Series synopsis
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger, also known as 百獣戦隊ガオレンジャー is a Japanese sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure kids television series that premiered on tv asahi on February 18, 2001. It ended on February 10, 2002. It stars Noboru Kaneko, Kei Horie, Takeru Shibaki and Kazuyoshi Sakai.
Long ago, a great, destructive war between humans the Orgs was ended; the people of Earth were believed to be the victors. But now, 1,000 years later, the Orgs have returned. And five new warriors have been selected by the Power Animals to claim the responsibility of protecting humanity once again, by becoming Gaorangers!
Premise
Long ago, a great, destructive war between humans the Orgs was ended; the people of Earth were believed to be the victors. But now, 1,000 years later, the Orgs have returned. And five new warriors have been selected by the Power Animals to claim the responsibility of protecting humanity once again, by becoming Gaorangers!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Noboru Kaneko as Kakeru Shishi
- Kei Horie as Gaku Washio
- Takeru Shibaki as Kai Samezu
- Kazuyoshi Sakai as Sotaro Ushigome
- Mio Takeuchi as Sae Taiga
- Tetsuji Tamayama as Tsukumaro Oogami
- Takemi as Tetomu
- Kouichi Sakaguchi as Yabaiba
Supporting cast
- Rei Saito as Tsuetsue
- Hiroshi Masuoka as Gao God
- Daiki Arioka as Futaro
Guest cast
- Bunkou Ogata as Turbine Org (voice0
- Kaoru Saito as Plugma Org (voice)
- Kumiko Imai as Announcer
- Kimika Kudo as Mother
- Kazato Kikuchi as Boy
- Hiroshi Iida as Wire Org (voice)
- Kota Mori as Taxi Driver
- Saki Arai as Student
- Misa Nomoto as Student
- Gaku Odajima as Announcer
- Shuichi Yamauchi as Takuya
- Mao Mita as Natsumi
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 71 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 20 | January 1, 2001 | February 18, 2001 |
| Season 1 | 51 | February 18, 2001 | February 10, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger Super Video: Showdown! Gaoranger VS GaoSilver | January 1, 2001 |
| 2 | G-Phone CM | February 18, 2001 |
| 3 | Royal Beast Blade & Purifying Beast Sword CM | February 18, 2001 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Lion Roars!! A veterinarian adept at communicating with the hearts of animals is chosen by Gao Lion to lead the team of Gaorangers; warriors selected by their respective power animals to defend the earth from the villainous Orgs. |
February 18, 2001 |
| 2 |
The Spirit King Rises!! As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs. |
February 25, 2001 |
| 3 |
The Eagle Vanishes!! With Highness Duke Shuten now awoken, the Orgs further establish their regime. Meanwhile, the Rangers race against time to defeat Camera Org who's draining the life-force of random citizens, among them is Gaku. |
March 4, 2001 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | tv asahi |
|---|---|
| First aired | February 18, 2001 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2002 |
| Runtime | 25 minutes |
| Status | Ended |