The Best Episodes Written By Akira Kindaichi

Nestled in the sleepy countryside lies Kasamatsu Tracen Academy. Jo Kitahara, a trainer, can't help but bemoan the state of regional races compared to the star-studded national scene. But one day, as he passively watches the newest batch of racers practice, he spots an ashen-haired Umamusume. After seeing her stunning racing form, Jo Kitahara is convinced—at long last, he's found a star.

Sagiri's group sets off in search of Horai. Gabimaru goes ahead and encounters the same powerful being that confronted Tenza...

Oguri Cap and Belno Light are officially scouted by Jo Kitahara. Seeing as a racer needs to belong to a team in order to race, Oguri Cap accepts and begins training for her debut race. When the day arrives, she finds the student hailed as their generation's ace—Fujimasa March—waiting for her...

▶▶ Pod 153 - Report: Communication lost with 9S, the individual of this unit’s accompanying support. While acting alone, 9S encountered a unit appearing to be ＜A2＞ in an abandoned building located in the Flooded City and began pursuit. Strong jamming signal emission confirmed throughout the area at the time. Hypothesis: 9S fell into an untraceable status while trying to restore communications. Proposal: Call 2B for assistance and begin searching.

The condemned criminals are gathered on the beach to prepare for the expedition to Shinsenkyo, but first, they must reduce their numbers.

Mu Dan confronts Sagiri's party and reveals shocking truths about the island's true nature.

Chobe brings new abilities to bear as he faces the Tensen's servants. A secret of Mei's is revealed to Gabimaru, hardening his resolve to fight and opening him up to a new perception of the world.

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: In the Forest Kingdom area, wanted YoRHa unit identified as ＜A2＞ was discovered. The fugitive unit in question abandoned her mission and continues to run away to this day. She is designated as a highly dangerous individual. Units 2B and 9S receive orders to track and investigate A2 from Command. Proposal: Contact the Resistance and Pascal to begin collecting information.

Sagiri's party faces Mu Dan's seemingly unstoppable true form. Shion does his best to rise to the challenge with his mastery of waves.

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: Verifying the trade information between the Resistance and machine lifeforms in the City Ruins. Despite the hostile relationship between androids and machine lifeforms, it appears the machine lifeforms they are trading with hold no hostile responses or combat intentions. This unit will investigate the area together with 2B and 9S, who Lily requested to transport materials to the machine lifeforms.

Mei attempts to explain something very important to Sagiri's party in the forest. Shion tries to explain how he interacts with the world to Nurugai. A mysterious servant of the Tensen tries to explain why Aza Chobe and Toma shouldn't escape.

Tenza and Nurugai also encounter one of the island's strange denizens with unfathomable power. All seems lost before they encounter another Yamada Asaemon...

Gabimaru, Sagiri, and the others arrive on Shinsenkyo, and their battle for survival begins.

Dororo Onikimaru confronts Tanosuke, a manly slaughter. The sword he wields was a cursed decoy where the devil lives. Although barely dismissing Tanosuke, the military sword has passed over to the hands of the hands and the horsemans are manipulated by the weapon.

Gabimaru and Sagiri are in trouble during their first fight against the island's mysterious creatures. Gabimaru is unaware of these monstrosities and this puts him at a disadvantage in battle. The sudden arrival of Yuzuriha, the female ninja, will change the situation, but Gabimaru does not see clearly in her game.

Rokurota starts to cause serious problems for Sagiri and Gabimaru, and now they must think of a strategy to defeat him!

Chobe and Toma encounter people unlike any they've ever encountered before. Gabimaru and Sagiri's party finally meet people who live on the island.

When he learns of Nox's existence and their role in Jin Taejin's confinement, Mori swears to win the tournament and save him. But his opponent, Ilpyo, also has a good reason why he can't afford to lose. Four years ago, Seungah's sister and Ilpyo's cousin, Seungyeon, had her leg broken by Jegal and had to give up martial arts for good, and Ilpyo has made up his mind to become cold-hearted for her sake. Meanwhile, Feilong, whose attack on Mori failed, is eliminated... as Jegal wears a cruel smile.

Lenny remembers his own past. Lenny recalls someone very dear to him. Everything leading up to today was so that he could do everything he could to do what he had to do. Lenny heads to the meeting point along with Titan so they can tell Takt and Destiny everything. But someone rather unexpected was waiting for them.

Gabimaru, a ninja member of a clan of assassins, is sentenced to death. He claims to have nothing to tie him to life, yet no method of execution manages to end his life. His meeting with Sagiri Yamada Asaemon, who seems to be investigating him, will change everything.

A demon who looks like Yuuki’s sister appears and abducts him! Then after the dust settles, an enemy licks Yuuki down for... medical reasons.

Gabimaru and Sagiri's group cross paths with another Yamada Asaemon, Genji, who takes a dim view of Sagiri's involvement in the present matter. Meanwhile, Yamada Asaemon Tenza tries to find a way off the island along with his charge, Nurugai.

Up next in Round 2: It's Shushu Suruga of the 7th Squadron versus Sahara Wakasa of the 6th Squadron! And after the match, Shushu has a surprise for Yuuki.

D2s awakening. Takt's hometown being attacked, and Cosette's death. This was all a part of Sagan's plan. Shindler wants to get rid of all those inferior to him in this desolate world. After learning the truth about Cosette's death, Takt charges at Shindler in a blind rage. But Takt is injured by Hell. As she witnesses Takt injured and bleeding, Destiny feels some emotions welling up inside of her that she's never felt before...

▶▶ Pod 042 - Report: ―― Confirmed that the YoRHa unit ＜2B＞, the subject this unit is supporting, has ceased to function. ―― Going forward, support function will be transferred to YoRHa unit ＜A2＞. Confirmed A2 has suffered damage to her unit due to the impact of the cave-in caused by the appearance of a massive structure. Prompt maintenance is recommended, however, A2 indicates a rejection of the idea. Proposal: This unit will ensure safety of A2 and will continue to request maintenance be carried out.