History Heartwarming / KilllaKill

* Nonon getting royally pissed off at somebody mocking Satsuki, with a nice CallBack to their childhood.

* The Elite Four taking Ryuko's punches in the face intended for Satsuki. The whole scene shows that even someone as cold and calculating as Satsuki has TrueCompanions that care for her, much like Ryuko has Mako and Senketsu. Gamagoori also points out that Ryuko never intended to punch her sister with all her strength, despite her bluster, or he and Sanageyama would have been dead.

* Seeing ''everyone'' share a happy dinner together on the deck, with Sukuyo's mystery croquettes as the main course.

* Soroi asking Ryuko via comms to take care of her sister. She whispers to him that she will. Then, Ryuko tries to call Satsuki "nee-san/sis" but getting too flustered to do so. Satsuki then responds that she doesn't have to force it. Ryuko's blood is flowing in Junketsu, and that's enough for her.

* Mako's backstory told in [[https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/1009644-kill-la-kill pictures]].

* Mako's backstory told in [[https://imgur.com/gallery/nWKo4 pictures]].

--> Don't you '''dare''' insult Satsuki-''chan''; her sandcastle is made of steel!

* Finally, as Ryuko walks along the crowded urban street, she notices a young girl wearing a school uniform… and is reminded of Senketsu. Ryuko grips her shirt and looks up at the sky, where Senketsu gave his life just after he told her to wear clothing "cuter than I." She spends a good deal of time looking up, showing that she hasn't gotten over it… but then Ryuko smiles, closes her eyes, and turns away, accepting Senketsu's death at last.

%% ** On another note, Mataro telling his fellow punks to...

* A subtle one, but the fact that ''Satsuki'' of all people, despite having every reason to allow Ryuko to be killed to prevent any hindrance in her plans, [[BigDamnVillains not only comes down to save her after Nui destroys Senketsu, driving her off]]... but after collecting the remains of Senketsu to integrate into suitable hosts, Satsuki throws a cover on over her and even leaves her with a single piece of Senketsu's scarf. She knows that even with one piece of her Kamui, Ryuko will tear through anything in her path--Satsuki's conquest of Japan included--just to retrieve the rest.

* Double's as a TearJerker: on her way out, Satsuki sees Ryuko being taken, and she visibly has to force herself to keep running. That tells you how much she cares for her.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQp9vBYmuMg The English cast improvise a scene of Gamagoori asking Mako out, but awkwardly]][[note]]Yes, that last part was part of the request[[/note]]. The sheer amount of ''[[{{Squee}} d'awws]]'' from the audience couldn't be expressed enough.
** "And my love for you will never be tardy." "Awwwwww! I love you too, Gamagoori!" ''(cue sugar overload)''

** "And my love for you will never be tardy." ''(cue sugar overload)''
** "Awwwwww! I love you too, Gamagoori!"

** "And my love for you is never going to be tardy." ''(cue sugar overload)''
** "Awwww! I love you too, Gamagoori!"

** "[[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments IT'S CANON, BITCHES!!]]"

** What makes this even more heartwarming is that this scene was a case of ThrowItIn on the part of Creator/RyokaYuzuki. The scene originally was going to be silent, but Yuzuki just acted what she thought would be on Satsuki's mind at that moment: catching her little sister. She described it as all of the repressed emotions Satsuki had just came out in one burst. Yuzuki really knew her character well.

* A somewhat subtle one from Episode 2. After Ryuko wakes up in the Mankanshoku house and socks Barazo in the face, Mako appear and gave Ryuko her Scissor Blade. At that point, Ryuko barely knew Mako, and yet her first reaction was to put herself between the girl and the alleged pervert (which by the way is Mako's father) to protect her.

* From the same episode, Mako tells her that Senketsu isn't her only friend; she is too. And apparently, she had no real friends before she met Ryuko, so she pries Senketsu off the floor and hands it to her with a smile.

* Combined with TearJerker, Ryuko can't bear to fight Mako after she puts on her Two-Star uniform, so she just revert to normal and silently takes Mako's punches. When Mako is about to deliver the final blow, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone she realizes what she's doing]], cries, and calls out her family for not stopping the fight.

* Episode 9: A villainous one occurs after Gamagoori's battle and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Ryuko. [[DrivenToSuicide Ashamed and unable to bear the burden of failing Satsuki so, Gamagoori attempts to commit seppuku]]... only for Satsuki to intervene and reassure him. It's a brief glimpse of how much Satsuki actually cares for her underlings, even when she strips him of his Three-Star status afterwards.
** She has one more right after that. It didn't seem like much when she offered Ryuko to rest after her fight against Gamagoori. Episode 16, however, showed just how tiring and painful it is for Satsuki to use Kamui, Junketsu especially. She didn't know that Ryuko doesn't experience such side-effects; she assumed that Ryuko was in pain and was just pretending to be okay. She essentially allowed rest to someone whom she thought suffered as much as she did.

* Episode 10: Senketsu points out that Ryuko calms down from a battle after watching Mako being adorable.

* In Episode 11, whereas Inumuta is indifferent and Jakuzure is rather hostile to [[{{Cloudcuckoolander}} Mako]]'s comments throughout... Gamagoori not only seems to be fond of her spirit, but ''continually'' applauds it! Further reinforcing [[FriendlyEnemy the growing bond between them]].

* Satsuki in hindsight. After you learn that Satsuki was GoodAllAlong, you relize that Satsuki was actually ''very'' concerned about Ryuko when she lost control. Satsuki actually tried to save Ryuko, and even prevented Nui for interfering when she saw Mako trying to reach Ryuuko.

* Another possible, subtle one by Satsuki in episode 14. Satsuki, predictably, is the holder of the last of Senketsu's pieces. What's interesting here is that the piece she has is Ryuko's Crimson Glove, and that she's ''wearing'' it.

** Bazaro tells Satsuki that if anything happenes to either of the girls, he will sue the Kiryuins for all their worth. Satsuki just smiles and says she will keep that in mind. After regarding all humans as pigs in human clothes, she's come to respect the Mankanshokus.

* Mako's backstory told in pictures [[http://goboiano.com/news/3302-kill-la-kill-designer-draws-a-heartwarming-story-about-mako]]

* Combined with TearJerker, [[spoiler:Ryuko can't bear to fight Mako after she puts on her Two-Star uniform, so she just revert to normal and silently takes Mako's punches. When Mako is about to deliver the final blow, [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone she realizes what she's doing]], cries, and calls out her family for not stopping the fight.]]
* A blink-and-you-miss-it one--[[spoiler:Satsuki ''smiles'' when she turns away, showing how deeply she appreciated Mako's choice of her friends over money.]]

* Episode 9: A villainous one occurs after Gamagoori's battle [[spoiler:and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Ryuko. [[DrivenToSuicide Ashamed and unable to bear the burden of failing Satsuki so, Gamagoori attempts to commit seppuku]]... only for Satsuki to intervene and reassure him. It's a brief glimpse of how much Satsuki actually cares for her underlings, even when she strips him of his Three-Star status afterwards...]]
** She has one more right after that. [[spoiler:It didn't seem like much when she offered Ryuko to rest after her fight against Gamagoori. Episode 16, however, showed just how tiring and painful it is for Satsuki to use Kamui, Junketsu especially. She didn't know that Ryuko didn't experience such side-effects; she assumed that Ryuko was in pain and was just pretending to be okay. She essentially allowed rest to someone whom she thought suffered as much as she did.]]
*** [[spoiler: in a HeartwarmingInHindsight kinda way, even though they don't know it yet, this tiny moment is even sweeter when it is turned out the two are sisters.]]

* Mako combines one with a CMOA in perhaps the most epic CooldownHug ever when she [[spoiler:swims through...weird star stuff; and hugs, then slaps the shit out of, the berserk Ryuko.]]
* It's also a moment of this for Ryuuko herself. She is overcome with rage and lust for blood and could have easily squashed Mako like a bug. [[spoiler:But instead, she is just trying to pry and shake her off. Even in her berserk state, she would never hurt Mako.]]
* Satsuki in hindsight. [[spoiler:After you learn that Satsuki was GoodAllAlong, you relize that Satsuki was actually ''very'' concerned about Ryuko when she lost control. Satsuki actually tried to save Ryuko, and even prevented Nui for interfering when she saw Mako trying to reach Ryuuko.]]

* A subtle one, but the fact that ''Satsuki'' of all people, [[spoiler:despite having every reason to allow Ryuko to be killed to prevent any hindrance in her plans, [[BigDamnVillains not only comes down to save her after Nui destroys Senketsu, driving her off]]... but after collecting the remains of Senketsu to integrate into suitable hosts, Satsuki throws a cover on over her and even leaves her with a single piece of Senketsu's scarf. She knows that even with one piece of her Kamui, Ryuko will tear through anything in her path--Satsuki's conquest of Japan included--just to retrieve the rest.]]

* For bonus points, earlier in the episode, Satsuki sported a pleased smirk to the fact that Ryuko was there to spice things up. [[spoiler:In a similar scene near the end, she looks distinctly displeased by how her mother and Harime have interfered.]]

* Another possible, subtle one by Satsuki in episode 14. [[spoiler:Satsuki, predictably, is the holder of the last of Senketsu's pieces. What's interesting here is that the piece she has is Ryuko's Crimson Glove, and that she's ''wearing'' it.]]

* Though probably the most standout one of the episode is the more non-romantic moment between [[TrueCompanions Ryuko and Senketsu]], with Ryuko asking Senketsu to use her own skin in place of his missing glove, and insisting they're friends. Later, Senketsu returns the favor when [[spoiler:Satsuki corners Ryuko after disarming her of the Scissor Blade, reiterating the same assurance and insisting that he is her friend before asking Ryuko [[BatmanGambit to put her faith in him as he tries a desperate, last-second move against Satsuki to save her]].]]

* After learning the origin of Nudist Beach, Mako gets a mental image of [[spoiler:Matoi Isshin]] chilling out on an actual nude beach. And then Ryuko appears in the corner of said mental image, commenting on its improbability. Ryuko has become so close to Mako that [[CloudcuckoolandersMinder she can actually]] ''[[CloudcuckoolandersMinder see]]'' [[CloudcuckoolandersMinder how Mako's brain works]].

* Satsuki calls out to Ryuko worriedly when Ragyo captures her, and then there's Ryuko getting mad at Ragyo [[spoiler:for beating up Satsuki.]] It's also pretty sweet that Satsuki's [[spoiler:revenge]] is motivated by the [[spoiler: murder of her father...and her baby sister]]. [[spoiler:Said sister is Ryuko. Which means that, though neither of them was aware of it, a huge part of Satsuki's war against Ragyo was carried out for the sake of the supposedly-dead Ryuko's memory.]]
* Gamagoori telling Mako to evacuate the civilians. She may be just an underachiever, a No-Star, and a traitor, but Gamagoori still trusts her enough to charge her with a very important task.

** His moment with Sanageyama after the latter's [[spoiler:Goku Uniform finally gives out, and he hands him the weapon made with the other half of Satsuki's Bakuzan]], is rather touching.

** His reaction to seeing Mako finally safe [[spoiler:and out of the COVER that devoured her in the beginning of the episode]]. He even averts his eyes when she is naked. What a gentleman!

** And after it finally gives out, the aforementioned friends [[spoiler:performing a HeroicSacrifice to ensure that everyone else got out safely]].
* Sukuyo comforts [[spoiler:Senketsu while Ryuko is comatose. Keep in mind, no one except Ryuko can hear him, but Sukuyo understands their closeness like Mako does, and know he's been fretting over her. Senketsu then sobs into her arms like a small child]]. It's adorable.
** After this, a brief flashback shows [[spoiler:that it was Senketsu himself that pulled Ryuko out of the rubble following the explosion.]]
* In the flashback showing [[spoiler:Soichiro's transformation into]] Isshin, it's very heartwarming seeing a young Ryuko sleeping on a chair, sucking her thumb and surrounded by dolls. Even if he had [[spoiler:experimented on his own daughter, turning her into a Life Fiber/human mutant,]] Isshin would ''not'' abandon her to Ragyo if he had any choice in the matter.
* Satsuki [[spoiler:is enduring [[AbusiveParents horrible treatment and torture from her own mother]], but finding out her little sister is still alive and out there distracts her, however briefly, from the abuse.]]

* When Ryuko attacks Nui, Nui assures her that she knows exactly how she feels: a freakish outcast with no place in the world, and no real friends. Nui assures that she and Ryuko are two of a kind, and that she will be Ryuko's friend. Nui was never given a choice, and was probably always brought up to be nothing but a tool for Ragyo's plans, and she really is happy that after [[spoiler:Ryuko is brainwashed to join their cause]], she will finally have a companion with whom she can sympathize.
* Double's as a TearJerker: on her way out, Satsuki [[spoiler:sees Ryuko being taken, and she visibly has to force herself to keep running. That tells you how much she cares for her.]]

* Satsuki tells a [[spoiler:brainwashed Ryuko]] that she has no feelings of sisterly affection and will take her out like any other enemy, but this turns out to be a lie. Her plan starting from episode 20 was to find a way to save [[spoiler:Ryuko]], something she and Senketsu can definitely agree on. Heck, Satsuki was only able to [[spoiler:synchronize with Senketsu because they both desire to bring Ryuko back to her senses.]] She ''screams'' Senketsu's name in genuine fear when Ryuko [[spoiler:cuts him off of her]]. Then, when they finally manage to snap [[spoiler:Ryuko]] out of her funk and [[spoiler: she begins to rip apart Junketsu, who is sewn to her skin,]] Satsuki begs her to stop because she'll die of blood loss.
* Senketsu sticking up for Satsuki and even praising her when [[spoiler:Ryuko]] is giving her a ReasonYouSuckSpeech.

* And Ryuko's response [[spoiler:as she continues to remove Junketsu]] despite the warnings is also worthy of note, cementing just [[TrueCompanions how far she's willing to go against the odds for Senketsu even after everything]]:
-->'''Ryuko:''' I have to [[spoiler:take this thing off]], even if it costs me my life! Or else... I won't be able to wear Senketsu again!
* Every time [[spoiler:Mako]] is in danger, Senketsu comes to her aid. All of this to protect [[spoiler:Ryuko from [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone doing something she would horribly regret later on]].]] Senketsu is truly Ryuko's greatest bro.
* Finally, there's Mako's utter faith that [[spoiler:"her Ryuko" is still in there, underneath all of the rage and MindRape and homicidal insanity.]] And it's obvious Mako's not that far off the mark. [[spoiler:Ryuko could have easily sliced Mako in half when Mako launched herself at her, but instead Ryuko dodges her in a CallBack to Episode 1. And for a while, she even appears confused and paralyzed by Mako's appeal to her emotions and their friendship. It takes a long time before Ryuko finally moves to attack her, both in reality and when Mako breaks into Ryuko's mind.]]

* When Ryuko is reunited with Senketsu and transforms, everyone smiles. Not only Mako or Mikisugi, but also [[spoiler:the Elite Four, Tsumugu and then Satsuki herself. All those who have doubted or antagonized Ryuko and Senketsu in the past]] are now in full support of them.
* Another small one, after [[spoiler:cutting off Nui's arms and neutralizing her as a threat (at a moment where she ''could'' have simply just killed her), Ryuko offers her the chance to surrender rather than killing her, showing that she's [[CharacterDevelopment finally overcome her earlier all-consuming desire for]] [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], which is shown even more with Ragyo in Episode 24.]]
* Ryuko proudly declaring because of the fact that [[spoiler:Mako and '''Satsuki''''s blood is within]] Senketsu is what gave her strength.
* The Elite Four taking Ryuko's punches in the face intended for Satsuki. The whole scene shows that even someone as cold and calculating as Satsuki has TrueCompanions that care for her, much like Ryuko has Mako and Senketsu. Gamagoori also points out that Ryuko [[spoiler:never intended to punch her sister with all her strength, despite her bluster, or he and Sanageyama would have been dead.]]
* Satsuki's [[spoiler:heartfelt apology and bow of respect to Ryuko, and Satsuki ''requesting'' Ryuko's aid instead of manipulating her.]]
** What's even more surprising is how fast they wholeheartedly accepted each other as [[spoiler:sisters]]. Up until over a month ago, they were at each others' throats.

** Ryuko [[spoiler:releasing her grudge against Satsuki, adding a bemused, "Your friends are just as batshit crazy as mine."]]

** It's small, but Soroi also refers to Ryuko as [[spoiler:"Ryuko-''sama''"/''Lady'' Ryuko, meaning he's willing to give her the same care and support he gives Satsuki.]]

* After spending most of her life as a grouch (and who can blame her?), [[WhenSheSmiles Satsuki smiles more often]], realizing she has [[TrueCompanions dependable friends]] and having [[spoiler:reunited with her long-lost sister, Ryuko.]] Much like Ryuko, Satsuki finally found her family.

* Soroi asking Ryuko via comms to take care of [[spoiler:her sister]]. She whispers to him that she will. Then, Ryuko tries to call Satsuki [[spoiler:"nee-san/sis"]] but getting too flustered to do so. Satsuki then responds that she doesn't have to force it. Ryuko's blood is flowing in Junketsu, and that's enough for her.
** Just the smile on Satsuki's face [[spoiler:when she hears Ryuko trying to call her "sis". They're about to go stop some missiles and fight their mother, so it's pretty serious. Still, you can tell Satsuki is happy that Ryuko is indeed trying to connect with her.]]

* While very quick and subtle, just before the Elite Four [[spoiler:wielding a new set of Goku Uniforms]] leap to join in the fight against Ragyo, Gamagoori grabs Mako's hat and comfortably places it on her head to reassure her when she begins breaking down [[spoiler:[[FakeKillScare thinking that Ryuko was just killed]]]].

* Satsuki's observing the Mankanshokus, who say they are coming to join the fight, no matter what. They tell Mako and Ryuko to be safe. Satsuki looks to Ryuko and tells her to treasure this family and [[spoiler:that this family makes up for their crazy family]].

* It's subtle, but [[spoiler:Nui's sacrifice counts as one. It's the only time she calls Ragyo "Mama", and her last words are that she's happy Ragyo feels good wearing her. Ragyo's response as Nui fades away is "Leave the rest to me, Nui." followed by what seems to be a DeathWail. As twisted as they were, it's obvious Nui really was Ragyo's daughter in a way Satsuki and Ryuko never were, and even if it means her death Nui, a [[WellDoneSonGuy Well Done Daughter Girl]], is overyjoyed that Ragyo is finally acknowledging this fact.]]
* Mako [[spoiler:asking Ryuko out on a date, [[HumbleGoal giving her a reason to survive and make it back]].]]
* It's small, but it's nice to see how after the final battle, [[spoiler:Ryuko offers forgiveness to Ragyo, telling Ragyo to come back down with her just like mother and daughter, even addressing her as "Mother." Just a few episodes ago, Ryuko would've carved the cosmos just to get revenge, and now, with her offer to bring Ragyo back to Earth, she willingly chooses to ''forgive'' her mother in the end. And for a single instant before refusing, Ragyo gives an almost gentle smile, as if she actually considered it for a moment. But then Ragyo refuses the opportunity and just kills herself instead—and Ryuko yells "[[BigNo Don't!]]". Think of it this way: Ryuko, despite all the [[AndShowItToYou horrible]] [[BrainwashedAndCrazy things]] her mother had done, was willing to give her mother a second chance, a chance at starting life anew and redeeming herself. That takes a heart of 24-carat gold.]]
* Senketsu [[spoiler:sacrificing himself after absorbing Shinra-Koketsu to save Ryuko as they plummet towards Earth.]]
* Satsuki in her most emotional state, [[spoiler:screaming and running as fast as she can to catch Ryuko. Ryuko crashes into Satsuki's arms, with Mako, the Elite Four, and every single other person helping to slow the sisters down. Then the entire group ends up in a pseudo-group hug, with Ryuko snuggled safely into Satsuki's chest.]]

'''Ryuko''': "Glad to be back...[[spoiler:sis]]."
** What makes this even more heartwarming is that this scene was a case of ThrowItIn on the part of Creator/RyokaYuzuki. The scene originally was going to be silent, but Yuzuki just acted what she thought would be on Satsuki's mind at that moment: catching [[spoiler:her little sister]]. She described it as all of the repressed emotions Satsuki had just came out in one burst. Yuzuki really knows her character well.

* And finally, the credit sequence. [[spoiler:Honnouji Academy is gone, Japan is back to normal, and Ryuko gets to live a normal life with Mako and (short-haired!) Satsuki.]] Let's elaborate a bit on that last one: [[spoiler:Satsuki cut her hair and ''deliberately styled it after Ryuko'']]. This is the first time we get to see just how similar they are in appearance to one another, and their resemblance is ''stunning''.
* Mako and Ryuko's reaction to [[spoiler:short-haired]] Satsuki is really touching as well. When they notice her they become fully synchronized, and without exchanging a look or word, perform a silly little dance as they approach her. Mako and Ryuko have become so close that they act and think alike without even having to communicate.

* As the three walk along we see the four devas watching them. Not only is a blushing Gamagoori holding a bouquet, the others are seemingly motivating their friend as he gets ready to take the plunge!
* Finally, as Ryuko walks along the crowded urban street, she notices a young girl wearing a school uniform…and is reminded of Senketsu. Ryuko grips her shirt and looks up at the sky, where [[spoiler:Senketsu gave his life just after he told her to wear clothing "cuter than I." She spends a good deal of time looking up, showing that she hasn't gotten over it…but then Ryuko smiles, closes her eyes, and turns away, accepting Senketsu's death at last.]]

* Everyone is really worried about Satsuki [[spoiler:who has become lost now that her life's goal is completed]].
* Mako excitedly telling Ryuko about how [[spoiler:they'll be transferred to the same school now that Honnouji is no more]].

* Satsuki [[spoiler: trying to talk Hououmaru out of her revenge, even offering to let Rei kill her if that will make her happy. Then, after Rei is defeated, Satsuki offers her a place at her side to try and make the world a better place. Unlike Ragyo, Rei accepts]].
** Satsuki [[spoiler:finding her new goal in life counts as well as we get to see her shining self once again. Complete with her signature HolyBacklight]].
* Every living character in the series [[spoiler:saluting the sinking ruins of Honnouji Academy as they travel away]].

** Ironically, said shades finally breaking [[spoiler:during Satsuki's aforementioned second chance offer which Rei accepts, represents Rei's own newfound purpose as well as, to quote Ryuko, her "graduation from Ragyo."]]

* It's subtle, but [[spoiler:Nui's sacrifice counts as one. It's the only time she calls Ragyo "Mama", and her last words are that she's happy Ragyo feels good wearing her. Ragyo's response as Nui fades away is "Leave the rest to me, Nui." followed by what seems to be a DeathWail. As twisted as they were, it's obvious Nui really was Ragyo's daughter in a way Satsuki and Ryuko never were.]]

** "[[CrowningMomentOfFunny IT'S CANON, BITCHES!!]]"

* In her EstablishingCharacterMoment, after getting her lemon back from him, Ryuko taunts Mataro and his gang, and knocks 'em all down flat. And when they quickly surrender...she gives a [[WhenSheSmiles dopey grin]], declares she can't just beat them up, and lets them off with a warning.

* Before Ryuko's BigDamnHeroes moment, Mataro was about to try rescuing his big sister. That's right. This little kid (who we saw get owned by Ryuko earlier) was willing to take on an elite of fighters that wouldn't have hesitated to skin him alive like the guy in the beginning of the episode, for his sister's sake!

* A somewhat subtle one from Episode 2. After Ryuko wakes up in the Mankanshoku house and socks Barazo in the face, Mako appear and gave Ryuko her scissor blade. At that point, Ryuko barely knew Mako, and yet her first reaction was to put herself between the girl and the alleged pervert (which by the way is Mako's father) to protect her.

--->'''Ryuko''': ''[Japanese version]'' "Dad"? Huh? "Dad"? Huh?! Huh?! ''[...]'' I'm so sorry!

* In the climax of episode 5, Ryuko wraps her arms around Senketsu tightly in front of Tsumugu, claiming if he wants to take Senketsu, it'll have to be out of her dead hands.
* Followed by Senketsu feeling so strongly about wanting to protect Ryuko that Tsumugu actually hears his voice.

* In Episode 11, whereas Inumuta is indifferent and Jakuzure is rather hostile to Mako's comments throughout... Gamagoori not only seems to be fond of her spirit, but ''continually'' applauds it! Further reinforcing [[FriendlyEnemy the growing bond between them]].

* Mako combines one with a CMOA in perhaps the most epic CooldownHug ever when she [[spoiler:swims through...weird star stuff and hugs, then slaps the shit out of a berserk Ryuko.]]
* It's also a moment of this for Ryuuko herself. She is overcome with rage and lust for blood and could have easily squashed Mako like a bug. [[spoiler:But instead, she is just trying to pry and shake her off, showing that even in her berserk state, she would never hurt Mako.]]
* Satsuki in hindsight [[spoiler:after you learn that Satsuki was GoodAllAlong you relize that Satsuki was actually ''very'' concerned about Ryuko when she lost control. Satsuki actually tried to save Ryuko, and even prevented Nui for interfering when she saw Mako trying to reach Ryuuko.]]

* A subtle one in Episode 13, but the fact Satsuki of all people, [[spoiler:despite having every reason to allow Ryuko to be killed to prevent any hindrance in her plans, [[BigDamnVillains not only comes down to save her after Nui destroys Senketsu, driving her off]]... but after collecting the remains of Senketsu to integrate into suitable hosts, Satsuki throws a cover on over her and even leaves her with a single piece of Senketsu's scarf.]]

* Satsuki pointing out that Nonon won't be able to stand at the same height as her if she supports Satsuki, only for Nonon to retort with a soft, wistful "Don't be silly". Also Satsuki calling Nonon by her first name rather than last name like she usually does.
* Mako, after being told to go hide somewhere safe, stays nearby and later points out that being around Ryuko is the safest.

* After hearing about the origin of Nude Beach, Mako gets a mental image of [[spoiler:Matoi Isshin]] chilling out on an actual nude beach. And then Ryuko appears in the corner of said mental image, commenting on its improbability. Ryuko became so close to Mako that she can actually ''see'' how Mako's brain works.

* Satsuki's conversation with Soroi. Actually, any time Satsuki is alone with Soroi. The fact that she drops her EvilOverlord act and seems relaxed and happy shows just how close she is with her loyal old butler.

** His interactions with the Mankanshoku family are both this and a [[SugarWiki/FunnyMoments funny moment]].

** And then it finally gives out, the aforementioned friends [[spoiler:performing a HeroicSacrifice to ensure that everyone else got out safely]].
* Sukuyo comforts [[spoiler:Senketsu while Ryuko is comatose. Keep in mind that no one except Ryuko can hear him, but Sukuyo understands their closeness like Mako does, and know he's been fretting over her. Senketsu then sobs into her arms like a small child]] and it's adorable.

* Satsuki [[spoiler:is enduring [[AbusiveParents horrible treatment and torture from her own mother]], but finding out her little sister is still alive briefly distracts her from the abuse.]]

* The sheer happiness and relief of the Elite Four when they find out that Satsuki is alive. Especially since they were at a bit of a loss at what to do, now that Ryuko [[HeroicBSOD had left on her own]].

--> Don't you ''dare'' insult Satsuki-''chan''; her sandcastle is made of steel!

* Seeing everyone share a happy dinner together, with Sukuyo's mystery croquettes as the main course.

* Ryuko and Senketsu finally [[VitriolicBestBuds talking with each other]] after the dinner party.

** What's even more surprising is how fast they wholeheartedly accepted each other as [[spoiler:sisters]]. Up until a month ago, they were at each others' throats.

** Ryuko [[spoiler:releasing her grudge against Satsuki with a bemused, "Your friends are just as batshit crazy as mine."]]
* From this point on Satsuki calls Ryuko by her first name without honorifics.
* Soroi asking Ryuko via comms to take care of [[spoiler:her sister]]. She whispers to him that she will. Then, Ryuko tries to call Satsuki [[spoiler:"nee-san/sis"]] but getting too flustered to do so. Satsuki then responds that she doesn't have to force it. Ryuko's blood is flowing in Junketsu, and that's enough for her.
** Just the smile on Satsuki's face [[spoiler: when she hears Ryuko trying to call her Big Sis. They're about to go stop some missiles and fight their mother so it's pretty serious. Still, you can tell Satsuki is happy that Ryuko is indeed trying to connect with her.]]

* Another small one, after [[spoiler: cutting off Nui's arms and neutralizing her as a threat (at a moment where she ''could'' have simply just killed her), Ryuko offers her the chance to surrender rather than killing her, showing that she's [[CharacterDevelopment finally overcome her earlier all-consuming desire for]] [[{{Revenge}} vengeance]], which is shown even more with Ragyo in Episode 24.]]

* Ryuko holding Mako in her arms after the fight is over.
* Everyone drinking tea together.
--> '''Satsuki''': Don't smash the cups. We're not going off to die. We're all coming back alive, to drink Soroi's tea again!

* Satsuki's observing the Monkanshokus, who say they are coming to join the fight, no matter what. They tell Mako and Ryuko to be safe. Satsuki looks to Ryuko and tells her to treasure this family and [[spoiler:that this family makes up for their crazy family]].
** Bazaro tells Satsuki that if anything happenes to either of the girls, he will sue the Kiryuins for all their worth. Satsuki just smiles and says she will keep that in mind. After regarding all humans as pigs in human clothes, she's come to respect the Mankanshoku.

* It's subtle, but [[spoiler: Nui's sacrifice counts as one. It's the only time she calls Ragyo "Mama", and her last words are that she's happy Ragyo feels good wearing her. Ragyo's response as Nui fades away is "Leave the rest to me, Nui." followed by what seems to be a DeathWail. As twisted as they were, it's obvious Nui really was Ragyo's daughter in a way Satsuki and Ryuko never were.]]
* Mako [[spoiler:asking Ryuko out on a date, giving her a reason to survive and make it back.]]
* It's small, but it's nice to see how after the final battle, [[spoiler:Ryuko offers forgiveness to Ragyo, telling Ragyo to come back down with her just like mother and daughter, even addressing her as "Mother." Just a few episodes ago, Ryuko would've carved the cosmos just to get revenge, and now, with her offer to bring Ragyo back to Earth, she willingly chooses to ''forgive'' her mother in the end. And for a single instant before refusing, Ragyo gives an almost gentle smile, as if she actually considered it for a moment. But then Ragyo refuses the opportunity and just kills herself instead—and Ryuko yells "[[BigNo Don't!]]". Think of it this way: Ryuko, despite all the horrible things her mother had done, was willing to give her mother a second chance, a chance at starting life anew and redeeming herself. That takes a heart of 24-carat gold.]]

'''Ryuko''': "I'm home... [[spoiler:Sis]]."
** What makes this even more heartwarming is that this scene was a case of ThrowItIn on the part of Creator/RyokaYuzuki. The scene originally was going to be silent, but Yuzuki just acted what she thought would be on Satsuki's mind at that moment, which was catching [[spoiler: her little sister]]. She described it as all of the repressed emotions Satsuki had just came out in one burst. Yuzuki really knows her character well.
* [[http://i.imgur.com/qyvdgsV.png The look on everybody's face right after that]]. They've really grown into one big family.
** This and the massive group hug around Ryuko is doubly heartwarming, considering [[IJustWantToHaveFriends just how alone she was at the beginning of the series]].
** Also for Satsuki, who spent the [[LongGame better part of her life trying to take down COVERS]] and now her battle is finally over.

* Finally, as Ryuko walks along the crowded urban street, she notices a young girl wearing a school uniform…that looks like Senketsu. Ryuko grips her shirt and looks up at the sky, where [[spoiler:Senketsu gave his life just after he told her to wear clothing "cuter than I." She spends a good deal of time looking up, showing that she hasn't gotten over it…but then Ryuko smiles, closes her eyes, and turns away, accepting Senketsu's death at last.]]

* Everyone is really worried about Satsuki [[spoiler: who has become lost now that her life's goal is completed]].
* Mako excitedly telling Ryuko about how [[spoiler: they'll be transferred to the same school now that Honnouji is no more]].

** Satsuki [[spoiler: finding her new goal in life counts as well as we get to see her shining self once again. Complete with her signature HolyBacklight]].
* Every living character in the series [[spoiler: saluting the ruins of Honnouji Academy as they travel away]].
* Ryuko and Mako leaving on the latter's family's truck at the very end. Ryuko seems genuinely happy and optimistic for the first time in a while.

* A villainous example: Rei was close to death when she was a kid and would have died had Ragyo not stepped in and saved her. Putting the cherry on the cake is her giving Rei a pair of sunglasses, the very same glasses she wears to this day.

* [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQp9vBYmuMg The english cast improvise a scene of Gamagori asking Mako out]]. The sheer amount of ''[[{{Squee}} d'awws]]'' from the audience couldn't be expressed enough.

* In her EstablishingCharacterMoment, Ryuko taunts Mataro and his gang, beats them, and when they quickly surrender...she gives a [[WhenSheSmiles dopey grin]] and declares she isn't going to beat them up and lets them off with a warning.
* Mako's interaction with her brother is a funny moment, but she's clearly [[AngerBornOfWorry irritated that he's skipping school and demands he attends class again.]] Even when Mataro ignores her in the end, Mako switches from anger to a welcoming smile towards Ryuko.

* Before Ryuko's BigDamnHeroes moment, Mataro was about to try rescuing his big sister. That's right. A little kid was willing to take on an elite of fighters that wouldn't have hesitated to skin him alive like the guy in the beginning of the episode for his sister's sake!

* A somewhat subtle one from Episode 2. After Ryuko woke up in Mankanshoku house and socked Barazo in the face, Mako appeared and gave Ryuko her scissor blade. At that point Ryuko barely knew Mako and yet her first reaction was to put herself between the girl and the alleged pervert (which by the way is Mako's father) to protect her.

* Prior to Ryuko protecting him, Senketsu launches himself off of her so Tsumugu will target him instead of her.

* Ryuko and Mako manage to get their family a One-Star apartment. The look of sheer happiness on their faces is just... d'awwww.
* The beginning of the episode where Ryuko muses how much she enjoys having dinner with Mako and her family since she never had that chance with her parents.

* Combined with TearJerker, [[spoiler:Ryuko can't bear to fight Mako after she puts on her Two-Star uniform, so she just goes back to normal and silently takes Mako's punches. When Mako is about to deliver the final blow, she realizes Ryuko's intention, cries, and calls out her family not stopping the fight.]]
* A blink-and-you-miss-it one - [[spoiler:Satsuki smiles when she turns away, showing how deeply she appreciated Mako's choice of friends over money.]]

* In Episode 8, Mako hopping onto Ryuko's scooter, wanting to keep her company. Ryuko smiles and goes "What the hell," deciding to let Mako come along on her visit to her father's grave.
* Gamagori offering Ryuko and Mako a ride after their scooter breaks down. His position allows him to help all students in need, even those he considers enemies.

* Episode 9: A villainous one occurs after Gamagoori's battle [[spoiler:and his subsequent defeat at the hands of Ryuko. [[DrivenToSuicide Ashamed and unable to bear the burden of failing Satsuki so, Gamagoori attempts to commit seppuku]]... only for Satsuki to intervene and reassure him. It's a brief glimpse of how much Satsuki actually cares for her underlings, even if she does end up stripping of his Three Star status afterwards...]]
** She has one more right after that. [[spoiler: It didn't seem like much when she offered Ryuko to rest after her fight against Gamagoori. Episode 16 however showed just how tiring and painful it is for her to use Kamui. She didn't know that Ryuko didn't experience such side-effects, she assumed that Ryuko was in pain and was just pretending to be okay. She essentially allowed rest to someone whom she thought suffered as much as she did.]]

* It's easy to miss it but Ira sitting beside Mako was rather sweet. Mako admitted herself that before Ryuko appeared she had no friends except for those in her head. Now not only does she have Ryuko, but also Ira, who did not care about her nutty disposition but actively and friendly, if rather hammily, interacted with her.

* In Episode 12, Mako combines this with CMOA in perhaps the most epic CooldownHug ever when she [[spoiler:swims through... weird star stuff and hugs, then slaps the shit out of a berserk Ryuko.]]
* It's also a moment of this for Ryuuko herself. She is overcome with rage and lust for blood and could have easily squashed Mako like a bug. [[spoiler:But instead she is just trying to pry her off, showing that even in her berserk state she would never hurt Mako.]]
* Satsuki in hindsight [[spoiler:after you learn that Satsuki was GoodAllAlong you relize that Satsuki was actually very concerned about Ryuko when she lost control. Satsuki actually tried to save Ryuko and even prevented Nui for interfering when she saw Mako trying to reach Ryuuko.]]

* Gamagoori being very reluctant to attack Mako even if she poses a threat to Satsuki's plan.
* Though probably the most standout one of the episode is the more non-romantic moment between [[TrueCompanions Ryuko and Senketsu]], with Ryuko asking Senketsu to use her own skin in place of his missing glove, and insisting they're friends. Later, Senketsu returns the favor when [[spoiler:Satsuki corners Ryuko after disarming her of the Scissor Blade, reiterating the same assurance and insisting that he is her friend before asking Ryuko [[BatmanGambit to put her faith in him as he tries a desperate, last second move against Satsuki to save her]].]]

* In episode 16 we have one that shows just how close Mako and Ryuko have become. After hearing about the origin of Nude Beach, Mako gets a mental image about [[spoiler:Matoi Isshin]] chilling out on an actual nude beach. And then Ryuko appears in the corner of said mental image commenting on its improbability. Ryuko became so close to Mako that she can actually see how Mako's brain works.

* Satsuki's conversation with Soroi in episode 17. Actually, any time Satsuki is alone with Soroi. The fact that she drops her EvilOverlord act and seems relaxed and happy shows just how close she is with her loyal old butler.

* In episode 18 Satsuki calls out to Ryuko worriedly when Ragyo grabs her, and then there's Ryuko getting mad at Ragyo [[spoiler:for beating up Satsuki.]] It's also pretty sweet that Satsuki's [[spoiler:revenge]] is motivated by the [[spoiler: murder of her father and baby sister]]. [[spoiler:Said sister is Ryuko. Which means that, though neither of them was aware of it, a huge part of Satsuki's war against Ragyo was carried out for the sake of the supposedly-dead Ryuko's memory.]]

* Also in episode 19: Sanageyama asking his disintegrating Goku Uniform to "hold together" so he could evacuate his former friends.
** And then the aforementioned friends [[spoiler:performing a HeroicSacrifice to ensure that everyone else got out safely]].
* Also in episode 19, Sukuyo comforts [[spoiler:Senketsu when Ryuko is comatose. Keep in mind that no one except Ryuko can hear him, but Sukuyo understands their closeness like Mako does, and know he's been fretting over her. Senketsu then sobs into her arms like a small child]] and it's adorable.

* In the flashback showing [[spoiler:Soichiro's transformation into]] Isshin, it's very heartwarming seeing a young Ryuko sleeping on a chair, sucking her thumb and surrounded by dolls. Even if he had [[spoiler:experimented on his own daughter, turning her into a Life Fiber/human mutant,]] Isshin will not abandon her if he has any choice in the matter.
* Satsuki [[spoiler: Satsuki is enduring horrible treatment and torture from her own Mother but finding out her little sister is still alive briefly distracts her from her Mothers abuse.]]

* In episode 20, the sheer happiness of the Elite Four when they find out that Satsuki is alive. Especially since they were at a bit of a loss at what to do now that Ryuko had left on her own.

* Mako cuddling Senketsu and claiming that even if she can't understand him, she knows how he feels, which makes Senketsu blush.

* Double's as a TearJerker Satsuki [[spoiler:forced to watch Ryuko being taken and she visibly has to force herself to keep running. That tells you how much she cares for her.]]

* Inumuta and Iori, despite being fairly serious characters, share a cute and very enthusiastic [[http://i.imgur.com/9swEzuY.gif high five]] in Episode 21.
* Satsuki tells a [[spoiler: brainwashed Ryuko]] that she has no feelings of sisterly affection and will take her out like any other enemy, but this turns out to be a lie. Her plan starting from episode 20 was to find a way to save [[spoiler: Ryuko.]] Satsuki was only able to [[spoiler:synchronize with Senketsu because they both desire to bring Ryuko back to her senses.]] She ''screams'' Senketsu's name in genuine fear when Ryuko [[spoiler:cuts him off of her]]. Then when they finally manage to snap [[spoiler: Ryuko]] out of her funk and [[spoiler: she begins to rip apart Junketsu, who is sewn to her skin,]] Satsuki begs her to stop because she'll die of blood loss.
* Senketsu sticking up for Satsuki and even praising her when [[spoiler: Ryuko]] is giving her a ReasonYouSuckSpeech.
* A small one, but Satsuki trusting Mako with the instructions to the Elite Four. She was even thoughtful enough to write them in hiragana for her, since Mako can't read kanji.

* Every time [[spoiler:Mako]] is in danger, Senketsu comes to her aid. All of this to protect [[spoiler:Ryuko from [[MyGodWhatHaveIDone doing something she would horribly regret later on.]]]] Senketsu is truly Ryuko's greatest bro.
* Finally, there's Mako's utter faith that [[spoiler:"her Ryuko" is still in there, underneath all of the rage and MindRape and homicidal insanity.]] And it's obvious Mako's not that far off the mark. [[spoiler:Ryuko could have easily sliced Mako in half when Mako launched herself at her, but instead Ryuko dodges her in a CallBack to episode 1. And for a while, she even appears confused and paralyzed by Mako's appeal to her emotions and their friendship. It takes a long time before Ryuko finally moves to attack her, both in reality and when Mako breaks into Ryuko's mind.]]

* When Ryuko is reunited with Senketsu and transforms, everyone smiles. Not only Mako or Mikisugi but also [[spoiler:the Elite Four, Tsumugu and then Satsuki herself. All those who have doubted or antagonized Ryuko and Senketsu in the past]] are now in full support of them.

* Ryuko and Senketsu talking with each other after the dinner party.
* The Elite Four taking Ryuko's punches in the face intended for Satsuki. The whole scene shows that even someone as cold and calculating as Satsuki has TrueCompanions that care for her much like Ryuko has Mako and Senketsu, and Gamagoori also points out that Ryuko [[spoiler:never intended to punch her sister with all her strength, despite her bluster, or he would have been dead.]]

** What's even more surprising is how fast they wholeheartedly accepted each other as [[spoiler:sisters]]. Up until a month ago, when they were at each others' throats.
** And even better that as Satsuki curtsied, her signature [[HolyBacklight light]] shines as she apologized. Normally that light appears every time Satsuki looked down at those pigs in human clothing and asserting her superiority. A perfect show of humility as she admits her shortcomings to Ryuko and wanted to make it up for it. It also serves as the embodiment of her TheDeterminator attitude as well, as she is more than willing to establish a bond with the only other family member she had left after her father died and her mother being shit at her.
** Ryuko [[spoiler: releasing her grudge against Satsuki with a bemused "Your friends are just as batshit crazy as mine."]]

** Just the smile on Satsuki's face [[spoiler: when she hears Ryuko trying to call her Big Sis. They're about to go stop some missiles and fight their mother so it's pretty serious. Still you can tell Satsuki is happy that Ryuko wanted to at least try to have a relationship.]]

* Another small one, after [[spoiler: cutting off Nui's arms and neutralizing her as a threat (at a moment where she ''could'' have simply just killed her), Ryuko offers her the chance to surrender rather than killing her, showing that she's finally overcome her earlier all-consuming desire for vengeance, which is shown even more with Ragyo in Episode 24.]]
* After spending most of her life as a grouch (and who can blame her), [[WhenSheSmiles Satsuki smiles more often]], realizing she has [[TrueCompanions dependable friends]] and having [[spoiler:reunited with her long-lost sister, Ryuko.]] Much like Ryuko, Satsuki finally found her family.

* In her EstablishingCharacterMoment, Ryuko taunts Mataro and his gang, beats them, and when they quickly surrender...she gives[[WhenSheSmiles dopey grin]] and declares she isn't going to beat them up and lets them off with a warning.

** Just the smile on Satsuki's face [[spoiler: when she hears Ryuko trying to call her Big Sis. There about to go stop some missiles and fight there Mother so it's pretty serious. Still you can tell Satsuki is happy that Ryuko wanted to at least try to have a relationship.]]

* Satsuki in hindsight [[spoiler:after you learn that Satsuki was GoodAllAlong you relize that Satsuki was actually very concerned about Ryuko when she lost control. Satsuki actually tried to save Ryuko and even prevented Nui for interfering when she saw Moko trying to reach Ryuuko.]]