 This article is about a villain in Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
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- "You Rangers and your teamwork really cheese me off!"
- ―Choobo after the Thunder Rangers escape.[src]
Choobo was the lieutenant and later general of Lothor's army. He wielded a staff and could summon energy spheres to trap his enemies. He was also a source of comic relief (along with Marah and Kapri). Sometimes, he used monsters based off animals.
History[]
In the episode "Snip it, Snip It Good", Choobo showed signs of having a crush on Tori Hanson when he addressed that she "sure is pretty".
- "They said I'd make it big someday!"
- ―After being grown by The Scroll of Enpowerment.[src]
In the four-part episode "Return of Thunder", He was promoted to general when he captured the Thunder Rangers and brainwashed them to fight the Wind Rangers again. However, he failed to destroy the Rangers, so he was banished from Lothor's ship.
He swore revenge, and stole a Scroll of Empowerment, which gave him great strength and powers. He was defeated by the Thunderstorm Megazord, but saved by Lothor and (as punishment for stealing the Scroll of Empowerment and disrespecting his master's orders) shrunk down to be Marah's new pet.
In the episode "Good Will Hunter", Lothor later restored him to normal accidentally.
He is also the one who reveals Shimazu and Vexacus's plans to Lothor.
In the final part of the two-part series finale episode "Storm Before the Calm", he escaped with some Kelzaks when Lothor's flagship was blown up and during the rescue of Cam Watanabe by the Thunder Rangers. He later reappeared with them when Lothor calls them near the Abyss of Evil for the final battle.
During the final battle between the Ninja Storm Rangers and Lothor's forces, Choobo was defeated by Shane as the Red Battlized Ranger, although it wasn't quite clear if he was completely destroyed as he was only seen falling down after being blasted by the Battlizer's lasers.
Alternate Choobo[]
An alternate dimension has Choobo working at Storm Chargers where he and Zurgane have opposite personalities. Choobo is among those who help Mayor Lothor fight the Evil Ninja Rangers. 
TV STORY-The Wild Wipeout
Personality[]
Choobo is similar to Marah and Kapri as he serves as comic relief of the series, he speaks in a goofy manner similar to that of some brute-type characters seen in cartoons, he is overall not the brightest of generals (though there are some moments were he can be clever) and can be on a bit on the dumb side, but when in comes to fighting, he does take his missions seriously.
Family[]
- Unknown name - Mother (mentioned)
TV STORY-Return of Thunder
Powers and Abilities[]
Despite his goofy appearance however, Choobo is indeed a powerful fighter, as well as powerful magic user. In the finale part of the four-part episode "Return of Thunder", when he gets enlarged by the Scroll of Empowerment, it took the power of the new Thunderstorm Megzord to finally defeat him.
Powers[]
- Teleportation: Choobo can teleport to any location at will.
- Invisibility and Extraordinary Jumper: Choobo can turn himself invisible and jump in incredible heights.
- Magic Mastery: Choobo is a powerful master of magic.
- Transparent Head Form: Choobo can turn into a large transparent version of his own head.
- Bad Breath: In his transparent head form, Choobo can breathe out a gust of stinky gas from his mouth.
- Energy Lasers: Choobo can fire yellow colored energy lasers from his hands.
- Puppetry: Choobo can control his enemy's body with his force similar to that of a puppet by firing light blue colored energy strings from his hand that will hit them.
- Lightning Infusion: Choobo can infuse those in his thrall with green lightning to deepen the control.
- Fire Breath: Choobo can breathe out strong flames from his mouth.
- Lightning Vision: Choobo can fire orange colored lightning beams from his eyes.
Abilities[]
- Super Strength: Choobo is one of Lothor's strongest generals. In the final part of the four-part episode "Return of Thunder", when he gets enlarged by the Scroll of Empowerment, he is strong enough to best both the Storm Megazord and the Thunder Megazord in battle.
- Durability: Choobo has highly durable and thick skin that can take many beatings from his enemies. In the final part of the four-part episode "Return of Thunder", he got blasted by the combined attacks of the Wind Rangers' Storm Cannon and the Thunder Rangers' Thunder Blaster, and did not even get a scratch. Being defeated and exploding as a result of his battle with the Thunderstorm Megazord did not destroy him although he was badly injured by it, but he would have perished if Lothor did not save him.
- Master Fighter: In addition to his enormous raw strength, Choobo is a master fighter who can easily take on and overwhelm his opponents.
- Kelzak Summoning: Choobo can summon an army of Kelzaks to aid him in battle.
- Communication: Choobo is able to communicate with others.
- Quick Attack: Choobo can rush and rapidly attack his enemies.
- Monster Summoning: Choobo was able to summon Super Toxipod by calling out his name.
Weaknesses[]
- Alternate Realm Routing System: Choobo's Alternate Realm has a routing system; by slashing the tubing that connects the control center on his chest, those imprisoned in the Alternate Realm will be released.
- Superior Strength: Despite being one of Lothor's strongest generals, Choobo was overwhelmed by the Thunderstorm Megazord.
Arsenal[]
- Staff: Choobo wields a long white and red staff that aids him in combat.
Choobo's Staff
- Staff Crush: By slamming his staff to the ground, a larger staff will appear and crush his enemies.
- Lightning Bolts: Choobo can fire blue colored lightning bolts from his staff.
- Hyper Spin: Choobo can spin around at full force and repeatedly attack the enemy with his staff.
- Energy Reflection: Choobo can reflect energy attacks by spinning his staff around counterclockwise.
- Fridge Backpack: Choobo carries a refrigerator-like backpack behind his back.
- Capture Orbs: From his backpack, Choobo can fire clear white energy spheres that will go around and trap enemies.
- Mega Hands: Also from his backpack, Choobo can launch large green hands that will stretch into arms to grab his enemies and pull them into his backpack in order to trap them in his Alternate Realm.
- Alternate Realm: Inside Choobo's backpack is a pocket dimension where he can trap his enemies in and is more stronger in.
- Internal Manifestation: With his Alternate Realm, Choobo can manifest a copy of himself.
- Scroll of Empowerment: Choobo used a Scroll of Empowerment to enlarge Super Toxipod. He later used another one to enlarge himself.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Generals[]
Family[]
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Enemies[]
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Family[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- In Power Rangers Ninja Storm, Choobo is voiced by Bruce Hopkins. His suit actor was Yuichi Hachisuka (蜂須賀 祐一 Hachisuka Yūichi) in Super Sentai footage from Hurricaneger & his suit actor in US footage was Makoto Arakawa (荒川真 Arakawa Makoto).
- In Power Rangers Super Legends, Choobo is portrayed by David Lodge.
Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Notes[]
- Choobo's laid back and comical personality contrasts his Super Sentai counterpart, who was more of a brute character, and was serious with no humor what so ever.
- Choobo is the only original general of Lothor's army to survive until the final battle.
- Choobo's appearance in Super Sentai and original footage looks drastically different. In Super Sentai footage, he is shown to be a darker shade of green, while in U.S./New Zealand footage, he is shown to be a lighter green.
- It is unknown why Choobo did not return in Dino Thunder.
Appearances[]
Power Rangers Ninja Storm
- Episode 1: Prelude to a Storm
- Episode 2: There's No "I" In Team
- Episode 3: Beauty and the Beach
- Episode 4: Looming Thunder
- Episode 5: Thunder Strangers, Part I
- Episode 6: Thunder Strangers, Part II
- Episode 7: Thunder Strangers, Part III
- Episode 8: Nowhere to Grow
- Episode 9: Snip It, Snip It Good
- Episode 10: Return of Thunder, Part I
- Episode 11: Return of Thunder, Part II
- Episode 12: Return of Thunder, Part III
- Episode 13: Return of Thunder, Part IV
- Episode 21: Good Will Hunter
- Episode 22: All About Beevil
- Episode 23: Sensei Switcheroo
- Episode 24: Tongue and Cheek
- Episode 25: Brothers In Arms
- Episode 26: Shane's Karma, Part I
- Episode 27: Shane's Karma, Part II
- Episode 28: Shimazu Returns, Part I
- Episode 29: Shimazu Returns, Part II
- Episode 30: The Wild Wipeout
- Episode 31: Double-Edged Blake
- Episode 32: Eye of the Storm
- Episode 33: General Deception, Part I
- Episode 34: General Deception, Part II
- Episode 35: A Gem of a Day
- Episode 37: Storm Before the Calm, Part I (flashback only)
- Episode 38/Finale: Storm Before the Calm, Part II
See Also[]
- Second Spear, Chuuzubo - Super Sentai counterpart in Hurricaneger. See comparison page.
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