Ep 7. Alive
- TV-NR
- July 5, 2011
- 27 min
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7.8 (290)
The show Angel Beats! is an anime series that follows the journey of a high school student named Otonashi who finds himself in a strange purgatory-like world. In this world, he encounters other students who have died and are now stuck in this strange place. Together, they form the Afterlife Battlefront, a group determined to fight against the mysterious entity known as Angel who enforces the strict rules of this world.
Season 1 episode 7 of Angel Beats! is called "Alive" and follows the story of one particular member of the Afterlife Battlefront named Fujimaki. Fujimaki is perhaps one of the most unique characters in the series, as he is actually a ninja who has a preference for using guns rather than traditional ninja weapons. He is also known for his carefree attitude and his tendency to do things his own way.
The episode begins with the Battlefront members noticing that Fujimaki has disappeared from their hideout. They quickly realize that he has gone off on his own to complete a mission, which is something he often does. However, they become worried when they learn that this particular mission involves infiltrating Angel's headquarters.
As they discuss what to do, they receive a surprise visit from Angel herself. She explains that she has been researching the Battlefront and has discovered that they are attempting to bypass the rules of this world by creating a fake school club. She warns them that this is a violation of the rules and that they will be punished if they continue.
While the Battlefront members grudgingly admit that Angel has a point, they are still worried about Fujimaki. They decide to split up and search for him, with Otonashi and Hinata teaming up to look for him on the school's rooftop.
As they search, Otonashi shares his own story with Hinata. He explains that he has no memories of his past life and that he is not sure how he ended up in this world. Hinata admits that he also has no memories, as he died unexpectedly while playing soccer.
Suddenly, they hear gunshots coming from across the rooftop and rush over to investigate. They find Fujimaki engaged in an intense battle with several members of Angel's army. Despite being outnumbered and outgunned, Fujimaki manages to hold his own thanks to his skills as a ninja.
During the battle, Fujimaki reveals that his mission was not actually to infiltrate Angel's headquarters, but to steal a mysterious item that he believed would help them in their fight against her. The item turns out to be a medical chart for a girl named Yui, who they learn was a member of the Battlefront before she disappeared.
Fujimaki explains that Yui was paralyzed in her past life and wanted nothing more than to be able to play music again. He believes that the medical chart contains information that could help her regain the use of her legs and become "alive" again.
With this newfound information, the Battlefront members are inspired to renew their fight against Angel. They decide to use the medical chart as leverage to force her to listen to their demands, and prepare for a dramatic confrontation.
In the end, "Alive" is a powerful episode that explores the theme of hope and determination in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. It also sheds light on the backstory of one of the Battlefront's most unique members and sets the stage for an exciting battle to come. Fans of the series will not want to miss this thrilling episode.