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Ep. 28: The Space Pirates Return (帰ってきた宇宙海賊 Kaettekita Uchū Kaizoku) is the twenty-eighth episode of Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger. The 1999th episode in total of the Super Sentai Series, it is the first part of a two-part arc featuring the return of the protagonists of the previous anniversary series, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, in commemoration of the 2000th episode milestone as well as the 40th anniversary of Super Sentai. It features the debut of the Whale Change Gun, a cameo by the ToQgers, and a flashback of Cetus. Cube Whale, Zyuoh Whale and Azald Legacy make brief appearances in this episode, albeit in a flashback.

Synopsis[]

After sensing a Deathgalien’s presence, the Zyuohgers find a man calling himself a “space pirate” fighting Bangray. He is none other than Captain Marvelous, Gokai Red of the Gokaigers. He says he is looking for the Link Cube, said to hide an amazing treasure. When Yamato and company take Marvelous to the Link Cube, they discover a massive Ruler’s Proof buried. When the Zyumen touch it, it reacts. The image of a whale Zyuman, Cetus, appears and tells everyone about Zyuland’s history.

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Elements/Homages to Gokaiger[]

  • The title of this episode, The Space Pirates Return, is a reference to the title of the first episode of Gokaiger The Space Pirates Appear.
  • Marvelous interrupting Bangray eating curry and rice is reminiscent to the first battle in the first episode of Gokaiger, when the team was denied the chance to eat curry and rice at Snack Safari due to the Zangyack destroying the building.

Errors[]

  • When Gokai Red transforms into Red Buster, he does not say "Let's Morphin!", while Gokai Yellow does say the phrase when transforming into Yellow Buster by using a Morphin Brace to activate the transformation.
  • While Dorobozu does fade away when defeated, Bowguns explodes rather than fading.
  • Cube Whale has blue eyes, but in the flashback its eyes are yellow.

Notes[]

  • As part of Super Hero Time, this episode aired alongside Kamen Rider GhostIcon-crosswiki episode 47, Conciliation! All Resolutions!Icon-crosswiki.
  • Viewership: 3.0%
  • Hide-and-Seek in closing credits
    • Animal: N/A
    • Cube: Red, Blue, Yellow and Green
  • Marvelous and Gai are the only Gokaigers to appear un-transformed in this episode (with Gai remaining un-transformed throughout).
  • The five core ToQgers make a brief appearance in this episode; however, they only appear as children.
  • Rather than the standard ending, part of an updated version of the Gokaiger ending theme is played with both teams in a group shot to emphasize the crossover and the upcoming 2,000th episode.
  • Super Sentai Legend Wars was released on the day of this episode's broadcast.

DVD/Blu-ray Releases[]

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Zyuohger Vol. 8, DVD

Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Volume 8 features episodes 28-31: Ep. 28: The Space Pirates Return, Ep. 29: The Monarch of the Monarchs, Ep. 30: The Legendary Megabeast and Ep. 31: When the Megabeast Stands.

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Zyuohger Collection 3, Blu-ray

Blu-ray Collection 3 comes with 12 episodes.

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Icon-zyuohger List of Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Episodes
Episodes 1-10
Ep. 1: The Exciting Animal LandEp. 2: Don’t Underestimate this PlanetEp. 3: Want to Go Home but Can’tEp. 4: Howl in the RingEp. 5: Monarch of the JungleEp. 6: Wild PresentEp. 7: Gho-Gho-Gho-Ghost AppearsEp. 8: Savanna's MelodyEp. 9: A Day Does Not EndEp. 10: The Most Dangerous Game
Episodes 11-20
Ep. 11: Animals AssembleEp. 12: The Short-Nose ElephantEp. 13: The Summit of WitnessesEp. 14: The Dummy-Style Lying ThiefEp. 15: The Shiver-Raising SniperEp. 16: Finding ZyumanEp. 17: Extra Player, IntrudeEp. 18: Etched TerrorEp. 19: Who Can Be Trusted?Ep. 20: Monarch of the World
Episodes 21-30
Ep. 21: Prison BreakEp. 22: Awakening? Is it Wrong?Ep. 23: Megabeast HunterEp. 24: Revived MemoryEp. 25: Unhappy CameraEp. 26: I Want to Protect the Precious DayEp. 27: Which One is Real?Ep. 28: The Space Pirates ReturnEp. 29: The Monarch of the MonarchsEp. 30: The Legendary Megabeast
Episodes 31-40
Ep. 31: When the Megabeast StandsEp. 32: Double Sided HeartEp. 33: The Grateful NekodamashiEp. 34: Megabeast Hunter Strikes BackEp. 35: The Zyuohgers' Last DayEp. 36: The Prince of HalloweenEp. 37: Monarch of the HeavensEp. 38: High in the Sky, Flying WingsEp. 39: Calories and NecklaceEp. 40: Men's Aesthetics
Episodes 41-48
Ep. 41: The First and The Last ChanceEp. 42: The Future of this PlanetEp. 43: The Witnesses of ChristmasEp. 44: Monarch of the HumansEp. 45: Broken SealEp. 46: The Immortal God of DestructionEp. 47: The Last GameFinal Ep.: Earth is Our Home
Movies & Specials
Movies: Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger the Movie: The Heart Pounding Circus PanicDoubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super SentaiKamen Rider x Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero TaisenIcon-crosswikiDoubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Returns: Life Received! The Earth's Monarchs' Decisive Battle!
Specials: Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger Special Preceding VideoSpring Vacation Combining Hero FestivalIcon-crosswiki (Intimate! The Giant Eyecon!Icon-crosswikiEp. 7: Gho-Gho-Gho-Ghost Appears) • Super Animal War (Episode 1Episode 2Episode 3Episode 4)
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