Touken Ranbu: Hanamaru (刀剣乱舞-花丸-)

The year is 2205 A.D.

To annihilate the History Retrograde Army, who scheme to alter history...

...we, who were born from swords,

engage in mortal combat today as well!

"Touken Ranbu Hanamaru S2"

Oh, there you are.

Now, Master, let us begin today's work.

"This anime is about the stories of the Hanamaru days

of a certain group of Sword Warriors in a certain citadel."

"Clear Mirror, Still Water"

Oh, you're up early!

You've been training every day recently, haven't you?

Yeah, I guess.

The History Retrograde Army's been getting stronger and stronger recently.

We had a tough battle yesterday when we were dispatched.

Oh, really?

I haven't been dispatched recently, so I didn't know.

Yeah, so I've been thinking of training more.

This is perfect. Kiyomitsu, let's have a match.

May I, as well?

Just because it's training doesn't mean I'll go easy on you.

It really feels like spring now, doesn't it?

It does. Spring really is the perfect time to relax.

I'll have a cup, too.

Then, I'm counting on you from now on, too!

Are you done talking?

Yup.

I'm Kashuu Kiyomitsu.

I was the sword of Okita Souji from the Shinsengumi.

How about you?

I'm Taikogane Sadamune!

"51 - Tantou, Taikogane Sadamune"

I was used by Date Tadamune-sama, the second son of Date Masamune-sama!

Which means...

Sada-chan!

Micchan!

It's been too long!

I'm so happy to see you again!

Kara, have you been well, too?

Yeah.

I'm super happy that we can all be together again!

I don't need to show this one around, do I?

Nope, we'll do it.

Roger.

Then, I'm off.

See ya!

Now, now.

I-I'm sorry!

It's fine.

These little ones are warm.

They seem to really like you.

Kogitsunemaru, you should try holding one, too.

Even though they're babies, they look quite fierce.

Hey!

H-Hey, wait a minute!

Now you are "Kotoramaru."

I am Kogitsunemaru!

There you are, Gokotai.

Do you have a minute?

Wh-What is it?

Master wanted to ask you something about the last time you were dispatched.

Okay, I'll be right there.

It's still a little chilly, so let me keep holding them.

Be good and help everyone out, okay?

Oh? Mikazuki-san, Kogitsunemaru-san.

Ishikirimaru.

It's the perfect weather to sit out on the veranda.

Oh, that bird's a mejiro.

How elegant.

It makes me want to write poetry.

Ishikirimaru, would you like a cup?

I would.

All right, I'm done!

"Garden in the spring.

Cherry blossoms are nice but plum blossoms are, too."

That was great, Kane-san!

Right?

Hmm, I see.

Kasen-san, please add a lovely second verse.

Hey, don't do that--

Leave this to us!

I won't let you get away!

Kunihiro!

Leave it to me!

This guy's small, but feisty!

As expected!

But...

Okay, you're all clean.

Come now, don't go overboard with your tricks.

Interested in brushes, huh? Do you want to compose a poem, too?

Hey, that tickles.

Now, let's rub you nice and dry.

This tea is very delicious.

Yes, it's very fragrant with a sweet aftertaste.

Uguisumaru gave me some of these tea leaves the other day.

It goes very well with these tea sweets...

Oh dear, it looks like we're out.

It's a bit of a nuisance.

Thanks for waiting!

Kara-chan, what are you doing?

Nothing.

Huh? That's one of Gokotai-kun's tigers, right?

There are tigers in this citadel?

Wow.

It was walking with this in its mouth.

What?

Man...

You think it was hungry?

Probably.

But...

You can't just take things without asking.

Bad.

Sada-chan and I will clean up the sweets.

Kara-chan, will you take the tiger back to Gokotai-kun?

Okay.

Oh? We seem to be missing a tiger.

It's fine. They're all very smart, so I'm sure it'll return soon.

It's a bit chilly with the wind.

That's true.

Oh, no!

Is this the last one?

Yeah.

But man, there are so many!

Wh-What the--?

What's the matter?

Where are you going?!

It's all right.

Come on,

come here.

Oh, did you bring a baby tiger, too?

I have no intention of getting along.

Do you know where Gokotai is?

Gokotai is...

Yamanbagiri?

I-I'm saved...

You all right?

Look out!

I'm sorry I took so long!

I got caught up talking to Master...

Wh-What happened?

Mikazuki-san?

I see, these little ones were told by Gokotai to help us,

so that was what they were trying to do.

What do you mean?

Implements for composing poetry,

tea sweets,

and something warm. They were trying to bring them to us,

and to get the cloth that was in Kogitsunemaru's hair.

You have my thanks.

Is that what it was?

But you mustn't take brushes without permission again.

These tigers are smart and considerate.

Yes!

You guys did your best, huh?

Oh, then next time, I'll let you borrow my nue!