Daita Oiwa

This article is about a Ranger in Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.

Daita Oiwa
Kirenger (I)
Gender:	Male
Sentai Show:	Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Colors:	Yellow
Homeworld:	Earth
First Appearance:	Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible FiveRangers
Last Appearance:	Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery
Number of Episode Appearances:	72 Full list of appearances
Actor:	Baku Hatakeyama, Tomokazu Seki (Super Sentai 199 Hero Battle voice)
Kirenger (I)

"Kirenger!"

―Kirenger's roll call^[src]

Daita Oiwa (大岩 大太, Ōiwa Daita) is Kirenger (キレンジャー, Ki Renjā, Yellow Ranger) of the Gorengers, with the designation number "3". He is a 23-year old jovial engineering recruit at EAGLE's Kyushu branch.

History

Gorenger

Daita survived after the Black Cross Army attacked.

When the Black Cross Army launched an assault on the EAGLE bases in Japan, a force led by Bronze Mask attacked the Kyushu base, slaughtering everyone with only Daita surviving. Along with the survivors of the other bases, Daita was summoned to Snack Gon, the secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Gonpachi Edogawa. There they were given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with various superhuman abilities. Edogawa told them that they are the Secret Squadron "Gorenger", the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Their first battle was with Gold Mask, who they destroyed with the Gorenger Storm. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers

Daita was later promoted to Chief of the Kyushu EAGLE branch. Daigoro Kumano was recruited from among EAGLE's other trainees to fill his position. TV STORY-Ep. 55: The Colored Daishogun! Tuthankamen's Curse Daigoro, however later fell in battle while battling a Black Cross Army operative. Daita soon returned to active duty again with the Gorenger team. TV STORY-Ep. 67: Crimson Special Attack!! Kirenger Dies at Sunset

J.A.K.Q. vs Gorenger

Daita and his team join forces with J.A.K.Q. to defeat Iron Claw once and for all. MOVIE STORY-J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

Sun Vulcan

In a Sun Vulcan Issue, Battle Kenya, Dia Jack, VulEagle, DenziRed and Kirenger were shown.

Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai

Kirenger is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Gouki (GingaBlue) lectured Sotaro Ushigome (GaoBlack) about the past Sentai strong warriors, humbly claiming to not be nearly as strong as they are. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai

Gaoranger vs. Gorenger

To be added COMIC STORY- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger

Gokaiger

Legend War

Kirenger in Legend War.

Years later, Daita fought alongside not only his own team, but every single Sentai Ranger in existence, against the Empire of Zangyack when it attacked the Earth in the Great Legend War. After fighting against hundreds of Gormin and their Sugormin commanders, his team's leader, Akarenger noticed the fleet moving towards them. He then gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The Kirenger powers are later used by Luka Millfy via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

Farewell Space Pirates

After the Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. Daita's team leader, Tsuyoshi, was seen seeing the Gokaigers off. It is assumed Daita and his teammates have their powers again. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates

Super Hero Taisen

The Gorengers (bar Akarenger), alongside the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, Goseigers, and Shinkengers, emerge through a dimensional wall.

Daita, alongside his team, among the majority of the Super Sentai heroes, was caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident which eventually resulted in the Super Sentai teams and Kamen Riders joining forces to defeat both Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker. During the final battle, he was seen grabbing some Shocker Combatmen. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen

Zyuohger vs. Ninninger

The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.

Kirenger appeared with his team among the first 38 Super Sentai whom collectively empowered Wild Tousai Shuriken King in its fight against the titanic Gillmarda, granting the Ninningers and Zyuohgers the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst which destroyed Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai

Super Sentai Strongest Battle

While Captain Marvelous was trying to find Gaisoulg, he approached Daita and his team and they gave him their Ranger Keys to help him in his fight.

Zenkaiger

Daita was seen alongside his team fighting an army of Zolders before their world was trapped inside a Tojiru Gear. TV STORY-No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai!

Kirenger summoned by Stacaesar

Kirenger summoned by Zenkaizer

A manifestation of Kirenger alongside his team was summoned by Stacaesar through the Gorenger Dark Sentai Gear to fight the Zenkaigers. Another manifestation of Kirenger alongside his team was summoned by Zenkaiger through the Gorenger Sentai Gear which allowed the Zenkaigers to use the Gorenger Hurricane to fight Stacaesar's Gorenger copies. TV STORY-No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered!

Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger

Kirenger I Returns

The manifestation of Kirenger I was re-summoned along with his team by Kaito to help deal with the meal prepared by Beef Rib World.

Kirenger I in Yellow Rangers group II

Later on the same purpose, the manifestation of Kirenger I along with some of his Sentai Yellow successors summoned by Kaito through the Zenryoku Zenkai Cannon. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger

The High School Heroes

to be added

Personality

"I'm Mount Aso, I'll explode when I get mad!"

―Kirenger while fighting Zolders.^[src]

While adept in mechanics and mathematics, he had a very hard time solving simple word puzzles and riddles. Being a judo champion, Daita was very strong and tough. He had a voracious appetite and often ordered “Omori” (大盛り, “Omori” big portions) of everything, especially curry rice, which was his favorite. He is said to have ten siblings.

Kirenger

Kirenger

As Kirenger, he was armed with the “Ki Sticker” <Yellow Sticker> which was a fighting pole whose head can be outfitted with various attachments such as a punching fist. He also utilized the “YTC” radio which could jam electronic circuitry. He rode in the “Blue Machine / Blue Star” sidecar. He also co-piloted the “Varibloom” and “Varidreen” sky vehicles.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

to be added

Attacks

• Ranger Throw TV STORY-Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind
• Ranger Counter TV STORY-Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind
• Gorenger Charge - Transfers energy to charge up a weakened fellow Gorenger, to the point of being able to restore a heartbeat. Used alongside Akarenger, Aorenger and Momorenger to recharge an injured Midorenger. TV STORY-Ep. 5: Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person
• Megaton Head Butt (Megaton Zutsuki) (21, 25, 28, 31, 35, 38-40, 42) / Mt. Aso Head Butt TV STORY-Ep. 33: The Red Target! A Fake Gorenger Appears
• Mt. Aso Lock TV STORY-Ep. 24: Blue Anger! Strong Midomerang, Big Counterattack
• Megaton Push TV STORY-Ep. 25: Crimson Fuse! Lamprey Torpedo Attack
• Hip Drop TV STORY-Ep. 26: Multi-Changing Blue Veins! The Dreadful Poison Expert
• Ultra C TV STORY-Ep. 31: The Black Challenge! Enrage, Five Stars of Justice
• Mt. Aso Throw (38, 40-41)
• Mt. Aso Chariot Throw TV STORY-Ep. 68: The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle
• Mt. Aso Shooting Peach TV STORY-Ep. 68: The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle
• Mt. Aso's Fist - A chop attack. TV STORY-Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
• Mt. Aso Kick TV STORY-Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
• Surprise Tackle TV STORY-Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
• Yellow Gear TV STORY-Ep. 78: Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar

Abilities

to be added

Weaknesses

to be added

Arsenal

• Birdies
• YTC Radio
• Yellow Sticker
• Blue Cherry TV STORY-Ep. 75: Fiery Crimson Hell!! Stove Mask's Conspiracy
• Varitank
• Varikikyun

Mecha

• Variblune
• Varidreen

Appearances: Gorenger Episodes TBA; J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!, Battle2; Zenkaiger Episode 1

Kirenger

Kirenger

Kirenger
Kirenger!

Relationships

Allies

Rangers

• Gorengers - Teammates
  • Tsuyoshi Kaijo/Akarenger - Leader
  • Akira Shinmei/Aorenger
  • † Daigoro Kumano/Kirenger (II) - Temporary Kirenger Successor (deceased)
  • Peggy Matsuyama/Momorenger
  • Kenji Asuka/Midorenger
• J.A.K.Q.
  • Goro Sakurai/Spade Ace
  • Ryu Higashi/Dia Jack
  • Karen Mizuki/Heart Queen
  • Bunta Daichi/Clover King
  • Sokichi Banba/Big One

Family

to be added

Others

• Gonpachi Edogawa - Mentor
• Yoko Kato
• Taro Kato

Enemies

Villain Groups

Black Cross Army

• Black Cross Führer
• Sun Halo Mask
• Iron Man Mask General Temujin
• Volcano Mask General Magman
• Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask
• Zolders

Criminal Organization Crime

• Boss Iron Claw
• General Sahara
• Baron Iron Mask
• Hell Boxer
• Captain UFO
• Crimers

Space Empire Zangyack

• Gormin Sailors
• Non-commissioned Officers Sugormin

Family

to be added

Others

to be added

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

• Daita Oiwa was portrayed by the late Baku Hatakeyama (畠山 麦, Hatakeyama Baku). As Kirenger, he had several suit actors: Naotaka Maeda, Kōsaburō Tanaka, Masato Amano, Kōji Ueda (Episodes 1-60), and Yutaka Tatebe (Episodes 61-84).
• In the video game Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross, Kirenger was voiced by Takeshi Mori (森 岳志, Mori Takeshi), who also voiced Karakkara of Devil Jark.

Design

• Kirenger wears a yellow spandex-like suit with three red "V" shapes across his chest. He wears black boots and gloves. His uniform also sports a pinup collar, a yellow cape, and a black belt with the teams "5" symbol as a belt buckle. His helmet is yellow with a black, oblong visor and a silver "3" on the forehead.
• Kirenger has one leitmotif, entitled "Oidon Ookui Kirenger".
• Kirenger is featured as #49 in the 1986 archive compilation video Toei 100 Great Heroes Super Fight.

Etymology

to be added

Legend Sentai Devices

• Ranger Key
• Avataro Gear

The Kirenger Ranger Key.

"Gorenger!"

―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement^[src]

The Kirenger Ranger Key (キレンジャーレンジャーキー, Ki Renjā Renjā Kī) is Daita Oiwa's personal Ranger Key and what became of his powers after he along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.

This key along with the majority of the Ranger Keys were collected by the Red Pirates and later used by the Gokaigers. The Kirenger Ranger Key was mainly used by Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow), who used it to fight as Kirenger.

• The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their first ever Gokai Change on Earth. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
• The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their baseball match with resurrected Black Cross Army monster Baseball Mask. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship

The Gorenger Keys, along with all the Ranger Keys of the first 33 Super Sentai, were briefly taken by the Black Cross King and turned into Ranger puppets that were fought by the Gokaigers and the Goseigers. At the start of the battle, the Gorengers had a brief skirmish with the two teams alongside the keys of three recent teams, the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, and Shinkengers. The Gorengers appeared again after all the other puppets were defeated, with a Gorenger Hurricane ball being kicked at Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. The Gorengers stood behind the three recent teams who fired their cannons at the Gokaigers and Goseigers, who countered with their team finishers, taking down the three teams as Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red finished off the fake Gorengers. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. Daita received his key and became Kirenger once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates

Luka as a female version of KiRenger

Usage

Kirenger in Gorenger Gokai Change 1

Kirenger in Gorenger Gokai Change 2

Gorenger Avataro Gear

The Gorenger Avataro Gear can be used by any of the Core Donbrothers to transform into their respective Gorenger counterpart. It can be used by Haruka Kitou to transform into Kirenger.

Notes

• Daita is the original Sentai Yellow Ranger.
• He was temporarily written off the script because Baku Hatakeyama had a schedule conflict with a play he was doing. Daigoro Kumano was then to be a temporary replacement.
• Daita Oiwa is the first Sentai warrior whose actor (Baku Hatakeyama) is currently deceased. Because of this, Kirenger was voiced by Tomokazu Seki in Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle and Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross and did not appear out of costume.

Kirenger on the Yellow Megaforce Ranger card.

• Kirenger is seen in a Yellow Megaforce Ranger card in previews for the Power Rangers Action Card Game Series 3, Universe of Hope. His appearance is unexplained.
• Daita Oiwa is absent from the only Gorenger movie not actually an episode from the TV series, Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane.

Appearances

• TV Show
• Video Games

• Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
  • Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
  • Ep. 2: The Blue Earth! The Deadly Desertification Plan
  • Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind
  • Ep. 4: A Crimson Kick! Smash the Great Microbe Plan
  • Ep. 5: Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person
  • Ep. 6: Red Riddle! Chase the Spy Route to the Sea (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie)
  • Ep. 7: Pink Moonlight! Wolf Corps
  • Ep. 8: Black Fear! The Murderous Poison Fang
  • Ep. 9: Blue Shadow, Variblune Secret Strategy
  • Ep. 10: The Red Balloon! Wind Speed at 100 Meters
  • Ep. 11: Green Shudder! The Escape From Ear Hell
  • Ep. 12: Super Energy of Silver! Burning Hell
  • Ep. 13: The Pink Secret! Defeat the Human Bomb
  • Ep. 14: The Red Coffin! The Mysterious Skull Mansion
  • Ep. 15: The Big Blue Fortress! Big Raging Variblune (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress)
  • Ep. 16: White Weirdness! The Eye in the Mirror
  • Ep. 17: The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery
  • Ep. 18: Horrible Black Crusaders! Attack According to the (Secret) Plan
  • Ep. 19: A Blue Spark! The Spy Front That Floats in the Sea
  • Ep. 20: Crimson Fight to the Death! Sun Halo Mask vs. Akarenger
  • Ep. 21: Blue Miracle! The Mysterious Airship That Came From Antiquity
  • Ep. 22: Yellow Air Raid! Nightmares of Atlantis
  • Ep. 23: Green Dogfight! The End of the Mysterious Airship
  • Ep. 24: Blue Anger! Strong Midomerang, Big Counterattack
  • Ep. 25: Crimson Fuse! Lamprey Torpedo Attack
  • Ep. 26: Multi-Changing Blue Veins! The Dreadful Poison Expert
  • Ep. 27: Yellow Object Q! Gorenger Base S.O.S.
  • Ep. 28: Big Red Eruption! Infiltrate the Underground Base
  • Ep. 29: Red Pursuit! The Mysterious Seal Train
  • Ep. 30: Golden Columns of Fire! A Great Explosion of Consecutive Mines
  • Ep. 31: The Black Challenge! Enrage, Five Stars of Justice
  • Ep. 32: Hot Blue Wind! No Response from Variblune
  • Ep. 33: The Red Target! A Fake Gorenger Appears
  • Ep. 34: The Yellow Spy Battle! You Saw the Power of YTC
  • Ep. 35: Big Strange Black Bird! Condoler War Bomber Fleet
  • Ep. 36: The Fierce Crimson Charge! The Mobile Fortress Invincible Battleship (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match)
  • Ep. 37: A Pure White Flash! The Black Cross Führer's True Form
  • Ep. 38: The Blue Cliff! The Search for Demonic Pirate Treasure
  • Ep. 39: Crimson Sea of Japan! The Superpower of the Mysterious Meteorite
  • Ep. 40: The Crimson Vengeance Demon! The Momorenger From Hell
  • Ep. 41: Big Black Counterattack! The Battle of Tottori Dune
  • Ep. 42: The Black Ironman Dies! Farewell, Variblune
  • Ep. 43: The Crimson Phoenix! Enter, the Invincible Varidreen
  • Ep. 44: Blue Multi-Purpose Tank! Varitank Launches
  • Ep. 45: Dark Sword Shark! Attack of the Marine Hitman
  • Ep. 46: Black Super Express! Locomotive Mask's Big Rampage
  • Ep. 47: Big Red Counterattack! Angry Gorenger
  • Ep. 48: The Black Supply Depot! Close Call at the Theme Park
  • Ep. 49: The Big Green Escape! The Swirling Trick Play
  • Ep. 50: The Blue-Winged Secret! Dangerous Varidreen
  • Ep. 51: The Making of Blue Counterfeit Money! The Sunset Gunman
  • Ep. 52: The Pink Telephone Demon! The Murderous Dial
  • Ep. 53: The Red Home Run King! The Deadly Number 1
  • Ep. 54: Crimson Challenge! The Volcano's Last Big Eruption (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption)
  • Ep. 55: The Colored Daishogun! Tuthankamen's Curse (mentioned only)
  • Ep. 67: Crimson Special Attack!! Kirenger Dies at Sunset
  • Ep. 68: The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle
  • Ep. 69: The New Multicolored Vehicle!! Varikikyun Launches
  • Ep. 70: Blue Counterattack!! Stop the Space Express
  • Ep. 71: Big Crimson Decisive Battle!! The Earth Migration Plan
  • Ep. 72: Blue Secrecy!! Varidreen Left to be Dismantled
  • Ep. 73: Black Whirlwind!! It's a Contest! A Straight Line
  • Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
  • Ep. 75: Fiery Crimson Hell!! Stove Mask's Conspiracy
  • Ep. 77: Black Fear!! The Bloodsucking Snake-Woman
  • Ep. 78: Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar
  • Ep. 79: Crimson Pursuit!! The Formless Assassin's True Form
  • Ep. 80: Crimson Crossing in Enemy Territory! Escape to Hope
  • Ep. 81: Black Doubt!! The Murder Spy's Trap
  • Ep. 83: Orange First Love!! The Roaring Megalopolis
  • Final Ep.: Great Crimson Victory!! Shine Forever, Five Stars
• J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
• Mirai Sentai Timeranger
  • Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
• Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger
  • Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
  • Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
• GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
• Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as Kirenger only)
  • Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
  • Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
• Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
• Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger
  • Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs (transformed archive footage only)
  • Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai (as Kirenger only)
• 4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
  • Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (as Kirenger only)
• Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
  • No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai! (archive footage only)
  • No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered! (suit only)

Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001

Kirenger appears with his team in Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001, which features characters from various tokusatsu series.

Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross

Kirenger appears with his team in Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross.

Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O

KiRenger as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.

• Profile

Daita Ooiwa/Daigorou Kumamo/Kirenger: A warrior of prided superhuman strength that originates from EAGLE's Kyushu branch. He loves curry rice and many times has eaten 6 large bowls of curry. He fights armed with the Ki Sticker, a staff that can change its tip with an ever-changing appearance.

Super Sentai Battle Base

Kirenger is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.

Super Sentai Legend Wars

Gorenger as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.

Kirenger appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.

See Also

• Kirider, Kirenger's Kamen Sentai Gorider counterpart who inherits his design
• Trini Kwan - The first Yellow Power Ranger.
• Tideus - The first male Yellow Power Ranger.
• Dustin Brooks - The first male Yellow Power Ranger of Earth.
• Jason Lee Scott - The first male Power Ranger to be replaced.

External Links

• Kirenger at the Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O official website
• Kirenger at the Dice-O Wiki