Let's see… There was a monk who once said…
"This world's full of suffering, and heaven is the afterlife"
"Rely on Buddha and invoke him…"
The ticket to heaven is here
And to those who came to me with that very ticket
I said to them "Paradise?"
"That's the world where you've been until now."
"Oh you suffered? Well of course, all you ever did was invoke Buddha."
Quit it!
Just give up already!
HA44-10
"Rather than being convinced by the imagination of monks, wouldn't it
be better to chase your own dreams?"
"Because here, at most, you'll just get chased by us angels. The promised
land is far beyond your reach."
Hey! Old Man!
Will you just stop already and pass on!
Quit being stubborn and hanging on to the past!
You know, stubborn men aren't popular with girls in the afterlife!
Shut your face, you delinquent angel!
DANDELION CLAN
It was my stubbornness that won my wife's heart!
Neither the living, nor the dead, should dwell on the past.
It just gets you stuck.
Too many people are stuck in this boring world because of that.
And we're the cleaners. It's our job to get them out of it.
Damn it!
I'm Tetsuo Tanba from the Dandelion Squad. Twenty-First
Unit of the Japanese Angel Federation's Escort Department.
Hey, Tetsu
You really should pedal faster,
We keep going at this speed and he's going to outrun us.
This is Misaki Kurogane. Leader of the Dandelion Squad.
THE DANDELION CLAN 21ST DIVISION SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
Says the one stuffing her face with a red bean bun!
What the hell are you tagging along for?!
I wanna feel The wind in my hair.
Then join a biker gang!!
Damnit, a bike is no match for the willpower of souls!
This is exactly why I've been trying to request a car!
We don't need a car. Besides, we're angels. We have wings.
And an angels wings are tenacious.
The hell? D'you think you're a baseball coach?
You're giving me little league quotes while we're playing the World
Series!
Tetsu, let me pedal. This little leaguer wants to show you her wings.
Yeah, right. You've got beansprouts for legs.
And anyway, that position would be totally immodest and--
W-what the hell?! How do your muscles even work?!
Does it matter? Just watch the road.
H four four one zero.
Harukichi Nakayama. Seventy-six years old.
THE DANDELION CLAN SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF THE JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
Looks like he slipped in the bathroom a month ago. Hit his head pretty hard and
died. Yep. The face matches.
No doubt about it. It's him, alright.
Right, then.
Man You gave us a lot of trouble.
Well, brace yourself.
I'll send you to the other side.
Come on w-w-w-wait a second!
Won't you hear me out, at least? I've got a lot going on right now.
Hey, it's okay to have a lot going on.
Because when I shoot you between the eyes with this Tamakin Soul-Buster gun.
Doesn't matter what you're carrying, you'll reach the afterlife with all
your baggage. So you can keep it with you forever.
What's that supposed to mean?!
Are you kidding me?! That's just sweeping the problems under the rug!
That doesn't solve the core issue! Plus I won't be able to die in peace!
Talk to a priest if you have a confession. Angels ain't got time.
We're too busy listening to the dead whine about their damn regrets.
Please! Just listen!
Listen to me for one second. Please just hear me out!
It's not anything crazy, I swear.
All I want to do is have the opportunity to say sorry to my wife.
Hey. Talking's over.
Why the need to apologize?
The hell?
Um, well it's a bit embarrassing. Let me see now, how do I put this.
The thing is, I had a big fight with her, right before I died.
And I walked away when things were still awkward between us.
I know it's too late. But I still want to apologize for that somehow.
And I know it's impossible to do that in this current form.
Yep.
There's no way that a spirit can ever make contact with the living.
Pathetically sad. You stayed here over that?
I bet the old hag's happy.
What did you say?!
Surely as a man, you should understand!?
That desire to spend your final moments with the partner who shared
every joy and heartbreak with you for most of your life?!
Of course not. I'm single.
Then there must have been someone who you loved that much?
Of course, professional wrestler Antonio Inoki!
By the way…
If your wife was so dear to you, then what did you fight about?
Well, you see…
It's because…
I decided to eat her favorite pudding.
She was looking forward to it.
-Bye, bye. -Whoa woah woah wait! Just… wait!
We're talking about pudding! Who could possibly resist? Especially when it's
right in front of you! Don't you get it? You cold-hearted bastard!?
-Most can resist. -No… not many can resist.
As a matter of fact… I'm one of them.
I once stole my mom's flan who then beat the crap out of me.
So it's true. I'm a pudding-cess!
Okay…
So what?
NAKAYAMA
What… the… hell?
Are we seriously gonna help this old guy resolve his regret just because you
share a love for pudding?
A Pudding-cess does not abandon her Pudding-ce especially in his time of
need!
We're pudding together an alliance! Hehe!
I think your brains are full of pudding…
Oh jeez.
I swear it always ends up like this.
Always taking on extra work that never pays off.
First of all, she can't even see us, let alone talk to us, so what are
you gonna do about that?
You've no way of contacting her.
Pudding-sister… This might be impossible.
Of course not… everything's gonna be fine, pudding-bro.
Oh! Really? Great!
-Simple, really. -Hang on. You can't mean…
We're going to pull your wife's soul right out of her own body.
But that's totally murdering her!
Nah, it's simple astral projection.
Hold on! You know that's illegal, right?!
It's fine. I'll put her back in her body once we're done.
Gah! That brat!
I'm having nothing to do with it.
Antariwon, sokumetsusoku,
birariya birari,
aunsetsumei, sokusetsuun,
zanzandari, zandari…
Han!
Okay… all done.
-Well… okay, but… -Well… okay, but…
-Who the hell is that?! -Who the hell is that?!
I've gotta say, your wife certainly looks striking when you're up close to her.
You have a very a unique way of viewing this world!
Why did someone else's soul just come out of my wife's body?
And where the hell is my wife?!
N 21-00
Where the hell is his wife?
Uhh… I dunno.
Hey, you're not too bad are ya?
You remind me of my mom, who I left here in this world.
But I don't know anything about this old lady.
I happened to find her body by pure chance a little while ago.
I'm a good-natured, wandering spirit, so I took it to keep it safe.
Well I guess I'll be shovin' off now. Good luck with her.
Wandering spirits usually go after empty bodies.
So you should really protect her and--
That's rich coming from you.
Hey Captain… this is becoming a real pain in the ass.
Yeah…
It looks like your wife's soul was already absent by the time
the pig in the sweater took over.
I'm guessing that she's wandering around somewhere, unaware that she's out of
her body.
Really? I don't know, my wife isn't clever enough to do something like that.
Your wife's not doing it.
This thing is all about you.
You know about curses, don't you?
They're created by people's strong emotions.
A soul is just a pile of emotions.
So, right now, all you are is just a walking curse.
Die! Die! I'll kill you all!
Even your love for someone can turn into a powerful weapon.
A weapon powerful enough to pull someone else's soul into our world.
That's all you are now.
But, there's no way I would have wanted to do such a thing!
You really wanted to see your wife, correct?
Even without evil intent
You bring harm to those you love.
Dead people are the true monsters around here.
Because you foolishly clung on to the idea of correcting a life that
was already over. You'll eventually become a monster.
Tetsu.
Now is really not the time to be talking about this stuff.
We've got to hurry up and find his wife's soul.
Otherwise her empty body will start to perish.
Pudding bro, can you--
Pudding bro…
I was… such an idiot.
I didn't realize what was precious to me… until I lost everything.
And then when I finally realized it… It was too late.
I'm sorry My love.
If only I had realized things sooner I…
I could have done so much more for you.
But now it's too late.
Ow, ow, ow! Ouch! That hurts!
-Ow, ow, ow! Come on! Stop it! That's -It's not too late because there's
-something you can do right now. -painful! Ah! Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow! Let go
-Because the only time to take action -already! Hey! Are you even listening
-is now and the only place to do -to me!?
It is here.
It's pointless trying to dwell on the past or depend on the future.
It's just a waste of time.
Doing that will only make you miss the present.
There has to be something only you can do.
This is your last chance… so don't blow it.
Yeah, yeah I get it! Ow, ow, alright! Just let go of my ear! You're gonna
rip it of! For real!
Yeah? What do you want!?
This is the Violet Squad, you idiot!
SUMIRE CLAN SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF THE JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
I'll vent about her to you later.
But right now, can you do me a favor?
You're so heavy!
FUJI CLAN SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF THE JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
What does she look like?
Like a Bulldog on the verge of starvation.
Huh!? The hell did you just say?!
She may look like a Bulldog, but on the inside, she's a Maltese, you bastard!
UME CLAN SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF THE JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
Although it's likely that an aggressive angel will take her out before
-confirming her identity. -Thanks, but I don't need a heads up.
I just need intel.
KIKU CLAN SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT OF THE JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION
But let me borrow it later, okay!?
Tetsuo.
Connection.
Try again
Wait! Hold on!
I think I saw that Bulldog woman.
Wait, really?!
Where is she?!
It'll cost ya… Twenty-thousand.
What… is going on?!?
Why… is someone trying to run me over!?!
Listen, boys… I don't know who sent you hitmen, but whoever it was, they've
got the wrong person!
Why do you want to kill an old lady who's just out for a walk?!
Hey, you make it sound like we're the bad guys here.
We're not! We're just angels who've been sent here to come and get you.
You know how it goes, "to guide you to the afterlife."
As if somebody like you is actually an angel!
Were you fired?
It's more likely they laid you off and you've gone crazy!
Well, what can we do?
I mean, come on, she's not even aware that she's died yet.
Damn… I can't seem to aim right.
Get it together, me!
Don't let the alcohol affect me too much!
Stop right there!!
If you lay a finger on my wife I'll…
THE DANDELION CLAN
you know I'll… do… something just
you see!
Really? Like what?
Huh?! Dandelion Squad?
What in the world do you broke-ass angels want?!
If you're thinkin' about stealin' our prey, you can back off!
That's a violation of the underworld code, Article Forty-two!
You're the ones who are breaking the law, you damn idiots!
Did you check the register?! That woman you're chasing isn't dead yet!
Do you think I was born yesterday fool?
-I'm calling your bluff! We're not -I'm not bluffing you idiot! Just stop
-stopping this car so just get outta -the care you absolute moron!
The way, you nitwit!
-You're the idiot! You're the idiot! -We're not stopping! We'll keep driving!
We'll keep driving until you're nothing but a dot on the horizon!
See ya! Idiot! Moron!
Hey! Pedal faster, man!
Your wife's gonna die!
For… my… wife!!!
What?! Those tenacious bastards!
You stupid drunken angel!
Are you trying to get me to kill you right now?!
Hey! Idiot! I can't balance!
Captain! Old guy!!
Asshole! You did this. It's all your fault!
No it's not. This is definitely all on you.
Well it doesn't matter now, just stop the car, okay? I'm serious! Come on, I'm
begging you!
Just let go, you bastard. I told you I'm not stopping!
Oh crap! Oh no! I'm falling! I'm falling, I'm falling!
Hey, guys, help me out here!
This is finally our chance!
We can take down "Tetsu the mad dog!"
Mmm…
What?!
Captain! But when did you…
Brakes!! Hit the brakes!
I'm begging you too! Please hit the brakes! Stop the car!
"Hit the brakes"? What's that?
Well I don't know. Is this one the brake?
No! That's totally the opposite!
-What?! You ran her over! You actually -Oopsie daisy
ran her over!
What do you mean "Oopsie daisy"?! That doesn't help!
Just hold the wheel! Focus on the road!
What just happened!? How could that even happen?! I'm so confused!
Those idiots.
Oh no, honey! Why did this happen to you?
Stay with me, honey… Damn it. Who did such a terrible thing?
Honey! Sweetheart…
Yes, yes! Wake up you old hag!
What? Is that you?
Yes! It's me my love!
Just what exactly is going on around here?
Are you here to guide me to the afterlife?
Don't be ridiculous! Whatever happened today it's fine, you're fine. A soul
doesn't die that easily, you know!
You'll be back to normal once you're in your own body, you fool!
Oh, I see you're still as noisy as ever, huh?
You just can't stop yelling, even when you're in my dreams.
W- This isn't a dream, my love… I was trying to apologize to you and became an
earthbound spirit!
An earthbound spirit!? Are you stupid or something?
Don't call me stupid! I was just trying to apologize to you!
And that, in itself, is stupid.
Huh?
Now, you listen to me.
My life isn't so cheap that a few apologies will make up for it.
There are so many layers to life.
Silly pleasantries won't work.
Doesn't matter how our farewell turned out.
We spent fifty years of our lives together. That will never change.
So, we don't need to dress up that life together with cheap, flowery words.
I really cherish our life together, messy as it was. But it was also so
vibrant and wonderful at times.
You know… people can't choose how they die, but they can live however
they want to.
That's the most important part.
Even though you didn't die smiling when you were alive, we had such
a wonderful time together, full of laughter.
What else could you possibly need?
Why start whining about things now, at the end? Shame on you.
It hurts me to see.
So just go already, alright?
You're so sassy, even at the very end of my life.
Very well, then!
I'm going, but not because you told me to!
But let me say one last thing!
And it may sound cheap or whatever and I may sound like a fool,
you old bag!
But for the fifty years we spent together… we had our
ups and downs, that's for sure.
But, wow! It was such a blast! You old bag!
H 44-10
Right back at you… you damn geezer.
Jeez this is ridiculous, I never even carried my own mother on my back.
And you know what?
Damn, she stinks. Smells like horse shit, y'know?
It's the course of nature that people's breath gets smelly when they're older.
So don't make such a fuss. Otherwise… you're just gonna wake her up.
Hey. Are you aware that every hole in your face is leaking?
I can't believe you got emotional over such a boring and mundane farewell.
It makes no difference, my tears will flow if they want to.
Anyway, my mom once said to me that tears are actually a woman's greatest
weapon.
Not only do they calm men down, but they can win them over, too.
That's quite a mom.
You know, instead of weaponizing tears… you could kill with a smile.
You know, the world changes… depending on what lens you see it through.
If you have the courage to laugh… and not only when things are fun, but when
they're tough, y'know, really tough? Then nothing will ever scare you.
Even hell itself would feel like heaven.
You know, a man who's always so stone-faced is never really that
-convincing. -What was that?
Before you continue your lecture about how "I should smile more", perhaps
you should show me how it's done.
It's…
Just like this?
You're such a creep.
Your ugly heart is written all over your face.
You're not an angel… You're much more like a devil.
What's so funny, old lady?!
She's right, you are a creep!
Damnit! Were you pretending to be asleep this whole time!?
You stink! Horse-shit woman!
Horse shit?! At least compare me to something alive!
Shut up! You stink! Get off me!
You're so rude! She's right, you are a creep! A weird little creepy man!
Good grief… Problem solved… for now.
THE NETHERWORLD
JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS
What they are?!
Wasting too much time in chasing down just one spirit is so…
Super sour! And it's also well soaked!
The longer that you soak it, the more pickled the plum becomes.
Please! Lend me thirty-thousand!
Sure, but it'll be fifty percent interest.
Everyone, listen up!
PRO WRESTLING
Wait for me.
Well. Just what can I do?
Alright. It's time for the morning handover--
No sense of urgency at all.
Wait, aren't you…?
Who are you? You're oozing unpleasant hormones from every inch of your body.
Hey Tetsuo!
This is Mr Yuichi Kyoga! Son of the chairman of the Archangel Federation
itself!
He's the son… of the chairman?!
He's the top of the top in the netherworld.
Huh. He ain't that much.
What's wrong with you!? Did you not hear what I just said!?
Chief of the Send-Off Department, I have one request.
Don't call me "The son".
At work I am Yuichi Kyoga Councilor of the Japanese Angel Federation…
Nothing more. Nothing less.
That's too long. Why don't we call him "Mr. Longname" instead.
Shh!
With Diagoro Kyoga, the chairman, at its head,
The Kyoga family now have full control over everything at the Japanese
ArcAngel Federation.
Daigoro… Kyoga…
-Mr. -Huh?
You should use 'Mr.' when talking about your superiors.
-Huh? -Tetsuo!
Mr. Yuchi Kyoga, sir. What brings you to our humble office today?
The board has expressed great concern regarding the Send-Off Departments
blatant and constant inefficiency.
Huh?
RIJI-KAI
-A different type of board. -A surf board?
RIJIKAI
It's the board of directors, the highest decision-making body in the
Japanese Angel Federation.
Every important decision is made by them.
So far, we've lost ten, twenty, thirty… forty years.
Japanese society can't break free from this prolonged downturn.
That growing feeling of an unpromising future is beginning to wear down
people's spirits. Suicides.
Murders.
And terrorism.
Those who lose hope for the future… give up on themselves and lash out at
others.
And as a result of all this… many people are losing their lives in the human
world.
As we all know, the souls of those who die with intense attachments
and unfinished business… Become earthbound spirits.
If left unattended, they can turn into vengeful spirits and harm humans.
And life on Earth as we know it would end.
Over the past twenty years… the number of earthbound spirits have increased
fifty fold.
Or, putting it bluntly… Japan is facing a rapidly rising earthbound society!
RAPIDLY RISING EARTHBOUND SOCIETY
If each of you fail to comply to meet your required daily quota… Then
the human world will very soon be flooded by earthbound spirits.
THE DANDELION CLAN
Now, from this point onward. You all need to start taking your work
seriously.
I guarantee they are a serious bunch!
All the angels here are professional.
What's more… they always make sure they do their utmost to-
Their utmost? I doubt it, somehow.
This is the performance chart from last quarter.
Not one squad met the attainable quotas that were expected of them.
Oh! Well… that's because…uh.
Does this look like they're doing their utmost to you?
Heh.
You don't know what this job's like, shut your mouth.
Why don't you shut your mouth?
Additionally… there's one squad amongst all of them… that's had the most
catastrophic performance of all.
That's…
The Dandelion Squad
Even today, you only handled one spirit.
It seems that you wasted an entire day helping an old man fulfil his
selfish whims.
Wasted, you say?
That's right… Who really cares about a spirit's feelings?
They all perish sooner or later, anyway.
Or is your flagrant irresponsibility…
Somewhat of a tradition in the Dandelion Squad?
You think…
you can come here talkin' trash ya finger snappin' asshole?
-Tetsuo! -Hey, this ain't good!
Tetsu, stop!
I'll get my work done… after all, it's my job.
But…
Stay outta my way, got it?
Anyway…
As a reminder, focus on your quota and make sure you work efficiently.
All payments from now on will be performance- based.
Let me make myself clear.
Squads who perform poorly…
Will not receive payment.
We'll never give in to such a ridiculous threat!
We're all in this together alright?!
We all work as a team!
Your plan to provoke us like that will never split us apart!
We're family! Right, guys?
Um, guys?
Now's our time to unite and work together!
Shut the hell up. Gotta work on meeting my quota.
You okay with being walked over?
Hey, if you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Sorry.
Damnit! What the hell's wrong with you all!?
I'm not gonna be bullied into changing my
SEND-OFF DEPARTMENT
I'm gonna stay true to the spirits,
ways!
Just like I always do!
Good luck Tetsu. Bye!
You're coming with me!
Oh no…
OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Tetsuo… Tanba
Hello? Ah… Big Brother.
Yeah, don't worry. Everything is in place.
And now, just as Father ordered…
We can bring them all down. red…