 This article is about a Ranger in Dengeki Sentai Changeman.
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- "ChangeDragon!"
- ―ChangeDragon's roll call[src]
Hiryuu Tsurugi (剣 飛竜 Tsurugi Hiryū) is ChangeDragon (チェンジドラゴン Chenji Doragon), the Red Ranger and the leader of the Changeman.
History[]
Changeman[]
Former officer of the Earth Defense Force Air Force branch. Hiryuu is a sharpshooter skilled for his accuracy. He was also notable with his accuracy as a skilled baseball pitcher who lead his team to the national tournament with his "Dragon Ball" pitch; he never took part in the tournament and quit the game due to hurting a catcher during practice with his abilities. 
TV STORY-Ep. 9: Shine! The Special Miracle Ball A courageous and responsible leader, he often lets his emotions get the best of him, getting emotionally involved in cases and when his mind is set on something, he won't let anyone get in his way (even if it's his own teammates). Tsurugi develops a strong bond with Nana and an attraction to Shiima. Initially stubborn, wanting to act mostly on his own, needing to realize there will be times he has to depend on his teammates and fellow officers.
As ChangeDragon, Hiryuu is armed with the Change Sword (with its option of gun or sword) and Dragon-Zooka, which has the power of a tank's launcher. In episode nine, he was armed with the Bomb Ball, invented by Yuuma. His specialty is air-born attacks, shooting and sword-battle. Pilots the mecha Jetchanger 1.
Flashman[]
Celebrating the end of Dengeki Sentai Changeman and the defeat of Gozma, the 1986 March issue of TV-Kun showcased the new Super Sentai Series, Choushinsei Flashman, announcing that it'll replace Changeman starting from April issue. Hiryuu is seen besides Jin (Red Flash) as Red Rangers, with the rest of their respective teams behind them.
Maskman[]
The past Red Warriors come to the aid of Maskman.
ChangeDragon was one of the seven previous Red Warriors who came to assist the Maskmen against a group of five revived villains. 
COMIC STORY- Hikari Sentai Maskman (manga)
Turboranger[]
Changeman come to cheer on the Turborangers.
Hiryuu and his team joined up with the other nine Sentai to stand behind the newest Sentai, the Turborangers, as they faced off against the Hundred Boma Tribes. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Great Gathering of 10 Sentai: Counting on You! Turboranger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
ChangeDragon in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai.
ChangeDragon is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Yusuke Amamiya (Red Falcon) lectured Gaku Washio (GaoYellow) about the past Sentai sword experts, showing him that the true sword wasn't the sharpest, but the one that feeds on courage.
Led by his Liveman successor Red Falcon, he appeared as one of 24 previous Red Rangers in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai together with fellow Red Rangers from his predecessors Akarenger to Red1 to his successors from Red Flash to TimeRed. 
MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Boukenger[]
Hiryuu and his other teammates was seen in "The 30 Sentai Encyclopedia". In the end the Boukengers represents the Power Bazooka of the team.
Red Spirit[]
The 30 Red Rangers AkaRed embodied in Boukenger vs. Super Sentai.
As the ninth Red, ChangeDragon's Red Warrior Spirit was embodied by AkaRed. MOVIE STORY-GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
ChangeDragon fighting alongside ChangePegasus in the Legend War.
Years later, Hiryuu 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, Akaranger noticed the fleet moving towards them. He gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The ChangeDragon powers are later used by Captain Marvelous 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 Gokaigers defeated the second Zangyack invasion, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to the Super Sentai, it is assumed Hiryuu and his team have their powers back. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
The Changemen, alongside the Flashmen, Biomen, Dynamen, and Turborangers, emerge through a dimensional wall.
Hiryuu, 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. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
ChangeDragon among the 38 Red warriors.
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
ChangeDragon appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds led by Red Falcon, whom addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers as the greater Super Sentai pantheon intervened to save them from defeat at the hands of the titanic Gillmarda. Empowering the Combination Nin Shuriken to form Wild Tousai Shuriken King, the first 38 Super Sentai further imbued their successors with the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst, destroying 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[]
Hiryuu joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Sports Team. It’s unknown whether he participated in any of the matches, but his team lost the competition either in the first round against the Animal Lover Team off-screen or won against them and lost in the second round against Leader Team off-screen.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!![]
Hiryuu alongside with his Sentai Red Ranger predecessors appeared to help the Zenkaigers. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
Though he was seemingly erased alongside his team as a result of Asmodeus
’ manipulations, he and, presumably, his corresponding team were restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside Kamen Rider Agito, Kamen Rider Ryuki, Ryusoul Red and Kamen Rider Saber.
Personality[]
A strong-willed and fierce leader who is emotionally attached to cases. Tsurugi is also kind-hearted, loyal, dedicated and understanding. He shows faith to Sayaka, his good friend after her Anti-gravity belt fails and never stopped believing in her. Tsurugi is great at baseball.
ChangeDragon[]
ChangeDragon's insert theme is Soldier Dragon ~Yuusha No Michi~.
ChangeDragon
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
Like Shou, Yuuma, Sayaka and Mai, Hiryuu was blessed with the power of the Earth Force. however, he receives the Earth Force of the Powerful Dragon.
Attacks[]
- Dragon Attack: ChangeDragon dashes forward at an enemy with Earth Force energy.
- Dragon Thunder: ChangeDragon manifests a large version of his crest symbol, the dragon, empowered with fire & lightning to attack foes.
- Dragon Kick
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
- Shuttlebase (shared with Griffon, Pegasus, Mermaid, and Phoenix)
- Jet Changer I
Appearances: Changeman Episodes TBA; Turboranger Episode 1; Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!, Superhero Senki
ChangeDragon!
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Changemen - Teammates
- Zenkaigers
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Great Star League Gozma[]
Ogre Tribe Org[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Hiryuu Tsurugi is portrayed by Haruki Hamada. As ChangeDragon, his suit actor was Kazuo Niibori.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
- His given name means "Flying Dragon" and his surname is "Sword".
Legend Sentai Devices[]
The ChangeDragon Ranger Key.
- "Changeman!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The ChangeDragon Ranger Key (チェンジドラゴンレンジャーキー Chenji Doragon Renjā Kī) is Hiryuu Tsurugi'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 ChangeDragon Ranger Key was mainly used by Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red), who used it to fight as ChangeDragon. It was also used by Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver) on one occasion.
- Alongside Joe, Luka, and Ahim, as they became the Changemen, using their signature attacks against Action Commander Shieldon in a vain attempt to penetrate his shield.
TV STORY-Ep. 32: One Power - When the Gokaigers became the Changemen while fighting against the Ugatz in Gunman World. They used their respective mythical beast attacks to finish them off. TV STORY-Ep. 35: Dimension on the Other Side
- Gai uses this key alongside all other Red keys after being merged with Captain Marvelous by Insarn. TV STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
The Changeman 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. The puppet Changemen fired their Power Bazooka alongside the Flashmen, Maskmen, Livemen, and Turborangers, only to be swiftly defeated by the individual finisher attacks of the Gokaigers and Goseigers as they emerged from the resulting fireball. 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. Hiryuu received his key and became ChangeDragon once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Usage[]
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Changeman Ressha
The Legend Sentai Ressha (レジェンド戦隊レッシャー Rejendo Sentai Ressha) are Ressha based on the Mecha, specifically those belonging to the Red heroes, of the ToQgers' preceding Super Sentai teams. They can form a unique combination of ToQ-Oh reminiscent of past Sentai Robos by switching with Red Ressha. The ToQ Changer toy is shown to have sounds for Legend Ressha of all 37 previous Sentai.
The Changeman Ressha (チェンジマンレッシャー Chenjiman Ressha) appears as a toyline-exclusive SG Ressha.
- "9 Ban!"
- ―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
- "Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Changeman!"
- ―Past Sentai ability announcement
Changeman Avataro Gear
- "Yo! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Changeman!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear[src]
- "Hey yo! Dengeki Sentai! (へいよっ！ 電撃戦隊！ Hei Yo! Dengeki Sentai!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Party Time! (air horns) Changeman!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement[src]
- "Hissatsu Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
Notes[]
- Hiryuu is the first Red Ranger with a Dragon-motif.
- Tsurugi Otori shares his name with him.
- Troy uses his Dragon Mode against Turtlelini in Power Rangers Super Megaforce. TV STORY-The Grass is Always Greener… or Bluer
Appearances[]
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman
- Ep. 1: Arrival! Secret Power!
- Ep. 2: The Wrath of Star King Bazeu
- Ep. 3: Scram! Soldier Team
- Ep. 4: A Kiss After the Fight
- Ep. 5: Pegasus Arrest Orders
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman: The Movie
- Ep. 6: The Targeted High School Girls
- Ep. 7: The Sad Space Beast Warrior!
- Ep. 8: The Young Lady is a Vampire
- Ep. 9: Shine! The Special Miracle Ball
- Ep. 10: The Dreadful Driverless Car Army
- Ep. 11: SOS Koko and Kiki
- Ep. 12: Mama is Mermaid
- Ep. 13: Papa Sells the Earth
- Ep. 14: Attack! Giant Lizards
- Ep. 15: Reckless Rider Mai
- Ep. 16: The Girl Who Had Wings!
- Ep. 17: Nagasaki's Mysterious Ghost Ship
- Ep. 18: Ahames' Challenge!
- Ep. 19: Bet on Sayaka!
- Ep. 20: Grand Counterattack! Giluke
- Ep. 21: Gozma's Big Star
- Ep. 22: The Soldier Who Disappeared into a Mirror
- Ep. 23: The Boy Who Rides Dolphins
- Dengeki Sentai Changeman: Shuttle Base! The Critical Moment!
- Ep. 24: Runaway Gyodai
- Ep. 25: Sing! With a Great Voice
- Ep. 26: Mai's 20-year-old First Love
- Ep. 27: Gator's Dream of Parent and Child
- Ep. 28: The Cursed Crayons
- Ep. 29: Protect the Flowers! Phantom Butterfly
- Ep. 30: Run! Pegasus!
- Ep. 31: Reveal It! The Mystery of Bazeu
- Ep. 32: Nana! Dangerous Reunion
- Ep. 33: The End of Giluke!?
- Ep. 34: Ahames the Terrible
- Ep. 35: Earth!! Help Us!
- Ep. 36: Behold! Our Power
- Ep. 37: The Disappearing Dragon!
- Ep. 38: Ghost Baseball
- Ep. 39: Dreadful Hide-and-Seek
- Ep. 40: Strange Sweets
- Ep. 41: The Prince of the Lost World!
- Ep. 42: The Sailor-Suited Nana
- Ep. 43: Super Giluke
- Ep. 44: Leave it to Mai!
- Ep. 45: The Rainbow-Colored Girl Aira
- Ep. 46: Beautiful Shiima!
- Ep. 47: Gator's Tears of Parent and Child
- Ep. 48: The Pirate Booba's Storm of Love
- Ep. 49: The Sad Shiima Beast Soldier
- Ep. 50: The Day Gozma Trembled
- Ep. 51: Nana!! Tell Him!
- Ep. 52: Booba Dies on Earth
- Ep. 53: Fiery Ahames!
- Ep. 54: Giluke Grand Explosion!
- Final Ep.: Farewell, Friends of Space!
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as ChangeDragon only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as ChangeDragon only)
- 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 ChangeDragon only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
Change Dragon as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
- Hiryuu Tsurugi/Change Dragon: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
ChangeDragon is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
ChangeDragon Card
ChangeDragon appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Red Blitz Ranger - Power Rangers counterpart in Super Megaforce. See comparison page.
External Links[]
References[]
Footnotes[]
| Dengeki Sentai Changeman
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| Rangers |
| Hiryuu Tsurugi - Shou Hayate - Yuuma Ozora - Sayaka Nagisa - Mai Tsubasa |
| Gear: |
| Change Brace - Change Sword - Power Bazooka - Auto Changers - Change Cruiser |
| Allies: |
| Yui Ibuki - Blitzkrieg Squadron - Nana - Sakura - Zoorii - Waraji - Turboranger - Gokaigers |
| Mecha and Robo |
| Shuttlebase - Jet Changer 1 - Helichanger 2 - Landchanger 3 |
| Change Robo |
| Great Star League Gozma |
| Star King Bazeu - General Giluke - Queen Ahames - Adjutant Booba - Adjutant Shiima - Navigator Gator - Gyodai - Jangeran - Hidrer Soldiers |
| Space Beast Warriors |
| Gabu - Gomu - Zobi - Uba - Picara - Kamira - Marzo - Taro/Demost - Dokyura - Ooz - Haust - Ghost - Bamba - Ballas - Rogan - Gaubar - Gilba - Jeeg - Seala - Volta - Miralca - Zela - Dodon - Kiga - Zonos - Hougul - Gilom - Pain - Gigara - Derical - Zolbas - Gizan - Jella - Davon - Baruruka - Doron - Damus - Zolte - Bola - Kaage - Gouda - Zados - Daros - Galga - Jigura - Bubuka - Zuune - Jan - Geran - Daryl - Maze - Girath |
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