Ep. 18: Ayato and Hiroko flee Tokyo Jupiter after RahXephon battles Dolem Falsetto
Aired on June 19, 2002

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Ayato’s life unravels as his mother’s true nature is revealed and friends appear to be spies. Horrified by blue blood emitting from Maya, Ayato inadvertently causes the RahXephon to act autonomously at the base. Hiroko discovers that her family and friends were not what they seemed. The RahXephon engages and defeats a Dolem named Falsetto. When Mamoru appears among the Mulian society, Hiroko is frightened away. Ayato flees his home and encounters Hiroko, who pleads for him to escape with her. He summons the RahXephon to transport both of them out of Tokyo Jupiter, marking a significant departure from their previous circumstances.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Corporate takeover of Quon and Ayato's discovery of his Mulian heritage
- Ep. 15 · Itsuki, Helena, and Isshiki live as students while Makoto recalls protecting a Mud Doll
- Ep. 16 · Ayato considers returning to Tokyo Jupiter while dealing with hidden truths about his Mulian identity.
- Ep. 17 · Elvy pursues Ayato and Quon while the RahXephon faces Dolem threats in Tokyo Jupiter.
- Ep. 18 · Ayato and Hiroko flee Tokyo Jupiter after RahXephon battles Dolem Falsetto
- Ep. 19 · Ayato flees Tokyo Jupiter while facing trauma from Vibrato and Futagami's pursuit
- Ep. 20 · Ayato returns to TERRA under Isshiki while Mamoru reunites with Ayato and Megumi after escaping Tokyo.
- Ep. 21 · Isshiki's TERRA takeover strains relations as Mamoru uncovers Hiroko's past and Ayato's secrets.
- Ep. 22 · Ayato and Quon face Ixtli while Makoto is dismissed after the early operation.