Episode 37

**Clash of the Cosmos** is the 37th episode of the *Edens Zero* anime, and the 12th episode of the second season.

The crew of the Edens Zero find themselves locked in a life-or-death struggle against the Edens One, which has the Zero hopelessly outmatched. Just as the Zero faces certain destruction, the ship is saved by the timely arrival of Elsie.

## Summary

As Ziggy appeared, Shiki tries to run to him, but the Demon King uses his Ether Gear to break the ground with intense gravity. Ziggy states he was wrong, that he should never have raised him or sent him to the skies, and calls these humans ugly foolish creatures. However, he then notes that there are humans he can use, as the Edens One descends from the sky. Ziggy then declares that now is the age of mechanical-lifeforms and that they will rule over humankind. He then calls out to Pino, saying that she belongs with them.

Ziggy beckons Pino to come with him, while the others are confused by his change in personality. Ziggy states that Pino was created to follow his orders, he then demands that she over her program and that she has no will of her own. Pino follows his command and begins transferring her command rights to Ziggy, the others try to snap her out of it. Shiki wonders if this is all act, but Ziggy distorts the land and crushes the buildings. The crew manages to avoid falling into the debris, where Shiki calls out to Pino, asking her who she wants to go with and make up her own mind to decide for herself. Touched by this, Pino cries and declares that she wants to go with Shiki and wishes to be human.

Because of this, Ziggy leaves her, declaring that he does not need the Four Shining Stars and climbs aboard the Edens One. Suddenly, the Edens Zero swoops in and rescues the crew. Now out in space, the Shining Stars are confused as to what happened to Ziggy, his sudden change of personality of wanting to destroy humanity, and how is he alive. They get a transmission from the Edens One's captain, Connor. Ziggy announces that the Zero was merely a prototype to the One and introduces the Four Dark Stars, the next generation of the Shining Stars. With this, Ziggy declares that he is leaving Shiki the blessing of dying with his friends.

The two warships face each other in space, where the Edens Zero Crew question what happened to Ziggy to change. The Four Dark Stars make note of their predecessors, noting that Valkyrie is missing, which Ziggy states that it saves them the trouble of disposing her. The Demon King orders Connor to sink the ship, but Connor notes that there are women and children aboard, but the Dark Stars tells him to follow orders, which he does. As the Edens One prepares its assault, the Edens Zero crew prepare their defense, raising their shields and into their Battle Stations. The attack of the One penetrated the shield, causing the Zero to take evasive maneuvers. However, the Edens One closes in on them in an attempt to ram them. The Shining Stars ask Shiki what to do as the Zero evades the the One. Shiki orders to attack and use that chance to get away from them. The Zero fires anti-Ether mines, but the One is still in pursuit. Witch launches the Scorpion Missiles but they are all intercepted.

Both ships deploy unmanned drones to do battle. They notice Wizard on one of the drones, who destroyes all of the Zero's drones with Divine Lightning. The Zero is struck once more and as the One prepares to fire its Star Bringer, the crew is helpless to defend themselves. Suddenly, the number of the One's drones starts decreasing and the Skull Fairy arrives.

## Characters In Order of Appearance

1. Mithra
2. Annie
3. John
4. Castellan
5. Michael
6. Shiki Granbell
7. Hermit Mio
8. Happy
9. E.M. Pino
10. Rebecca Bluegarden
11. Weisz Steiner (X442)
12. Homura Kōgetsu
13. Ziggy
14. Witch Regret
15. Sister Ivry
16. Mosco Versa-0
17. Connor
18. Wizard *(Debut)*
19. Clown *(Debut)*
20. Brigandine *(Debut)*
21. Killer *(Debut)*
22. Jinn
23. Kleene Rutherford
24. Elsie Crimson

## Appearances

	+ Granbell
	+ Edens One
	+ Edens Zero
		- Spa of Eden

**Powers and Abilities*** Ether Gear
	+ Satan Gravity
	+ Cat Leaper
	+ Soul Blade
* Element Ether

**Techniques*** Divine Lightning *(Debut)*

**Items*** Edens One
	+ Bee Small Battle Drones *(Debut)*
	+ Star Bringer
* Edens Zero
	+ Scorpion Missiles *(Debut)*
	+ Anti-Ether Mines *(Debut)*
* Skull Fairy
* Arsenal Suit

**Battles and Events*** Edens Zero vs. Edens One *(Started)*