Ep. 7: Nako's Late Arrival and the Temple Ritual for Karinka Mark II
Aired on May 24, 2001

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Kurumi and Uruka become concerned when Nako fails to return home in time for dinner. At the same time, a group of practitioners gathers inside a cave-like temple. Their objective is to perform a ritual intended to awaken the next Steel Angel, specifically designated as Karinka Mark II. The narrative juxtaposes the domestic anxiety of the characters waiting for Nako with the secretive activities occurring within the temple structure. This episode highlights the parallel events unfolding in different locations, focusing on the anticipation of the missing individual and the specific goal of the temple practitioners regarding the new Steel Angel.
Episodes
- Ep. 3 · Kurumi and Nako face attention and robot chaos at school
- Ep. 4 · Uruka's father finds a Steel Angel named Saki II while Uruka searches for activation instructions.
- Ep. 5 · Uruka attempts to orchestrate a school confrontation between Saki Mark II and Kurumi.
- Ep. 6 · Kurumi and friends enjoy the beach while Uruka sets a water trap for her.
- Ep. 7 · Nako's Late Arrival and the Temple Ritual for Karinka Mark II
- Ep. 8 · Saki attempts to unite Kurumi and Uruka but becomes bait for the new Karinka Mark II
- Ep. 9 · Kurumi and Saki fight the powerful Steel Angel Karinka amidst rain and shine
- Ep. 10 · Kurumi and Karinka seek part-time jobs to replace Nako's broken cello
- Ep. 11 · Nako's upcoming music contest determines her chance to study in Vienna