Ep 1. Ruby Rose
- July 18, 2013
- 3 min
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7.4 (127)
In the first episode of RWBY, we are introduced to our main character, Ruby Rose. The episode begins with Ruby being awoken from a dream about hunting monsters by her father. She eagerly jumps out of bed, excited to start her first day at Beacon Academy, a prestigious school that trains Huntsmen and Huntresses to battle monsters known as the Grimm.
As Ruby packs up her things and departs for the academy, we see glimpses of the world she lives in. It's a fantastical place, filled with towering spires, flying airships, and strange creatures lurking around every corner. We also learn through her conversations with her father that Ruby is a prodigy, having been accepted into Beacon at a younger age than most students.
Upon arriving at the academy, Ruby is greeted by a colorful cast of characters, including her hyperactive and slightly-bumbling new friend, Jaune Arc. We quickly see that Ruby is a bit of a loner, who prefers the company of her dog, Zwei, to most people. However, there's a hidden potential inside her, and we see glimpses of this when she easily dispatches a large group of Grimm on her way to the academy.
After a comical orientation ceremony, Ruby and her fellow students are informed that they will soon be paired up with partners for their training at Beacon. Ruby, eager to prove herself, sets her sights on the toughest student in her class, a quiet and brooding girl named Weiss Schnee. However, things don't go quite as planned when Ruby's enthusiasm and Weiss's haughtiness clash, resulting in a heated argument.
The episode then takes a dark turn, as we see a group of unknown individuals plotting the destruction of the academy. While we don't know their motives yet, it's enough to make us worry for our heroes' safety.
As the first day at Beacon comes to an end, Ruby heads outside to clear her head. She encounters a mysterious and elegant woman named Glynda Goodwitch, who dispenses some cryptic advice about "the power within." Before Ruby can ask any questions, however, the first episode comes to an end, leaving us eager to see what the future holds for her and her friends.
Overall, the first episode of RWBY does an excellent job of introducing us to the world and its characters. We get a sense of who Ruby is and what drives her, as well as a glimpse of the larger conflict looming on the horizon. The animation is stunning and the voice acting is top-notch, immersing us in this unique and fascinating world. It's easy to see why RWBY has become such a beloved series, and we can't wait to see what twists and turns its story has in store for us.