Gnosia Episode 9: The Impostor’s Side of the Story Hits Different

If you’ve been tuning into Gnosia for its chaotic “find the shapeshifter” loops, Episode 9 is the episode that’ll make you lean in and go, “Wait—these bad guys are just… like us?” This week, we finally step into the shoes of the Gnosia—specifically Yuri, who’s forced to play the impostor for the first time—and let’s just say it’s a wild ride that flips everything we thought we knew about the show on its head.

First off, let’s talk about the POV switch. For eight episodes, we’ve watched the crew panic, accuse each other, and freeze their friends (or enemies) in cryo. But Episode 9? It’s all about the Gnosia’s strategy meetings, their anxiety during warp, and even their silly little inside jokes. Commenters on MyAnimeList went crazy for this: one fan said, “We tend to look at the Gnosia as horrible, evil creatures, but this episode showed they’re very similar to humans. They have strategy meetings, worry about being caught onto, laugh—etc.” And it’s true! When Yuri, Comet, and Sha-Ming huddle up to plan their next move, it feels like any group of friends plotting a prank—except their prank is taking over a spaceship and erasing humans from existence.

Yuri’s first turn as Gnosia is the star of the show. He’s usually the one leading the crew to find impostors, so seeing him switch sides is jarring… but also kind of awesome. Early on, Comet almost blows their cover (classic Comet—she’s the engineer with a heart of gold, but let’s be real, she’s not the best liar). But Yuri? He’s a quick thinker. He spins her mistake into a masterclass in manipulation, convincing the crew that SQ (the tiny, innocent-looking dolphin-like character) is the real impostor. Some fans argued this was plot armor—“Rakio and Yuriko fell for that weak shit?” one commented—but others defended it: “Yuri’s been looping for weeks; he knows exactly how to push the crew’s buttons.” Either way, it worked. By the end of the episode, Yuri and Comet are the last ones standing, and their victory feels earned (even if it’s a little messy).

The warp scene is another highlight. For weeks, we’ve heard hints about what the Gnosia do during warp to eliminate humans—but we never saw it. Episode 9 finally gives us that moment: a trippy, magical lightshow where the Gnosia erase their targets from the ship. The camera lingers on their faces as they do it—wide grins, eyes glowing—and it’s both creepy and fascinating. One fan wrote, “The juxtaposition between Yuri and Comet’s innocent post-takeover dreams and the Gnosia ecstasy faces they pull in the middle of a murder kills me lmao.” It’s true—right after wiping out half the crew, Comet gushes about wanting to “roam the universe” in the ship, and Yuri just nods along like it’s a normal Tuesday. It’s that mix of innocence and violence that makes Gnosia so addictive.

Let’s not forget the little moments that make this episode feel human. Comet’s confession to Yuri (yes, that cute, awkward moment where she admits she’s glad they’re on the same team) had fans squealing: “The confession was cute,” one said. And Sha-Ming’s role as the ruthless Gnosia sidekick? It’s a fun twist—usually, he’s the jokester who makes bad puns, but here he’s all in on the kill. Even the tiny details, like the Gnosia’s anxiety during warp (they’re just as scared of being caught as the crew is) add depth to characters we’ve only ever seen as villains.

Of course, not everyone loved every part. Some fans wanted more emotional weight: “The anime had the opportunity to really explore what it was to be a Gnosia and the emotional weight of the ‘kill’ in a way the game can’t,” one commented. Others argued that Comet’s mistake was too convenient, or that Yuri’s win felt forced. But let’s be real—this is Gnosia. The loop format means nothing is permanent, and every episode is a new puzzle. Episode 9 doesn’t need to answer every question; it just needs to keep us hooked.

And hook us it does. By the end of the episode, we’re left wondering: Will Yuri use his experience as Gnosia to spot impostors better in future loops? What’s up with Comet’s growing bond with him? And most importantly—when will we get to see more of the Gnosia’s silly strategy meetings?

If you haven’t watched Episode 9 yet, drop everything and do it. It’s the kind of episode that makes you rethink the entire show, and it’s proof that Gnosia (from studio domerica, for those who didn’t know) is more than just a space murder mystery—it’s a story about what it means to be human… even if you’re an impostor.

As one fan put it: “This round with Sha-Ming, Comet, and Yuri as Gnosia was fascinating. Yuri switching sides really changes the dynamic, especially since he helped the gang win. Makes me wonder what that means for him and Comet going forward.” Same, friend. Same.

Episode 9 is a banger. It’s fresh, it’s funny, and it’s got that perfect mix of chaos and heart that makes Gnosia so addictive. Don’t sleep on this one—you’ll be talking about it for weeks.

Rating: 9/10 (minus one point for making us feel bad about the dolphin getting picked first. RIP, little guy.)