Ep. 18: Michio and Canon settle in while Mitsuhiro challenges Maya's falsified test results in custody trial
Aired on November 8, 2004
Michio resides with Yumiko Tomi and Canon stays with Yoko Hazama as the children enjoy time at the beach. Mitsuhiro arrives on the island and uncovers that Maya's pilot aptitude test results were falsified. He initiates a trial to claim custody of Maya, but other pilots testify about the skewed test data, preventing his success. Tsubaki verifies these claims and admits her involvement in the deception. Following the trial, Mitsuhiro departs the island, issuing a warning to the pilots regarding future events.
Episodes
- Ep. 14 · Maya and Kyouhei rescue Kazuki while Neo UN invades Alvis base for the Festum core.
- Ep. 15 · Kazuki confronts Idun in a lava pit while reflecting on his past trauma and crystal implants.
- Ep. 16 · Neo UN fleet secures Alvis base while Seri and Tsubaki reunite before a Festum attack.
- Ep. 17 · Maya shares data as Kyouhei reports Yoki's sacrifice while Tsubaki's identity is revealed and Canon triggers the Fenrir System.
- Ep. 18 · Michio and Canon settle in while Mitsuhiro challenges Maya's falsified test results in custody trial
- Ep. 19 · Maya trains as a sniper while pilots face a Festum attack during a bone festival notice.
- Ep. 20 · Lantern preparations begin as Canon and Sakura reconcile after the alien invasion.
- Ep. 21 · Sakura pilots relax before weekend training while Fumihiko suspects alien diversion
- Ep. 22 · Sakura's assimilation by a Festum is revealed after the pilots defeat three enemies and face a new threat.