Ninpuu Sentai Hurricaneger
In one of the top ninja schools, three students aren't exactly fitting in. When they skip out a class meeting, space alien ninjas known as the Jakanja infiltrate the school and capture the entire school. Mugensai, their teacher, turns himself into a hamster to run away from the attack. The trio was taken to a secret base by Oboro, Mugensai's daughter and given Hurricane Gyros, devices to become the legendary Hurricanger to fight the threat. As the battles endure two students from a rival school decide to present themselves to the Hurricanger. It happens that the Goraijer has discord with them. If the Goraijer defeat the greatest ninjas, the Hayate Way ninjas, they will become the greatest. The Hurricanger don't understand this, they just want to get along against a common enemy. The Goraijer team up with the Jakanja because they believe they have a common enemy in the Hurricanger. The Goraijer later betray the Jakanja by leaving them and some of them seek vengeance in them. The Hurricanger and Goraijer sort of team up but don't really get along. The Goraijer are very stubborn and think if they are very 'buddy' with the Hurricanger, they are letting go their teachings and pride. After all they go through at the end, they team up and defeat the Jakanja. In this series, there is robot ninjas and organic monsters that our heroes face. The robots are destroyed by the main weapon then the "Copy Giant" is sent to duplicate the image of the fallen machine. When an organic monster is destroyed, it is rebuilt by scroll sent down by Windenu's Bazooka. Later a mask is swinged out to grow the organic ones. Note: The Goriajer finally are credited in the opening credits in Episode 24. Starting with episode 35, they added teasers to the show, before the opening credits. A teaser is a small scene of the episode lasting two minutes and sometimes with catch up material. The previews are shown after one commercial instead of instantly after the credits like before. Also, clips of the next episode of even shown during the mention of sponsors (like Bandai). Before they only used stock footage. Clips of the next episode is also shown with the mention of the Tv-Asahi website instead of the Hurricangers with their umbrellas like before.
- 2002-2003
- 1 season
- Hasbro
- Action & Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Suspense, Science Fiction
- TV-PG
In one of the top ninja schools, three students aren't exactly fitting in. When they skip out a class meeting, space alien ninjas known as the Jakanja infiltrate the school and capture the entire school. Mugensai, their teacher, turns himself into a hamster to run away from the attack. The trio was taken to a secret base by Oboro, Mugensai's daughter and given Hurricane Gyros, devices to become the legendary Hurricanger to fight the threat. As the battles endure two students from a rival school decide to present themselves to the Hurricanger. It happens that the Goraijer has discord with them. If the Goraijer defeat the greatest ninjas, the Hayate Way ninjas, they will become the greatest. The Hurricanger don't understand this, they just want to get along against a common enemy. The Goraijer team up with the Jakanja because they believe they have a common enemy in the Hurricanger. The Goraijer later betray the Jakanja by leaving them and some of them seek vengeance in them. The Hurricanger and Goraijer sort of team up but don't really get along. The Goraijer are very stubborn and think if they are very 'buddy' with the Hurricanger, they are letting go their teachings and pride. After all they go through at the end, they team up and defeat the Jakanja. In this series, there is robot ninjas and organic monsters that our heroes face. The robots are destroyed by the main weapon then the "Copy Giant" is sent to duplicate the image of the fallen machine. When an organic monster is destroyed, it is rebuilt by scroll sent down by Windenu's Bazooka. Later a mask is swinged out to grow the organic ones. Note: The Goriajer finally are credited in the opening credits in Episode 24. Starting with episode 35, they added teasers to the show, before the opening credits. A teaser is a small scene of the episode lasting two minutes and sometimes with catch up material. The previews are shown after one commercial instead of instantly after the credits like before. Also, clips of the next episode of even shown during the mention of sponsors (like Bandai). Before they only used stock footage. Clips of the next episode is also shown with the mention of the Tv-Asahi website instead of the Hurricangers with their umbrellas like before.
Season 1 Episode Guide
51 Episodes 2002 - 2003
Episode 1
Kaze to Ninja
When an squadron of alien ninja come to Earth to begin searching for a mysterious power, three unconventional ninja students find themselves becoming the Hurricaneger after their classmates are killed by the Space Ninja Group Jakanja.
Episode 2
Kyojin to Karakuri
Yousuke finds himself the only one concerned about his duty as a Hurricaneger when he discovers teammates Nanami and Kouta more serious about their cover jobs than their duty fighting the Jakanja invaders.
Episode 3
Nisemono to Rokujûbyô
Nanami decides to audition for a better singing job in hopes of using it to boost up the Hurricaneger's fame, leading to Chuuzubo's latest ninja replacing her with a copy.
Episode 4
Tonneru to Kyôdai
Kouta's cautionary planning nature is put to the test when he discovers a surprising sudden move made by his sister.
Episode 5
Kanchô to Ofuro
Yousuke's frustration with Sensei Hinata boils over when the team is asked to protect a bathhouse without learning why.
Episode 6
Kanchô to Ofuro
Nanami returns to a training site to finish a task she failed in the past, where she's confronted by Furabiijo and Wendinu aiming to take her down; as the male Hurricaneger deal with a ninja severing bonds.
Episode 7
Ikazuchi to Ninja
The Jakanja approach a powerful ninja duo to assist them in dealing with the Hurricaneger as the Hayate ninja fight a dimension-controlling ninja sent by Chuuzubo.
Episode 8
Hayate to Ikazuchi
The Hurricaneger try to figure out who the Gouraiger are and what they're after as they fight a Chuunin absorbing the water of Earth.
Episode 9
Ikazuchi Kyôdai to Sunadokei
As the Gouraiger are asked to help Chuuzubo's latest Chuunin, Yousuke approaches the duo in hopes of trying to get them away from the Jakanja.
Episode 10
Raijin to Horobiru no Tani
The Hurricaneger return to the valley of the Ikazuchi ninja base in order to stop the Gouraiger from activating a powerful weapon in their arsenal.
Episode 11
Yumekui to Saishuppatsu
With the Hurricaneger still unconscious from their defeat, they must enter into a dream world to save children being captured by a Jakanja Chuunin dooming them with good dreams.
Episode 12
Tekkotsu to Oyako
Oboro forces her hamster father to investigate the actions of a seemingly easy Chuunin so she can relax, leading to him becoming the pet of a little girl.
Episode 13
Hige to Nin'yakuyubiwa
Yousuke and Nanami try to get back an engagement ring they lost while looking after a bakery, only to confront an army of a Jakanja Chuunin brainwashed by mustaches.
Episode 14
Nakimushi to Amedama
Chuuzubo summons his partner Chuunin to Earth, who turns Yousuke and others into children in hopes of using this weakness to crush the planet.
Episode 15
Tagame to Sôdatsusen
The Gouraiger and Sargain search for a mysterious mineral associated with the Ikazuchi ninja, with the Hurricaneger fighting to prevent it from falling into their hands.
Episode 16
Kiri to Kanegoto Sôchi
The Gouraiger and Jakanja try to discover the means behind "that" using a special Ikazuchi prediction device as the Hurricaneger are distracted by a Chuunin summoned by Chuuzubo.
Episode 17
Kurayami to Shitô no Shima
Teleported to a strange island, the Hurricaneger must defend themselves against both the Gouraiger and Chuuzubo, even as Ikkou realizes the horrifying truth regarding the path to "that".
Episode 18
Chichi to Kyôdai no Kizuna
With Ikkou enraged by the power of the island, Isshuu must come to grips with the dark past of the Kasumi family in order for he and his brother to find a new path forwards.
Episode 19
Dai Hako to Fûrai Kyojin
As the Hurricaneger try to find a way to work together with their new Gouraiger allies, Chuuzubu targets the Ikazuchi ninja in order to take revenge for what they've done to him.
Episode 20
Panchi to Raibaru
An unexpected encounter with Ikkou leads to Yousuke trying to figure out a way to work together with KabutoRaiger in dealing with a Chuunin that can release multiple elemental attacks.
Episode 21
Kamen to Nazonazo
The Gouraiger become attacked by a now-matured Manmaruba as an act of revenge; as the bizarre Sixth Spear makes himself known to both the Jakanja and Hurricaneger.
Episode 22
Tsubasa to Ninja
As the Hurricaneger and Gouraiger show problems with Satarakura and his Mask Corp Chuunin, they find themselves suddenly joined by a mysterious green ninja sent to help them.
Episode 23
Koron to Meitantei
The Hurricaneger try to figure out who Shurikenger is, made all the more complicated by an incompetent detective trying to help them out.
Episode 24
Taiko to Inazuma
Baring with his own difficulties, Ikkou tries to determine how the Gouraiger best help the Hurricaneger even as a Mechanic Corp Chuunin starts using their powers against them.
Episode 25
Obake to Jogakusei
A tiny Mask Corp Chuunin's plans to raise dead Chuunin becomes further complicated when he also revives the spirit of Kouta's dead grandmother.
Episode 26
Yumiya to Kaisuiyoku
Isshu becomes affected by a Chuunin's love-controlling abilities, making him fight with an idol over winning Nanami's heart.
Episode 27
Kushiyaki to Mujûryoku
Yousuke encounters a former Hayate Air ninja dropout who thinks he should also quit the academy and join his barbecue restaurant's staff.
Episode 28
Hariâ to Gyakushû
The Hurricaneger have a hard time dealing with Sargain's Megatagame upgrade; while Ikkou takes desperate actions in order to cure himself of Manmaruba's malady.
Episode 29
Zansho to Sutanpu
Kouta is appointed the new leader of the Hurricaneger, leading to Yousuke fighting him for the position and Shurikenger trying to figure how to resolve the matter.
Episode 30
Aidoru to Yûjô
After creating a ninja who easily crushes the Hurricaneger, Furabiijo is shockingly thrown out of the Jakanja, leading to an improbable path of becoming an idol alongside Nanami.
Episode 31
Ryûsei to Sanbiki no Ôkami
Fearful of his final fate from Manmaruba's scorpion, Ikkou tries to prepare Yousuke to face his Jakanja rival without being around; all as Saturnakura summons some pets to hasten Earth's destruction.
Episode 32
Shinigami to Saishû Okugi
With Ikkou reaching the final stages before the scorpion kills him, Yousuke decides to take a dangerous action in order to save his partner from Manmaruba's curse.
Episode 33
Manmosu to Rokunin
As the combined Fangirus hastens Earth's destruction and the release of the power Tau Zant desires, Shurikenger forces the Hurricaneger and Gouraiger to place trust in him to help him release a secret weapon.
Episode 34
Kinoko to Hyakuten
Wendinu descends to Earth to utilize a special plan of her own to trick young students into becoming her brainwashed servants against the allied ninja front.
Episode 35
Kirari to Shamisen
The Hurricaneger and Gouraiger turn against Shurikenger's harsh training methods in learning how to use the Ninjamisen, forcing him to find a different approach in helping them learn it's means.
Episode 36
Ringu to Fukushû
The clone of a defeated foe returns to take his ultimate revenge on the Gouraiger as another prophecy approaches Earth leading to new complications.
Episode 37
San no Yari to Dai Dasshutsu
With the Gouraiger captured by the Manmaruba monster, the Hurricaneger must figure out a way to save their allies as Shurikenger and Oboro prepare their ultimate weapon for defeating it.
Episode 38
Maken to Fûsen
Still desiring to revive the Ikazuchi School, Isshuu gains his father's infamous sword, leading to a horrifying revelation about its means and measures.
Episode 39
Shichinoyari to Nazo no Ishi
The Hurricaneger try to figure out the mystery behind Shurikenger and his true allegiance even as Jakanja's final spear arrives on Earth with a horrifying new weapon.
Episode 40
Otori to Nin no Oite
As the Earth ninja become trapped in an unwinnable scenario, Shurikenger becomes torn between his allegiances and must choose between them or his master in who to work alongside.
Episode 41
Medaru to Manzai
Kouta must deal with the return of his sister to Japan as she slowly discovers the truth of her brother alongside Saturnakura's comedic Chuunin partner.
Episode 42
Yoroi to Ikari no Ya
With the Raging Arrow in their hands, Sargain begins crucial research to be able to use it as Shurikenger weighs whether to finally reveal his master Gozen to the ninja of Earth.
Episode 43
Chô Gattai to Dai Gekitotsu
When Sargain's ultimate weapon Gaingain crushes the Earth ninja, they must find a way to hold off the Jakanja until crucial repairs are completed that could turn the battle around.
Episode 44
Omae-sama to Kyô Ôgijû
With the Raging Arrow medal in hand, the Hurricaneger attempt to get it to Gozen for protection, but are hindered by one Jakanja attack after another.
Episode 45
Kakurega to Ôsôji
The Hurricaneger visit Lady Gozen for the New Year, unknowingly being pursued by Sandaaru as he tries to find out more about the Space Union's mysterious leader.
Episode 46
Osechi to San Kyojin
Nanami worries about whether Lady Gozen appreciates the New Years meal she personally made even while fighting three Karakuri left by Sargain for the remaining Jakanja Spears.
Episode 47
Fûin to Uchû Tôitsu
When faced with another of Sandaaru's unstoppable Fan Beasts, the Earth ninja must learn more about Lady Gozen in order to understand their mission in protecting her.
Episode 48
Wana to eien no inochi
After discovering the means to gain the power, Sandaaru sets a multi-stage trap to force the ninja of Earth into a position where Lady Gozen may have no choice but to give up her ultimate power.
Episode 49
Shimei to Tenkû Ninja
With Lady Gozen dead, Shurikenger prepares the Hurricaneger and Gouraiger for their final assault on the Jakanja even as Tau Zant uses Satarakura to prepare the means to activate "that".
Episode 50
Ankoku to shinsekai
The ninja of Earth begin their final assault on the Jakanja even as Tau Zant prepares to use the special medals; but alliances and teamwork on both sides are put to the test as the critical moment arrives.
Episode 51
Kaze to Mizu to Daichi
With the fate of the entire universe in the balance, the Hurricaneger must stop the means of it's destruction and the true mastermind controlling the Jakanja; but may need some teamwork to bring the ninja war to an end.