The story centers on Mari Sonoda, who now leads a group protecting peaceful Orphnochs from extinction. The conflict intensifies when she discovers that her long-missing friend, Takumi Inui, has returned—not as an ally, but as a soldier for the new government-led Smart Brain.
Takumi resurfaces wielding the new NEXT Faiz gear, appearing to betray his past ideals due to his fear of death.
Despite his death in the original series, Kusaka reappears as an android copy, initially acting as a protector for the Orphnochs before his true nature as a cold, programmed enforcer is revealed.
The story centers on Mari Sonoda, who now leads a group protecting peaceful Orphnochs from extinction. The conflict intensifies when she discovers that her long-missing friend, Takumi Inui, has returned—not as an ally, but as a soldier for the new government-led Smart Brain.
Takumi resurfaces wielding the new NEXT Faiz gear, appearing to betray his past ideals due to his fear of death.
Despite his death in the original series, Kusaka reappears as an android copy, initially acting as a protector for the Orphnochs before his true nature as a cold, programmed enforcer is revealed.