Kiri Haimura has an obsession with beautiful hair—specifically, cutting it. This bizarre trait is what leads him to seek out a rumored long-haired ghost who lives in an abandoned house on a hill. However, he finds not a ghost, but a beautiful girl with long flowing hair named Iwai Mushanokouji, the "Hair Queen," whose hair cannot be cut due to a family curse. Iwai explains that there is a death game surrounding her, and that if she is killed by a cursed object, aptly named a "Killing Good," the wielder gets their wish granted. After protecting Iwai from "Authors"—Killing Goods users—he learns there is in fact a Killing Good passed down in his own family: a pair of scissors used by his ancestor to commit murders. Naming the scissors "The Severing Crime Edge," he finds that he is able to cut Iwai's cursed hair with them, setting her free to live a normal life. However, many Authors seek to kill the Hair Queen, and Kiri will have to protect her in this lethal game of fate. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Middle schooler Kiri uses ancestral scissors to protect Iwai, inflicting extreme pain with his 'Pain Augmentation' ability.
Portrayed by Hanae Natsuki
Iwai Mushanokouji: A skilled investigator known for his sharp intellect and calm demeanor, solving complex crimes with precision.
Portrayed by Koiwai Kotori
This episode really picks up the pacing, and it is totally an anime that isn't really family friendly. The introduction of the new adversary was nicely done, really builds on that tense vibe.
The episode also manages to bring in a bit of humour, which is well appreciated. The action is pretty much on point.
The revelations in this episode made it simple to understand the plot of the anime. It's simply put, but also pretty disturbing.
The episode definitely had a bunch of "wtf did I just witness" moments to it. The emotions are intense, the gore is decently done, and the plot makes you curious about what's gonna happen next.
Pretty much what I had expected from the title of the anime. The animation was surprisingly fluid at times, and the art style is decent enough to get used to. The soundtrack peaks towards the end, giving you that satisfying feeling to fit the mood. I did not expect that spike in intensity, but it totally caught me off guard. Can't wait for more!
Kiri is definitely a bit of an interesting character.
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