The events of the movie takes place between Quests 14 and 15.

Drama CD

A drama CD titled introduces GaoPanda.

Manga

A manga adaptation crossover with ''

'' titled was released in September 2001.

Cast

*Kakeru Shishi: *Gaku Washio: *Kai Samezu: *Soutaro Ushigome: *Sae Taiga: *Tsukumaro Oogami: *, : *: *TsueTsue:

Voice actors

*: *, : *: *Yabaiba: *Rouki: *: *: *: , *: *Narrator,

Songs

;Opening theme * **Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara **Composition & Arrangement:

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**Artist:

Yukio Yamagata is a Fukuoka-born singer, actor, and voice actor. He is probably best known for singing the openings to ''Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger'', '' Baxinger'', and the final ED to ''Braiger''. He has starred in several stage productions. In television he had ...

* **Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara **Composition & Arrangement: Kōtarō Nakagawa **Artist:

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**Movie opening ;Ending themes * (1–44, 46–50) **Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara **Composition & Arrangement:

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**Artist: Salia * (45) **Lyrics: Nagae Kuwabara **Composition & Arrangement: Kōtarō Nakagawa **Artist: The Gaorangers & Yukio Yamagata * (51) **Lyrics: **Composition & Arrangement: Kōichirō Kameyama **Artist:

**Finale Ending

Home Video

Released on DVD in US and Canada by Shout! Factory on December 18, 2018

Notes

References

External links

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