Newlyweds and Machiko arrive at Quindecim , a mysterious bar with no memory of how they got there. The bartender, Decim , informs them they must play a game with their lives on the line.
As the game progresses, their suppressed memories resurface, revealing they died in a car crash caused by Takashi's jealousy. The episode ends with a shocking twist where Machiko, who initially seemed innocent, claims she only married Takashi for his money and was unfaithful—though viewers often debate if this was a final act of self-sacrifice to ease his guilt. Key Mechanics: "Death Seven Darts"
The episode introduces the central mechanic used for judgment at Quindecim: Review: Death Parade: Episode 1 – Death: Seven Darts