What the fuck does Satsuki have under her nail? A literal nail file??
It's the same color as her sword, so it might be made from the same material.
This is actually funnier when you realize she's been trying to break her toenail for a month now lol.
What the fuck does Satsuki have under her nail? A literal nail file??
It's the same color as her sword, so it might be made from the same material.
This is actually funnier when you realize she's been trying to break her toenail for a month now lol.
So, just browsing random anime related videos, discussions, etc. Just wasting time until Crunchy Roll releases the new Hunter x Hunter episode and I found this interesting info concerning Kill la Kill. Credit goes to someone on reddit, I didn't catch this or discover this myself.
Its like an easter egg from an early episode that could possibly foreshadow a MAJOR event, so don't check it out if you don't want to risk it.
If that is true its going to be a sad moment for sure. I really like her and as "serious" and epic as this series has gotten, its going to devastate Ryuuko, making it a super feels moment.
I guess we'll find out in 2 episodes if it's true or not. It would devestate me too, but I'm sure it would make for an extremely memorable episode. Inb4 TTGL Episode 8 comparisons.
I guess we'll find out in 2 episodes if it's true or not. It would devestate me too, but I'm sure it would make for an extremely memorable episode. Inb4 TTGL Episode 8 comparisons.
Damn, the TTGL connection had completely slipped my mind. That comparison is definitely going to run rampant. If it is true.
Well, Mako is just as dynamic of a character as Kamina and originally, people were scared Mako was gonna die much earlier on with an episode titled "I'll Wipe My Own Tears". Fortunately, that wasn't the case. Anyway, if this is true, then job well done, TRIGGER. For a show so grounded in over-the-topness, it sure has some subtle foreshadowing. Just noticed the reason they couldn't show the 2nd OP until episode 16 was because Junketsu's eyes are depicted very alien-like. Also, Ryuko was introduced in the first episode with what would later be known as Ragyo's theme. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XAmch6M0v8U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0fdLdgpd8E
Holy shit this anime is something really special, imo. My enjoyment of this anime has increased exponentially with each episode in this second half. I didn't think the turns and plot developments could keep going at such a level, but I was wrong. Now we have a battle with Satsuki and a berserk Ryuuko on the horizon. With swapped uniforms mind you. Greatness!!
Damn, the endof the episode was pretty epic and I'm definitely agreeing that the second half has been a very pleasant surprise so far. Funny thing is that seems to go for most leftover Fall shows. Mainly KlK, NnA and Samumenco have improved a lot in 2014.
Also awesome screenshot collection as always brian :)
@ Sandileina- No wonder my friend was making a huge deal about her last name being Mankanshoku... I always had an idea that it was somewhat inappropriate, but not to that extent >_>
Yeah don't know what to think about the uniform swapping/mind control. To be honest I feel pretty okay with Satsuki being the main character. She has a really similar personality to Ryuko and aside from the whole ojou-san stereotype shes got going on.
LoneWolfMar 2, 2014 1:23 PM
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
YEAH OK THE END OF THAT WAS PRETTY FUCKING BADASS *v*
@battosai: Oh, no, actually, Mankanshoku is just a ridiculous name meaning a way over-the-top decorated ship. You typo'd in your episode 19 comment, putting 'Manko' instead of 'Mako', that's all ^^
(I'm secretly convinced that there's a pun to her name but neither me nor my mother can work it out so maybe not... *suspicious eyes*)
So, does this justify the fanservice? Yes and no. While there is a method to the madness, there's still a good number of pandering camera angles throughout and the fact that I might it more amusing than the usual fanservice doesn't change that. TRIGGER is mainly just having a lot of fun out here in the spirit of Go Nagai, but this is a way of letting them have their cake and eat it too. In other words, this will do little to nothing to change the minds of the people who were uncomfortable with the fanservice in the first place.
On the other hand, the Ragyo stuff is supposed to make you feel uncomfortable with the juxtaposition of pleasure and borderline rape. Ragyo is equating being a slave to someone else with "enjoy it to the fullest", which is later repeated by Ryuko during her fight with Satsuki "The pleasure of being worn by Junketsu is out of the world!" Despite the ominous music playing, Ragyo's henchmen respond to becoming slaves of clothing, not with fear, but with "This is most pleasant" and "How wonderful!" Giving into your pleasures is glorifying the submissive behavior of fascism, not unlike how the Mankanshoku family was corrupted by greed in Episode 7. This also puts Satsuki's approval of Mako at the end of the episode in a new perspective, being that she's all about resisting her mother's pleasurable ways. "Humans aren't as weak as you say they are! People can suppress their desires through sheer willpower!"
Not sure if this is intentional, because Junketsu has been usually described as the representation of purity. On the other hand, I just realized that Ragyo technically robbed Satsuki of her Purity in Episode 18. The purity's been tainted by Ragyo and bestowed upon Ryuko. Anyway…
At Japanese weddings, brides will often wear three or more dresses throughout the ceremony and subsequent celebrations with a traditional kimono, white and color dress combinations are popular. White is used because in Japan it symbolizes death - in this case, the bride becomes dead to her family. The bride will eventually remove her white kimono to reveal another colored one - usually red - to symbolize her rebirth into her husband's family.
Yeah I guess Mako death was a red herring. Brian pretty much covered everything worth saying and then some.
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
This was an episode full of fanservice, not the T&A its been flaunting all this time, but the literal meaning of giving the fans exactly what they wanted: Ryuko found her way, Nui got what she deserved, Ryuko and Satsuki are finally fighting on the same team and JoJoMako is back in action. Also, clearly a breather episode to save the budget for the final showdown, but it was still pretty fun for me.
On another note, hooray for meaningful lyrics.
"I was trying to be someone I’m not
In a cramped world
With no breathing room
As I walked down my runway
I thought I’d concealed it
Behind the smile that masked my face
But it doesn’t work on you
You always see through my facade
Nobody’s ever unraveled me like this before"
The false happiness of being a slave to clothing and it makes sense to read it from Ryuko's perspective during episode 21.
"Nobody else can pull these outfits off
A somewhat ambiguous fever
Threatens to burn our hearts away
It all begins when we sever the threads of fate
A new day will dawn for us
We must be one in spirit"
How things are going to be, instead of the way things are. These lyrics are playing as Ryuko and Satsuki fight each other, so things won't change until they team up together, which is visually conveyed by the reconnecting of the 2 scissor blade halves that transition into a severed thread at the end.
So awesome! It still blows my mind thinking back to how I felt in the first half of the series compared to now. Such a huge difference. The Satsuki x Ryuko team up brought back fond memories of Viral x Simon. Their bonding moment was done well. A setup episode can't be done much better than this. Like brian said, they pretty much gave the fans everything they wanted. I absolutely cannot wait to see these final two episodes.
Yeah, I agree Yoshi, thinking back on the first half and my impressions of the show is kinda funny now. Another great episode, and I'm expecting the finale to be even more epic.
Well, Senketsu is probably going to get rid of his eyepatch limiter next time, because you see both of his eyes in the 2nd OP. Who knows what else will happen, but I'm sure it'll go out with a bang. Fight on, TRIGGER!
In the BD commentary for episode 2, Nakashima and Ami Koshimizu talk about the first ED. They mention that the ED is actually really interesting for Ryuuko's character and the FINAL EPISODE. They said "if you rewatch the first ED after you watch the final episode everything will make sense". They also make specific note of the fact that Ryuuko is all alone.
Another awesome episode in pretty much every regard. Really looking forward to the final episode and little easter eggs like what brian quoted about the 1st ED just make this show even more enjoyable.
Talk about a series going all out for the conclusion. Can't wait to see the final showdown. What a ride this has been. I've got so much to say, but I'll save it for the final episode.
OMFG!! Back in episode 12, I mentioned the yuri fanboy inside of me stirring. I thought it was a no chance-r. Can't believe Mako x Ryuuko got a yuri ending and a kiss :)!!! You don't understand how happy that made me. She even got down on her knees and proposed the date!!
The entire episode was greatness even aside from that. Didn't know how Ryuuko was going to win. Then she took on all of the remaining uniforms, transformed into a badass blonde version of herself, Senketsu's second eye opened, she impaled herself to start her infinite absorption and defeat Ragyou, Ragyou's suicide next, then Senketsu's sacrifice, crying departure of a friend, then a naked body pile-up. I mean, just look at that epic chain of events right there. There could not have been a better ending episode for me.
The first half of the series was good. 7 or 8 out of 10 stuff early on, but I didn't think it would get to where it is. The entire second half turned this into one of my favorite anime of all time. Its easily in my Top 10, maybe even Top 5. The only thing I didn't like about this episode was in the ending credits, it shows Satsuki cut her hair!!! Anyway, It gets the ultimate grade from me.... 10/10, 100%
Going to be re-watching this one soon in marathon mode :).
I can agree that this was a pretty goddamn great finale. The epic transformations and powerups were epic and maybe it's just because I'm currently watching Dragonball Kai, but I saw Dragonball references everywhere (Like getting stronger after getting almost killed, blonde hair after the transformation etc..) and loved the episode even more for that.
Looking at the big picture though I can't give this a 9 or 10 because the first half or two thirds weren't that great and those scores are reserved for shows that make me excited from start to finish. It gets a high 8 though with 82% and I'll consider rewatching it too. Not sure how that'll affect the score though.
If I were to take emotion out of my rating it would be a 9, but I don't like to do that. I rate on quality, but I equally rate with my enjoyment and emotions. This turned into one of my favorite series ever. #5 for me all-time atm. I remember telling my buddy several episodes back, "I seriously think Kill la Kill is trying to get me to give it a 10." At the time it was hovering on that 8-9 line, but it was going in the direction I liked. The yuri just made me explode and made everything so much better, haha.
Lol one of the animators at TRIGGER asked the fans for support in the form of fanart with "someone running with the Scissor Blade like a relay race, like they're desperately running in a race to complete Kill la Kill ep 24". http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPNTAQ5Tz2M
Looking back at the first OP, you get a hint at COVERS trying to take over the world in the finale. http://i.imgur.com/Z4VyqTK.jpg
This obviously isn't animated as well as Gurren Lagann, but I think it has more impressive art direction and it certainly made the most of its limited budget, not unlike JoJo or Monogatari. On top of that, it showed off a colorful cast of characters that never took themselves too seriously, despite the underlying themes of free will and hierarchy. Like Gurren Lagann, it takes a simple idea and blows it up to ridiculous proportions, which makes for quite a fun watch. The fact that Trigger's first real debut turned out to be a profitable 24-episode series with the budget they had to work with is incredible. 10/10
Apparently, the OVA in the fall is gonna be about the graduation ceremony that takes place after the final battle and before the epilogue. As for what else is in store for the future, there's LWA2 and a light novel adaptation. Definitely looking forward to the former and the latter is probably the last thing you would expect from these guys, but they were just barely able to finish animating Kill la Kill and probably just need a little something to fund their next project.
Haha! Don't worry, Higashi-san - if that makes you a hater, I'm a hater too :P I'm giving it 81% (8/10), for pretty much the same reasons as you. The final episode, I have to say, was a FABULOUS last episode. A basically perfect conclusion to the show.
Also I got gigantic Ryuuko x Mako feels ;33;
So yeah, an enjoyable show in the end despite a highly dubious beginning! Good job, Trigger. Ryuuko is a badass for the ages. ^-^
Well I'm finally finished this and honestly I feel a bit underwhelmed. The finale felt like the TTGL finale but not as epic. The humour reminded me a lot of Panty and Stocking except it wasn't quite as funny and there were too many parts where the show was asking me to take it seriously. While the show is fully aware of it's flaws, it doesn't make them less excusable. For example Ryuko and Satsuki have really similar personalities. Single minded and perpetually mad. Which kinda came to a head during the ep when they switched roles. Mako and Nui are two faces of the same coin and They seem to acknowledge this right at the last episode, but does that make it any less lazy? I thought the elite four were really interesting, but just didn't get enough development as I hoped. Only Gamagoori really has a proper reason for the extreme loyalty they all share towards Satsuki. Plus one of the only characters I kind of admired Sanageyama had his short, but decent character arc pretty much made obsolete by giving him back his eyes in the last episode. Then Gamagoori's potential romance gets benched for girls day out with yuri undertones =/ It seemed like they were trying to go through every major anime trope in the last episode and they may have very well succeeded, but yeah I guess not really finding a character I could relate to really hurt the show for me. I still enjoyed it for the randomness and fights. 6/10
"The individual has always had to struggle to keep from being overwhelmed by the tribe. If you try it, you will be lonely often, and sometimes frightened. But no price is too high to pay for the privilege of owning yourself."
-Friedrich Nietzsche
Unnecessary? Sure, but still plenty of fun and reinforces how far the characters have come since the beginning of the series. "I bet you're all a lot better now than you were before!" All the talk about moving on works in more ways than one, as TRIGGER is basically saying "we're done with Kill la Kill". Little Witch Academia 2 will already be in a similar vein, so I hope Ninja Slayer turns out a little different. Anyway, nicecallbacks and dat Graduation Final! 8/10
Yeah, it was just okay for me. I love Kill la Kill, so a little extra content is never a bad thing. Was hoping for more Ryuko x Mako moments, but they at least had a pretty cute one at the very end. It was good to see the characters again, but this felt very filler-ish.
Episode 25
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Very enjoyable epilogue. I loved how the development of all the characters was highlighted and the graduation conclusion was very satisfying as well. Basically a lot of the good things condensed in one episode. 8/10 from me just like the series.
