Ep 9. The Impostor Blues

In Ultraman Orb season 1 episode 9, titled "The Impostor Blues," the story follows a high school student named Naomi Yumeno, who is a huge fan of the superhero Ultraman Orb. However, one day, she encounters a mysterious individual who claims to be the real Ultraman Orb. Naomi is ecstatic about the idea of having her hero in her presence, but her excitement quickly turns to suspicion as she realizes that something isn't quite right about this person claiming to be Ultraman.

Naomi decides to investigate this impostor on her own and snoops around town to gather evidence. As she collects more clues, she discovers that this Ultraman Orb is an alien who has taken on the superhero's form to collect energy from Earth. This betrayal of trust breaks Naomi's heart, and she struggles to come to terms with the fact that her idol is nothing more than a fraud.

Meanwhile, Gai, the true Ultraman Orb, receives a message from one of his allies about the impostor. He quickly makes his way to Earth to confront the alien. Upon his arrival, Gai joins forces with Naomi and they use their combined powers to take on the alien who has been impersonating Ultraman Orb.

During their fight, Gai and Naomi must deal with their own internal struggles. Naomi must reconcile her love for the superhero she idolized with the harsh reality of his betrayal, while Gai is forced to face the anger and disappointment of his admirers when they learn about the impostor.

As the battle rages on, Ultraman Orb's true power is eventually unleashed, and he gains the upper hand against the impostor. However, the fight is far from over as the alien makes one last attempt to defeat Gai and collect more energy. In a thrilling climax, Ultraman Orb and Naomi fight together once again to save the world from the alien's destructive plans.

Ultimately, "The Impostor Blues" is an episode about trust, betrayal, and redemption. Through the journey of their friendship, Gai and Naomi reaffirm their trust and admiration for each other, while the true Ultraman Orb is restored to his rightful place as the guardian of Earth.