The world!
Will you aim for the world?!
Will we?!
Huh?
The world!
The world?
Aim for it!
Huh? With what?
With Genesis...
With Genesis?!
Episode 49: Genesis World Grand Prix
Genesis World Grand Prix?
There's... a world tournament?
Of course there is! This is Genesis we're talking about!
And that's why we doubt it!
It's not like anyone else plays it!
What are you talking about?
16 different countries are participating!
There's that many Genesists out there?
Honestly, it's as if you know nothing about the history of Genesis!
And who the hell are you to talk?
He went and researched the hell out of it, didn't he?
There aren't many players, but Genesis has spread out surprisingly far and wide.
Exactly!
It was four Genesists once known as the The Four Generals who spread it.
My teacher, Master Wong, was one of them.
He is praised for his work spreading Genesis throughout the Asian sphere.
The other Generals are Parson Brown, who spread it throughout the Americas,
Lord White, who spread it throughout Europe,
and Chief Green-Green who spread it throughout Africa.
That crap was clearly just tacked on!
Once every four years, a Genesis world tournament
is held between Genesists from around the world!
Seriously?
This is an invitation to the world tournament!
What language is this?
I ain't never seen letters like this...
That's N'preenese.
What the heck is that?!
A language used only in the country in which the tournament is held, the kingdom of N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b.
Damn, how much did you actually research?
FYI, the national sport of N'preenu is Genesis.
National sport?
The tournament will be right in the middle of the long weekend coming up,
in N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b's Gymnasium.
So it's just some local field day?
But the strange thing is... Why did I get an invitation?
We haven't participated in a single tournament yet...
That is because I reached out through the ambassador of N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b
to the Genesist Association Headquarters to tell them there were Genesists in Japan.
What in God's name have you done?!
Switch-kun, you're awesome!
There's no other Japanese high school student Genesist who loves Genesis as much as you do!
Other than Bossun and me, there's none, period!
Okay! Now the question is... Are you up for it?!
So, let me hear it!
Come on, let me hear it...
Hear it...
Well, I was into it for a little bit there...
But a world tournament, just like that?
Waker!!
Have you forgotten?!
It was your cry, Bossun, when you broke into the Wake Up Zone!
Back then, you were all brightly shining stars!
Have you forgotten the burning passion you had during your days of harsh training?!!
Waker!
Ah, you got me...
My Generation - Generation Gap!
Y-Yeah!
Gimme a Break!
Doin' this sure gets your body all fired up, you know?
Nice Net-In!
Yeah, um, well...
See! See, I'm okay with it, I guess...
It's not like I hate Genesis or nothin'...
Rather, I've never been into any other sport like that...
I was... pretty fired up about it...
But you see, it's them!
I'm like, sure let's do it. But Himeko and Switch don't seem like they wanna, so...
Huh? What? What is it?
I mean, I'm... too, you know.
Like, I ain't unexcited about Genesis or whatever...
What, seriously?
Just gonna decide for yourself, then?
I mean, I've kinda gotten over it,
but it's not like I've forgotten the passion I felt then...
Oh, what's this? You people have the spirit after all!
No, no! I'm not pressuring anyone to do this, no way!
I'm like, well if someone else wants to, I guess I'd go along with 'em... Like that!
What about you, Switch?
I'd say the Tail's tension is holding up well.
Oh, did you say something?
You're cleaning a Morning Star?!
You're 100% rarin' to go, ain't ya?!
I am merely maintaining the club's equipment.
Oh, that's true! This is used for Genesis, isn't it?
You people are a piece of work.
Enough already! Decide, Bossun!
As for me, I'll do it if you wanna do it!
Stop pressuring me to want to do it!
I have already decided to follow the decision of our leader.
I shall follow you, Bossun!
How much longer are you going to bicker about this?!
Uh... Well...
S-Shall we?
*kira*
Yeah! Let's do this!
Let's do it!
Genesis World Grand Prix!
I'm gonna be honest... I so totally wanted to do it!
Me, too!
As do I!
You people are a piece of work...
Okay, let's get right to practice!
There's almost no time until the tournament!
*shakin*
I overlooked a line that spells out the requirements for participation...
It will be a 4-on-4 team tournament...
Then it'll be fine with the three of us plus you, right?
No. It also says there needs to be a manager at least 20 years old.
Manager?
At least 20? Then Teach is the only one who could fit the bill.
Then that means we're short a player.
Isn't there anyone else?
Don't you have some passionate, athletic friend who is great at sports?!
Sure, no problem!
Our goddess!
It sounds fun, and I love sports!
Plus, being able to go abroad for free is amazing!
I've gotta pack a ton of food!
Um, you don't have to do that.
And thus, the team flew off toward the world tournament!
We have to transfer 20 times to reach the kingdom of N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b.
How many times around the Earth are we goin'?
Travel expenses are all included, so no problem, right?
That's not the issue!
They sponsor the travel?
This Genesis Association's got it goin' on.
We've arrived.
The kingdom of Rupreenu Ch'p'pu... Ch'p'p... Ch'p'p'psu...
N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b!
N'prrelitp'p'feouv'r!
So this is where the tournament will be held...
This is serious, man.
There really are people from a lot of different countries here.
I don't have much confidence with no one around I know...
Honestly, I'd be more scared to find out you had acquaintances in this country.
Yamanobe-san!
Oh! It's the Wong-san Brothers!
There are people he knows!
So, you learned it too, Yamanobe-san?
We're the representatives from China!
It's our first time participating...
We don't know our right from our left, so anything you could teach us would be of great help.
In that case, the first thing to do is go to check-in and get a number.
You also get a free drink. One per participant.
Looks like Yagult to me.
So it is just some local field day?
Who are those two?
Master's grandsons.
Genesists who feel the Hyperhythm.
Shitty Game Brethren.
Hey! Aren't you the Wong brothers from China?
You're last year's champion nation!
Champion nation?
East Qupi'il!
I ain't never heard of it!
Where?
Walking back in here like this... You never learn, do you?
Take off that mask and this guy'll look evil, I betcha!
And are you over there the team from Japan?
Making small talk with the other country's teams? You're sure at ease.
Well, do your best. That is, until you get your ass handed to you by us, that is!
East Qupi'il!
Man, there sure are a lot of different countries participatin'.
Yes! You could definitely say that Genesis is an international sport.
Winning will not be easy.
Take a look!
These are the teams which are favored to win the tournament this year!
Gyachoan!
Where?
Resop'kohnzland!
Never heard of it!
The Republic of Zuuluzuunuluuzunuu!
And I sure ain't heard of that!
Unless we defeat them, we will surely never be crowned #1 in the world!
I never heard of any of these countries...
The N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b people partake persimmons persistently!
What the heck?!
They are known as the Generals of the New World.
Unless we defeat them, we cannot be victorious!
We will now open the 10th Genesis World Grand Prix!
The Prince of N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b,
who is also the General Manager of the Genesis Association,
Prince Jenelope June will now say a few words to open the festivities!
Ladies and Genetleman! ...teehee!
The other day, my little sister Jenny, she got married to a man from Genova in Italy, see.
The man, Jeanus, sold me some generic drugs,
but they were still pretty expensive, so I was like...
(kore ja jenjen jenerikku jane jane?) These aren't generic at all, are they?
...Anyway, let's start the Genesis World Grand Prix!
Shut up with all the "jenejene"!
I will now explain the rules.
The matches will be held in a single elimination tournament.
B Block: Gyachoan vs. South Tartan N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b vs. Go'pa Centoabria vs. The Republic of Zuuluzuunuluuzunuu Pontz vs. Bru'bapp
These are the 16 participating countries.
The only ones I've heard of are Japan and China!
A Block: Gohdon vs. Grr The State of Wyoming vs. Japan East Qupi'il vs. China Nahanaahan vs. Resop'kohnzland
Has Genesis really spread around the world?
Wait! There's one team from a state in the US.
The State of Wyoming vs. Japan
The one and only state in which Genesis thrives in the US.
Why is it only popular in Wyoming?
Oh, Takahashi-kun...
Sorry about this, dragging you to this strange country and all...
Oh, no... I'm having fun.
You don't really know much about Genesis... You must not be too excited about this.
Well... But, those three can get pumped for just about anything, you know?
The athlete chosen as MVP
I love passionate people.
will be crowned "King of Genesists" and receive a golden lion brooch.
I'm goin' for MVP!
I'm happy to be able to participate together with them!
Takahashi-kun!
Takahashi-kun, you'll be okay!
I'm sure you'll get the fire in your belly for Genesis soon!
Not as passionate as you are, though!
Also, as a secondary prize for MVP,
you will also receive N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b's signature food,
a year's supply of dried scallop-sparrow-snapper!
What the heck kinda food is that?
I will do my best!
Huh? Looks like Captain's belly got her fired up.
Fine, whatever! We're gonna win!
Now, what you've all been waiting for... We'll begin shortly!
But before that, we will have a performance of the Genesis Anthem!
Singing will be the idol from Japan, Kibitsu Momoka-san!
Huh?
Why is Momoka doing it?
That is because I, through the ambassador to the kingdom of N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b,
recommended her to the Genesis Association's Headquarters.
Switch, you're awesome...
Catch it! The ball, and her heart!
Swing it! The net, and her hand!
Net-In! Go and capture it, your dreams!
Gimme a Break! Hit and break it down, love!
Generator!
Gesture!
Jet Stream!
Jealousy!
Genesis, go on for eternity!
Thank you, everyone!
Now, it's time for A Block's first round.
A Block First Round
The match to watch is happening on the east court.
Huh? Momoka left already?
The first-timers of unknown ability, Japan!
Versus The State of Wyoming from America, who've participated each time!
Damn, Genesis is popular in Wyoming...
Now then, let's start the match!
Please do!
Bossun... I still hardly know any of the rules...
Yeah, but we don't have a choice.
You'll need to learn the rules while we play.
We're counting on your instincts for sports, Captain!
Right, got it.
I'm sorry if I'm making things difficult...
Okay, let's go!
Japan!
Yeah!
Okay, will the Japanese team please do their War Cry dance first?
Huh? What? Dance?
Hey... That Japan girl is moe.
That Japan girl is moe.
Captain was a hit from the start.
Everyone, good luck!
Slow Life!
- Match Start -
Okay, bring it!
I've gotta make sure I'm not holding everyone back!
Break!
Love - Loven!
Captain, brush it off!
Captain, try reacting.
Captain, I bet you won't be able to see the ball at first,
so it's too bad about that Break.
But you've got to go for a Break-Through, somehow!
A what?
If it looks good, you could be more proactive and aim for a Net-In.
Hey, could you explain the rules a bit more...
Slow-nin Life!
- Match Restart -
Gimme a Break! Love - Love Generation!
Come on, Captain, dodge it!
Or take it!
Captain, try reacting.
I don't get this!
So this is the strength of Japan, who inherited Wong's offense-focused Genesis?
Hanpelard!
Han... what?
Hanpelard. It means "no big deal".
Looks like Japan has a Berry who doesn't even know the rules!
Berry -> Beginner
I guess the only team we have to worry about this year is East Qupi'il.
Hey, didn't she appear in Biney's Mute Amp?
Joanna MacDonald.
A famous Genesist from Wyoming.
Her last name's MacDonald? Then, they got married?
Don't you think this is too much pointless info?
Okay, Joanna! If you know we have a beginner, stop aiming only for her!
Pritz -> To Refuse
Pritz!
In a game, it's par for the course to aim for your opponent's weak point.
Indeed it is!
But maybe we should cut the Berry a little slack and stop aiming for her so much...
Pritz!
She totally blew him off.
Don't sweat it, Captain.
Yes, no need to worry.
They started trash-talking, which sets up their "gone after the first round" flag.
Huh, what?
It's like the person who's killed first in a horror movie!
Yeah! Let's just crush them during a montage!
What are you talking about?
The match continued...
We're really doing a montage?!
Playing better than expected,
Team Japan went back and forth in a close match with The State of Wyoming...
They ain't even drawing the match!
And it was Captain's Morning Star, as she began to awaken to Genesis,
which captured the game-winning Net-In!
Whoa, kinda cool.
Game Set and Match!
Wanted Japan!
What?!
You did it, Captain!
I think I might be getting the hang of this!
Let's keep it up!
Suspender!
Suspender -> Roger!
The State of Wyoming vs. Japan East Qupi'il vs. China
Grr
Nahanaahan
Team Japan makes it through to the second round!
East Qupi'il ended up losing!
Hmph... Japan, is it?
They seem a fairly interesting team.
But in the end, they are no match for we 4 Powers!
Yes... The B Block in which we are in shall be the true battlefield.
Victory shall be ours for the taking!
Gyachoan vs. South Tartan N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b vs. Go'pa Centoabria vs. The Republic of Zuuluzuunuluuzunuu Pontz vs. Fulfulkif
In the fiercely contested B Block, the 4 Heavenly King-ish guys were eliminated.
Then don't show them!
Meanwhile, Team Japan, improving their teamwork along with Captain's fast growth,
passed through the second and third round!
Finally, they stood on the stage of the final match!
It will be Japan versus N'preenu Ch'p'p's'b in a match to decide the winner!
So we're up against the home team in the finals...
Genesis is their national sport. They will be formidable.
What? We'll be fine. There's nothing...
There is nothing to fear!
Hanpelard!
This is nothing!!
Oh, Captain... You're really fired up.
You've even started using the lingo.
Of course! We've come this far, so let's do it!
S-Sure...
Good! Let's plan our strategy then.
Should we keep the basic Dragon A formation we've used so far?
Pritz!
I refuse
N'preenu is a very traditional team.
It might be risky, but we should go for an offensive formation shifting from Falcon to Griffin!
Sure, yeah. Okay. But, I'm the leader, so...
Suspender!
Hey!
I'll give orders from midfield.
Bossun, Himeko-chan, you two circle the wings.
Suspender!
Hold it! I'm the leader of this team!
Pritz!
Rejected
I will be the captain!
Captain?!
Takahashi is... the Captain!
Here we go, everyone!
Suspender!
With her blessed reflexes, and through her passionate, serious personality,
in just a short time, she awakened to become a Genesist without peer on this planet!
Stardust Capture!
What the hell? Is that some kind of special move?!
Game Set!
Japan is the winner!
Yay!
We won!
We rock!
It's all thanks to you, Captain!
Yes, this one is on you, Captain.
It's all because of you, Takahashi-kun!
That's not true... It's because everyone worked so h...
And the MVP is Japan's Chiaki Takahashi!
Me?
That's right, Captain!
You're the most excellent student I've ever had in my career!
I'm so happy...
I can eat those dried scallop-sparrow-snappers!
Ah, figures that's what she's about.
Hi, Chiaki.
Joanna!
I'm sorry I called you a Berry.
Berry -> Noob
Now Joanna's a nice person!
That's such a sports anime cliché.
As proof that Chiaki is the King,
we present her with this gold lion brooch!
I'm so happy!
Maybe I'll even wear it at school!
Moe, totally.
Yeah, totally moe.
And, as a final special reward...
...she will also become a member of the royal family!
Now, leap into my arms, my wife!
Excuse me?
Your Net-In was so amazing!
You're going to be my wife!
P-Please wait!
I'm not going to join your royal family!
I'm going back to Japan!
What are you talking about? Everyone's been battling each other for the honor!
I never heard anything about that!
I've taken a fancy to you.
I've already had the banquet prepared for us, on a rush!
Okay, let's exchange wedding vows right here and now!
Come!
Pritz!
I refuse
Man, I'm bored.
Okay, Himeko. Maybe I'll read some manga?
As you wish, Master.
I'm hungry! I said, I'm hungry!
As you wish, Master!
A beverage! My throat is parched! Prepare me a cola!
As you wish, Master!
Suddenly, Bossun begins acting like royalty and Himeko follows orders like his maid.
What in the world has happened to them?
Next time:
I'll Do Anything, Master!
Okay then, Himeko! Let's do what we always do!
As you wish!
Ooh, me too!
Sket Dance!