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=== '''S.G.S Foundation (The Boukengers)''' ===
== S.G.S Foundation (The Boukengers) ==


==== {{color|red|S}} | <small>Actor: Mitsuomi Takahashi</small> ====
=== {{color|red|Satoru Akashi / Bouken Red}} | <small>Actor: Mitsuomi Takahashi</small> ===


The Fiery Adventurer, as Bouken Red he drives Go Go Dump and leads the team with a calm expression and a fire in his heart. He mostly battles against Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe. He is often called [[Gratuitous English|Chief]] by the other Boukengers.
The Fiery Adventurer, as Bouken Red he drives Go Go Dump and leads the team with a calm expression and a fire in his heart. He mostly battles against Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe. He is often called [[Gratuitous English|Chief]] by the other Boukengers.
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* [[Finishing Move]]: ''Red Zone Crash''
* [[Finishing Move]]: ''Red Zone Crash''
* [[The Hero]]
* [[The Hero]]
* [[Hot Blooded]]
* [[Hot-Blooded]]
* [[Image Song]]: The Greatest Precious
* [[Image Song]]: The Greatest Precious
* [[Last Name Basis]]: Those who don't refer to him as ''[[Gratuitous English|Chiifu]]'' or BoukenRed just call him Akashi.
* [[Last-Name Basis]]: Those who don't refer to him as ''[[Gratuitous English|Chiifu]]'' or BoukenRed just call him Akashi.
* [[Law of Chromatic Superiority]]
* [[Law of Chromatic Superiority]]
* [[Married to The Job]]
* [[Married to the Job]]
* [[Mr. Exposition]]
* [[Mr. Exposition]]
* {{spoiler|Not Quite Dead: After seemingly exploding with the Precious Bank, Satoru appears safe on the Dai Voyager in time for the final battle due to Zuuban.}}
* {{spoiler|Not Quite Dead: After seemingly exploding with the Precious Bank, Satoru appears safe on the Dai Voyager in time for the final battle due to Zuuban.}}
* [[Oblivious to Love]]
* [[Oblivious to Love]]
* [[Playing With Fire]]
* [[Playing with Fire]]
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Javelin Crash''
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Javelin Crash''
* [[Standardized Leader]]: A parody of one.
* [[Standardized Leader]]: A parody of one.
* [[Swiss Army Weapon]]: His Bouken Arm has two modes.
* [[Swiss Army Weapon]]: His Bouken Arm has two modes.
** [[Blade On a Stick]]: Bouken Javelin
** [[Blade on a Stick]]: Bouken Javelin
** [[Simple Staff]]: Bouken Bo
** [[Simple Staff]]: Bouken Bo
* [[Two Guys and A Girl]]: In his [[Backstory]].
* [[Two Guys and a Girl]]: In his [[Backstory]].


==== Masumi Inou / Bouken Black | <small>Actor: Yasuka Saito</small> ====
=== Masumi Inou / Bouken Black | <small>Actor: Yasuka Saito</small> ===


The Fast Adventurer, as Bouken Black he drives Go Go Formula, a racecar-like vehicle, and is only part of the Boukengers to pay his debt back to Akashi for saving his life. He has a personal vendetta against Yaiba of Darkness of Dark Shadow.
The Fast Adventurer, as Bouken Black he drives Go Go Formula, a racecar-like vehicle, and is only part of the Boukengers to pay his debt back to Akashi for saving his life. He has a personal vendetta against Yaiba of Darkness of Dark Shadow.
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* [[Big Brother Instinct]]: Towards Natsuki.
* [[Big Brother Instinct]]: Towards Natsuki.
* [[British Teeth]]: Not as part of his character, but a joke magnet for the fandom.
* [[British Teeth]]: Not as part of his character, but a joke magnet for the fandom.
* [[Can't Live With Them Can't Live Without Them]]: As part of his character development, it turned out his treasure was being part of the team.
* [[Can't Live with Them Can't Live Without Them]]: As part of his character development, it turned out his treasure was being part of the team.
* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Radial Hammer
* [[Drop the Hammer]]: Radial Hammer
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Ray" in the Korean dub.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Ray" in the Korean dub.
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** Alternatively, he can also fit [[The Big Guy]] due to his [[Drop the Hammer|weapon]].
** Alternatively, he can also fit [[The Big Guy]] due to his [[Drop the Hammer|weapon]].
* [[Revenge]]
* [[Revenge]]
* [[Savvy Guy Energetic Girl]]: Savvy Guy to Natsuki's Energetic Girl.
* [[Savvy Guy, Energetic Girl]]: Savvy Guy to Natsuki's Energetic Girl.
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Manly Man to Souta's Sensitive Guy.
* [[Sensitive Guy and Manly Man]]: Manly Man to Souta's Sensitive Guy.
* [[Shock and Awe]]
* [[Shock and Awe]]
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Hammer Break'' and later ''Hammer Dynamite''.
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Hammer Break'' and later ''Hammer Dynamite''.


==== {{color|blue|S}} | <small>Actor: Masashi Mikami</small> ====
=== {{color|blue|Souta Mogami / Bouken Blue}} | <small>Actor: Masashi Mikami</small> ===


The High-Up Adventurer, as Bouken Blue he drives Go Go Gyro, an airplane-like vehicle, and serves as the team's information specialist. Before he joined the Boukengers, he was an international spy which is why he's so effective at finding info. He often finds himself fighting (and flirting with) Shizuka of the Wind of Dark Shadow.
The High-Up Adventurer, as Bouken Blue he drives Go Go Gyro, an airplane-like vehicle, and serves as the team's information specialist. Before he joined the Boukengers, he was an international spy which is why he's so effective at finding info. He often finds himself fighting (and flirting with) Shizuka of the Wind of Dark Shadow.
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* [[The Smart Guy]]
* [[The Smart Guy]]


==== {{color|gold|N}} | <small>Actress: Chise Nakamura</small> ====
=== {{color|gold|Natsuki Mamiya / Bouken Yellow}} | <small>Actress: Chise Nakamura</small> ===


The Strong Adventurer, as Bouken Yellow she drives Go Go Dozer, a giant bulldozer, and is the most childish of the group. Her main reason to adventure was to discover more about her own past. {{spoiler|It is later revealed that she is the last survivor of the Lemurian civilization.}}
The Strong Adventurer, as Bouken Yellow she drives Go Go Dozer, a giant bulldozer, and is the most childish of the group. Her main reason to adventure was to discover more about her own past. {{spoiler|It is later revealed that she is the last survivor of the Lemurian civilization.}}
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* [[Adult Child]]
* [[Adult Child]]
* [[The Chick]]
* [[The Chick]]
* [[Distressed Damsel]]
* [[Damsel in Distress]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[Dishing Out Dirt]]
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[The Ditz]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Hannah" in the Korean dub.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Hannah" in the Korean dub.
* {{spoiler|[[Everythings Better With Princesses]]: [[Subverted Trope|That is, if her kingdom still existed]].}}
* {{spoiler|[[Everything's Better with Princesses]]: [[Subverted Trope|That is, if her kingdom still existed]].}}
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Genki Girl]]
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
* [[Girlish Pigtails]]
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* [[Mysterious Past]]: {{spoiler|Until [[The Reveal]]}}
* [[Mysterious Past]]: {{spoiler|Until [[The Reveal]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Mysterious Waif]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Mysterious Waif]]}}
* [[Eerie Pale Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Savvy Guy Energetic Girl]]: Energetic Girl to Masumi's Savvy Guy.
* [[Savvy Guy, Energetic Girl]]: Energetic Girl to Masumi's Savvy Guy.
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Scooper Phantom''
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Scooper Phantom''
* [[Third Person Person]]
* [[Third Person Person]]
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* [[Woman in White]]: {{spoiler|As the Lemurian Princess}}
* [[Woman in White]]: {{spoiler|As the Lemurian Princess}}


==== {{color|fuchsia|S}} | <small>Actress: Haruka Suenaga</small> ====
=== {{color|fuchsia|Sakura Nishihori / Bouken Pink}} | <small>Actress: Haruka Suenaga</small> ===


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The Deep Adventurer, as Bouken Pink she drives Go Go Marine, a giant submarine, and is the most serious member of the team when it comes to work. She often appears to be cold and emotionless, but cares for her teammates. Before she joined the Boukengers she was in the special forces of the military.
The Deep Adventurer, as Bouken Pink she drives Go Go Marine, a giant submarine, and is the most serious member of the team when it comes to work. She often appears to be cold and emotionless, but cares for her teammates. Before she joined the Boukengers she was in the special forces of the military.
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* [[Action Girl]]
* [[Action Girl]]
* [[The Big Guy|The Big Girl]]: Of the [[Genius Bruiser]] variety.
* [[The Big Guy|The Big Girl]]: Of the [[Genius Bruiser]] variety.
** Alternatively, she is [[The Lancer]], being Satoru's second-in-command and her strict, no-smiling personality contrasts with his outgoing, inner-[[Hot Blooded]] personality.
** Alternatively, she is [[The Lancer]], being Satoru's second-in-command and her strict, no-smiling personality contrasts with his outgoing, inner-[[Hot-Blooded]] personality.
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Use codenames while on a mission." [[Phrase Catcher|Usually when someone her junior called her with name rather than 'Pink']]
* [[Catch Phrase]]: "Use codenames while on a mission." [[Phrase Catcher|Usually when someone her junior called her with name rather than 'Pink']]
* [[Cool Big Sis]]
* [[Cool Big Sis]]
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* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Making a Splash]]
* [[Meaningful Name]]: She's the Pink Ranger. [[Fridge Brilliance|Her name becomes even more meaningful when you realize her]] [[Power Rangers|PROO counterpart]] [[Floral Theme Naming|was named "Rose."]]
* [[Meaningful Name]]: She's the Pink Ranger. [[Fridge Brilliance|Her name becomes even more meaningful when you realize her]] [[Power Rangers|PROO counterpart]] [[Floral Theme Naming|was named "Rose."]]
* [[Eerie Pale Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Eerie Pale-Skinned Brunette]]
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Shooter Hurricane''
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Shooter Hurricane''
* [[The Stoic]]
* [[The Stoic]]
** [[Not So Stoic]]: And when she decided to be ''not'' stoic, she's screaming. Just ask Eiji how getting her to cry turned out.
** [[Not So Stoic]]: And when she decided to be ''not'' stoic, she's screaming. Just ask Eiji how getting her to cry turned out.
* [[Subordinate Excuse]]: To Akashi.
* [[Subordinate Excuse]]: To Akashi.
* [[Tall Dark and Bishoujo]]
* [[Tall, Dark and Bishoujo]]
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: Tomboy to Natsuki's Girly Girl.
* [[Tomboy and Girly Girl]]: Tomboy to Natsuki's Girly Girl.
* [[When She Smiles]]: It's adorable. Plus, as Satoru said, it's one thing only she possesses, and it becomes her greatest treasure in the end.
* [[When She Smiles]]: It's adorable. Plus, as Satoru said, it's one thing only she possesses, and it becomes her greatest treasure in the end.


==== {{color|gray|E}} | <small>Actor: Masayuki Deai</small> ====
=== {{color|gray|Eiji Takaoka / Bouken Silver}} | <small>Actor: Masayuki Deai</small> ===


The Dazzling Adventurer, as Bouken Silver he drives Go Go Fire and serves as the spiritually strongest of the team because his father{{spoiler|, the Ashu Watcher Kando wed with the Ashu Kei, making Eiji half-Ashu}}. He mostly battles against Gai (as either form) due to their bitter history. In Boukenger vs. [[Super Sentai]], he embodies Hope.
The Dazzling Adventurer, as Bouken Silver he drives Go Go Fire and serves as the spiritually strongest of the team because his father{{spoiler|, the Ashu Watcher Kando wed with the Ashu Kei, making Eiji half-Ashu}}. He mostly battles against Gai (as either form) due to their bitter history. In Boukenger vs. [[Super Sentai]], he embodies Hope.
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* [[Chrome Champion]]
* [[Chrome Champion]]
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Jackie" in the Korean dub.
* [[Dub Name Change]]: "Jackie" in the Korean dub.
* [[Defrosting Ice King]]
* [[Extra Ore Dinary]]
* [[Extra Ore Dinary]]
* [[Extreme Omnivore|Extreme Herbivore]]
* [[Extreme Omnivore|Extreme Herbivore]]
* [[Fan Nickname]]: {{spoiler|[[Inuyasha|Eijiyasha]]}}
* [[Fan Nickname]]: {{spoiler|[[Inuyasha|Eijiyasha]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Half Human Hybrid]]}}
* {{spoiler|[[Half-Human Hybrid]]}}
* [[Image Song]]: Blown by a Silver Wind
* [[Image Song]]: Blown by a Silver Wind
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Sniper Gatling''
* [[Signature Move]]: ''Sniper Gatling''
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* [[Swiss Army Weapon]]: Sagasniper
* [[Swiss Army Weapon]]: Sagasniper
** [[The Gunslinger]]: Standard mode.
** [[The Gunslinger]]: Standard mode.
** [[Blade On a Stick]]: Sagaspear
** [[Blade on a Stick]]: Sagaspear
** [[Improbable Weapon User]]: Sagasu Mode <ref>A metal detector</ref>
** [[Improbable Weapon User]]: Sagasu Mode <ref>A metal detector</ref>


=== '''Negative Syndicate (The Villains)''' ===
== Negative Syndicate (The Villains) ==


==== High Priest Gajah of the Gaodom Civilization | <small>Actor: Hiroo Otaka</small> ====
=== High Priest Gajah of the Gaodom Civilization | <small>Actor: Hiroo Otaka</small> ===


The priest of a long-dead civilization, who the Boukengers accidentally reawaken in the first episode. Desires to revive his country by [[Take Over the World|conquering the Earth]].
The priest of a long-dead civilization, who the Boukengers accidentally reawaken in the first episode. Desires to revive his country by [[Take Over the World|conquering the Earth]].
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* [[Laughably Evil]]: When one of your plans involves stealing from Santa Claus, it's hard not to fall into this.
* [[Laughably Evil]]: When one of your plans involves stealing from Santa Claus, it's hard not to fall into this.
* [[Mook Maker]]: Can spawn his [[Mooks|Karths]] out of any stone.
* [[Mook Maker]]: Can spawn his [[Mooks|Karths]] out of any stone.
* [[One Winged Angel]]: In the finale as a result of his consuming the Heart of Godom.
* [[One-Winged Angel]]: In the finale as a result of his consuming the Heart of Godom.
* [[Orcus On His Throne]]: Gajah no specific [[Monster of the Week]] to call upon, and can't really fight on his own, so he usually stays in the background, only striking with well-thought out schemes... {{spoiler|Until some of the final arcs}}
* [[Orcus on His Throne]]: Gajah no specific [[Monster of the Week]] to call upon, and can't really fight on his own, so he usually stays in the background, only striking with well-thought out schemes... {{spoiler|Until some of the final arcs}}
* [[Superpower Lottery]]
* [[Superpower Lottery]]


==== Creator King Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe | <small>Actor: Junpei Morita</small> ====
=== Creator King Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe | <small>Actor: Junpei Morita</small> ===


An ancient once-human adventurer who transfigured himself into a dragon after being betrayed by his comrades. He despises humanity, and wishes to create a world where only the truly worthy may survive. Often fights against Akashi, due to their similarities.
An ancient once-human adventurer who transfigured himself into a dragon after being betrayed by his comrades. He despises humanity, and wishes to create a world where only the truly worthy may survive. Often fights against Akashi, due to their similarities.


* [[The Dragon]]: Literally. In respect to the trope, though, he's not a straight example, but he's one of the stronger villains in combat, often takes to the battlefield himself {{spoiler|and is the next to last villain to bite it}}.
* [[The Dragon]]: Literally. In respect to the trope, though, he's not a straight example, but he's one of the stronger villains in combat, often takes to the battlefield himself {{spoiler|and is the next to last villain to bite it}}.
* [[Humans Are Bastards]]: His [[Freudian Excuse]].
* [[Humans Are the Real Monsters]]: His [[Freudian Excuse]].
* [[Shadow Archetype]]: Ryuuon represents a darker side of Akashi, an adventurer that was ridiculed and ended up seeking more power for the revenge of his ridicules in the past.
* [[Shadow Archetype]]: Ryuuon represents a darker side of Akashi, an adventurer that was ridiculed and ended up seeking more power for the revenge of his ridicules in the past.
* [[Social Darwinist]]: Watch how he creates his Jakuryuu.
* [[Social Darwinist]]: Watch how he creates his Jakuryuu.


==== Dark Shadow ====
=== Dark Shadow ===


A group of Japanese-based thieves who are out to make big bucks by stealing Preciouses. Consist of Maboroshi no Gekkou (owl), Kaze no Shizuka and Yami no Yaiba.
A group of Japanese-based thieves who are out to make big bucks by stealing Preciouses. Consist of Maboroshi no Gekkou (owl), Kaze no Shizuka and Yami no Yaiba.


* [[Anti Villain]]: They're called Dark Shadow, they're antagonists, but they're the least ''evil'' amongst the Negative Syndicate since Gekkou and Shizuka are not interested in causing harm to humanity unlike Gaja, Ryuuon or the Questers, they just want to make a lot of money and can be shown to be friendly to the Boukengers. [[Token Evil Teammate|Yaiba]], on the other hand...
* [[Anti-Villain]]: They're called Dark Shadow, they're antagonists, but they're the least ''evil'' amongst the Negative Syndicate since Gekkou and Shizuka are not interested in causing harm to humanity unlike Gaja, Ryuuon or the Questers, they just want to make a lot of money and can be shown to be friendly to the Boukengers. [[Token Evil Teammate|Yaiba]], on the other hand...
* [[Genki Girl]]: Shizuka is genki, but is also a baaad girl.
* [[Genki Girl]]: Shizuka is genki, but is also a baaad girl.
* [[Make My Monster Grow]]: Gekkou is the most reliable source of this trope with his 'Oogami Henge no Jutsu.
* [[Make My Monster Grow]]: Gekkou is the most reliable source of this trope with his 'Oogami Henge no Jutsu.
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* [[Token Evil Teammate]]: Gekkou and Shizuka can be sympathetic and look like 'just doing their job'. Yaiba is the only straight up villain as he is a darkness-worshipping guy who ends up betraying the whole team for the power of darkness.
* [[Token Evil Teammate]]: Gekkou and Shizuka can be sympathetic and look like 'just doing their job'. Yaiba is the only straight up villain as he is a darkness-worshipping guy who ends up betraying the whole team for the power of darkness.


==== Questers ====
=== Questers ===


A group of Ashu demons out to make humans suffer and take over the human world. It has a whole army, but only two are in the world: Rei and Gai. They were quickly defeated but came back more powerful and mechanized when Gaja gave them the Godom Engine. They quickly broke out of Gaja's services and worked on their own. They're Eiji's [[Arch Enemy]].
A group of Ashu demons out to make humans suffer and take over the human world. It has a whole army, but only two are in the world: Rei and Gai. They were quickly defeated but came back more powerful and mechanized when Gaja gave them the Godom Engine. They quickly broke out of Gaja's services and worked on their own. They're Eiji's [[Arch Enemy]].
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* [[Humongous Mecha]]: The Quester Robos, most of which were designed specifically to use a particular Precious.
* [[Humongous Mecha]]: The Quester Robos, most of which were designed specifically to use a particular Precious.
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: Their apparent status between being killed as Ashu and revived as Questers.
* [[Not Quite Dead]]: Their apparent status between being killed as Ashu and revived as Questers.
* [[Sealed Evil in A Can]]: Rei was trapped in a mirror, along with the rest of the Eastern Ashu, until Gai and Hyouga found a way to bring Rei back.
* [[Sealed Evil in a Can]]: Rei was trapped in a mirror, along with the rest of the Eastern Ashu, until Gai and Hyouga found a way to bring Rei back.


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S.G.S Foundation (The Boukengers)

Satoru Akashi / Bouken Red | Actor: Mitsuomi Takahashi

The Fiery Adventurer, as Bouken Red he drives Go Go Dump and leads the team with a calm expression and a fire in his heart. He mostly battles against Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe. He is often called Chief by the other Boukengers.

Masumi Inou / Bouken Black | Actor: Yasuka Saito

The Fast Adventurer, as Bouken Black he drives Go Go Formula, a racecar-like vehicle, and is only part of the Boukengers to pay his debt back to Akashi for saving his life. He has a personal vendetta against Yaiba of Darkness of Dark Shadow.

Souta Mogami / Bouken Blue | Actor: Masashi Mikami

The High-Up Adventurer, as Bouken Blue he drives Go Go Gyro, an airplane-like vehicle, and serves as the team's information specialist. Before he joined the Boukengers, he was an international spy which is why he's so effective at finding info. He often finds himself fighting (and flirting with) Shizuka of the Wind of Dark Shadow.

Natsuki Mamiya / Bouken Yellow | Actress: Chise Nakamura

The Strong Adventurer, as Bouken Yellow she drives Go Go Dozer, a giant bulldozer, and is the most childish of the group. Her main reason to adventure was to discover more about her own past. It is later revealed that she is the last survivor of the Lemurian civilization.

Sakura Nishihori / Bouken Pink | Actress: Haruka Suenaga

The Deep Adventurer, as Bouken Pink she drives Go Go Marine, a giant submarine, and is the most serious member of the team when it comes to work. She often appears to be cold and emotionless, but cares for her teammates. Before she joined the Boukengers she was in the special forces of the military.

Eiji Takaoka / Bouken Silver | Actor: Masayuki Deai

The Dazzling Adventurer, as Bouken Silver he drives Go Go Fire and serves as the spiritually strongest of the team because his father, the Ashu Watcher Kando wed with the Ashu Kei, making Eiji half-Ashu. He mostly battles against Gai (as either form) due to their bitter history. In Boukenger vs. Super Sentai, he embodies Hope.

Negative Syndicate (The Villains)

High Priest Gajah of the Gaodom Civilization | Actor: Hiroo Otaka

The priest of a long-dead civilization, who the Boukengers accidentally reawaken in the first episode. Desires to revive his country by conquering the Earth.

Creator King Ryuuwon of the Jaryuu Tribe | Actor: Junpei Morita

An ancient once-human adventurer who transfigured himself into a dragon after being betrayed by his comrades. He despises humanity, and wishes to create a world where only the truly worthy may survive. Often fights against Akashi, due to their similarities.

  • The Dragon: Literally. In respect to the trope, though, he's not a straight example, but he's one of the stronger villains in combat, often takes to the battlefield himself and is the next to last villain to bite it.
  • Humans Are the Real Monsters: His Freudian Excuse.
  • Shadow Archetype: Ryuuon represents a darker side of Akashi, an adventurer that was ridiculed and ended up seeking more power for the revenge of his ridicules in the past.
  • Social Darwinist: Watch how he creates his Jakuryuu.

Dark Shadow

A group of Japanese-based thieves who are out to make big bucks by stealing Preciouses. Consist of Maboroshi no Gekkou (owl), Kaze no Shizuka and Yami no Yaiba.

  • Anti-Villain: They're called Dark Shadow, they're antagonists, but they're the least evil amongst the Negative Syndicate since Gekkou and Shizuka are not interested in causing harm to humanity unlike Gaja, Ryuuon or the Questers, they just want to make a lot of money and can be shown to be friendly to the Boukengers. Yaiba, on the other hand...
  • Genki Girl: Shizuka is genki, but is also a baaad girl.
  • Make My Monster Grow: Gekkou is the most reliable source of this trope with his 'Oogami Henge no Jutsu.
  • Ninja: Yaiba and Shizuka.
  • Owl Be Damned: Maboroshi no Gekkou.
  • Token Evil Teammate: Gekkou and Shizuka can be sympathetic and look like 'just doing their job'. Yaiba is the only straight up villain as he is a darkness-worshipping guy who ends up betraying the whole team for the power of darkness.

Questers

A group of Ashu demons out to make humans suffer and take over the human world. It has a whole army, but only two are in the world: Rei and Gai. They were quickly defeated but came back more powerful and mechanized when Gaja gave them the Godom Engine. They quickly broke out of Gaja's services and worked on their own. They're Eiji's Arch Enemy.

  • Boisterous Bruiser: Gai is a villainous example, combining efficiency, bravado and Troll laugh whenever things go his way.
  • Evil Counterpart: They were made into Questers by Gajah using research on the Boukenger's Parallel Engines.
  • Humongous Mecha: The Quester Robos, most of which were designed specifically to use a particular Precious.
  • Not Quite Dead: Their apparent status between being killed as Ashu and revived as Questers.
  • Sealed Evil in a Can: Rei was trapped in a mirror, along with the rest of the Eastern Ashu, until Gai and Hyouga found a way to bring Rei back.
  1. ↑ A pun on his name and sou sou, souda, which roughly means "yeah, that's right".
  2. ↑ A metal detector
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