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- "Midorenger!"
- ―Midorenger's roll call[src]
Kenji Asuka (明日香 健二 Asuka Kenji) is Midorenger (ミドレンジャー Mido Renjā, Green Ranger) of the Gorengers with the designation number "5". He is the youngest member of the team at age 17 (16 in the first half of episode 1 and 51 in Gokaiger) who was training at EAGLE's Kansai branch.
History[]
Gorenger[]
When the Black Cross Army launched an assault on the EAGLE bases in Japan, a force led by Poison Gas Mask attacked the Kansai base, slaughtering everyone with only Kenji surviving. Along with the survivors of the other bases, Kenji was summoned to Snack Gon, the secret gateway to EAGLE Japan's main command center by Japan's EAGLE Commander Gonpachi Edogawa. There they were given special formfitting electronic battlesuits, which empower its wearer with various superhuman abilities. Edogawa told them that they are the Secret Squadron "Gorenger", the world's best chance against the forces of the Black Cross Army. Their first battle was with Gold Mask, who they destroyed with the Gorenger Storm. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
J.A.K.Q. vs Gorenger[]
Kenji and his team join forces with J.A.K.Q. to defeat Iron Claw once and for all. MOVIE STORY-J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
Midorenger is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Daimon Tatsumi (GoYellow) lectured Kai Samezu (GaoBlue) about the past Sentai technical warriors and their fighting spirit. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gaoranger vs. Gorenger[]
To be added COMIC STORY- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Kenji 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, his team's leader, Akarenger, noticed the fleet moving towards them. He then gathered all the Rangers together and gave them the order to sacrifice their powers to wipe out the first invasion's armada. The Midorenger powers are later used by Don Dogoier 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 Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. His team leader, Tsuyoshi Kaijo was seen seeing the Gokaigers off. It is assumed that Kenji and his teammates have their powers once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
Kenji, 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. During the final battle, he is seen with Kamen Rider Black fighting a Shocker Combatman and a Gormin. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
Midorenger 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[]
While Captain Marvelous was trying to find Gaisoulg, he approached Kenji and his team and they gave him their Ranger Keys to help him in his fight.
Zenkaiger[]
Zenkaiger[]
Kenji was seen alongside his team fighting an army of Zolders before their world was trapped inside a Tojiru Gear. TV STORY-No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai!
A manifestation of Midorenger alongside his team was summoned by Stacaesar through the Gorenger Dark Sentai Gear to fight the Zenkaigers. Another manifestation of Midorenger alongside his team was summoned by Zenkaiger through the Gorenger Sentai Gear which allowed the Zenkaigers to use the Gorenger Hurricane to fight Stacaesar's Gorenger copies. TV STORY-No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered!
Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger[]
The manifestation of Midorenger was re-summoned along with his team by Kaito to help deal with the meal prepared by Beef Rib World. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger vs. Kiramager vs. Senpaiger
The High School Heroes[]
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Personality[]
He is a happy-go-lucky teen, who can sometimes be a bit brash and temperamental.
Midorenger[]
As Midorenger, he was armed with a number of unique weapons. His signature weapon was the razor-sharp “Midomerang” (Green-boomerang) which can be flung at enemies. He could also use it as a handheld weapon to cut and slash his opponents.
His “Midomerang” was later upgraded to the “New Midomerang” which was a bit bigger. He also carried the “Mido Puncher” which was an updated slingshot weapon which can be used to fire “pachinko-ball” pellets and sometimes explosives. Asuka drove the super motorcycle “Green Machine” and later the “Green Star.”
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
- Kick TV STORY-Ep. 73: Black Whirlwind!! It's a Contest! A Straight Line
- Double Kick - A double attack able to take out two Zolders. TV STORY-Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind TV STORY-Ep. 17: The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery
- Spinning Double Kick TV STORY-Ep. 78: Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar
- Double Kick - A double attack able to take out two Zolders. TV STORY-Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind TV STORY-Ep. 17: The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery
Abilities[]
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Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
Appearances: Gorenger Episodes TBA; J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger; Gokaiger Episodes 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!, Battle2; Zenkaiger Episode 1
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
Family[]
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Others[]
- Gonpachi Edogawa - Mentor
- Yoko Kato
- Taro Kato
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Black Cross Army[]
- Black Cross Führer
- Sun Halo Mask
- Iron Man Mask General Temujin
- Volcano Mask General Magman
- Commander-in-Chief Golden Mask
- Steel Sword Dragon
- Zolders
Criminal Organization Crime[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
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Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Kenji Asuka was portrayed by Yukio Itou (伊藤幸雄 ), who would later play Kensaku Shiraishi/Battle Cossack I in Battle Fever J. As Midorenger, he had several suit actors: Bunya Nakamura, Yasuo Yukawa, Haruhiko Yashimoto (episodes 1-60), Jun Murakami (episodes 61-84).
- In the video game Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross, Midorenger was voiced by Ichitaro Ai (会一 太郎 Ai Ichitaro), who also filled in for Shinken Gold.
Design[]
- Midorenger wears a green spandex-like suit with five red "V" shapes across his chest. He wears black boots and gloves. His uniform also sports a pinup collar, a green cape, and a black belt with the team's "5" symbol as a belt buckle. His helmet is green with a black, boomerang-shaped visor and a silver "5" on the forehead.
- Midorenger has one leitmotif, entitled "Nazonazo no Midorenger".
- Midorenger is featured as #50 in the 1986 archive compilation video Toei 100 Great Heroes Super Fight.
Etymology[]
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Ranger Key[]
- "Gorenger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The Midorenger Ranger Key (ミドレンジャーレンジャーキー Mido Renjā Renjā Kī) is Kenji Asuka'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 Midorenger Ranger Key was mainly used by Don Dogoier (Gokai Green), who used it to fight as Midorenger.
- The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their first ever Gokai Change on Earth. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
- Among several changes as he, Marvelous, Luka, and Ahim fought against Zangyack while Joe was absent. TV STORY-Ep. 12: The Guaranteed Showy Samurai
- The Gokaigers became the Gorengers in their baseball match with resurrected Black Cross Army monster Baseball Mask. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger the Movie: The Flying Ghost Ship
- As part of an all-green change to defeat a duo of Dogormin, Don did a combo attack with Luka (ShishiRanger), as both Midorenger and ShishiRanger had weapons which are thrown at the enemy. TV STORY-Ep. 43: To the Legendary Hero
The Gorenger 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. At the start of the battle, the Gorengers had a brief skirmish with the two teams alongside the keys of three recent teams, the Gekirangers, Go-Ongers, and Shinkengers. The Gorengers appeared again after all the other puppets were defeated, with a Gorenger Hurricane ball being kicked at Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. The Gorengers stood behind the three recent teams who fired their cannons at the Gokaigers and Goseigers, who countered with their team finishers, taking down the three teams as Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red finished off the fake Gorengers. 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. Kenji received his key and became Midorenger once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Notes[]
- Midorenger is seen in a Black Megaforce Ranger card in previews for the Power Rangers Action Card Game Series 3, Universe of Hope.[1] [2] His appearance is unexplained.
Appearances[]
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
- Ep. 1: The Crimson Sun! The Invincible Gorengers
- Ep. 2: The Blue Earth! The Deadly Desertification Plan
- Ep. 3: Big Counterattack! A Yellow Whirlwind
- Ep. 4: A Crimson Kick! Smash the Great Microbe Plan
- Ep. 5: Green Anger, Immortal Gas-Person
- Ep. 6: Red Riddle! Chase the Spy Route to the Sea (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Movie)
- Ep. 7: Pink Moonlight! Wolf Corps
- Ep. 8: Black Fear! The Murderous Poison Fang
- Ep. 9: Blue Shadow, Variblune Secret Strategy
- Ep. 10: The Red Balloon! Wind Speed at 100 Meters
- Ep. 11: Green Shudder! The Escape From Ear Hell
- Ep. 12: Super Energy of Silver! Burning Hell
- Ep. 13: The Pink Secret! Defeat the Human Bomb
- Ep. 14: The Red Coffin! The Mysterious Skull Mansion
- Ep. 15: The Big Blue Fortress! Big Raging Variblune (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Blue Fortress)
- Ep. 16: White Weirdness! The Eye in the Mirror
- Ep. 17: The Purple Theme Park! A Demonic Cemetery
- Ep. 18: Horrible Black Crusaders! Attack According to the (Secret) Plan
- Ep. 19: A Blue Spark! The Spy Front That Floats in the Sea
- Ep. 20: Crimson Fight to the Death! Sun Halo Mask vs. Akarenger
- Ep. 21: Blue Miracle! The Mysterious Airship That Came From Antiquity
- Ep. 22: Yellow Air Raid! Nightmares of Atlantis
- Ep. 23: Green Dogfight! The End of the Mysterious Airship
- Ep. 24: Blue Anger! Strong Midomerang, Big Counterattack
- Ep. 25: Crimson Fuse! Lamprey Torpedo Attack
- Ep. 26: Multi-Changing Blue Veins! The Dreadful Poison Expert
- Ep. 27: Yellow Object Q! Gorenger Base S.O.S.
- Ep. 28: Big Red Eruption! Infiltrate the Underground Base
- Ep. 29: Red Pursuit! The Mysterious Seal Train
- Ep. 30: Golden Columns of Fire! A Great Explosion of Consecutive Mines
- Ep. 31: The Black Challenge! Enrage, Five Stars of Justice
- Ep. 32: Hot Blue Wind! No Response from Variblune
- Ep. 33: The Red Target! A Fake Gorenger Appears
- Ep. 34: The Yellow Spy Battle! You Saw the Power of YTC
- Ep. 35: Big Strange Black Bird! Condoler War Bomber Fleet
- Ep. 36: The Fierce Crimson Charge! The Mobile Fortress Invincible Battleship (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Red Death Match)
- Ep. 37: A Pure White Flash! The Black Cross Führer's True Form
- Ep. 38: The Blue Cliff! The Search for Demonic Pirate Treasure
- Ep. 39: Crimson Sea of Japan! The Superpower of the Mysterious Meteorite
- Ep. 40: The Crimson Vengeance Demon! The Momorenger From Hell
- Ep. 41: Big Black Counterattack! The Battle of Tottori Dune
- Ep. 42: The Black Ironman Dies! Farewell, Variblune
- Ep. 43: The Crimson Phoenix! Enter, the Invincible Varidreen
- Ep. 44: Blue Multi-Purpose Tank! Varitank Launches
- Ep. 45: Dark Sword Shark! Attack of the Marine Hitman
- Ep. 46: Black Super Express! Locomotive Mask's Big Rampage
- Ep. 47: Big Red Counterattack! Angry Gorenger
- Ep. 48: The Black Supply Depot! Close Call at the Theme Park
- Ep. 49: The Big Green Escape! The Swirling Trick Play
- Ep. 50: The Blue-Winged Secret! Dangerous Varidreen
- Ep. 51: The Making of Blue Counterfeit Money! The Sunset Gunman
- Ep. 52: The Pink Telephone Demon! The Murderous Dial
- Ep. 53: The Red Home Run King! The Deadly Number 1
- Ep. 54: Crimson Challenge! The Volcano's Last Big Eruption (theatrically screened as Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Volcano's Last Big Eruption)
- Ep. 55: The Colored Daishogun! Tuthankamen's Curse
- Ep. 56: Blue Summer Vacation! A Demon's Killing Beach
- Himitsu Sentai Gorenger: The Bomb Hurricane
- Ep. 57: The Black Encircling Net! Five-Faced Peggy
- Ep. 58: Crimson Ambition! His Excellency the Führer's Gold Castle
- Ep. 59: The Crimson South! The Mysterious Big Gold Plan
- Ep. 60: Blue Inland Sea! The Floating Secret Fortress Island
- Ep. 61: The Pink KO Punch! The End-Ball Match
- Ep. 62: The White Mystery! The Trap of the Grim Reaper's Mansion
- Ep. 63: A Flash of Black Lightning! The Protruding Cannon
- Ep. 64: Blue UFO!! The Space Army's Big Invasion
- Ep. 65: The Crimson Suicide Squad!! The Black Cross Castle Raid
- Ep. 66: The Red Hostage Exchange!! Battlers' Big Charge
- Ep. 67: Crimson Special Attack!! Kirenger Dies at Sunset
- Ep. 68: The Pink Rebellion!! The Big Attack of Needle-Needle-Needle
- Ep. 69: The New Multicolored Vehicle!! Varikikyun Launches
- Ep. 70: Blue Counterattack!! Stop the Space Express
- Ep. 71: Big Crimson Decisive Battle!! The Earth Migration Plan
- Ep. 72: Blue Secrecy!! Varidreen Left to be Dismantled
- Ep. 73: Black Whirlwind!! It's a Contest! A Straight Line
- Ep. 74: Freezing Blue Wave!! The Plan to Freeze Earth
- Ep. 75: Fiery Crimson Hell!! Stove Mask's Conspiracy
- Ep. 77: Black Fear!! The Bloodsucking Snake-Woman
- Ep. 78: Black Jamming!! A Primeval Roar
- Ep. 79: Crimson Pursuit!! The Formless Assassin's True Form
- Ep. 80: Crimson Crossing in Enemy Territory! Escape to Hope
- Ep. 81: Black Doubt!! The Murder Spy's Trap
- Ep. 83: Orange First Love!! The Roaring Megalopolis
- Final Ep.: Great Crimson Victory!! Shine Forever, Five Stars
- J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Himitsu Sentai Gorenger
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as Midorenger only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
- 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 Midorenger only)
- 4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
- Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (as Midorenger only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
- No. 1-kai! The World of Kikai is Kikikaikai! (archive footage only)
- No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered! (suit only)
Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001[]
Midorenger appears with his team in Super Tokusatsu Taisen 2001, which features characters from various tokusatsu series.
Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross[]
Midorenger appears with his team in Super Sentai Battle: Ranger Cross.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
- Profile:
- Kenji Asuka/Midorenger: Gorenger's youngest warrior. He has had failures due to overreacting in his behavior, but it matures him into being an adult warrior day by day. He defeats opponents with fast attacks that utilize lightness in battle.
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
Midorenger is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Midorenger appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.See Also[]
- Midorider, Midorenger's Kamen Sentai Gorider counterpart who inherits his design
- Tommy Oliver - The first Green Power Ranger.
- Adam Park - The first main-team Green Ranger
- Damon Henderson - The first Power Ranger to be Green for an entire series (Tommy, Adam and Carlos Vallerte alternated between multiple colors)
- Kensaku Shiraishi - Battle Cossack I of Battle Fever J. He’s played by the same actor.
- Zack Taylor - The first Power Ranger to take his position on the core team.
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