Ancient times.
When the gods still had human forms.
A man kidnapped a woman who was about to be sacrificed to the gods.
The two were struck by divine wrath...
and immediately turned into terrible monsters that could only survive on human flesh.
Cursing their fate, they carried on with their lives.
Their descendants intermingled with humans, and even now live quietly amidst humanity.
KEMONOZUME
UMI WA ARETERU
THE SEA IS ROUGH
FUKAI FUKAI BASHO NO
IN A DEEP DEEP PLACE
IRO WA TOTEMO NIGOTTE IRU
ITS COLOR IS VERY MUDDY
HISHOCHI NO KAMOME GA
THE SEAGULL OF THE SUMMER RESORT IS
ZUTTO NAITERU
CONTINUALLY CRYING
MASUTO NO UE ATARI DE
FROM THE TOP OF THE MAST
MOE AGAKU UNJOU NO SORA NO GOGO
STRUGGLING IN THE BURNING AFTERNOON SKY ABOVE THE CLOUDS
AUVERS, AUVERS BLUE
AUVERS, AUVERS BLUE BLUE BLUE
AUVERS, AUVERS BLUE
AUVERS, AUVERS BLU-BLUE
I only eat girls.
You don't say? No need for a diet, then.
I won't eat anything else. I just subsist on cute girls.
You sure you're okay?
Gourmet food or slops, it's all the same to me.
Once I ate one, I just didn't care about anything else. I just can't stop.
That so?
In fact, I had a very cute girl today.
And my belly is still full.
Where do you find these girls?
Ah, today's girl was really my type.
Slanted eyes, slim, big breasts! She liked me...
and so she really responded to me from the get-go.
Ah! Stories like that make me want to take some risks.
Yeah, I didn't want it to end as a one-time thing.
But I just couldn't let it go. The needs inside of me just exploded.
What a waste.
You're lucky you're so popular with girls.
You should do it, too! Why don't you?
Its my face. Even if I try to be cool...
Then change it.
Don't say that so casually!
Not the face. Your self-confidence. Self-confidence.
You just have to make your desires come true.
That's so scary, though.
You can't do anything if you let your fears hold you back.
Why do you think your body's made the way it is?
You shouldn't die without experiencing this feeling.
You should try it at least once!
Then you'll change, too!
You'll never get what I'm saying unless you experience it for yourself.
Won't you get caught?
You're too much of a coward.
It's not like you go after just anyone.
If you come up with the perfect time and place and get close to her, then... wham!
Well, your girlfriend is always making trouble. You're too soft on her.
She's cute, though.
That's dangerous!
If you like a girl, you believe anything she says. You're that kind of guy.
You're quick to shoot your mouth off about anything.
You even buy those expensive organic foods.
My women won't say anything. Or can't, rather.
They don't even leave the hotel any more.
When I'm in tip-top condition, one smell and I'm off.
My head goes blank like a bomb went off!
When I regain my senses, it's amazing! I'm surrounded by a sea of blood!
You can't tell who or what was there any more!
Anybody who sees the scene loses their lunch on the spot!
And sometimes there's arms dangling from the coat hangers!
Keep it down!
Sometimes there are scraps of intestine left over.
But the outer skin is always there.
I'm all about eating the innards!
So much that I just want to rip their skin apart!
You could never do that at home, could you?
A stain like that would never come out.
You're going at it like a maniac.
Don't worry. I always change my location.
No, you'll get caught eventually...
By those guys.
Stepping off the path of light that is humanity.
Lurking in shadow, searching for flesh and blood.
You should rue your dark deeds.
This is divine judgement! Accept your invitation to the underworld.
What are you guys talking about?
What a relief!
Take this!
Brilliant!
Now for the coup de grace.
I'm your new mother!
Here come the claws!
Wait!
No need to kill him!
Got him.
I guess he's no good.
That damned smell!
You must become great swordsmen of the Kifuuken.
Damn it...
THE FIRST TASTE
I apologise for calling you up at this hour.
Don't mention it.
How old are you going to be now, Rie?
Twenty-seven.
That is a good age to be.
What we decide to do with Toshihiko is an independent matter.
There is no need for you to carry on helping our blood-soaked order.
I like you and Toshihiko, gramps, but I also just like being here.
You would be wasted on him.
It can't be helped. We lack sufficient combat experience.
Chief aside, it's only been a little while since our first engagement.
It is the same for everyone. You lack experience.
It's been twenty-five years.
Our only choice is to adapt to it.
Concentrate on training the new arrivals.
Understood! But we've already had four injuries.
With summer and the attacks increasing in frequency, there's a higher risk of death.
There are those who think the medical treatment is insufficient.
Understood. I'll try and put it in my report.
The Flesh Eaters arrived in March. Between April and June, we had two to three reports a month.
But since the beginning of July, they've appeared two or three times a week and are increasing rapidly in number.
They have four large claws, a body significantly larger than a humans, strong muscles...
and large, powerful, shark-like jaws with strong teeth.
They lack eyes, and have bumps and horns that we suspect are alterations of the skull.
All in line with previous reports on the Flesh Eaters.
But as the sightings have increased, we're getting reports of a different kind of Flesh Eater.
A kind never seen by our predecessors.
They have eyes, a body size much like our own, and delicate bones.
Their severed arms have no powers, and they return to human form after death.
The Corpse Disposal Department reports that they're identical to humans once dissected.
A new species?
That's what we suspect.
Enough of that blabber!
The Flesh Eaters have finally appeared. That's all we need to know!
This is our chance to wipe them out for good!
What matters now is annihilating the Flesh Eaters as they appear!
And so, the Kifuuken should discard its old traditions.
The present time demands a rebirth in a suitable new form.
There's no need for us to go out on dangerous missions using the old methods.
We need to create something that allows us to compensate for our lack of experience.
The Buster Suit is the pinnacle of technology!
Please take a look. This is the latest model created by our company.
These new models can use the Kemonozume, the special attack of the Kifuuken.
They contain claws that are identical to the monsters, so that we can match their strength!
It may look disposable, but its armour and strength are formidable.
Enough.
Enemy claws will never pierce this armour.
It can also reduce the enemy's speed by thirty percent.
And on top of that, its weapons are—
Stop it!
Please hear me out.
It's a reasonable proposition.
Why don't you leave it at that for now?
Our meeting is adjourned.
Everyone is dismissed.
You simply don't understand the Kemonozume.
Stop this selfish pursuit of wealth and glory!
Neither you nor Brother were able to prevent the Flesh Eater's escape.
You've become timid, and your sword is rusty! You're too old to fight the Flesh Eaters now!
Don't talk about Father like that!
What? After saving you back there?
You would've been killed if I hadn't run over to save you.
You'd be a rotting corpse.
There'd be no need for me to do this if you could kill them.
But your stomach always acts up in the middle of a fight.
One large rumble, and you're off to the bathroom!
Isn't that the main problem?
Let's see who is stronger.
Let's find out!
Toshihiko! Enough!
But Father!
Kazuma wouldn't understand even if you told him.
I wouldn't understand? What are you saying, Father?
Is there something my brother understands that I don't?
Are you going to treat me like a stepchild again?
Always the same attitude. You two always act like you know everything.
You won't even tell me about the sealed technique.
That's why I can only ponder and make such...
It's kind of weird, isn't it? It looks like the real Kemonozume, but it's not.
Until now, I've tried to respond to Father's expectations in my own way.
I went to university and even started my own company!
But in your eyes, only my brother merits approval!
My brother, who is bent on inheriting the Kifuuken in the old way?
The Flesh Eaters... I'll destroy them all myself!
Brother should...!
Brother should give up on being a swordsman and start paying attention to Rie!
Toshihiko!
How pitiful of me.
Maybe I'm just not cut out to use the Kifuuken.
Who do you think it is cut out for it?
Everyone is just trying their best.
Either way, we still get good results.
As intent as you two are on obtaining the Kifuuken, it was only a matter of time before the arguments started.
What's wrong? Good luck with your initiation!
Start!
Stop!
Amazing!
Cool!
How did you do that?
With this, those Flesh Eaters stand no chance at all!
The world will be peaceful again!
Here, there!
Hoozuki! Come here for a second.
What does this sign say?
Kifuuken... Right?
That's right. The ki of kifuuken is written with the kanji for both demon and advancement.
"Advancement" can also refer to your heart.
In other words, "sheathing the demon heart."
This sword technique isn't meant to kill monsters.
Its true goal is to contain the evil in your own heart.
You understand?
That's all. Dismissed.
Let's finish this once and for all.
The winner shall carry on the Kifuuken technique.
That's for Father to decide!
No. The true son who carries his father's blood will be heir.
Even if the adopted younger brother is stronger!
Stop that! What are you guys doing?
Shut up, Rie!
This is between the two of us.
Damn it!
Who the hell are you?
What do you mean, who?
Wait!
Are you trying to tell me something?
Watch out!
That gave me a scare! A monkey?
How cute!
What's wrong? What are you doing out here?
Sorry about that! Is this your monkey?
Where were you?
Skydiving at night is dangerous!
Yuka, who is this?
Nobody. It's nothing.
Yuka Yuka. Yuka.
Here's a towel.
What happened yesterday?
Brother. What happened yesterda--
Good morning!
Oh, good morning!
What's happening to me?
That monkey must have tricked me?
I've put everything into my sword!
Yet in my heart, something like this...
I want to meet her!
No, I must concentrate on the path of the sword!
I want to see her!
What's wrong with you, Toshihiko?
The path of the sword?
Toshihiko! You're a swordsman of the Kifuuken!
You should... purge yourself of thought!
Ame no shizuka wo kamu noga suki
I like to bite on the drops of rain
Amaku wa nai iya mushiro nigai
They're not sweet, in fact they're bitter
Kaori ga shita wo uragitte suki
I like how the smell betrays my tongue
Dakara ibitsuna kimi ga suki
That's why I like the misshapen you
Nante itazura na teido no kimi wa
You who does things that can only be seen as petty tricks
Konna watashi wo kakimidashite
You stir me up
Daitai no ryoubute ga kimi wo medatteru
The two shady hands make you stand out
Nante itazurano meido no kimi wa
The you whose petty tricks rumble
Konna hibi ja maigo ni natte shimau
With days like these, I become lost
Asamo hirumo yorumo itsudemo sarawareteku
Mornings, afternoons, nights, all the time, I get taken away