Episode 23

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

Plot
Ryuko and Satsuki arrive at the original Life Fiber to confront Ragyo, who now wields her own set of scissor blades which prove resilient to their weapons. Meanwhile, as the original Life Fiber turns it attack towards the ship, the Elite Four don new Goku Uniforms to assist Mako. During the battle, Ragyo cuts Ryuko's body in two, but this is revealed to be a plan laid out by Ryuko, who had Satsuki distract Ragyo whilst she heals in the ocean and targets the Life Fiber. Spurred on by the arrival of Mako, who uses her sheer willpower, along with the support of the other Honnouji students, to launch the ship like a giant dagger, Ryuko manages to cut through the core of the Life Fiber and send it crashing down. As Nui finishes preparations for Ragyo's ultimate Kamui, Shinra Koketsu, Ryuko and the others prepare for the final battle.

Characters

 * Ryūko Matoi
 * Senketsu
 * Mako Mankanshoku
 * Satsuki Kiryūin
 * Ira Gamagōri
 * Uzu Sanageyama
 * Nonon Jakuzure
 * Hōka Inumuta
 * Ragyō Kiryūin