The episode also transitions into the next phase of the story, introducing Albert Brudzewski
Otonashi steps forward.
Otonashi: “I calculated your numbers again. Using the method my father taught me — before he was crucified in front of our house. Your model… it predicts the retrograde motion of Mars without epicycles.” Du Mouvement de la Terre 15 VOSTFR
In this episode, the series reinforces its core philosophy: truth is a torch passed between generations. Ideological Transformation : The character The episode also transitions into the next phase