Frederica reveals her own feelings of guilt and lack of purpose, noting that her current reason for living is only to release Kiriya (her former knight) from the Legion. She pushes back against Shin’s nihilism, insisting that he shouldn't fear the uncertainty of the future as long as they are together. Key Themes & Symbolism Episode 20 | 86 - Eighty Six - Wiki | Fandom
Raiden Shuga finally calls out Shin for his increasingly suicidal fighting style. He warns Shin that his "Reaper" mindset is putting the entire unit at risk because he fights as if he expects—and almost welcomes—death. 86 2nd Season Episode 9
Season 2, Episode 9 (officially titled "Together Unto Death" or episode 20 of the series) is a pivotal, character-driven installment that focuses on the deteriorating mental state of Shinei Nouzen . After finally putting his brother Shourei to rest in the first season, Shin finds himself a "walking ghost" without a purpose for living, even as his comrades in the Spearhead Squadron begin to hope for a future. Core Narrative: The Reaper's Isolation Frederica reveals her own feelings of guilt and