So what's with the change of heart?
You're really letting me have this spirit?
Yep.
But only if you're really able to shoot it.
Huh?
SNACK MIKA
Here we are.
That one there?
Alright then!
Hey!
Just stay calm, ma'am. It'll all be over soon.
Oh. Why, hello there.
I can't shoot her.
No! I refuse!
SHI 90-15
Please don't shoot me!
I… can't do it!
Right!? Do you see what I mean!?
A woman this beautiful! Yeah… I mean no! But still…
She's hot! She's totally hot!
Exactly! She drives me crazy with her feminine wiles!
Very pleased to meet you. I'm… Jun.
My favorite month!
The sexiest of the year!
Right… let's say… this is Masaki Kyoga. He'll be joining us here in the Send-Off
department.
Mr. Masaki to you.
He's the son of Daigoto Kyoga and as he's a member of the Kyoga family… I
expect you to treat him with the respect he commands.
Hold on. A transfer?
Yes… The higher-ups ordered it today.
Is it Research and Development?! I've been wanting to join that
team for a long time!
You know, the Navigation AI that I've developed has become more and more
accurate! If we can put it to actual use, then I know our numbers will multiply
-and… -No… Masaki, that's not it.
They want you to join the Send-Off Department.
Really? Uh, Send-Off?
In particular, the Dandelion Squad.
Your job is to oversee Tetsuo Tanba and Misaki Kurogane.
What? That pair of losers?
But why?
You will then report their problematic behavior to the higher-ups.
And get them fired.
You want me to spy on them?
Even if I'm not acting overly suspicious,
It's only a matter of time--
Enough… I need you to do what you're told.
Uh- but… but this is…
If I tell you that this is what Father wants… will you still talk back to me?
Father's asking?
For me?
Listen Masaki.
This is your chance to finally prove Father wrong.
Don't let me down.
Um… and so…
Masaki will do us the honor of overseeing the Dandelion Squad
who, right now, are all alone at the bottom of the quota race.
He'll whip them into shape and--
It doesn't matter who you are or how effectively you work.
If you don't follow the boards directives, you'll be taken out
Keep that in mind… That's it.
Of the field.
Well, you gentlemen from the Kyoga bloodline really do have
a unique way with words.
It feels like the dignity of the Send-Off department has been elevated by
your presence!
Tetsuo! Come and say hello!
Huh? Hey! Tetsuo!
He's not here. Maybe he's on patrol somewhere.
Not a problem… I'll locate him, right away.
Oh!
Show me where Tetsuo Tanba is right now.
So, you're there?
He's somewhere around here.
We should split up and…
What the… But… how did? She was right here!
Heh, oh boy, this chick is hot!
Don't push!
Hey there. What are you all looking at?
Huh? Where'd this brat come from?
Get outta here! Or I'm gonna mess you up!
Oh shit! Let's go!
Oh? I see you have some skill with a gun.
I guess if I had to pick, it would be Bruiser Brody.
Ooh, "King Kong Brody"! Hey you know your stuff!
And that huge chain he wore and swung around was so cool.
Wow. Pretty and a fan of pro wrestling.
You know, you're a real catch!
Tetsu's enjoying himself. That's nice.
Hey… so… y'know… I'm a big fan of Antonio, too. Such a great wrestler.
How is he so lazy when he's supposed to be working?
Article nine of the Underworld Code. I send you… to the afterl--
Pleased to meet you.
Are you a friend of Tetsu's too?
What? Don't be stupid! As if a loser like that would---
Such a cool and intelligent man.
You know, you're just my type.
You see… there's just one thing I left unfinished in this world… If it's okay,
I would really like your advice…
Will you let me tell you my wish?
You can tell me anything you like.
You're breaking character!
Is she carrying two Yubari melons?
What's the matter? Look… There's nobody over there!
Let's go.
The advice I seek… You see it's got something to do with my husband.
Your husband?
Does that mean that you were married?!
Oh… um…
Hirokawa…
That was my husband's last name.
You see… he was a very well known comedian.
Hospitals, huh? What's the deal with them, anyway?
I ain't once seen a doctor at my scheduled appointment time.
Doctors are supposed to be smart.
They're supposed to think ahead and multi-task. But put a calendar in
front of them, they crumble.
Well what do you expect from them? They deal with emergencies every day.
There's no way they can prepare for everything.
They're all morons!
That's rude!
-They should all just die! -That's going too far!
He was the chaos half of their manzai comedy duo act "Laughter Researchers"…
They were quite popular.
But then…
One day, Hirokawa broke up their act and left without any notice or warning.
He then quit being an entertainer altogether.
Did he ever tell you why he quit?
No he never did. I still don't know the reason why.
I'm just… so worried about him I really don't know what to do.
If only there was a way for him to take to the stage once more.
Then I would be okay. To go.
Well then, this should be easy!
We just have to convince this Hirokawa guy, and that's it?
Don't worry, you can leave it to us!
Now, wait!
Ah… never mind.
Hey everyone! It's me! The king of weeds! The Dandy Lion!
My energy's in full bloom! You could say it's "High-biscus"!
So, he drank himself to sleep.
He's got laziness down to a fine art.
I doubt that he'd want to hear any of that from the likes of you two.
Antariwon, sokumetsusoku,
birariya birari, aunsetsumei, sokusetsuun,
zanzandari, zandari,
han!
What the…
-Uh… -Listen up.
Jun has something to say to you.
She says… she wants you to get back on stage--
Hey wake up I'm talking to you!
Who are you, you're so loud.
What?!
J-Jun!? How are you here?!
It's a long story so I'll skip to the important stuff.
It's about your manzai act…
Oh, my Jun! I missed you so much!
Have you been eating your vegetables?
Hell no.
Aww You're going to ruin your health.
I really miss how you cooked your liver and chives.
Stop!
Enough chit-chat ok… focus!
Focus!
Your wife is really worried about you.
She wants you to do manzai again!
Oh my… your beard is so overgrown.
Do you like it?
You look so wild.
Will you knock it off and listen!?
Back to Manzai?
Will you please? I really want you to get back into it.
Jun's concerned about you.
If you don't do this one thing for her, then she can't pass on.
I like the sound of that.
You don't have to pass on at all, you can just stay like this with me forever!
That's what I want, too! More than anything!
-Ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow, ow! -I'm afraid that's not how this
thing works. Let's just say it's complicated.
There's only one thing you can do for her right now.
And that's to send Miss Melons off to the afterlife with a smile on her face.
-Not happening. -Huh?
I'm done with manzai comedy… never again.
Why the hell is that?
I'm sure the reason isn't that important.
So quit being stubborn and just do it!
No so shut up!
You know you're really beginning to test my patience, you bastard!
Leave it, Tetsu.
What? Why's that?
Maybe this could be the reason?
"Death manzai?"
Hospitals… electric companies… ad agencies…
Every place mentioned by the "Laughter Researchers"
Has met with disaster.
It became an urban legend… one that trended online for a while.
Electric companies! What's the deal with them anyway, huh!?
What's your problem this time?
Power went out for three hours last month. Three hours! How about
a three hour discount?!
Stop being so tight… The power is usually always stable. It was just a glitch.
That's it, no bonuses for anyone!
Your problem is you're too hard on people!
They should all just die!
That's going too far!
The day after you performed this skit on Television
A major incident happened at a power plant.
Wow, now that's what I call a super power!
Aw come on.
It's a coincidence.
Either way, The public found it all amusing,
and linked their material with the incidents.
EXPLOSION AT ELECTRIC COMPANY LEAVES SEVERAL INJURED
It seems that whenever they performed… "death manzai" was always a trending
topic the following day.
Before long, The "Laughter Researchers"…
Became synonymous with the grim reaper.
Hey. Is this true?
We worked our asses off for that material. Just for all those
idiots to attack us online.
"Death Manzai" is disgusting!
Do us all a favor and retire, already.
Is doing manzai really worth sacrificing lives for you?
I wouldn't mind if they were actually funny, but they're not.
Whenever we tried to defend ourselves, we just made things even worse.
It wasn't long until the producers started telling us to change
our act too.
All those morons getting worked up about some stupid rumor, spreading
lies about us… I got so sick of it all!
You didn't have to listen to them, you know.
Why should you care what people are saying?
That's exactly the reason why I quit!
I was sick of being in the public eye.
Couldn't you give it one more try for your wife's sake?
For Miss Melons?
Please, honey.
For me?
How could you say no to this face?
Saying no would be a crime. Gotta do it for her, not matter what.
Who the hell is my wife to you guys?! I won't!
I don't care what anybody says!
So you have no regrets, huh?
None.
Not a single one.
If he doesn't wanna do it, then this is gonna be tougher than we thought.
Hey, what are you doing over here?
Oh! Well this… is um…
Come on… let's go.
Go where?
IDA-SAMA
A commercial with a capybara and a hot tub?
What is this pitch?
That about sums it up.
No thanks, I'll pass.
Please, can you just do this thing for us?
Just talk to Hirokawa.
Convince him to do manzai.
I said no!
Maybe I would if he apologized, but I ain't reachin' out.
What happened between you two?
We had everything scheduled, lots of new gigs, but then one day he just walks out
without telling me.
Do you have any idea what kind of position that put me in?
It sounds like a lot happened between you.
-But you should forgive and forget. -Hell no. I'm not forgiving him. Nope.
I am absolutely one-hundred percent done with him… I don't even wanna
see his face.
Anyway, even if he did come up to me all apologetic like, a comeback
ain't happening because everyone hates him.
Are we done here? I've gotta get to a shoot down in Kyushu.
Hang on,
Can't you just hear us out a little longer?
Hey, Ida? It's time to go we have--
Ida, no! Someone! Someone come quick! Ida needs a doctor! I need help right
away!
Should we give up?
Yep.
Why does alcohol taste better the more you drink it? It's magic!
That's what this guy dreams about?
He's even drunk when he's asleep.
What's the point in us entering his dreams again?
We're going to try to appeal to his subconscious mind.
He's a comedian.
So if we show him some funny routines while he's dreaming, it's bound
to awaken that deep, supressed urge to want to do comedy again.
And who's going to perform these "funny routines"?
Don't worry about it.
I've taken care of that.
Huh?
Bun-Bada bun… Bun, bun, ba, bun, sticky bun…
Roll up, roll up, come one, come all!
The comedy show of the century is about to begin!
IZUMO NO OKUNI
Um… who's that?
Kidnapped from the Neatherworld… Izumo no Okuni!
A long time ago… Okuni's performances captivated audiences… It's said
her kabuki dances were the foundation for all folk performing arts!
Okay.
Now dance…
Your legendary dance!
And this is…?
Kabuki dance. It's legendary.
Maybe too legendary. Next!
Alright, here we go! Next up, an acclaimed duo… who crossed the
span of time to be here!
It's Nobu and Hide!
Huh?! They're in their underwear!
Monkey man. It appears that my sandals are warm.
You spread them under your behind, didn't you?
I wouldn't dream of doing that!
But I did stop them from getting cold by holding them against the warmth of
my bosom, My Lord.
You held my sandals against your bosom?
Yes!
That's more disgusting!
But why?!
You can never go wrong with some slapstick comedy!
Yes, you can.
Meh. Wrong year.
Next up… Japan's famous Yuru-Kyara mascot!
SEGODON
Tendon! Undadon!
Ate so much food,
my belly goes "Don, don, don"
"Yeah! Don, don, don!"
Don do that!
This is the end da-don!
There's no way you can't laugh at that. Comedy gold.
Next!
Looks like there's no-one left.
Then you go! Be funny!
Huh? Wait a--
MASAKI KYOGA
Now you see me…
Now you don't!
This is your fault, Kyoga.
Yeah, you ruined everything.
It was because of your stupid, harebrained schemes! You said you had a
great idea… but no… it was nothing but nonsense!
Take it back, it wasn't nonsense!
No I will not take it back.
Additionally…
We seriously don't need to waste this much time on one spirit.
-It's pointless. -Humph. That's it, run away.
The hell's that guy's problem?
Well… I guess I should give up.
If he honestly doesn't want to go back on the stage,
Then maybe I should just let him be.
Are you certain you're okay with that?
I have to be.
After all, the most important thing is for him to be happy.
Captain! Let's try to convince him one more time!
Listen to me guys… give it up. No!
You're making your wife cry.
I need to hear, exactly how you really feel.
Are you telling the truth? I bet you still wanna do comedy.
Will you just cut it out, already?!
Huh?
Enough… leave me alone! Please!
Why the hell are you being so stubborn?
Is there something that you're trying to hide from us?
I said leave me alone, damnit!
Come on, let it out!
Tell us what's the matter!
Hey! Wait!
This ain't good.
This is bad. He's not here. If he's mistaken for a spirit and shot with the
-Tamakin… -Oh yeah, you'll be fired for sure, Tetsu.
The same goes for you!
Yep, the rumors are true… The Dandelion Squad is nothing but trouble.
What's this? Did you come all the way back here just to mock us both?
Huh?
I decided to investigate… and look closer into "Death Manzai."
Specifically, posts that were added online.
The day after the two of you performed your routine about
the hospitals, A hospital was attacked by a random assailant.
MAJOR HOSPITAL ATTACKED BY RANDOM ASSAILANT
A man with a knife rampaged the front desk… Although several doctors
and nurses were hurt in the attack, all the injuries were minor.
Luckily, no-one was killed.
It was the same hospital where Jun was a patient.
And the night the attack happened,
Was the same night Jun died.
So, does that mean…
There wasn't any correlation between the two events.
Did you say none at all?
Don't be dumb.
Truth is, if there were no doctors or nurses who were injured on that day,
Then there would have been enough staff on duty.
In that case…
One of the doctors or nurses would have noticed Jun's condition sooner.
Whenever I think about that…
I… feel overcome with regret.
Maybe words… are magical…
The thought that my words… could bring misery like that terrifies me.
And so I… decided not to speak anymore…
Wow, you're dumb.
Magical words? Death Manzai?
You're just a third-rate comedian, you don't have that power at all.
Hey, easy.
Cut the pathetic excuses.
Why don't you admit it you quit because you're basically just
a talentless hack.
What the hell do you know, man?
Well, actually I don't know a damn thing about you.
And I don't want to.
Barging into my life with your big, stupid talk. Who do you think you are?!
I am an angel… Got a problem?
What kinda angel wears black and smokes cigarettes?!
You're the grim reaper! That's what you are!
Go back to hell where you came from!
-I knew you could do it. -Huh?
Look, you just insulted me.
But, even so,
I'll still keep doing my job… I'll keep chasing stubborn spirits who refuse to
pass on. Today, tomorrow, and the day after.
I'll prove the fact that you insulted me… won't change a single thing.
So don't go thinking you're so special… Humans are tiny, insignificant
little beings.
You can't change the world, or manage a functional society.
And that's why… you should all live as you please… because life's
way too short.
So just live your life.
Oh… by the way, where's Jun?
Huh? Oh I left her at the apartment.
Well, she's not here.
I wonder where she is?
Mini Proto. What's Jun's location?
She's on the move, one kilometer from here… Oh no!
-Please don't resist. -Hold it right there!
Wait! Stop! Hold your fire!
Don't shoot just hear me out!
Would you please not get in my way?
Get out of my way!
Pleased to meet you.
My name's Jun.
Oh wow, her eyes are so sparkly!
Miss Melons' power… knows no limits.
And her beauty… knows no gender.
Okay! Now, let's go grab his partner!
Where is his partner?
I think… he's on his way to Kyushu.
Damn, that's right!
Not a problem.
You can leave him to me.
When we come back… Professor Kinpatsu and the Dandy Lion will have a Hakata
torimon speed-eating contest!
And… cut!
Great work, Ida… Ok that's thirty minutes!
Right…
Aw shit…
Order up! One serving of Ida!
So wait Ida… was Dandy Lion?
Ida… you've…
You've… you've…
Hit rock bottom… I see.
-Huh?! -You said "My energy's in full bloom"?!
It's "High-biscus"?!
I cringed so much, I pee'd my pants!
You're a fine one to talk!
Why should I listen to a loser like you who gave up on comedy?!
If anyone's a loser, it's you with that terrible act!
I'm not a loser!
As long as I keep going, I will never lose!
Oh yeah, sure. 'Cause the act's gonna win you all the awards.
Shut your face… There ain't no winning or losing in life.
Ha! Spoken like a real loser! You should open with that in your next act!
Shut up, already!
Oh wow… is that the best material you can come up with on your own?
And whose fault do you think that is?
Your parents must be so proud of you.
Mind your own business, old man!
Really, how can you live with yourself?
Pretty easily!
Just go ahead and die!
That's going too far!
Thank you honey.
Bye, Jun.
This isn't the time to get sentimental!
What do you mean?!
The agency, studios and theaters.
Tomorrow, we apologize to them all.
Don't run away again.
Yeah I won't… But you need to get better jokes.
Shut up.
What a pain in the ass.
Right. Shall we call it a day?
Soon, I just have to take him back to Kyushu, first.
Alright… But make it quick, okay?
-Yeah. -As predicted
You once again spent too much time on one spirit.
So at this rate, your quota is going to be--
Hello! Are you listening to me?!
Let's… see… over there!
Both of you, hold it right there.
You're behind "death manzai"… isn't that right?
You haunted Hirokawa… and whenever he mentioned a location in his act,
you went on a rampage in possessed bodies.
Heh… No point in hiding anymore.
Surrender now.
-No way! -Let's get him!
Well then, how's that for a quota?
You knew "death manzai"…
was spirits, all along?
I did some research.
A while back, the term "death blog" was trending, so I was curious.
Apparently, there would always be some sort of trouble at places and
events that were written about by the same blogger.
That was also the case of spirits possessing people and rampaging at
places mentioned in the blog.
I just figured that if Hirokawa did manzai again… they'd definitely
approach him sooner or later.
Right then, well… I'm outta here.
-Yes? -Masaki… tell me… How'd it go?
Well as expected… Tetsuo Tanba… and Misaki Kurogane. They're both crazy.
I'm back.
Is that so? Did you see any problematic behavior?
Speedy! You know…
Huh?
Your attack is always way too strong when you come back like that, surely you know
-that? -No… nothing problematic happened today.
But it's you… who cares how I land?
What I mean is you can go "shuwatch" and land somewhere else so you just
-You should be glad I came back at all. -don't land on me all the time!
--Yeah, that may be… but come on… -Alright. I'm counting on you.
Tetsuo Tanba.
All I'm saying is you should think more carefully about where you land!
What? I don't think so.
Oh, really!?
Really.
All right… I wonder how my mother is. carefully about where you land!