-♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's tanken da ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's bouken da ♪ ♪♪ [ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ -[ Singing in Japanese ] -[ Shouting in Japanese ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ -[ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ [ Singing in Japanese continues ] ♪♪ [ Singing in Japanese continues ] ♪♪ ♪♪ [ Singing in Japanese continues ] ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ What?

Taihen da ♪ ♪♪ ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's bouten da ♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ -Strawberries, anyone?

They're ripe and delicious!

Here you go.

-Oh.

[ Munching ] So yummy!

-Aren't they?

-They really are delicious.

-Thank you very much.

These are Yayoihime strawberries grown in Gunma.

They have a vibrant color, a great shape, and are very sweet.

-The best kind of strawberries are Yayoihime.

-Oh, thank you very much.

Come again.

Hi, there.

Would you like to try some strawberries?

-Strawberries?

-That's right.

They're delicious strawberries called Yayoihime.

-Oh!

-Um, who are you?

-Ah?

Oh, I'm so sorry.

My name is Yayoihime.

-The same name as the strawberries?

[ Bong! ]

-Yayoihime is handing out Yayoihime strawberries.

-Oh, yeah, that's right.

But to be more precise, my name is in katakana.

And Yayoihime strawberries are in hiragana.

-It's all a bit complicated, but go ahead and take notes.

You may be tested on it someday.

-Oh.

-[ Chuckles ] It looks like you have some more questions.

I'll answer them all.

But before that, here's a Yayoihime strawberry.

-Uh, Mom says I shouldn't take anything from people I don't know.

-[ Groans ] I suppose that's true, but I did introduce myself to both of you.

So I'm not a stranger anymore.

Am I?

-Oh.

-That's true.

We're acquaintances now.

-That's right.

Here you go.

[ Plop! ]

-[ Gulps ] [ Munching ] That's delicious.

-Right?

Yayoihime strawberries are in season right now.

They're known for their large size and elegant color.

They have a perfect balance of sweetness and tartness, as well as a great shelf life.

-That's awesome.

Can I have more of it?

-They are awesome.

Hey, another one for you.

[ Plop! ]

Why don't you have one, too?

-Hmm.

[ Munching ] [ Gasps ] It's so good!

-See?

They're good, right?

Yayoihime really are the best strawberries you will ever try.

They were made at the Gunma Horticultural Experiment Station by crossbreeding the Tochiotome and the Tonehoppe varieties, and then breeding them again with the Tonehoppe.

Strawberries usually decline in quality after March, but Yayoihime don't.

The "Yayoi" in its name actually means "March."

You can enjoy them as they are, but they're also great in cakes, parfaits, and smoothies.

Anyway, they're just the best strawberries.

-Yayoihime are amazing.

-I bet there's a catch.

-Oh.

Uh, don't you think you're being a bit too skeptical, little girl?

You know, people here are meant to trust each other and live in a great kingdom.

-Kingdom?

-I'm actually a princess of the Strawberry Tribe.

-I don't believe you.

-[ Groans ] You're really headstrong, aren't you?

-My name is Meemi.

-And I'm Gunmachan.

-[ Laughs ] You two are a funny pair.

I won't forget meeting you two today.

-Oh.

Why's that?

-Well, that's because in the presence of a real princess, this girl Meemi has had a real attitude.

-Oh, wow.

Really?

-You're not supposed to be impressed.

-Oh, really?

-Why would a princess be handing out strawberries anyway?

-Oh.

Well, that's to... spread the deliciousness of Yayoihime, of course.

Everyone feels happy after eating Yayoihime.

And who wouldn't be glad to get delicious strawberries from a kind, beautiful person like me?

-Wow.

You're awesome.

-There has to be a catch.

-What is with you, Meemi?!

-Uh!

What's with you, Yayoihime?!

[ Both groaning ] -Princess!

-Princess!

-It's time to go back to the palace!

-Well, that's a surprise.

She really is a real princess.

-[ Clears throat ] I was just disrespected by some random kid, and I'm furious.

[ Servants whimper ] -What are you talking about?

-Nothing at all.

-She's hiding something.

-Today is by far the worst, most awful day of my life.

-We're sorry.

So sorry.

-We're sorry.

So sorry.

-Truly sorry, Princess.

-Truly sorry, Princess.

[ Bing! ]

-That was when something awakened inside Gunmachan -- a power for times of great trouble.

♪♪ -[ Gasps ] Gunma... Power!

[ Servants "ohh" ] -Actually, it's a lovely day because I got to meet Gunmachan and Meemi.

-Mm-hmm.

-Mm-hmm.

-We have prepared your special Yayoihime parfait at the palace.

-How wonderful.

Then I guess we'd better get going.

So long.

See you later.

-Heave-ho!

Heave-ho!

-Heave-ho!

-Heave-ho!

-I really thought something shady was going on, but I guess I was overthinking it.

[ Both gulp ] [ Both munching ] So good!

-So good!

-But something still feels off.

♪♪ -Mirror, Mirror in the hall... answer me if you hear my call.

[ Shimmer! ]

-Princess Yayoihime, tell me -- What would you like to know?

-Tell me, Mirror -- Which strawberry is the most delicious of them all?

-Of course.

That would be Tochi [bleep] -So you want to get smashed, huh?

Stupid Mirror.

-Aah!

What?!

No, wait!

-That would be Yayoihime.

-[ Laughs ] See?

Yayoihime really are the best strawberries.

See you all again someday.

-Yayoihime Power!

At 100%.

♪♪ -Today, Gunmachan and friends are visiting Tomioka Factory with Mom's friend Kiryu-san, who is a fashion designer.

-Here we are at the historical Tomioka Factory.

This is where raw thread is made and turned into silk fabric used to make all sorts of clothing.

-Wow, that's so cool.

And it's huge.

-I've heard about it, but this is my first visit.

-I'm excited!

-All right, we can all head inside now.

This is Tomioka Factory's overseer.

-[ French accent ] Bonjour.

I'm Francoise, factory chief of the Tomioka Factory.

-"Banjo"?

-I doubt it.

-[ Laughs ] "Bonjour" is a French greeting.

-You're French?

-Non, non.

I may not look it, but I'm from Gunma -- born and raised.

-I don't know what she looks like.

-She'll show us around the factory.

-Nice to meet you all.

-We're happy to meet you, too.

-We're happy to meet you, too.

-To get silk thread, we have to first grow mulberry leaves and raise silkworms.

-Huh?

You need mulberry leaves and silkworms for thread?

-You didn't know that?

-I sure didn't.

-Silkworms that eat lots of delicious mulberry leaves make cocoons... just like this.

It's a very lengthy, difficult process.

-We boil these cocoons and turn them into thread.

[ Machines whirring ] ♪♪ This factory is run by our many Lady Ants.

-Oh, wow.

This is all so cool.

-And the sounds.

-And there are so many workers, too.

-This factory is operated entirely by Lady Ants.

-Under factory chief Francoise, these Lady Ants work together tirelessly to create magnificent, high-quality silk.

I am so indebted to her for all her hard work.

-Not at all, Madame.

♪♪ And that is how silk fabric is made.

-It's so gorgeous.

And sparkly.

-So this is silk.

It's so smooth.

-Silk is nice.

-And here's where I, the fashion designer, come in.

♪♪ My hope is to bring joy to the people who wear my clothes so they can go through their day feeling happy.

That is what our job is all about after all.

♪♪ -What a wonderful factory.

-I'm glad we came.

-Working sounds really fun.

[ Clock chiming ] -It's time for lunch.

-Why don't you all join us for lunch?

-Yay!

-Yay!

[ Lady Ant gulping ] -So good.

-I'm glad we came.

-Are you all visitors?

-That's right.

-This factory is so neat.

Francoise is doing an amazing job.

-Yeah, that's true, of course, but... -Right?

-Right?

-Huh?

-Huh?

-A factory is like a living thing.

If we're being honest, we're basically the blood running through it.

-What do you mean?

-What do you mean?

-A factory like ours can only run when everyone works really hard to keep it going.

-Us Ants are always working together to fix all kinds of problems.

-Five days a week, zero overtime.

Bonuses twice a year.

-All for one and one for all!

-All for one and one for all!

-Let's go, Lady Ants!

-Let's go, Lady Ants!

-That's amazing teamwork.

-Working sounds really fun.

-Factory chief Francoise -- That isn't her real name.

She gave herself that name, but her real name... it's Tami.

♪♪ [ Boing! ]

She just loves France.

I actually think Tami is a lot cooler.

-Tami is someone who is skilled and very smart, so I think we are more like colleagues than boss and subordinates.

-All for one and one for all!

-All for one and one for all!

-Let's go, Lady Ants!

-Let's go, Lady Ants!

-Whoo!

-Whoo!

-And that's how we keep the factory always running smoothly.

-It's all thanks to us Lady Ants.

-Hmm?

Is that so?

-[ Gasps ] Factory chief.

-Everyone, lunch is over.

Let's keep up the great work in the afternoon.

-Yes, ma'am.

-Yes, ma'am.

-Our Lady Ants really are the best of the best.

-It's all thanks to you, Francoise.

-Non, non.

Not at all.

I haven't done anything, Madame.

-Hmm?

-Hmm?

-It's all thanks to their hard work.

I'm only here because of our hardworking Lady Ants.

I am also a Lady Ant myself, after all.

[ All chuckle ] -Gunmachan... how was Tomioka Factory?

-It was so much fun.

I can't wait to grow up and work.

-[ Giggles ] I'm glad you had fun.

♪♪ -All for one and one for all!

-All for one and one for all!

-Let's go, Gunmachan!

-Let's go, Gunmachan!

-Whoo!

-Whoo!

-Whoo-hoo!

-Whoo-hoo!

-Whoo-hoo!

-Whoo-hoo!

-Everyone, let's get to work.

[ Murmurs ] -You must have had a wonderful day.

Good night.

[ Door closes ] -Lady Ants Power!

At 100%.

♪♪ [ Crowd cheering ] [ Up-tempo music plays ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] -[ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Music ends ] [ Cheers and applause ] -A Haniwa Idol unit?

-They're super-popular among the Haniwa Tribe.

They say there isn't a single Haniwa who doesn't know them.

-They're that popular?

-Apparently.

-I'm excited!

-Hello, there, Gunmachan.

-Hello.

-Hello.

-Thank you for inviting us to the Haniwa Super Idols concert today.

-Thank you so much for coming.

-Welcome to our festival.

-We're glad you came.

-The Haniwa Super Idols sure are popular.

-They're not just idols -- They're goddesses.

-We've endured the harshest labor day in and day out... all for today.

-One could say it's our main reason to live.

[ Indistinct conversations ] -Get official photos here!

And some glow sticks, too!

They light up in three colors.

-So, Gunmachan, who is your oshi?

-"Oshi"?

-He's asking, "Which member is your favorite?"

-My favorite?

-Mm-hmm.

-Mm-hmm.

-But how can Gunmachan have a favorite?

He's never seen them before.

-That is a good point.

-I don't know any of them.

-Not a single one of them?!

-Mm.

Not one of them.

-That's unbelievable!

-That's unbelievable!

You all are missing out in life.

-We still have some time before the concert.

-The basics of this group... -Must be impressed upon you.

[ Whoosh! ]

-Thank you so much.

-Let me explain.

Haniwa Super Idols is an idol group with three Haniwa in it.

On the left, we have Kan.

She's cheerful and full of energy.

Her color is bright yellow.

-Yay!

-In the center, we have Non, the leader, who's always full of pep.

And her color is pink.

-Okay.

-And on the right is Maya, the smart one keeping everyone together.

Her color is green.

-Let's go!

-Together, they are the one and only Haniwa Super Idols!

Yay!

-Ah, I see now.

So who's all your oshi?

-Mine is Kan.

-Mine is Non.

-Mine is Maya.

-Uh... [ Twang! ]

What about you?

-Mine is... Well, it's... -Yours is?

-I'm a hako-oshi.

-"Hako-oshi"?

-It means he likes the group as a whole.

-Huh?

-That's allowed, too?

-Well, of course.

As long as you're a fan of the group, it's all good.

-That makes it much easier to become a fan.

-Yeah.

-Anyone who wants to support the Haniwa Super Idols is welcome.

-We've prepared VIP seats for the three of you.

-And we all really hope... -You guys have fun.

-You bet we will.

-Thank you all so much.

We will now commence our Haniwa Super Idol concert in Haniwa Village.

[ Crowd cheering ] [ Up-tempo music plays ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] -[ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Singing in Japanese ] [ Crowd shouts in Japanese ] [ Crowd cheering ] -That was awesome.

I was totally knocked out by Non.

-I was totally mesmerized and captivated by Kan.

-I might be a hako-oshi.

-Welcome, friend.

-The Super Idols were cheered on passionately for the next two hours as they sang 20 more songs.

-Encore!

Encore!

-Encore!

Encore!

[ Crowd shouting "Encore! ]

[ Crowd cheering ] -Thank you all very much for coming to our concert today.

-It was brief, but we're so happy to have shared it with you.

-Please enjoy our encore.

The song title is... -"Late-Night Haniwa Dance."

-"Late-Night Haniwa Dance."

[ Crowd cheering ] ♪ Haniwa, Haniwa, niwa, niwa ♪ ♪ Haniwa, Haniwa, niwa, niwa ♪ -Ohh.

Mm!

[ Laughs ] Ooh!

Wah!

Ooh-hoo-hoo-hoo!

Ahh!

[ Laughs ] ♪ Oh, Haniwa, Haniwa, Haniwa ♪ [ Laughs ] -Gunmachan, is that dancing?

-What is that cool dance you're doing?

It's so new.

-Huh?

-What's happening?

-Everyone's dancing.

-It's starting to make us want to dance, too.

-Gunmachan, you've got some moves.

-Oh, it's Kofun-sama!

-Thank you, Gunmachan!

You really got the vibes going.

-Look.

The cracks are starting to heal.

-It's the Haniwa Super Idols' power!

-Completely healed up.

The Haniwa Tribe heals their cracks with the power of the Haniwa Super Idols.

-Oh, my.

It looks as though there's no need for Gunmachan's Gunma Power this time.

-I spent my energy dancing today.

[ Ting! ]

-Gunmachan, Meemi, and Aoma then joined the fan club, shook hands with the Idols, bought tons of fan merchandise, and went home.

-Non's singing was fantastic.

-Kan and Maya were so cute, too.

-I love the Haniwa Super Idols.

-Now we're true friends at heart.

-It's so wonderful to have things you enjoy.

-Haniwa Super Idols Power!

At 100%.

♪♪ -[ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪