Ep 23. The Holy Land, Aftokrator

The episode entitled "The Holy Land, Aftokrator" of World Trigger season 1 takes place after Osamu Mikumo and his teammates, Yuma Kuga and Chika Amatori, return to Earth from their previous mission in the Neighbor world. While they are not immediately sent on another mission, Osamu spends his downtime researching Aftokrator, the powerful nation of Neighbors that had invaded Earth and is known for its innovative and powerful Trion soldiers.

Eventually, Osamu's team is selected to attend a meeting with representatives of Border's A-rank agents and are informed about a plan to infiltrate Aftokrator's capital city. The city contains a gate to the Neighbor world and from there, they hope to launch a surprise attack on the neighbor nation. In order to gain the element of surprise, they want to launch the attack before Aftokrator completes their trion platform, which could significantly increase the power of their already formidable Trion soldiers.

While the mission is risky, Osamu and his team are excited to have been selected for the task as it has the potential to be a game-changing victory for Border and humanity. They board a ship filled with agents and head to Aftokrator. Upon arrival, Osamu and his team are immediately impressed by the advanced technology and Trion soldiers on display.

As they prepare to enter the city, they learn that they will not be the only team being sent. In fact, they're one of five different teams made up of A and B rank agents, all of whom will be pursuing different objectives. The groups split up, and Osamu's team sets out for the meeting spot where they will rendezvous with their contact.

Upon arrival, they find themselves in a massive underground city that borders the Neighbor world. There they encounter new Trion soldiers and Neighbors that they've never seen before. The team's objective is to evaluate the situation and ensure that the Aftokrator forces don't discover their presence as they await more instructions.

In addition to the new enemies, Osamu's team also discovers that there are other people lurking within the city, including a group of volunteers who are working alongside Border agents to gather intelligence on the neighbor nation. The volunteers hail from different countries, and it soon becomes apparent that some of them have their own motives for being there.

As they continue to explore the city, Osamu's team learns more about the people that they are trying to defeat. They learn about Aftokrator's religion and culture as well as its leader, a powerful individual known as the "Commander." The show offers viewers background information on the commander, his past, and his relationship with the Neighbors.

Overall, "The Holy Land, Aftokrator" is an exciting episode that provides viewers with a glimpse into Aftokrator, its people, and its military strength. It's a pivotal chapter in the larger storyline of World Trigger and one that sets the stage for the role that Aftokrator will play throughout the remainder of the series. With stunning visuals and well-rounded character development, this episode of World Trigger is not to be missed.