Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai 2009-02-15 · 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 Chimatsuri.

S1 · E2The Stylish Combination 2009-02-22 · 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 · E3An Extermination Skill Contest 2009-03-01 · 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 · E4Nightly Tears of Sympathy 2009-03-08 · 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 · E5The Kabuto Origami 2009-03-15 · 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 cut.

S1 · E6The Abusive King 2009-03-22 · 25 min＋

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

S1 · E7Marlin Fishing 2009-03-29 · 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 · E8The Brides are Spirited Away 2009-04-05 · 25 min＋

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

S1 · E9The Tiger's Rebellion 2009-04-12 · 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 · E10The Great Sky Combination 2009-04-19 · 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.

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.

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

S1 · E13Heavy Cries 2009-05-10 · 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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

S1 · E19Learning the Samurai Disposition 2009-06-28 · 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 · E20The Ebi Origami's Transformation 2009-07-05 · 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.

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.

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

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.

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.