Episode 9

"A Once in a Lifetime Chance" is the 9th episode of the Kill la Kill anime.

Plot
As Ryūko awaits the time for her battle against Ira, Aikurō asks her to drop out of the match, warning that she is not ready to face the Elite Four, to which she naturally declines. The battle soon begins, with Ira activating his Shackle Regalia, attacking himself in order to provide the power needed to transform into Scourge Regalia. Ryūko soon learns that the Shackle Regalia also serves as an armor protecting its life fibers. This pushes Ryūko into a corner, as she is unable to damage the Shackle Regalia without powering up the Scourge Regalia form. Undeterred, Ryūko keeps on attacking, forcing Ira to bring out Scourge Regalia's full power, attempting to forcefully mold Ryūko into a model student. However, Senketsu sets a plan into motion by pulling Ryūko out of her synchronized mode, allow her to use Senketsu's fangs to break into Ira's uniform and destroy it from the inside using a new form, Senketsu Senjin, winning the match. With Ira defeated, Ryūko prepares to face up against her next opponent, Hōka Inumuta.

Characters

 * Ryūko Matoi
 * Ira Gamagōri
 * Aikurō Mikisugi
 * Senketsu
 * Satsuki Kiryuin
 * Hōka Inumuta