1 00:00:08,675 --> 00:00:09,885 Asuka Kuraku. 2 00:00:09,968 --> 00:00:12,304 Founder of the sole member, Asuka Group. 3 00:00:12,387 --> 00:00:14,681 {\an8}ASUKA KURAKU 4 00:00:20,687 --> 00:00:21,980 Miko Domoto. 5 00:00:22,064 --> 00:00:23,565 Nishi-ku's Stray Sukeban. 6 00:00:23,649 --> 00:00:25,400 {\an8}MIKO DOMOTO 7 00:00:31,031 --> 00:00:32,574 Harumi Kozuki. 8 00:00:32,658 --> 00:00:35,160 Private Taizan Academy, Student Body President. 9 00:00:35,244 --> 00:00:36,995 {\an8}HARUMI KOZUKI 10 00:00:39,289 --> 00:00:43,168 This is a story of love and friendship among girls 11 00:00:43,252 --> 00:00:45,837 who challenge the evil Zenchura organization, 12 00:00:45,921 --> 00:00:47,839 to battle for control 13 00:00:47,923 --> 00:00:50,217 of middle schools across Japan. 14 00:00:51,426 --> 00:00:53,720 Asuka Group, present! 15 00:00:54,429 --> 00:01:00,477 THE GLORIOUS ASUKA GROUP! 16 00:01:00,561 --> 00:01:02,563 WEEKLY BULLETIN EDITORIAL DEPARTMENT 17 00:01:04,064 --> 00:01:06,608 Yeah, I got it. 18 00:01:06,692 --> 00:01:08,110 Just hurry, okay? 19 00:01:10,362 --> 00:01:11,947 This is the Weekly Bulletin... 20 00:01:14,449 --> 00:01:17,703 Hey, Kaji, what are you poking your nose into this time? 21 00:01:17,786 --> 00:01:19,580 Editor-in-Chief, take a look. 22 00:01:22,040 --> 00:01:24,501 Have you ever heard of Zenchura? 23 00:01:24,585 --> 00:01:25,586 Nope. 24 00:01:26,545 --> 00:01:29,089 It's a national middle school undercover federation. 25 00:01:29,172 --> 00:01:32,926 A major organization that hasn't been fully publicized yet. 26 00:01:33,969 --> 00:01:36,179 These articles don't seem to be related in any way, 27 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:39,808 but I feel they all hold a connection. 28 00:01:39,891 --> 00:01:41,810 You mean, to that organization thing? 29 00:01:41,893 --> 00:01:44,104 Well, I'm not certain of it yet. 30 00:01:45,772 --> 00:01:47,733 I've got something interesting to show you. 31 00:01:51,320 --> 00:01:55,282 Each of their leaders has been assigned a territory. 32 00:01:56,158 --> 00:01:59,411 I initially saw it as a world of kids, 33 00:01:59,494 --> 00:02:03,081 but it's got an underlying layer of the adult world. 34 00:02:03,874 --> 00:02:07,294 These are the territories that the leaders are in charge of. 35 00:02:07,377 --> 00:02:08,378 And what's this? 36 00:02:09,379 --> 00:02:12,633 Seems like these districts are giving Zenchura a hard time, 37 00:02:12,716 --> 00:02:15,427 but I can't quite get what's happening. 38 00:02:16,553 --> 00:02:19,598 Well, they're an entity going against a national organization, 39 00:02:19,681 --> 00:02:21,642 so we'll surely catch wind of something. 40 00:02:21,725 --> 00:02:24,561 Getting the scoop on a conflict like this'd be quite something! 41 00:02:24,645 --> 00:02:25,979 Keep your eyes peeled. 42 00:02:53,173 --> 00:02:54,591 Hey, old timer! 43 00:02:58,679 --> 00:03:00,639 What are you doing, old man? 44 00:03:04,810 --> 00:03:06,603 Aren't you gonna help her? 45 00:03:06,687 --> 00:03:08,689 That'd interfere with my job. 46 00:03:10,273 --> 00:03:11,358 Hey, hey... 47 00:03:14,361 --> 00:03:15,737 Say something! 48 00:03:21,660 --> 00:03:22,786 Who're you!? 49 00:03:26,248 --> 00:03:27,249 Who the hell...!? 50 00:03:33,588 --> 00:03:38,260 STORY OF THE AGES ASUKA'S SECRET 51 00:03:43,390 --> 00:03:46,601 Hey, miss! You got a minute? 52 00:03:48,270 --> 00:03:49,980 WEEKLY BULLETIN OSAMU KAJITANI 53 00:03:56,417 --> 00:03:58,238 So those girls from earlier, 54 00:03:58,822 --> 00:04:01,199 I believe they're part of "Zenchura," am I right? 55 00:04:02,556 --> 00:04:03,577 Well, am I? 56 00:04:05,579 --> 00:04:06,788 And what about it? 57 00:04:07,539 --> 00:04:10,584 So you're fine with targeting them like that? 58 00:04:10,667 --> 00:04:12,002 Sure am. 59 00:04:12,085 --> 00:04:14,796 -But what if they retaliate? -I'll return the favor. 60 00:04:14,880 --> 00:04:16,465 -All by your lonesome? -Yup. 61 00:04:18,133 --> 00:04:19,551 I get it now... 62 00:04:19,634 --> 00:04:20,635 Get what? 63 00:04:20,719 --> 00:04:23,847 Perhaps you're part of that other organization. 64 00:04:24,473 --> 00:04:26,433 What "other organization"? 65 00:04:27,684 --> 00:04:30,520 The one fighting against this Zenchura. 66 00:04:32,981 --> 00:04:34,024 Nailed it, right? 67 00:04:34,733 --> 00:04:36,026 That doesn't exist. 68 00:04:36,109 --> 00:04:39,237 If that is true, your actions earlier don't add up. 69 00:04:39,321 --> 00:04:41,198 The thing is, according to my research, 70 00:04:41,281 --> 00:04:43,658 Zenchura's a national undercover federation, 71 00:04:43,742 --> 00:04:46,203 -and one group's competing... -Listen, old timer! 72 00:04:47,037 --> 00:04:50,373 You'll get burned if you enter a kid's world. 73 00:04:50,457 --> 00:04:51,541 So treat carefully. 74 00:04:52,793 --> 00:04:53,877 Thanks for the meal. 75 00:04:58,298 --> 00:05:00,467 TAIZAN ACADEMY 76 00:05:05,138 --> 00:05:07,098 -Yo! -Yo! 77 00:05:58,567 --> 00:06:00,986 A reporter's trying to get a story on Zenchura. 78 00:06:02,654 --> 00:06:05,240 He's been in contact with several Sukebans. 79 00:06:07,742 --> 00:06:09,744 ZENCHURA'S EXISTENCE MUST REMAIN TOP-SECRET 80 00:06:11,246 --> 00:06:12,497 I'm on it. 81 00:06:13,748 --> 00:06:17,294 Miko Domoto. Nishi-ku's Stray Sukeban. 82 00:06:19,379 --> 00:06:20,672 Harumi Kozuki. 83 00:06:21,423 --> 00:06:23,800 Private Taizan Academy's, Student Body President. 84 00:06:25,427 --> 00:06:27,053 Lastly, Asuka Kuraku. 85 00:06:28,430 --> 00:06:30,849 What!? Say that again! 86 00:06:33,268 --> 00:06:35,186 She's Yoichiro Shinomiya's granddaughter!? 87 00:06:38,064 --> 00:06:41,610 The one linked to the influential group in business and politics? 88 00:06:43,445 --> 00:06:46,323 Got it. I'll get back to you. 89 00:07:22,525 --> 00:07:23,526 Yo. 90 00:07:24,300 --> 00:07:26,446 -Old timer! -Hey. 91 00:07:31,117 --> 00:07:34,412 Asuka Group, Stray Sukeban, Miko Domoto. 92 00:07:40,710 --> 00:07:43,046 What's going on in your world of kids? 93 00:07:43,129 --> 00:07:46,424 -What is it to you? -I want to go public with it. 94 00:07:46,508 --> 00:07:48,009 For the money? 95 00:07:48,635 --> 00:07:51,805 To help the adults understand the challenges you're all facing. 96 00:07:53,848 --> 00:07:57,936 I've been digging into this Zenchura organization. 97 00:07:58,019 --> 00:08:02,357 I was surprised to discover its substantial influence. 98 00:08:03,149 --> 00:08:06,444 I was also surprised to find a group out there 99 00:08:06,528 --> 00:08:08,530 actively opposing it. 100 00:08:09,447 --> 00:08:13,660 This Asuka Group that you're in must have a considerable size. 101 00:08:15,912 --> 00:08:18,999 How many members are part of it? 102 00:08:19,916 --> 00:08:21,918 -Just one. -One? 103 00:08:23,253 --> 00:08:27,465 Does that mean there's a larger organization helping it? 104 00:08:27,549 --> 00:08:30,218 Isn't that your job to find out, old timer? 105 00:08:30,301 --> 00:08:33,096 Say, can you set up a meeting with Asuka Kuraku? 106 00:08:35,557 --> 00:08:38,309 I'm all done here! If you'll excuse me. 107 00:08:42,731 --> 00:08:43,982 You little raccoon dog. 108 00:08:51,489 --> 00:08:54,325 Asuka Kuraku, age 15. 109 00:08:55,869 --> 00:08:58,455 In her second year at the private Taizan Academy. 110 00:08:59,330 --> 00:09:01,332 Did excellent in elementary, 111 00:09:01,416 --> 00:09:04,461 and has been a student council officer for five terms. 112 00:09:04,544 --> 00:09:06,963 She used to be an energetic, and bright girl. 113 00:09:07,797 --> 00:09:11,342 Until after she entered middle school, 114 00:09:11,426 --> 00:09:13,219 where the bullying began. 115 00:09:13,303 --> 00:09:15,180 The reason appears to be 116 00:09:15,263 --> 00:09:19,309 her attempt to defy Zenchura's rule. 117 00:09:19,392 --> 00:09:21,978 This resulted in a suicide attempt, 118 00:09:22,062 --> 00:09:24,689 admission to the neurology ward, 119 00:09:25,315 --> 00:09:27,776 repeated vomiting, and seizures. 120 00:09:27,859 --> 00:09:29,736 She was discharged three months later. 121 00:09:30,487 --> 00:09:31,946 Following that, 122 00:09:32,572 --> 00:09:35,158 she cut her hair short, 123 00:09:35,241 --> 00:09:40,080 and, presumably, launched the Asuka Group. 124 00:10:16,991 --> 00:10:19,202 You all belong to the Asuka Group? 125 00:10:21,746 --> 00:10:24,582 Or perhaps you girls ride with Zenchura? 126 00:10:28,336 --> 00:10:30,046 What are you digging for? 127 00:10:31,005 --> 00:10:33,258 I'm after intel about Zenchura and the Asuka Group. 128 00:10:33,341 --> 00:10:35,009 There's no such thing! 129 00:10:36,845 --> 00:10:38,304 I believe a month back, 130 00:10:38,972 --> 00:10:43,059 Shinjuku 2-chome, known as "Nakai-ku" by you guys. 131 00:10:43,143 --> 00:10:45,019 There was a skirmish in a park there-- 132 00:10:45,103 --> 00:10:46,396 Hey, that's mine! 133 00:10:49,774 --> 00:10:51,442 No, don't do that! 134 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:53,820 Neither Zenchura nor the Asuka Group exist! 135 00:10:53,903 --> 00:10:58,032 If you keep poking around, you'll end up like your notebook. 136 00:11:01,119 --> 00:11:02,704 Are we clear? 137 00:11:07,542 --> 00:11:09,252 Hold it one second! 138 00:11:10,503 --> 00:11:12,130 Please hear me out! 139 00:11:12,755 --> 00:11:16,092 You stated not to mention Zenchura, correct? 140 00:11:16,160 --> 00:11:17,386 Yes, ma'am. 141 00:11:17,454 --> 00:11:20,388 If he reveals what the Asuka Group is all about 142 00:11:20,972 --> 00:11:24,017 and publicizes them as a delinquent group of misfits, 143 00:11:24,684 --> 00:11:28,813 the public will take notice and they'll be crushed. 144 00:11:32,066 --> 00:11:33,484 Can he be trusted? 145 00:11:34,235 --> 00:11:36,863 I made it very clear what'd happen to him 146 00:11:36,946 --> 00:11:40,033 if he wrote about Zenchura or betrayed our trust. 147 00:11:47,248 --> 00:11:50,210 The more I dig into Zenchura's horrors, 148 00:11:50,293 --> 00:11:53,296 the bigger the Asuka Group seems to me. 149 00:11:53,379 --> 00:11:55,256 But they're skilled at staying hidden. 150 00:11:57,258 --> 00:11:59,469 Weekly Bulletin, Editorial Dept. 151 00:12:00,845 --> 00:12:02,222 Kaji, it's for you. 152 00:12:02,305 --> 00:12:03,473 Got it. 153 00:12:05,016 --> 00:12:08,114 -Yes, it's me. -Do we have your word? 154 00:12:09,145 --> 00:12:10,897 Yeah, you got my word. 155 00:12:11,522 --> 00:12:14,400 In that case, keep your eyes on Miko Domoto for now. 156 00:12:14,984 --> 00:12:15,985 Miko? 157 00:12:16,819 --> 00:12:19,948 She'll lead you to that Asuka Group, full of misfits. 158 00:12:20,573 --> 00:12:24,744 However, if Zenchura is even subtly hinted in your article... 159 00:12:24,827 --> 00:12:26,120 I know. 160 00:12:28,998 --> 00:12:30,667 HANAZONO MIDDLE SCHOOL 161 00:13:23,011 --> 00:13:25,555 I told her to be here at two. 162 00:13:26,180 --> 00:13:28,308 What are you trying to do by calling Asuka!? 163 00:13:28,391 --> 00:13:31,311 -We'll sell her off. -Sell her off? 164 00:13:31,394 --> 00:13:34,147 Sell her off where? To a foreign country? 165 00:13:34,230 --> 00:13:37,608 To the public. As a group of misfits. 166 00:13:37,692 --> 00:13:39,068 The public? 167 00:13:42,363 --> 00:13:45,867 Right, so that's how it is, huh? 168 00:13:46,701 --> 00:13:48,619 That reporter set this up, didn't he? 169 00:13:50,324 --> 00:13:53,916 Hey, you two-bit reporter! I know you're nearby! 170 00:13:55,724 --> 00:13:58,212 You'd do anything for a story, wouldn't you!? 171 00:13:58,921 --> 00:14:00,340 Show yourself, newshound! 172 00:14:02,759 --> 00:14:04,677 Aren't you ashamed to do this!? 173 00:14:04,761 --> 00:14:05,845 Shut it! 174 00:14:15,605 --> 00:14:19,150 Aren't you ashamed to prey on kids!? 175 00:14:21,319 --> 00:14:24,322 Shut up! You bitch! 176 00:14:25,907 --> 00:14:26,908 Hold it! 177 00:14:28,034 --> 00:14:30,370 -Who're you? -Be quiet and watch. 178 00:14:32,872 --> 00:14:34,540 You want a story on Asuka, don't you? 179 00:14:36,417 --> 00:14:38,294 She'll be here, guaranteed. 180 00:14:41,631 --> 00:14:44,634 Take a look! This is what Zenchura is all about! 181 00:14:44,717 --> 00:14:46,260 I said, shut the hell up! 182 00:14:51,224 --> 00:14:53,393 I never asked you to do that to her. 183 00:14:53,976 --> 00:14:56,979 You invaded our world first... 184 00:14:59,816 --> 00:15:01,859 So don't tell us how to run things! 185 00:15:26,717 --> 00:15:28,302 It's almost four o'clock. 186 00:15:28,386 --> 00:15:30,430 Are you sure the Asuka Group will be here? 187 00:15:31,889 --> 00:15:34,016 At this rate, you guys'll be the ones 188 00:15:34,100 --> 00:15:36,144 who failed to keep your word. 189 00:15:39,063 --> 00:15:41,566 What's going on with Asuka? You sure you called her? 190 00:15:41,649 --> 00:15:43,734 Yes, I told her to come at two. 191 00:15:47,530 --> 00:15:50,575 You and Asuka are not at odds, right? 192 00:15:51,159 --> 00:15:52,285 You dunce. 193 00:15:52,368 --> 00:15:55,037 Our bond is far deeper than you can imagine! 194 00:15:56,176 --> 00:15:57,206 Minister Kasuga! 195 00:16:06,132 --> 00:16:07,467 The Asuka Group! 196 00:16:17,477 --> 00:16:18,769 Where's Asuka!? 197 00:16:25,318 --> 00:16:26,694 Minister Kasuga! 198 00:16:34,285 --> 00:16:35,578 Ludicrous. 199 00:16:54,013 --> 00:16:55,932 Asuka Group, present! 200 00:17:12,990 --> 00:17:14,659 -You okay, Miko? -Yeah. 201 00:17:17,203 --> 00:17:19,747 The Asuka Group is supposed to be just one person! 202 00:17:21,582 --> 00:17:23,376 M-Minister Kasuga! 203 00:17:25,378 --> 00:17:26,963 We better call it a day... 204 00:17:40,309 --> 00:17:42,019 Come on out, worthless pressman! 205 00:17:58,578 --> 00:18:00,871 You guys are all from the Asuka Group? 206 00:18:02,248 --> 00:18:03,624 But how come? 207 00:18:04,333 --> 00:18:08,337 How come I couldn't find this sole member Asuka Group? 208 00:18:08,421 --> 00:18:10,590 That Asuka Group isn't a thing. 209 00:18:12,383 --> 00:18:15,386 Don't you get it? Some reporter you are. 210 00:18:15,928 --> 00:18:18,139 You can't write a good story like that. 211 00:18:19,015 --> 00:18:21,601 The Asuka Group lies inside the core of all of us. 212 00:18:22,768 --> 00:18:24,437 Inside the core? 213 00:18:35,698 --> 00:18:38,284 If your eyes haven't rotted yet, 214 00:18:38,367 --> 00:18:41,329 muster the courage to take a gander straight ahead! 215 00:18:42,663 --> 00:18:45,791 We all dare to fight, even if we're by ourselves. 216 00:19:03,392 --> 00:19:06,395 That's how we're all part of the sole member Asuka Group. 217 00:19:09,815 --> 00:19:12,234 Do you get it now, old timer? 218 00:19:12,985 --> 00:19:15,571 The Asuka Group isn't as fragile as Zenchura. 219 00:19:16,614 --> 00:19:19,992 The Asuka Group lies within here. 220 00:19:23,371 --> 00:19:26,624 THE ASUKA GROUP EXISTS IN THE CORE OF THOSE... 221 00:19:26,707 --> 00:19:30,127 WHO HAVE THE COURAGE TO STAND ON THEIR OWN 222 00:19:33,631 --> 00:19:35,216 Maybe you still have... 223 00:19:36,592 --> 00:19:38,302 some of that inside you. 224 00:19:46,852 --> 00:19:47,978 Wait! 225 00:19:49,939 --> 00:19:51,440 Just tell me one thing. 226 00:19:53,275 --> 00:19:54,860 What made you change? 227 00:19:56,445 --> 00:19:58,447 I just stopped trying so hard. 228 00:20:15,172 --> 00:20:18,926 Do I have some of the Asuka Group inside me, too? 229 00:20:25,057 --> 00:20:28,060 You think you can get us a story for next week? 230 00:20:29,311 --> 00:20:31,897 I couldn't find anything of note. 231 00:20:32,398 --> 00:20:33,399 What? 232 00:20:45,244 --> 00:20:47,913 That was the best article I ever wrote... 233 00:20:53,335 --> 00:20:56,005 I wonder if that reporter will write an article about us. 234 00:20:56,672 --> 00:20:58,215 Good question. 235 00:20:58,718 --> 00:21:02,344 If he has some of the Asuka Group on the inside, I doubt he will. 236 00:21:03,053 --> 00:21:05,598 I wonder what Asuka's face looks like on the inside? 237 00:21:05,681 --> 00:21:07,475 Fool, there's no face! 238 00:21:07,558 --> 00:21:09,307 I bet it's like this! 239 00:21:14,815 --> 00:21:16,776 That's not even close! 240 00:21:16,859 --> 00:21:18,861 {\an8}TO BE CONTINUED 241 00:21:23,157 --> 00:21:29,830 I want to keep our hearts together 242 00:21:24,867 --> 00:21:26,535 {\an8}STARRING 243 00:21:27,870 --> 00:21:30,372 {\an8}MEGUMI ODAKA: ASUKA 244 00:21:29,914 --> 00:21:37,463 For the imprints of time, I wish to divide between us 245 00:21:31,332 --> 00:21:33,834 {\an8}NATSUKI OZAWA: MIKO 246 00:21:34,960 --> 00:21:37,463 {\an8}HIKARI ISHIDA: HARUMI 247 00:21:43,219 --> 00:21:45,846 {\an8}TAKURO TATSUMI 248 00:21:45,930 --> 00:21:52,728 As twilight falls, with you, I paused and stared 249 00:21:47,431 --> 00:21:49,934 {\an8}EMI NAGAOKA KOJI YAMANAKA 250 00:21:53,312 --> 00:22:00,069 The sky, slightly overcast, seems melancholic 251 00:21:57,775 --> 00:22:00,069 {\an8}RISA HONDA RYO NAKANISHI: NARRATOR 252 00:22:00,152 --> 00:22:06,826 Let's gather our solitude, and let it drift in the wind 253 00:22:00,152 --> 00:22:02,446 {\an8}SHIORI SAKURA: HIBARI 254 00:22:06,909 --> 00:22:13,457 The words seem to somehow stumble and falter 255 00:22:10,287 --> 00:22:13,457 {\an8}CREATED BY SATOSUMI TAKAGUCHI 256 00:22:13,541 --> 00:22:20,589 To you, from me, let me say just this 257 00:22:17,962 --> 00:22:20,589 {\an8}WRITTEN BY KAZUHIKO GODO 258 00:22:20,673 --> 00:22:27,513 To you, from me, for you whom I love 259 00:22:24,468 --> 00:22:27,513 {\an8}MUSIC BY TOSHIAKI TSUSHIMA 260 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:35,312 I want to shoulder all worries, believe in me 261 00:22:27,596 --> 00:22:30,850 {\an8}"KANASHI GEDA NE" SONG BY ASUKA-GUMI 262 00:22:37,314 --> 00:22:43,696 I want to intertwine our hearts 263 00:22:43,779 --> 00:22:51,161 So that even the sting of pain may find solace 264 00:22:51,245 --> 00:22:57,751 I want to intertwine our hearts 265 00:22:57,835 --> 00:23:06,051 I want to live the same youth 266 00:23:06,594 --> 00:23:09,847 {\an8}DIRECTED BY HIDEO TANAKA 267 00:23:09,930 --> 00:23:13,475 {\an8}PRODUCED BY TOEI COMPANY IN COLLABORATION WITH FUJI TELEVISION 268 00:23:13,559 --> 00:23:15,144 {\an8}NEXT TIME 269 00:23:16,228 --> 00:23:18,981 Japan's best strategist, Himeko. 270 00:23:23,527 --> 00:23:25,613 Asuka, it's a trap! 271 00:23:25,696 --> 00:23:26,864 You'll get caught! 272 00:23:28,282 --> 00:23:30,117 I can read Asuka like a book. 273 00:23:30,659 --> 00:23:31,619 Asuka! 274 00:23:33,454 --> 00:23:36,498 THIS STORY IS FICTION Subtitles by: @GEO9875_SUBS 275 00:23:39,168 --> 00:23:41,045 I'll show you how to fight!