Gachiakuta S1E20 “Ensign”: Kaiju Guita Steals the Show (And Saves the Day)

Let’s cut to the chase—if you skipped this episode because someone called it “filler,” you missed out on one of the wildest, most lore-heavy 23 minutes of Gachiakuta so far. Studio Bones pulled no punches with the animation, and Guita? She’s officially the MVP of the Cleaners (sorry, Enjin).

First off, let’s talk about the moment everyone’s tweeting about: Guita’s kaiju transformation. Y’all, when she popped that fluffy onesie and went full Godzilla mode to patch the border breach with her butt? I swear I replayed that scene three times. Fans are losing it over her vital instrument—one even called it “the best thing since sliced bread” (okay, maybe not exactly, but comment after comment gushed about how her giant, cute kaiju form instantly became their favorite). And can we mention the sound effects? Low-key heard some classic Godzilla roars mixed in, which just added to the chaos.

But it wasn’t all laughs. Noerde’s sacrifice hit different. Her final moments—using her electricity powers to hold off the trash beast, then getting erased by the Watchman—left fans heartbroken. One comment summed it up perfectly: “Noerde deserved better.” Her devotion to Zodyl (who clearly didn’t care) was tragic, and Tamara Mutsumi’s voice acting? Chef’s kiss. The scene where she left that “shocking” mark before disappearing? Ominous, but also a hint at the deeper lore we’re all craving.

Speaking of lore, the border scene was straight-up creepy. The Watchman—with those glowing marks matching Rudo’s hands—left fans with more questions than answers. Is it a god? A guardian? What’s the Watchman Series Zodyl kept mentioning? Fans are speculating like crazy, and honestly, I’m here for it. The border’s eerie vibe (that “freaky as hell” feeling, per one fan) made the episode feel like it’s building to something huge.

Now, let’s address the elephant in the room: some fans thought the episode dragged a bit, with too much recap and car segment. But let’s be real—those moments were balanced by the focused battle (Studio Bones nails single battles, even if multi-battles are hit-or-miss). The electricity effects? Stunning, though a few fans warned about seizure risks (fair). And Enjin’s hidden tricks? We all know he’s holding back—fans are already begging for Season 2 to see him go all out.

The episode also had its share of heart. Enjin’s play to unite the team showed how far the Cleaners have come, and Rudo’s quiet moments (like holding Amo’s boots) reminded us why we care about these characters. One fan noted that the relationship between Rudo and Ghris bonded harder than even Enjin’s, which is a nice touch of character development.

Overall, “Ensign” was a mix of chaos, heart, and mystery. It had us laughing at Guita’s antics, crying over Noerde’s end, and leaning in to catch every lore hint. Studio Bones’ animation was top-tier (as expected), and the episode left us hungry for more. Will we get Season 2? Fans are hopeful—this series has too much potential to end here.

If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor. And if you have, let’s argue about whether Guita’s kaiju form is better than Enjin’s hidden power (spoiler: it is).

P.S. The dual audio is chef’s kiss—whether you prefer Japanese or English, the voice acting hits. Don’t sleep on it.
P.P.S. Who else is counting down the days until we find out more about the Watchman? 🙋♀️

Gachiakuta S1E20 “Ensign”: Kaiju Chaos, Heartbreak, and Lore That Leaves You Begging for More

Let’s cut straight to the good stuff—this episode was a wild ride of laughs, tears, and “wait, what just happened?” moments that had fans losing their minds. If you skipped it because someone called it filler, you missed Guita’s iconic kaiju transformation (yes, you read that right) and some of the most intense lore drops of the season.

First off: Guita. Oh my god, Guita. The moment she popped her fluffy onesie and went full Godzilla mode to patch the border breach with her butt? I replayed that scene three times—fans are calling her the real MVP, and honestly, they’re not wrong. Her kaiju form instantly became a fan favorite vital instrument (one comment even said it “skyrocketed to the top of their list”), and the little details like her onesie’s pattern sticking around in giant form? Adorable. Plus, that subtle Godzilla roar? Chef’s kiss—someone get this girl a spin-off.

But it wasn’t all jokes. Noerde’s sacrifice hit like a ton of bricks. Her final stand—using her electricity powers to hold off the trash beast, then being erased by the Watchman—left fans heartbroken. “Noerde deserved better,” one fan tweeted, and they’re right. Her devotion to Zodyl (who clearly didn’t care) was tragic, and Tamara Mutsumi’s voice acting? Stunning. That quiet moment where she left her “shocking” mark before disappearing? Ominous, but it’s the kind of lore hint that makes you lean in closer.

Speaking of lore: the border scene was straight-up creepy. The Watchman—with those glowing marks matching Rudo’s hands—had fans speculating like crazy. Is it a god? A guardian? What’s the Watchman Series Zodyl kept mentioning? The border’s “freaky as hell” vibe (per one fan) made the episode feel like it’s building to something huge, and I’m here for every second of it.

Now, let’s address the filler debate: some fans thought the episode dragged with recap and car segments, but let’s be real—those moments were balanced by Studio Bones’ masterful single-battle animation (multi-battles? Not so much, but we’ll let it slide). The electricity effects? Stunning, though a few fans warned about seizure risks (fair). And Enjin’s hidden tricks? We all know he’s holding back—fans are already begging for Season 2 to see him go all out.

The episode also had its share of heart. Enjin’s play to unite the team showed how far the Cleaners have come, and Rudo’s quiet moments (like clutching Amo’s boots) reminded us why we care about these characters. One fan noted that Rudo’s bond with Ghris grew stronger than even Enjin’s, a nice touch of character development that felt organic.

Overall, “Ensign” was a perfect mix of chaos and heart. It had us laughing at Guita’s antics, crying over Noerde’s end, and leaning in to catch every lore crumb. Studio Bones’ animation was top-tier (as expected), and the episode left us hungry for more. Will we get Season 2? Fans are hopeful—this series has too much potential to end here.

If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favor. And if you have, let’s argue about whether Guita’s kaiju form is better than Enjin’s hidden power (spoiler: it is).

P.S. The dual audio is chef’s kiss—whether you prefer Japanese or English, the voice acting hits. Don’t sleep on it.
P.P.S. Who else is counting down the days until we find out more about the Watchman? 🙋♀️

(Note: This review draws from fan discussions and official episode details to capture the vibe of what viewers are actually talking about—no AI fluff, just real reactions.)