Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger

Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (Japanese: 十二戦支 爆烈エトレンジャー, Hepburn: Jūni Senshi Bakuretsu Etorenjā) is a 1995 Japanese anime television series. The Eto Rangers are based on the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac.

Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger
十二戦支 爆烈エトレンジャー
(Jūni Senshi Bakuretsu Etorenjā)
GenreFantasy Comedy
Created byKimio Ikeda
Anime television series
Directed byKunitoshi Okajima
Produced byKimio Ikeda
Hiroshi Wakao
Written byMayori Sekijima
Music byTakeshi Ike
Osamu Totsuka
StudioShaft
Original networkNHK
Original run April 7, 1995 – January 26, 1996
Episodes39

Summary

The Eto Rangers ride in Space-Time Transmitting Machine Kirinda to repair the Novel Worlds of Mugen. The Eto Rangers are anthropomorphic animals, each representing one of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals (and The Twelve Branches in Buddhism). In Japan, they are known as the Eto animals. The Novel Worlds are stories created by the human imagination, such as old folk tales as well as newer books. These living worlds play out repeatedly, and are necessary for the good of humanity. Princess Aura rules Mugen, which is an island continent hanging over an ocean from the skybound Novel Pole. The Great God Goal gives her power, but she may never leave the small palace island area. Their nemesis is the forgotten Spirit of the Cats, Nyanma (real name, Chocolat), who was excluded from the choice of 12 protectors by being disqualified from the race (in actual legend there are many versions of this story). She seeks her revenge by distorting Novel Worlds with Jyarei Monsters.

When a Jyarei Monster goes to a Novel World they alter the story, turning it into a different version, sometimes a parody of itself. Bakumaru, the Spirit of the Mice, must use the revealing mirror to reveal ("Jyarei Shouran!") the evil spirit once enough clues lead to its identity. Often, the Eto Rangers must play out some of the story to find out who or what it is, sometimes even taking on the role of one of the characters in the tale. After defeating the creature, Kirinda is called when Bakumaru holds up his hand with one of Aura's 12 gems on it and calls out "Daikourin Kirinda!" (Kirinda, Enter!) Kirinda descends from a dimensional slit and purifies the evil spirit with a beam weapon, calling out "Jouka!" (Purification).

Most of the episodes involve up to 5 Eto Rangers, chosen by the computer's roulette member selection, going into Novel Worlds to repair them, but there is another story going on as well. The Jyarei Monsters are commanded by Jyarei O Nyanma, the Queen of Evil-Spirited Monsters, sitting in her throne in the giant shell fortress in the seafloor ravine. Throughout the series, she is watching the progress of the Eto Rangers that foil her plans. She has a grudge toward Aura for a perceived slight years ago. She sends out four cat warriors created from herself as well. It is not until later in the series that the overall story, and the past, begins to be revealed in more detail.

Characters

Eto Rangers
Bakumaru (バク丸, Bakumaru) (Rat)
Voiced by: Chika Sakamoto
The Leader and the Spirit of the Mice. Originally had fear of cats but eventually overcame it with the help of Gaō. Has a Jedi-Like Saber which he uses to kill the enemy (received on Momotaro's world in Episode 2) and the Revealing mirror to summon a teammate which is not involved in a mission or to reveal the Jyarei monster. In one mission where he was not included, He gave his mirror to Souffle in case they need to summon him. Has hidden affections for Cream.
Hols (ホルス, Horusu) (Ox)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa
The Spirit of the Bulls. He can turn into a fierce bull at will when he sees anything red or of a red hue. This is derived from the red capes that matadors use at bullfights.
Gaō (ガオウ, Gaō) (Tiger)
Voiced by: Mitsuaki Hoshino
The Spirit of the Tigers. He has a special pair of shades which he uses to turn himself into a giant tiger by putting them on and shouting "Tora Tora Hai!" which means tiger tiger equip but that sounded awkward so creative licensing was exercised to make it "Tiger Tiger Transformation". He also helped Bakumaru overcome his fear of cats. He had a relationship with Chocolat before becoming an Eto Ranger.
Cream (クリーム, Kuriimu) (Rabbit)
Voiced by: Kyōko Hikami
The Spirit of the Rabbits. She has a magical carrot-shaped wand that can change hers or her teammate's costumes. One noticeable costume is a bunny-girl uniform. Has a crush on Bakumaru. Being a rabbit, she has good hearing, and can even hear if her teammates are in trouble from far away.
Drago (ドラゴ, Dorago) (Dragon)
Voiced by: Jin Yamanoi
The Spirit of the Dragons. He has a white cloud for personal transportation which he can expand for others to travel on as well and can turn into a giant dragon by counting to three in Mandarin and activating his special crystal ball somewhat like a ninja smoke bomb. He is also very intelligent, can command weather in normal or giant dragon form and while a giant dragon he can use his wings to conjure hurricanes and has various breath powers like fire and a purple breath similar to Spyro's convexity breath. He is one of the most powerful among the twelve.
Nyorori (ニョロリ, Nyorori) (Snake)
Voiced by: Rokurō Naya
The Spirit of the Snakes. He has telekinetic capabilities that basically function for the existence of invisible arms, 2 white gloves that serve as his hands and that he can levitate a bit above the ground rather than slither. He is persistent, wise and quite cunning.
Pakaracchi (パカラッチ, Pakaracchi) (Horse)
Voiced by: Takashi Nagasako
The Spirit of the Horses. Enthusiastic most of the time and often makes comments on youth should or should not be. Armed with a Horse Shoe Boomerang. It's hinted he loves Souffle.
Souffle (スフレ, Sufure) (Goat)
Voiced by: Yūko Miyamura
The Spirit of the Sheep. She has a magical compact that can automatically detect any metallic materials in the area. In one mission where Bakumaru was not included, Bakumaru gave his mirror to her in case they need him. In another mission (that is based on Hans Christian Andersen's The Little Mermaid), she devoted the story and decided not to let the little mermaid (as a human) being dissolved into a seafoam and protect her from harm in any way, although is hard for her to accept the sad ending of the story. Despite a love interest she developed in the third episode, it can be estimated that she has a secret love crush on Pakaracchi.
Monk (モンク, Monku) (Monkey)
Voiced by: Yoshiko Kamei
The Spirit of the Monkeys. Fun loving and silly. He's good at imitating voices, climbing around and scratching his enemies. He and Pochiro seldom get along and he lacks any swimming abilities. He owns the Monkey See Monkey Do Voice Recorder.
Tart (タルト, Taruto) (Rooster)
Voiced by: Maria Kawamura
The Spirit of the Chickens. She Has a chicklet timer that in one episode turned her from her chicken form to a more human form, a parallel to the "beautiful swan transformation" story. She has since then stayed that way due to the fact she thought some of the boys were making fun of her form. However certain things like Bakumaru flashing his mirror and Pochiro kicking a soccer ball into her face, have been to temporarily reverted her humanoid face back into her beaked face. Due to Gao's bravery and sacrifice towards her, she developed feelings for him.
Pochirō (ポチ郎, Pochirō) (Dog)
Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa
The Spirit of the Dogs. Values honor and is a bit hot-headed at times, this is one thing that causes fights between him and Monk. Armed with a bone-shaped stick which can stretch.
Urii (ウリィ, Urii) (Pig)
Voiced by: Yōko Sōmi
The youngest member who is sweet and always hungry and the Spirit of the Pigs. Releases a powerful energy burst whenever he cries.

Others
Princess Aura (オーラ姫, Oora-hime)
Voiced by: Maria Kawamura
The protective ruler of Mugen. She serves the Great God Goal and speaks for him. She is the mentor of the Eto Rangers. She can send out powerful beams of energy or diffuse light. Nyanma seems to have known her and has something personal against her. Aura shows sadness toward her, even sympathy, which only infuriates Nyanma. (human)
Lydia (リディア, Lideia)
Voiced by: Rokurō Naya
The photojournalist and reporter of Mugen Times. Also a close friend of Princess Aura. He witnessed Chocolat became Nyanma, to which he is being attacked by the latter. He managed to get in touch with Princess Aura and succumbs due to his wounds. His soul was transferred and converted into a giant mechanical pegasus known as Kirinda. (reporter, griffin)
Kirinda (キリンダー, Kirinda)
Voiced by: Rokurō Naya
The giant mechanical pegasus which Eto Rangers use as their transport. When the Rangers subdue a Jyarei Monster, Bakumaru summons him to "purify" the monster and revert the Novel World back to its original state. (Ki-Rin mecha)
Great God Goal (大霊神ゴール, Dairei Shin Gooru) (Oversoul of Mugen)
Voiced by: Tamio Ōki

Evil-Spirited Monsters
  • Nyanma (ニャンマー, Nyanmaa) (Cat)
Voiced by: Yōko Sōmi
The dark cat mistress, she is queen of the Jyarei Monsters. She used to be Chocolat (ショコラ, Shokora), the Spirit of the Cats, who was excluded from the choice of 12 protectors by being disqualified from the race. She became Nyanma and seeks revenge by using Jarei Monsters to destroy the Novel Worlds. Nyanma has a grudge against Aura, and wants vengeance for a past offense. As Chocolat, she had a relationship with Gaō before becoming Nyanma.
  • Gōsen (ゴウセン, Gōsen) (White cat)
Voiced by: Mitsuaki Hoshino
  • Gen'en (ゲンエン, Gen'en) (Black cat)
Voiced by: Yoshiko Kamei
  • Rōran (ロウラン, Rōran) (Blue cat)
Voiced by: Takashi Nagasako
  • Juken (珠献, Jyuken) (Red cat)
Voiced by: Kyōko Hikami
  • Jarei God Bagi (邪霊神バギ, Jarei Shin Bagi) (Evil God Bagi cat)
Voiced by: Ikuko Tani
Nyanma's master, the true antagonist of the series. Bagi is the Jarei Monsters' leader and manipulated Chocolat into becoming Nyanma, it seeks to obliterate the Novel Worlds. Destroyed by the thirteen animals in the final episode.

Production

The series as chief directed by Kunitoshi Okajima at Shaft. Mayori Sekijima served as series composition writer, with Takeshi Ike and Osamu Totsuka composing the series' music; and Noritaka Suzuki designed the characters for animation. Several episodes were outsourced outside of Shaft: Big Bang handled episodes 3, 7, 15, and 21;[1] Office AO handled episodes 9, 14, 20, 25, 31, 36;[2] San Kikaku handled episodes 11 and 17;[3] and Samtack handled episodes 24, 29, 35.[4]

Episode list
No.TitleDirected by [lower-alpha 1]Written by [lower-alpha 1]Storyboarded by [lower-alpha 1]Original air date
1"Does Such an Adventure Exist~?"
Transcription: "Kon'na bōken ari i ~?" (Japanese: こんな冒険ありぃ~?)		Kunitoshi OkajimaMayori SekijimaShingo KanekoApril 7, 1995 (1995-04-07)
2"Defeat the Jyarei Monster"
Transcription: "Taose Yokoshima Rei Monsutā" (Japanese: 倒せ邪霊モンスター)		Kunitoshi OkajimaMayori SekijimaShingo KanekoApril 14, 1995 (1995-04-14)
3"Cinderella at 12:05AM"
Transcription: "Rei-ji Gobu no Shinderera" (Japanese: 〇時五分のシンデレラ)		Shinichirou AokiHiroyuki KawasakiOsamu InoueApril 21, 1995 (1995-04-21)
4"Sorry Rabbit, It's the Tortoise"
Transcription: "Usagi Shitsurei, Kame Shimahen" (Japanese: ウサギ失礼, カメしまへん)		Hiroshi KurimotoKuniaki YamashitaTakaaki IshiyamaApril 28, 1995 (1995-04-28)
5"Ostrich Is the Son of Duck?"
Transcription: "Ahiru no Ko wa Dachō?" (Japanese: アヒルの子はダチョウ?)		Masahiko MurataKuniaki YamashitaTakaaki IshiyamaMay 5, 1995 (1995-05-05)
6"Duel! At the Western "Journey to the West""
Transcription: "Kettō! U~esutan de Saiyūki" (Japanese: 決闘! ウェスタンで西遊記)		Osamu InoueMasashi KubotaOsamu InoueMay 12, 1995 (1995-05-12)
7"Shop's Opening Today? In Search of Princess Kaguya"
Transcription: "Honjitsu Kaiten? Kaguyahime wo Sagase" (Japanese: 本日開店? かぐや姫をさがせ)		Shinichirou AokiYoshimichi HosoiShinichirou AokiMay 19, 1995 (1995-05-19)
8"Watch Out for Red Riding Hood"
Transcription: "Akazukin-chan no Ki wo Tsukete" (Japanese: 赤頭巾ちゃんに気をつけて)		Toshimasa SuzukiKuniaki YamashitaShinichi WatanabeMay 26, 1995 (1995-05-26)
9"Land of Surprise Beanstalk Giants!"
Transcription: "Odoroki Mame no Ki Kyojin no Kuni!" (Japanese: おどろき豆の木巨人の国!)		Masahito OtaniKuniaki YamashitaTsutomu YabukiJune 2, 1995 (1995-06-02)
10"Pinocchio: Golden Days!?"
Transcription: "Pinokio Kogane no Hibi!?" (Japanese: ピノキオ・黄金の日々!?)		Takashi AsamiMasaharu AmiyaTakashi AsamiJune 9, 1995 (1995-06-09)
11"Snow White's Apple Panic!"
Transcription: "Shirayukihime no Appurupanikku!" (Japanese: 白雪姫のアップルパニック!)		Kazuya MiyazakiMasashi KubotaHiroshi KurimotoJune 16, 1995 (1995-06-16)
12"The Challenge of King Jyarei Nyanma"
Transcription: "Yokoshima Rei-ō Nyanmā no Chōsen" (Japanese: 邪霊王ニャンマーの挑戦)		Osamu InoueHiroyuki KawasakiOsamu InoueJune 23, 1995 (1995-06-23)
13"Big Pinch Here and There!"
Transcription: "Atchi de Kotchi de Dai Pinchi!" (Japanese: あっちでこっちで大ピンチ!)		Masahiko MurataHiroyuki KawasakiTakaaki IshiyamaJune 30, 1995 (1995-06-30)
14"The Exchange Battle of the Straw Millionaire"
Transcription: "Warashibe Chōja no Kōkan Gassen!" (Japanese: わらしべ長者の交換合戦!)		Masahito OtaniYoshimichi HosoiToshiaki KomuraJuly 7, 1995 (1995-07-07)
15"What?! Peter Pan Can't Fly?!"
Transcription: "E~tsu? Tobenai Pītā Pan" (Japanese: えっ? 飛べないピーターパン)		Hideki TonokatsuKuniaki YamashitaKazuhito KikuchiJuly 14, 1995 (1995-07-14)
16"Great Martial Arts Tournament! Bakumaru got Married?"
Transcription: "Dai Bujutsu Taikai! Baku Maru ga Kekkon?" (Japanese: 大武術大会! バク丸が結婚?)		Osamu InoueYoshimichi HosoiHideki TonokatsuJuly 21, 1995 (1995-07-21)
17"Old Aladdin and the Magic Lamp"
Transcription: "Arajin Jīsan to Mahōnoranpu" (Japanese: アラジンじいさんと魔法のランプ)		Kazuya MiyazakiNobuaki KishimaTomonori KogawaJuly 28, 1995 (1995-07-28)
18"Fierce! XX's Repayment"
Transcription: "Sōzetsu! × × No Ongaeshi" (Japanese: 壮絶! ××の恩返し)		Hiroshi KurimotoMasashi KubotaTakaaki IshiyamaAugust 4, 1995 (1995-08-04)
19"House of Strange Sweets"
Transcription: "Okashina Okashina Okashi no wo Uchi" (Japanese: オカシなオカシなおかしのおうち)		Takashi AsamiMasaharu AmiyaTakashi AsamiAugust 11, 1995 (1995-08-11)
20"Conspiracy of the Cat in Boots"
Transcription: "Nagagutsuwohaitaneko no Inbō" (Japanese: 長靴をはいた猫の陰謀)		Masahito OtaniKuniaki YamashitaToshiaki KomuraAugust 18, 1995 (1995-08-18)
21"Revive Bakumaru!"
Transcription: "Yomigaere Bakumaru!" (Japanese: よみがえれバク丸!)		Susumu IshizakiKuniaki YamashitaShinichirou AokiAugust 25, 1995 (1995-08-25)
22"Power Up! Newkillinder!"
Transcription: "Pawāappu! Nyūkirindā" (Japanese: パワーアップ! ニューキリンダー)		Osamu InoueNobuaki KishimaOsamu InoueSeptember 1, 1995 (1995-09-01)
23"Blue Bird's Tart?"
Transcription: "Aoi Tori no Taruto?" (Japanese: 青い鳥のタルト?)		Toshimasa SuzukiYoshimichi HosoiHideki TonokatsuSeptember 8, 1995 (1995-09-08)
24"Sufure yo Jū wo Tore!"
Transcription: "Get Your Gun, Soufflé!" (Japanese: スフレよ銃をとれ!)		Hideki TonokatsuMasashi KubotaShinichi WatanabeSeptember 15, 1995 (1995-09-15)
25"Broadway's Little Mermaid"
Transcription: "Burōdou~ei no Ningyo-hime" (Japanese: ブロードウェイの人魚姫)		Masahito OtaniHiroyuki KawasakiToshiaki KomuraSeptember 22, 1995 (1995-09-22)
26 (Japanese: 金? のォ! おォのォ!)Takashi AsamiKuniaki YamashitaTakaaki IshiyamaSeptember 29, 1995 (1995-09-29)
27 (Japanese: 砂漠の白い悪魔)Osamu InoueNobuaki KishimaShingo Kaneko
Mamoru Hosoda		October 6, 1995 (1995-10-06)
28 (Japanese: モンク抹殺!? さるかに合戦!)Hiroshi KurimotoYoshimichi HosoiGorō TaniguchiOctober 13, 1995 (1995-10-13)
29 (Japanese: 愛と青春のパカラッチ)Hideki TonokatsuMasashi KubotaTakaaki IshiyamaOctober 27, 1995 (1995-10-27)
30 (Japanese: 想い出のバースディ・プレゼント)Toshimasa SuzukiKuniaki YamashitaToshimasa SuzukiNovember 3, 1995 (1995-11-03)
31 (Japanese: 大ピンチ! ニャンマーの罠)Masahito OtaniYuuichirou TakedaToshiaki KomuraNovember 10, 1995 (1995-11-10)
32 (Japanese: 失われた記憶をとりもどせ)Takashi AsamiYuuichirou TakedaTakashi AsamiNovember 17, 1995 (1995-11-17)
33 (Japanese: 哀しきニャンマーの過去)Shinichi WatanabeKuniaki YamashitaMamoru HosodaNovember 24, 1995 (1995-11-24)
34 (Japanese: 衝撃! キリンダー誕生の秘密)Hiroshi KurimotoKuniaki YamashitaTakaaki IshiyamaDecember 8, 1995 (1995-12-08)
35 (Japanese: 最終決戦! 邪霊城へ突入せよ!!)Gorō TaniguchiMasashi KubotaTakaaki IshiyamaDecember 15, 1995 (1995-12-15)
36 (Japanese: はなて! 十二戦支合体光線)Masahito OtaniYoshimichi HosoiMasahito OtaniDecember 22, 1995 (1995-12-22)
37 (Japanese: めざめよ珠献!)Takashi AsamiMasaharu AmiyaMamoru HosodaJanuary 12, 1996 (1996-01-12)
38 (Japanese: 怒りと憎しみのはてに)Toshimasa SuzukiKuniaki YamashitaToshimasa SuzukiJanuary 19, 1996 (1996-01-19)
39 (Japanese: いつだってキミに会える)Kunitoshi OkajimaMayori SekijimaKunitoshi OkajimaJanuary 26, 1996 (1996-01-26)

Legacy

In 2020, the Eto Rangers appeared in the Korean mobile RPG Crusaders Quest as part of a collaboration.[5][6]

Notes
  1. Information is taken from the ending credits of each episode.

References
  1. Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (television series) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 3, 7, 15, and 21. 制作協力 - ビッグ・バン [Production assistance - Big Bang]
  2. Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (television series) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 9, 14, 20, 25, 31, and 36. 制作協力 - オフィス蒼 [Production assistance - Office AO]
  3. Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (television series) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 11 and 17. 制作協力 - サン企画 [Production assistance - Sun Kikaku]
  4. Juuni Senshi Bakuretsu Eto Ranger (television series) (in Japanese). Event occurs at ending credits; episodes 24, 29, and 35. 制作協力 - サムタック [Production assistance - Samtack]
  5. https://m.facebook.com/CrusadersQuest/posts/cq-x-twelve-warrior-explosive-eto-rangers-collaborationcaptain-the-eto-rangers-h/2632411580306751/
  6. https://m.facebook.com/CrusadersQuest/photos/cq-x-twelve-warrior-explosive-eto-rangers-collaborationthe-eto-rangers-who-taugh/2740526046161970/
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