 This article is about a ranger in Uchu Sentai Kyuranger.
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- "Beast Star! Ookami Blue! (ビーストスター！オオカミブルー！ Bīsuto Sutā! Ōkami Burū!)"
- ―Ookami Blue's roll call[src]
- "Say your prayers!"
- ―Ookami Blue's battle cry[src]
Garu (ガル) is Ookami Blue (オオカミブルー Ōkami Burū, lit. Wolf Blue), the Blue Ranger of the Kyurangers. He is the last of his Wolfman clan and was found on the planet Jagjag with a Kyutama around his neck. He is the sixth Kyuranger to be awakened. He usually ends some sentences with his name or "~ki". After the permanent defeat of Don Armage, Garu traveled around the universe with Lucky, who the former took a liking-to after a chance encounter on his homeworld, looking for one of the 9 core Kyutama.
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History[]
Garu is a wolfman-like alien and the only known survivor of his tribe; the rest of his people were slaughtered for attempting to resist Jark Matter. At an unknown point, he found the Ookami Kyutama, but the trauma of losing his kind left him unwilling to fight, and unable to use it.
Garu was minding his own business when he came upon a crash-landed Lucky in Jagjag. Lucky and the Kyurangers realized he is a bearer of a Kyutama. Garu, however, claims fighting Jark Matter is a futile endeavor, as he's lost his entire clan to them. He is provoked by Lucky to fight, and on cue, Jark Matter appears. Eventually, Garu regains his fighting spirit after watching the Kyurangers fight, and uses the Transformation Controller Seiza Blaster with his Kyutama to become Ookami Blue, joining the Kyurangers in the fight. Victorious, he and fellow new Kyuranger Lucky are welcomed onto the Orion and inducted into the Rebellion by the acting bridge commander Raptor 283. 
TV STORY-Space.1: The Super Stars of Space
Garu bears witness as the crew welcomes the BN Team.
Sent by Raptor 283 to follow Lucky to Zigama, which he had pinpointed as the location of the next Kyuranger, Garu and the others fought against that planet's Jark Matter garrison before being forced to fall back after facing the powerful Karo Eriedrone. Lucky's hunch ultimately bore fruit as the team welcomed Naga Ray and Balance to the Orion, the pair of thieves having helped them take down Zigama's Daikaan Gamettsui having respectively transformed into Hebitsukai Silver and Tenbin Gold. TV STORY-Space.2: Let's Go! Phantom Thief BN Team!
Introduced by Raptor to commander Shou Ronpo, the seven Kyurangers were sent to save the planet Needle from destruction at the hands of the Jark Matter. Engaged by a hostile new Kyuranger, Stinger, Garu and the others bar Lucky and Champ were struck by the Sasori System native's sting. However, the afflicted Kyurangers ultimately recovered in time to destroy the Moraimars that was draining Needle's Planetium. TV STORY-Space.3: The Man from the Desert Star
TV STORY-Ookami Blue & Oushi Black Chapter
TV STORY-Space.4: Dreamy Android
TV STORY-Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors
Chou Super Hero Taisen[]
Garu was part of the five-man team sent by Shou Ronpo to capture Poppy Pipopapo
, leading the Kyurangers into a confrontation with the Kamen Rider doctor trio. Garu briefly fought with Stinger against Kamen Rider Brave Quest Gamer Level 2, advancing to Beat Gamer Level 3 before the fight was interrupted by the Galaxian ships.
Later, all nine Kyurangers joined the Chou Shocker Taisen with various Sentai Rangers and Kamen Riders fighting against the Shocker army of the Game World led by Shocker Leader III. Through use of the Futago Kyutama, the complete team fought using a duplicated KyurenOh utilizing all nine Voyagers against the Big Moraimars Robo piloted by the Oogumo Great Leader, whom they vanquished by fighting alongside the enlarged Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Maximum Gamer Level 99. 
MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen
Garu was part of the five-man team which destroyed the Moraimars piloted by Daikaan Mothma. Back on the Orion, while Lucky and Kotaro were still on Earth, the others discovered that they had lost control of the ship and that they had been sent on a direct course to the Sun, causing a sharp rise in temperature much to the discomfort of Garu and the other organics. The ship and crew were ultimately saved, however, as Mozuma was destroyed by Shishi Red and Koguma Skyblue, causing his microbic extensions to dissipate and return control of the ship. TV STORY-Space.10: A Small Giant, Big Star!
Garu was among the crew left behind to perform repairs on the Orion following the ordeal with the Sun as a team was led by Shou to recover the Tomo Kyutama on Earth. TV STORY-Space.11: Three Kyutama to Save The Universe
Being unselected by Kyulette for missions on Earth, Garu feels he is the unluckiest man in universe. Until one day, he is selected with Balance, Naga Ray, and Hammie to infiltrate Space Castle Ryugu where Yuterujan has a vacation at. They are tasked to seize the remote controller that is connected into a cell in a Moraimars containing the Daikaan's human hostages. When Garu is able to press the button after some distraction, he keeps pressing wrong buttons, which makes Lucky and Spada who tries to get in the Moraimars fell out and they have to start over. Garu then uses Otome Kyutama and turns into a lady, which makes him full of shame. Not long after, Yuterujan falls in love with the lady-dressed Garu and forces him to dance, which creates another chance to press either blue or red button. Encouraged by Lucky to believe his luck, Garu presses the blue button, which opens the cell door and free the hostages. Garu even lectures Yuterujan for being unlucky from falling in love with a wolfman, and even rejects the Daikaan before finishing him. TV STORY-Space.14: Exciting! Space Dragon Palace Castle!
Garu remained on the Orion with Balance and the commander while a team was sent to acquire the Ho Kyutama on Vela; receiving an update from Stinger and Champ, they learnt that Scorpio had been made Karo of the Sasori System and sent to Earth. TV STORY-Space.15: Savior of the Water Planet Vela
Garu and Balance has some argument because of the latter is too free-minded on everything, even on their mission in a section in Earth led by a shadow-hiding Daikaan, Shaidos. Later, Garu finds out that Balance has been working hard while pretending to slack, so that he would not be spotted by Shaidos. He then initiates the plan to the other Kyurangers (except Balance in his surveillance task) to taunt the Daikaan. Later, when fighting Shaidos who has unveiled himself, Ookami Blue fights smartly thanks to Shishi Red Moon's bright moonlight that bathes him with much power. After Garu, Balance, and Commander Shou finish Shaidos with 03*04*10 RyuTeiOh, Garu and Balance get on conciliating and are seen praising each other. TV STORY-Space.17: Lighting the Dome of Darkness!
Mistaking him for long lost kin, Garu embraces Doggie Kruger.
Garu was among the team whom pursued Madakko through a black hole which they found to be a wormhole leading to an alternate Earth free of Jark Matter. Alongside Shou and Hammie, Garu was arrested by Dekarangers Senichi Enari and Koume Kodou on suspicion of being Alienizers due to their lack of Visas, and brought to the Neo DekaBase. The situation was soon cleared up by Special Police Dekaranger chief Doggie Kruger, a canine alien who bore a curious resemblence to the wolfman, which briefly overwhelmed Garu. Finding that the wormhole would soon close and leave them stranded, Garu, Shou and Hammie boarded RyuTeiOh, using the DekaWing Cannon provided by the Dekarangers to keep the wormhole in time for Lucky and Naga to defeat Madakko and retrieve the Rashinban Kyutama. TV STORY-Space.18: Emergency Dispatch! Space Hero!
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
Through unknown circumstances, the nine Kyurangers made a brief appearance on an Earth where Jark Matter was not present. Instead, the Kyurangers arrived to intervene against the Deathgalien before they could interfere with the Zyuohgers' fight with the Ninningers for the future of Super Sentai against Gillmarda. With Ookami Blue fighting off Quval alongside Sasori Orange, the Kyurangers eventually forced the Deathgalien to retreat before taking their leave with their appearance observed by the Zyuohger ally Bud, who realized that the future was in safe hands. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
Planet Toki[]
Seeking the Kyutama of the Tokei System, the Kyurangers came to the planet Toki and turned the 12 keys needed to unlock it within 30 minutes. Approaching key III, Garu came face to face with his female form and, remembering his humiliation, vanquished it as Ookami Blue. TV STORY-Space.25: Planet Toki, the Boy's Determination!
Double Garu
Two giant Tsuyoindavers began to attack and, due to Balance being injured and Koguma Skyblue going to make sure he was okay, Shishi Red acted fast with an activation of the Futago Kyutama to duplicate both Chameleon Green and Ookami Blue to have enough team members to pilot KyurenOh. TV STORY-Space.28: BN Thieves, Breakup...
After Don Armage[]
After the battle was over, he went with Lucky to travel throughout the galaxy before coming to Earth for Spada's restaurant. He and Lucky loses control of their space bike and ended up crashing in front of the entrance with Garu having a backache because of it. TV STORY-Space.Final: Echo in the Universe! Alright, Lucky
Kyuranger vs. Space Squad[]
Years after the fall of Don Armage and Jark Matter, Garu is happily married to a female human and later having their Wolfman child. MOVIE STORY-Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
Personality[]
Garu is short-tempered and impulsive, like a wild beast. The trauma of losing his people caused Garu to lose the will to fight until he saw the efforts of Lucky and the Kyurangers, after which he renewed his desire to fight back the evil shogunate and avenge his tribe. Garu is also one of the least-intelligent members of the team, as he fully believed Champ's story as "Yagyuu Juubee" while the other Kyurangers saw right through it.
After being inspired by Lucky, Garu has become essentially his follower as he vividly follows Lucky's lead and fuels almost everything he does with this same vigor. Even when Lucky is down he comes back to this inspiration and is quick to help him, as well as his allies when they need him. He also has taken the leadership position of the team when Lucky is incapacitated.
Imitations[]
When Garu was captured by Desgon, he created a fake Ookami Blue from an Indaver. TV STORY-Space.38: Flaming Spheres! The 9 Crisis Strike!
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Ookami Blue[]
Ookami Blue
- "Ookami Kyutama! Seiza Change!"
- ―Transformation announcement via Seiza Blaster[src]
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
- Lupus Crush (ルプスクラッシュ Rupusu Kurasshu): Ookami Blue performs a powerful blast attack with the Seiza Blaster.
- All-Star Crash (オールスタークラッシュ Ōru Sutā Kurasshu): Ookami Blue performs a powerful blast attack with the Seiza Blaster alongside his fellow Kyurangers.
- Kyuren All-Star Crash (キュウレンオールスタークラッシュ Kyūren Ōru Sutā Kurasshu, Nine Union All-Star Crash): An upgraded version of this finisher with the first 11 Kyurangers.
- Ultimate All-Star Crash (アルティメットオールスタークラッシュ Arutimetto Ōru Sutā Kurasshu): An upgraded version of this finisher with the all 12 Kyurangers.
- Lupulus Impact (ルプルスインパクト Rupurusu Inpakuto): Ookami Blue performs a powerful slash attack with the Kyu Claw.
- All-Star Impact (オールスタースインパクト Ōru Sutā Inpakuto): Ookami Blue performs a supercharged energy attack with the Kyu Claw alongside his fellow Kyurangers.
Abilities[]
- Wolfman Physiology: As a wolfman, he has some wolf-like abilities, including:
- Feral Fighting Style: Garu relies on his savage nature in fights, jumping on his opponents and using swiping motions. This is also why the Ooinu Kyutama has no effect on him as he already utilizes a similar fighting style.
- Enhanced Hearing: Garu has excellent hearing, being able to hear Yumepakkun harassing humans from a significant distance.
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
Appearances: Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Kyuranger Episodes 1-3, Transformation Lessons (Ookami Blue & Oushi Black), 4-6, Chou Super Hero Taisen, 8-9, 10 (offscreen), 12-14, 16-18, 22, The Geth Indaver's Counterattack, 23, 25-26, 28, 32, 34, 36-38, 40 (offscreen), 41-43, 46-48, Kyuranger vs. Space Squad; Lupinranger VS Patranger vs. Kyuranger
Beast Star!
Ookami Blue!
Ookami Blue
When empowered by Shishi Red Moon's moonlight, he can walk upright and act more gently, unlike his usual bestial style. He can also react and move very fast, and can effectively use martial art-like punching techniques. He also receives an intelligence boost under the effects of the moon as he appears to be a bit more sophisticated in speech and mannerisms.
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Kyurangers - Teammates
- Lupinrangers
- Patrangers
Family[]
Others[]
to be added
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Space Shogunate Jark Matter[]
Shocker/Space Shocker[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
Garu/Ookami Blue
Kazuya Nakai
- Garu is voiced by Kazuya Nakai (中井 和哉 Nakai Kazuya) who had previously played the Igaroids in Tokuso Sentai Dekaranger, and Land Pollution Vice-Minister Hiramechimedes in Engine Sentai Go-Onger. His suit actor is Yasuhiro Takeuchi (竹内 康博 Takeuchi Yasuhiro).
- In the Korean dub of Kyuranger entitled Power Rangers Galaxy Force, which aired in South Korea, Garu (가르 Gareu?) keeps his name, while his ranger designation is Wolf Blue (울프 블루 Ulpeu Beullu?). He is voiced by Lee Hyun (이현?), who previously voiced Raimein in Power Rangers Dino Force Brave.
Design[]
- The under suit of Ookami Blue has a more fur-covered appearance as opposed to the other Kyurangers suits.
Etymology[]
- Most likely a shortening of the Japanese garugaru, an onomatopoeia for a wolf's growl.
- Possibly also from French loup-garou, meaning "werewolf".
Notes[]
- Of the 88 modern constellations, he represents Lupus.
- Garu is the first Sentai Warrior to have Heterochromia iridum, a condition in which the colored part of the iris is multicolored.
- Garu's being and stats being affected by the Hikari Kyutama's Moon Mode is a reference to the mythology of werewolves and the moon.
- While werewolves become more savage and feral under the effects of the moon, Garu is a subversion of this trope as he becomes calmer and more tactical.
- The symbol used by Moon Mode and on the Hikari Kyutama is a crescent moon, whereas werewolves transform under full moons.
Appearances[]
Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai (as Ookami Blue only)- Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
- Space.1: The Super Stars of Space
- Space.2: Let's Go! Phantom Thief BN Team!
- Space.3: The Man from the Desert Star
- Transformation Lessons ~Let's Star Change Together!~ "Ookami Blue & Oushi Black Chapter"
- Space.4: Dreamy Android
- Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors
- Space.6: Flap! Dancing Star
- Transformation Lessons ~Let's Star Change Together!~ "Pegasus Shishi Red Chapter"
- Space.7: Take Back the Birthday!
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen
- Space.8: Secret of Commander Shou Ronpo
- Space.9: Burn! Dragon Master
- Space.10: A Small Giant, Big Star!
- Space.11: Three Kyutama to Save The Universe
- Space.12: 11 Ultimate All-Stars
- Space.13: Stinger's Challenge To His Brother!
- Space.14: Exciting! Space Dragon Palace Castle!
- Space.15: Savior of the Water Planet Vela
- Space.16: Stinger's Reunion with His Brother
- Space.17: Lighting the Dome of Darkness!
- Space.18: Emergency Dispatch! Space Hero!
- Space.19: The Elf of Forest Planet Keel
- Space.20: Stinger VS Scorpio
- Space.21: Farewell Scorpio! The Day The Argo Revives!
- Space.22: True Identity of the Legendary Savior
- Uchu Sentai Kyuranger The Movie: The Geth Indaver's Counterattack
- Space.23: Become My Shield!
- Space.24: I Will Be A Shield to Fight!
- Space.25: Planet Toki, the Boy's Determination!
- Space.26: Warrior of Darkness, Hebitsukai Metal
- Space.27: Indaver Panic Within the Orion!?
- Space.28: BN Thieves, Breakup...
- Space.29: The Orion System's Strongest Warrior
- Space.31: Naga's Great Recapture Strategy!
- Space.32: Orion, Forever
- Space.33: Launch! Battle Orion Ship
- Space.34: Mysterious Masked Warrior, Appears
- From Episode of Stinger, Uchu Sentai Kyuranger: High School Wars
- 1st Period: Morning Assembly
- 3rd Period: Science Class (mentioned only)
- Space.35: The Secret of the Universe's No.1 Idol
- Space.36: The Legend That Sleeps in Lucky's Homeworld
- Space.37: Lucky’s Reunion with His Father
- Space.38: Shocking! 9 Continuous Dangers!
- Space.39: The Great Adventure of Perseus
- Space.40: Opening Event! Deathball of Hell
- Space.41: Infiltrate! Planet Southern Cross
- Space.42: My Father? The Universe? Lucky's Resolution
- Space.43: The Vow on the Holy Night, 'Alright, Lucky!'
- Space.44: Don Armage's Identity
- Space.45: Tsurugi's Life and Earth's Crisis
- Space.46: Between Hope and Despair
- Space.47: The Saviors' Promise
- Space.Final: Echo in the Universe! Alright, Lucky
- Uchu Sentai Kyuranger vs. Space Squad
- Lupinranger VS Patranger VS Kyuranger
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Kyuranger as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Ollie Akana - Power Rangers counterpart in Cosmic Fury. See comparison page.
- Billy Cranston - Power Rangers counterpart in Cosmic Fury. See comparison page. (Mecha/Pilot Counterpart).
References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 (2017). Ichijinsha. Uchu Sentai Kyuranger Photobook "All★Star★Chart". DNA Media Books. ISBN 978-4-7580-1569-1.
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