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- "NinjaWhite! Tsuruhime!"
- ―NinjaWhite's roll call[src]
Tsuruhime (鶴姫 ) is NinjaWhite (ニンジャホワイト Ninja Howaito), leader of the Kakurangers. Before becoming a Kakuranger, she fought alongside her two childhood friends, Yukiyo & Tsukiyo as Sister 3 (シスタースリー Shisutā Surī) of the Punishment Sailor Sisters, referring to herself as Fumi Hosokawa (文細川 ).
Tsuruhime is 15 years old at the beginning of Kakuranger and turns 16 in episode 23. She is the first youngest female leader of a Sentai.
History[]
Kakuranger[]
The twenty-fourth protector of the Seal Door, which held the Yokai and is more knowledgeable of the Yokai and their ancestors than her other team members. Tsuruhime is a strong girl who is looking for her missing father, Hakumenrou. Despite not being the Red Ranger, she is the real leader of Kakuranger because of her greater leadership skills than Sasuke. Despite frequent scoldings, Tsuruhime seems to gain respect for Sasuke as the series progresses.
Super Sentai World[]
When Emperor Daidas and his army invaded Earth, Tsuruhime, alongside her team, joined with the four Sentai that came before them, the Dairangers, Zyurangers, Jetmen, and Fivemen, to defeat him. MOVIE STORY-Super Sentai World
Toei Hero Daishugō[]
The Kakurangers and Dairangers standing alongside each other on the other side. MOVIE STORY-Toei Hero Daishugō
Ole vs. Kakuranger[]
The Kakurangers would later return to team-up with the Ohrangers, who were fighting the invasion of Earth by the Machine Empire Baranoia, against the powerful Yokai Onbu-Obake and Machine Beast Bara Gear. MOVIE STORY-Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Ole vs. Kakuranger
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
NinjaWhite is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Miku Imamura (MegaPink) lectured Sae Taiga (GaoWhite) about the past female Super Sentai warriors and their shared mastery of disguise and habit of changing their clothing in the blink of an eye, something that Sae had never done before. MOVIE STORY-Hyakuju Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Tsuruhime fought alongside not only her 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 NinjaWhite powers are later used by Ahim de Famille via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear MOVIE STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
The Confused Ninja[]
Tsuruhime, now in her thirties, reappears watching the GokaiGalleon sail over the city. She decides that her earlier plan of having the Gokaigers defend Earth by themselves is no longer necessary. Impressed that the Gokaigers have found Ninjaman, she leaves him to watch over them instead, also leaving it up to him whether to give the Greater Power of the Kakurangers to them. TV STORY-Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the Zangyack's final defeat, Marvelous returned the Ranger Keys to their original owners. It is assumed Tsuruhime, Sasuke and their teammates have their powers once again and will work alongside Ninjaman to cut down evil in the shadows once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Akibaranger[]
Kozukozu Mita cosplays as Tsuruhime in the tenth and eleventh episodes of the first season of Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger. TV STORY-Ep. 10: The Bitter Curse of Z ― A New Chapter Begins TV STORY-Ep. 11: The Replacement is Cool, Not Lame
Super Hero Taisen[]
Tsuruhime, alongside her team (bar Ninjaman), 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, she is seen fighting Gormin Sailors. MOVIE STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
NinjaWhite appeared with her 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[]
Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery[]
Tsuruhime joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Leader Team, where she partnered alongside OhRed and fought against RyuRanger and Red Mask of Martial Artist Team in the third round of the competition. When the match was interrupted by Gaisoulg, none of the four Rangers present were able to defeat him. During the fight, RyuRanger was knocked into the Moebius gem, indirectly winning the round for his team.
Zenkaiger[]
A manifestation of NinjaWhite was summoned by Zenkaizer through the Kakuranger Sentai Gear so that he and the Zenkaigers could escape Stacy and his summoned Sentai Teams. TV STORY-No. 7-kai! The Prince of the Demon World is Short-Tempered!
A copy of NinjaWhite was summoned by Zenkaizer through the Zenryoku Zenkai Cannon to help fight Shougatsu World. TV STORY-No. 39-kai! Infinite Happy Birthdays!
Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!![]
Tsuruhime appeared in a vision alongside Big One, Shishi Red Orion, Battle Japan, BoukenRed, Red Falcon and Patren 1gou to reassure Kaito Goshikida that a Sentai's Red wasn't always the leader of the team. TV STORY-Final Kai! White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!
Ten Gokaiger[]
to be added MOVIE STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger
Personality[]
Out of all the Kakurangers, Tsuruhime is the only one to take her duties as a Kakuranger seriously when the group had finally comes together. By far the most mature of the team, she is often forced to reign in the antics of her fellow ninja, which is often met with great frustration and anger. As the group grows closer as a team, Tsuruhime grows to treasure her friends. She most often finds herself working alongside Sasuke.
Forms[]
NinjaWhite insert theme is Tsuruhime! Tsuyosa Wa Me Ni Mo Utsukushii.
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
to be added
Attacks[]
- Ninja Paper Control Art (忍者紙の管理術 Ninja kami no kanri jutsu): A ninpo that enables NinjaWhite to create tools and weapons from origami (I.E.-pop guns, kites, or even dopplegangers)
- Ninja Art: Falling Cherry Blossoms (忍法花吹雪 Ninpō Hanafubuki): NinjaWhite summons a rain of cherry blossoms to attack her opponents with.
- Dance of the Paper Crane (折り鶴の舞 Orizuru no mai): NinjaWhite enchants a flock of origami cranes to attack an opponent
- White Crane Dance (白鶴の舞 Shiroi suru no mai): A ninpo that grants NinjaWhite the ability to fly.
- Hidden Style: Ku Character Slash (隠れ流・く字斬り Kakureryu Ku ji giri): NinjaWhite's signature sword technique, an energized slash shaped like the Hiragana for Ku(く).
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
- Doron Changer
- Secret Sword Kakuremaru
- Kakulasers / Laser Knives
- Shuriken
- Shinobi Knuckles
- Kakuranger Ball
Mecha[]
Appearances:: Kakuranger Episodes 1-8, Movie, 9-22, Super Sentai World, 23-26, 29-53; Ohranger vs. Kakuranger; Gokaiger Episode 1, 199 Hero Great Battle; Super Hero Taisen; Zyuohger vs Ninninger; Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!, Battle2; White Counterattack! Zenkaigers' Complete Recovery!!
Giant Beast General White Kark (巨大獣将ホワイトカーク Kyodai Jūshō Howaito Kāku): NinjaWhite's Juushou form, armed with the Kark Beaks. Forms Muteki Shogun's left arm. Its name is a pun on the compound Japanese word for crane (鶴 kāku).
Beast General Fighter Battle Kark (バトルカーク Batoru Kāku): Ninja White's Juushou Fighter form, armed with the Kark Cut (カークカット Kāku Katto).
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Kakurangers - Teammates
- Sasuke/NinjaRed - Second-in-command
- Seikai/NinjaYellow
- Saizou/NinjaBlue
- Jiraiya/NinjaBlack
- Ninjaman
- Fiveman
- Jetmen
- Zyurangers
- Dairangers
- Ohrangers
- Gokaigers
- Maskmen
- J.A.K.Q.
- Battle Fever J
- Livemen
- Boukengers
- Patrangers
- Kyurangers
- Zenkaigers
Family[]
- Tsuruhime (Warring States Era) - Ancestor
- Hakumenrou - Father
Others[]
- † Sandayuu Momochi - Mentor (deceased)
- Punishment Sailor Sisters
- Chief Counsellor Naoyuki Miura
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Yokai Army Corps[]
- Daimaou
- Young Noble Junior
- Professor Yugami
- Nue
- Yama-uba
- Daibarabotchi
- Flowery Kunoichi Team
- Dorodoros
Evil Invasion Army[]
Galactic Imperial Army Zone[]
Dimensional War Party Vyram[]
Bandora Gang[]
Gorma Tribe[]
Machine Empire Baranoia[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Warfare Tribe Druidon[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
to be added
Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Tsuruhime is portrayed by Satomi Hirose (広瀬 仁美 Hirose Satomi). As a child, she was portrayed by Mao Inoue (井上 真央 Inoue Mao). As NinjaWhite, her suit actor was Rie Murakami.
Design[]
to be added
Etymology[]
Her name literally translates to "Crane Princess".
Legend Sentai Devices[]
- "Kakuranger!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The NinjaWhite Ranger Key (ニンジャホワイトレンジャーキー Ninja Howaito Renjā Kī) is Tsuruhime's personal Ranger Key and what became of her powers after she 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 NinjaWhite Ranger Key was mainly used by Ahim de Famille (Gokai Pink), who used it to fight as NinjaWhite. The key was also used by Luka Millfy (Gokai Yellow) in a commercial for Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- When she, Don, and Joe became the Kakurangers while Gai became Shurikenger when they got a Gokai Change that got mixed up. TV STORY-Ep. 21: The Adventurer Heart
- When the Gokaigers became the Kakurangers to escape from Action Commander Shieldon. TV STORY-Ep. 32: One Power
- When the Gokaigers became the Kakurangers while fighting against Action Commander Bibabu. TV STORY-Ep. 44: A Lovely Christmas Eve
- When the Gokaigers became the Kakurangers while fighting alongside Ninjaman against Action Commander Juju. TV STORY-Ep. 46: Hero Eligibility
- As part of a bombardment of changes in the final battle with Emperor Ackdos Gill. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
The Kakuranger 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 Kakuranger keys were defeated by Gokai Green. 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. Tsuruhime received her key and became NinjaWhite once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
The NinjaWhite Ranger Key was donated to be used in the Super Sentai Derby Colosseum. The NinjaWhite Clone participated in the Shinobi Showdown. TV STORY-Kaizoku Sentai: ten Gokaiger
Usage[]
- "Kakuranger!"
- ―Ninja Ichibantou technique announcement[src]
NinjaWhite's power is additionally hosted in the Kakuranger Shuriken (カクレンジャーシュリケン Kakurenjā Shuriken). Through the Henge Triple Mix technique, Fuka Igasaki (ShiroNinger) duplicated herself into HurricaneBlue and NinjaWhite to fight alongside herself threefold. MOVIE STORY-Come Back! Shuriken Sentai Ninninger: Ninnin Girls vs. Boys FINAL WARS
Notes[]
- Tsuruhime is the first female Sentai leader.
- At 15, she is also the youngest female leader.
- Satomi Hirose and Teruaki Ogawa, who played Sasuke, would later do a guest-shot as a married couple in Tensou Sentai Goseiger.
- She is the first female White Ranger to not have pink accents on her suit.
Appearances[]
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger
- Ep. 1: We Are Ninja
- Ep. 2: A Dangerous Lady
- Ep. 3: American Ninja
- Ep. 4: The Apparition Policeman
- Ep. 5: The Uneven Strange Gamers
- Ep. 6: The Eyeball Prince!
- Ep. 7: This Guy is Huge
- Ep. 8: The Bakeneko's Shop!!
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: The Movie
- Ep. 9: The Shocking Live Broadcast
- Ep. 10: The Old Man's Baby-Cry
- Ep. 11: Rags are the Best!
- Ep. 12: They Came Foorth!! New Juushou
- Ep. 13: Beat Back Bad Luck
- Ep. 14: I'm the Young Noble!!
- Ep. 15: Argh! Awesome Guys
- Ep. 16: The Red Monkey's Oni Extermination
- Ep. 17: The Demon Sword and Underwear!!
- Ep. 18: Hello, Mushroom-kun
- Ep. 19: The Hellish Trap in Darkness!!
- Ep. 20: The Flowery Kunoichi Team
- Ep. 21: The Monkey Mimic's Finishing Move
- Ep. 22: I'll Make You Laugh
- Super Sentai World
- Ep. 23: Blitzkrieg!! The Strange White Bird
- Ep. 24: Ah, The End of Volume 1
- Ep. 25: A New Departure!
- Ep. 26: The Tsuruhime Family's Super Secret
- Ep. 29: History's First Super Battle
- Ep. 30: Reunion With a Traitorous Father
- Ep. 31: Behold!! A New Shogun
- Ep. 32: Don't Lick Me, Face Thief
- Ep. 33: The Village of Amanojaku
- Ep. 34: The Bride's Sandy Hell!!
- Ep. 35: The Three Punishment Sisters
- Ep. 36: The Hooligan Ninja!!
- Ep. 37: The Paper Umbrella Dance Queen
- Ep. 38: Mooo~! A Repulsive Cow
- Ep. 39: It's a Special Compilation!!
- Ep. 40: The Heisei Fox Battle
- Ep. 41: The Stray Ghost
- Ep. 42: The Plundered Ninja Power
- Ep. 43: The Last Day of the Sanshinshou
- Ep. 44: The Wound-Filled Great Reversal
- Ep. 45: The Confused Santa
- Ep. 46: The New Year's Manga Hell
- Ep. 47: The 100-Burst Human Fireworks
- Ep. 48: The Great Snow Woman's Snowball Fight
- Ep. 49: Suddenly!! Poor
- Ep. 50: Special Selection!! The Youkai Inn
- Ep. 51: Hero Elimination
- Ep. 52: Finale!! Father and Daughter
- Final Ep.: Sealing!!
- Chouriki Sentai Ohranger: Ole vs. Kakuranger
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Big Gathering (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 NinjaWhite only)
- Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle (as NinjaWhite only)
- Ep. 45: The Confused Ninja
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as NinjaWhite 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 NinjaWhite only)
- 4 Week Continuous Special Super Sentai Strongest Battle!!
- Battle2: The Secretive Armor of Mystery (as NinjaWhite only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
- Ninja Sentai Kakuranger: Act Three - Middle-Aged Struggles
Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
- Profile
- Tsuruhime/NinjaWhite: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
NinjaWhite is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
NinjaWhite appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Delphine - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers. See comparison page. (direct counterpart)
- Kimberly Ann Hart - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3). See comparison page.
- Katherine Hillard - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3). See comparison page.
- Tommy Oliver - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers (Season 3). See comparison page.
- Haruka - First female Sentai ninja
External links[]
References[]
Footnotes[]
White Rangers |
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Identities |
Sokichi Banba • Sayaka Nagisa • Kaori Rokumeikan • Kou • Tsuruhime • Sae Taiga • Mikoto Nakadai • Tekkan Aira • Miyuki Ozu • Ken Hisatsu • Fuka Igasaki • Amu • Lucky • Kaito Goshikida • Jeramie Brasieri |
Secondary Rangers |
Misa Arashiyama • Tadao Takayama • Radietta Fanbelt • Shadow White Swan • CopyWhite • Shade GaoWhite • Furabijo • Sononi • Gerojim |
Power Sets |
Big One • White Rose Fencer (secondary) • Transformed Papa (secondary) • ChangeMermaid • White Swan • KibaRanger • NinjaWhite • White Racer (secondary) • GaoWhite • AbareKiller • DekaBreak • MagiMother • GekiChopper • ShiroNinger • Zyuoh Tiger • Shishi Red Orion • Zenkaizer • Spider Kumonos |
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