Ep. 8: Sakuya Leaves Lucifer After Arrest and Venue Bans
Aired on June 15, 1999

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Sakuya initiates a brawl during a Lucifer performance after hearing an insult toward Lucifer, leading to the band’s arrest. Atsuro and Yuki’s father secures their release. As the Todo family heir, Yuki must distance himself from the group to prioritize Noh rehearsals, while Atsuro focuses on exam studies. Santa learns that his ex-girlfriend Yumi has released a debut record. The band attempts to apologize at their original live club but is banned. Yuuka struggles to find alternative venues, as Lucifer is now rejected by all potential hosts. Atsuro urges the group to search for a new place to play, but Sakuya refuses. Santa blames Sakuya for their current predicament, prompting Sakuya to declare his departure from the band.
Episodes
- Ep. 4 · Lucifer performs live while Sakuya faces a conflict between band duties and a personal encounter.
- Ep. 5 · Sakuya faces warnings and attacks while band morale struggles after he ignores Lucifer.
- Ep. 6 · Lucifer and band members plan a farewell concert to save the closing Cradle venue.
- Ep. 7 · The Cradle's Final Farewell Live Show and Sakuya's Secret Meeting
- Ep. 8 · Sakuya Leaves Lucifer After Arrest and Venue Bans
- Ep. 9 · The group searches for a venue while Sakuya faces personal and familial conflicts regarding his band.
- Ep. 10 · Band members struggle to recruit Sakuya while Santa discovers his new song
- Ep. 11 · Sakuya completes a song while Lucifer uses it for a contest and Atsuro leaves home for music.
- Ep. 12 · Atsuro's Red Hair and the Conflicting Plans for the Tokyo Contest