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A beautiful-yet-awkward genius recruits three otaku to protect Akihabara. Powered only by their own delusions, and aiming to be acknowledged as a true Sentai team, they become the Unofficial Sentai, Akibaranger!

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    Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 1 - Pain is Power
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    #1 - Pain is Power

    S1:E1

    As Super Sentai fanboy Akagi Nobuo, age 29, is hard at work in Akihabara, a woman named Hiroyo Hakase appears before him and asks him to “become Akiba Red!”

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  2. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 2 - The Activation of a Bizarrely Decorated Vehicle Summons a Full Blast of Red Delusion
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    #2 - The Activation of a Bizarrely Decorated Vehicle Summons a Full Blast of Red Delusion

    S1:E2

    Nobuo is struck with disappointment at the discovery that Akibarangers’ feats are neither “Official” nor actually “real.” With Red unable to transform, Mitsuki and Yumeria struggle against a brutal foe. Then, the heartbroken Nobuo encounters...

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  3. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 3 - The Pain! Drunken Superhero Adventure!!
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    #3 - The Pain! Drunken Superhero Adventure!!

    S1:E3

    A drunken Nobuo attempts to save a girl from a pushy club owner’s advances, and transforms into Akiba Red. With this, the Akibarangers discover a new power! Following Hiroyo’s suggestion to try getting hammered, our heroes really nail their foe!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  4. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 4 - A Forbidden Delusion Brings with It the Pain of Blue Corruption
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    #4 - A Forbidden Delusion Brings with It the Pain of Blue Corruption

    S1:E4

    Mitsuki explains that she is going to a martial arts training camp, and because of their drunken mishap on their last battle, Nobuo and Yumeria are asked not to enter any delusions while she is away. The next day, the duo go to Otamix for Yumeria to try out some new costumes, and when she does, the delusions begin…

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  5. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 5 - Oh the Pain ☆ Yellow Mama
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    #5 - Oh the Pain ☆ Yellow Mama

    S1:E5

    As Yumeria’s mother arrives for a sudden visit, Nobuo dives into a delusion based on Sentai family-visit episodes. Yumeria’s mother is anything but typical, though: she was a famous cosplayer in her own right! This hot mama is more than the Akibarangers can handle!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  6. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 6 - Take Flight Leader! The Painful Trap of Deluded Photography
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    #6 - Take Flight Leader! The Painful Trap of Deluded Photography

    S1:E6

    Nobuo takes a job to deliver something for the studio director at Toei in Tokyo. For him, this is the Holy Grail for any Sentai fan. Thinking that they might learn to finally make the Akibaranger an official team, he takes Mitsuki along. After delivering the package, they meet the legendary stunt and suit actor Kazuo Niibori. Fascinated by his sword play, Mitsuki applies as an apprentice.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  7. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 7 - Fly, Itasha, Break Past the Limits!
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    #7 - Fly, Itasha, Break Past the Limits!

    S1:E7

    After somehow escaping the Delusion, Malshina opens up her own Evil Base in Akihabara. Even worse, she has taken Hakase hostage. Can the Akibarangers stop her plans, and what is the connection between Malshina and Hakase?

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  8. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 8 - The Bonds Forged through Painful Special Training Lead Down the Road of Becoming Official to a Conspiracy
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    #8 - The Bonds Forged through Painful Special Training Lead Down the Road of Becoming Official to a Conspiracy

    S1:E8

    A Toei producer calls the Sentai Cafe, telling the Akibarangers that he wants to make them an official Sentai team. However, Hakase is suspicious of the sudden timing of the call, but the Akibarangers travel to Ginza anyway. Meanwhile, Hakase tries to discover the secrets behind Malshina and the Moe Moe Z-Cune.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  9. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 9 - The Pain Sentai, Disbanded
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    #9 - The Pain Sentai, Disbanded

    S1:E9

    For the safety of the real world, Hakase disbands the team. Despite attempting to return to their normal lives, they are met by Malshina and a mysterious man who has their MMZ-01s.

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  10. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 10 - The Painfully Unofficial Curse of Z and a New Beginning
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    #10 - The Painfully Unofficial Curse of Z and a New Beginning

    S1:E10

    With the mysterious Doctor Z now in control of Blatantly Evil Marketing Firm B, Hiroyo finally reveals the truth regarding the Akibarangers, the Delusional World and their connection to the Z-Cune Aoi anime, even as they find themselves against a tough new opponent.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  11. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 11 - The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior
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    #11 - The Next Generation Heralds a Pain-Free, Down to Earth Warrior

    S1:E11

    As the Akibarangers bid farewell to Nobuo Akagi, Hakase’s half-brother Takuma Tsuzuki takes on the role of Akiba Red. As Nobuo is preparing to leave Akihabara for the United States, he comes to a shocking revelation about their world.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  12. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 12 - Most Painful Times. Farewell, Delusional Sentai
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    #12 - Most Painful Times. Farewell, Delusional Sentai

    S1:E12

    With Nobuo’s discovery that their world is in fact a television show, the Akibarangers must subvert the final episode tropes to prevent the end of their world.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  13. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 1 Episode 13 - Performance Review! If It Doesn't Hurt, Then That's All Right!
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    #13 - Performance Review! If It Doesn't Hurt, Then That's All Right!

    S1:E13

    Nobou receives a DVD from the creator of the show telling them to review their mistakes for the show and if they do, they may be renewed for a second season…

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Junko Kōmura

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  14. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 1 - Delusion Wars
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    #14 - Delusion Wars

    S2:E1

    Visiting the Secret Base for the first time in nine months, Nobuo and Hiroyo recollect what happened during the previous battle... but their memories aren’t quite right...

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  15. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 2 - Chinese Delusions
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    #15 - Chinese Delusions

    S2:E2

    Discovering Akibaranger has become official at the cost of Dairanger, Nobuo tries to fix matters by himself, but he must ultimately reteam with Yumeria and an idol wannabe to deal with the new threat to reality.

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  16. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 3 - Martial Arts Delusions
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    #16 - Martial Arts Delusions

    S2:E3

    As the Akibarangers try and figure out how they’ve replaced Dairanger as the 17th Super Sentai, they are attacked by an angry Kibaranger, who declares he’s now only a shadow of his former self, when suddenly, Malshina appears!

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  17. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 4 - Goddess of Delusions
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    #17 - Goddess of Delusions

    S2:E4

    Dealing with Luna quitting the team, Akagi learns that Yumeria got married during their time away from their life as the Unofficial Sentai, but her mother-in-law’s anti-otaku feelings create trouble for her. When Malsheena uses her own version of the Z-Cune to transform, and a monster spoils the Z-Cune Aoi film, it’s up to Yumeria to inspire Akagi’s delusions on a whole new level, but can they dodge the mother-in-law?!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  18. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 5 - Delusional Imports
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    #18 - Delusional Imports

    S2:E5

    Luna’s misunderstanding causes a twisted delusion where Super Sentai is an adaptation of America’s popular Powerful Rangers franchise! With the Red and Green Powerful Rangers teaming up with Malsheena against the Akibarangers and their “knockoff” Super Sentai, could this be the end of the Super Sentai franchise forever?!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  19. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 6 - Delusional Nyan Nyan
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    #19 - Delusional Nyan Nyan

    S2:E6

    After General Pain creates a new mascot character that exploits Akagi’s weakness for super smooth shiny robotic girls, the Akibarangers are swiftly defeated and the effects leak into the real world! Can they find a way to train Akagi to overcome his weakness and defeat the latest threat to reality?!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  20. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 7 - Delusional Espionage
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    #20 - Delusional Espionage

    S2:E7

    General Pain creates a 3rd Goraiger who steals the justice-loving hearts of the other two Goraigers and turns them to evil! Thanks to Malshina’s meddling, reality now features three extra days in the week, and otaku activities are outlawed!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  21. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 8 - Delusional Beauty War
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    #21 - Delusional Beauty War

    S2:E8

    General Pain unleashes a reconfigured Tentoraiger, Mutou Mushiten, who uses the powers of past Sentai villains. As the Akibarangers try and figure out how to beat their new enemy, they find themselves face to face with veteran villain suit actor Okamoto Yoshinori!

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  22. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 9 - Delusion Number Two
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    #22 - Delusion Number Two

    S2:E9

    Having found General Pain’s hideout, the Akibarangers fall into his trap and are Delusimported into a Grand Delusion where General Pain makes the rules! As they struggle to find a way out, they realize that they are experiencing another franchise trope: the defeat of the team’s mecha!

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  23. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 10 - Delusional Pillow Talk
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    #23 - Delusional Pillow Talk

    S2:E10

    Withe General Pain seemingly trapped in his own Grand Delusion, things go somewhat back to normal, but Malshina talks General Pain into creating a new Alpaca Section Chief to eliminate the Akibarangers!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  24. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 11 - Delusional Cemetery
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    #24 - Delusional Cemetery

    S2:E11

    The Akibarangers confront Malshina, who has remodeled the entire reality to become the star of her own franchise in place of the Super Sentai! As the Akibarangers lose their will to fight, will Malshina’s new reality stand?!

    Director:Nobuhiro Suzumura
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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  25. Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger Season 2 Episode 12 - Delusional Apostle
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    #25 - Delusional Apostle

    S2:E12

    After defeating Delu Knight by exploiting the defeat flags in the warped reality, a strange new hero appears to become the 4th member of the Akibaranger team! However, upon their return to Secret Base Cafe, things are still twisted as they discover their new teammate is intended to replace the Super Sentai franchise entirely! The grand final battle is about to begin!

    Director:Ryuta Tasaki
    Writer:Naruhisa Arakawa

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Best Episodes Summary

"Pain is Power" is the best rated episode of "Hikonin Sentai Akibaranger". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Ryuta Tasaki and written by Naruhisa Arakawa, it aired on 4/6/2012. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Activation of a Bizarrely Decorated Vehicle Summons a Full Blast of Red Delusion".