Mythical Beast-Fist

Mythical Beast-Fist (幻獣拳, Genjūken) is a fictional group of martial artists that appears as antagonists during the last quarter of the Japanese Super Sentai show Juken Sentai Gekiranger. Utilizes a golden qi called Mythical Ki (幻気（げんき）, Genki), the Mythical Beast-Fist users seek to surpass the power of natural beasts by mastering the power of mythical beasts, with thirteen fighting styles based on the Five Sacred Beasts and the Chinese Zodiac. Overtime, the Mythical Beast-Fist revealed to be actually a front for Long to raise a potential human though the Infinite Path (無限道, Mugendō), turning that person into a mindless monster that would destroy the world. All Mythical Beast-Fist users possess a gold-colored fighting form.

Rio
Rio (理央, Rio) is the destined leader of the Mythical Beast-Fist, according to Long. Being the original user of the Confrontation Beast Lion-Fist (臨獣ライオン拳, Rinjū Raionken), Rio accepts the title and undergoes Long's Gengi to be infused with Mythical Ki and embrace his destiny, becoming a master of the Mythical Beast Gryphon-Fist (幻獣グリフォン拳, Genjū Gurifonken) style. As a result, he can assume a new armored form called Mythical Beast King Rio (幻獣王リオ, Genjūō Rio) until he learns the truth behind his new-found power when he is nearly consumed by it and becomes the Destroyer (破壊神, Hakaishin). He leaves the Mythical Beast-Fist soon after, purging the Mythical Ki in his body. His motif while Mythical Beast King is the Huang Long, which is above the Four Sacred Beasts of Chinese myth.

Upon his transformation into the Mythical Beast King, Rio says, "Pure fierceness, pure power, Leaving the world, one without equal." (強きこと、猛きこと、世界において、無双の者, Tsuyoki koto, takeki koto, sekai ni oite musō no mono.)

Mele
Mele (メレ, Mere) was previously a user of Confrontation Beast Chameleon-Fist (臨獣カメレオン拳, Rinjū Kamereonken) who was the first of the Rinrinshi brought back from the dead by Rio and has pledged her heart to him. However, through Long's ritual Gengi, Mele is infused with Mythical Ki and is reborn as a Mythical General, mastering the Mythical Beast Phoenix-Fist (幻獣フェニックス拳, Genjū Fenikkusuken) style. But after learning of Long's true plans for Rio, Mele leaves the Mythical Beast Fist and purges the Mythical Ki from her body. Her motifs while a Mythical General are the Vermilion Bird and the Rooster of the Earthly Branches.

Before entering battle, Mele says, "For Lord Rio's love, an even more powerful-clad love warrior. Genjū Phoenix-fist Mistress, Mele!" (理央様の愛の為にさらなる強さを身に纏ったラブウォリアー. 幻獣フェニックス拳 メレ！, Rio-sama no ai no tame ni saranaru tsuyosa o mi ni matotta rabu woriā. Genjū Fenikkusuken, Mere!)

Twin Phantoms
The Twin Phantoms (双幻士, Sōgenshi) are apprentices who support the Four Mythical Generals. Each Mythical General has two Twin Phantoms.

Gouyu
Gouyu (ゴウユ, Gōyu, 37-45): A master of the Mythical Beast Cetus-Fist (幻獣ケイトス拳, Genjū Keitosuken) which uses sound-based attacks, thus using small talk while fighting an opponent to effectively use his power. He is the first Mythical Beast-Fist opponent the Gekirangers face. He nearly defeats Beast-Fist Giant God SaiDaiOh, Beast-Fist Giant GekiTohja Wolf, and Herculean Giant GekiFire until GekiElephantFire begins to damage him, although he survives the fight with them thanks to Sanyo's aid, who easily defeats all three opponents. He appears again to fight Gou Fukami to protect Rio from him, only to be instantly destroyed in mere seconds by Gou using the Heaven and Earth Disaster Strike. His name is based on Hé Yŭ (合窳) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Boar of the Earthly Branches.

Shiyuu
Shiyuu (シユウ, Shiyū, 37-38): A master of the Mythical Beast Minotaur-Fist (幻獣ミノタウロス拳, Genjū Minotaurosuken), style that relies on the power of mirrors. He uses his Mythical Reflection Mirror (幻射鏡, Genshakyō) armor to perform his mirror-Gengi, using it on Retsu Fukami to infiltrate the Gekirangers. But Gou is not easily fooled and saves his brother from being trapped in the Mirror World. Shiyuu is wounded by GekiBatTohja Wolf before SaiDaiOh lands the deathblow. Shiyuu uses mirrors for his attacks but ironically hates to be imitated, leading him to use strange words so it is harder to emulate him. His name is based on Chī Yóu (蚩尤), and motif is the Ox of the Earthly Branches.

Haku
Haku (ハク, Haku, 39): A master of the Mythical Beast Unicorn-Fist (幻獣ユニコーン拳, Genjū Yunikōnken), style that gives total control of the mind of its victims. Haku uses two arm-blades and fighting in the style of a wild mustang. Prior to being introduced to Mele, Haku uses his Gengi to control children easily taken by it. Having them go to his Unicorn Palace, Haku intended to have them amplify his Gengi's affects worldwide to gather the despair of devastated parents. But actions of involving children, especially Natsume Masaki, made it personal to Miki Masaki as she personally destroys Haku in SaiDaiOh. Despite his cowardly techniques, Haku speaks and acts like a medieval knight. His name is based on Bó (駮) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Horse of the Earthly Branches.

Hiso
Hiso (ヒソ, Hiso, 39-46): A mistress of the Mythical Beast Pixie-Fist (幻獣ピクシー拳, Genjū Pikushīken), whose style uses blades. Though Mele's apprentice, which she referred as an honor, her true loyalty lies with Long, by aiding him with a vain attempt to keep the others away from him and Rio. But she ends up being destroyed by the entire GekiBeast group. Her name is based on Fēi Shŭ (飛鼠) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Rabbit of the Earthly Branches.

Dorou
Dorou (ドロウ, Dorō, 41-42): A master of the Mythical Beast Capricorn-Fist (幻獣カプリコーン拳, Genjū Kapurikōnken), which revolves on Chinese alchemy and twist attacks that alter energy currents. Because of the long times he spends in his cave, Dorou is unable to correctly interact with others (with the exception of Sojo) and has developed a rather eccentric personality, frequently using 2chan expressions and words. He managed to create Dorou Grains for Sojo to use to transfer people into his gourds for the Scream Program, making their victims scream to increase Mythical Ki. He was killed by the GekiBeasts. His name is based on Tŭ Lóu (土螻) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Goat of the Earthly Branches.

Sojo
Sojo (ソジョ, Sojo, 41-42): A master of the Mythical Beast Afanc-Fist (幻獣アーヴァンク拳, Genjū Āvankuken) which uses lightning and spin attacks and has energy absorbing abilities, Sojo is the hyperactive aid of Dorou. Sojo, just like Dorou, has become unable to interact with others because of his reclusion, and speaks in short childish words, however, he can communicate perfectly with Dorou. After being sent to attack the city, purposely allowed himself to be attacked by the Gekirangers with his teeth sucking up the Fierce Ki and Violet Ki for Dorou to create his Dorou Grains. Though he survived the GekiBeasts' attack, Sojo was killed by SaiDaiGekiTohja. His name is based on Jū Rú (狙如) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Rat of the Earthly Branches.

Shuen
Shuen (シュエン, Shuen, 43): A maniacal prankster who mastered the Mythical Beast Hanuman-Fist (幻獣ハヌマーン拳, Genjū Hanumānken), which uses a Bōjutsu fighting style and various Gengi in homage to Sun Wukong, one of which is cloning Gengi move. Because of his mischievous personality, there are sometimes in which Shuen himself doesn't distinguish between himself and his clones. He was sent to cause mayhem with his clone Gengi on Christmas Eve to gather screams until the Gekirangers' interference caused him to withdraw via arson and encounter Ken Hisatsu, who took the Phantom's attempt to ruin the holidays personal and defeated him. But Shuen enlarges and was frozen solid by SaiDaiOh before SaiDaiGekiFire delivered the deathblow. His name is based on Zhū Yàn (朱厭) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Monkey of the Earthly Branches.

Kou
Kou (コウ, Kō, 43-44): A serious master of the Mythical Beast Cerberus-Fist (幻獣ケルベロス拳, Genjū Keruberosuken), able to use chakram shock collars in his Gengi, each as powerful as a Rinrinshi. He shows a grudge towards Mele when he was introduced since she killed his older brother Braco, but is more interested in proving that he is Mythical General material, being just as ambitious as his brother. On Mele's suggestion, Kou uses his powers to cause fear among the people. He battled GekiChopper, GekiBlue, and GekiYellow, and was defeated by them before being killed by SaiDaiOh. His name is based on Jiǎo (狡) of the Shan Hai Jing, and motif is the Dog of the Earthly Branches.

Also See

 * Phantom Beasts