Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Season 12009

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.

49 Episodes

    E01 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.

    February 15, 2009

    E02 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.

    February 22, 2009

    E03 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.

    March 1, 2009

    E04 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.

    March 8, 2009

    E05 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.

    March 15, 2009

    E06 The Abusive King

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

    March 22, 2009

    E07 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.

    March 29, 2009

    E08 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.

    April 5, 2009

    E09 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.

    April 12, 2009

    E10 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.

    April 19, 2009

    E11 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.

    April 26, 2009

    E12 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

    E13 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

    E14 The Foreign Samurai

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

    May 17, 2009

    E15 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

    E16 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

    E17 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.

    June 7, 2009

    E18 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.

    June 14, 2009

    E19 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.

    June 28, 2009

    E20 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.

    July 5, 2009

    E21 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.

    July 19, 2009

    E22 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.

    July 26, 2009

    E23 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.

    August 2, 2009

    E24 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.

    August 9, 2009

    E25 The Dream World

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

    August 16, 2009

    E26 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.

    August 23, 2009

    E27 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.

    August 30, 2009

    E28 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.

    September 6, 2009

    E29 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.

    September 13, 2009

    E30 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.

    September 20, 2009

    E31 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.

    September 27, 2009

    E32 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.

    October 4, 2009

    E33 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.

    October 11, 2009

    E34 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.

    October 18, 2009

    E35 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.

    October 25, 2009

    E36 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.

    November 1, 2009

    E37 The Epic Glue Battle

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

    November 8, 2009

    E38 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.

    November 15, 2009

    E39 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.

    November 22, 2009

    E40 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.

    November 29, 2009

    E41 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.

    December 6, 2009

    E42 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.

    December 13, 2009

    E43 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.

    December 20, 2009

    E44 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.

    January 3, 2010

    E45 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.

    January 10, 2010

    E46 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.

    January 17, 2010

    E47 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.

    January 24, 2010

    E48 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.

    January 31, 2010

    E49 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.

    February 7, 2010