Ep. 9: Akane, Midori, and Aoto are magically forced to act in a play by Loki and Shakespeare.
Aired on March 4, 2016

Akane, Midori, and Aoto become separated from their advisers and are magically compelled to perform in a theatrical production. This situation is orchestrated by Loki and Shakespeare, who have conspired to force the trio into playing specific roles. As they are compelled to fulfill their parts in the performance, each character encounters an individual they have been searching for. The narrative focuses on their involuntary participation in the drama and the unexpected meetings that occur during the play, driven by the magical influence of the conspirators.
Episodes
- Ep. 5 · Akane and team encounter The Defiers during special training
- Ep. 6 · Arthur seeks the Divine Gate while Loki and Oz pursue separate missions
- Ep. 7 · Arthur leads Knights of Round and Academy Adapters toward the Divine Gate
- Ep. 8 · Akane and team escape Divine Gate while Arthur is missing and martial law is enforced
- Ep. 9 · Akane, Midori, and Aoto are magically forced to act in a play by Loki and Shakespeare.
- Ep. 10 · Akane and Midori lack the key while Aoto holds it inside the zone
- Ep. 11 · Akane and Midori access the Divine Gate through despair while Aoto confronts his twin brother Ariton
- Ep. 12 · Akane, Midori, and Aoto face the true nature of the Divine Gate