Ken refuses to hand over his self-designed combat mech prototype to Skyforge Corp despite pressure from Mr. Luther, who wants naming rights to enter the upcoming Mech Tournament. Determined to compete, Ken must find a proper mech frame and fully assemble his mech before the event in two weeks. Suddenly, an unknown meteor-like object crashes nearby, revealing a mysterious, ancient humanoid mech with a cracked forehead terminal port. Ken and his team retrieve the mech, but despite successful deployment, it won't start. Ken decides to activate it using a neural module, setting the stage for what comes next.
Eve, the ruler of the Star Alliance, awakens inside a powerful but heavily damaged mech with no apparent access hatch, after sealing herself in a crystal to survive a deadly ambush. Confused by her surroundings, she discovers a man attempting to pilot the mech despite its unfriendly design. As he forcibly creates an entry to get inside, Eve realizes he may be the reason she was revived early. She reluctantly allows him to test piloting compatibility while asserting her authority, setting up a tense power dynamic with their next moves uncertain.
A woman wakes up immobilized but finds herself responding instantly to orders from a man who mistook her for a mech, and he names her Zero. He insists on repairing her and promises a reward once she recovers, revealing he is a skilled mech designer. Meanwhile, another man scavenges through junk to gather parts for her repairs and argues over payment with a supplier. Despite the poor quality of the materials and energy fluid offered, the man insists he can restore her, while she angrily warns that subpar treatment could be deadly. The episode ends with the tension of whether she will survive the repair process.
Ken, a former genius designer now struggling in a repair shop, is urged to join a dangerous underground arena to escape pressure from Skyforge Corp. Despite having no combat experience, Ken is determined to fight using his repaired mech, Zero. He learns the arena’s strict ranking system, starting from zero and advancing through matches to potentially earn a fortune. As Ken prepares for his first fight, he is warned that Skyforge Corp’s top-ranked Ares Mech pilot, a rising star, also competes here. The episode ends with Ken facing the daunting challenge of entering this brutal arena.
Ken faces pressure when a desperate competitor begs him to help design a mech or risk being fired. Despite doubting her combat suitability due to her physique, Ken reluctantly agrees, understanding her tournament hopes depend on it. Meanwhile, former chief designer Yves is dismissed from the company after clashing with Mr. Luther but is thanked for his previous contributions to the mech and neural module, crucial for tournament approval. Determined, Ken declares he will enter the competition himself to reclaim his status. The episode ends as the brutal Mech Crusher prepares to fight, setting the stage for escalating conflict.
Titan, a rookie pilot in an E-Rank Humanoid Mech named Zero, faces off against the deadly Mech Crusher, an experienced opponent equipped with a powerful R36 cannon. Despite doubts and insults from the crowd, Titan unexpectedly activates a hidden function in his mech, which turns the tide of the battle. Surprised by his own sudden advantage, Titan gains control and outmaneuvers Mech Crusher. The episode ends as Titan secures a surprising victory, leaving his rivals stunned and hinting at untapped potential in his mech technology.
Ken's mech, Titan's Zero, is revealed to have surprisingly low energy levels, leading Ms. Lawson to suspect he is hiding his true strength. Despite initial disbelief, she authorizes increasing Ken's battle schedule and tripling his fee to push him further against powerful opponents. Meanwhile, Ken resists using a low-grade energy fluid but reluctantly accepts it as he investigates the mech's sudden power surge. During a tense search for the mech's secret activation switch, Ken resists unwanted physical contact but eventually locates the hidden control, setting the stage for his next move.
Titan has just secured his 20th consecutive victory, skyrocketing him to the top of the Silver Rank and upgrading his mech to D-rank, making him a top-tier fighter in Serton. Mia, his ally, informs him that he now qualifies to challenge the Gold Rank. She provides him with crucial intelligence on Yves and the powerful Ares Mech, their mutual rival, urging him to prepare carefully. Mia also reveals her plan to publicly disclose Titan's identity before the duel for publicity. Titan agrees, ready to face Yves under the spotlight, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown.
Ken, the ex-chief designer of Skyforge Corp, unexpectedly rises as a top contender in the arena, drawing intense scrutiny and backlash from his former employer and rivals. Mr. Luther pressures subordinates to eliminate Ken in battle, fearing his growing influence and the controversy over the Ares Mech he built. Meanwhile, Ken faces off against Yves, a pilot who resents him for past humiliations and pilots the Ares Mech. Their tense confrontation escalates quickly as Yves vows not to let Ken survive the duel, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown in the arena.
In this episode, Ken faces off against an opponent who mocks his mech, initially an E-rank upgraded to D-rank. The challenger plans to kill Ken and gain favor with Mr. Luther, but Ken and his companion Zero prove more powerful than expected. Despite the opponent’s heavy firepower and full-spectrum attacks, Ken’s mech successfully blocks and counters, revealing he deliberately limited its design to hold back power. The fight escalates when Ken unleashes a laser sword, surprising his enemy. The episode ends with the challenger shaken and realizing Ken’s strength was underestimated, leaving their next move uncertain.