Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo
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Fallen Princess: Angelise's fall from grace after her secret Norma status is exposed.
Oct 5, 2014Popular princess Angelise witnesses the state confiscate a baby labeled a Norma and insults the grieving mother. Later, her mother gives her a ring for her Baptism Ritual, a coming-of-age ceremony tied to her ascension. During the event, her brother reveals that Angelise is also a Norma. Her mother attempts to help her escape, but the queen is killed in the process. Angelise’s sister faints from shock, while her father is restrained and likely imprisoned. The brother touches his sister’s lips, muttering about restoring royal purity, and declares himself the new Emperor. Angelise is forcibly conscripted into the military and sent to an island prison against her will.
- 2EP 2
Ange begins soldier training under Captain Zola and Lieutenant Salia, facing harsh discipline and simulator lessons.
Oct 12, 2014Ange starts her first day as a Norma soldier assigned to the 1st Squadron led by Captain Zola. She is supervised by Lieutenant Salia, who forces her to wear a deceased pilot’s suit after stripping her naked. During Paramail simulator training, Ange struggles with controls until recalling aerial lacrosse techniques. After days of training, Zola acknowledges Ange’s progress, and Salia provides supplies and a room. At the canteen, Zola’s subordinates remind Ange her royalty status is gone. Coco follows Ange, confessing her feelings and offering pudding, but Ange discards it and requests release. Jill declines the request. An unsatisfied Zola drags Ange to an interrogation room and fondles her until Ange’s resistance dislodges Zola’s artificial eye. A singularity portal opens, dispatching the squadron. Ange attempts to flee while Salia chases her and Coco tries to join her. The DRAGON attacks, killing Coco with a beam, leaving Ange in shock.
- 3EP 3
Ange awakens the ancient Paramail Villkiss to defeat the galleon DRAGON after Zola's death.
Oct 19, 2014Following Coco's death, Ange fears defecting while Salia aims her weapon at her. The DRAGONs brigade attacks with 22 schooners and a galleon type, forcing the squadron into assault mode. Miranda is devoured by the schooners, intensifying Ange's terror. Zola attempts to strike the galleon type, but Ange intervenes, causing an explosion that kills Zola. At the infirmary, Ange is blamed for Zola's death. Jill denies Ange's request to return home, stating her family is gone, and punishes her by carrying tombstones. Despairing, Ange is assigned to pilot an ancient Paramail due to unit shortages. She hunts the previous enemy, but the galleon type DRAGON pursues her. Recalling her mother's wish to live strongly, Ange awakens Villkiss in assault mode and destroys the galleon. Back at the Arzenal cemetery, she cuts her hair to leave her past behind, vowing to survive. Before the credits, she eats the spoiled pudding Coco had offered.
- 4EP 4
Ange faces bullying, Salia studies leadership, and Ange crashes Villkiss into the sea.
Oct 26, 2014Following a mission, the squadron collects their bounties, with Ange receiving the largest share. Hilda and her gang attempt to bully Ange due to her arrogant attitude, but these efforts fail. Salia studies military leadership manuals while Vivian begins to develop feelings for Ange, though Salia reveals a desire to pilot Villkiss. At Jasmine's mall, Ange purchases a new uniform and ignores Jasmine's warnings about public dislike. In the canteen, Ange angrily rejects a keychain offered by Vivian. Hilda buys Zola's quarters and discards Zola's artificial eyeball into the sea before planting something on Villkiss in the hangar. During a sortie, Ange ignores formation and rushes forward. Villkiss malfunctions, but Ange transforms it into assault mode. A Schooner attacks, causing Ange to wrestle on the sea until her cockpit fills with water and she loses consciousness. The episode concludes with Ange waking up tied to a bed, naked, with a boy sleeping beside her.
- 5EP 5
Ange awakens bound with a boy who frees her before she finds Villkiss submerged near the shore.
Nov 2, 2014Ange wakes tied up next to a boy who explains her situation, leading to her release and his subsequent beating. At Arzenal, Jill orders Salia to search for Ange. Ange finds Villkiss half-submerged in the surf and discovers Hilda’s underwear in the intake caused the malfunction. After an altercation where she ties up the boy, Ange wanders the forest, gets bitten by a snake, and loses consciousness. The boy rescues her by sucking out the venom from her left leg and treats her in his hideout. While he repairs Villkiss, he recalls his parents’ death and sees Jill approaching. He introduces himself as Tusk but hides his identity. A brig-class DRAGON fleet and a Schooner attack. Ange fights the Schooner while Tusk repairs Villkiss. The machine reacts to her ring, shooting the enemy, which Ange then stabs. At dawn, she introduces herself to Tusk and the arriving rescue team. Tusk honors his fallen comrades and leaves the island piloting a Para-mail.
- 6EP 6
Momoka stows away at Arzenal and bonds with Ange through shared bathing and past memories.
Nov 9, 2014Momoka hides on a supply transport to Arzenal, surprising Ange upon her arrival. Although Momoka is happy to see Ange, Ange acts coldly because Momoka knows she is a Norma. Momoka persists in helping Ange despite the hostility, eventually leading Ange to order a joint bath. During the bath, Momoka remembers a past incident where Ange treated her arm wound after she broke a doll. Momoka expresses envy but dedication to serving Ange, prompting Ange to demand she leave. Their session is interrupted by an offensive. The following day, as Momoka prepares to depart Arzenal, Ange stops her by purchasing her freedom using her own savings.
- 7EP 7
Salia confronts Ange after a mission, leading to punishment and a critical battle against a DRAGON.
Nov 16, 2014Following a sortie, Rosalie blames Ange for lost bounties, prompting Salia to defend their teamwork. Salia seeks stress relief through cosplay but is spotted by Ange, leading to a confrontation in the baths where both are punished. The next day, Ange falls ill, yet the squadron continues training. Salia pilots Villkiss, noting its safety record, and intercepts a land-based DRAGON. Hilda pushes too far until Ange arrives, using gravity magic to ground the enemy. Salia orders Ange to break the DRAGON’s horn, dispelling the spell and allowing the squadron to win. Back at Arzenal, the team receives a large bounty. Salia questions their satisfaction with survival versus reward, causing Hilda to call her lovers traitors. The squadron playfully throws Ange into the baths, uniting the group, while Momoka intercepts a distressing message from Sylvia regarding Ange.
- 8EP 8
Ange and Hilda Escape Arzenal During the Festa with Misty's Help
Nov 23, 2014During Arzenal's annual Festa, Misty Rosenblum visits to represent her family. Ange, bored and wearing a Perolina costume, sneaks to Misty’s mansion to ask for help. While Momoka searches for Ange, Hilda holds Momoka at gunpoint. Ange and Misty gather weapons in the armory and head to the Hangar. Hilda forces Momoka to control the transport, but Ange points her gun at Hilda. Hilda explains the transport is locked and breaking it would alert Arzenal. They form an alliance; Hilda frees the transport, and Momoka flies it. Ange initially refuses Hilda boarding due to past bullying, but Hilda reveals her past with Zola and desire to meet her mother. Ange accepts her, and they leave Arzenal. Upon arrival, they part ways, promising to survive and meet again. Finally, Ange and Momoka travel to the Empire of Misurugi.
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Hilda discovers her Norma identity while Ange faces betrayal from Sylvia during the palace assault.
Nov 30, 2014Hilda visits her mother in the Enderant Union outskirts but is shocked to learn she is a Norma after her mother addresses a young girl as Hilda. Fainting from fear, Hilda leaves but is ambushed by police. Meanwhile, Ange and Momoka prepare to advance on the imperial palace. They meet Ange’s friend Akiho at the Iaria hangar, where Ange steals a vehicle. Despite Akiho’s attempt to call for help, Ange restrains her before they escape into the capital. After being chased, Ange uses a secret royal passage to reach the palace. She rescues Sylvia, but Sylvia attacks Ange, cutting off her left arm and blaming her for their mother’s death and Sylvia’s paraplegia. Devastated, Ange is captured by imperial guards to face trial by Julio.
- 10EP 10
Ange faces execution by Julio before Tusk rescues her, leading to their escape and arrival at Arzenal.
Dec 7, 2014Julio and townsfolk sentence Ange to death by hanging, prompting her to march to the gallows while singing about human cruelty toward Normas. Tusk abruptly saves her, resulting in an awkward situation as they flee the empire, with Ange wounding Julio’s face using a thrown blade. En route to Arzenal, Tusk reveals that Jill knows everything about the Villkiss and ordered Ange to survive. Upon arrival, Ange and Hilda are detained, sharing their bitter experiences and recognizing the cruelty of their respective nations. They become comrades and vow to destroy the world upon release. Ange begins singing the same song from her execution, which is heard by the entire Arzenal staff.
- 11EP 11
Sylvia discovers Riza's true form while Arzenal faces a massive DRAGON invasion led by a singing pilot.
Dec 14, 2014Sylvia witnesses Riza transform into a winged monster and strangle her after Julio reveals Ange hinders their plans. A flashback shows a wounded Jill, formerly Alektra, losing her arm, prompting Salia to vow revenge. In the present, Salia hopes to pilot Villkiss, but a portal opens above Arzenal, unleashing Schooner-type DRAGONs and three Para-mails. A red Para-mail destroys part of the base, killing many. Salia engages despite Jill's warnings, but Ange takes control of Villkiss to fight the enemy. The opposing pilot sings, causing Ange to respond with a glowing ring. Their attacks collide, and the pilot reveals the truth lies with the Aura before retreating. Salia realizes Ange is Villkiss's true pilot as Jill assesses the damage while Vivian rests in the ruined room.
- 12EP 12
World leaders argue over DRAGON attacks while Arzenal discovers a DRAGON survivor named Vivian.
Dec 21, 2014Global leaders convene to address the DRAGON assault on Arzenal but descend into conflict. Embryo suggests destroying the current world to establish a new one. Within Arzenal, Hilda becomes captain after Salia’s detention. Jill and Ange discuss mana origins and norma discrimination. Ange presses Jill about the DRAGONs, but their conversation is interrupted by the discovery of a DRAGON survivor in the base. This survivor is revealed to be Vivian, who hums a song Ange recognizes. Ange sings along as Vivian shifts from DRAGON form to human form, leading Ange to realize DRAGONs are actually humans. Upon witnessing DRAGONs being burned, Ange is devastated and vows to stop killing DRAGONs and piloting Villkiss. Shortly after, a fleet arrives at Arzenal carrying Julio on the flagship.
- 13EP 13
Julio attacks Arzenal while Ange pilots Villkiss against Embryo's Black Angel.
Jan 4, 2015As Julio’s fleet assaults Arzenal, Jill initiates Operation Libertus, ordering staff to ignore messages and defend the base. She sends Salia to guard Ange and instructs Mei to move the Villkiss underground. Julio’s troops invade, killing civilians, while Ange and Momoka escape to the cafeteria. Ange deflects an attack on Momoka, interrogates a soldier, and decides to confront Julio using the Villkiss. She activates the mecha’s power, turning it red, and disables Salia to protect the facility. During the battle, Ange notices a light barrier protecting the Villkiss. She faces Julio, but Embryo intervenes with his Black Angel Ragna-Mail. Embryo sings to trigger a powerful attack that kills Julio and destroys his fleet. Ange survives, but Embryo targets Tusk and Vivian. He sings again, prompting Ange to transform the Villkiss blue to save them. The Black Angel fires, causing the Villkiss, Tusk, and Vivian to vanish. Meanwhile, Jill’s submarine becomes operational and departs Arzenal.
- 14EP 14
Ange and Tusk explore a desolate dimension and uncover the truth of the Seventh World War.
Jan 11, 2015Ange awakens in a barren dimension with Tusk and a dragon-transformed Vivian, assuming they are far from Arzenal. Tusk explains that the Villkiss can traverse dimensions, prompting Ange to scout and discover a destroyed version of the Misurugi Empire. Following a robot, they enter a shelter where the computer Himawari reveals that over 500 years ago, the Seventh World War ended when the Ragna-Mail weapon caused Earth's reaction furnaces to explode, rendering the planet uninhabitable. The system confirms they are the only survivors. Ange struggles to accept this reality and clashes with Tusk over the perceived futility of their past efforts to liberate people from Embryo. They eventually reconcile after Ange apologizes. Tusk later reveals Embryo's manipulative history as the arch-nemesis of the Inishieno-Tami. Their peaceful moment is interrupted by a mysterious woman on a dragon, who identifies this location as another Earth inhabited by the Itsuwarino-Tami.
- 15EP 15
Ange and Tusk visit Salamanday's mountain castle to learn about the Dragon civilization and their world.
Jan 18, 2015Ange, Tusk, and Vivian are transported by DRAGONs to a mountain castle, where Vivian is captured with a traq dart. Ange and Tusk meet the High Priestess, but Ange's temper causes tension until Salamanday offers hospitality. During a tea ceremony, Ange attempts to take their hostess hostage, prompting Salamanday to reveal the source of Mana of Light and the truth behind the war between Arenzal, the DRAGONs, and Embryo. Ange is subdued and wakes in a hospital with Vivian, who now controls her transformations thanks to Dr. Gecko's adjustments to her DRAGON gene. They discover Tusk strapped to a table surrounded by young DRAGONettes, having provided information about sex due to a lack of humanoid males. Later, Ange and Vivian meet Salamanday and Vivian's mother, who is a DRAGON. The DRAGONs plan a festival for Vivian's return, and during it, Salamanday's guards ask Ange and Tusk to learn about their culture in exchange for learning about the humans. Tusk questions if they must return to their Earth, leaving Ange without an answer.
- 16EP 16
Riza reports Aura activity while Ange and Salamandinay bond through sports before facing a Singular Point crisis.
Jan 25, 2015Riza informs Omiko that Aura activity is underground in the Misurugi Empire, prompting orders to recapture it in sync with the Singular point opening. Ange wakes, frees Tusk, and reunites with Salamandinay, Naga, and Kaname. At Vivian’s home, Ange questions Lamia’s identity and suspects poisoned food. Salamandinay challenges Ange to sports competitions; victory requires Ange’s aid against Embryo, while defeat frees her. They bond through tennis, baseball, and golf. Salamandinay emphasizes protecting citizens, clashing with Ange’s views. Vivian enjoys peace with her parents until an unstable Singular point appears. Salamandinay attacks to help, while Ange pilots the unfinished Villkiss. Tusk recognizes Embryo’s signature. Ange proposes using Villkiss’ Discord Feather to negate Salamandinay’s Convergence Space-Time Gun, activated by Hoshi-Uta, to close the point. Salamandinay accepts her leadership role, and the two solidify their friendship through mutual trust.
- 17EP 17
Ange and Tusk journey to the Singularity Point while facing ambushes and former allies.
Feb 1, 2015Sala informs Ange that Aura is located in the Misurugi Empire, prompting plans to march through a singular point. Ange struggles with trust issues due to past lies, but Tusk offers support, leading to a moment of jealousy when she sees him with DRAGON women. She resolves to return to Arzenal for its peaceful life and Momoka. Sala respects Ange’s choice and promises to continue their games after defeating Embryo. Vivian also decides to reunite with her friends. Before the war, Dr. Gecko attempts to examine Tusk, but Omiko alerts Embryo to the Descendants of Aura, triggering an attack. Ange, Tusk, and Vivian head to the Singularity Point, discussing dreams of opening a coffee shop. They are ambushed upon arrival, not in the Misurugi Empire as planned. Riza is tortured by Embryo to reveal Sala’s strategy, forcing Sala to withdraw. Ange fights to buy time, battling former Arzenal colleagues Salia, Ersha, and Chris who are controlled by Embryo. With help from Tusk and Vivian, the Villkiss teleports Ange to Arzenal, where she finally reunites with Momoka.
- 18EP 18
Ange and Jill clash over DRAGON cooperation while Tusk escapes with Ange.
Feb 8, 2015Jill remains skeptical of Ange’s claim that she originated from beyond the Singular Point. Ange argues that the DRAGONs are essential to recapture Aura and halt Mana infrastructure, thereby preventing the Singular Point from opening and ending the Norma-human conflict. She urges Jill to ally with the DRAGONs to counter Embryo, but Jill views them merely as tools for the Libertas plan. Tusk reveals the Aurora’s history with the Inishieno-Tami, while Hilda and Ange share a kiss. Jill captures Momoka to force Ange’s cooperation, but Tusk releases gas to help Ange escape. Jill intercepts them, leading to a battle where Ange defeats Jill. Ange then orders Tusk to damage the Villkiss to enable metastasis to Sala’s world, forcing her to confront her former comrades.
- 19EP 19
Ange confronts Embryo while allies shift loyalties in Misurugi
Feb 15, 2015The Aurora escapes Ersha and Chris after Momoka uses Mana. Salia ambushes Ange, who wakes in the Misurugi Empire and reunites with Momoka. A letter from Embryo reveals his manipulation, prompting Ange to seek him out. Salia, now loyal to Embryo, battles Ange before Ange escapes to meet former classmates. Ersha reveals her role as kindergarten director and support for Embryo’s goal of resurrecting children. Chris offers to guide Ange to Embryo. Sylvia abuses Riza but fears Ange. Embryo meets Ange, refusing to release Aura despite her demands. He declares himself Tuner of Time and hypnotizes Ange, but she breaks the spell, biting him. Embryo remains pleased by her resistance. Meanwhile, Hilda plots to recapture Ange, while Jill suffers from past regrets regarding Embryo.
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Jill confronts Tusk while Embryo manipulates Ange and Hilda challenges Jill's leadership.
Feb 22, 2015In the Aurora, Jill blames Tusk for Ange's loss and the failure of Libertus, then redirects the ship to Arzenal. Meanwhile, Embryo proposes marriage to Ange, claiming he can destroy the world for her, and sings "Towa-gatari" to fuse worlds using Mana and Aura. Ange stabs and cuts his throat, but he uses magic to overwhelm her senses. Hilda and Rosalie bond over rescuing Ange and Chris, then Hilda confronts Jill, who admits Embryo controlled her mind. Hilda disarms Jill, who steps down as leader in favor of Hilda. In Akenomi-hashira, Momoka sees Riza abused by Silvia. Salia visits Ange, gives her the Villkiss ring, and is choked. As Ange and Momoka flee, Ersha intervenes, but the Villkiss appears. A Singular point opens, revealing Sala, who emerges to help Ange.
- 21EP 21
Hilda battles Chris while Ange revives and confronts Embryo with Tusk's aid.
Mar 1, 2015Tusk declares an advance into the Misurugi Empire, prompting Hilda to order her Para-mail squadron to attack from the Aurora. Recruits express anxiety about flying over the human world. Ange meets Sala, who separates to rescue Aura, while Vivian locates Ange using her native sense. Hilda reunites with Ange but is interrupted by Chris, leading to a one-on-one battle where Chris reveals her resentment over past treatment. Meanwhile, Momoka revives Ange at the Villkiss crash site, and they head toward the Aurora. Ange encounters an enemy controlled by Embryo in an alley. Rosalie questions the war's necessity during an aerial battle, triggering a flashback where Chris rejects Hilda and Rosalie as friends after Embryo offers friendship. Mary attempts to intervene. Embryo asserts control over Mana users in a car with Momoka. Sala advises Naga, Kaname, and Riza to retreat, shooting Sylvia to protect Riza after a revelation about their father's death. Tusk buys time against Embryo to help Ange and Momoka. Marika dies covering Hilda from Chris. Tusk arrives to rescue the girls, but Momoka attacks him under Embryo's control. Ange breaks Momoka free, who then attacks Embryo. Ange is shot but kills Embryo by pushing him off a cliff with a car, surviving the explosion. Tusk comforts Ange, then destroys the area with a deadman's switch. Ange mourns her losses.
- 22EP 22
Embryo punishes Salia while Ange reunites with Tusk after suicide attempt
Mar 8, 2015Embryo punishes Salia for Ange’s escape, declaring his new world for intelligent women. On the Aurora, Nonna and Mary mourn Marika, while Riza reveals Embryo’s plan to merge worlds using Aura and Ragna-Mail. Emma, manipulated by Embryo, confronts Hilda and Sala but is interrupted. Ersha begs Embryo to resurrect preschool children; he refuses, leading her to desert after burying them. Hilda and Rosalie lament their powerlessness, with Rosalie vowing to defeat Chris. Jill faces Jasmine’s criticism regarding Salia. Meanwhile, Ange visits a place with Tusk, grieves, and attempts suicide after reading his diary. Tusk appears alive, leading to a reunion and intimacy. They discover Momoka is also alive. Ange summons the Villkiss, preparing for war against the crisis.
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Ange reunites with allies and assumes command as the Aurora launches a desperate assault on the enemy forces.
Mar 15, 2015After analyzing the Akeno-Mihashira as the center of the space-time fusion, Hilda orders the Aurora to proceed there. Ange, Tusk, and Momoka arrive, leading to a joyful reunion where Ange forgives Riza and discusses defeating Embryo with Jill. Hilda, tired of leading, cedes command to Ange, revealing her feelings and receiving a kiss to stay motivated. The Aurora breaches the enemy net, destroying the Akenomi-hasira to open a path to Aura. Tusk acts as a decoy against Embryo while Ange faces Salia. Inside the damaged ship, Jill saves Mei and attacks to support the mission. Ange encounters her sister Silvia, who temporarily regains the ability to walk, before Jill intervenes to challenge Salia directly.
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Jill confronts Salia while Tusk battles Embryo and the Aurora crashes during the final convergence.
Mar 22, 2015Jill attempts to convince Salia to stand down, revealing Embryo’s past actions, while Tusk engages Embryo in combat, countering psychological attacks with intimate details of his relationship with Ange. The Aurora suffers a shield failure and crashes, prompting Ersha to intervene against attacking drones. Sala reaches Aura but fails to free her before portals open. As the convergence reaches 90%, the DRAGONs arrive to assist Ange’s crew, forcing Embryo to sacrifice Tania and Erma. Jill saves Salia from a DRAGON and pursues Embryo, who abducts Ange, leaving her clothes and ring behind. Meanwhile, Chris exhibits erratic behavior after accusing Rosalie and Hilda of abandonment. Hilda restrains Chris, allowing Rosalie to tackle her from the cockpit. Rosalie kisses Chris mid-fall, and Hilda catches them, leading to a reconciliation. Jill attempts to join Embryo, freezing him with a cryogenics bullet, but he escapes as the distortion persists.
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- How many episodes does Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo have?
- Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo has 25 episodes.
- When did Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo come out?
- Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo came out in 2014.
- Which studio made Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo?
- Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo was produced by Sunrise.
- Who directed Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo?
- Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo was directed by Yoshiharu Ashino.
- Is Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo finished?
- Current status of Cross Ange: Tenshi to Ryuu no Rondo: Finished.