Sokichi Banba

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Sokichi Banba
Big One
Gender:	Male
Sentai Show:	J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
Colors:	White
Homeworld:	Earth
First Appearance:	Ep. 23: White Birdman! Big One
Last Appearance:	Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!
Number of Episode Appearances:	12 (JAKQ) 4 (Movies) 2 (Specials) Full list of appearances
Actor:	Hiroshi Miyauchi Tomokazu Seki (Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction voice)
Big One

"Big One!"

―Big One's roll call^[src]

Sokichi Banba (番場 壮吉, Banba Sōkichi) is Big One [Citation needed]from 15 April 2023 (UTC), or Bigone (ビッグワン, Biggu Wan) of J.A.K.Q.. He is the ISSIS officer who was called in to take over operations in Tokyo for Joker as J.A.K.Q.'s mobilization leader.

History

J.A.K.Q.

"Captain of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai, Sokichi Banba. Nice to meet you."

―Sokichi's greeting to his enemies^[src]

Big One as seen in J.A.K.Q.

As the one who had helped Joker implement the J.A.K.Q. project; Sokichi himself is considered the ultimate “super cyborg” as his bionic implants allowed him to harness and manipulate all four cosmic powers wielded by the four core members. TV STORY-Ep. 23: White Birdman! Big One

J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger

Sokichi and his team join forces with Gorengers to defeat Iron Claw once and for all. MOVIE STORY-J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger

Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai

Big One as seen in Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai.

Twenty-four years after the fall of CRIME, Sokichi returned in Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai as the leader of the "Dream Sentai" team. Using his skills as a master of disguise, he appears as a mysterious old man who helps the Gaorangers learn from the other Sentai heroes of the past. He usually does not shout a 'henshin' phrase, but did shout "Big One!" in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai. He also used an attack called "Big One Finish", which is a spectrum slash with the Big Baton. Although his teammate Goro Sakurai appeared with the other Reds, the two did not interact.

Gokaiger

Legend War

Big One during the Great Legend War.

Years later, Sokichi became co-leader alongside Akarenger in leading not only his team, but every single Sentai Ranger in existence, against the Empire of Zangyack when it attacked the Earth in the Great Legend War. Both he and Tsuyoshi appeared to the Goseigers when they became overwhelmed by Gormin to regroup them with all other Sentai heroes for the final assault.

After fighting against hundreds of Gormin and their Sugormin commanders, Tsuyoshi Kaijo aka 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 powers of Big One are later used by Luka Millfy via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle

Black Cross King

In Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, the 35th anniversary movie, Big One is seen leading the Great Legend Army alongside his predecessor Akarenger. Sometime during the Black Cross King's return, through the Ranger Keys, he thanks the Goseigers and the Gokaigers, and informs them even though they are not Earthlings, their hearts that love and protect others are the same as the other Super Sentai.

Farewell Space Pirates

After the Gokaigers defeated the second Zangyack invasion, Marvelous returned the Ranger keys to the Super Sentai, so it is assumed Sokichi and his team have their powers back. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates

Super Hero Taisen

J.A.K.Q., alongside Sun Vulcan, Battle Fever, and the Denzimen, emerge through a dimensional wall.

Sokichi, alongside his team, among the majority of the Super Sentai 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. During the final battle, he is seen fighting Long and Pantheras Luteus. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen

Zyuohger vs. Ninninger

The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.

Big One 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

Super Sentai Strongest Battle

Sokichi joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Curveball Team, but didn’t get to participate in the competition because his team was eliminated after losing the first round against Super Strong Team. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen

Zenkaiger

Big One in Zenkaiger

A manifestation of Big One was summoned by Twokaizer through the J.A.K.Q. Sentai Gear which allowed Twokaizer to wield the Big Baton and allowed Twokaizer to control the J.A.K.Q. copies summoned by Stacaesar. TV STORY- No. 14-kai! Duel! Zenkai VS Twokai!

Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!

He appeared in a vision alongside NinjaWhite, Shishi Red Orion, Battle Japan, Red Falcon, Bouken Red and Patren 1gou to Kaito Goshikida to reassure him that he is worthy to lead the team. TV STORY-Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!

Ten Gokaiger

to be added

Personality

Sokichi is a flamboyant playboy and master of disguise. He is a cool-headed leader and masterful tactician who can come up with the most brilliant of battle plans to defeat CRIME's cyborgs.

Disguises

Chuutarou Banbano

Crimer

Hitler

Dr. Fujimura

Hotel Bellboy

One-eyed Driver

Begging Monk (Hidden)

Begging Monk

Picture Showman

Janitor

Aladdin

Yosakoi

Old Woman

Battalion Leader Chameleon

Officer

Tamasaburou Hime

Cowboy

Shine

Fisherman

Big One

Big One

Dubbed “The White Bird Man” (白い鳥人, Shiroi Chojin), as Big One, Sokichi's enhancements enable him to manipulate all four energies (atomic, electrical, gravitational, and magnetic) allowing him to perform a variety of incredible feats including flying, superhuman strength and super speed. Furthermore, unlike the core members, Sokichi is able to transform without the use of the Powered Capsules; instead taking a sniff out of a magical red rose.

In battle, he wields a fighting baton called the “Big Baton” which he can use to strike and hit opponents with great force and impact. As seen in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai, Big One can use the Big Baton to perform an attack called the Big One Finish.

Powers and Abilities

Powers

to be added

Attacks

to be added

Abilities

to be added

Weaknesses

to be added

Arsenal

• Big Baton
• Big Bomber (Big One provides the missile for the team cannon)

Appearances: J.A.K.Q. Episodes TBA, J.A.K.Q. vs. Gorenger; Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs. Ninninger; White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!

Big One

Big One

Big One
Big One!

Relationships

Allies

Rangers

• J.A.K.Q. - Teammates
  • Goro Sakurai/Spade Ace - Team Leader Predecessor & Second-in-command
  • Ryu Higashi/Dia Jack
  • Karen Mizuki/Heart Queen
  • Bunta Daichi/Clover King
• Gorengers
  • Tsuyoshi Kaijo/Akarenger
  • Akira Shinmei/Aorenger
  • Daita Oiwa/Kirenger (I)
  • Peggy Matsuyama/Momorenger
  • Kenji Asuka/Midorenger
• Livemen
  • Yusuke Amamiya/Red Falcon
• Megarangers
  • Miku Imamura/MegaPink
• Gingamen
  • Gouki/GingaBlue
  • Hyuuga/Black Knight (II)
• GoGoFive
  • Daimon Tatsumi/GoYellow
• Gaorangers
  • Kakeru Shishi/GaoRed
  • Gaku Washio/GaoYellow
  • Kai Samezu/GaoBlue
  • Sotaro Ushigome/GaoBlack
  • Sai Taiga/GaoWhite
• Goseigers
  • Alata/Gosei Red
  • Eri/Gosei Pink
  • Agri/Gosei Black
  • Moune/Gosei Yellow
  • Hyde/Gosei Blue
  • Gosei Knight
• Carrangers
  • Signalman
• Dekarangers
  • Doggie Kruger/DekaMaster
  • Swan Shiratori/DekaSwan
• Magirangers
  • Miyuki Ozu/MagiMother
  • Isamu Ozu/Wolzard Fire
• Boukengers
  • Great Sword Man Zubaan
  • Satoru Akashi/Bouken Red
• Gekirangers
  • Rio/Black Lion
  • Mele/Confrontation Beast Chameleon-Fist
• Shinkengers
  • Kaoru Shiba/Princess Shinken Red
• Gokaigers
  • Captain Marvelous/Gokai Red
  • Joe Gibken/Gokai Blue
  • Luka Millfy/Gokai Yellow
  • Don Dogoier/Gokai Green
  • Ahim de Famille/Gokai Pink
• Battle Fever J
  • Masao Den/Battle Japan
• Kakurangers
  • Tsuruhine/NinjaWhite
• Kyurangers
  • Lucky/Shishi Red Orion
• Patrangers
  • Keiichiro Asaka/Patren 1gou
• Zenkaigers
  • Kaito Goshikida/Zenkaizer

Family

to be added

Others

• Joker - Mentor

Enemies

Villain Groups

Criminal Organization Crime

• Boss Iron Claw
• Crimers

Ogre Tribe Org

• Duchess Org TsueTsue
• Duke Org Yabaiba
• Lost Highness Duke Rakushaasa
• Orgettes

Space Empire Zangyack

• Gormin Sailors
• Non-commissioned Officers Sugormin

Family

to be added

Others

to be added

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

• Sokichi Banba is portrayed by Hiroshi Miyauchi (宮内 洋, Miyauchi Hiroshi), who best known for his roles as Shiro Kazami from Kamen Rider V3, Akira Shinmei from Himitsu Sentai Gorenger and Ken Hayakawa from Kaiketsu Zubat. In Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger Spin-Off: Zenkai Red Great Introduction, he is voiced by Tomokazu Seki (関 智一, Seki Tomokazu).

Design

• Big One's suit is completely white cloth with white gloves and boots. Around his chest as well as the cuffs of his boots and gloves is a V-like formation similar to a rainbow of four colors (from left: green, blue, red, yellow) flowing from a point and flying upwards to the top of his shoulders. His belt is likewise white with no holsters but has a huge letter "B" surrounding the middle. His cape is much longer than the other J.A.K.Q., going down to his ankles and red in color. The rainbow "V" appears likewise taking up a helmet that is mostly white with a huge number "1" around the forehead.
• Big One is featured as #57 in the 1986 archive compilation video Toei 100 Great Heroes Super Fight.

Etymology

• Sokichi's given name is a pun because "ichi" is Japanese for one.

Ranger Key

The Big One Ranger Key.

"J.A.K.Q.!"

―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement^[src]

The Big One [Citation needed]from 15 April 2023 (UTC), or Bigone Ranger Key (ビッグワンレンジャーキー, Biggu Wan Renjā Kī) is Sokichi Banba'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 Big One Ranger Key was mainly used by Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow), who used it to fight as Big One. It was also used by Joe Gibken (Gokai Blue) and Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red) on one occasion each.

• Joe became Big One alongside Luka (GaoWhite) and Ahim (White Swan) as part of an all-white change in their fight against Action Commander Salamandam. TV STORY-Ep. 3: Changing Courage into Magic
• When the Gokaigers became J.A.K.Q. in their fight against Action Commander Yokubarido. TV STORY-Ep. 10: Card Game
• When the Gokaigers became J.A.K.Q. in order to use the Big Bomber cannon against Action Commander Shieldon in a vain attempt to penetrate his shield. TV STORY-Ep. 32: One Power
• Marvelous beame Big One as part of an all-white Gokai Change in the Gokaigers' fight with Makuu Prison Warden Ashurada. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger vs. Uchuu Keiji Gavan: The Movie

The J.A.K.Q. 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 J.A.K.Q. keys were defeated by 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. Sokichi received his key and became Big One once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates

The key was later donated for use in the Super Sentai Derby Colosseum. MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger

A female version of Big One as seen in Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, worn by Luka Millfy.

Usage

• Gokai Change
• Ranger Key Clone

Big One in All-White Rangers Change 1

J.A.K.Q. Full Team Change 1

J.A.K.Q. Full Team Change 2

Big One in All-White Rangers Change 2

Big One Clone vs Super Gosei Red

Big One Ranger Key Clone

Notes

• The character of Sokichi Banba/Big One was introduced into the show as part of the major format retooling done in an effort to improve the show's ratings, as its more grounded and darker-themed writing had failed to win over audiences in comparison to the comparatively-lighthearted Himitsu Sentai Gorenger.
• Big One is the first Sentai White Ranger.
  • Additionally, Big One is the first Sentai Additional Ranger.
• Big One is based on a playing card of joker (from which his predecessor took his nickname) because of using all four power sources of his four teammates and his ability of disguise, which are similar to joker's ability of replacing any other cards in the deck. What is more, both Big One and joker cards act as additions, the former to the team, the latter to the playing cards deck. Unlike the other team members and even his predecessor however, Big One's suit design features no recognizeable playing card elements.
• Although he uses the power of magnetics like Heart Queen, his representation of that power on his suit is yellow instead of pink.
• Sokichi is the first Sentai leader to not be a Red Ranger.
• Unlike most Ranger suits, Big One's suit is padded to cause his pectorals and shoulders to appear large. This padding is typically discarded when a female Gokaiger assumes his identity however.
• Sokichi is the first Ranger to be portrayed by an actor who portrayed another Ranger in a previous season.

Appearances

• TV Show
• Video Games

• J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai
  • Ep. 23: White Birdman! Big One
  • Ep. 24: Demon? Angel?! The Marvelous Flute-Playing Man
  • Ep. 25: Victory? Death?! Demon Shogun and Mechanization Army
  • Ep. 26: Invaders!? The Mysterious Space Pirate Ship
  • Ep. 27: The Despot's Ambition!! Break it! The Death Camp
  • Ep. 28: My Secret! A Space Monster in My Pocket
  • Ep. 29: Go, Seven Changes! Iron Claw vs. Big One
  • Ep. 30: The Code That Calls Death! Deadly Poison, Cobra Twist
  • Ep. 31: Red Impact! The Spy is a Fourth-Grader
  • Ep. 32: Which is the Real One?! Danger, Big One
  • Ep. 33: The Blitzkrieg Squad Annihilated?! CRIME's Cooking Class
  • Ep. 34: Infiltration! CRIME Fortress Island
  • Final Ep.: Big Victory! Farewell, J.A.K.Q.
  • J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai vs. Gorenger
• Mirai Sentai Timeranger
  • Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
• Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
• GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
• Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger
  • Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear (as Big One 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
• 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 Big One only)
• Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
  • Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!! (as Big One only)

Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O

Big One as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.

• Profile:

Sokichi Banba/Mobilization Leader Big One: Active with a strong personality and transformation technique. He can use the powers of nuclear power, electricity, gravity and magnetism. The Mobilization Leader of J.A.K.Q. Dengekitai.

Super Sentai Battle Base

Big One is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.

Super Sentai Legend Wars

Big One Card

Big One appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.

J.A.K.Q. as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars

See Also

• Tommy Oliver - The first White Ranger, the first White Ranger leader and the first Power Ranger mentor with a Ranger form in Power Rangers Dino Thunder.
• Hunter Bradley and Blake Bradley - The first Additional Rangers.
• Chase Randall - The first non-Yellow Power Ranger to take his place on the team.
• Akira Shinmei - Aorenger of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger, played by the same actor.

External Links

• Big One at the Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O official website
• Big One at the Dice-O Wiki