Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger
Genre Tokusatsu
Superhero fiction
Action
Science Fiction
Crime fiction
Neo-western
Created by
Written by
Directed by
  • Teruaki Sugihara
  • Shōjirō Nakazawa
  • Hiroyuki Katō
  • Katsuya Watanabe
Starring
Narrated by Hiroki Yasumoto
Opening theme "Lupinranger VS Patranger"
Performed by Project.R (Tatsuhiko Yoshida, Hitomi Yoshida)
Composer(s) Hiroshi Takaki
Country of origin Japan
Original language(s) Japanese
No. of episodes 35 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s) Motoi Sasaki (TV Asahi)
Producer(s)
  • Chihiro Inoue (TV Asahi)
  • Ayumi Kanno (TV Asahi)
  • Takaaki Utsunomiya (Toei)
  • Kōichi Yada (Toei Agency)
  • Akihiro Fukada (Toei Agency)
Running time 24–25 minutes
Production company(s)
  • TV Asahi
  • Toei Company
  • Toei Agency
Release
Original network TV Asahi
Original release February 11, 2018 (2018-02-11) – present
Chronology
Preceded by Uchu Sentai Kyuranger
External links
Official website (TV Asahi)
Official website (Toei Company)

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger (快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー, Kaitō Sentai Rupanrenjā Bui Esu Keisatsu Sentai Patorenjā) is a Japanese tokusatsu television series, and the 42nd and current entry of Toei's long-running Super Sentai metaseries, following Uchu Sentai Kyuranger. This series is the first to feature two different teams of heroes: the gentleman thief-based Lupinrangers and the police-based Patrangers who engage in a three-way battle against an alien criminal organization targeting Earth. It is also the first Super Sentai TV series to not have an ending theme like many of TV Asahi's shows, as well as the last Super Sentai series to air entirely in the Heisei period. Lupinranger VS Patranger premiered on February 11, 2018, joining Kamen Rider Build and later, Kamen Rider Zi-O in the Super Hero Time line-up on TV Asahi affiliate stations.[1][2] Although this series is the 42nd entry in the franchise, Lupinranger is considered as the 42nd Sentai team while Patranger is considered as the 43rd Sentai team.[3][4]

Story

The Lupin Collection, a vast ensemble of dangerous items acquired by the legendary gentleman thief Arsène Lupin, was stolen by an interdimensional crime syndicate known as Gangler. The Gangler receive opposition from two Super Sentai teams: one being the Lupinrangers: Kairi Yano, Toma Yoimachi and Umika Hayami who aim to steal back the collection to not only live up their namesake's reputation but also win back those they have lost. The other team are the Patrangers: Keiichiro Asaka, Sakuya Hikawa and Tsukasa Myojin who are tasked to uphold justice by retrieving the collection and taking down Gangler members. A human drama unfolds that pits the opposing teams against each other as their tale is woven, made more intricate by the Lupin Collection's creator Noël Takao who aids them as the fourth member in both teams with the goal of uniting them miraculously to fight the Gangler together.[2]

Episodes

Number English title
Original Japanese title		 Writer Original airdate
1"The Troublemaking Phantom Thieves"
"Seken o Sawagasu Kaitō sa" (世間を騒がす快盗さ)		Junko KōmuraFebruary 11, 2018
The Interdimensional Crime Group Gangler is using the items of the elusive Lupin Collection to attack Earth, but Kairi Yano, Toma Yoimachi and Umika Hayami are three mysterious thieves who stand up against them as the Lupinrangers, with the objective of stealing the collection back from their hands.
2"Global Police, Chase After Them"
"Kokusai Keisatsu, Tsuiseki seyo" (国際警察、追跡せよ)		Junko KōmuraFebruary 18, 2018
The Lupinrangers encounter the policemen Keiichiro Asaka, Sakuya Hikawa and Tsukasa Myojin who have the ability to transform into the Patrangers. For the possession of the Lupin Collection, a three-way battle between the thieves, the cops and Gangler begins.
3"We Will Take Them Back No Matter What"
"Zettai ni Torimodosu" (絶対に取り戻す)		Junko KōmuraFebruary 25, 2018
The Patrangers make a stop at Bistrot Jurer, unaware that it is the Lupinrangers' hideout. Toma then decides to take the opportunity and attempt to steal their VS Changers, but Kairi has another idea.
4"An Unacceptable Relationship"
"Yurusarenai Kankei" (許されない関係)		Junko KōmuraMarch 4, 2018
The Patrangers investigate mysterious disappearances occurring in closed rooms and a stuffed animal is the only clue they have.
5"The Targeted Global Police"
"Nerawareta Kokusai Keisatsu" (狙われた国際警察)		Junko KōmuraMarch 11, 2018
When the Patrangers get their hands on two new VS Vehicles, the Lupinrangers and Gangler appear to fight them for their possession.
6"What to Protect"
"Mamoru Beki Mono wa" (守るべきものは)		Junko KōmuraMarch 18, 2018
Keiichiro is upset about his defeat to Lupin Red and is eager for a rematch, but his companions step in to remind him where his heart should be.
7"Always Being Saved"
"Itsumo Tasukerarete" (いつも助けられて)		Junko KōmuraMarch 25, 2018
When Kairi and Toma are in dire straits, Umika must find a way to save them, and invites Sakuya for a date as part of her plan.
8"The Phantom Thieves' Identities"
"Kaitō no Shōtai" (快盗の正体)		Kaori KanekoApril 1, 2018
Eager to uncover the Lupinrangers' true identities, the Patrangers are suspicious about the employees of Bistrot Jurer and set a trap for them.
9"To See Them Again"
"Mō Ichido Au Tame ni" (もう一度会うために)		Junko KōmuraApril 8, 2018
The Lupinrangers approach Emma Goldini, a French jewelry designer who can be in possession of a piece of the Lupin Collection, when Gangler appears to attack them.
10"It Is Not Over Yet"
"Mada Owattenai" (まだ終わってない)		Junko KōmuraApril 15, 2018
The Lupinrangers are devastated when one of the Lupin Collection pieces is apparently destroyed, ruining their chances to rescue their loved ones, until Kairi comes across Zamigo Delma, the same monster from Gangler responsible for their disappearance, and decides to confront him.
11"The Filming Must Go On"
"Satsuei wa Tsuzuku yo Doko made mo" (撮影は続くよどこまでも)		Kaori KanekoApril 22, 2018
Worried about the increasing notoriety of the Lupinrangers, the GSPO decides to hold a PR event with the Patrangers, but things turn hectic when Sakuya is transformed into a girl.
12"The Magic Bracelet"
"Mahō no Udewa" (魔法の腕輪)		Naruhisa ArakawaApril 29, 2018
The Lupinrangers grab another piece of the Lupin Collection that slips from their hands and comes in possession of a young boy who intends to use it to fulfill his dream.
13"The Best and Worst Day Off"
"Saikō de Saitei na Kyūjitsu" (最高で最低な休日)		Naruhisa ArakawaMay 6, 2018
Tsukasa and Umika have a day off at the amusement park, when trouble appears before them.
14"The Set Trap"
"Harimegurasareta Wana" (はりめぐらされた罠)		Junko KōmuraMay 13, 2018
A kindergarteners' excursion to the mountains is suspended due to some strange activity and the Patrangers investigate the cause.
15"A Police Officer's Duty"
"Keisatsukan no Shigoto" (警察官の仕事)		Junko KōmuraMay 20, 2018
After being poisoned in a trap, Keiichiro's life is in danger and his partners struggle to protect him, when the Lupinrangers step in to assist them.
16"Because We Are Comrades"
"Nakama dakara koso" (仲間だからこそ)		Naruhisa ArakawaMay 27, 2018
The Lupinrangers must face a new enemy who snatches Toma's body and refuses to give it back.
17"Secret Feelings"
"Himeta Omoi" (秘めた想い)		Naruhisa ArakawaJune 3, 2018
Umika becomes friends with a girl who is infatuated with Keiichiro and agrees to help with her crush, but first, they must face a Gangler with the power of trapping people within their dreams.
18"The Secret of the Collection"
"Korekushon no Himitsu" (コレクションの秘密)		Kaori KanekoJune 10, 2018
The Patrangers confront an enemy that they believed to be already destroyed, when the Lupinrangers intervene.
19"Compensation for Disobeying Orders"
"Meirei Ihan no Daishō" (命令違反の代償)		Naruhisa ArakawaJune 17, 2018
After getting himself in trouble, Sakuya is suspended for two weeks, but when he realizes his friends are in danger, he must choose between his career or his duties.
20"The New Phantom Thief Is a Police Officer"
"Aratana Kaitō wa Keisatsukan" (新たな快盗は警察官)		Junko KōmuraJune 24, 2018
The Patrangers gain a new member, Noël Takao, but both them and the Lupinrangers get surprised when he reveals that he can transform into either a Lupinranger or a Patranger.
21"Friend or Foe? On Board or Not?"
"Teki ka Mikata ka, Noru ka Noranai ka" (敵か味方か、乗るか乗らないか)		Junko KōmuraJuly 1, 2018
As both the Lupinrangers and the GSPO have lots of questions to Noël, a new enemy capable of deflecting all attacks appear before them.
22"Love Is an Indispensable Part of Life"
"Jinsei ni Koi wa Tsukimono" (人生に恋はつきもの)		Junko KōmuraJuly 8, 2018
Noël decides to help with Sakuya's crush on Umika, until both have to join forces to rescue her from a Gangler.
23"Status Gold"
"Suteitasu Gōrudo" (ステイタス・ゴールド)		Junko KōmuraJuly 15, 2018
Laimon Gaorfangue, a top member of Gangler, decides to make a move in order to secure the position of Dogranio's successor, and when the instructor of a cooking school disappears under mysterious circumstances, Noël asks for Toma's help with the investigation.
24"A Promise to Return Alive"
"Ikite Kaeru Yakusoku" (生きて帰る約束)		Junko KōmuraJuly 22, 2018
The first member of Laimon's gang was defeated, and while the other two members are still on the large, a mysterious necklace draws the attention of both the Lupinrangers and the GSPO.
25"I Will Make You Stronger Than Ever"
"Saikō ni Tsuyoku Shiteyaru" (最高に強くしてやる)		Junko KōmuraJuly 29, 2018
With his subordinates defeated, Laimon confronts the Lupinrangers and the Patrangers, who are forced to join forces against him.
26"The Underground Auction"
"Ura no Ōkushon" (裏のオークション)		Akatsuki YamatoyaAugust 5, 2018
Noël and Umika infiltrate an illegal auction featuring a piece of the Lupin Collection to make a successful bid for it, but the situation gets complicated when the Patrangers appear at the scene.
27"Yes-Man Dancing"
"Iinari Danshingu" (言いなりダンシング)		Akatsuki YamatoyaAugust 12, 2018
Toma and Sakuya start training under a mysterious martial artist, unaware that they are under the effect of a Gangler's powers.
28"More Fighting On My Birthday"
"Tanjōbi mo Tatakai de" (誕生日も戦いで)		Junko KōmuraAugust 19, 2018
It's Umika's birthday and her father appears to visit her, when the Lupinrangers must deal with Dogranio's plan to shorten the lifespan of humanity.
29"Photos Are Memories"
"Shashin wa Kioku" (写真は記憶)		Kaori KanekoAugust 26, 2018
Keiichiro's memories are stolen in one of Gauche's experiments, and both the Lupinrangers and the Patrangers look for a way to restore him.
30"The Two Are on a Trip"
"Futari wa Ryokōchū" (ふたりは旅行中)		Junko KōmuraSeptember 2, 2018
Pretending to have a vacation, Keiichiro leaves for a secret mission and Kairi approaches him to investigate, just when a seemingly harmless Gangler appears.
31"The Gangler Who Surrendered"
"Jishu Shitekita Gyangurā" (自首してきたギャングラー)		Akatsuki YamatoyaSeptember 9, 2018
The Patrangers are surprised when a Gangler appears at the GSPO to turn himself in, Tsukasa wants to believe him, but Noël has his reasons to not trust him at all. It turns out the Ganglers collection piece altered his personality, hiding a dark, twisted truth and Noel was trying to protect Tsukasa from it.
32"A Challenge to a Duel"
"Kettō o Mōshikomu" (決闘を申し込む)		Akatsuki YamatoyaSeptember 16, 2018
Gauche unleashes a powerful monster with multiple abilities, and Noël insists that the Patrangers must team up with the Lupinrangers again to face it, but Keiichiro opposes the idea, and they decide to settle it with a duel. When they join the others, Noel reveals that he won but in truth Keiichiro hesitated and allowed himself to lose.
33"We Are the Young Phantom Thieves"
"Bokura wa Shōnen Kaitō-dan" (僕らは少年快盗団)		Junko KōmuraSeptember 23, 2018
The Lupinrangers are attacked by a Gangler who turns them into children, and their VS Changer are confiscated by the Patrangers. Now the thieves must infiltrate the GSPO to retrieve their gear without being caught again.
34"The Legendary Gun"
"Densetsu no Jū" (伝説の銃)		Junko KōmuraSeptember 30, 2018
The Patrangers have trouble against a Gangler with a powerful weapon in his hands, whilst the Lupinrangers follow a tip from Goodie about a rare piece of the collection hidden by powerful traps. The final trap forces them to gun down those they are trying to rescue, which leads one of the thieves to make a startling realisation about their destiny.
35"Good People, Bad People, and Ordinary People"
"Ii Hito, Warui Hito, Futsū no Hito" (良い人、悪い人、普通の人)		Junko KōmuraOctober 7, 2018
The Lupinrangers have a handful when a Gangler splits Kogure into three versions of him, each with a different personality. Whilst Kairi tries to wrangle all three versions and the PatRangers are doing the same for civilians, the others must try and find the Gangler, though their efforts are hampered by an unexpected ally.
36"Shoot the Bomb"
"Bakudan o Ute" (爆弾を撃て)		Kaori KanekoOctober 14, 2018
Sakuya gets upset with himself for accidentally shooting at his fellow Patrangers during a mission. Sakuya then makes amends by getting Keiichiro a necklace which mellows his anger, unaware that they fell into a Gangler's plot.
37"Your Place to Return"
"Kimi ga Kaeru Basho" (君が帰る場所)		Junko KōmuraOctober 21, 2018
The Lupirangers and the Patrangers are facing a Gangler who teleports them back home every time they get close to confront him, and must find a way to outsmart the enemy.

Films

en Film

Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger en Film (快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー en film, Kaitō Sentai Rupanrenjā Bui Esu Keisatsu Sentai Patorenjā An Firumu) was released in Japan in August 4, 2018, double billed with the film for Kamen Rider Build.[5] The events of the movie take place between Numbers 25 and 26.

Special episodes

  • Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger: Girlfriends Army (快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー ～GIRLFRIENDS ARMY～, Kaitō Sentai Rupanrenjā Bui Esu Keisatsu Sentai Patorenjā ~Gārufurenzu Āmī~) is Televi-Kun's "Hyper Battle DVD". The event of the special episode takes place between Number 13 and 14.
  • Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger + Keisatsu Sentai Patranger: The Ultimate Weird Combination! (快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャー＋警察戦隊パトレンジャー 究極の変合体！, Kaitō Sentai Rupanrenjā Purasu Keisatsu Sentai Patorenjā Kyūkyoku no Hen Gattai!) is a web-exclusive series released on Video Pass. It comprises two episodes. The event of the special episode takes place before the film.
  • Keisatsu Sentai Patranger Feat. Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger: Another Patren 2gou (警察戦隊パトレンジャー Feat. 快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャー もう一人のパトレン2号, Keisatsu Sentai Patorenjā Fīcharingu Kaitō Sentai Rupanrenjā Mō Hitori no Patoren Nigō) is a web-exclusive series released on Toei Tokusatsu Fan Club. It comprises two episodes. The event of the special episode takes place before Number 27.

Cast

  • Kairi Yano (夜野 魁利, Yano Kairi): Asahi Itou (伊藤 あさひ, Itō Asahi)[6]
  • Toma Yoimachi (宵町 透真, Yoimachi Tōma): Shogo Hama (濱 正悟, Hama Shōgo)[6]
  • Umika Hayami (早見 初美花, Hayami Umika): Haruka Kudo (工藤 遥, Kudō Haruka)[6]
  • Keiichiro Asaka (朝加 圭一郎, Asaka Keiichirō): Kousei Yuki (結木 滉星, Yūki Kōsei)[6]
  • Sakuya Hikawa (陽川 咲也, Hikawa Sakuya): Ryo Yokoyama (横山 涼, Yokoyama Ryō)[6]
  • Tsukasa Myojin (明神 つかさ, Myōjin Tsukasa): Kazusa Okuyama (奥山 かずさ, Okuyama Kazusa)[6]
  • Noël Takao (高尾 ノエル, Takao Noeru): Seiya Motoki (元木 聖也, Motoki Seiya)[7]
  • Director Hilltop (ヒルトップ管理官, Hirutoppu-kanrikan): Ike Nwala (アイクぬわら, Aiku Nuwara)[8]
  • Zamigo Delma (ザミーゴ・デルマ, Zamīgo Deruma): Jingi Irie (入江 甚儀, Irie Jingi)
  • Kogure (コグレ): Yoichi Nukumizu (温水 洋一, Nukumizu Yōichi)[6]
  • Jim Carter (ジム・カーター, Jimu Kātā, Voice): Rie Kugimiya (釘宮 理恵, Kugimiya Rie)[9]
  • Good Striker (グッドストライカー, Guddo Sutoraikā, Voice): Yūji Mitsuya (三ツ矢 雄二, Mitsuya Yūji)[10]
  • Dogranio Yabun (ドグラニオ・ヤーブン, Doguranio Yābun, Voice): Mitsuru Miyamoto (宮本 充, Miyamoto Mitsuru)[11]
  • Destra Maggio (デストラ・マッジョ, Desutora Majjo, Voice): Yūji Ueda (うえだ ゆうじ, Ueda Yūji)[11]
  • Gauche Re Mede (ゴーシュ・ル・メドゥ, Gōshu Ru Medu, Voice): Ayana Taketatsu (竹達 彩奈, Taketatsu Ayana)[11]
  • VS Changer (VSチェンジャー, Bui Esu Chenjā, Voice): Rondo Mimura (三村 ロンド, Mimura Rondo)[12]
  • Narration: Hiroki Yasumoto (安元 洋貴, Yasumoto Hiroki)[9]

Songs

Opening theme
  • "Lupinranger VS Patranger" (ルパンレンジャーVSパトレンジャー, Rupanrenjā Bui Esu Patorenjā)[13][14]
    • Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi (藤林 聖子, Fujibayashi Shōko)
    • Composition: Hiroshi Takaki (高木 洋, Takaki Hiroshi)
    • Arrangement: Hiroshi Takaki (Project.R)
    • Artist: Project.R (Tatsuhiko Yoshida (吉田 達彦, Yoshida Tatsuhiko), Hitomi Yoshida (吉田 仁美, Yoshida Hitomi))
    This song is a mix of "Lupinranger, Dial o Mawase" (ルパンレンジャー、ダイヤルを回せ, Rupanrenjā, Daiyaru o Mawase, "Lupinranger, Turn the Dial") by Tatsuhiko Yoshida (Project.R) and "Chase You Up! Patranger" (Chase You Up! パトレンジャー, Cheisu Yū Appu! Patorenjā) by Hitomi Yoshida (Project.R).

References

  1. ↑ "Wスーパー戦隊誕生！新番組「快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー」".
  2. 1 2 "史上初のWスーパー戦隊！「快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー」来年2月スタート！".
  3. ↑ "Kaitou Sentai Lupinranger VS Keisatsu Sentai Patranger / Headscratchers - TV Tropes". TV Tropes. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
  4. ↑ "Lupinranger VS Patranger : 42 & 43 ?" (in French). 2018-06-08. Retrieved 2018-09-23.
  5. ↑ "ルパンレンジャーVSパトレンジャー on Twitter" (in Japanese). Twitter. 2018-02-25. Retrieved 2018-02-26.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "スーパー戦隊シリーズ：新作は史上初のダブル戦隊「快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー」　キャスト発表" (in Japanese). Mantan Web. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  7. ↑ "『ルパンVSパトレン』ヒーローたちを混乱させる新戦士登場！演じるは元木聖也" (in Japanese). TV Asahi. 2018-06-10. Retrieved 2018-06-10.
  8. ↑ "超新塾アイクがスーパー戦隊シリーズに出演、警察戦隊を管理する和菓子好き" (in Japanese). Natalie. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  9. 1 2 "釘宮理恵：新作スーパー戦隊で事務用ロボットの声優に　ナレーションは安元洋貴" (in Japanese). Mantan Web. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  10. ↑ Figure-Ō, No. 240
  11. 1 2 3 "ルパンレンジャーVSパトレンジャー on Twitter" (in Japanese). Twitter. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
  12. ↑ "ザ・ユニバース(ナレーター事務所) on Twitter" (in Japanese). Twitter. 2018-02-05. Retrieved 2018-02-11.
  13. ↑ "「快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー」主題歌CDの発売が決定！" (in Japanese). Akiba Souken. 2018-01-12. Retrieved 2018-01-12.
  14. ↑ "快盗戦隊ルパンレンジャーVS警察戦隊パトレンジャー 主題歌特設サイト" (in Japanese). Nippon Columbia. 2018-01-24. Retrieved 2018-01-24.
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