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Gambit is the thirteenth episode of the Umineko When They Cry anime adaptation and the second episode of Banquet of the Golden Witch.

Synopsis[]

Rosa recounts meeting Beatrice as a teenager, coming across a mansion hidden in the forests of Rokkenjima. As Battler ponders the significance of this story, Beatrice unveils a shocking truth. Soon after, Beatrice goes to collect sacrifices for the first twilight only to encounter an old acquaintance.

Plot Summary[]

First Half[]

Anime ep3 young rosa fence

At 21:05, Rosa recounts how she met and killed the human Beatrice, who was living in a hidden mansion. Twenty years ago, Rosa was running through the forests of Rokkenjima after receiving a harsh scolding from her mother, wanting to get away. She believed in the story of the witch Beatrice living in the forest, hoping to find her and earn her help. Rosa eventually comes across a giant fence, stretching far off into the forest; she finds a gap in the fence created by an overgrown tree and climbs through. She then finds a beautiful mansion and garden, with Beatrice sitting by herself in the middle. Rosa approaches her and apologizes for entering without permission when Beatrice notices her. Rosa introduces herself and Beatrice is in awe, asking if she's Kinzo's relative. She offers Rosa a seat, and Beatrice then introduces herself as the witch of the forest; Rosa comments that she had a pompous attitude but seemed childish and ignorant of the outside world. Beatrice and Rosa then talked a lot about many things, like how Kinzo came to visit her every few days and how she wasn't allowed to go into the forest because wolves lived there.

Anime ep3 young beato rosa

Rosa says there aren't any wolves in the forest, much to Beatrice's surprise; Rosa herself has never even seen them in a zoo. Beatrice then asks what a zoo is. Rosa explains that a zoo has various animals in cages, with Beatrice lamenting how that sounds just like her. Rosa looks surprised as she says this, with Beatrice explaining that everyone calls her Beatrice, which is apparently the name of a great witch, even though she's just human.

Beatrice looks into the sky, asking who she really is and if she's really fated to live in the mansion her entire life. Rosa then suggests taking Beatrice outside the fence. Rosa reassures her that there aren't any wolves, and that she'll definitely be safe. Beatrice thinks for a bit and then accepts her offer, wanting to be free from Kinzo and black dresses.

Inside the metaworld, Battler ponders everything he just saw. The witch Beatrice explains that this human Beatrice was created by Kinzo, a cage made of flesh. Kinzo had bound Beatrice to the island after summoning her, and the only way to escape was to "discard her body." Battler expresses his disbelief in her story and Beatrice leaves him, looking disappointed. Ronove then appears to tell Battler that Beatrice's soul, after she killed herself, was taken by Kinzo and placed into a human body. Ronove then states that a hidden mansion called Kuwadorian does exist in the forest of Rokkenjima. Battler questions Ronove's use of red, and he asks him to keep it a secret from Beatrice. Battler then gestures towards the memory of Beatrice as a human, asking if it's really true; Ronove confirms that in the year of 1967, Beatrice existed as a human in the hidden mansion on Rokkenjima.

Anime ep3 rosa cliff

Battler considers the meaning of this as the scene cuts back to Rosa and Beatrice, standing on a cliff looking at the ocean. Rosa wants to go down the cliff and walk along the beach. Beatrice follows but trips and falls over, with Rosa helping her up. They go down the cliff with Beatrice asking if there's an aquarium at the sea; Rosa tells her that she'd have to leave the island for that. Suddenly, the ground under Beatrice gives way and she falls down the cliff. Rosa calls out to her, but gets no response; she reaches the bottom of the cliff where Beatrice fell and finds her lying dead, a pool of blood around her head. Rosa breaks down crying as a ghostly Beatrice appears behind her and looks at the top of the cliff; Beatrice's soul realizes that she has escaped Kinzo's clutches, regaining her memory as the Endless Witch. As Rosa runs off, Beatrice expresses her gratitude and flies away as a golden butterfly, laughing happily.

Anime ep3 18 people red

Battler stands around the memory of Beatrice's corpse, still in disbelief over what happened. The witch Beatrice returns and tells him that it (the human Beatrice) is most certainly dead. Battler is shocked to hear that a 19th person really did exist, but they're already dead. Beatrice laughs and then proclaims that no more than 18 humans exist on this Rokkenjima. Battler stares in disbelief as Ronove comments on how Beatrice used that move early, expecting her to let Battler flounder around some more beforehand. Battler can't accept that one of his loved ones might be the culprit, thinking that one of them must be Beatrice in disguise. Beatrice notes how she's going to corner Battler at the end and continues laughing at him as he yells out in frustration. The clock strikes 24:00.

Second Half[]

Anime ep3 study group

Shannon sits alone in the arbor, ecstatic that George has proposed to her. Genji and Kanon appear, calling her to Kinzo's study. Inside, Kinzo is playing chess with Beatrice. Genji bows to her as Ronove appears; he comments on how long it's been since he last saw Genji, greeting Shannon as well. Ronove then introduces himself to Kanon, who's never seen him before. As Kinzo stresses over what move to make, Beatrice announces that she has some good news and bad news. The good news is that Kinzo was fortunate enough to reunite with her before the ceremony finished; the bad news is that Kinzo will be the first sacrifice. Kinzo grows even more agitated as Beatrice takes her white queen and places it down, putting his king in checkmate. After this move, Kinzo stands up and bursts into flames, laughing maniacally before falling dead. Beatrice notes how the first twilight requires 5 more sacrifices, and Kanon realizes that she's going to kill him and the others. Beatrice sees it as a form of gratitude, freeing the furniture from their days of strife; Shannon and Genji bow in response. Genji then notices George's ring on Shannon's finger and asks if she has any regrets; Shannon has none, finding it enough that she could accept the ring. Beatrice scoffs at her remark, hoping for her to shed some tears. Beatrice then expresses her interest in Kanon, summoning Lucifer of Pride.

Anime ep3 kanon gets handy with lucifer

Beatrice proposes a deal: if Kanon can defeat the Seven Stakes of Purgatory, he'll be able to choose which 2 people will survive becoming sacrifices. Kanon ponders this as Shannon tells him to ignore the witch, that she's just playing with him. Kanon thinks it's a good deal, citing his desire to become human and have normal love; he wants to see the ocean is blue, just like Shannon. Beatrice, excited at Kanon's youthfulness, tells everyone to step back as Kanon and Lucifer take their positions. They both summon their swords and exchange blows; Lucifer dodges all of Kanon's strikes until he gets a lucky swing, slicing a hole into Lucifer's clothes. She's surprised that Kanon can fight on par with her, but Kanon says she's weak because of her arrogance. Lucifer tries a final attack but Kanon presses his blade to her throat, and Beatrice congratulates him. Ashamed and angry, Lucifer transforms into a stake and attacks Kanon. She grazes him several times before aiming straight for his heart, and Kanon blocks her with his hand. Kanon pulls Lucifer out of his hand and throws her to the side; he claims victory and asks Beatrice to make good on her promise. Beatrice reminds him that he had to defeat all Seven Stakes, and then summons the others.

The other Stakes make fun of Lucifer as she stands up, adding more to her humiliation. Having had enough, Lucifer attacks Kanon again, this time with the other Stakes. They cut him from all sides as Shannon jumps in to protect him, creating a barrier to repel all the Stakes. As the demon girls intensify their attack, Kanon starts fainting from blood loss. He tells Shannon that she didn't need to help him, but she doesn't mind; she lived as a woman after receiving George's ring and lived as a sister protecting Kanon, and can now truly die without regrets. Beatrice becomes outraged at how Shannon and Kanon can talk about their lives as if they're more fulfilled than hers and Shannon takes pity on her, thinking that Beatrice is showing her own regrets. The Stakes' attacks intensify even more as Beatrice continues insulting them, and Genji then steps inside Shannon's barrier.

Anime ep3 study group dies

Genji asks for Shannon to rest, placing his hand over her heart and creating rose petals; she thanks him and falls over dead. Genji does the same for Kanon, creating rose petals over his heart and euthanizing him as well. Beatrice laments how she wasn't able to give the two of them a painful death like she wanted. Ronove thanks Genji for his service as furniture, and snaps his fingers; Genji falls over dead as well. Ronove then tells Beatrice how unfitting it was for a Great Witch like her to get so stirred up by Shannon's words. Beatrice scoffs at his remark, and Ronove notes how 2 more sacrifices are required for the first twilight; Lucifer and the Stakes head out.

Anime ep3 gohda dies

At 24:20, Gohda shines a flashlight through the kitchen, having heard strange noises. He then looks at the pots and pans, which are shaking violently, and the Stakes emerge from them. Gohda tries to run, but the Stakes kill him before he can escape. The Stakes set out to claim Kumasawa as the final sacrifice.

Anime ep3 virgilia appears

Kumasawa is standing out in the middle of the rose garden by herself. Golden butterflies fly around her, transforming into the Stakes and attacking her; Kumasawa repels all of them with a barrier. The Stakes are surprised at Kumasawa's sudden magical powers, to which she responds that she's waiting for "that child"; they realize she's talking about Beatrice. The Golden Witch then appears with Ronove and tells the Stakes to stand back. Kumasawa greets the two of them, and Beatrice explains that she is her former teacher. The Stakes are in awe to hear this as Kumasawa changes into her true form: the silver-haired Beatrice.

Teaser[]

Ronove narrates the preview, giving a special treat to the viewers by telling them one of Beatrice's dirty little secrets. When she was still a child, Beato created such a splendid "world map" on her bed sheets every night that she became known as the Golden Witch Peeatrice, feared by humans far and wide. Ronove says the next episode title and remarks that the former Lady Beatrice was Beato's teacher, thus she was her bed-wetting teacher; Betty for short. He hears what sounds like a scream, and Ronove asks who it could be this late at night, saying that he's on his way.

Soundtrack[]

Start End Title OST Description
0:00 1:29 Katayoku no Tori Katayoku no Tori Opening
1:54 3:14 N/A N/A Rosa tells of when she discovered the hidden mansion
3:55 5:29 Hope N/A Rosa meets Beatrice
6:27 7:07 N/A N/A Ronove confirms that Kuwadorian really exists
7:56 9:23 Witch in Gold VN OST Beatrice falls down the cliff
9:45 10:34 Black Lilliana N/A Beatrice confirms there are no more than 18 people on the island
11:13 12:49 The Candles Dance N/A The servants meet Beatrice inside the study
14:05 15:19 Creeping Anxiety Umineko no Naku Koro ni ~Rose Crimson~ Kanon is challenged to fight Lucifer
15:46 16:21 N/A N/A Lucifer makes one last attack at Kanon
16:45 17:45 Nighteyes VN OST The rest of the Seven Stakes are summoned
18:35 19:52 The Mansion Submerged in Dark Green Umineko no Naku Koro ni ~Rose Crimson~ Genji kills Shannon and Kanon
20:18 20:44 N/A N/A The Seven Sisters kill Gohda
20:59 21:44 N/A N/A Beatrice encounters Kumasawa
21:45 23:14 la divina tragedia la divina tragedia~Makyoku~ Ending
23:15 24:08 Dancing Girl Doll Umineko no Naku koro ni ~Rose Crimson~ Teaser

Comparisons to Source Material[]

This episode adapts the chapters "Rosa and the Witch of the Forest", "The Beginning of the Ceremony", and "Madam Beatrice".

  • The anime omits Rosa going in the panic state about killing Beatrice, along with the other adults trying to calm Rosa down from her panic state.
  • The anime omits Kinzo and Beatrice's conversation at Kuwadorian.
  • The anime omits mention of Rosa having been in middle school and being scolded by her mother for poor grades, along with Rosa wondering on why she's born.
  • Just like in the manga, the anime omits Beatrice wondering if Rosa's the new gardener upon asking her name.
  • Just like in the manga, the anime omits the adults' discussion about Rosa's story of how she met Beatrice.
  • In the VN, Battler ponders about Beatrice's past before Rosa's story. In the anime, it happens after Rosa's conversation with Beatrice from her story.
    • Just like in the manga, the anime also omits Lucifer informing Ronove that Beatrice is calling for him.
  • The anime omits Beatrice explaining that she's been confined to the mansion since her birth and never questioned it, along with mention of Kinzo never wanting to release Beatrice unless she accepts his love.
  • The anime omits mention of Kinzo sealing Beatrice's soul in a homunculus to prevent her soul from escaping.
  • The anime omits two of Beatrice's red truths:
    • "Kinzo and Beatrice had a conversation in Kuwadorian"
    • "This is the world of 1967"
  • The anime omits Rosa and Beatrice walking through the forest, along with Beatrice asking questions on everything they encountered.
  • In the VN, Rosa warns Beatrice to be careful when they arrived at the rocky cliff. In the anime, Rosa tells her to be careful after Beatrice trips and falls over, with Rosa helping her get up.
  • The anime omits Rosa and Beatrice's discussion about different kinds of fish.
  • The anime omits mention of taking hundred or thousands of days to regain Beatrice's physical body, along with time span being trivial for an Endless Witch.
  • In the VN, Battler comments on the memory of Beatrice's corpse before Beatrice declares that Kinzo will no longer keep her captive. In the anime, it happens after it.
  • The anime omits Kinzo drawing tarot cards of his fate.
    • Just like in the manga, the anime also omits Kinzo dialing for Genji.
  • The anime omits Genji and Kanon telling Shannon to enter the mansion from the back to avoid Gohda noticing them, along with Genji noticing that the barrier to Kinzo's study is dead.
  • Just like in the manga, the anime omits Kanon reproaching Beatrice for burning Kinzo before being told not to disrespect her.
  • In the VN, Beatrice makes a deal to let Kanon select five people to escape the 13 sacrifices. In the anime, Beatrice lets Kanon select two people to escape the sacrifices from her deal.
    • The anime also omits Beatrice thinking of Kanon's suggestions for the people to escape the sacrifices.
  • The anime omits Beatrice mocking Battler for his struggle to maintain his denial of magic while witnessing the fight with Kanon and Lucifer.
  • Just like in the manga, the anime omits Beatrice flickering Lucifer at the ceiling.
  • The anime omits the other sisters telling Lucifer to beg for assistance, causing Lucifer to break down crying.
  • The anime omits Ronove informing Shannon that her barrier will be unable to repel all of the sisters' attack, along with Beatrice remarking that romance has succeeded on losing its entertainment value.
    • The manga does the same with omitting the latter.
  • The anime omits Gohda doing his nighttime rounds from the corridor.
  • In the VN, Gohda turns on the lights upon entering the kitchen. In the anime, Gohda uses his flashlight while looking around the kitchen.
    • This change also happened in the manga.

Trivia[]

  • In chess, a gambit is where you sacrifice a piece to gain a more advantageous position.
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