Ep. 31: Mutta recalls Hibito's astronaut inspiration while Deneil reveals his past connection.
Aired on November 4, 2012
As Hibito and his crew enter the weightlessness of space, Mutta remembers attending a broadcast with Akihiko Hoshide aboard the ISS. Hoshide answered Hibito's question and encouraged him to become an astronaut. In the present, Deneil tells Mutta that he taught Hibito to fly a jet. Deneil states they will meet again on the airfield if Mutta is selected. This revelation connects the past encouragement to the current situation as the crew navigates the challenges of space travel. The episode highlights the mentorship that shaped Hibito's career and hints at future encounters for Mutta.
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- 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
- Ep. 34 · Hibito observes lunar surface details while Mutta navigates lottery luck and exam anxiety in Japan.
- Ep. 35 · Kenji Reflects on His Past While Awaiting JAXA Astronaut Selection Results