Ep. 13: Ikki Faces Rika's Objections After Claiming Storm Rider Potential
Aired on July 5, 2006

Following their victory against the Sabel Tigers, Ikki seeks to expand his abilities to become the top Storm Rider. This ambition causes conflict with Rika, who discovers his desire to join their ranks. Ringo intervenes to support Ikki, arguing that he possesses the necessary potential to succeed as a Storm Rider despite Rika's strong objections. The situation highlights the tension between Ikki's aspirations and the skepticism he faces from his peers regarding his suitability for the team.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Ikki's team seeks a fifth member while observing a surprising A-Class battle
- Ep. 10 · Ikki and Agito escape Wind G-men trap as sky-bound frog metaphor returns Akito
- Ep. 11 · Team Kogarasumaru Take-off
- Ep. 12 · Ringo Disguises Herself to Support Ikki's Kogasumaru Team in the F-Class Parts War
- Ep. 13 · Ikki Faces Rika's Objections After Claiming Storm Rider Potential
- Ep. 14 · Sora and Rika reveal Ikki their growing hatred toward Air Trecks
- Ep. 15 · Ikki Defeats Rika in Parts Wars and Trains with Kogarasumaru During Spring Break
- Ep. 16 · Agito lures Behemoth to Kogarasumaru turf for a strategic Parts War against the Holy Four.
- Ep. 17 · Ikki's Team Faces Behemoth in a High-Stakes Cube Battle