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Power Rangers Samurai
GenreAction-Adventure
Created byHaim Saban
Toei Company
Written byDavid Henry Schneider
James W. Bates
Jill Donnellan
Jonathan Rosenthal
Directed byPeter Salmon
Luke Robinson
StarringAlex Heartman[4]
Najee De-Tiege
Erika Fong
Hector David Jr.
Brittany Anne Pirtle
Rene Naufahu
Felix Ryan
Paul Schrier
Voices ofJeff Szusterman
Kate Elliott
Jacinda Stevens
Opening theme"Go Go Power Rangers"
ComposerNoam Kaniel
Country of originUnited States
No. of episodes40[5][6] (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producerJonathan Tzachor[7]
ProducerSally Campbell
Production locationNew Zealand
CinematographyIlan Rosenberg
Production companiesSCG Power Rangers
Power Rangers Productions Ltd[3]
Original release
NetworkNickelodeon
Nicktoons (reruns)
ReleaseFebruary 7, 2011 (2011-02-07)[1][2][3]

Power Rangers Samurai is the nineteenth season[3][Note 1] of the American children's television series Power Rangers.[8] 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.[4] While the series has rebranded itself with new themes and names since Power Rangers Zeo, the samurai theme will remain for at least two years.[7][6][9] 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 [Jungle Fury and RPM]".[6]

Power Rangers Samurai is the first Power Rangers season to be shot and broadcast in HD.

Plot

The story revolves around five teenagers: Red Ranger Jayden, the leader; Blue Ranger Kevin, the serious samurai; Green Ranger Mike, the creative rebel; Pink Ranger Mia, the big sister; and Yellow Ranger Emily, the youngest and most innocent; fighting against the evil Master Xandred and his army of Nighloks, who want to flood the planet. Under the guidance of Mentor Ji and their devoted animal zords, these rangers aren't going to give up that easily.

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.[5][6] 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 Facebook page would also be created.[10]

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.[11]

Paul Schrier has a recurring role in the season, reprising his role as Bulk from Mighty Morphin Power Rangers.[12]

Characters

Rangers

Main article: Samurai Power Rangers
Jayden/Red Samurai Ranger
Jayden, portrayed by Alex Heartman, is the leader of the group. He also has a secret that he keeps from his fellow Rangers.[13]
Kevin/Blue Samurai Ranger
Kevin, portrayed by Najee De-Tiege, is a swordsman who dreamt of becoming an olympic swimmer before being summoned to fight against the Nighloks. He is also second in command of the team.[14]
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.[15]
Mike/Green Samurai Ranger
Mike, portrayed by Hector David, Jr., is an avid video gamer and the rebel of the group.[16]
Emily/Yellow Samurai Ranger
Emily, portrayed by Brittany Anne Pirtle, is a country girl who becomes a Ranger by chance. She replaces her sick sister, Serena who was destined for the position.[17]

Allies

Mentor Ji
Mentor Ji, portrayed by Rene Naufahu, is the Rangers' sensei.
Farkus "Bulk" Bulkmeier
Bulk returns and 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 of his own abilities.[18]
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 Ranger.[19]
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.

Villains

Main article: Villains in Power Rangers Samurai

The evil Master Xandred leads monsters known as Nighloks from his junk 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 Sanzu River's evils 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. Voiced by Jeff Szusterman.
Deker
Deker is a mysterious Nighlok swordsman. Considers the Red Ranger to be his greatest challenge for his sword Oramasa. Voiced by Ricardo Medina, Jr. who also played Cole Evans in Power Rangers Wild Force.
Moogers
The Moogers are Master Xandred's foot soldiers, armed with swords and bows. Some can be enlarged to fight the Zords.

Weapons

  • 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 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 disk from a compartment on the Rangers' belts and attaching it to the hilt to become the guard. By spinning the disk, a Spin Sword acts as a praxinoscope and it powers up. Transforms into Mega Swords when the Rangers morph into Mega Mode.
  • Fire Smasher: The Fire Smasher is the Red Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a red zanbatō-type sword. It comes from Jayden's Spin Sword when Jayden's personal disk, the Fire Disk, is attached to the sword. With the Beetle Disk or the Swordfish Disk, the Fire Smasher can assume Cannon Blast mode.
  • Hydro Bow: The Hydro Bow is the Blue Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a blue yumi that shoots water-based arrows. It comes from Kevin's Spin Sword when Kevin's personal disk, the Water Disk, is attached to the sword. With the Swordfish Disk, the Hydro Bow can assume purified rain.
  • Sky Fan: The Sky Fan is the Pink Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a pink war fan that creates gusts of wind. It comes from Mia's Spin Sword when Mia's personal disk, the Sky Disk, is attached to the sword.
  • Forest Spear: The Forest Spear is the Green Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a green yari. It comes from Mike's Spin Sword when Mike's personal disk, the Forest Disk, is attached to the sword.
  • Earth Slicer: The Earth Slicer is the Yellow Samurai Ranger's personal weapon, a yellow shuriken. It comes from Emily's Spin Sword when Emily's personal disk, the Earth Disk, is attached to the sword.

Zords

Main article: Zords in Power Rangers Samurai

The Samurai Rangers' individual Zords are called Foldingzords, as they fold out from an Emblem Form into an animal form. To pilot them, the Rangers write the kanji for "super" (超, chō) to enlarge them while the process transforms the Ranger into Mega Mode.

Episodes

Main article: List of Power Rangers Samurai episodes

Notes

  1. ^ Saban Capital Group and Nickelodeon count the Mighty Morphin Power Rangers re-version that aired in 2010 as the eighteenth season rather than a rerun of the first season.

References

  1. ^ a b TV Guide, January 10–16, 2011.
  2. ^ "Power Rangers Samurai". Nick.com. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
  3. ^ a b c "Nickelodeon Presents Next Generation of Iconic Power Rangers Franchise, Power Rangers Samurai, Premiering Monday, Feb. 7, at 8 p.m." PR Newswire. January 12, 2011. Retrieved January 12, 2011.
  4. ^ a b ""Power Rangers Samurai" premiering in February 2011". Retrieved December 2, 2010.
  5. ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia (July 26, 2010). "MarVista to sell 'Rangers' TV library". Variety. Retrieved July 26, 2010.
  6. ^ a b c d Loveday, Samantha (September 23, 2010). "Saban reveals new Samurai theme for Power Rangers". Licensing.biz. Retrieved September 25, 2010.
  7. ^ a b "SABAN BRINGS "POWER RANGERS" FRANCHISE TO NICKELODEON" (PDF). Saban Brands. May 13, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  8. ^ "Power Rangers | Seasons | Samurai". Power Rangers Official Website. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  9. ^ "'Rangers' revamps". Variety. September 22, 2010. Retrieved September 22, 2010.
  10. ^ Power Rangers Facebook
  11. ^ "The 84th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade® is Set to Feature New... -- NEW YORK, Nov. 1, 2010 /PRNewswire/ --". 2010-11-01. Retrieved 2010-11-28.
  12. ^ "Original Powers Rangers Cast Member Returns - TV News at IGN". 2011-01-31. Retrieved 2011-01-31.
  13. ^ "CHARACTERS/THE RED RANGER". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  14. ^ "CHARACTERS/THE BLUE RANGER". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  15. ^ "CHARACTERS/THE PINK RANGER". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  16. ^ "CHARACTERS/THE GREEN RANGER". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  17. ^ "CHARACTERS/THE YELLOW RANGER". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  18. ^ "CHARACTERS/BULK". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
  19. ^ "CHARACTERS/SPIKE". Nickelodeon. Retrieved February 6, 2011.
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