In the year 1944,
a mysterious enemy known as the Neuroi...
...occupied the European region of Gallia.
But that very year...
...the enemy was destroyed at the hands of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing,
and Gallia was reclaimed.
However, their battle was far from over.
Spring, 1945 - Venezian Airspace
Neuroi spotted.
It's identical to the humanoid ones reported by the 501st last year.
We see it as well.
Moving in to make contact.
Roger that.
If this mission's experiment to communicate with the Neuroi proves successful,
it just might bring about the war's end.
Wh-Why would the Neuroi fire their beam upon a fellow Neuroi?
What... is that?
Suddenly, a large Neuroi den emerged in Venezian airspace.
It obliterated the old den,
swallowing up all of northern Romagna in the blink of an eye.
Humanity was once again drawn into a vicious war against the Neuroi.
Takei, reporting in.
Operation failed.
I repeat:
Operation Trajanus has failed.
itsuka itsuka yakusoku no sora
いつか いつか約束の空
Someday, someday, in the promised sky.
kimi to nara mata toberu yo
君となら また 飛べるよ
If I'm with you, I can fly again.
kuyashikute tsurakute nemurenai yoru
悔しくてツラくて眠れない夜
A sleepless night when you feel regretful and bitter...
dare ni demo aru yo
誰にでもあるよ
...happens to everyone.
sonna toki ha yonde kaketsukeru kara
そんな時は呼んで 駆けつけるから
At such a time, call me, because I'll rush to you,
oto no hayasade ne
音の遼さでね
at the speed of sound.
sore ga sadame demo ne aragau yo
それがさだめ でもね あらがうよ
That's destiny, but I'll fight against it.
kimi ga hora waratte ne kureru kara
君がホラ 笑ってね くれるから
Because, look, you'll smile at me.
kanaetai yume tooi kedo
叶えたい夢 遠いけど
The dream I want to fulfil is far away.
isshou nara dekiru yo muteki no yuuki de
いっしょなら出来るよ 無敵の勇気で
But if we're together, I can do it, with an invincible courage.
kirakira hikaru sono namida
キラキラ光る そのナミダ
If I can turn your sparkling tears...
egao no mahou de ne tsubasa ni kaetara
笑顔の魔法 でね 翼に変えたら
...into wings with the magic of smiles,
kitto kitto habatakeru kara
きっと きっと 羽ばたけるから
surely, surely you'll be able to fly.
niji wo koe sono saki made
虹を越え その先まで
So go over the rainbow, to beyond.
Commence attack!
Take that!
Fuso Empire - Town of Yokosuka
As we look with reverence to all that we owe you,
Yokosuka Girls Middle School #4
our beloved teachers...
Even within this garden of learning,
Now, to give the graduation speech,
my, how fast the years have passed.
graduating class representative, Miyafuji Yoshika.
Thank you, sir!
Episode 1
「Into the Sky Once More」
Wow, this is so cool!
It's a cherry blossom blizzard!
Look, Micchan!
Hey, Yoshika-chan...
Even though you graduated, you're not going to high school?
No, I come from a family of doctors.
I can't wait to become a real doctor!
I guess we won't get to walk home together any more.
Hi, Michiko!
Oh, Grandpa!
Hi!
This spring I'm actually going to the teacher's college in Yokohama.
What? That's amazing!
No, it isn't.
Michiko always loved studying, even as a little girl.
So you'll be a sensei when you grow up, huh?
You'll be a sensei at the clinic, too.
Oh, I guess I will. A sensei, huh?
Ah, a warship!
Huh?
Wow! That's the battleship Yamato.
It's 263 metres long, capable of generating 153,000 horsepower.
It's the flagship of the allied fleet.
Wow!
It's huge!
The paper said it's leaving for a European tour.
Europe.
So, it's bound for Europe.
Wh-What is it, Grandpa?
It's a bear.
What's a bear doing so close to town?
Oh, no! It's hurt.
Ah! Yoshika-chan!
H-Hey! That's dangerous, you two!
You'll be okay. I'll heal you right away.
Good luck, Yoshika-chan.
That's its mother!
Run, Yoshika-chan!
Hold on... I'm almost done.
Just a little more...
There you go. All better now.
That girl is amazing.
Yoshika-chan!
Are you okay? Yoshika-chan!
Yoshika-chan?
That was so scary!
Geez...
General Ailments Miyafuji Clinic 10:00 AM 1:00 PM
Dad... I graduated from middle school.
Now, just like I promised,
I will use my power to help others, right here, in this clinic.
Sakamoto-san...
It's already been six months since the Battle of Britannia ended.
Everything started with this letter.
Yoshika-chan! Yoshika-chan!
What's the matter, Micchan?
No problem. I got it.
Look! He's flying now, Micchan!
Yeah! Thank you, Yoshika-chan!
Huh?
Was that a...
Ow...
...Witch?
Um, I am Suwa Amaki, with the 47th Flying Air Squadron.
N-Nice to meet you.
Is one of you Miyafuji Yoshika-san?
Y-Yes. That's me.
Oh, thank god!
Huh?
This is a letter from Dr. Miyafuji.
What? What?!
Mum! Grandma!
What is this?
Looks like some sort of drawing.
I haven't the slightest idea.
Excuse me. Do you know what this is all about?
I was just ordered to deliver this letter to you.
I'm not sure about the specifics.
I'm sorry.
I know!
Sakamoto-san used to work with my dad, so she should know what this is about!
You mean Major Sakamoto, from the naval academy?
Yes! I'll go there tomorrow.
I'll go with you!
It's done.
It's been a long time since I last saw Sakamoto-san.
But it's great they let you on the base, Yoshika-chan.
It's because they consider me one of the reserves.
That's what Sakamoto-san said.
Oh? I heard that she's really scary.
Not at all.
She's really strict, but she has a kind heart.
Actually, she told me not to come back here...
Huh? Why?
I don't know.
Oh! Maybe that's the place.
Here?
Yeah. They said to wait here.
This is Sakamoto-san's Striker unit.
When you fought with the Witches, did you wear one of those?
Yeah. Seeing it again brings back memories.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hijikata-san!
Lovely to see you again.
I must apologise.
You came all the way here, but the Major is off-base right now.
Huh? Off-base?
Where did she go?
I cannot answer that.
She left her post as Witch training instructor at the start of the year.
I communicate with her from time to time.
Um, I received a letter from my father yesterday.
A letter from Dr. Miyafuji?
But he passed away. So how...
I don't know.
But I figured that Sakamoto-san might know since she knew my father well.
Understood.
I will give this letter to the Major when she returns.
Oh! Please do. Thank you so much.
Isn't that good, Yoshika-chan?
Yeah.
Miyafuji-san!
Long time, no see!
The botamochi you gave us was delicious!
We're ready for more any time!
You're so popular here, Yoshika-chan.
Th-That's not true...
Officer Hijikata!
You have an urgent communiqué from the Gallian military command!
Gallia?
What is it?
Something strange is happening with the Neuroi in Europe.
What?
Neuroi...
From: Gallia-stationed Witches.
To: All allied commanding posts.
The Neuroi that emerged in Venezian airspace yesterday...
...is considerably stronger than the previous ones.
Venezia fell the same day.
In response, the Romagna-based 504th Joint Allied Wing...
...engaged the enemy and suffered massive casualties.
They are no longer battle-capable.
The Romagna-based 504th Joint Allied Wing is no longer battle-capable?
There are Fuso Witches in that squadron!
Don't you have a friend in Gallia, Yoshika-chan?
This is Hijikata with the Fuso Navy.
Requesting information on the condition of the 504th squad in Romagna!
This is the Gallian military command post.
Britannia Air Force Master Sergeant Lynette Bishop, responding.
Lynne-chan!
I don't know the details.
We have requested reinforcements,
but we don't have enough Witches to mount a proper defence!
That's absurd. Even if we are low on Witches...
Also... we...
What's wrong? Do you copy, Sergeant Lynette?
It's impossible.
There's too much static interference. We can't...
Damn. So it's hopeless.
I beg you! Please radio her again!
That girl is one of my best friends!
Radio her again!
I'll try.
This is the Fuso Navy, Yokosuka base.
Gallia military command, do you copy?!
This is the Fuso Navy. Do you copy?!
Lynne-chan...
Can you hear me, Lynne-chan? Say something, Lynne-chan!
Miyafuji, what are you doing here?
S-Sakamoto-san...
Sakamoto-san!
It's Lynne-chan... She's in trouble!
The Neuroi are back!
That has nothing to do with you!
It does! Lynne-chan is my friend!
Yoshika-chan...
Your friend, eh? You never change.
Just let us handle the situation in Europe.
Miyafuji, you are not part of the Fuso military.
You have no right to be here.
Get out now!
Sakamoto-san...
The Fuso Navy is leaving immediately on an emergency support mission in Europe.
Roger!
Another mysterious letter from Dr. Miyafuji...
Does it foreshadow a new battle?
Hijikata, deliver this letter to the research lab.
Yes, ma'am!
So this is the new Violet Lightning model?
Yes. Its magic engine output is higher than the previous Zero model.
But... are you sure? You haven't had a test flight yet.
It's fine. Time's a luxury we don't have.
Wow! Look at the size of that flying boat!
I see... That flying boat can make it to Europe in less than a week.
That's...
A Striker unit! A new version.
What is it, Yoshika-chan?
She's ready to fly again.
Huh?
Sakamoto-san is going to fight the Neuroi again,
even though she can't use shields anymore.
Ah! Yoshika-chan!
Major, in the last war, Miyafuji-san proved to be an ace in the hole.
Why did you send her home?
Easy! Easy! Easy!
She's fought plenty already.
She fulfilled her duty. That's all it is.
Striker launch unit, all loaded.
Type-2 large flying boat awaiting take-off command.
Take off!
Sakamoto-san!
Miyafuji-san?!
H-Hold on!
Miyafuji Yoshika, taking off!
What?
You're can't do this, Miyafuji-san! There hasn't been an order given for you to take off!
Please, I'm begging you! Let me go with Sakamoto-san!
B-But...
Yoshika-chan!
Micchan...
Micchan, I have to go.
Have a safe flight. I'll be waiting for you.
Okay. I'll be back.
Open the front hatch!
Roger that!
Aye-aye!
S-Such strong magic power...
Route set!
Wind velocity, check!
Striker unit stabilising bolt, released!
All clear for take-off!
Take off!
Why are there cherry blossoms?
Don't tell me...
Sakamoto-san!
What do you think you're doing, Miyafuji?! Head back now!
Please, Sakamoto-san! Take me with you!
No! You have other things to do in Fuso!
But I... I...
...want to protect the people!
Protect?
Sakamoto-san?
Come, Miyafuji!
Yes, ma'am!
One Week Later
Romagna Beachside Healing Station
I'm starving...
Want some canned food?
I don't want Liberion canned goods.
I want to eat something tasty.
Don't ask the impossible.
We're practically out of supplies here.
No! I want to eat Yoshika's cooking! Yoshika's cooking!
The more you yell, the hungrier you'll get.
Yes, this is Yeager.
What? Seriously?
Understood. We're on our way.
Cheer up, Lucchini! A Fuso force is bringing supplies.
Woo-hoo! Food's a-flyin' in!
We are currently above the Adriatic Sea.
We'll soon arrive at the target, the Romagna military base.
Right.
Ah... I'll finally get off this plane.
You've gotten soft, Miyafuji.
Whining about a flight as short as this one?
Sorry.
Oh, yeah... Did you figure out anything from my father's letter?
No. But I think it might concern Dr. Miyafuji's research.
I handed it over to the engineering department.
It's probably a screw-up at the mail censors that's holding it up.
Again?
Unidentified craft detected on radar.
Approaching at high speed!
What?
What is it?!
An attack by the unidentified craft!
Engine one hit!
Unidentified craft still incoming!
It couldn't be...
Neuroi...
To Be Continued
hitori ja nakisou na hiroi sora demo
ひとりじゃ 泣きそうな 広い空でも
Even under vast sky that would turn you to tears when alone,
nigenaiyo massugu tachimukau
逃げないよ 真っ直ぐ立ち向かう
I won't run away, I'll face it head on,
nakama to isshoni over sky
仲間と一緒に over sky
and go with my friends, over the sky!
tenohira ni kaze wo kanjita no nara
手のひらに風を 感じたのなら
If you can feel the wind with your palm,
mou daijoubu shinjite janpu shiyou
もう 大丈夫 信じてジャンプしよう
you'll be all right. Believe in yourself and jump.
tooku ukabu kumo hitottobi dekiruyo
遠く浮かぶ雲 ひとっとびできるよ
I can make it to the cloud floating in the distance in a single leap.
sonna dokidoki souzou dekinakatta
そんなドキドキ 想像できなかった
I never dreamed I'd be this excited.
minna no ashita no yume mamorunda
みんなの明日の夢 守るんだ
We shall protect everyone's dreams for future.
yuuki arittake
勇気ありったけ
Fly off, grabbing all the courage you can.
saa nigirishimete tobitate
さあ 握り締めて飛びたて
Even under huge sky that would turn you to tears when alone,
hitori ja nakisou na ookii sora demo
ひとりじゃ 泣きそうな 大きい空でも
if you're with friends, you can smile.
nakama ga ireba egao ni nareru
仲間がいれば 笑顔になれる
See? It doesn't take a miracle.
hora kiseki janainda
ホラ 奇跡じゃないんだ
Since we promised each other, since we've vowed not to,
yakusoku shita kara kokoro ni kimeta kara
約束したから 心に決めたから
we won't run away! We'll face it head on!
nigenaiyo massugu tachimukau
逃げないよ 真っ直ぐ立ち向かう
For an even more wonderful world,
motto motto suteki na sekai no tame ni over sky
もっともっと素敵な世界のために over sky
over the sky!
This young girl has once again cast her body into the flames of war.
However, she is not alone.
She has many friends in whom she can trust.
Next time on Strike Witches 2: The Legendary Witches
Episode 2
「The Legendary Witches」