Ep 10. Welcome to the Dark Side!

Sato's paranoia reaches an all-time high in episode 10 of Welcome to the N-H-K! Titled "Welcome to the Dark Side!," this episode finds Sato and his friends embarking on a new scheme to make money online. With their failed online game and pyramid scheme behind them, they turn their attention to creating adult content for pay-per-view websites.

Meanwhile, Sato's hallucinations continue to plague him, and he becomes convinced that the NHK and other conspiracies are behind every corner. He even begins to think that his online partner, "Mitsubishi," is in cahoots with the NHK and not a real person at all. This leads him down a dark path of desperation and mistrust, causing strain on his relationships with those around him.

As Sato spirals further into his delusions, his friend Yamazaki tries to intervene and get him back on track. However, even Yamazaki has his own problems to deal with, including his wavering commitment to their new venture and his feelings for his co-worker, Nanako.

The tension in this episode is palpable, with Sato's mental health unraveling and the stakes of their pay-per-view content rising. Dark humor and uncomfortable situations abound as the characters grapple with their own personal demons, making "Welcome to the Dark Side!" one of the most intense episodes of the season.

With only a few episodes left in the first season, the plot is starting to thicken and tensions are rising. Will Sato be able to pull himself out of his delusions and come back to reality? Or will he continue down the path of self-destruction and mistrust? Find out in "Welcome to the Dark Side!" of Welcome to the N-H-K.