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The Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

Every episode of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger!

The Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger

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...

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  1. Background image for Bonds
    9.8/10(12 votes)

    #1 - Bonds

    S1:E47

    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.

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  2. Background image for The Showdown Clash
    9.7/10(12 votes)

    #2 - The Showdown Clash

    S1:E46

    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.

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  3. Background image for A Samurai Sentai Eternally
    9.7/10(13 votes)

    #3 - A Samurai Sentai Eternally

    S1:E49

    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 Dokoku and restore peace once again.

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  4. Background image for A Threefold Strife
    9.6/10(12 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for The Ebi Origami's Transformation
    9.6/10(10 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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  6. Background image for One Last Sword Stroke
    9.6/10(13 votes)

    #6 - One Last Sword Stroke

    S1:E43

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

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  8. Background image for The Impersonator
    9.6/10(12 votes)

    #7 - The Impersonator

    S1:E45

    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.

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  9. Background image for The Final Great Decisive Battle
    9.6/10(12 votes)

    #8 - The Final Great Decisive Battle

    S1:E48

    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.

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  10. Background image for The Abusive King
    9.5/10(13 votes)

    #9 - The Abusive King

    S1:E6

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

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  11. Background image for The Very First Super Samurai Combination
    9.5/10(11 votes)

    #10 - 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.

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  12. Background image for The General Heads to the Front Lines
    9.5/10(10 votes)

    #11 - The General Heads to the Front Lines

    S1:E40

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

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  13. Background image for The Kabuto Origami
    9.4/10(16 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. Background image for The True Samurai Combination
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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  15. Background image for Decisive Match Number One
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    #14 - Decisive Match Number One

    S1:E26

    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.

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  16. Background image for Showdown with the Rifle Squad
    9.4/10(10 votes)

    #15 - Showdown with the Rifle Squad

    S1:E38

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

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  17. Background image for Nightly Tears of Sympathy
    9.2/10(15 votes)

    #16 - 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.

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  18. Background image for Marlin Fishing
    9.2/10(14 votes)

    #17 - 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.

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  19. Background image for The Brides are Spirited Away
    9.2/10(13 votes)

    #18 - 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.

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  20. Background image for The Ushi Origami
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #19 - The Ushi Origami

    S1:E32

    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.

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  21. Background image for The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency
    9.2/10(11 votes)

    #20 - The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency

    S1:E39

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

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  22. Background image for The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House
    9.2/10(12 votes)

    #21 - The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House

    S1:E44

    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.

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  23. Background image for The Tiger's Rebellion
    9.1/10(11 votes)

    #22 - 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.

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  24. Background image for The Father and Son Bears
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    #23 - 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.

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  25. Background image for The Rampaging Gedoushu
    9.1/10(10 votes)

    #24 - 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.

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  26. Background image for The Dream World
    9.1/10(10 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.

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Best Episodes Summary

"Bonds" is the best rated episode of "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger". It scored 9.8/10 based on 12 votes. Directed by Shojiro Nakazawa and written by Yasuko Kobayashi, it aired on 1/24/2010. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Showdown Clash".