 This article is about a/an villain in Gekisou Sentai Carranger.
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| "Is the Baribarian here?" |
| ―Instructor Ritchihiker's first words when he arrived after Grotch called for him.[src] |
| "I'm Instructor Ritchihiker. The leader of Former Bowzock Rehabilitation Group. My goal is to straighten out these Bowzock and out them out of commission...in order to eliminate the universal traffic wars in space."" |
| ―Ritchihiker introducing himself to the Carrangers (albeit under false pretences) whilst "reforming" JJ Jetton.[src] |
| "This guy must be far beyond your ability! This is an invention by this Instructor Ritchihiker...the second President of the Bowzock. A monster robot, Braking." |
| ―Ritchihiker introducing Braking to the Carrangers after his Wumpers were defeated.[src] |
| "Carranger...They really...They really are strong." |
| ―Ritchihiker's final words before his death.[src] |
Instructor Ritchihiker (リッチハイカー教授 Ritchihaikā Kyōju, 16-31):
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Character History
RitchRitchhiker disguised as a barber
A space consultant who teaches and assists in the improvement of others whether they are good or evil. Instructor Ritchihiker is briefly hired by President Gynamo as his "Evil Director of Human Resources" for the Universal Reckless Driving Tribe Bowzock after Space Cockroach Goki-chan is lost. Ritchihkker serves as the mastermind who devises the plans to deal with the Carrangers and Signalman who is apparently an old enemy of Ritchhiker's. He initially meets the Carrangers whilst training JJ Jetton for combat with them, hoping his training will be their downfall but the monster is destroyed and Ritchihiker's true nature is revealed. 
TV STORY-Ep. 16: Bad Wisdom, Merging Caution
During the Bowzock Festival organized by HH Wasshoishoi, Ritchihiker is accidentally struck by the energy of an evil power originally meant to hit Ichitarou Tenma to be used as group treat, mutating him into RitchiRitchhiker (リッチリッチハイカー RitchiRitchihaikā) and giving him delusional ideas of grandeur. TV STORY-Ep. 28: Farewell, Signalman!!
This leads to his purchase of a powerful mech: the Braking using Gynamo's funds he was saving for his marriage to Zonnette. With his new power, he kicks out Gynamo and Zonette and takes over as leader of the Bowzock by threatening to kill them with Braking. TV STORY-Ep. 29: The Unexpected Great Monster Accident!!
Ritchiritchhiker pilots the Braking in both of its forms to destroy the Carrangers but only manages to capture RV Robo before Braking is finally destroyed by VRV Robo's Victory Twister. Unable to escape in time, Ritchiritchhiker can only express surprise at the Carrangers' newfound power before going out in a blaze with Braking. TV STORY-Ep. 31: It's a Full Model Change! VRV Robo
Personality
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Powers and Abilities
Powers
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Abilities
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Weaknesses
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Arsenal
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Behind the Scenes
Portrayal
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Design
Concept art by Akira Nozaki
Etymology
His name is a portmanteau of "hitchhiker" and "rich".
Notes
Appearances
Gekisou Sentai Carranger
- Ep. 16: Bad Wisdom, Merging Caution (First Appearance)
- Ep. 17: Wearing Authority, Head-On Collision!
- Ep. 18: A Lying Heart Under Adjustment
- Ep. 19: The Love Hit-And-Run Maiden!
- Ep. 20: Test Drive the Ultimate Famous Cars!!
- Ep. 21: The Carnavi That Surpassed Carnavi
- Ep. 22: The Tragic Traffic Rule Habit
- Ep. 23: Overheating For a Princess
- Ep. 24: Urgent Launch?! New Leader
- Ep. 25: The Mysterious Squeezing-In Maiden!
- Ep. 28: Farewell, Traffic Light Guy!!
- Ep. 29: The Unexpected Great Monster Accident!!
- Ep. 30: A Shocking Debut! Working Cars!!
- Ep. 31: It's a Full Model Change! VRV Robo (Death)
See Also
- General Havoc - Power Rangers counterpart in Turbo. See comparison page.
