During a rare moment of peace, Casshern presses Ohji for the story of Ringo’s origins. Elsewhere, Dio and Leda cross paths with two deadly robots that were once the strongest of their kind.

Lyuze reveals her reason for hating Casshern, who offers her a chance for revenge. When robotic bandits attack Ringo and Ohji, Casshern comes to their rescue, but his rampage terrifies those he hopes to save.

A rescue attempt by Casshern lands him at the bottom of a graveyard for abandoned robots. While a sweet - but simple - young girl tends to his wounds, Casshern hears whispers that Luna may still be alive.

Dying robots far and wide herald the saving grace of Luna. Meanwhile, Lyuze is disturbed to notice that Ringo has begun to rust, and Casshern is confronted by the monster who ordered him to Ruin the world.

Luna asks Casshern to serve as her new guardian; Lyuze and Ringo lose faith in the promise of salvation; and Ohji returns with disturbing revelations about the Sun Who Was Called Moon.

Casshern and Dio continue their epic final battle. Although only one will survive, they’ve embraced the chilling reality that fighting is the sole purpose of their tragic existence.