Space.35: The Secret of the Universe's No.1 Idol (宇宙No.1アイドルの秘密,Uchū No . 1 Aidoru no Himitsu) is the thirty-fifth episode of Uchu Sentai Kyuranger. It features the debut of Don Armage's true form in the present day, the Eridanus Kyutama and the final appearance of Akyanba, who will later return as Akyachuuga7 episodes later.
Champ has finally returned and the 12 Kyurangers are once again all together in the present. Their target now is the Jark Matter homeworld: Planet Southern Cross of the Crux System. The time of the final battle is fast approaching… Meanwhile, during their journey towards the Crux System, the Kyurangers were watching live videos of Hoshi Minato, a popular space artist, and felt unsure about his remarks. “Yay! Why don’t you release your emotions?” These were the same words that Akyanba used to seduce Naga. There is speculation that Hoshi Minato might have some sort of connection to Jark Matter. However, Hammie doesn’t believe he is a bad person. Hoshi Minato announces that he is forming an idol group known as “Triple Q,” surrounding Hammie! The Kyurangers are planning to use Hammie to secretly infiltrate the auditions, but nothing could have prepared them for what they discovered next…
Plot[]
The Kyurangers are watching a live broadcast of Hoshi Minato, who is the most popular idol in the galaxy. Hammie seems especially interested, but is hesitant to say Hammie is a fan of “Minaty”, Minato plays to the huge crowd and asks them how to unleash Hammie's emotion Naga Ray recognizes that as the phrase Akyanba used to manipulate Minato. Raptor 283 says that, there are reports that Minato’s fans get very violent at concerts.
Garu remembers Minato was the celebrity face of Space Shogunate Jark Matter’s Space Dragon Palace. The Kyurangers think, Jark Matter is using Minato’s popularity to manipulate people. But Hammie is not so quick to judge him and says Minato is not that kind of person. Shou Ronpo suggests they make a quick detour to check this out. Raptor finds Minato is on Planet Peacock in the Pavo System for a new Jark Matter-produced TV show finding the galaxy’s next big idol star.
Hammie, Lucky and Naga Ray went to Minato's place who led by Tsurugi Otori and Spada, they are pose as a rookie idol group as the company CEO. They plan on using the Genbikyo Kyutama's to get into Minato to see if there is a Microtsuyoindaver living inside him as Naga felt before. They manage to get into the TV station, but Akyanba is already making preparations knowing the Kyurangers are on the planet.
They walking through the halls, and running into Minato who is flanked by Tsuyoindaver bodyguards and a very strict manager who forces them to step aside and out of the way of the big star.
Thinking of their next move, Naga notes that Minato was very calm, unlike when he and other people were under Akyanba’s control. Maybe Akyanba is not behind this. Commander Ronpo suggests they use the Eridanus Kyutama which reveals a person’s true nature in a reflection. But it can only be used when no one else is around.
Just then, a Tsuyoindaver and Indavers spot them. They all transform, except Hammie who is didn't transformed. Then she runs off to dressing room. Naga finds Hammie in a dressing room, she apologizes for not fighting alongside them. Naga says he just doesn’t want a repeat of what happened to him and apologizes if he said anything to hurt her. Hammie says it’s okay because she also said things to hurt him. It was her words that drove Naga towards Akyanba’s manipulation, after all.
Hammie says she is just feeling a little emotional now. Naga asks why she feels emotional about someone who is not her friend. Hammie explains that she isn’t necessarily a fan of Minato. She recounts her travels alone after what happened on her home planet.
She ended up on Planet Zakise where she encounters Minato before he was famous. He was alone in a back alley singing a song. He told her that he sings even alone because of his hope that one day he’ll be able to sing for everyone in the galaxy. That inspired her to keep going in life, to have hope again. Naga is moved by Hammie’s experience. Hammie says she doesn’t believe Minato is willingly working for Jark Matter. Naga says he believes her.
They head to the auditions. Hammie, Lucky and Naga step on stage and introduce themselves as Karakkishi. Hammie says they will be performing one of Minato’s songs. Turns out it’s the song that gave Hammie hope before he had become famous.
Before they are yanked off the stage, Hammie speaks up. She explains how the song helped give her hope and how Minato was able to move forward with his own hope too. It’s impossible he would forget that. The strict manager orders the Tsuyo/Indavers to take them away. But out of nowhere, Balance’s voice is heard announcing the Kyurangers’ presence. Turns out Balance and Raptor had disguised themselves in a monkey and bunny suit to sneak into the studio. They transform and take on the Indavers. The others usher the audience to safety.
Hammie uses the Eridanus Kyutama and shoots at Minato and his manager. Turns out the manager is Akyanba and on Minato’s shoulder is Don Armage. Hammie concludes Don Armage has possessed Minato. She shoots at them, Akyanba returns to her true form and Don Armage hops off Minato’s shoulder and back to normal size. The Don Armage gives Akyanba an ultimatum. She better take care of the Kyurangers or she’s done. Don Armage embiggens himself. Lucky and Tsurugi hop into Orion Battler and Gigant Houou to take him on. They believe if they can defeat Don Armage here, they won’t need to visit his HQ.
The others focus on taking care of the TsuyoIndavers before focusing on Akyanba. Naga, especially, has a score to settle with her. She taunts Naga about his emotions, but Hammie and Balance come to his defense. Naga says Akyanba has taught him at least one emotion: anger. He is angry over Akyanba’s manipulating people and for stepping all over Hammie’s emotions.
Naga transform with Dark Kyutama and unleashes attack after attack Hammie. The others are there with the assist to completely wreck Akyanba. Together, they deliver a finishing All Star Crash at her with Naga finishing her off with a Metal Orphiuchus Impact. Akyanba asks if Naga is happy that she was able to help him unleash his emotions. Naga says no, he is feeling sadness right now.
Meanwhile, as Lucky and Tsurugi try to finish off Don Armage, Don Armage drops a bombshell: There are countless Don Armages. Even if one is destroyed, he will live on. Minato then thanks to Hammie for saving him and promises to continue and make some music.
Minato leaves. Naga approaches Hammie and says he feels like he can move forward even without emotions. Hammie corrects him, saying he does have emotions. That he felt concerned about her is proof his emotions are developing little by little.
This article is about an episode in Uchu Sentai Kyuranger.
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