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Episode 11: The Destroyer
The Japanese title of this episode is actually a bit of a hint as what, or rather, who, this episode is all about. That said, you might still be able to guess given the opening, which follows the direct aftermath of the previous episode.
Jiro has disappeared amongst the flames, but within the wreckage comes a new hope for the future.
Gotta admit, that's actually an out and out brilliant place for Kohmyoji to hide his work. Keeps it forever close and hidden to the one who could protect it best; with the only people who could even have a chance at getting to it being those close to Kikaider... close to Jiro.
Speaking of Jiro, ever wonder what would happen if the tune that makes Kikaider go crazy never actually stopped?
Yeah, uh... that's uh... that's not good.
The entire sequence shows just why it's so important to get the Gemini repaired. A completely unhinged Kikaider is a danger to literally everyone. Even the police get slaughtered Kuuga-style.
Meanwhile with Mitsuko, we get a nice scene of her finally starting to not baby Masaru anymore, but the timing isn't exactly great. Masaru shows upfront that everything the family has been through has been taking a big toll on him(as it would anyone), and he needs his sister now more than ever.
Mitsuko also comes to realize why her father ended up the way he did, and more importantly, that she needs to be careful, otherwise she'll end up just like him; Someone consumed by their own sadness. It's a great moment of self-realization, and something many people in real life never come to acknowledge. Self-reflection/introspection is important people!
So how's Jiro doing?
Yeah, Saburo is every bit as twisted as Gill is, and it's clear that this mission is personal. It's not enough to just kill Jiro. Oh no, he needs to make him
suffer.
Does Saburo translate to "utter sadist" in Japanese or something?
And what better way to make Jiro suffer than to try and make him kill the one he loves most? Gotta hand it to Mitsuko here though. Girl has nerves of friggen tungsten, being able to try and talk Psycho Jiro down.
But it's a great moment! Continuing with this essentially being Jiro's' story of growing up, he's able to overcome temptation and take control of his own actions. And now more than ever is ready to face off against Saburo.
It's just that, well, Saburo isn't going to go down easy.
This is Hakaider, the polar opposite to Kikaider in almost every way. The personality is obvious, but even from a design perspective, it's clear that Ishinomori fully thought this out.
First off, while Jiro's' transformation into Kikaider is long and extravagant, Saburo's' transformation into Hakaider is quick and simple; Not even seeming to require a pose or a phrase in order to activate.
Second, Hakaider's' body is almost entirely complete outside of the obvious brain he has exposed. But said brain also goes to show how he's able to have joys, pleasures, thoughts, and feelings like Kikaider does(even if Hakaider's' are seriously messed up). The predominant black of course showing his darker nature, and then there's my favorite touch; His face.
See, unlike Kikaider, whose mouth moves, and his eyes move ever so slightly in order to convey emotion, Hakaider's' face is permanently stuck in a slasher smile, even when speaking. It's really unsettling once you realize it, and shows that if you see this guy, don't expect to make it out alive.
The episode ends with Hakaider fought off, but at the cost of some serious physical and psychological damage to Jiro. Ontop of that, we learn the fate of Dr. Kohmyoji, and it's not pretty. From here on it's made very clear that we're gearing up for the endgame of the story... well, mostly. I'll get to that in due time. But until then, another great episode in this tragic tale.
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