18if Season 1 Episode 11 The Thorn Cross Association
- TV-MA
- September 15, 2017
- 24 min
The Thorn Cross Association is an episode of the anime series 18if season 1. In this episode, Haruto Tsukishiro enters the dream world of a young girl named Chii and finds himself in a thorny forest. He soon discovers that Chii is a member of the Thorn Cross Association, a group of people who have been hurt by others and seek revenge by inflicting pain on others.
Haruto tries to talk to Chii and convince her to give up her revenge, but she refuses to listen. As he navigates through the forest, Haruto discovers that the Thorn Cross Association has been collecting information on people's dreams and using that information to target specific individuals.
Haruto meets with the leader of the Thorn Cross Association, who reveals that she too was hurt by someone in the past and joined the group as a way to seek revenge. However, she eventually realized that her actions were only causing more pain and suffering, and she decided to disband the group.
With the help of Chii, Haruto finds a way to stop the Thorn Cross Association and prevent them from causing any more harm. Along the way, he learns the importance of forgiveness and the dangers of holding onto anger and pain.
The Thorn Cross Association is a powerful episode that explores the themes of revenge and forgiveness. It highlights the consequences of our actions and the importance of understanding and empathizing with those who have hurt us. Through Haruto's journey, viewers are challenged to reflect on their own experiences with pain and to consider what it truly means to forgive. Overall, this is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant episode that will leave a lasting impression on viewers.