Power Rangers Samurai


 * This article is about the season. For the S.P.D. episode, see Samurai (episode).

Power Rangers: Samurai (often abbreviated as PRS or Samurai) is the eighteenth series entry of the Power Rangers franchise. It is an adaption of the 33rd Super Sentai season, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger. The second set of 20 episodes finished airing in 2012 and was called "Super Samurai".

After the cancellation of the series by Disney after RPM, the show was reacquired by Haim Saban's company, Saban Brands. Samurai premiered on its new network, Nickelodeon and Nicktoons, on February 7, 2011 in the US and May 7, 2011 in the UK. The season is the first to be shot and broadcast in HD and the second series to be split into more than one season without the changes made common in Turbo's second half since Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Produced by SCG Power Rangers, the production's aim with the tone of Samurai is a "brighter tone and gets an infusion of fun and comedy that wasn't present in Jungle Fury and RPM.

In 2012, the show had an average of 2 million viewers on Nickelodeon. Ratings in 2011 were higher, close to or slighter more than 3 million  but were down starting in October The highest rated episode was May 15th 2011's "The Blue and the Gold", with 3.7 million viewers.

The series also marks a return of Power Rangers dubs in Japan as it is slated for release in fall of 2013.

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

A new generation of Power Rangers must master the mystical and ancient "Samurai Symbols of Power," which give them control over the elements of: Fire, Water, Sky, Forest, Earth and Light. Under the guidance of their all-knowing mentor and the aid of their devoted animal Zords, they battle the dark forces of the Netherworld and a mysterious warrior who is bent on destruction.

Allies

 * Mentor Ji - The Rangers' all-knowing mentor. He is portrayed by Rene Naufahu.
 * Farkas Bulkmeier - One half of the comedy relief duo of this season. Paul Schrier reprises his role from the original series.
 * Spike Skullovitch - The other half of this season's comic relief. He's the son of Eugene Skullovitch, Bulk's childhood friend. He refers to Bulk as "Uncle Bulk," implying that Skull either married someone in Bulk's family or that he considers Bulk as family because of brotherly bond between Bulk and Skull. He is portrayed by Felix Ryan.
 * Matthew - Mike's friend portrayed by Leand Macadaan.
 * Reece - Mike's friend portrayed by Chris Campbell.
 * Serena - Emily's sister portrayed by Jacinda Stevens.
 * Kevin's father portrayed by Steven Smith.
 * Jayden's father portrayed by Steven A. Davis.
 * Ryan portrayed by Daniel Sewell.
 * Fisherman portrayed by John Leigh
 * Daisuke portrayed by Grant McFarland

Villains
Nighlok
 * Master Xandred
 * Dayu
 * Octoroo
 * Deker
 * Serrator
 * Moogers
 * Spitfangs
 * Furry Warts

Nighlok

 * Tooya
 * Scorpionic
 * Rofer
 * Doubletone
 * Dreadhead
 * Negatron
 * Yamiror
 * Madimot
 * Desperaino
 * Robtish
 * Vulpes
 * Steeleto
 * Antberry
 * Splitface
 * Arachnitor
 * Rhinosnorus

Morphers

 * Samuraizer - core rangers' morpher
 * Samurai Morpher - Gold Ranger's morpher
 * Black Box - Super mode morpher

DVD Release

 * Power Rangers Samurai Volume 1: The Team Unites
 * Power Rangers Samurai Volume 2: A New Enemy
 * Power Rangers Samurai Volume 3: A Team Divided
 * Power Rangers Samurai Volume 4: The Sixth Ranger
 * Power Rangers Samurai Volume 5: The Ultimate Duel
 * Power Rangers Samurai: Monster Bash
 * Power Rangers Samurai: Christmas Together, Friends Forever
 * パワーレンジャー SAMURAI VOL.1

Games

 * Power Rangers Samurai (video game) - Wii and DS
 * Power Rangers Samurai Smash - iOS
 * Power Rangers Samurai Steel - iOS