Power Rangers Super Samurai

This article is about a/an series entry (continuing the 18th) in the Power Rangers franchise.

"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

Super Samurai
Number	19
Number of episodes:	22
First episode:	Super Samurai
Last episode:	Samurai Forever
Intro:	Super Samurai Intro
Adapted from:	Samurai Sentai Shinkenger See comparison page.
Original airing:	Feburary 18 - December 15, 2012
Producer:	Saban Brands
TV Rating:
Production Order
Previous	Samurai
Next	Megaforce

Power Rangers: Super Samurai is the nineteenth season of Power Rangers and the sequel to Power Rangers Samurai, continuing its adaptation of the Super Sentai season, Samurai Sentai Shinkenger.

The season continues Samurai's tradition to be shot and broadcast in HD. The second set of 20 episodes began airing on February 18, 2012 at 12n/11c.. Produced by SCG Power Rangers.

Chronologically, Clash of the Red Rangers, a TV movie aired after Samurai, fits in the middle of this season.

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

The seven Samurai Rangers
© Kimberleycrossman.com

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

Each Samurai Ranger in one of the seven Modes

Color	Role	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

Past Rangers

• Ancient Samurai Rangers
• Shogun Rangers
  • The Grand Shogun
• Jayden's father (Red Samurai Ranger)
• Unnamed previous Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, and Pink Rangers.

Allies

Color	Role	Actor
Ranger Operator Series Red	Scott Truman	Eka Darville (credited as Tobias Reiss, voice)

• Mentor Ji
• Farkas Bulkmeier
• Spike Skullovitch
• Kevin's Father
• Cody
• Cody's Father
• Terry Watanabe
• Chad
• Noah
• Eugene Skullovitch

Villains

• Master Xandred
• Serrator
• Dayu
• Octoroo
• Deker
• Moogers
• Spitfangs
• Furry Warts
• Papyrox
• Minor Nighloks
  • Arachnitor
  • Armadeevil
  • Switchbeast
  • Sharkjaw
  • General Gut
  • Sergeant Tread
  • Eyescar
  • Crustor
  • Skarf
  • Duplicator
  • Grinataur
  • Epoxar
  • Maldan
  • Pestilox
  • Fiera
  • Gigertox
  • Gred
  • Trickster
• Venjix Computer Network
  • Professor Cog
  • Grinders

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

FoldingZord System

Legend:◆ piloted zord, ❖ aux zord, ★ battlezord; colors are in reference to Rangers who piloted them and not the physical color of the zords

• Samurai Shark Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆❖
  • Samurai Gigazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖❖❖❖★◆
    • Claw Armor Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆★
      • Samurai Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆
        • Lion FoldingZord ◆
        • Dragon FoldingZord ◆
        • Turtle FoldingZord ◆
        • Bear FoldingZord ◆
        • Ape FoldingZord ◆
      • Samurai ClawZord/Claw Battlezord East/West/South ★
    • Samurai Battle Cannon ❖❖❖❖
      • Samurai Battlewing ❖❖❖
        • BeetleZord ❖
        • SwordfishZord ❖
        • TigerZord ❖
      • OctoZord ❖
    • BullZord/Bull Megazord ◆
  • SharkZord ❖
• LightZord ❖
• Alternate Combination- Beetle Blaster Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
• Alternate Combination- Swordfish Fencer Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
• Alternate Combination- Tiger Drill Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
• Alternate Combination- Octo Spear Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖
• Alternate Combination- Samurai Shark Megazord ◆◆◆◆◆❖

Episodes

1. Super Samurai
2. Shell Game
3. Trading Places
4. Something Fishy
5. Clash of the Red Rangers - The Movie
6. The Rescue
7. The BullZord
8. He Ain't Heavy Metal, He's My Brother
9. Kevin's Choice
10. Runaway Spike
11. The Strange Case of the Munchies
12. A Sticky Situation
13. Trust Me
14. Trickster Treat
15. The Master Returns
16. A Crack in the World
17. Stroke of Fate
18. Stuck on Christmas
19. Fight Fire With Fire
20. The Great Duel
21. Evil Reborn
22. The Sealing Symbol
23. 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 (video game) - Xbox 360 Kinect

Notes

Top: Shot clearly shows female red, Bottom: Continuing shot which appears in preview obscures the skirt

• 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.

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