No!
Hold it there!
Masked Ranger Hyper 3!
Acchimuite hoi.
Morning.
Good morning.
Morning.
Hey. Took you long enough.
What are you watching, Yuu-chan?
They call it, 'The Masked Ranger.'
'The Masked Ranger'?
Transformation!
Masked Ranger Peregrine Falcon 20.
It's a show that's quite popular lately.
One of those 'good-looking hero shows,' if I remember correctly.
Good-looking?
There are a lot of attractive actors starring in it.
I don't know if they're good-looking or not, but they look so weak.
How manly...
That's right, I look more manly compared to...
Hey, wait a minute!
But they don't look anywhere close to the ones I'm familiar with.
Didn't the Masked Ranger wear a scarf around his neck?
And gloves and boots if I remember correctly.
What era did the show you speak of air in?
Probably one of the old ones, since the Masked Ranger series has been airing for decades now.
We only had one TV station back home, so...
So you saw a video of it from that video store?
Seriously, where in the world were you living in?
This show looks strange.
What's your opinion on the good-looking heroes, Haruka-san?
I guess it doesn't suit my taste.
Hey, Ikkou! Breakfast isn't ready yet?
Just a little longer, so please wait.
Wait... It's Haruka-san!
Huh?
Weren't you responsible for today's chores?!
Because you took so long, I ended up doing it for you instead.
I'm sorry. Next time, I'll do anything for you, so...
It's always, "next time", and "next time"...
Pretty please.
Alright.
You big pervert!
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You have a nice punch, you know.
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KO.
Jeez, you guys sure love to start the day off with quarrels everyday.
Ikkou, Chitose, and also Haruka. Follow me.
I need to have a word with you.
Huh?
What?
I have a bad feeling about this.
A ghost appeared...
...at the department store?
It seems like a mysterious phenomenon has been occurring for the past several months now.
It seems to occur late at night when there are no customers around,
but they want to settle this matter before bad rumors begin spreading, and so they consulted me about it.
And you want us to take care of it?
That's right.
Umm, but I have work to do this afternoon.
I'm supposed to be off this afternoon.
So that's how it is. I'm counting on you, Haruka.
Okay.
It was in the toys section where the security guard was attacked by spirits, right?
Yeah, but I don't see any sign of them anywhere.
First of all, the spirits only appear during the night, right?
Yeah, that's what they said...
Damn it. And I had planned to rest this entire afternoon too.
Haruka-san, was it really necessary for us to come here during the daytime?
How cute.
Haruka-san?
Huh?
Oh, what's wrong with that?
Let's take our time and investigate thoroughly.
Umm, sure...
Oh, this isn't bad. Oh, this too.
What do you think, Ikkou-kun? Does it look cute on me?
So how about it? Want to lie down next to me, Ikkou-kun?
Haruka-san!
She's just enjoying herself, isn't she?
I think so.
No sign of them here either.
Come on, everyone!
Say it out loud!
One, two, and...
Masked Ranger!
Masked Ranger Peregrine Falcon 20 has arrived.
Mankind's enemy, Evil Mutant. Bring it on!
Who would've thought that you would come to fight on this day.
The good-looking guy isn't here, huh?
Of course the real one wouldn't come to a measly show at a department store.
Oh, I see.
There is no sign of the spirits here either.
There wasn't any sign of spirits inside the store either.
Maybe it was just a misunderstanding by the department store's employees.
Who knows about that.
That's probably the case.
What a waste of energy.
What's wrong?
Umm... It's just that...
I was just thinking that it looked a little different from the show in my hometown.
What?
The local farmers held a show for us during the summer festival in my village.
Agricultural Cooperative Squadron Farmer V!
Because not a single hero show aired in our village, they made an original hero show for us.
'Farmer V,' eh?
But the hostess of the show was the old lady from the general store.
And they didn't have that kind of smoke coming out either.
So, what did those 'Farmer V' fight against?
Of course, pests that damage the rice-plants.
Like grasshoppers, beetles and such.
What kind of countryside did you live in?
Haruka-san?
What's the matter?
There weren't any spirits on the rooftop when we checked earlier.
Are you sure about that?
Huh?
I know you're hiding over there.
Just come out already.
What's the matter?
Don't be scared.
I'll be gentle.
Jeez, what a bunch of cowards.
If you don't come out now, I'm going to exorcise you with force.
They're so weak.
Yes, that's right.
Their weakness also implies that they aren't so much of an evil spirit or anything.
Huh?
Please don't send us to the other world yet.
I beg you.
What's the meaning of this?
We were a stage crew specialized in hero shows.
Hero shows?
One day, we traveled to the east, and on the next, to the west.
We traveled all over Japan and continued on with the show so that the children could continue to dream.
But.
Due to an accident on the road...
We were supposed to hold a show for a new TV program called 'Masked Ranger Hyper 3.'
Hyper 3?
The show they held this afternoon was 'Peregrine Falcon' something, wasn't it?
Hyper 3 was the third season of the Ranger series that aired seventeen years ago.
Seventeen years ago?!
That means... you guys have been...
What? For what reason?
It's because we wanted to hold a show.
And so, we wandered for a long period of time and ended up here, attracted by the children's voices.
What determination.
But that still doesn't explain your mischief in the department store.
What? Mischief?
That's right. There were reports that there are spirits causing problems and troubling people.
And that's why we're here.
We didn't do such a thing!
Huh?
We are heroes.
One who acts as a hero, needs to carry out his daily life as a hero as well.
Yes. Especially the ones who act as Rangers, you require a much greater amount of belief to be one!
Masked Ranger was a lonely hero since the first series, 'Masked Ranger Number 1.'
Oh, is that so?
At first, the hero was a minion of evil, right?
He was kidnapped and then became a modified human being while manipulated by the villains.
But once he regained his memory, he became the hero of justice.
Yes! Exactly!
I'm surprised you knew all that.
Because I saw it on video.
And he, who was released from the brainwashing,
awakened to the path of justice and fought for the sake of humanity.
But...
Midway into the story, people find out that he's a modified human being, right?
Yes, that's the best part!
What the hell all of a sudden?
The people who found out that he's a modified human being started attacking him, believing that he was a minion of the villains.
They were throwing rocks and other things at him, right?
He was hated by all the children after that.
'Episode 49: Ranger in a Lonely Hell.'
And yet, he still continued to fight.
And in the end, his feelings reached everyone.
And in the final battle, a lot of people came to his aid, right?
A child tried to protect the injured Ranger and said, "Ranger, I'm going to fight too!"
I cried at that scene.
Ranger!
What is up with these guys?
Ever since that show, the series continued on as 'Tasmania 2,' 'Hyper 3,'
and currently, 'Peregrine Falcon 20,' which all gave the children a dream.
There is no way that we could commit such evil deeds with the heart of a Ranger.
Exactly. We just wanted to have another chance to perform the best show in front of the audience.
That is our only wish, but yet...
It doesn't seem like they're lying.
Well, that's only because you were getting along well with them.
That has nothing to do with my opinion.
Well, let's begin with making their wish come true.
We'll worry about the rest, afterwards.
Huh?
I don't mind, but how are we going to do that?
Well then, let's begin.
Masked Ranger Number 1.
Masked Ranger Tasmania 2.
The Masked Rangers!
Zooka, zooka. Masked Rangers, I'll take both of your lives today, for sure.
Bring it on, Dark Magma!
Will we really be able to help them rest in peace like this?
Remember, they said they wanted to hold a show.
They did, but...
This is it! This is the Masked Rangers!
Wow... They're just like the Rangers I saw in the video.
And the show is just like the one from back home.
Man, this show isn't heating up at all...
It feels like something is missing.
I wonder what it is.
Good evening to all the good boys and girls, meow.
Good evening, meow!
That's it, it's the hostess. We were missing a hostess!
Welcome to the Masked Rangers show.
You'll be able to meet the Rangers in a little bit, okay?
Hey everyone. Please enjoy the show, meow.
Yes, meow!
Haruka-san is... Haruka-san is really into it!
Or perhaps, likes to be in the spotlights...
Well, before the show begins, let's practice cheering.
Hold it there!
This voice is...!
Zooka, zooka. We, the Dark Magma have taken over this stage.
All of you guys are now my hostages!
No way, meow!
How unfair!
This is so stupid.
It's faster if we just recite the sutra.
Hey everyone. Let's call for the help of the Rangers!
One, two, and...
Masked Rangers!
Louder this time!
One, two, and...
MASKED RANGERS!!!
Like the Rangers would come.
That's as far as you'll go, Dark Magma!
What?!
Here they are!
Masked Ranger Number 1.
Masked Ranger Tasmania 2.
What the hell?
Shit. You're...!
Hey everyone. A new Ranger friend has come to save us, meow.
And his name is...
Masked Ranger Hyper 3.
And who's controlling the smoke and the illumination...?
We, the Masked Rangers won't allow your evil ambitions!
How shrewd of you guys.
I'll defeat you all even without any hostages!
Let's go!
Alright!
Bring it!
And the fight has begun.
Everybody, cheer the Rangers!
Go, Masked Rangers!
Cut it out. It's embarrassing.
Why? Haruka-san said to cheer them.
Ikkou-kun, Chii-chan.
Umm, yes?
Come here, meow.
Ranger Punch!
Tasmania Tiger Chop!
Super-Hyper Kick!
Hurry, give me my Ranger Sword.
Oh, here it is.
Hey, my Ranger Fang isn't here!
Whoops.
Oh, here it is.
Give me my rope. Will you hurry it up?
Yes, sir!
My bad.
And why am I doing this?
People in charge of the illumination and special effects.
Yes?
Please prepare the pink illumination.
And do you have any colorful flower petals?
That explains it.
These guys are being worked hard too, I see.
But still, how can they enjoy this?
Oh, isn't it fun?
What?
Haruka-san, there's no way I can...
I'm not fit to do these kind of things.
It's alright. You'll be able to do it without a problem.
It's impossible. It's impossible.
A lovely, healing female warrior: Masked Ranger Pretty has arrived.
Oh my, she's pretty.
Hey everyone. Masked Ranger Pretty has come to save us, meow!
Leave it to me. I'll completely heal you all.
Oh, please heal me!
Man, she's ad-libbing and is completely into the show.
Pretty Heart Cutter!
W-What?!
Thanks, Pretty.
Were you healed?
Sure was. Completely energized.
Dark Magma, we'll put an end to your ambitions today!
Everybody, let's go!
Alright!
Masked Rangers Final Combined Kick!
I-It can't be happening!
As long as we exist, evil will never prosper on Earth!
The Masked Rangers!
Ah... I'm glad they liked it.
Everyone's... Everyone's enjoying it.
Finally, we were able to hold the best and final show!
It was the best.
My soul has been healed.
I'm glad I was able to watch that great show.
Jeez, Haruka-san. Asking me to stand on the stage all of a sudden.
I was really nervous.
I'm sorry, Chii-chan.
Yeah right.
Huh? About what?
Hey, what is it?
You were completely into the show.
Oh, it's you.
Huh? Weren't you able to rest in peace?
What's wrong? Weren't you able to hold the best hero show?
Hero?
That's just bullshit!
Huh?
My true dream...
It's...
To become the Great Ghost of Evil!
I wanted to become the Great Ghost of Evil this whole time.
That's why I cooperated by working on this show.
Because I was interrupted by those idiots!
Could it be that you were responsible for the mysterious phenomenon?!
Why did you do a thing like that?
That's obvious. It's because I'm evil.
The monsters in the TV shows attack school buses as well, don't they?
I'm building up my reputation little by little. And one day, I'll take over the world!
I don't quite understand the connection between attacking a school bus and taking over the world.
Ikkou-kun, Chii-chan.
We need to recite the sutra!
Alright!
Hah. It won't work. A measly attack like that won't work on me!
As I've stated, I'm the Great Ghost of Evil!
If you want to defeat the Great Ghost of Evil, show me a special attack that's appropriate for it!
Run away! Run away!
Cry! Scream!
This place will be your graveyard!
Chitose!
Chii-chan!
Cut it out!
Chitose!
Hey! Don't touch me there!
Please stop!
I'm deeply moved!
It was one of my dreams to torture a girl with tentacles!
Jeez, you pervert!
He's so easy to understand.
That's as far as you'll go!
Exorcism Rangers Maiden Squadron has arrived for backup!
Why are you acting like a fool?
Let's go! Long live the Exorcism Rangers!
So, you want to fight?
This is too stupid.
Ah! Blood is rushing to my brain!
What's wrong?
L-Let me down! Let me down!
Is this all you guys have?
Hey! Don't ignore me! Hey!
There are no enemies left to stand up to me now!
The world has no choice but to fall under my hands!
As I've mentioned earlier, the world has nothing to do with this.
His spiritual energy is rising...
Beside his wicked thoughts, we must've stimulated his earthly desires as well.
What shall we do?
Well, since it turned out like this, I guess it can't be helped.
Huh?
You have got to be kidding.
He keeps on telling us to show him an appropriate special attack for the Great Ghost of Evil.
We have no choice but to answer his request, right?
What did you mean by that, Haruka-san?
Ikkou-kun, let me help you awaken.
Transformation!
He has awakened!
Jeez, that was too quick.
Ikkou?!
This is!
This light...
That's right... This is the special attack!
This is the special attack that's appropriate to defeat the Great Ghost of Evil!
With this... With this, I can finally rest in peace!
Ghosts and evil will never perish!
Long live Dark Magma!
It's all your fault for making us do something weird as that.
Well, that's because...
I'm a monster called Perverted Monk!
Let me grope your breasts!
Exorcism Rangers special attack, Aphrodisiac Paradise Attack!
And so, the peaceful world was maintained.
Farewell, Exorcism Rangers.
Thank you, Exorcism Rangers.
And with this, this case has been settled.
You guys rented so many...
This time it's all hero films.
It seems like both of them are totally hooked on.
Good-looking heroes are pretty cool after all.
Haruka-san, let's watch this next.
'Masked Ranger Guts 10.'
Sugai Hinata. Thirteen years old.
Let me introduce myself.
My favorite food is rice balls.
My favorite fish is devilfish.
My dream is to become the devil's wife.
Next time: Don't Look For Me!!
Please watch it.