Ep 9. The Town Where the Angels Disappeared

Kurau: Phantom Memory season 1 episode 9, "The Town Where the Angels Disappeared," follows Kurau and Christmas as they investigate a strange city that has been completely abandoned except for a few stray cats. The city was once known as a utopia where humans and "Rynax" coexisted peacefully. Rynax are beings from another dimension that possess special abilities, and are often hunted and studied by humans.

As Kurau and Christmas explore the desolate city, they uncover clues that suggest the Rynax and human inhabitants were forcibly separated by a mysterious organization. The duo eventually locates a hidden laboratory where the organization has been conducting experiments on Rynax, converting them into weapons for military use.

Kurau becomes enraged by the cruelty the organization has inflicted upon her people and leaps into action, taking down the heavily armed guards with ease. However, the intense emotions Kurau experiences when using her powers causes her to lose control and begin to transform.

Christmas steps in to calm Kurau down, but before they can leave the facility, they are confronted by the organization's leader. The leader reveals that he is a Rynax who has been working with the humans to protect his people from persecution, but that his methods have gone too far. He attempts to kill Kurau in order to keep her from revealing his true identity to the world.

In a tense showdown, Kurau and the leader face off in an epic battle, but Kurau ultimately comes out victorious. As they leave the laboratory, Kurau reflects on the pain and suffering caused by the organization's experiments, and vows to protect the Rynax from further harm.

Overall, "The Town Where the Angels Disappeared" is a thought-provoking episode that examines the consequences of treating other beings as tools for one's own gain. The contrast between the utopian city and the dystopian laboratory is a stark reminder of the ways human greed and fear can turn paradise into hell. Kurau's struggle with her own powers and emotions adds a layer of complexity to the episode, making it a standout installment in the series.