Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Authorized by divine providence!!
2009•25m•7.5/10
Sci-Fi & FantasyAction & AdventureKids
Ratings
🎬TMDb
7.5/10(22)
For eighteen generations, samurai of the Shiba Clan have suppressed the evil intentions of the Gedoushu, malevolent spirits that enter the world of the living from gaps between buildings and other structures. Now, Takeru Shiba, the youngest head of the Shiba Clan must gather his four vassals in order to battle the Gedoushu under the revived Doukoku Chimatsuri as the Shinkengers.
Production
Toei Company
Language
JA
Status
Ended
First Aired
February 15, 2009
Last Aired
February 7, 2010
Networks
tv asahi
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai
Air date: 2009-02-15
Takeru 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.
E2
The Stylish Combination
Air date: 2009-02-22
Takeru'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.
E3
An Extermination Skill Contest
Air date: 2009-03-01
Tired 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.
E4
Nightly Tears of Sympathy
Air date: 2009-03-08
Ryunosuke and Mako work together to watch over a boy who made a dubious deal with an Ayakashi over giving up his dream.
E5
The Kabuto Origami
Air date: 2009-03-15
As 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.
E6
The Abusive King
Air date: 2009-03-22
Chiaki becomes jealous of the abilities of Kotoha, particularly after revealing an immunity to an insulting Ayakashi.
E7
Marlin Fishing
Air date: 2009-03-29
Ryunosuke 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.
E8
The Brides are Spirited Away
Air date: 2009-04-05
When brides are being abducted for Dayuu Usukawa's selfish desire, Mako goes undercover to help the team track them down.
E9
The Tiger's Rebellion
Air date: 2009-04-12
An Ayakashi who has gained control of the Tiger Origami brainwashes Ryuunosuke under his control, forcing Takeru to figure out how to save both.
E10
The Great Sky Combination
Air date: 2009-04-19
Chiaki 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.
E11
A Threefold Strife
Air date: 2009-04-26
The 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.
E12
The Very First Super Samurai Combination
Air date: 2009-05-03
After his failures against Ushirobushi, Takeru leaves the mansion to wander, forcing him to rediscover the connection between himself and his retainers.
E13
Heavy Cries
Air date: 2009-05-10
Mako 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.
E14
The Foreign Samurai
Air date: 2009-05-17
Ryunosuke is placed in charge of a foreigner inspired by the Shinkenger to become a samurai.
E15
The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest
Air date: 2009-05-24
A trickster Ayakashi steals Chiaki's identity in order to cause discord between Shinken Green and the rest of his team.
E16
The Power of the Kuroko
Air date: 2009-05-31
Ryunosuke, Chiaki, and Kotoha are forced to observe the Kuroko for a day to understand their job for the Shiba Clan and the city.
E17
The Sushi Samurai
Air date: 2009-06-07
Takeru 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.
E18
Samurai Promotion
Air date: 2009-06-14
Genta 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.
E19
Learning the Samurai Disposition
Air date: 2009-06-28
With Ryunosuke still calling him a pretend samurai, Genta decides to watch ShinkenBlue to figure out what he believes is the samurai path.
E20
The Ebi Origami's Transformation
Air date: 2009-07-05
The 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.
E21
The Father and Son Bears
Air date: 2009-07-19
In 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.
E22
Lord Butler
Air date: 2009-07-26
Kotoha is recruited to be the fake fiancee of a young plutocrat, with Takeru playing her butler watching over her and an Ayakashi threat.
E23
The Rampaging Gedoushu
Air date: 2009-08-02
With 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.
E24
The True Samurai Combination
Air date: 2009-08-09
With 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.
E25
The Dream World
Air date: 2009-08-16
When a dream-making Ayakashi attacks the city, Mako becomes trapped within where she witnesses Dayuu's horrifying origin.
E26
Decisive Match Number One
Air date: 2009-08-23
Takeru 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.
E27
The Switched Lives
Air date: 2009-08-30
When 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.
E28
The Lantern Samurai
Air date: 2009-09-06
Having 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.
E29
The Runaway Lantern
Air date: 2009-09-13
Mako tries to resolve differences between Genta and Daigoyou when the lantern runs away to find someone else he can help out.
E30
The Manipulated Academy
Air date: 2009-09-20
Kotoha and Ryunosuke go undercover at an academy where the students are slowly being turned into puppets of an unseen Ayakashi master.
E31
The Kyoryu Origami
Air date: 2009-09-27
The Shinkenger are recruited by a nurse to save a sickly child held hostage by the remains of Manpuku Aburame's forces.
E32
The Ushi Origami
Air date: 2009-10-04
A 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.
E33
The Great Bull King
Air date: 2009-10-11
With 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.
E34
Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence
Air date: 2009-10-18
When Mako's father arrives to take his daughter with him to Hawaii, Mako tries to make him understand her importance in being a samurai.
E35
The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination
Air date: 2009-10-25
Ryunosuke bemoans his abandonment of his kabuki allies with an upcoming performance as his Shodophone is eaten by an Ayakashi.
E36
The Curry Samurai
Air date: 2009-11-01
When 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.
E37
The Epic Glue Battle
Air date: 2009-11-08
After an encounter with the Ayakashi Mochibetori, Ryunosuke and Chiaki find themselves in a literal sticky situation.
E38
Showdown with the Rifle Squad
Air date: 2009-11-15
When Hikoma goes on his one day a year off to visit his daughter and granddaughter, the Ayakashi Ikusazure makes his move.
E39
The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency
Air date: 2009-11-22
When the Shinkengers investigate an odd illness befalling the residents of an island, they are ambushed by Akumaro, Dayu, and Juzo.
E40
The General Heads to the Front Lines
Air date: 2009-11-29
Doukoku's connection to Dayu is revealed as Akumaro prepares to use the suffering of her shamisen for his own purpose.
E41
The Sent Words
Air date: 2009-12-06
When 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.
E42
The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition
Air date: 2009-12-13
As the Shinkenger finally catch on to a pattern to Akumaro's attacks, the Ayakashi prepares to unleash hell on Earth utilizing Juzo and Uramasa.
E43
One Last Sword Stroke
Air date: 2009-12-20
With the Hell gate nearly complete, Genta tries to figure a way to stop Juzo from using Uramasa to satisfy Akumaro's greatest desire.
E44
The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House
Air date: 2010-01-03
During 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.
E45
The Impersonator
Air date: 2010-01-10
As 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.
E46
The Showdown Clash
Air date: 2010-01-17
With 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.
E47
Bonds
Air date: 2010-01-24
Takeru 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.
E48
The Final Great Decisive Battle
Air date: 2010-01-31
As 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.
E49
A Samurai Sentai Eternally
Air date: 2010-02-07
With 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
Tori Matsuzaka
Takeru Shiba / Shinken Red
Hiroki Aiba
Ryunosuke Ikenami / Shinken Blue
Rin Takanashi
Mako Shiraishi / Shinken Pink
Shôgo Suzuki
Chiaki Tani / Shinken Green
Suzuka Morita
Kotoha Hanaori / Shinken Yellow
Gorō Ibuki
Hikoma Kusakabe / Dôkoku
Cho
Hone no Shitari
Keisuke Sohma
Genta Umemori / Shinken Gold
Koichi Tochika
DaiGoyou
Ryo Horikawa
Akumaro Sujigarano
Mitsuru Karahashi
Juuzou Fuwa
Rintaro Nishi
Doukoku Chimatsuri
Romi Park
Usukawadayuu
Hironori Miyata
Narrator, Sushi Changer, Inromaru (voice)
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