Ep 16. To Hell! Rug Ball

In season 1 episode 16 of Space Adventure Cobra, titled "To Hell! Rug Ball," the focus is on a game called Rug Ball, which is a popular sporting event in the galaxy. The episode begins with Cobra and Lady playing a game of Rug Ball with some locals on a planet called Planet Grava. They are playing against a team of aliens who are very good and have been undefeated for many years. The game is intense and fast-paced, with the players using a small, furry creature called a Rug Ball as their ball.

As the game progresses, Cobra and Lady begin to realize that their opponents are cheating. They are using a drug to enhance their abilities and are also hurting the other players on Cobra's team. Despite this, Cobra and Lady manage to keep up with the other team and score some points.

After the game, Cobra and Lady are invited to a party hosted by the Rug Ball team. When they arrive, they find out that the team is led by a man named Ral, who is also the drug dealer. He offers Cobra and Lady a job as Rug Ball players, promising them a large sum of money if they win the championship.

Cobra and Lady agree to the job, but soon find out that the championship game is not what it seems. It is actually a trap set by Ral in order to kill them and take their money. The game is played on a dangerous planet filled with traps and hazards, and Ral plans on using these to his advantage.

Cobra and Lady manage to outsmart Ral and his team and win the game. However, they are not able to collect their prize money, as Ral has already fled the planet. Despite this, Cobra and Lady are just happy to have survived and to have stopped Ral's evil plan.

Throughout the episode, there are also flashbacks to Cobra's past, revealing his relationship with his former partner, Dominique, who was killed by the Galactic Guild. These flashbacks show a different side to Cobra, one that is more vulnerable and emotionally connected.

"To Hell! Rug Ball" is an exciting and action-packed episode, with a unique sporting event at its center. The episode also delves deeper into Cobra's past and emotions, adding more depth to his character. It is a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone looking for a fun and thrilling adventure through space.