Ep 7. The Past
- TV-MA
- May 14, 2009
- 23 min
In Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom season 1 episode 7, titled "The Past," the story revolves around the main character, Zwei. In this episode, Zwei tries to come to terms with his new life as an assassin as he learns more about his past.
Zwei is still reeling from the revelation that he was once a normal person before being brainwashed and turned into an assassin by a group known as the Inferno. In this episode, he seeks answers from his partner and fellow assassin, Ein. However, Ein is reluctant to divulge any information about Zwei's past and instead tells him to focus on the job at hand.
Their current mission is to assassinate a man named Donovan, who has ties to Inferno. As they track Donovan, they encounter an unexpected ally in the form of a young girl named Cal. Cal has her own reasons for taking down Donovan and offers to help Zwei and Ein in their mission.
Throughout the episode, Zwei grapples with memories of his past life and struggles to understand how he became the person he is now. Meanwhile, Ein remains stoic and focused on the task at hand.
As they get closer to their target, Zwei and Ein realize that they may have been set up by Inferno and that their mission may not be as straightforward as they thought. The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the fate of Zwei and Ein hangs in the balance.
Overall, "The Past" is a tense and introspective episode that delves into the backstory of Zwei and offers insight into the character's motivations. The addition of Cal adds a new dynamic to the series and sets the stage for future episodes. Fans of action-packed anime with complex characters will enjoy watching Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom.