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Tatsumi struggles against the puppets Apeman and Henter until Chelsea intervenes in disguise, helping him take them down.

Reviewers from Anime News Network and Metanorn praised the episode for its relentless pacing and inventive use of Kurome’s puppets, though some fans noted the abundance of "death flags" for several characters. Akame ga Kill! Episode 16

She summons eight distinct puppets to fight for her, including Natala (a former friend of Akame and Kurome), the massive skeletal Danger Beast Desta-Ghoul , and various other skilled warriors like Rokugoh and Doya . Key Confrontations: Tatsumi struggles against the puppets Apeman and Henter

Episode 16 of the anime Akame ga Kill! , titled (or "Kill the Puppets"), is a high-stakes, action-driven episode that pits Night Raid against Kurome and her formidable "Corpse Puppets". Plot Overview Key Confrontations: Episode 16 of the anime Akame ga Kill

Facing the Desta-Ghoul, Najenda is forced to use Susanoo's trump card, which drains her life force to significantly power him up, eventually allowing him to destroy the beast.

During the chaotic melee, Kurome manages to slice off Leone’s left arm, a shocking moment that underscores the lethality of the fight.

The episode centers on a massive confrontation in a desolate canyon where Night Raid ambushes Kurome and Bols. The battle is defined by Kurome’s Imperial Arm, , which allows her to summon and control up to eight corpses of those she has killed.