Don Momotaro Runs Rampant in Gozyuger! Prime Minister Tokonatsu’s Dark Side and a Parfait Controversy?!
The latest episode of the Super Sentai series Number One Sentai Gozyuger (TV Asahi, Sundays at 9:30 AM) aired on the 2nd with Episode 3, titled "The Boss of Japan! I'm the Prime Minister!".
While working his part-time job, Hoeru Tono (Mio Fuyuno) finds himself fixated on an oddly "suspicious and untrustworthy peach scent." Following the source, he encounters Prime Minister Tokonatsu Atami (Ko Nanase) giving a speech to a large crowd. However, it turns out that Tokonatsu is actually one of the Ring Warriors—strong, popular, and capable of transforming into Don Momotaro!
After returning to Tega Sword’s village, Hoeru contemplates whether to steal Tokonatsu’s ring. At that moment, a mysterious woman, Sumino Ichikawa (Maya Imamori), appears, along with Ryugi Bakugami (Masakazu Kanda), creating a tense atmosphere.
Eventually, Hoeru and the others find themselves facing a popularity battle between "Nobody" and "Number One." Just as things heat up, Tokonatsu joins in, sending the entire confrontation into complete chaos!
Social Media Buzzes with Twists and Turns
With the concept of Prime Minister Tokonatsu transforming into Don Momotaro—complete with a hidden dark side—"Don Momotaro" quickly became a trending topic as soon as the episode aired. Adding to the frenzy, Ryugi's desire to determine the "fair price of a parfait" sparked online debates. Meanwhile, Bouquet (Marupi) got caught up in the fandom of "Rikuo-sama" (Rikuo Byakuya, played by Hideharu Suzuki), making for a whirlwind of unexpected developments. Fans reacted with shock, saying, "I never saw this coming!"
Teaser Trailer
Source : ORICON NEWS