Episode
Devil Lady: ROPE
Overview
A man is restrained in a remote residence. A woman entices him. Jun has a photo shoot with inexperienced model Takai, a high school student that is more intimate than usual. Jun shows interest in a phone call that Yuasa receives during the photo shoot. After the photo shoot Jun acts inappropriately with Takai and shows regret. Jun sees Sakazawa speaking to Kazumi and Yuasa in separate incidences. She concludes the man is a nuisance. Asuka picks up Jun and tells her they are going for a ride in the country. She tells Jun they have found a victim with one-third of the blood drained from the body. Will Jun fall into the trap found by this young victim?
Details
- Series
- Devil Lady
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1999-01-16
- Runtime
- 26 min
Episode context
ROPE is Episode 13 in Season 1 of Devil Lady. It aired on 1999-01-16. The runtime is 26 min.
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Episode 12: FACES
Jun has visions of a devil beast world. Does her demonic side want such a world? Yuasa offers to lighten Jun's workload. When Jun runs into Jason in the street, they go to a cavern bar.
Jason accuses Jun of enjoying the kill, and yet calls her weak mentally and physically. Maeda tells Jun that she will need to accompany him as soon as she gets home. The authorities are finding victims with their face missing. Meanwhile, Jason still obsesses over Jun's and some of the other beasts' ability to manifest the giga effect. Asuka's orders reflect her belief that beasts in the giga effect are no longer in control, endangering Jun's life.
Episode 14: HOME
Sakazawa remembers his life before the beast obsession. All devil beasts are alike aren't they? Will Sakazawa always believe this? Kazumi is missing and Jun will do what it takes to find her. Meanwhile, Kazumi realizes she has been used, but isn't quite sure for what. The HA has their hands full with another beast, and receives unexpected help. The battle between the beast factions now begins to accelerate.
More episodes from this season
Episode 11: BOX
A department store executive disappears after being falsely accused. Unfortunately, he isn't the only one who disappears. Jun is called in to handle this situation in an all too public department store building, all just in time for Christmas. Jun discovers his box as well as her own…
Episode 15: CROWS
Kazumi's conversation after a photo shoot, plants the seeds of remembrance regarding her parents death. Bodies begin to show up on top of lamp posts, utility poles and other odd places. Shiro Kazawa's warnings replay through Kazumi's mind. Crows show up in the oddest places. The HA thinks Jun needs a chauffeur. Kazumi once again becomes noticed by the beasts. Jun continues to amaze those who witness her power, but will it be enough to save Kazumi?
Episode 10: FLAMES
A large fire at the Sakura Housing Complex looks suspicious. Firemen are surprised to find a a survivor in the rubble. Asuka and Jun disagree on how the small survivor should be treated. Asuka believes the survivor to be a devil beast, since survival would have been impossible otherwise. The fact of the HA having no experience with a devil beast being a child doesn't temper Asuka's belief. The Biochemical Investigations Team decides to study the child.
Kazumi reviews a videotape that was sent by Sakazawa. Remembering his earlier comment she wonders about Jun. Jun's frequent and sudden departures don't help Kazumi's confidence in their relationship.
Episode 16: VOICE
The dead bodies on top of traffic posts continue. The HA begins to have trouble keeping the secret of the devil beasts. Maeda gets directly involved in the fight against devil beasts. Kazumi's voice is a God-send to Jun.
Episode 9: EYES
Jun dwells upon her previous failure and the disappointments of Asuka and Jason. While looking into a store window, Jun feels someone watching her. Jun finds herself in the park in a photo shoot.
Kazumi is interviewed and photographed. She also meets someone who has an interest in what happened to her family.
Those around Jun begin to question her sanity when she seems to continually feel watched. Is she being watched, or is it just her imagination?
Episode 17: HUNGER
Saturo continues to recruit beasts to his cause. His statement that Jun is hated by the humans seems to be manifesting itself. Jun appears to be losing control of her beast side. Where is Asuka?
Episode 8: ENEMY
The HA continues their attempt to keep the general population from discovering the devil beast phenomenon. A broadcaster attempts to release the news of the devil beasts. Jun is introduced to Dr Jason Bates, an American from the Samuelson Lab. Jason has come to observe the giga effect, which transforms the devil beasts into giants. He doesn't believe that beasts are inherently evil and that devil beasts can hold on to their human soul. Jun's confrontation with the broadcaster doesn't go as planned causing Dr Bates to doubt Jun's strength. Asuka feels humiliated and berates Jun.
Episode 18: BODY
The battle between humans and devil beasts is worsening. Jun is surprised by Asuka and Jason. Can Jason keep his human side if he gets his wish? Asuka's behavior is drawing the attention of the HA.
Episode 7: FOG
With each transformation, the risk increases that Jun will lose her human side. Is it possible that the childhood story of the Grim Reaper will be Jun's undoing? Recent events take Jun's thoughts back to the story her grandfather told her hoping she would go to bed. Of course Jun's curiosity was only increased. Is her next foe The Grim Reaper?
Episode 19: FETTERS
Kazumi is still getting used to the idea of the beasts in the open. Can she learn to trust any devil beast other than Jun? Yuasa is surprised to see Maeda after their last conversation. Maeda becomes more suspicious of Asuka. Jun continues to be a fugitive. The battle with the beast is no longer a secret. Yuasa and Jun temporarily relive a normal work day. Yuasa's family has a stressful day, while he lives in a fanciful moment.