Getbackers Season 1 Episode 17 Gathering, Retrieval Team!

The show Getbackers follows the story of two best friends, Ginji Amano and Ban Mido, who run a "recovery" service called the Get Backers, specializing in retrieving lost items that can range from a family heirloom to a priceless artifact. In episode 17 of season 1, titled "Gathering, Retrieval Team!", the Get Backers receive a request from a woman named Yamato, who needs their help in retrieving a precious stone called the "Huntirus Eye".

The episode begins with Yamato briefing the Get Backers about the Huntirus Eye, which is a rare gem that has been passed down in her family for generations. She tells them that the gem had been stolen by a group of thieves, who were part of a notorious gang known as the "Viper Clan". Yamato fears that if the gem falls into the wrong hands, it could bring disaster to her family and more importantly, the world. She offers a hefty sum of money to the Get Backers as she believes they are the only ones who can retrieve the Huntirus Eye.

Ginji and Ban, along with their partner, Shido Fuyuki, agree to take up Yamato's request. Shido reveals that he knows the Viper Clan's hideout, and offers to lead the team. The trio heads out to the hideout, where they would find themselves in the midst of a battle, between the Viper Clan and another group of thieves known as the "Transport Company".

While getting to the hideout, Ginji, Ban and Shido run into some trouble which calls for them to protect a little girl. After some trouble, they safely managed to reach the Viper Clan's hideout. The Get Backers begin their search for the gem, but it doesn't take long for them to realize that they're not the only ones after the gem. In fact, there's another Get Backer team present to retrieve the gem as well. The other team consists of two young girls named Hevn and Natsumi, who have their own plans to retrieve the gem.

An intense battle takes place between the two teams while trying to obtain the gem. This leads to misunderstandings, secrets being revealed, new allies being made, and good versus evil. However, in the midst of this battle, a perilous event happens. It seems that the Viper Clan has a trick up their sleeve and unleashes something very dangerous on the groups. Faced with a life-threatening situation, the two teams of Get Backers must put their differences aside and work together to make it out alive.

The overall message of the episode is teamwork and perseverance. The viewer sees how important it is to work together when faced with obstacles and how when everyone works together and puts their skills together, it can lead to great triumphs. The episode also showcases trust and friendship as key elements in life.

In conclusion, episode 17 of Getbackers is packed with action, excitement, and unexpected turns. The characters are put in a dangerous situation that tests their abilities, but they still manage to come together as a team to overcome the obstacles, and successfully complete their mission. This episode embodies the spirit of the show, emphasizing that anything is possible when a great team comes together to achieve their goals.