Go! Go! Loser Ranger! is a Japanese manga series by Negi Haruba, published in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since February 2021. It has been collected in eighteen tankōbon volumes as of April 2025. An anime television series adaptation by Yostar Pictures aired from April to June 2024, with a second season set to premiere in April 2025.
In this article, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, action-packed world of Go! Go! Loser Ranger! It is a series that flips the classic superhero team trope on its head with sharp satire, explosive battles, and a surprising amount of emotional depth. Whether you’re a die-hard anime fan, a lover of anti-hero narratives, or just curious about the show everyone’s buzzing about, this guide has you covered.
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Go Go Loser Ranger – Plot
It is about thirteen years ago, the Villainous Army of Evil attempted to invade Earth. But was defeated by the Super Sentai squadron, the Divine Dragon Rangers, or Dragon Keepers, and their super weapons, the Divine Tools. The surviving foot soldiers were forced to reenact their defeat every Sunday. One soldier rebelled and decided to defeat the Dragon Keepers by infiltrating the organization.
The Villainous Army of Evil, with immortal regeneration abilities, poses a serious threat to humanity. The Divine Dragon Rangers, or Dragon Keepers, use their miraculous powers and Divine Tools to protect humanity’s safety. The action-packed superhero series follows a foot soldier as he tries to infiltrate and defeat the Dragon Keepers, encountering obstacles and challenges along the way.
Go Go Loser Ranger – Characters
Main Characters
Footsoldier D
Footsoldier D/Fighter is the main protagonist of the superhero manga and anime series, Go! Go! Loser Ranger! He is a low-ranking soldier of the Villainous Army, seeking to defeat the Rangers, also known as the Dragon Keepers. He often takes on the identity of Hibiki Sakurama and was assigned to the Green Battalion by Kanon. D is voiced by Yūsuke Kobayashi in Japanese and Zeno Robinson in English.
After 13 years of oppression by the Dragon Keepers, D forges a strong sense of honesty and goodness, sparking his own revolt. Motivated by vengeance after Footsoldier F’s death, D decides to kill Red Keeper and destroy Dragon Keeper. In his human form, D often acts insecure due to fear of being exposed as a Duster in public. He also fears death and is willing to do anything for his goal.
He has the ability to shapeshift and mimic human appearances, becoming an expert combatant and intelligent fighter. He can fight multiple members of the Ranger Force and even one-to-one duels with the Blue Keeper. However, D is vulnerable to various weapons, including daggers and firearms, and Divine Tools, which can damage and even kill him. Despite using dynamites to escape and fake his death from the Keepers, D struggles to regenerate his body, including a portion of his stomach and experiencing pain after battles.
Hibika Sakurama
Hibiki Sakurama is a character in the Ranger Reject Series, the younger brother of Sesera Sakurama. As an Independent Cadet, Hibiki aims to restore the Rangers’ sense of justice and a world where Invaders and humans can coexist. After the Rangers’ search for Sentōin D, Hibiki let D assume his identity and went off on his own to seek solutions. After the war between the Rangers and the Invader Rights Association, Hibiki founded the Neo-Rangers to expose the truth of the Rangers and establish a new age of peace between Invaders and humans.
Hibiki is a fair-skinned young man with short peach coloured hair, bangs, and bright green eyes. He was an Independent Ranger before being scarred by Aran Hekiru and wore the standard independent uniform. After being injured by the late Blue Keeper, Hibiki ditched the footsoldier costume and replaced it with bandages and boots. After a timeskip, he wears a plain jester’s suit and a cockscomb. His simple mask features a simple smile and closed eyes, with tear-drops drawn under it.
Hibiki is cheerful, positive, and has a strong sense of justice and harmony, desiring a peaceful world where monsters and humans can coexist. He is willing to befriend monsters and learn from them, even if it means killing someone if they deserve it.
Yumeko Suzukiri
Yumeko Suzukiri, born Muko Suzukiri, is a main character in the Ranger Reject Series. She was the Junior First Class Ranger for the Yellow Battalion and has been hiding since saving her clones from the Invader Rights Association headquarters. As the last surviving Dragon Priestess from the Suzukiri Clan, she helped Sentoin D steal the Divine Tools from the Dragon Keepers and is currently in possession of the Red Dragon Salamandra and the Blue Dragon Leviathan. Yumeko is a beautiful, enigmatic woman with dark, cold eyes and long blonde hair.
She is known for her enigmatic and collected nature, rooted in her traumatic childhood. She is the only remaining member of her family clan, and her isolation and self-reliance have led her to cultivate cunningness. Despite her resentment towards the Dragon Keepers, Yumeko continues to plot revenge alongside Footsolier D to reclaim and avenge her family.
Dragon Keepers
First Class Dragon Keepers
- Sosei Akabane / Red Keeper
- Shōgo Aoshima / Blue Keeper
- Shinya Kiritani / Yellow Keeper
- Chidori / Green Keeper
- Sesera Sakurama / Pink Keeper
- Keisuke Sōma / Blue Keeper (original)
Red Battalion
- Shun Tokita
- Kai Shion
Blue Battalion
- Komachi Aizome
- Eigen Urabe
Green Battalion
- Kanon Hisui
- Angel Usukubo
Yellow Battalion
- Angelica Yukino
Pink Battalion
- Masurao Nadeshiko
Colorless Rangers
- Sōjirō Ishikawa
- Renren Akebayashi
- Yamato Kurusu
- Tsukasa Shippō
- Ranmaru Koguma
Others
- Ryūjin
Villainous Army – Executives
- Peltrola
- Magatia
- Hwalipon
Dusters
- Footsoldier F
- Footsoldier XX
FAQs
Q1: What is Go Go Loser Ranger about?
A: Go Go Loser Ranger is a subversive take on the Super Sentai (Power Rangers) genre, where a mysterious soldier from the “evil” side infiltrates the heroic Dragon Keepers to expose their corruption and hidden brutality. It blends action, satire, and psychological drama with high-stakes espionage.
Q2: Is Go Go Loser Ranger connected to any other anime series?
\A: While it draws heavy inspiration from classic tokusatsu series like Power Rangers and Super Sentai, Go Go Loser Ranger is an original story based on the manga by Negi Haruba (The Quintessential Quintuplets). It’s not a spin-off or sequel to any other anime.
Q3: Who is the main character of Go Go Loser Ranger?
A: The story centres around “D,” a nameless foot soldier from the defeated Villainous Army. Tired of being forced to reenact battles as a spectacle, he disguises himself as a human to infiltrate the Dragon Keepers and dismantle their corrupt system from within.
Q4: Why is Go Go Loser Ranger different from other superhero anime?
A: Instead of glorifying the heroes, the series flips the script, presenting them as tyrants while portraying a supposed villain as the true protagonist. It critiques the idolization of authority and explores themes of justice, rebellion, and deception.
Q5: How many episodes does the anime have?
A: As of now, the first season is airing in 2025 and is expected to consist of around 12 episodes, though this may vary depending on future announcements.
Q6: Who are the Dragon Keepers?
A: The Dragon Keepers are the elite superhero squad divided into five color-coded battalions Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink. While they appear heroic in public, many harbor dark and manipulative personalities behind closed doors.
Q7: Where can I watch Go Go Loser Ranger?
A: The anime is being simulcast on platforms such as Crunchyroll and Netflix (select regions). Availability may vary depending on your location.
Q8: Is the anime faithful to the manga?
A: So far, the anime adaptation stays relatively faithful to the manga’s storyline, tone, and character arcs, though certain scenes may be adjusted for pacing or content sensitivity.
Q9: Is there an English dub available?
A: Yes, Go Go Loser Ranger has been dubbed in English, featuring a cast of well-known voice actors such as Jonah Scott, Cherami Leigh, and Eric Vale.
Q10: Will there be a Season 2?
A: No official announcement has been made yet, but given the manga’s popularity and the show’s growing fanbase, a second season is highly anticipated.
Final Thoughts
Go Go Loser Ranger is a Japanese manga series by Negi Haruba that challenges the traditional superhero genre with its layered storytelling, morally complex characters, and critique of institutionalized power. The anime offers a refreshingly different experience, blending entertainment, critical, absurd, action-packed, and introspective elements.
The series follows a foot soldier who rebels against the Villainous Army of Evil, who attempted to invade Earth thirteen years ago. The Divine Dragon Rangers, or Dragon Keepers, use their powers and Divine Tools to protect humanity’s safety. The series follows a soldier as he tries to infiltrate and defeat the Dragon Keepers, encountering obstacles and challenges along the way. The anime has been collected in eighteen tankōbon volumes and an anime television series adaptation by Yostar Pictures, with a second season set to premiere in April 2025. The series is a thrilling and thought-provoking experience for fans of traditional tokusatsu, dark psychological drama, and underdog revenge tales.
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