Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

25min

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Kids

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.

Episodes

Cast

The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai

1. The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai

25min

15th Feb 2009

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.

The Stylish Combination

2. The Stylish Combination

25min

22nd Feb 2009

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.

An Extermination Skill Contest

3. An Extermination Skill Contest

25min

1st Mar 2009

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.

Nightly Tears of Sympathy

4. Nightly Tears of Sympathy

25min

8th Mar 2009

Ryunosuke 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

5. The Kabuto Origami

25min

15th Mar 2009

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.

The Abusive King

6. The Abusive King

25min

22nd Mar 2009

Chiaki becomes jealous of the abilities of Kotoha, particularly after revealing an immunity to an insulting Ayakashi.

Marlin Fishing

7. Marlin Fishing

25min

29th Mar 2009

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.

The Brides are Spirited Away

8. The Brides are Spirited Away

25min

5th Apr 2009

When brides are being abducted for Dayuu Usukawa's selfish desire, Mako goes undercover to help the team track them down.

The Tiger's Rebellion

9. The Tiger's Rebellion

25min

12th Apr 2009

An 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

10. The Great Sky Combination

25min

19th Apr 2009

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.

A Threefold Strife

11. A Threefold Strife

25min

26th Apr 2009

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.

The Very First Super Samurai Combination

12. The Very First Super Samurai Combination

25min

3rd May 2009

After his failures against Ushirobushi, Takeru leaves the mansion to wander, forcing him to rediscover the connection between himself and his retainers.

Heavy Cries

13. Heavy Cries

25min

10th May 2009

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.

The Foreign Samurai

14. The Foreign Samurai

25min

17th May 2009

Ryunosuke is placed in charge of a foreigner inspired by the Shinkenger to become a samurai.

The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest

15. The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest

25min

24th May 2009

A 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

16. The Power of the Kuroko

25min

31st May 2009

Ryunosuke, 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

17. The Sushi Samurai

25min

7th Jun 2009

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.

Samurai Promotion

18. Samurai Promotion

25min

14th Jun 2009

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.

Learning the Samurai Disposition

19. Learning the Samurai Disposition

25min

28th Jun 2009

With 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

20. The Ebi Origami's Transformation

25min

5th Jul 2009

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.

The Father and Son Bears

21. The Father and Son Bears

25min

19th Jul 2009

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.

Lord Butler

22. Lord Butler

25min

26th Jul 2009

Kotoha 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

23. The Rampaging Gedoushu

25min

2nd Aug 2009

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.

The True Samurai Combination

24. The True Samurai Combination

25min

9th Aug 2009

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.

The Dream World

25. The Dream World

25min

16th Aug 2009

When a dream-making Ayakashi attacks the city, Mako becomes trapped within where she witnesses Dayuu's horrifying origin.

Decisive Match Number One

26. Decisive Match Number One

25min

23rd Aug 2009

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.

The Switched Lives

27. The Switched Lives

25min

30th Aug 2009

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.

The Lantern Samurai

28. The Lantern Samurai

25min

6th Sep 2009

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.

The Runaway Lantern

29. The Runaway Lantern

25min

13th Sep 2009

Mako tries to resolve differences between Genta and Daigoyou when the lantern runs away to find someone else he can help out.

The Manipulated Academy

30. The Manipulated Academy

25min

20th Sep 2009

Kotoha and Ryunosuke go undercover at an academy where the students are slowly being turned into puppets of an unseen Ayakashi master.

The Kyoryu Origami

31. The Kyoryu Origami

25min

27th Sep 2009

The Shinkenger are recruited by a nurse to save a sickly child held hostage by the remains of Manpuku Aburame's forces.

The Ushi Origami

32. The Ushi Origami

25min

4th Oct 2009

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.

The Great Bull King

33. The Great Bull King

25min

11th Oct 2009

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.

Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence

34. Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence

25min

18th Oct 2009

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.

The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination

35. The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination

25min

25th Oct 2009

Ryunosuke bemoans his abandonment of his kabuki allies with an upcoming performance as his Shodophone is eaten by an Ayakashi.

The Curry Samurai

36. The Curry Samurai

25min

1st Nov 2009

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.

The Epic Glue Battle

37. The Epic Glue Battle

25min

8th Nov 2009

After an encounter with the Ayakashi Mochibetori, Ryunosuke and Chiaki find themselves in a literal sticky situation.

Showdown with the Rifle Squad

38. Showdown with the Rifle Squad

25min

15th Nov 2009

When 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

39. The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency

25min

22nd Nov 2009

When 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

40. The General Heads to the Front Lines

25min

29th Nov 2009

Doukoku's connection to Dayu is revealed as Akumaro prepares to use the suffering of her shamisen for his own purpose.

The Sent Words

41. The Sent Words

25min

6th Dec 2009

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.

The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition

42. The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition

25min

13th Dec 2009

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.

One Last Sword Stroke

43. One Last Sword Stroke

25min

20th Dec 2009

With 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

44. The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House

25min

3rd Jan 2010

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.

The Impersonator

45. The Impersonator

25min

10th Jan 2010

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.

The Showdown Clash

46. The Showdown Clash

25min

17th Jan 2010

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.

Bonds

47. Bonds

25min

24th Jan 2010

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.

The Final Great Decisive Battle

48. The Final Great Decisive Battle

25min

31st Jan 2010

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.

A Samurai Sentai Eternally

49. A Samurai Sentai Eternally

25min

7th Feb 2010

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.

First air date

15th Feb 2009

Last air date

7th Feb 2010

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks