Go-ongers

The Go-ongers (ゴーオンジャー, Gōonjā) are the fictional eponymous protagonists of the Japanese Super Sentai series Engine Sentai Go-onger. They are chosen by fictional sentient vehicles known as Engines to battle the evil Barbaric Machine Clan Gaiark. Based in their RV, the Ginjiro (ギンジロー号, Ginjirō-gō), the Go-onger team is composed of the core three and two back-up members who support the main team. Each of the Go-ongers has his/her own role call phrase and a nick-name before the group says "Persevering on the Road of Justice! Engine Sentai Go-onger!" (正義のロードを突き進む！炎神戦隊ゴーオンジャー！, Seigi no Rōdo o tsukisusumu! Enjin Sentai Gōonjā) Advertisements for the series show that the first kana in the Go-ongers' surnames spell "ecology" (「え・こ・ろ・じ・い」（エコロジー）, "E・Ko・Ro・Ji・I" (ekorojī)) in Japanese. One kanji in each Go-onger's given name contains a variation of the radical for "car" (車, kuruma). Each of the Go-ongers has a weapon called a Go-on Gear (ゴーオンギア, Gōon Gia).

The Go-ongers

Sōsuke Esumi

Sōsuke Esumi/Go-on Red (江角 走輔／ゴーオンレッド, Esumi Sōsuke/Gōon Reddo), nicknamed the "Speed King," was formerly a race car driver training under Tojiro Fuji. Possessing a sunny disposition, he was referred to by his racing team as "Miracle Esumi" for his belief in miracles. Unyielding and always full of confidence, he confronts all obstacles without hesitation. He is often seen flipping a Go-onger coin for good luck. When Speedor becomes rusted, Sōsuke crosses paths with his former mentor, who aids him by reminding him that a miracle takes more than one person to make by himself. Sōsuke becomes worried when Saki mentions that she wants to be pretty for a boyfriend who will appreciate her, which suggests that either he himself is interested in her, or that he is simply very protective of his teammates.

After transforming into Go-on Red, Sōsuke says, "Mach Full Force!! Go-on Red" (マッハ全開！！ゴーオンレッド, Mahha Zenkai!! Gōon Reddo). With his high speed abilities, he uses the MantanGun in Rod Mode to perform the Go-on Thrust (ゴーオンスラスト, Gōon Surasuto), which skewers multiple enemies, and the Spin Rod Crash (スピンロッドクラッシュ, Supin Roddo Kurasshu). With the Road Saber (ロードサーベル, Rōdo Sāberu) he can perform the Saber Straight (サーベルストレート, Sāberu Sutorēto).

Renn Kōsaka

Renn Kōsaka/Go-on Blue (香坂 連／ゴーオンブルー, Kōsaka Ren/Gōon Burū), nicknamed the "Cyclopedia" for his attention to the smallest detail, is a former bus driver who tends to be somewhat talkative. He has been referred to as the Go-ongers' "mother" by Bus-on and Gunpei, thanks to his doting personality and his cooking expertise; he apparently takes no offense to the reference. Renn carries a small memo notebook in which is the source of his massive knowledge, jotting down notes about and draws doodles of the enemies the team faces even in the middle of a fight.

As Go-on Blue, Renn's physical strength is magnified. After transforming into Go-on Blue, Renn says, "Just Correct!! Go-on Blue" (ズバリ正解！！ゴーオンブルー, Zubari Seikai!! Gōon Burū). With the MantanGun in Rod Mode, he can perform the Go-on Drift (ゴーオンドリフト, Gōon Dorifuto). With the MantanGun in Gun Mode he can perform the Sniper Shoot (スナイパーシュート, Sunaipā Shūto). With the Garage Launcher (ガレージランチャー, Garēji Ranchā) he can perform Launcher Starter (ランチャースターター, Ranchā Sutātā) and Jumping Attack (ジャンピングアタック, Janpingu Atakku).

Saki Rōyama

Saki Rōyama/Go-on Yellow (楼山 早輝／ゴーオンイエロー, Rōyama Saki/Gōon Ierō), nicknamed the "Sweet Angel," was a concessions vendor who worked the stands of the Twin Ring Motegi racetrack. Cheerful and anxious, she smiles and remains upbeat even in times of crisis, and often exhorts her teammates to smile. While she and Hant are trapped in Junk World, she reveals that she dreams of opening a cake shop someday.

After transforming into Go-on Yellow, Saki says, "Smile Blooming!! Go-on Yellow" (スマイル満開！！ゴーオンイエロー, Sumairu Mankai!! Gōon Ierō). She can fight in any hard terrain, using the MantanGun's Rod Mode to execute perform the Go-on Spin (ゴーオンスピン, Gōon Supin). With the MantanGun in Gun Mode she can perform the Machinegun Shoot (マシンガンシュート, Mashingan Shūto). With the Racing Bullet (レーシングバレット, Rēshingu Baretto) she can perform the Bullet Crash (バレットクラッシュ, Baretto Kurasshu).

Hant Jō

Hant Jō/Go-on Green (城 範人／ゴーオングリーン, Jō Hanto/Gōon Gurīn), nicknamed the "Vagabond," is a freeter working part-time at the Doki Doki Pizzeria until Gunpei's actions cost him his job. He becomes a Go-onger when he helps Gunpei return the Engine Casts to the others. Enthusiastic but immature, Hant briefly took on another part-time job in order to talk with girls his age, lying to his teammates that he was working to supplement their food budget so they could buy barbecue meat.

After transforming into Go-on Green, Hant says, "Doki Doki Delight!! Go-on Green" (ドキドキ愉快！！ゴーオングリーン, Dokidoki Yukai!! Gōon Gurīn). One of his attacks is his Cycle Punch. With the Bridge Axe (ブリッジアックス, Burijji Akkusu) he can perform the Axe String (アックスツーリング, Akkusu Tsūringu).

Gunpei Ishihara

Gunpei Ishihara/Go-on Black (石原 軍平／ゴーオンブラック, Ishihara Gunpei/Gōon Burakku), nicknamed the "Chaser," is a former police officer with excellent marksmanship and a passion for justice. He witnessed the Go-ongers in their first battles against Gaiark, and was so intent on becoming a Go-Onger that he kidnapped Bomper and stole the Engine Casts; he then demanded to know why the primary Go-Ongers were "just" immature kids and why could he not be a Go-Onger himself. After learning how and why Sōsuke, Renn, and Saki were chosen, he decided to return the Engine Casts to them and was, along with Hant, given Go-Onger powers. Gunpei does not like sweets, but he eagerly accepted a slice of Saki's special cake after he discovered that it was delicious.

After transforming into Go-on Black, Gunpei says, "Dash Dynamic!! Go-on Black" (ダッシュ豪快！！ゴーオンブラック, Dasshu Gōkai!! Gōon Burakku). With the Cowl Laser (カウルレーザー, Kauru Rēzā) he can perform the Laser High-beam (レーザーハイビーム, Rēzā Haibīmu).

Go-on Wings

The Go-on Wings (ゴーオンウイングス, Gōon Uingusu) are a two-man team composed of the Sutō siblings, chosen by the Wing Clan Engines and brought to the Machine World to become a elite fighting force before the Go-onger team came to be. However, it is due to their training that the Go-on Wings see the Go-ongers as being too inexperienced to protect the Earth from Gaiark.

Hiroto Sutō

Hiroto Sutō/Go-on Gold (須塔 大翔／ゴーオンゴールド, Sutō Hiroto/Gōon Gōrudo), nicknamed the "Philosopher," is the leader of the Go-on Wings who is amazing in combat. His fighting styles are boxing and kickboxing. After transforming into Go-on Gold, Hiroto says "Break Limit!! Go-on Gold" (ブレイク限界！！ゴーオンゴールド, Bureiku Genkai!! Gōon Gōrudo). With the Rocket Dagger, he can perform the attacks "Burning Dagger", "Lightning Dagger", "Shining Dagger", and "Full-Power Dagger."

Miu Sutō

Miu Sutō/Go-on Silver (須塔 美羽／ゴーオンシルバー, Sutō Miu/Gōon Shirubā), nicknamed the "Lovely Sensation," is Hiroto's younger sister, a "princess" sort of girl. Her fighting style is aikido. After transforming into Go-on Silver, Miu says "Sparkling World!! Go-on Silver" (キラキラ世界！！ゴーオンシルバー, Kirakira Sekai!! Gōon Shirubā). With the Rocket Dagger, she can perform attacks such as "Freezing Dagger", "Shooting Dagger", and "Full Power Dagger."

Bomper

Bomper (ボンパー, Bonpā) is a pink navigation robot from the Machine World, supporting the Go-ongers by creating their arsenal and performing maintenance on the Engines. Everything relating to Bomper involves the number 66. All of his dimensions are 66 cm, weighing 66 kg with a top speed of 66 km/h. Bomper also reveals that his name is an anagram for "Born-to Outerdimension and Mechanic × Pitcrew-type ENGINE-support Robot." As Bomper is from the Machine World, he ends his sentences with "Bom-Bom!" (ボンボン！, Bonbon!).

Arsenal

The Go-ongers' technology revolves around the Engine Soul (炎神ソウル, Enjin Sōru), which is a chip-like item that holds the soul of an Engine, whose power they allow the Go-ongers to employ. When not in use, they are kept in the Engine Soul Holster (炎神ソウルホルスター, Enjin Sōru Horusutā).

• Henshin Cellphone Go-Phone (変身携帯ゴーフォン, Henshin Keitai Gōfon): The primary Go-ongers's transformation devices, installing a chip-like item called Change Souls (チェンジソウル, Chenji Sōru), based on the Engine Souls' design, and shouting "Let's Go-on!" to evoke the transformation. By installing an Engine Soul in the Go-Phone, the Go-ongers can communicate with their Engine partners.
• Henshin Brace ShiftChanger (変身ブレスシフトチェンジャー, Henshin Buresu Shifutochenjā): Go-on Green and Go-on Black's transformation devices, worn on the wrist. Its use is also dependent on the Change Souls.
• Self Changing Gun MantanGun (セルフ変形銃マンタンガン, Serufu Henkeijū Mantangan, (refactored from [[[α]|Mantan]])): A team sidearm that resembles a gas pump dispenser and has both a Gun Mode (ガンモード, Gan Mōdo) and a Rod Mode (ロッドモード, Roddo Mōdo). It requires an Engine Soul to operate. The three core Go-ongers can perform the Go-on Cannonball (ゴーオンキャノンボール, Gōon Kyanonbōru) with the MantanGuns, but it has been performed by the three core Go-ongers with Go-on Black as well.
• Highway Buster (ハイウェイバスター, Haiwei Basutā): The combination of the primary Go-ongers' Go-on Gear: the Road Saber, the Garage Launcher, and the Racing Bullet. When an Engine Soul is set in the weapon, the Racing Bullet is fired, unleashing the destructive power of the Soul's respective Engine on the target.
• Junction Rifle (ジャンクションライフル, Jankushon Raifuru): The combination of the secondary Go-ongers' Go-on Gear: the Bridge Axe and the Cowl Laser. When an Engine Soul is set in the weapon, it fires two beams that combine into the destructive power of the Soul's respective Engine as it hits the target.
• Super Highway Buster (スーパーハイウェイバスター, Sūpā Haiwei Basutā): The combination of the Highway Buster and the Junction Rifle. To form the Super Highway Buster, the Road Saber portion of Highway Buster pushes the top cowl of the Junction Rifle forward while the blades of the Bridge Axe fold up. Like the Highway Buster, an Engine Soul-powered Racing Bullet is fired, stopping for a split second to take on Go-on Black's cowl. Combined, they unleash the destructive power of the Soul's respective Engine on the target.
• Handle Blaster (ハンドルブラスター, Handoru Burasutā): The weapon which transforms into the handle of Engine-Oh G6's cockpit. When using for Engine-Oh G6's finisher, the Blaster Soul (ブラスターソウル, Burasutā Sōru) is set in it and it transforms into a Blaster Mode (ブラスターモード, Burasutā Mōdo) which uses as a gunsight and a trigger from a Handle Mode (ハンドルモード, Handoru Mōdo).
• Henshin Grip Wing Trigger (変身グリップウイングトリガー, Henshin Gurippu Uingu Torigā): The Go-on Wings' transformation devices, handheld and dependent on the Change Souls.
• Switch Jet Sword Rocket Dagger (スイッチ噴射剣ロケットダガー, Suitchi Funshaken Roketto Dagā): Go-on Gold and Go-on Silver's side-arm that has six different attack modes, referred to as 'Mission #' by the weapon's voice:
  1. Burning Dagger (バーニングダガー, Bāningu Dagā)
  2. Freezing Dagger (フリージングダガー, Furījingu Dagā)
  3. Lightning Dagger (ライトニングダガー, Raitoningu Dagā)
  4. Shining Dagger (シャイニングダガー, Shainingu Dagā)
  5. Shooting Dagger (シューティングダガー, Shūtingu Dagā)
  6. Jet Dagger (ジェットダガー, Jetto Dagā): This mode can perform the Dagger Acrobat (ダガーアクロバット, Dagā Akurobatto) maneuver. The Rocket Dagger when set to mode 6, says "Mission 6, Full Power" compared to the others.
• Wing Booster (ウイングブースター, Uingu Būsutā): The combination of the Wing Trigger and the Rocket Dagger, allowing Go-on Gold and Go-on Silver to perform a finishing attack by putting in any of their Engines' Engine Soul.

Engines

The Go-ongers' mecha are the Engines (炎神, Enjin), denizens of Machine World with some of them pursuing Gaiark, choosing the Go-ongers as their partners to fight Gaiark with them. While in the Human World, the Engines cannot exist in their full size and thus remove their Engine Souls to assume small forms called Engine Casts (炎神キャスト, Enjin Kyasuto) which are kept in the Engine Attache (炎神アタッシュ, Enjin Atasshu) until they are needed, resuming their true size on Earth for only 10 minutes, or suffer fatal rusting. But to fight, the Engines need the aid of humans to resume their true forms, their hearts allow the Engines to assume more powerful forms.

Among Engines are two races, the large Gian Race (ジャイアン族, Jaian Zoku) that can combine with other Engines and the rare Wing Race (ウイング族, Uingu Zoku) that are masters of aerial combat.

1. Engine Speedor (炎神スピードル, Enjin Supīdoru) is Go-on Red's partner, a hybrid between a condor and a sports car who ends his sentences with "Drrrr Drrrr!" (ドルドル！, Doru Doru!). When fully introducing himself, Speedor says, "I've got a tank full of courage, a highway star!! Engine Speedor" (勇気満タン、ハイウェイスター！！炎神スピードル, Yūki mantan, haiwei sutā!! Enjin Supīdoru). His engine pipes spout out flames in his Speedor Burst (スピードルバースト, Supīdoru Bāsuto) attack. His speed is unmatched and able to travel the length of Japan at full speed of 1000 km/h within three hours. Being one of the Wing Clan Engines, Speedor can assume "Accel Full Throttle", a "semi-flying" mode where Speedor uses his talons for attacks, but he can only glide. He forms the upper body and head of Engine-Oh and Engine-Oh G6.
2. Engine Bus-on (炎神バスオン, Enjin Basuon) is Go-on Blue's partner, a hybrid between a lion and a bus who is the Edokko spirit of the group and ends his sentences with "Onon Ooonn!" (オンオン！, On'on!). He is able to hold 100 to 200 people in his body. When fully introducing himself, Bus-on says, "The stylish, dashing safety driver!! Engine Bus-on" (粋でいなせな安全運転！！炎神バスオン, Iki de inase na anzen unten!! Enjin Basuon). He has brute strength and Bus-on Missiles (バスオンミサイル, Basuon Misairu). He uses his destination sign as a secondary form of communication, changing it to say words such as "Stop" and "Fire!" He forms Engine-Oh's hip, legs, and Go-on Sword.
3. Engine Bearrv (炎神ベアールＶ（ブイ）, Enjin Beārubui) is Go-on Yellow's partner, a gutsy hybrid between a bear and an RV who speaks Kansai-ben and ends her sentences with "Vvvvv Vvvv!" (ブイブイ！, Bui Bui!). When fully introducing herself, Bearrv says, "The Charming and spunky tough girl!! Engine Bearrv" (愛嬌と度胸のタフガール！！炎神ベアールＶ, Aikyō to dokyō no tafu gāru!! Enjin Beārubui). Her spunky pep is due to her not being a picky eater, eating even enemy aircraft in her Bearr Attack (ベアールアタック, Beāru Atakku). She forms Engine-Oh's abdomen and V-Shield.
4. Engine Birca (炎神バルカ, Enjin Baruka) is Go-on Green's partner, a easy-going hybrid between an orca and a motorcycle who is a polyglot, having spoken Spanish, Italian, French, English, and Mandarin Chinese so far. He ends his sentences with "Bar Barrrca!" (バルバルーカ！, Baru Barūka!). When fully introducing himself, Birca says, "The easygoing dreamer!! Engine Birca" (気楽なドリーマー！！炎神バルカ, Kiraku na dorīmā!! Enjin Baruka). He is best at quick movements, though can be stubborn and rush into things without second thought. In battle, Birca uses his tail, the Bircutter (バルカッター, Barukattā) as a weapon. He forms a left arm in formations, bestowing them with his slicing abilities.
5. Engine Gunpherd (炎神ガンパード, Enjin Ganpādo) is Go-on Black's partner, a lonewolf hybrid between a German Shepherd and a police car who ends his sentences with "Ganga Gaaaan!" (ガンガガーン！, Gan Gagān!). When fully introducing himself, Gunpherd says, "The hard-boiled dispatch!! Engine Gunpherd" (ハードな緊急出動！！炎神ガンパード, Hādo na kinkyū shutsudō!! Enjin Ganpādo). Known as a sniper for his cannon nose, the Gunpherd Gun (ガンパードガン, Ganpādo Gan), Gunpherd pursues enemies in a hot chase with a equally burning sense of justice. He was a bit annoyed with Gunpei, chastising him once for having three stray bullets when they scrapped Speaker Banki. He forms a right arm in formations, bestowing them with his sniping abilities.
6. Engine Carrigator (炎神キャリゲーター, Enjin Kyarigētā) is an orange-colored hybrid of an alligator and a trailer with a samurai persona, able to carry two Engines on his back. He ends his sentences with "Gator Gaator!" (ゲタゲータ！, Geta Gēta!). When fully introducing himself, Carrigator says, "The giant celebrity!! Engine Carrigator" (ジャイアントな千両役者！！炎神キャリゲーター, Jaianto na senryō yakusha!! Enjin Kyarigētā). Being of the powerful and legendary Gian Clan, Carrigator can combine with any Engine without need of a human partner. Though he came on Earth to fight Gaiark, he teams up with Gunpei and Hant to understand the concept of "partner". His known only flaws are that he takes much more time getting charged than the other Engines, as well as being a voracious eater (in fact, his Engine Soul is slipped into his mouth). He forms the main body and head of Gunbir-O and the feet and head of Engine-Oh G6.
7. Engine Toripter (炎神トリプター, Enjin Toriputā) is Go-on Gold's partner, a red and gold hybrid of a chicken (ニワトリ, niwatori) and a helicopter with a lively prankster personality who is a master in aerial dogfights while ending his sentences with "Batabata Bata!" (バタバタバタ！, Batabatabata!, an onomatopeia of a helicopter's rotor blades whirring). He is one of the two Wing Clan Engines who arrived to the Human World before Speedor and the others. With his rotor blades, he can perform the Toripter Batariot (トリプターバタリオット, Toriputā Batariotto), firing a endless supply of bullets from his turrets. He can combine with Engine-Oh and Jetras to form the right arm of Engine-Oh Jetripter. Also, he forms the right shoulder of Engine-Oh G9, with his tails forming "goggles" for Speedor.
8. Engine Jetras (炎神ジェットラス, Enjin Jettorasu) is Go-on Silver's partner, a steamlined black/silver hybrid of a tiger (トラ, tora) and a fighter jet with a calmy personality and ends his sentences with "Geeeeeeeeeeen!" (ギーン！, Gīn!, an onomatopeia of a jet flying by at supersonic speeds). He arrived before Speedor and the others to the Human World. With his wings and amazing offensive abilities, he can fire the Jetras Torahawk (ジェットラストラホーク, Jettorasu Torahōku) cruise missile from the mouth. He can perform the Jetras Phantom (ジェットラスファントム, Jettorasu Fantomu), creating clones to confuse the enemy. He can combine with Engine-Oh and Toripter to form the left arm of Engine-Oh Jetripter. Also, he forms the left shoulder of Engine-Oh G9, with his rudder and elevators forming the head.
9. Engine Jumboale (炎神ジャンボエール, Enjin Janboēru): A hybrid between a blue whale and a Hughes H-4 Hercules jumbo jet, with an alternate jet mode. He forms the main body of Seiku-Oh and the back of Engine-Oh G9.

Engine Gattai Formations

Engine-Oh

Engine Gattai Engine-Oh (炎神合体エンジンオー, Enjin Gattai Enjin'ō) is the Go-ongers' primary robot, referred to as the "King of Engines." Its finishing attack is the Go-on Grand Prix (ゴーオングランプリ, Gōon Guran Puri), charging the enemy at fullspeed with its Go-on Sword (ゴーオンソード, Gōon Sōdo), landing the deathblow as it moves past. It is comprised of Speedor, Bus-on, and Bearrv, but can receive power-ups by performing Engine Armaments (炎神武装, Enjin Busō). With Birca, Engine-Oh becomes Engine-Oh Birca (エンジンオーバルカ, Enjin'ō Baruka), using the Bircutter in its Bircutter Slash (バルカッタースラッシュ, Barukattā Surasshu) attack. With Gunpherd, Engine-Oh becomes Engine-Oh Gunpherd (エンジンオーガンパード, Enjin'ō Ganpādo), using the Gunpherd Gun in its Gunpherd Gunfire (ガンパードガンファイヤー, Ganpādo Ganfaiyā). With Jetras and Toripter, Engine-Oh becomes Engine-Oh Jetripter (エンジンオージェットリプター, Enjin'ō Jettoriputā), using its right arm's rotor blades for defensive/offensive attacks with its left arm used as the Jetras Bow (ジェットラスボウ, Jettorasu Bō). Finishing attack is the Jetri Bull's-eye (ジェットリブルズアイ, Jettori Buruzuai).

GunBir-Oh

Engine Gattai GunBir-Oh (炎神合体ガンバルオー, Enjin Gattai Ganbaruō) is the Go-ongers' secondary robot formed from Birca and Gunpherd combining with Carrigator. It spins Birca and generates the Bircutter Storm (バルカッターストーム, Barukattā Sutōmu). Its finishing attack is the GunBir Grand Prix (ガンバルグランプリ, Ganbaru Guran Puri), a 3-fold shot combo from all 3 Engines' finishers, and Carrigator says for the GunBir Grand Prix, "Herculean Strength Unrestricted" (剛力無制限, Gōriki Museigen). GunBir-Oh can also use the Gunpherd Gunfire and Bircutter Slash attacks.

Engine-Oh G6

Engine-Oh G6 (エンジンオーＧ６, Enjin'ō Jī Shikkusu) is the combination of Engine-Oh and GunBir-Oh, created when Renn modified the GunBir-Oh components for new G6 Formation based on Carrigator's fusion ability and Bomper's knowledge of Engines. The "G6" stands for "Go-onger 6." Its technique is the G6 Kick (Ｇ６キック, Jī Shikkusu Kikku) and finishing attack is the G6 Grand Prix (Ｇ６グランプリ, Jī Shikkusu Guran Puri), firing all its weapons in the energy form of its components at the enemy.

Seiku-Oh

Engine Gattai Seiku-Oh (炎神合体セイクウオー, Enjin Gattai Seikūō, (refactored from [[[β]|Seiku]])) is the combination of the winged Engines Toripter, Jetras, and Jumboale. It has yet to appear in the show.

Engine-Oh G9

Engine-Oh G9 (エンジンオーＧ９, Enjin'ō Jī Nain) is the combination of Engine-Oh, GunBir-Oh, and Seiku-Oh. It has yet to appear in the show.

Notes

Template:Ent "MantanGun" (マンタンガン, Mantangan) comes from the Japanese phrase for "fill 'er up" (満タン, mantan). Template:Ent "Seiku-Oh" (セイクウオー, Seikūō) comes from the Japanese phrase for "master of the air" (制空, seikū).