Blader Z, revealed here as Ciel Kaminari, recounts how Khrome recruited him after countless amateur battles, gifting him Obsidian Shell and setting up a scripted rematch with Takumi to secure his Pendragon spot. Khrome later has Ciel adopt the Blader Z identity. Watching Jaxon's departure devastate Khrome, Ciel grows a driving resentment and vows to surpass him.

What happens

• Ciel Kaminari's backstory as Blader Z is revealed.
• Khrome gives Ciel his Obsidian Shell and arranges a rematch against Takumi.
• Ciel wins the rematch and earns Pendragon's third spot.
• Khrome has Ciel adopt the masked "Blader Z" identity.
• Ciel resolves to surpass Jaxon after seeing what his departure did to Khrome.

Attributed, not verified by us

Claims We Could Not Check

• The entire episode is anime-original material.
• A reused animation error shows Obsidian Shell briefly appear as Sting Unicorn.