We seek the power of the gods, so we can use it to return to our human bodies!
Pierce through!
Why?
I don't know if you're telling the truth or not.
But you said you wanted to be friends.
So...
As of this moment, all Wielders are to abort the mission.
This message comes from the Japanese government.
We'll let you have this one, Symphogears!
Let's get out of here, Vanessa!
Vanessa-san?
Episode 5 The Hidden Thing in the Bag
Is this for real?
Our HQ was taken over?
"Taken over" is a rude way to put it.
Don't you know how to speak the language?
The Disaster Deployment Law for the Protection of the Nation, Article 6.
If it wishes, the Japanese government is given priority authority in all matters
involving special disasters on Japanese soil.
Right?
Correct.
As representatives of the Japanese government,
we are conducting an inspection of S.O.N.G.
We don't want you treating this like some kind of forceful invasion.
The public would be very upset, so we really don't.
Sure seems the same to me...
Don't piss off guys like that.
The reason a UN special forces unit is allowed to use force on Japanese soil
is because the Japanese government is informed beforehand and approves it.
Am I wrong?
You are not!
That's why we submitted the official paperwork last year.
That weapon I just saw you use wasn't in the paperwork we were given.
So?
No... They're using the Amalgam as an excuse?
From his tone he was planning on coming up with something like that from the start.
Commander Kazanari, I believe we should accept the government's request.
Indeed.
Kiri-chan, they're talking about complicated things now, so...
If you don't have anything to hide, then you'll allow our inspection, yes?
Very well.
But we have conditions.
The Wielders will be allowed to roam freely and carry their Gear Converters with them.
We're at war, and we need to be prepared for the unexpected.
That seems fair...
However, you won't be using that new unknown weapon until it's approved!
Whatever!
All right, let's get to work.
That's not some unknown weapon...
It's the courage to unclench your fist...
They'll never think to look for us here.
I never thought they'd give us this place.
Ever since the passing of the DDLPN law,
cleanup of special disasters in Japan has fallen under our jurisdiction.
Which means that this place is a sanctuary for you, one that isn't easily reached.
It's perfect for a hideout.
It's time for you to begin the last phase of the plan.
You're going to forge the power of the gods into a sword the protectors can use.
Everything you need to do that is here for you.
We've already explained that we're working to get the energy you need to use the facilities.
But I have some unfortunate news.
There are some people who can't do their jobs,
and thanks to them, dogs are sniffing around me.
That's...
Noble Red was always looked down on, treated like objects.
I was a researcher for the Faust Robes in the Bavarian Illuminati.
I was critically wounded after an accident.
The lost parts of my body were replaced with the Faust Robes that I studied.
I survived, but...
In an organization which prized perfection above all else,
not only did this lower my standing,
I was further humiliated by being forced to undergo clinical trials to gather data.
A hell of pain and humiliation.
The only reason I was able to survive it
was because of Millaarc and Elza, my fellow test subjects.
Eventually, our hell came to an end.
The collapse of the Illuminati led to our freedom.
But we had a problem: we couldn't survive without special blood.
That's when we met Kazanari Fudou.
He didn't have a private army,
and in exchange for supplying us with blood and helping us achieve our goal,
he wanted us to participate in his plan.
If you are monsters, then you must do your job as only monsters can, Noble Red.
The plan has begun.
And nobody will be allowed to stop it.
I figured I'd hear from you.
Are you sure this line is safe?
An informant I was close to during my time in the Goyoukiba gave me this line.
I've been extremely careful, of course.
You were right. The right paperwork was filed for this "inspection,"
but some of the people on the team have backgrounds we can't trace.
I see.
And... There are traces of Kamakura's involvement,
though they've been carefully concealed.
Our negotiations with the US were at a critical point,
so we let them catch us off-guard, but...
Boss, do you think the one giving orders to Noble Red is...
Don't jump to conclusions, Gen.
Doubt nothing until everything becomes clear.
I want to believe, too.
Kazanari Fudou, whatever issues we may have with him, is a protector of this country.
And he is our father.
Yes, but...
I believe in people.
I'm prepared to believe in them until the end.
And that's why I'm willing to do whatever it takes.
Brother Yatsuhiro.
US-Japan Joint Lunar Discovery Project Artemis-2
That's why I make politics my battlefield.
Relations with the US are bad right now,
but I'm going to make it so we can work together with them.
The joint investigation of the lunar ruins is just the first step for that.
If things continue to sour, I'm going to threaten them with isolation
from international society for launching the reactor weapons at us.
That'll work well. You're amazing, Brother Yatsuhiro.
You're the scariest of my brothers.
Gen, I'm entrusting the front line to you.
Plans only start to fall apart once they've been put into action.
If we can grab the tail they keep flashing in front of us,
the truth will become clear.
There'll be plenty of time to doubt then.
Indeed.
Thanks, ma'am.
Come back anytime.
You finally got some time off, but you seem down.
Too much has happened...
Most of the staff are on "special alert standby"?
It's all in how you phrase it!
It basically means "don't interfere with our inspection."
I like that even less.
But if it's an official request,
the law says that we don't get to refuse.
There's nothing we can do.
Tsubasa...
It's not a bad idea to get some rest, but...
Winter Travel
Nobody here is taking things so easy that they're going to get excited!
Stare...
No!
This magazine was just lying around.
It's got nothing to do with anything.
Elfnein-chan, what do you do on your days off?
Work off stress.
I use an applied version of the direct feedback system
and by treating the memories in my brain region as electrical signals...
Stop it! Stop! Stop it! Stop!
That's not working off stress, it's some kind of serious work, probably!
What?
Then that makes me some kind of failed alchemist or something
who doesn't know what to do on her days off.
That makes you nothing of the sort!
If that's the problem, spend a few days with the perfect way to get rid of your boredom.
Stare.
I'm the perfect way?
Too slow!
Too slow! Too slow!
What are you doing? No fair.
Imitating Chris-chan.
Is that right?
Is that how Chris-chan acts?
Too slow! Too slow!
So, what will you be doing on your vacation?
I'm not sure... Hmm...
You haven't had a break in forever. What do you want to do?
What do I want to do, huh?
Until the day we meet again, the day we can see each other again
I don't want to say why we're saying goodbye
Hibiki, what's going on?
This is strange...
Tsubasa-san's been down lately so I wanted to cheer her up...
For some reason I'm just lonely
I'm sorry.
I took Tachibana up on her offer because I suddenly had time, but...
For some reason I just feel empty
I must be pretty stressed.
My heart keeps telling me I shouldn't be enjoying songs,
Because we both hurt each other
but practicing my skills as a protector.
and lose everything
I'm getting scared.
Tsubasa-san.
Together we close the door
Ever since that day, I haven't been able to stop shaking...
Together we erase our names
At my powerlessness, when I couldn't save the weak...
When that times comes our hearts will say something
It's all my fault, I tell myself..
This is fun!
This is another way to spend your days off.
This is kind of fun!
Hibiki, you're too selfish!
You don't need to put it that way.
Wait a second.
Why are you two—
You could've talked to me about Tsubasa-san!
And there were other things you could've done!
I tried my best to come up with an idea...
Your "best" isn't what's important. Did you think about Tsubasa-san?
Do you know how Tsubasa-san feels, then?
I do.
I've always regretted how the person I care about
has been in danger, ever since I invited them to that concert.
I've never forgiven myself because I'm the one who continually puts them in danger.
I've always hid the words "I'm sorry."
Because I knew it would cause trouble for them.
Miku... Why?
This is Hibiki. Tsubasa-san and Elfnein-chan are with me.
Because S.O.N.G is under inspection,
I, the inspector's representative,
will be giving orders.
Who are you?
Alca-Noise signals were detected in sector 32.
SG01 and SG03 Dash, the closest to the area,
are to head there and eliminate the targets.
Is that...
You two get somewhere safe!
Right. Let's go, Elfnein-chan.
Miku!
We'll talk later.
Yeah... You be careful, Hibiki.
Let's go, Tachibana.
My clouded blade shall shine brightly upon the battlefield!
Right!
Imyuteus Ame no Habakiri tron.
Countless nights, as the flowers of time fall
I ask myself the question
Water flows downhill, and people are the same
Cruelly fading from this life (Helplessly)
Thousand Falling Tears
The pinnacle of helplessness (tears drying)
No, but even cries of sorrow can be a blade of judgment
Fly!
Putting my wishes into this blade even though my body may fall apart
SG01 and SG03 Dash, this is a warning.
I will protect, no matter the cost
Permission for use of unknown weapons has not yet been given.
Do not use them.
We know!
But how much blood must I shed to save the flame of life from evil?
We can handle Alca-Noise without Saint Germain and the others' help...
Don't tell me...
HQ! Search the area!
It doesn't make sense that the Alca-Noise are out here on their own!
Is there an answer?
Will the light shine?
They must be...
Nothing but Alca-Noise signals have been detected near the Wielders.
May my sword open a path
SG03 Dash, follow our orders and defeat the Alca-Noise.
My sword...
Tachibana, do what HQ tells you until the evacuation is complete!
But...
I'm going!
SG03 Dash.
If you continue to defy orders,
you will be stripped of the right to take action and arrested...
The inspection is off.
The warrant is here!
There's no sign of the inspector!
He's fast!
We'll take over control of the battle.
Ame no Habakiri is heading straight into the middle of the enemy!
A sword has a duty!
A strong power that exists to protect the weak!
I'll never let that tragedy happen again!
There you are...
Damn you!
What?
Tsubasa-san!
But how much blood must I shed to save the flame of life from evil?
The heavens shall show me the answer and guide me
May my sword open a path
My sword...
Chaos Flame Wrath Slash
Tsubasa... What happened?
Why?
Why aren't they picking up?
Hibiki
Answer
Decline
They made this harder than it should be.
Elfnein-chan! Are you okay?
Elfnein's the clumsy one, right?
Still, you kept me running for a good long while.
I won't let you touch my friend!
No, Miku-san!
I didn't think I could get you outside of HQ this easily.
What are you doing here?
I was only ordered to apprehend Elfnein.
Now, I can't decide what to do with you on my own.
Vanessa?
I have a message for you, Millaarc-chan.
Run, Elfnein-chan!
No, Miku-san.
Yeah, roger.
Don't blame me for this.
Elfnein-chan!
Miku-san, run!
You never get to see scenes like this on TV anymore!
And my body can't control itself!
Miku-san, run!