Episode 23

"Imitation Gold" is the 23rd episode of the Kill la Kill anime.

Plot
Ryūko and Satsuki arrive at the Original Life Fiber to confront Ragyō, who now wields a pair of needle blades which prove resilient to their weapons. Meanwhile, as the original Life Fiber turns it attack towards the S.S. Naked Sun, the Elite Four don new Goku Uniforms to assist Mako. During the battle, Ragyō cuts Ryūko's body in two, but this is revealed to be a plan laid out by Ryūko, who had Satsuki distract Ragyō whilst she heals in the ocean and targets the Life Fibers. Spurred on by the arrival of Mako, who uses her sheer willpower, along with the support of the other Honnōji students, to launch the S.S. Naked Sun like a giant seam ripper, Ryūko manages to cut through the Original Life Fiber and send it crashing down. As Nui finishes preparations for Ragyō's ultimate Kamui, Shinra-Kōketsu, Ryūko and the others prepare for the final battle.

Characters

 * Ryūko Matoi
 * Senketsu
 * Mako Mankanshoku
 * Mankanshoku Family
 * Aikurō Mikisugi
 * Tsumugu Kinagase
 * Satsuki Kiryūin
 * Junketsu
 * Ira Gamagōri
 * Uzu Sanageyama
 * Nonon Jakuzure
 * Hōka Inumuta
 * Shirō Iori
 * Mitsuzō Soroi
 * Ragyō Kiryūin
 * Nui Harime
 * Rei Hōōmaru
 * Shinra-Kōketsu