If I make the judge eat it before the crispiness disappears,
I’m sure to win.
All right!
I’m done!
Whether it’s a tart or a croissant,
the pie-type, crispy crust is best when it’s just baked,
and definitely more delicious if eaten immediately.
But... both have finished making the tart at the same time!
In that case, eat both together!
C... Could it be that I asked for something that I shouldn’t have?
Th-This is bad, guys!
Wh-What is it this time?
To make him eat two breads at the same time...
Something terrible is going to happen.
We are all going to be pulled into this reaction.
Wh-What was that?
Wh-What’s...
What’s going to happen to us?!
There’s English bread, German bread, and French bread,
but Japan’s bread, Japan, does not exist.
In that case, there’s no choice but to create it.
This story is a serious, biographical ballad of a boy who possesses Solar Hands,
Azuma Kazuma, who will create a Japanese bread made by and for the Japanese people,
which can be presented to the world proudly.
kono koe todoke tai yo, mada chiisana uta dakedo
I want this voice to reach you, even though it’s still a tiny song.
hajimaru yokan ga suru kara
That’s because I have the feeling that something’s gonna start.
Yakitate!! Japan
Translated by: Anime-Empire
hitori de uzukumari, koe shizume nagara otoshita namida wa
As I was cowering, muffling my voice, the tears that I shed
“shinjiru koto wasurekaketeru to” to
probably helped me notice that
kidzukase tekureta no kamo shirenai
I’ve almost forgotten how to believe.
egaita mirai wo
The future that I painted (I will fulfill it)
(kanaerunda)
hareta sora miagete
Looking up to the clear skies,
mouichido hashiri dasu yo. Itsuka ano shiroi sora
I begin to run once again. Someday, I want to dye
watashi iro ni sometai na
that white sky with my colors.
dokomademo tondoyuku yo. Biidama mitai ni hikaru
I’m going to fly as far as possible, shining like a marble,
kono hane wo hirogete
unfolding these wings of mine.
This is the path I must take!?
The Road of the Loquat!
This is the path I must take!?
The Road of the Loquat!
Wh... Where...
am I?
Kawachi!
Are you all right, Kawachi?!
Kawachi!
You’re heavy, you dork!
But... Where the hell is this?
We’ve walked quite a bit, but we haven’t run into anybody.
What are you doing?!
I’m hungry...
I was looking to see if there was any food lying around.
Don’t eat stuff that’s lying on the ground!
It’s a loquat!
There’s a loquat preserved in brown sugar lying over here!
Huh?
Why is something like that lying there?
Isn’t it rotten or something?
It’s all right.
We can eat it.
I’m going to control you.
Did you say something?
Nope.
What’s wrong?
No, it’s just...
The loquat’s become a ring and I can’t get it off.
What was that?!
Heave-ho!
I can’t make Japan like this.
Hey!
Help us!
Hey, over here!
What’s wrong?
Something doesn’t feel right.
Kawachi!
What are you doing?!
Run away quickly!
Come on, stand up.
Are you hurt?
Aren’t you Tsukino?!
You’re right!
Why is Tsukino here?
Note: The “tsuki” (月乃) in Tsukino’s name (月) means “moon.”
My name is Moon.
I am the Elf Princess.
Azuma mishears “Elf Princess” (“erufu no hime,” エルフの姫) as “Dorifu no hige” (ドリフの髭). “Dorifu no hige” means “Dorif’s beard” and is the name of a routine by the Japanese comedian team Drifters.
You’re Dorif’s beard?
That loquat!
It’s stuck to my finger and I can’t get it off.
I was right then.
If we stay here, we might be attacked again.
We should first return to our castle,
and there, you should meet the the great sage Meistrof.
I see.
Doesn’t he look exactly like Old Man Meister?
Isn’t he Meister, in fact?
That is definitely
the magical loquat created by Snowzer in order to take over the world.
Snowzer?
A magical loquat?
That’s right.
Note: Yuki no joou (雪の女王) means “Snow Queen.” Yukino’s name is 雪乃, and “yuki” (雪) means “snow.”
It is a loquat that was betrayed by the Snow Queen, Snowzer.
The loquat now has a will of its own and wishes to get revenge on her
by using human greed to defeat her and then rule the world.
Our peace is on the verge of destruction.
In order to save this world,
we need to defeat Queen Snowzer and then destroy that loquat.
Is that so?
Well, leaving aside the matter of the necessity to defeat Snowzer...
Why do we also need to destroy this loquat?
That is because, even should we manage to defeat Snowzer,
we cannot allow that loquat’s evil powers to remain in this world.
Right now, the people of this world are suffering under Snowzer’s power.
We have to do something as soon as possible.
That’s terrible.
Yeah.
But, it sounds really complicated.
All right.
In that case, I’ll do something.
Really?
Yeah.
Uh... Azuma-kun?
So, what should I do?
He’s ignoring me.
You must defeat Snowzer.
And then, you must destroy the magical loquat by throwing it into
her castle’s trash can on the “day for burnable trash,” which comes only once a year.
Of course, this is impossible for just the two of you to carry out.
So...
The man who can crack even boulders with his fist,
Ken...
Note: Kanmuri (冠) means “crown.”
And the great archer, Crownie, who can split apart boulders from 5 km away with his arrow of light...
And I, Meistrof,
who can annihilate even boulders with my lightning strike, Thunderstorm.
This handy threesome shall accompany you.
They really resemble them.
But...
Why do they all specialize in boulders?
Kazuma, step forward.
What is it?
This is the Holy Powder of Light.
I’m sure that if will come to your aid when needed.
It has the same smell as flour with super-high protein content!
Huh?
Come!
The annual “day for burnable trash” comes in three days!
But...
It really doesn’t feel like we’re walking with strangers.
Yeah...
What’s the matter, Kanmuri?
I mean... Crownie...
What’s that?!
Oh?!
They are Snowzer’s minions.
They fear the revenge of the loquat and seek to destroy it.
They are aiming for Kazuma’s loquat!
We must protect Kazuma!
I’m pushed to the side?!
They’re really strong!
It’s the old man from the loquat market!
You’re right!
He is Golem.
He is the owner of the magical loquat.
This belongs to him?
My precious!
Ever since his loquat was stolen by Snowzer,
he has been wandering in search of it
and has been suffering under her, like the people of this land.
You poor thing.
Yeah, Snowzer sounds heinous.
My precious...
Say, you want to come with us?
Is that all right?
Well, didn’t the loquat originally belong to him?
In that case, I’d like for him to be with it a little longer.
Right?
Master, I’ll come with you.
I know a shortcut to Snowzer’s castle.
You will guide us?
Yes, yes, yes.
It’s so cold here, I’m about to freeze.
That’s a sign we’re close to Snowzer’s castle.
The closer we get to Snowzer’s castle,
the stronger the loquat’s power will get.
Especially during the time that we sleep.
Be careful that you do not get possessed.
What do you mean?
It is said that...
the loquat attempts to gain control over its owner by luring him in with enticing dreams.
So while it may be a dream,
be careful not to give in to the sweet temptation of the loquat.
Is that so?!
In that case, I won’t sleep anymore!
Hey, you!
Kid!
Hey, kid!
Here, here.
Not there.
Here!
Hello there!
The loquat is talking!
What is it that you wish for?
Money? Women? Power?
I can grant anything you wish for.
Oh?
You’re amazing, huh?
Right?
My wish, I guess, is...
No matter who it is, human beings always desire something.
Come now.
Tell me what your dirty little desire is.
I will control your heart.
It’s to make the Japan!
J... Japan?
What is that?
You see...
France has French bread and England has English bread, right?
So, I...
I want to make Japan in my country.
Oh!
I see...
It’s a weird wish,
but there’s nothing that I can’t do.
I will make that bread for you.
No, that’s fine.
I mean...
If I don’t make it by working hard on my own, it’s not fun or anything.
Hmm... Th-That might be true.
Then...
Just tell me what your other desires are.
Don’t have any.
Don’t have any?!
That’s ridiculous.
Everyone has multiple desires!
Not much use in telling me that...
Then, do you have any, old man?
Desires, I mean.
Me?
Of course!
I want to defeat Snowzer and gain control over this world.
What will you do after you gain control?
After I gain control...?
I dunno.
Don’t you wish for anything else?
Uh... Anything else?
Well...
You won’t laugh?
I won’t laugh. So tell me.
Well, in the end I am a loquat.
So, I guess... I want people to eat me like I am delicious...
All right, I’ll eat you then.
Hey, wait wait wait!
Don’t make fun of me!
While I may be a loquat, I’m a magical loquat!
I can’t bear to be eaten like a regular one.
Loquats have it hard too, huh?
Yeah, we have issues of our own.
Okay then! Next time, I’ll use you in my Tart Japan!
Huh? Tart Japan?
Yep!
It’s made with black loquats just like you, old man.
With black loquats?
Does it taste good?
Yeah, it’s delicious! It’s Japan, after all...
I see...
Well, with these warm hands you should be able to make something delicious.
Yep! That’s ’cause I have the Solar Hands!
The Solar Hands?!
In that case...
Someday, would you use those hands to make a Tart Japan with me?
Yep! It’s a promise!
Until then, I won’t leave you.
Is that so?
Azuma!
Azuma! Azuma!
Wake up, Kazuma!
You’ve come to?
Huh?
The loquat?
You... Your hand...
You were almost controlled by it.
Controlled?
I don’t think he would do that.
If he were to, I wouldn’t be able to keep my promise.
Promise?
Either way, this loquat seems like a pretty nice guy.
What are you talking about?
If we hadn’t woken you up, your whole body would’ve been swallowed up by it.
You must not underestimate a magical loquat!
We’re here.
This is Snowzer’s castle.
Today is the annual “day for burnable trash.”
Kazuma!
Leave this to me!
Go!
What?!
Crownie!
Impressive that you’ve come this far, you little cockroaches.
She’s here!
The Snow Queen, Snowzer!
Now all we have to do is defeat her!
Thunderstorm!
Did he get her?!
How futile.
Take this!
Blizzard Hands!
Old Man Meistrof!
Kawachi!
You can disappear together with the loquat.
Secret Technique! Reverse Folding Technique!
I’m sure that it will come to your aid when needed.
That’s right!
Cheap little tricks!
Then how’s this?!
Loquat Final Dimension!
The Jet Black Weapon!
Take this!
Still more to come!
It’s no use!
Don’t give up!
You’re not allowed to die until you fulfill your promise!
What is this?
Now!
Hold up those Solar Hands!
O-Okay.
What is this light?!
Why?
How could a mere loquat...?!
It’s not me!
This boy’s love is going to thwart your dark aspirations!
Love?!
This boy has conviction and love toward all ingredients.
He can make even a loquat like me taste delicious!
And...
He taught me the joy of living as a loquat.
There’s no way that someone like you,
without a shred of love inside you, could win against him!
You cheeky little loquat!
No!
I promised him!
That I would make him into a Tart Japan!
What are you talking about?!
If we don’t throw him into the trash can, peace cannot return!
And... How long do I have to stay frozen?
No!
I’m definitely going to make the loquat into my Tart Japan!
Kazuma...
I’m just happy that you feel that way.
Loquat!
If I’m to disappear, all magic will disappear as well.
And you’ll be able to return to your world.
If you don’t return to your world,
you can’t make your dream... the Japan.
Come, destroy me...
Throw me into the trash can.
No! I said no!
Farewell, Kazuma.
Loquat! Don’t!
It was short, but it was fun.
We must part here.
But, I...
will never forget the warmth of your Solar Hands,
your kindness... and your love.
You must live on, pursuing the dream of your Japan.
That is the road you must follow.
And someday... when I’m reborn as a loquat...
Make your Tart Japan with me.
It’s a promise.
That’s the road a loquat must take.
In other words...
The Road of the Loquat!
Loquat.
Loquat!
Oh? This wasn’t the Lord of the Rings?
It was the Road of the Loquat?!
Winner: Pantasia!
So, all that was a reaction?!
All right.
He did it!
Yay.
Good work!
Thank you kid!
T-To think that I’d lose...
It’s true that St. Pierre’s strawberry tart, made with the Reverse Folding Technique,
superbly matched the strawberries with the crust, and was wonderful in terms of technical skill!
But!
With croissant dough made crispy by using super-high protein content flour,
as well as loquats preserved in brown sugar, it is no exaggeration...
to call Pantasia’s tart a miraculous taste!
And...
What made it possible is...
Azuma Kazuma’s Solar Hands!
These hands can be called
hands that can represent his love toward food and its ingredients!
Is that so?
But, Kuro-yan...
No matter what, wasn’t the reaction a little too long?
That is my road...
The Road of the Kuroyanagi!
What’s that supposed to mean?
And, why am I still slightly frozen?
That is the Road of the Kawachi!
Why the hell is my road so steep?!
Well, all’s well that ends well.
It hasn’t ended well at all!
Azuma! Azuma!
You listening to me?! Hey!
Robbie, dete oide yobu koe ni
Robbie, come on out to the sound of the voice calling you.
Robbie, hitorikiri de naiteita
Robbie, you were crying all by yourself.
Robbie, mune no naka sono hitomi wa
Robbie, the eyes in your heart...
nani wo utsushiteiru no?
what is it that they reflect?
..."boku wa dare nandarou"...
...Is it “Who am I?”...
bonyari yuraideru shinkirou no kanata
The other side of the mirage flickers faintly.
doko demo ii koko de wa nai dokoka e
Anywhere is fine, as long as it’s not here.
odoru kokoro biidama ni nando demo umarekawaru
My dancing heart is reborn as a marble time and again.
ima irodzukidashita kimi-iro
The colors I just filled in were yours.
mawaru owaru koto nai Be load
It’s not something that will finish with a turn. Be load.
namida yorokobi no mama ni nandomo nagashite goran
Just like your joy, try letting your tears flow.
hora irodzuita sekai kimi-iro
See? The world is filled in with your colors.
korogaru youni Do the Best of you
Like a tumble, do the best of you.
Next Episode
It... It... It’s the last episode, you say?!
It’s the last episode, huh?
Yep, it’s the last episode.
Yeah, it’s the last episode.
Next time, on Yakitate!! Japan:
The last episode!
Who is it that you will give truly delicious bread to!?
The Japan, Forever!
The Japan, forever!
Be absolutely sure to watch.
Yakitate!! Seed of knowledge.
Vitamin A, B, C
Loquats contain high levels of Vitamins A, B, C, citric acid, malic acid, iron and calcium.
Citric Acid
Malic Acid
Iron
Calcium
Loquat
The leaves and seeds are also high in nutrients.
Loquat
Leaves and seeds are high in nutrients
Loquat
So, it’s used in herbal medicines as well.
Loquat
Used in herbal medicines
Oh?!