Library Wars: The Last Mission (図書館戦争 -THE LAST MISSION-)

The Library Freedom Act

1. The library is free to collect materials

2. The library is free to circulate materials

3. The library guarantees the privacy of its patrons

4. The library can oppose improper censorship

When an incursion into a library occurs,

we are charged with its protection until the bitter end.

We protect the books and freedom of the people.

For nations that destroy their books, will eventually destroy their people.

Excuse me, I'd like to check these out.

Yes, ma'am.

Regarding the Media Improvement Act,

which aims to restrict pornographic, violent and discrimatory depictions,

the Tokyo Assembly convened the General Committee

and heard various positions supporting and opposing the Act.

Regarding this Act,

and it's impact on society,

simply put, it is an infringement on our free speech.

The use of foul language,

has huge negative impacts,

that reach all the way to our youth.

There is a danger in this Act leading to an oppression of thought,

so we should not enact this into law.

I think that this is what has been demanded,

for the government to go in this direction.

If I was to be more specific,

I am talking about censorship.

This sort of thing, well,

according to the Media Improvement Act,

However, I think

we need the freedom to read.

Well, I think the government needs to take it under consideration

Citizens, do not be alarmed. To allow us to determine

what print media is allowable,

the viewing of books and media deemed harmful...

The classification of media is an immediate priority

and I think it is necessary

to once again consider the Media Improvement Act.

The new era

will be known as "Seika"

1989: First Year of Seika Era Media Improvement Act goes into effect

I am currently at a bookstore

that has censored the books according to the Media Improvement Act.

Please take a look at this shelf.

This entire section has been censored.

Please look at this.

Books that have been censored under the designation of harmful media

are being incinerated here.

We are from the MBC.

From here on, this bookstore is under censorship.

- Drop it! - No!

The free flow of commerce in itself

doesn't exist anymore.

It's really causing serious damage.

According to the MBC, they are stepping up the intensity

Up til now, more than 65,200 titles,

both online and in print, are designated as harmful media...

Using taxes, the ruling party is forcing the law through...

That's not the point,

the measure was adopted based on a majority being in favor.

After implementation, militarization continued through the arming of the MBC

What are you hiding?

This is a censored book.

As for the rollout of ebooks, they are being halted one after another.

Escalating prices and purchases...

It's just pictures!

What are you doing?!?

Let go!

You want to go to the police for shoplifting?

Go ahead, call the police!

I'll go to the police, but this book is coming with me!

Shut up! Let go!

2004: Year 16 of Seika Era The LDF is formed to oppose censorship

Kanto LDF!

We declared libraries as the place to gather materials

to allow freedom of access to books.

Please explain why you want to join.

I want to protect the books.

Just like that man...

The Library Freedom Act

Good morning

Good morning, ma'am

Starring Okada Junichi

Eikura Nana

Tanaka Kei and Fukushi Sota

- Morning - Morning

- This please - Got it

- Morning - Morning

Based on the series by Arikawa Hiro

Produced by Tsujimoto Tamako

Unit, attention!

Attention

Present Arms

Present Arms!

Directed by Sato Shinsuke

2019: Year 31 of Seika Era

Musashino Library #1, Tokyo

Please return them by May 30th

- Thank you - Of course

Next, please

- I'd like these - Certainly

Tezuka, Kasahara... last lap!

Who said you could lay down?

Give me 100 push-ups!

Tezuka...

Got it

Do push-ups!

1, 2

1...

2...

3...

4...

Kasahara, what are you doing?

You must really like push-ups

7...

8...

That stupid instructor!

Of course you fall down at the end,

but that's not the plan!

To me, he's not so bad,

and he gets extra points for being Task Force.

Absolutely, positively not!

A bad personality and not a bit pleasant.

Kasahara...

Not only that, but he's a shrimp, I wouldn't even dream of it!

I tried to stop you...

What?

If you are going to bash your superior, you may want to pick a better place.

Kasahara, your voice is a bit loud.

Um, well, just now...

I'm not with her,

I'm a huge fan of yours!

Backstabber...

"The Library Freedom Act"

Enacted based on Section 4 of the Library Law,

Libraries were the sole institutions

with the legal basis to oppose censorship.

But after this, the Hino Library incident,

aka the "Hino Nightmare", occurred.

20 years ago, a group supporting the Media Improvement Act,

attacked a library without warning.

12 employees, including Director Inamine, were killed.

The real culprits were never found

and we're still not sure who they are to this day.

In addition, this incident was the key to the formation of the LDF.

The militarization has continued and brought us to the current times.

He scared me...

At the same time,

the MBC, armed with machine guns, has

intensified their censorship over the past 30 years.

Occasionally, it led to big skirmishes.

What is the basis of the LDF's methods?

Anyone?

- Sir - Tezuka

It is nonaggressive defense.

Focusing on a warning shot to avoid any unnecessary bloodshed.

Exactly.

The use of weapons by the LDF

is limited to within the grounds of a Library.

We don't fight just to fight,

we fight in order to defend.

Remember this.

Regarding the personnel,

the team composition is absolutely right.

Your definition of "right" is a bit boring.

It shouldn't be exciting, right?

- Point! - Commander.

Next!

Point!

Next!

Point!

Point!

Who's next?!?

Not me, not me!

We have a field trip today.

I guess there's no choice...

I will be your opponent.

You don't have the skill. What about me?

It's me!

You both want to be thrown around?

Hey! What are you doing?

Kasahara, you'll spar with me.

What?

You can pin her?

You guys are too nice.

I'll show you how to handle a woman.

What?

Begin!

Are you sure you're ok?

After all, you're much shorter...

Can you even reach my collar?

Point!

You may be taller than me,

but you're not very bright.

During training, you must worship the mat.

Dojo!

Impressive...

What was that about worshipping the mat?

No rules, huh?

My arm!