A major theme in the series is the concept of "God" as a source of salvation and validation.
The series thrives on the development of its leads, who are both "broken" in different ways: Satsuriku no Tenshi
: Rachel initially views God through a traditional lens, believing suicide is a sin and that she needs a "God" to judge and end her life. A major theme in the series is the
Angels of Death: The Clunky Existentialism of a Serial Killer Originally an RPG Maker game by Hoshikuzu KRNKRN,
(Angels of Death) is a psychological horror series that explores the blurred lines between salvation and damnation through an unlikely pact between a serial killer and his victim. Originally an RPG Maker game by Hoshikuzu KRNKRN, the story follows 13-year-old Rachel Gardner and the bandaged murderer Isaac "Zack" Foster as they navigate a deadly tower where each floor is ruled by a different "Angel". The Core Paradox: A Pact of Life and Death
: The character Abraham Gray treats the entire building as a testing ground for human nature, using hallucinogenics and trials to push Rachel toward a "confession" of her true self. Character Arcs and Shared Trauma
The narrative's foundation is built on a bizarre, mutual dependency. Rachel, who awakens with amnesia and a profound desire to die, strikes a deal with Zack: she will help him use her intelligence to escape the building if he promises to kill her once they are free. This creates a unique dynamic where the protagonist's survival is only a means to achieve her own death, while the serial killer becomes her protector to ensure he can eventually fulfill his role as her executioner. Shifting Gods and Existentialism