Agents of the Youjakai

## Dala

### Special Abilities

Sei Ryu Ken - possesses corrupted energy from the Suiko, Korin, and Kongo armors

"Wildfire and Heavens... come to Dala quickly. I will then end it for both of you with my Sword of Doom!" - Episode 30, "Is This the Netherworld?"

One of Arago's demon commanders, Dara seems to have been one of the original inhabitants of the Demon World who chose to submit willingly to Arago rather than fight him. He has a large ego, larger than this robust armor. He uses the "Sei Ryu Ken" (Holy Dragon Sword) that Arago creates from the Korin, Kongo and Suiko armors against Ryo while leading his army against the two remaining Troopers in episodes thirty and thirty-one.

Dara's fighting chariot can be controlled while wielding Youja swords in battle. It is also equipped with a sharp spike-shaped weapon on the end of the axle, which it uses to cut through enemy soldiers and chariots.

## Gashura

One of Arago's servants, Gashura is a ninja but his specialization is assassination. Badamon sends him after Shuten, Nasutei, and Jun to prevent them from getting the Inochi no Magatama. He is defeated by Shuten with the help of ghost warriors who once served Kaos and the shakujo in a previous war with Arago.

## Jiryoushuu

Earth spirits led by Badamon.

The Jiryoushu are the spirits of evil men who have died on Earth. They are energized by Arago's power and have no life of their own. These spirits have become semi autonomous parts of the Demon Lord, and act as a channel for his energy. They seem to be one way Arago can channel power he pulls from the human beings he has imprisoned. In the series they act as channels for the power Arago is raising to bring Earth and the Demon World together, as well as helping control the wayward masho. They are dressed in garb much like the ceremonial outfits worn by the Shinto priests in Emperor Showa's funeral.

## Kokuyuoen | 黒陽炎

### Special Abilities

Whip attack - the whip splits into multiple ends that wind around their targets"Tomb of Black Ice" - freezes his enemy

> "I am Kokuyoen. My duty here is to learn the power of your swords and your armor." - Episode 24, "The Emperor's Servant"
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Kokuyoen was sent by Arago to investigate the new armor being used by the Troopers and the swords obtained by them from Kenbukyo and determine the extent of their power. He is slain after battling the Troopers and the Kikoutei armor. Kokuyoen fights using stealth and attempt to restrain his opponents before fighting them directly.

This youja appeared at Mount Aso, Kumamoto Prefecture, which is located in the central part of Kyushu. This area is known for its huge caldera topography.

#### Attacks

##### Duplication

Kokuyoen can split himself apart into multiple copies to battle with multiple foes in melee combat.

##### Whip attack

The end of Kokuyoen's whip can split into multiple ends, each with its own fundo-style weight. The whip ends coil several times around their target and Kokuyoen can send energy through it that crackles around the target, leaving them trapped in place. The whip is impervious from slashing damage from Rekka's swords.

###### Tomb of Black Ice

Kokuyoen frames his target in his hands, which are arranged in an open triangle position. Duplicate copies of him appear and surround his target. As he calls down his power, it radiates through the illusions and all trapped within the circle are frozen in ice, which further expands to encompass the surrounding area.

### Gallery

Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Memorial Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.

## Nise Suiko

### Special Abilities

Corrupted, poison-spewing version of Suiko created by Naaza

> "There's only one Armor of the Torrent. How dare you take my name all this time!" - Nise Suiko, Episode 25, "Showdown! Two Torrents!"
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The poisonous twin to Shin's armor created by Naaza. A one-shot character, he inadvertently helps Shin learn that his power isn't from an outside source (i.e. water) but from within himself (i.e. heart).

### Tactics

Nise Suiko fights using the same tactics as Shin, often simultaneously with the Trooper's actions. Throughout, Nise Suiko hurls accusations at Shin that the Trooper is the copycat and Nise Suiko itself is the original Suiko.

## Sand Demons

### Special Abilities

Sand transformation and manipulation

"What use to you is the demon that turns armor into sand?" - Arago, Episode 27 - "Get Mad, Shu! Defeat the Sand Demons"

Also known as the Sand Dragon People

## Saranbou

### Main Weapon

Chinese style halbard with axe feature

> "I am now the new master of the netherworld. I, Saranbou, shall be your new enemy!" - Episode 20, "A New Battle"
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Saranbou (meaning: **SA** - Sand. **RAN** - Storm. **BOU** - Priest) attacked the Troopers seeking to obtain the white armor, seeking to use its might to take Arago's place in the Youjakai.

He wields a halberd and can analyze a person's energy field using tentacles coming out from his eyes. Despite his name, he uses water for his power source. His attack is called "Ru-ha-shin-en-zan" ("Using the water flow/wave to cut with deep hatred").

## Youja Soldiers

Generic cannon fodder, these animated suits of samurai armor (which appears to be poor duplicates of the armor worn by the Troopers and Demon Generals) are powered only by Arago's own energy. When they are sliced open, there is nothing inside, except occasionally for wisps of black smoke. There are only a few of them at first, but as Arago absorbs more energy from our planet, the more of them he can generate. Throughout the TV series, only a handful of them ever seemed to have any intelligence.

Youja soldiers do use swords, but they also use spears and other weapons (with variations on the cutting edge). The Youja soldiers of the navy, who fight underwater, use harpoons in some cases.

Soldiers fighting underwaterYouja soldiers in Dala's armyFlying Jiryoushu and Youja soldiers on boats
## Sources

1. ↑ The Nether Realm, Dara https://web.archive.org/web/20081210233051/http://nether-realm.net/tv/youja/dara/dara.html. Archived December 10, 2008. Accessed May 30, 2022.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.
3. ↑ The Nether Realm, Gashura https://web.archive.org/web/20081210233056/http://nether-realm.net/tv/youja/gashura/gashura.html. Archived December 10, 2008. Accessed May 30, 2022.
4. ↑ The Nether Realm, Jiryoushu https://web.archive.org/web/20081210043222/http://nether-realm.net/tv/youja/jiryoushu/jiryoushu.html. Archived December 10, 2008. Accessed May 30, 2022.
5. ↑ A caldera is a large volcanic crater, especially one formed by a major eruption, that led to the collapse of the mouth of the volcano.
6. ↑ The Nether Realm, Youja Soldier https://web.archive.org/web/20081210233149/http://nether-realm.net/tv/youja/soldier/soldier.html. Archived December 10, 2008. Accessed May 30, 2022.