Gunslinger Girl Season 1 Episode 11 Febbre Alta - High Fever
- TV-14
- February 4, 2004
- 23 min
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6.6 (33)
In Gunslinger Girl season 1 episode 11, titled "Febbre Alta - High Fever," the story follows Henrietta, one of the young girls who have been turned into cyborg assassins by a secret Italian government agency. Henrietta is seen being trained in the art of shooting and receives a new gun, a Walther P99. While she's out training, she meets a little girl her own age named Rico, who is receiving the same training. The two quickly become friends, and Henrietta confides in Rico about her doubts regarding her role as an assassin.
Meanwhile, a terrorist group has gained access to the formula for a deadly virus and plans to spread it in Florence during its annual fireworks show, which is attended by prominent political figures from around the world. The girls' handler, Jose, receives orders to stop the terrorists but is warned not to harm any of the political figures. He reluctantly agrees and teams up with Henrietta and Rico to find the terrorists and stop them from carrying out their plan.
As the day of the fireworks show approaches, Henrietta starts to develop symptoms of a high fever, which puts her at risk of malfunctioning and exposing their mission. However, she insists on continuing with the operation, determined to prove her worth as an assassin. They eventually locate the terrorists, but things take a turn for the worse when Henrietta's fever reaches a critical level, and Rico is captured by the terrorists.
The episode is full of tense action scenes as the girls try to complete their mission while dealing with their personal struggles. The relationship between Henrietta and Rico is a highlight, showing that even these deadly cyborgs can still experience empathy and compassion towards one another. The episode leaves viewers on the edge of their seats with its cliffhanger ending, leaving them excited to see what happens next.