Ep. 20: Gyousou's Ceremony Concludes as Taiki and Gyousou Visit the Kingdom of Tai
Aired on October 8, 2002
As Gyousou's ceremony approaches, Taiki regrets his motives for selecting him. After the ceremony, they travel to the Kingdom of Tai, where Taiki remains depressed. Gyousou suggests he rest, and Taiki confides in Keiki, who walks away. Days later, Taiki is summoned to the king alongside Keiki. Enki and King En have arrived. King Tai instructs Taiki to bow to King En, a highly respected ruler. Taiki cannot bow, and the other kirin explain that no kirin may bow to anyone not destined to be the new ruler.
Episodes
- Ep. 16 · Black Kirin Taiki Faces Goson's Attack at the Palace Gates
- Ep. 17 · Taiki faces ruler selection doubts while Keiki assists a kirin boy on Mount Hou
- Ep. 18 · Taiki Seeks a New Ruler Amid Pilgrims and Unsettling Generals on the Solstice
- Ep. 19 · Taiki Pursues Risai Into the Cave and Confronts the Youma Called Toutesou
- Ep. 20 · Gyousou's Ceremony Concludes as Taiki and Gyousou Visit the Kingdom of Tai
- Ep. 21 · Enki Recounts the History of the Twelve Kingdoms in a Summary Chapter
- Ep. 22 · Yoko and Rakushun exchange letters discussing his studies and her travels
- Ep. 23 · Suzu’s Past in Twelve Kingdoms, Shoukei’s Exile, and Yoko’s Coronation Visions
- Ep. 24 · Yoko Navigates Court Disputes and Confides in King En During Coronation Aftermath