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- "Red1! (レッドワン! Reddo Wan!)"
- ―Red1's roll call.[src]
Shirou Gou (郷 史朗 Gō Shirō) is Red1 (レッドワン Reddo Wan) of the Biomen. He is the pilot of the first Japanese space shuttle. He is the oldest of the Biomen. His Bio Particles enable him to understand the speech of animals, which sometimes alerts him to Gear attacks. He is also the son of Shinichirou Gou who disguises as Professor Shibata who later aids him and his group.
History[]
Bioman[]
At 24 years old (51 in Gokaiger), Shirou was the pilot of the first Japanese space shuttle. During the first assault by Neo Empire Gear on Technotopia 21, he was caught in the crossfire and ran into BioRobo. Meeting Peebo, he was given a Techno Brace and became Red1. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Enigmatic Giant Robo Arrives
When the BioRobo broke down, he had to run back to Biobase to grab a spare circuit. On the way back to BioRobo, he became aware of his ability to speak with animals. TV STORY-Ep. 3: Our Friend, BioRobo He recruited a team of animal informants to inform the team of Neo Empire Gear's activities. TV STORY-Ep. 4: Self Destruct! Mecha-Humans
He grew up believing that his father was dead. However, after meeting Professor Shibata, even he is not so sure. In Episode 47, when Shirou saves his comrades from collapsing, he was hit by the collapsed rock, unconscious only to be saved by Professor Shibata and both end up trapped. Professor Shibata wakes him up and also calling his name which he remember the words from his childhood. After both were rescued by his comrades and was attacked by Silva, Shirou noticed Professor Shibata's disguise as he removes the fake mustache which Doctor Man finally meets his rival as Shinichirou Gou and Shirou realizes it was his father's name and it was his father all along in disguise which he denies that his father was dead as he goes off alone to stop Neo Empire Gear. TV STORY-Ep. 47: Professor Shibata's True Colors!? By the time in Episode 48, Shinichirou finally tells his son and his comrades the whole truth that he experimented himself on cybernetics only to be caught by Doctor Man's mecha. Shirou was later convinced by his father while controlling one of the Mechaclones that he has to stop the Neo Empire Gear and Doctor Man. By the time he and his group tried to rescue both Shuichi and his father from being held captive in Episode 50, he and his group are attacked by Doctor Man's power sources forcing them to revert back to their normal forms. When they are hit from Doctor Man's invention, he and his group are later saved by his father Shinichirou by sacrificing his life by destroying the device. After his father's dying words and being exploded to death, he goes to avenge his father with his group to transform into Biomen to destroy Silva's Balzion. TV STORY-Ep. 48: It Appears! Balzion
After the fall of Gear, he and his group bid farewell to Peebo and the BioRobo as they fly back in space and he and his group peacefully walk away after saving the Earth and return to their normal lives. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Goodbye, Peebo
Maskman[]
TV Land[]
Red1 was one of the seven previous Red Warriors who came to assist the Maskmen against a group of five revived villains. COMIC STORY- Hikari Sentai Maskman (manga)
Terebi-Kun[]
With his teammate Green2 as well as Dynamen DynaRed, DynaBlack and DynaPink, Red1 came to the aid of the Maskmen against Prince Igam and the Igam Dragon. COMIC STORY- Hikari Sentai Maskman (Terebi-Kun manga)
Turboranger[]
Shirou and his team joined up with the other nine Sentai to stand behind the newest Sentai, the Turborangers, as they faced off against the Hundred Boma Tribes. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Great Gathering of 10 Sentai: Counting on You! Turboranger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
Red1 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.
Led by his Liveman successor Red Falcon, he appeared as one of 24 previous Red Rangers in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai together with fellow Red Rangers from his predecessors Akarenger to DynaRed to his successors from ChangeDragon to GaoRed. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Red Spirit[]
As the eighth Red, Red1's Red Warrior Spirit was embodied by AkaRed. MOVIE STORY-GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Shirou fought alongside not only his own team, 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, 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. The Red1 powers are later used by Captain Marvelous via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
199 Hero Great Battle[]
In Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, Shirou is seen fighting the Great Legend War. Sometime during the Black Cross King's return, through the Ranger Keys, he informs the Gokaigers and Goseigers to not be afraid, that when evil approaches the Earth, they must bring everyone's love together. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners, it is assumed Shirou and his teammates have their powers once again. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
- "Gokai Silver! Show him some true silver power!"
- ―Red1 urges on Gokai Silver to defeat his old enemy.[src]
Shirou, alongside his team, were among the majority of the Super Seantai heroes, was caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident which eventually resulted in the Super Sentai teams and Kamen Riders joining forces to defeat both Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker. As Gokai Silver gives up fighting Silva, he approaches and encourages him to fight one more time while dealing with Mezool and the Joker Undead. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
Red1 appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds led by Red Falcon, whom addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers as the greater Super Sentai pantheon intervened to save them from defeat at the hands of the titanic Gillmarda. Empowering the Combination Nin Shuriken to form Wild Tousai Shuriken King, the first 38 Super Sentai further imbued their successors with the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst, destroying Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. MOVIE STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
Super Sentai Strongest Battle[]
Shirou joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Swordsman Team, where he partnered with Black Knight and VulEagle in the third round. His team was eliminated after losing the fourth round against Oddball Team.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!![]
Shirou alongside with his Sentai Red Ranger predecessors appeared to help the Zenkaigers. MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
Though he was seemingly erased alongside his team as a result of Asmodeus’ manipulations, he and, presumably, his corresponding team were restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside Kamen Rider Stronger, DenziRed, Kamen Rider Build and Kamen Rider Espada.
Ten Gokaiger[]
to be added
Personality[]
In him, passion and responsibility unite in an unusual combination, although he is a little quick-tempered at times. There was one time he was called for marriage but eventually refused because of the mission, where he had to confront Monster in making the samurai sword. Upon meeting with Professor Shibata who is actually his father Shinichirou in disguise, he is unsure of himself until he recognizes his disguise in the near end of Episode 47. TV STORY-Ep. 47: Professor Shibata's True Colors!? He is also very close to his father Shinichirou after learning of his disguise and becoming concern towards him when he tried to take the matter to his own hands regarding about Balzion. When his father died from getting exploded after he sacrificed himself to save him and his group, he shows his vengeful side before he and his group transformed into Biomen to battle Balzion. Shirou also acts as an older brother figure to Shuichi Kageyama despite both of their respective fathers are against each other.
Red1[]
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
- Super Electronic Radar
- Spark Sword
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Techno Brace
- Bio Sword
- Fire Sword
- Spark Sword
- Bio Machine 1
Mecha[]
Appearances: Bioman Episodes TBA, Turboranger Episode 1; Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle, Battle2; Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!, Superhero Senki
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Biomen - Teammates
- Shingo Takasugi/Green2 - Second-in-command
- Ryuta Nanbara/Blue3
- † Mika Koizumi/Yellow4 (I) (deceased)
- Jun Yabuki/Yellow4 (II)
- Hikaru Katsuragi/Pink5
- Goseigers
- Gokaigers
- Sun Vulcan
- Gingamen
- Zenkaigers
Family[]
- † Shinichirou Gou/Professor Shibata - Father (deceased)
- Mrs. Gou
- Unnamed - Ancestor
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Neo Empire Gear[]
Ogre Tribe Org[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Shirou Gou is portrayed by Ryosuke Sakamoto (
坂元 亮介 Sakamoto Ryōsuke). As Red1, his suit actor was Kazuo Niibori (新堀 和男 Niibori Kazuo), who's previous role was DynaRed. - His name in the English dub is Kenny. In Episode 47, after Dr. Shibata wakes him up unconscious he addresses him by his full name, Kenichi.
- In the Philippine-English dub in the series, he was voiced by Chito Vicente.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
to be added
Legend Sentai Devices[]
- "Bioman!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The Red1 Ranger Key (レッドワンレンジャーキー Reddo Wan Renjā Kī) is Shirou Gou'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 majority of the Ranger Keys were collected by the Red Pirates and later used by the Gokaigers. The Red1 Ranger Key was mainly used by Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red), who used it to fight as Red1. It was also used by Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver) on one occasion.
- When the Gokaigers became the Biomen while fighting Kiaido. TV STORY-Ep. 28: Wings are Eternal
- Gai uses this key alongside all other Red keys after being merged with Captain Marvelous by Insarn. TV STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
- While fighting against the Seven Legendary Riders. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
The Bioman 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. Splitting up, the puppet Red1 was defeated as part of a group of surviving Red warrior keys by Gokai Red and Super Gosei Red. MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
After Zangyack were finally defeated, the Gokaigers gave the Ranger Keys back to their rightful owners. Shirou received his key and became Red1 once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Usage[]
The Legend Sentai Ressha (レジェンド戦隊レッシャー Rejendo Sentai Ressha) are Ressha based on the Mecha, specifically those belonging to the Red heroes, of the ToQgers' preceding Super Sentai teams. They can form a unique combination of ToQ-Oh reminiscent of past Sentai Robos by switching with Red Ressha. The ToQ Changer toy is shown to have sounds for Legend Ressha of all 37 previous Sentai.
The Bioman Ressha (バイオマンレッシャー Baioman Ressha) appears as a toyline-exclusive SG Ressha.
- "8 Ban!"
- ―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
- "Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Bioman!"
- ―Past Sentai ability announcement
- "Yo! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Bioman!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear[src]
- "Hey yo! Choudenshi! (へいよっ! 超電子! Hei Yo! Chōdenshi!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the Donblaster[src]
- "Party Time! (air horns) Bioman!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement[src]
- "Hissatsu Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
Notes[]
- Although every main Sentai hero from all 36 teams appeared in Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen in some form, Shirou is the eldest Sentai hero to appear and have his original actor portray him.
- Shiro's designation of "Red1" was nearly taken by Akarenger due to the original title of Gorenger.
- Shirou is the only Red to share a cockpit on a mecha component, due to Bio Jet 1 being piloted by both himself and teammate Hikaru Katsuragi.
- In Saban's original Bio-Man pilot, his counterpart was Victor Lee, played by Mark Dacascos.
- He is the only member of the Bioman to have his relative appear on-screen.
Appearances[]
- Choudenshi Bioman
- Ep. 1: The Enigmatic Giant Robo Arrives
- Ep. 2: Gathering! Warriors of Destiny
- Ep. 3: Our Friend, BioRobo
- Ep. 4: Self Destruct! Mecha-Humans
- Ep. 5: Kill the Unseen Enemy
- Ep. 6: Rise Up! Bio Robo
- Ep. 7: Captured Peebo
- Ep. 8: Fight! Wishing upon a Star
- Ep. 9: The Jumprope That Erases People
- Ep. 10: Goodbye Yellow
- Ep. 11: Enter, New Warrior Jun
- Ep. 12: Murderer Green!
- Ep. 13: Jun!
- Ep. 14: New Intellect, Brain!
- Ep. 15: The Female Warrior's Flaming Oath
- Ep. 16: Run, 21599 Seconds
- Ep. 17: I Saw Tatsumiya Castle
- Ep. 18: The ESPer Girl's Prayer
- Ep. 19: My Father is Doctor Man
- Ep. 20: Prince's Challenge!
- Ep. 21: Protect the Biobase
- Ep. 22: A Great Burglar!? Blue!
- Ep. 23: Gyo! Attack of the Puppets!
- Ep. 24: The Exploding Flower of Love
- Choudenshi Bioman: The Movie
- Ep. 25: Prince's Ghost?
- Ep. 26: My Father's Dreadful Secret
- Ep. 27: The Female Warriors of Spider Hell
- Ep. 28: Doctorman Assassination
- Ep. 29: The Day Tokyo Disappeared!?
- Ep. 30: Ultimate Kans' Demon Sword
- Ep. 31: New Model!? Megas Arrives
- Ep. 32: Gear's Great Remodeling Plan
- Ep. 33: Has It Come Forth!? The New Finishing Move
- Ep. 34: Behold!! The Power of Bio
- Ep. 35: The Sixth Man
- Ep. 36: The Transforming Boy
- Ep. 37: The Assassin Silva!
- Ep. 38: The Enigmatic Balzion
- Ep. 39: Mason's Trap!
- Ep. 40: Stolen Turbo!
- Ep. 41: The Demonic Lullaby!
- Ep. 42: Gou! Risk Your Life!
- Ep. 43: The Sailor-Suited Soldier
- Ep. 44: The Beautiful Conscience Circuit
- Ep. 45: Human Bomb, Jun!
- Ep. 46: Escape! The Town of Traps!
- Ep. 47: Professor Shibata's True Colors!?
- Ep. 48: Enter! Balzion
- Ep. 49: Critical Bio Robo
- Ep. 50: Assault Neograd
- Final Ep.: Goodbye, Peebo
- Kousoku Sentai Turboranger
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
- Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
- Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear (as Red1 only)
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
- Ep. 25: Pirates and Ninjas (transformed archive footage only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as Red1 only)
- 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 Red1 only)
- 4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
- Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (as Red1 only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
Bioman Stage Show at Super Hero Korakuen Yuenchi[]
In a stage show where the Biomen are seen fighting Neo Empire Gear and Bio Hunter Silva, Kamen Rider Stronger, Shaider, Kamen Machineman, DynaRed, DynaBlue, GoggleBlack, VulPanther, and DenziGreen arrive to assist the Biomen.
Bioman Stage Show at 3 Heroes Korakuen Yuenchi[]
In a stage show where the Biomen are seen fighting Neo Empire Gear and Bio Hunter Silva, Shaider and Kamen Machineman arrive to assist the Biomen.
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
- Profile
- Shirou Gou/Red1: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
Red1 is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Red1 appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.See Also[]
- Victor Lee - Power Rangers counterpart in Bio-Man. See comparison page.
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