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====Red One==== | ====Red One==== | ||
{{nihongo|Shirō Gō/Red One|郷史朗/レッドワン|Gō Shirō/Reddo Wan}} | {{nihongo|'''Shirō Gō/Red One'''|郷史朗/レッドワン|Gō Shirō/Reddo Wan}} | ||
:Shirō Gō was the ] of the first Japanese ] before getting caught in the crossfire just as the Gear begins the invasion. In him, passion and responsibility unite. He grew up believing that his father was dead. However, after meeting Professor Shibata, he is not so sure. The Bio Particles within him enable him to communicate with animals; thus making them useful in reconnaissance missions. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to target any opponent with his {{nihongo|Super Electron Radar|超電子レーダー|Chōdenshi Rēdā}} ability. Armed with the {{nihongo|Fire Sword|ファイヤーソード|Faiyā Sōdo}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|Spark Sword|スパークソード|Supāku Sōdo}}. He later returns in Gokaiger. | :Shirō Gō was the ] of the first Japanese ] before getting caught in the crossfire just as the Gear begins the invasion. In him, passion and responsibility unite. He grew up believing that his father was dead. However, after meeting Professor Shibata, he is not so sure. The Bio Particles within him enable him to communicate with animals; thus making them useful in reconnaissance missions. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to target any opponent with his {{nihongo|'''Super Electron Radar'''|超電子レーダー|Chōdenshi Rēdā}} ability. Armed with the {{nihongo|'''Fire Sword'''|ファイヤーソード|Faiyā Sōdo}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|'''Spark Sword'''|スパークソード|Supāku Sōdo}}. He later returns in Gokaiger. | ||
====Green Two==== | ====Green Two==== | ||
{{nihongo|Shingo Takasugi/Green Two|高杉真吾/グリーンツー|Takasugi Shingo/Gurīn Tsū}} | {{nihongo|'''Shingo Takasugi/Green Two'''|高杉真吾/グリーンツー|Takasugi Shingo/Gurīn Tsū}} | ||
:Shingo Takasugi is a ] driver. Shingo can be very tough to enemies yet very kind to children. Despite his bravado, there are times when he doubts his abilities. Despite these doubts, he knows what he must do and does his best. He is the designated driver of Bio Turbo. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his {{nihongo|Super Electron Scope|超電子スコープ|Chōdenshi Sukōpu}} ability to see through any deception. Armed with the {{nihongo|Hurricane Sword|ハリケーンソード|Harikēn Sōdo}} and the {{nihongo|Green Boomerang|グリーンブメラング|Gurīn Bumerangu}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|Break Action|ブレイクアクション|Bureiku Akushon}}. | :Shingo Takasugi is a ] driver. Shingo can be very tough to enemies yet very kind to children. Despite his bravado, there are times when he doubts his abilities. Despite these doubts, he knows what he must do and does his best. He is the designated driver of Bio Turbo. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his {{nihongo|Super Electron Scope|超電子スコープ|Chōdenshi Sukōpu}} ability to see through any deception. Armed with the {{nihongo|'''Hurricane Sword'''|ハリケーンソード|Harikēn Sōdo}} and the {{nihongo|'''Green Boomerang'''|グリーンブメラング|Gurīn Bumerangu}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|'''Break Action'''|ブレイクアクション|Bureiku Akushon}}. | ||
====Blue Three==== | ====Blue Three==== | ||
{{nihongo|Ryūta Nanbara/Blue Three|南原竜太/ブルースリー|Nanbara Ryūta/Burū Surī}} | {{nihongo|'''Ryūta Nanbara/Blue Three'''|南原竜太/ブルースリー|Nanbara Ryūta/Burū Surī}} | ||
:Ryūta Nanbara is a water sportsman who is boyish and adventurous. He loves to explore and discover new things. His years of diving have made him very nimble and is skilled in stealth techniques. He can't tolerate bullies. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his {{nihongo|Super Electron Ear|超電子イヤー|Chōdenshi Iyā}} ability to enhance his sense of hearing. He wields the {{nihongo|Elec-Sword|エレキソード|Ereki Sōdo}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|Super Sky Diving|スーパースカイダイビング|Sūpā Sukai Daibingu}}. | :Ryūta Nanbara is a water sportsman who is boyish and adventurous. He loves to explore and discover new things. His years of diving have made him very nimble and is skilled in stealth techniques. He can't tolerate bullies. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his {{nihongo|'''Super Electron Ear'''|超電子イヤー|Chōdenshi Iyā}} ability to enhance his sense of hearing. He wields the {{nihongo|'''Elec-Sword'''|エレキソード|Ereki Sōdo}} and his special attack is {{nihongo|'''Super Sky Diving'''|スーパースカイダイビング|Sūpā Sukai Daibingu}}. | ||
====Yellow Four==== | ====Yellow Four==== | ||
*{{nihongo|Mika Koizumi/Yellow Four I|小泉ミカ/1初代イエローフォー|Koizumi Mika/Shodai Ierō Fō |
*{{nihongo|'''Mika Koizumi/Yellow Four I'''|小泉ミカ/1初代イエローフォー|Koizumi Mika/Shodai Ierō Fō}} (1-10}} : | ||
::Mika Koizumi is a photographer who dreams of following in her late brother's footsteps to photograph African wildlife. Initially, she is hesitant to join the team until she is convinced that Gear's evil would eventually put the animals in danger. When Gear manage to gather a bit of Anti-Bio Particles to weaponize, Mika dies by Pysgorn's hand sacrificing herself to empty Bio Killer Gun's ammo so her allies can fight without being poisoned by the Anti-Bio Particles. The others mourn her as Bio Robo activates her Bio-Brain Computer to present her memories to give the Bioman hope. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to present photographic projections in her {{nihongo|Super Electron Holography|超電子ホログラフィ|Chōdenshi Horogurafi}} ability. Her weapon was the {{nihongo|Thunder Sword|サンダーソード|Sandā Sōdo}}. Her special attack is Yellow Flash. | ::Mika Koizumi is a photographer who dreams of following in her late brother's footsteps to photograph African wildlife. Initially, she is hesitant to join the team until she is convinced that Gear's evil would eventually put the animals in danger. When Gear manage to gather a bit of Anti-Bio Particles to weaponize, Mika dies by Pysgorn's hand sacrificing herself to empty Bio Killer Gun's ammo so her allies can fight without being poisoned by the Anti-Bio Particles. The others mourn her as Bio Robo activates her Bio-Brain Computer to present her memories to give the Bioman hope. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to present photographic projections in her {{nihongo|'''Super Electron Holography'''|超電子ホログラフィ|Chōdenshi Horogurafi}} ability. Her weapon was the {{nihongo|'''Thunder Sword'''|サンダーソード|Sandā Sōdo}}. Her special attack is Yellow Flash. | ||
*{{nihongo|Jun Yabuki/Yellow Four II|矢吹ジュン/2代目イエローフォー|Yabuki Jun/Nidaime Ierō Fō |
*{{nihongo|'''Jun Yabuki/Yellow Four II'''|矢吹ジュン/2代目イエローフォー|Yabuki Jun/Nidaime Ierō Fō}} (11-51) : | ||
::Jun Yabuki is an ] ]. Sometimes dressing up in a hybrid American Indian cowgirl/feudal Japan outfit. The last two letters in her surname "ki" form the kanji for her color. After watching Bioman in action, she tries to join them, but is initially refused due to her lack of understanding how serious the fight is. However, her fearlessness enabled the Bioman to learn that she is also a descendant of the original Bioman. When she accidentally injures Shirō during the Samecanth incident, Jun is confronted by her old squad captain who learns of her reasons for leaving the Olympic archery team and allows her to remain with the Bioman. Having the same abilities and arsenal as her predecessor, the new Yellow Four also uses the {{nihongo|Bio Arrow|バイオアロー|Baio Arō}} as her weapon. | ::Jun Yabuki is an ] ]. Sometimes dressing up in a hybrid American Indian cowgirl/feudal Japan outfit. The last two letters in her surname "ki" form the kanji for her color. After watching Bioman in action, she tries to join them, but is initially refused due to her lack of understanding how serious the fight is. However, her fearlessness enabled the Bioman to learn that she is also a descendant of the original Bioman. When she accidentally injures Shirō during the Samecanth incident, Jun is confronted by her old squad captain who learns of her reasons for leaving the Olympic archery team and allows her to remain with the Bioman. Having the same abilities and arsenal as her predecessor, the new Yellow Four also uses the {{nihongo|'''Bio Arrow'''|バイオアロー|Baio Arō}} as her weapon. | ||
====Pink Five==== | ====Pink Five==== | ||
{{nihongo|Hikaru Katsuragi/Pink Five|桂木ひかる/ピンクファイブ|Katsuragi Hikaru/Pinku Faibu}} <br/> | {{nihongo|'''Hikaru Katsuragi/Pink Five'''|桂木ひかる/ピンクファイブ|Katsuragi Hikaru/Pinku Faibu}} <br/> | ||
:Hikaru Katsuragi is a ] ]. She is sweet yet strong and is a mistress of disguise. She bears an unusually strong spirit with a strong motherly instinct. She plays the flute to calm her spirits and to strengthen her resolve. She is able to befriend the evil computer Brain and teach him about friendship, which pays off when Brain sacrifices himself to save the Bioman and the world from destruction. She is the most emotional member of the team. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to use her {{nihongo|Super Electron Beamlight|超電子ビームライト|Chōdenshi Bīmuraito}} ability. She wields the {{nihongo|Laser Sword|レーザーソード|Rēzā Sōdo}}. Her special attacks are {{nihongo|Pink Flash|ピンクフラッシュ|Pinku Furasshu}}, {{nihongo|Pink Barrier|ピンクバリヤー|Pinku Bariyā}} and {{nihongo|Spin Chop|スピンチョップ|Supin Choppu}}. | :Hikaru Katsuragi is a ] ]. She is sweet yet strong and is a mistress of disguise. She bears an unusually strong spirit with a strong motherly instinct. She plays the flute to calm her spirits and to strengthen her resolve. She is able to befriend the evil computer Brain and teach him about friendship, which pays off when Brain sacrifices himself to save the Bioman and the world from destruction. She is the most emotional member of the team. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to use her {{nihongo|'''Super Electron Beamlight'''|超電子ビームライト|Chōdenshi Bīmuraito}} ability. She wields the {{nihongo|'''Laser Sword'''|レーザーソード|Rēzā Sōdo}}. Her special attacks are {{nihongo|'''Pink Flash'''|ピンクフラッシュ|Pinku Furasshu}}, {{nihongo|'''Pink Barrier'''|ピンクバリヤー|Pinku Bariyā}} and {{nihongo|'''Spin Chop'''|スピンチョップ|Supin Choppu}}. | ||
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====Team Attacks==== | ====Team Attacks==== | ||
Unlike most Sentai teams, the Bioman used several team attacks. These are: | Unlike most Sentai teams, the Bioman used several team attacks. These are: | ||
*Bio Miracle Wave |
* '''Bio Miracle Wave''' <br> The Bioman use their swords to fire an elemental beam. It was first used in episode one against Messerjū. | ||
*Bio Revolver |
* '''Bio Revolver''' <br> The Bioman execute a spinning kick attack from all sides to send the opponent away. It was used only in episode two against Psygorn. | ||
*Bio Burn Bar |
* '''Bio Burn Bar''' <br> The Bioman sends a series of energy blasts from the ground. It was used only in episode three against Jūō and later in the movie. | ||
*Bio Team Kick |
* '''Bio Team Kick''' <br> The Bioman execute a Bio Kick together. It was first used in episode four against Mettzler and later as a counterattack when Mettlzer was upgraded. | ||
*Bio Electron Beam |
* '''Bio Electron Beam''' <br> The Bioman fire their pistols at the monster together. It was first used in episode five against Beast King. It was later used as a counterattack against an upgraded Psygorn. | ||
*Bio Miracle Beam |
* '''Bio Miracle Beam''' <br> The Bioman fire a series of energy beams from the forehead. It was first used in episode eight against Messerjū. | ||
*Bio Big Bow |
* '''Bio Big Bow''' <br> This attack arrived when Jun Yabuki replaced Mika Koizumi. It was first used in episode 13 against Messerjū. | ||
*Bio Electron Charge |
* '''Bio Electron Charge''' <br> In episode 34, the Bioman created a new technique to defeat stronger Jūnoids. | ||
====Allies==== | ====Allies==== | ||
*{{nihongo|Peebo|ピーボ|Pībo}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Peebo'''|ピーボ|Pībo}} <br> An android who is the guardian of the Bio Particles, Bio Robo and Bio Dragon, built as an experimental robot when the Bio Particles were in development. He came to Earth 500 years ago and showered five courageous people with Bio Particles. Now that Gear has made its move, Peebo and Bio Robo gather the descendants of the original five. He shows a great fear for Silva. In the last two episodes, he used himself to energize Bio Robo. | ||
*{{nihongo|Shūichi Kageyama|蔭山 秀一|Kageyama Shūichi}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Shūichi Kageyama'''|蔭山 秀一|Kageyama Shūichi}} <br> Thinking himself an orphan, named {{nihongo|'''Kōichi Nakamura'''|中村 公一|Nakamura Kōichi}}, he learns he is in reality Shūichi Kageyama, the son of Doctor Man and basis of Prince's design. At first, Doctor Man tries to get him to join Gear, but Shūichi rejects his father. Eventually, Shūichi finds and joins Doctor Shibata. Later, he helps the Bioman ultimately defeat Gear. He manages to convince Doctor Man to help them stop the bomb that could destroy the whole Earth through the use of human emotions. | ||
*{{nihongo|Setsuko Kageyama|蔭山 節子|Kageyama Setsuko}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Setsuko Kageyama'''|蔭山 節子|Kageyama Setsuko}} <br> Doctor Kageyama's former wife and the mother of Shūichi. After Kageyama became Doctor Man, she left her husband and gave away their son Shūichi for adoption by the Nakamura family. 17 years later, the Bioman team and Shūichi stumble onto a letter she left behind, along with a video recording, which revealed Doctor Man's true identity. She never actually appears in the series besides a photograph of herself with Kageyama and Shūichi as an infant, and a voice-over while Shūichi reads her letter. | ||
*{{nihongo|Shin-ichirō Gō|郷 紳一朗|Gō Shin'ichirō|}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Shin-ichirō Gō'''|郷 紳一朗|Gō Shin'ichirō|}} <br> Shirō's estranged father and the former research partner of Hideo Kageyama. After Kageyama became insane, he faked his death and left his wife and son to stop his former friend. He turned himself into a cyborg like Doctor Man did to continue his research and overthrow the New Empire Gear. Adopting the alias of {{nihongo|Professor Shibata|柴田博士|Shibata-hakase}}, he disguises his true identity by wearing rose-colored eyeglasses and a fake beard. He creates a "conscience circuit" that is capable of giving Mecha Clones free will. | ||
*{{nihongo|Joy|ジョーイ|Jōi}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Joy'''|ジョーイ|Jōi}} <br> A young friend of Peebo from Planet Bio. He recorded a video message on a compact disc addressed to Peebo that was sent to Earth from Bio Star before its destruction. Doctor Man managed to get a hold of the disc before Peebo does and decides to create a Mecha Clone of Joy in order to trick Peebo into revealing the location of the Bioman's headquarters. Peebo is deceived by the duplicate at first, but manages to see through the deception after he views Joy's video recording, which revealed that the real Joy was unable to escape Planet Bio's destruction and that he recorded the video as his final farewell to Peebo. Doctor Man, who did not understand the language of Planet Bio's people, did not realize that Joy was already dead. | ||
*{{nihongo|Ken Hayase|早瀬 健|Hayase Ken}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Ken Hayase'''|早瀬 健|Hayase Ken}} <br> Jun's former coach and the captain of the Japanese Olympic Archery Team. He tries to investigate Jun's sudden departure from the team in order to convince her to return, only to discover Jun's secret identity as Yellow Four and allows her to remain with the Bioman. | ||
*{{nihongo|Shota Yamamori|山守 正太|Yamamori Shōta}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Shota Yamamori'''|山守 正太|Yamamori Shōta}} <br> A protector of nature who lives in Mt. Nekura by himself. When the Bioman team first encounter Yamamori, Shiro ponders the possibility of whether Yamamori might carry Bio Particles within him. After falling in love with Jun, Yamamori tries to join the team desperately, but is ultimately rejected when Bio Robo finds no traces of Bio Particles within his body. Disillusioned, Yamamori is tricked by a disguised Farrah into undergoing a procedure that would transform him into the {{nihongo|'''Magne Warrior'''|マグネ戦士|Magune Senshi}}, which puts him under Gear's control. However, Yamamori manages to break free of Gear's influence and helps the Bioman team destroy the Magne Megas. Yamamori is considered a prototype of the "sixth warrior" additions featured in later ''Super Sentai'' shows. | ||
*{{nihongo|Miki|ミキ}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Miki'''|ミキ}} <br> A special Mecha Clone developed by Doctor Man to be coupled with Satan Megas in episode 43-44, Miki had the unusual appearance of a young girl in school uniform. As long as she existed, Satan Megas was able to re-assemble himself indefinitely, making him virtually invincible. After being implanted with Professor Shibata's conscience circuit, however, Miki felt guilt for the ravages caused by Gear, and activated her self-destruct so Bio Robo could defeat Satan Megas. | ||
====Mecha==== | ====Mecha==== | ||
*{{nihongo|Bio Dragon|バイオドラゴン|Baio Doragon}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Bio Dragon'''|バイオドラゴン|Baio Doragon}} <br> A carrier ship for Bio Jets One and Two. The fuselage side carries two laser guns. With its magnetic force crane, it can pick up an inert Bio Robo. It can transport a fully formed Bio Robo to the scene of battle. The Bioman can either pilot it out of the hangar, fly up to it, or board it from the ground with an tube-shaped escalator device. | ||
*{{nihongo|Bio Robo|バイオロボ|Baio Robo}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Bio Robo'''|バイオロボ|Baio Robo}} <br> Coming from Planet Bio 500 years ago, the Bio Robo is a semi sentient robot that showered five people with Bio Particles upon arriving on Earth around the time of Feudal Japan. Years later, the Bio Robo activates upon detecting Gear's attacks and gathers the Bioman team. It is formed from the two Bio Jets when the command {{nihongo|'''"Fusion! Hyper Cross!"'''|合体!ハイパークロス!|Gattai! Haipā Kurosu!}} is given. The Bio Robo is armed with the {{nihongo|'''Super-]'''|スーパーメーザー|Sūpā Mēzā}} sword and it destroys monsters with a variety of finishing attacks including, but not limited to, {{nihongo|'''Concentration'''|コンセントレーション|Konsentorēshon}}, {{nihongo|'''Comet Cutter'''|コメットカッター|Kometto Kattā}}, {{nihongo|'''Chainsaw Cutter'''|チェーンソーカッター|Chēnsō Kattā}}, {{nihongo|'''Straight Flush'''|ストレートフラッシュ|Sutorēto Furasshu}}, {{nihongo|'''Pinball Sting'''|ピンボールスティング|Pinbōru Sutingu}}, and {{nihongo|'''Dashing Beam'''|ダッシングビーム|Dasshingu Bīmu}}. It uses a powered up attack, the {{nihongo|'''Bio Particle Cut'''|バイオ粒子斬り|Baio Ryūshi Giri}} against later monsters. | ||
**{{nihongo|Bio Jet One|バイオジェット1号|Baio Jetto Ichigō}} |
**{{nihongo|'''Bio Jet One'''|バイオジェット1号|Baio Jetto Ichigō}} <br> It is used by Red One and Pink Five, forming the upper half of the Bio Robo. It reappeared in ''Gaoranger Vs. Super Sentai''. | ||
**{{nihongo|Bio Jet Two|バイオジェット2号|Baio Jetto Nigō}} |
**{{nihongo|'''Bio Jet Two'''|バイオジェット2号|Baio Jetto Nigō}} <br> It is used by three other Bioman, forming the lower half of the Bio Robo. | ||
====Vehicles==== | ====Vehicles==== | ||
*{{nihongo|Bio Mach|バイオマッハ|Baio Mahha}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Bio Mach'''|バイオマッハ|Baio Mahha}} <br> Motorcycles piloted by Red One (with a cruising speed of 300 km/h and a top speed of 540 km/h) and Yellow Four (with a cruising speed of 250 km/h and a top speed of 450 km/h). | ||
*{{nihongo|Bio Turbo|バイオターボ|Baio Tābo}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Bio Turbo'''|バイオターボ|Baio Tābo}} <br> A modified ] piloted by Green Two, Blue Three and Pink Five. It has a cruising speed of 350 km/h and a top speed of 630 km/h. | ||
===New Empire Gear=== | ===New Empire Gear=== | ||
The {{nihongo|New Empire Gear|新帝国ギア|Shin Teikoku Gia}} was founded and led by the cyborg Doctor Man, from his New Grad fortress at the South Pole. Gear's forces believe themselves to be a technologically advanced society with the right to rule Earth. | The {{nihongo|'''New Empire Gear'''|新帝国ギア|Shin Teikoku Gia}} was founded and led by the cyborg Doctor Man, from his New Grad fortress at the South Pole. Gear's forces believe themselves to be a technologically advanced society with the right to rule Earth. | ||
*{{nihongo|Doctor Man|ドクターマン|Dokutā Man}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Doctor Man'''|ドクターマン|Dokutā Man}} <br> The supreme ruler of Gear, Doctor Man was actually a human named {{nihongo|'''Dr. Hideo Kageyama'''|蔭山 秀夫|Kageyama Hideo}} who experimented on himself to accelerate his intelligence, only to have his body rapidly age in the process. To extend his life, Kageyama converted himself into a cyborg with a deep disgust for humanity, planning to conquer the world with his army of Mecha Clones while remaining alive long enough to find a worthy heir to his empire. When his true origins are revealed, Doctor Man countered the coup with a Mecha Clone copy of himself and later reprogrammed the Big Three and reorganized the empire. With his empire dying, he goes and fights the Bioman with King Megas only to be defeated. He activated the New Bomb but he ended up stopping it when his son and the Bioman prodded him eventually resulting in his death. | ||
*{{nihongo|Prince|プリンス|Purinsu |
*{{nihongo|'''Prince'''|プリンス|Purinsu}} (19-20) <br> An advanced Mecha Clone constructed by Doctor Man in the image of his estranged son Shūichi as a teenager, he was created to be the perfect heir to Gear. A cold-headed sadist, Prince is armed with a baton and a laser-shooting shotgun. He first appears to take over Mason's scheme to cause an energy crisis, his sadist actions earning him Blue's disdain. However, Nanbara's confrontation stirs the memories Prince has of Shūichi's mother and had to be brought back by Mason and Farrah as his nature as a Mecha Clone is revealed. After Doctor removed his human emotions, Prince calls out Blue Three for a one-on-one fight before piloting Grotescanth and is consumed in the explosion that destroy his Mecha Gigan. Episodes 49 and 50, Silva construct a replica of Prince in order infiltrate Newgrad and recover Balzion, but Shūichi trades place with it instead and poses as Prince. | ||
====Big Three==== | ====Big Three==== | ||
The Big Three are three android generals who supervise field missions, also able to disguise themselves as humans. | The Big Three are three android generals who supervise field missions, also able to disguise themselves as humans. | ||
* {{nihongo|Mason|メイスン|Meisun}} |
* {{nihongo|'''Mason'''|メイスン|Meisun}} <br> The leader of the Big Three and the first of the trio to battle the Bioman, Red One's frequent rival. Given Bio Killer Gun, Mason only managed to kill Mika (the first Yellow Four) when she intentionally had him empty out all his Anti-Bio Particle ammo on her while he wanted to kill Shiro. He once plotted against Doctor Man himself upon leaning his origins. He is armed with a staff which fires energy bolts which was later broken in half by Red One. He later fired an energy bolt to Red One from his chest after his Staff was Broken. Doctor Man apparently puts more importance on him than the other two. He later shares a close relationship with Farrah. He was later rebuilt and armed with Mason Rockets and Mason Machine Gun. He was eventually killed by Silva, praising Doctor Man one final time before he explodes. | ||
*{{nihongo|Farrah|ファラ|Fara}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Farrah'''|ファラ|Fara}} <br> The female member of the Big Three, she uses beam weapons and leaves the dirty fighting to Farrah Cat. She often disguises herself as human in her schemes, favoring cunning and deception above brutal force. She used to show resentment towards Mason but later developed a close relationship with him starting with the plot to steal gold bars which Mason designed. Later rebuilt and armed with Farrah Fire Storm and Farrah Kiss (blows an explosive flying kiss). She is rivals with Yellow Four and Pink Five. She died after receiving damage in battle while piloting Balzion. | ||
*{{nihongo|Monster|モンスター|Monsutā |
*{{nihongo|'''Monster'''|モンスター|Monsutā}} (1-48) <br> The brute of the Big Three who uses a battle axe as his usual weapon of choice, though he can use nearby heavy objects in his fights as well. He usually works with Zyuoh. He was later upgraded and armed with Black Mace and Iron Paw. Despite being an android, he is revealed to have feelings for Farrah which she resents and Mason considers it disgusting. He was killed while trying to capture Balzion in Super Megas. | ||
====Zyunoids==== | ====Zyunoids==== | ||
The {{nihongo|Five Beast Warrior Zyunoids|ジューノイド五獣士|Jūnoido Go Jūshi}} are mechanical monsters that fight the Biomen and support the Big Three in their battles. | The {{nihongo|Five Beast Warrior Zyunoids|ジューノイド五獣士|Jūnoido Go Jūshi}} are mechanical monsters that fight the Biomen and support the Big Three in their battles. | ||
*{{nihongo|Messerju|メッサージュウ|Messājū |
*{{nihongo|'''Messerju'''|メッサージュウ|Messājū}} (1-31) <br> A falcon-faced gargoyle robot with the ability to fly and armed with supersonic waves and laser energy beams. He usually supports Farrah and Mason, although at one point worked with Monster. Messerjū was the first of the Zyunoids to be destroyed. | ||
*{{nihongo|Psygorn|サイゴーン|Saigōn |
*{{nihongo|'''Psygorn'''|サイゴーン|Saigōn}} (1-31),(32-50) <br> A three faced psychic monster with the ability to spew fire and uses telekinesis and teleportation, normally working with Farrah. He is the mightiest of the Zyunoids as he caused serious problems to the Biomen in battle, playing a role in Mika's death. Later upgraded with energy beams and stronger fire powers. He was the last Zyunoid to be killed and was destroyed by heavy damage caused by Red One and the Biomen, while trying to protect Mason of which he could be heard telling the latter to get away. | ||
*{{nihongo|Zyuoh|ジュウオウ|Jūō |
*{{nihongo|'''Zyuoh'''|ジュウオウ|Jūō}} (1-31),(34-48) <br> He is a gorilla-like robot that generally works along Monster, being a dim-witted brute armed with a mace and able to use his finger cannons in battle. As a result, Zyuoh is loyal to Monster to the point of coming to the aid of his master. After being heavily damaged in battle, Zyuoh was rebuilt for his loyalty at the request of his master with chest cannons. He works as the acting leader in the movie. He was destroyed after receiving heavy damage from Silva and the Biomen. | ||
*{{nihongo|Mettzler|メッツラー|Mettsurā |
*{{nihongo|'''Mettzler'''|メッツラー|Mettsurā}} (1-31),(33-49) <br> A biomechanical one-eyed Zyunoid, armed with a rapier and clawed arm, able to create holograms and turn himself into a slime to evade attacks or sneak attack his opponent. He is usually works with Farrah, later upgraded with her to be able to stretch his limbs at the same time Farrah was upgraded. He was destroyed after an overdose of Bio Killer energy from Silva and receiving the Bio Electron Charge attack while trying to shield Farrah. | ||
*{{nihongo|Aquaiger|アクアイガー|Akuaigā |
*{{nihongo|'''Aquaiger'''|アクアイガー|Akuaigā}} (1-31) <br> A ] robot armed with a harpoon-gun and built-in Bubble Bombs and Acid Spray. Usually working with Farrah and Mason, Aquaiger is weakest of the Beastoids to the point of getting beatdown by the other Zyunoids. He was one of the first Zyunoids to be destroyed fighting the Biomen. | ||
====Others==== | ====Others==== | ||
*{{nihongo|Farrah Cat|ファラキャット|Fara Kyatto |
*{{nihongo|'''Farrah Cat'''|ファラキャット|Fara Kyatto}} (2-51) <br> Farrah's android bodyguard who does the dirty work, dressed in black and purple skins, she is quick, agile and acrobatic. She has claws for weapons and uses twin nunchukus as well. She eventually meets her end when Yellow Four and Pink Five blew off her circuits with a full blast. | ||
*{{nihongo|Mecha Clones|メカクローン|Mekakurōn}} |
*{{nihongo|'''Mecha Clones'''|メカクローン|Mekakurōn}} <br> The robotic foot soldiers of Gear. They have black bodies with red eyes, and silver masks that hide their mechanical faces. Their arms include swords and guns. Mecha Clones can be programmed to pilot Mechadrone jet fighters or act as laboratory assistants. They can also disguise themselves as humans and are armed with explosives for suicide missions. | ||
===Silva=== | ===Silva=== | ||
{{nihongo|Bio Hunter Silva|バイオハンター・シルバ|Baio Hantā Shiruba}} is a robot who has given half of the Bio Particles as a power source and with a built-in arrow launcher in his elbow, from Planet Bio built by the Anti-Bio Union with the objective to terminate anything with Bio Particles. However, Silva malfunctions and uses his mecha {{nihongo|Balzion|バルジオン|Barujion}} to destroy Planet Bio. Tracking the Bio Particle signature of Peebo and Bio Robo, Silva arrives on Earth to complete his objective. Though an arch-enemy of the Bioman, Silva is also at odds with Gear who desire to utilize Balzion's technology for their own use. Losing his robot, Silva retrieves Balzion while killing Mason. In the end, Silva is destroyed when Balzion was defeated by a sudden charge of Bio Energy from Bio Robo. | {{nihongo|'''Bio Hunter Silva'''|バイオハンター・シルバ|Baio Hantā Shiruba}} is a robot who has given half of the Bio Particles as a power source and with a built-in arrow launcher in his elbow, from Planet Bio built by the Anti-Bio Union with the objective to terminate anything with Bio Particles. However, Silva malfunctions and uses his mecha {{nihongo|'''Balzion'''|バルジオン|Barujion}} to destroy Planet Bio. Tracking the Bio Particle signature of Peebo and Bio Robo, Silva arrives on Earth to complete his objective. Though an arch-enemy of the Bioman, Silva is also at odds with Gear who desire to utilize Balzion's technology for their own use. Losing his robot, Silva retrieves Balzion while killing Mason. In the end, Silva is destroyed when Balzion was defeated by a sudden charge of Bio Energy from the Bio Robo. | ||
==Episodes== | ==Episodes== |
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1984 Japanese TV series or programChoudenshi Bioman | |
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Genre | Tokusatsu |
Created by | Toei |
Starring | Ryōsuke Sakamoto Naoto Ōta Akito Ōsuga Yuki Yajima Sumiko Tanaka Michiko Makino Munemaru Kōda |
Narrated by | Ichirō Murakoshi (村越 伊知郎, Murakoshi Ichirō) |
Composer | Tatsumi Yano |
Country of origin | Japan |
No. of episodes | 51 |
Production | |
Producers | Seiji Abe Moriyoshi Katō Takeyuki Suzuki Yasuhiro Tomita |
Running time | 20 minutes |
Production companies | TV Asahi Toei Company Toei Advertising |
Original release | |
Network | TV Asahi |
Release | February 4, 1984 – January 26, 1985 |
Choudenshi Bioman (超電子バイオマン, Chōdenshi Baioman, lit. Super-Electron Bioman) is Toei Company's eighth installment in the Super Sentai series. Its 51 episodes aired on TV Asahi from February 4, 1984 to January 26, 1985 with a movie being released during the show's initial run. The international English title is listed by Toei as Bioman.
Synopsis
The once prosperous Planet Bio (バイオ星, Baio-sei) is destroyed after a world war erupted over the use of a scientific discovery called "Bio Particles". The Planet Bio Peacekeeping Alliance (バイオ星平和連合, Baio-sei Heiwa Rengō), which sought to use Bio Particles for peaceful purposes, sends the giant robot Bio Robo and an assistant robot named Peebo to prevent the same tragedy from happening on Earth. Bio Robo arrives in 15th century Japan, where it showers Bio Particles on five young individuals. Five centuries later, the descendants of these individuals, infused with Bio Particles, are chosen by Peebo and Bio Robo to become the Bioman team to protect the Earth from the New Gear Empire, an organization led by mad scientist Doctor Man.
Characters
Bioman
The Bioman are the descendants of five people showered with Bio Particles centuries ago who were spirited way by the Bio Robo during Gear's initial attack to obtain the Techno Braces (テクノブレス, Tekuno Buresu) from Peebo to become the Bioman. To transform individually they call their color and number and to transform as a group they call Bioman. Along with their Bio Swords (バイオソード, Baio Sōdo), a versatile sidearm with sword, dagger, and blaster modes, the Bioman have a variety of team attacks that are executed after their Bio Brain Computers are synched up. Among their team attacks are Bio Electron Beam (バイオエレクトロビーム, Baio Erekutoron Bīmu) and Miracle Laser (ミラクルレーザー, Mirakuru Rēzā).
Red One
Shirō Gō/Red One (郷史朗/レッドワン, Gō Shirō/Reddo Wan)
- Shirō Gō was the pilot of the first Japanese space shuttle before getting caught in the crossfire just as the Gear begins the invasion. In him, passion and responsibility unite. He grew up believing that his father was dead. However, after meeting Professor Shibata, he is not so sure. The Bio Particles within him enable him to communicate with animals; thus making them useful in reconnaissance missions. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to target any opponent with his Super Electron Radar (超電子レーダー, Chōdenshi Rēdā) ability. Armed with the Fire Sword (ファイヤーソード, Faiyā Sōdo) and his special attack is Spark Sword (スパークソード, Supāku Sōdo). He later returns in Gokaiger.
Green Two
Shingo Takasugi/Green Two (高杉真吾/グリーンツー, Takasugi Shingo/Gurīn Tsū)
- Shingo Takasugi is a race car driver. Shingo can be very tough to enemies yet very kind to children. Despite his bravado, there are times when he doubts his abilities. Despite these doubts, he knows what he must do and does his best. He is the designated driver of Bio Turbo. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his Super Electron Scope (超電子スコープ, Chōdenshi Sukōpu) ability to see through any deception. Armed with the Hurricane Sword (ハリケーンソード, Harikēn Sōdo) and the Green Boomerang (グリーンブメラング, Gurīn Bumerangu) and his special attack is Break Action (ブレイクアクション, Bureiku Akushon).
Blue Three
Ryūta Nanbara/Blue Three (南原竜太/ブルースリー, Nanbara Ryūta/Burū Surī)
- Ryūta Nanbara is a water sportsman who is boyish and adventurous. He loves to explore and discover new things. His years of diving have made him very nimble and is skilled in stealth techniques. He can't tolerate bullies. His Bio Brain Computer allows him to use his Super Electron Ear (超電子イヤー, Chōdenshi Iyā) ability to enhance his sense of hearing. He wields the Elec-Sword (エレキソード, Ereki Sōdo) and his special attack is Super Sky Diving (スーパースカイダイビング, Sūpā Sukai Daibingu).
Yellow Four
- Mika Koizumi/Yellow Four I (小泉ミカ/1初代イエローフォー, Koizumi Mika/Shodai Ierō Fō) (1-10}} :
- Mika Koizumi is a photographer who dreams of following in her late brother's footsteps to photograph African wildlife. Initially, she is hesitant to join the team until she is convinced that Gear's evil would eventually put the animals in danger. When Gear manage to gather a bit of Anti-Bio Particles to weaponize, Mika dies by Pysgorn's hand sacrificing herself to empty Bio Killer Gun's ammo so her allies can fight without being poisoned by the Anti-Bio Particles. The others mourn her as Bio Robo activates her Bio-Brain Computer to present her memories to give the Bioman hope. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to present photographic projections in her Super Electron Holography (超電子ホログラフィ, Chōdenshi Horogurafi) ability. Her weapon was the Thunder Sword (サンダーソード, Sandā Sōdo). Her special attack is Yellow Flash.
- Jun Yabuki/Yellow Four II (矢吹ジュン/2代目イエローフォー, Yabuki Jun/Nidaime Ierō Fō) (11-51) :
- Jun Yabuki is an Olympic archer. Sometimes dressing up in a hybrid American Indian cowgirl/feudal Japan outfit. The last two letters in her surname "ki" form the kanji for her color. After watching Bioman in action, she tries to join them, but is initially refused due to her lack of understanding how serious the fight is. However, her fearlessness enabled the Bioman to learn that she is also a descendant of the original Bioman. When she accidentally injures Shirō during the Samecanth incident, Jun is confronted by her old squad captain who learns of her reasons for leaving the Olympic archery team and allows her to remain with the Bioman. Having the same abilities and arsenal as her predecessor, the new Yellow Four also uses the Bio Arrow (バイオアロー, Baio Arō) as her weapon.
Pink Five
Hikaru Katsuragi/Pink Five (桂木ひかる/ピンクファイブ, Katsuragi Hikaru/Pinku Faibu)
- Hikaru Katsuragi is a carnival flutist. She is sweet yet strong and is a mistress of disguise. She bears an unusually strong spirit with a strong motherly instinct. She plays the flute to calm her spirits and to strengthen her resolve. She is able to befriend the evil computer Brain and teach him about friendship, which pays off when Brain sacrifices himself to save the Bioman and the world from destruction. She is the most emotional member of the team. Her Bio Brain Computer allows her to use her Super Electron Beamlight (超電子ビームライト, Chōdenshi Bīmuraito) ability. She wields the Laser Sword (レーザーソード, Rēzā Sōdo). Her special attacks are Pink Flash (ピンクフラッシュ, Pinku Furasshu), Pink Barrier (ピンクバリヤー, Pinku Bariyā) and Spin Chop (スピンチョップ, Supin Choppu).
Team Attacks
Unlike most Sentai teams, the Bioman used several team attacks. These are:
- Bio Miracle Wave
The Bioman use their swords to fire an elemental beam. It was first used in episode one against Messerjū. - Bio Revolver
The Bioman execute a spinning kick attack from all sides to send the opponent away. It was used only in episode two against Psygorn. - Bio Burn Bar
The Bioman sends a series of energy blasts from the ground. It was used only in episode three against Jūō and later in the movie. - Bio Team Kick
The Bioman execute a Bio Kick together. It was first used in episode four against Mettzler and later as a counterattack when Mettlzer was upgraded. - Bio Electron Beam
The Bioman fire their pistols at the monster together. It was first used in episode five against Beast King. It was later used as a counterattack against an upgraded Psygorn. - Bio Miracle Beam
The Bioman fire a series of energy beams from the forehead. It was first used in episode eight against Messerjū. - Bio Big Bow
This attack arrived when Jun Yabuki replaced Mika Koizumi. It was first used in episode 13 against Messerjū. - Bio Electron Charge
In episode 34, the Bioman created a new technique to defeat stronger Jūnoids.
Allies
- Peebo (ピーボ, Pībo)
An android who is the guardian of the Bio Particles, Bio Robo and Bio Dragon, built as an experimental robot when the Bio Particles were in development. He came to Earth 500 years ago and showered five courageous people with Bio Particles. Now that Gear has made its move, Peebo and Bio Robo gather the descendants of the original five. He shows a great fear for Silva. In the last two episodes, he used himself to energize Bio Robo. - Shūichi Kageyama (蔭山 秀一, Kageyama Shūichi)
Thinking himself an orphan, named Kōichi Nakamura (中村 公一, Nakamura Kōichi), he learns he is in reality Shūichi Kageyama, the son of Doctor Man and basis of Prince's design. At first, Doctor Man tries to get him to join Gear, but Shūichi rejects his father. Eventually, Shūichi finds and joins Doctor Shibata. Later, he helps the Bioman ultimately defeat Gear. He manages to convince Doctor Man to help them stop the bomb that could destroy the whole Earth through the use of human emotions. - Setsuko Kageyama (蔭山 節子, Kageyama Setsuko)
Doctor Kageyama's former wife and the mother of Shūichi. After Kageyama became Doctor Man, she left her husband and gave away their son Shūichi for adoption by the Nakamura family. 17 years later, the Bioman team and Shūichi stumble onto a letter she left behind, along with a video recording, which revealed Doctor Man's true identity. She never actually appears in the series besides a photograph of herself with Kageyama and Shūichi as an infant, and a voice-over while Shūichi reads her letter. - Shin-ichirō Gō (郷 紳一朗, Gō Shin'ichirō)
Shirō's estranged father and the former research partner of Hideo Kageyama. After Kageyama became insane, he faked his death and left his wife and son to stop his former friend. He turned himself into a cyborg like Doctor Man did to continue his research and overthrow the New Empire Gear. Adopting the alias of Professor Shibata (柴田博士, Shibata-hakase), he disguises his true identity by wearing rose-colored eyeglasses and a fake beard. He creates a "conscience circuit" that is capable of giving Mecha Clones free will. - Joy (ジョーイ, Jōi)
A young friend of Peebo from Planet Bio. He recorded a video message on a compact disc addressed to Peebo that was sent to Earth from Bio Star before its destruction. Doctor Man managed to get a hold of the disc before Peebo does and decides to create a Mecha Clone of Joy in order to trick Peebo into revealing the location of the Bioman's headquarters. Peebo is deceived by the duplicate at first, but manages to see through the deception after he views Joy's video recording, which revealed that the real Joy was unable to escape Planet Bio's destruction and that he recorded the video as his final farewell to Peebo. Doctor Man, who did not understand the language of Planet Bio's people, did not realize that Joy was already dead. - Ken Hayase (早瀬 健, Hayase Ken)
Jun's former coach and the captain of the Japanese Olympic Archery Team. He tries to investigate Jun's sudden departure from the team in order to convince her to return, only to discover Jun's secret identity as Yellow Four and allows her to remain with the Bioman. - Shota Yamamori (山守 正太, Yamamori Shōta)
A protector of nature who lives in Mt. Nekura by himself. When the Bioman team first encounter Yamamori, Shiro ponders the possibility of whether Yamamori might carry Bio Particles within him. After falling in love with Jun, Yamamori tries to join the team desperately, but is ultimately rejected when Bio Robo finds no traces of Bio Particles within his body. Disillusioned, Yamamori is tricked by a disguised Farrah into undergoing a procedure that would transform him into the Magne Warrior (マグネ戦士, Magune Senshi), which puts him under Gear's control. However, Yamamori manages to break free of Gear's influence and helps the Bioman team destroy the Magne Megas. Yamamori is considered a prototype of the "sixth warrior" additions featured in later Super Sentai shows. - Miki (ミキ)
A special Mecha Clone developed by Doctor Man to be coupled with Satan Megas in episode 43-44, Miki had the unusual appearance of a young girl in school uniform. As long as she existed, Satan Megas was able to re-assemble himself indefinitely, making him virtually invincible. After being implanted with Professor Shibata's conscience circuit, however, Miki felt guilt for the ravages caused by Gear, and activated her self-destruct so Bio Robo could defeat Satan Megas.
Mecha
- Bio Dragon (バイオドラゴン, Baio Doragon)
A carrier ship for Bio Jets One and Two. The fuselage side carries two laser guns. With its magnetic force crane, it can pick up an inert Bio Robo. It can transport a fully formed Bio Robo to the scene of battle. The Bioman can either pilot it out of the hangar, fly up to it, or board it from the ground with an tube-shaped escalator device. - Bio Robo (バイオロボ, Baio Robo)
Coming from Planet Bio 500 years ago, the Bio Robo is a semi sentient robot that showered five people with Bio Particles upon arriving on Earth around the time of Feudal Japan. Years later, the Bio Robo activates upon detecting Gear's attacks and gathers the Bioman team. It is formed from the two Bio Jets when the command "Fusion! Hyper Cross!" (合体!ハイパークロス!, Gattai! Haipā Kurosu!) is given. The Bio Robo is armed with the Super-Maser (スーパーメーザー, Sūpā Mēzā) sword and it destroys monsters with a variety of finishing attacks including, but not limited to, Concentration (コンセントレーション, Konsentorēshon), Comet Cutter (コメットカッター, Kometto Kattā), Chainsaw Cutter (チェーンソーカッター, Chēnsō Kattā), Straight Flush (ストレートフラッシュ, Sutorēto Furasshu), Pinball Sting (ピンボールスティング, Pinbōru Sutingu), and Dashing Beam (ダッシングビーム, Dasshingu Bīmu). It uses a powered up attack, the Bio Particle Cut (バイオ粒子斬り, Baio Ryūshi Giri) against later monsters.- Bio Jet One (バイオジェット1号, Baio Jetto Ichigō)
It is used by Red One and Pink Five, forming the upper half of the Bio Robo. It reappeared in Gaoranger Vs. Super Sentai. - Bio Jet Two (バイオジェット2号, Baio Jetto Nigō)
It is used by three other Bioman, forming the lower half of the Bio Robo.
- Bio Jet One (バイオジェット1号, Baio Jetto Ichigō)
Vehicles
- Bio Mach (バイオマッハ, Baio Mahha)
Motorcycles piloted by Red One (with a cruising speed of 300 km/h and a top speed of 540 km/h) and Yellow Four (with a cruising speed of 250 km/h and a top speed of 450 km/h). - Bio Turbo (バイオターボ, Baio Tābo)
A modified Mazda RX-7 piloted by Green Two, Blue Three and Pink Five. It has a cruising speed of 350 km/h and a top speed of 630 km/h.
New Empire Gear
The New Empire Gear (新帝国ギア, Shin Teikoku Gia) was founded and led by the cyborg Doctor Man, from his New Grad fortress at the South Pole. Gear's forces believe themselves to be a technologically advanced society with the right to rule Earth.
- Doctor Man (ドクターマン, Dokutā Man)
The supreme ruler of Gear, Doctor Man was actually a human named Dr. Hideo Kageyama (蔭山 秀夫, Kageyama Hideo) who experimented on himself to accelerate his intelligence, only to have his body rapidly age in the process. To extend his life, Kageyama converted himself into a cyborg with a deep disgust for humanity, planning to conquer the world with his army of Mecha Clones while remaining alive long enough to find a worthy heir to his empire. When his true origins are revealed, Doctor Man countered the coup with a Mecha Clone copy of himself and later reprogrammed the Big Three and reorganized the empire. With his empire dying, he goes and fights the Bioman with King Megas only to be defeated. He activated the New Bomb but he ended up stopping it when his son and the Bioman prodded him eventually resulting in his death. - Prince (プリンス, Purinsu) (19-20)
An advanced Mecha Clone constructed by Doctor Man in the image of his estranged son Shūichi as a teenager, he was created to be the perfect heir to Gear. A cold-headed sadist, Prince is armed with a baton and a laser-shooting shotgun. He first appears to take over Mason's scheme to cause an energy crisis, his sadist actions earning him Blue's disdain. However, Nanbara's confrontation stirs the memories Prince has of Shūichi's mother and had to be brought back by Mason and Farrah as his nature as a Mecha Clone is revealed. After Doctor removed his human emotions, Prince calls out Blue Three for a one-on-one fight before piloting Grotescanth and is consumed in the explosion that destroy his Mecha Gigan. Episodes 49 and 50, Silva construct a replica of Prince in order infiltrate Newgrad and recover Balzion, but Shūichi trades place with it instead and poses as Prince.
Big Three
The Big Three are three android generals who supervise field missions, also able to disguise themselves as humans.
- Mason (メイスン, Meisun)
The leader of the Big Three and the first of the trio to battle the Bioman, Red One's frequent rival. Given Bio Killer Gun, Mason only managed to kill Mika (the first Yellow Four) when she intentionally had him empty out all his Anti-Bio Particle ammo on her while he wanted to kill Shiro. He once plotted against Doctor Man himself upon leaning his origins. He is armed with a staff which fires energy bolts which was later broken in half by Red One. He later fired an energy bolt to Red One from his chest after his Staff was Broken. Doctor Man apparently puts more importance on him than the other two. He later shares a close relationship with Farrah. He was later rebuilt and armed with Mason Rockets and Mason Machine Gun. He was eventually killed by Silva, praising Doctor Man one final time before he explodes.
- Farrah (ファラ, Fara)
The female member of the Big Three, she uses beam weapons and leaves the dirty fighting to Farrah Cat. She often disguises herself as human in her schemes, favoring cunning and deception above brutal force. She used to show resentment towards Mason but later developed a close relationship with him starting with the plot to steal gold bars which Mason designed. Later rebuilt and armed with Farrah Fire Storm and Farrah Kiss (blows an explosive flying kiss). She is rivals with Yellow Four and Pink Five. She died after receiving damage in battle while piloting Balzion.
- Monster (モンスター, Monsutā) (1-48)
The brute of the Big Three who uses a battle axe as his usual weapon of choice, though he can use nearby heavy objects in his fights as well. He usually works with Zyuoh. He was later upgraded and armed with Black Mace and Iron Paw. Despite being an android, he is revealed to have feelings for Farrah which she resents and Mason considers it disgusting. He was killed while trying to capture Balzion in Super Megas.
Zyunoids
The Five Beast Warrior Zyunoids (ジューノイド五獣士, Jūnoido Go Jūshi) are mechanical monsters that fight the Biomen and support the Big Three in their battles.
- Messerju (メッサージュウ, Messājū) (1-31)
A falcon-faced gargoyle robot with the ability to fly and armed with supersonic waves and laser energy beams. He usually supports Farrah and Mason, although at one point worked with Monster. Messerjū was the first of the Zyunoids to be destroyed. - Psygorn (サイゴーン, Saigōn) (1-31),(32-50)
A three faced psychic monster with the ability to spew fire and uses telekinesis and teleportation, normally working with Farrah. He is the mightiest of the Zyunoids as he caused serious problems to the Biomen in battle, playing a role in Mika's death. Later upgraded with energy beams and stronger fire powers. He was the last Zyunoid to be killed and was destroyed by heavy damage caused by Red One and the Biomen, while trying to protect Mason of which he could be heard telling the latter to get away. - Zyuoh (ジュウオウ, Jūō) (1-31),(34-48)
He is a gorilla-like robot that generally works along Monster, being a dim-witted brute armed with a mace and able to use his finger cannons in battle. As a result, Zyuoh is loyal to Monster to the point of coming to the aid of his master. After being heavily damaged in battle, Zyuoh was rebuilt for his loyalty at the request of his master with chest cannons. He works as the acting leader in the movie. He was destroyed after receiving heavy damage from Silva and the Biomen. - Mettzler (メッツラー, Mettsurā) (1-31),(33-49)
A biomechanical one-eyed Zyunoid, armed with a rapier and clawed arm, able to create holograms and turn himself into a slime to evade attacks or sneak attack his opponent. He is usually works with Farrah, later upgraded with her to be able to stretch his limbs at the same time Farrah was upgraded. He was destroyed after an overdose of Bio Killer energy from Silva and receiving the Bio Electron Charge attack while trying to shield Farrah. - Aquaiger (アクアイガー, Akuaigā) (1-31)
A Gill-man robot armed with a harpoon-gun and built-in Bubble Bombs and Acid Spray. Usually working with Farrah and Mason, Aquaiger is weakest of the Beastoids to the point of getting beatdown by the other Zyunoids. He was one of the first Zyunoids to be destroyed fighting the Biomen.
Others
- Farrah Cat (ファラキャット, Fara Kyatto) (2-51)
Farrah's android bodyguard who does the dirty work, dressed in black and purple skins, she is quick, agile and acrobatic. She has claws for weapons and uses twin nunchukus as well. She eventually meets her end when Yellow Four and Pink Five blew off her circuits with a full blast. - Mecha Clones (メカクローン, Mekakurōn)
The robotic foot soldiers of Gear. They have black bodies with red eyes, and silver masks that hide their mechanical faces. Their arms include swords and guns. Mecha Clones can be programmed to pilot Mechadrone jet fighters or act as laboratory assistants. They can also disguise themselves as humans and are armed with explosives for suicide missions.
Silva
Bio Hunter Silva (バイオハンター・シルバ, Baio Hantā Shiruba) is a robot who has given half of the Bio Particles as a power source and with a built-in arrow launcher in his elbow, from Planet Bio built by the Anti-Bio Union with the objective to terminate anything with Bio Particles. However, Silva malfunctions and uses his mecha Balzion (バルジオン, Barujion) to destroy Planet Bio. Tracking the Bio Particle signature of Peebo and Bio Robo, Silva arrives on Earth to complete his objective. Though an arch-enemy of the Bioman, Silva is also at odds with Gear who desire to utilize Balzion's technology for their own use. Losing his robot, Silva retrieves Balzion while killing Mason. In the end, Silva is destroyed when Balzion was defeated by a sudden charge of Bio Energy from the Bio Robo.
Episodes
2Movie
A movie version of Chōdenshi Bioman premiered at the Toei Manga Matsuri film festival on July 14, 1984. It was directed by Nagafumi Hori and written by Hirohisa Soda, who both worked on the series. The events of the movie are set somewhere between Episodes 11 and 33 due to the presence of Jun Yabuki as Yellow Four and the appearance of all five Beastnoids.
International broadcasts
- Asia
Bioman aired in the Philippines on ABS-CBN in 1987-88 and IBC-13 in 1993-94 - making it the first Sentai show to be broadcast there since Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai. It was also the last tokusatsu title in the Philippines to be dubbed in English, as Space Sheriff Shaider - which was aired on the same year - began the trend of dubbing tokusatsu in Filipino. In recent years, Bioman was re-broadcast and re-dubbed in Filipino. The series also aired on Channel 7 in Thailand.
- Europe
The series was very popular in France, with singer/actor Bernard Minet recording a French version of the show's theme for that country.
- Latin America
Bioman was dubbed in Spanish and aired in Colombia, Venezuela, Mexico and El Salvador by Caracol TV, RCTV/Televen, Azteca 7 and Canal 12, respectively
- United States
In 1986, Haim Saban produced a pilot episode of an American adaptation of the series simply titled Bio-Man.
Cast
2Voice Actors
2Songs
- Opening theme
- "Choudenshi Bioman" (超電子バイオマン, Chōdenshi Baioman)
- Lyrics: Chinfa Kan (康 珍化, Kan Chinfa)
- Composition: Kunihiko Kase (加瀬 邦彦, Kase Kunihiko)
- Arrangement: Tatsumi Yano (矢野 立美, Yano Tatsumi)
- Artist: Takayuki Miyauchi (宮内 タカユキ, Miyauchi Takayuki)
- Ending theme
- "Biomic Soldier" (バイオミック・ソルジャー, Baiomikku Sorujā)
- Lyrics: Chinfa Kan
- Composition: Kunihiko Kase
- Arrangement: Tatsumi Yano
- Artist: Takayuki Miyauchi
References
- "Library -- English Titles -- TOEI TV Website". Retrieved 2011-03-26.
- Discogs.com - Bernard Minet: Bioman
- Spanish Misplaced Pages article
- Bates, James (August 12, 1986). "A Crop of New Shows Sprouts From Saban Firm's TV Success". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
- "Haim Saban, producer, in Hollywood, Washington, Israel". The New Yorker. May 10, 2010. p. 4. Retrieved May 29, 2010.
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