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!
Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (Season 1)
The Lion Roars!! (Episode 1)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-02-18
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Spirit King Rises!! (Episode 2)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-02-25
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.
The Eagle Vanishes!! (Episode 3)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-03-04
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Two Who Never Give Up!! (Episode 4)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-03-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Mountain Moves!! (Episode 5)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-03-18
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Bison in Love!! (Episode 6)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-03-25
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Dream Talks!! (Episode 7)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-04-01
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Dog Runs!! (Episode 8)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-04-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Twins Smile (Episode 9)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-04-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Moon Beckons!! (Episode 10)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-04-22
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Father Comes to Tokyo (Episode 11)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-04-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Which is the Real One?! (Episode 12)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-05-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Baby's First Cry Freezes Over!! (Episode 13)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-05-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Soul Bird Cries (Episode 14)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-05-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.
The Org Howls!! (Episode 15)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-05-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Magic Flute Roars!! (Episode 16)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-06-03
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Elephant Vanishes... (Episode 17)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-06-10
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Demon Beast Armament!! (Episode 18)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-06-24
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Bison Retires?! (Episode 19)
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
Air date: 2001-07-01
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Maiden is Captured!! (Episode 20)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-07-08
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.
Rouki, Perplexed (Episode 21)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2001-07-15
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Giant Bison is Broken!! (Episode 22)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-07-22
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.
Rouki Dies!? (Episode 23)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-07-29
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.
The Silver Wolf Flashes!! (Episode 24)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2001-08-05
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Third Ogre Princess Arrives (Episode 25)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-08-12
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The fall of Duke Org Ura brings forth the next Duke Org, Onihime. Tsukumaro contemplates going to the celebration with Tetom and the rangers.
Rouki Returns (Episode 26)
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
Air date: 2001-08-19
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The spirit of Rouki is resurrected and faces the rangers for a final rematch.
The Chick Pouts (Episode 27)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-08-26
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Secrets, Handed Down!! (Episode 28)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-09-02
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Deer Heals (Episode 29)
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
Air date: 2001-09-09
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Full Moon Kills the Wolf! (Episode 30)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2001-09-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: A plot by Ura to resurrect Rouki using the Thousand-Year Evil unveils a more sinister scheme planned from the very beginning.
The Hyakujuu Sentai, Defeated!! (Episode 31)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2001-09-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Three Creatures Eat!! (Episode 32)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-09-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
A Boy Prays (Episode 33)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-10-07
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: As the fight between the rangers and Rasetsu's troup continues, a mysterious young boy leads Tetom and Tsukumaro to a long-lost secret.
The Mighty Org Weeps?! (Episode 34)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-10-14
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Beast King Swords, Sealed (Episode 35)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-10-21
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The rangers fight to retrieve their Beast King Swords after Blacksmith Org steals them to forge... a cutlery set.
The Warriors Dance (Episode 36)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-10-28
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Yabaiba Fired Up (Episode 37)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-11-04
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Spirit King's Decisive Battle (Episode 38)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-11-11
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The God Takes Away (Episode 39)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-11-18
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Sky Island, Destroyed (Episode 40)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-11-25
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with the only appearance of GaoHunter's "Blue Moon" form.
Santa Has Arrived (Episode 41)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2001-12-02
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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!
The Org Ninja Invasion! (Episode 42)
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
Air date: 2001-12-09
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Lion Blazes Red Hot (Episode 43)
Writer: Masanao Akahoshi
Air date: 2001-12-16
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The second episode of the three-part conclusion of the Rasetsu battle, featuring the first appearance of GaoKentaurus.
Gao's Rock Falls (Episode 44)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2001-12-23
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The finale of the battle with Highness Duke Org Rasetsu, concluding a three-episode story arc.
The Battle Never Ends (Episode 45)
Writer: Shojiro Nakazawa
Air date: 2001-12-30
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: As Gao's Rock is being restored inside and out, the Rangers take some time to reflect on their tenure as the chosen warriors.
The New Year Attacks (Episode 46)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2002-01-06
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: The Gaorangers face the New Year Org, who challenges them to New Year games.
The Steam Engine Roars! (Episode 47)
Writer: Naoyuki Sakai
Air date: 2002-01-13
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Highnesses Return (Episode 48)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-01-20
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Matrix Closes (Episode 49)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-01-27
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
The Hundred Beasts Die (Episode 50)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-02-03
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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..
The Hundred Beasts Roar!! (Episode 51)
Writer: Junki Takegami
Air date: 2002-02-10
Runtime: 25 min
Overview: 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.
Seasons
Episodes 51
Episodes 19