KEY POINTS

  • Episode 2 of "Gleipnir" to delve deeper into Clair, her sister and Kagaya's backstory
  • Like Kagaya, Claire's sister can also transform into a monster
  • Claire will continue to use Kagaya's unusual abilities to her advantage

Claire Aoki knows Kagaya Shuichi’s secret, but there is more to Claire and her sister’s storyline, which is likely to unfold in “Gleipnir” episode 2.

This article contains spoilers from “Gleipnir” episodes.

The new episode of “Gleipnir” is titled “What It Means To Be Empty,” and it is likely to delve deeper into Claire and Kagaya’s life and their backstory. Towards the end of the debut installment, Kagaya learns that Claire’s sister is a monster, just like him. And he learns it the hard way.

“Gleipnir” episode 1 introduces the viewers to Kagaya, who is a high school student, and he finds out that he can transform into a monster. More like a giant stuffed animal, dog to be precise, with a revolver. His transformation happens when he rescues Claire from a burning barn.

Later, she tells him that she was trying to kill herself. Kagaya is shocked, and before he could know more, her sister arrives.

In the upcoming episodes, it will be revealed why Claire’s sister killed her entire family. Meanwhile, the gold coins remain a mystery, and fans will know more about them in future installments.

“Gleipnir follows typical high schooler Kagaya Shuichi after he discovers that he can turn into a cartoon dog with a gun. Yes, you read that right. Kagaya, after finding that one of his classmates is trapped in a fire, discovers that he can turn into a dog with a giant gun. He saves the girl, and the two share the knowledge of Kagaya's secret.

But Claire Aoki has other motives. She's on the hunt for her family's killer—her sister. Just how far will she go for retribution? And at what cost to Kagaya?” read the official series synopsis.

“Gleipnir” episode 2 will be live-streamed online on Funimation on Sunday (April 12) at 7.30 a.m. Eastern Time. Currently, the episodes are available in Japanese with English subtitles.

Gleipnir Episode 1
Gleipnir Episode 1 YouTube/Shonenzup