Ep. 10: Joe accepts Mac's challenge after Liu and Mac inspire him to overcome past failures
Mac challenges Joe to a fight, though Joe hesitates. Yukiko informs the Shirato Group board of her consideration to sever ties with ROSCO due to publicized risks and potential military use of BES. ROSCO head researcher Yoshimura pressures Mikio Shirato to retract his thesis on BES risks, prompting Mikio to advise accepting mistakes. Joe observes Mac visiting Liu in the hospital, where Mac shares how Joe’s journey inspired him. Liu also encourages Joe to accept the fight. Recalling his time with Chief, Joe agrees to face Mac. Liu asks a reluctant Yuri to help Joe prepare, urging him not to blame himself for past events. Joe has an impromptu fight with Sachio, reassuring him that it was not his fault for losing to Liu and leaving everyone behind years ago. Sachio agrees to join Gym Nowhere as Joe collapses.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · God offers his image to be stepped on despite admitting powerlessness
- Ep. 7 · Edison seeks Joe as sparring partner while Mac Rosario reflects on his past
- Ep. 8 · Mac defeats Liu to become champion while his erratic behavior raises concerns
- Ep. 9 · Joe and allies rebuild Gym Nowhere while Yukiko investigates ROSCO and Mac faces mental struggles
- Ep. 10 · Joe accepts Mac's challenge after Liu and Mac inspire him to overcome past failures
- Ep. 11 · Joe recovers and prepares for his final fight while Mac faces the truth of his past sacrifice.
- Ep. 12 · Mac reflects on his past while Joe trains for a defensive match against him.
- Ep. 13 · Wings carry the wingless, blessings for those with wings