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The Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1

Every episode of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 1 - The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai
    8.4/10(41 votes)

    #1 - The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai

    S1:E1

    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.

    Director:Shojiro Nakazawa
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  2. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 2 - The Stylish Combination
    8.1/10(33 votes)

    #2 - The Stylish Combination

    S1:E2

    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.

    Director:Shojiro Nakazawa
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  3. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 3 - An Extermination Skill Contest
    8.0/10(32 votes)

    #3 - An Extermination Skill Contest

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  4. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 4 - Nightly Tears of Sympathy
    8.1/10(25 votes)

    #4 - Nightly Tears of Sympathy

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  5. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 5 - The Kabuto Origami
    8.9/10(25 votes)

    #5 - The Kabuto Origami

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  6. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 6 - The Abusive King
    9.1/10(21 votes)

    #6 - The Abusive King

    S1:E6

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

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  7. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 7 - Marlin Fishing
    8.8/10(22 votes)

    #7 - Marlin Fishing

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Shojiro Nakazawa
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  8. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 8 - The Brides are Spirited Away
    8.7/10(21 votes)

    #8 - The Brides are Spirited Away

    S1:E8

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

    Director:Shojiro Nakazawa
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  9. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 9 - The Tiger's Rebellion
    8.9/10(19 votes)

    #9 - The Tiger's Rebellion

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  10. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 10 - The Great Sky Combination
    8.6/10(20 votes)

    #10 - The Great Sky Combination

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  11. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 11 - A Threefold Strife
    9.2/10(21 votes)

    #11 - A Threefold Strife

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  12. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 12 - The Very First Super Samurai Combination
    9.2/10(21 votes)

    #12 - The Very First Super Samurai Combination

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  13. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 13 - Heavy Cries
    7.0/10(18 votes)

    #13 - Heavy Cries

    S1:E13

    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.

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  14. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 14 - The Foreign Samurai
    7.0/10(17 votes)

    #14 - The Foreign Samurai

    S1:E14

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

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  15. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 15 - The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest
    7.8/10(20 votes)

    #15 - The Imposter and the Real Deal's Arrest

    S1:E15

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

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Daisuke Ishibashi

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  16. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 16 - The Power of the Kuroko
    7.7/10(19 votes)

    #16 - The Power of the Kuroko

    S1:E16

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

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Akatsuki Yamatoya

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  17. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 17 - The Sushi Samurai
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #17 - The Sushi Samurai

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  18. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 18 - Samurai Promotion
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #18 - Samurai Promotion

    S1:E18

    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.

    Director:Satoshi Morota
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  19. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 19 - Learning the Samurai Disposition
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    #19 - Learning the Samurai Disposition

    S1:E19

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

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  20. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 20 - The Ebi Origami's Transformation
    8.4/10(17 votes)

    #20 - The Ebi Origami's Transformation

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Noboru Takemoto
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  21. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 21 - The Father and Son Bears
    8.6/10(17 votes)

    #21 - The Father and Son Bears

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Hiroyuki Kato
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  22. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 22 - Lord Butler
    7.4/10(17 votes)

    #22 - Lord Butler

    S1:E22

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

    Director:Hiroyuki Kato
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  23. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 23 - The Rampaging Gedoushu
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #23 - The Rampaging Gedoushu

    S1:E23

    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.

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  24. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 24 - The True Samurai Combination
    9.0/10(19 votes)

    #24 - The True Samurai Combination

    S1:E24

    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.

    Director:Katsuya Watanabe
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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  25. Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1 Episode 25 - The Dream World
    8.7/10(18 votes)

    #25 - The Dream World

    S1:E25

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

    Director:Shojiro Nakazawa
    Writer:Yasuko Kobayashi

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai" is the best rated episode of "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" season 1. It scored 8.4/10 based on 41 votes. Directed by Shojiro Nakazawa and written by Yasuko Kobayashi, it aired on 2/15/2009. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "The Stylish Combination".