This episode was just building up for the main exposition and conclusion later on. The joining of the CCG and ghouls is still shocking nevertheless, but I should've seen it coming.

mustardsprinkles

2 mo

Verified

So many character reappearances and callbacks. It feels like the story is finally coming full circle. I feel like we haven't seen proper scenes with Hide or Kimi in a long time. Their return within the story feels like a meaningful and fitting narrative choice.

eatingsocks

2 mo

Verified

Even though there wasn't much content action-wise, the way character arcs were structured here and led up to was amazing. Specifically Mutsuki's whole guilt over Kaneki's transformation. Their contribution to locating his body will help volumes in future episodes..

Episode Context

Coming off the explosive revelations and battles of episode 8's 'Incarnation: Awakened Child,' this episode functions as a necessary decompression point, redirecting energy toward character psychology and shifting allegiances three-quarters into the final season. It bridges the aftermath of major confrontations with the escalating stakes of episode 10's 'Call: The Far Side of Tragedy,' where narrative momentum is expected to surge back with consequences built on the emotional and strategic groundwork laid here.

Runtime24 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateDec 4, 2018

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