Ep. 9: Ayanami wakes as prisoner while Azur Lane ships discuss Black Mental Cube activation and Siren connections.
Ayanami awakens as a prisoner in the Azur Lane base, supervised by Javelin and Laffey as punishment for disobeying orders. Lead ships discuss the Black Mental Cube's activation and its link to Enterprise. Javelin and Laffey tour the base, surprising Ayanami with the lack of hostility from the shipgirls. She meets Akashi, who reveals Akagi's alliance with the Sirens, while Ark Royal observes quietly. Meanwhile, the Sakura Empire mourns Akagi and Ayanami, with Nagato questioning Project Orochi. Queen Elizabeth wonders about Siren goals, while Belfast, Illustrious, and Unicorn trust Enterprise. Unicorn joins the group, helping Ayanami recognize similarities between both factions. Observer manipulates Kaga into continuing Project Orochi by promising reunion with Akagi. Ayanami later confides in Enterprise about her lack of desire to fight, sharing this sentiment. Finally, she accepts friendship with Javelin, Laffey, and Unicorn.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Sheffield, Edinburgh, and Akashi hide on an island while Azur Lane attempts a rescue.
- Ep. 6 · Laffey fails to befriend Ayanami while Enterprise explores base life and a mysterious vision.
- Ep. 7 · A Decisive Naval Battle Between Azur Lane and the Sakura Empire
- Ep. 8 · Azur Lane and Sakura Empire fleets regroup as Enterprise goes berserk after Siren data collection
- Ep. 9 · Ayanami wakes as prisoner while Azur Lane ships discuss Black Mental Cube activation and Siren connections.
- Ep. 10 · Enterprise confronts illusions while Azur Lane and Sakura Empire clash over the Black Mental Cube
- Ep. 11 · Orochi Activates and Forces Azur Lane and Red Axis to Unite Against the Siren Threat
- Ep. 12 · Enterprise intercepts Orochi's missile while facing visions of inevitable conflict