Flcl (dub) Episode 4 -

The episode uses baseball as a blunt but effective metaphor for adolescence and agency. Up to this point, Naota has lived in the shadow of his older brother, Tasuku, even carrying Tasuku's old baseball bat but refusing to ever actually swing it.

A bureau agent with fake seaweed eyebrows who warns Naota about Haruko. Jessie Gabrielle Silveira Amarao's subordinate who tracks the falling satellite. Iconic Highlights FLCL (Dub) Episode 4

: Haruko forces his hand by knocking a satellite out of orbit and onto a collision course with Mabase City. To save the city, Naota must stop trying to be "mature" through indifference and finally take a risk. Key Players & New Faces The episode uses baseball as a blunt but

: Naota strikes out "looking" because he is terrified of knowing his own limits. By not swinging, he avoids the definitive failure of a miss, but he also ensures that nothing in his life ever changes. Key Players & New Faces : Naota strikes

This episode introduces the , adding a layer of government conspiracy to the surreal sci-fi plot. English Voice Actor Role in Episode 4 Naota Nandaba Barbara Goodson Finally "swings the bat" to stop a falling satellite. Haruko Haruhara Kari Wahlgren Manipulates Naota's jealousy to trigger his "N.O." power. Commander Amarao Dave Mallow