Grand Delusion!
After our real world debut, Hakase's father appeared
as the boss of the Guerrilla Marketers — Dr. Z!
Not only that, but apparently Hakase is the voice actress behind our beloved Z-Cune Aoi?!
Come on, Hakase.
What's going on?
You have to tell us the whole story this time!
You're right.
I'll explain.
I'll tell you everything I know.
A tiny paradise amidst a sea of skyscrapers: Akihabara.
There we find three warriors who believe that pain is power,
and who fight battles that exist entirely in their heads.
They are...
Unofficial Sentai... Akibaranger!
Kouya susabu reppu wa
A burning gaze stirs the air
Hoshi no koe ka doukoku ka
Does the planet's voice tremble with fear?
Tashika ni tatta yuusha e no geki ka
Looks like it's the beginning of a heroic adventure!
Kizu moshi wo mo itowanai
They're not afraid of being hurt or killed
Nikuki aku wo uteru nara
When it's time to shoot down the hated enemy
Sange no kigai
Brace for spectacular failure,
Guren no hi e tobikome
and throw yourself into a crimson inferno!
Denkou eiri da
The mysterious heroes of Electric Town!
(We Are Akibaranger!)
Shouri no flag wo tatero
Trigger the flag for victory!
A! A! Abunakatta
A! A! Ah, that was close...
Ki! Ki! Keyboard ni
Ki! Ki! Take your keyboard and
Ba! Ba! Bakusui yodare ga tareteta
Ba! Ba! Bash into it as you crash asleep and drool everywhere!
A! A! Anchi no resu
A! A! Already mad about hateful posts
Ki! Ki! Ki ni shisugite
Ki! Ki! Keeping me so tense that
Ba! Ba! Bangohan nodo wo tooranai
Ba! Ba! It feels like I'm gonna barf soon!
Hitokara tokuson matsuri da zekkyou
We may sing toku karaoke alone, but we can really belt it out!
Cho oma (www)
Wait, you-LOL
Yamero (www) tenin (www)
Stop-LOL-here comes the staff-LOL
Ima wa totsuru na (wwww)
Don't come in here now! LOLOL
Akibaranger!
Hikounin Sentai
The Unofficial Sentai!
Episode 10
The Painfully Unofficial Curse of Z And A New Beginning
Take a look at this.
It's one of the character designs my father drew.
Episode 10
The Painfully Unofficial Curse of Z And A New Beginning
Malshina?!
Not only that...
No way.
Is this Z-Cune Aoi?
It looks like a version from some guy's fanart, though.
That's actually the original design for Aoi.
Your father did the original design?
My father was a genius, who earned his doctorate when he was 21.
At 24, he started a teaching position at a first-class school,
then he got married and I was born, but...
He could never fully repress the anime-loving otaku spirit he developed during high school.
One day, he suddenly decided to become an animator.
Amazing!
That's so romantic.
More like a huge waste of talent!
After he and my mother divorced, he struggled for a few years before he got his big break.
Tsuzuki, did you finish the design for the heroine of the new show?
But of course.
It's finally come... my era.
My dominion!
He dedicated himself entirely to coming up with designs.
He finalized Aoi, as well as coming up with designs for Malshina and her sub-section chiefs.
I'm not going to churn out crap like moe and yuri!
I'll make it dark!
I'll shock them into submission!
Tsuzuki, this won't do at all.
Remember, animation is a collaborative artform.
I'm not going to let you dumb down my Aoi just to please those imbeciles!
Ultimately, he was dismissed from the production.
He was also ostracized from the industry, because he'd acquired a reputation for being hard to work with.
He went back to being a scientist because he had no other way to pay child support.
And then he discovered something amazing in the world of science.
Takehiro Tsuzuki...
That's your dad?
During an experiment, he discovered a parallel universe filled with an unknown type of particles.
Those particles would react to the electric impulses in the human brain, forming corresponding solids.
So your father discovered the delusion world?!
Exactly.
My father named the particles from that world "Moeshinisky particles".
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Then one day he vanished, along with all of his research.
Around the same time, I left college and tried to become a voice actress, but...
That's a rough story in and of itself.
Moving on, next is Toyozuki Shuri...
Back when I was 16, I got my first audition for a starring role.
Toyozuki Shuri? Are you present?
Right!
I didn't know it had anything to do with my father, and yet, I ended up voicing Aoi.
"Oh, you scared me."
I'm still amazed that you were Toyozuki Shuri, Hiroyo!
Come to think of it, the voice acting name Toyozuki Shuri is an anagram for your name before the divorce.
But still...
They credit a totally different guy with Aoi's character design now, right?
The agency wasn't happy with the final art for Aoi,
so they had a younger artist reinterpret my father's designs.
Do you suppose that's what made your father snap?
I think that was probably what led my father to walk down the evil road he's on now.
A new assistant?!
Why, Father?!
I thought you and I were going to fulfill your ambition together!
Father?
I'm the executive board director, Delu-Knight.
You?
Thanks to your destruction of the wall...
I was able to summon my most powerful minion from the delusion world...
His power will be able to turn the shameful town that worships Aoi — Akihabara — into a nightmarish hell.
It all came to a head the day we finished Aoi's final episode, at the wrap-up party...
13! Number 13!
Bingo!
Rainbride Academy Z-Cune Aoi Wrap-up Party
I have to say, we made the right move when we selected you to be Aoi!
Rainbride Academy Z-Cune Aoi Wrap-up Party
Thank you so much.
I wasn't sure about keeping my identity a secret to add mystique to Aoi, but...
I'm up!
Uh...
Toyozuki Shuri? Is Ms. Toyozuki Shuri around?
I have a delivery for her!
What's this?
To Hiroyo
"Hiroyo, it's been a long time."
"Aoi's voice might be a secret, but I'm your father, so of course I was able to tell."
Papa...
It said the Moe Moe Z-Cune allows individuals to synchronize their delusions to gain heroic power...
And his final note said...
"The code word is Grand Delusion."
"Please use these to do good in the world, Hiroyo."
I was so happy!
My father had recovered, and was a good scientist again.
He loved a character that I portrayed, and sent me something he made, in her image!
But all he really wanted to do is make his horrible delusions into reality.
He can't get away with this.
Not with stepping all over your feelings...
...with using you!
He thought he could just manipulate us.
That's too much!
Thanks to him...
We've all been through a lot of trouble.
I'm sorry.
The truth is, my father and I caused all of this.
I won't ask you all to take part in the dangerous fighting that's ahead of us.
That was surprises all around...
Who would have thought our fights were just playing into the main bad guy's hands?
Don't let that bother you!
Master Kaku from Dairanger was originally one of the Gorma, too!
It doesn't matter how we got it,
what matters is what we're gonna do with the power now that we have it!
But... maybe we won't have to do much anyway.
Hakase did say she wanted to settle things as a family matter.
Oh, come on! Beating the bad guys is what the Akibarangers do!
This guy might be really tough, so it might be a long, vicious battle, but,
we still—
Oh no!
We can't reach him!
Watch where you're jumping, dumbass!
Be more careful next time, okay?
Amazing!
How were you able to save him?
Oh, anyone can do something like that.
You just have to believe you can!
Right?
Well, if you'll excuse me!
You don't see cool guys like that too often anymore.
He's Showa-style cool!
Huh?!
What the—?!
Ow!
Owowow!
Run for it!
What do you want?
Are you a sub-section chief from the Guerrilla Marketers?
Wrong! I'm Delu-Knight!
Executive board director?!
They sent a real fancy pants this time!
He's definitely way too cool to be a Guerrilla Marketer.
He's like Silva from Bioman!
It's my duty to eliminate you delusional fools.
Then why don't you eliminate your stupid boss first?!
The president isn't delusional.
He's a visionary!
Wait, you're just a delusion character, too?
What?
Hakase, we're going to fight.
We'll crush Dr. Z's evil plan, and let you finally settle...
...your family business!
I don't want Hakase to be sad anymore.
We'll make sure you can do Aoi's lines for the movie with a clear heart.
You guys...
Y-you guys, weren't you just...
And are you even able to use the Grand Delusion in the real world—
If you can do it, Nobuo, then we can, too.
Guess you're right...
Let's do it, team!
Right!
Grand Delusion!
Bang!
Again?!
What is this?!
Commander Arashiyama has the best hair!
Akiba Red!
Akiba...
Ow!
Watch what you're doing!
Blue!
So this one show that has my attention is about guns that have been re-imagined as cute girls—
Pain is power!
Ready?!
Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger!
I waited through your whole thing, but what does "Commander Arashiyama has the best hair" mean?
Who is that, anyway?
What?!
You mean you've never seen that awesome—
Defend yourselves!
Let me go!
Let's let him have it!
Alright!
Old man, let's take him down!
Alright!
Normal attack: To be determined!
Go on, shoot it up...
What?
Hakase Hiroyo is bound to be feeling it now.
What are you talking about?
Hakase, are you alright?
It's so hot... it burns!
Manager?
Manager!
Everyone, the manager's coughing up blood!
What?!
The more you use those Moe Moe Z-Cunes, the more Hakase Hiroyo suffers.
And in the end, she'll fall prey to their curse!
In that case...
We'll win without using these!
That's right! We won't let Dr. Z have his way!
They're right!
How long will you hold out?
You feeble, deluded otaku.
Can I ask you about something, Father?
You will refer to me as Dr. Z!
Why? Until now I—
Do it.
Dr. Z...
While Delu-Knight's fighting, I looked over the plan to invade Akihabara...
For the next sub-section chief, how do you feel about Seijogorillawhale?
I have no further need for sub-section chiefs!
I'm considering a new direction.
But our company still employs nearly 40 sub-section chiefs!
Lay 'em off.
You can't mean...
Did you not hear me?
They are to be laid off.
Yes, sir.
The sight of the Unofficial Sentai suffering...
Quite the lunchtime diversion.
Guys, let's use the Penultimate Cannon!
Don't you realize that bringing out your strongest weapon after a short fight flags the heroes for defeat?
We won't know until we try!
Penultimate Cannon, ready!
Behold...
Delusion Mirage!
Penultimate Cannon, fire!
It can't be!
Do you see now how fearsome my technique is?
Time to finish you...
Hold, Delu-Knight.
We'll take our time in punishing them.
I need something to watch during lunch tomorrow.
Consider yourselves lucky.
Good luck.
Get back here, you...
He was really strong.
But the more evil they are, the angrier I get!
The stronger they are, the more intense the fight!
Next time I'm gonna take him down.
Hello?
S-S-Sayaka?!
Yes, right! Yes?!
I wanted to thank you for saving me the other day.
So I called your work, and got your name and phone number.
Oh, I'll always rush to your side whenever you need help!
Right! Akagi Nobuo, and all of his delusion power!
He seems a little cheerful, considering we just got beat.
You're right.
I'm not sure this is an enemy we can just beat through sheer force of delusion, this time.
Hakase!
Are you okay?
I'm sorry, guys. I'll be fine, now.
Just keep using your Moe Moe Z-Cunes like you have been.
You shouldn't lie.
The cool guy from this morning!
What a coincidence!
Did you look for us?
No.
I'm a special agent from Interpol.
No way!
I came to Japan to...
Sorry.
Hey man, what are you doing!
Owowow!
Look, the scorpion's already reached this far.
Scorpion?
Do you know what it is?
With the help of the CIA, I got my hands on Tsuzuki Takehiro's secret research notes.
They contained frightening information.
What is it?
The MMZ-01 has a special trap built into its systems.
To put it simply... a curse.
When you first received the Moe Moe Z-Cunes, you were placed under that curse.
Every time the Moe Moe Z-Cunes are used and release their energy, the scorpion will travel further...
Once it reaches your throat, you will lose your voice permanently.
Dr. Z set a trap like that?
He'd do that, to his own daughter?
Doesn't he realize that a voice actress's life depends on her voice?
It's too terrible!
Kozkoz, what about Gekiblue?
You think he looks like Retsu?
They look absolutely nothing alike.
What's wrong with you, Kozkoz?
I'd like you all to take a look at this.
What's this?
A device the CIA was able to put together to track the progress of Moe Moe Z-Cune's effect.
A light goes out each time they release energy. Once they're all dark, the curse will be complete.
What?
You can only transform 16 more times...
But, I'm here to help, and I'll make sure to protect you.
I've dreamed of this day for a long time!
It's nice to meet you, sis!
Sis... are you...?
My name's Tsuzuki Takuma.
Tsuzuki Takehiro met my mother at an anime convention in New York.
I honestly think it's amazing how you can become super heroes in real life.
The scarf that Akagi wears is right out of the Japanese hero shows I would sometimes catch, it's totally cool.
You're a pretty nice kid!
Who would've thought you had such a nice younger brother, Hakase.
I'll be tracking down the Guerrilla Marketers by working with the Japanese police, but,
if you need my help with anything, just call me!
Alright. I will!
Right!
Well... pardon me!
Looks like you're not the only one with the eventful life, Hakase.
Hello, this is Cafe Secret Base.
Right...
What is it now?
Um... it's the Pentagon.
Pentagon!
The American Department of Defense.
They want to hire Akagi!
Hello, this is Kozkoz...
Nono...
Are you sure, Pentagon?
They saw all of you on the news, and then launched an independent investigation.
They're amazed with Akagi's leadership and decisive action.
They want to welcome you as a part of their staff?!
Incredible!
That's amazing, old man! The American Department of Defense!
How wonderful!
The pride of Akihabara...
Well, I mean...
It's so sudden...
I guess it wouldn't be an easy decision.
But this is an amazing chance, Akagi.
A chance for you to grow as a human being!
Don't you want to go, Nobuo?
Of course I want to go.
I mean, the Pentagon thinks highly of me...
But if I go, what happens to Akibaranger?!
Who's going to stop Dr. Z's evil plan?!
I know! There's someone perfect!
That's right, that's right!
Alright.
The new Akiba Red, Tsuzuki Takuma.
Nice to meet you, baby!
To be continued
It's Hakase Hiroyo.
The thing I'm worried about right now is, in fact, not Akibaranger!
It's business problems at the Secret Base.
We never get any new customers, and the regulars don't order enough.
We've been in the red for a few months in a row now.
I was thinking of trying a stunt like "Secret Base's special curry!"
"Eat it up in thirty minutes and you win 10,000 yen!"
"By the way, the entry fee is 5,000!" but no one went for the challenge.
I still haven't paid off the loan for the Machine Itasha...
Reality is so hard!
Itakutemo That’s alright!
Even if it hurts, that's alright!
Itsuka sekai wa yume no naka
In my dreams, everything's going to be just fine
Daijoubu That’s alright!
It's okay now, that's alright!
Umaku itteru yume no naka
Everything's just fine now, in my dreams
Ashita wa Akiba no
And tomorrow the same wind will blow
Kaze ga fuku no sa shabadaba
through Akiba like it always does, shabadaba!
Goodbye, Akagi Nobuo!
Next week is a new turn of events for the Akibarangers!
Although we've got a handsome new Red,
Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger is a work of fiction.
the bad guys are also powering up,
Unofficial Sentai Akibaranger is a work of fiction.
and a dangerous new rival appears!
Episode 11
The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior
Episode 11
The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior
Fight to protect the dreams of children, you three warriors!
Also, those good children still shouldn't watch!
Episode 11
The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior