Ep. 8: Yoshika hat Probleme mit dem Fliegen, während Mio die wahre Reppuzan-Technik nicht lehren will.

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Mio trains to obtain the True Reppuzan, refusing to teach it to Yoshika despite her requests. Later, during a practice session with Perrine, Yoshika starts to have some trouble flying. However, Yoshika is given a clean bill of health, and her Striker Unit is in perfect running condition. The next day, Yoshika and Lynnette are sent to the battleship Yamato to heal crew members injured in a lab explosion. When the Yamato and its battle group is attacked by a blimp-shaped Neuroi ship, Yoshika is unable to fly, leaving Lynette alone to defend the battle fleet while they retreat. As Yoshika laments her inability to help, she hears her father's voice and is presented with a new Striker Unit, which was developed based on his research findings. Now able to use her powers to the maximum with a Striker Unit built just for her, Yoshika flies off to save Lynette and destroy the Neuroi unassisted. Later, it is discovered that Yoshika's flight troubles are traced to her old Striker Unit's inability to withstand Yoshika's increasing power. (Source: Wikipedia)