This is an official inspection!
We are investigating this club!
This is an official inspection!
We will cut down anyone performing music other than Heaven's Song!
Notice
All music other than Heaven's Song prohibited
Anyone harboring them is just as guilty!
Raise your head.
You don't need to put on that act for me.
Please excuse me. It's become a habit of mine.
So, what does the Shogun want with me?
Both Edo and Kyoto grow more peaceful by the day,
but we're still not strict enough.
There's someone I want you to find immediately for the Shogun.
I've received word that he is currently in Omi.
He most likely intends to head for Hikone.
Report to me as soon as you find him.
Who is this person?
You should know any inquiry would prove fatal to Kondo.
These orders are secret.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
I'll give you a new song. Perform it in Hikone.
Bring peace to the people through Heaven's Song.
As you wish...
Senior apprentice training is pretty rough, isn't it?
If you're having trouble, you can say so anytime.
You're tough.
You're the most tenacious person at Shieikan Training Hall.
You will eventually surpass your peers in swordsmanship.
But, don't try to handle everything on your own.
Sometimes, we lose our way.
Don't forget that I'm here to guide you.
I'm sorry...
But I'm doing this to make your dream a reality.
Peaceful! Heaven's Song is Wild!
Dumplings
I can't wait to perform at our destination.
We'll mesmerize them with our rock.
Let's make this concert awesome!
These are the important books Katsura-san brought with him on this trip!
What are we going to do?
I heard there's an excellent view from the pass up ahead.
Sensei, sorry! We spilled tea...
...on your precious books...
That's not important.
Let's hurry.
Great view, great view.
I'm almost disappointed by how easily he forgave us.
Sensei's a good guy.
Katsura-san, are you still worried about something?
I'll make my solo concert a success.
Focus on your mission. Don't bother with anything else.
Hijikata-san, you don't need to warn me every time I leave.
I hope you're excited about the souvenirs I'm going to bring you.
This is it!
Hey! Ohase-yan, are you there?
Welcome!
You must be Ryoma.
I've been waiting for you.
D-Don't kiss me! Wait until we're better friends!
She's exactly like Otose-san, both inside and out.
They're former band members.
Together, they were known as the Angel Unit or something.
I feel a chill...
I told Otose, but frankly, I think it'll be difficult.
Mutual Love
You can't be sure until you try!
Hikone is Chief Minister Ii's territory.
Someone from the government plays Heaven's Song here every day.
Everyone stops working, playing, and even eating, to listen to Heaven's Song.
I've got these earplugs, so I don't mind too much.
They're huge!
It's an ordinary city.
You're right.
Everyone seems a little laid back, though...
Laid back? Don't you mean a little creepy?
Everyone's got a faint smile on their face.
Listen to our rock!
The depths of my mind are directly
stimulated by passion
What is this
A truth I've never experienced
Is unmistakably burning
What's going on?
We've never experienced this reaction before.
Hey! Can't you hear our music?
Your coolness drew my applause.
Hey, discerning kid! It's been a while!
I didn't think I'd see you here.
I'm so glad I can listen to rock on my journey.
This is... Heaven's Song?
What's going on?
They're suddenly into the music.
It looks like they're being controlled.
The music's coming from over there!
That's the Shinsengumi's...
Sochin! It's Sochin!
Oh?
It's Tosaka-kun and his friends. What a coincidence to run into you here.
What are you doing?
What are you doing here?
We're rehearsing for a concert.
What have you done with the townsfolk?
Everyone starts acting strange the moment they heard your music!
Don't make such scandalous accusations.
Everyone here simply loves Heaven's Song.
We're practicing our new song here.
A new song?
I'm jealous...
Ii-sama gave it to me.
Since you're already here...
...I'll give you a taste.
What is he doing?
He's like a bird flapping its wings!
If the rain inside you won't stop
What is this?
I'll cut away the clouds for you
The world is shaking...
Feel the faint echo reaching far and wide
Cindy!
Huh? They're gone...
Sincerity
I'm sure Soji's hard at work.
Are you worried about something?
You're sharp, Toshi.
Soji is innocent and single-minded.
I'm worried Chief Minister Ii may be using that...
I told my men to let me know if anything happens.
Once Soji returns, I'll keep a closer eye on him.
Thank you, Toshi.
I mustn't kill them...
Cindy! Are you okay?
Shinsaku! Oh, good.
Why am I lying down?
It's because of Sochin's weird dance.
Mutual Love
The moment we saw him dance,
we lost our strength as though under the effect of a spell.
You seem to have been more susceptible to it.
Y-You're wrong! I was just... hungry!
But what was that dance?
According to ancient documents, that was probably the Phoenix Dance.
The Phoenix Dance?
It has the mysterious power to put anyone who sees it in a trance.
A trance?
It makes you hallucinate, and it hypnotizes you.
Hardly anyone has ever mastered the dance.
It's considered a legendary technique.
A legendary technique?
Why does Okita know that technique?
He said Ii gave him the song to bring peace to the world.
Citizens are easy to control when they're in a trance.
He must intend to spread it throughout Edo, Kyoto,
and the rest of the country.
What?
Damn!
By the way, Okita Soji's solo concert is tomorrow.
The discerning kid!
We're staying at the same hotel?
Well, I am a fan of rock.
Anyway, they're holding the concert at Hikone Castle.
Okita Soji Shinsengumi Concert!!
How much can I help them without my own Peace Soul, Shoin-sensei?
What's wrong?
I was just talking to myself.
Goro-chan, if there's something on your mind, I'll listen.
Think of me as Otose. Don't hold yourself back.
Throw yourself into these arms tonight!
Good night.
How innocent...
Good night.
A castle is a pretty extravagant backdrop for a concert.
So, where's Sensei?
He told us to wait around here...
I got tickets.
How did you get them?
I sold my books to a nearby second-hand shop.
Katsura-san...
What's going on?
Are those swords? I'm inspecting your baggage.
Don't be ridiculous! We don't have anything!
Let's return. Excuse us.
I didn't think they'd be checking bags.
They're being pretty cautious.
None of us have swords.
It probably responded to this invention.
The Sound Analyzer (Temporary).
I'm going to record their music with this and analyze it.
What? You can do that?
I can smell it...
I feel a future hit coming...
Yataro! What are you doing here?
And that's a Shinsengumi staff t-shirt!
They asked me to help plan their product sales.
So, what are you doing here?
We're on a journey.
Anyway, you need to get us inside.
All right! We'll use this!
Money again?
Sou-sama!
Wh-What is this?
If the rain inside you won't stop,
I'll cut away the clouds for you
Feel the faint echo reaching far and wide
With your entire body
Do you remember? The light trapped in darkness
I'll sing as long as there is life until I reach you
In the direction of this ringing is the glimpse of a landscape
Music has the power to change all, like building a rainbow
The feedback exceeds expectations
If your heart is full of hate and envy
They're like puppets...
This isn't good!
This is that trance state...
I will save you
Look over there!
I'll sing as long as there is life until I reach you
Yataro?
I don't believe this! Something other than money is making Yataro dance!
In the direction of this ringing is the glimpse of a landscape
The phase is complex and irregular...
But there seems to be strange undulations that directly affect the mind.
Music has the power to change all, like building a rainbow
This is what's causing the trance.
Does the government's idea of peace involve turning everyone
The feedback exceeds expectations
into zombies without souls?
There's nothing in these empty smiles!
This is hell!
Damn!
Wake up, everyone!
Don't be fooled! Listen to your hearts!
Oh? If it isn't Tosaka-kun and his friends.
Did you come to interfere with another one of my concerts?
I hate persistent people.
Flying Symphonia!
Sensei!
What a shame.
You're so much fun.
I don't want to kill you.
Is Sochin really trying to...
He's trying to kill us.
Intruders!
Get them!
Damn it!
What are we supposed to do?
Shinsaku, Ryoma-kun!
Okita Soji!
Don't hurt them anymore.
Sensei?
You idiot! You'll get yourself killed!
Even you acknowledge their talent.
Surely, you don't think it would be good to lose it.
Is this supposed to be a beautiful display of friendship?
I don't care what happens to me! So...
Sensei, no!
Katsura-san! Shoin-sensei's top student can't give his life up so easily!
I'm sure Shoin-sensei would approve!
I intended to quit rocking when this journey ended.
Nothing would satisfy me more than to prove useful to them in the end.
I refuse to accept this! Shoin-sensei would never accept this either!
Sensei!
Screw your friendship and your love for your master. You're an eyesore.
You make me want to puke!
Katsura-san!
Sensei!
What should I do? What should I do?
Is there nothing else I can do?
The drums are calling me.
No, I can't. I don't stand a chance against Heaven's Song!
I don't have the strength...
It's not strength.
Shoin-sensei?
Rock is about having a passionate soul.
With passion, you can change the world.
Passion...
That's it. I have that...
Now is the time to use the soul of rock Shoin-sensei taught me!
Even if my arms should break, you cannot stop this rhythm!
Sensei!
Let's meet him!
When you experience visceral laughter, tears, and emotion,
that's when you're finally happy!
When walls approach those who stand in the way they face
No No No Problem yeah!
Both living soundly and reckless dreams are
No No No Limited
I want to charm you with me, I'll charm you for you
See the Rock in my soul
Listen to this sound
Endlessly expanding infinite distortion
All the desires I can't abandon shake and move
Whatever you feel and want is fine
Send them flying far away
An evolution that entangles everything
Don't cut yourself on sharp words
If singing makes you blend in
Scream until they fly away
My own Peace Soul!
Let's get out of here.
I seem to have been asleep for a long time...
I feel clear-headed and energetic now!
I haven't felt so excited in a long time!
Got it, everyone?
This is rock!
What have I been doing?
Good.
I liked the Shinsengumi's music...
But this is definitely wrong!
Yeah!
Your Peace Soul was amazing, Katsura-san.
You were burning with passion.
I was completely absorbed in rocking out...
Maybe Shoin-sensei is testing me.
My ability to keep rocking and looking out for my friends
no matter what obstacles I face...
A new Peace Soul...
That's the third one.
Royal Concert! Rockers' Hearts are Moved to Tears!
The Royal Concert.
It is a brilliant concert performed for Chief Minister Ii-sama.
However, there was an unexpected trick there.
Those who aren't moved to tears by this episode are demons!
Watch with a handkerchief in your hand!
Royal Concert! Rockers' Hearts are Moved to Tears!
Kondo-san!