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* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: Dora Franke transforms into the powerful Zombie Franke after Goryuzin impales him with the Dragon Antler.

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* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: Dora Franke transforms into the powerful Zombie Franke after Goryuzin impales him with the Dragon Antler.
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* KryptoniteFactor: Hates a special kind of herb called Moly. Once the Zyurangers acquire the herb, they use it to their advantage to get their weapons back.
* MeaningfulName: In Greek mythology, Circe was a sorceress who turned people into pigs.

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* KryptoniteFactor: Hates a special kind of herb called Moly.Moly (it was used by Odysseus to ward off Circe's magic spells). Once the Zyurangers acquire the herb, they use it to their advantage to get their weapons back.
* MeaningfulName: In Greek mythology, mythology (''Literature/TheOdyssey'' specifically), Circe was a sorceress who turned people into pigs.
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* CurbStompBattle: Dora Guzzler gave the Zyurangers a run for their money, even with Goryuzin.

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* CurbStompBattle: Dora Guzzler gave the Zyurangers a run for their money, even with Goryuzin. This led to the unusual situation of the rangers running away, and eventually defeating the monster after it was shrunk back to normal size.



* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong and tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anateus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.

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* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong and tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed.harmed him. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anateus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.



A Dora Monster based on the character from ''Literature/JourneyToTheWest'' with the same name.

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A Dora Monster based on the character from ''Literature/JourneyToTheWest'' with the same name.name (that is, "Gold Horn").



* MeaningfulName: Anateus is a Greek giant who can keep on coming back as long as his body touched the ground.

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* MeaningfulName: Anateus is a Greek giant who can keep on coming back to life as long as his body touched the ground.



* ResurrectiveImmortality: He can resurrect himself ''indefinitely'' as long as his heart remains intact.

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* ResurrectiveImmortality: He can resurrect himself ''indefinitely'' ''indefinitely'', as long as his heart remains intact.
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* PastLifeMemories: Even though he was a lump of clay animated by a magic oven, he not only acts as if he's a revived version of the monster from the previous episode, he acts as if he's the same one who tricked the Apello tribe into betraying the beast gods ages ago.

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* PastLifeMemories: Even though he was a lump of clay animated by a magic oven, he not only acts as if he's a revived version of the monster from the previous episode, he acts as if he's the exact same one Dora Cockatrice who tricked the Apello tribe into betraying the beast gods ages ago.
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* PastLifeMemories: Even though he was a lump of clay animated by a magic oven, he not only acts as if he's a revived version of the monster from the previous episode, he acts as if he's the same one who tricked the Apello tribe into betraying the beast gods ages ago.
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* FinalBoss: Along with Great Satan, it's the final opponent the Zyurangers face.
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* NameFromAnotherSpecies: Is named after the mythical griffin but his appearance (leonine features and scorpion tail) is more akin to the manticore.
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* AttackItsWeakPoint: His weakness is his "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it swallows someone whole.

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* AttackItsWeakPoint: His weakness is his "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it he swallows someone whole.

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* ContrastingSequelAntagonist: The Vyram from Series/ChoujinSentaiJetman were interdimensional invaders with no centralized leadership who feud with each other almost as much as they do the heroes they fight, the Bandora Gang have a family-like relationship with Bandora as their leader and take more after the Majin in ''Jetman'': Being an SealedEvilInACan group of antagonists who resume their attack on humanity after being accidentally released in the present.
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* ContrastingSequelAntagonist: The Vyram from Series/ChoujinSentaiJetman were interdimensional invaders with no centralized leadership who feud with each other almost as much as they do the heroes they fight, the Bandora Gang have a familal-like relationship with Bandora as their leader take more after the Majin in ''Jetman'': Being an SealedEvilInACan group of antagonists who resume their attack on humanity after being accidently released in the present.

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* ContrastingSequelAntagonist: The Vyram from Series/ChoujinSentaiJetman were interdimensional invaders with no centralized leadership who feud with each other almost as much as they do the heroes they fight, the Bandora Gang have a familal-like relationship with Bandora as their leader take more after the Majin in ''Jetman'': Being an SealedEvilInACan group of antagonists who resume their attack on humanity after being accidently released in the present.

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* BewareMyStingerTail: His tail ends with a [[ThisIsAdrill drill]].



* ChildHater: Almost all of her evil plans are aimed to hurt or otherwise inconvenience children. This actually stems from the sadness she felt because of the loss of her own son Kai. If she can't have children, no one can. [[spoiler:She changes her mind in the finale after she meets Lamie's and Grifforzer's baby, fawning over it and laughing in bliss as she plays with it.]]

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* ChildHater: Almost all of her evil plans are aimed to hurt or otherwise inconvenience children. This [[spoiler:This actually stems from the sadness she felt because of the loss of her own son Kai. If she can't have children, no one can. [[spoiler:She Though she changes her mind in the finale after she meets Lamie's and Grifforzer's baby, fawning over it and laughing in bliss as she plays with it.]]



* CurbStompBattle: He has a habit of inflicting this upon the Zyurangers, even when it's five against one.



* CurbStompBattle: Like Grifforzer, she often clobbers the Zyurangers, even if she's by herself.



* EvilPrince: Since Bandora used to be the queen of Dahl, Kai is this by default.

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* EvilPrince: Since [[spoiler:Since Bandora used to be the queen of Dahl, Kai is this by default.]]



* SpoiledBrat: Back when he was Dahl's prince. [[spoiler:Great Satan turned him into a CreepyChild after his resurrection.]]

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* SpoiledBrat: Back when he was Dahl's prince. [[spoiler:Great Satan turned him into a CreepyChild after his resurrection.]][[spoiler:Dahl's prince]]. He gleefully went around breaking dinosaur eggs, fully believing he could get away with it.



* AttackItsWeakPoint: A number of Dora Monsters are practically invincible, save for a single weakness or vulnerable point the Zyurangers have to find and exploit in order to win.



* AttackItsWeakPoint: The Zyurangers were able to stagger Dora Titan by shooting the shuttle at its eye.

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* AttackItsWeakPoint: EyeScream: The Zyurangers were able to stagger Dora Titan by shooting the shuttle at its eye.



* AttackItsWeakPoint: Hiss weakness is his "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it swallows someone whole.

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* AttackItsWeakPoint: Hiss His weakness is his "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it swallows someone whole.



* MookMaker: He can inhale flowers and spit them out mutated into monstrous creatures that can bite and weaken people.



* CurbStompBattle: His speciality. He dealt them out to Dan, the five main Zyurangers, Daizyuzin, Daizyuzin and Dragon Ceasar at the same time, and almost overwhelmed Gouryuzin.



* HoistHeroOverHead: Inflicts this on Daizyuzin during their first battle, followed by spinning him around and throwing him into a building.



* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong, but tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anateus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.

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* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong, but strong and tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anateus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.



* TheDarkSideWillMakeYouForget: After being empowered by Bandora, she attempted to step on Ippei, a young boy she previously helped. She doesn't even care that Ippei is holding her remaining egg.

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* TheDarkSideWillMakeYouForget: After being empowered by Bandora, she attempted attempts to step on Ippei, a young boy she previously helped. She doesn't even care that Ippei is holding her remaining egg.



* {{Foreshadowing}}: Goda is a grieving mother who sinks into evil after her children are killed, and the point of her episode it to demonstrate that, no matter how sympathetic the circumstances, otherwise good people can change into monsters after a great tragedy. [[spoiler:This turns out to be exactly what happened to Bandora.]]

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* {{Foreshadowing}}: Goda is a grieving mother who sinks into evil after her children are killed, and the point of her episode it is to demonstrate that, no matter how sympathetic the circumstances, otherwise good people can change into monsters after a great tragedy. [[spoiler:This turns out to be exactly what happened to Bandora.]]

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* EvilDuo: The two are villains who are almost always seen together.



* EvilDuo: The two are villains who are almost always seen together.



* InformedAttribute: He's considered the biggest evil in the Zyurangers' universe, TheManBehindTheMan for Bandora, and the architect of events leading to the final battle of the series. But whenever he's onscreen, he snarls and roars like a rabid animal.

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* InformedAttribute: He's considered the biggest evil in the Zyurangers' universe, TheManBehindTheMan for Bandora, and the architect of events leading to the final battle of the series. But whenever he's onscreen, he just snarls and roars like a rabid animal.



* CharacterCatchphrase: "You are such a loser! Fly away!"



* TooDumbToLive: He let the Zyurangers trick him into posing a question about his weak spot, telling them what it is after they get it wrong.



* ImprobableWeaponUser: Wields giant scissors. The first Dora Cokatrice could go through dimensions with his.

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* ImprobableWeaponUser: Wields giant scissors. The first Dora Cokatrice could [[DimensionalCutter go through dimensions dimensions]] with his.



* CurbStompBattle: Both of the Zyurangers' fights against him were heavily in his favor.



* TheJuggernaut: Even in his original form, he is utterly unstoppable in battle. Thre Zyuranger only survived their first battle when the blast from Geki's Ranger Gun glanced off his blade and sent his lamp flying.



* MookMaker: He can create poisonous snakes to attack and ensnare the Zyurangers.



* AttackItsWeakPoint: Its weakness is its "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it swallows someone whole.

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* AttackItsWeakPoint: Its Hiss weakness is its his "true face", which is hidden beneath its neck folds and only appears when it swallows someone whole.




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* VillainBall: After whittling the Zyurangers down to just Mei, he chooses not to eat her right away (claiming to be "stuffed"), instead deciding to toy with her for a while.



* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong, but tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anteus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.
* WakeUpCallBoss: The first Dora Monster who is made from Dokeeta Clay and gave the Zyurangers a lot of trouble, ''especially'' after Great Satan showed up. It took Zyutei Daizyuzin to bring him down for good.
* TheWorfEffect: Despite getting two upgrades, he was ultimately finished by the combination of Daizyujin and Dragon Ceasar, whom he had no problem clobbering in his first form.
* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: Dora Franke transforms into the powerful Zombie Franke after Goryuzin impaled him with the Dragon Antler.

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* SuperPrototype: He was the first monster formed out of Dokita Clay, and a true nightmare for the Zyurangers to battle. Not only was he immensely strong, but tough, and could transform into a stronger form when something actually harmed. In contrast, later Dokita Clay monsters aren't nearly as much trouble, and (with the exception of Dora Anteus) Anateus) lack any sort of regeneration ability.
* WakeUpCallBoss: The first Dora Monster who is made from Dokeeta Dokiita Clay and gave the Zyurangers a lot of trouble, ''especially'' after Great Satan showed up. It took Zyutei Daizyuzin to bring him down for good.
* TheWorfEffect: Despite getting two upgrades, he was ultimately finished by the combination of Daizyujin and Dragon Ceasar, the two of whom he had no problem clobbering in his first form.
* YourPrincessIsInAnotherCastle: Dora Franke transforms into the powerful Zombie Franke after Goryuzin impaled impales him with the Dragon Antler.



* EyeBeams: Can fire energy beams from his eyes.

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* EyeBeams: Can fire energy beams from his eyes.eye.

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* CoolSword: His primary weapon is the Ryugekiken/Ryu-Geki Sword[[note]]Ryugekiken, translates to ''Dragon Attack Sword''[[/note]].



* SuperMode: Armed Tyranno Ranger.

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* SuperMode: Armed Tyranno Ranger, acquired after he inherited Burai's powers.
* TakeUpMySword: [[spoiler:After Burai's death, Geki inherits his arsenal and uses them to become Armed Tyranno
Ranger.]]
* TerrifyingTyrannosaur: His mecha partner is Guardian Beast Tyrannosaurus.



%%: He has several of them throughout the series:
* CoolSword: Ryugekiken/Ryu-Geki Sword[[note]]Ryugekiken, translates to ''Dragon Attack Sword''[[/note]]
** TakeUpMySword: [[spoiler:After Burai's death, Geki inherits his arsenal and uses them to become Armed Tyranno Ranger]]
** TerrifyingTyrannosaur: Guardian Beast Tyrannosaurus.



* SwissArmyWeapon: Moth Breaker
** BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon: Standard Mode (Axe)
** {{BFG}}: Laser Rifle Mode
* WarElephants: Guardian Beast [=ZyuMammoth=].

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* SwissArmyWeapon: Moth Breaker
** BrutishCharacterBrutishWeapon: Standard Mode (Axe)
** {{BFG}}:
Breaker, which transforms from an axe ("Standard Mode" to "[[{{BFG}} Laser Rifle Mode
Mode"]].
* WarElephants: His mecha partner is Guardian Beast [=ZyuMammoth=].[=ZyuMammoth=], a relative of the modern day elephant.



%%* DoubleWeapon: Tricelance in Standard mode.

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%%* * DoubleWeapon: His Tricelance in Standard mode.mode, effectively a staff with three blades on either end.



* TemperCeratops: Guardian Beast Triceratops.

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* TemperCeratops: His mecha partner is Guardian Beast Triceratops.



* PantheraAwesome: Guardian Beast [=SaberTiger=].

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* PantheraAwesome: His mecha partner is Guardian Beast [=SaberTiger=].



* MixAndMatchWeapon: [[MagicalFlutist Zyusou]]ken[[note]]''Beast Instrument Dagger''[[/note]]

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* MixAndMatchWeapon: [[MagicalFlutist Zyusou]]ken[[note]]''Beast Instrument Dagger''[[/note]]Dagger''[[/note]], a combination flute and dagger.



* InconsistentSpelling: "Daizyuzin" and "Daizyujin" have both been used in official products.



* SpellMyNameWithAnS: "Daizyuzin" and "Daizyujin" have both been used in official products.



* InconsistentSpelling: His finisher's name -- is it Grand Banisher, Grand Vanisher, or Grand Punisher?



* [[SpellMyNameWithAnS Spell My Finisher With an S]]: Grand Banisher, Grand Vanisher, or Grand Punisher?



%%* EvilDuo

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* InconsistentSpelling: Bukubuku? Bookback? Buku Buck? The most likely one being Bukubach, as the character is based off a lumpy-headed minor demon from the ''DictionnaireInfernal'' known as Ukobach.



* SpellMyNameWithAnS: Bukubuku? Bookback? Buku Buck? The most likely one being Bukubach, as the character is based off a lumpy-headed minor demon from the ''DictionnaireInfernal'' known as Ukobach.



%%* EnfantTerrible: Very much.

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%%* * EnfantTerrible: Very much.He was bad from the beginning, smashing dinosaur eggs for the fun of it.

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* BigGood: He is the Zyurangers' mentor and is one of the most powerful wizards in the series.

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* BigGood: He is one of the Zyurangers' mentor mentors, alongside Daizyuzin, and is one of the most powerful wizards in the series.


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* MrExposition: While his role is meant to be a mentor to the Zyuranger, his main purpose in the story is to give them information on a monster and how they're supposed to beat it such as finding its weakness.
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* BigGuyLittleGuy: Totpat is the tall "leader" of the duo, with Bookback as his short, rotund sidekick.
* BumblingHenchmenDuo: The most well-known evil duo of the franchise. There are a few occasions where they do succeed in something, such as Totpat turning Mei and Dan into punks.
* CoolHelmet: Bookback wears a silver helmet that appears to have permanently attached goggles on it, which his head had burst up out through the top of.


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* DopeSlap: Totpat sometimes whacks Bookback on the head when the latter does something dumb. At least Bookback wears a helmet.
* FangsAreEvil: The teeth on Bookback's bottom jaw are quite large and misshapen.
* FatAndSkinny: Bookback as the Fat, Totpat as the Skinny.

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* {{Valkyries}}: With her horned crown, flowing robes, and long hair braids, Dora Reiger seems quite reminiscent to the common "viking opera singer" depiction of Valkyrie Brünnhilde from Music/RichardWagner's ''[[Theatre/TheRingOfTheNibelung Der Ring des Nibelungen (The Ring of the Nibelung)]]''.




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* WhiteMaskOfDoom: She wears a white, emotionless mask upon her face, with closed blue eye lids and small red lips. Her power crystal is housed within the mask's forehead.
* WolverineClaws: Dora Reiger's finger nails are long and sharp to the point that they look like knives and they're sturdy enough to slash the Rangers.
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* IrrationalHatred: Towards the children of Earth, so much that she wants to eradicate all of them.


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* WouldHurtAChild: Her plans involve endangering the lives of children. She finally softens up after Grifforzer and Lamie have their child.

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