[Play "Clattanoia" by OxT]

Kotae wa doko e sagashite where's my soul?
[ Where does the answer lead? Seek it out! Where's my soul? ]

= As the song begins, a hand is seen stretching forward and grasping at air in a black space filled with bright stars flying past its owner. The shot then pulls back and around, revealing Kazuya, now looking towards the reader with an expression of annoyance and distaste. The title "Shin Megami Tensei: Vanguard" is then shown as everything else vanishes from sight.

It's like a fear warui yume no you de mezamete mo all I've got is bones
[ It's like a fear, a sweet dream - wandering. But when I wake up, all I've got is bones. ]

= Kazuya is shown as he walks past Card Capital and Misaki steps outside not long after. As she walks a few paces behind him, Louisa appears next to Kazuya, who simply pays the both of them no mind as he thinks to himself.

I'm in a panic? Get out, hurry! Oh, there are mysteries and miseries

= Daichi is shown next inside Card Capital as he energetically Rides Jeweled Demon Duel Dragon, Red Daemons Dragon. As he plays his card, flames suddenly surround him and his unit can be seen rising up in the background while roaring proudly.

Dead or alive hazama ni yurarete samayoeba right to left to hell
[ Dead or alive, swaying at the brink as I roam right to left to hell. ]

= The scene shifts once more, showing Kaoru as he walks calmly through a park in the city. He plucks a rose from the ground and takes in the scent of the flower while smiling in content. At the same time, an apparition of his avatar, Maiden of Trailing Rose, appears behind him.

Ronri no shoutai emo no shoutai odoru 1, 2, 3 steps on this dark stage
[ A lonely invitation… the disappearance of emotion…gonna dance 1, 2, 3 steps on this dark stage. ]

= Amane is shown next, fighting a group of demons at night along with several members of the Shomonkai. As she appears to get cornered, her eyes flash with a golden light and she quickly unleashes a burst of magic from her hands.

Raise your flag, march on, fight kamen no fuchi e te o kakedo tada hone ga naru nomi
[ Raise your flag, march on, fight; I reach my hand toward this mask, but all it does is rattle my bones! ]

= Kazuya is then shown walking through a black void as large apparitions of Aichi, Kamui, Kai, Misaki, Morikawa, Izaki, Miwa, Reiji, Eiji, and Emi all appear in groups as the shot pans to show Kazuya's disinterested expression from the side.

Wars and swords, tears and blood afuru chikara ga fui ni warai dashita
[ Wars and swords, tears and blood; from the rising power within me, I burst into laughter! ]

= Kurogasa leans back against the wall of an alleyway as he holds up the card for Postmaster General, Michael. The shot then zooms out to show the sidewalk as Keima walks past the alley, his eyes meeting with Kurogasa's.

Kotae wa doko e sagashite Where's my soul? Where's my heart? Riaru ni nomareteku
[ Where does the answer lead? Seek it out! Where's my soul? Where's my heart? I'm getting pulled into this reality. ]

= On Cray, the astral bodies for the members of Teams Q4 and Nocturne are each shown transforming into their signature units and unleashing their attacks.

Don't hesitate, go this way

= Aichi having transformed into Blaster Blade and Kazuya having transformed into Sword of Rebellion, Yoshitsune lead the charge, cutting down enemy after enemy that stands in their way.

Wakaranai kamawanai magai mono furuttemo
[ I don't understand, but I don't care - even if I have to put on a show! ]

= The scene changes abruptly, showing that the streets of Hitsue are in total ruin from a large-scale battle. As Kazuya stands amidst the blazes caused by the destruction, Misaki is also shown as she tries desperately to reach out to Kazuya as the flames continue to spread.

Tada kono sekai o ikinuke yo
[ I'll just keep surviving in this world! ]

= Ignoring Misaki behind him, Kazuya takes slow but confident steps forward, shooting a glance out towards the horizon as the sun peaks up in preparation for a new day.

Aa nakushita kanashimi ga mata uzuiteku... Misery-World
[ Ah, the sorrow from what we lost comes throbbing forth again… Misery-World. ]

= Kazuya stops in the middle of a large intersection, now devoid of people in the wake of the battle, where the destruction appears to be the worst. He looks up towards the sky as the sun begins to rise once more, a look of boredom and apathy on his face. The shot then moves in on Kazuya's face as the song comes to a close, showing his eyes as they flash with a deep crimson glow and a twisted smirk crosses his lips.