Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Season 1

For 18 generations, Shiba Clan samurai fight evil Gedoushu spirits emerging from structural gaps. Now clan head Takeru Shiba must unite four vassals to battle the revived Doukoku Chimatsuri as Shinkengers.

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49 Episodes

  • The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai
    E1
    The Gallant Appearance of the Five SamuraiTakeru Shiba, the 18th head of the Shiba Clan, must gather together his four retainers to become Shinkenger to face against the return of the Gedoushu and their leader, Dokoku Chimatsuri.
  • The Stylish Combination
    E2
    The Stylish CombinationTakeru's new retainers show difficulties in adjusting to their new lives as Shinkenger as another Ayakashi attack forces them to learn the rules of their master.
  • An Extermination Skill Contest
    E3
    An Extermination Skill ContestTired of both training and Takeru, Chiaki decides to return to his former life, only to discover the burden he bares in what he must do as a samurai when targeted by an Ayakashi.
  • Nightly Tears of Sympathy
    E4
    Nightly Tears of SympathyRyunosuke and Mako work together to watch over a boy who made a dubious deal with an Ayakashi over giving up his dream.
  • The Kabuto Origami
    E5
    The Kabuto OrigamiAs the other Shinkenger relax, Takeru trains in increasing his Mojikara in order to use a beetle-themed Secret Disk, which becomes necessary against an Ayakashi their swords can't cut.
  • The Abusive King
    E6
    The Abusive KingChiaki becomes jealous of the abilities of Kotoha, particularly after revealing an immunity to an insulting Ayakashi.
  • Marlin Fishing
    E7
    Marlin FishingRyunosuke is sent to catch the Marlin Origami living in the wild, where he must work with a jaded fisherman to save his team from a poisonous Ayakashi.
  • The Brides are Spirited Away
    E8
    The Brides are Spirited AwayWhen brides are being abducted for Dayuu Usukawa's selfish desire, Mako goes undercover to help the team track them down.
  • The Tiger's Rebellion
    E9
    The Tiger's RebellionAn Ayakashi who has gained control of the Tiger Origami brainwashes Ryuunosuke under his control, forcing Takeru to figure out how to save both.
  • The Great Sky Combination
    E10
    The Great Sky CombinationChiaki and Hikoma reach their breaking point and must come to a new understanding after Shinken Green is passed over to assist in creating Daitenkuu, a new Origami formation.
  • A Threefold Strife
    E11
    A Threefold StrifeThe Shinkenger learn the truth regarding Doukoku's previous defeat and his hatred for the Shiba Clan as he sends out his most powerful Ayakashi while both are intercepted by the eye of Juzo Fuwa.
  • The Very First Super Samurai Combination
    E12
    The Very First Super Samurai CombinationAfter his failures against Ushirobushi, Takeru leaves the mansion to wander, forcing him to rediscover the connection between himself and his retainers.
  • Heavy Cries
    E13
    Heavy CriesMako must use her maternal nature when she and Kotoha must protect both their team and children who are abandoned from their families by an Ayakashi.
  • The Foreign Samurai
    E14
    The Foreign SamuraiRyunosuke is placed in charge of a foreigner inspired by the Shinkenger to become a samurai.
  • The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest
    E15
    The Imposter and the Real Deal's ArrestA trickster Ayakashi steals Chiaki's identity in order to cause discord between Shinken Green and the rest of his team.
  • The Power of the Kuroko
    E16
    The Power of the KurokoRyunosuke, Chiaki, and Kotoha are forced to observe the Kuroko for a day to understand their job for the Shiba Clan and the city.
  • The Sushi Samurai
    E17
    The Sushi SamuraiTakeru finds himself under attack by a mysterious power that sneaked into the mansion, while the retainers investigate a strangely suspicious sushi salesman who also broke in.
  • Samurai Promotion
    E18
    Samurai PromotionGenta approaches Takeru about being his 6th Shinkenger, but an initial rejection forces him and the retainers to figure out the true reason why the Shiba lord doesn't want his friend involved.
  • Learning the Samurai Disposition
    E19
    Learning the Samurai DispositionWith Ryunosuke still calling him a pretend samurai, Genta decides to watch ShinkenBlue to figure out what he believes is the samurai path.
  • The Ebi Origami's Transformation
    E20
    The Ebi Origami's TransformationThe Shinkenger must figure out a way to save the life of Kotoha and many others when a soul-stealing Ayakashi attacks and chooses to hide until their mortal lives end.
  • The Father and Son Bears
    E21
    The Father and Son BearsIn the midst of other problems, Chiaki must save Mako and others from a hostage crisis as Shinken Pink discovers more about his personal style through Chiaki's father.
  • Lord Butler
    E22
    Lord ButlerKotoha is recruited to be the fake fiancee of a young plutocrat, with Takeru playing her butler watching over her and an Ayakashi threat.
  • The Rampaging Gedoushu
    E23
    The Rampaging GedoushuWith the sudden increase in Gedoushu power, the Shinkenger head to Tengen Temple to obtain a sealed case which may assist them, while Shitari attempts to find out the sealing character that stopped Doukoku in the past.
  • The True Samurai Combination
    E24
    The True Samurai CombinationWith the Shinkenger down, Takeru abducted by Juzo and Gozunagumo strengthened by Doukoku's punishment, all hope lies in Genta for completing the Inroumaru and giving the team a new trump card.
  • The Dream World
    E25
    The Dream WorldWhen a dream-making Ayakashi attacks the city, Mako becomes trapped within where she witnesses Dayuu's horrifying origin.
  • Decisive Match Number One
    E26
    Decisive Match Number OneTakeru is forced into having a showdown with Juzo Fuwa, but Ryunosuke stands alone in trying to stop his lord from going through with this selfish decision.
  • The Switched Lives
    E27
    The Switched LivesWhen an emissary of a powerful Ayakashi switches the bodies of the Shinkenger with inanimate objects, Chiaki and Kotoha must figure out their own strategy for stopping it.
  • The Lantern Samurai
    E28
    The Lantern SamuraiHaving gained a sushi phobia from becoming it, the Shinkenger help Genta try to get over it while Akumaro heads forth into battle to prove his power to Doukoku.
  • The Runaway Lantern
    E29
    The Runaway LanternMako tries to resolve differences between Genta and Daigoyou when the lantern runs away to find someone else he can help out.
  • The Manipulated Academy
    E30
    The Manipulated AcademyKotoha and Ryunosuke go undercover at an academy where the students are slowly being turned into puppets of an unseen Ayakashi master.
  • The Kyoryu Origami
    E31
    The Kyoryu OrigamiThe Shinkenger are recruited by a nurse to save a sickly child held hostage by the remains of Manpuku Aburame's forces.
  • The Ushi Origami
    E32
    The Ushi OrigamiA boy from the birthplace of Origami comes to the Shinkenger hoping to give them the Ushi Origami, an Origami infamous for rampaging in the past.
  • The Great Bull King
    E33
    The Great Bull KingWith the Ushi Origami running amuck and Hiro trapped inside, the Shinkenger must work with his grandfather to figure a way to stop the rampage and prevent Happouzu from taking control of it for Akumaro.
  • Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence
    E34
    Fatherly Love, Girlish InnocenceWhen Mako's father arrives to take his daughter with him to Hawaii, Mako tries to make him understand her importance in being a samurai.
  • The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination
    E35
    The Eleven Origami, The Complete CombinationRyunosuke bemoans his abandonment of his kabuki allies with an upcoming performance as his Shodophone is eaten by an Ayakashi.
  • The Curry Samurai
    E36
    The Curry SamuraiWhen Genta starts losing customers to nearby curry restaurants, he decides that the only way to beat them is to join them all the while the Ayakashi Sogizarai attacks.
  • The Epic Glue Battle
    E37
    The Epic Glue BattleAfter an encounter with the Ayakashi Mochibetori, Ryunosuke and Chiaki find themselves in a literal sticky situation.
  • Showdown with the Rifle Squad
    E38
    Showdown with the Rifle SquadWhen Hikoma goes on his one day a year off to visit his daughter and granddaughter, the Ayakashi Ikusazure makes his move.
  • The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency
    E39
    The Very Urgent First Aid EmergencyWhen the Shinkengers investigate an odd illness befalling the residents of an island, they are ambushed by Akumaro, Dayu, and Juzo.
  • The General Heads to the Front Lines
    E40
    The General Heads to the Front LinesDoukoku's connection to Dayu is revealed as Akumaro prepares to use the suffering of her shamisen for his own purpose.
  • The Sent Words
    E41
    The Sent WordsWhen Kotoha receives a letter from her sister, she must decide if she should go back home or continue being a Shinkenger as the Ayakashi Sunasusuri attacks.
  • The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition
    E42
    The Two-Hundred Year Long AmbitionAs the Shinkenger finally catch on to a pattern to Akumaro's attacks, the Ayakashi prepares to unleash hell on Earth utilizing Juzo and Uramasa.
  • One Last Sword Stroke
    E43
    One Last Sword StrokeWith the Hell gate nearly complete, Genta tries to figure a way to stop Juzo from using Uramasa to satisfy Akumaro's greatest desire.
  • The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House
    E44
    The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba HouseDuring a New Years celebration, the arrival of a special Kuroko and a fire-manipulating Ayakashi forces Takeru into a battle where his greatest secret is finally revealed.
  • The Impersonator
    E45
    The ImpersonatorAs Kaoru takes her place as the true Shiba Clan head, Takeru is forced to figure out where to go next while his former retainers are forced to adapt to their new leader.
  • The Showdown Clash
    E46
    The Showdown ClashWith no other purpose left, Takeru begins his climactic showdown with Juzo, while Hikoma tries to find him to remind him of the bonds he still possesses.
  • Bonds
    E47
    BondsTakeru completes his final showdown with Juzo Fuwa while finally confronting his retainers about the deception as Dayu prepares the final step for Dokoku's return.
  • The Final Great Decisive Battle
    E48
    The Final Great Decisive BattleAs Dokoku returns with Dayu's sacrifice, Kaoru and the retainers desperately attempt to seal him once and for all while Takeru becomes involved in a stunning move by the Shiba head.
  • A Samurai Sentai Eternally
    E49
    A Samurai Sentai EternallyWith the Sanzu River overflowing and Gedoshu rampaging through the human world, Takeru, his five retainers and allies must work together and use everything to finally put a stop to Dokoku and restore peace once again.

Cast of Season 1

  • Tori MatsuzakaTakeru Shiba / Shinken Red
  • Hiroki AibaRyunosuke Ikenami / Shinken Blue
  • Rin TakanashiMako Shiraishi / Shinken Pink
  • Shôgo SuzukiChiaki Tani / Shinken Green
  • Suzuka MoritaKotoha Hanaori / Shinken Yellow
  • Gorō IbukiHikoma Kusakabe / Dôkoku
  • ChoHone no Shitari
  • Keisuke SohmaGenta Umemori / Shinken Gold
  • Koichi TochikaDaiGoyou
  • Ryo HorikawaAkumaro Sujigarano
  • Mitsuru KarahashiJuuzou Fuwa
  • Rintaro NishiDoukoku Chimatsuri
  • Romi ParkUsukawadayuu
  • Shojiro NakazawaDirector
  • Yasuko KobayashiWriter
  • Takaaki UtsunomiyaProducer
  • Takahito ŌmoriProducer
  • Akihiro FukadaProducer
  • Koichi YadaProducer
  • Motoi SasakiProducer

 

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