Akame ga Kill! Episode 17: Kill the Curse

Manga chapter 33-34

Canon/HIGH

OSHIMETER

10.0

6 Fans

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Akame ga Kill! Episode 17: Kill the Curse

Manga chapter 33-34

Canon/HIGH
← Prev: EP 16Next: EP 18 →

OSHIMETER

10.0

6 Fans

5star
4star
3star
2star
1star
PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

QUICK TAKES

itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
VerifiedVerified
I’m literally done with this show. Chelsea... why?! The way she went out was so cold and sudden, it actually felt sick. No epic music, no long goodbye, just "game over." This episode is a brutal reminder that being an assassin isn't a fairy tale. I’m actually depressed now.
tairue's avatar
tairue
This episode is a masterclass in emotional pacing. I love Susanoo's transformation here, but Chelsea's character writing stole the spotlight. Seeing Chelsea's aftermath made my jaw drop though. This was an emotional rollercoaster of an ep.
nicholas9547481273's avatar
nicholas9547481273
The battle aftermath follows into this episode. It breaks me up emotionally. How well the direction has introduced tense senses here! Backdrops of back stories are also catchy. They used a nice animation and an intense pace to keep up with the narrative of this one.
shofwanr56's avatar
shofwanr56
There's no happy ending here, Bols wasn't surprised when the time to pay for sins came and neither did Chelsea. In a way they were almost a mirror image in their preparedness, Jaeger or Night Raid, It doesn't matter. They fought for their belief and paid the price.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
An Imperial Arm with a dangerous curse becomes the center of a dramatic battle. Watching the weapon’s strange effect during the fight adds an extra layer of tension. It highlights how unpredictable these legendary tools can be.
kuringkuring's avatar
kuringkuring
Chelsea goes full stealth mode and it's actually impressive to watch. but this show loves to humble you real fast. the ending is effed up ts understatement. this show really does not care 💀

EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 24, this lands firmly in the back third of the series where consequences start compounding. Following the intense puppet-themed confrontation between Night Raid and the Jaegers, this episode downshifts to explore the internal fallout, serving as a critical character bridge before the escalating conflicts that will dominate the final stretch. It's a calm-before-the-storm entry that deepens emotional investment right when the series needs it most.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Sitting at episode 17 of 24, this lands firmly in the back third of the series where consequences start compounding. Following the intense puppet-themed confrontation between Night Raid and the Jaegers, this episode downshifts to explore the internal fallout, serving as a critical character bridge before the escalating conflicts that will dominate the final stretch. It's a calm-before-the-storm entry that deepens emotional investment right when the series needs it most.

QUICK TAKES

itsmemaku's avatar
itsmemaku
VerifiedVerified
I’m literally done with this show. Chelsea... why?! The way she went out was so cold and sudden, it actually felt sick. No epic music, no long goodbye, just "game over." This episode is a brutal reminder that being an assassin isn't a fairy tale. I’m actually depressed now.
tairue's avatar
tairue
This episode is a masterclass in emotional pacing. I love Susanoo's transformation here, but Chelsea's character writing stole the spotlight. Seeing Chelsea's aftermath made my jaw drop though. This was an emotional rollercoaster of an ep.
nicholas9547481273's avatar
nicholas9547481273
The battle aftermath follows into this episode. It breaks me up emotionally. How well the direction has introduced tense senses here! Backdrops of back stories are also catchy. They used a nice animation and an intense pace to keep up with the narrative of this one.
shofwanr56's avatar
shofwanr56
There's no happy ending here, Bols wasn't surprised when the time to pay for sins came and neither did Chelsea. In a way they were almost a mirror image in their preparedness, Jaeger or Night Raid, It doesn't matter. They fought for their belief and paid the price.
pranavi_birhade's avatar
pranavi_birhade
An Imperial Arm with a dangerous curse becomes the center of a dramatic battle. Watching the weapon’s strange effect during the fight adds an extra layer of tension. It highlights how unpredictable these legendary tools can be.
kuringkuring's avatar
kuringkuring
Chelsea goes full stealth mode and it's actually impressive to watch. but this show loves to humble you real fast. the ending is effed up ts understatement. this show really does not care 💀

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

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AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com