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- "TimeFire!"
- ―TimeFire's roll call[src]
Naoto Takizawa (滝沢 直人 Takizawa Naoto) was the second TimeFire (タイムファイヤー Taimu Faiyā), and the de-facto Sixth Ranger of the Timerangers. He was the 22-year old rival of Tatsuya Asami, and the leader of the City Guardians established by the Asami Group.
History[]
Timeranger[]
Unlike Tatsuya Asami, Naoto came from the other side of the tracks, getting by on a scholarship as the two of them attended college. Naoto envied Tatsuya and wanted to be the better of the two. He eventually left college, because he was sick of snobby students. After he became TimeFire[1], the Asami group attempted to analyze the technology for mass production, but could not fully understand the 30th century Technology. Later he found out through Sion that the Londerz monsters are just prisoners and only need to be recaptured during the Bomb-Maker D.D. Ladis incident.
On mid November 2000, he learned that the Timerangers came from the 30th century and, because of his desire for power, he chose to find a way to use his new knowledge of the Timerangers to his advantage, despite helping the Timerangers in their battles against the Londerz.
TV STORY-Case File 37: Targeted Power Near the finale, after Chairman Wataru Asami was hospitalized in a previous episode, Naoto was able to use that knowledge to gain full control of the City Guardians. Naoto also owned two pet birds, Tora and Sakura, which he later gives to a little girl.
Death[]
Tatsuya grieves over Naoto's death
In the finale, after Naoto was badly injured during the battle against NeoCrisis, he learned that Wataru Asami was able to regain control of the City Guardians through a legal maneuver. Naoto was kicked out of the City Guardians when they revealed that they were able to remove the Voice Lock function and therefore they no longer needed him which is how Wataru Asami was able to regain command. But just as three City Guardians were about to take the V-Commander away from him, Naoto fights them off and escapes his pursuers. While plotting to retrieve control from Wataru Asami, he sees a girl being chased by the Zenitts, so Naoto uses his gun to blast at the Zenitts, but was shot down mercilessly, and just as the Zennits were about to finish him off, Tatsuya came and helped Naoto escape. In the end, Naoto, while attempting to retrieve the birds for the young girl he saved earlier, was shot in the chest by a lone Zenitt, knocking him from the railing of a high-story emergency shelter all the way to the ground. Tatsuya later arrives at the area of the shelter where Naoto ended up and is horrified to find him gravely injured. Naoto then tells Tatsuya to change the way he lives and hands over the V-Commander to him just before dying from his injuries. Tatsuya then cradles his body and screams in despair. TV STORY-Case File 49: Beyond the Millennium
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
TimeFire is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Yusuke Amamiya (Red Falcon) lectured Gaku Washio (GaoYellow) about the past Sentai sword experts, showing him that the true sword wasn't the sharpest, but the one that feeds on courage. 
MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
TimeFire in Legend War.
Years later, TimeFire somehow returned and fought alongside not only the Timerangers, 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. [[Tsuyoshi Kaijo
|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. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
In Basco's Possession[]
When Marvelous went to confront Basco, Basco revealed that there were more Ranger Keys than the ones that he Marvelous and AkaRed collected (With TimeFires key being one of the five keys that Basco showed Marvelous) and quickly turned it into a Ranger Key Clone, after being summoned the Ranger Key Clone of TimeFire fought Gokai Red and was beaten by Gokai Red's Gokai Blast & Slash attack. After their encounter with Basco, the Gokaigers took the TimeFire key along with the other Sixth Ranger Keys and added it to their own Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 15: A Privateer Appears
Gokai Silver[]
TimeFire's (Naoto’s) spirit alongside Mikoto (AbareKiller) and DragonRanger (Burai) appearing before Gai Ikari.
Naoto's spirit later appeared to Gai Ikari about his becoming Gokai Silver, along with Burai and Mikoto. TV STORY-Ep. 18: The Big Abare with the Dinosaur Robot Drill
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the defeat of Ackdos Gill, Captain Marvelous returned all the Ranger Keys to the former Sentai heroes. Since Naoto could still transform in his deceased state, it is assumed its return was a symbolic measure as opposed to the actual return of his powers. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Akibaranger[]
TimeFire in Akibaranger.
At the end of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger: Season Two, Naoto, as TimeFire appears with two other deceased Super Sentai warriors, Yellow Four I and Abare Killer, before the deceased Akagi, Yumeria, and Luna at Himitsukichi. After the Akibarangers bid farewell to Hiroyo and Kozukozu, they disappear along with the three Sentai warrior ghosts. TV STORY-Ep. 13: Delusional Collection
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
TimeFire, Naoto 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
Ten Gokaiger[]
to be added MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
Personality[]
Due to his rough upbringing, Naoto was a cold individual willing to do whatever it takes to get by. Despite Tatsuya's attempts to befriend Naoto, Naoto seemed to resent Tatsuya for having what Naoto believed was an easy life, and constantly tried to prove he was the better of the two. Naoto was very opportunistic and had no real loyalty to the Asami group, trying to use his knowledge of the Timerangers and the absence of Wataru Asami in order to take full control of the City Guardians. Despite these many negative character traits, Naoto was still a kind individual deep down, taking care of his pet birds and later giving them to a little girl and helps out the Timerangers in their battles. In the final moments of his life, Naoto let go of his grudge against Tatsuya and encouraged Tatsuya to create a better future.
TimeFire[]
TimeFire Suit
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
- DV Re-Freezer:
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- V Commander
- DV Defender
- Vulcan Gun/Vulcan Mode
- Defender Sword/Final Mode
Mecha[]
- V-Rex / V-Rex Robo
Appearances: Timeranger Episodes TBA; Gokaiger Episodes 1, 199 Hero Great Battle, 18; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Timerangers - Teammates
- Tatsuya Asami/TimeRed - Temporary Enemy
- Yuri/TimePink
- Ayase/TimeBlue
- Domon/TimeYellow
- Sion/TimeGreen
- GoGoFive
- Zyurangers
- Abarangers
- Gokaigers
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Londerz Family[]
- † Don Dolnero (deceased)
- † Gien (deceased)
- Lila
- Junk Droid Zenitts
Saima Family[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Naoto Takizawa is portrayed by Shinji Kasahara (笠原 紳司 Kasahara Shinji). As TimeFire, his suit actor was Yasuhiko Imai (今井 靖彦 Imai Yasuhiko).
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
to be added
Legend Sentai Devices[]
The TimeFire Ranger Key.
- "Timeranger!"
- ―Mobilates'/Gokai Cellular's Gokai Change announcement[src]
The TimeFire Ranger Key (タイムファイヤーレンジャーキー Taimu Faiyā Renjā Kī) is Naoto Takizawa'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 other fourteen sixth Ranger Keys and the ten extra hero keys, were initially acquired by Basco ta Jolokia and later used by the Gokaigers. Like all of his Ranger Keys, Basco used his trumpet, the Rapparatta, to turn the TimeFire key into a puppet to do his bidding. The copy TimeFire was one of the first five sixth rangers that Basco showed Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red), revealing he had found more Ranger Keys. These five puppets fought the Gokaigers and were all defeated, with TimeFire being defeated by Gokai Red. Basco left these five keys to the Gokaiger.
A short while after, the first fourteen Sixth Ranger 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. The TimeFire key was among ten of these Sixth Ranger Keys who fought, and were defeated by, Gosei Knight. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
While in the possession of the Gokaigers, the TimeFire Ranger Key was mainly used by Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver), who used it to fight as TimeFire. It was also used by Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red) on one occasion.
- Captain Marvelous became TimeFire when the Gokaigers used the powers of the sixth heroes while fighting Action Commander Almadon.
TV STORY-Ep. 17: The Amazing Silver-Colored Man - When the Gokaigers became the Timerangers while fighting against Action Commander Senden. TV STORY-Ep. 24: Foolish Earthlings
- When the Gokaigers became the Timerangers while fighting against Matroid Zan-KT0 of the Shot. TV STORY-Ep. 40: The Future is the Past
- As part of an all-red Gokai Change in the Gokaigers' fight with Makuu Prison Chief Ashrada. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Uchuu Keiji Gavan: The Movie
During Gai's encounter with the three sixth rangers, it was shown that somehow, presumably due to his deceased state, Naoto and all deceased rangers could still transform.
After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. It is presumed that Naoto received his key despite being in the afterlife.Notes[]
- Kasahara is one of the few actors to appear in the US adaptations of Super Sentai footage, Power Rangers. His counterpart, Eric Myers, bears such a strong resemblance that many shots of TimeFire's first transformation are used during the introduction of Eric' Quantum Ranger in "The Quantum Quest".
- Despite Kasahara being the tallest of all six Timerangers, he becomes noticeably shorter when transformed into TimeFire. This is due to the height difference between him and his suit actor.
- TimeFire has the latest debut of a Sixth Ranger, having first appeared in episode 27 of Timeranger.
- Naoto is the first ranger to have a dinosaur themed mecha that is not from a dinosaur-themed Sentai.
- Naoto is also the only deceased Sixth Ranger that wasn't evil at first.
- Part of TimeFire's transformation pose was inspired by the titular character of Uchuu Keiji Gavan. In a post made on Twitter, Kasahara stated that he was once told the transformation pose was reminiscent of Gavan's "Jouchaku!" posing sequence. Kasahara was a fan of Uchuu Keiji Gavan as a kid, and thus had incorporated similar movements into TimeFire's transformation.[2]
- TimeFire's pose would later be an influence in Kasahara's portrayal of Kousei Kurama/Kamen Rider Gya-Go in Kamen Rider Geats, 23 years later. Gya-Go's transformation pose in the show would be influenced by both TimeFire's and Gavan's, along with that of Toei's Spider-Man, another one of Kasahara's childhood heroes.[3]
- TimeFire's pose would later be an influence in Kasahara's portrayal of Kousei Kurama/Kamen Rider Gya-Go
- According to Kasahara, Naoto's death was initally not planned and was his idea. He wanted Naoto to have a strong send-off, yet despite objections from the production team about killing off a hero, Kasahara would always beg Yasuko Kobayashi to consider it whenever they were out together for drinks. Eventually, after persuading a producer, Kasahara was able to give some input with Kobayashi to give Naoto a proper conclusion.[4]
. In a post made on Twitter, Kasahara stated that he was once told the transformation pose was reminiscent of Gavan's "Jouchaku!" posing sequence. Kasahara was a fan of Uchuu Keiji Gavan as a kid, and thus had incorporated similar movements into TimeFire's transformation.Appearances[]
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Case File 27: The Small Hometown (briefly)
- Case File 28: A Time of Reunion (official debut)
- Case File 29: The Fiery New Warrior
- Case File 30: Report Cries of Fire
- Case File 31: The Straying Game
- Case File 32: Save the Criminals
- Case File 33: Little Lady
- Case File 34: As-sass-in
- Case File 35: Tomorrow Isn't Coming
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger vs. GoGoFive
- Case File 36: Honest, as It Is
- Case File 37: Targeted Power
- Case File 38: Good Night
- Case File 39: A Lie Soaked in Rain
- Case File 40: Ayase Retires!?
- Case File 41: Expose the Prophet
- Case File 42: The Fallen Angel of Destruction
- Case File 43: The History Revision Order
- Case File 44: The Revolt Against Time
- Case File 45: The End! TR (Tomorrow Research)
- Case File 46: The Future is no More
- Case File 47: The End of the Don
- Case File 48: The Return to the Future
- Case File 49: Beyond the Millennium (death)
- Case File 50: To an Infinite Tomorrow (flashback)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as TimeFire only)
- Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
- Ep. 18: The Big Abare with the Dinosaur Robot Drill (dream)
- Ep. 29: The Abare Quick-Changing New Combination (flashback; archive footage)
- Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja (flashback; archive footage)
- 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 TimeFire only)
- Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger (as TimeFire only)
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Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
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TimeFire as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
- Naoto Takizawa/TimeFire: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
TimeFire is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
TimeFire Card
TimeFire appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Eric Myers - Power Rangers counterpart in Time Force. See comparison page.
- Captain Ryuya - first TimeFire
External Links[]
References[]
- ↑ TimeFire's helmet is distinguishable from TimeRed's by the jagged arrow. The suit's accents are black, unlike the Timerangers' white accents.
- ↑ https://twitter.com/twikasashin/status/1514810689206255617?s=20
- ↑ https://twitter.com/twikasashin/status/1706150705466401065
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy_9HyWrNdE
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