Do you like the cold?
Yes.
You know, I don't really think about it.
But...
I guess I do, yes.
There's much more work...
and I am happier then.
"Please move to the front of the bus"
Do you think it will rain?
Maybe, Yes...
That's why...
I always carry an umbrella
They're very useful.
A nice umbrella. It's a compact model.
I like it,
because it only gets bigger,
in times of need.
I love this place
Look at the state of that.
Very busy.
Sure.
More umbrellas'?
Nothing special.
You like keeping cats?
No, I don't 'keep' cats.
I occassionaly play with her.
Was she a stray?
Well...
I don't know where she came from.
If I say she was a stray cat
then all cats are strays.
I'm really not sure...
But, I don't think that she was a stray cat
If that's the case, I am also just as free.
We were both born free.
What is that?
Dry and soft black seeds.
They're nice.
I like them very much
Immerse in water and they become very big.
Very tasty.
They go with everything
A bit more on this...
They're good,
They enhance the flavour.
Do you always cook by yourself?
Yes, I like to cook, as much as I can.
It gives me satisfaction,
most times.
Does your wife cook for you?
Not now.
We aren't together.
She doesn't...
Are you divorced?
Yes.
For a while.
She lives with our daughter.
We don't see eye to eye.
Do you see your daughter?
Yes, we are very, very similar.
How old is she?
10 years old
Your daughter...
Yes.
What is your monthly salary?
My income...?
Well...
My total income is around 300,000 Yen.
Enough to pay the rent?
Yes, it covers it.
What do you do in your free time?
That's a tricky question...
I'd like to say, but let's not hurry things.
I don't just tell anyone.
Trust is important to me.
0 or so...
Special chow mein.
One special...
In general, how often does he come here?
About two or three times a week.
three times?
So, he's a regular?
Yes.
And he always orders special chow mein?
Yes, like clockwork.
Anything else?
He doesn't order anything else, just the special.
Nothing else?
No, that's his usual.
When did he first come here?
I really don't remember.
It's been a while now.
Did you know how famous he was?
Not really. No.
What do you think now?
Never judge a person by his appearance.
Do you usually come to this park?
Yes,
my daughter used to play here.
I...
think of her very often.
I like to reflect here.
You know,
I really wanted a boy.
Do you prefer boys?
It's not about preferences,
this new generation is so different.
They have...
no sense of responsibility.
But, I won't just give up on them.
Do you want another child?
I won't rule it out yet.
I just hope it's not another girl.
I have a plan,
and a strong belief.
Do you see her often?
Your daughter.
Well...nowadays,
just once a month.
What do you do together?
You know,
usual stuff...
We go to the movies.
Do you ever go on holiday?
It's difficult.
I find,
I'm busy a lot with work,
and my daughter has to go to school.
We get very little time off.
So,
we don't go on trips.
Have you been abroad?
No, I have never been overseas.
I don't even have a passport
It's
not because I am scared.
I'm not.
I don't have any anti-American sentiments.
Maybe, I just like
to stay close to Japan.
That's probably why.
Do you like the United States?
Certainly.
In these times,
there's no reason to be hostile.
It's a matter of education,
let people make up their own minds.
I don't look too deeply,
into these things.
Are you okay?
Hello.
I feel embarrassed,
can you stop filming.
Why?
It's a business call.
Hello.
Hello
Yes,
Seems so...
That's an important role.
Where?
I know.
Please be quick.
I'll wait for you.
Who was that?
An old rival.
Rival?
I may have to fight them.
This may be good news.
Can we continue the interview now?
Certainly.
Good.
Do you like Europe?
Europe?
These questions!
My phone.
Hello.
I can...
I know. I know.
I am on my way.
I know.
I'll call you.
Okay?
I have to go now.
Yes, I have to see someone.
And us?
I can't, It's important.
Is it to do with your work? Yes, it's work.
Yamashiro-san.
Yamashiro-san!
I received the order to come immediately.
I know.
I'm so sorry,
I am just filming him.
Please let us in!
I am sorry, I can't.
You can't?
You cannot go in Sir.
We won't be long.
You cannot go in, I'm sorry.
Please stay back.
Can we film from here?
Okay.
Please do not approach him.
Keep your distance at all times.
Don't do anything to
upset his mood.
How long have you been his manager?
Since 2002.
5 years? Yes
Are you very busy?
Always.
Recent viewer ratings have not been very good.
They fluctuate, you know.
How does he become small again?
If you ignore him, he will come back down to size.
Like a child?
Something like that.
Just like before?
Yes.
Is this continuous...
Seem so.
How long does he take?
3 days,
Then he's back to normal.
He quickly gets back into his routine.
Your tights are very beautiful
Really?
What is that?
It's a dragon.
It's so hot.
Wow!
Look at the size of the bed!
You can't come in here. What did we say.
He's still asleep.
Here is your dinner...
Another sponsor wants to come over,
I have arranged a meeting.
Ciao.
What do you think of Big Japanese Man?
He's in good shape,
Healthy.
Have you seen him?
Do you like him?
He scares me.
I saw him once
He causes a lot of trouble.
But he does have a playful side.
My mom says he's beautiful.
Do you feel completely recovered?
Yes.
I feel fine.
Although sometimes it's hard to judge yourself.
The cat has probably been missing me.
Do you ever get tired of it all?
Oh! That depends on the circumstances.
Not knowing when the monster will break out.
Or when to take a rest?
I don't know, it can happen anytime.
I'm running out of locations.
I can't rest.
I have to be ready to deal with it.
There are a lot of photographs on your wall.
Who are they?
That is,
the fourth generation.
the fourth generation? The fourth generation.
That one,
is my grandpa.
Your grandpa?
He was of a different time,
like the bubble economy,
Each night, everyone got together to party,
Back then,
he had 50 maids!
And now?
This generation?
doesn't have any maids,
none.
Even when they are single,
What are the wages like?
People have no concept of circumstances.
So, for now, I just try to enjoy myself.
A month goes by so quickly.
My wage is barely enough to survive.
Soon, I'll have to rob banks to support myself.
All I can do
is use my talent to make money.
Why were they more popular before?
Maybe,
because of the quantity of the monsters.
How can I put this...
Today, this industry is very quiet,
now one must rely on
far fewer monsters.
And there's much less creativity, Much less.
The monsters just don't appear as often now.
They were better organised?
Back in those days.
It really was a golden time (age).
Or so it seemed.
Nowadays it's all dead.
It's shown at a late hour, Too late for most...
Yes, the 'dead' hour
Yes.
1 million viewers?
I remember when we reached 2 million!
The viewers will come back, I'm sure.
I don't know.
Where do you go from here?
It's all changing.
I hear that the monsters are all in the central region.
There are a lot of electricity wires there.
I really want to go to there.
How many places are left in this country?
Nowadays,
We are running out of places left to fight in.
But, we still have the castle of 8 Princes,
that hasn't been used for a while.
Always historical sites?
At the beginning of the century we had 52 places to fight.
52 places?
In all.
More choice.
What can you do to change things,
to improve the ratings?
Some people say you are a monster?
Yes, I am a monster.
The general term is 'monster'
I am fine,
with this.
A 'monster' to me is
not always a bad thing.
We must choose our words carefully,
Today we can use this word freely,
The conotations aren't so bad.
Yes, a 'monster'.
During the old times,
people didn't think like they do today.
I am sure of that.
Are you sure?
Really?
So you say...
It's depends on how you think about it.
How do you feel about working for the military?
Your opinions?
Well,
This doesn't interest me at all.
I occasionally hear comments,
but I take no notice.
What I do is a tradition,
from ancient times.
It is certainly very complex
The end result is that,
monsters and humans resist each other.
Only when
one of them is dying
do the humans or monsters
understand the other culture
I have no hatred of humans
Are you scared of anyone?
Uncertainty scares me,
or this new generation!
We are just products now.
Last of the things that cannot be controlled.
Todays generation just wants to clean up everything.
The children?
The children...
Yes, the children
I am not so sure.
Can we come in?
Bear with me,
Just wait here a moment.
Okay.
I am the 'King of Pain'
That...
crew is filming me,
Can you let them in?
He says it's okay...
Hello.
In the beginning...
I am ready.
The costume
It changes the shape of the body, He feels it.
Yes, he feels it.
Right
He always looks like that.
Yes, Yes
Recently,
he has been more aggressive.
He was more solemn before.
He is changing,
For quite a while now,
Yes, a while.
The ceremony must be done right.
How do you know if it's allright?
Well, what I mean is,
as he grows - he changes.
He's very unpredictable.
Does he transform here?
Not always...
From time to time.
Does he prefer it here?
It must be done correctly?
That is vital.
Are you scared?
Does he worry you sometimes?
No...
because they are a good team.
Sorry, Sorry,
can you start again?
Okay.
Okay, ready now.
Sorry!
The beginning...
I am ready.
Please stand back.
Do you think he is cursed?
Cursed?
A curse is something...
that doesn't have a positive meaning.
I'd say it's a...
gift.
It's hard to say,
Go on...
A curse...
can be used to serve justice also.
His heart is honest.
Who said it was a curse?
Well, we all have our own personal viewpoint.
Everyone thinks that they are usually right.
I thinks that that he is a man of justice,
but,
what exactly is justice?
In todays world,
these definitions
become blurred. What is life?
Your life?
My life? Whose so-called life
is the standard?
it's all a process.
My own life is here
Iife
still...
from generation to generation we continue the last one,
that progression is 'life'
To say that the ones self is the only life?
Or death...
Will only I die, when I close
my eyes for the last time?
This is very important.
Which one is more important is another matter.
But if I compare death to life,
then life is certainly the most important.
Life is hard,
People
get die all the time.
To ignore it is foolish, It's all we have.
Animals also think
in this kind of way
Even monsters...
He must find a safe landing spot
before he jumps down.
If he is successful he will prosper.
This is the survival mentality that drives the monster.
Please do not cover your chest.
What a hero!
What a hero!. It's starting...
Thanks
It's starting,
Does the 'King of Pain' come here often?
Yes, when his schedule allows.
He drops in.
Sorry, what is your relation to him?
Me?
Just a friend.
We were childhood friends.
We have known each other for so long now.
This is the true test of friendship.
What do you think of his work?
It's very tiring.
I've seen him grow,
and transform
into the giant.
it looked so painful!
A lot of people let fame go to their head,
But not him.
He always wants
to please and help others.
Ms Mulberry, How old are you?
What do you think, Guess how old?
30...s
30's?! You divided in two!
It doesn't matter whether you know or not,
Just don't say I am 20 years old
Age is important to a woman.
I'm sorry.
Ms Mulberry, are you coming too?
Come with me, right?
I should slap you!
Thanks.
Okay,
Be careful!
Ms Mulberry, be careful!
See you tomorrow.
Goodbye.
Young ladies, how many of you entertained him tonight?
Him? Yes.
Yes, how many?
7 or so.
She is still learning, Don't compare!
Your pronunciation?
Yes, It's better now!
Say 'President'?
'President', 'President'
'President'
'President', 'President'
'President'
Hey! You shouldn't be here!
Spring
Anyone?
Hello, I am the 'King of Pain'.
Yes...
This is for you.