Takeshi Ogasawara
Director
Super Sentai Zyuranger (1992)
Season 1
Five young warriors from the ancient civilization of Dinosaur-evolved Humans are awakened in the present day after 170 million years of suspended animation when their sworn enemy, Bandora the Witch, is inadvertently released from her magical container on Planet Nemesis by two astronauts. The five warriors, the Zyurangers, must summon the power of mechanical-looking deities known as the Guardian Beasts, each modeled after a different prehistoric beast, in order to protect mankind from Bandora's evil forces.
Released Feb. 21, 1992
Episode 20 min
10+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Kids, Science Fiction, Superhero
Keywords: tmdb.superhero, tmdb.mecha, tmdb.giant-robot, tmdb.superhero-team, tmdb.masked-superhero, tmdb.monster, tmdb.giant-monster + 49 more, tmdb.alien-invasion, tmdb.kaiju, tmdb.robot-dinosaur, mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.low-budget-tv-series, imdb.group, imdb.squadron, imdb.sentai, imdb.kabuki, tmdb.ancient-culture, tmdb.evil-witch, imdb.hand-to-hand-combat, imdb.violence, imdb.superhero, imdb.tokusatsu, imdb.villain, imdb.monster, imdb.transformation, imdb.planet, imdb.revenge, imdb.robot, imdb.mecha, imdb.dinosaur, imdb.surrealism, imdb.super-sentai, imdb.kung-fu, imdb.sword-fight, imdb.martial-arts, tmdb.triceratops, tmdb.tyrannosaurus-rex, tmdb.mammoth, tmdb.tribe, tmdb.saber-toothed-tiger, tmdb.pteranodon, tmdb.tokusatsu, tmdb.fratricide, tmdb.super-sentai, tmdb.henshin-heroes, imdb.superhero-action, imdb.superhero-fantasy, imdb.superhero-sci-fi, tmdb.suspended-animation, imdb.superhero-team, imdb.henshin, imdb.dinosaur-adventure, imdb.witch, imdb.team-action, imdb.year-1992, imdb.1990s
Watch Providers: Tubi TV, Shout! Factory TV, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Toei Company, Ltd.
Network: tv asahi
S1E1 - The Birth
The first Japanese space shuttle is launched to explore planet Nemesis where the evil Bandora and crew are released. Bandora and her crew immediately set to wreak havoc on Earth. The warriors are captured and must then transform into the mighty Zyuranger heroes.
Feb. 21, 1992, midnight
S1E2 - The Revival
Bandora returns the Japanese shuttle and the children within it to Earth, setting up a trap to capture the Zyuranger with a powerful DoraMonster.
Feb. 28, 1992, midnight
S1E3 - Fight in the Land of Despair
With their weapons destroyed, the Zyuranger teams heads to the Land of Despair to get legendary weapons, made more difficult when Bandora traps a boy and his mother within.
March 6, 1992, midnight
S1E4 - Reawaken, Legendary Weapons
In part two of their challenge with time running short, the Zyuranger must complete their trials and gain the Legendary Weapons before the Land of Despair turns them to stone.
March 13, 1992, midnight
S1E5 - Scary Riddles
The Zyuranger fall apart as they fight a strange Dora Monster who punishes those who get its riddles wrong.
March 27, 1992, midnight
S1E6 - Arise, Daizyuzin!
After seeing a warning of the potential of Zyuranger's failure, Geki works to prove his leadership qualities to save his team from Dora Sphinx.
April 3, 1992, midnight
S1E7 - I Can See! I Can See!
Dan tries to help out a boy who becomes crucial in finding a Dora Monster that can only be seen by children.
April 10, 1992, midnight
S1E8 - Terror! Eaten In An Instant
Boi fights to save a happy plump family who are forced to suffer when a Dora Monster steals all their food.
April 17, 1992, midnight
S1E9 - Run! Prince of the Eggs
The prince of an ancient kingdom causes chaos when he comes seeking the Zyuranger to help them regain the last dinosaur eggs in existence.
April 24, 1992, midnight
S1E10 - Monkeys No More!
The Zyuranger race through Daros Island in order to regain the last dinosaur eggs from the Apelo Tribe before Bandora and Dora Cockatrice can beat them to them.
May 1, 1992, midnight
S1E11 - My Master!
A magic lamp found by Tottpatt and Bookback ends up in the hands of children who befriend the genie within even as Bandora targets him for her usage.
May 8, 1992, midnight
S1E12 - Papa's a Vampire!?
Dan meets tomboy Michi, who wants her wimpy policeman father to be a hero. Dora Argus makes Michi hallucinate to think her father is legendary vampire, Dracula.
May 15, 1992, midnight
S1E13 - Fire! The Golden Arrow
Bandora places Mei under a sleep spell when she becomes crucial for eliminating a Dora Monster that has the ability to keep the witch young.
May 22, 1992, midnight
S1E14 - Become Small!
A boy being bullied by adults teams up with an incompetent elf to shrink things into magic bottles for research, including Dan and Boi.
May 29, 1992, midnight
S1E15 - Destroy! The Dark Super Sword
Goushi tries to teach courage to a cowardly boy targeted by Bandora for the creation of the ultimate inisible sword.
June 5, 1992, midnight
S1E16 - The Great Sneeze Plot
A boy named Isamu gets frustrated once he is rejected from his soccer team. As a result, a Dora Monster disguised as a clown lets Isami start kicking balls filled with sneeze-causing virus towards other people.
June 12, 1992, midnight
S1E17 - The Sixth Hero
Gnome's grandson steals a key to reawaken Burai, a legendary hero of the Zyuranger's time whom Barza and Gnome wish not to reawaken.
June 19, 1992, midnight
S1E18 - The Hate-Filled Brother's Sword
The Zyuranger discover the truth regarding who Burai is as Bandora approaches DragonRanger to assist her in advancing her own schemes.
June 26, 1992, midnight
S1E19 - Female Warrior Scorpion!
Bandora calls upon Grifforzer's wife Lamy to supplement her forces when she pursues two brothers who discovered the last dinosaur eggs.
July 3, 1992, midnight
S1E20 - Daizyuzin's Last Day
Bandora tempts the Zyuranger with multiple perils in order for them to summon Daizyujin for her ultimate plan for its destruction.
July 10, 1992, midnight
S1E21 - The Guardian Beast's Great Riot
In the wake of Bandora's greatest victory, Burai pulls a startling move that ultimately leads him to a mysterious ally, a warning and the means to summon his own Guardian Beast.
July 17, 1992, midnight
S1E22 - Combine! Gouryuzin
A determined Geki faces Burai in a final showdown in order to finally bring an end to the hatred of the Yamato siblings.
July 24, 1992, midnight
S1E23 - The Knuckleball of Infatuation
Anyone who swallows DoraPixie's magic baseball is stricken with the curse of blindly falling in love with anything in first sight. Zyurangers struggle to bear DoraPixie as Dan, Boy and Goushi happen to swallow the magic baseball.
July 31, 1992, midnight
S1E24 - Hope Springs A-Turtle
Boi becomes trapped in an endless run after he is hit by the motion manipulation abilities of Tottpatt and Bookback's Dora Monster.
Aug. 7, 1992, midnight
S1E25 - The Park Where Demons Dwell
Bandora corrupts a new park statue with a Dora Monster that creates poison mouths to hurt children, angering Goushi.
Aug. 14, 1992, midnight
S1E26 - Be Careful of Shaved Ice
The Zyuranger become devastated when Dan and Mei adandon them to become punks via Tottopatt's special formula and Bandora's newest Dora Monster starts eating the rest.
Aug. 21, 1992, midnight
S1E27 - I Want to Eat Mei
Mei finds the flower of Lyciam, symbol of her tribe. As DoraGuzzler's lethal flowers start to assault people, Mei decides to follow the legend of Princess Yui, who sacrificed her life to save the people of the Lycia tribe.
Aug. 28, 1992, midnight
S1E28 - Great Upgrade! Clay Monsters
Dan's new part-time job is inadvertently attacked as Bandora digs for stronger clay to create more powerful DoraMonsters.
Sept. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E29 - A Mystery!? The Attacking Beast Knight God
As Bandora continues to torment the Zyuranger with new Dokita clay creations, Geki and Burai are sent to retrieve a new weapon to stop them; even if this means facing a vengeful Guardian Beast!
Sept. 11, 1992, midnight
S1E30 - Satan Comes!!
Bandora begins a spell to resummon Great Satan's assistance and the Zyuranger do everything they can to stop its completion.
Sept. 18, 1992, midnight
S1E31 - Reborn! The Ultimate God
With Daizyujin and Dragon Caesar being destroyed by the power of SatanFranken, the Zyuranger must undertake a quest that will allow for the ultimate form of Daizyujin to be awakened.
Sept. 25, 1992, midnight
S1E32 - Geki! Kill Your Tears
Geki's fear of losing his brother throws off the team, further complicated with Bandora offering to use her latest DoraMonster to revive Burai.
Oct. 2, 1992, midnight
S1E33 - Teach Me! The Jewel of Bravery
Dan must teach a girl how to gain courage after she becomes the only means to save a friend and a fairy from a DoraMonster's plot to create the ultimate rainstorm.
Oct. 9, 1992, midnight
S1E34 - Stay Alive, Burai!
Burai's impatience of trying to save his remaining life energy leads him to go on a mission to save sisters where he ends up getting captured by Bandora!
Oct. 16, 1992, midnight
S1E35 - Ninja Warrior, Boi
Boi is hired as a guard at Tomura Ninja school. DoraNinja goes to the school and tries to steal medicine for longevity, which Tomura is researching.
Oct. 23, 1992, midnight
S1E36 - Smash It! The Mirror of Death
A boy named Tadashi finds a map of what he believes to be directions to hidden treasure. Hidden is actually the "Mirror of Havoc", a horrifying mirror which brings immediate death to anyone who looks into it. Zyurangers and Bandora race against each other to find the mirror.
Oct. 30, 1992, midnight
S1E37 - A Dinosaur is Born
When children find washed-ashore dinosaur eggs, the Zyuranger scramble to protect them from Bandora's desire to destroy them.
Nov. 6, 1992, midnight
S1E38 - Princess Mei's Seven Metamorphoses!!
Lammy nurtures the larva of DoraSilkis with children's souls. Mei tries to counterattack with her kaleidoscopic disguise.
Nov. 13, 1992, midnight
S1E39 - A Subterranean Beast's Tears
An earthquake brings an underground monster, Goda to the surface. Despite its monstrous looks, Goda has a gentle heart. Bandora abuses Goda's power to defeat the Zyuranger group.
Nov. 20, 1992, midnight
S1E40 - Burai's Deathly Departure
Hearing a warning from Clotho regarding Burai's remaining time left, the Zyuranger desperately search for a way to save him as Bandora sets a plan in motion to hasten DragonRanger's death.
Nov. 27, 1992, midnight
S1E41 - Blaze, Burai!!
Bandora uses a fake Dragon Caesar to draw out Burai from the Lapseless Room, allowing her the means to destroy it even as Burai becomes worried about another who is about to die.
Dec. 4, 1992, midnight
S1E42 - Burai Dies!
With Kouta dying from being hurt in the DoraMimic attack, Burai faces the giant together in DragonCaesar to avenge him, even with time finally running out before his passing.
Dec. 11, 1992, midnight
S1E43 - Live Again, Zyusouken!
After the loss of Burai, grief-stricken Dragon Caesar has lost its soul. Bandora casts spell on Dragon Caesar to hamper its moves while Geki overcomes his sorrow and tries to bring back Dragon Caesar's spirit.
Dec. 18, 1992, midnight
S1E44 - Japan's Best Swordswoman
Goushi meets Sayaka, a Kendo woman. Sayaka's talent draws Bandora's attention and DoraChimera takes over Sayaka's body and assaults Goushi.
Dec. 25, 1992, midnight
S1E45 - The Foolish Boy
An impish boy, Kouchi, rebels on people who thoughtlessly pollute the river. DoraUnicorn approaches Kouichi and synchronize their senses to prevent the Zyurangers from attacking the monster.
Jan. 8, 1993, midnight
S1E46 - Presenting the Vicious Squadron
People begin to lose faith in the Zyurangers when DoraMirage creates malevolent impostors of the team, manipulating the media and spreading their bad reputations.
Jan. 15, 1993, midnight
S1E47 - Break in! The Final Deciding Battle
An earthquake and the arrival of a mysterious boy herald the beginning of Great Satan's return to Earth and the start of its final battle with God!
Jan. 22, 1993, midnight
S1E48 - The Son from the Darkness
The Zyuranger struggle to deal with Kai and DoraTalos, made further difficult with a decision by King Brachion and the revelation regarding who Bandora and her son really are.
Jan. 29, 1993, midnight
S1E49 - The Gods Lost!!
Bandora and Great Satan successfully eliminate all of the Guardians, removing all of the Zyuranger's hopes until they get assistance from a great ally.
Feb. 5, 1993, midnight
S1E50 - Long Live The Dinosaurs!!
The Zyuranger make a last-ditch effort to save the Guardian Beasts so they can take down Great Satan and finally bring an end to Bandora's reign of terror!
Feb. 12, 1993, midnight
Network: tv asahi
Episode Runtime: 20 min.
Season Runtime: 1000 min.
Released: Feb. 21, 1992
Last Air Date: Feb. 12, 1993, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: TV-PG / 10+
Rate this show
Add {Movie} to static lists