Full Metal Panic!
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EP 1Sousuke Sagara Enrolls at Jindai High to Protect Kaname Chidori
Jan 8, 2002Members of Mithril's Special Response Team, including Sousuke Sagara, Kurz Weber, and Melissa Mao, are tasked with safeguarding Kaname Chidori from terrorist threats. Due to his age and Japanese background, Sousuke assumes the identity of a student at Kaname's school, Jindai High, to maintain close proximity. His unconventional behavior and speech patterns lead Kaname to perceive him as strange, although she acknowledges his intriguing nature during a telephone conversation. This undercover assignment places the military operative in a civilian educational environment while balancing his protective duties against external dangers targeting Kaname.
EP 2Sousuke's military background hinders his school adjustment and causes overreactions
Jan 15, 2002Sousuke struggles to adapt to school life due to his military background, leading him to overreact to situations that appear harmless to others. Kaname mistakenly assumes he is a military otaku. She becomes irritated by his constant presence, as he follows her everywhere she goes. This dynamic creates tension between the two characters, highlighting the difficulty of Sousuke's transition into a civilian educational environment and Kaname's frustration with his persistent behavior.
EP 3SRT Responds to Intruder in Kaname's Apartment While Tuatha de Danaan Strikes USSR Facility
Jan 22, 2002Special Response Team operatives mobilize urgently after detecting an unauthorized individual infiltrating Kaname's residence. Simultaneously, the Tuatha de Danaan, recognized as Mithril's premier submarine under the command of Teletha "Tessa" Testarossa, executes a missile attack targeting a Whispered research installation located within the USSR. These parallel events highlight the escalating tensions and operational readiness required to address both immediate security breaches and strategic military objectives across different global locations during this critical period.
EP 4Sousuke infiltrates a USSR base to rescue Kaname from terrorist testing.
Jan 29, 2002Kaname and Sousuke's class travels to Okinawa for a field trip. Terrorist operative Gauron hijacks their plane and diverts it to a base near Lake Khanka in the USSR. The terrorists kidnap Kaname and subject her to scientific testing. Unable to bear the thought of her potential fate, Sousuke infiltrates the base and attempts to rescue Kaname.
EP 5Sousuke rescues Kaname and commandeers an AS during Mithril's rescue operation.
Feb 5, 2002Sousuke saves Kaname and commandeers an Arm Slave while Mithril launches a rescue operation. When Sousuke confronts Gauron, Melissa and Kurz arrive to provide back-up so he and Kaname can escape with the other students; however, they miss the rescue planes and are left behind.
EP 6Sousuke and Kaname find wounded Kurz in the woods as Mithril arrives with the Arbalest
Feb 12, 2002Sousuke and Kaname take shelter in the forest after their situation becomes critical. There, they encounter Kurz, who has sustained injuries following the destruction of his Arm Slave by Gauron. With enemy forces closing in on their location, the trio attempts to establish contact with Mithril for assistance. Just as the danger reaches its peak, reinforcements arrive promptly. Mithril deploys Sousuke’s new Arm Slave, the Arbalest, to provide immediate support and secure their safety against the advancing threat.
EP 7Sousuke battles Gauron while Kaname learns of Whispered abilities to aid him.
Feb 19, 2002During his combat with Gauron, Sousuke faces difficulties controlling the Arbalest's Lambda Driver system. Kaname observes the engagement and starts to understand her Whispered powers, using this knowledge to guide Sousuke in operating the mecha with precision. With her assistance, he successfully overcomes Gauron. Following the victory, the Tuatha De Danaan intervenes to rescue both Sousuke and Kaname from the battlefield. This sequence highlights the critical role Kaname's emerging abilities play in supporting Sousuke's mechanical operations and ensuring their survival against the enemy forces.
EP 8Mizuki spreads lies about Kaname after boyfriend Shirai asks her out, leading to her breakup.
Feb 26, 2002Mizuki Inaba becomes jealous when her boyfriend Shirai asks Kaname out. In response, Mizuki spreads vicious lies about Kaname throughout the school. These actions cause Shirai to dump Mizuki for being overbearing. Later, Mizuki meets with her friends and is forced to ask Sousuke to be her boyfriend. This sequence of events highlights the consequences of Mizuki's jealous behavior and her subsequent social fallout. The narrative focuses on the interpersonal conflicts arising from romantic jealousy and the resulting relationship changes involving Mizuki, Shirai, Kaname, and Sousuke within the school setting.
EP 9Tessa escorts suspect Takuma Kugayama to safety after A21 attack
Mar 5, 2002Tessa is dispatched to meet Takuma Kugayama, a young boy captured at Narita whom Mithril suspects of possessing the ability to operate the Lambda Driver. During this mission, the A21 terrorist group launches an assault on the compound with the intent of freeing their captured comrade. Amidst the chaos of the attack, Tessa manages to escape the facility. She takes Takuma Kugayama with her and flees to Sousuke's safe house to ensure his protection from the hostile forces pursuing them.
EP 10Kaname and Sousuke seek safety at Jindai High after terrorists capture Tessa and Kaname.
Mar 12, 2002Kaname visits Sousuke's apartment and becomes involved with Mithril's situation. They realize the apartment is no longer safe, so they take Takuma to the Jindai High campus for safekeeping. However, the terrorists locate Takuma and capture Tessa and Kaname. Sousuke is forced to give up Takuma for the two girls.
EP 11Hostage exchange fails as Tessa and Kaname are captured in a tanker
Mar 19, 2002The planned hostage exchange deteriorates, resulting in Tessa and Kaname being transported to the terrorists' hideout located inside a tanker. Meanwhile, Sousuke reunites with Kurz and Melissa to organize a rescue mission for their captured friends. During the ensuing rescue operation, Takuma activates the massive Behemoth AS, escalating the conflict significantly. The group must navigate the dangerous situation to save their companions while facing the newly deployed giant machine.
EP 12Mithril deploys the Arbalest to destroy the Behemoth threatening the group in the city.
Mar 26, 2002The Behemoth pursues Sousuke, Kurz, Kaname, and Tessa through the city streets. Mithril dispatches the Arbalest to engage the creature in battle. Tessa and Kaname utilize their Whispered abilities to assist in the fight. With their help, Sousuke identifies the Behemoth's weak spot. He then destroys the creature, ending the immediate threat to the group.
EP 13Tessa Challenges Melissa to an AS Duel and Seeks Sousuke's Coaching
Apr 2, 2002Tessa engages in a heated argument with Melissa, which escalates into a challenge for an AS duel. As the confrontation unfolds, Tessa recognizes that she might be outmatched or in over her head. Consequently, she decides to ask Sousuke to serve as her AS coach to help her prepare for the upcoming battle. This sequence highlights the tension between the two characters and Tessa's realization of her limitations, prompting her to seek guidance from Sousuke to improve her skills before facing Melissa in the duel.
EP 14fillerSousuke and friends attend the Narashino military festival during summer break
Apr 9, 2002During their summer break, Sousuke, Kaname, and their friends attend the Narashino military festival. They participate in the annual AS competition where Sousuke assists the Narashino team, a unit of the 1st Airborne Brigade that typically loses to the Nerima team. Meanwhile, Sousuke's classmate Shinji Kazama, who is a military otaku, resolves his conflicts with his father. His father serves as the commanding officer for the Narashino team. The visit allows the group to engage with the local military culture and support the struggling local squad during the competitive event.
EP 15fillerSousuke joins Mithril squad in Helmajistan to hunt Gauron despite age bias
Apr 16, 2002After discovering Gauron is alive, Sousuke is deployed to Helmajistan. He is temporarily attached to an AS squad from Mithril's Indian Ocean corps for a mission to eliminate Gauron. Due to his young age, the team members mock and ignore his counsel. Their initial confrontation with Gauron results in a disastrous failure. During the conflict, the squad also seizes a nuclear-armed ballistic missile that Gauron intended to sell on the black market.
EP 16fillerSousuke and team hide in a cave while Zaied aids Gauron
Apr 23, 2002Sousuke and the surviving members of his unit seek shelter within a cave hideout. Unbeknownst to Sousuke, Zaied, an old acquaintance from his time as a child soldier, is currently fighting alongside Gauron. Zaied possesses detailed knowledge of Sousuke's tactical planning methods, which provides him and Gauron with a significant strategic advantage in their confrontation. This insider information allows the opposing forces to anticipate and counter Sousuke's moves effectively, shifting the balance of power against the hidden team.
EP 17fillerSousuke defeats Zaied and Gauron in intense Lambda Driver combat
Apr 30, 2002Sousuke engages in a fierce battle against Zaied, ultimately resulting in the enemy's death. Meanwhile, Gauron eliminates the remaining members of the Mithril team. Following Zaied's defeat, Sousuke turns his attention to Gauron. The two pilots clash using their Lambda Drivers, leading to a direct confrontation. Sousuke emerges as the sole victor of this encounter, securing his position after overcoming both adversaries in rapid succession during the conflict.
EP 18Kaname accompanies Sousuke to a secluded island that turns out to be a Mithril base.
May 7, 2002Kaname feels nervous when Sousuke invites her to a remote island, but her enthusiasm wanes upon discovering it is actually a Mithril facility. An urgent situation compels Sousuke to return immediately to the Tuatha de Danaan, taking Kaname with him. Upon boarding the vessel, she is astonished by the royal treatment she receives. She is subsequently invited to celebrate the submarine's first anniversary party, marking a significant shift in her experience with the organization.
EP 19Melissa explains recruiting Kurz and Sousuke to Tessa and Kaname after their combat skills impressed her.
May 14, 2002Melissa tells Tessa and Kaname about her process for bringing Kurz and Sousuke into the SRT. Initially, she considered them unlikely candidates while looking for new members. However, their impressive combat skills displayed during a mission convinced her to change her mind and recruit them. Following this explanation, Sousuke gives Kaname a tour of the submarine. The narrative focuses on these specific events without adding extra context or future plot details.
EP 20Tessa explains Whispered resonance to Kaname while SRT targets Gauron in Palau.
May 21, 2002Tessa reveals the nature of resonance between two Whispered to Kaname. Simultaneously, the SRT prepares for a mission against terrorists led by Gauron, who survived the Helmajistan incident. Gauron is causing havoc at Palau's Berildaob island. During the ensuing battle, Gauron is captured. However, Melissa ends up gravely injured in the conflict. The operation proceeds with significant casualties among the SRT forces despite the successful apprehension of the terrorist leader.
EP 21Sousuke confronts guilt over Melissa while Gauron hijacks the Tuatha de Danaan AI to take hostages.
May 28, 2002Consumed by guilt regarding Melissa's health, Sousuke harshly tells Kaname she is a burden. Kurz overhears this and strikes Sousuke, warning that such behavior leads to bad husbandry. Realizing his error, Sousuke seeks Kaname to apologize. Meanwhile, SRT traitors assist Gauron in seizing control of the Tuatha de Danaan AI using a special program. Gauron then takes Kaname, Tessa, and the command crew hostage, escalating the crisis within the vessel.
EP 22Gauron attacks USS Bunker Hill while Tessa coordinates Kaname's escape with Sousuke and Kurz's aid
Jun 4, 2002Gauron deploys the Tuatha de Danaan to assault the USS Bunker Hill (CG-52) to discredit Mithril. Tessa uses resonance to convey a plan to Kaname for retaking the submarine, creating a diversion for his escape. Gauron's forces pursue her, but Sousuke and Kurz intervene to assist. Meanwhile, Kalinin visits the Bunker Hill to persuade the U.S. Navy against a forceful response after Gauron launches two Harpoons at the vessel.
EP 23Kaname hacks the Tuatha de Danaan while Sousuke rescues the crew and faces Gauron's escape.
Jun 11, 2002Kaname directly connects to the Tuatha de Danaan computer system to reprogram it. Meanwhile, Sousuke proceeds to the Tuatha de Danaan bridge to rescue Tessa and the crew. Gauron manages to escape during the chaos. As Gauron prepares to destroy the Tuatha de Danaan using his Venom AS, Sousuke activates his Arbalest. The U.S. Navy subsequently calls off the attack on the submarine. This sequence of events resolves the immediate conflict aboard the vessel, with the crew saved and the enemy retreating before the final destruction can occur.
EP 24Sousuke battles Gauron in the hangar as he prevents the submarine's destruction.
Jun 18, 2002Inside the Tuatha de Danaan hangar, Sousuke and Gauron engage in combat. During the struggle, Gauron triggers the self-destruct sequence of his Arm Slave, intending to annihilate both himself and the submarine. With assistance from Kaname, Sousuke ejects Gauron's unit from the vessel moments before the explosion occurs. Following these events, the narrative shifts to Merida Island. There, Tessa is shown sending home the remains of two SRT members who were killed during the earlier takeover of the submarine. This sequence highlights the immediate aftermath of the battle and the personal costs incurred by the characters involved in the conflict.
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- How many episodes does Full Metal Panic! have?
- Full Metal Panic! has 24 episodes.
- When did Full Metal Panic! come out?
- Full Metal Panic! came out in 2002.
- Which studio made Full Metal Panic!?
- Full Metal Panic! was produced by GONZO.
- Who directed Full Metal Panic!?
- Full Metal Panic! was directed by Kouichi Chigira.
- Is Full Metal Panic! finished?
- Current status of Full Metal Panic!: Finished.