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Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: Season 1

Poster for Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1

49 episodes · premiered Feb 15, 2009

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  1. Episode 1: The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai Feb 15, 2009 · 25m 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.
  2. Episode 2: The Stylish Combination Feb 22, 2009 · 25m 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.
  3. Episode 3: An Extermination Skill Contest Mar 1, 2009 · 25m 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.
  4. Episode 4: Nightly Tears of Sympathy Mar 8, 2009 · 25m Ryunosuke and Mako work together to watch over a boy who made a dubious deal with an Ayakashi over giving up his dream.
  5. Episode 5: The Kabuto Origami Mar 15, 2009 · 25m 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.
  6. Episode 6: The Abusive King Mar 22, 2009 · 25m Chiaki becomes jealous of the abilities of Kotoha, particularly after revealing an immunity to an insulting Ayakashi.
  7. Episode 7: Marlin Fishing Mar 29, 2009 · 25m 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.
  8. Episode 8: The Brides are Spirited Away Apr 5, 2009 · 25m When brides are being abducted for Dayuu Usukawa's selfish desire, Mako goes undercover to help the team track them down.
  9. Episode 9: The Tiger's Rebellion Apr 12, 2009 · 25m An Ayakashi who has gained control of the Tiger Origami brainwashes Ryuunosuke under his control, forcing Takeru to figure out how to save both.
  10. Episode 10: The Great Sky Combination Apr 19, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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…
  12. Episode 12: The Very First Super Samurai Combination May 3, 2009 · 25m After his failures against Ushirobushi, Takeru leaves the mansion to wander, forcing him to rediscover the connection between himself and his retainers.
  13. Episode 13: Heavy Cries May 10, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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…
  19. Episode 19: Learning the Samurai Disposition Jun 28, 2009 · 25m With Ryunosuke still calling him a pretend samurai, Genta decides to watch ShinkenBlue to figure out what he believes is the samurai path.
  20. Episode 20: The Ebi Origami's Transformation Jul 5, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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…
  24. Episode 24: The True Samurai Combination Aug 9, 2009 · 25m 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…
  25. Episode 25: The Dream World Aug 16, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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.
  27. Episode 27: The Switched Lives Aug 30, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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.
  29. Episode 29: The Runaway Lantern Sep 13, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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…
  34. Episode 34: Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence Oct 18, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m When Hikoma goes on his one day a year off to visit his daughter and granddaughter, the Ayakashi Ikusazure makes his move.
  39. Episode 39: The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency Nov 22, 2009 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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 · 25m 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…