GetBackers: Dakkanya
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2 / 3- 25EP 25
Makubex confronts his utopia and reunites with friends after Ginji saves him from suicide.
Apr 5, 2003Makubex activates the intruder interception program, preventing the GetBackers from stopping him. He reveals he hacked the Babylon City database to find the Archive, a prophecy about the Limitless Fortress. He intended to use the IL to break free from Babylon City and create a new fortress. In an illusory world, Makubex sees the ruins of the fortress and his own reflection detonating the IL, turning to ashes. Ban reveals he used Jagan on Makubex and destroys the detonator. Makubex locks the team in the computer room, but Ginji breaks the door with lightning. Emishi notes Makubex hardened for The VOLTS. Makubex attempts suicide to verify his reality, but Ginji saves him, reminding him that many cherish him. Makubex cries, returns to his warmhearted self, and vows to protect his loved ones. He announces the new formation of The VOLTS and returns the IL, stored on a floppy disk, to the GetBackers. They give it to masked men, who are killed by Akabane. The team returns to the Honky Tonk cafe.
- 26EP 26
Ban and Ginji recover stolen jewelry at a hot springs resort with Paul, Natsumi, and Hevn
Apr 12, 2003Ban and Ginji are dispatched to retrieve a stolen ring at a hot springs resort, accompanied by Paul, Natsumi, and Hevn. When a thief steals a necklace and escapes, the duo fails to catch the culprit. Suspecting a nude woman near a healing spring, they instead encounter Kazuki and Juubei. Kazuki brought Juubei to heal eyes blinded during their fight in the Limitless Fortress. Juubei challenges Ginji to train, revealing his poor comedic skills, while Kazuki notes Emishi’s teasing hinders Makubex. Juubei departs for more training. Later, Natsumi and Hevn report a stolen wristwatch. Ban and Ginji pursue the thief, discovering monkeys took the jewelry. They engage in combat against the monkeys, struggling to defeat them.
- 27EP 27
GetBackers recover a stolen briefcase from high school girl Riko Tachibana for Mr. Sasakida.
Apr 19, 2003Ban and Ginji are hired by Mr. Sasakida to retrieve a stolen briefcase suspected to be taken by teenage girls. They encounter Riko Tachibana, who demands payment for information and forces them to buy her dinner, clothes, and jewelry. She also makes Kazuki, Shido, and Himiko pay, angering them. The group searches a garbage dump where Kazuki, Shido, and Himiko help find the empty briefcase. Riko reveals a disk inside was thrown by a friend. Men in black arrive to claim the disk and take Riko hostage, but The GetBackers defeat them. Akabane appears, having been hired to transport the case. Sasakida explains his demotion and failed deal with the men in black. The GetBackers forgive him and return the disk. Akabane and Riko exchange email addresses, while Kazuki, Shido, and Himiko chase Ban and Ginji for involving them.
- 28EP 28
Yuuji Takamura seeks memory recovery with the GetBackers after a car accident.
Apr 26, 2003Yuuji Takamura hires the GetBackers to restore memories lost three months prior during a car crash with his girlfriend Midori. The team investigates various locations, but Paul discovers Midori’s account is fabricated. Midori eventually asks them to stop, fearing some truths are better forgotten. They return to the accident site and Yuuji’s home, where an assassin attacks from a lighthouse. Ban uses Jagan to help Yuuji recall his past, revealing he and Midori are underworld spies wanting to escape to Europe. They depart for Europe that night, leaving their previous life behind.
- 29EP 29
Clayman hires the GetBackers to recover the missing arms of the Venus de Milo sculpture.
May 3, 2003Clayman recruits Ban and Ginji to retrieve the arms of the Venus de Milo, a sculpture of Aphrodite, to solve a historical mystery. The arms are scheduled for auction on an island to a mafia. Meanwhile, Hera and Mouen Ryuu discuss a replica on a cruise ship, planning to broadcast the reattachment for fame. Hera meets Natsuhiko Miroku, hired to protect the arms. The GetBackers are tricked by Emishi but escape using Jagan. They encounter Akabane, a hired Transporter, and hide in a wine cask to board the ship. They are discovered by assassins Shakuryuu and Hyouku. Ginji boards while Ban fights, but the assassins flee in a motorboat. Ban attempts to jump aboard but is repelled by Natsuhiko’s sword and falls into the ocean.
- 30EP 30
Ginji faces Akabane and the Miroku brothers on a cruise ship while Ban arrives.
May 10, 2003Ginji confronts Akabane, who warns him of multiple pursuers. Ginji evades Akabane and meets Yukihiko Miroku, who offers ice cream. Hera hired Akabane to transport sculpture arms, while Shakuryuu and Hyouku guard Hera under Ryuu's orders but are stopped by Akabane. Ban reaches the ship by jet ski. Ginji dines with Yukihiko to celebrate their friendship. Shido and Emishi board using dolphins summoned by Shido. Ginji shares information about Ban with Yukihiko, contradicting Natsuhiko's previous account. Ryuu created the sculpture replica. Emishi and Shido fight through lower levels against Ryuu's bodyguards. Yukihiko advises Ginji to evacuate, but Natsuhiko attacks. Yukihiko stops Natsuhiko and knocks out Ginji, making him a captive. Shido and Emishi defeat bodyguards but face Shakuryuu and Hyouku, who use Chinese martial arts. A wounded Ban sneaks aboard and meets Akabane. Akabane delays their fight until the ship's destination. Shido and Emishi escape using flying fish. Fireworks signal the approaching art auction.
- 31EP 31
Shido and Emishi confront Ban while Ginji faces Hera and Yukihiko at the auction.
May 17, 2003Shido and Emishi meet Ban on a secluded island, but he collapses instead of fighting. Natsuhiko plans to battle Ban after Yukihiko spares Ginji. Hera and Akabane enter where Ginji lies immobilized. Hera seeks revenge on Kait for abandoning her for the Venus de Milo. Ginji suggests they help Hera find happiness, but Hera orders Yukihiko to kill him. Ginji breaks free and jumps into the ocean. Ban wakes up and learns the auction targets a drug called Aphrodite hidden in a replica sculpture. Mr. Moen Riyu chairs the event. The winner receives the replica and the drug. Ginji is rescued by Ban, Shido, and Emishi. They fix his joints but find a transmitter. The group is then surrounded by armed bodyguards.
- 32EP 32
Ginji confronts Miroku while Ban, Shido, and Emishi engage their respective opponents in battle.
May 24, 2003Ban, Ginji, Shido, and Emishi divide their forces to confront the bodyguards. Ryuu anticipates financial gain from an art auction and plans to use the Aphrodite to rule the world. Hera recalls Ginji’s belief that lost things, including happiness, can be recovered. Ban battles Akabane with full power, while Shido defeats Shakuryuu, who uses flaming fists. Emishi defeats Hyouku, who wields an icy sword. Ginji encounters Yukihiko and Natsuhiko, who are the same person with dissociative identity disorder. Yukihiko represents Miroku’s reasonable side, while Natsuhiko embodies his bloodthirsty nature. Natsuhiko fights Ginji but is seemingly defeated. Yukihiko then reappears, using his ring blade to cause a massive implosion of the surrounding structure.
- 33EP 33
The GetBackers retrieve the eternal goddess while facing financial ruin and a revenge plot.
May 31, 2003Ban uses Jagan to escape Miroku’s implosion, revealing Ginji amplified an explosion via electrical wires. This causes a power outage at an art auction where Ban, disguised as a reporter, manipulates bidders to locate stolen sculpture arms. The team confiscates the real and replica arms, but Hera sabotages their getaway speedboat. Emishi disarms her, and Ginji promises to restore her happiness. To lighten the boat, they accidentally discard the sculpture arms. Despite earning five hundred thousand yen, debts for balloons and preparations leave them penniless. Their mission to return Hera to Kait reveals his addiction to Aphrodite has left him mute. Hera views Kait’s unfinished painting of her, heals her heartbreak, and reconciles with him. Meanwhile, Ban tricks Ryuu into surrendering police custody by using Jagan, believing he intends to sell the drug at the Limitless Fortress.
- 34EP 34
Ban Midou appears as the enemy after The GetBackers seemingly break up their partnership.
Jun 7, 2003Ban and Ginji feign a fight to separate, allowing Ban to infiltrate Daitetsu Mahoroba’s estate to protect the one-thousand karat Aztec Star, worth three billion yen. Ginji is hired to retrieve the diamond, stolen after World War II. The duo’s apparent breakup was a ruse to execute a heist planned a year prior. Ginji defeats a Bruce Lee-style bodyguard using electricity, while Ban is captured by Hishiki, The Protector. Ban uses the Jagan to trick Daitetsu and Hishiki into believing they killed each other. Ginji secures the diamond, and the group escapes while Shido’s crows distract pursuers. Himiko arrives to pick them up, but a crow steals the diamond, leaving The GetBackers without their reward.
- 35EP 35
The GetBackers race to secure rare Bombay Blood for a critically ill girl before her birthday.
Jun 14, 2003Hevn commissions the duo to find Bombay Blood for Yumiko Imai, who requires urgent surgery. The rare blood is held by The Transporters, Akabane and Maguruma. A high-speed chase ensues, with Ginji boarding the truck and Ban pursuing by car. Ginji is knocked off, and Ban is stopped by a road bomb. Yumiko’s condition worsens, prompting Hevn to care for her. Ginji recalls a past loss, fueling his resolve. The mafia hired The Transporters for the blood. Akabane betrays the mafia, giving Ginji the blood. Ginji defeats the mafia using lightning and augmented static electricity. Ban arrives by helicopter to transport Ginji and the blood to the hospital, ensuring Yumiko’s recovery.
- 36EP 36
Ban, Ginji, and Himiko retrieve a kidnapped baby from Takao Kiyokawa’s estate.
Jun 21, 2003Ban, Ginji, and Himiko are hired by Yuuichiro and Maki Nagano to recover their stolen infant, suspected to be taken by Yuuichiro’s father, Takao Kiyokawa. Kiyokawa orchestrated the kidnapping to raise the child as his heir, disapproving of the marriage due to Maki’s lower financial status. The team infiltrates Kiyokawa’s estate, with Himiko transporting the baby while Ban and Ginji block pursuing guards. When guards use a helicopter to bypass them, Himiko hides in the woods, triggering a flashback to her past with Yamato. It is revealed that Himiko and Yamato are Last Children cursed with insanity. Yamato asks Ban to end his life before the curse takes over. The trio returns to the Honky Tonk cafe, only to find Yuuichiro negotiating with Kiyokawa. Kiyokawa admits the kidnapping was a scheme to reunite the family. The episode concludes with Himiko unaware of Yamato’s death, while Ban vows to honor his promise using Yamato’s lighter.
- 37EP 37
Natsumi Takes on a Beach Vacation Case with Emishi's Help
Jun 28, 2003Ban and Ginji visit the beach under the guise of a business trip. At the Honky Tonk cafe, an elderly woman seeks Natsumi’s help to retrieve a memento from her former home, which she sold to jewel thieves. Natsumi accepts the case, surprising Paul, and recruits Emishi after finding him at Madoka’s residence. After failing to enter the property through various disguises, the pair camps outside. Natsumi shares a story about a recovered key chain while Emishi buys supplies. When the thieves depart, Natsumi enters but triggers a trap. She uses her ping-pong skills to evade capture and calls for Emishi. Kazuki joins Emishi to defeat the criminals, revealing the memento was a collection of love letters from the woman’s late husband.
- 38EP 38
Shido attends Madoka's recital after defeating Kirihito with Ban and Ginji's help
Jul 5, 2003Ginji and Ban wash dishes after losing a shogi bet to Natsumi. Shido meets Hevn, who buys him a tuxedo for Madoka's evening recital. A thief holding a boy hostage appears, prompting Shido to attack with crows. Madoka practices, wondering if Shido will attend. Shido faces Kirihito and his henchmen, who command wasps. Kirihito holds Hevn hostage and attacks with spiders. Ban saves Hevn while Ginji saves Shido. Shido reveals Kirihito is a former mafia boss seeking to prove insect masters superior to beast masters. Kirihito uses spiderweb silk and spiders, but Shido commands mice to destroy them. Ban and Ginji help defeat Kirihito. Ban stops Shido from killing him, reminding him of the recital. Ban has Himiko erase Kirihito's memories for twenty-four hours. Shido realizes the recital ended and finds Madoka waiting at the stage. He catches her as she lands in his arms. Madoka plays a piece for Shido, who reflects deeply on her.
- 39EP 39
Ginji Hospitalized After Rooftop Fall, Sparking Hospital Letter Retrieval Competition
Jul 12, 2003Ginji falls from a rooftop while chasing food, leading to hospitalization and Ban’s frustration over the failed mission. Hevn, Himiko, and Shido visit, with Shido having completed the job, which enrages Ban. A nurse requests help retrieving patient letters held by the head nurse. Ban and Shido wager their recovery service positions on a race to reclaim them. Meanwhile, Karuki seeks Juubei, and Natsumi witnesses Himiko performing CPR on a choking Ginji, leading to rumors of them being soul mates. Kazuki is mistaken for a nurse, and the competition escalates until the letters are tossed from the roof. Emishi reveals he gave the letters to the nurses. Ginji falls onto a power line, reviving via static electricity, but faints upon seeing Akabane, who then stays with him.
- 40EP 40
Monkeys steal food, leading to a battle that results in the group's arrest.
Jul 19, 2003Ban, Ginji, and Natsumi visit Madoka’s summer house, but monkeys steal their lunch. After a chase, they discover the primates are the same thieves from a previous incident. Shido intervenes, defeating the alpha monkey and gaining the pack's loyalty. However, he finds the stolen food inedible. Later, the group encounters Shido and the monkeys at the hot springs, where his harsh critique of the meal disappoints Madoka and Natsumi. The situation escalates the following day when Shido attacks the monkeys for stealing from a local vendor. Ban and Ginji join the conflict, resulting in all three individuals being arrested by authorities.
- 41EP 41
Ban and Ginji investigate a theft that leads Hevn to confront her past with Eiji.
Jul 26, 2003Ban and Ginji are tasked with recovering a stolen government object after recording a strange phenomenon. Hevn reviews the footage, recognizes a familiar face, and cancels their mission while providing compensation. Flashbacks reveal Hevn’s history at a research facility attacked by commandos, where her partner Eiji was shot. Eiji had previously discussed an alloy that enhances transportation, structural durability, and prosthetic limbs. Hevn takes the assignment to retrieve this alloy, infiltrating a commando ship and surrendering to reach Eiji. Ban and Ginji, disguised as commandos, defeat the guards and chase Eiji. Their attacks fail because his clothing contains the special alloy. Hevn is surprised Eiji survived the past attack. Eiji admits he is an agent who stole the alloy and befriended Hevn to achieve his goals. Feeling deceived, Hevn aims to shoot him, but he shows his old wounds and proposes they restart their lives together. Ban and Ginji leave them alone. The next day at the Honky Tonk cafe, the duo wonders about Hevn and Eiji’s whereabouts when Hevn enters to offer a new assignment.
- 42EP 42
Ban and Ginji help Paul and Azuma retrieve a stolen vase from traitorous partner Sakai.
Aug 2, 2003Jobless Ban and Ginji owe Paul at Honky Tonk cafe. Azuma, Paul’s old acquaintance, arrives to request help retrieving an antique vase from Sakai. Flashbacks reveal Paul, Azuma, and Sakai were thieves who disbanded after Sakai betrayed them to the mafia, shooting Azuma into the ocean. In the present, Ban initially refuses but accepts the job after Paul clears their tab. The group infiltrates the mafia mansion, where Azuma disables security. When Azuma triggers an alarm to confront Sakai, he reveals hidden bombs. While Ban, Ginji, and Paul fight guards, Azuma pursues Sakai and is shot. Azuma detonates the mansion, but Ban uses Jagan on Sakai. Sakai admits he joined the mafia for a better life. Paul states they have changed, and the three former partners part ways.
- 43EP 43
The Return of the Master of Light and the Kidnapping of Makubex
Aug 9, 2003Kagami witnesses Masaki Kurusu’s return to the Limitless Fortress while Kaoru Ujiie attacks Sakura, who is then taken to the Honky Tonk cafe. Himiko informs Ban, Ginji, Himiko, and Hevn that Makubex was kidnapped while attempting to download data for Lower Town peace. Ginji identifies Kaoru as the attacker via an arm insignia, which signals that fire will enter Sakura’s body within one day. Masaki visits Gen, hinting at Makubex’s captivity, while Ren meets Toshiki Uryuu. Ban, Ginji, Himiko, Shido, and Kazuki head to the fortress to rescue Makubex and save Sakura, leaving Hevn with Sakura. Meanwhile, Emishi and Juubei split up in Lower Town. Emishi encounters Jouya Kanou, who confirms Masaki’s return, but Juubei intervenes to prevent an attack.
- 44EP 44
The Last of the Four Kings
Aug 16, 2003Ren joins Kaoru, Uryuu, and Kanou to monitor Lower Town, spotting The GetBackers before they depart to search. Meanwhile, Ban, Ginji, Himiko, Shido, and Kazuki find Makubex missing and meet Emishi and Juubei at a pharmacy. Emishi reveals Kanou’s attack and Masaki’s return to the Limitless Fortress, identifying him as the final king of The VOLTS. Kidnapped by Masaki in the Archive, Makubex learns of The Brain Trust’s role in the fortress’s creation. Masaki leaves him to hunt The GetBackers. The group splits; Himiko meets Kaoru in the Mayan Temple, while Kazuki and Juubei encounter Kanou and Uryuu in the Grand Canyon. Uryuu halts Kanou, but the fight continues until Kazuki and Juubei fall, exiting the virtual space. Shido battles Masaki until Teshimine intervenes, questioning Masaki’s return.
- 45EP 45
Teshimine's Past Revealed as Ban Defeats Fudou and Himiko Falls Ill
Aug 23, 2003Flashbacks reveal Teshimine once sought peace in the Limitless Fortress using Ginji’s power but became greedy, leading to his departure and a subsequent attack on Masaki for breaking their agreement. Sakura’s condition worsens under Hevn’s care, prompting Natsumi to assist with cold towels while Sakura attempts to access a basement computer system to contact Makubex. In the Mayan Temple, Himiko’s perfumes initially fail against Kaoru, but a third whiff of the speed perfume secures victory at a severe health cost. Ban engages Fudou in an evenly matched fight, ultimately winning by using Jagan to trap him in a dream. Makubex attempts to transfer an Archive map to the Honky Tonk cafe, which Ren tries to block. Although Paul and Hevn are thwarted, Hevn plans to use Akabane for delivery. Meanwhile, Ginji meets Sarai Kagenuma, and Teshimine loses his battle against Masaki.
- 46EP 46
The team heads to the dangerous Beltline after Gen reveals his past with the Brain Trust.
Aug 30, 2003Sarai directs a lost Ginji toward Babylon City before departing. Akabane reaches Lower Town, where Kagami guides him to a pharmacy. Ginji joins Akabane there, where Ban, Himiko, Shido, Kazuki, and Juubei are present. The group analyzes a map of the dangerous Beltline, a zone between Lower Town and Babylon City inhabited by cruel individuals. The map indicates Makubex is held in the Archive. Ban pressures Gen, who admits to his former membership in the Brain Trust, the group behind the Limitless Fortress. Ban, Ginji, Kazuki, Juubei, and Akabane depart for the Beltline. Elsewhere, an angry figure leaves a monitoring room, upset with Uryuu, while Ren remains depressed over his illusionary state. Upon entering the Beltline, the group encounters a flower field, suspecting a virtual reality setting. Ginji separates from the team and confronts Masaki regarding Makubex's hostage situation.
- 47EP 47
Ginji and Masaki Clash While the Group Navigates the Limitless Fortress Maze
Sep 6, 2003Ban, Kazuki, Juubei, and Akabane search for Ginji in a virtual reality room where an imaginary door appears. They discover Masaki assaulting Ginji, who refuses to fight back. Ban and the others intervene to stop Masaki, who retreats after warning them to leave the Limitless Fortress immediately. The group tends to the wounded Ginji, who uses room electricity to recharge his energy. Sarai appears and offers to guide them toward Babylon City after noticing Ginji entered The Beltline. As they follow Sarai through a maze, Akabane stays behind after encountering Kagami, while Juubei separates to confront Uryuu, prompting Kazuki to follow. Sarai questions Ginji about his return before leading him to Kaoru and Ban to Kanou. Uryuu and Juubei battle to settle a past score, while Ban fights Kanou. During their duel, Kaoru confesses her love for Ginji, but he explains that his feelings have changed while promising to remember her affection.
- 48EP 48
Ban confronts Akabane while Kazuki intervenes in the Juubei and Uryuu conflict.
Sep 13, 2003Makubex is revealed as an illusion, prompting Masaki to ignore him in the Archive. Ban and Ginju depart Kaoru, hoping she aids Sakura’s recovery. Juubei and Uryuu clash until Kazuki stops them, recalling their past group’s dissolution due to Uryuu’s strength. Kazuki senses Ren watching. Ban fights Akabane while Ginji meets Masaki, who claims The Brain Trust sent him to observe Lower Town and betrayed Ginji after Teshimine’s departure. Gen enlists Ren and Paul for a plan. Believed to be equally matched, Ban defeats Akabane by citing Ginji’s inspiration to protect rather than hurt.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does GetBackers: Dakkanya have?
- GetBackers: Dakkanya has 49 episodes.
- When did GetBackers: Dakkanya come out?
- GetBackers: Dakkanya came out in 2002.
- Which studio made GetBackers: Dakkanya?
- GetBackers: Dakkanya was produced by Studio DEEN.
- Who directed GetBackers: Dakkanya?
- GetBackers: Dakkanya was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.
- Is GetBackers: Dakkanya finished?
- Current status of GetBackers: Dakkanya: Finished.