Seasons & episodes

S1 · E1The Lion Roars!! 2001-02-18 · 25 min＋

A veterinarian adept at communicating with the hearts of animals is chosen by Gao Lion to lead the team of Gaorangers; warriors selected by their respective power animals to defend the earth from the villainous Orgs.

S1 · E2The Spirit King Rises!! 2001-02-25 · 25 min＋

As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.

S1 · E3The Eagle Vanishes!! 2001-03-04 · 25 min＋

With Highness Duke Shuten now awoken, the Orgs further establish their regime. Meanwhile, the Rangers race against time to defeat Camera Org who's draining the life-force of random citizens, among them is Gaku.

S1 · E4The Two Who Never Give Up!! 2001-03-11 · 25 min＋

Soutarou's lack of confidence during a ghost hunt causes a rift in his friendship with Kai, who soon finds himself captured by Shrine Bell Org. Shuten hunts for a mysterious energy-emitting stone.

S1 · E5The Mountain Moves!! 2001-03-18 · 25 min＋

The search begins for the first of several power animals said to be hidden in various parts of country. Trouble finds Tetomu as she steps out of Gao's Rock to aid the rangers.

S1 · E6Bison in Love!! 2001-03-25 · 25 min＋

After pursuing the bride-napping Wedding Dress Org into a building hosting a wedding reception, the rangers stake out in disguise before more brides are harmed.

S1 · E7The Dream Talks!! 2001-04-01 · 25 min＋

Kai's recurring nightmare envisioning Gaoking's defeat brings the rangers to a harbor where they find Boat Org who possess a bottle meant for a boy Blue promises to retrieve.

S1 · E8The Dog Runs!! 2001-04-08 · 25 min＋

A run-in with Signal Org's mind-wiping powers has Kakeru returning to his former life. The rangers must decide whether they should have him return to the team or leave him be.

S1 · E9The Twins Smile 2001-04-15 · 25 min＋

Gaku encounters two mysterious twins who are in need of his assistance. The rangers G-Phones are rendered inoperable after an encounter with Cell Phone Org.

S1 · E10The Moon Beckons!! 2001-04-22 · 25 min＋

Weakened from a previous battle, the rangers are instructed to travel to a sacred forest to retrieve a special mushroom that can heal Gao Lion, but encounter a mysterious group of people that need their help.

S1 · E11Father Comes to Tokyo 2001-04-29 · 25 min＋

Sae prepares to meet with her father for the first time since leaving Kagoshima; while Shuten tries to create the strongest possible Org with his power.

S1 · E12Which is the Real One?! 2001-05-06 · 25 min＋

The Gao Egg has reached it's final stage requiring the rangers to travel to a valley flowing with Gao Soul to help it hatch. Unaware, a doppelganger walks among them.

S1 · E13The Baby's First Cry Freezes Over!! 2001-05-13 · 25 min＋

Finally the Gao Egg hatches and everyone is there to welcome the hatchling. But all turns south as Shuten appears & sets forth an icy disposition that can spell the end for the rangers.

S1 · E14The Soul Bird Cries 2001-05-20 · 25 min＋

Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.

S1 · E15The Org Howls!! 2001-05-27 · 25 min＋

The Gaoranger pursue the Duke Orgs as they try to present new Highness Org Ura with "beautiful things" even as he instead pursues something more important.

With the gem for GaoElephant taken, Sae pursues Duke Org Rouki, who likewise begins to go forth with his thousand-year grudge against the wishes of Ura.

S1 · E17The Elephant Vanishes... 2001-06-10 · 25 min＋

Amid reports of a "Giant Elephant" in Onigadaira Plateau, Kai & Sae set out to rescue the missing Power Animal. Rouki presents a fierce fight for the rangers with his new combination, GaoHunter.

S1 · E18The Demon Beast Armament!! 2001-06-24 · 25 min＋

Itching to resolve his thousand-year grudge sooner than later, Rouki teams up with Clock Org to split up the rangers and take on Kakeru himself.

S1 · E19The Bison Retires?! 2001-07-01 · 25 min＋

Beguiled after running into an old love (unknowingly possessed by Glasses Org), Soutarou is forced to give up his Gao Jewel and confront the rangers to save her from Yabaiba and TsueTsue.

An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.

S1 · E21Rouki, Perplexed 2001-07-15 · 25 min＋

Timorous at the prospect of losing their "job", TsueTsue and Yabaiba employ the help of Human Body Specimen Org and a.. self-help book. Rouki's memories begin to surface even stronger.

S1 · E22The Giant Bison is Broken!! 2001-07-22 · 25 min＋

Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.

S1 · E23Rouki Dies!? 2001-07-29 · 25 min＋

Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.

The defeat of Rouki prompts Ura to create a horrifying Chimera Org to eradicate the rangers for good. With hope hanging by a thread, Shirogane musters his strength to save his new friends.