This is neither history nor myth, but something arising in between.
A stowaway!
We have a stowaway!
Catch her!
Get back here!
That damn bastard.
Where'd she go?
Dammit, she's really nimble.
What'cha doing there?
Our ship's in trouble! Hurry. Grab the ropes!
Heave-ho. Heave-ho. Heave-ho.
Orphan Fansubs presents
Part One
To calculate the area of a rectangular field, multiply the length by the width.
With 4 ken length and 5 ken width, it's 4 x 5, so the area is 20.
Understand?
Hey, Izumo!
Izumo, Izumo, how often do I have to tell you?
I'm doing this for both of you.
Now, how do you find the area of a triangle?
It's a flying ship!
3rd Century Ashihara-no-Nakatsukuni
This time, I'll get on board for sure!
Izumo!
Just leave him alone.
People's inherent capabilities are unequal. That can't be changed.
Let's get back to the area of a triangle.
Think of it as a square split in two diagonally.
Therefore, calculate the length by the width for the square field and divide it in half.
That's right.
I wish Izumo and you could swap positions.
Here it is, here it is! It's so cool!
Oh, Your Highness.
Thank you for having us again.
Come on, let me on board!
Please, I've been wanting this forever.
I want to travel the sky on a ship
and see the whole wide world with my own eyes.
Stop pestering me. My job is just to steer the ship.
Go ask the owner if you want a ride.
The owner?
Yeah, a big merchant who's traveling all over Japan on business.
I see.
Where can I find him?
You're looking for me?
How mean you are, old man. You heard us and didn't say a word?
Come on, let me on board your ship!
And where do you want to go, then?
Furune-san.
Come with me, Izumo!
Ouch!
You're supposed to be in school at this time of day.
Your late father, our last king, died young,
when you were still a child.
That's why I ascended the throne.
However, you're a young adult now. It's your turn to become our king.
That's why you have classes. Take them seriously.
Please stop it. I've heard that a billion times now.
No, I won't stop it.
For your father's sake, I must make you a formidable king.
Don't strain yourself.
Just stay as our king forever and let me do the things I want.
Izumo!
Let's stop this discussion for now. Go back to your school.
Watch out!
Furune, King of Nakatsukuni, I will take your life!
Why, you! Bastards!
How dare you disturb us!
I'll make you pay for this!
Wait!
Get him!
Make sure!
After him!
Wait, wait!
Stop!
Are you hurt?
Don't worry. It's just a scratch.
He probably didn't want them to leak who's behind this.
Things have been getting rough lately.
We need you to act very cautiously.
Say, who are you?
Our ship's stowaway!
Yes, she is! A stowaway!
A stowaway!
That means she's also an illegal immigrant.
Ebihiko, the trophy.
I'm very sorry.
Fa... ther...
So what's your name?
Sanae.
Sanae?
Where are you from?
Geez, I've told you a thousand times already!
From Yamataikoku, like I said!
Stop lying. We'll find out sooner or later.
You won't because it's true!
Why did you sneak on board?
As I said, I wanted to see all the countries of Japan!
Do something about this! I saved your king, right?!
Is this your way of thanking me?!
It seems she's just a normal traveler.
I see. Then set her free now.
However, by law, illegal immigrants must be sent back.
It's fine. After all, she saved his life. Let her stay.
Welcome to our country.
All right, it's settled!
I'll show you around.
Izumo, your classes aren't ove-
Come on, let's go. Hurry!
Hurry, hurry!
What a troublesome prince.
This feels great!
I've been inside that jar since last night.
Hey, Izumo, what's that?
Hm? Oh, that's our grand shrine.
Our guardian deity is enshrined there.
What guardian deity?
According to a legend, a huge snake called Yamata-no-Orochi lived here.
It terrified the people.
Then a traveler named Susanoo-no-Mikoto came by.
He made the snake drunk and defeated it.
I get it! So that Susanoo-no-Mikoto is enshrined there, right?
I'm sorry, but no.
He's not?
Just listen to the whole story.
Note: Sword of the gathering clouds in the rain.
Susanoo-no-Mikoto named his sword Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi.
That's what's in there.
I see.
Susanoo-no-Mikoto founded this country of Ashihara-no-Nakatsukuni.
As our first king,
he made Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi our guardian deity.
So does that mean you're a descendant of Susanoo-no-Mikoto?
Who knows? After all, it's just a legend.
It's not even clear if he really existed.
And I've never seen the sword we worship either.
What a rare bird!
Let's catch it!
Wait, Izumo!
Gotcha!
Wait for me, Izumo!
What is this thing?
A flying device, I think.
I see!
Hey, let's take a ride!
Hold it, Izumo, what about this boy?
Leave him alone. He's just unconscious.
Hurry. He'll complain when he wakes up.
Wait, no!
Do you even know how to fly this!?
No big deal!
Wow! We're really flying!
Izumo!
This feels so good!
Sanae, open your eyes and look! It really feels great!
But it's scary!
Why so scared, Ms. Traveler on that huge flying ship?
That pilot was reliable!
Tch, what gall!
You're mean, Izumo!
Oh, the ship is leaving port.
I really admire your resolve.
You snuck on the ship and went to a foreign place all on your own.
Sanae, when you leave here to go somewhere, please let me know.
I'll join you.
You'll come with me?
Yup.
You don't want me to?
That's not it.
I'd be happy, but you'll be the next king here, right?
Can you simply up and leave?
That's no problem!
Look!
The world is so wide.
Nakatsukuni is only a tiny part of it.
There's no point in becoming the king of such a country.
Izumo...
A violet is blooming in the sky.
sorani saku sumire
While giving away a sigh,
tameikiwo ukabete
I soar the far distant clouds,
haruka kumowo kakete
trying to find it,
sagashitaito
with afflicted feelings.
setsunaku omou
It's a tearful costume play.
kasougekiwa namida
My admiration has nowhere to go.
yorube naki akogare
My emotions are about to overflow.
koboresouna omoi
I can't stop hoping
uketometeto
that you will accept them.
hatenaku negau
I'm drawn to my fate, far far away in the universe.
uchuuno tooi tooi unmeini hikare
Oh, my fateful encounter,
aa meguriau hitoyo
when you find your one and only, I'm sure,
ichizuna hanaga yubini tomattara kitto
that's when my prayers will bear fruit.
inoriga todoku
Izumo!
See?! I knew this would happen!
Ouch.
This is your fault!
It looks wide, like the sea, but in fact, it's a lake.
Different tribes live around it.
Foreign tribes?
No, they're all part of Nakatsukuni. We have many tribes here.
Remember when we were attacked? They were from a tribe.
I see.
We never used to have trouble.
But lately, some tribal leaders have become more powerful,
so they're aiming for the throne.
Must be tough for you.
Sanae!
Get down!
Are you all right, Sanae?!
Izumo.
It's an Oosukune soldier.
We're near their territory.
He... had no face.
N-No what?
No face.
No face?
Watch out, Sanae! Run!
That man revived!
No, it's not a human!
What then?
A wooden vessel. They must've summoned a spirit from the underworld.
The Oosukune tribe has sorcerers.
An evil spirit from the dead?
No chance. We won't get away from him.
We must fight him.
I'll confront him. Run away as fast as you can. Get out of the forest.
But you're injured.
It's only a scratch.
Nonsense. Just look how it's bleeding!
We don't have time for discussions!
I'm here, you faceless jerk!
Come get me if you can!
Sanae, run!
No, I can't.
Izumo got hurt protecting me.
And now he'll die!
What should I do?
Dear god, please tell me.
No effect, huh? Damn monster!
Dear god,
deity of the forest.
Please, save Izumo!
Dear god,
please, save Izumo!
This is my chance!
Izumo!
Sanae!
You're alive! I'm so glad!
Sanae!
O-Ow!
I'm sorry.
It hurts!
It's killing me. I'm dying. It's killing me!
Izumo...
You got injured so badly... for my sake.
Gotcha, at last.
Thank you for before.
You are...
This here's Ozu.
I'm letting him observe you. You won't get away from me, thief.
Th-Thief?!
See, I told you! Now what?
You will come with me.
Where to?
To the police. Isn't that obvious?!
Man, who'd've thought you outranked the police?
Sorry, I couldn't resist. It's always been my dream to fly.
Did you make this glider yourself?
I did.
You see, my brain's more capable than yours.
Hey, Navi, you told the officer you're from Torihaya Village east of the lake.
What about it?
And you don't have any relatives?
Yeah, but I'm not proud of that.
Then just stay here!
Can I?
Stay as long as you want. I kind of like you. Let's be friends!
Oh, so that's why Navi is staying at Izumo's residence now.
Yes.
Dekiru.
Yes.
What do you think?
First, I was attacked this morning,
and then Izumo and Sanae were attacked in the mountains.
It shows the difficulties our country is in.
Susanoo-no-Mikoto founded Ashihara- no-Nakatsukuni as the god's capital.
It flourished as the center of Japan.
However, after the retirement of Ookuninushi-no-Mikoto,
we lack an adequate successor, and the country is losing influence.
"An adequate successor." Those are harsh words.
Father, you are merely filling the gap between my late uncle and Izumo.
That's not what I call "adequate."
Dekiru is right. We've lacked a suitable king all along.
If Izumo is to going to be next, our prospects are grim too.
Nakatsukuni was a central power. If this power decreases,
altercations and disputes between the many countries in Japan will multiply.
Rumor says that the country of Asuka, in the east, has been gaining power lately.
They will come after us, trying to take our place as Japan's leader.
And inside our country, tribes will use the opportunity to try to seize the throne.
Wow, Dekiru-san, you're really smart!
Well, he's my son, after all.
But I gave birth to him.
I wonder where it's from. I've never seen a ship this large.
Yeah.
Oosukune!
My, my, King Furune. Thank you for coming to greet me.
Oosukune, usually you come by horse over the mountains. Why a ship this time?
Well, I have a favor to ask of you.
What is it? What's going on here?
It hardly rained this year.
Oosukune is on a plateau, so they're short of water.
They came on a ship to ask for water.
It's risky to let so many Oosukune soldiers into the capital.
The water could be an excuse.
Furune-san was suspicious too.
After all, Oosukune doesn't own a flying ship.
He'll do what they say for now, to find out how they got it.
Izumo...
Do you miss your parents?
Not really.
I miss mine.
You're an orphan too?
I see! Navi is too. Three kids without family brought together by chance.
That's kinda weird.
In fact,
maybe I do have a family.
But I don't know.
You don't know?
Yeah.
I was found when I was a little kid.
I washed ashore from somewhere and wandered around in a daze.
All I had was a tiny mirror in my hands.
Yamataikoku
Iyo,
do you know where Sanae is?
No, I don't.
I haven't seen her for a while,
so I thought you'd sent her on an errand, Himiko-sama.
I didn't send her anywhere.
I have no clue where I was born or who I actually am.
The only hint I have is this mirror.
I see. So that was the real aim of your journey.
To find your homeland and identity.
Yes. I mean, isn't that the most important thing you need to know?
You're right. Compared to you, I'm really just screwing around.
I'm merely trying to get out of here, randomly imagining the wide world.
But that's just who you are. And it's wonderful.
Sanae, let me help you! We'll find your home country.
Thank you.
Come what may, I'll protect you!
Izumo.
We've placed enough soldiers in the capital.
When you give the sign, we'll strike.
Do it now.
But before that, let me remind you of our deal.
You're persistent.
Asuka keeps its word!
Asuka?
We will steal Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi from the grand shrine and give it to you.
In return...
...we'll provide you with weapons
to seize the throne here or conquer the surrounding countries.
We'll support whatever you want to do.
So that was your intention!
Nice idea, but it won't work.
Don't move!
Or this girl will die.
That mirror...
No, don't!
My precious mirror! Give it back!
Oosukune, I leave the rest to you. I have things to settle with this girl!
Izumo!
Help me!
Sanae!
You overheard us. Now I can't let you live.
Navi, run!
Inform Furune-san!
Gotcha!
Wait!
Sanae!
Hold it!
They know our plan.
New orders. Everyone, back on board!
Call the ones from the city too!
Yes, sir!
I've found you, finally.
We'll settle our score from back then!
S-Stop it. I don't have time for this now!
Worried about the girl that was brought on board just now?
I wonder what's happening to her by now.
Why, you!
If you wanna save her,
you'll have to beat me first!
Yeah, that's the spirit. Now we're talking!
Take this!
Where... am I?
No doubt about it.
You called for me, Takeru-sama?
Takeru?
Look, this mirror really is from the people of Naga.
The people of Naga? What's this about?
Th-This is an incredible find!
But who is the girl who had the mirror?
I don't know.
If she's from Naga, she'll have their emblem.
Let me check.
It seems she's been awake.
Keep still, little girl.
No!
Takeru-sama, please look!
No doubt, this is the Naga's emblem.
This girl is one of the Naga people.
...one of the Naga people.
Hurry!
Hurry up!
Get on board!
Hurry!
Answer me, little girl.
Does the dragon god Naga really exist?
I-I don't know about that!
How powerful is Naga?
What's behind it?
I told you, I don't know!
I'd want to know that myself!
Little girl.
She seems to be telling the truth.
Leave her alone, Zachal.
However, Takeru-sama, it's said that anyone with the power of Naga can rule the world.
Don't concern yourself.
If we have the girl and the mirror, Naga's power is as good as ours.
For now, my father the emperor ordered us to get Nakatsukuni's guardian deity,
Ame-no-Murakumo-no-Tsurugi, at all costs.
It's rather noisy outside.
Start the ship!
Take off!
Damn Oosukune!
That useless idiot couldn't even stop those little brats!
Oh, shoot!
Dammit!
Why, you! Let go!
Fire!
What are these weapons?!
I've never seen anything like them either.
This is bad. At this rate, we'll cause a war for real.
We're supposed to fight only after getting the sword.
Zachal, go and stop that idiot!
Yes, sir!
Direct the ship to the grand shrine!
What are you going to do?
I'll take the holy sword. It has the divine power to rule the world, doesn't it?
You scumbag!
Sanae!
We can't withstand these attacks for much longer!
But what should we do?
Sanae!
Where are you?
Where's Sanae?!
Sanae! Sorry for the wait!
Izumo!
I'm Takeru, Prince of Asuka.
I'm Izumo, Prince of Nakatsukuni.
I won't let you have this girl.
Move closer to the shrine!
Izumo!
What's this light?!
My eyes!
Izumo!
Sanae.
Izumo!
Navi!
Jump!
I have your back!
All right!
Close your eyes.
Thanks to our guardian deity, the treasure in the grand shrine,
we were saved from this threat.
However, at the same time, the sword's terrifying power has become clear.
The emperor of Asuka, a prosperous country far to the east,
plans to steal our holy sword and conquer Japan.
Thus, he might come after us again. Everyone, please prepare yourselves.
The emblem of Naga.
The people of Naga.
What was that about?
If I find that out, I'll learn about my identity.
But how can I...
Dekiru-san!
Are you going to school?
Y-Yes, u-um, this-
Wh-What is it?
Please read it later!
No, please, I don't...
Wait, hey!
Hey, Sanae!
Wanna go for a ride?
Izumo? Don't you have classes now?
Ah, never mind that.
I guess you're right. Let's go!
Don't be sad, my beloved.
kanashimanaide koibito
Even the stars fade in the twilight.
hoshitachimo tasogareruyo
If the flow of your youthful days
seishunno nami hajimari
starts with failure, don't fret.
shippai naraba sorede ii
Kindness does not always
yasashii kotoga itsumo
win in this world.
tooranai sekaisa
That's tough, I know. But we will
tsuraiyone demo watashitachiwa
not bend, no, we will not.
magenai sou watashitachiwa
Don't shed any more tears.
namida koreijou nagashite
Don't steal the blue sky away from me.
sorano aowo nusumenaide
I will protect you come what may.
mamotte ageru kanarazu
Just smile; courage will win at last.
yuukiga katsusa hohoende
Don't hesitate, my beloved.
tamerawanaide koibito
If you keep believing, you can go on.
shinjitara tsukisusumeyo
Keep on going; don't pull back.
ganbare hora hirumazuni
Don't be afraid to get hurt.
kizutsuku kotowo osorezuni
The sad events will surely
kanashii kotoga kitto
make the two of us stronger.
tsuyoku suru futariwo
It's tough, I know. But we will
kitsuiyone demo watashitachiwa
not bend. No, we will not.
magenai sou watashitachiwa
You don't have to say anything anymore.
mou nanimo iwanakutemo
We can feel each other.
otgaini kanjiaeru
I will support you, for sure.
sasaete ageru kanarazu
Smile; hope will win at last.
kibouga katsusa hohoende
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Part Two
Preview
The emblem of Naga.
The people of Naga.
What was that about?
Takeru knows.
I'm sure he does.
I need to meet him again.
A souvenir for you.
Takeru, the prince of Asuka, takes action in part two as well.
Leave!
Yomihime, Asuka's princess of the underworld, appears.
Yamata-no-Orochi revives.
Iyo comes over from Yamataikoku.
All right, let's go!
Everyone has an "Izumo" in their hearts,
saying, "I hate being like everyone else. I want to spread my wings and see the whole wide world,"
and willing to risk their life for the ones they love.
Everyone has a "Sanae" in their hearts,
searching for their true self, seeking for someone to love, wandering around forever,
unafraid of danger or pain, if, in return, they can find what life should be like.
That is what youth means.
Here, a story of youth that everyone dreams of is about to unfold.
What are the people of Naga?
How strong is the power of Naga?
More questions arise, and the crisis deepens.
Izumo part two is almost ready.
Be sure to watch!
This is neither history nor myth, but something arising in between.
Don't be sad, my beloved.
kanashimanaide koibito
Even the stars fade in the twilight.
hoshitachimo tasogareruyo
If the flow of your youthful days
seishunno nami hajimari
starts with failure, don't fret.
shippai naraba sorede ii
Kindness does not always
yasashii kotoga itsumo
win in this world.
tooranai sekaisa
That's tough, I know. But we will
tsuraiyone demo watashitachiwa
not bend, no, we will not.
magenai sou watashitachiwa