is a Japanese tokusatsu series. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger is the 35th installment in the Super Sentai franchise, and the 23rd entry in the Heisei era. The series centers around a group of space pirates, known as the Gokaigers, who embark on a quest to discover the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe." On their journey, they confront the Zangyack Empire and encounter former members of Super Sentai teams from prior series.

Main characters Gokaigers

The Gokaigers are space pirates who seek to find the "Greatest Treasure in the Universe". Initially acting out of self-interest, they gradually embrace their 34 predecessors' roles as protectors of Earth and its inhabitants.

The primary members utilize cellphones to transform and summon their Gokai Machines. They also each carry a and a as sidearms, both of which allow them to perform varying finishers, such as the via the Gokai Saber, the via the Gokai Gun, and the via both.Televi Magazine, April 2011 Later in the series, they acquire the , which allows them to perform the finisher.

Captain Marvelous is the young captain of the Gokaigers. He is willing to use his authority to save his crew and civilians, even risking his life. Marvelous possesses superhuman strength achieved by playing darts with weighted bracelets.

Marvelous can transform into . While transformed, he primarily wields the Gokai Saber and Gun.

In Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, Marvelous can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of Gokai Galleon-themed torso armor, as well as Galleon Armor Mode, gaining the combined usage of the other Gokaigers' Cross Armor Modes.

Captain Marvelous is portrayed by . As a child, he is portrayed by .

Joe Gibken is Marvelous' first mate and the first to be recruited into the Gokaiger team. Originally a member of Zangyack's Imperial Special Forces, Joe was imprisoned after refusing to murder a group of captive children. He escaped imprisonment, and while on the run Marvelous frees Joe from his tracking collar. Ever since, Joe has sworn loyalty to Marvelous and developed the fighting style.

Joe can transform into . While transformed, he primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Sabers.

In Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, Joe can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quintuple-bladed, claw-like weapon on his right arm.

Joe Gibken is portrayed by .

Luka Millfy serves as the crew's lookout. Originating from a planet under Zangyack's control, Luka and her friend Cain took care of orphans until her little sister Lia's death. This led Luka to leave their planet to secure funds. While making ends meet as a thief, Luka comes across Marvelous and Joe, who save her during a failed heist and offer her the position of reconnaissance expert. During her time as a Gokaiger, she acquires a collection of jewelry, which her teammates pawn off for local currency, much to her dismay. Despite her greed, she cares for her teammates, especially Ahim de Famille, whom Luka treats as a surrogate little sister.

Luka can transform into . While transformed, she primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Sabers, which she can either combine into a double-bladed weapon or use as a pair of extendable whips, and use them to perform the , , and attacks. Additionally, she has developed acute reflexes in combat, which she uses to make up for her relative lack of physical strength. Her training also enables her to spot nearby treasures and distinguish fake gems from real ones.

In Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, Luka can transform into the Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quadruple blade launcher on her left leg.

Luka Millfy is portrayed by .

Don Dogoier , nicknamed , is the ship mechanic, cook, and caretaker. Before the series, Don was a repairman whom Marvelous, Joe, and Luka sought out for help in fixing the Gokai Galleon. Impressed with Don's skills, Marvelous shanghaied him into his crew. Initially anxious and fearful, Don gradually becomes more confident and able to support his teammates throughout their adventures on Earth. Due to his background, he is dismissed by Zangyack and assigned the lowest bounty until he participates in freeing Marvelous from execution and defeats a leading Zangyack member.

Don can transform into . While transformed, he primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Guns. Additionally, he relies heavily on stealth and trickery, with his clumsiness often resembling slapstick.

In Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, Don can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a double-barreled gun on his left arm.

Don Dogoier is portrayed by .

Ahim de Famille is the pirates' diplomat who eases tension among her teammates and is the most fascinated by Earth culture. Prior to joining them, she was the princess of the planet Famille before the Zangyack Imperial Guard destroyed her home planet. While on the run, she came across the Gokaigers and asked to join them.

Ahim can transform into . While transformed, she primarily dual wields a pair of Gokai Guns. During her early days with the Gokaigers, she had no martial prowess and a tendency to make a mess. By the time the pirates arrive on Earth, she became fully capable of holding her own in battle.

In the crossover film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, Ahim can perform the alongside Super Gosei Pink.

In Kaizoku Sentai: Ten Gokaiger, Ahim can transform into Cross Armor Mode, gaining the use of a quadruple-barrelled cannon on her right leg.

Ahim de Famille is portrayed by .

Gai Ikari is the only Earthling of the group and a Super Sentai fan who was injured while saving a little girl from being hit by a truck. While recovering in the hospital, Gai was visited in his dreams by the ghosts of Mikoto Nakadai, Time Fire, and Dragon Ranger, who gave him the ability to become and access to their teams' Great Powers. Despite initially being denied membership in the Gokaigers, Gai's enthusiasm and bravery convinced them to let him join.Hyper Hobby, July 2011Tokusatsu Newtype, July 2011

Gai possess knowledge of all the previous Sentai teams and the ability to fuse Ranger Keys using his imagination, having used it to create the , the , and the . Unlike the primary Gokaigers, he utilizes the to transform and summon his mecha GouZyu Drill. He also wields the sidearm, which has a for performing the Final Wave, a for performing the Final Wave, and an for performing the and Final Waves. With the other Gokaigers, he can perform the Final Wave. Additionally, Gai can assume the following forms:

Go-on Wings: A hybrid form of Go-on Gold and Silver accessed from the eponymous Ranger Key that allows Gai to dual wield a pair of Rocket Daggers. : Gai's power-up form accessed from the Gold Anchor Key that grants increased offensive and defensive capabilities at the cost of reduced speed and agility. In this form, he primarily wields the Gokai Spear in Anchor Mode. Gokai Christmas: A hybrid form of Gokai Red and Green accessed from the eponymous Ranger Key that allows Gai to wield a Gokai Sword and Gun. His Final Wave in this form is the .

As of Twokaizer × Gokaiger: The Tanuki-Charmed June Bride, Gai gains access to Ranger Keys of the sixth members from the Go-Busters to the Zenkaigers by attaching the to his Gokai Cellular.

Gai Ikari is portrayed by .

Ranger Keys The are mysterious items that were scattered across the cosmos after the previous Super Sentai teams sacrificed their powers to defeat the Zangyack Empire's first invasion wave. After forming the Red Pirates to gather them all, Aka Red gave them to Marvelous so he could find the Greatest Treasure. Stored in the , the Ranger Keys can be summoned to a Gokaiger's via a thought-based teleportation system called the . The Ranger Keys allow the Gokaigers to transform, activate their weapons' finishers, and grant access to a previous Sentai team's powers. After unlocking a Legend Sentai's Great Power, the Gokaigers can use the Ranger Keys to enhance their giant robots and access unique powers. While the Gokaigers usually transform into a Sentai hero of their corresponding color and have personal Ranger Keys, the items are not specific to any of them.

In the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, it is revealed that past Sentai warriors can regain their powers by claiming their Ranger Keys. They can also infuse them with their team's Great Power, at the cost of their powers. However, deceased Sentai warriors such as Mikoto Nakadai of the Abarangers and Gai Yuki of the Jetmen still possess their powers.

During the events of the crossover films Kamen Rider × Super Sentai: Super Hero Taisen and Kamen Rider × Super Sentai × Space Sheriff: Super Hero Taisen Z, the Gokaigers gain Ranger Keys based on Kamen Rider OOO and six Metal Heroes (Jiraiya, Mobile Cop Jiban, Draft Redder, Janperson, Blue Beet, and B-Fighter Kabuto) respectively.Uchusen, Vol. 136Telebi-kun, May 2013Telebi Magazine, May 2013

In the crossover film Tokumei Sentai Go-Busters vs. Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger: The Movie, the Gokaigers seek out the , which are said to unlock the . After joining forces with the Go-Busters, the Phantom Ranger Keys transform into , which grant the use of giant-sized so the Gokaigers and Go-Busters can transform their giant robots into those of past Sentai teams.

Gokai Machines The are the primary Gokaigers' mecha, all normally stored within the Gokai Galleon. : Gokai Red's three-masted spacecraft equipped with the , the , and several beam cannons on its wings that forms the head and torso of GokaiOh. It was originally Aka Red's vessel before it became the Gokaigers' base of operations. : Gokai Blue's fighter aircraft-themed Gokai Machine equipped with beam and vulcan cannons as well as an energy cannon that forms the hat and right arm of GokaiOh. : Gokai Yellow's semi-trailer truck-themed Gokai Machine equipped with ramming power that forms the left leg of GokaiOh. : Gokai Green's open-wheel car-themed Gokai Machine equipped with a beam and energy cannon that forms the left arm of GokaiOh. : Gokai Pink's submarine-themed Gokai Machine equipped with a beam cannon, tracking torpedoes, and homing mines that forms the right leg of GokaiOh.

Giant robots : The combined form of the Gokai Machines that possesses incredible agility, and wields the twin swords and the built-in chest cannon. Additionally, it can wield other weapons, such as the . Its finishers are the via the Gokai Hō and the via the Gokai Ken. The primary Gokaigers can also combine GokaiOh with some of the Great Powers to achieve stronger forms, which are as follows: : The combination of GokaiOh and Magi Dragon that grants flight capabilities and pyrokinesis. Its finisher is the . : The combination of GokaiOh and the Pat Striker that grants increased firepower and the use of the latter's parts as handguns. Its finishers are the and the . : The combination of GokaiOh and Gao Lion that grants the use of the latter's abilities. Its finisher is the . : An alternate combination of GokaiOh and Gao Lion imbued with Modikara that grants elemental powers and the use of the double-bladed . Its finisher is the . : The combination of GokaiOh and the Variblune that grants flight capabilities. Its finisher is the . Goren GokaiOh first appears in the film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle. : The combination of GokaiOh and Fuuraimaru that grants the use of unlimited shuriken, which allows it to perform the and attacks. Its finisher is the . : The combination of GokaiOh and Machalcon, also known as the , that grants the use of the latter's abilities. Its finisher is the .