| Ep # | Title | Key Event | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 21 | A New Enemy | Gelshadow destroys the police station. | | 22 | The Lost Key | Kenji loses his ability to transform. | | 23 | The Madan Spear Appears | Ryukendo upgrades to (Mid-season form). | | 24 | Shooting Star of Justice | Debut of the Ryukendo Star attack. | | 25 | The Secret of the Key | Origin of the Madan Keys explained. | | 26 | The Madan Warriors' Crisis | All three heroes are nearly killed. | | 27 | The Golden Key | A legendary fourth key is teased. | | 28 | Warrior of Light, Ginga | Debut of Ryuguno (The Golden Warrior). | | 29 | The Rookie’s Pride | Focus on a new cadet. | | 30 | The Jamanga King's Shadow | The true final boss speaks for the first time. | | 31 | The Kidnapped Key | A child steals a Madan Key. | | 32 | The Dark Spear | Gelshadow creates an evil copy of the Madan Spear. | | 33 | A Father's Pledge | Koichi’s daddy issues come to a head. | | 34 | The Girls' Battle | A rare female-focused fight episode. | | 35 | The Sniper of the Demon World | A horror-themed episode (Gun monster). | | 36 | Gelshadow's End | The defeat of the mid-boss. | | 37 | The Demon World Gate Opens | The sky turns red; the apocalypse begins. | | 38 | The Final Madan Key | The Blazing Madan Key (Final form) is found. | | 39 | Burning Ryukendo | Debut of Burning Ryukendo (Final form). | | 40 | Charge into the Demon World | The team invades Jamanga. | Arc 3: The Final Judgment (Episodes 41-52) The heroes are trapped in the demon world. The tone becomes darker, serialized, and deals with sacrifice and the true nature of the Jamanga King.
For fans of transforming heroes, practical effects, and heartfelt storytelling, Madan Senki Ryukendo (魔弾戦記リュウケンドー) remains a hidden gem of the mid-2000s Tokusatsu era. Produced by We’ve, Inc. (now known as Studio We’ve) and airing on TV Aichi from January 8, 2006, to December 31, 2006, the series ran for 52 action-packed episodes . ryukendo all episodes
| Ep # | Title | Key Event | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 01 | I Am a Madan Warrior! | Kenji accidentally unlocks the Ryukendo Key and fights his first Madan Monster. | | 02 | The Madan Key is a Friend | Introduction of the Madan Key's sentient personality. | | 03 | I Hate Police Duty | Kenji struggles with teamwork. | | 04 | That's the Akebono Police! | First team-up between Ryukendo, Sirius, and Shiranami. | | 05 | Hero of Justice, Deluxe | Introduction of a comedic fake hero. | | 06 | The Woman Who Came from the Battlefield | Backstory for Captain Gouji. | | 07 | Crimson Madan Key | Kenji unlocks (his first power-up). | | 08 | Roar! Machine Buffalo | Debut of the Buffaloon bike armor. | | 09 | The Target is the Police Chief | Comedy episode focusing on the useless chief. | | 10 | Stolen Madan Key | Jun’s Shiranami key is stolen, testing his resolve. | | 11 | Unlock! Madan Combination | The first use of the Triple Madan finisher. | | 12 | The Creeping Shadow | First hint of a traitor in the police force. | | 13 | The Dark Madan Key | The villain Jackmoon transforms into Dark Knight. | | 14 | Collapse! Akebono Police | Major defeat for the heroes. | | 15 | Return, Ryukendo | Kenji regains his fighting spirit. | | 16 | The Water City Conspiracy | Introduction of a water-based Jamanga. | | 17 | Burning Friendship | Koichi and Jun’s rivalry heats up. | | 18 | Song of the Demon World | A tragic backstory for a one-off monster. | | 19 | Father's Memento | Kenji’s father’s legacy is revealed. | | 20 | The Final Battle of Jackmoon | Jackmoon’s redemption and death. | Arc 2: The Gelshadow Invasion (Episodes 21-40) The mid-series tonal shift. The comedic Jackmoon is replaced by the ruthless Gelshadow , a general who turns citizens into stone. Kenji must unlock the legendary Madan Spear to compete. | Ep # | Title | Key Event