

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Authorized by divine providence!!
Overview
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.
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

Keisuke Sohma
Genta Umemori / Shinken Gold

Gorō Ibuki
Hikoma "Jii" Kusakabe

Rintaro Nishi
Doukoku Chimatsuri (voice)

Romi Park
Dayu Usukawa (voice)

Cho
Hone no Shitari (voice)
Episodes

Episode 1 · 25m
The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai
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.
Feb 15, 2009

Episode 2 · 25m
The Stylish Combination
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.
Feb 22, 2009

Episode 3 · 25m
An Extermination Skill Contest
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.
Mar 1, 2009

Episode 4 · 25m
Nightly Tears of Sympathy
Ryunosuke and Mako work together to watch over a boy who made a dubious deal with an Ayakashi over giving up his dream.
Mar 8, 2009

Episode 5 · 25m
The Kabuto Origami
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.
Mar 15, 2009

Episode 6 · 25m
The Abusive King
Chiaki becomes jealous of the abilities of Kotoha, particularly after revealing an immunity to an insulting Ayakashi.
Mar 22, 2009

Episode 7 · 25m
Marlin Fishing
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.
Mar 29, 2009

Episode 8 · 25m
The Brides are Spirited Away
When brides are being abducted for Dayuu Usukawa's selfish desire, Mako goes undercover to help the team track them down.
Apr 5, 2009

Episode 9 · 25m
The Tiger's Rebellion
An Ayakashi who has gained control of the Tiger Origami brainwashes Ryuunosuke under his control, forcing Takeru to figure out how to save both.
Apr 12, 2009

Episode 10 · 25m
The Great Sky Combination
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.
Apr 19, 2009
Episode 11 · 25m
A Threefold Strife
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.
Apr 26, 2009
Episode 12 · 25m
The Very First Super Samurai Combination
After his failures against Ushirobushi, Takeru leaves the mansion to wander, forcing him to rediscover the connection between himself and his retainers.
May 3, 2009

Episode 13 · 25m
Heavy Cries
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.
May 10, 2009
Episode 14 · 25m
The Foreign Samurai
Ryunosuke is placed in charge of a foreigner inspired by the Shinkenger to become a samurai.
May 17, 2009
Episode 15 · 25m
The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest
A trickster Ayakashi steals Chiaki's identity in order to cause discord between Shinken Green and the rest of his team.
May 24, 2009
Episode 16 · 25m
The Power of the Kuroko
Ryunosuke, Chiaki, and Kotoha are forced to observe the Kuroko for a day to understand their job for the Shiba Clan and the city.
May 31, 2009
Episode 17 · 25m
The Sushi Samurai
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.
Jun 7, 2009
Episode 18 · 25m
Samurai Promotion
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.
Jun 14, 2009

Episode 19 · 25m
Learning the Samurai Disposition
With Ryunosuke still calling him a pretend samurai, Genta decides to watch ShinkenBlue to figure out what he believes is the samurai path.
Jun 28, 2009

Episode 20 · 25m
The Ebi Origami's Transformation
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.
Jul 5, 2009
Episode 21 · 25m
The Father and Son Bears
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.
Jul 19, 2009
Episode 22 · 25m
Lord Butler
Kotoha is recruited to be the fake fiancee of a young plutocrat, with Takeru playing her butler watching over her and an Ayakashi threat.
Jul 26, 2009
Episode 23 · 25m
The Rampaging Gedoushu
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.
Aug 2, 2009
Episode 24 · 25m
The True Samurai Combination
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.
Aug 9, 2009
Episode 25 · 25m
The Dream World
When a dream-making Ayakashi attacks the city, Mako becomes trapped within where she witnesses Dayuu's horrifying origin.
Aug 16, 2009
Episode 26 · 25m
Decisive Match Number One
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.
Aug 23, 2009

Episode 27 · 25m
The Switched Lives
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.
Aug 30, 2009
Episode 28 · 25m
The Lantern Samurai
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.
Sep 6, 2009

Episode 29 · 25m
The Runaway Lantern
Mako tries to resolve differences between Genta and Daigoyou when the lantern runs away to find someone else he can help out.
Sep 13, 2009
Episode 30 · 25m
The Manipulated Academy
Kotoha and Ryunosuke go undercover at an academy where the students are slowly being turned into puppets of an unseen Ayakashi master.
Sep 20, 2009
Episode 31 · 25m
The Kyoryu Origami
The Shinkenger are recruited by a nurse to save a sickly child held hostage by the remains of Manpuku Aburame's forces.
Sep 27, 2009
Episode 32 · 25m
The Ushi Origami
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.
Oct 4, 2009
Episode 33 · 25m
The Great Bull King
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.
Oct 11, 2009

Episode 34 · 25m
Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence
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.
Oct 18, 2009
Episode 35 · 25m
The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination
Ryunosuke bemoans his abandonment of his kabuki allies with an upcoming performance as his Shodophone is eaten by an Ayakashi.
Oct 25, 2009
Episode 36 · 25m
The Curry Samurai
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.
Nov 1, 2009
Episode 37 · 25m
The Epic Glue Battle
After an encounter with the Ayakashi Mochibetori, Ryunosuke and Chiaki find themselves in a literal sticky situation.
Nov 8, 2009
Episode 38 · 25m
Showdown with the Rifle Squad
When Hikoma goes on his one day a year off to visit his daughter and granddaughter, the Ayakashi Ikusazure makes his move.
Nov 15, 2009

Episode 39 · 25m
The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency
When the Shinkengers investigate an odd illness befalling the residents of an island, they are ambushed by Akumaro, Dayu, and Juzo.
Nov 22, 2009
Episode 40 · 25m
The General Heads to the Front Lines
Doukoku's connection to Dayu is revealed as Akumaro prepares to use the suffering of her shamisen for his own purpose.
Nov 29, 2009
Episode 41 · 25m
The Sent Words
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.
Dec 6, 2009
Episode 42 · 25m
The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition
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.
Dec 13, 2009
Episode 43 · 25m
One Last Sword Stroke
With the Hell gate nearly complete, Genta tries to figure a way to stop Juzo from using Uramasa to satisfy Akumaro's greatest desire.
Dec 20, 2009
Episode 44 · 25m
The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House
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.
Jan 3, 2010
Episode 45 · 25m
The Impersonator
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.
Jan 10, 2010
Episode 46 · 25m
The Showdown Clash
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.
Jan 17, 2010
Episode 47 · 25m
Bonds
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.
Jan 24, 2010
Episode 48 · 25m
The Final Great Decisive Battle
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.
Jan 31, 2010
Episode 49 · 25m
A Samurai Sentai Eternally
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.
Feb 7, 2010











