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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 child of Madame Noir, and is currently being groomed to be the wife of the leader of the Shadow Line making her the future empress.
Biography
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 Emperor of Darkness 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 Schwartz 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. Schwartz 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 the Emperor 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 Emperor of Darkness
After travelling 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 Schwartz, 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 Schwartz 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
Personality
Appearing as a man-sized child, Miss Gritta has the personality of a small child, impatient and prone to growing bored quickly, wishing to play. She notes General Schwarz's presence whenever he enters or leaves the room. This is mostly due to the fact that she has a crush on him.
Notes
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.
Her suit actor is Hideaki Kusaka (日下 秀昭 Kusaka Hideaki).
Behind the Scenes
- 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".