Arago

He became the lord of the world of evil spirits. His aim was to rule the world of humans. He is the emperor who reigns as the sole ruler of the Youja World.

Arago was voiced by Sasaoka Shigezo.

## History

### Early Life and the First Invasion

During a war in the Heian Period (this period of time lasted from 794 - 1185), and after having a childhood where it was 'live or die', where life was never guaranteed, Arago felt that 'only the strong survives and can dominates in this world'. He wanted to gain power. The Youja World would help him with this deep-seated desire.

Badamon, leader of the Jiryouchou, crafted armor for Arago that rivaled that of the Kikoutei armor in strength. It was presented to Arago through the Jiryouchou.

Kaos soon crushed Arago's ambitions by stopping his attempt to conquer the world of humans on the battlefield in Heian-kyo (Kyoto), where Arago first opened a Youja Gate. Arago's armor, the armor that carried his energy and evil heart's desire, was broken apart into nine separate, smaller armors. As a result, only the helmet, and its hatred, were left behind while Arago's spirit was sealed away in the Youja World.

Originally, the Youja World was a realm of the dead. A place where a soul could go to be cleansed of its grudges and the longings left behind to still be alive, to complete something left unfinished. Arago, unlike the others who'd been in the Youja World, had been shattered into nine different pieces. Because of his intense desire, he was a level of evil none of the others in this world were able to come close to. He had to wait a very long time because his goal was to have an opportunity to return to the Earth. To have another chance to conquer that world.

A long time ago, when people enjoyed peace in their lives and didn't have to worry about wars, fights, or killing, that's when evil thoughts and feelings began to emerge. This was the power of the Youja. The source of which is the evil that resides within the human heart. When this evil had been allowed to grow strong, this is what led to the resurrection of the smoke-like form of 'Youja Emperor Arago'.

## Modern Era

### Arago's Second Invasion

Arago first appeared as the form of a transparent, giant, floating helmet. He sent his subordinates, the four Masho and his army of Youja soldiers, to the Earth. His one goal was to rule the world of humans. Arago did manage to get all the pieces of his armor together again, but failed to fully escape from the confines of the Youja World. With Kayura using the power of Kaos, and working together with the Samurai Troopers, they attacked Arago again. His ambition to rule over the Earth was left unattained. He was shattered apart and defeated. This time, hopefully, forever. Destroying the lingering feelings this old spirit had been clinging onto for so long.

## Real World Inspiration

Inspiration for the name "Arago" was drawn from Rahu, one of the nine major celestial bodies (navagraha) in Hindu texts and the name of the severed head of the being formerly known as Svarbhanu.

## Sources

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.
2. ↑ Daijiten Origin Book, Rapport. Fan translation by The URWWS.
3. ↑ Armor Den Samurai Trooper - The Untold Story, Yoroiden Samurai Troopers, 30th Anniversary Book, Tatsumi Publication. Fan translation by The URWWS.