01x01 - Honô no Tôkyû Onna! Danko Ichigeki!

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Dodgeball, the fiercest
combative ball sport in history.

COMBAT

It gave rise to numerous legends,

And now, a new story...

Hiyah!

- COMBAT

- will soon join their ranks!

Bring it!

Danko-chan!

Is that really all you've got?!

Always go all out in everything you do!

Always, you hear me?!

That's it.

Let's see what...

you've got!

COMBAT

FLAMING DODGEBALL GIRL DANKO

- FLAMING DODGEBALL GIRL! ICHIGEKI DANKO!

- Flaming Dodgeball Girl! Ichigeki Danko!

ICHIGEKI FAMILY GRAVE

Morning, grandpa!

And you too...

- DANPEI ICHIGEKI'S GRAVE

- Morning, dad!

Come at me, Danko!

Here I go!

You're on fire today, dad!

One more time!

Danko-chan!

You musn't throw ba*ls at graves!

- Ah, morning, ch*nk!

- ch*nk

Please don't use the hiragana!

Then, ch*nk!

There, there, ch*nk.

Danko's only playing
catch with her father.

Let her have this.

Papa...

Thanks, uncle Chinnen!

Now...

Alright, I'll get you this time, dad!

Huh?

It pierced through!

Like dripping water wearing away stone...

To think Danko had progressed this much.

I'm so sorry, dad!

Pain, pain, go away!

Danko, it'll take more than that
to bring down Danpei's gravestone.

Really?

If you're that worried, why don't
you stop throwing your ball at it?

ch*nk, what's that?

Oh, this?

- It's the old Tamagawa
school dodgeball club sign.

- Dodgeball Club

- We found it clearing out some stuff.

- Does the club of my dreams really exist?

Well, not anymore. They shut it down
because of how dangerous dodgeball is.

I mean, sure, dodgeball has its
risks, but that's not all there is to it...

Morning dew?

T-This is...

Dad is crying!

He's crying over the loss
of the dodgeball club!

I hear you loud and clear, dad!

Watch me bring the dodgeball club back!

Back...

Back...

Back...

Back...

Absolutely not.

Please, principal! You have to!

I heard that the dodgeball
club caused many injuries.

I cannot allow such a dangerous sport.

And the other day, in gym class!

You dragged everyone into your

ridiculous dodgeball training, and

despite putting all of
the students at risk,

you were the one who ended
up covered in bruises!

Th-That was...

Besides, dodgeball is just a silly game.

Being good at it is of

no benefit whatsoever.

I won't forgive anyone
who insults dodgeball!

What's with that glare...

The devil! She has the devil's eyes!

W-Whatever the case, I won't
sign off on your dodgeball club!

The school has made its decision!

Y-You know, if we
recruited enough members,

the principal might have no choice—

That's it!

- Join the Dodgeball Club!

- C'mon, let's play dodgeball!

- Reception

- DODGEBALL STATUE

- Darn, they won't even look our way...

- We're lacking in appeal.

Perhaps we could offer something...

That's it!

Join and get 1 million yen!

Step right up!

Step right up!

Come one, come all!

Come on, come all!

A million yen? No one is
dumb enough to fall for—

Sign me up!

Me too, me too!

Please write your name down!

- COMBAT

- Now then!

Everyone, you'll have to
pass a test before joining.

- COMBAT

- All you have to do is catch my ball.

No one said anything about a test!

Hurry and give me my million!

The test starts now!

Hiyah!

There's more!

Take that!

Danko-chan, we won't get new
members if we do things your way.

Oh, sh**t!

I went too far!

Excuse me...

I'd like to try the test.

There's one girl still standing...

We can't afford to lose her!

Go easy on her so that she'll join us.

Go easy?

Pass the ball to her,
without too much force.

Without force? Easier said than done...

Here I go...

I'm ready.

Danko! Always go all out
in everything you do!

Always!

D-Dad?!

Come at me!

Come at me!

- Come at me!

- There's no way I can hold back...

- Come at me!

Eh?

I always go all out...

no matter what!

Watch out! Get out of the way!

Caught it.

That was my all-out throw.

S-She passes.

Isn't that her?

She's number one in all the
middle school boys' hearts!

Etai Mochiko-chan and
her super squishy body!

Mochiko-senpai!

Please join our club!

Yeah, please!

I'd love to.

Hooray!

You'll give me my million yen, won't you?

I-I'll take a loan out of my allowance.

Okay, let's have fun playing dodgeball!

Can you put us down?

I don't think she will
until she gets the money.

Alright, we're training again today!

Okay, here I go!

Yah!

'Sup, Mochiko!

Still bouncy as ever!

Hello there, Suzy-chan.

You know her?

We're good friends.

Friends...

She's the girl who's all muscle
and an all-rounder athlete!

Susan Canon, otherwise known as Suzy-chan!

You mean she plays any sport?!

Suzy-senpai, please join
the dodgeball club!

Sorry, no can do.
I was only saying hi to Mochiko.

See ya around!

I'm begging you! We need you!

I'm already juggling several clubs!

I don't have time for dodgeball!

A-A duel! How about a duel?!

You'll join us if I win!

A duel?!

Suzy-chan loves a good showdown.

You wouldn't run from
a challenge, would you?

Oh, fine! Come at me with whatever!

Yay!

The heck did you bring
out of the old gymnasium?

The old club used these
for speed competitions!

First to ring their gong
with their ball wins.

Interesting.

Sounds just right for a short game!

Ready...

Go!

Watch me, dad! I'm...

Gonna come out on top!

Go!

I'm up against a little kid.

Gotta give you a fair chance!

What is that?

Shot put!

Ack! It's like a laser cannon!

It overtook Danko-chan's ball!

That baby sure can gong!

It's my win!

W-What the?!

I lost! I'm sorry, dad!

Hey!

What was that for?!

Don't you "what was that for" me!

I may have rang the gong first, but
I can't seriously call that a victory!

You're a beast, you know that?

Them's the breaks,

so I'll join the dodgeball club!

Suzy-senpai!

Hooray!

DANPEI ICHIGEKI'S GRAVE

Let's do this!

Look at the crowd!

Now the dodgeball club isn't just a dream!

We owe it all to those two.

Their unauthorized activities
are getting out of hand.

This cannot go on.

Tell me,

what do you want me to do?

Honey-san,

thank you for constantly
keeping an eye on the students.

It's nothing. I get to have
this room in return, after all.

I need your assistance
with another matter.

I want you to keep the school safe,

by halting the dodgeball club's revival!

Understood.

Leave it to me.

You're always so reliable!

- Thank you, dear!

- Good luck, Honey-san!

With my bee surveillance drones,

I'll dig up some dirt on
the dodgeball club...

Break time!

And put an end to their activities.

Aren't you eating a little too much?

- I'm a growing girl.

- Same here.

Approaching target.

Eh?!

That's a huge mosquito.

Woah, it really is.

These are bees.

Oh my...

Gotta make sure they're dead then.

Retreat! Get away from the target!

They ran away!

This should be far enough.

Guess I have no choice but
to watch them from afar.

Right on target!

As expected!

Danko-chan! Think of the poor bees!

Yeah, but it's scary if
someone gets stung...

My drones...

Curse them! In that case,
I'll just be more direct!

As a spy!

Even the smallest of lives
deserves to be treated with respect.

Who's she?

Can I help you?

E-Excuse me...

I-I'd like to, um...

Join the club...

No? I understand.

I can't bring myself to speak
to anyone other than adults!

Wait! Did you want to join us?

Good to have ya!

Want some snacks?

Heh, that was a piece of cake.

Alright!

Time for your admission test!

Huh?!

W-What's this?!

This time I'll be testing you
with hyper balancing dodgeball!

It's easy!

All we're doing is playing
catch on this thing!

P-Playing catch?!

I'm not good with heights and exercise...

Alright,

let's get it started.

A-A cornered honeybee will
take down its foe at the cost of its life.

Surveillance isn't all
my drones are good for!

Danko-chan!

We don't get many girls wanting to join,

so don't go all out on her!

Don't even think about! Understood?!

Okay, fine!

Then...

I'll just have to relax...

Danko,

Danko,

Danko,

Danko,

Always go all out in everything you do!

Always!

D-D-Dad!

You're right...

No matter what I do...

I always go all out!

Hey!

Forget joining, she's gonna hate
dodgeball if you blast her sky high!

Oh, sh**t!

G-Go!

You got this! Don't lose to her!

Boosters at full throttle!

S-She caught it!

She stopped my all-out toss!

You're kiddin' me!

I'm saved... Thank you.

Amazing!

Now throw it back at me!

I wonder what technique she has?

I've never played dodgeball before.

The ball's glowing?! She's a magical girl!

Ultimate 3Dmation Modeling Mega Max!

Final Super Monster Texture Illusion!

The ball became a ghost!

T-Take this!

How am I supposed to catch that?!

I'm no good with ghosts and bell peppers!

Get a grip! You're the
examiner, don't chicken out!

Just look at it!

No way, no way, no way, no
way, no way, no way, no way!

I'm scared, dad!

Are you okay, Danko?!

I'm sorry, I'm sorry!

Daddy used too much force!

Listen, Danko.

We should stop playing
dodgeball. It's not safe.

Nuh-uh!

I wanna play dodgeball with you forever!

Alright!

We're going all out!

Yeah, all out!

No way... I can't run away now!

For the sake of reviving
dad's dodgeball club...

I'm catching that ball no matter what!

- Danko-chan!

- Danko!

Is she for real?!

Huh? I don't feel anything?

B-Busted...

The ghost was only a 3D projection.

I-It wasn't real.

I only wanted to scare you!

I-I'm sorry...

I'm totally impressed!

Your magic ball was incredible!

Honey-san passes the test!

Yeah, no doubt!

That startled me.

Another cutie joined the club!

Honey!

You're one of us now!
Let's play dodgeball together!

One of you?

All I could do was watch.

Watch everyone get
along through my drones.

All by myself.

It's good to have you!

Thanks!

C-Could it be that she betrayed us?

All part of her plan, surely!

Dad...

It won't be long before
I face my eternal rival.

I can't wait!

Danko-kun!

Danko-kun!

Danko-kun!

Next time, on Flaming
Dodgeball Girl Danko:

A Fated Rival! Arriving With Style!

I'm going all out!