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- "Super Samurai" redirects here. For the first episode of this season, see Super Samurai (episode) or if you are looking for the mode, see Super Mode
Power Rangers Super Samurai is an American superhero drama and the 19th installment of Power Rangers. It is the sequel season to Power Rangers Samurai and adapts the second half of the 33rd Super Sentai series, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.
With Master Xandred and his Nighlok forces growing stronger, the Rangers unlock the Black Box and new weapons while awaiting a secret ally to arrive with their secret weapon that may turn the tides in their war.
Due to Nickelodeon airing restrictions, a 40-episode adaptation of Shinkenger required Samurai to be broken into two separately named seasons and aired over the course of two years, and was the norm for the remainder of the New Saban Era.
Synopsis
- "Centuries ago in Japan, Nighlok monsters invaded our world, but samurai warriors defeated them with power symbols, passed down from parent to child. Today the evil Nighlok have risen once again and plan to flood the earth. Luckily, a new generation of heroes stand in their way. They are the Power Rangers Samurai."
- ―Narrator[src]
The Samurai Rangers continue to wage their war with the Nighloks and Master Xandred, who has enlisted the help of the legendary esteemed Nighlok King, Serrator. With the Nighlok's getting stronger by the minute, the Rangers must learn to harness their newly acquired Black Box, which will allow them access to their Super Samurai state and unlock new Megazord combinations. They later discover the Black Box's connection to their ancestors, which allows them to tap into just that to unlock Shogun Mode, a powerful new form only accessible through their Super Mega Mode. In addition, their new weapon the Bullzooka packs some serious firepower.
As the end-game approaches, Jayden's older sister Lauren Shiba arrives and reveals her true identity as the true 18th Head of the Shiba Clan. Taking her rightful place as Red Samurai Ranger, her arrival nearly divides the team but her warm nature eventually brings everyone together.
Characters
Rangers
Designation | Name | Actor |
---|---|---|
Red Samurai Ranger | Jayden Shiba ▶◀ Lauren Shiba | Alex Heartman ▶◀ Kimberley Crossman |
Blue Samurai Ranger | Kevin | Najee De-Tiege |
Pink Samurai Ranger | Mia Watanabe | Erika Fong |
Green Samurai Ranger | Mike | Hector David, Jr. |
Yellow Samurai Ranger | Emily | Brittany Anne Pirtle |
Gold Samurai Ranger | Antonio Garcia | Steven Skyler |
Other Generations
Designation | Name | Actor |
---|---|---|
Red Samurai Ranger | Ancient Red Ranger ▶ The Grand Shogun ▶ Mr. Shiba | ??? ▶ Jim McLarty ▶ Steven A. Davis |
Blue Samurai Ranger | Ancient Blue Ranger ▶ Blue Shogun Ranger ▶ Kevin's Father | ??? ▶ N/A ▶ Steven Smith |
Pink Samurai Ranger | Ancient Pink Ranger ▶ Pink Shogun Ranger ▶ Mia's parent | ??? ▶ N/A ▶ N/A |
Green Samurai Ranger | Ancient Green Ranger ▶ Green Shogun Ranger ▶ Mike's parent | ??? ▶ N/A ▶ N/A |
Yellow Samurai Ranger | Ancient Yellow Ranger ▶ Yellow Shogun Ranger ▶ Emily's parent | ??? ▶ N/A ▶ N/A |
Allies
Shiba Clan
- Mentor Ji (1-4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-22)
- Cody (6 & 12)
- Cody's Father (6)
- Grand Shogun (6)
- Terry Watanabe (7)
Ranger Operators
- (Clash of the Red Rangers)
Designation | Name | Actor |
---|---|---|
Ranger Operator Series Red | Scott Truman | Eka Darville (credited as Tobias Reiss; voice) |
Civilians
- Farkas Bulkmeier (1-5, 7-11, 13-15, 20, 22)
- Spike Skullovitch (1-5, 7-11, 13-15, 20, 22)
- Chad (8)
- Noah (8)
- Eugene Skullovitch (20)
Villains
- Nighloks
- Leader
- Master Xandred (1-4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-12, Halloween Special, 13-14, 18-20)
- Generals
- Octoroo (1-4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-12, Halloween Special, 13-14, 16-20)
- Dayu (3, 8-9, 11-19)
- Serrator (4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-15)
- General Gut (Clash of the Red Rangers) / Snake Form (Clash of the Red Rangers)
- Deker (8-9, 11-15, 17-18) / Nighlok Form (8, 12, 15, 17-18)
- Minor Nighloks
- Under Xandred
- Mutated Arachnitor (1)
- Sharkjaw (Clash of the Red Rangers)
- Sergeant Tread (Clash of the Red Rangers)
- Others
- Armadeevil (2)
- Gred (Xmas Special)
- Under Serrator
- Switchbeast (3) / Green Samurai Ranger (3)
- Crustor (6)
- Skarf (8) / Mega Monster Form (8)
- Duplicator (9)
- Epoxar (10)
- Grinataur (11)
- Maldan (12)
- Pestilox (14)
- Under Octoroo
- Under Xandred
- Grunts
- Moogers (1, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-7, 9-12, Halloween Special, 13-14, 16, 18-20)
- Giant Moogers (1, 6-7, 14, 20)
- Purple Moogers (Clash of the Red Rangers & 5)
- Master Blaster Moogers (12)
- Colossal Mooger Cannon Company (13)
- Spitfangs (1, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 7, 12, Halloween Special, 14, 19-20)
- Furry Warts (3, 9, Halloween Special, 16-21)
- Papyrox (4, 7, 12, 15)
- Moogers (1, 4, Clash of the Red Rangers, 5-7, 9-12, Halloween Special, 13-14, 16, 18-20)
- Leader
- Venjix Computer Network
- Professor Cog (Clash of the Red Rangers)
- Grinders (Clash of the Red Rangers)
Arsenal
Morphers
- Samuraizers ◆◆◆◆◆
- Samurai Morpher ◆
- Black Box ◆◆◆◆◆
Multi-Use Devices
- Power Discs ◆◆◆◆◆◆
Sidearms and Individual Weapons
- Spin Sword ◆◆◆◆◆
- Fire Smasher ◆
- Hydro Bow ◆
- Sky Fan ◆
- Forest Spear ◆
- Earth Slicer ◆
- Mega Blade ◆◆◆◆◆◆
- Shark Sword ◆◆
- Barracuda Blade ◆
Other Weapons
- LightZord ◆
- Bullzooka ◆◆
- Samurai Rocket ◆
Power-up
- Mega Mode ◆◆◆◆◆◆
- Super Mode ◆◆◆◆◆
- Super Mega Mode ◆◆◆◆◆
- Shark Attack Mode ◆◆
- Shark Attack Mega Mode ◆
- Shogun Buckle ◆◆◆◆◆
- Shogun Mode ◆◆◆
Vehicles
- Samurai SUV
- War Horses ◆◆◆◆◆
Zords
- Legend:◆ piloted zord, ❖ aux zord, ★ battlezord; see Style Guide for rules on icon colors
- Samurai Shark Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆❖
- Samurai Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆
- Claw Armor Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆★
- Samurai Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆
- Samurai ClawZord / Claw Battlezord (East / West / South) ★
- Samurai Battle Cannon ❖❖❖❖
- Samurai Battlewing ❖❖❖
- BeetleZord ❖
- SwordfishZord ❖
- TigerZord ❖
- OctoZord ❖
- Samurai Battlewing ❖❖❖
- BullZord / Bull Megazord ◆
- Claw Armor Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆★
- SharkZord ❖
- Samurai Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆
- LightZord / Light Megazord ❖
- Samurai Shark Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆❖
- Samurai Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆
- Battlewing Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖
- Claw Battlezord North ❖★
- OctoZord ❖
- Samurai ClawZord / Claw Battlezord (East / West / South) ★
- BullZord / Bull Megazord ◆
- SharkZord ❖
- Samurai Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆
- LightZord / Light Megazord ❖
Additional Formations
- Beetle Blaster Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
- Swordfish Fencer Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
- Tiger Drill Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
- Octo Spear Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
- Samurai Shark Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
Alternate Formations
- Samurai LightZord ◆◆◆◆❖
Episodes
- Super Samurai
- Shell Game
- Trading Places
- Something Fishy
- Clash of the Red Rangers - The Movie
- The Rescue
- The BullZord
- He Ain't Heavy Metal, He's My Brother
- Kevin's Choice
- Runaway Spike
- The Strange Case of the Munchies
- A Sticky Situation
- Trust Me
- Trickster Treat
- The Master Returns
- A Crack in the World
- Stroke of Fate
- Stuck on Christmas
- Fight Fire With Fire
- The Great Duel
- Evil Reborn
- The Sealing Symbol
- Samurai Forever
DVD Releases
- Power Rangers Super Samurai: The Complete Season
- Power Rangers: Clash of the Red Rangers
- Power Rangers Super Samurai Volume 1: The Super Powered Black Box
- Power Rangers Super Samurai Volume 2: Super Showdown
- Power Rangers Super Samurai Volume 3: Rise of the Bullzooka
- Power Rangers Super Samurai Volume 4: Secret of the Red Ranger
- パワーレンジャー SUPER SAMURAI VOL.1
- パワーレンジャー SUPER SAMURAI VOL.2
- パワーレンジャー SUPER SAMURAI VOL.3
- パワーレンジャー SUPER SAMURAI VOL.4
- パワーレンジャー SUPER SAMURAI VOL.5
Games
- Power Rangers Super Samurai - Xbox 360 Kinect
Notes
- Among the Shinkenger footage used in the first Super Samurai promo, Red Ranger in Super mode sweeps through a horde of Moogers. In actuality, the shot is not of a male Red, but of Kaoru Shiba. This footage was not used in the show.
- Super Mega Mode and Shark Attack Mega Mode appear to have two different belts in the actual show. The first is as seen in official renders for the show, with the closed Shogun Buckle having small attachments on its sides which fits over the standard Mega Mode belt. The other is a version that has the closed Shogun Buckle without any attachments, but over a modified belt that has black bands going across the waist. This belt is identical to the one featured in the Shogun Mode. Both belts are used equally and interchangeably by the show.
- This is the first sequel season to adapt from the same Sentai the previous season did.
- This is the first series not to have a character on the villains’ side have a change of heart, reform, or side with the Power Rangers at all.
- Occasional merchandise, such as the official season poster and website, will have the Samurai Rangers in Mega Mode, possibly to distinguish this season from the previous.
- This is the first season to start the trend of sequel seasons with the word Super added to their title lasting until Super Ninja Steel.
- Chronologically, Clash of the Red Rangers, a TV movie aired after Samurai, fits in the middle of this season.
See Also
- Samurai Sentai Shinkenger - Super Sentai counterpart . See comparison page.
External Links
- Power Rangers Super Samurai | Power Rangers - The Official Power Rangers Website
- Power Rangers Games - Power Rangers fan game website
- Power Rangers Super Samurai Episodes on the Power Rangers Official YouTube Channel
References
Footnotes