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Jiro Momotani
Icon-donbrothersThis article is about a Ranger in Avataro Sentai Donbrothers.

"Able bodied and dragon-muscled! Don Doragoku! (And Don Torabolt!) (筋骨隆々!ドンドラゴクウ!(ドントラボルト!) Kinkotsu ryūryū! Don Doragokū!)"
―Roll Call

Jiro Momotani (桃谷 ジロウ Momotani Jirō) is a young man who believes himself to be a natural hero and transforms into Don Doragoku (ドンドラゴクウ Don Doragokū), the Sixth Ranger and the Gold Ranger of the Donbrothers. After merging with his original personality, he has evolved into Stable Jiro (安定のジロウ Antei no Jirō)[1] and gains the ability to switch into Don Torabolt (ドントラボルト Don Toraboruto) in battle.

Jiro is 21 years old at the time of his first appearance in the series.

History

Childhood

Twenty-one years prior, Jiro was sent to Earth inside a peach-shaped capsule from Ideon, that had dropped into a creek near a mountain village. He was found by a resident and raised at the village orphanage until he turned sixteen then moved out on his own. During that time, Jiro spent most of his life devoted to training himself, guided by the inner voice within him to become a hero. During a high-school trip to Tokyo, Jiro encountered Taro Momoi for the first time, and admired him as a true hero after watching him beat a gang of delinquents without raising a fist.Tvicon TV STORY-Don 15: Welcome Back Taro

Unbeknownst to Jiro himself, the village where he was raised is actually a fake place that serves as a cover to hide the Juto Forest's secret portal with the policeman who had been acting as his adoptive father being the guardian of said portal. Both Jiro and the policeman himself are the only two real people who are living in the village itself with everyone else including Jiro's love interest, Rumi, and his local friends actually being realistic illusions that had been generated and manipulated by said guardian so that Jiro could live out a happy life in the village itself as well as raising him for the sole secret purpose of having him take over the aforementioned guardian's role in protecting the Juto Forest's secret portal.Tvicon TV STORY-Don 46: A Natsumi Night's Dream

Present

When Taro disappeared after being hit by Sonoi's Baron Sword, the inner voice that guided Jiro now told him it was time for Jiro to become a hero that appeared before the world. Jiro quit his newspaper delivery job in the local village, said goodbye to his girlfriend Rumi and local friends, and moved to Tokyo.Tvicon TV STORY-Don 14: Substitute Jiro

Personality

Jiro Momotani shows off

Jiro shows off

Jiro is a hot-blooded man who came to Tokyo from the countryside as a "substitute for Taro". He has a pure personality and often runs through the world like a child.[2] However, even though he tries his best to get others to like him, his naivety often rubs others the wrong way, as he sometimes does or say things that may come off as awkward and off-putting.

Since he was young, Jiro has always wanted to be a hero, and does his best in whatever he can do to become one. Driven by an uplifting motivation, he eventually begins to idolize Taro and strives to become as good as him. However, this sheer idolization has also at times led him into extreme disappointment out of being deemed not worthy enough to be Taro's replacement, leading to the release of his long suppressed original personality.

Despite the misgivings and misunderstandings arising from the actions of his "dangerous" persona, Jiro has not faltered in his quest to become a hero, and was also quick to accept his dangerous persona after being made aware of and meeting him face to face for the first time. In fact, this has only served to spur him on in his goal to surpass Taro in a positive manner.

It is revealed that even though his current personality is his dominant personality, he is actually an alternate personality that was created during his childhood as a result of winning a simple game of Kagome Kagome with his friends with his personality as Dangerous Jiro being Jiro's original personality. Tvicon TV STORY-Don 29: Mourning and Murasame

A year after Taro has retired and passed the torch to Jiro, Jiro lets the power of leadership go to his head and forces everyone to follow all of his commands. This is becoming worse since he always put a strategy that works until Ono as Kikaiki has risen. Next, he uses the inheritance that he has gained as a means to blackmail his teammates to keep them from betraying him. Lastly, Jiro even ignores the enemy that he has to face and goes to strike Momo instead. The only thing that can calm his bad behavior is the presence of Rumi or anyone who has taken an appearance like her. Tvicon TV STORY-Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger

Forms

Don Doragoku's insert themes are Kimi no Hero & Try! Good Rival!.

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Don Doragoku

"Chou Ichiryu! Achō!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

to be added

Attacks
  • Lightning Dragon Flash (ライトニングドラゴンフラッシュ Raitoningu Doragon Furasshu): Don Doragoku launches a red energy dragon from the emblem on his chest that rams into the target multiple times as he thrusts the Ryuko no Geki through them without the enemy noticing.

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Mecha

Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 15-20, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers The Movie: New First Love Hero, 22-25, 27, 29-31, 36-41, 43-44, 49-50, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger, Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Donbrothers

"(techno music) Ifudōdō! Don Doragoku!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

By using the Don Doragoku Avataro Gear Alter, Don Doragoku's soul separates from his body and transforms into the 20cm tall Don Doragoku Alter (ドンドラゴクウアルター DonDoragokū Arutā) in a manner similar to an online game's player switching to their alternate account. Once engaged, the Don Doragoku Alter can change between a humanoid form resembling Don Doragoku for active combat or an armored dragon form in defensive situations.

Although the Don Doragoku Alter is effective in combat, its usage has the side effect of leaving Don Doragoku's real body limp and vulnerable to attack.

The Don Doragoku Alter can also be used when Don Doragoku is untransformed, though that usually means that his real body tends to be left limp without his soul.

Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 16-18, 25

"(techno music) Ifudōdō! Shuriken Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Don Ninnin Doragoku Alter (ドンニンニンドラゴクウアルター DonNinninDoragokū Arutā) is the combined form of Don Doragoku Alter and the Ninninger Alter.

Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 17

"(techno music) Ifudōdō! Kaizoku Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Don Gokai Doragoku Alter (ドンゴーカイドラゴクウアルター DonGōkaiDoragokū Arutā) is the combined form of Don Doragoku Alter and the Gokaiger Alter.[3]

Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes TBA

"(techno music) Don Robogoku! Robobolt!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Don Robogoku (ドンロボゴクウ DonRobogokū) is the dragon-based mecha form of Don Doragoku. He forms the helmet, visor, outer arms, chest armor, back, lower legs and the Netsuretsu Kangeki (熱烈貫戟 (ねつれつかんげき)) tail sword of Toradragonjin, and the left arm, feet, chest armor, helmet, lap plate and weapons of Toradora Onitaijin. As Don Robogoku, he possesses the ability of flight, constrict his opponents in combat, and can fire an orange fire beam from his jaws.

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episode 23-25, 27-32, 36-42, 48

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GolDon Doragoku

"Super Avataro! Netsuretsu Kangeki! TBA!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

to be added

Attacks
  • Unrivaled Peach: Donburi Avatar Combat Art (桃代無敵・丼アバター乱舞 Tōdai Muteki: Donburi Abatā Ranbu): TBA

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This form is exclusive to Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Avataro Sentai Donburies.

Donbro-silver

Don Torabolt

"Ex-Tora! Hoachō!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Mecha

Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 25, 49-50

Main article: Avatar Changes

Using the Avataro Gears of Legend Sentai, Don Doragoku has access to the powers of any Sentai Sixth Ranger of his choosing, donning them in a manner like a game character donning a skin. Unlike his core teammates, each form retains its belt buckle, with Don Doragoku instead continually donning the Tiguardora during each transformation.

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DragonRanger

"Netsuretsu Kangei! Kyoryu Sentai! Xie xie!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 17


Donbro-goldkyoryugold

Kyoryu Gold

"Netsuretsu Kangei! Zyuden Sentai! Xie xie!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 22

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Ryusoul Gold

"Netsuretsu Kangei! Kishiryu Sentai! Xie xie!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 39

Relationships

Allies

Rangers

  • Donbrothers
    • Taro Momoi/Don Momotaro :Jiro looks up to him, adoring his capability on facing bullies during his high school youth. The most interesting part is the fact that both Taro and Jiro are the same species from the different dimension. While adoring Taro, he has a deep grudge that he manages to overcome because Taro views Jiro as another ordinary companion. Despite being able to do so, Jiro reawakened his original personality which is currently dubbed as 'Dangerous Jiro' by the others.
    • Shinichi Saruhara/Saru Brother: Jiro openly views Shinichi as an ally and future companion when Jiro accomplishes his dream to replace Taro. However, his bad deeds have tarnished his relationship towards Shinichi. While Jiro still wants to do his best so he can be viewed well by Shinichi, Shinichi does the opposite. Later on, Shinichi admits that Jiro isn't so bad after all and accepts him (or at least tolerates him) as a member of the team.
    • Haruka Kito/Oni Sister: Jiro openly views Haruka as an ally and future companion when Jiro accomplishes his dream to replace Taro. However, his bad deeds have tarnished his relationship towards Haruka. While Jiro still wants to do his best so he can be viewed well by Haruka, Haruka does the opposite. However, Haruka is not open too much to how much she dislikes Jiro due to the fact that she is already tired of her bad luck. Just like Shinichi, Haruka changed her mind about Jiro as part of the Donbrothers.
    • Tsubasa Inuzuka/Inu Brother: Jiro has yet to meet Tsubasa properly. However, Jiro unaware that he has made Tsubasa to hate him.
    • Tsuyoshi Kijino/Kiji Brother: Jiro openly views Tsuyoshi as an ally and future companion when Jiro accomplishes his dream to replace Taro. However, his bad deeds have tarnished his relationship towards Tsuyoshi. While Jiro still wants to do his best so he can be viewed well by Tsuyoshi, Tsuyoshi does the opposite. Jiro even unaware that Tsuyoshi has the same amount of bitterness towards him like how Shinichi disliked him at the start. But Tsuyoshi is still open to have him as an ally as long as 'Dangerous Jiro' doesn't rampage.
    • Noto Trio
    • Don Murasame: Former Enemy
  • Kaito Goshikida/Zenkaizer Black: TBA


Family

Others

  • Rumi: Jiro self-proclaimed her as his on and off again “girlfriend”
  • Mimasu: TBA
  • Hakkai: TBA
  • Sago: TBA

Enemies

Noto

Others

to be added

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

  • Jiro Momotani is portrayed by Raizou Ishikawa (石川 雷蔵 Ishikawa Raizō). As Don Doragoku, his suit actor is Shigeki Ito (伊藤 茂騎 Itō Shigeki) in his third Sixth Ranger role in Super Sentai. When Don Doragoku and Torabolt split from each other and are on-screen at the same time, his suit actor is Kazuya Okada (岡田 和也 Okada Kazuya), who is also the suit actor for Inu Brother.

Design

  • Don Doragoku's helmet is designed off of a Chinese Dragon.

Etymology

  • His last name translated to English means peach valley, referencing his similar origins to Taro and his brief stint and goal to surpass him as the Donbrothers' leader.
  • Doragoku is a portmanteau of Dragon (ドラゴン Doragon) and Son Gokū.

Legend Sentai Devices

KSG-Don Doragoku Ranger Key

Don Doragoku Key

The Don Doragoku Ranger Key (ドンドラゴクウレンジャーキー DonDoragokū Renjā Kī) is one of Jiro's personal Ranger Keys released as part of the "Ranger Key Memorial Edition - Anniversary Heroes and Donbrothers Set". As with all Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to transform one, i.e. Gokai Silver, into Don Doragoku.[4]

Notes

  • Don Doragoku is themed after Son Gokū/Sun Wukong, the main character of the Chinese novel Journey to the West, which was initially planned to be the basis of the Donbrothers before Momotaro was chosen instead.[5]
  • Jiro's "hero clothes" were designed by Naoto Hiroōka.[6]
  • Jiro is the only member of the Donbrothers whose Ranger name has no similarity to his surname.
  • Jiro is the first sixth Ranger to be a leader, albeit temporarily.

Appearances

References

Footnotes


Icon-donbrothers Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
Rangers
Taro Momoi - Shinichi Saruhara - Haruka Kito - Tsubasa Inuzuka - Tsuyoshi Kijino - Jiro Momotani/Dangerous Jiro - Don Murasame
Noto Trio: Sonoi - Sononi - Sonoza
Former Donbrothers: Marina Maeda - Shirai - Ryuji Inui
Future Donbrothers: Shinichi Saruhara - Haruka Kito
Zenkaigers: Kaito Goshikida
Allies
Jin Momoi - Natsumi Kuramochi - Yuriko Kito
Gear
Transformation Devices
Transformation Gun DonBlaster - Ryuko no Geki - Tiguardora - Ninjarksword - Noto Brace - Omikoshi Phoenix - DonZenkai Blade
Transformation Gun Geartlinger
Avataro Gear-related
Avataro Gears (Avataro Gear Alters - Robotaro Gears) - Donbro Buckle
Sentai Gear-related
Sentai Gears - Zenkai Buckle
Weapons
Zanglassword - Full Konbou
Mecha and Robos
Donbrothers Mecha
Don Robotaro - Saru Brother Robotaro - Oni Sister Robotaro - Inu Brother Robotaro - Kiji Brother Robotaro - Don Robogoku - Don Robobolt - Omikoshi Phoenix
Zenkaiger Mecha
Superbike Enya Rideon - JuranTyranno
Main Alters
Don Momotaro Alter - Don Doragoku Alter - Don Murasame Alter
Auxiliary Alters
ToQger Alter - Ninninger Alter - Zyuohger Alter - Lupinranger Alter - Patranger Alter - Ryusoulger Alter
Toy-Exclusive
Gokaiger Alter - Go-Busters Alter - Kyoryuger Alter - Kyuranger Alter - Kiramager Alter
Giant Robos
Don Zenkai Gattai DonZenkaiOh - Dai Gattai Don Onitaijin - Dai Gattai Toradoragonjin - Black Onitaijin Murasame - Chouzetsu Dai Gattai Toradora Onitaijin - GolDon OniTaijin - Toradora Onitaijin Kiwami
Don Clan
Robots: DonKiller - DonKillerKiller
Noto
Leaders: Noto Council
Generals: Sonoi - Sononi - Sonoza - Sonoshi - Sonogo - Sonoroku - Sonona - Sonoya
Hitotsuki: Benitsuki - Shisotsuki - Kishiryuki - Resshaki - Kaitouki - Chourikiki - Keisatsuki - Doubutsuki - Chikyuuki - Mashinki - Tokumeiki - Kaizokuki - Shurikenki - Uchuki - Zyudenki - Kousokuki - Gekisouki - Kyoryuki - Choujinki - Engineki - Goseiki - Ninpuki - Samuraiki - Denjiki - Jukenki - Ninjaki - Daiki - Mahouki - Kagakuki - Bakuryuuki - Choushinseiki - Tensouki (I - II) - GoGoki - Taiyoki - Tokusouki - Choujuuki - Kyukyuki - Seijuuki - Denshiki - Jakki - Miraiki - Hikariki - Himitsuki - Choudenshiki - Entotsuki - Hyakujuuki - Dengekiki - Sekaiki - Ohsamaki - Kikaiki
Hitotsuking: Kishiryuking - Resshaking - Keisatsuking - Chikyuuking - Uchuking - Zyudenking - Kousokuking - Kyoryuking - Choujinking - Engineking - Goseiking - Denjiking - Jukenking - Ninjaking - Daiking - Mahouking - Kagakuking - Bakuryuuking - Choushinseiking - Tokusouking - Choujuuking - Kyukyuking - Seijuuking - Jakking - Miraiking - Himitsuking - Hyakujuuking - Dengekiking - Sekaiking
Grunts: Anoni
Others: Mother - Don Murasame/Future Don Murasame
Juto
Penguin Juto: Terasaki - "Taro Momoi"
Crane Juto: Miho Kijino
Cat Juto: "Kenji Sayama" - Unnamed Bus Guide - "Shizuka Hanamura" - "Tsubasa Inuzuka"
Other villains
Kashiwa Mochi World - Mr. À la Carte
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Green HippopotamusBrave Gold DinoGinHero
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