Ep. 8: Takoyaki Battle Royale!
Aired on November 25, 2001
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The Tobita Club is excluded from the Manganji Cup, a new Gear Fighting Tournament organized by Takeshi's father. To secure an invitation to participate, the club is required to engage in a Gear Fight against a new opposing team. The narrative focuses on the upcoming match and how the Tobita Club will handle the complex and tricky tactics employed by the team known as Burning Octopus during this crucial competition.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Kouya reveals Kyousuke installed a microchip on Kuroudo's Gear, causing him to quit Team Griffon.
- Ep. 5 · Tobita Club faces financial crisis and holds a tournament to save the team
- Ep. 6 · Three challengers from Central Gear Fighting Club arrive to confront Takeshi.
- Ep. 7 · Kouya Faces Embarrassing Gear Fight Loss Against Zoo Chimpanzee
- Ep. 8 · Takoyaki Battle Royale!
- Ep. 9 · Jirou's Old Wounds
- Ep. 10 · Jin Faces Kishin Okawa in the Manganji Cup Second Round
- Ep. 11 · Tobita Club Faces Eddie Kobayashi in Third Manganji Cup Round
- Ep. 12 · The History's Strongest Gear, Gaiki