If you have stuck with the series for this long, you definitely do not want to miss these final episodes!  “Kill la Kill Volume 5: Limited Edition†is recommended!
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TITLE: Kill la Kill Volume 5: Limited Edition
DURATION: Episodes 20-24 + OVA Episode (150 Minutes)
BLU-RAY INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition, Japanese and English Linear PCM Stereo 2.0, Subtitles: English and Spanish
COMPANY: Aniplex
RATED: Suggested 16 and Up
Release Date: April 28, 2015
Director: Hiroyuki Imaishi
Series Composition: Kazuki Nakashima
Music by Hiroyuki Sawano
Character Design: Sushio
Art by Saishi Ichiko
Art Director: Shigeto Koyama, Yuji Kaneko
Anime Production: Trigger
Featuring the following voice talent:
Ami Koshimizu/Erica Mendez as Ryuuko Matoi
Ryoka Yuzuki/Carrie Keranen as Satsuki Kiryuuin
Aya Suzaki/Christine Marie Cabanos as Mako Mankanshoku
Hiroyuki Yoshino/Steve Cannon as HÅka Inumuta
Katsuyuki Konishi as Tsumugu Kinagase
Mayumi Shintani/Sarah Williams as Nonon Jakuzure
Nobuyuki Hiyama/Grant George as Uzu Sanageyama
Romi Park as Ragyo Kiryuuin
Shinichiro Miki/Matthew Mercer as AikurÅ Mikisugi
Tetsu Inada/Patrick Seitz as Ira GamagÅri
Toshihiko Seki as Senketsu
Yukari Tamura as Nui Harime
Ryuko is suffering from the pain of learning about her own origins, and the words of those around her fall on deaf ears. While the remaining members of the resistance set out on a rescue mission to save Satsuki, who is being held by Ragyo in the dungeons beneath Honnouji Academy, Ryuko foolishly charges into the academy by herself. There, she faces Nui in battle only to get captured. While in captivity, Ryuko is convinced by Ragyo that humanity is her true enemy and that she must fight against people like Satsuki, who is protected by “people who make no sense” like the Elite Four.
Ryuko finally comes to terms with who she really is and decides to confront Ragyo together with Satsuki. Entrusting the Elite Four, Nudist Beach, and Mako to defend planet Earth, Ryuko and Satsuki go after Ragyo’s ship into space. Far above the ship, Ragyo awaits for the both of them dressed in her Kamui that she has devoted her body and soul to, the Shinra-Koketsu, which is Nui’s final design. Can Ryuko and Satsuki change the fate of humanity and their own mother?
Ryuko has learned the true nature about herself, what happened to her father and what Senketsu truly is and now she is uber-pissed off.
But despite her current troubles, she and Satsuki must work together and battle Ragyo and Nui.
Featuring the final episodes in the “Kill la Kill” TV series, “Kill la Kill” concludes with volume 5 (available now on Blu-ray and DVD) and also features a special OVA episode!
What is “Kill la Kill”?
“Kill la Kill” is set in Honnouji Academy, a school that is ruled by the iron-fisted student council president, Satsuki Kiryuin.
Dominated by the student council, each member wears a Goku uniform that give each member superhuman abilities and depending by the number of their uniform is indicative of how strong that individual is.
Meanwhile, Ryuko Matoi joins Honnouji Academy. She is brash and wields half of a scissor-shaped longsword in search of the person responsible for killing her father. And if she finds the person that owns the other scissor blade, she will exact her revenge.
Her first day at school, she meets the energetic Mako Mankanshoku and her younger brother Mataro. And as Ryuko and Mako go to school, Mako witnesses a student getting beaten by the student council.
When Ryuko goes to find out who is responsible for her father’s death, she is quickly beaten by the boxing club captain, Takaharu Fukuroda, who sports a two-star Goku uniform.
Having been beaten and feeling that she has disappointed her father, Ryuko falls inside a trap door and discovers a talking sailor uniform that attaches itself to her. She finds out that her uniform, a “Kamui” named Senketsu, has granted her abilities and now, Ryuko is ready to take on any rivals from Honnouji Academy.
And for student council president, Satsuki Kiryuin, she will give the answers that Ryuko has been wanting only if she can defeat the people that challenge her.
In volume 3 of “Kill la Kill”, the Kings of the Hill Battle continues and as the final stages are approaching, Ryuko confronts a fighter who claims to have killed Ryuko’s father. And now, Ryuko wants her revenge!
Which leads us to volume 4 as each episode features a major battle.
In episode 15, Satsuki takes on the boss of Osaka, Kaneo Takarada. In episode 16, we are introduced to Ragyo and her latest mission that she has for Satsuki and her plans to use the Life Fiber.
Senketsu’s origin is revealed in episode 17, while in episode 18, the Elite Four take on Nui and Satsuki’s true agenda is revealed.
By episode 19, the Covers continue to capture citizens, while the Elite Four must do all they can to fight them.
Also, Ragyo drops a major bombshell for Ryuko and Satsuki!
With the fifth volume of “Kill la Kill”, the final five episodes features a pissed off Ryuko who has discovered her true nature and also the truth about her father and Senketsu. As Satsuki and Senketsu team up to bring Ryuko to her senses, Ragyo unleashes her plan to transit the original Life Fiber’s signal across Earth to absorb all humans into a massive Life Fiber cocoon to cover the entire planet.
And now, Ryuko and Satsuki must join forces to fight Ragyo but together, do they have what it takes to beat her?
The main characters of “Kill la Kill″ are:
- Ryuko Matoi – The main protagonist. A 17-year-old who transferred into Honnouji Academy. She wields half of a Scissor Blade and is looking for the person responsible for killing her father. When a Kamui sailor uniform named Senketsu attaches itself to her, she gains special abilities.
- Senketsu – A kamui and living sailor uniform that gives the user superhuman abilities in exchange for their blood.
- Satsuki Kiryuin – The ruthless student council president who leads the student council with an iron fist.
- Mako Mankanshoku – A bubbly, energetic teen that welcomes Ryuko to her family.
- Mataro Mankanshoku – The younger brother of Mako.
- Barazo Mankanshoku – Mako’s father who runs a back-alley clinic and a pervert.
- Sukuyo Mankanshoku – Barazo’s wife and mother of Mako and Mataro. She loves cooking delicious dishes.
- Ira Gamagoori – Satsuki’s loyal enforcer who lead the disciplinary committee at Honnouji Academy and sports a three-star Goku uniform.
VIDEO:
“Kill la Kill” is presented in 1080p High Definition. What I enjoy about this series is its animation style. Creative character designs but also picture quality that is reminiscent of classic animation. Backgrounds are detailed and beautifully painted, while characters are nicely shaded. Colors are vibrant and I didn’t notice any excessive banding or artifacts during my viewing of the series.
AUDIO & SUBTITLES:
“Kill la Kill” is presented in Japanese and English Linear PCM Stereo 2.0. The soundtrack is primarily front-channel driven and while voice acting is well-done for both languages, there is no difference in terms of dynamic range.
Subtitles are in English Screen Text, English Dialog & Screen Text and Spanish.
SPECIAL FEATURES:
“Kill la Kill Volume 5: Limited Edition″ comes with the following special features:
- KILL Is KILL Digest – Naked Memories by Aikuro Mikisugi – An eight minute digest featuring Aikuro Mikisugi.
- Textless Opening and Ending
- Web Version Previews
EXTRAS:
“Kill la Kill Volume 5: Limited Edition” comes with an Interview Documentary DVD -KILL LA KILL VOICES- (duration: 56:40). The documentary features interviews with director Hiroyuki Imaishi, writer Kazuki Nakashima, character designer Sushio and crew.
Also, included is a “Mysterious Girl, Nui” Bushiroad card, two postcards featuring Ryuko and a double-sided poster.
With the fifth volume of “Kill la Kill” on Blu-ray, we have now come to the conclusion of the series.
While many anime fans may have watched the series online, to watch the true conclusion, you will need to check out the OVA which was included only on the Blu-ray and DVD release. As the OVA episode brings “Kill la Kill” to a close.
As one would expect, the final episodes would feature a final battle as Ryuko and Satsuki must work together to fight against Nui and Ragyo and feature every character that has participated in the series.
For those who like the more hilarious comedy of the series, that doesn’t happen too much as the final episodes are more action-based, more emotional and literally everyone is tested to the limit as Ragyo wants to absorb humans to further the Life Fiber.
And just when you think all is over, you get another action-packed OVA series with a definite conclusion.
Voice acting in Japanese and English is well-done and as with most Aniplex limited editions, you also get a box full of swag with the third DVD which features interviews with the crew about working on “Kill la Kill” and the challenges that the crew faced.
The set also comes with a Bushiroad Nui card, two collectable postcards and a dual-sided poster.
“Kill la Kill†is an exciting and also hilarious series from beginning to end. Of course, this is a series for older teens as it does feature plenty of profanity and these episodes do feature nudity. For the most part, fans who have stuck with the series should be content with the way the series has ended.
If you have stuck with the series for this long, you definitely do not want to miss these final episodes!  “Kill la Kill Volume 5: Limited Edition†is recommended!
