Episode 17: “Tell Me Why”
- 17 of 24
- February 7, 2014
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Kill la Kill |
|---|---|
| Episode | 17 of 24 |
| Japanese | 何故にお前は |
| Original air date | February 7, 2014 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Previous episode | Episode 16: “The Girl Can't Help It” |
| Next episode | Episode 18: “Into the Night” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Tell Me Why” is episode 17 of the anime Kill la Kill. It first aired on February 7, 2014.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Mako Mankanshoku and Senketsu stop the confrontation between Ryuuko Matoi and Tsumugu Kinagase. Aikurou Mikisugi then explains that Tsumugu's sister, Kinue, died during an experiment involving Life Fibers.
Characters in this episode
Mako MankanshokuMain
SenketsuMain
Ryuuko MatoiMain
Tsumugu KinagaseSupporting
Aikurou MikisugiSupportingMusic in this episode
- ED 2“Shinsekai Koukyougaku” — Sayonara PonytailAnimeThemes
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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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