Version 2.1: 2/3/98 -- A few more pictures added
Version 2: 2/2/98 -- First clear pictures and info on Gingaman
Version 1: 12/25/97

(Pictures and text (translated) from 3/98 issue of Terebi-kun magazine)

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Seijuu Sentai (Star-Beast Task Force) Gingaman

Gingaman is a group of five warriors who received the power of the five great animals of justice called "Seijuu" (Star-Beasts) 3000 years ago to protect peace in space. They are the super warriors who have a power called "Aasu" (Earth?) that lets them control things like fire and water and who Ryouma and the others transform into.

From left to right: Ginga Pink, Ginga Blue, Ginga Red, Ginga Green, Ginga Yellow

Ginga Red (Ryouma)

Ginga Red's Star-Beast is a lion-like beast. Like a lion, he bravely confronts his enemies. He possesses the Earth of "Flame" and is not discouraged by any troubles.

Ginga Green (Hayate)

Ginga Green's Star-Beast is a dragon-like creature. Like a dragon that flies through the sky, his specialty is fighting in mid-air. He possesses the Earth of "Wind" and is always cool-headed.

Ginga Blue (Gouki)

Ginga Blue's Star-Beast is a gorilla-like creature. Like a gorilla, he has great power. He possesses the Earth of "Water" and is physically strong with a gentle personality.

Ginga Yellow (Hikaru)

Ginga Yellow's Star-Beast is a wolf-like beast. Like a wolf, he attacks his enemies with swift movements. He possesses the Earth of "Thunder" and has a cheerful personality.

Ginga Pink (Saya)

Ginga Pink's Star-Beast is a wildcat-like creature. Like a wildcat, she moves with agility and splendor. She possesses the Earth of "Flowers" and is a cheerful girl.

From left to right: Saya, Gouki, Ryouma, Hayate, Hikaru

Ginga Bracelet

Their changing items are the Ginga Bracelets. They were given to Ryouma's ancestors by the Star-Beasts 3000 years ago during a battle for peace in the universe when Ryouma's ancestors lent their strength to the battle. They can only be used by those who have strong "Earth". To change, the dial on the bracelet is turned so that the arrow points to the corresponding color.

Seijuuken (Star-Beast Sword)

Their swords are called "Seijuuken" (Star-Beast Swords) and they can use the swords along with their respective Earth powers.

Ginga Red: He can envelop his enemies in fire when he swings his sword.
Ginga Green: He can raise a "kamaitachi" (something like a biting wind) to cut his enemies with.
Ginga Blue: He can use his water power to put out an enemy's fire attacks or freeze enemies with a cold blast.
Ginga Yellow: He can use a thunder attack from his sword.
Ginga Pink: She can shower enemies with "flower petal bombs".

Jizaiken Kiba (Free Sword Machine Blade)

(See group photo above for Gingaman members holding Kibas)

Their individual weapons are fang-shaped small blades called "Jizaiken Kiba" ("Free Sword Machine Blade" ("kiba" also means "fang" but is written with the kanji for "machine blade"). They all look the same but each one can change into a special type of individual weapon:

Ginga Red's Kiba becomes the Kiba Cutter, a small daggerlike knife.

Ginga Green's Kiba becomes the Kiba Shot, a double-barrelled gun weapon.

Ginga Blue's Kiba becomes the Kiba Claw, a handheld double bladed weapon.

Ginga Yellow's Kiba becomes the Kiba Knives, two small daggers.

Ginga Pink's Kiba becomes the Kiba Arrow, a bow that fires energy projectiles.

(Sorry, that's the best I could do for Yellow and Pink)

Juusouba (Beast Running Horses)

They ride special horses called "Juusouba" ("Beast Running Horses"), each with a headdress, saddle, and leg ornaments colored according to the person riding it.

Gingaman's homeland -- the Ginga Forest

The people who live in the Ginga Forest are descended from those who fought against evil alongside the Star-Beasts 3000 years ago. There was a barrier around the forest that enabled them to live peacefully.

Gingaman's comrades:

Oogi, an elder of the forest who selected Ryouma and the others.

Bokku, a forest fairy who loves playing tricks and who has a big hat that looks like an inverted acorn.

Hyuuga, Ryouma's older brother, who was supposed to have become Ginga Red.

Aoyama Yuuta, who became lost in the Ginga Forest with his father and met Ryouma and the others. He teaches them about the present-day world.

Space Pirates Barban

The enemies are evil space pirates called Barban.

From left to right: Shelinda, Captain Zahab, Pucrates

3000 years ago, in the fight with the Star-Beasts, Barban was defeated and sent to the bottom of the ocean. Now they have risen again and are trying to revive the giant monster Dytanix, who was turned to stone.

Captain Zahab (Zeihabu Senchou)is the boss of the space pirates and is very violent.

Pucrates (Pukuratesu) is a scientist who is researching a way to revive Dytanix.

Shelinda (Sherinda) is a cold-hearted female warrior whose specialty is fighting with a sword.

Barban uses 4 different armies:

The Iliess (Iriesu) Army (top left), led by Iliess who uses black magic.
One of their monsters is a green vine-like creature called Medoumedou.

The Sambash (Sanbasshu) Army (top right), led by Sambash who is skilled with guns.
One of their monsters is a red and black creature with a big claw on one hand, called Korushizaa.

The Batobas (Battobasu) Army (bottom left), led by the evil god of power, Batobas.
One of their monsters is a big metallic-looking monster called Dangusu.

The Budoo Army (bottom right), led by the evil samurai Budoo.
One of their members is a monster dressed in old-style Japanese clothes with a basket over his head, called Komuhachi.

The soldiers are orange fighters with red-and-green swim trunks and bandanas called Yartots (Yaatotto).

More information will be added as I can get it.

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