Ep. 10: Hope is invoked to smile at the despair brought about by betrayal
Aired on September 15, 2016
The narrative explores the concept of betrayal as the ultimate weapon within the context of despair. This thematic focus highlights the strategic use of deceit in high-stakes conflicts. The episode centers on the interplay between hope and despair, suggesting that smiling at despair is an act of invoking hope. The source material from FUNimation frames this dynamic as a critical element of the story's progression, emphasizing the psychological and emotional weight of betrayal.
Episodes
- Ep. 6 · Exploring whether hope exists for individuals lacking natural talent or if despair is their only fate
- Ep. 7 · The Most Atrocious Incident in Hope's Peak High School's History
- Ep. 8 · Komaeda tests his luck after the Student Council massacre plunges Hope's Peak into despair
- Ep. 9 · Chisa Yukizome Remains Unsmiling Amidst Escape and Protection Challenges
- Ep. 10 · Hope is invoked to smile at the despair brought about by betrayal
- Ep. 11 · Hope's Peak High School recites a death haiku as despair consumes the institution
- Ep. 12 · Despair Arc 6 - A Despairfully Fateful Encounter
- Ep. 13 · Future Arc 7 - Ultra Despair Girls
- Ep. 14 · Despair Arc 7 - The Biggest, Most Atrocious Incident in Hope's Peak High School's History