To save a critically injured Aki from the Katana Man, Himeno makes the ultimate trade with the Ghost Devil. She sacrifices her entire body, piece by piece, to manifest the Ghost Devil at full power. She disappears completely, leaving only her clothes behind.
Following a disastrous, drunken first kiss that ends in a repulsive mess, Himeno takes an intoxicated Denji back to her apartment. While Denji grapples with his feelings for Makima, Himeno attempts to seduce him. The next morning, a synchronized, devastating ambush is launched against the Public Safety Devil Hunters across the city, spearheaded by the Katana Man and Akane Sawatari.
The episode is widely praised by fans on Reddit for its cinematic framing, dread-filled atmosphere, and incredibly fluid action choreography during the sudden diner ambush.
In keeping with the show's tradition of unique outros, Episode 8 features the song "first death" by TK from Ling Tosite Sigure .