"Super Sword Squadron" "Blade Bravers"
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers!
Hold on! Baring your evil fangs
The town is under attack! Damn you, Death Armor!
The evil, sneering Death Armor The town is under attack! Damn you, Death Armor!
The evil, sneering Death Armor
Blade Bravers, there is no way you can win against me!
I will! We will not let you get away with it Blade Bravers, there is no way you can win against me!
I will! We will not let you get away with it I am the most powerful being! The world is mine!
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! I am the most powerful being! The world is mine!
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! You won't get away with this, Death Armor!
Danger's fine by us, brave change!! Just watch, we will defeat you and bring peace to the world!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers Just watch, we will defeat you and bring peace to the world!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Haritsumeta kuuki ga suki
Takamaru kodou hirogatte yuku yo
Fukaku iki suikonda nara
Mou mae shika mienai wa
Daremo kawaru koto dekinai
Watashi shika arukenai michi
Sono namida mo subete kagayaki-hajimeru
Dakara omoi-kiri furi-ageta tenohira ni yadoru power
Mayowazu ni massugu ni ashita e to yuku yo
Honno mabataki no shunkan ni
Kanaeru yo yume no story
Hakanakute toukutemo
Akiramenai wa itsumo
Watashi dake no bamboo beat narashite
Who's that?
A new member?
That's right. First year student, Tamaki Kawazoe.
She's got kendo experience.
Oh-ho...
Then go get changed.
I'll test you.
I'm sorry for getting you dragged into this weird mess.
Don't be.
Whenever we get new people,
Toyama-kun beats them to a pulp immediately,
so they know who's boss right from the start.
Even girls?
Well, he actually bullies the girls even worse.
Toyama-kun's seriously sadistic.
On sports teams where boys and girls participate together,
the boys really throw their weight around.
Because it's like the perfect place to show off their strength.
Now, Tama-chan, defeat him!
The greatest evil on our team!
Toyama-kun keeps bullying us, so knock him down a couple pegs!
Um, Kirino-san?
Yes?
Do you have any other hakama trousers?
That's our smallest one...
I'm sorry for being so short.
I can fold up the front, but I'll end up stepping on the hem with my heels.
Maybe we should call it off for today.
You can bring your own next time and...
No, I'll do it.
It's only for today anyway.
- Quietly... - Hey!
Don't leave, first years.
I'll get to you after I've finished with her.
This happened back in grade school,
but some older kids once picked a fight with me that got pretty nasty.
Why you!
Shut up!
- Damn it! - One of them started swinging a metal pipe around.
That was when she showed up.
The champion of justice.
Stop this!
Tamaki Kawazoe...
Yes, it was Tama-chan.
The champion of justice, huh?
You sure took a long time.
Okay, let's do this.
I look forward to this match.
You better watch out!
Toyama's sword's made of carbon graphite.
It's gonna hurt if he hits you. Like a wrist strike will be pure hell!
Basically, this guy uses carbon graphite,
because he likes seeing his opponents in pain.
Man, what a bastard! Nasty, isn't he?
Knock it off, you moron.
Um... Kawazoe-san was it?
Don't pay attention to what lwasa said.
Let's keep it light.
It's not like this is a match and I don't have any plans to pick on you.
After all, this is just kendo.
"Operation Recruit Tamaki Kawazoe!!"
Champion of justice... A hero, huh?
But that's not going to keep me fed...
I'm so late!
The sounds of kendo...
Men! Men! Men!
Tama-chan?
I'm striking pretty hard and fast, but I haven't hit her.
Pisses me off...
Guess I'll get serious.
Die!
- What? - Bravo!
Body strike!
Toyama-kun!
What's wrong?
In kendo, once someone scores a point,
the proper form is to return to your original positions and start over.
Aren't we going to start over?
I told you, didn't I? This isn't a match.
We're just testing your strength.
Good grief.
It's not like scoring a point gets you the win.
Toyama only wants to beat up his opponent.
Because he's seriously sadistic.
The purpose of kendo is not to cut down people.
It is to learn the spirit of the warrior through sword work.
"Simplicity and Fortitude" It is to learn the spirit of the warrior through sword work.
"Simplicity and Fortitude" It is not to defeat our opponents,
but to elevate ourselves that we strike.
"Tama-chan 4 yrs"
Sorry, that was too soon for you.
But you can understand this much, can't you, Tamaki?
Kendo begins with a bow and ends with a bow.
It is a sport that prizes decorum above all else.
There is nothing to fear.
So, it's already been 11 years since then...
She's gotten to an age that's hard for me to understand.
She's late...
Did something happen at school?
What's wrong?! Come at me!
This is...
After all, this is just kendo.
...not kendo.
Yes!
And?!
So what?!
That didn't even hurt!
You're weak!
I don't feel those light blows at all!
Aw, man, I knew it...
Knew what?
Her hakama trousers are too long, so she tends to step on the hem.
I see. That explains the way she's moving.
He's using brute force now. Do you think she's in danger?
Nah, I don't think it's much of a handicap.
Sorry, it slipped out of my hands.
Perfect timing, Toyama. Let's just wrap it up here.
Shut up!
She can't back up.
So I'll push her hard and I'll beat her up by main force!
I'll show her she's no match for a guy when it comes to strength!
She hasn't even broken a sweat! Pisses me off!
What to do?
With my strength, it'll be impossible to pin him.
In that case...
Tamaki, you put too much power into your throat strikes.
You thrust as if you are delivering a lethal blow against a villain.
You must not execute throat strikes.
I can't use it, no matter who my opponent is?
Hm, it should be fine against older men.
Though, naturally, only against those with kendo experience.
And also, when you have become a high school student.
But set it aside until then.
A man...
Older...
Kendo experience...
Father... Mother...
I have become a high school student!
She did it!
"Operation Recruit Tamaki Kawazoe!!"
It's no use.
I'll go home, have a ramen, and think it over.
Well, these things sometimes work out more easily than you expected.
Come on, Toyama! What're you doing flopping over?
Did you slip? You sure flopped big time, man!
Tama-chan.
Those two may come back again someday.
And when they do, you'll be the only one who can do something about it!
Only me?
- Yes! - Yeah.
I understand.
I do not know for how long,
but I look forward to working with you for the time being.
- Hurray! - All right!
Nice to meet you!
Huh?
Um...
Champion of justice, Year 1, Class 9, Tamaki Kawazoe.
The swordsmen of love and courage, who protect this beautiful nation Champion of justice, Year 1, Class 9, Tamaki Kawazoe.
The swordsmen of love and courage, who protect this beautiful nation Atomic Fire Blade!
The swordsmen of love and courage, who protect this beautiful nation
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers
Don't think it's over, Blade Bravers!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers I will return to life as many times as it takes!
Super Sword Squadron, Blade Bravers Then I will protect everyone's smiles as many times as it takes!
Oh.
See you later.
Oh...
Tamaki, what's all that?
I joined the kendo team.
Is that right? It's good that you've found the motivation.
Did a friend persuade you to join? Or did a teacher suggest it?
No.
It is to protect justice from evil.
Huh?
Okay, that's it.
We'll leave that printout for next time.
Sensei you seem tired.
What's wrong?
I'm hungry.
I skipped breakfast, too...
If I don't make the match with my senpai happen soon,
it's going to be life-threatening.
Then, do you want this bread?
It's my lunch, but I'm on a diet, so...
For real?! You're giving it to me?!
You can have mine, too.
Ooh!
Yay! Yay! Bread! I've got bread!
- Lt's Leftover Man... - Let's go eat the red bean bun, too!
Ta-da!
I've got a nice filling lunch to keep me going through a tough practice!
- Mine is a lunch I specially made for Dan-kun! - Woohoo! Made by Miya-miya herself!
Yes?
It's so manly, Tama-chan.
So cool!
Well, let us all take bites from each other's boxes and eat.
- Everyone, please help yourselves. - I don't want to ruin it by taking a bite from it...
I'm sorry. I can't split my pickled plum.
Oh, we know.
After all, you've only got one.
If it's the rice...
Then, maybe I'll have some.
I'm done eating.
That was fast!
Tama-chan, my family runs a deli, you know.
Here, have a hamburger patty.
Tama-chan, the fried shrimp that Miya-miya made is good, too.
That's where my right hand would be...
Tama-chan, have something to drink, too.
"Milk"
That's enough, thank you. Because I feel like I'm being tamed with food...
"Milk" Oh, really?
"Milk" You're little, so we need to feed you lots and get you to grow!
"Milk" Just kidding!
"Milk" I'll get fat...
Kirino-senpai, there's another second year student on the team, right?
Yup, her name's Saya.
She's gone to the same schools as me since grade school.
Why isn't she here?
This kind of thing happens with her once in a while.
Let's wait patiently! Time will resolve everything!
What was our team like last year?
Like our record?
Normal.
Like, it was a big deal if we won a second round in team competition.
With individuals, we occasionally had one of the boys make it to semifinals.
But the girls were always coming up short.
There's also the fact that a lot depends on your instructor.
Yeah, he's so easygoing.
But I'm happy, because he's gotten more enthusiastic lately!
- I can't tell her! - Sushi!
How did you do back in middle school, Yuuji?
Huh? Me?
I guess the best I did was make it to top 8 in the prefecture.
Wow...
Top 8? That's awesome!
Oh, no, it's not awesome.
It's totally no big deal.
No big deal?
I've never even made it to the prefecture level.
If you're no big deal, then I guess I'm a slug.
Oh! Uh, th-that's not true!
I-I'm awesome!
I'm awesome!
What about you, Tama-chan? How have you done in competition?
I've never entered any.
What?! What a waste!
Even if you haven't been in any, the result's obvious.
You'd have won the nationals!
"Chunky Red Bean Bun"
Tamaki Kawazoe...
"Chunky Red Bean Bun" Kirino Chiba. Miyako Miyazaki.
"Chunky Red Bean Bun" And Sayako Kuwahara.
"Chunky Red Bean Bun" We're still short by one.
We need one more person we can count on in our arsenal.
Well, I guess it'll work out somehow!
More importantly, I better come up with a training regimen!
Raring to go there, aren't you, Ishida-sensei?
Sorry for being so loud, Yoshikawa-sensei.
Oh, no. I used to be worried, because you always seemed so unmotivated.
Right...
Lately, both teachers and students are lacking in energy,
so it's better to be a little silly and fired up, don't you think?
Oh, is that right?
That's right!
Even if you're a bit extreme,
if you can lead the students in the right direction, that's all that matters.
Good luck to you, Ishida-sensei.
Right...
No way I can tell her my motive...
"Kendo Dojo"
Kirino, I told you not to strike just using your wrists!
Oh, sorry. It's gotten to be a habit.
Tama, show her how it's done!
Yes, sir!
It's like we're a real kendo team!
Dripping sweat!
Gushing sweat!
Spattering sweat!
Sparkling sweat!
What kind of fetish do you have?!
One more time!
Your sword's not going in a straight line!
Yes, sir!
Relax your shoulders!
Ah, that feels good...
Tama, show her how it's done!
Yes, sir!
Yuuji, did you send Dan and Miya-miya on their run?
Yes, they're running the outer perimeter.
Wait for me, Miya-miya!
Dan-kun, you're one lap behind me!
Those guys need to start by building up basic strength.
Plus, they kind of piss me off when they're around...
True...
But we need Miya-miya to be in the practice match!
We have to get her transitioned to match-oriented training fast!
Tama!
Yes, sir!
You're fighting a match with me!
Yes, sir.
I had yet to test your strength firsthand, after all.
Now, come at me with all you've got!
I understand.
Here we go!
Men!
Tama-chan, you can't do that.
Huh?
Sensei's got his pride, too, after all.
An instant kill was a bad idea.
Yeah, right?
You can win, but you have to pretend you had a tough time.
I sure have...
...grown soft.
I like kendo.
I'm happy that you've become motivated!
Good luck to you, Ishida-sensei.
All right, Tama! One more match!
"Dried Foods" "Pouch Foods"
Tamaki.
We got Koshihikari rice from your mother's family again.
"Retained Rice" We got Koshihikari rice from your mother's family again.
"Retained Rice" Also, we got some pickled plums from my family.
"Kishuu" "Organic Plums" Also, we got some pickled plums from my family.
"Kishuu" "Organic Plums" They're your favorite organic plums from Kishuu.
"Kishuu" "Organic Plums"
I am sorry, Father, Mother.
Tomorrow,
I am going to take sandwiches, which I can share with everyone.
I've made some friends.
"Kirino Chiba" "Sayako Kuwahara" "Tamaki Kawazoe"
"Miyako Miyazaki" "Yuuji Nakata" "Danjuro Eiga"
I'm calling the star rise
Yuuyami ni kagayaki-dasu negai-tachi
Kono te no naka orite-kite nagare-boshi
Madobe de suashi no mama yoru o miagete
Nemurenai tsuki-akari hitori
Me no mae o chira-tsuiteku hiruma no watashi
Jibun dake karamawari de modokashii mama
I'm calling the star rise
Me o tojite kokoro no koe kiiteru
Mada shiranai watashi ni deaitai
I'm calling the star rise
Mabayuku kagayaiteru negai-tachi
Kono te no naka orite-kite nagare-boshi
I'm the glaringly nonchalant Death Armor!
I will teach you the three oaths of the Death-Death Boy Scouts.
One: No being a finicky eater!
Two: Think before you use your personal seal!
Three: Don't become a guarantor, even if you know someone well!
Four: Offense begins with defense!
That's four, but don't let that bother you!
Stick to these oaths and you'll be a fine Death Boy!
Write in your Death Journal at your Death Desk, listening to Death Metal!
The next episode's title is "Black and Blue."
But I won't be in it, so you don't have to watch.
Take that!