Ep 18. The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left

The episode titled "The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left" is the eighteenth installment of Casshern Sins season 1. The episode begins with a scene where Casshern is seen wandering aimlessly, with a confused and lost look on his face. He has lost all motivation and cannot find his purpose in life. While on his journey, Casshern encounters a group of people who seem to be living peacefully in the ruins of a former city. They are not afraid of Casshern, but instead, offer him friendship and shelter.

One of the people living there, a young girl named Ringo, is fascinated by Casshern, and he slowly starts to open up to her. Ringo shares her stories and experiences, and Casshern seems to find some solace in her company. Casshern starts to open up and reveals the pain he feels inside, and how he is searching for answers about his existence. Ringo listens and tries to comfort him, telling him to cherish the time he has left.

Meanwhile, Leda is struggling to come to terms with the guilt of what she has done. She is looking for answers of her own and is trying to find Casshern. She eventually meets up with Dio, who she knows is searching for Casshern as well. Dio reveals to her that he has found Casshern and that she must be careful around him. Leda panics, fearing that Casshern might kill her if he finds out what she has done.

Back in the ruins, Ringo and Casshern continue to bond. They explore the city ruins together, and Ringo shows Casshern the beauty in the world around them. As they spend more time together, Casshern starts to feel alive again and remembers what it's like to make genuine connections with others. He starts to realize that he does not want to be alone and that he has a purpose in life.

The episode ends with Leda and Dio encountering Casshern in the ruins. Casshern is no longer the lost and confused individual they once encountered. He stands tall and resolved, confident and self-assured that he has a purpose in life. He acknowledges his past mistakes and his previous actions, but he refuses to let them define him. Casshern is now a changed man with newfound purpose, and his path is set. The episode concludes with Casshern saying goodbye to Ringo and leaving the ruins, ready to fulfill his newfound purpose in life.

Overall, "The Time I've Lived and the Time I Have Left" is an essential episode in the Casshern Sins saga. It delves deep into the struggles and pain of the characters, while also offering a glimmer of hope and promise for the future. The themes of connection, purpose, and redemption run strong throughout this episode, and it provides the groundwork for the finale of the series.