Before the showdown, Mirai and Saki share a private moment to brace themselves, which many reviewers highlighted as the emotional standout of the episode. 🧠 Major Themes & Ideologies
Through experiments with suicidal individuals, Yoneda identifies a 0.15-second "no-man's land". If two candidates die within this tiny window, no successor is chosen, effectively ending the God selection process.
The frequent use of red arrows by both sides to manipulate high-ranking officials and suicidal people raises questions about the corrupting nature of power. 📺 Episode Details Information Director Akira Mano Writer Shin'ichi Inozume Air Date March 4, 2022 Streaming Crunchyroll, Funimation Platinum End Episode 21
Yoneda argues that the world operates on predestination , yet he paradoxically believes he can intervene to stop God from existing.
In a major character shift, Mirai concludes that he must be willing to kill Yoneda to stop his plan, a decision that fills his angel, Nasse, with pride. Before the showdown, Mirai and Saki share a
📍 This episode transitions the series from a "battle royale" into an intellectual and philosophical debate about whether humanity truly needs a higher power. Platinum End Episode 21 Review - But Why Tho?
Professor Yoneda reveals his goal to prevent a new God from being chosen by orchestrating the deaths of all remaining candidates. He plans to kill Mirai, Saki, and Temari first, followed by a simultaneous double suicide with Nakaumi using white arrows. The frequent use of red arrows by both
The episode explores a world where only 10% of people still believe in God, making Yoneda’s scientific and nihilistic approach more persuasive to the public.