Shikishima and Kaori approach the stadium, where Tetsuo, now with a robotic arm, is in great pain and losing control over his powers. Kaori attempts to restrain Tetsuo while Shikishima offers to return him to the hospital, heal his injuries, and help control his abilities. Kaneda arrives and continues his duel with Tetsuo. Tetsuo, weakened from the missing arm, mutates into a gigantic mass of flesh, engulfing Kaneda and killing Kaori. As the mass grows, Akira awakens to create a singularity that draws Tetsuo and Kaneda into another dimension. After teleporting Shikishima to a safe distance, the espers agree to rescue Kaneda, knowing that they will not be able to return to this dimension.