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2009 TV series or program
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger title card
GenreTokusatsu
Created byToei
Written byYasuko Kobayashi, Akatsuki Yamatoya, Daisuke Ishibashi
Directed byShōjirō Nakazawa, Satoshi Morota, Noboru Takemoto, Katsuya Watanabe, Hiroyuki Kato, Takao Nagaishi
StarringTori Matsuzaka
Hiroki Aiba
Rin Takanashi
Shogo Suzuki
Suzuka Morita
Keisuke Sohma
Narrated byHironori Miyata
Opening theme"Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" by Psychic Lover (Project.R)
Ending theme"Shirokujimuchū Shinkenger" by Hideaki Takatori (Project.R)
ComposerHiroshi Takagi
Country of originJapan Japan
No. of episodes35 (As of October 25, 2009) (list of episodes)
Production
ProducersAkihiro Fukada
Takahito Ōmori
Motoi Sasaki
Takaaki Utsunomiya
Kōichi Yada
Running time24-25 minutes (per episode)
Original release
NetworkTV Asahi
Release2009-02-15

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger (侍戦隊シンケンジャー, Samurai Sentai Shinkenjā, (refactored from |shinken]])) is the title of Toei Company's thirty-third entry in its long-running Super Sentai Series of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 15, 2009, the week following the finale of Engine Sentai Go-onger. It joins Kamen Rider Decade as a program featured in TV Asahi's Super Hero Time programming block, and following Decade's finale it airs alongside Kamen Rider Double. The series' motif is that of traditional Japanese culture.

A Power Rangers adaptation of the series (which have occurred non-stop since the American-adaptations began in 1993) is not currently planned, due to the Disney-owned production company shutting down in 2009 in favor of a 2010 re-broadcast of the original Mighty Morphin Power Rangers series.

Story

The historic household of the Hotta clan is the setting of the Shiba Household in Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

For 18 generations, samurai of the Shiba House (志葉家, Shiba Ke) 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, the youngest head of the Shiba Clan must gather his four vassals (家臣, kashin) in order to battle the Gedoushu as the Shinkengers.

Shinkengers

Main article: Shinkengers

Using the mystical power known as "Modikara" (モヂカラ（文力）, Mojikara, translated as "Character Power"), these six teenagers can transform into the Shinkengers to combat the Gedoushu.

Takeru Shiba/Shinken Red (志葉 丈瑠／シンケンレッド, Shiba Takeru/Shinken Reddo)
The 18th head of the Shiba line and descendant of feudal lords, Takeru was reared since childhood by Hikoma Kusakabe to accomplish his family's legacy.
Ryunosuke Ikenami/Shinken Blue (池波 流ノ介／シンケンブルー, Ikenami Ryūnosuke/Shinken Burū)
Ryunosuke is a very serious young man who dreamt of becoming a kabuki actor in spite of his parents' wish for him to be a samurai. Though a loner, he takes his role as Takeru's vassal seriously.
Mako Shiraishi/Shinken Pink (白石 茉子／シンケンピンク, Shiraishi Mako/Shinken Pinku)
Mako is a gentle-hearted girl who fights for her ideals. She loves children and worked at a kindergarten prior to becoming a vassal.
Chiaki Tani/Shinken Green (谷 千明／シンケングリーン, Tani Chiaki/Shinken Gurīn)
Though cheerful and honest, Chiaki had no interest in becoming a vassal and often clashes with Takeru. While he is the most childish of the group and had abandoned his training early, Chiaki is a great strategist.
Kotoha Hanaori/Shinken Yellow (花織 ことは／シンケンイエロー, Hanaori Kotoha/Shinken Ierō)
Kotoha is a pure-hearted girl who worked in a bamboo shop and is skilled in martial arts. She became Takeru's vassal when her older sister fell ill.
Genta Umemori/Shinken Gold (梅盛 源太／シンケンゴールド, Umemori Genta/Shinken Gōrudo)
Genta is a childhood friend of Takeru, running his sushi stand and mastering his own personal Modikara.

Gedoushu

Main article: Gedoushu

The Gedoushu (外道衆, Gedōshū, translated as "Heretic Party") are malevolent spirits that dwell in the Sanzu River that try to escape through various gaps in the living world to cause mayhem and allow the Sanzu River to flood both the land of the living and the land of the dead. Their leading members live aboard the Rokumon Junk (六門船, Rokumonsen) and consist of Doukoku Chimatsuri, Dayu Usukawa and Bony Shitari. Under their control are the Ayakashi (アヤカシ) who enter the mortal world, assisted by the Nanashi Company. There is also the rogue Juzo Fuwa who acting on his interests and the mysterious Akumaro Sujigarano who has an agenda of his own.

Episodes

Main article: List of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger episodes

The episodes are numbered as Acts (幕, Maku) and completely written in kanji. Episodes of Kamen Rider Decade on July 12 and July 19, 2009, as well as Shinkenger Act 21, featured a crossover between the two series.

  1. The Gallant Appearance of the Five Samurai (伊達姿五侍, Date Sugata Go Samurai)
  2. The Stylish Combination (極付粋合体, Kiwametsuki Ikina Gattai)
  3. An Extermination Skill Contest (腕退治腕比, Udetaiji Udekurabe)
  4. Nightly Tears of Sympathy (夜話情涙川, Yowanasake Namidagawa)
  5. The Kabuto Origami (兜折神, Kabuto Origami)
  6. The Abusive King (悪口王, Waruguchiō)
  7. Marlin Fishing (舵木一本釣, Kajiki Ippontsuri)
  8. The Brides are Spirited Away (花嫁神隠, Hanayome Kamikakushi)
  9. The Tiger's Rebellion (虎反抗期, Tora no Hankōki)
  10. The Great Sky Combination (大天空合体, Daitenkū Gattai)
  11. A Threefold Strife (三巴大騒動, Mitsudomoe Ōsōdō)
  12. The Very First Super Samurai Combination (史上初超侍合体, Shijō Hatsu Chō Samurai Gattai)
  13. The Heavy Cries (重泣声, Omoi Nakigoe)
  14. The Foreign Samurai (異国侍, Ikoku no Samurai)
  15. The Imposter and Real Deal's Arrest (偽物本物大捕物, Nisemono Honmono Ōtorimono)
  16. The Power of Kuroko (黒子力, Kuroko no Chikara)
  17. The Sushi Samurai (寿司侍, Sushi Samurai)
  18. Samurai Promotion (侍襲名, Samurai Shūmei)
  19. Learning the Samurai Disposition (侍心手習中, Samuraigokoro Tenaraichū)
  20. The Ebi Origami's Transformation (海老折神変化, Ebi Origami Henge)
  21. The Father and Son Bears (親子熊, Oyakoguma)
  22. Lord Butler (殿執事, Tono Shitsuji)
  23. The Rampaging Gedoushu (暴走外道衆, Bōsō Gedōshū)
  24. The True Samurai Combination (真侍合体, Shin Samurai Gattai)
  25. The Dream World (夢世界, Yume Sekai)
  26. Decisive Match Number One (決戦大一番, Kessen Ōichiban)
  27. Switched Lives (入替人生, Irekae Jinsei)
  28. The Lantern Samurai (提灯侍, Chōchin Samurai)
  29. The Runaway Lantern (家出提灯, Iede Chōchin)
  30. The Manipulated Academy (操学園, Ayatsuri Gakuen)
  31. The Kyoryu Origami (恐竜折神, Kyōryū Origami)
  32. The Ushi Origami (牛折神, Ushi Origami)
  33. The Great Bull King (猛牛大王, Mōgyūdaiō)
  34. Fatherly Love, Girlish Innocence (親心娘心, Oyagokoro Musumegokoro)
  35. The Eleven Origami, The Complete Combination (十一折神全合体, Jūichi Origami Zen Gattai)
  36. The Curry Samurai (加哩侍, Karē Samurai)
  37. The Epic Glue Battle (接着大作戦, Setchaku Daisakusen)
  38. The Gunnery Showdown (対決鉄砲隊, Taiketsu Teppōtai)
  39. The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency (救急緊急大至急, Kyūkyū Kinkyū Daishikyū)
  40. The Honorable Leader Heads to the Front Lines (御大将出陣, Ontaishō Shutsujin)

Film

Main article: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger The Movie: The Fateful War

The film Samurai Sentai Shinkenger The Movie: The Fateful War (侍戦隊シンケンジャー銀幕版　天下分け目の戦, Samurai Sentai Shinkenjā Ginmakuban Tenkawakeme no Tatakai) opened in Japanese theaters on August 8, 2009, double-billed with the Kamen Rider Decade film. Unlike previous films, it was filmed in 3-D, and is the first film in Japan to be filmed digitally in 3-D. A normal 2-D version is being shown in most theaters in Japan.

Shinkenger vs. Go-onger

Samurai Sentai Shinkenger vs. Go-onger: Ginmaku Bang!! (侍戦隊シンケンジャーVSゴーオンジャー銀幕BANG!!, Samurai Sentai Shinkenjā Bui Esu Gōonjā Ginmakuban) is set for a theatrical release on January 30, 2010, featuring a crossover between the Shinkenger and Go-onger casts and characters. While the Go-ongers are fighting Pollution President Batcheed (害統領バッチード, Gaitōryō Batchīdo) in the Gunman World (ガンマンワールド, Ganman Wārudo), a dimensional rift opens up that brings them back to the Human World where they meet up with the Shinkengers. They join forces when Batcheed and his revived comrades Yogostein, Kitaneidas, and Kegalesia join up with the Gedoushu.

Special DVD

A special DVD for Shinkenger titled Samurai Sentai Shinkenger: The Light Samurai's Surprise Transformation (侍戦隊シンケンジャー光侍驚変身, Samurai Sentai Shinkenjā Hikari no Samurai Odoroki Henshin) is to be released featuring an original story where a member of the Nanashi Company steals the Inromaru to become a Super Nanashi, leading to Genta needing to use the Kyoryumaru to transform from Shinken Gold into Hyper Shinken Gold.

Cast

  • Narrator: Hironori Miyata (宮田 浩徳, Miyata Hironori)
  • Takeru Shiba/Shinken Red: Tori Matsuzaka (松坂 桃李, Matsuzaka Tōri)
  • Ryunosuke Ikenami/Shinken Blue: Hiroki Aiba (相葉 弘樹, Aiba Hiroki)
  • Mako Shiraishi/Shinken Pink: Rin Takanashi (高梨 臨, Takanashi Rin)
  • Chiaki Tani/Shinken Green: Shogo Suzuki (鈴木 勝吾, Suzuki Shōgo)
  • Kotoha Hanaori/Shinken Yellow: Suzuka Morita (森田 涼花, Morita Suzuka)
  • Genta Umemori/Shinken Gold: Keisuke Sohma (相馬 圭祐, Sōma Keisuke)
  • Hikoma Kusakabe: Gorou Ibuki (伊吹 吾郎, Ibuki Gorō)
  • Juzo Fuwa: Mitsuru Karahashi (唐橋 充, Karahashi Mitsuru)
  • Doukoku Chimatsuri: Rintaro Nishi (西 凛太朗, Nishi Rintarō, Voice)
  • Usuyuki/Dayu Usukawa: Romi Park (朴 璐美, Paku Romi)
  • Bony Shitari: Chō (チョー, Voice)
  • Akumaro Sujigarano: Ryō Horikawa (堀川 りょう, Horikawa Ryō, Voice)
  • DaiGoyou: Kōichi Tōchika (遠近 孝一, Tōchika Kōichi, Voice)

Suit Actors

Songs

Opening theme
  • "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" (侍戦隊シンケンジャー, Samurai Sentai Shinkenjā)
Ending theme
  • "Shirokujimuchū Shinkenger" (四六時夢中　シンケンジャー, Shirokujimuchū Shinkenjā, "Dreaming 24/7, Shinkenger")
  • "Shirokujimuchū Shinkenger ~Ginmakuban~" (四六時夢中 シンケンジャー～銀幕版～, Shirokujimuchū Shinkenjā ~Ginmakuban~, "Dreaming 24/7, Shinkenger (Movie Version)")
    • Lyrics: Shoko Fujibayashi
    • Composition: Hideaki Takatori
    • Arrangement: Project.R (Hiroaki Kagoshima)
    • Artist: Shinkengers (Tori Matsuzaka, Hiroki Aiba, Rin Takanashi, Shogo Suzuki, Suzuka Morita, Keisuke Sohma) & Hideaki Takatori
    • Episodes: 21-28

The opening and ending themes of Shinkenger are performed by Psychic Lover and Hideaki Takatori as part of Project.R, respectively.

Notes

Template:Ent "Shinkenger" (シンケンジャー, Shinkenjā) is a portmanteau of "Shinken" (真剣, Shinken) and "Ranger" (レンジャー, Renjā).

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