The pent-up energy of youth embroiled in high school turf wars
manifested itself in defiance of authority and outlandish fashions.
These violent delinquents became a social phenomenon known as "thugs."
Even here, in Chiba...
I think I'll transfer schools.
That again?
What about entrance exams? If you fail you'll be right back here at Akehisa.
How did I end up at a school full of delinquents? I guess I was desperate.
That's on you.
Whatever. They do their own thing. No one's bullying us or anything.
I guess. If we can tolerate studying in a campus full of thugs.
Ow!
Idiot! Keep it down!
Who is that?
That's Imai from Beni High.
Is he famous?
He's with the gang that beat up our very own Sagara.
And that monkey behind him?
Shh! Keep it down!
Did you say something, punk?
No! Nothing at all!
You did, didn't you?!
Tanigawa!!
- What? - Forget it.
They're a couple of limp dicks from Akehisa. And you do look like an ape.
What the hell!
It's OK.
Imai!!
Are you OK?!
What the hell are you doing?
Did you buy Riko a can of juice yesterday? Admit it!
She came up to me at the vending machine.
I offered her one too, like any gentleman would!
. Can you not? The mere fact that you treated her to juice makes it...
Rainwater? No, mudwater.
What the hell? It was orange juice!
Who's that?
Mitsuhashi! From Nanyo High.
Like I'm supposed to know?
You idiot! Every high-schooler knows Mitsuhashi.
The very one who beat Sagara.
Cut it, before Riko comes.
Ito, too!
He's intimidating.
Mitsuhashi's side-kick.
San-chan, stop it! It was just a can of juice!
Shut up! Buying her juice like you're her man or something?
It's called good manners!
- Stop it! - I will not.
Riko! Talk to him, will you?
San-chan!!
Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
Whupped by a girl.
So that's the infamous Riko Akasaka?
What a way to start the day!
What's going on, gentlemen? It's still so early.
Who's this now?
Kyoko Hayakawa, leader of the gang at Seiran, the all-girls' school.
Leave them alone.
Let's go after the punks that gave us the eye.
What are you talking about, Akemi?
You hate confrontation, right? No need to see this nonsense.
Close your eyes. Close your eyes.
They're gone!
Now, look this way.
I can see you, Ito!
There you are, Kyo-chan!
Ito!
Sickeningly sweet.
Who cares?
- Here I am! - There you are!
Let's split. We don't wanna get involved.
Where's Kyo-chan? Kyo-chan?
- Over here! - There you are!
By the way,
did you hear that students from Hokunei High are transferring here?
Teacher said their campus caught fire.
I guess we're the only school with classrooms to spare.
Campus caught fire? That's so lame. I wonder what they're like.
Could that be them? Don't tell me...
Oh, crap.
It's going to be war!
Going hard is a man's badge of honor I believe that in my heart
We may want to break down and cry but we've always tried our best
Even when times get tough we clench our teeth and keep going
As a kid, I looked up at the night sky from the back alley
and swore on a shooting star I'll never forget that promise
Going hard is a man's badge of honor I believe that in my heart
"Akehisa High School"
It's a school full of thugs, all right.
All these thugs in one place?
We're ones to talk.
Nice to meet you.
Fellow students, I'm Otake, the boss at Hokunei High School.
And I'm Yanagi.
We'll behave ourselves, so please treat us kindly.
Looks like it's true. Akehisa doesn't have a leader...
Satoshi and Sagara were taken down, then Katori soon after.
So there's no boss right now.
So we're free to conduct business.
I don't know much about Beni High.
I heard a guy called Imai is in charge.
So who took down Satoshi, Sagara and Katori then?
Mitsuhashi and Ito.
Mitsuhashi and Ito from Nanyo High.
Yeah, I heard of them.
They were out of our territory before, but now's our chance to crush 'em
and expand our base.
Mitsuhashi and Ito...
Cut it out.
I said, cut it out.
- Mitsuhashi! Ito! - What's up, Sagawa?
Did you hear? Some scary-looking thugs transferred over to Akehisa.
They already got into it with some of our guys.
So?
So, don't walk home alone or go outside unless you have to.
Moron! Why is that any concern of mine?
I'm the top dog! And I have my minion Ito to protect me.
Who you calling minion?
How can you be so relaxed? Akehisa is leaderless right now.
Hokunei could pose an even greater threat! We need to strategize...
Shut up!
You think "Akehisa" has me shakin' in my pants? No way in hell!
With my new move, "Surprise Kick in the Balls", they don't stand a chance.
Cool your jets, bro.
It's a nice idea, but you're intimidating everyone.
Nice idea?
Riko, you're too easy on Mitsuhashi nowadays.
You're right...
Why would you mess with me when I was just minding my own business?
Could that mean you're one of the tougher guys at Akehisa?
This school has no shortage of thugs that are as tough as me.
So don't get cocky.
I don't care how many pitiful thugs you have here.
Now, let's talk business.
See these keychains?
They're lucky charms to keep thugs away for a mere 5,000 yen.
5,000 yen.
Are you kidding? Who'd buy this crap?
No one's forcing you, but do you really want to get beaten up all the time?
So? What're you gonna do?
Satoru! Did you buy one?
What is that?
They're selling them for 5,000 yen to ward off the Hokunei guys.
Idiot, no way.
Dude, they'll get you if you don't.
Do you understand the value of money? How hard it is to earn 5,000 yen?
Pay them now and they'll come back for more later.
But even the thugs are buying them!
What's this?
What a pretty bag you have.
W-What?
I don't see a charm.
Charm?
This boy has one.
It keeps the bad guys away. Good thing you bought one!
Thanks.
But this boy doesn't have a Love & Peace charm. The thugs don't like that.
Get it?
It's all about Love & Peace baby!
Satoru!
Don't be a punk!
See what happens when you don't buy a charm?
Where do Mitsuhashi and Ito hang out?
I don't know. Ask the Nanyo High guys.
Relax, it's not like we have to crush them today.
He's coming! It's him!
Based on my experience, something unpleasant is gonna happen.
I told you I'm invincible, stupid! Leave this to me.
I envy that carefree personality of yours.
What the hell? I heard he was a beast, but he looks more like a clown.
Leave this one to me. Seeing you may send him running.
As outsiders, I suppose we should "pay our respects."
- Go for it. - Alright.
Um...
Can I go now?
We're not done with you!
What the hell, punk?
That's my line.
We're not from these parts
so it's only right to pay our respects to the famous Mitsuhashi.
Who the hell are you?
Haven't you heard? We're from Hokunei borrowing Akehisa's campus for a bit.
I had no idea, fool.
My ears only hear news that benefits me. Get it?
Like those coffee filter things. Only the good stuff gets through!
So they're here already... The thugs Sagawa was talking about.
Back home, no one sees this uniform and dares to talk to me like that.
You're a big fish in a small pond, punk!
Crap, here we go again.
Yo, Mitsuhashi! Chill out man. Whoa, whoa.
Not bad.
What you got there? A bit outdated, ain't it?
You know you can't beat me with your bare hands.
Running away, punks?
Franken-Gorilla.
Franken-Gorilla!
What you laughing at?!
Get off my damn foot!
If we both pedal, we'll go twice as fast!
Says who? Just let me pedal!
Hurry!
- That was close! - Idiot!
Franken-Gorilla, huh?
What's so funny?
Really! They're selling this junk for 5,000 yen!
If you don't buy it, they'll get you...
That is a problem for sure. Who's selling them?
The Hokunei guys.
Ah, Hokunei High School students.
I can't really intervene because there are Hokunei teachers here.
I see...
What do we have here?
If it isn't Mr. Snitch.
You tried telling the teacher, but it was no use?
I guess we'll have to teach him what happens if you don't have a charm.
Let's have some fun.
Thanks, Aunty!
Hi, Ryoko.
"Morikawa"
Hi, Satoru! Yo...
What happened to you?
Nothing.
Doesn't look like nothing.
Who did this? Did you do something to deserve a beating?
Nah, you're not that kind of guy.
Who was it? I'll show them!
I know how strong you are but I can't drag you into this. You're my cousin.
I'm not leaving until you tell me.
What should I do?
Who's so tough that even Ryo will stand down...
It was Mitsuhashi.
From Nanyo High. He's a beast! Even you wouldn't stand a chance.
And he's blonde!
"Nanyo High School"
There can't be that many blondes.
Ito's on a date with Kyo-chan again. Lucky bastard.
Why not go on a date with me, then?
There's the blonde...
Look, it's stupid Imai.
Hello! How are you, Riko?
I'm OK!
Different uniforms. But are they friends?
Who do you think you are, ignoring me when I paid you respect?
What about that was respectful? All you said was "Look, it's stupid Imai."
Riko, did you hear? Hokunei High just transferred to Akehisa.
Apparently they're dangerous. You shouldn't be alone.
I'll be your new bodyguard.
What? She doesn't need a bodyguard, you fool.
Riko! Don't worry, you'll be safe with me!
Listen up.
They say, "Those who travel together, die together."
Who says you're gonna die?
Let's go.
- Let's go. - Are you listening to me?
- Get back here! Listen to me! - Be careful!
I need him to be alone.
Get lost, already!
It looks like you're safe for today, so Imai the bodyguard, signing off!
Thanks, Imai.
- See ya. - Bye.
You Mitsuhashi?
What a babe...
Crap, no one's around.
There goes my chance to show off how popular I am with the babes...
Hey! You Mitsuhashi?
Yeah...
A bamboo sword? Why a bamboo sword?
Oh, you want my autograph?
Are you bamboozling me?
Hell yeah! Gotta marker?
You beat up my cousin.
You're not from my fan club?
My cousin doesn't deserve to get beaten up by no random thug.
He's an honest person!
You got the wrong guy. I don't get into fights for no reason.
And you shouldn't test my patience right now.
I'm not falling for your bull!
Idiot, don't!
Didn't expect you to dodge that one.
I'll split your head open! Bring it!
All right...
Help!!
Come back here, you little...
Riko! Riko! Riko!
San-chan?
Help me, Riko! I don't know this chick, but she has it out for me!
What's going on?
Out of my way missy, he doesn't need protecting.
Did he do something wrong?
Nothing! She's just a violent chick!
Liar! You pick on the weak.
Stand back.
San-chan may be a thug, but he doesn't prey on the weak.
Stay out of my way, or you'll get hurt.
I'll take you on.
Sorry, but...
I'll have to hurt you a little.
This chick does Aikido....
Stop swinging that thing around! You could hurt somebody!
I refuse to be lectured by you of all people.
San-chan, you can't go full force on a girl!
No chance.
You're showing off now?
I'Il dodge that blow just like Riko and...
San-chan, are you OK?
That girl just poked me!
This is what pain feels like!
Wait!
Can you stand?
What the hell?
Are you OK?
Yeah right, you idiot. Fooled you. That didn't hurt a bit.
See? I can do this.
And this...
Slow-mo moves, too.
Thank the Park Gods every day.
And every day, I give thanks and AY!
That one was a secret move called "Play Dead."
Pepper bomb, huh? How devious of you.
You gave it to me for self-defense, remember?
Really? Anyways, uh...Riko...
What happened today stays between us OK?
It was immature of me to bust out my "Play Dead" move against a chick.
So...it's a secret, OK?
I guess...
Damn...where'd he go?
That guy...
Hey, mister. I need you right now.
She's not hitting on you dude! She just needs your help!
I can't...this total babe comes out of nowhere and says "she needs me"!
Like I said, I don't think she meant it that way!
Can you hear me?
It's useless.
What are your interests? I'm a star-gazer myself.
When I look at the stars, I....
Just tell me where Mitsuhashi hangs out?
Of course! Beat him to a pulp, please!
Isn't he your friend?
What? He's no friend!
Even if we were lifelong friends, I'd still be on your side.
Nice!
They seemed so close. Thugs have no loyalty.
There he is.
No sense running away. Take responsibility for your actions.
Big bro! What in the world? How'd you bring her here so fast?
I called for backup, just like you asked. Hehe.
Ain't she a fox? What are you going to do with her?
What is he talking about?
We've been duped, Imai! Young lady!
Hey big bro! Back up's here! Let's get rid of this broad!
We've been conned, Imai! Let's get out of here!
Playing me for a fool, huh?
Wait, you've got it all wrong!
Do I look like an idiot?
I'm gonna kill you one day. Don't forget it.
Are you OK? Damn Mitsuhashi, you pulled a fast one!
You're the one, bringing that chick here all nicely.
I'm OK...
I'm alright, Tanigawa...
Whupped by a girl.
Whupped...by...a...girl.
It's the devil...the devil's cackle.
You're no longer Beni High's boss Imai!
You got whupped by a girl!
Where's your balls?
No-balls Imai!
That's a terribly unimaginative nickname, god dammit!
From now on, your life's mission is to take down girls!
Let's a put a leaf on him.
It's a toilet, let's take a poop!
Piece of poop! Piece of poop Imai!
Who's a piece of poop? I am!
He responded!
He got whupped by a girl too...
I'll buy a charm. I have money!
No need, pinhead!
From now on, you're gonna be our punching bag!
Hold him down, hold him down! Ready! Let's go!
Why don't you eat this piece of paper? Like a goat.
Five on one? Really?
Excuse me miss, are you pretending like you're some kind of hero?
You don't know Kyoko Hayakawa from Seiran?
Nope! Sorry, we're not from around this area.
Kyoko, these are the thugs from Hokunei who transferred to Akehisa.
Better watch it.
Never heard of 'em. But I'll crush anyone who preys on the weak.
Tough words coming from such a cute face.
We'll go easy on you...
I said we'd go easy, but now you're pissing me off.
You ready?
Kyo-chan?
What's going on?
Well...
was just showing these people the way to the train station.
Liar! You started it!
How sweet, playing policeman.
Ten-minute police chief, at your service!
What the hell? We were just about to beat them to a pulp!
Akemi, don't scold people who are lost.
Everyone gets lost sometimes.
Stop playing the angel!
Yes indeed, I'm an angel leading the way to the station!
Yes, you're an angel!
Everyone, the station is this way! Follow me!
Where are you going? Aren't we gonna finish them off?
Your reputation's at stake!
No one's following you besides me, angel.
Wahhh, no one will follow me!
Aww don't cry my angel. Wait for me at the café.
I'll make sure all these people get to the station.
- Are you sure? - Yes.
OK. I'll be at the café.
- Wait up, Kyoko! - Bye!
So, how to get to the station...
Who gives a damn about that?!
Don't waste my time with this useless crap!
Useless crap?!
I know what's up. And I'm gonna beat the crap out of you.
What did you say?
Thank you.
How'd you get involved with these thugs anyway?
You're Ito, right?
I guess I'm famous, too.
Anyway, thank you!
Hey.
What's his problem?
Oh! Kyo-chan!
Got you pretty good, huh?
Yanagi... Otake...
Look at these punks.
You wear our uniform and pull this crap, huh?
Some porcupine-head came up to us but he was pretty strong and...
That strong, huh?
Did I give you permission to lose?
Pathetic! Now punks around here will think they can beat us!
Come back a winner, even if you kill him. Or I'll kill you myself!
Come on, Yanagi.
That porcupine is Ito.
Mitsuhashi and Ito... They both gave my boys a beating.
I guess I gotta punish them now.
This is dangerous.
Just when things were starting to cool down with Akehisa.
What's with that Hokunei High?
They're bad news. Rumor is the students set the school on fire.
We can't let our kids get involved with thugs like that!
I propose that
students commute in groups
and we teachers patrol the streets at night.
At night? Scary!
- Mr. Sakamoto. - There may be ghosts.
Ghosts?
You don't have to worry about ghosts. We're in an urban area.
No more violence!
No more fighting!
You have terrible rhythm and no intention of reining the thugs in.
I heard they're worse than Akehisa.
We may not even be able to lay a finger on them... So!
I'm going to clap these pieces of wood together.
Seeing their school go up in flames... It may resonate with them somehow.
And above all
they'll be warned.
I'm moved! I'm in! I...
- Have a pair of castanets. - That was suspenseful...
- I have a recorder! - Wait a minute.
That's ridiculous.
- No more violence! - I'm telling you, it's ridiculous.
- No more fighting! - You're totally off.
- No fighting, no way! - No, that's horrible!
We're not a band. Well be a nuisance making all this noise at night.
All I have is my beautiful voice...
No more violence! No more fighting, ever!
We're anti-violence, anti-fighting.
Well, I suppose this racket may sap their will to fight.
I have a better idea.
It may be more effective if we walked around with sirens.
Stop peeping. I think they have toys like that you know?
Mr. Tanmachi...nice!
My name is Sorimachi.
What?
Kabuki sound effects. 100%.
Welcome to the bathroom!
Hey, get back here!
They're running this place.
If Satoshi and Sagara were here, we could stand up to them.
Did you have a little accident?
- Oh, no. - Let's flush it away with water.
Someone...help.
What the hell are you doing?
You wanna get killed? Pulling crap like that?
I'm sorry!
Next time, you're dead!
You OK?
- Sorry about that. - We have a lot of jerks at our school.
Th-thank you.
What's going on?
So your house is this way.
It's a bit far, but your houses are even further, in the next town over.
I don't want you getting attacked by thugs like that again.
I'm grateful, but this is fine.
Are these the guys who are giving you a hard time?
No, of course not. They're nice. They saved me.
Oh, really? Sorry about that.
You're protecting Satoru? Brave of you.
Well...I mean...I did my best.
Don't worry. We got his back from now on.
That's a relief. Thank you.
Then we'll be off.
Thank you.
They're good guys, although Otake looks kinda scary.
Heroes really do exist.
He's that guy...
You know him?
I bet that sorry punk lied and told the girl I was picking on him.
I don't know him. But that chick picked a fight with me.
Really?
Do I look like I'd beat up a weakling like that?
You don't go easy on anybody.
Damn! Because of him I...
Got whupped by that girl?
No!
I let Imai get whupped by that girl!
What about Imai?
Imai! I was just gonna avenge you.
She whupped your butt?
I don't care if she's a girl, I'm bringing her down!
Or else I'll forever be the guy who got whupped by a girl!
Let's go, Imai!
Wait!
Are you stupid? Ganging up on a girl like that?
Forget about this revenge thing. You're not that kind of guy, Imai.
Well, I...
Just say you understand.
What? You were gonna beat up a girl? Jeez man, that's the pits.
You little punk.
If she sees you, she'll attack you again. Let's get out of here.
Ow! Let me go! Let me go!
Ow, that hurts!
Alright, this is over. Don't ever approach that girl again.
Riko, I think letting a girl win is a true virtue.
A little late for that.
Shut up!
I'm glad to hear that.
San-chan, come with me. I don't trust you.
Why?
Why are you two...
...spending this time drinking tea?
You're ignoring me.
Ah, the beauty of silence.
Tea is truly something to be enjoyed in silence.
Alas, this father who can't stand silence will simulate a bamboo water fountain.
Keep your mouth shut, Dad. I'm just trying to teach him restraint.
I told you, I'll never approach that girl again!
I know how vindictive you are. I don't trust you.
Dad, continue with the sound effects, please.
You idiot, are you kidding me?
I don't get it but I sure as hell won't take orders from you!
- Get home safe. - Thanks.
- Bye. - Bye.
Hey.
Wait up!
Stop!
Don't run away if you ain't done nothing wrong.
Why'd you tell that girl that Mitsuhashi bullied you?
How did you know?
Theard she picked a fight with Mitsuhashi.
Did he really bully you?
Well, Ryoko asked me who beat me up and...
Ryoko? That girl?
My cousin. I thought she'd give up if I said it was Mitsuhashi and...
I see. Did you tell her what actually happened?
No, I couldn't...
He really is a thug, so I figured it was fine.
You punk!
He may be a thug, but he shouldn't be blamed for no reason!
S-Sorry.
Ah, what the hell.
Hey, what're you doing to my buddy?
You're from Hokunei...
You're Ito from Nanyo High.
Picking on the weak? How pathetic.
I hate damn cowards like you.
Guys like you give us a bad rep.
You can only prove your strength by picking on the weak? You loser.
Is this how you do it around here?
Shut your trap.
This guy's claiming he was bullied by Mitsuhashi.
The weakling was just trying to protect himself!
You can't even let him get away with it? What a loser.
Satoru, this might get rough, so stand back.
Hey, wait a minute.
Is that all you got, boss?
Aren't you No. 1 or 2 around here?
Why do I have to fight this guy?
Picking on the weak is all you can do?
You dog!
Damn, he's strong!
He's weak.
If he's No. 2, it's going to be easier than I thought to take over this area.
You piece of crap!
That hurt, but not really.
You may have built your reputation by picking on the weak. Not for much longer.
And now you're gonna get what's coming to you.
You better not even think about touching Satoru again!
Can't win this one...
Otake, it's the cops! Someone called the cops!
Really? Now?
I was just about to finish him.
Cops, huh?
What a nuisance...
What? There's no cops here. That little punk...
Mitsuhashi!
Lunch in the morning?
Last night was crazy. All I had was tea. Breakfast ain't enough.
If you eat now, you'll be starving by lunchtime!
Then I'll eat yours.
No, no! It's about Ito...
I thought you'd be hungry so I brought this.
Wow, you're a saint! You devil, you!
I got home super late last night and totally missed dinner!
That's why I brought this for you. Shall I take it home?
I'll gladly partake, then.
Ito!
What happened Ito, you lose a fight or something?
Yeah. Totally...
You sorry loser! Accepting defeat just like that?
So you're a pathetic loser.
You're right.
What are you, a worm? Hey, Mr. Caterpillar!
Eat a bunch of leaves and spit them out of your butthole!
Planning to contribute to the silk-making trade?
Stop it, San-chan.
Can I make silk?
Never mind that!
I thought you wanted to be big and bad, like a hero.
But you're letting them win? And you call yourself a man?
That's right.
- You little...! - Stop! Something's wrong.
Shut up!
Hey, Mitsuhashi!
Hey, Mitsuhashi. Where you going? Mitsuhashi. Hey, Ito! Where's...
Ito? What happened? Was it those Hokunei guys?
It's nothing.
What do you mean nothing? You got into it with Hokunei, didn't you?
As a teacher, I can't stay silent!
I'm alright.
Fine. I'll forget this ever happened but...
If anything does happen...
I won't...stay...silent...
Why isn't he hungry for revenge? Tenacity is all he has going for him.
Apparently it was Hokunei's big boss Otake.
They caused trouble when they first came too.
Why'd he lose?
Why?
He wouldn't lose for no reason!
Mitsuhashi...
San-chan...
Alright, Sagawa, it's "recon" time.
We can't just go after 'em like that. They're dangerous, you know?
Even Akehisa... I can't believe it.
Even the thugs are buying charms to protect themselves.
What charms?
Come on. Buy a charm.
- Come on, come back. - No use actin' tough.
None.
Hey, what is this place?
It's a trap.
We appreciate you running all the way over here.
You're makin' a fool out of Akehisa!
Outsider! You think you can do whatever you want? It's over!
What's so funny?
You're really starting to piss me off.
But that ain't my problem.
You think you can scare us off with that?!
You prick!
Did you really just stab him?
You jerk!
Help! Someone! Come quick!
Stop bawling like a baby.
You tricked me.
This ain't over.
You looked so smug until I smacked the look off your face.
Who's next?
W-We'll be killed!
I'm on a different level from the likes of you!
So hurry up and buy a charm.
Ow! That hurts, you idiot!
Damn! If Satoshi and Sagara were here, those guys would be toast!
Idiot!
Don't say that.
What?
Satoshi and Sagara... They're never coming back.
Did you see that? He stabbed him! He's dangerous!
I told you! Don't mess with these guys!
Idiot! He stabbed someone. He'll be locked up before I have to make a move.
That lady is probably calling the police right now. We'll never see 'em again.
Case closed. End of story.
Otake and Yanagi are insane.
They have total control over those Hokunei thugs.
Hey Satoru, you don't even have a charm. Why do they protect you?
I have no idea.
How you doin'? That Ito guy still pickin' on you?
I'm alright. After what happened, I doubt he'll ever come back.
You gotta crush those types, or they never learn.
Anyways, have you eaten?
was going to get some bread from the cafeteria.
Come on, let's go out to eat!
That's against school rules...
Nah, this doesn't count right?
Welcome.
Yo.
You're here too.
I'm in a bit of a bind.
What happened?
The other day I ran into this kid getting bullied, so I stopped it.
But yesterday the bullies came back with their friends and weapons.
I wasn't about to get beaten up by those punks,
but I was in trouble.
Then someone threw a knife from behind me and hit one of their guys
so I was able to get away.
But they reported me to the cops.
And now, I'm being blamed for it.
You should tell the cops what happened and clear this up!
But he's always had a strong sense of justice.
One time he went too hard on some bullies,
and now the cops have him on a watchlist.
It's still violence, even if I only meant to protect someone.
But...
If the guy who threw the knife turned up...
If only we had time to find him.
Damn, I need help.
Yanagi! I'll go in your place!
What are you talking about?
You're always saving me. Now it's my turn to save you.
- Don't be stupid. - I'm being serious!
I told myself I'd do anything to repay your kindness one day.
It ain't that simple.
He's serious. I think it's a good idea. Meanwhile we'll look for the culprit.
Otake, what are you...
I'm off to the police station!
Will he get the job done?
I think it's too soon, but...
Nah, it'll go well.
Even dogs understand the concept of repaying a kindness.
"Morikawa"
Hello?
- Ryoko! - Hi, Aunty!
Satoru's turning himself in to the cops!
Satoru? The cops?
He won't tell me what's going on. Maybe he'll talk to you.
I'll try.
Those Akehisa guys got the crap stabbed out of 'em.
So even if Mitsuhashi and Ito get involved, you should stay out of it.
You!
Punk! What did you do to Satoru?
What the hell? You're the one who attacked me!
Just because you're a thug, doesn't mean you can hurt people!
I don't know what this is about but I didn't do anything.
And I'm not out to hurt anyone.
Imai, you're so cool!
Yeah? Sorry about that.
What the hell? You witch!
You attack me out of nowhere, and that's it?
You'd better apologize properly!
Imai, you suck!
At the end of the day, you've hurt people right?
I just avenged them, that's all.
What the hell? Avenged who?
She left.
She ran right past you while you were in a daze.
Tanigawa, I used to be a gentleman who treats women nicely,
but I'll never forgive that witch!
Imai!
He was a wimp after all.
- Kind of disappointing. - Really?
It's him...
Is it OK for you to be seen in public?
Satoru's already taken the blame for the stabbing.
Got some use out of him, huh?
That was fast. He was our punching bag until just recently.
He'll make us proud. When I look into his eyes, I can tell.
How loyal a dog he can be.
Hey!
Did you frame Satoru?
My, my, if it ain't the pretty little cousin.
You're gonna pay for this!
You witch!
Imai, Imai! Oh my god!
It's the Hokunei guys!
Huh? It's her.
These are the guys that framed Satoru!
He wanted to pay me back. I didn't force him to do anything.
You scumbag.
I came here to kick her butt.
But I've changed my mind.
I can't stand by and watch a guy beat up a girl.
You...
We'll take care of you!
Stop! Let me go!
What are you doing?!
Why...?
You know what I hate? Cowardly bastards!
Crap...this is bad!
That prick!
San-chan!
Mitsuhashi!
Did you just come from the police station?
Did you report me this time? But!
They'll never catch me, 'cause...
I am a nice, street-cleaning Chiba resident.
You just went to turn in a lost item, right?
You idiot. Because of you, that girl got me here...
No!
My best friend got beaten up so now I'm gonna beat you up!
Stop it. It's done.
It's not done! I'm sure that witch is hunting me down as we speak.
Mitsuhashi!
Please! Imai and the girl with the bamboo sword!
That witch, again?
Ryo?
Outta my way!
Stop!
Stop playing "nice guy" and hand the girl over!
If she talks, Satoru will have turned himself in for nothing.
I ain't handing anyone over, low-life.
How annoying.
I wasn't gonna use this until things cooled off with the cops, but...
Enter, street cleaning hero,
Mitsuhashi!
Imai! You're too lame to play a knight in shining armor.
- You're jealous! - What of that witch?
Mitsuhashi, you're so fast!
You beat up a girl...unforgivable!
Ryo! How did this happen?
Yanagi...
Hey Satoru, what are you doing here?
Yanagi...
Hey shorty, looks like he set you up.
No way...
So you tried to take the fall for him for knifing someone?
Idiot! Why would the cops believe someone like you did such a thing?
You tried to cover for him and got turned away?
They said they already knew who the culprit was.
Satoru, come on!
The other dogs did a good job returning the favor.
But you're a useless little turd.
You punk!
You're Yanagi, right?
- Come with us to the station. - You're gonna pay for this!
It's you again! Come back here!
The damn coward.
Who you calling coward?
We gotta let Ito have his revenge.
They're stronger than Akehisa. You can't take them on alone.
Let us handle it this time.
You guys...
We heard you were far, far away.
They stabbed a bunch of our own. We can't let that go.
We're gonna crush those Hokunei thugs for making us look like fools.
Me, Ito, Riko, and this idiot owe them one.
Don't get in our way.
Who got messed up worse, I wonder.
What'd you say?
They're forcing Akehisa to buy charms. This time, just shut up and watch.
- I'll leave it to you then! - You're the pits, Mitsuhashi!
Go wild on 'em! Squeeze the crap out of 'em and...
You haven't changed.
You've changed since you became a yakuza.
I'm no yakuza!
Tomorrow, we're gonna decimate all of them.
Thanks! I'll be going now!
I'll be cheering you on! I'm a huge fan! Always have been!
Hey, Katagiri, Sagara!
You got company.
Get off your sorry butts.
I won't tolerate a thug who plays dirtier than me.
Without the two of you, we're all screwed!
Please, come back.
Or else Hokunei will take over Akehisa!
You weaklings.
Please!
Jeez, come on. Don't cry. That's pathetic.
Sorry.
But we promised to stay out of trouble if he let us work here.
I intend to keep our word.
We explained everything to the factory manager.
And he said it can't be helped so...
That was uncalled for.
Who said you could laugh?
Sorry!
Satoshi!
We haven't let off steam in a while.
I guess we have no choice. It's for Akehisa.
Thank you!
"Hokunei students, please come to the factory tomorrow at 10 am."
"So we can crush every last one of you." Akehisa High
Nice.
I'm headed to juvie anyways.
Might as well have one last brawl.
Hi, Ito. He's upstairs.
- Mitsuhashi. - What are you doing here?
Tanigawa told me everything.
That little dork.
I'm going tomorrow.
To an all-out war? What for? We'll get them back another time.
This is Akehisa's problem.
It's between Akehisa and Hokunei. Why should we get involved?
Don't you get it? They trick people into trusting them, then stab 'em in the back!
Cool it, dude. It's hot enough in here.
You were the one who wanted revenge on that gorilla!
But he looks so strong. And that other guy too.
He uses knives. One wrong move and we're dead!
See? You're scared!
- I'm not! - Yeah, you are!
- You looked scared. - What did I look like?
Are you two fighting up there?
Takashi! Make up already!
But Ito, I have a good idea.
"Staff Only" Principal
"Historical Artifacts Room"
Hey! What the hell is this?
A wandering knight.
A fallen warrior.
No!
I'm asking you what you're doing!
I thought this might protect me from a knife wound.
What are you saying?
Oops, it's curfew.
OK. Bye... No!!
Put that back where you found it!
- I see. - Right.
Put it back. It belongs here.
Hurry! Hurry up!
It comes off right?
- Help him! - OK...
Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow! Ow!
How'd you get it on?
Wait, watch my neck!
What's with this thing?
Ow!
Hurry up!
Just pop the face part off like this.
Can you help us?
Sorry about this.
Sorry!
Ready? Slowly.
Slowly what?
- Just pop it out. - Pop it out? Like this?
- Is this your ear? - Ow! Ow!
You're not getting yourself into trouble again, are you?
No, Dad.
I won't let that blonde punk endanger my little girl.
Don't worry, Dad.
I can tell when you're lying.
It's not that dangerous high school, is it?
That's it. I'm going to go speak to their boss
and tell him to stop this meaningless violence or else...
my "Iron Fist" is coming out and breathing fire!
You're not gonna stop me?
St-Stop stop stop! You won't say that to your dad?
I mean, what do I know about the boss, let alone the school?
I don't even know the school's name, so I wouldn't know where to go.
And I don't know if I stand a chance against such a thuggish high school boss.
Dad is strong, but remember when Akehisa's boss crushed me?
With his little pinky! In an instant! Let's not forget that and...
If you don't stop me, I'll have to roam the neighborhood aimlessly...
I knew you wouldn't go so I didn't try to stop you.
Anyway!
You have to be a good girl and go to school tomorrow.
Yes, Dad.
I'm actually strong, you know?
Did I ever teach you that move? I didn't?
What was the name of that move again? It had a name, you know the legendary...
I can't remember.
If my opponent was a bear right now, then...
There's a bear right here. Struggling...
Here you go.
Eat up!
What's this?
Fried pork.
A bit heavy for breakfast, no?
Why?
Ito came to see you yesterday. That means something big's happening.
Takashi!
You're running for student council president, aren't you?
Something tells me that he is.
No way!
- It's election day today! - It must be!
Ito looked pretty serious.
Go, go Takashi!
Who cares if you lose? A blondie could never be president anyways.
But if there's even a 1% chance, you should give it a shot!
Please, stop.
Hurry up and eat your mom's protein-rich breakfast!
Alright, Dad's gonna have a celebratory beer too!
No, Dad.
You're going to work and you're about to drink a beer?
Right. No way.
Takashi, the student council president, huh?
- No, not really. - Hurry up and eat.
I can't believe it.
Student council president...
Delusional...
How nice. You're punctual.
So you're Satoshi and Sagara?
Finally, someone who looks like a worthy opponent.
Oh, the wimp decided to come too?
Ito.
What did you come here for?
Shut up. I have a score to settle with this one.
Suit yourself.
But first, anyone who betrays Hokunei will end up like this.
Satoru!
He came at us for beating up a girl. The weakling.
He was dead meat anyways.
Otake, it's the cops! Someone called the cops!
There's no cops here. That little punk...
Just wait...
I let him be my scapegoat, but thanks to him, I'm still off to juvie.
I got nothin' to lose now.
So today, I'll kill you all!
I'd like to see you try.
This town don't need a thug who plays dirtier than me.
And one more thing.
Akehisa ain't gonna lose.
Let's go!
Hey, you OK?
I'm sorry, I was just too weak and... Forgive me.
Alright, come on. Stand up.
You stupid idiot! Die!
We can't let 'em win! For Akehisa's pride and honor!
Hokunei is not only Akehisa's enemy! They're the whole town's enemy!
- Where's San-chan? - He's scared of knives!
- What the heck? - I don't know...
Damn, that Akehisa boss is strong!
Crap!
We won't lose! Not to you scumbags!
Hey, get back here!
That was close.
Satoru really believed in you guys.
He idolized you.
You didn't even feel a twinge of guilt?
What are you talking about? I believed in him too!
Turns out he was all talk, the useless piece of crap.
Why wouldn't a loser like him idolize a guy like me?
Shut up.
Don't say another word.
You piss me off.
Did you forget that I beat you to a pulp the last time?
You'd better submit to me if you don't want to be bullied.
Shut up! I guess you want to die, huh?
Are you stupid? Didn't you learn from the last time when I creamed you?
Shut up!
Scared? Submit to me, and I'll let you do whatever you want!
I told you to shut up!
Fine. Then die...
You!
I'll never lose to a thug like you.
You wanna die?
You really got me mad now.
They say you play dirtier than me.
You have to bust out a blade, huh?
Stop boring me with those amateurish lines, will you?
This one's never leaving my side.
I'm dead serious. I'm off to juvie anyways.
It doesn't matter how many of you I kill!
Surprise Crash!
San-chan!
He dodged Mitsuhashi's move!
Idiot, that was just a warm-up.
You think you're invincible just 'cause you have a blade?
Let's have an honest fight.
Mitsuhashi! Stay out of it!
They got Imai, Ito, Riko, even Sagawa!
- I'll handle this one. - He didn't get me.
Got your revenge?
Otake...
Mitsuhashi, you have a plan?
A secret weapon.
Stop playing around. I'll kill you!
You can't even fight without a knife. You think you can kill me? Please.
I'm invincible, as long as I have this. Let the strongest man win.
What comes out of a loser's mouth is nothing more than a lame excuse.
That so?
Then don't make any excuses when you lose.
Shut your trap!
What?!
This ain't no broom.
No way in hell...
Iron Fist of Fury!
Don't mess with my friends!
Mitsuhashi, always showing off...
Damn! It's the cops! Run!
I know it was my idea, but is this really working?
Not one of those thugs came to class today. Which means...
they're fighting somewhere.
This will resolve everything in one go. Let's try our best!
Police coming through. Clear the way!
Stop calling attention to ourselves.
People are looking at us like we're perverts.
Excuse me. Be careful.
Shall we go?
This isn't working!
All you thugs! Get out of this town!
- You're completely surrounded! - No, they're not.
What the hell is "Hoy, Yo"?!
You sound like a pirate.
Yo! Ho! Yo! Ho!
Can you get your story straight?
Mitsuhashi and Ito are so cool!
I got goosebumps when Ito came dragging that Gorilla behind him!
got so many goosebumps I thought I could fly!
That's so stupid.
But Mitsuhashi played dirty, even in the decisive battle!
- He totally crashed the party! - Woaahh, crash!
But that last part was cool!
- With that ping pong paddle! - Hey, I'm telling the story!
So, with the ping pong...
"Tsuya General Hospital"
Stupid Imai did his best. I guess we owe him a visit.
"Katsutoshi Imai"
Yum.
What's this?
Can't you see? Ryoko is nursing Imai back to health.
I wish we didn't see this.
You stupid bastard Imai!
Letting a girl spoon-feed you pudding? Outrageous!
Ryoko, one more bite.
I'm glad you like it.
San-chan! Don't be childish.
Stick to eating banana peels!
Stop, Mitsuhashi! He's injured!
Ryo's safe with someone like Imai.
Safe? Are you kidding? He's a damn idiot!
Hey, stop it.
You're hitting him!
Banana.
Don't let anyone taint Akehisa's reputation again!
So you're not staying?
We owe some people.
So we'll leave it to you.
Sagara, let's work at a takoyaki stand instead.
That ain't cool!
I'm not visiting that fool ever again!
Ito!
You battled it out with Hokunei. Why didn't you call us?
We wanted to help!
And beat the crap out of them. Oh...!
What happened?
Fighting's scary, but at least I could've cheered you on...
What's gotten into you?
You just said, "I'll beat the crap out of 'em!" Remember?
Please don't use such foul language.
If you came to cheer me on, I could have tried harder.
Aww, then I'll cheer for your wounds to go away!
Go, Ito, go!
San-chan, you want me to cheer for you, too?
I don't need that bull.
Go, San-chan, go!
Stop, stop!
San-chan, wait!
Stay back!
- Stop! - Go, San-chan, go!
From Today, It's My Turn!!: The Movie
Kento Kaku
Kentaro Ito
Nana Seino
Kanna Hashimoto
Taiga Nakano
Yuma Yamoto
Yumi Wakatsuki Reiya Masaki
Nobuyuki Suzuki
Hayato Isomura
Mom, don't worry.
Studying ain't my thing, but we all have our own paths.
I want you to embrace my weakness with love!
Yuya Yagira
Maika Yamamoto
Yuki Izumisawa
Eishin
Murotsuyoshi
Jiro Shinobu Hasegawa
Kenta Izuka Mika Aihara
Jun Sena
Jiro Sato
Kotaro Yoshida
Based on the original graphic novel "KYO KARA ORE WA!!" by Hiroyuki Nishimori published by Shogakukan Inc.
Music by Eishi Segawa
Script and Directed by Yuichi Fukuda
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