English Dub Review: Deep Insanity THE LOST CHILD “Re:take”

Overview (Spoilers Below):
Vera removes Shigure from the platoon, but he’s not ready to leave the Asylum just yet.

Our Take:
We’re nearing the end of the show’s first season, and our main character has already gotten the boot. That must be as painful as Leslie’s death in the sixth episode. Last week’s episode ended on a surprising note, with Vera removing Shigure from the platoon. This removal was due to him entering the Asylum without authorization, according to the Steering Committee. Unfortunately, his farewell party is put on hold when Hayden and Nadia attack the base searching for the Aruka ring.
The episode continues to see more growth in the relationship between Shigure and Vera, with the latter trusting him to keep a pyramid crystal known as the Akura as he leaves. I still find it surprising that the show went in this direction since Shigure has only been in the platoon for nine episodes. Still, that doesn’t come close to what happens after his farewell party, and let me tell you. It already got me hooked for the remaining episodes.
One of the scenes that I thought was well-handled is Larry’s concern for Shigure. Larry is upset with Shigure leaving and wants to know the truth behind his behavior since Leslie’s death. While we only see Shigure and Larry together in the third episode, this scene showcases Larry’s emotion towards him pretty well. Despite his inability to feel pain, the episode shows that Larry does feel something other than physical aches.
Another scene happens towards the conclusion with Shigure finding the remaining team dead during their mission. As Shigure meets the same fate, he suddenly wakes up in his room. Since we knew the team for a few episodes, this sequence doesn’t do much for me to feel emotionally invested. However, I am shocked to see that Shigure’s back in HQ after getting blasted by a giant mech. It makes me wonder if the events in the episode were a dream, or maybe he somehow possesses the same ability as Vera. Based on the title alone, I’m betting that it’s the latter.
Overall, “Re:take” continues its home stretch with another enjoyable episode worth repeating. The platoon’s demise didn’t affect me emotionally since I had known the characters for half a season. Despite that, it still boasts enough interest in its plot to keep me ecstatic for what’s coming next in its final two episodes.