RD Sennou Chousashitsu

Meta-Real technology fails during artificial island construction due to burning sea phenomenon

An unexplained event called the burning sea halts the building of an artificial island. Masamichi Haru suffers severe injuries from this phenomenon while testing early Meta-Real technology, resulting in a fifty-year coma. He now lives as an elderly man confined to a wheelchair but remains determined to uncover the truth behind the burning sea. His friend Eichiro Kushima intends to utilize the Meta-Real system, also referred to as the Metal, to conduct research into the mysterious phenomenon. This collaboration aims to bridge the gap between past trauma and future scientific understanding of the disaster that disrupted the construction project.

Aoi Minamo becomes Haru's assistant during a critical power outage on an artificial island.

Aoi Minamo is hired as Haru's assistant. A fire on the sea causes a power outage that endangers life support systems on the artificial island. Minamo rushes to the electrical substation to address the crisis. Meanwhile, Haru uses his cyberbrain to dive into the Metal Network. The situation threatens lives, requiring immediate action from both characters to restore power and ensure survival on the island.

Haru faces Metal diving proficiency test while assisting Kushima's research

Haru works to improve his Metal diving skills in order to support Kushima's research efforts. He undergoes a final evaluation to determine his proficiency level. During this crucial test, he suffers from braindown. The episode focuses on his struggle to meet the necessary standards for his role in the project.

Official Investigator Haru Dives into the Metal to Rescue a Braindown Shareholder

Haru has attained the status of an official investigator. In this capacity, he is assigned a critical mission to dive into the Metal. The objective is to rescue the consciousness of a shareholder from an Artificial Island. This individual has suffered from a condition known as braindown. Haru must navigate the digital depths to retrieve the trapped mind. The operation requires specialized skills associated with his new role. The success of the mission depends on his ability to locate and extract the shareholder's consciousness from the hazardous environment within the Metal.

Minamo seeks antique sunglasses for Haru while encountering Iron Schwartz

Minamo looks for a pair of antique Sous-Marin sunglasses to give to Haru as a congratulatory gift for his new role as an official investigator. During her search for these specific items, she and Sota unexpectedly come into contact with the champion fighter known as Iron Schwartz. This encounter occurs while Minamo is focused on finding the perfect present to mark Haru's professional achievement.

Minamo seeks a physical book for her report, uncovering a lost love story without a cyberbrain

Lacking a cyberbrain capable of reading online texts, Minamo is forced to locate a physical book to complete her book report. During her search, she makes a significant discovery that sheds light on the true narrative of a lost love. This journey from a simple academic requirement leads to the revelation of a deeper, emotional history, contrasting the digital limitations of her existence with the tangible nature of the written word. The episode focuses on her personal quest and the unexpected insights gained through this traditional medium.

Minamo and Haru investigate a dog with swapped consciousness to find the owner's body

Minamo and Haru encounter a dog whose consciousness has been exchanged with that of its owner. Realizing the urgency of the situation, they rush to locate the owner's physical body. Their goal is to reverse the swap before it is too late to restore the original states of both the human and the animal. The narrative focuses on their race against time to resolve this supernatural anomaly and ensure the correct consciousness returns to each respective body.

Minamo and Sota investigate ghost sightings at her school

Minamo and Sota look into reports of ghost sightings occurring at Minamo's school. The pair conducts an investigation to determine the validity of these supernatural claims. Their efforts focus on uncovering the truth behind the disturbances reported within the educational institution. The narrative centers on their joint inquiry into the mysterious occurrences affecting the school environment.

Minamo and Sota's father risks his job to shut down the core server against a virus

A virus intrusion threatens the system, prompting Minamo and Sota's father to take decisive action. He shuts down the core server to minimize the resulting damage. This critical decision places his employment in jeopardy, as he prioritizes system security over his professional standing. The episode focuses on the immediate consequences of his choice to neutralize the threat, highlighting the personal risk he undertakes to protect the network infrastructure from further compromise.

Minamo Investigates Haru's Contact with the Oracle Eliza in Metal

Individuals who communicate with a mysterious oracle named Eliza located in the Metal region suffer from lost memories. During the course of the investigation, Minamo discovers that Haru has been speaking with Eliza. This revelation connects Haru directly to the phenomenon affecting those who seek out the oracle. The narrative focuses on Minamo's realization regarding Haru's involvement with the entity responsible for the memory loss experienced by others in the area.

Minamo attempts to support violinist Ichinose after Kushima's departure

Minamo makes efforts to assist the violinist Ichinose, who has become discouraged following a significant event in the past. This decline in morale occurred after Kushima abruptly stopped playing the violin a long time ago. The narrative focuses on Minamo's attempt to provide help and encouragement to Ichinose during this period of professional stagnation and emotional difficulty caused by the former partner's sudden exit from the musical scene.

Minamo helps Amy adjust to new cybernetic eyes while Haru investigates a missing artist.

Minamo encounters Amy, a young girl who recently received cybernetic eyes to cure her blindness. She discovers that Amy is having difficulty adjusting to her new ability to see. At the same time, Haru receives a request to look into the disappearance of a highly sought-after artist located in the Metal. The episode explores the personal challenges faced by Amy as she adapts to her new vision, while Haru becomes involved in a separate mystery concerning the missing artist. These two storylines unfold concurrently, highlighting different struggles within the narrative.

Haru reflects on his past involving poverty, yakuza, a dolphin, and underwater ruins.

Haru recalls his difficult youth, marked by his parents' financial struggles that resulted in conflicts with the yakuza. He remembers encountering a dolphin, an event that sparked his deep fascination with the ocean. Later, he explored the submerged ruins of his city, which were flooded due to climate change. These experiences ultimately guided his career path, leading him to work as a test diver for early Meta-Real experiments. This narrative connects his personal history with the environmental changes and technological developments that shaped his life.

Minamo dives into the sea during a recap of the series events

Minamo goes for a dive in the sea. This episode serves as a recap of the series so far.

The final meal consumed before the events of the episode

Sota trains to defeat Holon while Haru investigates illegal android prostitution

Sota focuses on training to gain the strength necessary to defeat Holon in battle. At the same time, Haru looks into a case involving a female android that is being illegally used for prostitution.

Minamo's family arrives for a visit to her home

The narrative focuses on the arrival of Minamo's relatives at her residence. This event marks a significant moment in the storyline as her family members come to stay. The episode centers entirely on this gathering, highlighting the interactions and dynamics between Minamo and her visiting family members. No other major plot developments or external events are described in this specific segment, keeping the attention strictly on the familial visit and the immediate context of their presence at her home.

A green uprising occurs

The group continues their investigation after Holon collapses.

Holon collapses during the course of events. Following this incident, the remaining members of the group attempt to proceed with their investigation without her assistance. They must manage the situation and continue their work independently as they navigate the challenges ahead in the absence of Holon's direct involvement.

Haru practices walking in secret while Minamo undergoes cyberbrain suitability testing.

On the jungle island, Haru discovers that he can learn to walk again. To avoid jeopardizing his job as a Metal diver, he begins practicing this ability in secret. At the same time, Minamo is tested for her suitability to receive a cyberbrain. The episode highlights Haru's hidden efforts to regain mobility while Minamo faces medical evaluation for advanced neural integration.

Weather particle plants face opposition while Sota dates Holon

After successful weather particle experimentation, the Secretary-General and Jeni En push for immediate installation of weather particle plants. Kushima opposes this rapid deployment, fearing the particles may cause complications that threaten Artificial Island. Simultaneously, Sota goes on a date with Holon. The narrative contrasts the political urgency of the Secretary-General and Jeni En with Kushima's concerns about potential risks to the island's stability. While administrative decisions proceed, personal interactions unfold as Sota spends time with Holon. The episode highlights the tension between technological advancement and safety concerns regarding the weather particles.

Sota and Holon search for Kushima's missing cyberbrain while Haru seeks his consciousness in the Metal.

Kushima disappears and is discovered without his cyberbrain, facing brain death within twelve hours. Sota and Holon hunt for the missing hardware while Haru explores the Metal to locate his friend's consciousness. In the Trustee meeting, Kushima's absence leaves the Secretary-General with no alternative but to approve Jeni En's motion. This decision initiates the process of bringing the weather particle plants online, marking a significant shift in the ongoing political and technological developments.

Sota and the Secretary-General face an emergency AI after Kushima's cyberbrain fails to restore.

With assistance from the Secretary-General, Sota analyzes clues intended to restore Kushima's cyberbrain, but an emergency AI awakens instead. This AI reveals Kushima's theory that weather particles cause the burning sea phenomenon, persuading the Secretary-General to suspend production until Kushima can validate his claims. However, Jeni En subsequently removes the Secretary-General from power through a vote of no confidence, creating a political crisis while the scientific mystery remains unresolved.

Sota infiltrates the weather particle facility with Haru's assistance in the Metal

Sota enters the weather particle facility with Haru's help in the Metal. He aims to reach the control room to stop the weather particle launch. Before achieving this goal, Sota must engage in combat with Jeni En. The narrative focuses on this infiltration attempt and the necessary confrontation that blocks his path to the control systems.