Ep. 13: Ryoko becomes Kyo's pilot but dies when Zegapain Altair is destroyed by Sin.
Aired on June 29, 2006

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Ryoko joins the Oceanus crew to film the real world as she desired. She assumes the role of Kyo's new Wizard, demonstrating exceptional piloting abilities. However, disaster occurs when the Zegapain Altair is attacked by Sin within the Anti-Zegapain Coatlicue. This collision results in the destruction of Ryoko's apparition data, ending her presence in the virtual environment. The incident marks a tragic turn for the crew, as the skilled pilot is lost during the confrontation with the opposing forces. Her death highlights the dangers faced by those operating within the digital realm while attempting to document reality.
Episodes
- Ep. 9 · Chris explains memory loss from wet damage while Kyo questions emotional pain
- Ep. 10 · Ryoko creates a film from Tōru Kanō's tape while Kyo and she reconcile at the Summer Festival.
- Ep. 11 · Arque creates final memories with friends as Sin and Abyss return
- Ep. 12 · Oceanus crew surveys Ryoko, Hayase, and Tomigai as Cerebrant candidates
- Ep. 13 · Ryoko becomes Kyo's pilot but dies when Zegapain Altair is destroyed by Sin.
- Ep. 14 · Kyo processes grief over Ryoko as Lu Sheng explains humanity's server storage and Shizuno locates Ryoko in Altair data.
- Ep. 15 · Kyo faces server reset reality as Zegapain Hraesvelgr suffers heavy damage fighting Coatlicue.
- Ep. 16 · Maihama Server Resets as Ryoko Returns Comatose and Kyo Faces Existential Pain
- Ep. 17 · Shima and Shizuno explore the Zegapain Caladrius while Sin infiltrates the Oceanus to question the Cerebrants.