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 a paintbrush/cell phone morpher used by the seventeenth generation of the Shiba Clan. It is originally used by the seventeenth generation Red Samurai Ranger to perform an imperfect Sealing Symbol on Master Xandred. It is later used by his daughter, Lauren Shiba, the real eighteenth generation Red Samurai Ranger.
Lion Disc
The Lion Disc is a Power Disc used by the Red Samurai Ranger to perform 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 samurai sword-like weapon used as a melee weapon by the Red Samurai Ranger.
Bullzooka
The Bullzooka is a bull-themed blaster-like weapon used by the Red Samurai Ranger.
Power-Ups
Mega Mode Red
Mega Mode is a powerful piece of armor that is worn in the zord cockpit by the Red Samurai Ranger.
Super Samurai Red Ranger
Super Samurai Mode is a powered-up mode that gives a heightened boost in power to the Red Samurai Ranger. Super Samurai Mode also gives its user a white coat to wear while in battle against a Nighlok.
Super Samurai Mega Mode Red
Super Samurai Mega Mode is a heightened piece of armor worn in the zord cockpit by the Red Samurai Ranger 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.