Original air date : February 11, 2024 [Adult Swim (Toonami)]
In a city a young man attempts to escape masked ninja assailants chasing him but is caught and beheaded by the boss. Elsewhere, Joe Logan, his wife Sara and son Kyle are enjoying their daily life in the corn fields of rural America. Joe and Sara celebrate Kyle’s birthday and that same night the family is ambushed by ninjas. After defeating some downstairs, Joe runs back to the bedroom to find that they already murdered his wife and son before Joe himself is seemingly killed. Joe miraculously awakens in a morgue and is later approached in the hospital by FBI agents Mike Moriss and Emma Samanda, who have arrived for an investigation. Both decide to stay overnight and watch over Joe. On the hospital’s rooftop, Joe is once again ambushed by ninjas and he swiftly defeats them before battling the boss back inside the hospital hallway. Joe reveals his true face and identity as Joe Higan after the boss states he cannot conceal himself from the clan. Joe returns home and retrieves a box containing a few personal belongings concealed inside a wall before he burns the house down, placing his old ninja mask from the box back on.
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[ Music playing on headphones ]
♪ Down, we down, we down ♪
♪ We down, do or die ♪
Huh?
♪ Down, down, down, down, get, get down ♪
[ Footsteps approaching ]
[ Panting ]
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[ Breathing heavily ]
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How did you know it was me?
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[ Gas hissing ]
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[ Grunting ]
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[ Gurgling ]
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[ Device beeping ]
[ Device beeps ]
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[ Siren wailing ]
[ Birds chirping ]
Hmm.
[ Engine starts ]
[ Gear shift clicks ]
[ Bird calling ]
[ Tool wrenching ]
[ Calling continues ]
Who’s there?
[ Screaming ]
[ Grunts, sighs ]
I win again.
[ Muffled ] How did you know it was me, Daddy?
Don’t you know? I’ve got eyes in the back of my head.
No, you don’t.
What’s with the scary mask you got on?
It’s an oni. I heard they’re scary demons from Japan.
He got that as a gift from a friend. It was a souvenir from a trip. Your face is an absolute mess.
Oni are big baddies. And they’re mean.
They might show up thinking you’re one of them if you keep on wearing that crazy mask.
They’re really scary.
Can you beat them all up for me?
Well, they sure look like they’re big baddies to me.
Come on. You think I can take them?
No.
Don’t worry. Everything will be fine, because Mommy is gonna take them out for you.
Can you really?
Yes, really.
Okay, then, I guess Daddy’s going to keep working on the motorcycle so we can run away when Mommy gets in over her head. Want to help me?
Yeah!
No, I don’t want you getting your clothes dirty again.
Oh!
Come on. And make sure you’re home in time for dinner, honey.
And hurry up! We don’t have… [ Gasps ]
Boo!
Boo!
Geez!
Oof!
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Now, for our next story, the suspect in the brutal murder that happened in El Balkeen on the 10th is still at large. The victim’s body was lacerated multiple times with what appears to be a very sharp object. Investigators say the injuries would suggest there were at least five perpetrators involved. Many are speculating the murder was carried out by a criminal organization. However, the victim had no discernable…
Do you think it could be…?
Maybe it’s the oni. The oni could do that.
[ Grunting ]
Okay, it’s time for bed, son.
But I’m not sleepy.
No buts.
I hate it when you make that face, Daddy.
Even your mom is saying that it’s past your bedtime.
[ Grunting ]
I love every face that Mommy makes.
You better behave, or you won’t be getting a birthday present.
Aw!
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What’s wrong?
It’s that news from earlier. You know, the way he was killed.
Oh, Mari.
Not to mention the victim. They have zero insight into his personal life, even after interviewing a bunch of people he worked with.
That’s not out of the ordinary these days. Everything’s fine. No one’s going to find us out here.
Are you sure? What about the Reaper?
Don’t worry about the Reaper. Besides, this definitely wasn’t his work. You know he always worked alone. Please just relax. It’s smooth sailing for us from here on out.
Thanks, babe.
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[ Siren wailing ]
Another horrific murder has occurred, this time in a quiet residential area of St. Mark’s. This killing has the same characteristics as the ones that took place in High Park, in Oleana, and the murder in Zamilan on the seventh of this month. Authorities are currently saying that we may have a serial killer on our hands. While a large-scale investigation is now under way, things don’t look too hopeful, as there are still no clues or connections that have been established between the victims.
Hear that? That’s the fourth one.
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[ Insects chirping ]
[ Sizzling ]
You burned it. It’s all black again.
Uh-oh.
That’s great. There goes your dad screwing things up yet again. That’s why I said you should let me handle it. Thicker cuts of meat can be a challenge to grill.
Mm-mm-uh.
Mm-mm-uh.
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
♪ Happy birthday to you ♪
Yeah! All right! It’s a Triger cake!
Do you think you can blow them all out?
[ Inhales sharply, blows ]
[ Insects chirping ]
[ Guitar playing ]
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♪ As I walk along ♪
♪ I realize there is beauty here in the quiet… ♪
Oh, boy! What is it? Yay! Video games!
And a little bonus.
[ Both growl ]
You know, I like seeing you in this mask way more than that scary oni one. And I don’t want to be a baddie.
I like being the hero. Huh?
Well, I prefer seeing this face.
Here we go. Sure looks like Mommy is using more of her dirty tricks to get on your good side.
Huh.
I love you, the both of you.
♪ When we find the love ♪
Love you, too.
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[ Insects chirping ]
Honey?
Don’t worry, babe, just stay put.
[ Footsteps depart, door opens ]
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[ Grunting ]
Daddy!
Huh? Huh?
[ Panting ]
[ Body thuds ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Breathing raggedly ]
[ Insects chirping ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Breathing heavily ]
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[ Breathes shakily ]
[ Electricity crackling ]
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She sure put up a good fight.
[ Gasps ]
[ Grunts ]
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[ Siren wailing ]
♪ But I find myself ♪
They got here quick.
Who ratted?
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♪ Life is often hard ♪
♪ Truth is hard to find ♪
♪ But we find ourselves ♪
♪ When we find the love ♪
[ Gasps ]
[ Gasping ]
[ Thuds ]
[ Breathing heavily ]
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[ Electricity crackles ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Electricity crackles ]
[ Gasps ]
[ Breathes raggedly ]
[ Vomits ]
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[ Monitor beeping ]
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[ Air hissing ]
Get the doctor! Hurry!
Are you okay? Can you hear me, sir?
Mari.
Ren.
Mr. Logan! Mr. Logan, can you hear me? Mr. Logan! Mr. Logan!
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Please remain calm. Do you understand what happened to you, why you’re here? You miraculously came back to life after the coroner had pronounced you dead.
What about my wife and son?
I’m afraid they didn’t make it.
[ Breathes shakily ]
Well, it’s been 24 hours since he was pronounced dead. You seriously think this dude came back to life?
I don’t know, maybe he’s not even human anymore.
Ah. That’s just great. Well, let’s go meet Mr. Zombie.
That goes into his room.
[ Door opens ]
Please don’t agitate him too much.
Of course.
Hello, Mr. Logan. I’m Mike Moriss with the FBI.
And I’m Emma Samanda.
Pardon us for bothering you at such a difficult time, but we’d like your help with our investigation. Can you remember who broke in to your home and attacked your family? Any thoughts or ideas as to what the motives were? Anything you could tell us would help. Huh?
[ Breathing raggedly ]
[ Monitor beeping ]
Please feel free to contact me if anything comes to mind.
That guy back there, he probably knows who did this.
Huh?
It’s just a hunch. But just in case, we’ll take turns watching over him tonight.
Roger that.
Yep, he’s been up on the roof just sitting there for a while now. Okay, I won’t make any moves without your permission. Yeah. Roger.
Would you care to say goodbye to your family?
[ Breathing raggedly, shudders ]
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[ Growling ]
[ Grunting ]
[ Laughs manically ]
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[ Blows ]
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What the hell’s going on?
Ugh!
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[ Bodies thud ]
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[ Electricity crackles ]
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[ Metal rattles, elevator door closes ]
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[ Elevator bell dings ]
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Damn it! Why isn’t she picking up the damn phone? What the hell is she doing?
[ Gasps ]
Holy crap. What the hell?
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Just wouldn’t die, would you?
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[ Growls, grunts ]
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Aah!
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[ Grunts ]
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[ Growls ]
Aah!
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[ Electricity crackles ]
How did you know where to find us? How did you know it was me?
You can go ahead and change your appearance all you want. It doesn’t matter how you try to hide. There is no way you’ll ever escape your fate.
[ Electricity crackling ]
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[ Footsteps approach ]
[ Footsteps continue ]
[ Insects chirping ]
[ Jackhammer pounding ]
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♪ Rain can wash away the pain ♪
♪ With demons in my head ♪
♪ Vengeance is the only way ♪
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♪ Right before the end, we had trust, belief, and friendship ♪
♪ Maybe something more, maybe something less ♪
♪ This is how I make amends ♪
♪ For the light, it turned to darkness ♪
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♪ There’s no other way ♪
♪ To end this pain and sorrow ♪
♪ Take me to that place ♪
♪ Take me to tomorrow ♪
♪ How could I ever forget? ♪
♪ When I cannot forget ♪
♪ Take me to that place ♪
♪ Take me to tomorrow ♪
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♪ I’ll make you pay ♪
♪ Make you pay ♪
♪ Until your heart stops, till your heart stops ♪
♪ You’ll be wishing you were dead ♪
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♪ I’ll make you pay for what you did ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪ For what you did ♪
♪ Oh ♪
♪ Whoa ♪
♪ There’s no other way ♪
♪ To end this pain and sorrow ♪
♪ Take me to that place ♪
♪ Take me to tomorrow ♪
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