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!
After Harumi Kozuki was taken to Ranjuku,
Zenchura returned to power within a day.
Meanwhile, Asuka mysteriously
stepped down from the fight.
Miko, the sole supporter
of the Sukeban Coalition, had no recourse.
Will it be your usual Momoe Yamaguchi Playback Part 2 haircut?
Just trim the ends, please.
Are you growing it out?
I guess.
Boys do prefer long hair, don't they?
Wait a minute, what are you guys doing!?
THE SOLE MEMBER'S LAST BATTLE
Are you awake, Asuka?
Asuka Kuraku!
I don't acknowledge the value of your friendship.
Yet, you were so beautiful.
You fought boldly and freely
all for the sake of friendship.
At times, you even came close to swaying my philosophy.
They say love is a tool for domination.
But at present, you're leaving even your own comrades to die.
I've grown wiser.
Are you getting out of the game?
Yeah.
I'd like to see proof that you're going through with it.
Revealing your fearful heart could turn the tables in an instant.
Your gold coin holds your friend's hearts and souls, right?
My gold coin?
If you hand over your gold coin, I could be persuaded to believe you.
This is all I have on me.
What's this?
I guess it's something Queen Hibari has never seen.
It's a check.
-A check? -Right.
The clothes and makeup I gotta buy are nothing to scoff at.
I've been making do with the jewelry I got for 300 yen on Takeshita-dori.
But becoming a regular girl can be pretty expensive.
This isn't beautiful!
Queen Hibari, what do we do with Asuka?
Zenchura is no longer concerned with her!
Asuka, Harumi is going to die.
She won't survive in Zenchura's captivity.
She's convinced that you're coming to her rescue.
As of today,
consider your mate's history.
True, everyone fends for themselves.
We each have our own group.
That's how we're friends on a one-on-one basis.
What a pity.
Asuka, we used to have such good times together.
I want to go back to those days!
Asuka!
Asuka, please.
Just stand up one more time!
I just know it has to be you!
Only you can make the Sukeban Coalition a success!
I'm no longer involved in any of that.
Asuka...
Asuka, I want the old you back!
I don't like this new you one bit!
If we hadn't met, I think each of us
would've managed to live quite well on our own.
That's not fair!
You're the one who showed me the joys of having soul mates!
Being soul mates isn't about leaning on someone else's shoulder.
By leaning on someone, you might end up hurting them.
Asuka!
I won't let anyone get hurt again.
Any funny tricks, and you're history.
My carotid artery is further right.
Huh?
By pulling this stunt...
Does this mean you've lost faith in Asuka?
I'm certain Asuka will come for me.
That said, we're all ultimately on our own.
I'll sort out my own business.
Only those who know that can become friends with Asuka.
Everyone fends for themselves.
We each have our own group.
That's how we're friends on a one-on-one basis.
"We each have our own group."
"That's how we're friends on a one-on-one basis."
Does Asuka live in Harumi's soul?
Is each of us a part of the Asuka Group?
Preparations have begun today for the celebration of Zenchura's rule.
Many of Ranjuku's soldiers will be taking to the streets.
You better not point that blade at your own neck.
-Take this to Asuka. -Certainly.
"Wait at the rear gate tomorrow morning. Kaze."
I guess I won't finish this in time.
I'll always love you, Mom.
Even if I end up not coming back...
Hey.
Here's the check.
It's done.
It can take a lot more abuse now.
I owe you big time.
Don't become a shooting star.
Every time a star disappears, it makes me very lonely.
Asuka!
Stay back!
This war is a battle for the sole member Asuka Group!
It's a fight that shouldn't involve or drag anyone else in!
Don't get it twisted.
I haven't been following you.
We just happen to be going in the same direction.
I'm part of the sole member, Miko Group.
We don't lean on anyone.
Got a problem with that?
Imbecile!
Well, ain't that something! What are the chances!?
We're totally heading in the same direction!
What a coincidence.
Hey, Asuka, isn't it a helluva coincidence?
It's funny how coincidences happen.
Man, I just love coincidences!
I yield.
Asuka!
Kaze!
Most of the soldiers are out.
Let's move, most of Ranjuku is still asleep!
-Kaze! -Kaze!
-Hayashi!
-Hi! -Yama!
Present!
This fight, it's the fate we've taken on!
Let us resolve it ourselves.
Indeed!
Thank you, Asuka, Miko. Harumi's in the back building.
All right! You guys got this!
-Hold it! -That's far enough!
You will never defeat us. Do you know why?
What!?
Because you're just a puppet under Zenchura's thumb.
While the four of us
have started walking on our own, by our own will!
Just as I thought, you're a lousy liar.
I prefer my fights to be on an equal footing.
Harumi's room is over there.
Harumi!
Asuka! Miko!
-Harumi! -You okay, Harumi!?
As a soul mate of Asuka's,
I held on as the sole member, Harumi Group.
Are we good to go, Asuka?
You two stay outta this fight!
This isn't a battle with Zenchura.
It's a battle between the sole member Asuka Group
and the sole member Kasuga Group!
-All right. -Very well.
You can still get out of here!
No deal. I still owe Hibari a visit!
Then, die!
Asuka!
Queen Hibari...
is in that room further in.
Nishisan-ku,
Private Taizan Academy's...
Glorious Asuka Group!
Alongside her soul mate,
the Glorious Miko Group!
And the Glorious Strategist Harumi Group!
With no land to rule,
and no subordinates to control.
Each one of us alone
raises the flag in our own hearts!
In the end, we couldn't come to an understanding.
Only domination through love can bring happiness.
You all should've been able to learn this
through this "simulation game."
Quit your yapping!
You've any idea how it feels to be used
and tossed aside like a pawn in this "game"?
Those who defy order get tossed aside.
We're not mere puppets!
Humans thrive in the tapestry of shared emotions!
Wait!
It's 24-karat gold, isn't it?
I want to keep our hearts together
STARRING
MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA
For the imprints of time, I wish to divide between us
NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO
HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI
MASAMI HAYAMI: KAZE MISA CHIBA: HAYASHI
EMI WAKUI: HI KYOKO NINAGAWA: YAMA
As twilight falls, with you, I paused and stared
RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR
MEGUMI ISHII
The sky, slightly overcast, seems melancholic
SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI
Let's gather our solitude, and let it drift in the wind
CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI
The words seem to somehow stumble and falter
WRITTEN BY JUNKI TAKEGAMI
MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA
To you, from me, let me say just this
"KANASHI GEDA NE" SONG BY ASUKA-GUMI
To you, from me, for you whom I love
I want to shoulder all worries, believe in me
I want to intertwine our hearts
So that even the sting of pain may find solace
I want to intertwine our hearts
I want to live the same youth
PRODUCED BY TAKASHI ISHIHARA & OSAMU TEZUKA
DIRECTED BY HIDEO TANAKA
PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION
THE END
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I'll show you how to fight!