Ep. 26: Sora sacrifices himself to distract Morganna while Tsukasa and others escape the game.
Aired on September 26, 2002
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Sora makes the ultimate sacrifice to distract Morganna, enabling Tsukasa, Subaru, Mimiru, and the awakened Aura to escape. Following this event, Tsukasa, who is now confirmed to be a girl, logs out from the game and wakes up from her coma. Upon regaining consciousness, she encounters Subaru's player, who is confined to a wheelchair. This sequence marks a significant transition for the characters as they move from the virtual world back to reality, dealing with the immediate aftermath of the battle and the revelation of Tsukasa's true identity.
Episodes
- Ep. 22 · Bear, Mimiru, and Subaru visit an AI fragment and meet Balmung
- Ep. 23 · Tsukasa passes through the gate while Crim informs him of Subaru's condition
- Ep. 24 · Tsukasa arrives at Helba's Net Slum domain and reveals her true gender to Subaru.
- Ep. 25 · Morganna dispatches Sora and guardians as Macha sacrifices herself to save the group.
- Ep. 26 · Sora sacrifices himself to distract Morganna while Tsukasa and others escape the game.