Are the Ajin really that bad just because they can't die? I find it cruel that they experiment on them, killing them over and over again. Here, immortality isn't a fun superpower, but a horrible curse. It makes me nervous that everyone is hunting him.

dyenome

4 mo

Verified

Imagine having to deal with the feeling of dying. This episode reveals the true power of the Ajin. The pacing is fast, and the action is quite good.

theonepieceisreal

6 mo

Kei’s escape begins. A human being hunted by other humans. But is he really entirely human? A childhood friendship may be his only chance of escape.

Episode Context

The second episode of Ajin wastes no time dropping viewers back into the tension. Kei Nagai is on the run, forced to reckon with what being an Ajin means while the world around him closes in fast. The pacing is relentless, this is a chase episode at its core, driven by paranoia and the constant threat of capture. Kaito remains at Kei's side, and their dynamic carries real weight as trust becomes a scarce commodity. Polygon Pictures' CG animation lends a cold, clinical atmosphere that suits the horror-thriller tone perfectly. Expect psychological pressure layered over bursts of action, with new antagonistic forces entering the picture. The episode leans hard into its survival themes, questioning what loyalty looks like when the person you're protecting isn't quite human anymore.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJan 23, 2016

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