Fans of Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise who were eagerly waiting for the continuation of Gabimaru, Sagiri, and their friends’ adventure in search of the elixir of immortality will have to wait a little longer. Episode 8 of the series has been delayed and is scheduled to air again on June 3rd. But what is the reason for the delay?
Warning: Contains Spoilers of Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise Episode 8!
Jigokuraku episode 8 will only be available in Indonesia through Netflix tomorrow, Monday (22/5). However, in Japan, the episode already aired on Saturday (20/5). Titled “Student and Teacher,” fans are now required to wait until early June for the next installment. Although the exact reason for the delay is not known, some sources, including the TV Tokyo schedule, have revealed that it is due to the World Table Tennis Championship, which overlapped with the series airing schedule.
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Many fans expressed their disappointment with the delay, particularly since the series is one of their favorites to spend their weekend evenings with. Nonetheless, some had a positive reaction and offered support to MAPPA, the studio that produced the anime adaptation.
Episode 8 tells the backstory of Tenza. It reveals his meeting and apprenticeship under Yamada Asaemon Shion. Then, the story shifts to the present where Tenza and Nurugai find themselves facing an enigmatic figure with supernatural healing abilities. Despite their fierce battle, the couple is unable to defeat the creature. The monster severely injures Tenza, and Shion has to intervene, allowing the duo to escape.
During the intense fight, the episode goes back into the past where Tenza chats with Yamada Asaemon Eizen about Shion. This leads to him understanding Shion’s backstory and inspires him to learn from him. In the present, Tenza tries to persuade Shion and Nurugai to flee due to their disadvantageous position but is unable to do so because of his wounds. In the end, Shion takes Nurugai with him and abandons Tenza. The episode concludes with a flashback in which Tenza accepts Shion as his master.
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Although fans must wait a bit longer for the next episode of Jigokuraku: Hell’s Paradise, they can take comfort in knowing that the series will continue. The delay only adds to the anticipation and excitement surrounding the show’s next episode and what’s next for Gabimaru, Sagiri, and their friends.
