One day, while Kitaro is relaxing at home, Kojirou and a group of his fellow karasu-tengu appear. Ignoring Kitaro's greetings, Kojirou informs him he's being arrested for the crime of eradication and takes him away. Kitaro's family is shocked when they hear of the unfair arrest, but it is decided that everything will be made clear in court. Thus, the Great Youkai Court was called into session. But, for some reason, the Sand-throwing Hag is nowhere to be seen. Instead, Cat-girl stands as defense. The witness, Yobuko, says she saw Kitaro kill a one-eyed goblin. As evidence, she submits a lure and geta. On top of which, the prosecution presents Mana as a witness...
We've been
best, best, best friends forever!
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Wir sind schon seit Ewigkeiten,
beste, beste, allerbeste Freunde.
¡Somos mejores, mejores, 
mejores amigos de por vida!
¡Somos los mejores amigos
del mundo mundial!
On est les meilleurs, meilleurs,
meilleurs amis du monde !
Da molto tempo sono il suo grande, 
grande, grande amico del cuore!
Nós somos melhores amigos para sempre.
Мы всегда были самыми лучшими друзьями!