“The Labyrinth and The Dragon” “Meikyū to Ryū” (迷宮と竜)

In Nanjing, Amalgam kidnaps peace delegations from Northern and Southern China and fortify themselves in an underground tunnel beneath the Yangtze River. Mithril attempts a rescue in the tunnel’s dangerous confines, but falls into Amalgam’s trap.

桜並木の向こうに Sakura namiki no mukō ni Past the Rows of Cherry Trees

Aisia has been settled into living at Jun’ichi’s house, and he mentions she will be going to Kazami Academy with him apparently. Convince that Jun’ichi studies at a school of magic, Aisia sneaks into the school and begins to cause chaos with her magic when she tries to make things more convenient for the campus. Jun’ichi overslept and arrives at school just in time to find Aisia.

憶えてますか? Oboetemasu ka? Do You Remember?

Summer is almost here, but first the students must go through their final exams. While everyone is studying, Sia gets some help from Rin, even though it’s not much.

“The Situation Beneath the Surface” “Suimenka no Jōkei” (水面下の状景)

Sousuke and Kazama investigate who is posting embarrassing and revealing pictures of Kaname on the internet. Meanwhile, Amalgam operatives led by Gates extract payment from the Balic military force that took on Mithril and try to reconstruct what happened in the battle.

ひとつ屋根の下 Hitotsu yane no shita Beneath the Same Roof

After learning that Grandma Yoshino had long since pass away, and when Jun’ichi inadvertently showed his only magical skill because he is Yoshino’s grandchild, Aisia decides to make him her “Master”. When Mako discovers her, she insists on having Aisia stay at the Mizukoshi residence, until it becomes too difficult to have her around. Aisia then returns to Jun’ichi’s house to stay.

会いたくて! Aitakute! I Wanted to See You!

After a few days of adjusting to his new neighbors, Rin is starting to find it hard to cope with the recent changes in his life. Eventually, he starts to walk to and from school alone and one day while walking from school he meets a girl named Primula from the Realm of the Demons who is very attached to him, literally. When she comes home with him later, it is decided that she will live in Kaede’s house from now on.

“Ending Day by Day” “Owaru Hibi” (終わる日々)

Mithril and the SRT rescue refugees caught in a civil war in the African country of Balic. However, during the fighting, they discover that the enemy possesses advanced weaponry rivaling their own. They surmise that a highly funded, well-equipped organization may be supplying their enemies.

読めない地図 Yomenai Chizu Unreadable Map

Jun’ichi and Kotori decide to skip school and help the girl, Aisia, find her destination on a rain-soaked map written in a foreign language. Jun’ichi tells Aisia the story how the island’s sakura trees used to bloom all year long 2 years ago. By the end of the day, they figure out the person that Aisia is looking for is Grandma Yoshino so she can study magic to be an excellent wizard.

神にも悪魔にもなれる男! Kami ni mo Mazoku ni mo Nareru Otoko! The Man Who Could Become a God or a Demon!

Rin is enjoying a rather normal life living with his childhood friend Kaede due to family deaths on both sides. One day at school, two new classmates transfer into his class: Lisianthus, heiress to the Realm of the Gods, and Nerine, heiress to the Realm of the Demons. Rin is told that he has been picked to marry either one, though it will be his choice as to whom.

あれから2年… Are kara ninen… Two Years Since Then…

Jun’ichi, with the help of his group of friends (the self-appointed “Support Team”), manages his daily life in Nemu’s absence for two years. Miharu wakes him up in the morning. Suginami and Kanae Kudō always accompany him in class. Kotori cooks for him as well out of kindness. She takes a bath much to Jun’ichi’s embarrassment. On a stormy summer day, a mysterious young girl arrives at his door.

通り雨にて 或いは、少女はいかにしてその心情に至ったか? Tōriame ni te arui wa, shōjo wa ikani shi te sono shinjō ni itatta ka? In the Passing Rain, Or, How Can a Girl Have Reached Such Feelings? ~ Regenschauer (lit. Heavy Rain)

総集編 Soushuuhen Memories

A recap of Misuzu Kamio’s story arc.

そら -air Sora: Air Air

The summer festival has finally arrived, but unfortunately it rains that day and thus the festival is canceled. Wanting to do anything she can for Misuzu, Haruko brings her to the local shrine.

“Evanescent Encounter (Part 3)” “Circle of Transmigration 3 / Shōji Ruten sono san” (生死流転 其之参)

As Fuu finally confronts the Sunflower Samurai, Mugen and Jin face their ultimate tests. While Mugen must face the remaining brothers, Jin continues his battle with Kagetoki Kariya. And there’s the small matter of their own duel.

うみ -sea Umi: Sea Sea

Misuzu’s curse is getting more serious. Soon, she has forgotten who Haruko is and begins to act strangely, playing cards by herself and not wanting to go outdoors. Haruko is depressed, but tries hard to restore the memories Misuzu lost.

“Evanescent Encounter (Part 2)” “Circle of Transmigration 2 / Shōji Ruten sono ni” (生死流転 其之弐)

As Jin duels Kagetoki Kariya, the most powerful man in the shogunate, Mugen has to contend with three brothers who want his head. Will they survive?

ひかり -light Hikari: Light Light

The events of the Dream arc are retold from the point of view of a crow Misuzu found and named Sora.

“Evanescent Encounter (Part 1)” “Circle of Transmigration 1 / Shōji Ruten sono ichi” (生死流転 其之壱)

Fuu, Mugen and Jin have finally arrived in Nagasaki to find Ikitsuki island in search of the Sunflower Samurai. There seems to be one small problem that might keep them from getting there though. A group of assassins are following closely behind.

つき -moon- Tsuki: Moon Moon

Kanna’s mother claims to be “tainted”. They all escape from the mountain but their pursuers manage to kill Kanna’s mother. Before she dies, she passes the ancient prayer to Kanna.

“Baseball Blues” “Heart and Soul Into the Ball / Ikkyū Nyūkon” (一球入魂)

An American sea vessel arrives in town and a canny ninja-turned-team manager enlists our heroes to do battle with them on the field of honor…which in this case is a baseball diamond. Behold Mugen’s pitching skills and tremble!