Based out of the Shiba House (???, Shiba Ke?) that originated from Mount Tsunobue (????, Tsunobue no Yama?), the Shinkengers use the kanji-based power called "Modikara" (????, Mojikara?, translated as "Character Power"), which is passed down from one generation to the next (currently on the 18th Generation). Once becoming a Shinkenger, they must renounce their past lives in order to keep their friends and family safe in case a member of the Gedoushu targets them. The Shiba House's manor is protected by a barrier of the Modikara "protect" (?, shu?), keeping the Shinkengers safe. They use a Gap Sensor (??????, Sukima Sensa?) to detect the presence of a Gedoushu and its whereabouts. Prior to battle, the team announces their arrival by the first person (usually Takeru Shiba) saying their Shinkenger name and then full name, followed by each subsequent Shinkenger stating "The same..." (???, Onajiku?) followed by their color and full name (though this part is not carried on to the Kamen Rider Decade crossover). Takeru then says "The official Samurai Sentai..." (????????, Tenkagomen no Samurai Sentai?), followed by the whole group saying "Shinkenger, Go Forth!!" (??????????!!, Shinkenja, mairu!!?).
[edit] Takeru Shiba
Takeru Shiba (?? ??, Shiba Takeru?) is a young man descended from feudal lords, referred by his vassals and servants as Lord (?, Tono?). He was raised since childhood by Hikoma Kusakabe to act the role of the 18th head of the Shiba House after his father gave him the Sisi Origami. His upbringing made him create a facade to look very arrogant and proud to others, claiming none can match his strength and greatness, while keeping his cool in any situation. Though he was reluctant to have the vassals fight by his side, as he wanted no one else to bear the burden, he allowed their involvement after giving them the choice to turn back or become Shinkengers out of want rather than need, as long as they are willing to finish their mission to the last detail. By the time Genta arrives, Takeru's facade is revealed as he now questions himself of how it makes him strong along with learning he shares similar attributes with Juzo before defeating him. While at times it may not seem like it, Takeru cares a lot about his vassals and when Genta arrives, he becomes more open with them. However, in a fight against Juzo, it is revealed that Takeru started to value his life more which, in Juzo's words, makes him weaker and makes Takeru doubt himself. In reality, Takeru has been acting as a kagemusha (????, [Note 1]) for the real 18th head of the Shiba House in the place of Kaoru, who was unborn at the time of her father's death. Takeru was chosen for his proficiency at Modikara and swordsmanship, but once Kaoru is injured in attempting to use the Sealing Character, he is adopted by Kaoru and made the 19th head of the Shiba House. After defeating Doukoku in the final battle, Takeru says goodbye to Kaoru and his vassals and stays in the Shiba House with Hikoma, resuming his days now as a true samurai. As Hikoma insists that Takeru should start learning new things rather than just work as a samurai (such as playing the guitar and the taiko), he stands by the front door of the Shiba House, recalling his moments as Shinken Red.
As Shinken Red (???????, Shinken Reddo?), he is the Samurai of Fire (???, Hi no Samurai?) and can use the Inromaru by itself to become Super Shinken Red (???????????, Supa Shinken Reddo?) or with the Kyoryumaru to become Hyper Shinken Red (???????????, Haipa Shinken Reddo?).
Takeru is portrayed by Tori Matsuzaka (?? ??, Matsuzaka Tori?).[2]
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