Episode guide
Real Drive: Season 1
26 episodes · first aired Apr 9, 2008
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- 1 Underwater Island Drive Apr 9, 2008 · 23m Construction of an artificial island is disrupted by an unexplained phenomenon known as "burning sea". Masamichi Haru is injured by burning sea during a test of early Meta-Real technology…
- 2 Girl Apr 16, 2008 · 23m Aoi Minamo is hired to be Haru's assistant. When burning sea causes a power outage that threatens life support systems on the artificial island, Minamo rushes to the electrical substation…
- 3 Re-dive Apr 23, 2008 · 23m Haru struggles to become proficient enough at Metal diving to help Kushima's research. During his final test, he experiences braindown.
- 4 Atoll of Desire Apr 30, 2008 · 23m Haru has become an official investigator and is asked to dive into the Metal to rescue the consciousness of an Artificial Island shareholder who has experienced braindown.
- 5 Sous Marin May 7, 2008 · 23m Minamo searches for a pair of antique Sous-Marin sunglasses as a gift to congratulate Haru on becoming an official investigator. During the search, Minamo and Sota have a run-in with…
- 6 Love Letter May 14, 2008 · 23m Because of her lack of a cyberbrain to read online texts, Minamo must find a physical book for a book report. Her discovery reveals the true story of a lost love.
- 7 Hand in Hand May 21, 2008 · 23m Minamo and Haru discover a dog whose consciousness was swapped with that of his owner. They hurry to find the owner's body before it becomes too late for them to switch them back.
- 8 No Friend May 28, 2008 · 23m Minamo and Sota investigate reports of ghost sightings at Minamo's school.
- 9 Employment Jun 4, 2008 · 23m Minamo and Sota's father shuts down the core server to minimize damage from a virus intrusion, putting his job on the line.
- 10 Supremacy Negotiations Jun 11, 2008 · 23m Those who contact a mysterious oracle in the Metal named Eliza end up with lost memories. During the investigation, Minamo realizes that Haru has been talking to none other than Eliza.
- 11 Just Intonation Jun 18, 2008 · 23m Minamo tries to help violinist Ichinose, who has been discouraged ever since Kushima suddenly quit playing violin long ago.
- 12 Morning Without Light Jun 25, 2008 · 23m Minamo meets Amy, a girl who has just received cybernetic eyes to cure her blindness, but learns that Amy is struggling to adjust to being able to see. Meanwhile, Haru is asked to…
- 13 Another Sea Jul 2, 2008 · 23m Haru reminisces about his youth, from his parents' struggles with poverty that led to trouble with the yakuza, to his meeting a dolphin that inspired his fascination with the sea, and…
- 14 Wave and Wind Jul 9, 2008 · 23m Minamo goes for a dive in the sea. This episode is a recap of the series so far.
- 15 Last Dinner Jul 16, 2008 · 23m Haru investigates cyberbrain deterioration in a group of food connoisseurs.
- 16 Clear Power Jul 23, 2008 · 23m Sota tries to train enough to defeat Holon in battle. Meanwhile, Haru investigates a case of a female android being illegally used for prostitution.
- 17 Home Sweet Home Jul 30, 2008 · 23m Minamo's family comes to visit.
- 18 Green Rebellion Aug 6, 2008 · 23m Haru, Minamo, Sota, and Holon go to a distant jungle island to investigate a mysterious background noise in the Metal. All seems well until ionization in the rainforest disrupts Holon's…
- 19 Returning Water Drops Aug 13, 2008 · 23m Holon collapses, and the others attempt to complete their investigation without her help.
- 20 With These Feet Aug 20, 2008 · 23m At the jungle island, Haru realized that he can learn to walk again, and he begins to practice in secret to avoid jeopardizing his job as a Metal diver. Meanwhile, Minamo gets tested for…
- 21 Eternity Aug 27, 2008 · 23m Following the success of weather particle experimentation, the Secretary-General and Jeni En want to install weather particle plants as soon as possible. Kushima is opposed to the plan…
- 22 Peaceful Death Sep 3, 2008 · 23m Kushima goes missing, and is later found without his cyberbrain. Brain death will occur within twelve hours, so Sota and Holon search for his cyberbrain while Haru searches the Metal for…
- 23 Human Commandments Sep 10, 2008 · 23m With help from the Secretary-General, Sota deciphers the clues to bringing Kushima's cyberbrain back online, but instead of Kushima, an emergency AI awakens. The AI explains Kushima's…
- 24 Earth Commandments Sep 17, 2008 · 23m Sota breaks into the weather particle facility with help from Haru in the Metal, but before he can reach the control room where the weather particle launch can be halted, Sota must fight…
- 25 Last Dive Sep 24, 2008 · 23m After the spread of weather particles, drastic weather changes occur across the planet, and the burning sea phenomenon returns. Haru decides to use the experimental deep dive suit in an…
- 26 Real Drive Oct 1, 2008 · 23m Haru makes contact with Eliza and receives Kushima's proof that the weather particles will cause worldwide disaster. Haru broadcasts the proof on the Metal, and the world's leaders quickly…