Shin Hakkenden Episode 26 [Japanese] (Final Episode)

Episode Title: Ruty Creates the Future (ルーティ、明日を創る) Original Broadcast Date: 25th September 1999 Home media release: April 25th 2000 Official Episode Description The Imperial ship Yatsubsa is attacked by the super-dreadnought space battleship Nagasano, which has been transformed into a monster by dark power. Kou and the others escape to Kusanagi, but Kai stands in their way. One by one, the Eight Swordsmen fall to the overwhelming power of the Dark Sword Yamizoushi. Unable to bear the despair, Kou loses his will to fight and becomes dazed. At that moment, Yatsufusa transforms into a guardian lion dog with the power of Fuse and launches a counterattack. Kou then hears the voice of his mother Yoshino saying, "You must not betray the trust of those who have entrusted their feelings to Tama." Meanwhile, Ruti has woken up...!