Do you really not remember us?
I'm sorry...
You're already dead. You're a zombie.
Does this mean Sakura won't be able to do the show?!
I know you'll be ready to get on stage when the time comes.
No. You can go without me.
Every time I try, I just end up suffering for it.
This isn't where you belong right now.
This idol stuff and saving Saga...
You can all do it just fine without me!
You don't know anything about me!
You've never even died—
I have what it takes!
Listen to me, Sakura! I'm telling you...
that I will never abandon you!
Heygoodmorning!
And a good morning to you.
Yeah!
Oh, Sakura!
I thought you were gonna play hooky again today, but you actually showed!
Good morning!
Now, you need to mind your manners.
You can't get any respect without them.
I don't really care if I'm respected...
I'm still going to make you earn respect.
You can sulk and give me all the dead-eyed looks you want, it won't faze me.
You're going on stage.
I know this...
Sakura?
What did you think?
You're going on stage.
There's no way I can do it.
What? You're kinda scaring me.
Sakura, we've got lessons tomorrow at the same time.
And then in the evening, we're passing out fliers.
We'll all be going together.
Come and check us out!
Thank you!
What were you thinking? Idiot.
Number 1! Can I shake your hand?
I love your singing and dancing!
It just fills me with a ton of energy!
We're always rooting for you!
We can't wait for the Arpino show!
Hey, thanks, you two!
We appreciate it! I'll remember your faces, now.
If you don't show, you better watch your backs on the streets of Saga!
Number 2!
We're definitely coming!
Good luck with the show!
Yeah! Seeya there!
Y'know,
you're pretty popular.
I love your singing and dancing!
I wonder what my singing and dancing were like...
Yeah... that's how it always goes.
I start to get my hopes up, then screw up, and then regret it all...
This is for the best.
I won't be the only one failing, otherwise.
I will never abandon you!
I can't think about that!
There's no way this'll work out!
I know that better than anyone!
Angels Descend on Saga Rock!
I don't care, okay?! Leave me alone!
I knew that was going too far.
Aw, damn it! What're we gonna do? There's, like, no time left.
Will we really have to do the show without Sakura-chan...?
She's not gonna smash the door down, is she?
I reinforced the door when I fixed it, so I don't think she can.
Tae-chan's crying!
For real?!
Uh, I think that's drool.
This... seems bad, right?
Maybe she's experiencing withdrawal from the lack of attention?
What the hell?
I dunno!
What is this?
Tae! What are you—
One, two! One, two!
Tae-chan! Pay attention!
One, two, one, two!
You did it!
That's great, Tae-chan!
I see now.
Sakura was real persistent with that stuff, huh?
Yes. She would never give up.
And I bet that made Tae-chan happy.
She probably had a lot of fun!
That's why now...
She's trying to teach Sakura.
When someone is in trouble or screws up, Sakura would be the first to back them up.
As awkward as she could be at times...
Whenever I was worried, Sakura-san was the one who would try to encourage me.
She always listened to me, too!
So this time we get to pay her back!
Since we're not the ones who're really in trouble. It's Sakura-san.
Let's work together again to see if there's anything we can do.
Yeah, that's it!
That's what Team Franchouchou is here for!
When someone's in trouble, you have their back!
Sakura! We're definitely gonna figure out a way to—
Seriously, there's no need.
The biggest problem right now is that you're all getting
so excited for something I can't even remember.
Well, if you'll excuse me.
Sakura-han. You need to stop running away.
You have a responsibility for the way you've encouraged us this far.
Whether you remember it or not, you're going to dance with us.
Of all the selfish—
I'm fully aware how selfish and self-centered it is!
Why do all of you care so much about me?
What difference does it make if I'm not here?!
Look at their faces!
We know full well that your luck is bad,
and that you don't remember anything...
But be that as it may, we need you, Sakura-han.
This is a group of strong-willed individuals...
If it wasn't for you, we never would've held together for this long.
Seeing Tae-han made me realize something.
If the alternative is having a successful show without you, Sakura-han...
We would rather go on stage and fail with you.
Please, try to understand that.
Sakura...
You seem to think you're the only one with bad luck,
but you're forgetting something important.
We're all zombies. We've all died.
Nobody here is lucky.
I don't think mistakes or failures are a bad thing.
Because they always end up helping with whatever happens next.
I believe I'll only be the best version of me once I overcome it all.
You know your show could really fall apart because of me?
It's like I said. We're fully aware of that.
Hey, push comes to shove, it's shades' ass on the line.
So don't sweat it.
That was really amazing! You were dancing, Sakura-chan!
I guess that means your muscle memory retained it all.
She did practice the most out of all of us...
I knew it...
Sakura.
Huh, looks like it's cracked.
I say we test it.
What happens when peo—
When zombies with such bad luck gather together.
But you've all been rehearsing so hard...
So did you!
You were practicing with us, Sakura-chan!
We're in this to the end.
Appropriately, for zombies.
Sakura...
All we can really do is try our best.
That's all there is to it.
The explosive low pressure front that was over the East China Sea this morning
is headed directly towards Kyushu,
and is anticipated to hit northern Kyushu by tomorrow evening.
Tomorrow's Weather Forecast 12/21 6PM
We recommend being prepared for heavy snow,
and remaining indoors whenever possible.
Thanks, Inui-kun!
Idolhood is realized in the face of death.
Zombie Land Saga
Tonight is the... beginning of... Franchouchou's true legend!
You're going to demonstrate your undeadly resolve and your zombie spirit
to the people who show up!
Yeah!
They say it's the heaviest Saga snowfall on record.
Franchouchou
The buses have stopped running, too.
These girls have the worst luck.
All right, thanks! We'll be counting on you during the show, too!
Reminds me of when Iron Frill was here.
There haven't been any concerts since, yeah.
I hope these Franchouchou girls can do a good job.
Yeah.
All we can do is put on the best performance we can.
So don't worry about anything else.
Everything went perfect in rehearsal.
Thank you...
Down comes the snow, and down comes the hail...
What other direction would it come in, even?
This cold ain't so bad!
~Congratulations~ To Franchouchou From Drive-In Tori Management
You've just gotta have the guts to take it!
We just had to come see their big solo show!
We're not gonna let the snow get us down!
Hell yeah, Franchouchou is like a musical high pressure system anyway!
Well, this was unexpected.
You have to answer them.
I know you can do it.
All right, form up.
It's okay. The practice we've done until now...
And the friends you're with... have faith in them.
Hell yeah! Who's ready to take over Saga?!
Yeah!
It's no good.
They came all this way through all this snow to see us...
If something happens again... What will I do?!
Here we go, Arpino!
Glad to have you!
I knew I couldn't do it, and spent all this time running...
At—
Even if you feel down a few times
In this life you're living
You don't need to make a face like
You've already died!
So pure and bright, my eyes used to shine...
Call it off, quick!
Right!
Wait.
There's no going back, but...
Move forward!
Even if...
...you lose...
...something on the way!
I knew this would happen.
And I ended up dragging them all down...
Over and over... keep on standing up...
If you never give up the end can become a new beginning!
Cruel and unfair as it may be, don't let it get you down...
So that you can smile and wave goodbye...
To all your hesitations!
And dream a new dream!
If the alternative is having a successful show without you, Sakura-han...
We would rather go on stage and fail with you.
I don't think mistakes or failures are a bad thing.
I have what it takes!
Doesn't matter if you don't, as long as I do have what it takes!
Answer their feelings, Sakura.
Your true strength...
comes when you're up against the wall.
That's when it shows.
Rise up again!
Blast past your sanctuary and what you'd gain or lose!
Torn up as you may be, face forward, because those moments are the most real!
Take your limits and your trauma, and move past it all!
Hang in there even if it's by the skin of your teeth!
Gamble it all on hope!
And crawl your way up!
Over and over, keep on standing up!
If you never give up, the end can become a new beginning!
Cruel and unfair as it may be, don't let it get you down!
So that you can smile and wave goodbye...
To all your hesitations!
And dream a new dream!
Rise up again!
Good stuff!
Franchouchou!
Number 2!
Number 1!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Sakura, did you...?
Are your memories are back?
Yeah...
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Everyone, I'm really sorry for how I acted.
It's okay!
Damn it, girl, you had us worried!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
No wonder you looked so sharp!
It really was a wonderful performance!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
It's really good to have you back.
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Listen, if you really don't mind having me and all my bad luck around...
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Is it okay if we... as Franchouchou...
What are you saying?
Of course!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Everyone...!
Damn it!
What the— What is this?! This bright eyed "we did it" stuff?!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
You dumbass zombies!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Don't get it twisted, all right?!
You haven't even saved the tiniest bit of Saga yet!
Encore! Encore! Encore!
Get that through your heads and give that crowd what they want!
Franchouchou's battle has only begun!
Now, go, go, go! Go, go, go-go, go!
Number 0!
Number 4!
Number 2!
Ready, go!
Every day's kind of boring!
Just can't get excited!
You don't want to spend your youth like that, do you?
The wind is always blowing!
Blowing from somewhere, no matter what!
So catch a hold of that wind and let it carry you!
Don't be shy! There's nothing to be embarrassed about!
Go, boys and girls!
You only live once, you know?
Let your flag fly high!
Fluttering with all of your hopes and dreams!
Say it loud for all to hear!
A new day's about to begin
And me—
And you—
Have a lot to be proud of!
Let your flag fly high!
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray, let's go!
Look forward to who you become in the future!
Yes! You can do it!
Walk on now with your head held high!
Hurray! Hurray! Hurray, let's go!
There's no telling what happens the day
that me
and you
meet once again!
Ready, go!
Saga!
Good morning!
Episode 12 Good Morning Again SAGA
Zombie Land Saga
Sagazine Editorial Department
Okoba-san! How'd you like the pictures from the other day?
Huh? What you got there?
I'm less sure by the minute...
What the hell's going on here?