Power Rangers Samurai
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Power Rangers Samurai is the nineteenth season of the American
children's television series
Power Rangers
. With Saban Brands buying back the franchise, the show is produced by SCG Power Rangers
and began airing on Nickelodeon
and Nicktoons on February 7, 2011. As with all Power Rangers programs, Power Rangers Samurai is based on one of the entries of the Super Sentai
Series; in the case of Samurai, the source series is Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
. Saban Brands have said the show will have a "brighter tone and gets an infusion of fun and comedy that wasn't present in present in seasons 16 and 17."
Samurai is split into two 20-episode seasons; the second set of 20 episodes will air in 2012 and will be called "Super Samurai".
Power Rangers Samurai is the first Power Rangers season to be shot and broadcast in HD
and to be airing on Nickelodeon.
.
page was also created.
On November 24, 2010, the Power Rangers website placed a trailer for the show online, hosted on Yahoo! Kids
. The new Samurai Rangers also appeared at the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
.
Paul Schrier
has a recurring role in the season, reprising his role as Bulk
originating from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
.
, is the serious leader of the group and the son of the last Red Ranger. He also has a secret that he keeps from his fellow Rangers
Kevin/Blue Samurai Ranger: Kevin, portrayed by Najee De-Tiege, is a devoted swordsman who dreamt of becoming an olympic swimmer before being summoned to fight against the Nighloks.
Mia/Pink Samurai Ranger: Mia, portrayed by Erika Fong, acts as the big sister to the team. She believes that she is a great cook, though others would disagree.
Mike/Green Samurai Ranger: Mike, portrayed by Hector David Jr., is an avid video gamer and the lazy rebel of the group.
Emily/Yellow Samurai Ranger: Emily, portrayed by Brittany Anne Pirtle, is a sweet and innocent country girl who becomes a Ranger by chance. She replaces her sick sister, Serena who was destined for the position.
Antonio Garcia/Gold Samurai Ranger: Antonio, portrayed by Steven Skyler, is an enthusiastic and energetic traveling fisherman. He is a childhood friend of Jayden and he has been waiting for his big moment to test out his Samurai Morpher to defeat a Nighlok. Antonio is the only Samurai Ranger who is not of samurai descent.
who helps them in their samurai training and provides the team with information on their enemies. Like the rangers, he can use symbol power to perform various tasks. Portrayed by Rene Naufahu
, who previously portrayed Emperor Grumm in Power Rangers SPD.
Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier: Bulk
, a supporting character from the early years of the franchise, is once again portrayed by Paul Schrier
. In his latest misadventure, Bulk becomes inspired by the newest Ranger team to appear and becomes determined to shape Spike, the son of his best friend Skull
, into a great Samurai. Unfortunately for Spike, Bulk often deludes himself about his own abilities.
Spike Skullovitch: Spike, portrayed by Felix Ryan, is the son of Bulk's old friend Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch
. He attempts to become a Samurai with Bulk's misguided help, often with failed results. He also has a crush on the Pink Samurai Ranger.
Serena: Serena is Emily's older sister, who was originally meant to be the Yellow Samurai Ranger. When Serena became ill the Ape Foldingzord was given to Emily, along with the powers. Portrayed by Jacinda Stevens.
Kevin's father: Kevin's father was Kevin's strict swimming coach. He supported his son towards his dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer. However, he was actually training his son to become the Blue Samurai Ranger, and subsequently gave Kevin the Dragon Foldingzord.
Jayden's father: Jayden's father was able to seal Master Xandred away. He gave Jayden the Lion Foldingzord. Portrayed by Steven A. Davis
.
Daisuke: Daisuke is the elder Guardian of the Tengen Gate where the first Samurai Rangers battled the Nighlok army. Portrayed by Grant McFarland, who previously portrayed Sensei Watanabe and Lothor from Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
Scott Truman/RPM Ranger Red: Scott is the leader of the RPM Power Rangers
serving as Ranger Operator Series Red, alternatively known as Ranger Red. He comes from an alternate dimension where a sentient AI named Venjix took over his world and polluting it leaving only the domed city of Corinth as the last hope for humanity. He crossed over to the dimension of the Samurai Rangers chasing after Professor Cog who is attempting to pollute Scott's dimension with the water of the Sanzu River. Because he's not completely sure of the conditions of the world, having lived in a domed shelter for so long, he does not de-morph or remove his helmet. He assists the Samurai Rangers in destroying Professor Cog and the Nighlock General Gut and his massive army of Moogers. He is voiced by Tobias Reiss.
on the Sanzu River
. He seeks to cause the river to flood with the tears of humans, using the Nighloks to make them cry, allowing him to enter the world of the living and take it over.
Master Xandred: Master Xandred is the leader of the Nighloks and armed with a broadsword. He seeks to cause the waters to rise up. Voiced by Jeff Szusterman
.
Dayu: Dayu is one of Master Xandred's two followers, a female figure with a shamisen
. Voiced by Kate Elliott
.
Octoroo: Octoroo is one of Master Xandred's two followers, an elderly squid
-headed figure with a staff. His physical appearance is based on Cthulhu
and . Voiced by Jeff Szusterman
.
Deker: Deker is a mysterious half Nighlok-half human swordsman that can assume a human form. Considers the Red Ranger to be his greatest challenge for his sword Uramasa. Portrayed by Ricardo Medina, Jr.
(credited as Rick Medina), who previously portrayed Cole Evans in Power Rangers Wild Force.
Serrator: One of Master Xandred's general's with six slitted eyes and a rictus grin
. He was responsible for cursing Deker and turning Dayu into a Nighlok. Voiced by Derek Judge
.
Furry Warts: Furry Warts are a furred ball-like soot settling in roof of Xandred's Junk, they attempt to be annoying by repeating people's words while giggling.
Moogers: The Moogers are Master Xandred's foot soldiers, armed with swords and bows. Some can be enlarged to fight the Zords.
Spitfangs: The Spitfangs are Master Xandred's alternative foot soldiers that resemble skull-like, eyeless, crocodile
-heads with arms and legs. Like the Moogers, the Spitfangs can also be enlarged to fight the Zords.
that gives the Rangers special temporary powers in and out of their Ranger forms. There are special kanji that is used in conjunction with piloting a Foldingzord and the various Megazords but are not considered as Symbol Power.
s are called Foldingzords, as they fold out from an Emblem Form into a small animal form. To pilot them, the Rangers write the kanji for to enlarge them while the process transforms the Ranger into Mega Mode.
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children's television series
Children's television series
Children's television series, are commercial television programs designed for, and marketed to children, normally scheduled for broadcast during the morning and afternoon when children are awake. They can sometimes run in the early evening, for the children that go to school...
Power Rangers
Power Rangers
Power Rangers is a long-running American entertainment and merchandising franchise built around a live action children's television series featuring teams of costumed heroes...
. With Saban Brands buying back the franchise, the show is produced by SCG Power Rangers
Saban Capital Group
Saban Capital Group is a global private investment firm based in Los Angeles, California focused on media, entertainment, and communications investments. Formed in 2001 by Haim Saban, Saban Capital Group owns Saban Brands, part of Univision Communications, and part of Tiger Gate Entertainment...
and began airing on Nickelodeon
Nickelodeon (TV channel)
Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...
and Nicktoons on February 7, 2011. As with all Power Rangers programs, Power Rangers Samurai is based on one of the entries of the Super Sentai
Super Sentai
The is the name given to the long-running Japanese superhero team genre of shows produced by Toei Co., Ltd., Toei Agency and Bandai, and aired by TV Asahi...
Series; in the case of Samurai, the source series is Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
is the title of Toei Company's thirty-third entry in its long-running Super Sentai Series of Japanese tokusatsu television series. It premiered on February 15, 2009, the week following the finale of Engine Sentai Go-onger, and ended on February 7, 2010...
. Saban Brands have said the show will have a "brighter tone and gets an infusion of fun and comedy that wasn't present in present in seasons 16 and 17."
Samurai is split into two 20-episode seasons; the second set of 20 episodes will air in 2012 and will be called "Super Samurai".
Power Rangers Samurai is the first Power Rangers season to be shot and broadcast in HD
High-definition television
High-definition television is video that has resolution substantially higher than that of traditional television systems . HDTV has one or two million pixels per frame, roughly five times that of SD...
and to be airing on Nickelodeon.
Plot
The Samurai Power Rangers–Red Ranger Jayden, the stoic leader; Blue Ranger Kevin, the devoted second-in-command; Pink Ranger Mia, the big sister; Green Ranger Mike, the creative rebel; Yellow Ranger Emily, the youngest and most innocent; and Gold Ranger Antonio, the expressive fisherman/tech wiz– fight the evil Master Xandred and his army of Nighloks, who want to flood the planet with the waters of the Sanzu RiverSanzu River
The Sanzu River , or River of Three Crossings, is a Japanese Buddhist tradition and religious belief similar to the River Styx...
.
Synopsis
Centuries ago in Japan, a dark force threatened our universe, bringing a civilization to its knees, until a clan of brave warriors were called upon to destroy this ancient evil – Samurai warriors defeated them with power symbols passed down from parent to child. But now this darkness has returned and plans to flood the Earth, and the future of mankind rest in the hands of five ordinary teens with one extraordinary destiny — They are the Samurai Rangers. Led by the fearless Red Ranger, this team was summoned to train as Samurai's under the teachings of Mentor Ji, armed with high-powered weapons and mighty Megazords. They have one mission – to defeat the sinister Master Xandred and his army of Nighloks and make our universe safe from evil once and for all.Promotion
Saban announced they would be enacting an "aggressive" multimedia focus, with planned apps, games, streaming content, and social media content in addition to live shows and a feature film. The run-up to the new series was promoted by 145 Days of Power Rangers, a daily airing of every Mighty Morphin episode in order. An official Power Rangers FacebookFacebook
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page was also created.
On November 24, 2010, the Power Rangers website placed a trailer for the show online, hosted on Yahoo! Kids
Yahoo! Kids
Yahoo! Kids is a public web portal provided by Yahoo! to find age appropriate online content for children between the ages of 6 and 12. The website can be used for both educational and entertainment purposes. It was established in March 1996 by Yahoo! to give children a venue to find appropriate,...
. The new Samurai Rangers also appeared at the 2010 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, often shortened to Macy's Day Parade, is an annual parade presented by Macy's. The tradition started in 1924, tying it for the second-oldest Thanksgiving parade in the United States along with America's Thanksgiving Parade in Detroit, and four years younger than...
.
Paul Schrier
Paul Schrier
Paul L. Schrier II is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role of Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier in the Power Rangers series. He portrayed the character for seven seasons from 1993–1999, returning in 2011 for the eighteenth season of Power Rangers Samurai, and was the last original cast...
has a recurring role in the season, reprising his role as Bulk
Bulk and Skull
Bulk and Skull are fictional characters in the Power Rangers universe. They appeared as permanent cast members from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers until Power Rangers in Space...
originating from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers is an American live-action children's television series based on the 16th installment of the Japanese Super Sentai franchise, Kyōryū Sentai Zyuranger. Both the show and its related merchandise saw unbridled overnight success, catapulting into pop culture in mere months...
.
Rangers
Jayden/Red Samurai Ranger: Jayden, portrayed by Alex HeartmanAlex Heartman
Alex Heartman is an American actor best known for playing Jayden Shiba, the Red Ranger, in the latest Power Rangers incarnation, Power Rangers Samurai. He also portrayed the assassin in the web series Warrior Showdown.-Personal Life:...
, is the serious leader of the group and the son of the last Red Ranger. He also has a secret that he keeps from his fellow Rangers
Kevin/Blue Samurai Ranger: Kevin, portrayed by Najee De-Tiege, is a devoted swordsman who dreamt of becoming an olympic swimmer before being summoned to fight against the Nighloks.
Mia/Pink Samurai Ranger: Mia, portrayed by Erika Fong, acts as the big sister to the team. She believes that she is a great cook, though others would disagree.
Mike/Green Samurai Ranger: Mike, portrayed by Hector David Jr., is an avid video gamer and the lazy rebel of the group.
Emily/Yellow Samurai Ranger: Emily, portrayed by Brittany Anne Pirtle, is a sweet and innocent country girl who becomes a Ranger by chance. She replaces her sick sister, Serena who was destined for the position.
Antonio Garcia/Gold Samurai Ranger: Antonio, portrayed by Steven Skyler, is an enthusiastic and energetic traveling fisherman. He is a childhood friend of Jayden and he has been waiting for his big moment to test out his Samurai Morpher to defeat a Nighlok. Antonio is the only Samurai Ranger who is not of samurai descent.
Allies
Mentor Ji: The Rangers' senseiSensei
' is a Japanese word that basically means "person born before another." In general usage, it means "master" or "teacher," and the word is used as a title to refer to or address teachers, professors, professionals such as lawyers, CPA and doctors, politicians, clergymen, and other figures of authority...
who helps them in their samurai training and provides the team with information on their enemies. Like the rangers, he can use symbol power to perform various tasks. Portrayed by Rene Naufahu
Rene Naufahu
Rene Naufahu is a New Zealand-born actor, screen writer and director of Tongan and Samoan heritage. He is perhaps best known for being an original cast member of the New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street, playing paramedic Sam Aleni for the show's first four years...
, who previously portrayed Emperor Grumm in Power Rangers SPD.
Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier: Bulk
Bulk and Skull
Bulk and Skull are fictional characters in the Power Rangers universe. They appeared as permanent cast members from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers until Power Rangers in Space...
, a supporting character from the early years of the franchise, is once again portrayed by Paul Schrier
Paul Schrier
Paul L. Schrier II is an American actor. He is perhaps best known for his role of Farkas "Bulk" Bulkmeier in the Power Rangers series. He portrayed the character for seven seasons from 1993–1999, returning in 2011 for the eighteenth season of Power Rangers Samurai, and was the last original cast...
. In his latest misadventure, Bulk becomes inspired by the newest Ranger team to appear and becomes determined to shape Spike, the son of his best friend Skull
Bulk and Skull
Bulk and Skull are fictional characters in the Power Rangers universe. They appeared as permanent cast members from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers until Power Rangers in Space...
, into a great Samurai. Unfortunately for Spike, Bulk often deludes himself about his own abilities.
Spike Skullovitch: Spike, portrayed by Felix Ryan, is the son of Bulk's old friend Eugene "Skull" Skullovitch
Bulk and Skull
Bulk and Skull are fictional characters in the Power Rangers universe. They appeared as permanent cast members from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers until Power Rangers in Space...
. He attempts to become a Samurai with Bulk's misguided help, often with failed results. He also has a crush on the Pink Samurai Ranger.
Serena: Serena is Emily's older sister, who was originally meant to be the Yellow Samurai Ranger. When Serena became ill the Ape Foldingzord was given to Emily, along with the powers. Portrayed by Jacinda Stevens.
Kevin's father: Kevin's father was Kevin's strict swimming coach. He supported his son towards his dream of becoming an Olympic swimmer. However, he was actually training his son to become the Blue Samurai Ranger, and subsequently gave Kevin the Dragon Foldingzord.
Jayden's father: Jayden's father was able to seal Master Xandred away. He gave Jayden the Lion Foldingzord. Portrayed by Steven A. Davis
Steven A. Davis
Steven A. Davis is a New Zealand stunt man and actor known for his role of Gordy Leach in This Is Not My Life, and for playing Jayden's father on Power Rangers Samurai. In 2003 he wrote, produced, and acted in The Fanimatrix: Run Program, and is working as stuntman in the filming of The Hobbit: An...
.
Daisuke: Daisuke is the elder Guardian of the Tengen Gate where the first Samurai Rangers battled the Nighlok army. Portrayed by Grant McFarland, who previously portrayed Sensei Watanabe and Lothor from Power Rangers Ninja Storm.
Scott Truman/RPM Ranger Red: Scott is the leader of the RPM Power Rangers
RPM Power Rangers
The RPM Power Rangers , are the eponymous protagonists of the 2009 Power Rangers television series Power Rangers RPM. Set in a post-apocalyptic future where a computer virus called Venjix has taken over the world, the RPM Power Rangers protect the city of Corinth, the last human outpost, from...
serving as Ranger Operator Series Red, alternatively known as Ranger Red. He comes from an alternate dimension where a sentient AI named Venjix took over his world and polluting it leaving only the domed city of Corinth as the last hope for humanity. He crossed over to the dimension of the Samurai Rangers chasing after Professor Cog who is attempting to pollute Scott's dimension with the water of the Sanzu River. Because he's not completely sure of the conditions of the world, having lived in a domed shelter for so long, he does not de-morph or remove his helmet. He assists the Samurai Rangers in destroying Professor Cog and the Nighlock General Gut and his massive army of Moogers. He is voiced by Tobias Reiss.
Villains
The evil Master Xandred leads monsters known as Nighloks from his junkJunk (ship)
A junk is an ancient Chinese sailing vessel design still in use today. Junks were developed during the Han Dynasty and were used as sea-going vessels as early as the 2nd century AD. They evolved in the later dynasties, and were used throughout Asia for extensive ocean voyages...
on the Sanzu River
Sanzu River
The Sanzu River , or River of Three Crossings, is a Japanese Buddhist tradition and religious belief similar to the River Styx...
. He seeks to cause the river to flood with the tears of humans, using the Nighloks to make them cry, allowing him to enter the world of the living and take it over.
Master Xandred: Master Xandred is the leader of the Nighloks and armed with a broadsword. He seeks to cause the waters to rise up. Voiced by Jeff Szusterman
Jeff Szusterman
Jeff Szusterman is a New Zealand stage actor, television actor and director, and voice artist known for playing Master Xandred on Power Rangers Samurai.Along with his wife, actress Jacque Drew, Szusterman runs a theatre company called "Still Water Rising"...
.
Dayu: Dayu is one of Master Xandred's two followers, a female figure with a shamisen
Shamisen
The , also called is a three-stringed, Japanese musical instrument played with a plectrum called a bachi. The Japanese pronunciation is usually "shamisen" but sometimes "jamisen" when used as a suffix . -Construction:The shamisen is a plucked stringed instrument...
. Voiced by Kate Elliott
Kate Elliott (actress)
Kate Elliott is an actress.She was born in and currently lives in Auckland, New Zealand. She has acted in television series and films since she was about 14 as well as numerous advertisements on New Zealand television....
.
Octoroo: Octoroo is one of Master Xandred's two followers, an elderly squid
Squid
Squid are cephalopods of the order Teuthida, which comprises around 300 species. Like all other cephalopods, squid have a distinct head, bilateral symmetry, a mantle, and arms. Squid, like cuttlefish, have eight arms arranged in pairs and two, usually longer, tentacles...
-headed figure with a staff. His physical appearance is based on Cthulhu
Cthulhu
Cthulhu is a fictional character that first appeared in the short story "The Call of Cthulhu", published in the pulp magazine Weird Tales in 1928. The character was created by writer H. P...
and . Voiced by Jeff Szusterman
Jeff Szusterman
Jeff Szusterman is a New Zealand stage actor, television actor and director, and voice artist known for playing Master Xandred on Power Rangers Samurai.Along with his wife, actress Jacque Drew, Szusterman runs a theatre company called "Still Water Rising"...
.
Deker: Deker is a mysterious half Nighlok-half human swordsman that can assume a human form. Considers the Red Ranger to be his greatest challenge for his sword Uramasa. Portrayed by Ricardo Medina, Jr.
Ricardo Medina, Jr.
Ricardo Medina, Jr. is an American actor. He is the son of Brazilian boxer Ricardo Medina....
(credited as Rick Medina), who previously portrayed Cole Evans in Power Rangers Wild Force.
Serrator: One of Master Xandred's general's with six slitted eyes and a rictus grin
Risus sardonicus
Risus sardonicus is a highly characteristic, abnormal, sustained spasm of the facial muscles that appears to produce grinning.The name of the condition derives from the appearance of raised eyebrows and an open "grin" - which can appear malevolent to the lay observer - displayed by those suffering...
. He was responsible for cursing Deker and turning Dayu into a Nighlok. Voiced by Derek Judge
Derek Judge
Derek Judge is a voice actor who has done work in several episodes of Power Rangers: S.P.D. and Power Rangers: Mystic Force. He is also the voice over of the popular New Zealand police show Motorway Patrol.-Voice-over roles:...
.
Furry Warts: Furry Warts are a furred ball-like soot settling in roof of Xandred's Junk, they attempt to be annoying by repeating people's words while giggling.
Moogers: The Moogers are Master Xandred's foot soldiers, armed with swords and bows. Some can be enlarged to fight the Zords.
Spitfangs: The Spitfangs are Master Xandred's alternative foot soldiers that resemble skull-like, eyeless, crocodile
Crocodile
A crocodile is any species belonging to the family Crocodylidae . The term can also be used more loosely to include all extant members of the order Crocodilia: i.e...
-heads with arms and legs. Like the Moogers, the Spitfangs can also be enlarged to fight the Zords.
Arsenal
The rangers' arsenal revolves around Symbol Power, kanjiKanji
Kanji are the adopted logographic Chinese characters hanzi that are used in the modern Japanese writing system along with hiragana , katakana , Indo Arabic numerals, and the occasional use of the Latin alphabet...
that gives the Rangers special temporary powers in and out of their Ranger forms. There are special kanji that is used in conjunction with piloting a Foldingzord and the various Megazords but are not considered as Symbol Power.
- Samuraizers: The Samuraizers are the Rangers' cellphone transformation devices. By using the picture on the phone, they project the kanji that represents them in the air and it forms their suit around them. The morphing call is "Samuraizer(s)! Go Go Samurai!" The Rangers can also use it to enlarge their Foldingzords and assume Mega Mode to pilot them.
- Spin Swords: The Spin Swords are the Rangers' primary sidearm, activated by taking a Power Disc from a compartment on the Rangers' belts and attaching it to the hilt to become the guard. By spinning the Disc, a Spin Sword acts as a praxinoscopePraxinoscopeThe praxinoscope was an animation device, the successor to the zoetrope. It was invented in France in 1877 by Charles-Émile Reynaud. Like the zoetrope, it used a strip of pictures placed around the inner surface of a spinning cylinder...
and it powers up. Transform into Mega Blades when the Rangers morph into Mega Mode, which they use to wield the Zords. While the Gold Ranger does not have a Spin Sword, he still acquires a Mega Blade for his Mega Mode. - Power Discs: A Power Disc is taken from the Ranger’s belt and is attached to the hilt of the Spin Sword to power it up.
- Fire Smasher: The Fire Smasher is the Red Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a red zanbatōZanbatoA is an especially large type of Japanese sword, the historical use of which is disputed. The sword closely resembles the Nodachi or ōdachi, however it differs from the Nodachi by having a ricasso of approximately 12 to 18 inches . This lends more credence to the theory of the sword having a...
-type sword. It comes from Jayden's Spin Sword when Jayden's personal Disc, the Fire Disc, is attached to the sword. With the Beetle Disc, Swordfish Disc, or Tiger Disc attached to the Fire Smasher, it can be converted into Cannon Blast mode. - Hydro Bow: The Hydro Bow is the Blue Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a blue yumiYumiis the Japanese term for bows, and includes the longer and the shorter used in the practice of kyūdō, or Japanese archery. The yumi was an important weapon of the samurai warrior during the feudal period of Japan.-History of the yumi:...
that shoots water-based arrows. It comes from Kevin's Spin Sword when Kevin's personal Disc, the Water Disc, is attached to the Sword. With the Swordfish Disc, the Hydro Bow can assume purified rain. - Sky Fan: The Sky Fan is the Pink Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a pink tessen that creates gusts of wind. It comes from Mia's Spin Sword when Mia's personal Disc, the Sky Disc, is attached to the Sword.
- Forest Spear: The Forest Spear is the Green Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a green yariYariis the term for one of the traditionally made Japanese blades in the form of a spear, or more specifically, the straight-headed spear...
. It comes from Mike's Spin Sword when Mike's personal Disc, the Forest Disc, is attached to the Sword. It can grow to extreme lengths like a tree. - Earth Slicer: The Earth Slicer is the Yellow Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a yellow shurikenShurikenA shuriken is a traditional Japanese concealed weapon that was generally used for throwing, and sometimes stabbing or slashing...
. It comes from Emily's Spin Sword when Emily's personal Disc, the Earth Disc, is attached to the Sword. - Samurai SUV: The Samurai Rangers utilize the Samurai SUV for long distance travel. It is a modified Cadillac EscaladeCadillac EscaladeThe Cadillac Escalade is a full-size luxury sport utility vehicle sold by the General Motors luxury brand, Cadillac. It was the division's first major entry into the popular SUV market. The Escalade was introduced for the 1999 model year in response to German and Japanese competitors and to Ford's...
with the Samurai emblem on its door. Kevin once used it to go catch the Swordfishzord. - Samurai Morpher: The Morpher of the Gold Ranger, which he made out of an old cell phone. It has similar features like the Samuraizer but unlike the Samuraizer, where they project the kanji by writing it, the Samurai Morpher is texting-based and thus doesn't need to write the kanji. The Gold Ranger's morphing call is "Samurai Morpher! Gold Power!"
- BarracudaBarracudaThe barracuda is a ray-finned fish known for its large size and fearsome appearance. Its body is long, fairly compressed, and covered with small, smooth scales. Some species could reach up to 1.8m in length and 30 cm in width...
Blade: The Barracuda Blade is the Gold Ranger's personal weapon, a TantōTantoA is one of the traditional Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan. The tantō dates to the Heian period, when it was mainly used as a weapon but evolved in design over the years to become more ornate...
that he uses in his high speed slash attacks. Like the Spin Swords, the Barracuda Blade can attach Power Discs to the hilt and become the guard powering the sword, but cannot spin the disk. - Black Box: A magic talisman that can combine the Symbol Powers of all the Rangers. It was created by the first Red Samurai Ranger but was unable to complete it. It attaches to the spin sword giving the Samurai Ranger more power and allowing them to access their Super Mode.
- Shark Sword: A powerful sword that comes from a Spin Sword with the Shark Power Disk that allows the Samurai Ranger to access Shark Attack Mode. The Shark Sword is able to extend to great lengths and the tip of the Sword can also be used to bite enemies. While in Shark Attack Mode, enlarging a Zord allows the Ranger to morph into Mega Shark Mode, and while the Shark Sword does not become a Mega Blade, it can still be used inside the Megazord. While a ranger is in Mega Shark Mode, the Rangers can transform the Samurai Megazord's katana into the Sharkzord and combine with the Samurai Megazord. It can also be used with the RPM Rangers' Nitro Sword though the disk used for the Nitro Sword can only be used once.
Zords
The Samurai Rangers' individual ZordZord
In the universe of the television series Power Rangers, Zords are colossal mechanical or bio-mechanical robotic vehicles. When monsters grow to incredible sizes, usually the only way the Power Rangers can fight them is by summoning and piloting these robots...
s are called Foldingzords, as they fold out from an Emblem Form into a small animal form. To pilot them, the Rangers write the kanji for to enlarge them while the process transforms the Ranger into Mega Mode.
International release
| Country / Region | Channel | Series Premiere |
|---|---|---|
| Nickelodeon Nickelodeon (TV channel) Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers... , Nicktoons |
February 7, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (UK & Ireland) Nickelodeon (UK & Ireland) Nickelodeon is a children's television channel available on Sky, Virgin Media, Smallworld Cable, TalkTalk TV and UPC Ireland in the United Kingdom and Ireland, including on demand on BT Vision. The channel was launched on 1 September 1993... , Nicktoons |
May 7, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Canada) Nickelodeon (Canada) Nickelodeon is a Canadian English language Category B specialty channel based on the U.S. cable network Nickelodeon. It is wholly owned by Corus Entertainment, with its name licensed from MTV Networks International, a division of Viacom.... , YTV, Télétoon Teletoon Teletoon is a Canadian Category A specialty channel that broadcasts animation programming. Teletoon is owned by Teletoon Canada Inc., a joint venture between Astral Media and Corus Entertainment. Its name is a portmanteau of television and cartoon and has no connection with the television channel... |
February 11, 2011 | |
| Canal J Canal J Canal J is a French television network dedicated to children's programming. It is available through digital terrestrial television service 'TNT' and is aimed at children aged between 4 and 16 years old.-History:... |
April 16, 2011 | |
| Four Four (New Zealand TV channel) Four is a television station operating in New Zealand and owned by MediaWorks New Zealand. The channel launched 6 February 2011 at 6pm. The channel broadcasts on channel frequencies previously used by C4 with some shows previously screened on TV3 and C4 now screening on... |
June 27, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Australia) | July 2, 2011 | |
| Go! Go! (Australian TV channel) GO! is an Australian free-to-air standard definition digital television channel launched by the Nine Network on Sunday 9 August 2009.-Origins:... |
July 17, 2011 | |
| Arutz HaYeladim Arutz HaYeladim Arutz HaYeladim is an Israeli kids cable television channel. It was one of the first cable channels in Israel with Arutz HaMishpaha, Arutz Hasratim and Arutz Hasport.-History:... |
July 3, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Latin America) Nickelodeon (Latin America) Nickelodeon Latin America is a cable and satellite television channel, counterpart of the American network Nickelodeon. It is oriented to Latin American region and the caribbean; mainly for children and teens. It is owned by MTV Networks Latin America. The channel was launched on December 20, 1996... |
July 11, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Germany), Nicktoons Nicktoons (Germany) -History:NickToons was launched on December 2007 as Nick Premium. Unlike the US version of NickToons, it has TeenNick and Nick Jr. shows on the network.... |
August 1, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Croatia) Nickelodeon (Croatia) Nickelodeon Croatia is a Croatian TV Channel.It is broadcasting Croatia but also in Montenegro,and Bulgaria.Nickelodeon Croatia is just Nickelodeon Europe.... |
August 5, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Turkey) Nickelodeon (Turkey) Nickelodeon Turkey, is a kids channel for Turkish children and teens, that's aired both by satellite and cable television. It is the Turkish arm of Nickelodeon.It launched in November 1997 as a block, and then in February 2003 as a channel... ( Web Site ) |
August 15, 2011 | |
| NickToons (Netherlands) Nicktoons (Netherlands) Nictoons is a Dutch TV channel broadcasting in The Netherlands, which mostly airs cartoons.- Programming :- Current :*SpongeBob SquarePants*Rocko's Modern Life*The Ren & Stimpy Show *KaBlam!*The Angry Beavers... |
August 3, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Poland) Nickelodeon (Poland) - Programming :Before the Polish Nickelodeon channel, Nickelodeon aired a feed of Nickelodeon Russia that was dubbed into Polish. The channel soon was taken off the air due to low ratings and availability.- Shows broadcast :... |
October 8, 2011 | |
| Nickelodeon (Greece) Nickelodeon (Greece) Nickelodeon ' is the Greek version of Nickelodeon. It launched on 3 September 2010. It is available free-to-air in the Athens area on 35 UHF signal broadcast from Hymettus, while it is also available through the DIGEA DVB-T2 digital consortium on 54 UHF signal broadcast from Aegina.. Nickelodeon HD... |
November 20, 2011 |
External links
- Power Rangers Samurai at Power Rangers Official Website
- Power Rangers Samurai at NickelodeonNickelodeon (TV channel)Nickelodeon, often simply called Nick and originally named Pinwheel, is an American children's channel owned by MTV Networks, a subsidiary of Viacom International. The channel is primarily aimed at children ages 7–17, with the exception of their weekday morning program block aimed at preschoolers...