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The Hero Yoshihiko and the Demon King's Castle starts right now!
Party of four. Might be a challenge...
Leave your possessions on the ground, if you don't want to taste my blade.
I am the Hero Yoshihiko. I'm on a quest to defeat the Demon King.
Please, allow us to pass.
'fraid I can't do that.
World peace is nice, but I like eating more.
Then I'll force my way through.
Easier said than done, my friend.
My knife, you see... is coated in poison.
The smallest cut can be fatal.
Yoshihiko. We can't underestimate this man.
He's so confident, he's showing off!
He's kinda sexy...
Wait...
That doesn't usually happen.
I didn't get much sleep, last night.
Well... shall we move on to the main event?
Whatever you call it, the result will be the same.
Give up now.
Hey!
Oh! Look at him jump! Oh!
Oh my gosh. Oh my gosh.
He's just so cool!
Look at those moves! Oh, I don't know what to do!
Oh, those spins!
He's so cool! Oh my gosh!
Take care. My knife... has quite a burn.
Hey, that's...
Er...
I shouldn't have licked it.
Oh dear...
It was a cool move, licking the blade like that.
Just got carried away, I guess.
It seems we can move on.
Yeah... let's go.
There's Fat J with his humpback letter
Gettin' pretty sick of these posers all around
Get yourself an afro if you wanna make a difference
The whole world needs you now, Funkanizer!
Internet, radio, and television
All pouring out information non-stop
It's just pulling me back and forth
My head's about to explode!
Love it! Love it! Evolution!
Love it! Love it! Revolution!
I want to see my true face in the mirror
I know that some day I'll wither away!
Get it up! Get it up! Haha, baby!
Get it up! Get it up! I can't sit still!
Let's do this with color and style! Hey!
A no-budget action-adventure series
You sure this'll be okay?
The Hero Yoshihiko and
the Demon King's Castle
Yoshihiko!
That voice... it's the Buddha.
Five
I have been watching your glorious battles from on high,
as you prepare to engage the Demon King.
Tell me, Lord Buddha. When will we reach the Demon King's castle?
It's eight episodes too early to be asking about that.
If you were to meet the Demon King now...
... how the hell would we fill our episode run?!
I have no idea what he's talking about.
Anyway. Having acquired the Angel's Robe, you must now find the Shoes of Invincibility.
They'll be extremely useful in the battle against the Demon King.
So where are they?
Listen, you. You really don't get this 'mysterious quest' thing, do you?
I got your number. You're the guy who reads the strategy guide before you even open the game.
I'm just saying, if you let us skip all the searching around...
We could get it done faster, is all.
Gee, what should I do?
Please, Buddha!
Gee, I dunno. Should I tell you?
Should I or shouldn't I?
Let me think about it... no!
You are so irritating.
Hey...
I think he really doesn't know!
Dummy. Of course I know!
See? He's totally clueless.
Melub. Don't anger the Buddha.
That's the face of cluelessness, though.
That nobby-head doesn't know anything.
Leave my head out of this, jerk!
C'mon, let's go. He doesn't know, so we'd better start searching.
Dummy! I do so know! They're in Oith Village!
There it is!
Walked right into that one!
No! That's not fair!
No tricking the Buddha! Not fair!
I wish he'd chill out. It's just pathetic.
Oith Village.
So that's Oith Village.
It seems unremarkable. Do they really have the Shoes of Invincibility?
If the Buddha says it, we have to believe him.
You must not approach that village!
I'm afraid we must. They have something we need.
No traveler who has entered that village has ever come out alive!
What's this?
But why?
What stops them?
It is because, like you, they all come to root out the secret of that town!
So you think they'll kill us, too?
But if we turn back, we'll never find the Shoes of Invincibility.
And then we can never defeat the Demon King.
Thank you, sir. We truly appreciate your warning.
Shouldn't you be saying a rhyme while you bounce that thing?
Like, to foreshadow what we're about to face?
Oh... no.
It seems normal enough at a glance.
Nothing suspicious about it at all.
-Oith! -Oith!
Louder!
-Oith -Oith!
Ah, a broom! Do it!
Gramma! I can't break these chopsticks! Can I have another set?
That was awful! Throw him in the dungeon!
What's all this?
Do it!
Ah, excuse me, sir.
Yes?
Why did they arrest that man?
His joke wasn't funny.
The five men who run this town throw anyone who isn't funny into jail.
The tall man, their leader, is especially bad. We're all terrified of him.
So why don't you just leave?
This village has some sort of secret.
We don't know what it is, but to protect that secret,
anyone who tries to leave the village is killed.
What a ridiculous place.
Well, at least we're all really funny.
Oh no! Don't tell him I told you.
It would seem this village has the Shoes of Invincibility, though.
Yes.
Travelers?
Yes.
My name is Igaruya. I run this town.
Please, enjoy your stay.
Thank you.
We'll just have to do what we can.
Let's get searching for those Shoes of Invincibility.
Nothing there?
Nothing indeed.
I see something!
It's...
Let's take it.
Sure.
What's that?
It's a Seed of Strength.
Seed of Strength?
Eat it. It'll make you stronger.
Do you mind if I eat it?
Yeah. That's basically the standard procedure.
I will, then.
Do you feel stronger?
Yes.
I do feel... about one point stronger.
Hey. Don't forget, we're after the Shoes of Invincibility.
That's right.
What are you doing in this person's house?!
We thought we might find something useful.
What do you think you're doing?!
The woman's cooking right there, and you're just smashing her barrels and pots?!
I'm sorry. We didn't think it would be a big deal.
Of course it's a big deal!
You can't just break into someone's house and start smashing their pots!
I understand what you're trying to say, but...
What is the matter with you?!
Still, the woman didn't object.
She's preoccupied with her cooking! If you ask her, she'll tell you!
Excuse me.
My husband's so picky. Cooking is tough.
What are you making?
My husband's so picky. Cooking is tough.
She keeps saying the same thing.
That's because she's preoccupied!
Good luck, ma'am.
My husband's so picky. Cooking is tough.
Now, get out! Get out!
Get out! Get out!
Get out!
Wait! There's a bookshelf we haven't searched yet!
GET OUT!
There might be a diary, or—
This isn't good.
Excuse me. Have you heard of the Shoes of Invincibility?
Oh no! Oh no! I have to perfect my comedy routine!
You won't even hear us out?
Oh no! Oh no! I have to perfect my comedy routine!
What's going on, here?
Hi there, little man.
Yay! Yay!
Have you heard of any weird shoes around here?
Yay! Yay!
It's like they only have one answer.
It's like they're being manipulated, to keep from telling travelers the secrets of the town.
How awful... is the Demon King behind this?
No... I think it's those five men.
Which means, if we investigate those men, the Shoes of Invincibility should turn up.
I'm going to check the well.
Hey, wait! Why?
There might be a shoemaker in the well.
No there won't! Why would a shoemaker be in a well?
I think this is a DQIV reference, where you get the Flying Shoes inside a well.
Let's go.
Igaruya's the leader.
Glasses guy is Nakamo.
Fat guy is called Bootin.
The other two are Kabo and Shimuda. They're the group's whipping boys.
These five guys and their gimmicks are all based off of a Japanese comedy team/band called "The Drifters." Igaruya = Ikariya Chousuke, Nakamo = Nakamoto Kouji, Bootin = Boo Takagi, Kabo = Katou Cha, Shimuda = Shimura Ken. Just about anything that seems "WTF" in this episode can be explained by "it's a gimmick that the comedian does."
Some clips: Ikariya & Kato (Kato does his funny walk) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zFLGZwA-hI
Kato & Shimura doing the "Kenny's Refreshing Milk" bit (referenced later) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nzwwt5bSxGs
Shimura's "Crazy old man" routine (referenced later) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsEnvuPMUMA
Ikariya & Nakamoto http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch1WIS2_so0
Takagi Boo plays the ukelele with Japanese folk legend Yoshida Takuro (I think that's Sakazaki Konosuke with him, too.) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JLrF5IEO2LE
A collection of Kato's "chotto dake yo~" routines http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUR7Rbuz02g
Shimuda seems particularly clumsy.
There's something weird about the way Kabo and Shimuda walk.
We might be able to bribe them.
Those curious newcomers have been poking their noses around.
Activate the town's defenses. If anyone makes any funny moves, throw them in the dungeon.
-Sir. -We'll put the traps into motion.
Please do.
Kabo! Shimuda! Are you listening to me?!
Yeah...
Ah, I'm real sorry...
Don't be so mad.
Listen up. We must keep those shoes safe, at any cost.
Right.
Melub and I will shadow Kabo and Shimuda, respectively.
Murasaki, you go after Nakamo.
And Bootin?
No point in following him.
I caught him spaced out playing the ukelele before.
A luau for one? But why?
What should I do?
You remain here.
If anybody stops by our room, we'll need someone to explain our absence.
-But... -Don't worry.
It's just recon, for now.
As you wish. I will remain here, then.
Good. Let's go.
Well, then. What should I do?
Organize my pack, perhaps.
Activate the first trap!
Did something fall on me?
Who's there?!
What's going on here?
Must be my imagination... I could have sworn that statue moved.
What?!
DANJO!!
The statue moved?
No way. You just got scared and imagined it.
No, I'm certain it moved!
C'mon, Yoshihiko.
That Igaruya guy might control the hearts of men,
but he can't control a Buddha statue.
It moved! Please believe me!
Oh, please.
See? Totally inanimate.
I tell you, it moved!
Okay, Yoshihiko. You're tired, I'm tired.
Just get a good night's sleep tonight.
Melub. What did you learn about Kabo?
He just spent the whole night drinking.
And once he's really drunk, he says 'just a peek' and then starts stripping.
Gross.
And I might have imagined it, but I think it made the lighting go pink.
What about Shimuda?
He wanders around town, and someone says 'that man is insane.'
When he hears that, he does an odd dance,
and then always says the same catchphrase.
I don't know what it means... "da... fu... nn," I believe?
I see.
I had quite a breakthrough.
A breakthrough? Howso?
Nakamo's movements are definitely suspicious.
Whyso?
He just stands in front of this warehouse and stares at it.
So you think the Shoes of Invincibility are in there?
I see. Then we'll put him to sleep with my sword.
Can't. The warehouse is locked.
So we need the key.
We'll have to find that first.
Tomorrow, I'll approach Kabo and Shimuda directly.
They might let something slip.
That seems possible.
And I'll work my womanly wiles on Nakamo.
Yes, give that a try.
What's that supposed to mean?
What about the moving statue?
Let's just get some sleep. Okay, Yoshihiko?
C'mon. Big day tomorrow.
HEY!
Activate the second trap!
Just a peek, okay?
What? Huh?
What's going on here?
I think you like it...
Activate the third trap!
What's wrong?
That man is insane!
What is the matter with you?
Oh my god!
Hey there, big boy...
How about getting a drink with me?
And we'll see where things go...
Ready, yo.
Murasaki! They got you too?
I can't take any more...
One more time!
Ready! Start!
I sure love Ken's Refreshing Milk!
Cut!
You didn't say it.
Yes I did! Come on, it's not possible.
-Lay off him already! -You slurred your words!
Take 23?!
Ready! Start!
I sure love Ken's Ref... reff...
Cut!
You didn't say it!
No one could do this!
The statue moved! I knew it!
A monster hiding in a Buddha statue...
I can't drink any more!
Melub!
Hey! Kabo!
Kabo! Bro!
You're drunk, right?
Whaddya mean?
I ain't even a little dr...
C'mon, just open the door.
I can't.
Defeating the Demon King will help your village, too.
See? We're protecting you.
I ain't know no Demon King...
Just open the door.
Can't.
Please... just a peek, okay?
Just a peek.
Just a peek, right?
Hey. I want to see the warehouse key.
Just a peek.
It's in the leader's house...
Right. Let's go.
What about Murasaki?
We'll come back for her later!
It moved! It really did move!
He's a good man, though. He helped me find you.
I hope he wouldn't be a bad guy, yeah.
Yoshihiko! The warehouse key is in Igaruya's house.
I knew it.
Igaruya doesn't seem to be home.
Where is the key?
There?
There it is!
What are you doing?
I have to ask you to let us go.
I'm afraid I can't do that.
He's so quick!
What an athlete!
We can't take him like this!
Sweets!
Mama! I want ice cream!
I thought that might work on him.
Murasaki!
Help me, Yoshihiko!
Igaruya... you coward.
You're the cowards, trying to steal our treasure.
Listen to me.
The Shoes of Invincibility will do no good locked away in here.
They're meant for the man named Hero by heaven,
to wield against the Demon King.
You lie!
There is no Hero strong enough to battle the Demon King!
It is no lie. I am the Hero.
If that's true, save your little friend here.
This pie is filled with poison.
The moment it hits her face, she will die.
Die?!
It's okay.
Yes. She will die!
It's okay.
Which is it?!
It's not okay! Quit running your mouth!
Don't be so mad.
Get it? I'm gonna hit her with it.
Bring it on.
Yoshihiko!
You're gonna let them kill me?! Yoshihiko!
Anything to defeat the Demon King. Go ahead.
So, the great Hero abandons his friends to beat the Demon King?
Are you sure about this, Yoshihiko?
I don't like this, Yoshihiko.
Do it.
Just do it already!
Why do I have to do this?!
I don't wanna die with pie on my face!
Eh? She didn't die.
There was no poison in that pie.
Someone who treasures laughter so much could never kill anyone.
Take them.
The Shoes of Invincibility.
This is...
The crocodile mark means it's the real deal. Be careful of bootlegs.
Thank you.
You'll defeat the Demon King, won't you?
Yes.
I want to make this a village overflowing with laughter.
I understand.
But I think it's too much to throw people who aren't funny into prison.
Yes... I'll leave them be, from now on.
Yoshihiko!
It's the Buddha!
Speak of the devil! Ta-daaaa!
No one spoke.
Melub. Listen. Never grow up, okay?
What do we have to get next, Buddha?
C'mon guys, you gotta leave a little mystery in the conversation.
Hurry, before the ED starts playing.
ED? What's an ED?
Right, I get it. Murasaki. Say 'do it now'.
Why?
Just do it. If you say 'do it now,' I'll say it.
Do it now.
No, I mean, say 'do it noooow'.
What's the matter with you, skeevy Buddha.
Murasaki. Just say it.
Woah, Danjo's in on it, too?
Do it noooow.
Yeah, I needed that. These last few days, I tell you...
Really, thank you. Anyway.
Next! Acquire the Demon's Helm!
The Demon's Helm?
It's as hard as a demon's skull and repels any attack.
It sounds amazing.
So? Where is it?
Sort of... east-ish!
Thank you.
How much you wanna bet that's all he knows?
East, then?
Brother...
I'm glad you're safe.
Hisa. Whatcha doin', babe?
Let's hit the sauna.
Right.
I want to find you waiting for me
On the day, at the place we agreed upon
It's not much of a song, but I wrote it for you
And I'll play it for you now
Because I'm still in love with you
Because I still have things to say to you
In hope that my song might reach you
I'll keep singing it into the wind
This is a work of fiction. Any resemblance to actual people or organizations is coincidental.
We can't fight this! Let's get outta here!
I am crazy in love with you, Yoshihiko!
A new emotion stirs in the heart of the Hero...
I cannot live without ****!
Which is more important to you?!
Kissing!
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