Sitting at the midpoint of this 13-episode season, 'Friend' directly follows Episode 5's explosive reveal of the Alma Karma experiments, using that foundation to excavate the personal cost behind the Black Order's actions. This episode deepens the emotional stakes before transitioning into 'The Truth about a Sterile Flower,' where the broader consequences of these backstories begin reshaping the present-day conflict. It's a pivotal bridge episode, what's unearthed here informs every major character decision in the season's back half.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateAug 9, 2016

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