Time Bokan: The Villains' Strike Back

The Akudarma Trio head to New Jersey in the late 19th century in search for the King of Inventions, Edison. When they finally find him, he promises to give them his Dynamond if they can help him come up with some ideas for inventions. It appears that he’s looking to act as a proper filament for his lightbulbs. And then suddenly Tokio and Calen show up. The past is filled pearls of wisdoms that aren’t included in the history books. Who will be the first team to help the historical figure and get their hands on the Dynamond? Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio head to New York’s Yankee Stadium in 1923 to find the God of B aseball, Babe Ruth. They find Babe Ruth hitting one homerun after another, but he seemed to be troubled about if he wanted to bat or pitch. Not only was he an amazing batter, he was a great pitcher, as well. Bimajo loses her patience and decides for him, when Tokio and Calen show up. Are they going to try to settle things with a baseball battle? Source: crunchyroll

The evil trio head to Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, in the year 1866. There, they happen to find Sakamoto Ryoma and his wife, Oryo, who are visiting some hot springs. Apparently, the Dynamond is back at the inn they are staying at. They arrive at the room they`re staying in and find that it`s overflowing with junk. That`s when Tokio and Calen arrive. They then get into an organizing battle, but Tokio and Calen happen to bring a professional organizer from the future! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio go to early 20th century London in order to find Arthur Conan Doyle. When they get there, they hear a sudden scream. A man says that someone had stolen his ring that was locked up in his safe. He suspects that the trio might be the culprits, and then Doyle suddenly appears. He solves the case the same way that Holmes would have, but apparently he’s looking for new stories. Tokio and Calen also get involved and they start a case-solving battle. Source: crunchyroll

The evil trio head to Tokyo in the 38th year of the Meiji period to find the famous writer Natsume Soseki, who wrote classics such as “I Am a Cat,” and “Botchan.” They are greeted by a black cat who leads them to a gentleman with a magnificent moustache. Could it be Natsume Soseki? He apparently is having a hard time coming up with his next title and tells the evil trio that he’ll give them the Dynamond if they can help him with his new work, and that’s when Tokio and Calen show up. Because Soseki loves sweets, they decide to have a sweets battle! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma trio head to Denmark in the 19th century to find the children’s book writer, Hans Christian Andersen. When they get there, they find a mermaid sitting on a rock on the beach but something seems strange about them. It was actually Andersen dressed up as a mermaid. Apparently he had fallen in love with the Little Mermaid, which he had created and wanted to give her a ring with the Dynamond on it. Tokio and Calen then show up and Calen and Bimajo have a mermaid contest in order to see who’ll get the Dynamond… Source: crunchyroll

The evil trio head to Japan in 1605 to find Tokugawa Ieyasu, who brought peace to the land after winning in the Battle of Sekigahara. They manage to find him, but apparently Tokugawa was having trouble deciding on the next shogun. Apparently the heir he has in mind, Hidetada, isn’t very reliable and is not respected by those who serve him. Then Tokio and Calen show up and Ieyasu proposes a hunting match with Hidetada. He actually wanted to let Hidetada win so everyone would respect him more and he devises a plan with Tokio and the others. Source: crunchyroll

In order to find the Chinese beauty Yang Guifei, the evil trio head to China during the Tang Dynasty in 745 AD. They find the prince frolicking happily with Yang Guifei but then his father comes and steals her for himself. Yang Guifei expresses how important it is for her to stay beautiful in order to keep the emperor’s affections on her and displays various beauty techniques. In order to get the Dynamond that’s in the hair accessory that Yang Guifei is after, Bimajo challenges her to a duel to see who can become the emperor’s next bride. Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio head to the Mito Domain in 1697 to find Mito Mitsukuni, the star of the popular period drama, “Mito Komon.” They find him enjoying some gyoza when NTV announcer Mito-chan somehow appears. Apparently she showed up to do a gourmet report in that era. Tokio and Calen also get involved and they have a ramen-making contest?! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio head to Heian Kyo in the 9th century to find the monk, Kukai, otherwise known as the Professor of Kanji. They find Kukai writing kanji with a giant brush, and on the brush, they also find the Dynamond! They tell him that they want the Dynamond, and he tells them he’ll let them have it if they pass a kanji quiz. That’s when Tokio and Calen show up to join in the kanji quiz. If you watch this episode, you might end up a kanji professor, too! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio heads to 19th century France in order to find Napoleon, who had taken over most of Europe. They had heard he was too busy even to sleep, but then they hear humming. They end up finding Napoleon relaxing in the tub! Not only that, he actually loves sleeping! He even promises them the Dynamond if they can figure out a way for him to get a good night’s sleep. And then Tokio and Calen show up! Who will be able to reward Napoleon with the best night’s sleep? Source: crunchyroll

It’s time for the quiz festival you’ve all been waiting for! The Akudarma Trio head to New York in 1886 along with Fukuzawa-san. They get thrown into a sudden quiz about the symbol of America, the Statue of Liberty. The winner will get the Dynamond that the Statue of Liberty has. And then Tokio and Calen show up. They all participate in a huge quiz tournament in order to get the Dynamond! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio arrive at Edo to find Katsushika Hokusai, who was famous for his “Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.” They find a crowd looking at an old man on a ladder, drawing something on a roof. Wait, that’s Katsushika Hokusai? Apparently he’s rather fearless when it comes to his art and the trio have a hard time keeping up with him and then Tokio and Calen show up. Which team will find the perfect view of Mount Fuji for Hokusai to paint and win the Dynamond? Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio arrive at Edo in 1776 in order to find the inventor, Hiraga Gennai. They manage to find his house, but there’s a huge line in front of it. They figure they’re there to ask for inventions but the things leaving his house included a painting and a ceramic dish. Then someone who had a grilled eel shop stops by to also ask for help. The trio ends up having to prepare the best eel dish in order to get the Dynamond when Tokio and Calen show up again. If you’re not eating dinner while watching this, you’re going to regret it. Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarama trio go to Kyoto in 900 to find Sugawara no Michizane. Once there, they hear cheering... and Michizane posing like an idol. Tsubuyakky wonders if he’s actually the god of education like he’s said to be. Bimajo falls for him instantly since he’s handsome, smart, and successful. Then Tokio and Calen show up and they have a quiz battle in order to get the Dynamond. Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma trio go to Vienna in 1819 to find the famous composer, Beethoven. The hear a melody from the piano, but Beethoven has a conductor’s wand in his mouth for some reason. Apparently he was having a hard time figuring out how to finish his 9th. The trio faces off with Tokio and Calen to see who can make a meal that Beethoven would like more! Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma trio travel to Tokyo in 1870 in order to find Saigo Takamori. However, they encounter a rather plump gentleman... who apparently is Saigo Takamori. The trio is surprised because he looks nothing like his statue in Ueno. Saigo-san has to go on a diet, or his life is in danger. He also apparently wants a dog, so the trio promise to find him one in exchange for the Dynamond. And then Tokio and Calen show up and they have a face off to see who can find the perfect dog for Saigo-san. Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma trio travel to 17th century Edo in order to find Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the Ooku. They see that the rattle she’s using to calm Takechiyo (who would later become Tokugawa Iemitsu) has the Dynamond on it. They Time Bokan to a period where Takechiyo is older, and Kasuga no Tsubone tells them that she’ll give the rattle to the woman who becomes Iemitsu’s wife. And then Tokio and Calen show up and they battle to see who can become Iemitsu’s bride. Source: crunchyroll

This episode’s special guest is the beast hunter Imoto Ayako. The Akudarma trio travel to the Amazon in 2028 and immediately locate her. She apparently is on the hunt for a monkey with a pretty jewel on its forehead. That jewel ends up being the Dynamond. Imoto tells them that as she started taking girly trips alone on her days off, she started losing her wildness. Which team can help her regain her wildness and take the Dynamond? Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma trio go to Boston on March 10th, 1876 in order to find Alexander Graham Bell, who invented the telephone. They find Bell and the Dynamond at his laboratory. They call his name, which startles him and he spills acid on his pants. Bell apparently wants to make a hotline for children who have no one else to talk to and that`s when Tokio and Calen show up. Who will be able to give these kids the best answers and win the Dynamond? Source: crunchyroll

In order to find Matsuo Basho, who’s famous for his haikus, the Akudarma trio head to Fukakawa in 1689. They manage to find him about to go on a journey, but then he suddenly disappears. They read his famous “The Narrow Road to the Interior” to track where he’ll be heading and track him down in Matsushima, which is known as one of the three most beautiful places in Japan. However, it doesn’t look like Basho is going to read a poem there at all. Then Tokio and Calen show up and they have a haiku battle to see who can get the Dynamond. Source: crunchyroll

This week’s target is Alcatraz Prison, which was known to be inescapable. The Akudarma Trio Time Bokan to the year 1960. The Dynamond is embedded into a wall and they try to retrieve it, but they’re immediately found and caught. They try to find a way out of the prison, and find that Tokio and Calen are also imprisoned. Will they all be able to get out of Alcatraz, and which team will be able to retrieve the Dynamond? Source: crunchyroll

The Akudarma Trio head to Kyoto in 1169 to find Minamoto no Yoshitsune. They find a giant named Musashibo Benkei waiting on a bridge. Suddenly, a beautiful and mysterious young man appears and fights Benkei, and somehow wins. This beautiful young man eventually becomes Yoshitsune. He later teams up with his older brother and they get revenge on the Heike. However, the brothers eventually end up quarreling. Yoshitsune wants to figure out a way to make up with his brother. Tokio and Calen eventually show up and apparently Tokio has a secret? Source: crunchyroll

Tsubuyakky and Suzukky head to the Asuka period in 607 to find Prince Shotoku. Bimajo has been gone for a week and both of them felt rather unmotivated, but then they find Prince Shotoku’s Dynamond. Of course, Tokio and Calen show up but then Bimajo shows up with them! Prince Shotoku then holds a popularity contest to see who will get the Dynamond. Source: crunchyroll