: Haruko deliberately flirts with Naota's father, Kamon, to build up Naota’s pent-up frustration and emotional energy, which she uses as a beacon for her own plans.
“Naota's never swinging the bat is (very obviously) an analogy for the fact that he never takes control of life and just lets himself get pushed along by the current.” My Sword Is Unbelievably Dull · 16 years ago FLCL (Dub) Episode 4
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 : Haruko deliberately flirts with Naota's father, Kamon,
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 Iconic Highlights This episode introduces the , adding
: 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
In episode 4 of FLCL , titled the chaotic coming-of-age story reaches a critical turning point as Naota Nandaba is forced to confront his fear of failure.
: 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.