 This article is about an ally in Lupinranger VS Patranger.
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Commander Samuel Hilltop (サミュエル・ヒルトップ管理官 Samyueru Hirutoppu-kanrikan)[1], is the administrator of the GSPO Japanese branch and mentor of the Patrangers.
History[]
In order to combat the Ganglers, GSPO sent a trio of VS Changers, part of the Lupin Collection, to their Japanese branch. Commander Hilltop granted them to his subordinate officers Keiichiro Asaka/Patren 1gou, Sakuya Hikawa/Patren 2gou and Tsukasa Myojin/Patren 3gou, allowing them to transform into the Patrangers, a Sentai counter to the Lupinranger thieves. 
TV STORY-Number 1: The Troublemaking Phantom Thieves
When Garatt Nargo returned, the Commander found Asaka so quick to lead the charge to intercept that he did not even need to give the order. TV STORY-Number 2: International Police, Chase After Them
After Keiichiro scolded Sakuya for his error which lost them their latest culprit, Hilltop had Jim Carter relay an eyewitness account leading them to him. The Commander advised Sakuya that mistakes in work can be made up at work, daring him to see what he can do when he gives it his all, which leads Patren 2gou to get the Patrangers out of a pinch. TV STORY-Number 3: Take Them Back No Matter What
Overseeing analysis of the Shark Planet plushies which were connected to the locked rook kidnappings of 15 civilians, by Rabroom Jaws, Hilltop saw that Jim was growing frustrated and so suggested they take a break, citing that an overworked mind can overlook the small but vital details. During the break, Hilltop and Jim found that Tsukasa had disappeared after making contact with the plush shark. Realizing that the object was the key to the Gangler, Keiichiro and Sakuya used it to follow her. While Tsukasa was rescued, Hilltop and the team were now aware that she had a fondness for stuffed animals. TV STORY-Number 4: Unacceptable Relationship
Heading to the airport, Hilltop received a case containing additional Lupin Collection pieces, the Cyclone Dial Fighter and Trigger Machine Biker, which had been sent by GSPO HQ. On his way back, however, Hilltop's car was intercepted by Bundorute Peggy, and so the Commander summoned the Patrangers. Though Hilltop was rescued with only minor injuries, the case had been seized by the Gangler. Explaining that the GSPO had been investigating the Collection, a force with potential to destroy the world, for a while before bestowing the pieces they had acquired to the Tactical Unit in light of the emergence of the Gangler and the Lupinrangers, Hilltop revealed that they had a tracker placed in the case which led the Patrangers right to Peggy. TV STORY-Number 5: Targeted, the International Police
Hilltop was amazed that Keichirou and the others received Trigger Machine Drill and suggest to send the said VS Vehicle to the HQ to be analyzed. However, Keichirou insisted on using it since he had a promise to keep. Hilltop warned him that it is dangerous to use it frivolously and they would not be able to come to his rescue in case something happened. It turns out his worry came to realization and Keichirou was poisoned by Togeno during his mission. He was glad that Keichirou was able to make it out from the ground and gain a new VS Vehicle but was shocked and continued calling his name when he fainted.
After his subordinates were hospitalized, Hilltop visits Jurer Bistro and meet Kairi and the others for the first time. He compliments about their restaurant’s good reputation and bought some sweets as souvenirs for his subordinates. He did invite Umika and the others to visit Keichirou and the others later.
Personality[]
An easy-going person, he is also a man who likes Japanese sweets, bringing stuff to the GSPO headquarters after he was back.
Arsenal[]
- to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Commander Hilltop is portrayed by American comedian/actor/narrator Ike Nwala (アイクぬわら Aiku Nuwara).
Notes[]
- Following with the trend of the Patranger having last names associated with the day and the Lupinranger having last names associated with night, the first two characters of Hilltop's name in Japanese, "Hiru", is also the Japanese word for "Noon"; it can also be read as "daytime" thus his association with the Patranger.
- In episode 30, his first name is revealed as "Samuel" when Keiichiro wrote Hilltop's full name in a written form. Hilltop's first name also references to Samuel Pop Aning.[2]
Appearances[]
Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger
- Number 1: The Troublemaking Phantom Thief
- Number 2: International Police, Chase After Them
- Number 3: Take Them Back No Matter What
- Number 4: Unacceptable Relationship
- Number 5: Targeted, the International Police
- Number 6: What to Protect
- Number 8: The Thieves' Identities
- Number 9: In Order to Meet Again
- Number 10: It's Not Over Yet
- Number 11: I Will Continue Shooting
- Number 12: Magical Bracelet
- Number 14: The Fabricated Trap
- Number 15: The Work of a Police Officer
- Number 16: Because You're A Friend
- Number 18: Secret of the Collection
- Number 19: Compensation for Instruction Violation
- Number 20: The New Thief is a Policeman
- Number 21: Foe or Friend, On Board or Not?
- Number 22: Love in Life
- Number 24: Promise to Return Alive
- Number 25: Make it the Strongest
- Number 27: Dancing Afterwards
- Number 29: Photos to Remember
- Number 30: The Two Are On a Trip
- Number 31: The Gangler Who Surrendered
- Number 33: We Are The Youth Thief Brigade
- Number 37: Your Place to Return
- Number 38: Collection From Outer Space
- Number 39: Bet on This
- Number 41: A Door to Another World
- Number 42: Time of Battle
- Number 43: The Man Who Returned
- Number 44: The Truth Found
- Number 45: Looking Forward to Christmas
- Number 46: An Inescapable Game
- Number 47: What I Can Do Now
- Number 48: The Real Face Under The Mask
- Number 49: As A Phantom Thief, As A Police Officer
- Number 50: Forever Adieu
- Number 51: I'm Sure I'll See You Again
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