Hyakujuu Sentai Gaoranger (2001)

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.

As Kakeru settles into the responsibilities of being the leader, Wire Org attacks and shows him the true nature of the Orgs.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Powerless and unable to transform, the rangers struggle to maintain a foothold in their fight against Shuten, Yabaiba and TsueTsue.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

An outing with Gaku to visit a grave that holds a sealed (but recently released) Scooter Org results in Tetom being captured by Rouki.

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.

Rouki begrudgingly agrees to assist Ura, Yabaiba, and TsueTsue to steal Soutarou's Gao Jewel in exchange for clarity in his abstruse memories.

Rouki's demise is nigh as the rangers (along with the assistance of Tetom and GaoGod) realize their suspicions about his identity are confirmed.

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 fall of Duke Org Ura brings forth the next Duke Org, Onihime. Tsukumaro contemplates going to the celebration with Tetom and the rangers.

The spirit of Rouki is resurrected and faces the rangers for a final rematch.

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.

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 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.

A plot by Ura to resurrect Rouki using the Thousand-Year Evil unveils a more sinister scheme planned from the very beginning.

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.

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.

As the fight between the rangers and Rasetsu's troup continues, a mysterious young boy leads Tetom and Tsukumaro to a long-lost secret.

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 rangers fight to retrieve their Beast King Swords after Blacksmith Org steals them to forge... a cutlery set.

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.

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 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 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 conclusion of the GaoGod arc, with the only appearance of GaoHunter's "Blue Moon" form.

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!

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 second episode of the three-part conclusion of the Rasetsu battle, featuring the first appearance of GaoKentaurus.

The finale of the battle with Highness Duke Org Rasetsu, concluding a three-episode story arc.

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 Gaorangers face the New Year Org, who challenges them to New Year games.

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.

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.

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.

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..

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.