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- "Surging Shark! GaoBlue! (怒涛の鮫！ガオブルー！ Dotō no Same! Gao Burū!)"
- ―GaoBlue's roll call[src]
Kai Samezu (鮫津 海 Samezu Kai) is GaoBlue (ガオブルー Gao Burū) of the Gaorangers.
Kai is 19 years old at the beginning of Gaoranger.
History[]
Gaoranger[]
Kai is a freelance part-timer, whose previous jobs included pizza delivery and working as a clerk in a bowling alley. He was chosen as a Gaoranger around the same time as Sae, who he seems to be interested in. He is skilled at bowling and studied under a professional bowler, Don Katayama. He is in charge of forming the right arm for the Gaorangers' mecha formations. After the final battle, he becomes a clerk in a surf shop although he and Sotaro initially planned to run a Chanko shop together to "dominate the world."
Imitations[]
Copy Sentai Copyranger.
A copy of GaoBlue was created by Copy Org as part of the Copy Sentai Copyranger. Org copies of the Gaorangers, Copy Org created these clones with horns, they were killed by the special attacks of the Gaorangers. 
TV STORY-Quest 12: Which is the Real One!?
Shade Rangers.
A shadow-clone GaoBlue was created by DoroDoro's ninja powers as part of the Shade Rangers. The Gaorangers could not destroy these shadows without killing themselves in the process. After GaoRed used his Falcon Summoner to kill DoroDoro, the Shade Rangers then disappeared. TV STORY-Quest 42: The Org Ninja Invasion! TV STORY-Quest 43: The Lion Burns Hot
Fourth Spear, Wendinu disguised herself as Kai as well as using his G-Phone to become GaoBlue along with four other Dark Spears to make the Hurricanegers and Gouraigers believe the Gaorangers were evil. 
MOVIE STORY-Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
to be added MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gaoranger vs. Gorenger[]
to be added 
COMIC STORY- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger[]
Kai, along with the other core Gaorangers, got their power stolen by the Space Ninja Group Jakanja as were held as hostage. His team was saved by the Hurricanegers, and got their powers back when Tsukumaro arrives. MOVIE STORY-Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger
Super Sentai Versus Series Theater[]
Kai's appearances in the "Versus Series", Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai and Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger, are featured in the Super Sentai Versus Series Theater, hosted by the heroes of Tensou Sentai Goseiger. Hyde (Gosei Blue) also dresses as Kai in the Gaoranger cosplay.
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Kai 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, Akarenger 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 GaoBlue powers are later used by Joe Gibken 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 Zangyack, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. It is assumed Kai and his team have their powers back. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
The Gaorangers, alongside the Gekirangers and Carrangers, are sent to the dimensional rift
by Kamen Rider Decade.
The Gaorangers, alongside the Gingamen, Megarangers, Timerangers, and GoGoFive, emerge through a dimension wall.
Kai, alongside his team (bar GaoSilver), 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. During the final battle, he is seen in the background fighting Gecko Imagin and a Destron Shocker Combatman. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
GaoBlue appeared with his team among the first 38 Super Sentai whom collectively empowered Wild Tousai Shuriken King in its fight against the titanic Gillmarda, granting the Ninningers and Zyuohgers the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst which destroyed 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[]
Kai joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Water Warrior 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 Police Team offscreen or won against them and lost in the second round against Super Strong Team offscreen.
Zenkaiger[]
GaoBlue summoned by Stacaesar
GaoBlue summoned by Gaon
A copy of GaoBlue was summoned alongside his team by Stacaesar through the Gaoranger Dark Sentai Gear to attack Kaito and Gaon. Another manifestation of GaoBlue was summoned alongside his team by Gaon through the Gaoranger Sentai Gear which allowed the Kikainoid Zenkaigers to use the Gaorangers animal fighting styles to fight Stacaesars Gorengers and Gaorangers copies. TV STORY-No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered!
Ten Gokaiger[]
to be added MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
Personality[]
Kai is a very energetic and playful guy. But he hates being treated as a child-this is especially because Sae is younger than him. His motto is "Never give up!" which he frequently uses to encourage Sotaro.
GaoBlue[]
GaoBlue
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
to be added
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
Appearances: Gaoranger Episodes TBA; Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger
Surging Shark! GaoBlue!
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Gaorangers - Teammates
- J.A.K.Q.
- Livemen
- Megarangers
- Gingamen
- GoGoFive
- Hurricanegers
- Gouraigers
- Shurikenger
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Ogre Tribe Org[]
- Duchess Org TsueTsue/Highness Duchess Org Onihime/Armored TsueTsue
- Duke Org Yabaiba/Armored Yabaiba
- Highness Duke Org Shuten
- Highness Duke Org Ura/Ultimate Form Ura
- Highness Duke Org Rasetsu
- Lost Highness Duke Rakushaasa
- Duke Org Rouki
- Ultimate Org Senki
- Orgettes
Space Ninja Group Jakanja[]
- Boss Tau Zant
- First Spear, Furabiijo
- Third Spear, Manmaruba
- Fourth Spear, Wendinu
- Fifth Spear, Sargain
- Sixth Spear, Satarakura
- Genin Magerappa
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Kai Samezu is portrayed by Takeru Shibaki (柴木 丈瑠 Shibaki Takeru). As GaoBlue, his suit actor was Yasuhiko Imai (今井 靖彦 Imai Yasuhiko), his sub was Yoshifumi Oshikawa (押川 善文 Oshikawa Yoshifumi).
- In the Korean dub of Gaoranger entitled Power Rangers Jungle Force, which aired in South Korea, Kai Samezu is renamed Jun, while his Ranger designation is JungleBlue.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
- His given name means "sea" (海 umi/kai), while his surname is made of kanjis for "shark" (鮫 same) and "harbor" (津 tsu).
Legend Sentai Devices[]
The GaoBlue Ranger Key.
- "Gaoranger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The GaoBlue Ranger Key (ガオブルーレンジャーキー Gao Burū Renjā Kī) is Kai Samezu'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 GaoBlue Ranger Key was mainly used by Joe Gibken (Gokai Blue), who used it to fight as GaoBlue.
- When the first three Gokaigers became the Gaorangers while fighting Cosmic Kenpo Master Pachacamac XIII.
TV STORY-Ep. 7: Niki-Niki! Kenpo Lesson - When the Gokaigers became the Gaorangers while fighting against the Sneak Brothers' Gormin Sailors. TV STORY-Ep. 8: Little Spy Tactics
- When the Gokaigers became the Gaorangers while fighting against Action Commander Bowser. TV STORY-Ep. 9: Lion, Run
- When the Gokaigers became the Gaorangers while fighting against Action Commander Zakyura. TV STORY-Ep. 33: Iiiit's a Hero!!
The Gaoranger 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. Splitting up, the puppet GaoBlue was defeated as part of a group of surviving Blue warrior keys by Gokai Blue and Super Gosei Blue. 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. Kai received his key and became GaoBlue once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
The GaoBlue Ranger Key was donated to be used in the Super Sentai Derby Colosseum. The GaoBlue Ranger Key Clone participated in the Land-Sea-Air Showdown and was beaten by the Yellow Lion Clone. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
Usage[]
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.png "Gokai Change-Gaoranger (Episode 8).png (1.53 MB)")
.png "Gokai Change-Gaoranger (Episode 9).png (1.49 MB)")
.png "Gokai Change-Gaoranger (Episode 33).png (2.11 MB)")
.png "Blue Ranger Key Summon (VulShark and GaoBlue).png (2.06 MB)")
.png "Ranger Key Summon (Land-Sea-Air Showdown).png (2.06 MB)")
GaoBlue Avataro Gear
- "Yo! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Gaoranger!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear in the Donblaster[src]
- "Hey yo! Hyakuju Sentai! (へいよっ！ 百獣戦隊！ Hei Yo! Hyakujū Sentai!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Parry Time! (air horns) Gaoranger!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Hissatsu Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Donblaster-scanned Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
Notes[]
- He is the only Gaoranger that has only two power animals, while the other five have three power animals.
- Though Kai is not the first shark-themed Ranger, he is the first Ranger with this motif to possess a Mech of the same motif.
Appearances[]
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger Super Sentai Big Gathering (as GaoBlue only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger
- Quest 01: The Lion, Roars!!
- Quest 02: The Divine Spirit-King Rises!!
- Quest 03: The Eagle Vanishes!!
- Quest 04: The Two Who Never Give Up!!
- Quest 05: The Mountain Moves!!
- Quest 06: Bison in Love!!
- Quest 07: The Dream Talks!!
- Quest 08: The Dog, Runs!!
- Quest 09: The Twins Smile
- Quest 10: The Moon Beckons!!
- Quest 11: Father, Proceeds
- Quest 12: Which is the Real One!?
- Quest 13: The Baby's First Cry Freezes
- Quest 14: The Soul Bird Cries
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
- Quest 15: The Ogre Howls!!
- Quest 16: The Magic Flute Roars!
- Quest 17: The Elephant Vanishes...
- Quest 18: The Demon Beast Armament!!
- Quest 19: The Bison Retires!?
- Quest 20: The Maiden is Captured!!
- Quest 21: Rouki, Perplexed
- Quest 22: The Giant Bull is Broken!!
- Quest 23: Rouki Dies!?
- Quest 24: The Silver Wolf Flashes!!
- Quest 25: The Third Ogre Princess Arrives
- Quest 26: Rouki Returns
- Quest 27: The Chick Pouts
- Quest 28: Secrets, Handed Down!!
- Quest 29: The Deer Heals
- Quest 30: The Full Moon Kills the Wolf!
- Quest 31: The Hyakuju Sentai, Defeated!!
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger Gao Access CD: "Gao Panda Appears!!"
- Quest 32: Three Creatures Eat!!
- Quest 33: A Boy Prays
- Quest 34: The Mighty Org Weeps!
- Quest 35: The Beast King Swords, Plundered
- Quest 36: The Warriors Dance
- Quest 37: Yabaiba Burns
- Quest 38: The Divine Spirit-King's Peak Decisive Battle
- Quest 39: The God Takes Away
- Quest 40: Sky Island, Destroyed
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger: The Fire Mountain Roars
- Quest 41: Santa Came
- Quest 42: The Org Ninja Invasion!
- Quest 43: The Lion Burns Hot
- Quest 44: Gao’s Rock Falls
- Quest 45: Fighting Until the End
- Quest 46: The New Year Attacks
- Quest 47: The Steam Engine Roars!
- Quest 48: Those Guys Return to Life
- Quest 49: The Matrix Closes
- Quest 50: The Hundred Beasts Die
- Final Quest: The Hundred Beasts Roar!!
- Ninpu Sentai Hurricaneger vs. Gaoranger
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
- Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear (as GaoBlue only)
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (as GaoBlue only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as GaoBlue 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 GaoBlue only)
Gaoranger video game[]
GaoBlue appears with his team in the Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger video game.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
GaoBlue as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
- Kai Samezu/GaoBlue: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
GaoBlue is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
GaoBlue Card
GaoBlue appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Max Cooper - Power Rangers counterpart in Wild Force. See comparison page.
External links[]
References[]
Footnotes[]
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