Ep 9. What, Exactly, Is a Human?

Kamina, Simon, and Yoko are running low on resources as they descend deeper into the underground. Kamina is determined to reach the surface and claims that humans belong there rather than being forced to live underground. The trio comes across a village of robotic humans who are initially scared but soon welcome them. The leader of the village explains that they were created to be the next stage of evolution, but they lack the ability to reproduce and all look the same.

Kamina argues that these creations, while advanced, are not true humans because of their limitations. He believes that humans are defined by their ability to evolve and create. As the group prepares to leave the village, they notice that the robot-humans are under attack by a group of Beastmen. The trio decides to help defend the village and fight off the intruders.

During the fight, Kamina and Simon witness the robot-humans learn from their combat and develop new tactics. These actions convince Kamina that they are not simply machines but beings capable of growth and evolution. In the end, the group emerges victorious and leaves the village with a new perspective on what it means to be human.

The episode serves as a reflection on what defines humanity and raises questions about whether advanced AI can truly be considered human. Kamina's belief in the importance of evolution and creation contrasts with the limitations of the robot-humans, whose creators gave them a predetermined set of abilities and traits. The battle against the Beastmen also showcases the growth and development of the robot-humans, further muddling the definition of what it means to be human.

Overall, the episode delves deeper into the philosophical themes presented throughout the series and offers a thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be human.