Ep 3. Many a True Word Is Spoken in Jest.

Many a True Word Is Spoken in Jest is the third episode of the first season of Tiger & Bunny. In this episode, viewers are reintroduced to Barnaby Brooks Jr., who is on his way back to Stern Bild City after a long absence.

Upon his return, Barnaby comes face to face with Kotetsu T. Kaburagi, his partner in the superhero duo "Wild Tiger." They're called for a joint assignment and their mission is to protect the mayor from a dangerous bomber who's threatening to blow up the city's train station.

As usual, Kotetsu is his usual chaotic self, trying to come up with plans on the fly while Barnaby remains laser-focused on the task at hand. The bomber uses the trains as an extension of his bombs, and thus, the heroes need to stay one step ahead of the situation.

During their investigation, Barnaby and Kotetsu stumble upon a clue that leads them to an ex-convict, who they believe is the culprit. Despite their arrest of the man, the bombings don't cease, and they soon realize that they're dealing with a copycat criminal.

The heroes continue to track down the bomber, and in their pursuit, they come across another hero, Blue Rose. She's also out to apprehend the bomber and prove herself to her father, who is unsupportive of her career.

As their investigation continues, the heroes discover that they're dealing with a young boy who's been manipulated into doing the bombings by a mysterious figure. In a surprising twist, the heroes come to the realization that the bomber is none other than the mayor's assistant, who had been trying to shift the blame to the ex-convict.

Barnaby and Kotetsu work together to apprehend the villain, and in the end, they succeed, showing that teamwork and trust are the keys to success. Additionally, the young boy who had been manipulated into doing the bombings is taken into custody and provided with care.

Overall, Many a True Word Is Spoken in Jest is a thrilling episode that showcases the dynamic of the two superhero partners, Barnaby and Kotetsu, as well as the introduction of Blue Rose. The episode touches on the themes of trust, teamwork, and the importance of doing the right thing, even if it's not popular. It's a great installment in the anime series and keeps viewers on the edge of their seats.