Ep. 25: Shiki's team returns to Edens Zero after Valkyrie's death and Homura joins the Shining Stars.

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Shiki merges his abilities with the Kurenai Dragoon's missiles to destroy the mech, leading to Kurenai's capture. Nino disables Kurenai's robot army, allowing Shiki and Paul to let Homura decide the punishment. Kurenai pretends to care for Homura to seek forgiveness, but Homura sees through the act, recognizes Valkyrie as her true mother, and orders Kurenai to leave forever. Kurenai plots revenge but is captured by a former victim. Shiki's group leaves Valkyrie enshrined on Sun Jewel and returns to the Edens Zero, which has evaded Drakken, to report Valkyrie's fate. Witch and Sister debate recreating Valkyrie from backup data, but Witch notes this would create an android without Valkyrie's emotional bonds. Homura accepts Valkyrie's death and offers herself as the substitute in the Four Shining Stars. The Shining Stars welcome Homura as the crew continues their journey, pursued by Drakken.