Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger

Plot

In a world where the previous Super Sentai groups exist, a group of young pirates come from space to Earth to obtain the Greatest Treasure in the Universe (宇宙最大のお宝, Uchū Saidai no Otakara), which can only be acquired after obtaining the Greater Powers of the past 34 Super Sentai Teams. However, they end up facing the Space Empire Zangyack, whose earlier invasion forces were wiped out by the 34 Sentai groups not long ago before a new invasion force is established under Commander Warz Gill, the emperor's son. As a result, due to their history with the empire, the space pirates use the powers of the older teams and attempt to master their powers to fight the Zangyack forces as the Gokaigers.

Production

On July 30, 2010, Toei applied for trademarks on the title Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー) to be used on various products. The Japan Patent Office approved these trademarks on August 26, 2010. During the Super Sentai VS Theater programming on December 26, 2010, the series was officially announced in a commercial. A Tokyo Dome City event for the premiere, serving as the introduction of the cast and theme song singers to the public, held on January 29 and 30, 2011.

Films and Specials

In addition to the protagonists' debut in Tensou Sentai Goseiger vs. Shinkenger: Epic on Ginmaku, Gokaiger has five theatrical releases where they are the primary characters.

Theatrical

Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (ゴーカイジャー ゴセイジャー スーパー戦隊199ヒーロー 大決戦, Gōkaijā Goseijā Sūpā Sentai Hyakukyūjūkyū Hīrō Daikessen) is the film commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series. The film primarily featured the casts of Gokaiger and Tensou Sentai Goseiger, among the 199 total heroes from the Super Sentai series to appear. The film was originally scheduled for release on May 21, 2011. However, due to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, filming was affected and the film's release was postponed until June 11. The addition of Gokai Silver is revealed at the end of the movie and he goes on to appear in his TV debut in the episode "The Awesome Silver Man" released the following day. The event of the movie takes place between episode 16 and 17. This film is a tribute to Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.

Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーTHE MOVIE 空飛ぶ幽霊船, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Za Mūbī Sora Tobu Yūreisen) is the main theatrical release for Gokaiger where the Gokai Galleon crew deal with revived enemies under the captain of a ghost ship. It was released on August 6, 2011, alongside Kamen Rider OOO Wonderful: The Shogun and the 21 Core Medals. The event of the movie takes place between episode 23 and 24.

The film Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Space Sheriff Gavan (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーVS宇宙刑事ギャバンTHE MOVIE, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Tai Uchū Keiji Gyaban Za Mūbī) was released in theaters on January 21, 2012. This is the first Vs. Series crossover film that does not feature another Super Sentai team, but the hero of the first Metal Hero Series: Space Sheriff Gavan. The heroes of Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters also make a cameo appearance in the film. The event of the movie takes place between episode 46 and 47.

Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (仮面ライダー×スーパー戦隊　スーパーヒーロー大戦, Kamen Raidā × Sūpā Sentai: Sūpā Hīrō Taisen) is a film which features a crossover between the characters of the Super Sentai and Kamen Rider Series. The protagonists of Gokaiger and Kamen Rider Decade are featured, as well as those of Kamen Rider Fourze, Kamen Rider OOO, and Go-Busters.

Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie (特命戦隊ゴーバスターズVS海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャーTHE MOVIE, Tokumei Sentai Gōbasutāzu Tai Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Za Mūbī) was released in theaters on January 19, 2013. As with previous VS movies, it features a crossover between the casts of Gokaiger and Go-Busters, along the debut of the 37th Super Sentai, Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

V-Cinema

Gokaiger initially had a V-Cinema adaptation planned before it was canceled in the aftermath of the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake. Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger (テン・ゴーカイジャー, Ten Gōkaijā) is a V-Cinema release which received a limited theatrical release on November 12, 2021, followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on March 9, 2022. The V-Cinema commemorates the 10th anniversary of the series, making of Gokaiger the fourth series of the franchise receiving a tenth-anniversary special film after Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger, Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger and Engine Sentai Go-onger. In addition, Kohei Shoji reprises his role from Mashin Sentai Kiramager.

Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger (機界戦隊ゼンカイジャーVSキラメイジャーVSセンパイジャー, Kikai Sentai Zenkaijā Tai Kirameijā Tai Senpaijā) is a V-Cinema release that features a crossover between Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger and Mashin Sentai Kiramager. The V-Cinema received a limited theatrical release on April 29, 2022, followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on September 28, 2022. Additionally, Ryota Ozawa made an appearance, reprising his role as Captain Marvelous/Gokai Red, alongside Asahi Ito of Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger reprising his role as Kairi Yano/Lupin Red. The events of the V-Cinema take place after the final episode of Zenkaiger.

No.1 Sentai Gozyuger vs. Boonboomger (ナンバーワン戦隊ゴジュウジャーVSブンブンジャー, Nanbā Wan Sentai Gojūjā Tai Bunbunjā) is a V-Cinema release that features a crossover between No.1 Sentai Gozyuger and Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger. The V-Cinema received a limited theatrical release on March 20, 2026, followed by its DVD and Blu-ray release on July 29, 2026. The events of the film take place after the end of the series. Masaki Nakao, Ryota Ozawa and Mitsuomi Takahashi also reprise their respective roles as Yamato Kazakiri/Zyuoh Eagle from Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger, Captain Marvelous/Gokai Red from Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger and Satoru Akashi/Bouken Red from GoGo Sentai Boukenger.

Web episodes

Twokaizer × Gokaiger: The Tanuki-Charmed June Bride (ツーカイザー×ゴーカイジャー ～ジューンブライドはたぬき味～, Tsūkaizā Kakeru Gōkaijā Jūn Buraido wa Tanuki-aji) is a web-exclusive crossover series released on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club on June 5, 2022, featuring characters from Gokaiger and Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger. Ryota Ozawa, Yui Koike, and Junya Ikeda return to reprise their respective roles as Captain Marvelous/Gokai Red, Ahim de Famille/Gokai Pink and Gai Ikari/Gokai Silver respectively.

A Day of One Hero

A Day of One Hero, Starring Kazuki Shimizu (A DAY of one HERO 清水一希 主演, A Dē obu wan Hīrō Shimizu Kazuki Shuen) is a direct-to-video film released on November 21, 2011, starring Kazuki Shimizu as himself in a mockumentary of his acting career as Don "Doc" Dogoier in Gokaiger. The film also features cameo appearances by Tokusatsu veteran actors Yoshio Yamaguchi and Nao Nagasawa.

Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger appearance

As part of a special celebration for the 40th anniversary of the Super Sentai Series, the entire Gokaiger cast made a special appearance on episodes 28 (September 4, 2016) and 29 (September 11th, 2016), commemorating the 1,999th and 2,000th episodes of the entire franchise, including a new updated version of the Gokaiger ED titled 'Super Hero Getter 2016'.

Video games

Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross (スーパー戦隊バトル　レンジャークロス, Sūpā Sentai Batoru Renjā Kurosu) is a Wii action game developed by Bandai Namco Games which features the protagonists of Gokaiger, Tensou Sentai Goseiger, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger, Engine Sentai Go-onger, and Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. It was released on September 9, 2011. The game play is beat-them up like Dynasty Warriors series

A Nintendo DS game for Gokaiger called Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Gathered Transformation! 35 Sentai! (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー あつめて変身!35戦隊!, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā Atsumete Henshin! Sanjūgo Sentai!) was released on November 17, 2011.

Cast

Captain Marvelous (キャプテン・マーベラス, Kyaputen Māberasu): Ryota Ozawa (小澤 亮太, Ozawa Ryōta)

Joe Gibken (ジョー・ギブケン, Jō Gibuken): Yuki Yamada (山田 裕貴, Yamada Yūki)

Luka Millfy (ルカ・ミルフィ, Ruka Mirufi): Mao Ichimichi (市道 真央, Ichimichi Mao)

Don Dogoier (ドン･ドッゴイヤー, Don Doggoiyā): Kazuki Shimizu (清水 一希, Shimizu Kazuki)

Ahim de Famille (アイム・ド・ファミーユ, Aimu do Famīyu): Yui Koike (小池 唯, Koike Yui)

Gai Ikari (伊狩 鎧, Ikari Gai): Junya Ikeda (池田 純矢, Ikeda Jun'ya)

Basco Ta Jolokia (バスコ・タ・ジョロキア, Basuko Ta Jorokia): Kei Hosogai (細貝 圭, Hosogai Kei)

Navi (ナビィ, Nabyi; Voice): Yukari Tamura (田村 ゆかり, Tamura Yukari)

Commander Warz Gill (司令官ワルズ・ギル, Shireikan Waruzu Giru; Voice): Hirofumi Nojima (野島 裕史, Nojima Hirofumi)

Chief of Staff Damarasu (参謀長ダマラス, Sanbōchō Damarasu; Voice): Kōji Ishii (石井 康嗣, Ishii Kōji)

Development Technical Officer Insarn (開発技官インサーン, Kaihatsu Gikan Insān; Voice): Kikuko Inoue (井上 喜久子, Inoue Kikuko)

Sid Bamick (シド・バミック, Shido Bamikku)/Special Duty Officer Barizorg (特務士官バリゾーグ, Tokumu Shikan Barizōgu; Voice): Gaku Shindo (進藤 学, Shindō Gaku)

Emperor Akudos Gill (皇帝アクドス・ギル, Kōtei Akudosu Giru; Voice): Shinji Ogawa (小川 真司, Ogawa Shinji)

Guest stars

Tsuyoshi Kaijo: Naoya Makoto (誠 直也, Makoto Naoya)

Aka Red (Voice): Tōru Furuya (古谷 徹, Furuya Tōru)

Kai Ozu: Atsushi Hashimoto (橋本 淳, Hashimoto Atsushi)

Spell Voice: Tesshō Genda (玄田 哲章, Genda Tesshō)

Banban "Ban" Akaza: Ryuji Sainei (載寧 龍二, Sainei Ryūji)

Marika "Jasmine" Reimon: Ayumi Kinoshita (木下 あゆ美, Kinoshita Ayumi)

Doggie Kruger (Voice): Tetsu Inada (稲田 徹, Inada Tetsu)

Kozo Kasugai: Kentarō Shimazu (島津 健太郎, Shimazu Kentarō)

Jyan Kandou: Hiroki Suzuki (鈴木 裕樹, Suzuki Hiroki)

Master Shafu (Voice): Ichirō Nagai (永井 一郎, Nagai Ichirō)

Cosmic Kenpō Master Pachacamac XIII (Voice): Yasunori Masutani (増谷 康紀, Masutani Yasunori)

Kakeru Shishi: Noboru Kaneko (金子 昇, Kaneko Noboru)

Kaoru Shiba: Runa Natsui (夏居 瑠奈, Natsui Runa)

Toshizo Tanba: Kazuyuki Matsuzawa (松澤 一之, Matsuzawa Kazuyuki)

Eikichi Nashida: Takashi Yamanaka (山中 崇, Yamanaka Takashi)

Kyosuke Jinnai: Yūji Kishi (岸 祐二, Kishi Yūji)

Mikoto Nakadai: Koutaro Tanaka (田中 幸太朗, Tanaka Kōtarō)

Songs

Opening theme

"Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger" (海賊戦隊ゴーカイジャー, Kaizoku Sentai Gōkaijā)

Lyrics: Yuho Iwasato

Composition: Yūsuke Mochida (持田 裕輔, Mochida Yūsuke)

Arrangement: Project.R (Hiroaki Kagoshima)

Artist: Tsuyoshi Matsubara (Project.R) with Young Fresh (Project.R)

Ending theme

"Super Sentai Hero Getter" (スーパー戦隊 ヒーローゲッター, Sūpā Sentai Hīrō Gettā)

Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi & Naruhisa Arakawa

Composition: Kenichiro Ōishi

Arrangement: Project.R (Kenichiro Ōishi)

Artist: Project.R

The series' ending theme "Super Sentai Hero Getter" lists off all of the Super Sentai series, making reference to their songs and motifs, with each of the three verses of the song being played in rotation. The first verse covers Himitsu Sentai Gorenger through Choujyu Sentai Liveman, which all aired in the Shōwa period; the second covers Kousoku Sentai Turboranger through Mirai Sentai Timeranger, which all aired through the remainder of the 20th century; and the last one covers Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger through Tensou Sentai Goseiger, which were all broadcast in the 21st century.

The song is remixed into "Super Sentai Hero Getter ~ 199 ver." from their first team-up movie (eliminating all but one of the choruses) and then "Super Sentai Hero Getter ~ Now & Forever ver." in the final episode, the latter remix covering Gokaiger and Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters.

A second version titled "Super Sentai Hero Getter 2016" was released in episodes 28 and 29 of Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger during the celebrations of the 2000th episode of the franchise, with two verses, including the first 40 Super Sentai Series. The first verse covers the 20 earlier series from Gorenger to Gekisou Sentai Carranger and the second one covers the 20 late entries, from Denji Sentai Megaranger to Zyuohger.