Satoshi Morota
Director
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001)
Season 1
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!
Released Feb. 18, 2001
Episode 25 min
2+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.monster, tmdb.superhero, tmdb.giant-monster, tmdb.mecha, tmdb.giant-robot, tmdb.superhero-team, tmdb.kaiju + 21 more, tmdb.super-sentai, imdb.super-sentai, imdb.non-comic-book-superhero, imdb.superhero, imdb.tokusatsu, imdb.superhero-team, imdb.animal, imdb.villain, imdb.transformation, imdb.jungle, imdb.wild, imdb.monster, imdb.robot, imdb.mecha, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.superhero-fantasy, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, tmdb.henshin-heroes, tmdb.tokusatsu, tmdb.super-power, tmdb.animals
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Pluto TV, Shout! Factory TV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Toei Company, Ltd.
Network: tv asahi
S1E1 - The Lion Roars!!
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.
Feb. 18, 2001, midnight
S1E2 - The Spirit King Rises!!
As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.
Feb. 25, 2001, midnight
S1E3 - The Eagle Vanishes!!
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.
March 4, 2001, midnight
S1E4 - The Two Who Never Give Up!!
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.
March 11, 2001, midnight
S1E5 - The Mountain Moves!!
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.
March 18, 2001, midnight
S1E6 - Bison in Love!!
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.
March 25, 2001, midnight
S1E7 - The Dream Talks!!
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.
April 1, 2001, midnight
S1E8 - The Dog Runs!!
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.
April 8, 2001, midnight
S1E9 - The Twins Smile
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.
April 15, 2001, midnight
S1E10 - The Moon Beckons!!
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.
April 22, 2001, midnight
S1E11 - Father Comes to Tokyo
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.
April 29, 2001, midnight
S1E12 - Which is the Real One?!
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.
May 6, 2001, midnight
S1E13 - The Baby's First Cry Freezes Over!!
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.
May 13, 2001, midnight
S1E14 - The Soul Bird Cries
Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.
May 20, 2001, midnight
S1E15 - The Org Howls!!
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.
May 27, 2001, midnight
S1E16 - The Magic Flute Roars!!
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.
June 3, 2001, midnight
S1E17 - The Elephant Vanishes...
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.
June 10, 2001, midnight
S1E18 - The Demon Beast Armament!!
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.
June 24, 2001, midnight
S1E19 - The Bison Retires?!
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.
July 1, 2001, midnight
S1E20 - The Maiden is Captured!!
An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.
July 8, 2001, midnight
S1E21 - Rouki, Perplexed
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.
July 15, 2001, midnight
S1E22 - The Giant Bison is Broken!!
Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.
July 22, 2001, midnight
S1E23 - Rouki Dies!?
Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.
July 29, 2001, midnight
S1E24 - The Silver Wolf Flashes!!
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.
Aug. 5, 2001, midnight
S1E25 - The Third Ogre Princess Arrives
The fall of Duke Org Ura brings forth the next Duke Org, Onihime. Tsukumaro contemplates going to the celebration with Tetom and the rangers.
Aug. 12, 2001, midnight
S1E26 - Rouki Returns
The spirit of Rouki is resurrected and faces the rangers for a final rematch.
Aug. 19, 2001, midnight
S1E27 - The Chick Pouts
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.
Aug. 26, 2001, midnight
S1E28 - Secrets, Handed Down!!
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.
Sept. 2, 2001, midnight
S1E29 - The Deer Heals
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.
Sept. 9, 2001, midnight
S1E30 - The Full Moon Kills the Wolf!
A plot by Ura to resurrect Rouki using the Thousand-Year Evil unveils a more sinister scheme planned from the very beginning.
Sept. 16, 2001, midnight
S1E31 - The Hyakujuu Sentai, Defeated!!
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.
Sept. 23, 2001, midnight
S1E32 - Three Creatures Eat!!
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.
Sept. 30, 2001, midnight
S1E33 - A Boy Prays
As the fight between the rangers and Rasetsu's troup continues, a mysterious young boy leads Tetom and Tsukumaro to a long-lost secret.
Oct. 7, 2001, midnight
S1E34 - The Mighty Org Weeps?!
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.
Oct. 14, 2001, midnight
S1E35 - The Beast King Swords, Sealed
The rangers fight to retrieve their Beast King Swords after Blacksmith Org steals them to forge... a cutlery set.
Oct. 21, 2001, midnight
S1E36 - The Warriors Dance
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.
Oct. 28, 2001, midnight
S1E37 - Yabaiba Fired Up
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.
Nov. 4, 2001, midnight
S1E38 - The Spirit King's Decisive Battle
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.
Nov. 11, 2001, midnight
S1E39 - The God Takes Away
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.
Nov. 18, 2001, midnight
S1E40 - Sky Island, Destroyed
The conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with the only appearance of GaoHunter's "Blue Moon" form.
Nov. 25, 2001, midnight
S1E41 - Santa Has Arrived
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!
Dec. 2, 2001, midnight
S1E42 - The Org Ninja Invasion!
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.
Dec. 9, 2001, midnight
S1E43 - The Lion Blazes Red Hot
The second episode of the three-part conclusion of the Rasetsu battle, featuring the first appearance of GaoKentaurus.
Dec. 16, 2001, midnight
S1E44 - Gao's Rock Falls
The finale of the battle with Highness Duke Org Rasetsu, concluding a three-episode story arc.
Dec. 23, 2001, midnight
S1E45 - The Battle Never Ends
As Gao's Rock is being restored inside and out, the Rangers take some time to reflect on their tenure as the chosen warriors.
Dec. 30, 2001, midnight
S1E46 - The New Year Attacks
The Gaorangers face the New Year Org, who challenges them to New Year games.
Jan. 6, 2002, midnight
S1E47 - The Steam Engine Roars!
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.
Jan. 13, 2002, midnight
S1E48 - The Highnesses Return
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.
Jan. 20, 2002, midnight
S1E49 - The Matrix Closes
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.
Jan. 27, 2002, midnight
S1E50 - The Hundred Beasts Die
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..
Feb. 3, 2002, midnight
S1E51 - The Hundred Beasts Roar!!
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.
Feb. 10, 2002, midnight
Network: tv asahi
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 1275 min.
Released: Feb. 18, 2001
Last Air Date: Feb. 10, 2002, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-G / 2+
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