This episode is building the cliffhanger climax from the previous episode and leading up to the upcoming episode! The fight sequences are always SUPERB, and the VFX / SFX are always EXCELLENT! Can't wait for the next episode as always!!

redinstic

4 mo

Verified

Gran episodio. Como giraron tan drasticamente las cosas, pero manteniendo el sentido. Lo de Siduri te toca el corazón, un personaje enorme por todo lo que consiguió siendo una humana mas, pero lo de Ushi me dolió mas.

martinhuertasing

4 mo

Verified

El episodio que te destroza. Tiamat despierta, los Lahmu aparecen y el anime no te da tiempo de respirar. Hay pérdidas que duelen y una amenaza que se siente imposible de detener. Visualmente una brutalidad.

Episode Context

Episode 16 marks a sharp tonal pivot toward introspection at a critical juncture in the season. Arriving three-quarters through the series, 'Awakening' earns its title by forcing characters to confront truths about themselves and the alliances they've built. Kingu takes center stage in what becomes a deeply personal reckoning with identity and loyalty, layered against the existential stakes of Babylonia's survival. The pacing deliberately pulls back from pure spectacle, weaving action beats between heavy character-driven scenes that carry real emotional weight. CloverWorks leans into atmospheric tension here, expect quieter, more psychologically charged moments that reward attention. This is the kind of episode that recontextualizes earlier events and makes you see certain characters differently. Essential viewing for anyone invested in the emotional backbone of this story, not just its battles.

Runtime23 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateFeb 8, 2020

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