As the 35th anniversary of the Super Sentai franchise, Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger features several guest appearances from actors who starred or appeared in the previous 34 Super Sentai series reprising their roles. Past protagonists During the events of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger, the 34 previous Sentai teams participated in the Legend War to prevent Earth from falling to the Zangyack Empire, sacrificing their powers in order to do so. Over the course of the series, the Sentai warriors encounter the Gokaigers, Zangyack, and the privateer Basco ta Jolokia for varying reasons, such as to get their powers back and/or give their blessing to the Gokaigers. After the Gokaigers defeat Zangyack and Jolokia, they return their predecessors' powers to their respective owners. Tsuyoshi Kaijo is a member of EAGLE who led the Gorengers against the Black Cross Army as . Kaijo takes part in the Legend War, leading the first 34 Super Sentai teams against the Zangyack Empire's first invasion fleet before calling for his allies to sacrifice their powers. During the events of the crossover film Gokaiger Goseiger Super Sentai 199 Hero Great Battle, Kaijo gives his blessing and access to his team's Great Power to the Gokaigers to help them defeat the Black Cross Colossus. After the Gokaigers defeat the Zangyack Empire during the series finale, Kaijo receives his powers back and thanks the pirates. Tsuyoshi Kaijo is portrayed by , who reprises his role from Himitsu Sentai Gorenger. Aka Red is the physical embodiment of the Super Sentai's red warriors' spirits who is capable of using all of their powers via his Soul Advent ability. Following the Legend War, he forms the Red Pirates to search the universe for the Ranger Keys, taking Captain Marvelous and Basco ta Jolokia under his wing. However, Jolokia learned of Aka Red's intentions and sold out the Red Pirates to the Zangyack Empire. Aka Red makes Marvelous promise to find the Greatest Treasure in the Universe and entrusts him with the Ranger Keys, Gokai Galleon, and Navi before leading Zangyack forces away from Marvelous, seemingly sacrificing himself in the process. After the Gokaigers defeat the Zangyack Empire, Aka Red appears before Marvelous and thanks him before disappearing once more. Aka Red is voiced by , who reprises his role from GoGo Sentai Boukenger vs. Super Sentai. Kai Ozu is the youngest of the Ozu siblings who led the Magiranger family as against the