Blue Seed · Episode 23: Meeting Again! Starting the Journey! I Won’t Lose!
Meeting Again! Starting the Journey! I Won’t Lose!
1995-03-0823 min
Momiji and the TAC take refuge in Sakura's apartment in order to avoid the goverment long enough to find a way to handle the Arigami. Sakura confirms Kunakida's suspicions--the US can't help until they are specifically asked for assistance by the Japanese government, due to the terms of the joint-treaty. The TAC hopes that the apartment is inconspicious enough that they will be able to continue their Arigami research without disturbance. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. Murakumo shows up. Yaegashi is wounded trying to protect Kome, and Momiji is carried off by Murakumo. Murakumo takes…
1Princess Kushinada1994-10-0523 minTo the dismay of the TAC, Kaede Kunikida suddenly disappears. Meanwhile, the young school child Momiji Fujiyama is attacked by a strange man, hellbent on killing her. But why is he doing this? After surviving the attack, Momiji's school is filled with monsters, but the strangest thing of all is that people think she's some sort of princess.2It’s Cruel! It’s Mysterious! It’s My Destiny!1994-10-1223 minThings get even more confusing for poor Momiji when a man named Mamoru Kusanagi arrives, but when she learns that he is there to protect her from these strange monsters (Aragami), she feels safer. Little does she know Kusanagi hasn't decided to save her or sacrifice her. Meanwhile, the TAC rush to the scene with an experimental creation that may defeat the terrible Aragami.3It’s Spring! It’s the Capital! I’ll Do My Best!1994-10-1924 minAfter being sent to Tokyo, the Aragami-target Momoji discovers that she is now under the care of the TAC. She knows these monsters are terrible, evil things, and really wants to help, but can't find out how to. The TAC soon discover that their base isn't as safe as they thought when an Aragami breaks in and attacks.4More Bad Luck? Why Does This Always Happen to Me?1994-10-2623 minRule-altering TAC member Kome Sawaguchi is angry when she is stuck babysitting the newest addition the team, Momiji Fujiyama. Soon the team discovers that Momiji's blue seed can track down Aragami and something terrible may occur soon.5Surprise! She’s the Mother of Science!1994-11-0223 minKusanagi is outraged when Mrs. Matsu-Daira sees Momiji as a live specimen, free to experiment on her. Just as Momiji is about to confront Kusanagi on the threat he made to the lady and her son, a strange jellyfish emerges from Tokyo Bay and things heat up.6Complicated and Hard to Understand! Being a Man Puts You Into Such a Difficult Position!1994-11-0924 minTAC Member Yoshiki Yaegashi feels that the others seem to help out a lot more and that he is not needed, and when kind-hearted Momiji tries to help out, she discovers something about him that she could've lived without knowing. After trying to help Yaegashi restore his confidence, the two set out to track town an Aragami.7I’m Fired Up! I’ll Do It! Because I’m the Kushinada!1994-11-1623 minAngered Momiji sets out to rescue a kidnapped little girl. Unfortunately, the girls father is a man who studied Kaede (Momiji's sister), and the kidnapper is asking for extra material.. Material that can help the Aragami defend themselves from Momiji.8What? How Strange! A Rival Appears!1994-11-2323 minSakura Yamazaki has just returned from her stay in America, and the priestess considers Momiji Fujiyama an enemy. Sakura thus challenges Momiji to a singing contest -- at a studio with a number of Aragami attacks.9Are You Serious? Is This a Dream? An Exciting Date!1994-11-3024 minDire Tokyo is being stalked by mutated dogs, but the TAC and their friend Kusanagi are doing nothing to defeat them. Soon the group discovers that they are being mysteriously killed, and to catch both the dogs and the killer, Kusanagi brings Momiji out on what he told her was a date, little does she know it's a plan to save Tokyo.10Innocence! Love! My First Kiss?!1994-12-0723 minAnother Aragami is again terrorizing Tokyo, and this time it's a fire-breathing frog who has his eyes on the subway system. When Momiji confronts the Aragami, she meets Muramuko, an evil man who almost brings her life to an end. Kusanagi arrives just in time to give her mouth-to-mouth, or what she considers 'a kiss', and faces off with Muramuko.11Irritating! Jealous?! Unbelievable!1994-12-1423 minMomiji is horrified when Sakura is transferred to her school, and to top it off, she finds that Sakura and *her* love Kusanagi are spending time together. Meanwhile, girls at Momiji's school are being found dead, their blood sucked from them. That sure ices the cake!12Can You Feel It? I Can’t Ignore It! An Ominous Premonition of Catastrophe!1994-12-2124 minPoor Momiji Fujiyama is having a terrible time trying to keep up in school AND work at the TAC, but when her wounded love arrives at her window needing treatment, she happily takes him into her home. Meanwhile, the TAC investigate a strange centipide that has a habit of wrapping itself around large skyscrapers and leaving it's (icky) skin all over the place.13I Love You! This is Extreme! It’s Time to Confess!1994-12-2823 minThe TAC decides to lend love-struck Momiji a hand with dating advice and tips on how to confess her love, but everything goes wrong and she is called to witness the rebirth of the Aragami God Susana-O and the return of Kaede -- her sister.14A Chase Down Yamato Highway! Love Under Fire!!!1995-01-0423 minWhile Kaede and Muramuko rush away with Susana-O, trees all over Japan begin to wither and die, causing a national uproar. Meanwhile, at the resort of Nara, a new type of Aragami are terrorizing the land by polluting the air with toxic pollens. Disheartened Momiji, distracted Yaegashi and the rest of the TAC team set out to destroy the pollen monsters with their newest invention.15Lost and Trembling on a Trip to Michinoku!1995-01-1124 minThe team journeys to the countryside to investigate more on the reappearing Kappa sea monster, meanwhile Momiji is concerned over a classmate of Kaede's words. How can a being such as perfect as Kaede be defeated by her? How can *SHE* win!?16Japan is a Paradise! Tears in Wakasa!1995-01-1823 minKunikida heads out to investigate the death of his old friend, and is greeted by his young wife who holds a deadly secret. Meanwhile, deformed bodies begin piling up as sightings of the ""Thousand Year Nun"" (a strange woman who would stay young forever by devouring the flesh of a mermaid) are reported.17Let It Bloom, Japan! A Blizzard of One-Sided Love!!1995-01-2523 minDistraught Kunikida becomes obsessed with his work, and the beautiful Takeuchi tries to help him, but fails to completely comfort him. Meanwhile, both Momiji and Kusanagi are worried about the ritual that is soon to take place, the ritual that will increase the power of Susana-O.18Geez! Oh, Man! Sakura’s Not Good Enough?!1995-02-0124 minWhen Susana-O's power disturbs Nozuchi, a powerful Aragami, Sakura's past is dug up, revealing that Nozuchi killed her mother long ago. Momiji Fujiyama, along with the help of the TAC, come to the aid of Sakura, but are helpless to prevent Nozuchi from swallowing Sakura. Inside the stomach of the monster, Sakura makes a horrifying discovery -- her mother is still alive.19Heat Haze! Love, Start on a Journey! I Won’t Be Far From You!1995-02-0823 minAfter the powerful Kaede envelopes an abandoned city in a dome of energy, Kusanagi wonders in and finds himself trapped, causing Momiji to come in after him. But when Kusanagi is overtaken by his daydreams, Momiji is helpless to save him.20I’m Home! Izumo! The Prologue of Hope!1995-02-1523 minAs reports of monster sightings and complaints of giant plants appearing everywhere busy the TAC, Kunikida heads off to Izumo, hoping he can uncover this mystery. Meanwhile, Momiji finds her mother, Moe, but begins having thoughts of Kusanagi, who is off fighting Susana-Oh, Kaede, and Muramuko.21Goodbye? No Way! A Tearful Farewell?1995-02-2224 minThe battle rages on as Momiji's mother, along with Kunikida, finally confront Kaede and Susana-Oh. Meanwhile, Momiji and Ryoko find Kusanagi fighting, but before they can help him, he is defeated by Muramuko.22Sadness! Fate! Momiji Kushinada!1995-03-0123 minThe prime minister grudgingly decides to sacrifice Momiji in order to save Japan from the growing Arigami infestation. Momiji, still grieving over the loss of Kusanagi, accepts her fate and goes with the government to be sacrificed. The TAC isn't quite ready to give up on her just yet. Takeuchi and Kome go to rescue Momiji. Momiji refuses to go at first, saying that this is her destiny. But Takeuchi slaps some sense into her (literally) and reminds her of what they are fighting for. The three TAC manage to escape thanks to some unexpected help from Sakura and her pink sea creatures. As they…23Meeting Again! Starting the Journey! I Won’t Lose!1995-03-0823 minMomiji and the TAC take refuge in Sakura's apartment in order to avoid the goverment long enough to find a way to handle the Arigami. Sakura confirms Kunakida's suspicions--the US can't help until they are specifically asked for assistance by the Japanese government, due to the terms of the joint-treaty. The TAC hopes that the apartment is inconspicious enough that they will be able to continue their Arigami research without disturbance. Unfortunately, that isn't the case. Murakumo shows up. Yaegashi is wounded trying to protect Kome, and Momiji is carried off by Murakumo. Murakumo takes…24The Setting Sun! The Coming Day! A Private Time for Each of Us!1995-03-1524 minKusanagi pays the prime minister a visit and delivers a special package--a cell phone from Kunakida. With it, Kunakida tries to convince goverment officials that the TAC can eliminate the Arigami without sacrificing Momiji. He asks that they at least give the TAC a chance to save Momiji's life. The prime minister reveals that that Momiji's pictures were released to the press by an Arigami spy in the government, whom they have been unable to identify. Meanwhile, Japan is in an uproar. Volcanos are erupting everywhere and plants continue to grow at incredible rates. The people want the Momiji…25All or Nothing! Decision! My Fate!1995-03-2223 minIt's dawn and the TAC is preparing for the final battle. The team prepares the Kushinada pulse amplifying machine while Momiji prepares herself for the Rite of Matsuri. With less than an hour until the solar eclipse, Kaede begins the ceremony by touching a sword to the field around Susano-oh. Susano-oh begins to mutate into a big, ugly nasty beastie. Meanwhile, the Prime Minister is being persuaded by his aide to lie to the people of Japan to keep them calm and under control. The Minister goes on television, but instead of lying to the people, he tells the truth. He informs them that the…26New Soul1995-03-2926 minThe giant Arigami buds are blooming, causing mitamas to fall to earth. The mitamas cause all whom they touch to turn to plants... Momiji screams in pain as the Kushinada pulse is turned on her. Kaede hears her screams, but says that it is ""too late."" She melds herself into Susano-oh's mitama in order to protect him from Murakumo, who is still attacking. Murakumo suffers a few blows from Kusanagi before burying one of his heads into Susano-oh. Murakumo laughs, announcing that he has won, as he begins to drain Susano-oh's energy. Kaede only shakes her head and calls him a fool. Murakumo…
Blue Seed★ 65%Synopsis
Momiji is an average girl until the day she finds she is the descendant of the great Kushinada family. Only she, with her Kushinada blood, can stop the Aragami, demonic plant-like monsters threatening to destroy Japan. Along to help her is the TAC, and a possible love interest in a young man named Kusanagi. (Source: Anime News Network)
Characters & Voice Actors
Koume SawaguchiMain
Kotono MitsuishiJP
Azusa MatsudairaMain
Yoshiko SakakibaraJP
Momiji FujimiyaMain
Megumi HayashibaraJP
Mamoru KusanagiMain
Kazuhiko InoueJP
Yoshiki YaegashiMain
Yuuji UedaJP
Daitetsu KunikidaMain
Akio OotsukaJP
Ryouko TakeuchiMain
Ai OrikasaJP
Moe FujimiyaSupporting
Kayo SanpeiJP
Kaede FujimiyaSupporting
Mitsuki YayoiJP
Shunichi SugishitaSupporting
Keiichi NanbaJP
Murakumo YagamiSupporting
Jouji NakataJP
Jun MatsudairaSupporting
Shinobu AdachiJP
Staff
Megumi HayashibaraTheme Song Performance (ED)
Jason C. LeeADR Script (English)
Amanda Winn LeeADR Script (English)
Amanda Winn LeeADR Director (English)
Keiji GotouAnimation Director (eps 8, 13, 17)
Keiji GotouKey Animation (eps 7, 26)
Tensai OkamuraAnimation (OP)
Tensai OkamuraKey Animation (ep 19)
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