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Kill la Kill — Season 1

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Maya Phillips New York Magazine/Vulture Two dozen episodes of pure, unadulterated camp, Kill la Kill shamelessly goes for gold when it comes to racy humor and packs every moment with action, moving with almost manic speed through its plot, which plays out like a drug-fueled fantasy. May 1, 2019 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse "Kill La Kill" has so much going on, in terms of narrative, aesthetics, and production values, that the reviewer would need a separate article for each episode to highlight all the elements presented in the series Dec 20, 2020 Full Review Andrew Dilks What Culture It's the way it takes well-worn tropes from countless anime series and throws them back with a nod and a wink that makes it frequently funny. Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Dominic Cuthbert Starburst Kill la Kill is deceptively clever, offering a skewering look at the darker side of the fashion industry and, if you can look past the gratuitous fan service, body image. Rated: 9/10 Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Sarra Sedghi Paste Magazine Fan service aside, it's visually hypnotic, the measures Kill la Kill takes to justify all its nudity are impressive, and the magical-girl action comedy ends up more thought-provoking than you'd expect. Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media The story offers plenty of action and a cast of characters you'll love to hate, plus one who's motivated by justice in a sea of corruption. On the whole, it's not a bad mix if you're OK with the edgy stuff, but do keep kids away. Rated: 3/5 Apr 30, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 7, 2015 If Only I Had Thorns Like a Thistle Honnouji Academy is ruled over by students clad in special outfits. Student Council President Satsuki Kiryuin, along with the Honnouji Academy Elite Four, have the academy under their absolute control. Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 14, 2015 So Sexy She Might Pass Out Ryuko has taken up residence with Mako's family, the Mankanshokus. Mako is ganged up on by the Tennis Club while on the way to school. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 21, 2015 Junketsu Satsuki Kiryuin has been using Life Fibers in her plot to conquer all of the nation's academies. To fight back, Ryuko's father, created a Kamui, a uniform woven entirely of Life Fibers. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 28, 2015 Dawn of a Miserable Morning It is Honnouji Academy No-Late Day, held each semester by the Disciplinary Committee, and everyone is in a tizzy. There are countless traps on the route to school, and if a student is late they are summarily expelled. Details Episode 5 Aired Mar 7, 2015 Trigger Ryuko is defeating Honnouji Academy's club presidents at a steady pace when Tsumugu Kinagase appears before her. Kinagase wields a machine gun that neutralizes the abilities of Goku Uniforms. He can hold off even Two-Star club presidents. Details Episode 6 Aired Mar 14, 2015 Don't Toy With Me on a Whim Uzu Sanageyama, speaks directly with Satsuki and is given permission to face Ryuko in battle. Sanageyama's dynamic visual acuity allows him to anticipate his opponent's every move and get the drop on them. Details Episode 7 Aired Mar 21, 2015 A Loser I Can't Hate Ryuko tries to found a "Fight Club" and designate Mako as president in order to discredit Honnouji Academy. Details Episode 8 Aired Mar 28, 2015 I'll Wipe My Own Tears The Elite Four part ways until the Sudden Death Runoff in seven days' time. Details Episode 9 Aired Apr 4, 2015 A Once in a Lifetime Chance Ryuko looks to defeat the Elite Four and then battle Satsuki, but Mikisugi suggests that she forfeit. Details Episode 10 Aired Apr 11, 2015 I Want to Know More About You The second battle against the Elite Four begins; Ryuko tries to defeat Houka Inumuta, who is using the data he's collected to predict her every move. Details Episode 11 Aired Apr 18, 2015 I'm Not Your Cute Woman Ryuko's battle against the Elite Four takes to the skies; more spectators converge on Honnouji Academy. Details Episode 12 Aired Apr 25, 2015 Spit Your Sadness Away Nui Harime attacked Dr. Matoi, Ryuko's father, six months ago to retrieve the Snippity-Snips, a weapon capable of standing against Life Fibers. Although she kills Isshin with his own invention it costs her one of her eyes. Details Episode 13 Aired May 2, 2015 Crazy for You Honnouji Academy is mobilizing for the Tri-City Schools Raid Trip, but Ryuko is unwilling to fight. Details Episode 14 Aired May 9, 2015 Ride Like the Wind When Ryuko wakes up in Mikisugi's hideout, she is still able to communicate with Senketsu, even though he is in pieces. Details Episode 15 Aired May 16, 2015 Don't Stop Me Now The anti-Life Fiber resistance group is ready for battle; Satsuki reveals herself to the student council president. Details Episode 16 Aired May 30, 2015 The Girl Can't Help It Ryuko's fight is saddled with grand themes; Mikisugi tells Ryuko that Senketsu is a piece of clothing created to oppose Life Fibers. Details Episode 17 Aired Jun 6, 2015 Tell Me Why Preparations are underway for the Honnouji Academy Cultural and Sports Grand Festival; the school is in a fervor as Ragyo Kiryuin will be attending. Details Episode 18 Aired Jun 13, 2015 Into the Night Satsuki reveals that everything she has done was a ruse and that Honnouji Academy is a fighting force built in preparation for a war against both Ragyo and the Life Fibers. Details Episode 19 Aired Jun 20, 2015 Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head A startling revelation turns Ryuko's world upside down; Satsuki, the Elite Four and the members of Nudist Beach are left scrambling in the aftermath of the Honnouji Academy Cultural & Sports Grand Festival. Details Episode 20 Aired Jun 27, 2015 Far From the Madding Crowd Ryuko is awake and intent on killing Ragyo and Nui; Nudist Beach must decide what their next step is. Details Episode 21 Aired Jul 11, 2015 Incomplete Ryuko's rampage continues and she has an unexpected new ally; Satsuki is a target. Details Episode 22 Aired Jul 18, 2015 Tell Me How You Feel In a burst of rage and ripping off Junketsu, Ryuko merges with Senketsu once again. Ryuko tells Nui that the difference between them is that Ryuko is surrounded by people who do not make sense. Details Episode 23 Aired Jul 25, 2015 Imitation Gold Mako has steps forward to join the battle. Ryuko and Satsuki leave her behind on the ship and set out for the Original Life Fiber, which is carrying Ragyo. Details Episode 24 Aired Aug 1, 2015 Past the Infinite Darkness Shinra-Koketsu's power is the ability to force all Life Fibers into absolute submission. In the final stages of the battle, Ryuko and the others completely lose their ability to fight. Details

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