Overview
| Summary | “Gonin Sorotte, Gorenjer!!” translates to “Five united—we are Gorenger!” It is the iconic catchphrase from Himitsu Sentai Gorenger (Secret Squadron Gorenger), the very first Super Sentai series that aired in Japan in 1975. The phrase is shouted at the climactic moment when all five team members strike a dramatic pose together, signaling unity and the beginning of a coordinated battle against evil. |
| Japanese Writing | 5人そろって、ゴレンジャー！（ごにんそろって、ごれんじゃー！） |
| Genre | Tokusatsu (Live-action superhero series with special effects) / Super Sentai |
| Typical Age Group | 40–60 years old |
| Audience | Kids who enjoy colorful superheroes and action Adults nostalgic for Showa-era TV |
| Popularity | ★★★★☆ |
| Relevance | ★★★☆☆ This line set the tone for all future Super Sentai and series. The tradition of uniting as a team before fighting villains became a cultural trope not only in Japan but globally. Even decades later, “Gonin Sorotte” is used as a parody reference or homage in variety shows, anime, and commercials. |
| Usability | ★★★☆☆ |
| When to Use | When your group of five is finally assembled Before taking on a challenge as a team As a nostalgic or humorous declaration of unity |
| How to Use | Stand shoulder to shoulder with four friends. Face forward as a team, extend your right hands open toward the enemy, and shout boldly: “Gonin Sorotte… Gorenjer!!” Bonus points if you can do this perfectly: Take turns shouting your team names in order, just like the show! AkaRanger! AoRanger! KiRanger! MomoRanger! MidorRanger! Then, all together, strike a pose and shout: “Gonin Sorotte… Gorenjer!!” |
| Cultural Note | Himitsu Sentai Gorenger was created by Shotaro Ishinomori, a legendary manga artist. The show combined action, teamwork, and colorful characters, laying the foundation for the long-running Super Sentai franchise. Western audiences may recognize its influence through the Power Rangers series, which adapted the same team-based format. The “roll call” moment, where each member introduces themselves before the final group pose, began with Gorenger and became a core element of Japanese superhero team shows. |
Original performance
You can hear a similar phrase at about 19:45 in this YouTube video.
Trivia
Himitsu Sentai Gorenger was created by Shotaro Ishinomori, a legendary manga artist. The show combined action, teamwork, and colorful characters, laying the foundation for the long-running Super Sentai franchise.
Western audiences may recognize its influence through the Power Rangers series, which adapted the same team-based format. The “roll call” moment, where each member introduces themselves before the final group pose, began with Gorenger and became a core element of Japanese superhero team shows.
The creator of Himitsu Sentai Gorenger is Shotaro Ishinomori, who is also the mastermind behind Kamen Rider.
He also created other legendary works such as Cyborg 009 and Android Kikaider, making him one of the most influential figures in Japanese superhero and sci-fi storytelling.