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06-08-2020, 03:01 AM
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TokuKnight89
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SengalBoy
I have always wondered what constitutes as an 'Extra Hero'. It would make sense for the likes of DekaMaster and Princess ShinkenRed as they are after the proper 6th Ranger (even though DekaMaster came before DekaBreak but whatever). And for Signalman because he looks nothing like the Carrangers.
But what about the likes of Ninjaman and BullBlack? They pretty much served the role of the 6th Rangers, especially BullBlack, why not just call him a 6th Ranger as well? Yes, their designs are different from the core 5, but the same can be said to MagiShine and AbareKiller.
Both 'Sixth Hero' and 'Extra Hero' have come to mean something different as opposed to carrying either designation based on literal numerical value.
AbareKiller isn't exactly a sixth Ranger, but he maintains that status. Remember, AbareRed had the AbareMax form and then there was the ally who became AbarePink...briefly!
MagiShine has a Ranger form, but he also has a Sky Saint form as opposed to the main MagiRanger who call upon the power of the Sky Saints to transform.
BullBlack is an Extra Hero, but he handles the role of sixth Ranger. Remember, Gingaman was something of a callback to '80s Sentai and the "-man" suffix. I view the BullBlack role as taking the Extra Hero status instead of sixth Ranger cause the sixth wasn't a thing until Zyuranger in the '90s (with exceptions such as X-1 Mask in Maskman). Also, BullBlack actually left the team to work as a hired hand (he was forced, yes, but still). And third, the OG BullBlack was an anti-hero with his own agenda until Red's brother took over the role.
The 'Extra Hero' thing, and who was one, is something that got a near-clear definition in Gokaiger. Most of them are Armored Heroes, with exceptions like Princess ShinkenRed, as she is a Red Ranger who is also the seventh Ranger of Shinkenger. Even DekaMaster, DekaSwan, and MagiMother have armor of some kind. Pretty obvious that many of the Rangers from Kyoryuger would also be considered 'Extra Heroes' like Princess ShinkenRed.
Based on all this, I think the best answer is this:
- Sixth Ranger: Any Ranger who is revealed as a literal sixth Ranger or who joins the team as a sixth Ranger and is on near or equal footing as the rest of the team and who's suit is made of spandex (from a real-world perspective) like the rest of the team. Such characters are always next to the team, have their own focus episodes, and their own individual Mecha which will usually but not always combine with the main team Mecha. In situations in which there is no sixth Ranger but a sixth Member, then that Hero will likely serve as a substitute or the powers of that Hero will be used by someone new who will serves as a substitute.
- Extra Hero: Any Hero or Ranger who has a different form than the team and who serves a different function than any one member of the main team. Most who qualify have a form which is predominately armored, but exceptions exist. This Hero may also have a power-set which is NOT necessarily the same as the power-set of the main team. The abilities and/or Mecha of such a Hero will likely be very different from an actual Ranger as many who have a Mecha will probably NOT combine with the team Mecha and many such Heroes will have the ability to enlarge at will. Such a Hero will likely have different origins and agendas than the main team and occasionally butt heads with that team. Such a Hero will also be introduced much later in the conflict, though exceptions exist. In rare instances, such a Hero could be introduced early as a villain and then be reformed later.
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