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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!

The Best Episodes of Samurai Sentai Shinkenger Season 1

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. 9.8/10(11 votes)

    #1 - A Threefold Strife

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    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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  2. 9.8/10(11 votes)

    #2 - Bonds

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    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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  3. 9.8/10(11 votes)

    #3 - The Final Great Decisive Battle

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    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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  4. 9.8/10(12 votes)

    #4 - A Samurai Sentai Eternally

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    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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  5. 9.7/10(9 votes)

    #5 - Showdown with the Rifle Squad

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    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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  6. 9.7/10(12 votes)

    #6 - One Last Sword Stroke

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    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. 9.6/10(12 votes)

    #7 - The Abusive King

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    S1:E6

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

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  9. 9.6/10(10 votes)

    #8 - The Very First Super Samurai Combination

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    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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  10. 9.6/10(10 votes)

    #9 - The Ushi Origami

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    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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  11. 9.6/10(9 votes)

    #10 - The General Heads to the Front Lines

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    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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  12. 9.6/10(11 votes)

    #11 - The Showdown Clash

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    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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  13. 9.5/10(15 votes)

    #12 - The Kabuto Origami

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    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. 9.5/10(9 votes)

    #13 - The Ebi Origami's Transformation

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    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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  15. 9.5/10(9 votes)

    #14 - The True Samurai Combination

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    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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  16. 9.5/10(9 votes)

    #15 - Decisive Match Number One

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    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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  17. 9.5/10(9 votes)

    #16 - The Kyoryu Origami

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    S1:E31

    The Shinkenger are recruited by a nurse to save a sickly child held hostage by the remains of Manpuku Aburame's forces.

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  18. 9.5/10(11 votes)

    #17 - The Impersonator

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    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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  19. 9.4/10(12 votes)

    #18 - The Brides are Spirited Away

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    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. 9.4/10(10 votes)

    #19 - The Great Bull King

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    S1:E33

    With the Ushi Origami running amuck and Hiro trapped inside, the Shinkenger must work with his grandfather to figure a way to stop the rampage and prevent Happouzu from taking control of it for Akumaro.

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  21. 9.4/10(10 votes)

    #20 - The Very Urgent First Aid Emergency

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    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. 9.4/10(11 votes)

    #21 - The Eighteenth Head of the Shiba House

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    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. 9.3/10(13 votes)

    #22 - Marlin Fishing

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    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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  24. 9.3/10(10 votes)

    #23 - The Tiger's Rebellion

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    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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  25. 9.3/10(9 votes)

    #24 - The Dream World

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    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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  26. 9.2/10(14 votes)

    #25 - Nightly Tears of Sympathy

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    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"A Threefold Strife" is the best rated episode of "Samurai Sentai Shinkenger" season 1. It scored 9.8/10 based on 11 votes. Directed by Satoshi Morota and written by Yasuko Kobayashi, it aired on 4/26/2009. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Bonds".