Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Season 1 Episode 8 Trick Play
- TV-MA
- March 2, 2018
- 23 min
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Kicking off as a highly-anticipated detective anime that dives deep into the underbelly of crime, the show "Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens" season 1 episode 8 titled "Trick Play" follows the thrilling tale of an eclectic group of hired assassins, anti-heroes, and gangsters who soon realize that they must work together to overcome the obstacles that lie within their individual paths.
In this episode, the Hakata underworld is abuzz with the news that a desperate and mysterious person is offering a large sum of money to any hitman who can kill Lin, the cross-dressing killer for the Three-Way Deadlock gang. As a result, all of the skilled killers in the area are eagerly and aggressively trying to track Lin down. Even Kyoya and Banba, the duo of assassins who left their past behind and have since become unlikely partners in solving crimes, are also tasked with the mission of finding Lin and protecting his life from harm.
As they embark on their mission, they soon discover that things are not as simple as they might have initially thought. The hunt for Lin takes a dramatic turn, and they find themselves inadvertently getting tangled up in a game of cat and mouse with a skilled enemy assassin. Meanwhile, the Three-Way Deadlock gang is also on the search for whoever is behind the attempts on Lin's life and teams up with Jiro, a skilled fighter who also never hides his identity.
As the episode progresses, the story heats up with suspenseful action scenes, revealing some hidden truths about Lin’s existence and his reunion with his old friends from the cross-dressing club. The team of assassins and gangsters, who were once enemies, must now come together to face the numerous threats to their lives and protect Lin while trying to uncover the root cause of the dangerous game. All of their abilities, talents, and experience are put to the test in this high-stakes battle against those who want to make sure Lin will never live another day.
"Trick Play" is an intense, high-paced episode that continues to show the viewer how the events in the underbelly world of Hakata unfold as the stories of the different assassins and hitmen continue to intertwine in intricate and unexpected ways. The episode highlights the complexity of the characters and the relationships they share while also maintaining its roots as an action-packed thriller that keeps the viewer guessing until the last minute. In conclusion, this episode perfectly capturing the exciting and thrilling vibe that Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens has become known for, and leaves fans eagerly awaiting the next chapter of the plot.