Episode: Kill la Kill - 1 - If Only I Had Thorns Like a Thistle...
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| Main Title | If Only I Had Thorns Like a Thistle... (e152834) |
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| Official Title | x-jat |
| Official Title | ja |
| Play Length | 25 min |
| Air/Release Date | 04.10.2013 |
| Tags | no opening segmentAn episode with no opening segment lacks an opening credits segment, commonly known as OP. This tag only applies to anime that ordinarily contain an OP; do not apply to anime that ordinarily do not have an OP. This means that, instead of an opening segment showing up, the main body of the episode plays while the credits show up on the screen, or there aren`t opening credits to begin with; whether or not the song plays in the OP is not relevant for this tag. The inverse case is no ending segment., transfer studentA transfer student is a student who changes from one institution or course to another at the same level. Their arrival, when not at the beginning of the school year, tends to cause a stir. |
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| Added by | hidden on 2013-08-29 18:40 |
| Edited by | hidden on 2017-10-31 13:56 |
The episode was pre-aired at a special event on 28.09.2013, regular TV broadcast started on 04.10.2013.
Ryuko Matoi transfers into Honnouji Academy, a high school dominated by its fearsome student council, who wear powerful Goku Uniforms that grant them superhuman abilities. Searching for clues to her father's murder, Ryuko confronts the student council president, Satsuki Kiryuin, saying she is looking for the owner of the other half of a giant scissor blade she wields. She is easily beaten by the school's boxing club captain, Takaharu Fukuroda, using the power of his Two-Star Goku Uniform. Fleeing to her ruined home nearby, Ryuko is dropped down a trapdoor by her homeroom teacher, Aikuro Mikisugi. She lands in a basement and discovers a living sailor uniform that forcibly puts itself on her. The next day, Takaharu prepares to sentence Ryuko's friendly classmate Mako Mankanshoku to death for treason. Ryuko arrives to rescue her and confront Takaharu again, this time using her new uniform's powers to defeat him and destroy his Goku Uniform. Afterwards, Ryuko questions Satsuki again about the wielder of the other scissor blade, who is allegedly the one who killed her father.
Airing Schedule
songs
| Relation | Song | in Episodes | Rating | Credit | Staff | Comment |
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| ending | Sirius | 1, 15, ED1, S1 | N/A (7) | Vocals/Performed by (歌) | Aoi Eir | |
| Lyrics (作詞) | Meg Rock | |||||
| Music Composition (作曲) | Shigenaga Ryousuke | |||||
| Music Arrangement (編曲) | Shigenaga Ryousuke | |||||
| background music | Gorilla Jaru L | 1 | N/A (0) | Music Composition (作曲) | Sawano Hiroyuki | |
| Music Arrangement (編曲) | Sawano Hiroyuki | |||||
| Before My Body Is Dry (instrumental version) | 1, 14 | 8.70 (13) | Vocals/Performed by (歌) | Kobayashi Mika | ||
| Lyrics (作詞) | David Whitaker Mpi | |||||
| Music Composition (作曲) | Sawano Hiroyuki | |||||
| Music Arrangement (編曲) | Sawano Hiroyuki | |||||
| Rap | David Whitaker |
- Cast
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Cast
main character
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-24, S1
female, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., charismaticCharisma is a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others., epauletteAn epaulette is a type of ornamental shoulder piece or decoration used as insignia of rank by armed forces and other organizations., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., katanaA type of Japanese sword, often called a "samurai sword". The term katana may be applied to the standard size moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length of greater than 60 cm. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands., large breastsLarge breasts are breasts a fair notch larger than average, as found in some real life adolescent girls or fully grown women. They are bigger than medium breasts and smaller than huge breasts.
Note: This tag has many anime/character entries that need to be moved to the new medium and huge breasts tags. Please add the appropriate tag and remove this one from the corresponding anime/character afterwards., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., student council presidentStudent council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. The student council helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals.
The President is in charge of this organization.
voiced by:
Yuzuki Ryouka
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
17, female, , black hairThe character has black hair., energeticAn energetic character, often also called a genki character, shows great, often excessive levels of activity or vitality, and seems to always be doing everything extra fast. Genki characters are often slightly, or sometimes very, eccentric, and are filled with confidence and determination, regardless of whether they are competent or not; in fact, they often have little to no actual competence at whatever they generally do., extreme speedThe character has an astonishing speed, surpassing the Human limits., glovesA glove is a garment covering the whole hand., headstrongA headstrong person is one that is determined to do as one pleases, and not as others want., physically strongIn comparison to the norm, someone who is physically strong possesses superior, sometimes even unnatural, physical strength. Said strength usually allows them to win fights, or at least to last longer; stronger people are also normally able to withstand harsh conditions more easily than the rest, and even do things as simple as carrying heavy weights around. This tag also applies when a race is stronger than others (think the Sayajin), as long as said weaker races are also a part of the cast., shimapanShimapan is a combination of the words "Shima" (Stripe) and "Pantsu" (Panty) thus referring to Striped Panties., transfer studentA transfer student is a student who changes from one institution or course to another at the same level. Their arrival, when not at the beginning of the school year, tends to cause a stir.
voiced by:
Koshimizu Ami
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
, ability copyingThe character has the ability to copy the abilities of others for their own use or that of a third party., artificial life formno description set, braveThis character shows little or no fear in face of danger, perhaps even jumping onto the danger when he or she believes the time comes., compassionateSomeone who understands the suffering of others and wants to do something about it; sympathetic., honestThe character tries whenever able to communicate in truthful manner. Also, they may not be able to hide their emotions and/or thoughts easily., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., life fibreIn the Kill La Kill universe, life fibres are clothing fibres imbued with powers of their own. The Ultima Uniforms produced by Honnouji Academy are composed of various percentages of life fibres, as indicated by the star-rank of the uniform. Some clothing are made entirely of life fibres and referred to as Godrobes., loyalCharacter remains firm in friendship or support for a person or thing.
voiced by:
Seki Toshihiko
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-15, 17-24, S1
20, male, , Goku SeifukuGoku Uniforms, often also translated as Ultima Uniforms, are school uniforms produced by Honnouji Academy. They are imbued with life fibres that greatly enhance the wearer`s physical capabilities., manlyMasculinity is possessing qualities or characteristics considered typical of or appropriate to a man.
Typical characteristics associated with masculinity are: courage, a strong physique, competitive, strong willed, and a sense of honor.
Very important for being considered masculine however is the ability to inspire respect from your fellow brethren and/or being perceived as a virile man by the opposite sex., masochistA masochist obtains pleasure, sometimes sexual, from receiving pain and/or other cruelty from another person. The opposite of a masochist is a sadist., school discipline committee memberno description set, strictThis character is rigorously conforming to principle, norm or condition., student council memberStudent council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. The student council helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals., tallDescribes a person with above average height., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Inada Tetsu
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-15, 17-24, S1
male, , blue hairThe character has blue hair., geniusA genius is someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill, normally to a degree associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight, and especially when demonstrated through a creative or original work in a field of human knowledge. Such ability is well beyond the realm of an ordinarily clever person, who instead applies a sharp mind to mundane levels of skill., Goku SeifukuGoku Uniforms, often also translated as Ultima Uniforms, are school uniforms produced by Honnouji Academy. They are imbued with life fibres that greatly enhance the wearer`s physical capabilities., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., stealthAn ability to be covered, hidden, disguised, student council memberStudent council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. The student council helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals., sunglassesA form of protective eye-wear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight from damaging or discomforting the eyes. Also used as a fashion detail. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; apply only the "sunglasses" tag for sunglasses, not both. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags.
voiced by:
Yoshino Hiroyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-15, 17-24, S1
female, , jet packA type of device, usually worn on the back, that`s propelled by jets of escaping gases or water to let the user either launch themselves into the air or fly., loyalCharacter remains firm in friendship or support for a person or thing., manipulativeEnjoy controlling people without them knowing, usually tricking people into doing stuff for them, mischievousThe character enjoys causing small irritations, pranks, and misfortune for others., pink eyesThis character has pink eyes., pink hairPink hair, not much to talk about., school committee presidentA school committee president is someone who acts as the president or chairperson of a committee in a school. Of particular note, discipline committees may take a prominent role in anime., small breastsSmall breasts (flat chested) are breasts that would be considered below the average size for real life medium breasts.
voiced by:
Shintani Mayumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
female, , adolescentAn adolescent (teenager) is 13 to 19 years old., blunt bangsBlunt bangs are a style of hair bangs, cut to have a uniform straight or gently arched edge at the end of the frontal fringe, without jagged edges, and minimal spikes., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., extrovert1. an outgoing, gregarious person.
2. Psychology: a person characterized by extroversion; a person concerned primarily with the physical and social environment (opposed to introvert )., friendlyA friendly person is generally considered warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character., scarf tieA scarf tie is an item that would ordinarily be a scarf, but which is being used to tie a collar, typically a low-cut collar, well below the neck line, or attached in a similar way. Scarf ties are a common part of the sailor uniform frequently seen worn by Japanese schoolgirls. A scarf tie is not to be confused with a regular scarf; they should be treated separately. It is also not a ribbon tie; in fact, despite the name, a scarf tie is not a type of tie at all., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety.
voiced by:
Suzaki Aya
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-14, 17-24, S1
10, male, , humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies.
voiced by:
Fujimura Ayumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
male, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., blue hairThe character has blue hair., eccentricBecause normal people are no fun., flamboyantFlamboyant means showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc, improbable aiming skillsCharacter is known for rarely, if ever, missing a target., nudistA person who practices nudism, sunglassesA form of protective eye-wear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight from damaging or discomforting the eyes. Also used as a fashion detail. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; apply only the "sunglasses" tag for sunglasses, not both. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., teacherA teacher is a person who helps people to learn. A teacher often works in a classroom. There are many different kinds of teachers. Some teachers teach young children in schools called elementary or primary schools. Others teach older children in middle, junior high and high schools. Some teachers teach adults in more advanced schools.
voiced by:
Miki Shin`ichirou
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-15, 17-24, S1
male, , arrogantHaving or revealing an exaggerated sense of one`s own importance or abilities., blindfoldA cloth or bandage put before the eyes to prevent seeing., delinquentDelinquents - Every school has them, but not all anime with school setting make delinquents a central topic. There are several versions of these delinquents, though some are grounded on a misunderstanding., extrasensory perceptionExtrasensory perception (ESP), involves reception of information not gained through the recognized physical senses but sensed with the mind., extreme speedThe character has an astonishing speed, surpassing the Human limits., green hairThe character has green hair., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies., student council memberStudent council is a curricular or extra-curricular activity for students within elementary and secondary schools around the world. The student council helps share students’ ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and school principals.
voiced by:
Hiyama Nobuyuki
appears
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2
male, headteacherA headteacher is the most senior teacher in a school and the head of its staff, thus being the member most directly responsible for its management and administration., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies.
voiced by:
Nemoto Akihiro
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 22-24, S1
male, , boxingBoxing is a combat sport in which two people, usually wearing protective gloves, throw punches at each other for a predetermined set of time in a boxing ring., boxing glovesno description set, Goku SeifukuGoku Uniforms, often also translated as Ultima Uniforms, are school uniforms produced by Honnouji Academy. They are imbued with life fibres that greatly enhance the wearer`s physical capabilities., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies.
voiced by:
Iwata Mitsuo
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1
male, Goku SeifukuGoku Uniforms, often also translated as Ultima Uniforms, are school uniforms produced by Honnouji Academy. They are imbued with life fibres that greatly enhance the wearer`s physical capabilities., humanModern humans are the only extant members of the subtribe Hominina. Together with chimpanzees, gorillas, and orangutans, they are part of the family Hominidae. Terrestrial animals, humans are characterized by their erect posture and bipedal locomotion; high manual dexterity and heavy tool use compared to other animals; open-ended and complex language use compared to other animal communications; larger, more complex brains than other animals; and highly advanced and organized societies.
voiced by:
Suzuki Chihiro
