Kabuki Novice

This article is about a monster in Gosei Sentai Dairanger.

Kabuki Novice
Episodes	Ep. 13: The Ka-Kabuki Novice Ep. 14: Well, a Wedding
Sentai Show	Gosei Sentai Dairanger
Voice Actor	Shigeru Chiba

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"Kabuki! Kabuki! Kabuki boy! Here we go!"

―Kabuki Novice's first words (whilst possessing a security guard) when Shoji and Ryo forced him to reveal his Gorma feature (the kabuki hair) and when going to attack them.^[src]

"What should I--?"

―Kabuki Novice's final words before his robot body's destruction.^[src]

"So, my time's up."

―Kabuki Novice's final words before his death.^[src]

Kabuki Novice (歌舞伎小僧, Kabuki Kozō)

History

Dairanger

A Gorma so obsessed with Kabuki, he had incorporated it into his character. He could possess people to gain full-control over any special talents they had, like boxing and kendo, which presented the Dairangers with difficulty when they had to face him without killing the person he possessed.

He is first seen inside the body of a security guard who (when confronted by Shoji and Ryo) revealed his kabuki hairstyle. In spite of the two's best efforts, the spirit escaped and the guard was left confused.

He was pursued by Grandmaster Yufang for abducting his fiancée, Shoukyou, to lend his Kabuki talent greater authenticity when playing feminine roles.

He usually walked around in a metal robot form but was forced back into his normal form after Rin destroyed his robot body with the Great Wheel Blade Whirlwind Slash (having borrowed the blade from Yufang). The Gorma Triumvirate arrived to try and steal Byakkoshinken from Yufang but were stopped by the Dairangers although they were quickly overpowered quickly showed up to.

He was wounded by the Great Wheel Blade Shoot and fell but slammed a Growth Bomb into the ground as he fell and grew with the explosion forcing the Triumverate to flee. He was then killed by Dairen'Oh and its Raging Hurricane Waves attack after his tongue attack failed and he was thrown through the air using an energy tornado (in its Single Shot Tornado attack).

Legacy

Although he was killed, Shadam and the rest of the Triumverate's discover the existence of Byakkoshinken, which began the road to the debut of KibaRanger.

Personality

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Forms

• Robot Form
• True Form

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Eye Beam: Kabuki Novice's robot form could fire a red-colored laser from his right eye.

Abilities

• Enhanced Strength: Kabuki Novice's robot form possessed great strength.

Weaknesses

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Arsenal

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Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Possession: Kabuki Novice could possess people (whether living or dead), or inanimate objects such as a robot, his possession is shown when he gives his host kabuki-style makeup and wig.
• People Absorbing: Kabuki Novice could absorb people into his body.

Abilities

• Skill Mastering: When Kabuki Novice possesses someone he can utilize the skills that his host possesses.

Weaknesses

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Arsenal

• Umbrella: Kabuki Novice wields a red umbrella
• Nunchucks: Kabuki Novice utilized a black-colored nunchuck with rectangular chucks held together by a green string.
• Tongue: Kabuki Novice possessed a prehensile tongue to wrap around and entangle enemies.
• Host Weapons: When Kabuki Novice possesses someone he will utilize any weapon that his host possesses.
  • Baton: When Kabuki Novice possessed a security officer, he used a collapseable baton he had in a holster
  • Jack Hammer: When Kabuki Novice possessed a construction worker, he used a jack hammer that he was using.
  • Gun: Kabuki Novice used a normal gun when he possessed a police officer, and again when he possessed a criminal.
  • Bicycle: When Kabuki Novice possessed ramen salesman, he used a bike that the ramen salesman was riding.
  • Boxing Gloves: When Kabuki Novice possessed a boxer, he used a pair of boxing gloves that the boxer was wearing.
  • Katana: When Kabuki Novice possessed a swordsman, he used a katana sword.

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

• The voice actor for Kabuki Novice was Shigeru Chiba in his first Sentai role; though notable as a voice actor, he became more well known 20 years later as Doctor Woorushade, the first KyoryuViolet in Zyuden Sentai Kyoryuger.

Design

• Kabuki Novice's design is based on a Kabuki Actor.

As a security officer

As a construction worker

As a police officer

As a ramen salesman

As a criminal

As a boxer

As a martial artist

As a swordsman

Concept Art

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Etymology

• Kabuki Novice follows the naming scheme of his fellow Gorma Tribe members. The first part of his name comes from his Kabuki Actor motif. The second part of his name comes from novice which means a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation

Notes

• The suit of Kabuki Novice's robot body is made up from the body and shoulders of Guardnoid Gash from Choju Sentai Liveman, the arms from Bio Robo from Chodenshi Bioman, the hands from Turbo Robo from Kousoku Sentai Turboranger and the feet of Daileon from Kyoujuu Tokusou Juspion.
• Kabuki Novice is the first Gorma Minion to have a non-object motif instead being based on an occupation.

Appearances

• Gosei Sentai Dairanger
  • Ep. 13: The Ka-Kabuki Novice
  • Ep. 14: Well, a Wedding
  • Ep. 45: Disbanding for Real!! (flashback; archive footage and Kabuki Novice's robot form only)

See Also

• Bad Bookala - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2). See comparison page. (true form)
• Bookala - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2). See comparison page.
• Weldo - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 2). See comparison page. (machine body)