Ep. 21: Shima exposes Cerebrum's plan while Kuroshio considers becoming a Gards-orm.
Aired on August 24, 2006

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Shima discloses Cerebrum's strategy for the final confrontation with the Gards-orm and the subsequent resurrection of humanity. Kuroshio argues that transforming into a Gards-orm is preferable to acquiring a physical form and exiting the server. Shima tries to explain the true nature of their adversaries but collapses due to dry damage.
Episodes
- Ep. 17 · Shima and Shizuno explore the Zegapain Caladrius while Sin infiltrates the Oceanus to question the Cerebrants.
- Ep. 18 · Ryoko's Emotions Locked in Altair While She and Kyo Explore the Real World
- Ep. 19 · Lu Sheng questions Shizuno's identity as Yehl during a tense dinner meeting.
- Ep. 20 · Shizuno and Shima reveal the Maihama server's relocation to the moon by the previous Kyo.
- Ep. 21 · Shima exposes Cerebrum's plan while Kuroshio considers becoming a Gards-orm.
- Ep. 22 · Shizuno cares for Shima, revealing his true nature as a traitorous Gards-orm clone.
- Ep. 23 · Altair and Garuda infiltrate Gards-orm base and confront Naga in the quantum computer
- Ep. 24 · Kyo and friends meet Shima who doubts Project Resurrection while battles rage
- Ep. 25 · Shima's gift brings hope as Sin falls and Shizuno's identity is revealed