Mabushina and Muryou welcome the Kiramagers back to the coconut tree. Muryou tells them Takamichi sustained injuries battling Garuza and is in the medical ward.
Tetsuo explains to the others how he has been studying if all their swords could possibly separate humans from Megidos just like Touma’s Rekka. Mei brings up the people whose Books were completed already and Touma says they should be able to find a way to save them as well.
Once teams arrive in Coober Pedy, Beau has a big announcement for them. There’s another Stowaway team joining the Race: bodybuilders Stan & Wayne. They will have to earn their spot in the Race by departing in last.
Young reporter Amelia is a reporter for online news site Buzzblast. She tries to convince her boss Jane into letting her write a story about an ancient landmark in the forest, Dinohenge. But Jane is not a fan of Amelia’s paranormal ideas especially since Buzzblast focuses more on fluffy stories.
Teams must now fly to Amsterdam, the Netherlands with $90 more for the fifth Leg of the Race. All teams are bunched up at the Marseilles Airport.
Dax comes in with a package for Mack. It’s the latest book from his book club. But along with Spencer’s delicious-looking cupcakes that are in front of him, Mack is unsure what he even likes anymore. He can no longer tell the difference between himself and what his father has programmed him with.
For some good-natured, lighthearted fun, look no further than tvN’s True Beauty (여신강림). The romantic comedy treads familiar ground, but its charming cast and well-placed warmth and sincerity make it a thoroughly enjoyable experience.
Teams fly from Darwin to Alice Springs for this 9th Leg of the Race. For their Sabotage, Jaskirat & Anurag will have to carry a large stuffed kangaroo at all times. Dwes & Katherine will get a personal driver in Alice Springs as their Salvage Advantage.
Four great tracks from four great solo artists! Kim Wooseok, Gaho, NOA, J.UNA
The Racers are given a traditional welcome by TARAu4’s Jasmin & Jerome to start the 8th Leg. Afterwards, they will depart in the order they arrived and encounter the Detour: Stomp or Chomp. In Stomp, teams will learn a traditional Chinese lion dance. In Chomp, teams will eat an entire barramundi fish using only chopsticks.