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Genre	Tokusatsu
Created by	TOEI
Starring	Ryosuke Sakamoto, Naoto Ohta, Akito Oosuga, Yuki Yajima, Sumiko Tanaka, Michiko Makino
Narrated by	Ichirō Murakoshi (村越 伊知郎, Murakoshi Ichirō)
Composer	Tatsumi Yano
Country of origin	Japan
No. of episodes	51
Production
Producers	Seiji Abe Moriyoshi Katō Takeyuki Suzuki Yasuhiro Tomita
Running time	30 minutes
Production companies	TV Asahi Toei Company Toei Advertising
Original release
Network	TV Asahi
Release	February 4, 1984 – January 26, 1985

Choudenshi Bioman (超電子バイオマン, Chōdenshi Baioman), translated into English as Super Electronic Bioman, is Toei Company's eighth installment in the Super Sentai series. It was aired on TV Asahi from February 4, 1984 to January 26, 1985, with a total of 51 episodes, as well as a movie.

Choudenshi Bioman was the first Super Sentai to do many things that would become common place in later installments. Bioman was the first series to have two women on the team at once, and the first to feature a female hero in yellow; she was eventually killed, making Bioman the first series to kill off a female hero.

Cast

Main article: List of Choudenshi Bioman characters

Bioman

• Shirou Gou (郷史朗, Gō Shirō) / Red One (レッドワン, Reddo Wan): At 24, he is the pilot of the first Japanese space shuttle. Unfortunately, he gets caught in the crossfire just as the Gear begins the invasion. In him, passion and responsibility unite in an unusual combination. He grew up believing that his father was dead. However, after meeting Professor Shibata, even he is not so sure. Armed with Fire Sword (ファイヤーソード, Faiyā Sōdo) and Spark Sword (スパークソード, Supāku Sōdo), and using the Super Electronic Radar (超電子レーダー, Chōdenshi Rēdā) special attack. Portrayed by Ryosuke Sakamoto.

• Shingo Takasugi (高杉真吾, Takasugi Shingo) / Green Two (グリーンツー, Gurīn Tsū): He is a 23-year-old race car driver. Shingo can be very tough to enemies yet very kind to children, for whom he has a soft spot. Yet despite his bravado, there are times when he doubts his own abilities. Yet despite these doubts, He knows what he must do and does them as well as possible. He is the designated driver of the Bio Turbo. Armed with Hurricane Sword (ハリケーンソード, Harikēn Sōdo) and Green Bomerang (グリーンブメラング, Gurīn Bumerangu), as well as Super Electronic Scope (超電子スコープ, Chōdenshi Sukōpu) and Break Action (ブレイクアクション, Bureiku Akushon) special attacks. Portrayed by Takahiko Oota.

• Ryuuta Nanbara (南原竜太, Nanbara Ryūta) / Blue Three (ブルースリー, Burū Surī): A water sportsman who, at 19 years of age, is boyish and adventurous; he loves to explore and discover things new. His years of diving have made him very nimble; thus, he is very skilled in stealth techniques. He wields the Super Electronic Ear (超電子イヤー, Chōdenshi Iyā) and Elec-Sword (エレキソード, Ereki Sōdo). His special attack is Super Sky Diving (スーパースカイダイビング, Sūpā Sukai Daibingu). Portrayed by Akito Oosuga.

• Mika Koizumi (小泉ミカ, Koizumi Mika; 1-9) / Yellow Four I (1初代イエローフォー, Shodai Ierō Fō; 1-10): A photographer who dreams of following in her brother's footseps to photograph the wildlife in Africa. Initially, she is hesitant to join the Bioman team. However, she is convinced when she realizes that if she does not fight, then the animals in Africa that she loves will eventually be in danger. She died when she was 18 by repeated Anti-Bio Particle blasts from the Bio Killer Gun. Her weapon was the Thunder Sword (サンダーソード, Sandā Sōdo). Her special attacks were Super Electronic Holography (超電子ホログラフィ, Chōdenshi Horogurafi) and Yellow Flash. Portrayed by Yuki Yajima.

• Jun Yabuki (矢吹ジュン, Yabuki Jun) / Yellow Four II (2代目イエローフォー, Nidaime Ierō Fō; 11-51): An Olympic archer. 19 years old. After watching the Bioman in action, she tries to join them but is initially refused, even though Mika Koizumi had just died; the others were looking for another descendant of the original five who were bombarded with the Bio Particles. However, she proves her courage, and it was discovered that she also has Bio Particles. Her weapons are Bio Arrow (バイオアロー, Baio Arō) and Thunder Sword (サンダーソード, Sandā Sōdo). Her special attack is Super Electronic Holography (超電子ホログラフィ, Chōdenshi Horogurafi). Portrayed by Sumiko Tanaka .

• Hikaru Katsuragi (桂木ひかる, Katsuragi Hikaru) / Pink Five (ピンクファイブ, Pinku Faibu): A 20-year-old carnival flutist. Sweet yet strong, and a mistress of disguise. An unusually strong spirit yet with a strong motherly instinct. She plays the flute both to calm her spirits and to strengthen her resolve. She is able to befriend the evil computer Brain and teach him about friendship, which pays off when Brain sacrifices himself to save the Bioman as well as the world from destruction. She wields the Super Electronic Beamlight (超電子ビームライト, Chōdenshi Bīmuraito), Pink Barrier (ピンクバリヤー, Pinku Bariyā), and Laser Sword (レーザーソード, Rēzā Sōdo). Her special attacks are Pink Flash (ピンクフラッシュ, Pinku Furasshu) and Spin Chop (スピンチョップ, Supin Choppu). Portrayed by Michiko Makino.

Plot

Main article: List of Chodenshi Bioman episodes

Many centuries ago, the android Peebo and the Bio Robo came to Earth from the fallen Bio Star. The Bio Robo showered five people with the Bio Particles, which would be passed on to later generations. In the present day, Doctor Man and his Shin Teikoku (New Empire) Gear threaten the world. Peebo must find the descendants of the original five descendants to form the Choudenshi (Super Electronic Squadron) Bioman.

Arsenal

• Techno Braces (テクノブレス, Tekuno Buresu) - The Bioman use these wrist bands to communicate and transform. To transform individually they call their color and number and to transform as a group they call Bioman.

• Bio Swords (バイオソード, Baio Sōdo) - Sidearms used in battle which have sword, dagger, and blaster modes.

Team Attacks

Unlike other Super Sentai teams, the Biomen have a variety of finishing moves.

• Miracle Bomber (ミラクルボンバー, Mirakuru Bonbā) - The Biomen fire an energy shot from their Bio Swords in sword mode.
• Miracle Laser (ミラクルレーザー, Mirakuru Rēzā) - The Biomen put all their swords put together to fire an elemental beam. It was used in the episode 1.

• Bio Revolver (バイオリボルバー, Baio Riborubā) - The Biomen execute the Bio Kick together. It was used only in episode four against Mettzer.

• Circus Loop (サーカスループ, Sākasu Rūpu) - The Biomen spin in mid-air and deliver a kick. It was used only in episode two against Psygorn.

• Bio Electron Beam (バイオエレクトロビーム, Baio Erekutoron Bīmu) - The Biomen fire a blast from their Bio pistols together at the enemy. It was first used against Juuoh in episode 5.

• Bio Big Arrow (バイオビッグアロー, Baio Biggu Arō) - A giant version of the Bio Arrow. It was first used against Messerjuu in episode 11.

• Penta Beam (ペンタビーム, Penta Bīmu) - The Biomen fire blasts of Bio Energy along the ground. It was used only in episode 3 against Juuoh.

• Super Electron (スーパーエレクトロン, Sūpā Erekutoron) - An upgraded attack that was developed when the enemies were all cybernetically enhanced. The Biomen fly upwards together and send a powerful blast of Bio Electrons towards the enemy. It was first used against Juuoh upgraded.

Vehicles

• Bio Mach 1 (バイオマッハ1号, Baiomahha Ichigō) - The motorcycle of Red One. It is technically a Suzuki dirt bike.

• Bio Mach 2 (バイオマッハ2号, Baiomahha Nigō) - The motorcycle of Yellow Four. It is technically a Suzuki dirt bike.

• Bio Turbo (バイオターボ, Baio Tābo) - The car of Green Two, Blue Three and Pink Five. A modified Mazda RX-7 with its top off and a rotating set of flashing lights. It can go on rough and paved roads.

• All of these can achieve extreme speeds together and in formation (when Pink Five executes the Super Speed command).

Mecha

• Bio Dragon (バイオドラゴン, Baio Doragon) - A carrier ship for Bio Jets One and Two, On the fuselage side, two laser guns are equipped. With its magnetic force crane, it can pick up an inert Bio Robo. It can even transport a fully-formed Bio Robo to the scene of battle.

• Bio Robo (バイオロボ, Baio Robo) - Coming from the Bio Star 500 years ago, it is the Bio Robo that showers five youths with Bio-particles. In episode 1, it is the Bio Robo that also gathers our five protagonists together, literally picking them up like action figures. It is also semi-sentient, showing fear at the arrival of Silver. It is formed from the two Bio Jets when the command "Fusion! Hyper Cross!" (合体!ハイパークロス!, Gattai! Haipā Kurosu!) is given. It is armed with the Super-Maser (スーパーメーザー, Sūpā Mēzā) sword and it destroys monsters with its finishing attacks like Concentration (コンセントレーション, Konsentorēshon), Comet Cutter (コメットカッター, Kometto Kattā), Break Attack (ブレイクアタック, Bureiku Attaku), Cross Cut (十文字斬り, Jūmonji Kiri), Great Attack (グレートアタック, Gurēto Atakku), Chainsaw Cutter (チェーンソーカッター, Chēnsō Kattā), Straight Flush (ストレートフラッシュ, Sutorēto Furasshu), Reverse Cross Cut (逆転十文字斬り, Gyakuten Jūmonji Kiri), Pinball Sting (ピンボールスティング, Pinbōru Sutingu), Dashing Beam (ダッシングビーム, Dasshingu Bīmu), Shadow Cutter (シャドウカッター, Shadō Kattā), and Super Flash (スーパーフラッシュ, Sūpā Furasshu). It uses a powered up attack, the Bio Particle Cut (バイオ粒子斬り, Baio Ryūshi Kiri) against later monsters.

• • Bio Jet One (バイオジェット1号, Baio Jetto Ichigō) - It is used by Red One and Pink Five. It is stored in front of Bio Jet Two. It forms the upper half of the Bio Robo. Upon execution of the Fusion Hyper Cross/Bio Integrate command, its rear boosters fold outwards to reveal an area where the Bio Jet 2 will dock and link. The boosters form the forearm and hands of the Bio Robo. The front portion folds to the back to reveal the torso and head of the Bio Robo.

• • Bio Jet Two (バイオジェット2号, Baio Jetto Nigō) - It is used by three other Biomen. It is stored behind Bio Jet One. It forms the lower half of the Bio Robo. Upon execution of the Fusion Hyper Cross/Bio Integrate command, the tail and wings of the Bio Jet 2 fold back, the lower portion extends and twists and its boosters shoot out to form the feet and legs.

Mecha Gigans

The Mecha Gigans (メカジャイガン, Meka Jaigan) are the giant robot monsters sent to battle the Bio Robo. Their names ends with the suffix -kans.

• Kabuto Kans (カブトカンス Kabutokansu) (1) - The first Mecha Gigan sent by Doctor Man.
• Devil Kans (デビルカンス Debirukansu) (2)
• Gorilla Kans (ゴリラカンス Gorirakansu) (3) - Doctor Man sent this Mecha Gigan in hopes of destroying the Biomen due to his incredible strength.
• Beetle Kans (ビートルカンス Bītorukansu) (4) - A Mecha Gigan launched right after Mettlzer's first appearance.
• Mummy Kans (ミイラカンス Miirakansu) (5) - This Mecha Gigan could rain gold coins and is invisible as long as the tape is wrapped around him.
• Rhino Kans (サイカンス Saikansu) (6) - Doctor Man intended this Mecha Gigan under Farrah's supervision to send toxic gas to destroy the human race.
• Sea Anemone Kans (イソギンカンス Isoginkansu) (7-8) - This Mecha Gigan was used in Mason's attempt to fool Peebo to the Bio Base.
• Twin Kans (ツインカンス Tsuinkansu) (9) - A two-headed Mecha Gigan which was used to attack a weakened Bio team when Blue Three went missing but was defeated after Blue Three's return.
• Chameleon Kans (カメレオンカンス Kamereonkansu) (10) - This Mecha Gigan was one force that can turn invisible. This robotic monster was destroyed during the episode where the original Yellow Four dies.
• Samurai Kans (ムシャカンス Mushakansu) (11) - This Mecha Gigan was sent by Doctor Man in hopes to crush the Biomen with the original Yellow Four dead. But when Jun Yabuki becomes the new Yellow 4, this robotic monster was destroyed in giant battle.
• Hammer Kans (ハンマーカンス Hanmākansu) (12) - This Mecha Gigan could release explosive balloons and has a familiar half head.
• Shark Kans (サメカンス Samekansu) (13) - This Mecha Gigan was used to power up Monster, Messerjuu and a group of Mecha Clones.
• Anchor Kans (アンカーカンス Ankākansu) (14) - This Mecha Gigan was piloted by Brain who ironically betrayed Gear due to his friendship with Pink Five. Brain sacrificed himself to help the Biomen.
• Frog Kans (カエルカンス Kaerukans) (15) - This Mecha Gigan was intended to destroy the human race with the green mutant virus but was countered by an antidote.
• Neptune Kans (ネプチューンカンス Nepuchūnkansu) (16) - This Mecha Gigan was sent to delay the Biomen from reaching the children's hospital where the doomsday device was placed.
• Turtle Kans (カメカンス Kamekansu) (17) - This Mecha Gigan was released after Monster's failure to get the information on Atlantis.
• Haniwa Kans (ハニワカンス Haniwakansu) (18) - A Mecha Gigan made of special metal but was countered by the Bio Gem at first. The Biomen destroyed it by piercing the weak spot.
• Grotes Kans (グロテスカンス Gurotesukansu) (19-20) - This Mecha Gigan is the creation of the advanced Mecha Clone, the Black Prince. This robotic monster was able to reassemble itself during the first attack since the command module is the key. This robotic monster was destroyed during the second battle with the command module severely damaged taking away the Black Prince with it.
• Camera Kans (カメラカンス Kamerakansu) (21) - This Mecha Gigan was used in operation mind snatch using the camera of doom.
• Scarab Kans (スカラベカンス Sukarabekansu) (22) - A Mecha Gigan released after the gold bar stealing operation was thwarted by Blue Three.
• Piranha Kans (ピラニアカンス Piraniakansu) (23) - A Mecha Gigan Doctor Man planned to use to destroy the submarines of the world.
• Poison Moth Kans (ドクガカンス Dokugakansu) (24) - A Mecha Gigan that converts all flowers into explosives.
• Ghost Kans (ゴーストカンス Gōsutokansu) (25-26) - A Mecha Gigan Doctor Man used in creating psycho apparitions. This robotic monster was countered by Bio Particle Waves before destruction.
• Spider Kans (クモカンス Kumokans) (27) - A Mecha Gigan that releases deadly mechanical spiders to destroy the human race.
• Octopus Kans (タコカンス Takokans) (28) - A Mecha Gigan that was used to power up the "ultimate weapon" of Doctor Man as means to pin the Biomen to their doom.
• Jellyfish Kans (クラゲカンス Kuragekansu) (29) - A Mecha Gigan that was used to operate the Neo Magnetic balls to transport Tokyo to another place.
• Mantis Kans (カマキリカンス Kamakirikansu) (30) - A Mecha Gigan with the samurai sword which was plotted by Monster.
• Crab Kans (カニカンス Kanikansu) (Movie) - Portrayed by two suit actors side by side.

Neo Mecha Gigans

The Neo Mecha Gigans (ネオメカジャイガン, Neo Meka Jaigan) are the newer, more powerful versions of the Mecha Gigans. Their names ends with the suffix "megas". Unlike the previous generation of robots which were (usually) self-operated, Neo Mecha Gigans are piloted by a member of the Big Three.

• Metal Megas (メタルメガス Metarumegasu) (31) - This was the first robotic monster piloted by Mason.
• Axe Megas (アックスメガス Akkusumegasu) (32) - This robotic monster was piloted by Mason.
• Skull Megas (ドクロメガス Dokuromegasu) (33) - This was the first robotic monster piloted by Farrah.
• Wrestler Megas (レスラーメガス Resurāmegasu) (34) - This was the first robotic monster piloted by Monster.
• Magne Megas (マグネメガス Magunemegasu) (35-36) - This robotic monster was piloted by Mason and was later piloted by Farrah.
• Cannon Megas (カノンメガス Kanonmegasu) (37) - This robotic monster was piloted by Mason, although it was later stolen and piloted by Silver.
• Battle Megas (バトルメガス Batorumegasu) (38) - This robotic monster was piloted by Farrah.
• Sonic Megas (ソニックメガス Sonikkumegasu) (39) - This robotic monster was piloted by Silver.
• Crash Megas (クラッシュメガス Kurasshumegasu) (40) - This robotic monster was piloted by Monster.
• Amazon Megas (アマゾンメガス Amazonmegasu) (41) - This robotic monster was piloted by Farrah.
• Thunder Megas (サンダーメガス Sandāmegasu) (42) - This robotic monster was piloted by Monster. This robotic monster uses electrical attacks and absorbs energy.
• Satan Megas (サタンメガス Satanmegasu) (43-44) - This robotic monster was piloted by Mason. It was connected with the Mecha Clone Miki. But when Miki sacrificed herself, this was killed.
• Baroque Megas (バロックメガス Barokkumegasu) (45) - This was the last robotic monster piloted by Farrah.
• Rugger Megas (ラガーメガス Ragāmegasu) (46) - This robotic monster was piloted by Monster.
• Lens Megas (レンズメガス Renzumegasu) (47) - The was the last robotic monster piloted by Mason.
• Super Megas (スーパーメガス Sūpāmegasu) (48) - This was the last robotic monster piloted by Monster.
• King Megas (キングメガス Kingumegasu) (51) - The last robotic monster piloted by Doctor Man himself. This robotic monster was extremely powerful but was countered by the same method used against Balzion. With its defeat, Doctor Man got seriously injured and its death activated the Neo Bomb.

• Brain (14)
  A cybernetic superbrain engineered by Doctor Man to pilot his new creation, the Mecha-gigan Anchor Kans in episode 14. He was tricked by Red One into leaving the Mecha-gigan and face the Bio-team by himself, before being injured. Pink Five later found him and managed to befriend him, introducing him to new concepts such as friendship and mercy, just before the enraged Doctor Man sent Farrah and Aquanoid to destroy Brain for his disobedience. Brain eventually sacrificed himself so the Biomen could destroy Anchor Kans, being ejected and mortally wounded in the process. After the fight, a saddened Pink Five stood at his side until his last moment.

External links

• スーパー戦隊百科：超電子バイオマン Template:Ja icon
• Choudenshi Bioman at IMDb
• Biomic Soldier - Super Electron Bioman Chronicles (A Fan Site)
• Bioman review from Japan Hero by the webmaster of Biomic Soldier
• Choudenshi Bioman at SuperSentai.com