War! The great battle results of the Formosa Air Battle were false reports. The Combined Fleet Headquarters makes the decision to intercept the enemy task force at the Operation Shou-ichi front. As the first stage, the Nishimura Fleet broke through at the Surigao Strait, where after a fierce battle with the gathered enemy landing parties, the way to Leyte Gulf was opened. The time of the decisive battle draws near. The main forces of the Combined Fleet were in preparation to sortie. To save Humanity, and restore freedom to the seas....

Showdown at Operation Shou-Gou! Battle of Leyte Gulf Episode 2 A NEW HOPE