Episode 5: “Trigger”
- 5 of 24
- November 1, 2013
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Kill la Kill |
|---|---|
| Episode | 5 of 24 |
| Japanese | 銃爪ヒキガネ |
| Original air date | November 1, 2013 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Trigger |
| Previous episode | Episode 4: “Dawn of a Miserable Morning” |
| Next episode | Episode 6: “Don't Toy With Me on a Whim” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Trigger” is episode 5 of the anime Kill la Kill. It first aired on November 1, 2013.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Tsumugu Kinagase tries to assassinate Ryuuko Matoi, but the gardening club interrupts him before he defeats its members. He later attacks Ryuuko and tries to make her remove her clothes, then retreats when Aikuro Mikisugi intervenes. Tsumugu tells Aikuro that Ryuuko's Kamui could pose a serious threat if left unchecked.
Characters in this episode
Music 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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