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Final Scroll: Wind, Water and Earth

Have to say, I love that title. Other than that, let’s end this puppy.

We begin with everyone reminding us of what’s been happening.





Senpuujin enters the Evil Will’s universe (which is a kaleidoscope with TARDIS SFX for some reason) by turning into Senpuujin Hurrier.

But as they find Ikari no Ya, the Evil Will (the one behind all this, in case you’ve forgotten) speaks for the first time (and he’s voiced by Seizo Kato, who voiced several Tokusatsu big bads in the 80s, in addition to being the voice behind G1 Megatron).





Despite the Evil Will’s best effort to stop them, Senpuujin Hurrier (worth mentioning that this takes place over 60 seconds, but time probably works differently in this universe, so I’ll let it slide) grabs Ikari no Ya and uses Nageki no Yumi to fire it at the point they came in from.



This has the desired result of reversing the reaction, while also causing Nageki no Yumi to disintegrate (which is both a good thing, since it means this can never be repeated, and a bad thing, since there’s now no way to make more Shinobi Medals or Karakuri Balls).



Senpuujin gets buffeted by the reaction. When Yosuke, Nanami and Kouta recover, not only has it reverted to normal form, but they’re back in their own universe and everything is fine.



As the darkness subsides, everyone who was drained by Satarakura recovers, with Hase and Yosuke’s boss returning to what they were up to.





Unfortunately, it’s not over yet, as a familiar voice is still alive and angry.



An old friend then appears. Namely, Tau Zant (who is voiced by Kiyoyuki Yanada, the voice of Armada Megatron), who’s body has been reanimated by the Evil Will.



A fight breaks out, wherein Tau Zant (who is now speaking with the voices of two different versions of Megatron) holds the upper hand.


But the Hurricanegers get the idea to hit him where Sandaaru stabbed him, since the injury is still there. When he knocks them down, they get their chance, knocking him back with a Karakuri Ball and then stabbing him with the Sword Slasher.



While this works, it also destroys Senpuujin in the process, as Tau Zant decides to take them with him



Before our trio can celebrate their success, some familiar faces appear.



And then they introduce themselves.

“First Spear, Furabijo.”

“Second Spear, Chuzoobo.”

“Third Spear, Manmarva.”

“Fourth Spear, Wendinu.”

“Fifth Spear, Sargain.”

“Sixth Spear, Sat-a-ra-ku-ra.”

“Seventh Spear, Sandaaru.”



They announce that they’ve been brought back by the Evil Will, stronger than ever and with their past disputes settled, to defeat the Hurricanegers.

Manmarva: Let’s go. Jakanja Seven Way Union!

Chuzoobo: Combine!



With this new “combination”, the Seven Spears blast our trio with the Ankoku Bomber. But they get saved as a pair of shadows awaken.



Sure enough, the pair are the Kasumi Bros, alive and well.



Ikkou reveals that they were saved by the “Will of Ikazuchi”, on the condition that they stop fighting in the shadows and fight with the Hurricanegers (so basically what they were already doing. Some saviour the Will of Ikazuchi is). As the Seven Spears recover, Kouta sets off some familiar dialogue.









They then do their role call unmorphed (a tradition I don’t expect to take off after this).

















As Sandaaru and Satarakura demand they get to the fight already (my sentiments exactly), the 5 do a one-off group Shinobi Change (initiated by Nanami and Isshu, of all people)





A fight then breaks out with Yosuke facing both Satarakura and Sandaaru (and he actually wins too), Nanami defeating Wendinu and Furabijo with her Chou Ninpo: Minamo Bosshiri, Isshu overpowering Chuzoobo with his Stag Breaker, Kouta overwhelming Sargain with his Chou Ninpo: Mai Jishi and Ikkou taking down Manmarva after an epic duel (well that certainly restores the balance after that awful two-parter). They then defeat the 5 with their respective sword techniques.

Yosuke: Hayate-Ryu Kengi: Shippu Zan!

Nanami: Hayate-Ryu Kengi: Geki-Ryu Zan!



Kouta: Hayate-Ryu Kengi: Daichi Giri!



Ikkou: Ikazuchi-Ryu Kengi: Raigeki Zan!

Isshu: Ikazuchi-Ryu Kengi: Raiga Ichigeki!

The Seven Spears are destroyed once more… but when the explosion clears, the Evil Will is standing there (and because the costume budget’s run out, he looks like Tau Zant - Ultimate Form, only small sized).



As the Evil Will proceeds to beat up the 5 for wrecking his plan, Oboro climbs out of the wreckage of Ninja Base and observes what’s happening on the one intact monitor.



Oboro tries to urge them to continue, but it takes Mugensai, now human once more, to truly motivate them to stand up.



As the 5 espouse the virtues of the Space Union Ninja Way, the theme song’s first verse kicks in. (Credit to Tv-Nihon for the translation)

Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
With a whoosh, there are ninjas.
Create a hurricane of courage.

Though you feel as if you are overwhelmed
If you change these feelings to a smile.
You can run towards new days, looking only forward.
For the sake of protecting this planet, we’ve inherited this secret power.
Three hearts gathered as one, believing in a future to work hard for.

Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
With a whoosh there are ninjas
Get ready, get ready, absolutely get ready.
Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
Whoosh through today, go go.
Burn up the hurricane of justice
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger. Become the wind.

As they weaken the Evil Will with a Gonin Kage no Mai (let’s face it, that suit is too elaborate for a practical fight and I wouldn’t have this show’s final battle any other way), they then finish him off with a point blank blast with the Victory Gadget.



Later, as everyone sends a message to Lady Gozen and Shurikenger that they can rest in piece now, Yosuke gets the same sobering realisation that I have.



Two months later, Mugensai is preparing to preside over everyone’s graduation.



He reveals that he was able to remember the “turn back into a human” spell because of his desire to save Oboro. Oboro compares this to the bond the 5 heroes share with each other.



In the same clearing where three kids once complained about being forced to be Ninjas, 5 Ninjas now discuss their uncertain future.



Ikkou and Isshu look on the bright side, as they’ll now be sent on real Ninja missions. While Yosuke, Nanami and Kouta say they even when they’re apart, they’ll always be together.



As they make peace with this, another element from the first episode returns. Namely, the Headmaster in an Oni mask.



Mugensai then issues a challenge to the 5 students.





As he runs off, the second and third verses of the theme kick in (I’m not uploading the video again).

If annoying tears once more overwhelm you, flowing all over your cheeks.
Aim for the boundless tomorrow, without any fears.
Don’t give up until the very end, red, blue and yellow passion leave their marks.
Within three blades lies our power that can’t be beat.

Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
With a whoosh there are ninjas.
Defeat, defeat, defeat the incarnation of evil
Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
Whooshing through today, go go.
Create the hurricane of courage.
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger, chase your dreams.

For the sake of protecting this planet, we’ve inherited this secret power.
Three hearts gathered as one, believing in a future to work hard for.

Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
With a whoosh there are ninjas
Get ready, get ready, absolutely get ready.
Whoosh and arrive (arrive)
Whoosh through today, go go.
Burn up the hurricane of justice.
Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger. Become the wind.

Each of the students gets their diploma in their own unique ways… but instead, I’ll show you what they did next. Ikkou and Isshu became workers, living off construction money, as before.



Kouta joined his sister Meiko in helping disadvantaged children.



Nanami left the Enka life behind and became a pop sensation.



Yosuke returned to his poorly defined job. He still doesn’t fit in.



As everyone met up for lunch, they found the restaurant was serving Taiko Master (see episode 24), Kazuya Misaki (see episode 26), Mr. Hashimoto (see episode 34), Kazuma Namikawa (see episode 35), a fisherman (see episode 42) and an oden seller (see episode 44). What do all these people have in common?



But the first to speak English isn’t anyone on the table, but the chef (but since his actor’s a red link on the Wiki, he’s clearly not Shurikenger).



As they chase the poor man out of his own business, everyone who Shurikenger impersonated stand in line for a group shot (and I see one of them is holding a softball. Could it be?)



But the episode (and the series) end with the graduation of our heroes.







Genin Megarappas*: Did you know that there are many different kinds of Magerappa?

Next Week: New show, Bakuryuu Sentai Abaranger. A warrior from the other dimension Dino Earth comes to find 3 warriors with the energy of justice, Dino Guts, to take the battle to the Wicked Life Form Garden, Evolian. Tune in next week for Episode 1: Abare Dinosaur Big Charge! (Don’t worry, I’m not going to do an Abaranger thread. But I’m not saying anyone else can’t)

Cast in order of disappearance:

Lady Gozen: Hitomi Miwa

Voice of Shurikenger: Taiki Matsuno

Futoshi Hase: Hiroshi Teruya

Voice of Tau Zant: Kiyoyuki Yanada

Voice of Sandaaru: Shūichi Ikeda

Newscaster/Voice of Satarakura: Bin Shimada

Wendinu: Mio Fukuzumi

Furabijo: Azusa Yamamoto

Voice of Chuzoobo: Daisuke Gori

Sargain: Yoshinori Okamoto

Voice of Manmarva: Takahiro Imamura

Voice of the Evil Will: Seizo Kato

Oboro Hinata: Shoko Takada

Kanae Tsukumo: Shinobu Kawamata

Mugensai Hinata: Ken Nishida

Isshu Kasumi: Nobuo Kyo

Ikkou Kasumi: Yujiro Shirakawa

Kouta Bitou: Kohei Yamamoto

Nanami Nono: Nao Nagasawa

Yosuke Shiina: Shun Shiioya

Writers: Jun’ichi Miyashita, Naoyuki Sakai, Atsushi Maekawa, Naruhisa Arakawa, Shin Yoshida.

Main Director: Katsuya Watanabe

Producer: Hideaki Tsukuda.

Final thoughts: Overall a good ending to the show. Everything got resolved, there’s little left to wrap up and everyoen’s happy where they are (except possibly Yosuke). I’ll be doing a full wrap up post for the series tomorrow (or if someone comments later today, today).

* Yes, I deliberately misspelled that to add my own bookend to this.