Episode 22: Operation Jupiter Obliteration

Ishiki, intent on proving himself, dismisses Haruka over an insignificant issue and assumes command of the assault on Tokyo Jupiter. Ignoring orders, he schedules the operation an hour earlier, and it begins with disastrous consequences. While Ayato works on his painting, Kunugi calls and asks him to collect Mamoru’s cat; there, Ayato learns how Haruka rescued him from the concentration camps. Back home, he completes the painting and is about to show it to Haruka when Mishima appears and explains her true purpose and Ayato’s destiny with RahXephon.

Aired Aug 6, 2002