In the year 1944,
a mysterious enemy, known as the Neuroi,
occupied the European Gallia region.
But that very year,
the enemy was destroyed at the hands of the 501st Joint Fighter Wing,
and Gallia was reclaimed.
However, their battle is 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 emerges in Venezian airspace.
It obliterates the old den,
swallowing up all of northern Romagna in the blink of an eye.
Humanity is once again drawn into a vicious war against the Neuroi.
Takei, reporting in.
Operation failed.
I repeat...
Operation Trajanus failed.
Commencing 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!
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?
Yeah, I come from a family of doctors.
I can't wait to become a real one!
I guess we won't get to walk home together anymore.
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 meters 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 something else.
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...
Wow, 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?!
Mom! Grandma!
What is this?
Looks like some sort of drawing.
I haven't the foggiest idea.
Excuse me. Do you know what this is all about?
I was just ordered to deliver this letter to you.
I know about as much as you do.
I'm sorry.
I know!
Sakamoto-san used to work with my dad, so I bet she'd know!
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... She's really scary, huh?
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. It's nice to see one again.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Hijikata-san!
Lovely to see you again.
I must apologize.
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 swell, Yoshika-chan?
Yeah.
Miyafuji-san!
Long time, no see!
The botamochi you gave us was delicious!
We're ready for more, anytime!
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 sit-rep on the 504th 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 defense!
That's absurd. Even if we are low on Witches...
Also... we...
What's wrong? Do you copy, Sergeant Lynette?
It's impossible.
There is too much ionospheric 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 the hell out!
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 not going anywhere, Miyafuji-san! No one ordered 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 stabilizing bolt, released!
All clear for take off!
Take off!
What are those cherry blossoms doing there?
Don't tell me she...
Sakamoto-san!
What the heck do you think you're doing?! 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 people!
Protect?
Sakamoto-san?
Get on board, Miyafuji!
Yes, ma'am!
One Week Later
Romagna Beachside Healing Station
I'm starving...
Want some canned food?
Liberion canned goods are nasty.
I wanna eat something tasty.
You're talking crazy.
We're practically out of supplies here.
No! I wanna 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.
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 engineering.
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 an unidentified craft!
Engine 1 hit!
Unidentified craft still incoming!
It couldn't be...
Neuroi...
To Be Continued
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