Ep. 42: Mikumo Squad Advances as Yuma Challenges Ko Murakami in Individual Rank Competition
Aired on August 16, 2015

The Mikumo Squad secures victory in Round 2, earning promotion to the 8th rank. Their upcoming matches feature the 13th-ranked Nasu Squad and the 9th-ranked Kuruma Squad. Yuma initiates an Individual Rank Competition against Ko Murakami, the ace Attacker of the Kuruma Squad. This specific duel focuses on uncovering the nature of Murakami's unique and hidden abilities. The narrative centers on this direct confrontation between Yuma and Ko Murakami as the squad prepares to face these formidable opponents in the subsequent stages of the tournament.
Episodes
- Ep. 38 · Netsuki frames Osamu for battle damage before the B Rank Competition begins
- Ep. 39 · Mikumo Squad faces Suwa and Arafune Squads in B Rank Competition
- Ep. 40 · Mikumo Squad launches their offensive strategy against veteran units
- Ep. 41 · Yuma Enters Round 2 With New Option Trigger While Arafune Squad Faces Pressure
- Ep. 42 · Mikumo Squad Advances as Yuma Challenges Ko Murakami in Individual Rank Competition
- Ep. 43 · Nasu Squad Decides on Strategy Following Yuma's Defeat
- Ep. 44 · Mikumo Squad faces Nasu Squad during Round 3 in a violent storm
- Ep. 45 · The team splits after Chika destroys the bridge, raising stakes for all participants.
- Ep. 46 · Murakami and Kuga Clash on the West Bank