Powa Ranjuru

In the quaint Chinatown of Tokyo, nestled beneath a canopy of cherry blossoms, lived a spirited girl by the name of Kohiko Mei. Her youthful heart danced with a tomboy’s fervor, finding solace and delight in the
company of the neighborhood boys, as they embarked on thrilling adventures as mighty Robo Warriors. Kohiko was a force to be reckoned with, an indomitable spirit who knew not the bitter taste of defeat in those fantastical battles.

With her trusty glow-in-the-dark plastic “laser saber,” a cherished relic from her days in the elementary school’s Drama Club, Kohiko commanded the admiration and awe of her neighborhood comrades. Their youthful games took on an otherworldly quality when Kohiko, in a whimsical rite of tribute to their imaginary fallen warriors, would wave her “laser saber” and shower glitter upon the battlefield. It was a testament to the boundless power of imagination and the pure joy of youth.

However, the siren call of supper-time often found Kohiko tardy at the dinner table, for the allure of Robo Warriors beckoned her to linger in the realm of make-believe. Nevertheless, Kohiko remained, for the most part, an obedient child, a testament to her upbringing within a loving family. Among her siblings, she held the title of second-best behaved, with her baby brother, Ahiru, reigning as the very embodiment of good conduct. The sibling dynamic was a tapestry of charm and challenges, with moments of protective affection and occasional teasing born of shared boredom.

Yet, one fateful day, tragedy would cast its long shadow upon their lives. Entrusted with the responsibility of picking up her baby brother from piano lessons, Kohiko allowed the captivating world of Robo Warriors to delay her return. The consequences were shattering. Ahiru, left to embark on his homeward journey alone, met a cruel fate beneath the wheels of a speeding truck. The guilt that washed over Kohiko, like a relentless tide, was unbearable. She was haunted by the weight of responsibility for Ahiru’s accident, compounded by the unkind words she had spoken to him. Grief became her constant companion.

One evening, while visiting her brother’s final resting place, Kohiko’s gaze was drawn to the heavens as a shooting star streaked across the sky and descended beyond a distant hill. Driven by curiosity, she embarked on a journey to explore the mysterious phenomenon. What awaited her over that hill was both terrifying and alluring—a radiant metallic box that hovered before her. As her trembling hand made contact with the container, it unfurled to reveal a crimson helmet and glistening wings that sparkled like stardust. In a whirl of dazzling lights that enveloped her, Powa Ranjuru was born, rising as a cosmic guardian.

Five years passed, an eternity for those left behind in the Tokyo suburbs, during which Powa Ranjuru remained shrouded in mystery. Her family and the neighborhood pondered her whereabouts, oblivious to the transformation she had undergone. Perhaps the crushing weight of her own guilt and love of playtime is what coalesced her abilities from the common coal of the common person into the diamond-sharp abilities of a Kaiju Hero.

The next time Powa Ranjuru was seen was in a moment of wonder and astonishment. In the midst of a Kaiju Big Battel, an enigmatic figure descended from the heavens-a savior amidst the chaos. It was Powa herself, emerging like a masked angel, rescuing Force Trooper Robo from the clutches of the menacing Midori No Kaiju. With her “Mallet Protector” and sparkling “danger dust,” she subdued the foe, captivated the audience with her prowess, and vanished once more into the ethereal vastness just as mysteriously as she had appeared. The question lingered like a whisper on the wind. “Who was that masked angel?”

Powa Ranjuru, a girl whose soul bore the weight of guilt and grief, had somehow metamorphosed into a celestial protector, her actions a testament to the unfathomable depths of human emotions and the resilience of spirit. Her tale leaves an indelible mark on those who bear witness to her fleeting presence.

Powa Ranjuru- the girl who played Robo Warriors with the stars themselves.