Nona mentions she'll get used to it. Misaki, a tv star, and Yousuke, an otaku, each lose a round and recall some memories. Machiko's dart hits the bulls-eye, netting her the win and "breaking Takashi's heart". Decim gives Shimada the opportunity to exact punishment on Tatsumi by stabbing the pucks containing Tatsumi's organs, however, his assistant objects and asserts that he can not judge people's souls based on their memories alone. Decim embraces the two when they realize they are dead. Takashi informs her of Decim's "tip", and she happily agrees. He is unable to tell them where they are. The two students have a fun game of bowling and learn they were childhood friends as the game progresses. He leads them to play a "Death Game". This game chosen involves ten pin bowling. Machiko echoes his thoughts. He unsteadily throws his dart, hitting the dartboard causing Machiko pain as well as taking the lead. Harada grabs her, feeling guilty over driving one of his ex-girlfriends to suicide. But I was pleasantly surprised when I saw the ice-skating scene in the final episode. [7] Death Billiards and the other shorts each received 38 million yen from the Japanese Animation Creators Association, who receives funding from the Japanese government's Agency for Cultural Affairs. Misaki uses a special move, but Decim causes her joystick to malfunction, explaining that is necessary to expose a soul's darkness and pass judgement. He confronts Decim and demands to know what he has done to him. Two new guests, a man and a young boy, arrive at the bar. Ginti accuses Decim of not judging his assistant even though she is dead. There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell—a bar that serves you one chance to win. He apologizes and hugs her, fully accepting that he is ready to become a father. After winning the match, Shigeru asks Chisato for a short date together with what time they have left. Based on images they see, Sachiko deduces she has died while the assistant recalls that her name is Chiyuki after Sachiko tells them about the feelings of the children in the Chavvot story. He stands up to throw his last dart. As the game goes on the two become friendly and begin to recall portions of their memories. Two new amnesiac teenagers arrive in the Quindecim for another game. With the two regaining further memories that fuel their motivations to escape, with Shimada remembering his sister was assaulted, Decim changes up the game, in which scored pucks deal pain to the respective player's organs. Mayu then remembers that she died after slipping on some soap, while Harada recalls he was killed by his girlfriend, in revenge for the suicide of her sister who was his ex-girlfriend. 2. Title Air Date; 01 "Death: Seven Darts" デス・セブンダーツ "Desu Sebun Dātsu" January 9, 2015 Newlyweds Takashi and Machiko find themselves at the Quindecim bar, where the bartender, Decim, has them stake their lives in a game of darts, where each dart landed causes their partner great pain. Two more people--a young boy and an older man--arrive at Quindecim, but this time, Decim senses something out of place. The motion was fluid, realistic, and simply breathtaking. Machiko says she was going to surprise him with the news on their honeymoon. Death Parade is not about action, it’s about telling a story, and about exploring deeper philosophical themes. [11] The opening theme is "Flyers" by Bradio while the ending theme is "Last Theater" by NoisyCell. Decim is taken aback by his assistant's arguments as she maintains that people are more complex than they appear on the surface. Death Parade (Japanese: デス・パレード, Hepburn: Desu Parēdo) is a 2015 Japanese anime … Decim, the assistant and the woman play Old Maid using cards featuring designs based on things which are important to them. Or can both elevators go to heaven? It was also acquired in the United Kingdom by Anime Limited,[12] however, it was later announced that the release was cancelled and delisted. Takashi scrambles up and tries to yank the darts from the board to try again, but Machiko stops him knowing that they are already dead. Takashi then turns on Machiko and accuses her of having someone else's child. Death Billiards and this episode had a lot of similarities and it could get boring but I have faith in MadHouse. Their reason for being there is to play a game of. They both start with 501 points and 7 darts each. Nona observes the outcome with Oculus, demonstrating that an important part of being able to judge humans is to understand their suffering. When she asks Decim about the book, he tells her it belongs to Quin, the Quindecim's former arbiter. This calms down Takashi, who remembers that she had been more tired lately. A young couple, Takashi and Machiko, arrive in the bar Quindecim without any recollection of how they got there. At the end of the game, it is revealed they had both died in a car crash because of Takashi's jealousy. Death Parade Wiki is a FANDOM TV Community. Nona guesses that Takashi's soul was sent to be Reincarnated and Machiko's was sent to the Void, which Decim confirms. Decim now explains the rules. However, upon remembering how everyone she met in the Quindecim had people who cherished them, she ultimately decides against it. From Studio Madhouse (Death Note, Black Lagoon) comes a thrilling new series where the stakes are high and the rules are simple: your life is on the line. Decim is taken aback when the man recalls having been there before and becomes violent. [13] A broadcast dub version began streaming from February 18, 2015, both on Funimation's website and a Dubbletalk programming block which is streamed on Twitch. The black haired woman then asks where each person went. While Mayu is excited to play with someone from her favorite band, Harada is more concerned with getting back to his girlfriend. Episodes 1 & 2 Episode 3 Episode 4 Episode 5 Episode 6 Episode 7 Episode 8 Episode 9 Episode 10 Episode 11 Episode 12 next> Nona takes the woman backstage to observe the darts game between Machiko and Takashi, explaining the nature behind the games. As the game between Shimada and Tatsumi continues, Shimada realises he has already killed someone; the man who assaulted his sister Sae. [16] IGN listed Death Parade among the best anime series of the 2010s.[17]. The anime is licensed in North America by Funimation, who simulcast the series as it aired. You cannot leave until the game is over, and when it is, your life may be too. She explains that Decim failed to realise the boy had no memories because he was distracted by the man who was a dummy implanted with memories. Ginti attacks Decim over his insubordination, but they are stopped by Nona who reveals the guests were part of a test for Decim. They part ways at the elevators, happy to have had a chance to spend time with one another. When Mayu and Harada demand a break, Ginti changes up the game, causing the climate of the game mat to change with each different panel they step on, from heating to freezing cold. This led her to become severely depressed and kill herself. - Regards, Etrian Odyssey Untold: The Millennium Girl, Etrian Odyssey 2 Untold: The Fafnir Knight, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Death_Parade&oldid=997799039, Articles containing Japanese-language text, Articles with Japanese-language sources (ja), Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, Two men – a younger man wearing a suit and an elderly man – find themselves in a bar helmed by a bartender and his female assistant. The episode ends by showing the devil atop the elevator, suggesting that both Shimada and Tatsumi were sent to the void. 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While searching for a way out, Shimada finds a blood-stained knife among his belongings, unsure of where it came from. Having another flashback, Takashi remembers the reasons he began to suspect Machiko of cheating on him. Join the online community, create your anime and manga list, read reviews, explore the forums, follow news, and so much more! The boy recalls that he is a college student named Shigeru Miura and the girl recalls that she was a girl named Chisato Miyazaki who was once childhood friends with Shigeru before moving away. They realize that they are not on a TV show and Misaki becomes paranoid that she will be killed if she loses. During the credits, scenes are shown from Takashi and Machiko's wedding, one of them showing Yuuki's wedding invitation, indicating Machiko's story about Yukki to be true and her denying that she loved Takashi was a façade. Desperate to win, Misaki physically attacks Yousuke and knocks him unconscious. Death Parade There is a place after death that’s neither heaven nor hell—a bar that serves you one chance to win. A newlywed couple, Takashi and Machiko, get out of elevators unsure of where they are or how they got there. Death Seven Darts (デス・セブンダーツ, Desu Sebun Dātsu) is the first episode of Death Parade. He takes his last dart and is about to launch it, but Machiko holds her stomach and pleads for him to not hit it, because the baby could get injured. She tries to stop Shimada from punishing Tatsumi but Shimada gives into his anger and kills him. Two new "customers" try to escape before deciding to play The Game, which turns out to be a fighting game. The balls contain each other's hearts, which each pulse according to its owner's feelings. They return to Decim and refuse to play the game. Available Languages: English and Japanese More Details. TV-MA | HD (1080p) | 2015. It is then revealed that Chisato was actually Shigeru's other childhood friend, Mai Takada, who underwent plastic surgery to look like Chisato in order to catch Shigeru's eye. From when she first met Takashi, cruising in the spring time, kissing, resting in bed, her taking a pregnancy test, and lastly, getting married. Press J to jump to the feed. Her dart hits the dartboard causing Takashi pain as well as regaining her the lead. They approach a mysterious bar and are welcomed to Quindecim by the bartender, Decim. Ratio doesn't need to be 1:1! He decides against having her memories sent to him and Nona sends him a new guest, an old illustrator named Sachiko Uemura. [9], An anime television series based on the short, titled Death Parade, aired in Japan on Nippon TV between January 9, 2015 and March 27, 2015. There, they must compete in Death Games with their souls on the line, the results of which reveal what secrets led them to their situation and what their fate will be afterwards, with the arbiters judging if their souls will either be sent for reincarnation or banished into the void. Takashi in pain, is beginning to think Machiko wants to cause him pain and win. Would be a really fun show. Takashi notes that this whole game has been impossible to win as a single person, and that the whole thing was rigged. Those who die at the same moment are invited to play a game and be judged. Ginti questions her devotion to Harada, and she just says it is her choice. As Machiko throws her 6th dart, the pain resurfaces causing her to stumble. A bar that serves you one chance to win. As she throws the dart, Machiko has flashbacks of their relationship. Showing a flashback to her having an affair but appearing remorseful. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. Posted by 4 years ago. The series first aired on January 9, 2015. The series spawned from a short film, Death Billiards (デス・ビリヤード, Desu Biriyādo), which was originally produced by Madhouse for the Young Animator Training Project's Anime Mirai 2013 and released on March 2, 2013. Decim permits them a final date before sending both their souls for reincarnation. Decim offers Chiyuki a chance to return home in exchange for another's life and she comes close to taking up the offer. Taking his time, Decim informs him he hasn't done anything. Horrified, he runs up to plead his apology, but Machiko snatches the dart from his hand. hide. A corner of Quindecim illuminates with gold light as two dartboards rise from the ground. Episode 1. Despite Misaki's remorse over her actions, Decim forces her to continue playing the game. Devastated, he begs Decim to do something, for he must be god. \o/ With that said though, I am sort of looking forward to an episode where we get two pricks who get the opposite end of the treatment. While there are some constants in the way of darkness and mature content, the story takes on its own meaning and direction. Di Gi Charat Theater - Leave it to Piyoko! [14], A poll done on the Japanese video-sharing service Niconico at the end of the Winter 2015 airing anime season, ranked Death Parade 9th as the users favorite anime of that season. The television series aired in Japan between January 9, 2015 and March 27, 2015. Decim escorts the couple back to their elevators and bids them farewell. You cannot leave until the game is … Additionally, each section of the dartboard is linked to their various body parts and will inflict pain when hit. https://death-parade.fandom.com/wiki/Episode_1?oldid=10144. Definitely sticking with this, my only hope is that they don't get too repetitive with the episodes. There is a place after death that's neither heaven nor hell. Decim presents them with a room full of strung up bodies and recommends against it. As the game progresses, Takashi suspects that Machiko had been having an affair and attempts to win, only for Machiko to state this wasn't true and that she is pregnant. Neither confirming or denying the man begins to explain that he believes Machiko was cheating on him the whole time. Takashi pushes a button that starts the roulette. Nona compliments Decim. Log in sign up. TV-MA | HD (1080p) | 2015. After realizing they are dead, the boy asks the girl out on a date saying it would be his only chance. Machiko lands the winning hit. (Topic ID: 1349283) Rating (episode 2): B- Death Parade is currently streaming on Funimation . Decim confirms they are dead. 2. On his 6th dart, Takashi remembers the room full of bodies and that he is "staking his life" on the game. She explains that he really is wrong. Read the topic about Death Parade Episode 4 Discussion on MyAnimeList, and join in the discussion on the largest online anime and manga database in the world! Death Parade is available for streaming on Nippon TV, both individual episodes and full seasons. 0 comments. Realizing that he is incorrect in his statements, Machiko stands up and tells him of Yuuki Machida, the real owner of the nickname "Macchi". Now fearing for their lives, Takashi and Machiko agree to play the game. The black-haired woman is troubled by how far Decim is willing to go. Knowing that one of them will end up losing, Takashi asks what will occur once the victor is chosen. Death Parade is definitely a good example of this truth. As the two guests participate in a game of air hockey, Shimada gradually regains memories of looking after his younger sister while Tatsumi remembers that his wife was murdered. Takashi is reincarnated and Machiko is sent to the void. Takashi remembers the two of them cruising down a road in a convertible during their honeymoon, but can't think of anything else. He congratulates them and escorts them to the elevators for their judgements, where Yousuke gets reincarnated and Misaki gets sent to the void. Death Parade Episode 5 Death March. Avengers Confidential: Black Widow & Punisher, ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept. Right as the dart leaves his hand, he has a flashback about overhearing a conversation on his wedding day. Available Languages: English and Japanese More Details. 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