Episode 14: Dawn and Confusion
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 14, “Dawn and Confusion,” the shogunate, concerned that they have lost contact with the team on the island, turned to Shugen Yamada Asaemon to mount a followup journey. He chose a team who might be of interest to Gabimaru. Speaking of, Gabimaru has still not regained his memories. That’s a problem because the lack troubles him – making him less effective in a fight. That, in turn, becomes an even bigger problem. Can Gabimaru protect Mei in his current state? What’s it going to take to retain his memories? And what are the Tensen up to?
Episode 15: Reality and Fantasy
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 15, “Reality and Fantasy,” Gabimaru faced off against Choubei Aza, and both men were determined to kill the other. As the fight wore on, it became obvious they might both obtain their goal: killing the other. Can anyone stop the fight before it goes too far? Can Touma Yamada Asaemon convince his brother to stand down? Can Mei get through to Gabimaru? And will the island let them fight unmolested?
Episode 16: Immutability and Change
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 16, “Immutability and Change,” Choubei Aza came across the Tensen named Rien. Of course, Rien planned to capture and study Choubei. But Choubei discovered the secret to maintaining his combat form. Does that give him any chance against a Tensen? Meanwhile, Gabimaru came up with some theories about tao. He asks the others to help him test those theories. Can he rely on people like Touma to help him? Or will they try to follow their own agenda?
Episode 17: The Samurai Code and Carnage
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 17, “The Samurai Code and Carnage,” Shugen’s fellow Yamada Asaemon, Kiyomaru, didn’t trust the ninja contingent on board the ship. He was young and brash enough to say to to the face of one of the lead ninjas. Will he take offense? Will their expedition explode into carnage and end their expedition before their landing is complete? And even if it doesn’t, what will their arrival mean for Sagiri, Gabimaru, and the others already on the island?
Episode 18: Humans and Sages
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 18, “Humans and Sages,” Shion came up with a plan, and it required the team to learn concealment. So, Yuzuriha and Gabimaru taught as much as they could. Learning Gabimaru’s skills proved difficult, as the students had to break their own necks. But soon, they were ready. They had a plan to both obtain the elixir and to escape the island. But you know what they say about plans and enemies – and the Tensen certainly qualify as an enemy.
Episode 19: Hindering and Restoration
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 19, “Hindering and Restoration,” Gabimaru, Sagiri, Yuzuriha, and Mei encountered Ran, who in no way wanted to let them pass or escape. Gabimaru, who in the previous episode said that if they encountered the Tensen, it was all over. Now, they’d encountered the Tensen. Is it, in reality, “all over?” Does Gabimaru have a backup plan? What about their other companions? And what plans has Choubei put into motion?
Episode 20: Two People and One Person
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 20, “Two People and One Person,” Gabimaru and Yuzuriha weren’t the only ones to engage the Tensen. Fuchi, Gantetsusai, and Touma did, too. Their encounter had an added wrinkle: Choubei was with the Tensen. Worse, he asked touma to join them with the promise of immortality. What chance does Fuchi and Gantetsusai have against those odds? Is it better for them if Touma joins the other side, so they don’t have an uncertain ally? And how are Sagiri and Mei doing?
Episode 21: Chrysanthemum and Peach
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 21, “Chrysanthemum and Peach,” Gantetsusai and Fuchi continued their assault on Tao Fa. But Gantetsusai’s element did not hinder Tao Fa’s, and Gantetsusai had considerably less tao than his enemy. With Fuchi already injured, what hope do they have? And how’re the brothers Touma and Choubei doing against Ju Fa?
Episode 22: Love and Karma
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 22, “Love and Karma,” Choubei grew increasingly alarmed. The combined beast of Ju Fa and Tao Fa seemed determined to pummel him, his brother Touma, Gantetsusai, and Fuchi. Worse, there didn’t seem to be much Choubei could do about it. Will he have time to figure it out before they run out of tao – and blood? And what’s going on with Sagiri and Mei?
Episode 23: Master and Student
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 23, “Master and Student,” Shion came up with a unique say to take out a Tensen: keep cutting it into parts before it could fully regenerate. On paper, it seemed like a good strategy. In practice, though, it neglected to factor in the damage that Shinon took as he attempted his attacks. It made matters more complicated that Nurugai could contribute little to support her teacher. Which will give out first – the Tensen or Shinon? And will Sagiri have any luck convincing another Tensen to stand down?
Episode 24: Ephemeralness and Fire
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 24, “Ephemeralness and Fire,” Gabimaru lay sprawled on the ground. He bled from a mortal wound. Yuzuriha, injured but not as badly, could only watch as Gabimaru bled out. Ran, supremely confident, transformed, prepared to deliver the killing blow. Can even Gabimaru’s dedication to his wife Yui pull him back from the brink? Or are there some wounds whose healing is simply beyond willpower’s reach?
Episode 25: Endings and Beginnings
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In Hell’s Paradise Season 2 Episode 25, “Endings and Beginnings,” Choubei, Gantetsusai, Fuchi, and Touma tried to recover from their last battle. They still had to get to the boat gate, and they still had a lot of ground to cover. The same could be said for Shion and Nurugai, who had to move slowly given Shion’s injured state. But even the sketches of plans they had couldn’t survive what happened next as the walls crumbled. Can any of our heroes survive the chaos that ensued?
