Weiss Kreuz (Knight Hunters) Season 1 Episode 1 Last mission 1: White Flames
- TV-14
- November 28, 2002
Weiss Kreuz, also known as Knight Hunters, is a thrilling anime series surrounding a team of four young male assassins. The show's first episode, "Last mission 1: White Flames," is an action-packed introduction to the characters and their dangerous world.
The episode opens with a dramatic scene of a fiery building collapsing in flames while a young man named Aya Fujimiya looks on in horror. The building is revealed to be a flower shop owned by Aya and his sister, which has been destroyed in a mysterious attack. Aya is devastated and determined to find the person responsible for the destruction of his family's business.
As the story unfolds, we are introduced to three other young men: Ken Hidaka, Omi Tsukiyono, and Yoji Kudou. Each of them has a unique skill set that makes them valuable members of the underground organization they belong to. Weiss, the group's name, is German for "white," which represents their code of behavior - to always operate without trace, leaving their enemies in the dark.
Together, the team is tasked with taking on dangerous missions on behalf of their secret organization. In this episode, they receive their final mission - to eliminate a powerful drug lord who is flooding the city with a new, deadly drug. The team members must choose to accept this mission, which may put their lives at risk and change them forever.
The episode also reveals the complicated relationships between the members of Weiss and their handler, who gives them their orders and financial support. There are many secrets and dark histories that slowly begin to unravel as the story unfolds.
As the team prepares to take on their mission, they are attacked by a group of mysterious assassins who seem to be targeting Weiss. The fight scenes are the highlight of the episode, showing off the team's impressive skills and the dangers of their world.
In the end, "Last mission 1: White Flames" sets up the series well, giving the audience a taste of the intense action and complex character relationships that are to come. The episode leaves us wanting more and sets the stage for what promises to be an exciting series.