| “ | Meow meow! | „ |
| ~ Bakeneko's verbal tick. |
| “ | Meow! Meow! My... How kind of you to fall into my trap. Sorcery: Kamikakushi! | „ |
| ~ Bakeneko's first words in her human form when kidnapping two girls. |
| “ | How could a member of the Neko Clan side with humans?! Meou'll pay for this! Giant-style! | „ |
| ~ Bakeneko before enlarging herself with the Youkai Lightning Cloud. |
| “ | You'll pay for this!! | „ |
| ~ Bakeneko's last words. |
| “ | Curse you all! We will be reborn someday! Humans! Wait for that day! We will regain our power! | „ |
| ~ Bakeneko after the entire Youkai Army Corps was sealed away forever. |
Bakeneko (バケネコ Bakeneko) was a cat-themed Minor Youkai serving the Youkai Army Corps and a minor antagonist in Ninja Sentai Kakuranger, appearing as the main antagonist of the 8th episode.
She was played by Akiko Kitayama.
Biography[]
Past[]
Bakeneko first came to be when humanity's negative emotions physically manifested and formed thier own group under the leadership of the most powerful of thier kind; Daimaou. One thousand years ago, Bakeneko was among the army of Yokai who attacked Ninjaman whilst he defended a village. Bakeneko was evidently able to escape alive but Ninjaman was banished by the Three God Generals as he slaughtered his entire village after mistaking them for Yokai.
Bakeneko was ultimately among the Yokai who managed to avoid being sealed behind the Seal Door by the Ancient Kakurangers but was reduced to a human form when the Yo Power was sealed with Daimaou.
Kakuranger[]
By 1994, Bakeneko has evolved into a more human-like form by the time that the Yo Power is released by Kappa.
Feeling that humans have constantly mistreated cats, Bakeneko uses cats to kidnap children so that they can be fed to other Youkai. Bakenenko is first seen as a human tricking two girls into a cage with her cats before kidnapping them. However, the Kakurangers are led to her shop by Nekomaru and investigate so she quickly puts on an act as a kind lady who serves them food. Unknown to the Kakurangers, it is poisoned and she uses magic to force them to do an odd dance commanded by her and go to sleep. When Sasuke and Tsuruhime wake up and learn Bakenenko's true agenda of murdering children out of her misanthropic nature towards humanity, they alert the other Kakuranges and fight her. They do this and Tsuruhime manages to save the kids who are then brainwashed and attack the Kakurangers. This is until the effects wear off and Nekomaru crashes into her. Enraged by the "betrayal" of a fellow cat, Bakeneko enlarges but is defeated by Red Saruder and White Kark before they form Muteki Shogun. Bankeneko charges but is immediately killed by the Blazing Shogun Sword.
Bakeneko is recalled by The Announcer whilst recapping the Kakurangers' war against the Yokai during his feature on the Kakurangers.
Bakeneko is heard, along with all the other defeated Yokai, behind the Seal Door after Daimaou is finally sealed away by the Kakurangers. Reeling that they are now powerless in captivity, the Yokai all vow that they will one day be reborn and regain their power, cursing humanity.
Personality[]
Bakenenko seemed to have a more misanthropic side to her as she felt that humans hadn't treated cats well and this hatred was why she captured innocent children. She didn't seem to hold any remorse towards that and enjoyed the suffering of the children she captures.
Powers and Abilities[]
- Longevity: Bakenewko survived for at least six thousand years with no side effects.
- Human Form: Bakeneko could assume the form of a geisha with a Glasgow smile by fading in and out of existence.
- Sorcery; Kamikakushi: Bakeneko could make cages and the children inside of them vanish by gesturing her left arm and grunting.
- Dorodoro Summoning: Bakeneko was able to summon Dorodoros to aid her in battle.
- Image Projection: Bakeneko could generate a massive image of her torso into the sky and slash the Kakurangers with her claws.
- Yokai Lightning Cloud Summoning: Bakeneko was able to summon the Yokai Lightning Cloud to enlarge herself with its Yo Power.
Arsenal[]
- Katana: Bakeneko wielded a large katana in battle.
- Claws: Being a cat themed Youkai, Bakeneko had razor sharp claws on her fingers to slash her enemies with.
- Banjo: Bakeneko used a banjo to enchant the Kakurangers into a dance.
Trivia[]
- Bakeneko was the only Youkai not to have thier mythological origins explained.
- Although the Announcer does have his usual explanation cutaway, it was for Bakeneko's supernatural kidnappings.
- Due to her breasts, Bakeneko was not adapted into Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.
- However, her left hand and fur were used for Plague Patroller #1.
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