Episode 12: “Spit Your Sadness Away”
- 12 of 24
- December 20, 2013
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Kill la Kill |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 24 |
| Japanese | 悲しみにつばをかけろ |
| Original air date | December 20, 2013 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “I'm Not Your Cute Woman” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Crazy for You” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Spit Your Sadness Away” is episode 12 of the anime Kill la Kill. It first aired on December 20, 2013.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Ryuuko Matoi attacks Nui Harime in a rage, and Nui reveals that she killed Isshin Matoi with the Scissor Blades he created before taking one of them. Ryuuko’s boiling anger causes Senketsu to lose control and consume her, creating a monstrous form. Mako Mankanshoku and her family hurry to save Ryuuko from blood loss, while Tsumugu Kinagase distracts Nui so Aikurou Mikisugi can use an adhesive bullet on Ryuuko.
Characters in this episode
Ryuuko MatoiMain
Nui HarimeSupporting
Isshin MatoiSupporting
SenketsuMain
Mako MankanshokuMain
Tsumugu KinagaseSupporting
Aikurou MikisugiSupportingMusic in this episode
- ED 1“Gomen ne, Iiko ja Irarenai.”AnimeThemes
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About the series
The anime follows Ryuuko Matoi as she searches for her father's killer, navigating a prestigious high school with a strict hierarchy. The school is ruled by student council president Satsuki Kiryuuin and her powerful underlings, who wield special clothes called Goku Uniforms that grant superhuman abilities. Ryuuko's…
Read the article →References
- “Kill la Kill”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kill la Kill”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kill la Kill”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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