Ep. 29: Night Before Launch
Aired on October 21, 2012
The Mars V rocket carrying moonbase components launches successfully. Before Hibito departs, his mother visits Mutta to voice her worries. On launch day, NASA predicts a 60% chance of weather-related delays, yet Hibito stays hopeful. While Mutta and Kenji check weather updates at the news center, a punk-styled child releases Apo.
Episodes
- Ep. 25 · Hibito's Past and Mutta's Preparation for the Interview
- Ep. 26 · Mutta's Chair Breaks During Painful Final Exam Interview
- Ep. 27 · Mutta questions Azuma about death before departing for Florida with Hibito
- Ep. 28 · Hibito crafts a fake UFO to protect Mutta from bullies who doubt his claims.
- Ep. 29 · Night Before Launch
- Ep. 30 · Mutta encounters Deneil Young near abandoned facilities during Mars I launch
- Ep. 31 · Mutta recalls Hibito's astronaut inspiration while Deneil reveals his past connection.
- Ep. 32 · Mutta stays in Houston while candidates return to Japan for moon landing results
- Ep. 33 · Hibito lands on the moon and performs a jump inspired by Mutta's message