 This article is about a villain in Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
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- "No, I didn't mean it, please. No!"
- ―Shimazu's final words to Kapri and Marah before his demise.[src]
Shimazu was an ancient warlord that attacked the local village 2,000 years ago. His spirit was sealed in an ancient mask carved in his likeness. The reincarnation of him was one of the main generals in Lothor's army.
History[]
Introduced in the two-part episode "Shimazu Returns", he was accidentally brought back to life by Motodrone during a battle between the Green Samurai Ranger Cam Watanabe and Motodrone, due to Motodrone's reanimated energy. He joined Lothor's army and unleashed three wolf-like monsters called Wolfblades. Though the Rangers defeated his Wolfblades and the combined three-headed wolf monster called the Wolfblade Conglomerate with the Thunder Ultrazord, he remained as part of Lothor's army for the remainder of the series. 
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Shimazu, along with his partner Vexacus, plotted to take control of Lothor's ship, but he was eventually betrayed.
In the penultimate episode of Power Rangers Ninja Storm "Down and Dirty", Shimazu later teamed up with Marah and Kapri, who revealed themselves to be masterminds, having concealed their genius. They used him to try to destroy the Rangers in their Zords. However, after the Zords were destroyed by the Rangers, Marah and Kapri destroyed him, having been working for Lothor throughout. After he was destroyed, his mask remained; and as stated when he first appeared, if it was his mask that holds his soul, it's possible that he's still very much alive inside the mask.
Shimazu returned from the Abyss of Evil in the final part of the two-part series finale episode "Storm Before the Calm", and was quickly defeated by the Red Wind Ranger's Battlizer. Much like the other generals however, it wasn't revealed if he was completely destroyed. TV STORY-Storm Before the Calm
Alternate Shimazu[]
In an alternate dimension, Shimazu is good. He is among those who help Mayor Lothor fight the Evil Ninja Rangers. TV STORY-The Wild Wipeout
Personality[]
Shimazu is calm, quiet, manipulative, sadistic, and very cunning. He will take his missions both seriously and offensively. Despite his amusing personality and antics, he is a treacherous and merciless trickster. He relishes the thought of being in control of a situation, which leads him to conspire alongside Vexacus to trick Zurgane and eventually overthrow Lothor. He is all too glad to cause enough mayhem with or without his boss's direction.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
- Lightning Beams: Shimazu can fire red and orange colored lightning beams from his hands.
- Teleportation: Shimazu can teleport to any location at will.
- Head Form: Shimazu can transform into a large version of his head.
- Tongue Extension: In his head form, Shimazu can extend his tongue to great length.
- Lightning Vision: Also in his head form, Shimazu can fire red lightning beams from his eyes.
- Energy Redirection: Together with Vexacus, Shimazu was able to catch the Rangers' attack with the Thunderstorm Cannon and launch it back at them.
Abilities[]
- Super Strength: Shimazu was able to take down all six Ninja Storm Rangers at once.
- Speech: Shimazu gained the ability to speak after Lothor blasted him with his energy lasers.
- Skilled Fighter: Shimazu is a skilled fighter, as seen in the first part of the two-part episode "Shimazu Returns", where he took out four Rangers in battle.
- Wolfblades Summoning: Shimazu can summon powerful wolf-like monsters called Wolfblades to aid him in battle.
Weaknesses[]
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Arsenal[]
- Wolfblade Whistle: Shimazu carries a whistle that he can blow to increase the Wolfblades' strength.
- Paradise Sword: Shimazu possesses a paradise-themed sword to aid him in combat. It is powerful enough to take down all of the Rangers in a single hit.
- Sword Lasers: Shimazu can fire red colored energy lasers from his Paradise Sword.
- Shimazuzord: Only used in the penultimate episode "Down and Dirty", Shimazu can pilot his own Zord, which is bat-themed.
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Shimazu is voiced by Jeremy Birchall.
Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Notes[]
- It is possible this villain is named Shimazu because of his demonic appearance. In Japanese history Shimazu Yoshihiro, head of the great Shimazu clan of the island Kyushu, was often referred to as "The Devil" Shimazu.
- Shimazu's name, demonic appearance, accent, Japanese writing on his leg, and fighting style all suggest he was most likely an Asian/Japanese warlord.
- Unlike his Sentai Counterpart, Sixth Spear, Satarakura, who was loyal to his master, Tau Zant, Shimazu was more deceptive to his master, Lothor. He is the fourth villain with this distinction, with the first being Darkonda, the second being Deviot, the third being Vexacus, the fifth will be Imperious, the sixth will be Serrator, and the seventh will be Madame Odius.
- Unlike his Sentai Counterpart, Shimazu does not kill the Samurai Green Ranger nor destroy his Megazord (the Samurai Star Megazord will be the only Megazord to survive in Ninja Storm). Additionally, Shimazu was never seen without his mask.
- However, Satarakura did plot against Tau Zant once Sandaaru showed up.
- Also, unlike Satarakura, Shimazu was never a member of Lothor's army in the first place, while Satarakura has been a member of Jakanja for a long time.
- It is unknown why Shimazu did not appear again whereas his Wolfblades return in Dino Thunder.
Appearances[]
- Power Rangers Ninja Storm
- Episode 28: Shimazu Returns, Part I
- Episode 29: Shimazu Returns, Part II
- Episode 30: The Wild Wipeout
- Episode 31: Double-Edged Blake
- Episode 32: Eye of the Storm
- Episode 33: General Deception, Part I
- Episode 34: General Deception, Part II
- Episode 35: A Gem of a Day
- Episode 36: Down and Dirty
- Episode 37: Storm Before the Calm, Part I (flashback only)
- Episode 38/Finale: Storm Before the Calm, Part II
See Also[]
- Sixth Spear, Satarakura - Super Sentai counterpart in Hurricaneger. See comparison page.
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