Naga Ray

This article is about a ranger in Uchu Sentai Kyuranger.

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"Silent Star! Hebitsukai Silver!"

―Hebitsukai Silver's roll call^[src]

"Hebitsukai Metal!"

―Evil Hebitsukai Metal's roll call^[src]

"Silent Star! Hebitsukai Metal!"

―Hebitsukai Metal's roll call^[src]

Naga Ray (ナーガ　レイ, Nāga Rei) is Hebitsukai Silver (ヘビツカイシルバー, Hebitsukai Shirubā, lit. Snake-Bearer Silver), the Silver Ranger of the Kyurangers. From the Hebitsukai System, Naga Ray's people eschewed emotions, but he is on a mission to have emotions, unlike his people. He is a thief, a partner to Balance. He is the eighth Kyuranger to be awakened. Naga is later compromised and corrupted into becoming Dark Naga (ダークナーガ, Dāku Nāga) by a vice shogun named Akyanba. His betrayal also leads to the corruption of his Seiza Blaster and his Kyutama, allowing him to transform into Hebitsukai Metal (ヘビツカイメタル, Hebitsukai Metaru). He retains this power after being freed from Akyanba's control. After the permanent defeat of Don Armage, he and Balance began to retrieve every stolen treasures which Jark Matter left behind.

Aged 21, Naga was born on July 4th.^[1]

Character History

Early Life

When Naga Ray met Balance, he decided Balance was the key for him to be able to learn emotion. TV STORY-Space.28: BN Thieves, Breakup... Balance and Naga Ray become partners in thieving against Jark Matter, becoming known as the two-man BN Team who were branded with a combined five million Pongi bounty by Jark Matter. TV STORY-Space.2: Let's Go! Phantom Thief BN Team!

As Hebitsukai Silver

It was on Zigama that the pair discovered the Kyurangers on a wanted poster, TV STORY-Space.1: The Super Stars of Space finding them to have a bounty ten times more than theirs. Having heard about a local Jark Matter facility storing a precious gem, the pair met Lucky, who believed them to be bearers of Kyutamas themselves, on the way to their mark. While they tell Lucky they aren't, Lucky still decides to wait out his luck and work with them on their job. However, instead of being stealthy, they are discovered because of Lucky looking for a fight. Naga is surprised as Balance betrays Lucky by lashing him with his cables, in full view of Jark Matter. However, Naga is angered and chooses to stay with Lucky. He watches as Balance asks to see the gem as reward and is allowed. He and Lucky are put on a death trap to be executed immediately. Balance intervenes by controlling the death trap. Naga Ray and Balance earn their Kyutamas and fight with the Kyurangers, joining them on the ORION after taking down Zigama's Daikaan Gamettsui. TV STORY-Space.2: Let's Go! Phantom Thief BN Team!

Introduced by Raptor to commander Shou Ronbou, the seven Kyurangers were sent to save the planet Needle from destruction at the hands of the Jark Matter. Engaged by a hostile new Kyuranger, Stinger, Naga and the others bar Lucky and Champ were struck by the Sasori System native's sting. However, the afflicted Kyurangers ultimately recovered in time to destroy the Moraimarz that was draining Needle's Planet Jume. TV STORY-Space.3: The Man from the Desert Star

When the Orion arrived in orbit of Earth, a planet strangely containing numerous Moraimarz, Naga and Balance were left on the ship to work on equipment under Shou Ronbou as the others were assigned to land on Earth for the first time by the commander's Kyulette, establishing a link between the Kyu Buckles which would allow the Kyurangers to summon Kyutama at will. Witnessing Raptor's transformation into Washi Pink, Naga suspected that Shou knew that she was destined to become the Washi System's Kyuranger though he denied it. TV STORY-Space.4: Dreamy Android

TV STORY-Space.5: 9 Ultimate Saviors

After the destruction of Daikaan Mozuma's Moraimarz, the crew discovered that they had lost control of the ship and that they had been sent on a direct course to the Sun, causing a sharp rise in temperature much to the discomfort of Naga and the other organics. Naga himself was initially found unconcsious, leading the others to believe that there was an intruder on the ship only for him to reveal that he had slipped and hit his head while practicing his smile. The ship and crew were ultimately saved as Mozuma was destroyed by Shishi Red and Koguma Skyblue, causing his microbic extensions to dissipate and return control of the ship. TV STORY-Space.10: A Small Giant, Big Star!

Naga was among the crew left behind to perform repairs on the Orion following the ordeal with the Sun as a team was led by Shou to recover the Tomo Kyutama on Earth. TV STORY-Space.11: Three Kyutama to Save The Universe

Returning from Vela in the midst of Stinger and Champ's fight with Scorpio, Naga fought in KyurenOh to take down a Deathworm that the Karo had enlarged. Tragically, Champ was nearly dstroyed after saving Stinger from Scorpio, and so Scorpio was ordered to take his body to Rebellion HQ in hopes that he could be saved. TV STORY-Space.16: Stinger's Reunion with His Brother

BN Toki — Naga laments that he has no heart to reflect.

Seeking the Kyutama of the Tokei System, the Kyurangers came to the planet Toki and turned the 12 keys needed to unlock it within 30 minutes. Approaching key VI, Naga uniquely did not find phantoms of either friend or foe, believing it to be a result of having no feelings. TV STORY-Space.25: Planet Toki, the Boy's Determination!

Other Events

Zyuohger vs. Ninninger

Through unknown circumstances, the nine Kyurangers made a brief appearance on an Earth where Jark Matter was not present. Instead, the Kyurangers arrived to intervene against the Deathgalien before they could interfere with the Zyuohgers' fight with the Ninningers for the future of Super Sentai against Gillmarda. With Hebitsukai Silver aiding in wiping out the Moeba pack, the Kyurangers eventually forced the Deathgalien to retreat before taking their leave with their appearance observed by the Zyuohger ally Bud, who realized that the future was in safe hands. TV STORY-Doubutsu Sentai Zyuohger vs. Ninninger: Message from the Future from Super Sentai

Transformation Lessons ~Let's Star Change Together!~

TV STORY-Tenbin Gold & Hebitsukai Silver Chapter

Chou Super Hero Taisen

When Shou Ronbou sent the Kyurangers to capture Poppy Pipopapo, Naga and Balance were sent in as back-up as a team of five fought the Kamen Rider doctor trio. Together, the BN Team intercepted Poppy as she was being taken to safety by Haima Kagami who was imobilized by Naga's glare. Naga also plays a prominent role on helping to convince Kamen Rider Brave’s patient, Eito Kirino, whom Naga noticed the boy’s similarities as Naga use to.

After Emu’s team won the tournament to enter the bonus stage, all nine Kyurangers joined the Chou Shocker Taisen with various Sentai Rangers and Kamen Riders fighting against the Shocker army of the Game World led by Shocker Leader III. Through use of the Futago Kyutama, the complete team fought using a duplicated KyurenOh utilizing all nine Voyagers against the Big Moraimarz Robo piloted by the Oogumo Great Leader, whom they vanquished by fighting alongside the enlarged Kamen Rider Ex-Aid Maximum Gamer Level 99. TV STORY-Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen

Video game appearances

Super Sentai Legend Wars

Hebitsukai Silver appears with his team among all Sentai in the mobile game Super Sentai Legend Wars.

Personality

Naga laugh — Naga's inappropriate reaction to being outdone by the Kyurangers.

A stoic yet highly curious man, Naga desires to learn about and experience emotion, something that his people discarded long ago. He mostly carries himself in a neutral demeanor, speaking in a monotonous voice. Due to his inexperience with feelings, Naga will often use the wrong emotion when he tries expressing feeling (such as amusement when he should feel anger, or rage instead of excitement). However, he has shown the ability to become angry when provoked.

He also sometimes takes words spoken to him seriously. When Hammie told him to think for himself, he took those words to heart and willingly sided with Akyanba to have his emotions unleashed. Among the Kyurangers, he always doubt Shou because their commander seems to lie at times

Powers and Abilities

Paralytic Snake Eyes: Naga has the ability to paralyze other living beings for as long as he can maintain eye contact with them. When using this ability, his eyes will become green and snake-like in appearance, and seals of the eye will appear in front of the victims. However, a more powerful opponent, like Scorpio, can break free of the paralyzation by destroying the seal. Furthermore, as seen in Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Chou Super Hero Taisen, his power is ineffective against Poppy Pipopapo, and presumably all Bugsters in general. He can also send a shock blast from his eyes to knock others off. During his brainwashing, he is shown to be able to control the movements of his paralyzed target as well, as he was able to force a paralyzed Echidna into pointing her weapon at herself.
Apathy: Due to his natural emotionlessness, he didn't have to face any materialized distraction on planet Toki.

Forms

"Hebitsukai Kyutama! Seiza Change!"

―Transformation announcement via Seiza Blaster^[src]

Arsenal

Mecha

Hebitsukai Voyager

Attacks

Ophiuchus Crush (オフューカスクラッシュ, Ofyūkasu Kurasshu): Hebitsukai Silver performs a powerful blast attack with the Seiza Blaster.
All-Star Crash (オールスタークラッシュ, Ōru Sutā Kurasshu): Hebitsukai Silver performs a powerful blast attack with the Seiza Blaster alongside his fellow Kyurangers.
- Kyuren All-Star Crash (キュウレンオールスタークラッシュ, Kyūren Ōru Sutā Kurasshu, Nine Union All-Star Crash): An upgraded version of this finisher with the first 11 Kyurangers.
- Ultimate All-Star Crash (アルティメットオールスタークラッシュ, Arutimetto Ōru Sutā Kurasshu): An upgraded version of this finisher with the all 12 Kyurangers.
Ophiuchus Impact (ルプルスインパクト, Ofyūkasu Inpakuto): Hebitsukai Silver performs a powerful slash attack with the Kyu Sickle.
All-Star Impact (オールスタースインパクト, Ōru Sutā Inpakuto): Hebitsukai Silver performs a supercharged energy attack with the Kyu Sickle alongside his fellow Kyurangers.

Appearances: Zyuohger vs. Ninninger, Kyuranger Episode 2, Transformation Lessons (Tenbin Gold & Hebitsukai Silver), Kyuranger 3, 5, 7, Chou Super Hero Taisen, Kyuranger 8-9, 12, 14-16, 18-20, 22, The Ghess Indavers Counterattack, Kyuranger 23, 25-26, 31-33, High School Wars Episode 4, Episode of Stinger, Kyuranger 35, 37-38, 40 (offscreen), 41, 43-48

"Dark Kyutama! Dark (Seiza) Change!"

―Transformation announcement via Seiza Blaster^[src]

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Hebitsukai Metal (Good)

After being brainwashed by Akyanba, Naga's Hebitsukai Kyutama is converted into the Dark Kyutama. Inserting this Kyutama into his Seiza Blaster turns the transformation device into the Dark Seiza Blaster, which allows Naga to transform into this form. In this form, his suit is covered in purple and yellow garb, with the snake emblem on his head partially painted red and his Kyu Sickle adopting a darker color scheme.

Hebitsukai Metal possesses powerful abilities previously lacked by Hebitsukai Silver, including using the scarf around his neck to restrain his targets, as well as firing a powerful beam blast from the snake eye ornament on his chest.

After being freed from Akyanba's control, he can now use this form in full control. He now uses the regular Seiza Blaster. While he keeps his garb, he retains everything else from Hebitsukai Silver.

Arsenal

Kyutama
- Dark Kyutama
- Black Hole Kyutama
Kyu Buckle
Transformation Controller Seiza Blaster
Dark Seiza Blaster (when evil)
Dark Kyu Sickle (when evil)
Kyu Crossbow TV STORY-Space.46: Between Hope and Despair

Attacks

Unnamed Finisher: Hebitsukai Metal performs a powerful blast attack with the (Dark) Seiza Blaster, by using the Dark Kyutama.
Metal Ophiuchus Crush (メタルオフューカスクラッシュ, Metaru Ofyūkasu Kurashhu): Hebitsukai Metal performs a powerful blast attack with the (Dark) Seiza Blaster, by using the Black Hole Kyutama.
Metal Ophiuchus Impact (メタルオフューカスインパクト, Metaru Ofyūkasu Inpakuto): Hebitsukai Metal performs a powerful slash attack with the Kyu Sickle, by using the Dark Kyutama.

Appearances:

Evil: Kyuranger Episodes 26, 28, 31
Good: Kyuranger Episodes 31, 35, 44, 46, Kyuranger vs Space Squad

Imitations

When Naga Ray was captured by Desgon, he created a fake Hebitsukai Silver from an Indaver. TV STORY-Space.38: Flaming Spheres! The 9 Crisis Strike!

Behind the Scenes

Of the 88 modern constellations, he represents Ophiuchus, "The Snake-Bearer"
In keeping with sci-fi tropes, Naga Ray's civilization is similar to Star Trek's planet Vulcan, from where Spock hails. Like Naga's planet, conflict is almost non-existent with the suppression of emotions. Naga Ray's goal to have emotions, or properly control them, is similar to the goal of Lt. Commander Data in Star Trek: The Next Generation.

Etymology

His name comes from Nāga, the name of a snake deity found in Hinduism, in keeping with his snake theme.

Portrayal

Naga OP — Naga Ray/Hebitsukai Silver
Taiki Yamazaki

Naga is portrayed by Taiki Yamazaki (山崎大輝, Yamazaki Taiki). As Hebitsukai Silver, his suit actor is Keizo Yabe (矢部敬三, Yabe Keizo) in his first role as a Ranger, having portraying monsters of the week in preceeding seasons.

Notes

Naga Ray is the first ranger since Agri (Gosei Black) of Tensou Sentai Goseiger to have a snake motif.
Due to the discarding of emotions, Naga Ray's people are depicted to have identical faces with Naga.
Naga is the first Silver Ranger to be on the core team.
Naga is the first Silver Ranger to be brainwashed by the villains since Gosei Knight of Tensou Sentai Goseiger.
Naga has some similarities of past Kamen Riders:
- Naga's means of getting a new form is similar to Chase's obtaining of a powered up form in Kamen Rider Drive Saga: Chaser, by means of the enemy manipulating their emotions.
- Naga keeps the formerly evil powered up form in similar manner as Yuusuke Onodera (Yusuke Godai's alternate counterpart) in Kamen Rider Decade: All Riders vs. Dai-Shocker, changing some attributes of their powered up forms upon returning back to the good side.
- Naga's joining Jark Matter by methods of brainwashing is similar to Asuna Karino/Poppy Pipopapo joining the Bugsters. They also get new powers and are able to overwhelm their opponents until they are freed by their friends. They also return to the good side with some alterations: Poppy's good form has blue eyes and Naga's good form does not have the eye on his Kyuranger suit and the red coloring that was on the snake tongue of his visor isn't there anymore.
Naga Ray is the first Silver Ranger since Gai Ikari (Gokai Silver) to have an enhanced form.

Appearances

References

↑ Uchu Sentai Kyuranger Photobook All Star Chart

Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
Rangers
Lucky - Stinger - Garu - Balance - Champ - Naga Ray - Hammie - Raptor 283 - Spada - Shou Ronpo - Kotaro Sakuma - Tsurugi Ohtori
Gear
Transformation Devices
Transformation Controller Seiza Blaster (Dark Seiza Blaster) - Biting Transformation Gun Ryutsueder - Transformation Rotating Sword Houou Blade & Houou Shield
Multi-Use Devices
Kyutama
Individual Weapons and Team Weapon
Kyu The Weapon
Kyu Sword - Kyu Spear - Kyu Claw - Kyu Crossbow - Kyu Axe - Kyu Sickle - Kyu Rapier - Kyu Shot - Kyu Slasher
Other Devices
Kyulette
Allies
Hoshi Minato - Jiro Sakuma - Pega-san - Big Bear - Geki Jumonji - Dekarangers - Eris - Quervo - Orion - Jiiya - Aslan - Dr. Anton (good) - Lupinrangers - Patrangers
Mecha and Robos
Voyagers
Shishi Voyager - Sasori Voyager - Ookami Voyager - Tenbin Voyager - Oushi Voyager - Hebitsukai Voyager - Chameleon Voyager - Washi Voyager - Kajiki Voyager - Ryu Voyager - Kuma Voyager (Koguma Voyager - Ooguma Voyager) - Houou Voyager - Houou Station - Houou Base - Orion Voyager - Battle Orion Ship - Kojishi Voyager - Cerberus Voyager
Robos
Kyutama Gattai KyurenOh - Kyutama Gattai RyuTeiOh - Kyutama Gattai Gigant Houou - Kyutama Gattai Orion Battler - Kyutama Gattai Cerberios
Kyutama Gattai RyuTei KyurenOh - Kyutama Dai Gattai Kyutamajin - Orion Bazooka - Super Shishi Voyager - Super KyurenOh
Space Shogunate Jark Matter
Shogun: Don Armage - Don Arkage
Vice-Shogun/Akyachuuga: Tecchu - Akyanba - Kukuruga
Karō: Eriedrone - Scorpio - Magera - Thunderbird - Wunjet - Jumotsu - Desgon - Madakko - Gloven - Southern King
Executioner: Gyabler
Scientist: Dogyun - Dr. Anton (evil)
Daikaan: Gamettsui - Moretsuyoindaver - Yumepakkun - Denvil - Toome - Mamoritsuyoindaver - Megatsuyoindaver - Meshiubaindaver - Metchatsuyoindaver - Mutchatsuyoindaver - Mothma - Mondomuyoindaver - Yuterujan - Goneshi - Shaidos - Olmega - Manavil - Mediatsuyoindaver - Microtsuyoindaver - Mika Retsu - Seitokaichoindaver - Kyotoindaver - Kochoindaver
Independent Units: Geth Indaver - Ommo Indaver - Kaal Indaver
Assassins: Ikargen
Combatants: Indaver - Tsuyoindaver
Mecha: Big Moraimars - Moraimars - Moaider
Others: Deathworm - Metal Deathworm - Bossworm - Jark Sentai GoIndaver - Cow-Type All-Purpose Weapon Zero - Aslan (impostor) - Quervo
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Yuusaku Hayakawa • Tsukimaro Ogami • Eiji Takaoka • Miu Sutou • Gosei Knight • Gai Ikari • Beet J. Stag • Wise God Torin • Dantetsu Kiryu • Naga Ray • Noel Takao • Takamichi Crystalia • Dangerous Jiro • Jiro Momotani
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[1] Uchu Sentai Kyuranger Photobook All Star Chart

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