A \C3CENTRAL ANIME\C7 PRODUCTION
\ITRANSLATION
Hiroaki Fukuda
\IENGLISH EDITING
Central Anime Staff
Version 1.1 - \C5March '94 \C6NOT FOR SALE OR RENT
Tojyo: Minister of Army...
This morning, Organization of Cabinet...
This afternoon, Inauguration...
We Japanese have come so far, believing that Manchuria was a dreamland...
...but look at what the military is doing now.
Since the Meiji revolution, the bloody battles have...
...just moved from Japan to the continent. Fools !
Now that we've expanded to the continent, we've become even greater.
Every superpower started by invading each other's land.
In any case, bloodshed is necessary.
Still short ?
Yes. Could you get another 1,000 logs ?
How can you say you're Japanese ? Get your ass back to the homeland !
In fact, I'd be delighted to...
Those are armored vehicles of the Kwantong Army !
He must've gotten wind of our meeting !
Dad, is there something wrong ?
Take this box and stay in bed.
If something happens to me, just escape and find this man.
He will help you.
Yoshimitsu
Suguro
If something happens...?
Here, hurry !
You'll have to build your own future, Taishi.
You're Tatsushi Takamura, aren't you ?
Who the hell are you ?
Colonel, Takamura's here !
Shinkai, I won't deal with you.
I feel the same way.
I want you to give it to me, Taishi Takamura.
Who are you ?
Give it to me !
Damn.
DAD !! MOM !!
Wait !
Let go of me !! Let go !!
Don't shoot ! Cut them down !
IDIOT !!
Dad ! Mom !
Mom !!
Run, Taishi ! Quick !
HURRY !!
What's...?
"THUNDER"
KISHIN HEIDAN (Machine God Corps)
MOVE OUT!
RAIJIN, ACTIVATION IS ORDERED
Background information from the liner notes...
On August 13 1937, the Japanese Special Naval Ground Forces engaged in a battle with the aliens.
Suprisingly, the alien troops looked humanoid but were really mechanical, later know as robots.
The remains of destroyed aliens were retrieved and researched.
As a result, it was discovered that this unknown science and technology surpassed that of humanity.
Development began of weapons which were modeled after those of the aliens.
However, with the science and technology of that time, complete duplication was impossible.
So, the end result was a giant 15m-tall machine.
The secret of the alien troops was the so-called \C3``Module''\C7 located in the alien's torso.
Without the \C3Module,\C7 the weapon called \C1"Machine God" \C7is just a pile of parts and cannot be used for combat.
The Module is now known as a \C3``computer'' \C7but at that time it's operating pricipals and the unit itself was totally incomprehensible.
Developers gave up on trying to duplicate it and installed the undamaged modules in the three Machine Gods.
Some engineers were opposed to the human shape of the Machine Gods because they were uncertain that the human form would be efficient.
However, without understanding the \C3Module\C7, it was impossible to calibrate it to other designs.
So, the working design had to be humanoid-shaped like the aliens.
The \C3Module \C7 has a ``self-increasing'' function which enables it to access and control any weapon it touches on the battlefield.
However, it's considered unwise to activate this function as the pilot has no way of controlling it.
(it's also known as the \C3"kissing disease". \C7The name Kishin was taken from the word.)
Because of this, the weapons had to be directly controlled by the pilot.
Making the body bigger strengthened the armor and weapons.
Although the \C1Machine Gods \C7were developed using readily-available materials...
...their abilities were a direct result of the research done on the aliens.
Yet, though the \C3Modules \C7were completely incomprehensible to humanity, they were critical to humanity's war with the aliens.
So it's easy to imagine how much effort they spent on the \C1Machine Gods\C7.
VITAL STATISTICS
TYPE:
Ground Combat, Type II (Heavy Machine God)
NAME:
RAIJIN "Thunder God"
ENGINE:
4 x Nakajima "Light" Advanced Type I,
air-cooled, 9 cylinder radial, 1095 BHP
HEIGHT:
14m
WIDTH:
12m
MAX LOADED WEIGHT:
45 metric tons
MAX SPEED:
43km/h
CRUISING SPEED:
35km/h
OPERATING RANGE:
50km (at crusing speed)
FUEL CAPACITY:
2,000 liters (with 2 extra tanks)
ARMOR TYPE:
Hyper-super Duralumin
WEAPONS:
2 x 75mm anti-tank cannon
2 x Type 89~~~7.7mm machine gun
Flamethrower
High-voltage electric discharge unit
PILOT:
Bai Lan Hua "White Orchid Blossom"
TWO MONTHS LATER...
Maria Braun, German doctor. Is everything correct ?
Yes.
I'm here to pick you up, Ms. Maria. The Colonel is waiting for you.
As I said before, I don't know anything. Please don't follow me.
My orders are to pick you up. Let me carry them out.
Kwantong Armys' manners have hit bottom, huh ?
I don't want it to get complicated.
Son of a...!
Follow her !
Take THIS !!
Maria !
Sergeant !
Damn kid !
Sorry I'm late, Maria.
Taishi !
Hold on tight !
Fei, Mac !
This is great catch !
This looks bad ! Let's get going, Fei.
Taishi, what did you do ? That's my bag !
I wanted to lighten the load...
...but that didn't help much.
That damn kid screwed me up !
Wow! Party's on, Cookie !
Aye, aye, sir.
Pearl !
S.O.S, S.O.S.
OK
That's what I've been waiting for !
Taishi, hurry up !
Apologize to me now or I'll crush you along with the woman.
You idiot ! I won't get crushed so easily !
Bitch !
Sergeant...
Step on it !
Oh, what?
Cool !
Hey kid, you won't get away again !
Are you alright, Maria?
Barely.
S H I I I I I T !
What's this ?
This blouse is beautiful.
I want to read this.
We could get some meat by selling these.
Fei, eat your OWN meat, and lose some weight, will ya ?
Beautiful.
Here.
Who were they ? They're so persistent.
I don't know.
Anyway, you've got to be careful.
Yes.
This way. Watch out for the nail.
Hey! Let me introduce you. This is my...
My bag.
What the hell are you guys doing ?
We went to a lot of trouble but there's nothing valuable in it.
Taishi, can I keep this book ?
That bag is...
Which rich lady did you kidnap ?
Kidnap ?
Jack, this is my guest, and that's her bag !
Guest ?
The one you were talking about this morning ?
Ms. Maria ?
Yeah, my benefactress, and Madonna, Miss Maria.
Hello.
Oh, Miss Maria, welcome to our base.
I appreciate the kindness you've shown Taishi before.
You've sure changed your tune.
That book, Mac.
I wanted to read this.
Even a book has the right to choose it's reader.
Fei !
I know, Taishi.
Beautiful sight isn't it ?
Yeah. Very much.
And I keep hoping that the black ships will become beautiful white ships.
Your hand...
I caught it on a nail.
Nail ? Hey you, Taishi !
How many times have I asked you to pull that out ?
Wait a sec. I'll take care of your hand.
Listen, Cookie.
Come on...
Fei, we've got to prepare our supper.
Sorry, Cookie. This isn't...
Don't give me any trouble !
Cookie !
Alright Cookie, wanna play Janken ?
Jan
Ken
Pon
One more time.
Let me see your face, Cookie.
Isn't it becoming on you ?
Come over here.
You see ? You're cute.
Smile...
Smile. Smile !
Thank you, Maria.
Thank you.
Good. It looks great on you, Cookie.
Does it ? Does it ?
Yes, very much.
This is a very satisfying report. It was worth saving you from the Nazis.
When will it be completed ?
As planned, the body will be finished in 3 weeks, but without the Module...
...I can't calibrate the operating pulse and some other related items.
Module...the black lunch box.
They even assigned you, and you failed. I'm sure Command HQ must have been very upset.
Command HQ doesn't know the exact plans.
They don't care about us or ask anything when I tell them that this is for our victory.
It was a much more significant mission than some meaningless border dispute.
You say so because you barely survived that mess.
Probably.
...but we've confirmed that there's another unfortunate person who has the Module.
You mean Takamura's alive ?
His son. A German doctor took care of him.
However, we lost him after that.
German doctor ?
Colonel, my apologies, but I lost Maria Braun, sir.
Lost ?
I have no excuse, sir. The search around Urasinabank is going on right now, sir.
I regret you heard that, I had intended the reunion as a gift.
Your only close relative, your twin sister, right ?
Why has Maria come to Urasina ?
According to our investigation, she's on her way to her next assignment.
But, it's possible that she'll make contact with Takamura's son.
Goto, look at yourself.
Oh, yes. This happened when Miss Maria was taken away by a kid riding a bicycle.
A kid ?
Colonel, let me borrow the Sergeant.
Is it alright to let her go ashore ?
She's a scientist after all.
She won't quit without completing the final step, I'm 100% sure of it.
At the very least, I can trust her until this is finished.
Hurry up, hurry up !
Why don't you help ?
Is it good ?
Yes, it's great !
Thank you, Maria. They're all happy as if you were their real mother.
Their parents ?
I don't know. Everyone... when they looked around, they were suddenly all alone.
So, everyone's the same as you ?
I'm much more fortunate. My memories haven't faded, and I have you to be with.
But they have nothing left but drawing pictures and dreaming.
Even Cookie doesn't remember her parent's faces.
Leader has been taking care of the little children.
Fei ... Jack ... Pearl ... Mac.
Have you found who you've been looking for ?
I hope you do soon.
I don't want to.
Good night.
Schloss Johannisberg.
Schloss Johannisberg ! Didn't you hear me ?
Choose a proper bar to go to.
Hey, babe, wanna join us ? Let me treat.
Hey, babe ! Don't be offended.
What's with her ?
Anyway, what does the woman the Sergeant's talking about look like ?
Why doesn't he give us a picture or something ?
Sister...
I uncorked it about an hour ago. It's ready to drink.
Schloss Johannisberg. You fool, showing up because of a wine.
Yoshimitsu Suguro
So, Shinkai tried to ``catch'' Miss Maria Braun.
Yes ! A guy bigger than me was going after them very determinedly.
Plus, he didn't even realize that the one who saved her was Taishi.
Anyway, his escape looked great. Right, Bai Lan Hua ?
Anybody can escape easily.
The point is, how is he going to deal with the situation, Daisaku.
Yeah, you're right. By the way Suguro, is the plan going as scheduled ?
``Yes'', we have done much to defeat the unknown enemy...
But our war potential is ``all short.''
``To follow up'', we're going to take the Module Body which Shinkai is building, at any cost.
By knowing that Shinkai has tried ``taking off'' with Maria...
...we can assume that he has noticed the connection between her and Taishi...
...and is about to ``finish'' the Module Body.
``BUT !'' Don't let him have the Module !
A Module Body isn't a ``weapon'' of war...
...but should be used to protect us from the unknown enemy.
When Shinkai tries to get Taishi...
...the unknown enemy will appear because of a resonant reaction.
Bai Lan Hua, a ``feint operation.''
In the mean time, as soon as you have saved Taishi and the module...
...go and take Shinkai's Module Body.
After all, everything is going as planned, right ?
Alright, Bai Lan Hua, we'll watch and wait at the bar.
Daisaku Sakaki as well as Bai Lan Hua, resuming duty.
I understand your concern...
... but, as you know, we ``Kishin Heidan'' only need to hear orders once.
Would you like some sweet jelly ? Sweets are good for a fatigued body.
At last, the Colonel seems taking some action, Miss Eva Braun.
It's none of your business, Kimihiko.
Is that so ? Your actions get my attention.
As a scientist or a woman ?
I haven't called you ``doctor'', have I ?
But, is it alright if somebody sees us together ?
It's fine, if it isn't by other women, but I wonder if you're troubled.
Don't worry, only a few people know me. We both know well that our secret is safe.
Sure.
Suguro is... Bill is waiting for you.
A single project doesn't need two scientists who have different concepts.
Tell Bill that I'll develop the Module Body in my own way.
And one more thing, I'll stop at nothing to get the Takamura module.
You'll scare the fish.
How about some Schloss Johannisberg ?
You say what ? When I was young....
That kid ?!
Do you know what the definition of a good wine is ?
Begin with a smile and finish with a smile. That's a good wine.
Sorry, I was rude to the person I met first.
Please don't worry. I'm just a priest passing though. My role is to heal a wounded heart.
Father, to tell the truth, I...
Hush. I know you well, and Miss Eva too.
You ?!
An aircraft is ready, leave here immediately.
So, I...
If you get hurt, I'll lend a hand.
But Taishi Takamura may be the one who'll really get hurt.
Hi, Maria, I'm a bit hungry. The Borshch was great, would you cook even more next time ?
Where's Takamura's bag ? I was asked to pick it up.
Even though it's a cruel twist of fate...
...if you love Taishi, you should stay away from him for now.
What about him ?
We'll definitely protect him, along with Takamura's wishes.
What are you doing at this time of night ?
Taishi asked Maria to pick up his bag. Isn't it under this ?
Who are you ?
What are you talkin' about, it's Maria.
No, she's not ! Who are you ?
It should be somewhere in this room. Find it.
Maria, what's wrong with you ?
Doctor !
No, you don't !
No doubt, this is the one.
Bai Lan Hua, that cloud !
It's begun ! We gotta hurry, Daisaku !
Hole Point above Urasinabank confirmed...
...aliens are arriving at 6-6-0. Move out, Kishingo.
We can't let them take it. Keep your promise to Taishi.
Right.
Pearl, take care of Cookie.
Don't screw with me, kids !
Don't !
Here we go !
Shit !
Leader ! Leader !
Damn you bastards!! Shit !
Let go of me !
It's punishment for your misbehavior to a woman.
Doctor !
I won't, I won't....
Damn you ! Damn you !
Bastards...
I'll cover you, hurry!
Here.
This is an expensive coat.
Taishi ! Taishi !
Maria's ... Maria's got ... the bag !
Maria ?!
Maria !
Bai Lan Hua !
Maria !
Maria... Maria... Maria, what's happening ?
Maria, say something!
You ?!
As expected, they're heading toward the bay...
...good thing or I'd be in trouble.
You guys...
We'll show 'em how good we are.
It's unimportant, but you're...
If it's unimportant, keep quiet or you'll bite your tongue.
Here we go ! Alright ! We've been waiting for this !
Where are you going ? Why aren't you chasing the car ?
There's a proper procedure for this.
That's...
Alright, we're about at the meeting point.
Really, I hate to let anyone else drive Shao Bai Long \C7(Little white dragon).
I'm not a good driver but I'll be very careful.
Is that...?!
It's ready !
Roll them !
Number 1, check !
Number 2, check !
Number 3, check !
Number 4, check !
Contact !
Prepare to activate.
Preparation completed.
Activate !
Activation completed.
Roger. Kishin Heidan Raijin, moving out !
Is that...?
It seems that Takamura's theory that the aliens resonate with a more efficient Module is true.
Hold the formation. Don't let them into the city !
Leave it to us.
Look ! What's that ?
Maria !
Aren't you gonna do something, dude ?
There's a proper procedure for this.
``Engine oil ?''
Ready to drink !
Hey, come on !
Idiot ! How can you follow the ship in something like that ?
Hey, hurry !
Come on, Taishi Takamura !
Here.
What the hell kind of boat is this !?
``DRAGON''
``To be continued''
KISHIN HEIDAN
Next time...
``Gods of destiny have risen to their feet.''
``Ryujin in the sea.''
``Fujin in the sky.''
``Danger is drawing near !''
``Taishi !''
``Pursue the module, Taishi !''
~~~Next time on KISHIN HEIDAN:
``Surprise Attack ! Battle on a Fortress Island''
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