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Icon-donbrothersThis article is about a Ranger in Avataro Sentai Donbrothers.

"Farewell to the sad world! Saru Brother! (ウキ世におさらば!サルブラザー! Ukiyo ni osaraba! Saru Burazā!)"
―Roll Call[src]

Shinichi Saruhara (猿原真一 Saruhara Shin'ichi) is Saru Brother (サルブラザー Saru Burazā), the Blue Ranger of the Donbrothers. He is the final member to join the team and second-in-command to Don Momotaro. Sonoi later briefly turns him into Taiyoki (太陽鬼 Taiyōki, lit. Sun Demon) until Taro arrived and snapped him out of it.

Shinichi is 21 years old at the beginning of Donbrothers. His birthdate is March 6, 2001.

History[]

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Personality[]

Shinichi is an erudite person with a refined sense of taste. He is also a keen observer with a very analytical mind much like Sherlock Holmes that he uses to help his neighbors and friends, this talent has unofficially given him the title of “Professor” by those who know him.[1] Shinichi is also of the philosophy that money is inherently evil due to the troubles it brings humanity and thus does not carry any on his person. In fact, coming into direct contact with money will also physically burn his skin. Instead, he tries to get away with the non-payment of things he obtains by giving recitations of haikus or the aforementioned problem solving routine in exchange for what he needs or wants such as free food.

Shinichi also has a powerful mind control towards himself, this prevents him from hunger for certain periods and able to hypnotize anyone, with the exception of Taro Momoi. The prevention of hunger is also powerful and becomes his solution shall he can't eat in a place that is strict with money for paying the food such as 'imagination ramen', making him to be given only an empty bowl and he imagined himself to eat a perfect ramen.

This has placed him in the unusual fortunate position of having never worked a real job in his entire life, as his cool charisma can get him out of trouble.

A year after Taro has stepped down, Shinichi has started to be a realist and work as a private teacher to help those in need for a self-enlightening, thanks to Jiro's charity. However, this has made Shinichi unable to make a haiku, his symbolic trait and he is saddened by this fact when Taro noticed the decreased quality of him. Initially quitting Donbrothers because of his new life, he chose to return because the team is better when Taro is the leader. Shinichi despises the way of Jiro's leadership and pointless formations and must move in a formation that he has set and he reaches his peak when Jiro bluntly stated to blackmail him and the rest of the team for being against his leadership.

Forms[]

Saru Brother's insert theme is Kuusou Dangi.

Donbro-blue

Saru Brother

"(traditional/rock music remix) Saru Brother! Hey yo! Mukkimuki!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 3-20, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers The Movie: New First Love Hero, 21-44, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers Spin Off: This is the Donbrothers' Roll Call! The True Form of the Donbrothers!?, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Avataro Sentai Donburies, 45-50, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger, Ohsama Sentai King-Ohger vs. Donbrothers

"(triumphant traditional music) Saru Robotaro! Hey yo! Mukimuki!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

Saru Brother can use the Saru Brother Robotaro Gear to transform into his mecha form, Saru Brother Robotaro (サルブラザーロボタロウ SaruBurazā Robotarō).

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episode 10-20, Avataro Sentai Donbrothers The Movie: New First Love Hero, 21, 24, 27-32, 34-42

Main article: Avatar Changes

Using the Avataro Gears of Legend Sentai, Saru Brother has access to the powers of any Blue Ranger of his choosing.[2]

Donbro-bluedynablue

DynaBlue

"Hey yo! Kagaku Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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  • Great Explosion
  • Super Dynamite
    • New Super Dynamite

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Appearances: Donbrothers vs. Zenkaiger

Donbro-bluefiveblue

FiveBlue

"Hey yo! Chikyuu Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 22

Donbro-bluetenmaranger

TenmaRanger

"Hey yo! Gosei Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 23

Donbro-bluebluebuster

Blue Buster

"It's Morphin' Time! Hey yo! Tokumei Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes TBA

Donbro-bluetoq2gou

ToQ 2gou

"Henshin Itashimasu! (train crossing sfx) Hey yo! Ressha Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 3

Donbro-bluelupinblue

Lupin Blue

"Kaitou Change! (firing sfx- jazz) Lupinranger~! Hey yo! Kaitou Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 4

Donbro-blueryusoulblue

Ryusoul Blue

"Ryu So Cool! (Cheery Samba Jingle) Bwahahahahaha! Hey yo! Kishiryu Sentai!"
―Transformation announcement[src]

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Appearances: Donbrothers Episodes 5

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  • Donbrothers
    • Taro Momoi/Don Momotaro: Taro sees Shinichi as nothing more than a companion in battle but Taro also thinks that Shinichi is a arrogant narc who is "drunk on his own words". Taro's truth-telling also rubs him in the wrong way. Other than that their relationship is okay.
    • Haruka Kito/Oni Sister: They have the closest relationship of the team with them both teaming up to find a way to defeat Taro after he keeps rampaging and beating them up after their battles. They seem to be on good terms and are good friends.
    • Tsubasa Inuzuka/Inu Brother: Much of their relationship isn't seen but they are on good terms as heroes and civilians.
    • Tsuyoshi Kijino/Kiji Brother: Much of their relationship isn't seen but they are on good terms as heroes and civilians.
    • Jiro Momotani/Don Doragoku/Don Torabolt: Initially, Jiro got on his nerves due to wanting to replace Taro (at this moment Taro had recently died) and Dark Jiro didn't help either when he attacked him and the rest. Regardless, he considers him an ally.
    • Noto Trio
      • Sonoi: Former Enemy
      • Sononi: While initially enemies, it is implied that Shinichi found Sononi attractive. He tried to befriend her with cake but she stuffed it in his face.
      • Sonoza: Former Enemy
    • Don Murasame: Former Enemy
  • Kaito Goshikida/Zenkaizer Black: Much of their relationship isn't seen but they are on good terms as heroes and civilians.

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Behind the Scenes[]

Portrayal[]

  • Shinichi Saruhara is portrayed by Yuuki Beppu (別府 由来 Beppu Yūki). As Saru Brother, his suit actor is Yasuhiro Takeuchi (竹内 康博 Takeuchi Yasuhiro).[6]

Design[]

  • SaruBrother features a fur-like material on the suit's sleeves, akin to Ookami Blue, while the primate-style proportions and helmet details are similar to that of Zyuoh Gorilla. Like the other Donbrothers, his visor is styled after sunglasses.
  • SaruBrother is the only male member of the team that does not have a coattail set on his suit (Oni Sister, as the sole female, features a skirt in lieu of coattails).

Etymology[]

  • His last name contains the kanji for "monkey" ( Saru).

Legend Sentai Devices[]

Saru Brother Key

Saru Brother Key

The Saru Brother Ranger Key (サルブラザーレンジャーキー SaruBurazā Renjā Kī) is Shinichi's personal Ranger Key released as part of the "Ranger Key Memorial Edition - Anniversary Heroes and Donbrothers Set". It is unknown if it will appear in a future crossover. Of course as with all Ranger Keys, should it exist, it would be able to transform one, i.e. Gokai Blue, into Saru Brother.[7]

Notes[]

  • Saru Brother is based on the monkey from the Momotaro legend, specifically a Japanese macaque, a monkey native to Japan known for their reddish facial and posterior features (the latter is represented on Saru Brother by a red peach emblem on the suit's posterior). However, Saru Brother is more gorilla-like with a muscular physique and lacking a tail. This led to Haruka mistaking him for a gorilla, making Shinichi correct her.
  • Shinichi was initially supposed to a YouTuber.[8]
  • With the exception of Taro Momoi and Jiro Momotani, Shinichi is the only member of Donbrothers to not receive the feedback of a powerful bad luck. When Kaito mentioned about the strike of the worst luck, Shinichi is only unable to make a haiku temporarily just to rescue Taro Momoi.
  • In Yuuki Beppu's farewell speech at the Donbrothers Final Live Tour, he expressed his honest opinion about Shinichi. He thinks Shinichi is strange for not having a paying job, as well as not being able to touch money. And there were many times when he was confused by the Shinchi's behavior, which caused difficulties in portraying the character. Despite this, Beppu loves the character nonetheless.

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Icon-donbrothers Avataro Sentai Donbrothers
Rangers
Taro Momoi - Shinichi Saruhara - Haruka Kito - Tsubasa Inuzuka - Tsuyoshi Kijino - Jiro Momotani/Dangerous Jiro - Don Murasame
Noto Trio: Sonoi - Sononi - Sonoza
Former Donbrothers: Marina Maeda - Shirai - Ryuji Inui
Future Donbrothers: Shinichi Saruhara - Haruka Kito
Zenkaigers: Kaito Goshikida
Allies
Jin Momoi - Natsumi Kuramochi - Yuriko Kito
Gear
Transformation Devices
Transformation Gun DonBlaster - Ryuko no Geki - Tiguardora - Ninjarksword - Noto Brace - Omikoshi Phoenix - DonZenkai Blade
Transformation Gun Geartlinger
Avataro Gear-related
Avataro Gears (Avataro Gear Alters - Robotaro Gears) - Donbro Buckle
Sentai Gear-related
Sentai Gears - Zenkai Buckle
Weapons
Zanglassword - Full Konbou
Mecha and Robos
Donbrothers Mecha
Don Robotaro - Saru Brother Robotaro - Oni Sister Robotaro - Inu Brother Robotaro - Kiji Brother Robotaro - Don Robogoku - Don Robobolt - Omikoshi Phoenix
Zenkaiger Mecha
Superbike Enya Rideon - JuranTyranno
Main Alters
Don Momotaro Alter - Don Doragoku Alter - Don Murasame Alter
Auxiliary Alters
ToQger Alter - Ninninger Alter - Zyuohger Alter - Lupinranger Alter - Patranger Alter - Ryusoulger Alter
Toy-Exclusive
Gokaiger Alter - Go-Busters Alter - Kyoryuger Alter - Kyuranger Alter - Kiramager Alter
Giant Robos
Don Zenkai Gattai DonZenkaiOh - Dai Gattai Don Onitaijin - Dai Gattai Toradoragonjin - Black Onitaijin Murasame - Chouzetsu Dai Gattai Toradora Onitaijin - GolDon OniTaijin - Toradora Onitaijin Kiwami
Don Clan
Robots: DonKiller - DonKillerKiller
Noto
Leaders: Noto Council
Generals: Sonoi - Sononi - Sonoza - Sonoshi - Sonogo - Sonoroku - Sonona - Sonoya
Hitotsuki: Benitsuki - Shisotsuki - Kishiryuki - Resshaki - Kaitouki - Chourikiki - Keisatsuki - Doubutsuki - Chikyuuki - Mashinki - Tokumeiki - Kaizokuki - Shurikenki - Uchuki - Zyudenki - Kousokuki - Gekisouki - Kyoryuki - Choujinki - Engineki - Goseiki - Ninpuki - Samuraiki - Denjiki - Jukenki - Ninjaki - Daiki - Mahouki - Kagakuki - Bakuryuuki - Choushinseiki - Tensouki (I - II) - GoGoki - Taiyoki - Tokusouki - Choujuuki - Kyukyuki - Seijuuki - Denshiki - Jakki - Miraiki - Hikariki - Himitsuki - Choudenshiki - Entotsuki - Hyakujuuki - Dengekiki - Sekaiki - Ohsamaki - Kikaiki
Hitotsuking: Kishiryuking - Resshaking - Keisatsuking - Chikyuuking - Uchuking - Zyudenking - Kousokuking - Kyoryuking - Choujinking - Engineking - Goseiking - Denjiking - Jukenking - Ninjaking - Daiking - Mahouking - Kagakuking - Bakuryuuking - Choushinseiking - Tokusouking - Choujuuking - Kyukyuking - Seijuuking - Jakking - Miraiking - Himitsuking - Hyakujuuking - Dengekiking - Sekaiking
Grunts: Anoni
Others: Mother - Don Murasame/Future Don Murasame
Juto
Penguin Juto: Terasaki - "Taro Momoi"
Crane Juto: Miho Kijino
Cat Juto: "Kenji Sayama" - Unnamed Bus Guide - "Shizuka Hanamura" - "Tsubasa Inuzuka"
Other villains
Kashiwa Mochi World - Mr. À la Carte
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