Ryuko had awakened from her coma, but following the revelation of her origin, shows resentment toward Senketsu and vows she'll never wear him again. This proclamation comes at a extremely bad time as Ragyo challenges her to come to Honnoji to save her sister.
- Damsel out of Distress: Satsuki was never some helpless woman waiting for rescue, as she actually manages to escape on her own, though she does have to be saved when she's surrounded by COVERS.
- Brainwashed and Crazy: Ryuko suffers this when she's captured, and has her memories rewritten to be loyal to Ragyo and forced to wear Jenketsu.
- Curb-Stomp Battle: Tsugumu tries to take on Ryuko with his DTR but is quickly defeated.
- I Am a Monster: Ryuko feels this way about herself upon learning her origins.
- Idiot Ball: Granted Ryuko is going through a stressful time, but heading into Honnoji by herself, without Senketsu, was a extremely bad move on her part.
- Oh, Crap!: All of Nudist Beach when they see Ryuko wearing Junketsu.
- Wham Episode: Ryuko faces Ragyo and Nui by herself, but is captured and controlled by Junketsu.
