Kekkaishi Season 1 Episode 21 Gen Shishio The Heartless Transfer Student
- TV-PG
- October 30, 2010
- 24 min
Keikkaishi season 1 episode 21 is entitled "Gen Shishio The Heartless Transfer Student". The episode follows the story of a new transfer student, Gen Shishio, who seems to be just like any other student, except for the fact that he's a member of the shadow organization, Kokuboro. He's been sent to the school to retrieve the mystical power stored at Karasumori.
The episode opens with Yoshimori being introduced to the new student, Gen Shishio. Despite Yoshimori's initial suspicion towards Gen, the two hit it off. However, their conversation is interrupted by a sudden attack by Kokuboro, which reveals Gen's true intentions. It is revealed that Gen is part of the Kokuboro organization that is after the mystical power at Karasumori. Yoshimori confronts Gen about his true identity, and the two team up to defend the school and the Karasumori site from the invading Kokuboro.
Yoshimori is conflicted, as he considers Gen a friend, but also knows that he is trying to steal their power. The two engage in a battle with the Kokuboro invaders, protecting the school and Karasumori with their Kekkaishi powers. Despite the odds against them, Yoshimori and Gen make a great team, and they even manage to defeat a few of the invading Kokuboro. The battle is not without casualties, however, and several students are injured during the fight.
As the battle wears on, Yoshimori learns something surprising about Gen: he is not entirely committed to the Kokuboro cause. In fact, he was sent to spy on the organization and gather information on their plans. Gen tells Yoshimori that he didn't want to be a part of Kokuboro but had no other choice. He is indebted to a Kokuboro member and has been forced to do their bidding to pay off his debt.
Yoshimori comes to understand Gen better and decides to help him get out of his Kokuboro obligation. However, they must first stop the Kokuboro's plan to retrieve the mystical power. The students, along with the two Kekkaishi, work together to defend the school and prevent the Kokuboro from reaching the Karasumori site.
As the battle comes to a close, Yoshimori and Gen are able to work together to overcome the challenges and obtain a victory. When the Kokuboro members retreat, Yoshimori offers to help Gen get out of his obligation and become a Kekkaishi. Gen is happy to have made a friend and to have found a possible way out of his ties with the Kokuboro organization.
Overall, this episode of Kekkaishi has a lot of action, adventure and emotional depth, with beautiful storytelling and character development. It provides an insight into human relationships and the complexities of true friendship in the midst of adversity.