Idolish7: Third Beat! Episode 9 ✦ Working & Verified

As their popularity grows, a rift in mindset begins to form between the two:

A heavy piece of equipment begins to fall toward Yuki. Banri pushes him out of the way, taking the full impact of the falling object himself. IDOLiSH7: Third Beat! Episode 9

The episode highlights Banri’s selfless nature, showing that his desire to support others—which eventually leads him to become IDOLiSH7’s manager—was present long before he officially joined Takanashi Productions. IDOLiSH7: Third BEAT! Episode 9 As their popularity grows, a rift in mindset

The legendary scout Kujo attempts to recruit Re:vale but explicitly ignores Banri, showing interest only in Yuki’s talent. The Incident IDOLiSH7: Third BEAT

In a comedic shift, Yuki and Banri first meet Momo in person when he violently defends them from hecklers at a performance, leading them to nickname him "Mad Dog" in their heads. Diverging Paths and Kujo’s Interest

Feeling satisfied by the impact their music had on fans like Momo, Banri finds himself more drawn to working behind the scenes and supporting others rather than being in the spotlight.

The episode reaches its tragic climax during a stage setup for a performance: