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Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: Season 1

49 episodes Premiered Feb 15, 2009 Updated Jul 21, 2026
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Episodes

S1·E1

The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai

Feb 15, 2009 · 25 min

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 Chim

S1·E2

The Stylish Combination

Feb 22, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E3

An Extermination Skill Contest

Mar 1, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E4

Nightly Tears of Sympathy

Mar 8, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E5

The Kabuto Origami

Mar 15, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E6

The Abusive King

Mar 22, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E7

Marlin Fishing

Mar 29, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E8

The Brides are Spirited Away

Apr 5, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E9

The Tiger's Rebellion

Apr 12, 2009 · 25 min

An Ayakashi who has gained control of the Tiger Origami brainwashes Ryuunosuke under his control, forcing Takeru to figure out how to save both.

S1·E10

The Great Sky Combination

Apr 19, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E11

A Threefold Strife

Apr 26, 2009 · 25 min

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 ey

S1·E12

The Very First Super Samurai Combination

May 3, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E13

Heavy Cries

May 10, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E14

The Foreign Samurai

May 17, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E16

The Power of the Kuroko

May 31, 2009 · 25 min

Ryunosuke, Chiaki, and Kotoha are forced to observe the Kuroko for a day to understand their job for the Shiba Clan and the city.

S1·E17

The Sushi Samurai

Jun 7, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E18

Samurai Promotion

Jun 14, 2009 · 25 min

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 frie

S1·E19

Learning the Samurai Disposition

Jun 28, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E20

The Ebi Origami's Transformation

Jul 5, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E21

The Father and Son Bears

Jul 19, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E22

Lord Butler

Jul 26, 2009 · 25 min

Kotoha is recruited to be the fake fiancee of a young plutocrat, with Takeru playing her butler watching over her and an Ayakashi threat.

S1·E23

The Rampaging Gedoushu

Aug 2, 2009 · 25 min

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 chara

S1·E24

The True Samurai Combination

Aug 9, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E25

The Dream World

Aug 16, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E26

Decisive Match Number One

Aug 23, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E27

The Switched Lives

Aug 30, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E28

The Lantern Samurai

Sep 6, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E29

The Runaway Lantern

Sep 13, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E30

The Manipulated Academy

Sep 20, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E31

The Kyoryu Origami

Sep 27, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E32

The Ushi Origami

Oct 4, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E33

The Great Bull King

Oct 11, 2009 · 25 min

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 cont

S1·E34

Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence

Oct 18, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E36

The Curry Samurai

Nov 1, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E37

The Epic Glue Battle

Nov 8, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E38

Showdown with the Rifle Squad

Nov 15, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E39

The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency

Nov 22, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E40

The General Heads to the Front Lines

Nov 29, 2009 · 25 min

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

S1·E41

The Sent Words

Dec 6, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E42

The Two-Hundred Year Long Ambition

Dec 13, 2009 · 25 min

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.

S1·E43

One Last Sword Stroke

Dec 20, 2009 · 25 min

With the Hell gate nearly complete, Genta tries to figure a way to stop Juzo from using Uramasa to satisfy Akumaro's greatest desire.

S1·E44

The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House

Jan 3, 2010 · 25 min

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.

S1·E45

The Impersonator

Jan 10, 2010 · 25 min

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.

S1·E46

The Showdown Clash

Jan 17, 2010 · 25 min

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.

S1·E47

Bonds

Jan 24, 2010 · 25 min

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.

S1·E48

The Final Great Decisive Battle

Jan 31, 2010 · 25 min

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

S1·E49

A Samurai Sentai Eternally

Feb 7, 2010 · 25 min

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