And the winner for the grand prize of best workmanship for the 7th Gunpla Builders Contest's Master's Cup is...
Entry number eight!
Sakai Minato from the Osaka Prefecture!
All right!
Wow! I think I see an entire display of beautiful women who I've seen before somewhere!
Even my master is here!
Congratulations.
I expected no less of the ultra-super-deluxe-great-special modeller, Minato!
My work doesn't hold a candle to yours.
That's quite admirable for you to admit that, Yuuma!
Who's that next to you?
He's got a pretty funny face.
Minato!
Hmm?
To be able to make such a wonderful Gunpla... You're...
... won-der-ful!
I wish you could modify me too...
Or something!
I'll do it, I'll do it! I'll tune you up just the way I like it!
First, let's start with this joint here...
The polycap...
What the hell... And I was having such a great dream...
That's right! It's time for the results of the Tokyo Championships!
Yuuma's team has probably lost by now.
He's probably in tears...
... of happiness!? What!? They've been winning the whole time!?
That Yuuma! Is he so against joining the Master's Cup!?
It's like he doesn't even want to have a showdown with me at all! That idiot!
Limits don't exist.
限界なんてない
Absolutes aren't real.
絶対なんてない
"Limits don't exist," that's what you said to me
限界なんてないって君の言葉
I stretch my hands to you because you're what I want to be
に憧れてこの手を伸ばしたんだ
Do the best you can, through the laughter and the tears
全快出して泣いて笑ってまた
As we all took a step ahead under the cloudless skies
曇りようのない空の下踏み出すのさ
over to that place
あの場所へ
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It was the same thing that gave us our start
始まりなんて同じで
That sharp and heated knife just pierced right through
熱くなったナイフが僕等の
the centre of our beating hearts
胸を貫いた
We continue to run the race, in the rain when everything's wet
雨のレースの上走り続けて
Even if we get hurt or lose a part of ourselves
傷ついて失ってもまだ
We still can't let ourselves forget
忘れられないから
The skies are gray but we're still showing off our faith
THE SKIES ARE GRAY BUT WE'RE STILL SHOWING OFF OUR FAITH
Don't care about any of that, the blame or pain,
もう気にはならないで BLAME と PAIN
Oh, just grab a hold of that glory and gold
ああ、掴み取るのさ栄光
Take your heart, turn your flame on!
そのハートに FLAME ON
"There's no way," you said, but I think I'll go against that
絶対ないて言葉に逆らって
and stretch my hand up high to get the dream that I swore to get
誓った夢へとこの手を伸ばしてるんだ
There's no right way now, you can find the answer there,
正解なんてもうなくたって答えは
It's in our very hearts and it's been burning hot and bubbling
僕等の胸の中にある沸騰して燃えて
Hold on to it
掴むんだ
Limits don't exist.
限界なんてない
Gunpla Private Academy...
The champion team that dominated the Nationals last year... !
Don't tell me you were in last year's Championships?
Well, just a little, I guess.
It's true!
I-I see... !
If I battled against a member of last year's champion team, then it's no wonder that my Zeo Zeong would lose...
Isn't that right? Right?
Sudou! If this is the case, then...
Yeah, we can win this.
We can win the West Tokyo Championships.
Stop talking about the small stuff, Mr Club President, sir.
We're not aiming for the regional championships, but the Nationals.
It won't be that easy.
That might not be true.
As long as we have my Gunpla and yours, Mr Club President, sir.
Wow, this is quite a piece of work.
From the way it's made, I can see strong influences from the Kansai region.
Could this be a piece of work from the Shingyo Style?
You're pretty good.
I see. Looks like I got transferred into a pretty interesting school.
Looks like I'm pretty lucky.
I could even enter a battle with such a pretty girl like yourself.
What are you saying, you idiot!?
The region's best four will be decided by this weekend.
There'll be another random drawing to determine the match-ups.
Who will our opponent be... ?
Episode 8
I Swear Upon These Shields
We will now begin the fourth match of the quarter finals of the West Tokyo Block.
Field 5 - Sea.
We've arrived at the designated point!
The enemy unit should be coming in from the sea.
Entering artillery mode.
We've made this mobile armour as large as the rules would allow.
We will show you how we make our own tank tracks with this Super Xamel!
Wha-
What's this... ?
This is... !
It's the mobile armour, Doggorla!
Begin firing!
Where's the Doggorla!?
Where is it?
Battle ended.
The winner of the fourth match is Team Leviathan from Suiryu Academy!
What's with that dragon-like Gunpla?
It's the Doggorla from V Gundam.
A 3-man team that pilots a single mobile armour.
With this, it looks like the best four have been confirmed.
Let's go. It's time to draw the lots for the match-up.
Okay!
The teams that have entered the semi-finals for the Gunpla Battle Japanese Under-19 Championships, West Tokyo Block, are...
Team Try Fighters from Seihou Academy Middle School section.
Team Vase of Northern Song Dynasty from Saint Odessa Girls' Academy.
Team Leviathan from Suiryu Academy.
Team G-Master from Miyazato Institute High School.
What the hell are Sakashita and Suga doing!?
The above-mentioned four teams will begin to draw the lots for the match-ups for the semi-finals.
This will be the match-up for the semi-finals.
We're in the first match...
Suiryu Academy.
It's those dragon users!
Kaoruko, it looks like we're up against Miyazato Institute.
They are a fearsome opponent.
They're powerful.
Yes, that may be the case..
After all, Miyazato Institute was the winning team last year.
This will be our first match again Saint Odessa Girls' Academy.
Let's do our best.
I don't care if you won last year's regionals. We'll be winning this year.
You'll be in a world of hurt if you underestimate us because we're girls or younger than you.
Gunpla Battles aren't something that can be taken that lightly.
All the more so when I'm up against the younger sister of Sazaki Susumu, one of the top 16 during the 9th World Championships.
You know about my brother?
I've fought against him when I was in middle school before.
It was a great Gyan with powerful shields.
It was an utter defeat for me.
Then I shall make you remember the taste of that defeat as the younger sister of my brother.
I would rather not.
I've continued to devote myself to this since then.
Well then, until tomorrow.
Wow, they're trying to burn each other with words.
Gyanko's pretty serious.
Is she so confident that she will win the battle?
Or is it...
Our opponent is Suiryu Academy. They're quite a tough opponent.
We understand.
Take a good rest today and prepare yourself for the battle tomorrow.
Yes, sir!
I won't falter again like I did during the quarter finals!
Me neither!
That's the spirit.
Eh? The one over there is...
Gyanko?
What!? What!?
Sekai! Sekai!
What is it?
What should I do? We're up against Miyazato Institute!
Now I might not be able to battle with you, Sekai!
Hey, hey! You haven't even started your battle yet!
But they're last year's champion team!
Why are you lacking confidence in yourself now?
But... !
Sekai, take care of Gyanko for us.
What!?
Let's go.
Roger.
Eh? W-Wait! Hoshino!
Yuuma!
Mr Ral!
Is that all right, Fumina?
I have to help out an enemy once in a while.
I understand very well the pressure of going up against Miyazato Institute, last year's champion team for the regionals.
Drink up. It's my treat.
Think of it as thanks for the last time you made me lunch.
If you don't want it, I'll...
So you do want it.
Look, cheer up!
How can you fight like this? You'll lose for sure!
My master said this.
No matter how difficult the enemy, the minute you lose your will to challenge them, you will never beat them.
Then...
Maybe you can give me the will to challenge them?
Eh? How?
Go on a date with me if my team wins tomorrow's match.
What!?
Will you... go on a date with me?
Kaoruko has entered enemy territory.
It's so exciting...
A date!? Again?
"Again?"
What do you mean by "again"?
Have you gone on a date before, Sekai?
Uh... Ah... Umm...
Then it must have been with Hoshino... !
Catching a cold?
Please take care of your body.
I don't think I'm coming down with one though...
All right, that's the end of the "get-depressed-and-get-him-to-pity-you" plan!
Tomorrow, both the match and you, Sekai, will belong to me, Sazaki Kaoruko!
You mean... you weren't depressed at all?
Eh? Ah, well, that's...
Flirting with another man the day before the semi-finals? You must be taking us too lightly.
You're from Miyazato Institute... ?
I'm Sakashita.
Sakashita Yomi.
Sorry for the wait.
My little Yomi!
You're with another man yourself!
That's not it! He was late, so he's treating me to lunch as an apology!
Oh, come now, Yomi! There's no need to be embarrassed.
Stop saying something that can be easily misunderstood!
Miyazato Institute, Team G-Master.
Coming late for the draw for the semi-finals match-up?
Is it because you think you're so much better than us since you were last year's winner?
That's not it.
It's only because this recent transfer student was late and he got me late as well.
What about you? You seem pretty laid back.
You have a battle with us tomorrow, and yet you're out on a date now.
Oh, come on! It's not really like a date...
Oh man, to think we have this kind of an opponent for the semi-finals.
What do you mean by that?
I'm saying that you're not worth fighting against.
What did you say!?
Hey.
Hmm?
Don't take her lightly.
She fights a real Gunpla Battle.
My fists could feel that from her after battling with her just once.
Wh-What does that mean?
It means don't think that she's a pushover.
Sekai...
We still have things to do tomorrow, so I'm going home.
Gyanko, let's meet in the finals.
I don't care if they're last year's wining team or whatever. Don't you lose to people like them.
Of course!
I swear upon my Gunpla... no, I swear upon my shields!
It's a promise!
Yup, it's a promise!
Hey, kid.
I'm not "kid." My name is Kamiki Sekai.
You're from Team Try Fighters, right?
Yeah.
I've watched a video of your battles.
You use a pretty interesting techinique.
Jigen Haoh Style Kenpo.
You know of it!?
It won't work against me.
Well, until then, do the best in your semi-finals match.
Kamiki Sekai.
What's your name?
Me?
My name's Suga.
Suga Akira.
Hoshino.
What is it?
N-Nothing.
It's nothing important.
I was just wondering what you were talking about with Gyanko.
About that, listen to me, Hoshino!
She was acting all depressed on purpose!
And I even treated her to a cup of juice! What a waste!
I see.
So it looks like that had the reverse effect on you.
Hoshino.
What is it?
I made a promise with Gyanko to see her in the finals.
So let's make sure we win it tomorrow!
Yeah, let's do our best!
We will now begin the first match of the semi-finals of the West Tokyo Block.
Everyone ready? The Doggorla has the ability to separate into parts, so make sure you keep that in mind!
Yes.
Roger.
Sekai, I'm taking the trouble to let you ride on top of me. Make sure you perform well.
I know that!
They're coming!
I'm taking the initiative!
Sekai!
They've separated!
Now's our chance!
They were waiting for us to separate ourselves!
President! We can't locate that red one!
What!? Where is he!?
He's above us!
Winning Knuckle!
Jigen Haoh Style... !
Gale Thrust!
Battle ended.
The winning team is Team Try Fighters from Seihou Academy.
It's Sekai's victory, Kaoruko!
They're through to the finals!
Yes!
Gyanko!
I'll be waiting for you in the finals!
Of course! I'll keep my promise!
I swear upon these shields!
Next, we will begin the second match of the semi-finals of the West Tokyo Block.
Team Vase of Northern Song Dynasty from Saint Odessa Girls' Academy versus Team G-Master from Miyazato Institute High School.
Gunpla Battle, combat mode, start up.
Model damage level, set to B.
Please set your GP Base.
Beginning Plavsky particle dispersal.
Field 1 - Space.
Please set your Gunpla.
Battle start.
R-Gyagya, Sazaki Kaoruko.... and 2 others.
Kaoruko!
That's a little too short!
I will keep my promise!
Miyazato Institute changed all their units!
A V Gundam and a modified G Fighter.
That modified Hyakushiki is...
Can you tell, Yuuma?
Yes.
It came to me the minute I laid my eyes on it.
The one who built that Hyakushiki...
... is Sakai Minato from the Gunpla Shingyo Style!
How's the condition of the Mega-shiki?
It's extremely good.
So much so that I can barely contain myself... !
An attack from such a distance!?
This amount of particles!? A high mega!?
Mahiru!
With a single blow!?
What kind of capability is that!?
How dare you... !
Get out of the way!
Looks like you're really all just looks.
What did you say... !?
I thought you'd be at least a little harder to handle seeing that you were relaxed enough to go for tea with another boy yesterday.
That has nothing to do with this!
"My fists could feel her" was it?
Hey, hey. Don't I get some screen time at least?
He's not firing at me!
That G-Fighter's making a fool of me!
Don't ignore me!
Oopsie daisy.
My arm is.. !
That's right. I'm just playing with you.
This is a Gunpla Battle, you know.
Kaoruko!
Keiko!
Sekai?
That fighter plane...
It's using a form of martial arts.
Jigen Haoh Style Kenpo.
It won't work against me.
Suga Akira...
All that's left is that determined young lady?
Not bad.
Yes, those are some good shields.
As expected of the younger sister of Sazaki Susumu.
However...
As long as I have a sword that can overcome that defense...
Then there won't be a paradox!
My shields... !
What!? How can my R-Gyagya... !?
My shields have been... !
I'm sorry... Sekai...
I couldn't...
... keep my promise...
Gyanko... !
Gyanko!
Go fight!! Go fight!! Ready!!
Go fight!! Go fight!! Let you go!!
Putting on a sullen face this one day!
冴えない面して one day!
Doesn't feel like I can do it this way!
難攻不落の this way!
All my branching thoughts, I end up answering all my uncertainties
枝分かれの 思考 自問自答して
Is this is the right way, so I question.
コッチで合ってるの question?
Why don't I just choose and make a motion.
出たトコ勝負の motion
Staggering ahead, and moving forward under a rainy sky
よろめいて 進む 泣き空の下
Judging things by stereotyping
ステレオタイプなんて
I'll dropkick you to the ground if you do that.
決めつけないで ドロップキックするぜ
Take my hand and let's go, let's take off and fly!
「手」を取り合って 飛び出すんだ
(Fly away!! Higher!!)
(fly away!! higher!!)
Beyond the skies that we see.
そ ら
宇宙の 彼方
The world's amazing, I'm sure I can find it if you're here with me,
Amazing the world! 一緒なら見つかりそうさ
(Go together)
At supersonic high speeds
音速の ハイスペードで
Joining up the little lights that flash and flash from deep within our hearts.
胸に光る「点」と「点」を繫ぎ合わせ
(Like a rainbow)
We can find out with this lasting bond that we share!
揺るぎない絆で find out!
Let's dive right into where the light shines most bright!!
光射す方角へ Dive!!
Go fight!! Go fight!! Let you go!!
I would never have thought...
To think that Slegger who transferred to another school has appeared in the Championships in a Tokyo school.
Do you think his presence would be a threat to us?
Not at all, Uncle.
Don't call me that when we're here.
My apologies.
Director Allan Adams.
Next Episode
The finals have finally started!
Let's take revenge for Gyanko and head to the Nationals!
Next Episode, The Decisive Battle of Solomon.
The Decisive Battle at Solomon
My Jigen Haoh Style is useless!?