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- "Gaku... FiveRed!"
- ―FiveRed's roll call[src]
Gaku Hoshikawa (星川 学 Hoshikawa Gaku) is FiveRed (ファイブレッド Faibu Reddo) of the Fivemen.
History[]
Fiveman[]
Gaku at age 7
Gaku's birthday is October 5. At 27 years old (48 in Gokaiger), he is the eldest and leader of the team. A Science teacher skilled in kendo, Gaku was 7 at the time of the Zone's attack on Sidon. Calm and responsible, he had the task of raising his four siblings along with Arthur G6, making him not just a big brother but also a leader and a parental figure.
Gaku's birthday cake
Out of fear, fired a gun at Garoa's face, scarring him, creating a rivalry. Even though he is a reliable and brave leader, he has a major weakness with the supernatural.
In some episodes, Gaku is frequently the victim from the enemies' attack when he, Ken and Fumiya are hit from Gagaagin's hypnotic control at the time they are barging the male's public bath house, he is almost stabbed by his younger brother Fumiya who is under mind control of Kumorugin's spider while he was asleep before he manages to get the mind controlled spider on his brother's head and stabs it with a small knife to make Fumiya return to normal while being restrained by Ken, Kazumi and Remi and finally being critically injured by Chevalier as FiveRed due to the effects of Wanikaerugin's power to freeze time leading him to fell into the edge below and his death which forces his sister Kazumi to aid Wanikaerugin to hurt her siblings and to fool Wanikaerugin into using its time ability in reverse where he was still alive when Chevalier ambushes them. Afterwards, they celebrated Gaku's birthday party together.
Happy Birthday, Gaku!
In Episode 40, Gaku is revealed to be the master in the art of Kendo when he trains his kendo students as one of his students, Manabu aspires to become like him as a kendo master and a fighter. Gaku also sacrifices his life by injuring his right shoulder blade by Manabu who is possessed by the Majin Sword in order to regain control of his student. Gaku is also strict as seen in the end of the episode where he mildly slaps Fumiya's butt with his kendo stick to keep training his students properly.
Super Sentai World[]
The Fivemen in Super Sentai World.
Gaku later led his team in joining forces with the Jetmen, Zyurangers, Dairangers, and Kakurangers to defeat the evil Emperor Daidas and his forces. 
TV STORY-Super Sentai World
Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai[]
FiveRed in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai.
FiveRed is among the Sentai warriors seen in clips when Yusuke Amamiya (Red Falcon) lectured Gaku Washio (GaoYellow) about the past Sentai sword experts, showing him that the true sword wasn't the sharpest, but the one that feeds on courage.
Led by his Liveman predecessor Red Falcon, he appeared as one of 24 previous Red Rangers in Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai together with fellow Red Rangers from his predecessors Akarenger to Red Turbo to his successors from Red Hawk to TimeRed. TV STORY-Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai
Boukenger[]
Red Spirit[]
The 30 Red Rangers AkaRed embodied in Boukenger vs. Super Sentai.
As the fourteenth Red, FiveRed's Red Warrior Spirit was embodied by AkaRed. TV STORY-GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai
Gokaiger[]
Legend War[]
Years later, Gaku fought alongside not only his own team/siblings, 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 FiveRed powers are later used by Captain Marvelous via the Ranger Keys. TV STORY-Ep. 1: The Space Pirates Appear TV STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle
Farewell Space Pirates[]
After the defeat of Ackdos Gill, Captain Marvelous returned all the Ranger Keys to the former Sentai heroes. It is assumed Gaku received his key alongside his younger sister Remi, allowing for them to utilize their abilities once again. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Super Hero Taisen[]
The Fivemen, alongside the Livemen, Goggle V, Maskmen, and Jetmen, emerge through a dimensional wall.
Gaku, alongside his team, among the majority of the Super Sentai heroes, was caught up in the "Super Hero Taisen" incident which eventually resulted in the Super Sentai teams and Kamen Riders joining forces to defeat both Dai-Zangyack and Dai-Shocker. TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen
Super Hero Taisen Otsu[]
to be added TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Otsu: Heroo! Answers
Zyuohger vs. Ninninger[]
FiveRed among the 38 Red warriors.
The first 38 Sentai projected into Wild Tousai Shuriken King.
FiveRed appeared as part of a conference of the first 38 Reds led by Red Falcon, whom addressed the Ninningers and Zyuohgers as the greater Super Sentai pantheon intervened to save them from defeat at the hands of the titanic Gillmarda. Empowering the Combination Nin Shuriken to form Wild Tousai Shuriken King, the first 38 Super Sentai further imbued their successors with the power to perform the Zyuoh Ninnin Super Sentai Burst, destroying Gillmarda with the combined power of all 40 Super Sentai. TV STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai
Space Squad[]
The Fivemen were candidates to join the Space Squad
, a combined force of Sentai and Metal Heroes assembled by the Galactic Union Police under Geki Jumonji to combat the Genmakuu crime cult. TV STORY-Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger
Super Sentai Strongest Battle[]
Gaku joined the Super Sentai Strongest Battle as a member of Brain Team, where he partnered with TimeGreen in the first round of the competition and fought against Speed Team and won the match. However, his team was eliminated either after losing the second round against the Gunman Team or the third round against the Swordsman Team.
Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!![]
Gaku alongside with his Sentai Red Ranger predecessors appeared to help the Zenkaigers. 
MOVIE STORY-Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger The Movie: Red Battle! All Sentai Rally!!
Saber + Zenkaiger: Superhero Senki[]
Though he was seemingly erased alongside his team as a result of Asmodeus’ manipulations, he and, presumably, his corresponding team were restored back into existence once Touma Kamiyama had helped Shotaro regained his passion in drawing out the superheroes that he wants to draw out.
During the climatic final battle itself, he can be seen fighting alongside Kamen Rider Super-1, Red Flash, Kamen Rider Fourze and Shishi Red.
Personality[]
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Imitations[]
Baikanian Ginga Red of the Ginga Sentai Gingaman disguised as FiveRed when his team posed as the Fivemen.
FiveRed[]
FiveRed
Powers and Abilities[]
Powers[]
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Attacks[]
- V-Sword Slash: Charging up his V-Sword, FiveRed performs an overhead slash against an opponent.
- Hyper Five Kick: With his teammates boosting him along and adding their strength to his momentum, FiveRed delivers a spinning drop kick against an opponent.
- V Sword Spark
Abilities[]
to be added
Weaknesses[]
to be added
Arsenal[]
Mecha[]
- Sky Alpha
- Star Carrier / Star Five (shared with Blue, Black, Pink, and Yellow)
FiveRed!
Relationships[]
Allies[]
Rangers[]
- Fivemen - Teammates & Siblings
- Jetmen
- Zyurangers
- Dairangers
- Kakurangers
- Zenkaigers
Family[]
- Doctor Hiroshi Hoshikawa - Father
- Midori Hoshikawa - Mother
- Ken Hoshikawa/FiveBlue - Younger Brother & Second-in-command
- Fumiya Hoshikawa/FiveBlack - Younger Brother
- Kazumi Hoshikawa/FivePink - Younger Sister
- Remi Hoshikawa/FiveYellow - Younger Sister
Others[]
Enemies[]
Villain Groups[]
Galactic Imperial Army Zone[]
- Galactic Empress Meadow
- Galactic Super Beast Vulgyre
- Captain Garoa - Rival
- First Captain Chevalier
- Galactic Swordsman Billion
- Galactic Scientist Doldora
- Galactic Merchant Dongoros
- Galactic Fang Zaza
- Garoa-don Doll
- Ginga Sentai Gingaman
- Batzler Soldiers
Evil Invasion Army[]
Dimensional War Party Vyram[]
Bandora Gang[]
Gorma Tribe[]
Yokai Army Corps[]
Space Empire Zangyack[]
Family[]
to be added
Others[]
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Behind the Scenes[]
Portrayal[]
- Gaku Hoshikawa is portrayed by Toshiya Fuji (藤 敏也 Fuji Toshiya). As a child, he is portrayed by Yuki Tokura (土倉有貴 Tokura Yūki). As FiveRed, his suit actor was Kazuo Niibori (新堀 和男 Niibori Kazuo).
Design[]
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Etymology[]
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Legend Sentai Devices[]
The FiveRed Ranger Key.
- "Fiveman!"
- ―Mobilates' Gokai Change announcement[src]
The FiveRed Ranger Key (ファイブレッドレンジャーキー Faibu Reddo Renjā Kī) is Gaku Hoshikawa's personal Ranger Key and what became of his powers after he along with the rest of the 34 Super Sentai sacrificed their powers to end the Great Legend War.
This key along with the majority of the Ranger Keys were collected by the Red Pirates and later used by the Gokaigers. The FiveRed Ranger Key was mainly used by Captain Marvelous (Gokai Red), who used it to fight as FiveRed. It was also used by Don Dogoier (Gokai Green) and Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver) on one occasion each.
- When the Gokaigers became the Fivemen while fighting a Zangyack force led by Insarn and Barizorg.
TV STORY-Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle - Gai uses this key alongside all other Red keys after being merged with Captain Marvelous by Insarn. TV STORY-Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: Let's Do This Goldenly! Roughly! 36 Round Gokai Change!!
- When the Gokaigers became the Fivemen while fighting Zangyack shortly before the team found out that Don was apparently a legendary hero. TV STORY-Ep. 42: The Strongest Man in the Universe
- Don became FiveRed as part of an all-red Gokai Change when the Gokaigers teamed up with the Go-Busters while fighting against Bacchus Gill. TV STORY-Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie
The Fiveman 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 Fiveman keys were defeated by Super Gosei Yellow. TV 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. Gaku received his key and became FiveRed once more. TV STORY-Final Ep.: Farewell Space Pirates
Fiveman Ressha
The Legend Sentai Ressha (レジェンド戦隊レッシャー Rejendo Sentai Ressha) are Ressha based on the Mecha, specifically those belonging to the Red heroes, of the ToQgers' preceding Super Sentai teams. They can form a unique combination of ToQ-Oh reminiscent of past Sentai Robos by switching with Red Ressha. The ToQ Changer toy is shown to have sounds for Legend Ressha of all 37 previous Sentai.
The Fiveman Ressha (ファイブマンレッシャー Faibuman Ressha) appears as an SG Ressha.
- "14 Ban!"
- ―Sentai Gear equipping announcement after turning the handle
- "Baban! Baban! Baban! Baban! Ba-Ba-Ba-Ban! Fiveman!"
- ―Past Sentai ability announcement
Fiveman Avataro Gear
- "Yo! Don! Don! Don! Donburako! Fiveman!"
- ―Equipping announcement while spinning the gear[src]
- "Hey yo! Chikyuu Sentai! (へいよっ！ 地球戦隊！ Hei Yo! Chikyū Sentai!)"
- ―Activation announcement in the DonBlaster[src]
- "Party Time! (air horns) Fiveman!"
- ―Finisher activation announcement[src]
- "Hissatsu Ōgi! Legend Zan!"
- ―Zanglassword finisher announcement[src]
Fiveman Avataro Gear (ファイブマンアバタロウギア Faibuman Abatarō Gia) - The Fiveman Avataro Gear can allow any of the Core Donbrothers to transform into their respective Fiveman counterpart, it can be used by Taro Momoi to transform into FiveRed. Dropped from Chikyuuki after its defeat.
- When the Donbrothers became the Fivemen during their battle with Denjiki. TV STORY-Don 22: Hellish Road of Manga
Notes[]
- His given name can be translated into "to study".
- The symbol on Five Red's helmet is an atom, which symbolizes Gaku's occupation as a science teacher.
- In Episode 40, Gaku is revealed as a Kendo master who teaches his students in the art of kendo.
- In the Philippine dub, he was renamed as William but in the TV5 version his name changed to Manabu.
- In the Indonesian dub he was also renamed as Manabu.
- In the Philippine dub of TV5 version, he is voiced by Bernie Malejana, who also voices Ryu Tendo in Choujin Sentai Jetman.
Appearances[]
- Chikyuu Sentai Fiveman
- Ep. 1: The Five Sibling Warriors
- Ep. 2: Father's Payback! Mother's Payback
- Ep. 3: Challenge! The Galactic Tiger
- Ep. 4: Get the Earth Drunk
- Ep. 5: Orphaned Galaxy Egg
- Ep. 7: The 45m Grade-Schooler
- Ep. 8: Shine! A Seed of Life
- Ep. 9: Gingaman Appear
- Ep. 10: Suck My Blood!
- Ep. 11: Dangerous Treasure Hunting
- Ep. 12: Arthur's Super Transformation
- Ep. 13: Do, Re, Mi, Fight
- Ep. 14: The Cute Liar
- Ep. 15: There Are Two Reds!!
- Ep. 16: Hungry Hero
- Ep. 17: Fumiya's Friendship Announcement
- Ep. 18: Saving Money!!
- Ep. 19: Red Fighting Robot
- Ep. 20: Burning Sibling Robot
- Ep. 21: Vaulting Horse Trio
- Ep. 22: Shining Handsome Youth
- Ep. 23: The Five-kun Dolls
- Ep. 24: Slow Turtle Ninja
- Ep. 25: Friendship's Sakurajima
- Ep. 26: It's Kyushu, Huh
- Ep. 27: If You Sleep, You Die
- Ep. 28: Chorus of Hell
- Ep. 29: Fusion vs. Combination
- Ep. 30: Black Gorlin
- Ep. 31: Dangerous Mother
- Ep. 32: Gaku Dies (death and resurrection)
- Ep. 33: Deadly Flip-turn
- Ep. 34: Can-Packed Humans
- Ep. 35: Gaku's Secret!!
- Ep. 36: Super Twin Strategy
- Ep. 37: Human Cannon
- Ep. 38: Fake Sibling Teachers
- Ep. 39: Please Love Me
- Ep. 40: Boy Majin Sword
- Ep. 41: Scary Date
- Ep. 42: Kung Fu Spirit
- Ep. 43: TV Love
- Ep. 44: Struggle Robot Battle
- Ep. 45: Rushing into the Enemy Base
- Ep. 46: The Whereabouts of Our Parents
- Ep. 47: The Super Beast's Big Shedding
- Final Ep.: Departure to the Stars
- Super Sentai World
- Mirai Sentai Timeranger
- Super Sentai Compilation (archive footage only)
- Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai (archive footage only)
- Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger (as FiveRed only)
- Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen (as FiveRed 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 FiveRed only)
- Space Squad
- Uchuu Keiji Gavan vs. Tokusou Sentai Dekaranger (as FiveRed only)
- Kikai Sentai Zenkaiger
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Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O[]
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FiveRed as depicted in Super Sentai Battle: Dice-O.
- Profile
- Gaku Hoshikawa/FiveRed: to be added
Super Sentai Battle Base[]
FiveRed is among the vast pantheon of Rangers which are available in the mobile game Super Sentai Battle Base, with his Five Tector being available as well.
Super Sentai Legend Wars[]
Fiveman as seen in Super Sentai Legend Wars.
See Also[]
- Ace - Power Rangers counterpart in Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Year Two Deluxe Edition. See comparison page.
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