Space Brothers: Script ep #76 "Olga"

Episode 76 of Space Brothers (Uchuu Kyoudai), titled "Olga," marks a major turning point as the story expands into Russia. It introduces critical new characters who help Hibito Nanba face his psychological trauma. [1, 2, 3]

• Mutta's Progress: Back in Houston, Mutta successfully convinces NASA's Chief Butler to let him officially begin training for future lunar missions. [1]
• Hibito's Rehabilitation: Meanwhile, Hibito travels to a frozen Star City, Russia. He is secretly trying to overcome the severe panic disorder he developed following his near-death experience on the Moon. [1, 2]

• Ivan Tolstoy: A legendary Russian cosmonaut who takes Hibito under his wing.
• Olga Tolstoy: Ivan's 15-year-old daughter and a former professional ballerina. She is a massive fan of Hibito. Olga frequently uses over-the-top, flexible contortions from her ballet background to express herself, masking her own inner vulnerabilities while trying to act mature.
• Emilia Tolstoy: Olga's mother and a former professional ballerina who supports Hibito's quiet stay. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

• Realism: The episode is highly praised by viewers for its realistic, un-clichéd depiction of Russia—focusing on actual atmospheric challenges like Star City's sparse "60 days of sun" per year.
• New Music: This episode debuts the anime's 7th ending theme song, "New World" by Kasarinchu. [1, 2]