Name: Lauren Shiba
Ranger: Red Samurai Ranger
Actor: Kimberley Crossman
Episodes: 5
First Appearance: “Fight Fire With Fire”
Last Appearance: “Samurai Forever”
Sentai: Samurai Sentai Shinkenger
Producer: Saban & Nickelodeon
Character Bio
Lauren Shiba is a descendant of the original Red Samurai Ranger, the head of the Shiba Clan that defeated the Nighlok in Japan centuries ago. Lauren was first born to the seventeenth head of the Shiba Clan and put into hiding to perfect the Sealing Symbol. Lauren is reunited with her brother, Jayden when she perfects the Sealing Symbol and takes over as Red Samurai Ranger. After failing to perform the Sealing Symbol on Master Xandred, she relinquishes her role back to her brother. When Master Xandred is defeated, Lauren leaves the Shiba House, but promises to stay in touch.
Arsenal
Shiba Morpher
The Shiba Morpher is an old version of the Samuraizer that originally belonged to Jayden Shiba & Lauren Shiba’s father. It is passed down to Lauren Shiba after his death and is used by her to perform Symbol Power, including the Sealing Symbol and to morph into the Red Samurai Ranger.
Lion Disc
The Lion Disc is used by the Red Samurai Ranger to perform fire elemental attacks.
Zord
Lion Folding Zord
The Lion Folding Zord is a red lion origami-like zord that is piloted by the Red Samurai Ranger.
Weapons
Spin Sword
The Spin Sword is a sword-like weapon used by the Samurai Rangers as a melee weapon.
Bullzooka
The Bullzooka is a bull-themed blaster-like weapon created by Cody and given to the Red Samurai Ranger.
Power-Ups
Mega Mode Red
Mega Mode is a powerful piece of armor worn by the Red Samurai Ranger while piloting her Lion Folding Zord.
Super Samurai Red Ranger
Super Samurai Mode is a powered-up mode used by the Yellow Samurai Ranger that gives her a heightened boost in power.
Super Samurai Mega Mode Red
Super Samurai Mega Mode is a heightened piece of armor used by the Red Samurai Ranger in her zord while using Super Samurai Mode.
Alternate Clothing
Samurai Training Uniform
Lauren Shiba dons this clothing while honing and improving her skills at the Shiba House.