Ep. 5: Akira's Virtual Reality Simulation Involves Squad and Ygg
Aired on February 8, 2021

Akira creates a virtual high school environment where Minami is a classmate and Alma is a transfer student, with the Squad participating to stimulate his subconscious and revive his memories. Ygg secretly joins this operation. Within this simulation, Akira confronts Beta, an individual identical to himself who wields EX-ARM Number 11 and caused significant destruction in Tokyo. Akira concludes that Beta is the root cause of all his issues. This scenario serves as a method for the Squad to access Akira's hidden memories while navigating the complex dynamics of their shared virtual reality.
Episodes
- Ep. 1 · Akira Natsume becomes a weapon after fainting and saving a girl from thugs
- Ep. 2 · Shiga Compels Akira to Join Anti Ex-Arm Squad Amidst Tokyo Decay and Terrorist Attacks
- Ep. 3 · Counter EX-ARM Squad confronts Elmira in Yokosuka Special Economic Zone
- Ep. 4 · Akira pilots the Ogre exoframe and battles Elmira's Bibot while recovering memories.
- Ep. 5 · Akira's Virtual Reality Simulation Involves Squad and Ygg
- Ep. 6 · The Counter Squad investigates a global EX-ARM auction hosted by the Auctioneer on the Megafloat.
- Ep. 7 · Minami confronts Al Jarde regarding her family's death while facing Alma and Soma.
- Ep. 8 · Beta Hostages Counter Squad While Akira Discovers His True Identity
- Ep. 9 · Ogre Deployed as Al Jarde Protects Minami and Beta Takes Control