Tokonatsu Atami

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Tokonatsu Atami
Don Momotaro
Gender:	Male
Aliases:	No.1 Titles Others Popular No.1 (人気者ナンバーワン, Ninkimono Nanbā Wan) (Ep. 3) Tokonatsu-chan (常夏ちゃん, Tokonatsu-chan) (by Sumino) Tokonatsu-san (常夏さん, Tokonatsu-san) (by Mrs. Sweet Cake)
Sentai Show:	No.1 Sentai Gozyuger
Colors:	Red
Homeworld:	Earth
First Appearance:	Ep. 3: The Boss of Japan! I'm the Prime Minister!
Last Appearance:	TBA
Number of Episode Appearances:	TBA (Gozyuger) Full list of appearances
Actor:	Kou Nanase
Don Momotaro

"Happy sunshine! (ハッピーサンシャーイン！, Happī sanshāin!)"

―Tokonatsu's catchphrase^[src]

Tokonatsu Atami (熱海 常夏, Atami Tokonatsu) is a former Prime Minister who was selected to be part of the Universe Warriors as Don Momotaro (ドンモモタロウ, Don Momotarō).

History

Tokonatsu, a charismatic young Prime Minister, has an impressive 5000% election support, as Rikuo explained to Hoeru.

One day, while interacting with his citizens, he transformed into Don Momotaro to boost the atmosphere; however, he was briefly interrupted by Popular No.1, whom he quickly subdued, and then he cheered on with his citizens, emphasizing that their voices bring him great strength and boasting that their bonds are unrivalled and unbreakable. After a brief match with Rikuo and Popular No.1, Hoeru was puzzled about how to become the most popular when Tokonatsu dramatically entered the scene, arriving in a spinning rocket-style carrier. After the smoke dispersed, he sprayed himself with a peach-flavored perfume featuring the Donbrothers logo. Tokonatsu then approached Hoeru to teach him how to be popular.

Shortly after, on a public street, Tokonatsu begins his lessons and asked Hoeru to try it out, but Hoeru was hesitant and fled the scene. Hoeru walked past a messy laundry shop where a man was struggling to differentiate between washed and unwashed clothes; after Hoeru helped him with his enhanced sense of smell, Tokonatsu arrived enthusiastically and congratulated Hoeru, calling him a selfless and amazing person, which helped Hoeru regain his confidence.

Later, Tokonatsu appeared before Hoeru, Rikuo, and Popular No.1 after they discovered that their matches were somehow 'sabotaged,' with most of the election poll tickets bearing Tokonatsu's name, which Tokonatsu boasted was because Popular No.1's brainwashing was simply brainwashing, but the citizens' feelings towards him were un-erasable. Feeling betrayed, Hoeru demands to know why, and Tokonatsu reveals that this was all a ploy to boost his own popularity by using Hoeru as an example to the public. Hoeru and Tokonatsu transform and battle before being joined by Popular No.1, Rikuo, and Ryugi, resulting in an all-out chaotic brawl. As GozyuWolf and Don Momotaro engaged in their duel, Don Momotaro used the Jetman Sentai Ring to fly around, toying with GozyuWolf as he chased after him; however, GozyuTyranno captured Don Momotaro with an energy pyramid created using the Ohranger Sentai Ring, and he abruptly landed on the ground.

When the energy pyramid dissipated & Popular No.1 was destroyed, Don Momotaro commended GozyuWolf for his efforts, although the ultimate winner of the match remained Don Momotaro himself. After the match, Tokonatsu tried to give a pep talk to Hoeru, but was interrupted by GozyuEagle, who attacked them. Tokonatsu retaliated with energy slashes, but GozyuEagle dodged and escaped. Then, Sumino drives in with a car they left the scene due to Tokonatsu being late for a meeting. TV STORY-Ep. 3: The Boss of Japan! I'm the Prime Minister!

Don Momotaro VS RyusoulRed

He later helps defend Sumino from Universe Warrior RyusoulRed, with Don Momotaro gaining advantage despite RyusoulRed's swordmanship skills. Don Momotaro quickly ends the battle using Timeranger Sentai Ring ability to Refreeze RyusoulRed, defeating Sakuraba. The Ryusoulger Sentai Ring is then confiscated by Tokonatsu and Sumino thanked Tokonatsu for his help while Tokonatsu advises Sumino to not be reckless, since Sumino also had a family to care of ever since Oto's disappearance. TV STORY-Ep. 4: Party Time ☆ Dreaming Old Man

Disqualification and gaining his Sunshine Bestfriend

Tokonatsu losing his TegaSword

Tokonatsu making Hoeru his first friend

to be added TV STORY-Ep. 6: The Final Battle! The Great Adventure of Tokonatsu Castle

Personality

Tokonatsu presents himself as an amicable and high spirited, charismatic politician. He's shown to be able to sway most people to his side by helping them in distress and grant any wishes his followers requested. He's also sincere in his good deeds, this is proven by his friendship with Sumino, whom he protected when she cannot transform into GozyuUnicorn, and even gifted a Sentai Ring as an apology for accidentally discussing Sumino's motive.

However, his charisma hides a shrewd and taciturn desire to maintain his popularity. This is proven by his ruse to help Hoeru in gaining popularity with citizens, while in reality it boosts his own popularity even further.

It is later revealed by Tokonatsu himself that due to his myriad of talents, he had a hard time in finding people who views him as equal, since most people tend to look up for him. After learning of Hoeru's past and getting defeated by him, Tokonatsu is overjoyed to finally have someone he could truly call his friend.

Don Momotaro

Don Momotaro

"Donbrothers! Yo! Nippon Ichi!"

―Transformation announcement^[src]

Powers and Abilities

Powers

• Summon (召喚(サモン), Samon): Don Momotaro can release a set of three origamis: a black dog, a pink pheasant, and a blue macaque, which can enlarge and multiply to attack enemies.
• Sentai Ring Channeling: Don Momotaro can use another Sentai Ring in the Silver TegaSword to borrow its abilities.
  • Jetman: Equips Red Hawk's wings for flight capabilities.
  • Timeranger: Summons a target aim hologram that freezes his opponent, briefly turning them into a figurine before they explode and return back to normal size.
  • Boukenger: Grants the ability to construct Tokonatsu Castle.

Abilities

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Attacks

• One Person is worth a Thousand: Positive Shower (一人当千: ポジティブシャワー, Ichinintōsen: Pojitibu Shawā): GozyuWolf uses the TegaSword to darken the area while Don Momotaro energizes the Zanglassword and spins the gear. Don Momotaro then unleashes a flurry of rainbow-colored slashes around his opponent, rushes forward, and delivers the final blow—reminiscent of the Unrivaled Peach: Avatar Combat Art finisher.
• Timeranger Finish (タイムレンジャーフィニッシュ, Taimurenjā Finisshu): By using Timeranger Sentai Ring in his Silver TegaSword, Don Momotaro can summons a target aim hologram that freezes his opponent, briefly turning them into a figurine before they explode and return back to normal size.

Weaknesses

to be added

Arsenal

• Silver TegaSword
• Sentai Rings
  • Donbrothers Ring (Eps. 3-6)
  • Jetman Ring (Eps. 3-6)
  • Timeranger Ring (Eps. 4-6)
  • Ryusoulger Ring (Eps. 4 & 5)
  • Boukenger Ring (Ep. 6 only)
• Tsumega Buckle
• Zanglassword
• Fan
• Palanquin: As Universe Warrior Don Momotaro, Atami had a palanquin that was capable of flight, as well as being carried.

Appearances: Gozyuger Episodes 3-4, 6

Don Momotaro
Engage!

Don Momotaro
Don Momotaro Transformation

Don Momotaro
Donbrothers! Yo! Nippon Ichi!

Relationships

Allies

Rangers

• Hoeru Tono - "Sunshine Best Friend"

Family

to be added

Others

to be added

Enemies

Villain Group

to be added

Family

to be added

Others

to be added

Behind the Scenes

Portrayal

Tokonatsu Atami is portrayed by Kou Nanase (七瀬 公, Nanase Kō), who previously portrayed Kirisaki in Ultraman Taiga.

Etymology

• Tokonatsu Atami's name can loosely translate to "Everlasting Summer and Heated Sea", which may reference the Summer Festival theme of Taro Momoi/Don Momotaro who refer his fights as Festival.
  • His job as Prime Minister (総理大臣, Sōri Daijin) is pun on Don Onitaijin.
  • His political party name, Nippon Kibidango (日本キビダンゴ, Nippon Kibidango) references the eponymous sweet snack that associated with the original Momotaro.

Notes

• In preparation of Tokonatsu becoming Don Momotaro, the production team contacted Kouhei Higuchi, the actor of Taro Momoi to deliver the news. Not only was Higuchi approving of the idea, he also jokingly expressed his worries if Don Momotaro (or at least, someone with similar behavior) was the appropriate candidate to run as the prime minister of Japan.
• The perfume Tokonatsu uses is based on a real life perfume manufactured by Fairy Tail Perfume.
• Don Momotaro's "Summon" ability is a tribute to Inu Brother, Kiji Brother, and Saru Brother, featuring their animal motifs and colors, while its origami concept originates from the Juto.
• Tokonatsu wish to make true friends parallels that of Taro Momoi, who often made bonds with various people.

Appearances

• No.1 Sentai Gozyuger
  • Ep. 3: The Boss of Japan! I'm the Prime Minister!
  • Ep. 4: Party Time ☆ Dreaming Old Man
  • Ep. 5: Recover Your Soul! Don't Let Your Troubles Get in the Way
  • Ep. 6: The Final Battle! The Great Adventure of Tokonatsu Castle
  • Ep. 7: Get Excited! Come Together, Gozyugers! (Flashback)
  • Ep. 11: Unleash the Wild! The Beastmaster Plays His Flute (Mentioned)