Ep. 16: Reiko Finds Courage to Fight Invaders After Realizing Her Weaknesses
Aired on July 17, 2000

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The Gate Keepers have faced numerous powerful adversaries, yet Reiko-chan has contributed little to the team's efforts. Her teammates have recently criticized her lack of focus and tendency to worsen situations. Acknowledging her inadequacies as a Gate Keeper, Reiko struggles to find the inner strength to overcome her personal weaknesses. The narrative shifts when a friend from a nearby daycare center is threatened by Invaders. This crisis prompts Reiko to discover the courage to fight, emerging from an unexpected source. Her journey involves confronting her own limitations while protecting someone dear to her, marking a significant moment of personal growth and determination within the ongoing conflict against the Invaders.
Episodes
- Ep. 12 · Shun and Ruriko investigate a missing plane in the north while facing Invaders and a mysterious girl.
- Ep. 13 · Western Gate Keepers confront the Kikai Shogun while Shun acts independently
- Ep. 14 · Shun and Ruriko face personal struggles while Western A.E.G.I.S. veterans fall to Kikai Shogun and Akuma Hakushaku.
- Ep. 15 · Ruriko joins the club while Shun stops an abusive arranged marriage
- Ep. 16 · Reiko Finds Courage to Fight Invaders After Realizing Her Weaknesses
- Ep. 17 · The Commander and Ms. Ochiai flee from a new Invader form while uncovering hidden past secrets.
- Ep. 18 · Fei's Past Haunts Her as She Defends the Invader
- Ep. 19 · Reiji’s Club Debate and the Unexpected Invader Attack
- Ep. 20 · Saemi drags Shun and Yukino home for New Year celebrations