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Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger (忍風戦隊ハリケンジャー Ninpū Sentai Harikenjā?), translated into English as Stealth Wind Squadron Hurricanger, was Toei Company Limited's 26th production of the Super Sentai television series. Its footage was used in the Americanized Power Rangers: Ninja Storm.

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[edit] Plot

Spoiler warning: Plot and/or ending details follow.

In the Hayate's Way Ninja Academy, three of its pupils aren't exactly fitting in. But because of their sensei believes them to have potential, he regularly spends the morning personally subjecting them to rigorous training. While the other students are having their graduation ceremony, a group of evil space ninja known as the Jakanja infiltrated the school, killing most of the students. The school's sensei, Mugensai, turned himself into a hamster to evade his pursuers. The trio were then taken to a secret base to become the legendary Hurricangers to fight Jakanja. But they also had to deal with the two ninja brothers of the Ikazuchi's Way Ninja Academy for a while due to their individual schools rivalries, but they were able to set their rivalry aside and joined forces.

[edit] Characters

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[edit] Hurricangers

Red: "The people don't realize…"
Blue: "The world doesn't realize…"
Yellow: "We become shadows and attack evil!"
"Ninpuu Sentai Hurricanger has appeared!"

Three Ninja Students who are the survivors of the Hayate's Way Ninja Academy.

"The wind howls, the sky rages. Air Ninja Hurricane Red!"

  • Yousuke Shiina (椎名鷹介 Shīna Yōsuke) / Air Ninja Hurricane Red (空忍ハリケンレッド Soranin Harikenreddo): The leader of the team, though a bit dim-witted, Yousuke's courage and determination make up for his slow-thinking. He works at a window cleaning service.
    • Hurricane Weapon: Dry Gun, Hurricane Red's personal gun based weapon. It resembles a hair dryer, and can shoot flames.

"The water dances, the waves jump. Water Ninja Hurricane Blue!"

  • Nanami Nono (野乃七海 Nono Nanami) / Water Ninja Hurricane Blue (水忍ハリケンブルー Mizunin Harikenburū): The only female on the team, she dreams to become a popstar. She has a semi-crazed manager who books her for everything, but when emergencies occur Nanami has to take off. While cute, the others try to stay on her good side. It is later shown she has developed feelings for Ishuu Kasumi and likewise. She is expected to appear in the 2007 team-up special "GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai."
    • Hurricane Weapon: Sonic Megaphone, Hurricane Blue's personal weapon. Can fire sound based waves.

"The earth trembles, the flowers compose. Land Ninja Hurricane Yellow!"

  • Kouta Bitou (尾藤吼太 Bitō Kōta) / Land Ninja Hurricane Yellow (陸忍ハリケンイエロー Okanin Harikenierō): The other male of the team, he's a firm believer in planning. He has a younger sister called Meiko whom he cared for when their parents died in a car accident and they ended up in an orphanage. Because of his friendly nature, Kouta works at a daycare center.
    • Hurricane Weapon: Quake Hammer, Hurricane Yellow's personal weapon. Can be used for a ground based attack.

[edit] Gouraiger

Kabuto: "Facing the shadows, slicing the shadows…"
Kuwaga: "Facing the light, slicing the light!"
"Denkousekka Gouraiger revealed!"

Originally the enemies of the Hurricanger until they put their differences aside. In episode 9, it was revealed that the Jakanja had wiped out Ikazuchi's Way Ninja Academy as well, leaving the Kasumi Brothers as the only survivors. After allying themselves with the Hurricanger (they didn't officially join until the end of the series as the two could not forsake their teachings), the two got jobs as construction workers.

"Crimson lightning. Horned Ninja KabutoRaiger!"

  • Ikkou Kasumi (霞一甲 Kasumi Ikkō) / Horned Ninja KabutoRaiger (角忍カブトライジャー Tsunonin Kabutoraijā): The older Brother, called the "Horned Ninja". His original goal was to raise Ikazuchi as the greatest Space Ninja school. He develops a friendly rivalry with Yousuke later in the series.
    • Gourai Weapon: Horn Breaker, KabutoRaiger's personal weapon. Is used as a gun based weapon.

"Azure thunderclap. Fanged Ninja KuwagaRaiger!"

  • Isshuu Kasumi (霞一鍬 Kasumi Isshū) / Fanged Ninja KuwagaRaiger (牙忍クワガライジャー Kibanin Kuwagaraijā): The younger Brother, called the "Fanged Ninja". Originally resented Ikazuchi for staying in the shadows during 500 years. Later shown to have feelings for Nanami Nono.
    • Gourai Weapon: Stag Breaker, KugawaRaiger's personal weapon. This pincher weapon can be used to snare opponents and the zap them with electrical energy.

[edit] Allies

"The green light bullet! Heavenly Ninja Shurikenger! (Fire Mode!)

  • Heavenly Ninja Shurikenger (天空忍者シュリケンジャー Tenkū Ninja Shurikenjā) / Shurikenger Fire Mode: He was formerly known as Asuka Kagura, another student of Hayate's Way, but he mysteriously vanished. It would turn out he encountered Gozen, whom he devoted himself to as her personal fighter at the cost of his humanity, forced to remain in his costumed form permanantly. A somewhat comical figure, Shurikenger often used broken English phrases, including the famous "I am Ninja of Ninja!", and also often poorly mixed both Japanese -and- English into his sentences. At first he would often disguise himself as a 'regular' person (even the other ninja wouldn't know who), however he would revert to his true form with the Shuriken Ball device when confronted by Jakanja. Has the ability to transform into Shurikenger Fire Mode, a quicker and deeper voiced version of himself, when he removes his main chest armor and the top of his helmet is rotated. Shurikenger apparently died in the finale when he destroyed Tenkuujin in a kamikaze attack to kill Satorakura, however he returned alive and well(albeit very briefly) for the Abaranger vs. Hurricanger team-up.
    • Shuriken Weapon: Shuriken's Bat, Shurikenger's personal weapon. Other than being used as a sword, it can also be used as a baseball bat, and once it was used as a microphone. The Bat's special attack is where Shurikenger can hit a hoard of baseballs at his opponent. The Bat can also be placed into Tenkuujin to use as a control stick.
  • Sensei Mugensai Hinata: Ninja master of Hayate's Way Ninja Acdemy. He turned himself into a hamster to evade his pursers, but he forgot the word that that would restore him to normal. Eventually he returned to his human form in the finale. Briefly returned to human form in the movie by means of a kiss from Princess Raiina, but was forced back to a hamster when she left.
  • Oboro Hinata: Mugansai's daughter, she provides the team's arsenal. Was shown working with Shurikenger to create "that flying thing", aka the Tri-Condor.
  • Kakura / Lady Gozen: A 500-year old young-seeming woman whom Shurikenger protects. She's the reason both Ninja schools have similar Karakuri systems. She is the keeper of the mysterious SpearStone, which is in her forehead. The power of the SpearStone is the reason why Gozen's life has been prolonged, as it sustains her life. Gozen was later killed by Sandaaru, when he extracted the SpearStone from Gozen's body.
  • Princess Laiina: Exlusive to the Hurricanger movie, she came from planet Asutoramu. Her race was known for having the gift of regeneration, thus why she was sought by the Shinobi Monkeys. Wanted Yuusuke as her bodyguard. Gave the Hurricanger Tri-Condor to allow them to form Tenraisenpuujin.
  • Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger: While Yousuke, Kouta, and Nanami were fighting Genin Magerappa, they were attacked by, supposedly, the GaoRangers. But truthfully it was Manmaruba, Sargain, Furabijou, Satorakura, and Windenu who stole their G-Phones thanks to Chubouzu, the younger brother of Chuzubo, and gave them a masking device to make them look exactly like the GaoRangers in human form. He kidnapped the GaoRangers and Tetomu, also Chubouzu brought in Tsue-Tsue and Yaibaiba to have revenge on them. The Gouraiger almost used the Double Gadget to destroy the fake GaoRangers, but the Hurricangers told them they were Senshi (Warriors) like them. In the end, the 'Gaorangers' wanted to fight with GaoKing (the Power Animals didn't know the rangers controlling them were fake), but thanks to the real GaoWhite, the Power Animals deformed and left the fake GaoRangers alone. GaoWhite told everyone that she escaped thanks to her friends and told them how they ended up like this. All the rangers then went back to Chubouzu's hideout to get back the rest of the team when they were stopped by the fake GaoRangers. Isshuu and Ikkou volunteered to stay to fend the fake rangers off. Shurikenger also came as well. The Hurricangers fight Chubouzu, also knocking a device that paralyzed the real GaoRangers. After a reunion and a word of thanks, the Gouraiger and Shurikenger are over whelmed. Everyone comes to help but it is no use. However Shirogane, GaoSilver, came back just in time to help the others. He used his G-Brace Phone to call out to the Power Animals to return the G-Phones to the proper owners. After a major battle, Chubouzu grows and brings back a few old enemies that the Hurricanger recongize. When Chubouzu uses a team attack with the other monsters, GaoKing, GoraiSenpuujin, Tenkuujin, and GaoHunter Justice are badly damaged, especially GoraiSenpuujin, who loses one of its arms. GaoRed gets an idea from Gao Lion to combine GaoTiger and GaoShark with GoraiSenpuujin and use GaoElephant, sword & shield mode. Then Tenkuujin combines into GoraiSenpuujin after the Power Animals separate and finish Chubouzu with a team powered attack.
  • Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger: The Abarangers came upon the Hurricangers when they first found Yousuke fighting Wendinu and Furabijou. When Wendinu and Furabijou were defeated by the Hurricangers, they fell through a warp hole and into the Evorian castlehold. They joined the Evorians, and even though everyone was awkward in getting along, the Hurricangers and Abarangers eventually teamed up to fight the newly-reincarnated enemies.

[edit] Arsenal

  • Shinobi Medals: The Hurricanger, Gouraiger, as well as Shurikenger each possess their own personal Shinobi Medal. Their standard uses for both the Hurricanger and Gouraiger are not only to be able to active their changers, but also for both teams to be able to combine their mecha.
  • Hurricane Gyro: The Changer devices for the Hurricanger. Are capable of shooting out little disk-like Shuriken called Gyro Shuriken. The transformation call is "Ninpuu, Shinobi Change!"
  • Keitaininto Hayate Maru: Standard sword-based weapons of the Hurricanger. Can not only be charged-up for an energized slash, but it can also be used as a gun as well.
  • Gourai Changer: The Changer devices for the Gouraiger. Ikkou and Isshu's personal Gourai Changer is shaped as their personal insect. The transformation call is "Jenrai, Shinobi Change!"
  • Ikazuchi Maru: Standard weapon for the Gouraiger. Other than its standard staff appearance, it can also be used as the Juujino Kata (a throwing star), or the Engetsu no Kata (a ring based weapon that is used as a shield for defense). Once Isshuu was able to connect his Stag Breaker to the end of his Ikazuchi Maru to use for a special attack.
  • Victory Gadget: Combination of the Triple (In the Quake Gadget formation) and Double Gadgets. The most powerful team based attack of the Hurricanger and Gouraiger.
    • Triple Gadget: Combination of the Hurricanger's personal weapons can be used in three different functions. Dry Gadget is where the Dry Gun is in front and it can fire an energy based attack. Sonic Gadget is with the Sonic Megaphone in front, where it can fire intense high pitched waves. Quake Gadget is with the Quake Hammer in front, where it can summon a 100 ton weight to use on its opponent.
    • Double Gadget: Combination of the Gouraiger's personal weapons.
  • Shurikenball: Shurikenger's personal changer where he can use it to impersonate other people. His Shinobi Medal is located inside the ball. To transform into his true form, Shurikenger shouts "Tenkuu, Shinobi Change!" Can be placed in Tenkuujin's controls to access its transformation sequence. Shurikenger gave the Shurikenball to Yousuke just before he died.
  • Ninja Misen: This shamisen-like instrument is primarily used to summon and control Revolver Mammoth, by using a Shinobi Medal to play it. Originally Shurikenger could use it, but later in one of his disguises, he was able to teach the Hurricanger and Gouraiger to learn how to control Revolver Mammoth as well. Also with the Shuriken's Bat, Keitainincho Hayate Maru, or Ikazuchi Maru, it can be used as a gun based weapon. Attacks are Shuriken Trick, Red Sonic, Yellow Sonic, Blue Sonic, Kabuto Sonic and Kuwaga Sonic
  • Kirai Maru: Used only in Episode 38. KuwagaRaiger located his father's Ikazuchi Maru, the Kirai Maru which was hidden in a cave in hopes of gaining more strength as Isshuu had become disillusioned by the Gouraigers alliance with the Hurricanger. The Kirai Maru is a katana which can slice through any object. However its power comes with a price, although the Kirai Maru is supposed to be used to fight enemies, but unknown to Isshuu it was changed by his father Ikki to damage the loved ones of the person who wields it, as Ikki believed that hate would only promote strength. Isshuu found out the hard way during the battle against Gomubiron that using the weapon would only harm Isshuu's teammates. In the following battle Isshuu deliberately snapped the Kirai Maru in half and used part of it to impale Gomubiron. Kirai means "Hate".

[edit] Vehicles

  • Wingers: Hang gliders that serve as the Hurricanger's transportation.
    • Red Winger: Hurricane Red's Winger.
    • Yellow Winger: Hurricane Yellow's Winger.
    • Blue Winger: Hurricane Blue's Winger.
  • Bari Thunders: Motorcycles that are used by the Gouraiger for transportation. Once in Episode 37, Kouta and Nanami had to learn to ride the Bari Thunders in order to rescue Ikkou and Isshuu who were trapped in Manmaruba's body after he evolved into his final form.
    • Kabuto Bari Thunder: KabutoRaiger's motorcycle.
    • Kuwaga Bari Thunder: KuwagaRaiger's motorcycle.

[edit] Shinobi Machines

  • Tenrai Senpuujin (天雷旋風神 Tenrai Senpūjin?, lit. Heavenly Thunder Whirlwind God): Combination of Senpuujin, Goraijin and Tenkuujin with TriCondor that is formed by the command "Superior Galaxy Three-God Combination" (銀河超越三神合体 Gingachōetsu Sanjin Gattai). When Manmaruba became huge, he ate the Gouraiger. Hurricane Blue and Hurricane Yellow went to save them on the Gouraiger's Bari Thunders while Hurricane Red used Senpuujin to hold Manmaruba. Gozen sent three new Karakuri Balls which she created with Shurikenger's help. These new Karakuri Balls which form TriConder are what enabled the combination of all six Shinobi Machines into TenraiSenpuujin, which can use Tenkuujin's helicopter blades as a weapon. When the mecha's chest blades spin, they summon a destructive whirlwind called the Ultimate Storm attack, which lifts monsters into the sky and kills them. Another technique is the Double Cross Formation, where the chest blades turn 45° and project a force field that can block almost any frontal attack. In the following episode TriConder's Shiobi medals are each shattered after its first fight as TenraiSenpuujin. The team wasn't able to use it for a while due to the conflict of mixing wind and thunder energy together, but Orobo was able to repair the medals by herself. When TenraiSenpuujin is used together with Revolver Mammoth it can create the Ultimate Rainbow attack.
    • Gourai Senpuujin (轟雷旋風神 Gōrai Senpūjin?, lit. Booming Thunder Whirlwind God): Combination of Senpuujin and Goraijin with FūraiMaru, formed by the command "Superior School Wind and Thunder Combination" (流派超越風雷合体 Ryūhachōetsu Fūrai Gattai). Its finisher attack is the Rolling Thunder Hurricane and when Gourai Senpuujin is used with Revolver Mammoth the finisher attack is Hurricane Thunder Strike. Once in Hurricanger vs. Gaoranger, after Chubouzu breaks off Gourai Senpuujin's arms, the Gaorangers are able to combine GaoShark, GaoTiger, & GaoElephant with GoraiSenpuujin by replacing Gorai Stag as the arms to create Gourai Senpuujin Sword & Shield (轟雷旋風神ソードアンドシールド Gōrai Senpūjin Sōdo ando Shīrudo). It could only maintained for a short time, because the three Power Animals were too powerful for Gourai Senpuujin. Its components were rebuilt for Abaranger vs. Hurricanger, but it was destroyed again by Killer Oh.
      • Senpuujin (旋風神 Senpūjin?, lit. Whirlwind God) / Senpuujin Hurrier (旋風神ハリアー Senpūjin Hariā): The Hurricanger's giant robot that they use to battle the enlarged Jakanja monsters. It is formed by the command "Stealth Wind Combination" (忍風合体 Ninpū Gattai). With the command "Senpuujin, hurry up!", it is able to change into a smaller, much faster form called Senpuujin Hurrier that lasts for 60 seconds. While in this form it has two large twin blades. It was destroyed in the final episode.
        • Hurricane Hawk: Hurricane Red's personal mecha. A giant robotic red hawk with ninja fire magic; Forms the head of Senpuujin.
        • Hurricane Lion: Hurricane Yellow's personal mecha. A giant robotic yellow lion with ninja earth magic (never really used in the series though); Forms the majority of the body of Senpuujin: legs, torso, left arm. The left arm forms GouraiSenpuujin's chest.
        • Hurricane Dolphin: Hurricane Blue's personal mecha. A giant robotic blue dolphin with ninja water magic (also rarely used); Forms the right arm of Senpuujin or GouraiSenpuujin's right shoulder cannon, and can switch with Tenkuujin to form TenkuuSenpuujin. Hurricane Dolphin is the only Shinobi Machine left out of the TenraiSenpuujin formation.
      • Gouraijin (轟雷旋風神 Gōraijin?, lit. Booming Thunder God): The Gouraiger's giant robot, formed by the command "Thunderclap Combination" (迅雷合体 Ikazuchi Gattai). Combines with Senpuujin (via Fūrai Maru) to form GoraiSenpuujin. Was destroyed when the Gouraiger sacrificed it (and apparently themselves) to destroy Sandaru so that the Hurricanger could go on to save the Earth from Jakanja's doomsday event.
        • Gorai Beetle: Kabuto Raijer's personal mecha. A giant tank-like black & maroon beetle that forms Gouraijin's upper half. Also forms Gourai Senpuujin's feet and left shoulder cannon, and TenraiSenpuujin's feet.
        • Gorai Stag: Kugawata Raiger's personal mecha. A giant tank-like black & navy blue stag beetle that forms Gouraijin's lower half and antler weapon. Also forms arms for GouraiSenpuujin and TenraiSenpuujin.
    • Tenkuujin (天空神 Tenkūjin?, lit. Heavenly God): Shurikenger's personal mecha. Has the ability to transform from helicopter to robot mode with the command "Soaring Transformation!" (飛翔変形 Hishō Henkei) where the cockpit becomes arms (revealing the head), the engines become legs, and one of the rotor blades (the tips of the blades retract) becomes a headdress. With a different command, "Heavenly Armament!" (天空武装 Tenkū Busō), it can combine with Senpuujin to form Tenkuu Senpuujin (天空旋風神 Tenkū Senpūjin) as the right arm, or with Gouraijin to form Tenkuu Gouraijin (天空轟雷神 Tenkū Gōraijin) as back-mounted shoulder cannons. Through the TriCondor, Tenkuujin could combine with both Senpuujin and Gouraijin to form Tenrai Senpuujin (as the chest) and in the Hurricanger vs. Gaoranger Team-up movie Tenkuujin merged with Gourai Senpuujin to form Tenkuu Gourai Senpuujin (天空轟雷旋風神 Tenkū Gōrai Senpūjin), joining as the right arm as it does with Senpuujin. Shurikenger once brought in two Tenkuujin, duplicates which could combine with the other machines so that they could combine with both Senpuujin and Goraijin simultaneously and leave a Tenkuujin free to fight on its own. They were piloted by Oboro's slave robots, but were inferior to the Tenkuujin and overheated too easily. In the finale, Tenkuujin was destroyed when Shurikenger seemed to sacrificed himself to kill Satorakura.
  • Choudokyou Karakuri Revolver Mammoth: A giant robotic mammoth that is called into battle by playing the Ninja Misen, it can supply a seemingly endless amount of Karakuri Balls. Gourai Senpuujin or Tenrai Senpuujin can also ride Revolver Mammoth as either Revolver Gourai Senpuujin or Revolver Tenrai Senpuujin and combine attacks.
  • Karakuri Balls (絡繰り (カラクリ) ボール Karakuri Bōru?, lit. Trick Ball): Become the tools the robots use in battle. The kanji next to the tool names are those found on their Shinobi Medals, and their meanings are included.
    • Karakuri Ball 01: Sword Slasher: The Hurricangers must fuse the Shinobi Medals on their Hurricane Gyros to make this weapon, but KabutoRaiger has also used a Shinobi medal with "鉾" (halberd) on it. It is the primary weapon of Senpuujin. In Abaranger vs. Hurricanger, with their powers combined, their powers helped to create a golden version of the Sword Slasher wielded by Abaren'oh.
    • Goat Hammer: Combination of Goat Crusher and Tortoise Hammer.
      • Karakuri Ball 02: Goat Crusher (鎚; hammer): Used by Hurricane Yellow.
      • Karakuri Ball 03: Tortoise Hammer (甲; armor): Used by Hurricane Blue.
    • Karakuri Ball 04: Plant Axe (車; wheel): Primary weapon of Goraijin.
    • Gatling Attack: Combination of Gatling Leo and Squid Attacker.
      • Karakuri Ball 05: Gatling Leo (銃; gun): Used by Hurricane Yellow.
      • Karakuri Ball 06: Squid Attacker (錐; drill): Used by Hurricane Blue.
    • FūraiMaru (風雷丸 Wind-Thunder Round): Combination of FūraiHead and FūraiKnuckle, it is important to help in the Gourai Senpuujin tranformation process.
      • Karakuri Ball 07: FūraiHead (兜; helmet): Used by Hurricane Red, forms FūraiMaru's upper half or GouraiSenpuujin's helmet.
      • Karakuri Ball 08: FūraiKnuckle (拳; fist): Used by KabutoRaiger, forms FūraiMaru's legs or GouraiSenpuujin's fists.
    • Karakuri Ball 09: Karakuri Mantle (服; clothing): The Japanese use the Italian word "manto" to refer to a "mantle", which in this context, is another word for "cape" or "cloak". Used by Hurricane Red. Can make Senpuujin invisible, but isn't effective in its first battle and not used in the future.
    • Karakuri Ball 10: Spin Bee (廻; revolve): Primary weapon of Tenkuujin.
    • Karakuri Ball 11: Kabuto Spear (突; stab): Used by KabutoRaiger, but loaded in Revolver Mammoth as KuwagaRaiger's.
    • Karakuri Ball 12: Catch Spider (糸; thread): Used by Shurikenger.
    • Karakuri Ball 13: Karakuri Stamp (印; stamp): Used by Hurricane Red.
    • Karakuri Ball 14: Pitatto Hitode (養; foster): Used by Hurricane Blue.
    • TriCondor: Combination of TriHorns, TriCrown and TriClaws, it is important to help in the TenraiSenpuujin transformation process. The movie version has the same primary colors of Green, Red, and Blue as the TV series version, but some minor differences are that the movie version of the Tri-Condor Karakuri Balls are not numbered and have white-colored trimmings instead of the gold colored trimmings that was seen in the TV series.
      • Karakuri Ball 15: TriHorns (角; horn): Used by Shurikenger, forms TriCondor's tail or the horns of TenraiSenpuujin's helmet.
      • Karakuri Ball 16: TriCrown (冠; crown): Used by Hurricane Red, forms TriCondor's body or TenraiSenpuujin's helmet.
      • Karakuri Ball 17: TriClaws (爪; nail): Used by KabutoRaiger, forms TriCondor's wings or TenraiSenpuujin's claws.

[edit] Space Stealth Group Jakanja

The Space Stealth Group Jakanja (宇宙忍群ジャカンジャ Uchū Ningun Jakanja) are a ruthless band of aliens, piloting in space with their ninja-themed weapons.

  • Leader Tau Zanto (1-49) / Tau Zanto Ultimate Form (50-51): The leader of the Jakanja. Gains a stronger second form towards the end of the series. Tau Zanto fought against Senpuujin in the finale. He was regressed to normal size, when Senpuujin exploded and was killed for good by the Victory Gadget.
  • The Seven Dark Spears: Generals of Tau Zanto, they have different specialities. Only in the finale, when the dead were revived, all seven spears gathered together.
    • Spear One, Furabijou: A girl with a bug-headress who appear on Earth with her partner Wendinu. She carries a notepad with info on the monsters sent to fight and uses a stamp when they die to mark them out. It was soon learned she was a student at a space ninja school until she dropped out after a failing an exam. After being kicked out of her family, Furabijou joined the Jakanja. She did survive the series (despite her seeming death) and reappeared in Abaranger vs. Hurricanger. In Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, she became GaoWhite, but later got whacked in the head by the real GaoWhite's Tiger Baton. Furabijou will return once again in Boukenger Vs. Super Sentai.
    • Spear Two, Chuuzubo (1-19, Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, 51): The leader of the Bio-Ninja Corps, who has a grudge against the Goraiger, vowing to have his revenge on them. But he was (the first to be) killed by the newly formed Gorai Senpuujin. He was revived by his brother in the Hurricanger vs GaoRanger movie, only to be killed by Gourai Senpuujin once again.
    • Spear Three, Manmaruba (1-19) / Manmaruba Imago (20-37, 51) / Manmaruba Reckless Form (37): The one who plans the attacks of the Jakanja. He evolved into an adult form later in the series and later into an even stronger form where he could use the fears of people against them. In Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, he became GaoBlack. Killed by Tenrai Senpuujin.
    • Spear Four, Wendinu: A girl with big fluffy pink hair who appears on Earth with her partner Furabijou, who occasionally calls her "Windy". Wendinu is the one who enlarges the henchmen in various ways. In Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, she became GaoBlue, but got clawed by (the real) GaoWhite, making her give in to her vanity. She did survive the series (despite her seeming death) and reappeared in Abaranger vs. Hurricanger. She and Furabijo tried to join up with the Evoliens by obtaining JaniIga, but the two girls were denied membership and pretty much just hang out now on DinoEarth.
    • Spear Five, Sargain (1-43, 51): The leader of the Mecha-Ninja Corps, he's actually a robot body piloted by a small robotic ant. He could extend swords from his shoulders and can build his own personal robots to fight the Hurricangers. In Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, he became GaoYellow. After the destruction of his super robot Gaingain, Sargain lost the Raging Arrow, a special Medal that he made, to the Hurricangers and was in bad shape. Sandaaru took advantage of that in order to perform a sneak attack, destroying Sargain for his failure.
    • Spear Six, Satorakura (20-49, 51): Replacing Chuuzubo, he is the leader of the Masked-Ninja Corps. Has a sick sense of humor. In Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger, he became GaoRed ("Shakunetsu no 4×4=16 (shi shi juuroku)!"). Killed along with Shurikenger in an exploding Tenkuujin.
    • Spear Seven, Sandaaru (39-50, 51): A shark ninja, he single-handedly destroyed many worlds before coming to Earth. He made a fake alliance with Tao Zanto, hoping to take over and frequently schemes against Tao Zanto which he later revealed but it fell against him in the near finale. He leads the Phantom-Beast Ninja Corps. Killed while fighting an exploding Gouraijin.
  • Chubouzu (Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger): The younger brother of Chuzubo. He forged an alliance between the Jakanja & two remaining Duke Orgs Tsuetsue & Yaibaiba. He could (and did) revive dead Jakanja (including his brother). He was defeated through a combination attack by Tenkuu Gourai Senpujin and the Power Animals.
  • Fake Hurricanger (Nise Harikenjā) (48): Evil duplicates of the Hurricangers.
  • Fake Gouraiger (Nise Gōraijā) (48): Evil duplicates of the Gouraigers.
  • Fake Shurikenger (Nise Shurikenjā) (48): Evil duplicate of Shurikenger.
  • Genin Magerappa (下忍マゲラッパ Genin Magerappa): The henchmen, they constantly say their name repeatedly while dancing around.

[edit] Space Ninja Corps

[edit] Bio Ninja Corps

The Bio Ninja Corps are enlarged by a magical scroll fired from Wendenu's bazooka.

  • Kekkaibo, the Joining Boundary Ninja (1, Movie): Mantis. Killed by the Dry Gadget.
  • Kurrisottsubo, the Copy Ninja (3, Movie): Chameleon. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Hanasakkadoshi, the Poison Flower Ninja (5, 25) Flower. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Futabutabo, the Dimensional Ninja (7, Movie): Pig. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Kuttukuhoushi The Propagation Ninja (9, 25, Movie): Cicada. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Yumebakushi, the Nightmare Ninja (11, 25): Tapir. Killed by Senpuujin with the Goat Hammer.
  • Higenamazukin, the Dancing Ninja (13, Movie): Catfish. Killed by Senpuujin with the Gatling Leo.
  • Octonyuudou, the "To Back" Ninja (14, 25): Octopus. Killed by Senpuujin with the Squid Attacker.
  • Kirikirimaishi, the Fog Nausea Ninja (16): Snail. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Girigirigaishi, the Island Ninja (17-18, Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger): Kirikiri's father, a Turban snail. Killed by Gouraijin with the Plant Axe & Senpuujin Hurrier.

[edit] Mecha Ninja Corps

The Mecha Ninja Corps are enlarged by a giant robot called a Copy Giant, which scans a defeated monster and then copies it, giant-sized, similarity to Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman.

  • Jishakkumo, the Magnet Ninja (2): magnet. Killed by Senpuujin with the Sword Slasher.
  • Mogudorago, the Excavation Ninja (4): mole. Killed by Senpuujin with the Goat Crusher.
  • Shiransu, the Splitting Ninja (6): rabbit. Killed by Senpuujin with the Tortoise Hammer.
  • Gamajakushi, the Water Absorbing Ninja (8): toad. Killed by Senpuujin with Goat Hammer.
  • Tekkotsumeba, the Metal Ninja (12): ameba. Nicknamed "Tecotsu". Killed by Hurricane Hawk.
  • Kangaroulette, the Disaster Ninja (20, Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger): kangaroo rat. Killed by Gourai Senpuujin.
  • Unadaigo, the Thunder Ninja (24): drum. Killed by Gouraijin with the Kabuto Spear.
  • Chupitsudo, the Noisy Love Ninja (26): mouse. Killed by Tenkuu Gouraijin.
  • Jukukinoko, the Brainwashing Ninja (34): mushroom. Killed by Gourai Senpuujin & Revolver Mammoth.
  • Musasabisutaru, the Gliding Ninja (35): flying squirrel. This creature briefly acted as Sargain's second body before he learned how to use it separately with a remote control. Killed by Gourai Senpuujin & Revolver Mammoth.
  • Fusyokuruga, the Corrosion Ninja (39-40): moth; Killed by Gourai Senpuujin & Revolver Mammoth.

[edit] Masked Ninja Corps

The Masked Ninja Corps are enlarged by a special mask.

  • Jingiron, the Mirage Ninja (21-22, Hurricanger vs. GaoRanger): inspired by the eyes. Killed by Tenkuujin with the Spin Bee.
  • Killer Cologne, the Perfume Ninja (23): inspired by hands. Killed by Senpuujin Hurrier & Tenkuujin with the Spin Bee.
  • Vampiyan the Revival Ninja (25): mosquito and inspired by teeth. Killed by Tenkuu Senpuujin.
  • Omokaru, the Gravity Ninja (27): inspired by a foot. Killed by Gourai Senpuujin.
  • Berotan, the Lingering SummerHeat Ninja (29): inspired by tongues. Weakened by Senpuujin with the Karakuri Stamp, and killed by Tenkuu Senpuujin.
  • Gomubiron, the Balloon Ninja (38): inspired by the ear. Killed by Gourai Senpuujin & Revolver Mammoth.
  • Tsukkomina, the Comic Dialogue Ninja (41): inspired by the nose. Killed by Tenrai Senpuujin.

[edit] Phantom Beast Corps

It's unknown how these monsters of the Phantom Beast Corps are enlarged. They were giant already whenever they were seen that way.

  • Badogi, the Misfortune Fan-beast (40, 44): dragon. Killed by Tenrai Senpuujin with the Raging Arrow.
  • Dezargi (44, 47): raven. This creature had an organic and a metallic form. Killed by Tenrai Senpuujin, with Gozen's power.
  • Madogi (45, 48): ocelot. A spy from the planet Ocelot star, her talent is shadow endurance. Killed by the Victory Gadget and Ninja Misen.

[edit] Others

  • The Space Shinobi Monkeys / Ashurasaru (Movie): Two armored monkey-ninja Hisaru and Blizaru. They can combine into Ashurasaru. Killed by Tenrai Senpuujin.
    • Hisaru
    • Blizaru
  • Furabijenu, the Beautiful-Girl Ninja (30): A robot created by Furaibijou, who also resembles her. Sargain became a bit jealous by this, for he is the one who is supposed to command the Mecha Ninja Corps. Furabijenu briefly replaced Furabijou, but it was later revealed as a set up to increase her power. When she was destroyed by Senpuujin with the Pitashito Hitode, Furabijou returned back to her place in the Jakanja.
  • The Fangurlu / Fangerus (31-33): Three wolf-demons who come from the B-Strike Hell Nebula, responding to a whistle Satorakura uses to control them. Their talent is shadow-control, eating the shadows of their victims and turn them into werewolves. The three can also merge into the 3-faced Fangerus. As Fangerus, the wolves were the first to be killed by the Gourai Senpuujin & Revolver Mammoth combo.
    • Brown Destruction
    • Black Beginning
    • Silver Emergengy
  • JaniIga (Abaranger vs. Hurricanger): JaniIga arrived on DinoEarth centuries ago and fought the Dragonoids. But he was sealed in an orb until Wendinu and Furabijou recovered it and freed him to impress and ultimate join with the Evoliens. JaniIga met his end due to the combined might of the ShinobiMachines and Blastasaurs.

[edit] Giant Robots

  • Megatagame (15): Piloted by Sargain. Destroyed by Senpuujin with the Gatling Attacker.
  • Megatagame Mark II / Megatagame Mark II Hurrier (28): Piloted by Sargain, could transform into Megatagame Mark II Hurrier. Destroyed by Gourai Senpuujin.
  • Megatagame Mark III (42): Piloted by Sargain, could download the powers of Senpuujin, Goraijin & Tenkuujin. Destroyed by Tenrai Senpuujin.
  • Gaingain (42-43): Final robot piloted by Sargain. Had a Karakuri Ball for Raging Arrow. Destroyed by Tenrai Senpuujin, Revolver Mammoth and all the Karakuri Balls (minus #9 & #13).
  • Megatagame Sexy (46): Piloted by Windenu, female version of Megatagame II Hurrier. Originally Megatagame Mark IV, but Windenu found that unsuitable to her taste, and made it "Sexy". Destroyed by Tenrai Senpuujin, Revolver Mammoth and all the Karakuri Balls (minus #9 & #13).
  • FurabijenRobo (46): Piloted by Furabijou, new version of Furabijenu. Destroyed by Tenkuu Senpuujin.
  • GiantMusasabiSuit (46): Piloted by Satorakura. Originally meant to be piloted by Sargain. Destroyed by Tenkuu Gouraijin.

[edit] Episodes (Volumes)

  1. Wind and Ninja (風とニンジャ Kaze to Ninja)
  2. Giant and Mecha (巨人とカラクリ Kyojin to Karakuri)
  3. An Imposter and 60 Seconds (ニセモノと60秒 Nisemono to Rokujūbyō)
  4. Tunnel and Siblings (トンネルと兄妹 Tonneru to Kyōdai)
  5. The Chief and the Bath (館長とお風呂 Kanchō to Ofuro)
  6. Scissors and Kunoichi (ハサミとくノ一 Hasami to Kunoichi)
  7. Thunder and Ninja (雷とニンジャ Ikazuchi to Ninja)
  8. Wind and Thunder (疾風（はやて）と迅雷（いかづち） Hayate to Ikadzuchi)
  9. Thunder Brothers and the Hourglass (雷兄弟と砂時計 Ikazuchi Kyōdai to Sunadokei)
  10. The Thunder God and the Destroyed Valley (雷神と滅びの谷 Raijin to Horobiru no Tani)
  11. Eating the Dream and Starting Afresh (夢喰いと再出発 Yumekui to Saishuppatsu)
  12. Steel Frame and Father & Daughter (テッコツと父娘（おやこ） Tekkotsu to Oyako)
  13. Moustache and Engagement Ring (ヒゲと婚約指輪 Hige to Nin'yakuyubiwa)
  14. Crybaby and Candy (泣き虫とあめ玉 Nakimushi to Amedama)
  15. Giant Water Bug and Contest (タガメと争奪戦 Tagame to Sōdatsusen)
  16. Mist and Prediction Device (霧と予言装置 Kiri to Kanegoto Sōchi)
  17. Darkness and the Island of Fights to the Death (暗闇と死闘の島 Kurayami to Shitō no Shima)
  18. Father and the Bonds Between Siblings (父と兄弟の絆 Chichi to Kyōdai no Kizuna)
  19. The Big Box and the Wind-Thunder Giant (大箱と風雷巨人 Dai Hako to Fūrai Kyojin)
  20. Punch and Rival (パンチと好敵手（ライバル） Panchi to Raibaru)
  21. Masks and Riddles (仮面とナゾナゾ Kamen to Nazonazo)
  22. Wings and Ninja (翼とニンジャ Tsubasa to Ninja)
  23. Cologne and the Great Detective (コロンと名探偵 Koron to Meitantei)
  24. Taiko and Lightning (タイコと稲妻 Taiko to Inazuma)
  25. Monster and Schoolgirl (オバケと女学生 Obake to Jogakusei)
  26. Bow & Arrow and Sea Bathing (弓矢と海水浴 Yumiya to Kaisuiyoku)
  27. Kushiyaki and Zero Gravity (串焼きと無重力 Kushiyaki to Mujūryoku)
  28. Hurrier and Counterattack (ハリアーと逆襲 Hariā to Gyakushū)
  29. Lingering Summer Heat and Stamp (残暑とスタンプ Zansho to Sutanpu)
  30. Idol and Friendship (アイドルと友情 Aidoru to Yūjō)
  31. Meteor and Three Wolves (流星と三匹の狼 Ryūsei to Sanbiki no Ōkami)
  32. The Grim Reaper and the Final Secret (死神と最終奥義 Shinigami to Saishū Okugi)
  33. Mammoth and Six People (マンモスと６人 Manmosu to Rokunin)
  34. Mushrooms and 100 Points (キノコと100点 Kinoko to Hyakuten)
  35. Sparkle and Shamisen (キラリと三味線 Kirari to Shamisen)
  36. Ring and Revenge (リングと復讐 Ringu to Fukushū)
  37. The Third Spear and the Great Escape (三の槍と大脱出 San no Yari to Dai Dasshutsu)
  38. Demon Sword and Ballons (魔剣とふうせん Maken to Fūsen)
  39. The Seventh Spear and the Mysterious Stone (七の槍と謎の石 Shichi no Yari to Nazo no Ishi)
  40. Decoy and Ninja Law (オトリと忍の掟 Otori to Nin no Oite)
  41. Medal and Comedian (メダルと漫才 Medaru to Manzai)
  42. Armor and Angry Arrow (鎧と怒りの矢 Yoroi to Ikari no Ya)
  43. Super Fusion and Big Clash (超合体と大激突 Chō Gattai to Dai Gekitotsu)
  44. Your Majesty and the Evil Fan Beast (御前様と凶扇獣 Omae-sama to Kyō Ōgijū)
  45. Refuge and Spring Cleaning (隠れ家と大掃除 Kakurega to Ōsōji)
  46. New Year's Meal and Three Giants (おせちと三巨人 Osechi to San Kyojin)
  47. Seal and Space Unification (封印と宇宙統一 Fūin to Uchū Tōitsu)
  48. Trap and Eternal Life (罠と永遠の命 Wana to Eien no Inochi)
  49. Mission and the Heavenly Ninja (使命と天空忍者 Shimei to Tenkū Ninja)
  50. Darkness and a New World (暗黒と新世界 Ankoku to Shin Sekai)
  51. Wind, Water, and Earth (風と水と大地 Kaze to Mizu to Daichi)

[edit] Specials

  • Ninpū Sentai Hurricanger Shushuu and the Movie
  • Ninpū Sentai Hurricanger Super Video: Super Ninja and Super Kuroko
  • Ninpū Sentai Hurricanger: Super Ninpou CD
  • Ninpū Sentai Hurricanger vs. Gaoranger
  • Bakuryū Sentai Abaranger vs. Hurricanger

[edit] Names/Puns

[edit] Rangers

  • As this series was ninja themed, the "-nja" particle can be taken as a double pun on both "ranger" and "ninja". Therefore, the series name could alternatively (but not officially) be read as "Hurricanja".
  • "Gourai" means "Rumbling Thunder".
  • Shurikenger's name is a pun on "Shuriken". His original name uses two transditional japanese names. Asuka, which relates to the Asuka Period and Kagura, a specific type of Shinto dance — the oldest known to this day.

[edit] ShinobiMachines

  • Under translation, "Senpuujin", "Goraijin" and "Tenkuujin" means "Whirlwind God", "Rumbling Thunder God", "Heavenly God?" respectively.

[edit] Karakuri

  • The name for the weapons in the series is based on the idea of real intricate wooden 'karakuri' toys. (The word karakuri means "mechanical device to tease, trick, or take a person by surprise".)

[edit] Jakanja

The term Jakanja can be translated as "Wicked Spies".

  • The Seven Dark Spears' names are puns on the seven days of week:
    • Manmaruba - Monday
    • Chuzubo - Tuesday
    • Wendinu (Wendy) - Wednesday
    • Sargain - Thursday
    • Furabijou - Friday
    • Satorakura - Saturday
    • Sandaru - Sunday.

[edit] Trivia

  • Azusa Yamamoto (Furabijou) was a contestant of 1997 Japan Bishojo Contest and she was the favourite to win the contest, but did not.
  • Whether intended or not, Shurikenger's "master of disguise" trait is reminiscent of Soukichi Banba (of J.A.K.Q. Dengeki Tai, played by Hiroshi Miyauchi), who also regularly disguised himself (one example of Banba's trait is when he disguised himself as a fisherman in J.A.K.Q. vs. GoRanger and showed up just when all hope of victory for justice seemed lost).
  • The actors who play Shurikenger's (10) human forms all played sentai members at one point. This might be related to GaoRanger vs. Super-Sentai, in which five former sentai members are brought back for the big screen.
  • Shurikenger's disguises include the previous actors for: MegaRed, MegaBlue, Red Racer, Blue Racer, FiveRed, TimeYellow, GoRed, ShishiRanger, OHRed and Battle Kenya/DenjiGreen. In addition, he also disguised himself as Yousuke once, Ikkou once, and Kouta twice. Ayame, Kouta's grandmother brought back to life, was mistaken for Shurikenger, as was Wendinu in a human disguise by the boys (Nanami caught on right away).
  • Before Shurikenger disguises himself as Detective Sasuke (Kunihiko Oshiba, also Date Kenta/MegaRed in Denji Sentai Megaranger), the real Sasuke hands out his business card. At the bottom, "Zubatto kaiketsu shimasu" (his business motto?) can be clearly seen. This is a direct nod to Kaiketsu Zubat, being part of the titular character's introduction phrase.
  • During both sentai team ups (with both Gaoranger and Abaranger), Oboro would break the fourth wall and talk to the audience stating "This is, after all, a special." when something interesting in the mecha battles occurred. One was when the Shinobi Machines combined with the Power Animals creating GouraiSenpuujin Sword and Shield Mode and when Abarenoh managed to materialize a Karakuri Ball from Tyranno's mouth and unvieling a Gold Sword Slasher.
    • Hurricanger VS Gaoranger is the first Sentai team up movie to have the 6th members from both teams (GaoSilver and Shuricanger) show up. Power Rangers: Time Force was the first in Power Rangers, however, to have all 12 characters show up (Titanium Ranger and Quantum Ranger). Hurricanger VS Gaoranger is also the 4th Sentai Crossover to have the complete rosters of both teams. The 1st being J.A.K.Q. VS Goranger (although Peggy Matsuyama (MomoRanger) was the only Goranger to show up out of costume), 2nd GoGoV VS Gingaman (Black Knight Hyuuga shows up, and GoGoV didn't have a 6th hero except for Beast-Demon Hunter Sieg and Sieg-Jeanne (Kyoko Hakase in Beast-Demon Hunter armour), non-canon exclusives from another movie), 3rd was Timeranger vs. GoGo-V (TimeFire was present).
  • Tenkuu Gourai Senpuujin is the only mecha with both Hurricane Dolphin and Tenkuujin as part of its formation. The other formations don't contain either Hurricane Dolphin (Tenkuu Gouraijin, Tenkuu Senpuujin, Tenrai Senpuujin), Tenkuujin (Senpuujin, Gourai Senpuujin) or both (Gouraijin, Gourai Senpuujin Sword and Shield).
  • The helmets for the Hurricangers (and Goraigers) closely resemble the "Zubasuit" helmet from Kaiketsu Zubat in the way their goggles and faceplates open.
  • The component ShinobiMachines for Senpuujin (Hurricane Hawk, Dolphin, Lion) resemble the component Live Machines from Choujuu Sentai Liveman (Jet Falcon, Land Lion, Aqua Dolphin), though the combined forms are different. The Gouraigers make a slight reference to the other two Livemen (Black Bison, Green Rhino), since the last were horned mammals, and the Gouraigers were horned beetles, in both cases one member with one horn and the other with two. The "three-component plus two-component" combined super robot formula is also the same, though, again, the actual form is very different. The villains also keep score, as they did in Liveman.
  • During the series, Asuza Yamamoto (Furabijou) begins her relationship with Kyo Nobuo (Isshuu/Kuwaga Raija). Actually, they are fiancées.
  • All episode titles followed the scheme "(word/phrase) and (word/phrase)".
  • Hurricane Red briefly makes an appearance in Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger VS Abaranger. He was actually Kazak in disguise, who tricked the Abarangers into letting their guard down, which gave him an opportunity to attack.

[edit] Cast

[edit] Main Cast

[edit] Guest Starring

Preceded by:
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger 		Super Sentai
2002 – 2003 		Succeeded by:
Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger
Super Sentai
1970s: Goranger • J.A.K.Q. • Battle Fever J
1980s: Denjiman • Sun Vulcan • Goggle V • Dynaman • Bioman • Changeman • Flashman • Maskman • Liveman • Turboranger
1990s: Fiveman • Jetman • Zyuranger • Dairanger • Kakuranger • Ohranger • CarRanger • Megaranger • Gingaman • GoGo–V
2000s: Timeranger • Gaoranger • Hurricanger • Abaranger • Dekaranger • Magiranger • Boukenger • Gekiranger
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