Genseishin Justirisers

Infobox Television
show_name = Gen Sei Shin JustiRisers
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format = Tokusatsu
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runtime = 25 minutes (per episode)
creator = Toho
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starring = Tatsuya Isaka
Shiori Kanzaki
Junya Isaka
Hiromi Eguchi
Eri Ozawa
Kazuki Namioka
composer = Yasuharu Takanashi
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country = flagicon|Japan Japan
network = TV Tokyo


first_aired = October 2, 2004
last_aired = September 24, 2005
num_episodes = 51
website = http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/justirisers/
imdb_id = nihongo|"Genseishin Justirisers"|幻星神ジャスティライザー|Genseishin Jasutiraizā translated as "Phantom Star God Justirisers" is a tokusatsu superhero TV series produced by Toho company Ltd. This series is the second in Toho's Seishin (Star God) series.

Characters

The Justirisers

The Justirisers are three chosen humans that are granted the use of the mysterious Justi Power created by the great Noulan who sealed away Kaiser Hades long ago. Each is based on a different Chinese legend. Each one is equipped with an In-Loader that allows them to summon a high-powered suit of armour that transforms them into a Justiriser. The transformation call is "Souchaku!" "("Equip!")". The In-Loader also acts as a communications device between the three Justirisers.

Justiriser Glen

Shouta Date
* Color: Red
* Motif: Phoenix / Dragon
* Weapon: Glen Sword
* Final Attacks:
**Raging Flame: Riser Glen returns his Glen Sword into the scabbard, where an energy meter begins to glow. When fully charged, the hand guard rotates. Riser Glen then draws his sword and does a downward slash which creates a wave of fire that destroys the enemy.
**Justi Blazer: It is similar to "Raging Flame" except Riser Glen holds the sword in a reverse grip and when released, a burning blue crescent is shot from the sword setting the monster on fire. When he returns the sword to its scabbard, the monster explodes.
* Seishinjuu: Enoh. It is a giant phoenix that Shouta pilots when in battle. It is based upon the Vermilion Bird of the South in Chinese mythology. When combined with Riseross, it forms Genseishin Ken Riser.
* Genseishin: Ken Riser
* Blood type: O
* Birthday: August 17, 1987
* Element: Fire
* Astrological signs: Leo (Western) and Rabbit (Chinese)
* Hobbies: Motorcycles, kendo
* Justipower: Courage

Shouta is your typical uninspired high school student. He slacks off from both school work and kendo practice. He does not take most things as seriously as he should, and it does not really change throughout the series. Shouta is the first Justiriser to awaken on screen, and the first to summon Genseijuu Riseross. After becoming a Justi Riser, he takes up the job of protecting humanity instantly, and begins to take his kendo practice more seriously… although not his school work. Later in the series, Shouta also becomes the vessel for the power of Shirogane. As Riser Shirogane, Shouta seems to be in control but does not act up like he does, even as Riser Glen. He likes Yuka and worries a lot for her safety.

* Real NameKanzaki Shiori

Justiriser Kageri

Yuka Sanada
* Real Name: Kanzaki Shiori
* Color: Blue
* Motif: Tiger
* Weapon: Kageri Striker
* Final Attack:
**Phantom Crush: The Kageri Striker opens out absorbing energy and then fires an energy arrow at the target.
* Seishinjuu: Ranga, a blue tiger mecha
* Genseishin: Nin Riser
* Blood type: A
* Birthday: February 3, 1988
* Element: Air (Western) and Fire (Chinese)
* Astrological signs: Aquarius (Western) and Rabbit (Chinese)
* Hobbies: Lacrosse
* Justipower: Virtue

Yuka is a fairly popular girl in high school, and is an active member of the school's lacrosse team. Unlike Shouta, who is set in his path of protecting humanity, Yuka is much more conflicted. She would rather go back to being a regular school girl, as her duties as Riser Kageri interfere more and more with her social life. But when confronted with danger, she does not hesitate to fight. Shouta eventually was worried for her protection, which Yuka in the end can handle the dangers of being at harms way.

Justiriser Gant

Shinya Hiraga
* Color: Black
* Motif: Tortoise
* Weapon: Gant Slugger
* Final Attack:
**Versus Cannon: When the Gant Slugger opens up, three small barrels appear. When charged, the weapon fires an energy bolt at the enemy.
* Seishinjuu: Kouki
* Genseishin: Juu Riser
* Blood type: B
* Birthday: November 28, 1984
* Element: Fire (Western) and Wood (Chinese)
* Astrological signs: Sagittarius (Western) and Rat (Chinese)
* Hobbies: Soccer and programming
* Justipower: Wisdom

Shinya is a college student, who seems to be majoring in pharmacy and loves robotics. Shinya is much more serious than either Shouta or Yuka, and although he uses his powers to fight, the fighting troubles him. He does not believe in just fighting to protect humanity, and questions why they were given the power, and what for. It takes much for anyone to become friends with him, and earning his trust is hard. Sometimes his strong heroic sense of chivalry leads to protecting Mio since he has deep feelings for the guardian, lest he wants to protect her from any harm.

Justiriser Shirogane

The Legendary Hero of the Azure Planet, or in other words, Earth. If Justi Power is the Earth's willpower, then Shirogane is the pure physical manifestation of that power. Because of this, his power is sealed away in the Justi Crystal, and only by combining the hearts of the three Justirisers, and the prayers of the Justi Crystal bearer, can he come into existence. His power is so far over that of a single Justiriser, that he can kill an alien that was giving all three Justirisers trouble in one hit, but he does not resort to any violent attacks but upholds non-violence at his enemies. His weapon the "Justi-Arms" can transform into three different modes, sword, blaster and lance. Shouta / Riser Glen is the vessel for this power, although Shirogane seems to have some consciousness of his own. This is perhaps the reason why Shouta seems much more serious while acting as Shirogane. However, summoning and maintaining Shirogane takes a large toll on the Justi Crystal bearer, and she is usually unconscious for some time after a battle in which he is summoned.

Genseishin

Genseijuu Riseross

It is a giant dragon / dinosaur type robot that looks suspiciously like a cross between Mechagodzilla and Gigan. Riseross can be summoned by any of the three Justirisers, but to use its full power, all three Justirisers need to pilot it. Despite the fact it has many powerful weapons of it own, it is the base to which each of the specific Genseijuu combine with, to form a more powerful robot called a Genseishin "(Phantom Star God)". In the movie sequel (Sazer-X: The Movie), two Riseross have added to make three and have already combined with Enoh, Ranga and Kouki to form Ken Riser, Nin Riser and Juu Riser so that they would able to defeat Manmos-Bosquito.

Genseijuu Enoh

It is a giant red phoenix / firebird, which can only be summoned by Justiriser Glen. It can combine with Riseross to form Genseishin Ken Riser.

Genseishin Ken Riser

The combined form of Genseijuu Enoh and Genseijuu Riseross, "Phantom Star God Sword Riser" is primarily piloted by Justiriser Glen. Genseijuu Enoh forms a new upper torso and arms, over Genseijuu Riseross, making a more humanoid appearance. Genseishin Ken Riser usually fights with 2 swords which are stored in its wings, but combines them for its finishing attack.

Genseijuu Ranga

It is a giant blue tiger, which can only be summoned by Justiriser Kageri. It can combine with Riseross to form Genseishin Nin Riser.

Genseishin Nin Riser

The combined form of Genseijuu Ranga and Genseijuu Riseross, "Phantom Star God Ninja Riser" is primarily piloted by Justiriser Kageri. Like with Enoh, Genseijuu Ranga forms a new upper torso and arms over Riseross creating a humanoid appearance. This Genseishin is built for high speed battle and can fight both long and short range.

Genseijuu Kouki

It is a giant black turtle, which can only be summoned by Justiriser Gant. It can combine with Riseross to form Genseishin Juu Riser.

Genseishin Juu Riser

The combined form of Genseijuu Kouki and Genseijuu Riseross, "Phantom Star God Gun Riser" is primarily piloted by Justiriser Gant. Genseijuu Kouki splits into two, while Riseross turns upside down. Genseijuu Kouki makes new legs, while Riseross' legs now become massive clawed arms. The second part of Kouki, the shell, sits on top, and Riseross' tail folds over the head, making for a very powerful looking beast. Genseishin Juu Riser uses long range attacks for its finishing move, but has been known to fight hand to hand with its powerful arms. It is also the slowest of the Genseishin.

Genseijuu Ryouto

A winged, two-headed dragon which looks suspiciously like King Ghidorah minus one head. It can be summoned by either Justiriser Shirogane or Demon Knight and combines with Genseijuu Riseross to form Genseishin Justi Kaiser.

Genseishin Justi Kaiser

The combined form of Genseijuu Riseross and Genseijuu Ryouto, and is primarily piloted by Justiriser Shirogane. Like in Juu Riser, Riseross's legs become large clawed arms, and Ryouto makes new legs.

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Mio Tendo

A young heiress to the Tendo estate and the bearer of the Justi Crystal who stays close to the Risers at all times. She is accompanied by Reika, her assistant and personal bodyguard. When Shouta becomes Riser Shirogane, not only does the crystal drain him, but it also drains her life force to the point of exhaustion. Although she is depicted as the damsel in distress, she is considered to be the groups' mentor, much to the crush of Kenta in one particular episode and her inexperience to domestic chores like cooking or baking cookies. In battle, she can hold her own as she is an excellent archer. She falls in love with Shiniya.

Reika Motomiya

She is Mio's "bodyguard" specializing in hand-to-hand combat. She is capable of fighting henchmen and monsters while the Risers fighting else where. Much to some comical situations where she and Mio is under the Date household and assists in the appliance shop. She also arms herself with various kinds of batons, clubs, and truncheons. She values Mio as much as she can in protecting her and the duty that she is going to partake. She fell in love with Jinno after a period of time.

hiro Jinno/Demon Knight

Shiro Jinno is one of Kaiser Hades' strongest warriors, and is the only of his warriors to show a human form. Jinno originally uses his human form to trick the Justirisers into thinking that he might be an ally. In his first couple of appearances, he was able to take on all three Justirisers by himself, but as they grew as warriors, he started to harbor a rivalry against Shouta/Riser Glen, after he is defeated in a one on one duel. It is revealed that he used to be a warrior of justice, since the purple crystal design affixed on his right wrist was related to Mio's blue Justi Crystal and his powers were similar to the Risers. The crystal on his wrist is the riser stone. He is the last survivor of planet Riser and has the ability to take on Daruga. He is known as the Legendary Knight and is the younger brother of Nolun, the Lady of the Riser Planet. He eventually turns on Kaiser Hades and joins the Justirisers as the fourth Riser. However, he usually travels alone despite Shouta's efforts to have him join the team. He is 450 years younger.

Gentarou Date

He is Shouta's strict but kind and loving father who owns an appliance center.

Villians

Doctor Zora

A female alien scientist devoted to freeing the imprisoned Kaiser Hades from his prison. She is a bit fox-like in appearance and seems to be clad in copper-like armor. She is killed by Nin Riser when she just freed Kaiser Hades. She is also able to create robotic henchman called the Cyber-Knights, who filled the Monster of the week position.

Kaiser Hades

* Kaiser Hades
* General Bachuss
* Demon Knight

When he was freed by Doctor Zora, he took over the position of the lead-villain. Kaiser Hades has a demonic appearance and fights with sword and shield. To fight the Justi Risers, he called forth an elite group of warriors called the Death-Commando, led by the feared General Bachuss. (They also filled the Monster of the week position). Hades was killed by the Justi Kaiser when he tried to take the Risers on himself.

Demon Lord Daruga

* Demon Lord Daruga
* General Adorocs

Hades' big brother. After he heard his little brother Hades was killed by the Justi Risers, he planned to take vengeance by destroying the earth himself. He sends forth the Rejandar forces, led by the vain General Adorocs, to distract the Risers from his arrival. When he arrived himself, he absorbed Demon Knight's true powers and turned into Riser Kurogane, the counterpart of Shirogane. He was killed when he fought a giant Riser Shirogane that was called forth by the combined powers of the 3 Justirisers, Mio, Reika and Jinno.

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Music

*Opening Theme:
**nihongo|Genseishin Justirisers|幻星神 ジャスティライザー|Genseishin Jasutiraizā by Mitsuo Nakajima
*Ending Themes:
**Sky by SweetS
**nihongo|Archipelago Party Knight|列島パーティ騎士（ナイト）|Rettō Pāti Naito by HAV
**nihongo|Thinking that Cannot be put in Words|コトバにできない想い|Kotoba ni Deki Nai Omoi by Water

Cast

*Shouta Date/Justiriser Glen: Isaka Tatsuya
*Yuka Sanada/Justiriser Kageri: Kanzaki Shiori
*Shinya Hiraga/Justiriser Gant: Isaka Shunya
*Mio Tendo: Hiromi Eguchi
*Reika Motomiya: Eri Ozawa
*Shiro Jinno/Demon Knight: Kazuki Namioka

Links

* [http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/justirisers/ TV Tokyo's Geinseishin Justirisers site]