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.
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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
- Staff
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Cast
main character
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-24, S1
female, , black hairThe character has black hair., bootsBoots are heavy-duty work shoes that are often made of leather and have thick rubber soles. They are usually found stomping on things: floors, people, etc. Generally, typical boots can be as short as angle height (ankle boots), and as long as the mid point of the lower leg (crew length boots). Boots at least longer than crew length would be half boots or higher., calmFree from excitement or passion., charismaticCharisma is a compelling attractiveness or charm that can inspire devotion in others., hypocriteA hypocrite is someone whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs., 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., thick eyebrowsThick eyebrows are noticeably thicker than would normally be expected for eyebrows. This is in contrast to normal thickness eyebrows (do not apply any tags), and to thin eyebrows., warriorno description set
voiced by:
Yuzuki Ryouka
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
17, female, , 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., eye shadowEye shadow is a cosmetic that is applied on the eyelids and under the eyebrows. It is commonly used to make the wearer`s eyes stand out or look more attractive.
Eye shadow adds depth and dimension to one`s eyes, complements the eye color, or simply draws attention to the eyes. Eye shadow comes in many different colors and textures. It is usually made from a powder and mica, but can also be found in liquid, pencil, or mousse form., fingerless glovesFingerless gloves or "glovelettes" are garments worn on the hands which resemble regular gloves in most ways, except that the finger columns are half-length and opened, allowing the top-half of the wearer`s fingers to be shown. This provides much of the warmth retention without negatively impacting dexterity., flyingThis character has wings, natural or artificial, which enable the character to take flight. Or is in command of some form of levitation (e.g. a witch using a broom to fly).
Not to be confused with "flying planes" or "flying helicopters"., 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., impulsivePersonality trait characterized by the inclination of an individual to initiate behavior without adequate forethought as to the consequences of their actions, acting on the spur of the moment., 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., 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., fixed-form shapeshiftingFixed-form shapeshifting is the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms. This is contrasted to free-form shapeshifting, the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms., kindHaving or showing a friendly, generous, and considerate nature., loyalCharacter remains firm in friendship or support for a person or thing., sentient weaponA sentient weapon is a common plot device in many works of fantasy and mythology, and is related to the classic motif of the magic sword. Sentient weapons may be human, robotic, or magical, but not all magic weapons are sentient. A sentient weapon may experience a moral conflict from its specific nature as a weapon, or may function as the villain, which, through its intelligence, is able to gain power. Another possibility is that it assists the wielder, or is merely neutral.
voiced by:
Seki Toshihiko
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-15, 17-24, S1
20, male, , altruisticUnselfishly concerned for or devoted to the welfare of others (opposed to egoistic)., iron-willedSomeone is said to be iron-willed when they are very resolute and determined. Once an iron-willed person decides on a course of action, no amount of hardship is able to deter them., 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., 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., 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., camouflage gearno description set, data analystA data analyst is someone who works in producing relevant information out of a great amount of data., 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., laptopA laptop, also called a notebook, is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a pointing device (a touchpad, also known as a trackpad, and/or a pointing stick) and speakers into a single unit. A laptop is powered by mains electricity via an AC adapter, and can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery., 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., 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.
voiced by:
Yoshino Hiroyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-15, 17-24, S1
female, , cheerfulThis character is conducive to cheer; likely to dispel gloom or worry., flyingThis character has wings, natural or artificial, which enable the character to take flight. Or is in command of some form of levitation (e.g. a witch using a broom to fly).
Not to be confused with "flying planes" or "flying helicopters"., 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., mischievousThe character enjoys causing small irritations, pranks, and misfortune for others., orchestra conductorA person who leads a musical ensemble by way of visible gestures., pink eyesThis character has pink eyes., pink hairPink hair, not much to talk about., 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:
Shintani Mayumi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-24, S1
female, , brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., 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., 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 )., 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., 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., 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.
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., eccentricBecause normal people are no fun., exhibitionismExhibitionism is the act of exposing in a public or semi-public context the parts of one`s body that are not normally exposed. That may be done to induce sexual arousal, but many forms of exhibitionism actually mean to create humour or disparagement. The idea of exhibitionism is closely tied to the notions of decency and modesty in dressing, and as such is highly dependent on one`s own cultural background. Exhibitionism is not to be confused with nudism., flamboyantFlamboyant means showy, bold or audacious in behaviour, appearance, etc, 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., 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.
voiced by:
Miki Shin`ichirou
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-15, 17-24, S1
male, , blindfoldA cloth or bandage put before the eyes to prevent seeing., extreme speedThe character has an astonishing speed, surpassing the Human limits., 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., kendoKendo is a popular sport from Japan. It consists of swordplay with one or two shinai, a two-handed bamboo sword which may also be held with one hand only, while wearing armour., martial artsVarious sports or skills, mainly of Japanese origin, that originated as forms of self-defense or attack, such as judo, karate, and kendo., 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., swordA sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used as a cutting, thrusting, and clubbing weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. It fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting.
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
