: Shuu Tsukiyama’s desperate attempts to restore Kaneki's memories serve as a focal point for the episode. This highlights a recurring theme: the "arrogance" of trying to protect others, which often leads to more suffering for everyone involved.
A feature piece focusing on this episode would center on , exploring how the characters' identities are shaped by their trauma and selective memories.
: Unlike high-action episodes, this one is noted for its "calm before the storm" atmosphere. Critics at Anime News Network and IMDb have highlighted the emotional weight carried by the score and character reflections on their potential final moments. Tokyo Ghoul:re Season 2 - Episode 9 discussion : r/anime
Only if Ishida rewrites the last few arcs of Re. He rushed the story's last arcs almost as badly as this anime is currently doing. Reddit·r/anime Tokyo Ghoul: re (TV Series 2018) - Episode list - IMDb
