Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu
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EP 1Jiyu Nanohana Meets Koinosuke Odago Regarding the Lovely Eyepatch Succession
Apr 6, 1999Jiyu Nanohana is a fourteen-year-old junior high school student attending Hontsuru Jr.High. She unexpectedly encounters Koinosuke Odago, an assistant of Yagyu Jubei. He has spent 300 years searching for a worthy successor to inherit the Lovely Eyepatch. Koinosuke proposes that Jiyu take over this specific position. The narrative focuses on whether she will accept this unexpected offer and assume the role he has sought to fill for centuries.
EP 2Conflict persists between Jiyu and Koinosuke as a new assassin targets Yagyu Jubei II.
Apr 13, 1999The ongoing tension and issues between Jiyu and Koinosuke remain unresolved in this installment. Simultaneously, a fresh threat emerges when a new assassin arrives with the specific mission to eliminate Yagyu Jubei II. This development adds a layer of danger to the existing interpersonal conflicts, shifting the focus toward the survival of the prominent figure. The narrative highlights the escalating stakes as the characters navigate both their internal disputes and the external lethal challenge posed by the incoming hunter.
EP 3Jiyu faces new assassins who are her teachers and defeats them in a duel.
Apr 20, 1999The ongoing conflict escalates with the arrival of two new assassins who serve as Jiyu's teachers. They issue a challenge for a duel, which Jiyu engages in despite the odds. She is ultimately defeated in the confrontation. During the intense exchange between the parties, Bantaro sustains injuries as a result of the battle. This encounter marks a significant development in the series as Jiyu deals with the loss and the physical harm inflicted upon her companion amidst the rising tension.
EP 4Shiro declines clan recruitment while Jiyu discards the mysterious Eyepatch
Apr 27, 1999After Bantaro recovers under Shiro's mother's care, daily life resumes its normal rhythm. Hajime arrives to invite Shiro to join his clan, but Shiro firmly declines the offer. Hajime departs after noting Shiro's hidden desire to battle Jubei II. Subsequently, Shiro joins Jiyu and inquires about the Eyepatch. Jiyu dismisses the item as insignificant and discards it. This sequence highlights the tension between Shiro's current peaceful existence and his unresolved internal conflicts regarding his past and future combat aspirations.
EP 5Mikage and husband kidnap Sai and Koinosuke to force Jiyu to surrender the Eyepatch for their release.
May 4, 1999Mikage and her husband request Jubei II's defeat by kidnapping Sai and Koinosuke to compel Jiyu to exchange the Eyepatch for the hostages. Upon wearing the item, Mikage experiences intense burning. Recalling that her mother felt hot before dying, Jiyu instinctively intervenes and rips the Eyepatch off, revealing a smoky form. Jiyu observes that despite their resemblance, Mikage is not her mother. She then transforms and defeats them.
EP 6Shiro duels Jiyu to free her from Yagyu Jubei burdens and Ryujoji threats
May 11, 1999Shiro challenges Jiyu to a duel with the specific intention of releasing her from the heavy burden of assuming the identity of Yagyu Jubei. This action is also intended to protect her from being targeted by the Ryujoji clan. Following this confrontation, Jiyu encounters an assassin from the Ryujoji organization. During their interaction, the assassin reveals the history behind their conflict, explaining the origin of a grudge that has persisted for 300 years. He also details the specific goals driving the Ryujoji's actions against her, providing context for the ongoing threat she faces.
EP 7Jubei II Defeats Assassins and Duels Shiro Over the Eyepatch
May 18, 1999Jubei II defeats the assassins. Shiro and Jubei II duel, and he cuts off the Eyepatch. Jiyu returns to normal and collapses. Bantaro takes her to a doctor. Hajime attacks Shiro and takes the Eyepatch.
EP 8Jiyu Rests at Shiro's House While Sai Remembers His Late Wife
May 25, 1999Jiyu is currently resting at Shiro's residence. Sai attempts to cool her down during this time. While doing so, he recalls memories of his deceased wife.
EP 9Hajime seeks Jiyu while Mikage reveals life changes at the Nanohanas party
Jun 1, 1999Hajime returns to his hideout but has not yet discovered the power of the Eyepatch. Consequently, he orders his men to go and retrieve Jiyu. At the same time, the Nanohanas are holding a party. During the event, Mikage appears and tells Jiyu about their changed lives.
EP 10Jiyu is held hostage while Hajime demands the Eyepatch's power
Jun 8, 1999Jiyu, Koinosuke, and the Ruffians are taken hostage by Hajime, who tortures them to force Jiyu to reveal the power of the Eyepatch. Shiro arrives to intervene and engages Hajime in combat. Although Shiro fights, Hajime is ultimately defeated by Jubei II. Afterward, Shiro returns to thank his old teacher. During this reunion, it is revealed that Shiro has become possessed by the spirit of Taiko Daiyu.
EP 11Mikage is attacked by Shiro after collapsing from injuries sustained at the hideout.
Jun 15, 1999While exploring the Ryujoji hideout, Mikage suffers heavy injuries from an assault by Shiro and Taiko Daiyu. She stumbles out and collapses in front of Sai, who rescues her, brings her home, and treats her wounds. After he embraces her, Jiyu witnesses the event and flees. Mikage instructs Sai to protect Jiyu, noting that the Ryujoji grudge persists. Immediately after she steps outside, a possessed Shiro reappears and attacks her again.
EP 12Sai Intervenes in the Battle Between Possessed Shiro and Jubei II
Jun 22, 1999The conflict involving the possessed Shiro and Jubei II persists while Sai attempts to halt their confrontation. Jubei II informs her that she must conclude this long-standing grudge. He asserts that doing so will allow Jiyu's soul to find eternal rest. The narrative focuses on Sai's efforts to stop the fighting and the necessity of resolving the past to achieve peace for the involved parties.
EP 13Jubei II battles Taiko Daiyu while Koinosuke departs after the New Student Lovelies form
Jun 29, 1999Jubei II struggles against Shiro, who possesses Taiko Daiyu, while Koinosuke explains the situation to the group. Shiro takes over Jubei’s body to block a fatal thrust, allowing Jubei to defeat the entity and release Taiko Daiyu’s spirit. She reveals she cannot return while Taiko Daiyu exists. Sai then allows possession to fight Jubei, during which his spirit retrieves his daughter’s spirit while Jubei II destroys Taiko Daiyu. Despite the victory, Koinosuke leaves. Days later, the heroes celebrate the formation of The New Student Lovelies. Jiyu holds Koinosuke’s whistle, stating she will use it when she wishes to see him again.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu have?
- Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu has 13 episodes.
- When did Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu come out?
- Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu came out in 1999.
- Which studio made Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu?
- Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu was produced by MADHOUSE.
- Who directed Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu?
- Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu was directed by Akitarou Daichi.
- Is Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu finished?
- Current status of Juubei-chan: Lovely Gantai no Himitsu: Finished.