[DreadBringer]

Hoshino's apparent incompetence ends up making him a distraction when Kajiki suspects him of being a fake who aims to take over the village. However, given the comedic portrayal of characters, I don't think Kajiki is a credible source, albeit becoming detective is what Hoshino and Kajiki are aiming at the end.

Once again, this episode portrays Chemy as potentially villainous, only for it to be revealed that they are actually good, with Ninetails collaborating with the real kitsune as a Malgam. This leads to Gotchard being tricked into performing a Rider kick on a rock that contains hot springs, which helps revitalize the village and drive away loan sharks.

As this 2 parter is meant for Renge’s spotlight, she’s the one who achieved something to win the respect of the Cosmic Chemies by stepping up against the yokai to protect Tamiko, as Rinne’s ring isn’t fully charged yet to fight as Majade.