Overview of 'Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger' Season 1

Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001)

Long ago, a great, destructive war between humans the Orgs was ended; the people of Earth were believed to be the victors. But now, 1,000 years later, the Orgs have returned. And five new warriors have been selected by the Power Animals to claim the responsibility of protecting humanity once again, by becoming Gaorangers!

Writing:

Saburo Yatsude
Junki Takegami

Stars:

Release Date: 2001-02-18
Seasons: 1

7.4/10

Country: JP
Language: 日本語
Runtime: 25

Season 1 Episode List

Episode 1 - The Lion Roars!!
Release Date: 2001-02-18
A veterinarian adept at communicating with the hearts of animals is chosen by Gao Lion to lead the team of Gaorangers; warriors selected by their respective power animals to defend the earth from the villainous Orgs.
Episode 2 - The Spirit King Rises!!
Release Date: 2001-02-25
As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.
Episode 3 - The Eagle Vanishes!!
Release Date: 2001-03-04
With Highness Duke Shuten now awoken, the Orgs further establish their regime. Meanwhile, the Rangers race against time to defeat Camera Org who's draining the life-force of random citizens, among them is Gaku.
Episode 4 - The Two Who Never Give Up!!
Release Date: 2001-03-11
Soutarou's lack of confidence during a ghost hunt causes a rift in his friendship with Kai, who soon finds himself captured by Shrine Bell Org. Shuten hunts for a mysterious energy-emitting stone.
Episode 5 - The Mountain Moves!!
Release Date: 2001-03-18
The search begins for the first of several power animals said to be hidden in various parts of country. Trouble finds Tetomu as she steps out of Gao's Rock to aid the rangers.
Episode 6 - Bison in Love!!
Release Date: 2001-03-25
After pursuing the bride-napping Wedding Dress Org into a building hosting a wedding reception, the rangers stake out in disguise before more brides are harmed.
Episode 7 - The Dream Talks!!
Release Date: 2001-04-01
Kai's recurring nightmare envisioning Gaoking's defeat brings the rangers to a harbor where they find Boat Org who possess a bottle meant for a boy Blue promises to retrieve.
Episode 8 - The Dog Runs!!
Release Date: 2001-04-08
A run-in with Signal Org's mind-wiping powers has Kakeru returning to his former life. The rangers must decide whether they should have him return to the team or leave him be.
Episode 9 - The Twins Smile
Release Date: 2001-04-15
Gaku encounters two mysterious twins who are in need of his assistance. The rangers G-Phones are rendered inoperable after an encounter with Cell Phone Org.
Episode 10 - The Moon Beckons!!
Release Date: 2001-04-22
Weakened from a previous battle, the rangers are instructed to travel to a sacred forest to retrieve a special mushroom that can heal Gao Lion, but encounter a mysterious group of people that need their help.
Episode 11 - Father Comes to Tokyo
Release Date: 2001-04-29
Sae prepares to meet with her father for the first time since leaving Kagoshima; while Shuten tries to create the strongest possible Org with his power.
Episode 12 - Which is the Real One?!
Release Date: 2001-05-06
The Gao Egg has reached it's final stage requiring the rangers to travel to a valley flowing with Gao Soul to help it hatch. Unaware, a doppelganger walks among them.
Episode 13 - The Baby's First Cry Freezes Over!!
Release Date: 2001-05-13
Finally the Gao Egg hatches and everyone is there to welcome the hatchling. But all turns south as Shuten appears & sets forth an icy disposition that can spell the end for the rangers.
Episode 14 - The Soul Bird Cries
Release Date: 2001-05-20
Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.
Episode 15 - The Org Howls!!
Release Date: 2001-05-27
The Gaoranger pursue the Duke Orgs as they try to present new Highness Org Ura with "beautiful things" even as he instead pursues something more important.
Episode 16 - The Magic Flute Roars!!
Release Date: 2001-06-03
With the gem for GaoElephant taken, Sae pursues Duke Org Rouki, who likewise begins to go forth with his thousand-year grudge against the wishes of Ura.
Episode 17 - The Elephant Vanishes...
Release Date: 2001-06-10
Amid reports of a "Giant Elephant" in Onigadaira Plateau, Kai & Sae set out to rescue the missing Power Animal. Rouki presents a fierce fight for the rangers with his new combination, GaoHunter.
Episode 18 - The Demon Beast Armament!!
Release Date: 2001-06-24
Itching to resolve his thousand-year grudge sooner than later, Rouki teams up with Clock Org to split up the rangers and take on Kakeru himself.
Episode 19 - The Bison Retires?!
Release Date: 2001-07-01
Beguiled after running into an old love (unknowingly possessed by Glasses Org), Soutarou is forced to give up his Gao Jewel and confront the rangers to save her from Yabaiba and TsueTsue.
Episode 20 - The Maiden is Captured!!
Release Date: 2001-07-08
An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.
Episode 21 - Rouki, Perplexed
Release Date: 2001-07-15
Timorous at the prospect of losing their "job", TsueTsue and Yabaiba employ the help of Human Body Specimen Org and a.. self-help book. Rouki's memories begin to surface even stronger.
Episode 22 - The Giant Bison is Broken!!
Release Date: 2001-07-22
Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.
Episode 23 - Rouki Dies!?
Release Date: 2001-07-29
Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.
Episode 24 - The Silver Wolf Flashes!!
Release Date: 2001-08-05
The defeat of Rouki prompts Ura to create a horrifying Chimera Org to eradicate the rangers for good. With hope hanging by a thread, Shirogane musters his strength to save his new friends.
Episode 25 - The Third Ogre Princess Arrives
Release Date: 2001-08-12
The fall of Duke Org Ura brings forth the next Duke Org, Onihime. Tsukumaro contemplates going to the celebration with Tetom and the rangers.
Episode 26 - Rouki Returns
Release Date: 2001-08-19
The spirit of Rouki is resurrected and faces the rangers for a final rematch.
Episode 27 - The Chick Pouts
Release Date: 2001-08-26
After GaoKing & GaoHunter are captured by an Org empowered by the Thousand-Yer Evil, hope arrives to the rangers in the form "Yo", the stubborn, ill-tempered other half of Piyo.
Episode 28 - Secrets, Handed Down!!
Release Date: 2001-09-02
Trouble rolls into town when Bowling Org attacks with a seemingly unbeatable attack that can only be countered by a technique possessed by a former boss of Kai.
Episode 29 - The Deer Heals
Release Date: 2001-09-09
The latest Org created with the Thousand-Year Evil appears unstoppable against the Gaoranger until it's suddenly weakened by a new Power Animal with an infamous grudge against Shirogane.
Episode 30 - The Full Moon Kills the Wolf!
Release Date: 2001-09-16
A plot by Ura to resurrect Rouki using the Thousand-Year Evil unveils a more sinister scheme planned from the very beginning.
Episode 31 - The Hyakujuu Sentai, Defeated!!
Release Date: 2001-09-23
With the power of the Thousand-Year Evil, an upgraded Ura massacres the Gaoranger, forcing Kakeru and Tsukumaro into a hopeless corner with possibly no escape.
Episode 32 - Three Creatures Eat!!
Release Date: 2001-09-30
A new highness Duke Org, Rasetsu, steps forth with two new Duke Orgs in tow and initiates a pressing attack on the rangers and the city.
Episode 33 - A Boy Prays
Release Date: 2001-10-07
As the fight between the rangers and Rasetsu's troup continues, a mysterious young boy leads Tetom and Tsukumaro to a long-lost secret.
Episode 34 - The Mighty Org Weeps?!
Release Date: 2001-10-14
Pursued by TsueTsue and Yabaiba, an entrepreneurial Charcoal-Grill Org presents a moral dilemma for Soutarou and the rangers after he reveals his true intentions.
Episode 35 - The Beast King Swords, Sealed
Release Date: 2001-10-21
The rangers fight to retrieve their Beast King Swords after Blacksmith Org steals them to forge... a cutlery set.
Episode 36 - The Warriors Dance
Release Date: 2001-10-28
As citizens around the city are unable to resist the urge to dance from Magic Flute Org's tune, the rangers struggle is abated by a powerful new ally.
Episode 37 - Yabaiba Fired Up
Release Date: 2001-11-04
Eager to earn recognition from Rasetsu, Yabaiba invites his little brother, Juggling Org to turn an amusement park outing between Fuutaro, Kai & Gaku upside down.
Episode 38 - The Spirit King's Decisive Battle
Release Date: 2001-11-11
The first of the two-part conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with Fuutaro's true identity being revealed and a desperate action that further culminates the story.
Episode 39 - The God Takes Away
Release Date: 2001-11-18
The first of the two-part conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with Fuutaro's true identity being revealed and a desperate action that further culminates the story.
Episode 40 - Sky Island, Destroyed
Release Date: 2001-11-25
The conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with the only appearance of GaoHunter's "Blue Moon" form.
Episode 41 - Santa Has Arrived
Release Date: 2001-12-02
A dreaded Christmas Org plans to capture children's dreams, harnessing them into a powerful dream juice to feed his master. Its up to the Gaorangers to stop his evil plan and save Christmas for the kids of Japan!
Episode 42 - The Org Ninja Invasion!
Release Date: 2001-12-09
Ninja Duke Org Dorodoro appears and leads TsueTsue and Yabaiba on a mission to infiltrate Gao Rock, but their plan is ruined when TsueTsue, having touched Tetomu's sacred water, wakes the Gaorangers, forcing the Orgs to retreat.
Episode 43 - The Lion Blazes Red Hot
Release Date: 2001-12-16
The second episode of the three-part conclusion of the Rasetsu battle, featuring the first appearance of GaoKentaurus.
Episode 44 - Gao's Rock Falls
Release Date: 2001-12-23
The finale of the battle with Highness Duke Org Rasetsu, concluding a three-episode story arc.
Episode 45 - The Battle Never Ends
Release Date: 2001-12-30
As Gao's Rock is being restored inside and out, the Rangers take some time to reflect on their tenure as the chosen warriors.
Episode 46 - The New Year Attacks
Release Date: 2002-01-06
The Gaorangers face the New Year Org, who challenges them to New Year games.
Episode 47 - The Steam Engine Roars!
Release Date: 2002-01-13
Yabaiba plans a scheme to finally be reunited with TsueTsue. The rangers struggle to defeat Steam Engine Org, who they believe to be the final org.
Episode 48 - The Highnesses Return
Release Date: 2002-01-20
Revived and stronger than ever, Rasetsu, Ura and Shuten team with Yabaiba and TsueTsue to bring an end to the Gaorangers and reveal a startling revelation about the revered Org Master.
Episode 49 - The Matrix Closes
Release Date: 2002-01-27
Weary from their previous battle, the rangers set out to track down 3 mysterious signals and bring an end to Rasetsu, Ura and Shuten. But as the dust settles, an incredible new evil emerges.
Episode 50 - The Hundred Beasts Die
Release Date: 2002-02-03
Born from the power of the 3 reborn Org Leaders, the ultimate culmination of evil is born in the form of Ultimate Org Senki, who's desire to rid the world of humans forces the power animals to give it their all to fight back, to give even their lives..
Episode 51 - The Hundred Beasts Roar!!
Release Date: 2002-02-10
With the city turned to chaos as Senki fulfills his ultimate goal, the rangers, powerless, march on and prepare to face Senki with help coming from the last place they'd ever expect.