Kohaku Shida, Known as 'Oni Sister,' Makes Surprise Appearance in 'Number One Sentai Gojujer,' Electrifying Fans

A major topic among tokusatsu fans is the sudden appearance of Kohaku Shida, known as 'Oni Sister,' in the popular tokusatsu drama 'Number One Sentai Gojujer.' Shida previously played Haruka Kito / Oni Sister in the preceding series, 'Avataro Sentai Donbrothers,' where her strong personality and comedic acting captivated many viewers. Now, she has appeared as the new character 'Kuno' in 'Gojujer,' and her role has garnered significant fan reaction.

In the series, a surprising explanation was given for Kuno's altered face and voice: 'Tegasword changed my face and voice for an undercover operation, but I couldn't change back.' This plot device prominently features the character traits of 'Oni Sister,' played by Kohaku Shida, even showcasing her signature 'Oni Sister pose.' Furthermore, the new form 'Gojujer Unicorn' appeared, drawing a flurry of praise from fans, such as 'Oni Sister's unicorn form was great!', 'Full of Oni elements!', and 'Toei is amazing!'

On social media, Kohaku Shida's acting skills and the production team's meta-humor sense are highly praised, with posts like 'It was hilariously refreshing how much they leaned into Oni Sister,' 'Oni Sister, our savior,' and 'Turning misfortune into fortune with full force' flooding timelines. Kohei Higuchi, who played Don Momotaro in 'Donbrothers,' also delighted fans of both series by sending his support in a birthday post, stating, '(Oni Sister, I'm cheering for you!).'

With this casting choice and bold character setup, 'Gojujer' is showcasing unexpected developments and deeply stirring viewers' emotions. While emphasizing its comical aspects, the latter half of the story also hints at serious developments, making the future storyline one to watch closely.

The context

Tokusatsu (short for 'tokushu satsuei,' meaning 'special photography') refers to Japanese live-action films or television dramas that heavily feature special effects. The Super Sentai series, produced by Toei Company, is a long-running and iconic tokusatsu franchise that began in 1975. Each year, a new team of color-coded heroes is introduced, typically with a completely new cast, story, and theme.

'Avataro Sentai Donbrothers' (2022-2023) was the 46th Super Sentai series, known for its unique and often surreal storytelling, breaking many conventions of the franchise. Kohaku Shida's character, Haruka Kito / Oni Sister, was particularly popular for her expressive acting and comedic timing.

'Number One Sentai Gojujer' (working title, as of current information this is a fictional series name for the purpose of the article, but represents the 48th series, 'Bakuage Sentai Boonboomger' which is currently airing) is the latest installment in the Super Sentai franchise. While it's common for actors from previous Sentai series to make guest appearances in later shows, it is highly unusual for an actor to reprise a very similar role, complete with explicit references and character traits, from the immediate preceding series in such a meta-humorous way. This direct and playful acknowledgment of continuity between largely standalone series is what has created such a significant buzz among devoted tokusatsu fans.