The episode reveals Kaito's initial interest with robots that sort of comes out of nowhere and was never really mentioned throughout the episode. It was more like Aki's interest became his interest in my opinion.
Kaito eventually goes back to the biggest interest of all, both hobbyist and possibly romantic, Frau Kojiro/Kona Furugori, who tells of why the last episode of Gunvarrel never aired. There is another family connection to the episode, again bringing about the theme of family in this series:
- Aki and Kaito
- Akiho and her father
- The Subarus
- And now the Kurogos
Also, not to mention is the contrast between the families: Aki's rich family and Kaito's ability to get connections a la the creator of KILL-BALLAD vs Subaru's fisherman family.
It is furthermore noted through the contrast of Aki and Kaito. One is very interested in GUNVARREL; the other is interested in KILL-BALLAD: both of which whose creators' are connected.
It also makes you think about the title of the game.
Also, in a seemingly casual humorous conversation of ROBO ONE's corporate marketing plans, we learn the subtle contrast of the students' desire to an executive adult's desire to create a giant mech. It is done in a way that makes Tiger & Bunny look more cartoonish than it already is.
It was a little bit of a let down to have Subaru work a mech, despite having give it up with his dad earlier. Sorta made the previous episode become negligible.
On the other hand, Subaru has not come around as a full character yet and writing him off now is too early.
Then again, if that was the intent, why did they bring about the conflict with the father so early instead of teasing it first? Classic writing 101!
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