Ep. 21: Ayumu confronts an unexpected powerful enemy while Blade Children attack Hunters
Aired on February 25, 2003

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Ayumu is forced to confront his most formidable adversary, a threat he would least expect to encounter. Simultaneously, the Blade Children organize a coordinated assault against the Hunters. In a separate development, Madoka comes across an individual from her past. This person harbors intentions that are significantly more malicious than mere death, adding a layer of severe danger to the unfolding events. The narrative weaves together Ayumu's personal battle, the strategic conflict between the Blade Children and the Hunters, and Madoka's ominous reunion with a figure from her history.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Yumu, Ryoko, and Kousuke navigate traps in the abandoned hospital to rescue Hiyono and Rio.
- Ep. 18 · Kanone's Arrival in Japan and Sayoko's Deepening Involvement
- Ep. 19 · Ayumu and Eyes attempt to rescue Sayoko from a Hunter's targeting and a ticking bomb.
- Ep. 20 · Kousuke faces a Hunter directly, risking his life in a critical confrontation.
- Ep. 21 · Ayumu confronts an unexpected powerful enemy while Blade Children attack Hunters
- Ep. 22 · Blade Children and Hunters clash as internal betrayal and police infiltration threaten the final battle
- Ep. 23 · Ayumu searches for Madoka while investigating a kidnapper linked to Kiyotaka amidst rising dangers for the Blade Children.
- Ep. 24 · Ayumu Faces Three Trials to Rescue Madoka from Kanone's Captivity
- Ep. 25 · Ayumu and Kanone engage in their final confrontation.