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Beyond the Millennium (千年を越えて Sennen o Koete) is the forty-ninth episode of Mirai Sentai Timeranger. It is the third episode of Timeranger's endgame, featuring the continuation of the Great Annihilation, the return of the TDB agents to the 31st century, and the death of Naoto Takizawa.
Synopsis[]
As Yuri and the TDB agents return to a surprising turn of events in the 31st century, Tatsuya continues to fight for the safety of his own time, as his long-time rival finally approaches a destiny he cannot escape from.
Plot[]
Yuri, Ayase, Domon, and Sion awaken and find that they have returned to their own time. Captain Ryuya appears and informs them that it is now the year 3001, the beginning of the 31st century. However, now that G-Zord has been destroyed, history has been "corrected" and their own histories have changed: Yuri's family was not killed by Dolnero ten years ago and are all alive and well. Domon was not kicked out of grappling and only suspended for a year. A cure for Ayase's Osiris Syndrome was discovered in the past year and he can begin treatment soon. Sion, who is not from Earth, is unaffected by the corrected version of history and is still the sole survivor of his home planet, Hubbard. Tac is thrown into a garbage disposal to be destroyed before reactivating. Ryuya reveals that the four agents will need to have their memories re-written, as their pre-correction memories and 20th century memories are no longer necessary. The process will occur the next day. Ryuya declines to give details on Tatsuya and Naoto's fates, only confirming that the Great Annihilation did indeed occur 1000 years ago on February 4th, 2001.
On February 3, 2001, Tatsuya and a gravely injured Naoto run for cover as Neo Crisis wreaks havoc. Naoto insists that Tatsuya go back to the other rangers, but Tatsuya tells him they have returned to their own era. Tatsuya suggests going to the City Guardians office, but Naoto rejects his help and explains that he was kicked out of the City Guardians and the V-Commander will be confiscated if he is found, especially now that the voice key has been unlocked. The pair are attacked by a group of Zenitts, and they fight them off and escape. Tatsuya recalls Tac's warning that V-Rex's pilot will die that day, and insists that not everything will be as history defines. The City Guardians evacuate civilians underground while President Asami is informed that Naoto is on the run and V-Rex is in self-repair mode. Asami declines a request to track down Naoto, while privately commenting that Naoto was too hasty in his grab for power. Tatsuya and Naoto find a shelter while Neo Crisis short-circuits due to excessive energy usage, forcing Gien to retreat.
Naoto receives medical assistance and Tatsuya is relieved that Naoto isn't as easy to kill as history thought. Naoto is irritated that he had to be saved by Tatsuya, and Tatsuya questions Naoto on what lies at the end of his endless pursuit of power. Naoto argues that Tatsuya only runs away from power and that he cannot see the end either. Tatsuya states that they are the same, as they are obsessed with the same power. Naoto claims they cannot change the way they live now, and that he regrets nothing. A civilian enters the shelter warning that the Londerz are rampaging outside. Tatsuya gets up to go fight, and tells Naoto that can still change the way they live, as it is up to them to decide. Naoto coughs up blood and admits to himself that he's always envied Tatsuya's confidence, even when it is misplaced.
In 3001, Ryuya activates the main computer and logs information on Case File 48: on February 3, 2001, Yuri, Ayase, Domon, and Sion return to the 31st century. On the same day, V-Rex pilot Naoto Takizawa dies. The computer informs him that "Naoto Takizawa" is not the name of the V-Rex pilot recorded in the database. Ryuya says the database is wrong and corrects the pilot's name. In 2001, the little girl Naoto saved earlier approaches him as he rests and thanks him for rescuing her. Naoto notices her empty birdcage and offers to retrieve her missing bird. Naoto goes outside alone to find the bird and recalls Tatsuya's words that they can change the way they live. As Naoto captures the bird, a lone Zenitt wanders into the area. Ryuya finishes logging data on Case File 48 and states that history is moving in the right direction. Naoto is shot by the Zenitt and drops the birdcage before falling to the ground. Tatsuya returns to the shelter and is horrified to find Naoto mortally wounded. Naoto asks Tatsuya to change the way he lives and gives him the V-Commander as he dies from his injuries. Tatsuya grieves over Naoto's death and attacks the Londerz in a fit of rage and despair.
In 3001, the four Timerangers struggle to accept their new lives while Tatsuya is left to protect his timeline without them. Yuri reminisces on all the tender moments she and Tatsuya shared. Tatsuya returns to Tomorrow Research that night and laments that he is all alone now that all of his fellow rangers are gone.
The next day, Gien reactivates Neo Crisis to bring about the Great Annihilation. In the 31st century, Yuri, Ayase, Domon, and Sion are to be processed and have their memories re-written. Tatsuya leaves to take on the Londerz by himself. Ayase attacks the TDB robots as they attempt to take Sion for memory processing. Ayase refuses to accept their new reality and insists everyone should choose their own path. Domon agrees, and Yuri joins too. Yuri insists that she has to return to the 21st century despite not having a logical reason. Sion agrees and the four of them decide to return to 2001. Tatsuya summons V-Rex to attack Neo Crisis and morphs into TimeRed, now armed with the DV Defender.
Cast[]
- Tatsuya Asami (浅見 竜也 Asami Tatsuya), Captain Ryuya (リュウヤ隊長 Ryūya Taichō): Masaru Nagai (永井 大 Nagai Masaru)
- Ayase (アヤセ): Yūji Kido (城戸 裕次 Kido Yūji)
- Sion (シオン Shion): Masahiro Kuranuki (倉貫 匡弘 Kuranuki Masahiro)
- Domon (ドモン): Shūhei Izumi (和泉 宗兵 Izumi Shūhei)
- Yuri (ユウリ Yūri): Mika Katsumura (勝村 美香 Katsumura Mika)
- Naoto Takizawa (滝沢 直人 Takizawa Naoto): Shinji Kasahara (笠原 紳司 Kasahara Shinji)
- Navigator Robo Tac (ナビゲーターロボタック Nabigētā Robo Takku, Voice): Yūsuke Numata (沼田 祐介 Numata Yūsuke)
- Wataru Asami (浅見 渡 Asami Wataru): Fujita Okamoto (岡本 富士太 Okamoto Fujita)
- Gien (ギエン Voice): Kōji Tobe (戸部 公爾 Tobe Kōji)
Guest Cast[]
- Honami Moriyama (森山 ホナミ Moriyama Honami): Tamao Yoshimura (吉村 玉緒 Yoshimura Tamao)
- Secretary: Sumimaro Yoshimi (吉見純麿 Yoshimi Sumimaro)
- Miyoshi: Yu Motomura (元村 悠 Motomura Yū)
- Yuri's father: Hidasumi Kamiya (神谷秀澄 Kamiya Hidasumi)
- Yuri's mother: Yukari Igarashi (五十嵐ゆかり Igarashi Yukari)
- TDF Member: Yoshihisa Sotoda (外田能久 Sotoda Yoshihisa), Koji Sugimura (杉村晃司 Sugimura Kōji)
- Mei: Kaori Kurihara (栗原香織 Kurihara Kaori)
- Girl: Miki Hirai (平井みき Hirai Miki)
- TDF Computer (Voice): Mami Nakajima (中島麻実 Nakajima Mami)
Notes[]
- This episode aired alongside Kamen Rider Agito
episode 1, The Warrior's Awakening. - Viewership: 7.8%
- Closing Date: February 4th 2001
- This is the last physical appearance of Naoto Takizawa.
Featured Song[]
DVD Releases[]
Timeranger Volume 5, DVD cover
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger Volume 5 features episodes 41-50.[1]
Timeranger: The Complete Series (Shout! Factory)
- The complete Timeranger series was released in North America by Shout! Factory on July 31, 2018.
See Also[]
- The End of Time - Power Rangers counterpart in Time Force. See comparison page.
References[]
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