Chōjin Sentai Jetman
Chōjin Sentai Jetman (鳥人戦隊ジェットマン, Chōjin Sentai Jettoman)[Note 1] is a Japanese tokusatsu television series produced by Toei Company and Bandai. It is the fifteenth entry of the Super Sentai metaseries, following the previous series Chikyu Sentai Fiveman. The series aired on TV Asahi on February 15, 1991, to February 14, 1992, with a total of 51 episodes. It is the last Sentai series until Ressha Sentai ToQger to not get adapted into a Power Rangers series.
Chōjin Sentai Jetman | |
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Genre | Drama Tokusatsu Superhero fiction Action Science fiction Fantasy |
Created by | Toei |
Developed by | Toshiki Inoue |
Directed by | Keita Amemiya |
Starring | Kōtarō Tanaka Rika Kishida Tomihisa Naruse Sayuri Uchida Toshihide Wakamatsu |
Narrated by | Tsutomu Tareki |
Opening theme | Chōjin Sentai Jetman (title theme song) by Hironobu Kageyama |
Ending theme | "The Heart is an Egg" (こころはタマゴ, Kokoro wa Tamago) by Hironobu Kageyama |
Composer(s) | Kazuhiko Toyama |
Country of origin | Japan |
Original language(s) | Japanese |
No. of episodes | 51 |
Production | |
Producer(s) | Atsushi Kaji Takeyuki Suzuki Kyōzō Utsunomiya |
Running time | approx. 25 minutes |
Release | |
Original network | TV Asahi |
Original release | February 15, 1991 – February 14, 1992 |
Chronology | |
Preceded by | Chikyu Sentai Fiveman |
Followed by | Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger |
Shout! Factory released Jetman in North America on September 25, 2018. This is the 10th Super Sentai to be released in North America and the only one that is non-Power Rangers adapted.
Plot
This series takes place in 199X.[Note 2] On the Earth Ship, the command center of a defence agency called Sky Force, the guardians of peace on Earth, scientists have developed "Birdonic Waves", a newly developed technology which gives the subject superhuman abilities. Experiments called "J-Project" were successful. Aya Odagiri, the director of the project, chooses five elite Sky Force officials from Earth to use this technology. Ryuu Tendou, one of the Sky Force officers, is successfully exposed to the Birdonic Waves, making him the first Jetman, the Red Hawk.
However, the Earth Ship is suddenly attacked by Vyram, an evil outer-dimensional organization bent on inter-dimensional domination. They successfully destroy the ship, apparently killing Ryuu's lover and fellow candidate member Rie. In the chaos, the remaining Birdonic Waves for the other four officials become scattered on Earth, hitting four civilians. Odagiri and Tendou successfully escape and begin searching on Earth for the four remaining Jetmen, training them to aid them in stopping Vyram's plans of conquering their dimension.
The series later follows the tribulations of Ryuu as he learns of Rie's survival and enlistment in the Vyram forces, as well as a love triangle between Gai, Ryuu, and Kaori.
Production
Chōjin Sentai Jetman is the first Sentai series that paid homage to another show, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman. Developed before the ending of Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman, Toei chose Keita Amemiya to be the series' director. During its development, the series is once called "Chōjin Sentai Birdman" (超人戦隊バードマン, Chōjin Sentai Bādoman, Lit. Superhuman Squad Birdman), and searched for actors who would play the main characters. One of them were Toshihide Wakamatsu who would go on to play Gai Yuuki/Black Condor. Before the series, the members were all referred to by their color but both Amemiya and Suzuki said that "this [was] unnatural" and decided the characters to refer each other by their names instead of their colors. Episodes without the characters transforming and fighting were also proposed, but seriously opposed by Bandai until the later half of the series.
The more mature themes such as drama, romantic love triangles and tragedy were in the series' after Takeyuki Suzuki watched Tosho Daimos, and wanted to capture its "high romance". Both the comedy and dramatic tones influenced the series' overall popularity and had become its defining part.
Characters
Earth Defence Force Sky Force
Earth Defence Force Sky Force (地球防衛軍スカイフォース, Chikyū Bōeigun Sukai Fōsu) is the military organization the Jetmen belong to.
Jetmen
Based at the Sky Camp (スカイキャンプ, Sukai Kyanpu), a high-tech base provided by the Sky Force, the Jetman team is formed by five persons who gain superhuman strength through exposure to Birdonic Waves. Each Jetman is equipped with a wingsuit uniform called the Birdonic Suit that allows them to glide in the air, a right-hand gauntlet called Wing Gauntlet, a combat sword called "Bringer Sword", and a handgun called "Bird Blaster".
Ryuu Tendou
Ryuu Tendou (天堂 竜, Tendō Ryū)/Red Hawk (レッドホーク, Reddo Hōku): Born at May 10, 1965. He is 25 years old at the beginning of the series, but turns 26 in episode 13. He is originally a Sky Force soldier codenamed "W6" and leader of the Jetmen. Being the only member of the Jetman team who is actually of military background, his policy is to be always professional and never let feelings affect himself in battle, and he expects the same from his teammates. This leads to a conflict when he discovers that his beloved Rie has become Maria, eventually coming to terms with the revelation as he resolves to save Rie from the Vyram control. However, Rie's death at the hands of his nemesis Radiguet proves to be the last straw, causing him to challenge Radiguet alone before Kaori consoles Ryuu and encourages him to stay true to his own belief in justice rather than revenge. Three years later, Ryuu marries Kaori and the two have a son, whom they name after their late teammate, Gai.
- Attacks: Wing Punch (ウイングパンチ, Uingu Panchi)
Ryuu Tendou is portrayed by Kotaro Tanaka (田中 弘太郎, Tanaka Kotaro).
Kaori Rokumeikan
Kaori Rokumeikan (鹿鳴館 香, Rokumeikan Kaori)/White Swan (ホワイトスワン, Howaito Suwan): The 22-year-old heiress of the Rokumeikan Enterprises empire. She is taken care of by her butler, Jiiya, since her parents live in New York City. She joined the Jetmen to escape the boredom of her heiress life. She is good at Kendo and is the best shot in Jetman. Kaori was in the middle of a love triangle with Ryuu and Gai, learning through hardships brought on by her new profession what a spoiled rich girl she was and what are truly important to herself. She was once engaged to a wealthy businessman named Soichiro Kitaoji and was close to marrying him, but she quickly ended their relationship when she saw his selfishness in contrast to her team's selfless determination as warriors of justice. She does sometimes use her wealth to help the team, like when she purchased a large amount of diamonds and other jewels to try and snap Ako out of the curse of the dimensional monster Diamond Dimension. At the end of the series, she marries Ryuu and they have a son named after their late teammate, Gai.
- Attacks: Storm Wing (ストームウィング, Sutōmu Wingu), Swany Attack (スワニーアタック, Suwanī Atakku), Double Kick (with Yellow Owl).
Kaori Rokumeikan is portrayed by Rika Kishida (岸田 里佳, Kishida Rika).
Raita Ooishi
Raita Ooishi (大石 雷太, Ōishi Raita)/Yellow Owl (イエローオウル, Ierō Ōru): A 22-year-old large-framed, eyeglasses-wearing nature lover who enjoys vegetables, Raita hates Vyram for their destruction of nature. He was raised by his grandmother, Kiyo Ooishi, because Raita's parents were busy developing a career running a restaurant. He harbors a crush for Kaori, vowing to be there for her even if he has no chance with her, although eventually his ultimate subject of affection turns out to be his childhood friend, Satsuki. As Yellow Owl, he specializes in raw strength techniques like head butts, body blows, sumo-based techniques, and hurling boulders. Three years after Vyram is defeated, he runs a farm with Satsuki and later takes their business to the next level via the internet.
- Attacks: Rock Drop (岩石落とし, Ganseki Otoshi), Deadly Thrust (必殺つっぱり, Hissatsu Tsuppari), Condor Owl Howling Attack, Double Kick (ダブルキック, Daburu Kikku) (with White Swan).
Raita Ooishi is portrayed by Ikko Tadano (ただの いっこ, Tadano Ikko) (Credited under Tomihisa Naruse (成瀬 富久, Naruse Tomihisa)).
Ako Hayasaka
Ako Hayasaka (早坂 アコ, Hayasaka Ako)/Blue Swallow (ブルースワロー, Burū Suwarō): An 18-year-old senior student at Miharakita High School, Ako was a bright and cheerful girl who wants to marry a rich man. She first thought of being a Jetman as just a high-paying job, but her first battle helps her sense of justice take hold and made her realize that she must use her newfound power to protect Earth. She is best friends with her classmate, Kyoko, who learned of her true identity during the Voice Dimension incident. From the Trash Dimension incident, the monster being her childhood toy Teddy, Ako learns of how wasteful humans can be. She debuts as an idol singer three years after the fall of Vyram.
- Attacks: Swallow Dash (スワローダーッシュ, Suwarō Dāsshu).
Ako Hayasaka is portrayed by Sayuri Uchida (内田 さゆり, Uchida Sayuri).
Gai Yuuki
Gai Yuuki (結城 凱, Yūki Gai)/Black Condor (ブラックコンドル, Burakku Kondoru): The 26-year-old second-in-command of the Jetmen, a loner who hates being told what to do. Gai loves challenges and risks, and is a womanizer and an avid if occasional gambler. Gai's fighting styles are street fighting and mixed martial arts: his combat skills match Ryuu's, though he fights dirty and hits below the belt sometimes. He initially clashes with the straight-laced Ryuu when drafted against his will but eventually comes to respect Ryuu's largely principled disposition (Ryuu falters only over the issue of his lost girlfriend, something Gai, being a womanizer, can sympathize with), ultimately becoming friends with him. He loves Kaori and often tries to flirt with her, leading to much frustration due to his initially unreciprocated feelings. When she finally accepts him, they frequently have problems in their relationship as they are too different. He later develops a rivalry with Vyram general Grey. He defeated Grey in their final encounter, in which a part of his helmet was damaged. Three years after the defeat of Vyram, while buying a bouquet for Ryuu and Kaori's wedding, Gai intervenes in a robbery and is stabbed in the stomach for the trouble. He makes it to the church after the wedding and talks to Ryuu before he dies of his wound, passing it off as a hangover, satisfied that everyone he cares for has found happiness. Ryuu and Kaori name their son after him.
- Attacks: Condor Finish (コンドルフィニッシュ, Kondoru Finisshu), Condor Owl Howling Attack (コンドルオウルタワーリングアタック, Kondoru Ōru Hauringu Atakku).
Gai Yuuki is portrayed by Toshihide Wakamatsu (若松 俊秀, Wakamatsu Toshihide).
Arsenal
- Cross Changer (クロスチェンジャー, Kurosu Chenjā): The two-piece transformation bracelet, worn on both wrists. They transform without a call but instead the announcement of the changer's name and pressing a bird shaped button on one bracelet.
- Corresponder (コレスポンダー, Koresupondā): The communication device for the team. It contains an icon representing each member's respective bird which can be placed in the "Bird Lock" (バードロック, Bādo Rokku) on the control console of the Jetmen's mecha to form Jet Ícarus. It is worn on the left wrist.
- Jet Hand Cannons (ジェットハンドカノン, Jetto Hando Kanon): A combination of the Bird Blaster and Bringer Sword. With it, the Jetmen can execute the Bird Bomber (バードボンバー, Bādo Bonbā) team attack.
- Bird Blasters (バードブラスター, Bādo Burasutā): Standard sidearm weapons.
- Bringer Swords (ブリンガーソード, Buringā Sōdo): Longswords used by the Jetmen.
- Beak Smashers (ビークスマッシャー, Bīku Sumasshā): Advanced guns armed with the Motion Chaser (モーションチェイサー, Mōshon Cheisā) function.
- Smash Bombers (スマッシュボンバー, Sumasshu Bonbā): A combination of the Bird Blaster and Beak Smasher. With it, the Jetmen can execute a team attack of the same name.
- Wing Gauntlet (ウィングガントレット, Wingu Gantoretto): Gauntlets equipped with electrowaves, used to perform Wing Punch (ウイングパンチ, Uingu Panchi). It can also fire Wing Beams (ウィングビーム, Wingu Bīmu).
Vehicles
- Jet Striker (ジェットストライカー, Jetto Sutoraikā): Red Hawk's buggy, transforms into Fire Bazooka (ファイアバズーカ, Faiā Bazūka). Its maximum speed is 500 kilometers per hour.
- Jet Bouncer (ジェットバンサー, Jetto Bansā): A Toyota Hilux four-wheel drive used by Yellow Owl and White Swan. Its maximum speed is 400 kilometers per hour.
- Jet Speeders (ジェットスピーダー, Jetto Supīdā): Black Condor and Blue Swallow's motorcycles. Its maximum speed is 360 kilometers per hour.
Mecha
- Jet Icarus (ジェットイカロス, Jetto Ikarosu):[Note 3] A giant robo formed with all five Jet Machine fighter jets by the command "Combination! Scram Wing" (合体! スクラムウイング, Gattai! Sukuramu Uingu). It destroys monsters using the Birdonic Saber (バードニックセイバー, Bādonikku Seibā). Its other weapons are the Shot Puncher (ショットパンチャー, Shotto Panchā), Icarus Crusher, Icarus Axe (イカロスアックス, Icaros Akkusu), Icarus Magna (イカロスマグナ, Ikarosu Maguna), Jet Lancer (ジェットランサー, Jetto Ransā), Jet Dagger (ジェットダガー, Jetto Dagā), and the Wing Shield (ウィングシールド, Wingu Shīrudo). It can reform into the Icarus Haken (イカロスハーケン, Ikarosu Hāken) when the command of "Combination! Jet Scram" (合体! ジェットスクラム, Gattai! Jetto Sukuramu) is given, and its ultimate attack is the Jet Phoenix (ジェットフェニックス, Jetto Fenikkusu).
- Jet Hawk (ジェットホーク, Jetto Hōku): Red Hawk's individual Jet Machine. It forms the frontal section of the Icarus Haken, the head and chest of Jet Icarus, and the head and the center of the chest of Great Icarus. Despite it being somewhat destroyed, it appears again in Gaoranger vs Super Sentai.
- Jet Condor (ジェットコンドル, Jetto Kondoru): Black Condor's individual Jet Machine. It forms the right rudder of the Icarus Haken, the left leg of the Jet Icarus, and the left upper leg of the Great Icarus.
- It was repainted and renamed Jet Eagle (ジェットイーグル, Jetto Īguru) after Green Eagle (Jeffrey Kensaki) replaced the slain Black Condor in the manga.
- Jet Owl (ジェットオウル, Jetto Ōru): Yellow Owl's individual Jet Machine. It forms the right wing of the Icarus Haken, the right arm of the Jet Icarus, and the right upper arm of the Great Icarus.
- Jet Swan (ジェットスワン, Jetto Suwan): White Swan's individual Jet Machine. It forms the left rudder of the Icarus Haken, the right leg of the Jet Icarus, and the right upper leg of the Great Icarus.
- Jet Swallow (ジェットスワロー, Jetto Suwarō): Blue Swallow's individual Jet Machine. It forms the left wing of the Icarus Haken, the left arm of the Jet Icaros and the Wing Shield from its Wing Cutter, and the left upper arm of the Great Icaros.
- Jet Garuda (ジェットガルーダ, Jetto Garūda): Jetman's second robot that transforms from an airship called Bird Garuda (バードガルーダ, Bādo Garūda). Actually an alien spaceship built and manned by the three survivors of the Reverse Dimension, one of the many dimensional planes conquered by Vyram. When the command "Transformation! Jet Garuda" (変形! ジェットガルーダ, Henkei! Jetto Garūda) is given, the cockpit of Bird Garuda forms the head, the tailfins become the back, the rear intakes become the feet, and the forward engines are the shoulders (the forearms and lower legs slide back). It forms the headdress, body (with the Jet Hawk as the center), forearms, and lower legs of the Great Icarus and attaches to the rear of the Icarus Haken to form the Hyper Haken. It is armed with the Diamond Blizzard (ダイヤブリザード, Daiya Burizādo), Wing Slasher (ウィングスラッシャー, Wingu Surasshā), Garud Searcher (ガルドサーチャー, Garudo Sāchā) and the Garuda Burst (ガルーダバースト, Garūda Bāsuto). Its finishing attack is the Garuda Claw (ガルーダクロー, Garūda Kurō). It was made by Dimensia Fighters Ray, Kanna and Dan. It was destroyed in the final battle, but is shown rebuilt in the sequel manga.
- Great Icarus (グレートイカロス, Gurēto Ikarosu): The combination of the Jet Icarus and the Jet Garuda into a powerful robot, formed from the command "Combination! Great Scram" (合体! グレートスクラム, Gattai! Gurēto Sukuramu), and armed with Great Beam (グレートビーム, Gurēto Bīmu). It destroys monsters with its ultimate finishing attack, the Bird Maser (バードメーザー, Bādo Mēzā). When the command "Combine! Haken Scramble" (合体! ハーケンスクラム, Gattai! Hāken Sukuramu) is given, it can reform into the Hyper Haken (ハイパーハーケン, Haipā Hāken, Haken is German for "hook" or "mark"). It is armed with the Hyper Buster (ハイパーバスター, Haipā Basutā) and its finishing attack is the Hyper G Attack (ハイパー・G・アタック, Haipā Jī Atakku). It was first used to destroy the monster Semimaru.
- Tetraboy (テトラボーイ, Tetorabōi): An AI-gifted robot specialized in quick movements and boxing attacks. It can transform into the Tetra Buster (テトラバスター, Tetorabasutā) cannon, used by the Jet Icarus or the Jet Garuda. It is rendered useless by Raguem after he tears off Tetraboy's arms in the final battle.
Allies
Aya Odagiri
Commander Aya Odagiri (小田切綾長官, Odagiri Aya-chōkan): The first female commander in the Super Sentai franchise. She is good at martial arts, and the inventor of the team vehicles. She is both caring and stern to the Jetmen, and she is not above fighting alongside those under her charge and even personally covering their maneuvers if necessary. As befitting to her status as the Jetman team's commanding officer, her subordinates call her simply "Commander". She is also an able pilot, having flown Sky Force aircraft and even Jet Garuda on two occasions.
Commander Aya Odagiri is portrayed by Mikiko Miki (三輝 みきこ, Miki Mikiko).
Supreme Commander Ichijou
Supreme Commander Ichijou (一条総司令, Ichijō Sōshirei, 40 & 41) : A Sky Force officer who cares only for himself and bears a grudge against Commander Odagiri for being the commanding officer in the Jetmen project, which fell to civilians. With his Neo Jetmen, Ichijou gains appointment to assume command of Sky Camp base, bent on making Odagiri suffer while removing her Jetmen from the picture. However, he subsequently proves himself to be utterly incompetent in his new capacity when Bio-Dimension Beast Meteor BEM infiltrates and wreaks havoc within Sky Camp, being instantly demoralized at the first sign of Meteor BEM gaining the upper hand, refusing to even defend himself when offered the option to do so, and trapping his own Neo Jetmen team (and Commander Odagiri, who is attempting to aid the Neo Jetmen at the time) with the monster in a futile act of desperation. It is implied at the end of Episode 41 that Sky Force has since removed Ichijou from command and reinstated Odagiri in the aftermath of the attack.
Neo Jetmen
- Neo Jetmen (ネオジェットマン, Neo Jettoman) (40 & 41): J1 through J5, team created by Supreme Commander Ichijou to replace the Jetmen, having Birdonic Reactors implanted in bodies, bypassing the need for regular exposure to Birdonic Waves. J1 (Yūta Mochizuki, who later went on to play Geki/Tyranno Ranger in Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger) is armed with the Neo Sword, J2 is armed with the Neo Stinger scythe, and J4 is armed with the Neo Slicer boomerang. All five wield Neo Shooter guns and Neo Mine grenades, and their group attack is the Flare Buster twin cannon. They eventually give the Birdonic energies to the original Jetmen in order to restore their powers.
Others
- Reverse Dimension Soldiers (裏次の戦士, Urajigen no Senshi) (23 & 24): The last three warriors of Dimensia, a realm in the Reverse Dimension destroyed by Vyram. The group composed of Ray (レイ, Rei) (portrayed by Yasuhiro Ishiwata, who previously played Bun/Blue Flash from Chōshinsei Flashman), his lover Kanna (カンナ, Kanna) (portrayed by Kanako Maeda, formerly Momoko/Pink Mask in Hikari Sentai Maskman), and the youthful Dan (ダン, Dan) (portrayed by Hideki Fujiwara, who would go on to play Dan/Tricera Ranger in Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger), they chased Vyram to Earth with the Bird Garuda. While Ray and Kanna working with the Jetmen in their fight against Semimaru, Dan becomes romantically interested at Ako when they meet, causing him to express his feelings in a comical fashion. After Ray and Kanna are killed by Radiguet when he hijacks Jet Garuda, Dan assumes his fighting form and is mortally wounded taking the robot back from Radiguet. He dies soon after Ako expresses her feelings about him.
- Reverse Dimension Berserker Soldiers (裏次元ベルセルクの戦士, Urajigen Beruseruku no Senshi) (29): The two warriors from the Berserk region, destroyed by Vyram force under Radiguet whose people can change anything they hold into weapons, though they can give up that very power to save a life instead. Arriving to Earth, while Duran (デュラン, Dyuran) is cared for by the Jetmen, Ru (ルー, Rū) attempts to kill Radiguet. However, after Ru realizes the error of her ways and Duran is saved from the control of the monster Armor Snake, the two leave Earth to find a world they can find peace in.
Enemies
Dimensional War Party Vyram
The Dimensional War Party Vyram (次元戦団バイラム, Jigen Sendan Bairamu) appears as a clan of outer-dimensional nobles, who conquered many worlds in the Reverse Dimension, and are now moving on to Front Dimension, ours. They boast about having achieved godhood, while they despise humans and see them as stupid and worthless. Their base of operations is the Vylock (バイロック, Bairokku), a brain-shaped castle capable of traversing dimensions and sending its forces to Earth due to its Dimensional Transfer Machine. After their leader got lost in the Reverse Dimension, its four leading members compete in a game to defeat the Jetmen with the prize being full-leadership. Tran eventually becomes powerful enough to assume command, but is deposed by Radiguet, who leads Vyram up to its destruction.
Radiguet
Radiguet (ラディゲ, Radige): A cold-hearted officer who is the nearest presence to a leader of the Vyram, refusing to acknowledge anyone above and will do anything to accomplish his goals including being the one who kills the Jetmen. In battle, Radiguet wields the Demon Sword Bloody Gate (魔剣ブラディゲート, Maken Buradi Gēto) and can transform into his true form when enraged. When Juuza returned to power, Radiguet attempts to kill her and ends being punished for his treachery by living as a human with no memory of his life in Vyram. Cared for by Saki, a girl on the verge of death, Radiguet unconsciously saves her life with his power. But though he wanted nothing to do with his past, Radiguet eventually regains his memories and helps the Jetmen in fighting Juuza. After killing Juuza to acquire Semimaru, Radiguet kills Saki to discard his humanity before nurturing Semimaru to assume its adult form though it was destroyed by the Great Icarus. Radiguet later attempt to bring the Demons under his control, managing to succeed with Ramon when he absorbed Gorg. When Tranza takes over the Vyram throne, Radiguet attempts to kill him, only to be made an example of by the stronger opponent and forced into humbling himself before Tranza. Baring a terrible grudge against Tranza since then, Radiguet allied himself with Maria and Grey to summon the meteor used to create Meteor BEM to take out the Jetmen, enraged to find Tranza used his plan as a springboard from his own scheme. Attempting to sabotage Veronica, Radiguet is hooked up to have his life force sucked out. However, instead of having the life sucked out of him, Radiguet drains Veronica's power. Later, after using the Jetmen to do his dirty work, Radiquet tortures Tranza before breaking his mind and leaving him powerless, becoming Vyram's leader. Ultimately, the side effects of his power boost manifest in his newly gained giant form, the armored Raguem (ラゲム, Ragemu) (48, 50 & 51). After killing Rie so Red Hawk could not have her, Radiguet battles him until the other Jetmen arrive. After the five Jetmen defeat him, Radiguet assumes his Raguem form which not even the Great Icarus is a match for until the Tetraboy punches the weak point Rie made. To counter their advantage over him, Raguem assimilates the Vylock into armor that he uses to overpower Tetraboy. The Great Icarus separates and Ryuu uses the Jet Garuda to rip the armor off and the others destroy both the Jet Garuda and Raguem. Radiguet says that his soul will continue to curse the Jetmen for eternity from the Reverse Dimension before he explodes.
Radiguet is portrayed by Masaki Tachi (舘正貴Tachi Masaki) (credited as Daisuke Tachi (舘 大介, Tachi Daisuke)).
Tran
Tran (トラン, Toran) (1-36) / Tranza (トランザ, Toranza) (36-47): A psychokinetic child who suggested a game to settle who would be Vyram's new leader. He specialized into creating toy-ish monsters to satisfy his fun desires, and thought both enemy or ally fatalities as "just part of the fun". Being the youngest of the Vyram was a big complex to him until his failed attempt to take out the Jetmen during their retreat to the Yamada Ranch was the last straw. The constant anger became unbearable to the point of Tran using it to accelerate his growth. With his new-found power and maturity, Tranza easily defeats both his comrades and the Jetmen for underestimating him before seizing leadership of Vyram. In addition to his psychokinetic powers from his gauntlet, and new-found arrogant nature, he can now assume disguises and wields the Boltranza (ボルトランザ, Borutoranza) blade. After his giant robot Veronica was ruined by Radiguet, and after completing his new Bio Gun, Tranza heads out to hunt both him and the Jetmen down. Fighting the entire Jetman team on his own, Tranza uses his Bio Gun to turn each Jetman member into a rock plate until only Ryuu remained. However, with Radiguet aiding Red Hawk before betraying him, the Bio Gun is destroyed by Red Hawk's charged Bringer Sword and the others are freed with the destruction of Tranza's gauntlet as they use the Fire Bazooka on Tranza. Though he survives the attacks, Radiguet tortures Tranza before sparring him to live with a severe brain injury at the Joutou Neurosurgery Hospital.
Tran is portrayed by Miku Kuga (久我 未来, Kuga Miku). Tranza is portrayed by Yutaka Hirose (広瀬 裕, Hirose Yūtaka).
Maria
Maria (マリア, Maria) (1-49): She was formerly known as Rie Aoi (藍リエ, Aoi Rie), ranked Sky Forcer W3, a love interest of Ryuu's who plays the piano. Though originally to be a Jetman, Vyram's attack on the Earth Ship resulted with Rie being sucked into space. However, Rie is saved by Radiguet, who brainwashed her to be devoid of her memories as a human and made an official of Vyram. However, though he loved her and tells her that she is his, Maria defies Radiguet to suit her own agenda to be leader of Vyram. She loves to battle, and her methods are cruel and cold. She is armed with the Necrod, which has sword, gun, and whip modes. The monsters created by her were often motivated by envy, and attacked mainly women. Since the Camera Dimension incident, unconsciously playing the piano, Maria develops a relationship with Grey. Since then, she played piano music for Grey despite not knowing why, until her identity was found out and the relationship got difficult. Grey was willing to let her go if it made her happy. During the Demons incident, Maria momentarily reverted to Rie until Radiguet forced her back to her Vyram persona with a vendetta against Red Hawk. Eventually forfeiting their contest, Maria accepts Radiguet's proposal of ruling by his side in return of becoming even stronger than she is now. As a result, Maria is infected by a cell born from Radiguet's blood that turns her into a vampiric beast as she targets men, though unaware that she would transform into mindless puppet overtime. While fighting Ryuu, Maria assumes her monstrous form as she battles Red Hawk before assuming Rie's appearance to catch him off guard as the cell transfers itself to Ryuu in order to have him take out the Jetmen. While Ryuu manages to return to normal, Maria is in the final stage of her transformation as she defeats the other Jetmen before Ryuu arrives and manages to reach Rie, causing Maria to remember her true self as she reverts to her true form. When Radiguet comes to reclaim her, Rie pretends that she will go with him, only to stab him in the back before he mortally wounds her. Before her death, Rie asks Ryuu to leave her out of it before being spirited away by Grey. Her ghost later appeared in the finale, saying farewell to Ryuu after his marriage to Kaori.
Maria is portrayed by Maho Maruyama (丸山 真穂, Maho Maruyama).
Grey
Grey (グレイ, Gurei) (1-50): A robot who ironically was always the most reasoning member of the Vyram. He is armed with the Grey Cannon (グレイキャノン, Gurei Kyanon), Mulshot Gun (マルショットガン, Marushotto Gan), and Hand Greyzer (ハンドグレイザー, Hando Gureizā). Despite being a robot, he showed human feelings, especially love for wine, music, cigars, and particularly Maria, learning to play the piano from example. As a result, Grey supports Maria in shielding her when fighting Jetman, seeing Gai Yuuki as an ideal rival. Learning of Radiguet's plan for her, Grey attempts to talk Maria out of it to no avail. This forces Grey to ask the Jetmen to save Maria. However, he instead takes her dying body away as he takes her death hard. With nothing to live for other than his code as a soldier, Grey calls the Jetmen out in a final match, with Gai wanting to fight him alone. Eventually, Grey is mortally damaged as Gai lit one last cigar for him as a sign of acknowledgment as a worthy rival before Grey shuts down.
Grey is portrayed by Hideaki Kusaka (日下 秀昭, Kusaka Hideaki).
Empress Juuza
Empress Juuza (女帝ジューザ, Jotei Jūza, 17 & 18): The true leader of Vyram, referring to herself as mother of all creation, Juuza along her underlings Radiguet, Grey, and Tran had conquered many dimensions. While able to teleport, fire lasers from her hook use telekinesis, being intangible, and breathe fire in her human form, Juuza can become Demon Beast Juuza (魔獣ジューザ, Majū Jūza) where she fires a beam from her eyes, bullets from her fingers, and shock-waves and beams from her mouth, as well as become an intangible head. Thought to be killed during the Reverse Dimension Invasion War, she actually went under a long sleep after acquiring the Semimaru and incubating it, and came to Earth via a meteorite. She makes her presence known by causing a momentary blackout across the city. By the time the Jetmen investigate, finding Radiguet as he was about to kill her while asleep, Juuza emerges and resumes control of Vyram. She then proceeds to use the humans' pain and suffering from crystals sprouting from their bodies before becoming crystals themselves to feed Semimaru. The Jetmen nearly lose to her as Gai is affected by Juuza's crystal beam while shielding Kaori from it. After punishing Radiguet to live as a human for his treachery, Juuza resumes her attack as the Jetmen battle her before Gai succumbs to Juuza's spell and dies. With some unexpected assistance from Radiguet, White Swan destroys her forehead crystal after asking for Gai's strength in order to revive everyone she turned into crystals. Enraged that her face is hurt, Juuza assumes her Demon Beast Juuza form as the rest of Vyram and Black Condor join the fight against her as the Jetmen use the Fire Bazooka to defeat her. Near death, she is killed by Radiguet when he throws his sword into her throat just before Semimaru hatched.
Grinam soldiers
Grinam soldiers (グリナム兵, Gurinamu Hei): The black-skinned grunts born from Grinam seeds. They are armed with axes and capable of launching explosive shells from their hands. The group were later summoned by Zaigan during Super Sentai World.
Monsters
Dimension Beasts
The Dimension Beasts (次元獣, Jigenjū) are monsters born through the fusion of a baby Dimensional Bug parasite, which assimulates with any material it comes in contact with. The resulting creature would often possess supernatural powers and / or weapons reminiscent of the object. Even if the Beast is destroyed, if the Dimensional Bug survives, it can revive and enlarge it.
- Fighter Dimension (ファイタージゲン, Faitājigen) (2): This giant Dimension Beast was originally the Commander's jet that she used to search for the two remaining Jetman but Radiguet interferes with the mission and plants a Dimensional Bug on the jet, starting its transformation into a monster. Though it tried to devour the Commander inside the cockpit, she managed to break free and parachute off the jet. It later went against the Jet Hawk in a dogfight before it grabs Gai Yuuki to use as a hostage. But once Gai is freed and saved, the Fighter crashes and assume full Dimension Beast form, able to fire orbs from its mouth. However, Red Hawk manages to destroy Fighter Dimension by shooting at the exposed gas pipe.
- Faucet Dimension (ジャグチジゲン, Jaguchijigen) (3 & 27): Originally a faucet implanted with Tran's Dimensional Bug, this Dimension Beast uses its pipes to wrap around its victims' necks, strangling them. Faucet Dimension later attacks Ryuu while he was trying to convince Gai to join their group as the others come to his aid, getting all four in a corner until Gai returns. After being thrashed by Black Condor, Faucet Dimension is destroyed by the Jetmen.
- Road Dimension (ロードジゲン, Rōdojigen) (4 & 5): Originally a traffic light infused with Radiguet's Dimensional Bug on its thigh, this Dimension Beast caused trouble by disrupting the traffic from traffic light malfunction to ripping the road in order to show itself. Though it overpowered the Jetman, Road Dimension is defeated once White Swan arrives at the nick of time. But once enlarged, Road is wounded during the fight with the Jet Machines. Once fully healed, Road Dimension resumes its attack and was the first Dimension Beast destroyed by the Icarus Haken.
- House Dimension (ハウスジゲン, Hausujigen) (6): Originally an apartment building infused with Radiguet's Dimensional Bug on its forehead, this Dimension Beast managed to devour many people before the Jetmen meddled in its feeding affairs, forcing House Dimension to reveal itself and attack the city. This was the first Dimension Beast destroyed by the Jet Icarus.
- Mirror Dimension (カガミジゲン, Kagamijigen) (7): Originally a mirror infused with Maria's Dimensional Bug on its right breast, this Dimension Beast can enter any mirror, taking advantage of humans' vanity to trap them in the mirror realm within its body should they look into their reflections, using them as hostages. The Jetman were at a disadvantage at first until Ryuu's grandmother uses her mirror to deflect the beam and trap Maria in her own Dimension Beast, forcing it to release all its hostages. After the Jetman use a physical attack to shatter the Dimension Beast's mirror chest, this monster was shattered by the Bird Bomber. Though regenerated by its Dimensional Bug, Mirror Dimension was destroyed by the Jet Icarus.
- Diamond Dimension (ダイヤジゲン, Daiyajigen) (8 & 27): The result of Maria's Dimensional Bug fusing into the Bloody Diamond, a 2 billion yen jewel said to be cursed, Diamond Dimension is used to inflict people under its curse with insane greed-filled rage. Once in full Dimension Beast form, Diamond Dimension uses its curse to turn Ako Hayasaka into a crazed psycho, forcing the male members of the team to attack the monster without her and Kaori, who tends to Ako before later, breaking the curse with every diamond in Tokyo and a slap to bring Ako back to her senses. Once the female members arrives, duo attack Diamond Dimension before hitting its Dimensional Bug, then use the Icarus Haken's Jet Phoenix to crack the Dimension Beast, breaking its curse.
- Fashion Dimension (ファッションジゲン, Fasshonjigen) (9): Originally a sewing machine infused with Tran's Dimensional Bug on his left shoulder, Fashion Dimension can create Vyram Fashion clothing that can force people into acting according to the nature of the attire. When this Dimension Beast uses its Vyram Fashion to turn Satsuki into a sniper, Raita manages to free his childhood friend by reminding her of their childhood before helping his team defeat the monster with several boulders. Though it was enlarged, Fashion Dimension is destroyed by the Jet Icarus.
- Noodle Dimension (ヌードルジゲン, Nūdorujigen) (10 & 27): Originally cup noodles infused with a Dimensional Bug from Tran, this Dimension Beast assumes the guise of God Ramen (ゴッドラーメン, Goddo Ramen) to trick Ako's classmate, Tatsuta, into creating the Happy Ako brand of cup noodles using his special noodle lifeforms, which would make any who eat them extremely impatient after hearing Noodle Dimension play his piccolo, only able to wait one minute. Once Tasuta learns the truth from the news, the Dimension Beast attempts to kill him when Ako arrives to aid her friend. Though the Beast overpowers her, Tatsuta uses Noodle Dimension's dependence on hot water against him, holding him off until the Jetman arrive with an impatient Yellow Owl, having ate the ramen prior, and Blue Swallow leading the attack. Once Jet Icarus is formed, it destroys the Dimension Beast and breaks his spell.
- Vending Dimension (ジハンキジゲン, Jihankijigen) (11): Originally a gym vending machine infused with Grey's Dimensional Bug on his right breast armor, this Dimension Beast can use his Coin Bombs and Can Bombs. Using his basis as a guise, with the Jetmen drinking his juice that hyper-magnifies minor personality traits of the drinker whenever they hiccup. He later attacks Raita, with the others arriving to his aid. Confident that the Jetmen have become useless in battle, Vending Dimension goes on the attack with only Gai able to fight him as his minor personality trait is being a lonesome nice guy. With Ryuu lazily supporting him, Gai managed to hurt Vending Dimension as the team hiccup, reverting to their usual personalities and they all kill the Dimension Beast with the Bird Bombers. Though revived by the Dimensional Bug, Vending Dimension is easily destroyed by Jet Icarus.
- Bus Dimension (バスジゲン, Basujigen) (12): Originally a public transportation bus infused with Tran's Dimensional Bug, Bus Dimension uses his guise to take people and digest them one by one whenever in a tunnel, leaving only foaming remnants of its prey. Kaori and Raita happen to be on the bus, believing that someone on the bus was killing the passengers. The truth is revealed by the time the driver, revealed to be a fugitive named Ken'ichi Ota, is digested. By then, the bus begins to assume its true giant form as the passengers escape. White Swan risks her life for Yellow Owl to get the others to run off before the others arrive in the Jet Machines. Forming Jet Icarus, the Jetmen battle Bus Dimension before using the Birdonic Saber to destroy it.
- Camera Dimension (カメラジゲン, Kamerajigen) (13 & 14): Originally a camera infused with Maria's Dimensional Bug, Camera Dimension uses his Lens Beam on whomever he takes a picture of would be transported into Maria's photo album. Once assuming his Dimension Beast form, he is able to also use the explosive Flash Beam and shoot a mist from his left forearm. Camera Dimension later supports Maria in attacking Gai and Kaori before the other Jetmen arrive. However, Camera Dimension captures Kaori before targeting every young woman in the city. After they find out his weakness, exposed while using his Lens Beam, the Jetmen attempt to destroy the beast from within when Grey arrives to help Camera Dimension, with Raita and Ako taken as a result. Ryuu completes the Fire Bazooka just in time and uses it to free his team and everyone else Camera Dimension took before the Jetmen use the weapon to kill the Dimension Beast before it is easily destroyed by the Jet Phoenix.
- Voice Dimension (ボイスジゲン, Boisujigen) (15): Originally a megaphone infused with Maria's Dimensional Bug, Voice Dimension feeds on women's voices, giving them deep-sounding ones in exchange, as part of Maria's plan to use the stolen voices to turn them into Voice Dimension's Ultrasonic Soundwaves. Among the victims was Ako's classmate Kyouko, with Ako going after him at the risk of exposing herself as a Jetman and later, risking her own voice. Once the team figures out that Voice Dimension targeted only women, Ako plans for Raita pretend to be a geisha to trick the Dimension Beast into feeding on his voice, losing all the voices he stole as a result. With Kyouko's support after finding out her secret, Blue Swallow defeats Voice Dimension before he is killed by the Fire Bazooka. Though revived by his Dimensional Bug, Voice Dimension is destroyed by Jet Icarus when Blue Swallow uses the Birdonic Saber.
- Paper Dimension (カミジゲン, Kamijigen) (16 & 27): Originally origami infused with Tran's Dimensional Bug on its left shoulder, Paper Dimension has the power to bring images and sheets of paper to life and have them attack people. Stopping the Jetmen from transforming, Paper Dimension overpowers them until he runs off as he couldn't tolerate the music of the ocarina played by one of the images he brought to life, the model from a painting by artist Shuuichirou Mabuki of his late daughter Shizuko. Because she was created with his love, Shizuko was invincible to Paper Dimension's power as it is sent after her upon being considered a threat by Tran until Ryuu comes to Shizuko's aid, with the others covering their escape. After leaving Shizuko by her father's bedside to play her ocarina, Red Hawk returns to the fight with Paper Dimension regaining the upper hand until Shizuko holds the Dimension Beast at bay with her music until he eliminates her to stop it, which causes an enraged Red Hawk goes wild on Paper Dimension before using the Fire Bazooka to kill him. Though revived by his Dimensional Bug, Paper Dimension is destroyed by Jet Icarus.
- Divination Dimension (ウラナイジゲン, Uranaijigen) (19): Originally a fortune telling machine infused with Maria's Dimensional Bug on her left breast, Divination Dimension has the power of illusion and uses tarot cards as her weapon. Posing as a fortune teller named Lilika Lu Inoue, Divination Dimension targets Kaori with coincidental predictions that drive her crazy before giving her a tragic illusion of her future where she is killed by Maria at the Bay Bridge. She later traps the other Jetman in another dimension when they fight at the same location where she uses her illusions to torture them until throwing one of her tarot cards at them until Kaori stops her before the attack is carried out, overcoming her fear of the future with Jiiya's help. White Swan battles Divination Dimension before the Jetmen use the Fire Bazooka to kill the Dimension Beast and destroy her Dimensional Bug in the process.
- Vacuum Cleaner Dimension (ソウジキジゲン, Sōjikijigen) (20): Originally a vacuum infused with Tran's Dimensional Bug on the right side of his head, Vacuum Cleaner Dimension can use his vacuum hose to suck or blow or as a whip. He is sent to suck the passionate love out of brides in order to keep humans from marrying and having descendants. One such victim was Sakiko, the older sister of Michiru who pursued the Dimension Beast to get to the bottom of it and meets Gai, who eventually figures it out. Though he overpowered the untransformed Jetmen, they trap him with a fake wedding between Gai and Ako before Michiru blows the trap believing he was actually getting married with Vacuum Cleaner Dimension sucked her love for him out while running off. This in turn infuriates Gai, finding Vacuum Cleaner Dimension as Black Condor kills him with extreme prejudice. Though revived by his Dimensional Bug, Gai fights the giant Vacuum Cleaner Dimension on his own before the Dimension Beast is destroyed by Jet Icarus with the Icarus Crusher, restoring his victims to normal.
- Trash Dimension (ゴミジゲン, Gomijigen) (21): Originally a pile of garbage infused with Maria's Dimensional Bug after Tran took it from her, Trash Dimension's will is provided by Ako's Teddy. Though a good natured Dimension Beast with the power to fix things, Trash Dimension is the victim of prejudice before he found by Maria who attempts to discipline him before Ako arrives. Recognizing Ako as his "Mama" because of her bell, Trash Dimension follows Ako everywhere she goes before she leaves the hungry Dimension Beast at the dump so he can make a living eat garbage. However, after an attempt on his life from traders throwing away their unsold goods earlier that day, angering him, Trash Dimension is soon found by Maria who turns him into a giant rage-filled Dimension Beast with his original beam now able to destroy things. After Ako attempts to reason with the help of a garbage worker, she joins the other Jetman in fighting Trash Dimension in Jet Icarus herself until she saves a little girl, with Trash Dimension regaining himself and returning to his normal size, upon hearing the child cry for her mama and her teddy bear's bell, in order to save Blue Swallow. However, Maria kills Trash Dimension with a saddened Ako later making a memorial to him at the dump he worked at.
- Dryer Dimension (ドライヤージゲン, Doraiyājigen?) (28): Originally a dryer infused with Tran's Dimensional Bug, Dryer Dimension calls himself the "Original Dimension Beast." In response to being called outdated thanks to the Bio-Dimension Beasts, this Dimension Beast unsuccessfully tries to prove itself by gathering madcap Grinam soldiers who share his plight to take out the Jetmen with. However, when it was about to finish them off, this Dimension Beast is revealed to be a nice guy to everyone's shock as his Grinam soldiers are beaten by the Jetmen while he helps an old lady; the soldiers later ditch him during a second attempt after a dog is shown not to be scared of him. After an attempt to take two school girls hostage only to end up coming to terms with his goodness, this Dimension Beast helps the Jetmen against Tran before leaving the scene at their request for his own safety. Soon after, he takes up a job in a small barbershop with the Jetmen getting a card from him. Dryer Dimension was the only Dimension Beast in this series to not be destroyed at all.
Bio-Dimension Beasts
Maria enhanced the Dimensional Bugs into Bio-Dimensional Bugs (バイオ次元獣, Baio Jigenmushi), which give raise to Bio-Dimension Beasts (バイオ次元獣, Baio Jigenjū), which not only possess supernatural powers and/or weapons reminiscent of the object, but also influenced by the animal DNA integrated into each Bio-Dimensional Bug.
- Light Armadillo (ライトアルマジロ, Raitoarumajiro?) (25): The result of Maria's Bio-Dimensional Bug imbued with armadillo DNA fused with a Baseball field light post, this Bio-Dimension Beast can roll itself into a ball while using its light bring shadows to life while the target becomes weakened over time as their life force transfers into the shadow. When attacked by the Jetmen minus Gai, it creates the {{Nihongo|Shadow Jetmen|影ジェットマン Kage Jettoman?) with Maria creating a light field for the shadows to last in until their hosts all die. Defeating Maria's to cancel her hold on the light field in the nick of time with his weakening teammates' help, Gai joins his team in defeating this Bio-Dimension Beast with the Fire Bazooka. This was the first Bio-Dimension Beast to be destroyed with Jet Garuda.
- Space-Time Mammoth (ジクウマンモス, Jikūmanmosu?) (26): The result of Grey's Bio-Dimensional Bug imbued with mammoth DNA fused with a timepiece, this Bio-Dimension Beast calls out the Jetmen before using its Time Slip Beam on them before Yellow Owl's attack during the beam causes them all to end up in the Stone Age as well as separates Raita from the team. After eating enough gems to bring energy back to full, this Bio-Dimension Beast enlarges itself and overpowers the nearly full-strength Jetmen before they manage to force a rip that everyone uses to go back to the present by shooting the bump Raita gave him earlier where he was destroyed by the Great Icarus with all five members piloting.
- Armor Snake (ヨロイスネーク, Yoroisunēku?) (29): Created by Radiguet with a Bio-Dimensional Big infused with snake DNA integrated with a suit of samurai armor, this Bio-Dimension Beast was sent to take over Ru's body in order to use her Berserk powers. However, it transfers to Duran instead, changing him into a demon, and has him try to kill Ru until the Jetmen blast the snake on the helmet, causing the Bio-Dimension Beast to break into pieces and free Duran from its influence. This Bio-Dimension Beast was not enlarged as the Bio-Dimensional Bug did not survive in the end.
- Sticky Cockroach (粘着ゴキブリ, Nenchakugokiburi?) (33): The result of Maria's Bio-Dimensional Bug with cockroach DNA fusing unto a glue bottle, the super-fast Bio-Dimension Beast was motivated by his kind's persecution by humans in his attacks of sticking humans with his super-strong glue in order to let them feel his pain. This Bio-Dimension Beast temporarily disabled the Jet Striker/Fire Bazooka and survived the Bird Bomber. This Bio-Dimension Beast became the first to be taken down by the completed Beak Smashers and destroyed by the Smash Bombers. This Bio-Dimension Beast was not enlarged as the Bio-Dimensional Bug did not survive in the end.
- Poison Gas Rat (毒ガスネズミ, Dokugasunezumi?) (35): The result of Radiguet's Bio-Dimensional Bug with rat DNA fusing onto a vat of liquid industrial waste, this Bio-Dimension Beast is used to spread deadly and destructive fumes across the city. Losing its forearm during the first fight to Red Hawk, this Bio-Dimension Beast ate enough of the industrial waste that created it to regenerate the limb before attacking Ako, hurting her eyes and eventually preventing her eyes from opening. After being defeated by Blue Swallow relying on her Beak Smasher before being blasted by the Smash Bomber, the enlarged Bio-Dimension Beast was destroyed by Jet Icarus through the Tetra Buster.
- Ant Bazooka (アリバズーカ, Aribazūka?) (36): The result of Tran's Bio-Dimensional Bug with ant DNA fusing unto a bazooka, Ant Bazooka assumes the form of a swarm of ants that enter humans and turn them unto ravenous gluttons under Tran's control with Kaori among them. However, reforming on Tran's command and enlarging, this Bio-Dimension Beast was destroyed by Jet Garuda.
- Torpedo Piranha (ギョライピラニア, Gyoraipirania?) (37): The result of Radiguet's Bio-Dimensional Bug with piranha DNA fusing unto a torpedo, this Bio-Dimension Beast was sent by Radiguet in an attempt to kill Tranza and Ryuu. However, the other Jetmen arrive and managed to destroy it by attacking the head on its stomach before it fired its trademark torpedo attack. This Bio-Dimension Beast was not enlarged as the Bio-Dimensional Bug did not survive in the end.
- Unnamed Bio-Dimension Beast (38): Maria tried to use this laser/lizard-themed Bio-Dimension Beast to kill the Jetmen. This Bio-Dimension Beast was killed easily by the Jetman, and its Bio-Dimensional Bug was taken for study.
- Hammer Chameleon (ハンマーカメレオン, Hanmākamereon?) (38): A result of Tranza's Bio-Dimensional Bug with chameleon DNA fusing with a hammer, this Bio-Dimension Beast was deployed to retrieve Laser Lizard's Bio-Dimensional Bug. Able to turn invisible, this Bio-Dimension Beast loses its hammer arm before it was destroyed by the Smash Bomber as it attempts to escape. However, this Bio-Dimension Beast was revived when the Jetmen's Bio-Dimensional Bug sample thaws out and fuses unto the original's hammer. This Bio-Dimension Beast was enlarged by Tranza and was destroyed by Jet Garuda.
- Sniper Cat (ナイパーキャット, Sunaipākyatto?) (39): A result of Grey's Bio-Dimensional Bug with cat DNA fusing with firearms, this Bio-Dimension Beast serves his master in turning all the Jetmen minus Black Condor into statues. This Bio-Dimension Beast later appears to gun down Gai should he lose to Grey in a roulette match, enlarging after his master loses before being destroyed by Jet Garuda with the Tetra Buster.
- Meteor BEM (隕石ベム, Insekibemu?) (40 & 41): Created by Radiguet's Bio-Dimensional Bug fusing in a meteor made of Anti-Birdonic metal, this Bio-Dimension Beast weakens the Jetmen with its very presence and nearly kills them were it not for the sudden appearance of the Neo Jetmen. When Meteor BEM returns as a giant, it defeats the Neo Jetmen in Jet Icarus until the Jetmen arrive before Meteor BEM completely negates their Birdonic Reactors as Tetraboy comes to their aid. Though its body was destroyed by Jet Garuda with the Tetra Bomber, Tranza removes this Bio-Dimension Beast's heart and sneaks it into Jet Icarus before it regenerates into a new Meteor BEM which begins smashing the Sky Camp while overpowering the Neo Jetmen. With a boost from the Neo Jetmen's power, the Jetmen regain their powers and they finally destroy this Bio-Dimension Beast with the Great Icarus.
- Leech Drill (ヒルドリル, Hirudoriru?) (43): Bent on defeating the Jetmen before Tranza can with Veronica, Radiguet integrated a drill with a Bio-Dimensional Bug infused with leech DNA. Using a bouquet of roses to sneak into the Commander's body, this Bio-Dimension Beast takes control of her body in order to snare the Jetmen into a trap while sabotaging their arsenal. Once the Jetmen find something is up, they are forced to restrain the Commander as they manage to enhance the Bio-Dimension Beast's cell-miniaturizing energy waves to use Jet Icarus to force this Bio-Dimension Beast out within the team's 3 minute time limit. After managing to make it out via the tear duct, this Bio-Dimension Beast managed to completely render Jet Icarus powerless. However, the Commander pilots Jet Garuda to get payback as she destroys the Bio-Dimension Beast.
Other Vyram Monsters
- Dimensional Bug (次元虫, Jigenmushi) (1 & 2): An alien monster sent to Earth by Radiguet to drain people of their lifeforce with his tongue and convert into energy for his babies in her abdomen. He was the first opponent the Jetman fought at half-strength, mortally wounded by Red Hawk before Radiguet saves him. After detaching himself from his egg sack, this Dimensional Bug is sent to attack the Jetman, only to be destroyed by all five.
- Demon Beast Semimaru (魔獣セミマル, Majū Semimaru?) (18-24): The demon king of destruction; an insectoid who is legendary for his destructive power. Juuza acquired such a monster and brought it to Earth while as an egg, feeding him enough human suffering to mature. Though she succeeds in her plan, Juuza is killed by Radiguet who raises Semimaru from his green larval form to a red armored human-sized form. Once he emerges, the matured Semimaru enlarges himself as it goes on a rampage across the city while defeating Jet Icarus until the Bird Garuda intervenes and freezes the monster. However, once the monster breaks out of the Diamond Blizzard, he defeats Jet Garuda before leaving to tend to his wounds until Semimaru meets his end fighting the newly formed Great Icarus.
- Demon Mu (魔神ムー, Majin Mū?) (30): A servant of Ramon and Gorg, Mu was put to sleep along with his two masters since ancient times. Accidentally released from his urn by two lost travelers, Mu goes to find an ideal warrior to use in a blood sacrifice to free his masters. Arriving to the scene of the Jetmen's fight with Radigam, Mu attacks them to pick out a suitable sacrifice and abducts Kaori to begin the ritual. Gai attempts to save Kaori and offers his blood in her place. Then, the other Jetmen intervene and battle Mu as they use the Fire Bazooka on him which he endured while Radiguet offers his blood to complete the demons' revival. Finding his masters revived, Mu was killed by Gorg for getting wounded.
- Demon Ramon (魔神ラモン, Majin Ramon?) and Demon Gorg (魔神ゴーグ, Majin Gōgu?) (30-32): The natural predators of humanity, who turn humans into human fruits for consumption. Sealed during ancient times, they could only be released by the blood of a warrior, with Radiguet giving them his in return for their loyalty. However, the two claim they have no interest in eliminating humanity and see Radiguet as their enemy before they start to feed until the Jetmen intervene. Enlarging, Gorg battles Jet Icarus and Jet Garuda until the Tetraboy arrives and defeats the demon. With Gorg mortally wounded by Jet Icarus with the Tetra Buster, Ramon attempts to absorb him before Radiguet and Grey spirit away the dying Gorg and feed him Bio-Dimensional Bugs before Ramon finds him where he previously lay, succeeding in gaining control of the fused demon deity. Yet even with Gorg's power fusing with his own, Ramon is defeated by the Jetmen and then destroyed by the Hyper-Haken.
- Hell Medusa (ジゴクメドゥーサ, Jigokumedūsa?) (34): An internal defense mechanism designed to hunt down any intruders, it attacks Ryuu when he infiltrates the Vylock. Enlarging to stop Great Icarus from destroying Vyram's dimension transport device, Grey commands it to drain the giant robot's energy completely to explode with the Jetmen until Tetraboy intervenes and holds the monster long enough for Great Icarus to destroy Hell Medusa.
- G2 (Jītsū?) (42): A yellow robot created by Tranza as a trial platform for technologies meant for his Veronica project, G2 malfunctioned after serving its purpose and was relegated to being a training target for the Grinam soldiers while its onboard AI developed a childlike mind. Escaping to Earth, G2 finds itself in the middle of Grey and Maria's hunt for Gai and Kaori. After being given a replacement power source by Grey, G2 attempts to win his love by bringing Maria, who was in Red Hawk's custody at the time, to him. Unfortunately, the process is plagued with freak accidents as well as continued combat between Gray and the Jetmen, leaving G2 fatally damaged while protecting Maria and Grey. Laying abandoned and unrecognized, G2 plays Maria's tune before self-destructing.
- Veronica (ベロニカ, Beronika?) (44-45): The ultimate giant robot built by Tranza, it required human life energy as a power source. Upon appearing on Earth, piloted by Tranza and the other Vyram officers, Veronica wreaks havoc on the city as it defeats Jet Icarus and Jet Garuda while stopping them from initiating Great Icarus, yet before Veronica could finish them off, it is damaged as a result of Radiguet's attempt to take the main controls from Tranza to deal the final blow. After Grey finishes repairs, Veronica resumes its attack as Tetraboy arrives to hold the robot off until the Great Icarus arrives. However, Veronica damages the giant robot after it reveals its power source with Tranza invading the robot. By the time Veronica returns, now powered by three of the Jetman, it overpowers Great Icarus until Radiguet's sabotage manifests. With Grey piloting Veronica as Tranza deals with Red Hawk after doing away with Radiguet, who completely drains Veronica's energy as the Jetmen fall back with the other captives to Great Icarus, which uses its Bird Maser to launch Tetraboy and destroy Veronica.
- Great Tomato King (トマト大王, Tomato Daiō) (46): The result of an outer dimensional entity called Metamol assuming the form of a nightmare from Raita's childhood when he was afraid of tomatoes, the Great Tomato King possesses the power to turn people into tomatoes based on Raita's innermost fear and enhancing it. Because it was created from Raita's fear, this monster overpowers the Jetmen as Tranza enlarges it. However, once Raita manages to overcome his childhood fear after seeing his sick plant grow one tomato, this monster loses his power as Raita eats his head via his tomatoes. This monster was destroyed by Jet Garuda.
Episodes
No. | Title | Director | Writer | Original air date |
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1 | "Seek the Warrior" "Senshi o Sagase" (戦士を探せ) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | February 15, 1991 |
2 | "The Third Warrior" "Daisan no Senshi" (第三の戦士) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | February 22, 1991 |
3 | "The Power of Five!" "Itsutsu no Chikara!" (五つの力!) | Kiyoshi Arai | Toshiki Inoue | March 1, 1991 |
4 | "The Fighting Bride" "Tatakau Hanayome" (戦う花嫁) | Kiyoshi Arai | Toshiki Inoue | March 8, 1991 |
5 | "Fall for Me" "Ore ni Horero" (俺に惚れろ) | Shohei Tojo | Toshiki Inoue | March 15, 1991 |
6 | "Get Angry, Robo!" "Ikare Robo!" (怒れロボ!) | Shohei Tojo | Toshiki Inoue | March 22, 1991 |
7 | "Ryuu's Marriage!?" "Ryū no Kekkon!?" (竜の結婚!?) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | March 29, 1991 |
8 | "The Laughing Diamond" "Warau Daiya" (笑うダイヤ) | Keita Amemiya | Kenichi Araki | April 5, 1991 |
9 | "Muddy Love" "Doronko no Koi" (泥んこの恋) | Masao Minowa | Hiroyuki Kawasaki | April 12, 1991 |
10 | "Cup Noodles" "Kappu Men" (カップめん) | Masao Minowa | Naruhisa Arakawa | April 19, 1991 |
11 | "A Dangerous Game" "Kiken na Asobi" (危険な遊び) | Shohei Tojo | Kunio Fujii | April 26, 1991 |
12 | "Hellbound Bus" "Jigokuyuki Basu" (地獄行バス) | Shohei Tojo | Toshiki Inoue | May 3, 1991 |
13 | "Maze of Love" "Ai no Meiro" (愛の迷路) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | May 10, 1991 |
14 | "The Bazooka of Love" "Ai no Hissatsu Bazūka" (愛の必殺 | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | May 17, 1991 |
15 | "High School Student Warrior" "Kōkōsei Senshi" (高校生戦士) | Kiyoshi Arai | Mami Watanabe | May 24, 1991 |
16 | "Paper Uprising" "Kamigami no Hanran" (紙々の叛乱) | Kiyoshi Arai | Kenichi Araki | May 31, 1991 |
17 | "The Revived Empress" "Fukkatsu no Jotei" (復活の女帝) | Taro Sakamoto | Toshiki Inoue | June 7, 1991 |
18 | "Gai Dies!" "Gai, Shisu!" (凱、死す!) | Taro Sakamoto | Toshiki Inoue | June 14, 1991 |
19 | "I Can See!" "Miemasu!" (見えます!) | Keita Amemiya | Naruhisa Arakawa | June 21, 1991 |
20 | "Marriage Vacuum Cleaner" "Kekkon Sōjiki" (結婚掃除機) | Keita Amemiya | Kenichi Araki | June 28, 1991 |
21 | "Walking Garbage" "Aruku Gomi" (歩くゴミ) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | July 5, 1991 |
22 | "Exploding Love" "Bakuhatsu Suru Koi" (爆発する恋) | Shohei Tojo | Toshiki Inoue | July 12, 1991 |
23 | "The New Squadron Arrives" "Shin Sentai Tōjō" (新戦隊登場) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | July 19, 1991 |
24 | "Launch, Super Robot" "Shutsugeki Sūpā Robo" (出撃 | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | July 26, 1991 |
25 | "The Laughing Shadow-People" "Warau Kage Ningen" (笑う影人間) | Masao Minowa | Kenichi Araki | August 2, 1991 |
26 | "I'm a Caveman" "Boku wa Genshijin" (僕は原始人) | Masao Minowa | Naruhisa Arakawa | August 9, 1991 |
27 | "The Great Escape From Hell" "Makai Dai Dasshutsu" (魔界大脱出) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | August 16, 1991 |
28 | "The Original Dimensional Beast" "Ganso Jigenjū" (元祖次元獣) | Shohei Tojo | Naruhisa Arakawa | August 23, 1991 |
29 | "The Final Battle" "Saigo no Tatakai" (最後の戦い) | Shohei Tojo | Mami Watanabe, Naoki Yato | August 30, 1991 |
30 | "The Three Demons Stand" "San Majin Tatsu" (三魔神起つ) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | September 6, 1991 |
31 | "The Squadron Disbands" "Sentai Kaisan!" (戦隊解散!) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | September 13, 1991 |
32 | "Wings!! One More Time" "Tsubasa yo! Futatabi" (翼よ!再び) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | September 20, 1991 |
33 | "It's a Cockroach" "Gokiburi Da" (ゴキブリだ) | Keita Amemiya | Kenichi Araki | September 27, 1991 |
34 | "Traitorous Ryuu" "Uragiri no Ryū" (裏切りの竜) | Shohei Tojo | Naruhisa Arakawa | October 4, 1991 |
35 | "The Fighting Courage Given by a Dove" "Hato ga Kureta Tatakau Yūki" (鳩がくれた戦う勇気) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | October 11, 1991 |
36 | "A Walking Appetite! Ant-People" "Aruku Shokuyoku! Ari Ningen" (歩く食欲!アリ人間) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | October 18, 1991 |
37 | "The Birth of Emperor Tranza!" "Tanjō! Teiō Toranza" (誕生!帝王トランザ) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | October 25, 1991 |
38 | "Sudden Hammer!" "Ikinari Hanmā!" (いきなりハンマー!) | Masao Minowa | Toshihiko Masuda | November 1, 1991 |
39 | "Spin, Roulette of Life" "Mawase Inochi no Rūretto" (廻せ命のルーレット) | Masao Minowa | Naruhisa Arakawa | November 8, 1991 |
40 | "It's An Order! Change the Squad" "Meirei! Sentai Kōtai Seyo" (命令!戦隊交代せよ) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | November 15, 1991 |
41 | "Transformation Impossible! The Base Destroyed" "Henshin Funō! Kichi Kaimetsu" (変身不能!基地壊滅) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | November 22, 1991 |
42 | "Sleep on My Chest!" "Ore no Mune de Nemure!" (おれの胸で眠れ!) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | November 29, 1991 |
43 | "Sneak into the Commander's Body" "Chōkan no Karada ni Sennyū Seyo" (長官の体に潜入せよ) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | December 6, 1991 |
44 | "Demon Robot! Veronica" "Majin Robo! Beronika" (魔神ロボ!ベロニカ) | Keita Anemiya | Toshiki Inoue | December 13, 1991 |
45 | "The Hot Milk of Victory" "Shōri no Hotto Miruku" (勝利のホットミルク) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | December 20, 1991 |
46 | "The Tomato Field's Great Demon King" "Tomato-batake no Daimaō" (トマト畑の大魔王) | Shohei Tojo | Kenichi Araki | January 10, 1992 |
47 | "The Glory of Emperor Tranza" "Teiō Toranza no Eikō" (帝王トランザの栄光) | Shohei Tojo | Toshiki Inoue | January 17, 1992 |
48 | "A Kiss That Calls Death" "Shi o Yobu Kuchizuke" (死を呼ぶくちづけ) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | January 24, 1992 |
49 | "Maria... Her Love and Death" "Maria… Sono Ai to Shi" (マリア…その愛と死) | Masao Minowa | Toshiki Inoue | January 31, 1992 |
50 | "Battles to the Death" "Sorezore no Shitō" (それぞれの死闘) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | February 7, 1992 |
Final | "Flap Your Wings! Aviators!" "Habatake! Chōjin yo" (はばたけ!鳥人よ) | Keita Amemiya | Toshiki Inoue | February 14, 1992 |
Related media
Novels
Following the conclusion of the TV series, the series main screenwriter, Toshiki Inoue, wrote a trilogy of Jetman novels from 1992 to 1995 that retold the events of the TV series. The novels were written specifically for adult fans of the TV series and included mature content, such as detailed descriptions of sexual intercourse between Ryuu and Rie, Gai and Kaori, and Radiguet and Maria. Empress Jūza, a one-off villain in the series, had an extended role while the Dimensional Beasts and giant robots were eliminated, with the Jetmen fighting humans subjected to the Vyram's experiments instead.[1][2][3]
Manga
A manga sequel to Jetman was published in 1996 authored by Akiko Fujii, in cooperation with the series' writing team (still under the Saburo Yatsude pen name). It was titled Chōjin Sentai Jetman: Toki o Kakete (鳥人戦隊ジェットマン 時を駆けて, "Time Flies"). Set five years after the series (and, therefore, two years after the story ends), it shows the four remaining Jetmen rejoining to battle a revived Radiguet, who had possessed Tranza's broken body. Radiguet kidnaps Ryuu and Kaori's one-year-old daughter Aya Tendou and, much in the same way he turned Rie into Maria before, he accelerates her growth and brainwashes her into becoming Ruma, whom he considers a daughter. Meanwhile, Gai's empty spot in the team is filled by a young rock guitarist called Jeffrey "Jeff" Kenzaki (ジェフリィ剣崎, Jefuryi Kenzaki), who is empowered by Birdonic Waves after a meteorite crashes next to him, and becomes Green Eagle (グリーンイーグル, Gurīn Īguru) whose suit is Green instead of Black. In this manga series, the Jetmen uniform is slightly different, with the helmets more closely resembling those of Gatchaman (translucent, protruding visors, and uncovered faces).
Video game
A video game version of Chōjin Sentai Jetman was released for the Famicom on December 21, 1991. The game was published by Angel (a subsidiary of Bandai) and developed by Natsume. It is a single-player side-scrolling action game where the player assumes role one of the Jetmen members as they fight against the forces of Vyram. The player can choose which Jetman they want to control at the start of each stage, each having their own weapon and maximum hit points:
- Red Hawk and Black Condor: Bringer Sword, 8 hit points
- Yellow Owl: Wing Gauntlet, 7 hit points
- Blue Swallow and White Swan: Bird Blasters, 6 hit points
The initial five stages, Area A to Area E, can be played in any order, while the sixth and final stage, Area F, becomes available once the others have cleared. Each stage begins with a standard side-scrolling level in which the player fight their way to the end of the level in order to reach the stage's boss. Each Jetman has three types of attack: a weapon attack, a kick, and a special attack that destroys all enemies, but can only be used once (unless a replenishment is found). The boss segments consists of one-on-one battles between the team's giant robot, the Great Icarus, and a giant monster (all based on monsters from the show). The player has a four-level power gauge that will gradually fill up during the course of battle, which can be used to perform one of four possible special attacks.
The following is a list of bosses in the game and the stages where they appear:
- Mirror Dimension (Area A)
- Camera Dimension (Area B)
- Bus Dimension (Area C)
- Light Armadillo (Area D)
- Dimensional Mammoth (Area E)
- Destruction Beast Semimaru (Area F)
The game features four difficulty settings, a password option, and a Battle Mode where the player can fight against any of the first five bosses.
Cast
- Ryuu Tendou (天堂 竜, Tendō Ryū): Koutaro Tanaka (田中 弘太郎, Tanaka Kotaro)
- Kaori Rokumeikan (鹿鳴館 香, Rokumeikan Kaori): Rika Kishida (岸田 里佳, Kishida Rika)
- Raita Oishi (大石 雷太, Ōishi Raita): Ikko Tadano (ただの いっこ, Tadano Ikko) (Credited under Tomihisa Naruse (成瀬 富久, Naruse Tomihisa))
- Ako Hayasaka (早坂 アコ, Hayasaka Ako): Sayuri Uchida (内田 さゆり, Uchida Sayuri)
- Gai Yuuki (結城 凱, Yūki Gai): Toshihide Wakamatsu (若松 俊秀, Wakamatsu Toshihide)
- Commander Aya Odagiri (小田切綾長官, Odagiri Aya-chōkan): Mikiko Miki (三輝 みきこ, Miki Mikiko)
- Jiiya: Yuuzo Hayakawa (早川 雄三, Hayakawa Yūzō)
- Rie Aoi (藍リエ, Aoi Rie)/Maria (マリア, Maria): Maho Maruyama (丸山 真穂, Maho Maruyama)
- Radiguet (裏次元伯爵ラディゲ, Radige): Daisuke Tachi (舘 大介, Tachi Daisuke)
- Tran (トラン, Toran): Miku Kuga (久我 未来, Kuga Miku)
- Emperor Tranza (帝王トランザ, Teiō Toranza) : Yutaka Hirose (広瀬 裕, Hirose Yūtaka)
- Grey (グレイ, Gurei): Hideaki Kusaka (日下 秀昭, Kusaka Hideaki, also Voice)
- Narrator: Tsutomu Tareki (垂木 勉, Tareki Tsutomu)
Songs
- Opening theme
- Chōjin Sentai Jetman (title theme song)
- Lyrics: Toyohisa Araki (荒木 とよひさ, Araki Toyohisa)
- Composition and Arrangement: Gōji Tsuno (つの ごうじ, Tsuno Gōji)
- Artist: Hironobu Kageyama
- Ending theme
- "Your Heart is an Egg" (こころはタマゴ, Kokoro wa Tamago)
- Lyrics: Toyohisa Araki
- Composition: Kōji Tsuno
- Arrangement: Kenji Yamamoto
- Artist: Hironobu Kageyama
Reception
As of 2015, the series has become one of the most popular and darkest entries in Super Sentai. It officially gained a much wider audience and got a rating of 7.1% average, beating Fiveman's 6.5%. Despite the series also receiving criticism for adding "romance drama to a children's show", Gai Yuuki became an instant hit with Japanese mothers, who sent clemency pleas to TV Asahi so that they did not kill him off. It is still today considered to Sentai fans a masterpiece and topped the number 1 popular vote in both Bandai's B-CLUB magazine and Toei's "Super Sentai Request Tournament".
In the end, total revenue from the series greatly exceeded 15 billion yen.
Jetman was originally going to be adapted into the first season of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, but Saban chose its successor, Kyoryu Sentai Zyuranger to be the first instead.
Home media
In 2018, Shout! Factory announced that it will release the series on DVD on September 25, 2018, in Japanese with English subtitles, marking it the 10th Super Sentai installment given an official DVD release in North America. It is the first pre-Mighty Morphin Sentai to be released in North America on DVD.[4]
Notes
- Normally, "Chōjin", when written as either 超人 or 超神, translates from "Super Human" and "Super God", but however, 鳥, the Japanese translation of "bird", replaces 超 for this series - this is because "Tori", the usual Romanization for Japan's kanji for "bird", is replaced with that of Japan's translation of "super", "Chō".
- The year is only addressed as "199X", but is later shown to be 1991, notably through Rie's tombstone.
- The kana イカロス is normally used as a Japanese transliteration of the Greek name Íkaros, rather than the Latin name Icarus, which is written in kana as イカルス. However, the DX Chōgōkin toy version released by Bandai and the Famicom video game by Angel both use the name "Icarus" when the name is spelled in Roman script.
References
- Toshiki, Inoue (1992). ジェットマン: 俺に惚れろ!, Volume 1. Shogakukan. ISBN 4094400311.
- Toshiki, Inoue (1993). ジェットマン: 爆発する恋, Volume 2. Shogakukan. ISBN 409440032X.
- Toshiki, Inoue (1995). ジェットマン: 俺の胸で眠れ!, Volume 3. Shogakukan. ISBN 4094400338.
- Meehan, Shannon (June 8, 2018). "Super Sentai: Chojin Sentai Jetman: The Complete Series from Shout! Factory". SciFi Japan. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
External links
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- Chōjin Sentai Jetman at the official Super Sentai website (in Japanese)