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Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Season 1 · 49 episodes · Feb 15, 2009

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    Episode 1

    The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai

    Feb 15, 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.

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    Episode 2

    The Stylish Combination

    Feb 22, 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.

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    Episode 3

    An Extermination Skill Contest

    Mar 1, 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.

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    Episode 4

    Nightly Tears of Sympathy

    Mar 8, 2009

    Ryunosuke and Mako work together to watch over a boy who made a dubious deal with an Ayakashi over giving up his dream.

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    Episode 5

    The Kabuto Origami

    Mar 15, 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.

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    Episode 6

    The Abusive King

    Mar 22, 2009

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

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    Episode 7

    Marlin Fishing

    Mar 29, 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.

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    Episode 8

    The Brides are Spirited Away

    Apr 5, 2009

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

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    Episode 9

    The Tiger's Rebellion

    Apr 12, 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.

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    Episode 10

    The Great Sky Combination

    Apr 19, 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.

  11. Episode 11

    A Threefold Strife

    Apr 26, 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.

  12. Episode 12

    The Very First Super Samurai Combination

    May 3, 2009

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

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    Episode 13

    Heavy Cries

    May 10, 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.

  14. Episode 14

    The Foreign Samurai

    May 17, 2009

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

  15. Episode 15

    The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest

    May 24, 2009

    A trickster Ayakashi steals Chiaki's identity in order to cause discord between Shinken Green and the rest of his team.

  16. Episode 16

    The Power of the Kuroko

    May 31, 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.

  17. Episode 17

    The Sushi Samurai

    Jun 7, 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.

  18. Episode 18

    Samurai Promotion

    Jun 14, 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.

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    Episode 19

    Learning the Samurai Disposition

    Jun 28, 2009

    With Ryunosuke still calling him a pretend samurai, Genta decides to watch ShinkenBlue to figure out what he believes is the samurai path.

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    Episode 20

    The Ebi Origami's Transformation

    Jul 5, 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.

  21. Episode 21

    The Father and Son Bears

    Jul 19, 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.

  22. Episode 22

    Lord Butler

    Jul 26, 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.

  23. Episode 23

    The Rampaging Gedoushu

    Aug 2, 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.

  24. Episode 24

    The True Samurai Combination

    Aug 9, 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.

  25. Episode 25

    The Dream World

    Aug 16, 2009

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

  26. Episode 26

    Decisive Match Number One

    Aug 23, 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.

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    Episode 27

    The Switched Lives

    Aug 30, 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.

  28. Episode 28

    The Lantern Samurai

    Sep 6, 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.

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    Episode 29

    The Runaway Lantern

    Sep 13, 2009

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

  30. Episode 30

    The Manipulated Academy

    Sep 20, 2009

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

  31. Episode 31

    The Kyoryu Origami

    Sep 27, 2009

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

  32. Episode 32

    The Ushi Origami

    Oct 4, 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.

  33. Episode 33

    The Great Bull King

    Oct 11, 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.

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    Episode 34

    Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence

    Oct 18, 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.

  35. Episode 35

    The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination

    Oct 25, 2009

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

  36. Episode 36

    The Curry Samurai

    Nov 1, 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.

  37. Episode 37

    The Epic Glue Battle

    Nov 8, 2009

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

  38. Episode 38

    Showdown with the Rifle Squad

    Nov 15, 2009

    When Hikoma goes on his one day a year off to visit his daughter and granddaughter, the Ayakashi Ikusazure makes his move.

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    Episode 39

    The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency

    Nov 22, 2009

    When the Shinkengers investigate an odd illness befalling the residents of an island, they are ambushed by Akumaro, Dayu, and Juzo.

  40. Episode 40

    The General Heads to the Front Lines

    Nov 29, 2009

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

  41. Episode 41

    The Sent Words

    Dec 6, 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.

  42. Episode 42

    The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition

    Dec 13, 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.

  43. Episode 43

    One Last Sword Stroke

    Dec 20, 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.

  44. Episode 44

    The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House

    Jan 3, 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.

  45. Episode 45

    The Impersonator

    Jan 10, 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.

  46. Episode 46

    The Showdown Clash

    Jan 17, 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.

  47. Episode 47

    Bonds

    Jan 24, 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.

  48. Episode 48

    The Final Great Decisive Battle

    Jan 31, 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.

  49. Episode 49

    A Samurai Sentai Eternally

    Feb 7, 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.