is a Japanese tokusatsu series that serves as the 38th installment in the Super Sentai franchise and the 26th entry in the Heisei era.
Main characters ToQgers The eponymous ToQgers are five children who the Rainbow Line recruited for their imagination and aged up to young adults to stop the Shadow Line from plunging the world into darkness, though they initially lack memories of their past and how they came to be recruited. As the series progresses, the ToQgers eventually learn their imagination saved them when the Shadow Line took over their hometown, , when Zet took notice of Right's inner light. Though Right ended up on a Cryner due to his encounter with Zet while his friends were brought to the Rainbow Line, they work together to defeat the Shadow Line, recover their memories, and return home, even at the potential cost of remaining trapped in their adult forms and being forgotten by their loved ones. Along the way, they are joined by a Shadow Creep who seeks to repent for his sins by dying in battle. Ultimately, the ToQgers succeed in freeing and returning to Subarugahama and are returned to their original ages.
The primary ToQgers transform by utilizing miniature versions of their regular Ressha known as in conjunction with the railroad crossing-like bracelet. While each member has a primary ToQ Ressha with an associated color and weapon, they can also swap them with each other through the process. Additionally, each member carries a sidearm, which can switch between its handgun-like and its sword-like , as well as a to board the Ressha. By combining their personal weapons, the ToQgers can form the and use it in conjunction with the to perform the finisher.
After acquiring the Hyper Ressha, any one of the ToQgers can utilize it to assume an armored form. In this form, they wield the railway turntable-like , which allows them to perform the , , , and finishers.
Right , also known as , is a spirited youth who is always facing and rushing forward to seize the joy of life, usually gives it his all, and the type to easily be fired up and go against the odds. Out of the five ToQgers, Right's imagination is the strongest, as he inspires others to believe in what he believes in, often pulling his friends along whether they like it or not. He often acts before he thinks and hates cramped places. Additionally, he is initially the only ToQger with any form of memory of their pasts. In combat, he has a habit of initiating Transfer Changes without asking for permission, often annoying his friends and the Conductor. Later in the series, it is revealed that Right lives with his mother , grandfather , and younger siblings and . He was also accidentally infused with Zet's darkness when Subarugahama was consumed by darkness, which resulted in him ending up in a Cryner instead of the Rainbow Line when the ToQgers were recruited and gradually lose his imagination. Nevertheless, with help from his friends and mother, Right regains his imagination and safely returns to Subarugahama with them.
Right can transform into , whose default color is red. While transformed, he primarily wields the sword. Additionally, he can assume the following forms: : A black-colored version of Right's ToQger form that he assumes while possessing Zet's darkness at the cost of his imagination. : A multicolored version of Right's ToQger form accessed from his teammates' personal ToQ Ressha and the Hyper Ressha that he assumes during his final battle with Zet.
Right is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .
Tokatti , also known as , is a highly cautious yet clumsy and bookish member of the group who the others befriended when he first moved to Subarugahama. While he is the type that wants to investigate and research first and specializes in analyzing enemies and making plans, he tends to be flighty, overreact to everything, and becomes incessant in regards to results. Additionally, he has trouble with being punctual, thinking on the fly, and improvising due to his deliberate thought processes. Despite these traits, his friends view him as the smartest member of the group, though he personally believes Hikari is smarter than him. Later in the series, it is revealed that Tokatti lives with his parents and older brother Ryo.
Tokatti can transform into , whose default color is blue. While transformed, he primarily wields the raygun.
Tokatti is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .
Mio is a sporty and tomboyish youth who instinctively cares for others and displays no tolerance for underhanded tactics while hiding the more delicate and romantic aspects of her personality, the latter especially due to being uncomfortable with the idea of romance. Because of this, she is quite popular and had a crush on Tokatti. Later in the series, it is revealed that Mio lives with her father , who is a police officer.
Mio can transform into , whose default color is yellow. While transformed, she primarily wields the .
Mio is portrayed by . As a child, she is portrayed by .
Hikari is an unhurried, quick-witted, and calm youth who often sits alone while his friends are occupied with other matters and serves as Right's foil due to the former's natural fighting instincts, analytical nature, and differing imagination and opinions. Unsociable and unwilling to talk much, Hikari keeps everyone grounded when Right pulls them away and shows both loyalty to Mio and a tendency to tease Kagura. Additionally, despite Tokatti's belief that Hikari is the smartest member of the team, the latter does not display this side of himself often. Later in the series, it is revealed that Hikari lives with his grandmother since his mother is busy with work.
Hikari can transform into , whose default color is green. While transformed, he primarily wields the .
Hikari is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .
Kagura is a young girl who possesses the second-most powerful imagination, which often causes unforeseen events to occur and allows her to grant herself superhuman traits with enough focus, but is hampered by her simplicity, severe self-doubt, lack of fighting capability, and over-excitement, the last of which causes her to trade self-restraint for overwhelming yet uncontrollable power. Later in the series, it is revealed that Kagura lives with her parents and and baby brother .
Kagura can transform into , whose default color is pink. While transformed, she primarily wields the .
Kagura is portrayed by . As a child, she is portrayed by .
Akira Nijino is a Rainbow Line railway worker who was originally Shadow Line member and General Schwarz's comrade, . Possessing the power to cause rain, Zaram believed he was capable of great evil until he saw a rainbow, which inspired him to defect to the Rainbow Line and atone for his perceived sins by finding a place worth dying for his newfound cause. Despite renouncing his origins, his power remained.
When the ToQgers learn the Conductor acquired equipment for a sixth ToQger and following an encounter with him, Right chooses Zaram to join them despite learning of his past. Zaram is initially reluctant before eventually being convinced to do so as part of his quest for redemption. Despite this and receiving a human name, Akira does not truly see himself as a ToQger, which leads to him secretly joining forces with a rogue Schwarz to stop Zet and temporarily fighting against the ToQgers. Following Schwarz's death, Akira returns to them after learning that they cherish their friendship with him. As of the V-Cinema They Went and Came Back Again Ressha Sentai ToQger: Super ToQ 7gou of Dreams, Akira discovers his time with the Rainbow Line is gradually making him human.
Unlike the primary ToQgers, Akira utilizes the smartphone to transform into the orange-colored . While transformed, he wields the club. Due to his increased power, Akira is unable to initiate Transfer Changes like his teammates.
During the events of the DVD special Ressha Sentai ToQger DVD Special: Farewell, Ticket! The Wasteland Super ToQ Battle!!, Akira acquires the , which allows him to transform into the brightly .
Akira Nijino is portrayed by .
Ressha The are the ToQgers' train-themed mecha and headquarters that are based on the Rainbow Line. Though they usually answer to the Conductor, the Ressha can be used by the ToQgers to combine together into giant robots via and fight enlarged Shadow Creeps.
: ToQ 1gou's personal steam locomotive-themed Ressha that forms the head and middle torso of ToQ-Oh. : ToQ 2gou's personal Shinkansen-themed Ressha that forms the right torso and right leg of ToQ-Oh. : ToQ 3gou's personal rapid transit-themed Ressha that forms the right arm of ToQ-Oh. : ToQ 4gou's personal Shinkansen-themed Ressha that forms the left torso and right leg of ToQ-Oh. : ToQ 5gou's personal rapid transit-themed Ressha that forms the left arm of ToQ-Oh. : ToQ 6gou's personal Ressha and the strongest Ressha that is equipped with a claw and the . : A series of supplementary Ressha that can combine with the ToQgers' giant robots via . : A namesake-themed Ressha capable of combining with ToQ-Oh while in its mode. : An autorack-themed Ressha capable of carrying large items and the tiny , and forms the right leg of DieselOh. : A tank car-themed Ressha that refuels the other Ressha and forms the left leg of DieselOh. : A fire engine-themed Ressha that equips the ToQgers' giant robots with the and the . : A police car-themed Ressha that possesses the highest speed among the Ressha and equips the ToQgers' giant robots with the and the . : A namesake-themed Ressha that is primarily used by ToQ 6gou and was originally the . Due to the latter trait, the Shadow Line's giant robots can also combine with the Drill Ressha. : A diesel locomotive-themed Ressha and the oldest Ressha due to running on the imagination of internal combustion engines that is loaded with the , and forms the head, torso, and arms of DieselOh. : A giant steam locomotive-themed Ressha that serves as the Rainbow Line President's headquarters and can transform into the . Though it usually answers to the President, this Ressha can be used by Hyper ToQ 1gou. : A dinosaur-themed Ressha form that Kyoryu Red's partner, Zyudenryu Gabutyra, takes on during the events of the crossover film Heisei Rider vs. Shōwa Rider: Kamen Rider Taisen feat. Super Sentai. : A series of animal-themed Ressha that operate on the Galaxy Line, normally answer to Lady, though the ToQgers are able to pilot them as well, and appear exclusively in the film Ressha Sentai ToQger the Movie: Galaxy Line S.O.S. : A namesake/steam locomotive-themed Ressha piloted by ToQ 1gou that forms the head of head and torso of Safarai GaOh. : A namesake/Shinkansen-themed Ressha piloted by ToQ 2gou that forms the right leg of Safari GaOh. : A namesake/commuter rail-themed Ressha piloted by ToQ 3gou that forms the left arm of Safari GaOh. : A namesake/Shinkansen-themed Ressha piloted by ToQ 4gou that forms the left leg of Safari GaOh. : A namesake/commuter rail-themed Ressha piloted by ToQ 5gou that forms the right arm of Safari GaOh.
Ressha Combinations : The ToQgers' first giant robot composed of the five main Ressha that wields the crossing gate-like sword, which has a Sword Mode for performing the finisher and a Gun Mode for performing the finisher. In Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger, the Rainbow Line had modified the original five-seater cockpit to be a single-seater pilot room, which allows Bun Violet to pilot the giant robot after he further accommodates the system to fit with his Boonboom Controller. : A combination of ToQ-Oh and the Shield Ressha that possesses increased defensive capabilities and can perform the attack. : A combination of ToQ-Oh and the Car Carrier Ressha. Its finisher is the . : A combination of ToQ-Oh and the Tank Ressha that grants increased punching capabilities. Its finisher is the .