Bokurano

Seeking adventure during a school field trip, fifteen kids stumble upon a strange man in a cave, who invites them to play a game.

A strange creature named Koyemshi introduces itself to the group; Takashi is chosen as the next pilot of Zearth, and he resolves to protect the Earth.

Questions remain in the wake of Takashi's death; Kodama is selected to be the third pilot.

Masaru's family life has made him come to divide the world into two types of people: those born to die, and those born to survive.

The children realize just what it means to be chosen as a pilot for Zearth.

The next pilot is Kako, but the other kids can't find him, though Chizu has an idea of where he might be.

The story of Chizu's relationship with her teacher is revealed, before she is selected to replace the deceased Kako.

The fourth battle begins, but Chizu is more worried about taking revenge on her teacher than facing her enemy.

Selected to fight the fifth enemy, Daichi's final wish is to spend his remaining time happily with his siblings, but his plans are ruined when the battle starts sooner than he expected.

Bullied by her classmates because of her mother's past as a prostitute, Nakama resorts to extremes to arrange enough money to complete a personal project of hers in time.

Moji has always been good at reading the hearts of others; when it becomes his turn to pilot, he knows exactly where his own heart will go.

Maki races against time, hoping that she'll be able to see the face of her unborn baby brother before her battle.

During Maki's fight, the children discover the true nature of the enemies they are battling, and what really is at stake in every fight.

The friction between Misumi and the world's economic and political powers grows stronger; Misumi pushes forward with her plan to save the children from their dark fate.

The ninth round begins, but after witnessing his mother's miserable life, Kirie refuses to fight; just when his companions are about to lose hope, an unexpected thing happens.

Komo's father exposes the political cover-up behind Zearth; Kirie's mother recovers from her ills; Kirie finds the will to fight.

Anko is next in the chair for Zearth's pilot, coinciding with the public exposure of her father's affair.

The powers behind the cover-up push back, and Komo's father is caught in the middle.

Tamotsu reveals to Ushiro who his real parents were and tells him their story.

Swayed by years of guilt and hopelessness, Yoko finally comes forward and speaks, telling the story of herself and her brother.

While Kanji fights the twelfth enemy, the real objective of the masterminds is revealed; Ushiro receives a proposal from Koyemshi that may save his life if he accepts.

Ushiro takes Kana to her father's house, and he reminisces about his younger days; Ushiro asks Machi's help to protect Kana from Koyemshi's intentions.

The human armies decide to intervene during the thirteenth battle; Machi betrays Koyemshi and becomes the next pilot in Kana's place.

Jun declines Seki's offer and becomes the pilot for the final round; during the long battle, he reminisces about his fallen comrades while struggling to save the Earth once and for all.