Asuka Kuraku.
Founder of the sole member, Asuka Group.
ASUKA KURAKU
Miko Domoto.
Nishi-ku's Stray Sukeban.
MIKO DOMOTO
Harumi Kozuki.
Private Taizan Academy, Student Body President.
HARUMI KOZUKI
This is a story of love and friendship among girls
who challenge the evil Zenchura organization,
to battle for control
of middle schools across Japan.
Asuka Group, present!
THE GLORIOUS ASUKA GROUP!
Listen up...
Let's set our sights on the championship
in the upcoming league match!
Arai, you seem in good shape.
The outcome depends on your teamwork, that clear?
Y'all better give it your all!
Ya hear? Let's get cracking, then.
-Couch. -What is it?
-What about us? -This way.
Move it!
-Position yourself in front! -But, I just can't...
What's yer deal!? Ya afraid of getting dirty!?
That hurt!
Hey! What're ya doing!?
Throw it back! Or are ya trying to snatch it?!
Excuse you!?
-Sir! -Are you okay!?
-Couch... -Aw, crap!
Hey, kid, you get back here!
PITCHER NUMBER 4, ASUKA
What the heck is it?
I hate you guys!
That was odd, right?
Asuka!
It's some weird old guy!
You're with the Zenchura?
Name's Oyama.
-Coach of the Boys League? -Right.
Phoenix is a famous Boys League team.
Right! I've heard of them.
That's good!
-Miss, some cake over here! -Coming.
They've had 59 games with no scores, which I guess is a Boys League record.
-Miss, forget the cake. -Yes, sir.
What, are you kidding? So pretty much a B-Class team.
That's like the worst kind of team.
Nah, not at all! That was in the past.
Our new pitcher, Arai, is a helluva kid!
Moreover...
If Asuka nails that magic pitch,
it'll completely change the game.
What are you talking about?
A-Asuka...
-I'm pleading here. -Now you listen here...
There are two things I hate most in this world.
That's injections...
and baseball!
Arai!
Ready...
So he's Arai...
He's quite the looker, isn't he?
He seems like a top-notch pitcher.
As for the rest, though...
Time for batting practice!
Hey, goldfish. Go give it a spin.
You gotta hold the bat short, shortie!
What!?
The hell's your deal!?
Don't mess with me just 'cause I'm short!
We're talking about batting. Hold it short.
Shut it!
What's your problem, ya peanut!?
What's with you, plump!?
-You wanna go!? -What'd you say!?
You bastard!
Hey, knock it off!
Stop messing around!
I just got word from the Boys League!
If we have our 60th consecutive defeat next round,
we'll be expelled from the league.
Huh? Who're we playing against?
-The Hurricanes. -Fine by me.
Let's just beat their asses!
What's the matter with you guys?
Arai, you're our only hope, so stay sharp.
Let's just try to have some fun.
What do you mean by that?
I'm saying, everyone's strength won't be enough.
Arai!
Ironic...
We could've been on our way to glory together right now!
Why did you choose to join Oyama's team!?
You ordered me to fumble the ball!
What!?
You made me throw the game away!
Naive kid.
That was still part of the game!
I enjoy the freedom my current team affords me the most!
I can't have you playing in this game!
And I can't afford to lose to Oyama's team by any means!
If you play that game, kiss your baseball career goodbye!
Watch out!
What was that old guy's deal?
He really isn't a great pitcher.
Are you okay?
You've been hanging out with a lot of dumb adults.
Right, that's Mr. Tsurugi. My old team's coach.
He and Mr. Oyama have been rivals since grade school.
He's really got you on his sights.
It's no use, anyway. One person can't win a baseball game.
But everybody wants to win, don't they?
Aren't you giving up on everyone's potential too quickly?
You don't know a thing about baseball!
Perhaps...
But a heartfelt shout might just awaken
the dormant power within everyone.
But a heartfelt shout might just awaken
the dormant power within everyone.
What I said earlier wasn't just a threat.
Will you continue baseball, or will you fall from grace?
It shouldn't even be a question!
It's an official Boys League decision
to expel a team after 60 consecutive losses.
They're in real good spirits despite all the losses.
Let's check them out.
What, did one of the members go play hooky?
Asuka, we're doomed.
Arai's been missing since last night.
I'm sure that dude double-crossed us.
We've been left behind...
After all...
He was our only ticket out, wasn't he?
I know, we'd be set if he was with us.
I guess he didn't shout.
Fools!
Before you go off about his talent,
try doing some serious practice!
It's his fault for not shouting.
However, you guys are pathetic
for always depending on him!
What would a girl know about baseball?
Both boys and girls can be stubborn.
-Stop being so cheeky, girl! -Excuse you!?
Girls can be awfully powerful, you know!
Very well!
Show the boys how a girl does it.
I told you I hate baseball!
Don't act so high and mighty, you can't even play baseball!
Indeed! Don't meddle in a man's world!
True. Girls should be quiet.
I'll show you how it's done!
-What? -You sure you've got this?
How 'bout it, guys?
All right, let's get to practicing!
I don't get it at all...
Pay attention, just focus on home and first base, got it?
Asuka...
Sorry for earlier...
But I'm real grateful.
Never seem 'em boys like that before.
Losing is one thing,
but I can't stand those who don't care when they lose.
LOSING IS ONE THING, BUT ONE MUST NEVER...
GIVE UP THE PURSUIT OF VICTORY
I'm not sure if my pitching's gonna get them outta the gutter.
Don't worry.
I'll find Arai before the big game.
And you've got my support, too.
I'll be cheering you on.
Asuka...
We're gonna go for it!
The hell are y'all doing!?
Seriously, guys...
So you're a dirty old man, huh!?
According to my intel,
Asuka is foolishly joining the Nishi-ku's Boys League.
We have to take some measures.
Leave them to their affairs.
Queen Hibari!
THE HURRICANES VS. PHOENIX
Asuka has become a baseball player who'll make history!
Hyuma Hoshi, Yuki Mizuhara,
and now Asuka Kuraku!
Good luck!
Miko, we really gonna cheer her with these clothes?
Hush. It's the essence of individuality.
Go for it, go for it, Phoenix!
Play ball!
Wonderful!
Will Harumi bring him here in time?
I'm sure by now, they've all...
Arai!
Asuka is standing on the field in your place!
Asuka?
Why did you join Phoenix to begin with?
Was it just to look good while failing?
Wasn't it to compete on your own terms?
Enough!
Mr. Tsurugi's threats are real!
If I go to the game now, I'll never be able to grip a ball
with this hand again!
You grip the ball to win a game, right?
You're about to throw the game of your life away!
Listen, I don't care how,
just hit the ball any way you can.
We just gotta win. Get going.
Asuka!
Knock it off!
We're in a sacred battlefield for kids. This ain't your playground, old timers!
As a girl, you can really stand up for yourself.
You okay, Asuka? You hurt?
I'm fine, this is nothing.
You can do it, Asuka!
Dammit...!
Safe!
-Dirty cheaters! -No fair!
Safe!
What's with your looks? You don't wanna lose to them, do you?
Pitcher switch, Makoto Arai!
You're kidding me!
He's gonna go to their team!?
I'm real sorry, Coach.
I've now woken up and hear everyone's desperate cries.
Come on, guys, let's do this thing!
You all gotta win this!
Stay sharp, you.
Change that face, little one.
Okay, on form!
-Hey, plump, knock 'em dead, okay? -Yes, sir.
-Togarube. -Yes?
-It's your turn next. -What!?
Don't moan! Just go for the home run!
Hold the bat short...
Hey, peanut.
Hold the bat long and swing it with all your might.
-Follow your instincts. -Got it!
Go for it!
If he can make a swing that he'll remember for a lifetime,
that's all that matters. Right, Asuka?
Out! Game set!
You guys put on a good show.
Shame that your team has to go, though.
Even if we're banned,
we'll register under a different name!
-What was that!? -You'll see next time!
-That's right! -We'll give you hell next season!
Go for it, Phoenix!
I'm not fond of girls, but you're all right in my book.
Let's give Asuka a big lift!
TO BE CONTINUED
Eureka, in tears or in smiles
STARRING
MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA
The day goes by, time is nonstop
NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO
It's hard, it's painful
HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI
SABURO ISHIKURA
But I have to keep going
HIDEKI FUJIWARA TERUO SHIMIZU YOICHI IETOMI
With a Blue Wind in my heart
Only the exit of worries is hidden
RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR
MEGUMI ISHII
My heart spins around the Mobius ring
SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI
No matter how much I cry, tears overflow
Sliding down, my feelings ache
CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI
Someone rescue me
WRITTEN BY JUNKI TAKEGAMI
MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
Eureka, about to shatter myself
"BLUE WIND" SONG BY MEGUMI ODAKA
"SHOUJO NEPPU TEN NENSHOKU" SONG BY HIKARI ISHIDA
The only one who can help is myself
Everyone is afraid of getting hurt
It's okay to be a weakling
Everyone has a Blue Wind
DIRECTED BY TOSHIO OI
PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION
NEXT TIME
We're at Minakami!
All right, let's get ourselves stuffed!
Asuka, there's an impersonator here.
You sure about this, Asuka? She's putting up an act.
I'm Asuka Kuraku!
THIS STORY IS FICTION Subtitles by: @GEO9875_SUBS
I'll show you how to fight!