About Kill la Kill

"Kill la Kill" is a 2013 TV series, that follows the story of Ryuko Matoi, a strong and tenacious school girl. Her journey following the mysterious clues around her father's tragic and sudden death leads her to Honnouji Academy, a school known for granting its elite students superhuman powers through special uniforms known as "Goku Uniforms."

The academy is under the military-style rule of the student body president, Satsuki Kiryuin, who governs with absolute power and dread. Ryuko strives to confront Satsuki to unravel her father's mysterious death, unknowing of the explosive conflict that it will ignite, consuming the whole academy.

Making / Production

The anime series, produced by Trigger and directed by Hiroyuki Imaishi, with character designs by Sushio and music by Hiroyuki Sawano, premiered in Japan between October 4, 2013, and March 28, 2014. The talented creators managed to blend a perfect mix of action, comedy, and drama into one high-quality series.

Actors

• Ami Koshimizu voiced 'Ryuko Matoi', portraying her as a feisty and headstrong character with a sense of justice.
• Ryoka Yuzuki voiced 'Satsuki Kiryuin', giving the character an authoritative and domineering presence which earned her recognition.
• Aoi Yūki gave life to the character 'Mako Mankanshoku', providing comic relief with her hyperactive and perky character performance.
• Katsuyuki Konishi added depth to the character 'Tsumugu Kinagase', bringing out his tenacity and drive.

Trivia / Interesting Facts about it

• The phrase "Kill la Kill" is a play on words in Japanese, suggesting a dual meaning of "Cut the Clothing".
• "Kill la Kill" was one of Studio Trigger's first television series projects, highlighting its creativity and unique art style.
• The animation style is inspired by western comic books and boasts a mixture of traditional and digital techniques.

Music, Soundtrack

• The opening themes, "Sirius" and "ambiguous", sung by Eir Aoi and Garnidelia respectively, are extremely catchy and set the tone for the series.
• The closing theme, "Gomen ne, Iiko ja Irarenai" by Miku Sawai, provides an emotional touch to the series' intense plotline.

Quotes

• "Fear is freedom! Subjugation is liberation! Contradiction is truth! Those are the facts of this world!" - Satsuki Kiryuin
• "You're all just pigs in human clothing! Surrender to that reality!" - Ryuko Matoi

With gripping storylines, rich character development, and intense fight sequences, "Kill la Kill" keeps its audience hooked from start to finish. Valuable lessons about the power of friendship, determination, and self-belief are interwoven with the plot, making it a series worth watching.