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- "Your majesty, let the darkness return to darkness. The sparkle that you want is in the darkness."
- ―Gritta as she spirited Zet away.[src]
Miss Gritta (グリッタ嬢 Guritta Jō) is one of the generals serving the leader of the Evil Army Shadow Line. She is the only daughter of Madame Noir, who is grooming her to be the wife of the leader of the Shadow Line making her the future empress. Although she was absorbed by Zet so he can obtain her light, she is still alive from within as Madame Noir, General Schwarz, and even Zet himself are able to sense her. She's in love with Schwarz.
History[]
Gritta interrupted Bag Shadow's report to Madame Noir on the progress of his Dark Station, complaining to her mother that she's bored, wanting to go outside. Noir urged her to hold on a little longer, promising that she would prepare a station filled with darkness soon. Baron Nero interrupted that it was too soon to create a station for mere child's play, stating what was most important was to expand the reach of the Shadow Line so that they may greet the Dark Emperor on his arrival. Noir argued that maintaining Gritta's beauty was in the best interest of the court, reminding Nero that she would one day be wife to the emperor. As they argued, Gritta noticed General Schwarz as he contemplated the appearance of the ToQgers. TV STORY-Starting Station: Let's Ride the Limited Express Train
As Saber Shadow's Station spread darkness through the town at an impressive rate, Noir announced that she would craft a wedding dress for Gritta in the most alluring dark colors in preparation for the Emperor's arrival, certain that he would be pleased. Gritta noted Schwarz leaving the room as Noir worryingly noted she had lost weight. TV STORY-Station 2: We Are Here
When General Schwarz dropped a handkerchief, Miss Gritta hurried to return it however Schwarz thanked her but refused telling her it was his policy not to keep something he dropped. Gritta was allowed to keep it, much to her happiness. TV STORY-Station 3: Desperate Once Convinced
Eager to help in the fight against the Toqger's, but having no other way to, Miss Gritta anonymously advised General Schwarz to watch the Rainbow Line at the moment. Schwarz was confused as to who was helping him, but was grateful at the chance to attack the Sentai team directly. TV STORY-Station 4: Be Aware of the Things You Lose
As time passed, Miss Gritta's affection for Schwarz grew. When he was injured fighting the Toqgers, she was very concerned about his recovery. TV STORY-Station 7: Inconsolable, Unmotivatable When a portent of the Emperor's arrival was seen from the Shadow Line junction and her betrothal was mentioned, Miss Gritta realized she didn't want to marry the Emperor, much preferring General Schwarz himself. TV STORY-Station 8: Rainbow Line's Great Explosion
When Emperor Zet arrives, Madame Noir takes Miss Gritta to greet him after he departed his train early to sample life on Earth. When they find him, Miss Gritta is frightened by his personality and runs away to avoid her arranged marriage. TV STORY-Station 11: The Dark Emperor
After traveling around for a while, Miss Gritta encountered the Emperor again as he watched Lamp Shadow battle the ToQgers and decided to try and kill him. However, as she prepared to sneak up on him the Emperor already knew what she planned to do but complimented her on her 'sparkling' eyes, shocking Miss Gritta and causing her to drop the handkerchief. General Schwarz, who had also arrived and stopped Miss Gritta from performing her assassination attempt, found it and was surprised that she had kept something he'd disregarded. TV STORY-Station 12: The Rainbow Commuter Pass
As the Emperor continued to court Miss Gritta, she found herself confused when Schwarz gave her the handkerchief back and asked her to be patient as he would return her feelings 'in time'. TV STORY-Station 13: Run Fire Extinguisher
As time passed, Schwarz and Gritta formed a secret alliance against the Emperor and plotted in secret against him not realizing he knew all about their partnership. Miss Gritta was told by her mother that the wedding was not what it appeared to be, but this didn't ease her fears. Soon the day of the wedding approached and Gritta, desperate not to be married, arranged for Sabão Shadow to switch her body with one of the ToQgers so she could run away and meet up with Schwarz while the ToQger would be forced into marrying the Emperor. Although her plan initially worked, with Gritta being switched with Mio, what she didn't know was that people who were switched out of their bodies wouldn't survive for long. However the ToQgers defeated the Shadow monster and Gritta was restored to normal before she could die. Later, when she arrived at the meeting place she instead was approached by Zet (Schwarz having chosen to reveal her location to Zet as he believed it would serve them better in the long run). TV STORY-Station 21: The Runaway Bride
Soon the wedding was underway, Gritta interrupted the ceremony and attacked the Emperor. Madame Noir revealed that her plan all along was not for Gritta to marry the Emperor but for her to absorb his power and take his place. Gritta then used her power (inherited from her mother) to eat the Emperor whole. This caused a distinct change in Gritta... as well as gaining all of Zet's powers her eyes turned blood red and her personality became far more adult and serious. She then took the throne as Empress Gritta, and gave Schwarz free reign to attack the ToQgers and begin the Shadow Line's invasion as he saw fit. Empress Gritta later joined the battle, even controlling her own mecha with which (alongside the captured ToQ-Oh) she defeated Diesel-Oh easily with her Darkness Fall attack. TV STORY-Station 22: The Birth of the Empress
After the fight, Gritta returns to the Shadow Line. She drops the handkerchief Schwarz gave her, and Noir ordered it to be disposed of. Gritta was reminded of her love for Schwartz and took the handkerchief back, before heading out to help Schwartz fight the Toqger. Their Kuliners are able to take on both of the ToQger mecha, until the ToQgers combine their mecha into Cho Cho ToQ-DaiOh. Gritta jumps in front of Schwarz's Kuliner to try and protect him from the final attack, but both Kuliners are destroyed. As she is dying, Schwarz goes to check on her as she is fatally wounded. She tells Schwarz she loves him and is about to return his handkerchief, when Zet literally breaks out of her, and absorbed Gritta into himself so he could obtain her light. TV STORY-Station 23: United Hand in Hand
She was later freed by the combined efforts of General Schwarz and Madame Noir. However this resulted in Zet transforming into his true form Zet Shin, who promptly killed them both. TV STORY-Station 41: The Christmas Battle
Gritta later teamed up with the ToQgers, not wishing to see anybody else die. While the ToQgers led an assault on the Castle Terminal, Gritta piloted Schwarz's Kuliner and moved Castle Terminal off of Subarugahama. TV STORY-Station 44: To Subarugahama
Miss Gritta was seemingly killed by Zet after taking control of the Castle Terminal. TV STORY-Station 45: The Home We Left Behind
However, it is later revealed that Gritta was alive. After Zet's defeat, Gritta saves him and they depart to an unknown destination. TV STORY-Final Station: The Shining Ones
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
Miss Gritta is among the vast pantheon of villains that appear in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Personality[]
Miss Gritta embodies the spirit of an adult-sized child while grappling with the weight of her responsibilities within the Shadow Line. Her childlike demeanor manifests as a sense of impatience and a desire for play, often leading her to become easily bored and seek out fun. Despite this innocent facade, Gritta harbors profound emotions, particularly towards General Schwarz, to whom she clings with a deep sense of loyalty and affection. This attachment is symbolized by the Rose Handkerchief (薔薇のハンカチ Bara no Hankachi) he gave her, which she cherishes dearly. Her love for Schwarz puts her at odds with Zet, as despite being groomed to marry him, she has a deep fear of him. This causes her to try and run away and during this time she considered killing Zet to avoid marrying him but Zet reminded her that she didn't have the heart to hurt anyone which in turn resulted in Gritta being brought back to Castle Terminal.
Unlike the other calculating and malevolent Shadow Line members, Gritta does not exhibit true malice toward the ToQgers. Her interactions with them are often tinged with a sense of naivety, as she primarily acts according to the orders given to her or in support of Schwarz. Gritta is also willing to protect the ToQgers at times, such as when Zet was just about to absorb Right Suzuki Gritta appeared out of Zet's body as an apparition and pushed Right away to prevent him from merging with more of Zet's darkness. Gritta yearns for freedom from the constraints imposed upon her by her mother, Madame Noir, and the Shadow Line, which has fostered a desire for independence and self-discovery.
Her inherent selflessness shines through in critical moments; she is horrified by the violent intentions behind her mother’s plans and the implications of Zet's ambitions. Gritta actively protects Schwarz, willing to make significant sacrifices to ensure his safety. This is poignantly illustrated when she agrees to marry Zet to protect Schwarz, demonstrating her ability to prioritize the well-being of others above her own desires.
Gritta's self-awareness sets her apart, as she recognizes the selfishness of her actions during her body swap with Mio Natsume. However, her motivations are primarily driven by a sense of helplessness rather than malicious intent. When faced with existential threats to both the human and Shadow realms, Gritta exhibits a strong aversion to violence, seeking to prevent further bloodshed and embodying a desire for peace.
After devouring and absorbing Zet during the wedding, Gritta undergoes a drastic personality change as she becomes more malicious and serious, also willing to fight. However, the handkerchief reminded Gritta of her love for Schwarz and as a result took a fatal blast to protect him. In what was supposedly her 'final moments' she confessed her love for Schwarz right before she was absorbed by the Emperor, inside out.
After she was freed from Zet's body, she becomes clearly distressed and saddened by her mother's death when Zet murders her, showing that she still loved Madame Noir even after everything she had been put through by her. After Schwarz's death, she mourned him by placing a rose on his grave.
Following the traumatic events of her mother and Schwarz's deaths, Gritta displays a striking duality: she mourns their loss deeply, revealing her capacity for love despite the turmoil caused by their actions. She chooses to express sympathy for Zet after his terrible deeds, acknowledging the pain borne from his obsession with light. Ultimately, Gritta seeks to guide Zet towards understanding that light can coexist within darkness, embodying both hope and redemption in a world marred by conflict.
Powers and Abilities[]
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Arsenal[]
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Shadow Monsters[]
- Stove Shadow (4)
- Hammer Shadow (15-16, ToQger vs Kyoryuger)
- Fence Shadow (19, 39, ToQger vs Kyoryuger)
- Jack-in-the-box Shadow (20 & 39)
- Soap Shadow (21)
Relationships[]
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Generals[]
Family[]
- † Madame Noir - Mother
- Dark Emperor Zet - Coerced Husband, Alleged Killer, & Former Enemy
Others[]
- ToQgers - Former Enemies
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Portrayal[]
- Miss Gritta is portrayed by Noriko Hidaka (日高 のり子 Hidaka Noriko); though typically a voice actress, she was previously seen in Super Sentai as Keiko Nakahara of Battle Fever J. When her mind is switched into Mio's body in Station 21, she is portrayed by Riria (梨里杏 ).
- Her suit actor is Hideaki Kusaka (日下 秀昭 Kusaka Hideaki) in his first female role, who is also the suit actor for Ressha Gattai ToQ-Oh.
Design[]
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Etymology[]
- Keeping with the "black" theme of the Shadow Line, Gritta's name comes from the end of the Spanish word "negrita", which can mean "boldface" or "bold type".
- Another pronunciation of her name could be "Glitter", reflecting her "sparkle" and foreshadowing Zet's obsession with all things light.
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See Also[]
- Amelia Jones - Power Rangers counterpart in Dino Fury. See comparison page. (Madame Noir’s daughter)
Appearances[]
- Ressha Sentai ToQger
- Starting Station: Let's Ride the Limited Express Train
- Station 2: We Are Here
- Station 3: Desperate Once Convinced
- Station 4: Be Aware of the Things You Lose
- Station 5: The Other Side of the Line Has Vanished
- Station 6: What Are We Looking For?
- Station 7: Inconsolable, Unmotivatable
- Station 8: Big Explosion on the Rainbow Line
- Station 10: Tokatti, I'll Die at Sunset
- Station 11: The Dark Emperor
- Station 12: The Rainbow Commuter Pass
- Station 13: Run Fire Extinguisher
- Station 14: Lost Cop, Great Detective
- Station 15: The Thing In Your Heart
- Station 17: The Sky After the Rain
- Station 19: Now Departing! Build-Dai-Oh
- Station 20: Smiling Is Dangerous
- Ressha Sentai ToQger the Movie: Galaxy Line SOS
- Station 21: The Runaway Bride
- Station 22: The Birth of the Empress
- Station 23: United Hand in Hand
- Station 31: The Hyper Train Terminal
- Station 39: The Beginning of the End
- Station 40: Who Is He? He Is Whom?
- Station 41: The Christmas Battle
- Station 44: To Subarugahama
- Station 45: The Home We Left Behind
- Terminal Station: The Shining Ones
- Ressha Sentai ToQger Returns: Super ToQ 7gou of Dreams
- Shuriken Sentai Ninninger vs. ToQger The Movie: Ninjas in Wonderland (flashback; archive footage)
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