Sun Vulcan (team)

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Sun Vulcan (team)

Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan

Chronological/Production Order

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"Let's Shine! Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan! (輝(かがや)け！太(たい)陽(よう)戦(せん)隊(たい)サンバルカン！, Kagayake! Taiyō Sentai San Barukan!)"

―Sun Vulcan team announcing their arrival^[src]

Taiyou Sentai Sun Vulcan (太陽戦隊サンバルカン, Taiyō Sentai San Barukan), also simply known as Sun Vulcan (サンバルカン, San Barukan), are the 5th Super Sentai, or on occasion, referred to as the 3rd team. (See notes) It initially composed of an air force officer, a navy officer, and an army officer. It was formed by the Guardians of World Peace to fight the Machine Empire Black Magma.

Overview

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History

Sun Vulcan

Ryusuke Owashi was called away to pilot a special NASA mission, and so pilot and swordsman Takayuki Hiba took his position as VulRed.

The Snack Safari chef Sukehachi Yazawa correctly suspected the identities of Sun Vulcan. Playing off of this, the Zero Girls posed as an unofficial ally to the Solar Squadron and staged a fake audition for him to join their ranks. They outfitted him with a radio transmitter. Using this, Crystal Monger was able to break into the top portion of Sun Vulcan's base. Sun Vulcan was able to trick him into sneaking into the their pool, where they captured him. TV STORY-Ep. 28: Is Sukehachi Friend or Foe?

Sun Vulcan was temporarily defeated by Rose Monger, Black Magma's top fencer who possessed a sword technique that surpassed that of the Sun Vulcan Robo's finisher. Until Takayuki Hiba could diagram her attack, Tokyo was defended by the White Rose Fencer. TV STORY-Ep. 29: Pretty Swordsman, White Rose Mask

When Curse Monger summoned three ghosts (Count Dracula, Jeanne d'Arc, and Billy the Kid) that the Solar Squadron could not touch, Sun Vulcan was humiliated. Sun Vulcan was able to defeat them in Hell and rehabilitated their souls.

Sun Vulcan was charged with the defense of a Denzian descendant when Satan Monger killed psychics throughout Tokyo. TV STORY-Ep. 36: The ESPer

Sun Vulcan was officially a secret team, so its members could not freely share their identities with friends or family. As a result, Asao Hyou's father only knew that he had departed the Guardians of World Peace ranger squadron. His father came to Snack Safari to learn more about his son's supposed failure, and ended up facing Daizaburo Arashiyama in a battle of cuisine instead. When this was interrupted by Totem Pole Monger and Sun Vulcan had to leave to face him, Amazon Killer was able to exploit the clandestine nature of Sun Vulcan, posing as a detective to convince Mr. Hyou that Sun Vulcan was a terrorist organization. With Commander Arashiyama's blessing, Asao took his father to a bathhouse and confessed his identity as VulPanther. Asao's father would attempt to return to Hiba from Tokyo Station, but be captured by Amazon Killer. Asao was blackmailed to fight Totem Pole Monger alone in a chained-together axe duel, but left traces of Vulcan oxident from his vehicle so the other members of Sun Vulcan could track him down. Asao is nearly killed by Totem Pole Monger's giant axe, but his father is able to free himself from his bindings and knock out enough Machinemen that it gives enough time for the Sun Vulcan squadron to arrive. TV STORY-Ep. 38: Asao Hyou's Dad-Lord

Turboranger

Sun Vulcan joined up with Battle Fever, Denzimen, Goggle-V, Dynamen, Biomen, Changemen, Flashmen, Maskmen, and the Livemen, to stand behind the newest Sentai, the Turborangers, as they faced off against the Hundred Boma Tribes. TV STORY-Counting on You! Turboranger

Gokaiger

Years later, the Space Empire Zangyack invaded Earth. This threat was so great that all of the first 34 Super Sentai, including Sun Vulcan, were needed to oppose them. The 34 Sentai put up a valiant fight against the ground forces, but when the Zangyack fleet itself attacked them, Akarenger told everyone to combine their powers and save the Earth. This destroyed the Zangyack fleet and resulted in the loss of their powers, which resurfaced as Ranger Keys, that were dispersed throughout the universe.

The keys were collected by AkaRed, and later utilized by the 35th Super Sentai, the Gokaigers, a group of five people from different planets who came to Earth in search of the Greatest Treasure in the Universe. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear The greater power of Sun Vulcan was initially taken by Basco ta Jolokia, but was granted to the Gokaigers by Takayuki after Basco's death. TV STORY-Ep. 49: The Greatest Treasure in the Universe After the Gokaigers finally defeated Zangyack, they returned the Ranger Keys before they left Earth to find the second Greatest Treasure in the Universe. Takayuki saluted the Gokaigers as he received his Ranger Key. The rest of his team presumably got their powers as well. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates

Super Hero Taisen

Dimensional wall - Sun Vulcan, Battle Fever, JAKQ, Denziman — Sun Vulcan, alongside Battle Fever, J.A.K.Q., and the Denzimen, emerge through a dimensional wall.

Sun Vulcan, among the majority of the Super Sentai heroes, were caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident. They were presumably sent to the dimensional rift, under the pretense of being defeated, by Kamen Rider Decade while he was apparently hunting the Sentai teams. When his and Captain Marvelous' ruse was revealed, Sun Vulcan appeared with the other Super Sentai through the dimensional wall, they then fought alongside all the other Sentai teams and Kamen Riders against the alliance of Dai-Shocker and Dai-Zangyack. TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen

Zyuohger

The Space Pirates Return

Evidently, Sun Vulcan loaned their Ranger Keys - at the request of Gai Ikari - to the Gokaigers whom had temporarily returned to Earth to find and bestow the Great King's Credential to the Zyuohgers. TV STORY-Ep. 28: The Space Pirates Return Their powers were returned when the Gokaigers left for space once more having achieved their quest. TV STORY-Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs

Zyuohger vs. Ninninger

VulEagle appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds whom addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers. TV STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai

Zenkaiger

A manifestation of the Sun Vulcan team was summoned by Zenkaizer through the Sun Vulcan Sentai Gear which allowed Zenkaizer, Gaon, and Vroon to use the Vulcan Ball against the Kudakks turned invisible by Invisible World. TV STORY-No. 17-kai! Nununu Occult Club!

Sun Vulcan Sentai Gear (Episode 24) — Sun Vulcan Return

The manifestations of the Sun Vulcan team was re-summoned by Zenkaizer through the Sun Vulcan Sentai Gear again this time in a volleyball match against Vacances World. TV STORY-No. 24-kai! The Invasion is Complete! Can You Recapture it?!

Members

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VulEagle	Ryusuke Owashi ► Takayuki Hiba
VulShark	Kinya Samejima
VulPanther	Asao Hyou

Sun Vulcan

Arsenal

Main article: Arsenal (Sun Vulcan)

Transformation Device

Vulcan Brace

Sidearms

Vulcan Sticks

Team Weapons

Vulcan Ball
New Vulcan Ball

Vehicles

Sand Vulcan (jeep) ◆
Shark Machine (cycle) ◆
Panther Machine (cycle) ◆

Mecha

Main article: Mecha (Sun Vulcan)

Legend:◆ piloted mecha, ✶ team-piloted mecha, ➲ carrier mecha; see Style Guide for rules on icon colors

Jaguar Vulcan ➲
Taiyo Gattai Sun Vulcan Robo ◆◄►
- Cosmo Vulcan ◆
- Bull Vulcan ◄►

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

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Design

The Sun Vulcan costumes were designed by Katsushi Murakami.^[1]

Etymology

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Legend Sentai Devices

"Sun Vulcan!"

―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement^[src]

The Taiyo Sentai Sun Vulcan Ranger Keys (太陽戦隊サンバルカンレンジャーキー Taiyō Sentai San Barukan Renjā Kī) are what became of the Sun Vulcan team's powers after they along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.

Any of these keys allow a Gokaiger to assume the form of any of the Sun Vulcans. The Greater Power of this Sentai Group was stolen by Basco, but was later retrieved when Basco was defeated after he infused the Greater Power into the Sun Vulcan Keys.

VulEagle Key (バルイーグルキー, Buru Īguru Ki)
VulShark Key (バルシャークキー, Buru Shāku Ki)
VulPanther Key (バルパンサーキー, Buru Pansa Ki)

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KSZe-Sun Vulcan Gear (Kikai Side) — Sun Vulcan Gear (Kikai Side)

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"5 Ban!"

―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle

"Banban! Banban!"

―Standby announcement

"Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Sun Vulcan!"

―Past Sentai ability announcement

The Sun Vulcan Gear (サンバルカンギア San Barukan Gia) is one of many Sentai Gears used by the Zenkaigers to battle the Kikaitopia Dynasty Tojitendo. In particular, when used by a Zenkaiger’s Geartlinger, the Sun Vulcan Gear summons the Vulcan Ball.

Usage

Geartlinger: Summons the Vulcan Ball.
Geardalinger: to be added

Manifestation

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KSZe-Sun Vulcan Gear (Dark) — Sun Vulcan Gear

KSZe-Sun Vulcan Gear (Dark) (Kikai Side) — Sun Vulcan Gear (Kikai Side)

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"5 Ban!"

―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle

"Banban! Banban!"

―Standby announcement

"Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Sun Vulcan!"

―Past Sentai ability announcement

The Dark Sun Vulcan Gear (サンバルカンギア San Barukan Gia) is one of many Dark Sentai Gears used by Stacaesar. It can summon copies of the Sun Vulcan and Sun Vulcan Robo.

ASDB-Sun Vulcan Avataro Gear — Sun Vulcan Avataro Gear

The Sun Vulcan Avataro Gear is an Avataro Gear that could be used by any of the Core Donbrothers to transform into their respective Sun Vulcan counterpart. It was dropped by Taiyoki after it was beaten.

ASDB-VulShark Avataro Gear — VulShark Avataro Gear

The VulShark Avataro Gear is an Avataro Gear that can allows a Donbrother to transform into VulShark.

Derivations

Gokai Change-Sun Vulcan (Episode 46) — Gokaiger as Sun Vulcan

Gokaiger/Sun Vulcan Gokai Change

VulEagle	Captain Marvelous
VulShark	Joe Gibken
VulPanther	Luka Millfy (female version)

Donbrothers/Sun Vulcan Avatar Changes

VulEagle	Taro Momoi
VulShark	Shinichi Saruhara
VulPanther	Haruka Kitou

Taiyoki

Taiyoki was a sun-themed Hitotsuki that possessed the Sun Vulcan Avataro Gear.

Users

Tsuyoshi Kijino: 1st User
Shinichi Saruhara: 2nd User
Haruka Kitou: 3rd User

Notes

In reference to the show itself and the order it appears, Sun Vulcan is considered the 5th Super Sentai Season. Later seasons such as Gokaiger and Zenkaiger also consider it the 5th. However, other material such as those created circa Liveman refers to it as the 3rd team, as confirmed in the first episode of Turboranger.
Sun Vulcan is:
- The first Sentai team to have a combining Robo, Sun Vulcan Robo.
- The first and only team where the core team is all-male.
- The first Sentai team to have a core team of three members.
- The first Sentai team without a Pink Ranger.
- The first team with neither a Green or Black Ranger.
While not a Ranger, Misa Arashiyama serves as the team's heroine.
The first names of all four Sun Vulcan members are the same as their actors.