Geneon Entertainment Inc. Presents
In Association with Twins Japan Inc.
Am I dead, too?
Why?
It just doesn't make any sense
No?
Me?
Don't you remember?
No
You had an accident Lousy luck
So I really am dead?
No that's just an empty shell
Empty shell?
Mine?
Yours and mine
You should conslder yourself lucky to be alive
a Blue Automobile
Ginger ale
This is Mikimoto, from my office
Hey, yeah
Um, do you mind?
Name's Mikimoto Naoya Great to meet you
This is my boyfriend
Oh, yeah, sure yeah
That was really great before
What was?
I mean, like, wow
It's like you guys who do that stuff are in another league
The thing is...
I finally get why Akemi never goes out with me yeah
Would I make a cool DJ, too?
Be a chick-magnet? The moves are so like, casual
Oh, yeah, Richio, do you like rap, too? You don't?
Akemi, I'm heading home
Then I'll go, too
You're going home?
Then, I'll just hang
What?
What, what?
What is this? I don't get it
Like I said, if you're going, I'll stay,
and if you're staying, I'll go
You don't get it?
You're so out there I don't have a clue what you mean...
But it's great, you're cool...
Hey, what are you doing?
You OK?
You sure you can make it home alone?
Yeah, I'm fine, fine
But you missed the last train
Oh, that's no big deal
Listen, I really don't mind
I'm going to drop Akemi off, anyway
No, really I'm good
You sure?
I've stopped bleeding Good night
Why'd you hit him?
Well I...
He's not a bad guy
I totally get it
Wanna get a drink somewhere?
If you're going, then no If you're not going, then yes
Fine, we'll go our own ways...
Why do you a ways act that way...
You should do something about that It's not cute
Konomi?
Hey, hey, Konomi Goro's gone
Hey, Goro took off, c'mon
What?
Goro's missing
Remember that operation? He's stil at the vet
Oh right
Hey, did it go a I right? He didn't cry?
He was fine
Oh, good
C'mon, sis, go to your own room
But I'm cold
You reek of booze
Hey, you're freezing! You're cold, sis! Cut it out!
You're warm, Konomi
Cut it out
You're up early
I said I only wanted toast for breakfast
Try it, even one bite
Go wake up your sister
She won't wake up 'til tonight
Hey, you're up early
I'm reading that
Oh, yeah? Sorry, sorry
Want to check it?
No, that's fine
Thank you
Here, it's yours
What's this?
The arcade's collecting donations
Too much!
What's with the threads?
Not bad, huh?
I bought it back when I proposed
I wore it for our anniversary
There was like a waiting area outside the court room
And don't ask me why, there were porn magazines
I didn't really want to, but I picked one up and leafed through it
Her mother walked in and shot me such a look
God. I was embarrassed
Oh, what the hell I'll never see her again
"The summer sunset frays
"making havoc in my heart
"And so here in my gloomy room
"everything hurts so bad
"A girl pedaling her bike
"her shadow bent in sorrow
"heralds a coming shower
"drenching me and my gloomy room
"The summer sunset
"Oh, the summer sunset
"The summer sunset burns wistfully"
I just might put you in charge of the store
I'd like to open another one If I can find a good spot
The store?
I've decided to go for it
What? You paying lots of alimony?
No, nothing like that
Oh, I see
Just a little child support
You'd like a raise yourself, right?
Well, yeah, but...
You're right
Of course we trust you implicitly
You sure?
Of course
All you had to do was pick up the phone
Yes, please accept my apologies
Trust is something that takes a long time to build,
but can be destroyed in an instant
I will let this be a lesson
She's pretty intense
Oh, Mishima san?
Yeah, that lady
She's not, she's just honest
She just can't stand dishonesty She's very nice to me
She's amazing
She's still young, but she's won all these awards
You like ceramics?
Yeah
I think this may really be it for me Like that...
That's great
How's school
Same old
Are you really studying?
You're so lucky you dropped out
Maybe I'll quit, too
Why don't you find a boyfriend?
Where'd that come from?
Isn't that what you mean?
Forget it
- I'm Konomi - Konomi
Surprised?
What are you up to?
Met up with a friend... and browsing
I see
What are you up to?
Hanging out by myself... and browsing music
Browsing music
Bye, then
See ya
Um, have you eaten?
Yeah, I ate
Oh, right
You hungry?
No
You're bored
You're definitely sisters
Plenty of people in this world can't stand pickles
Anyway, how'd you meet my sister?
Seduction
I can't see that
You mean, me?
Either of you
What's this? We didn't order this
Not to worry
Akemi's little sister
Hello there
What? Really? Wow You resemble her
No, I dont
Yes you do
Who is that?
Do you come here often?
I live nearby
Oh, yeah?
Oh, that's right, the goldfish How is he doing?
Oh, he's fine
But, how'd you know?
I scooped him at the festival
Oh, really?
Isn't he cute?
Not exactly. When I got him, he was like this big, right?
He's like this, now
- Liar - Isn't that impossible?
You're a liar
I swear, he's like this
I'll go bankrupt feeding him
May I feed him?
Sure
How much?
Some, like a pinch
What's his name?
Mickey
Mickey?
You even wear sunglasses at home?
I'm shy
I'd like to see your face
Why?
'Cause I've never seen it
I like you better without them
Go
Just leave
Hey, you got new sunglasses
Let's see
Hey, they're great Big improvement
Hip
Richio! Hey!
Please, call an ambulance!
Saeki?
I thought it was you
Morimoto? What are you doing here?
I take classes here
Oh, I see
What about you? You take classes here?
Just starting today
Oh, I see
What?
Sorry
Sorry, just one more call?
Oh, hello, this is Saeki from Japan Residential Express
Thank you for...
I just know it'll be boring It's really not for me
But why not, it's free
No one would watch it otherwise
Richio doesn't go to movies
How's he doing?
Fine
Hey, come with me tonight
Where?
Richio's got a gig
Why?
Bet you've never been to one You can come with me
No thanks
Why not, let's go
No...
Sorry about the other day
What are you doing here?
Hey, hey, Konomi wants to go home
So?
Maybe I'll go with her
Why? Let her go by herself
What time is it?
Still plenty of trains
Sure
But...
I'm the one who brought her here
Machida san really got a divorce
Yeah, he told you? What'd he say?
It sounded like a real ordeal
His kids still little, right?
The poor kid
Remember lkeuchi?
From Class C?
I just ran into him
- Where - Shibuya
He dropped out of school
No way
A while ago He's really different
I think he may be into some heavy shit
What do you mean, heavy shit?
Sorry
Hello
It's Richio
Sorry about that
No, at the club I said something weird
Yeah?
How many times a month do you do it?
Do what?
Perform, like the other night
Oh, like whenever
We get together whenever we feel like it
How's it going at cram school?
I'm going, but I'm not sure why
Huh...
Richio...
You're home
I'm home
Sis...
What?
Where's Mom?
Mom went to Kabuki, with her sister
The usual
What's up?
Nothing
Dinner's almost ready Change and come down
Yeah
Next, is, OK,
"What rises while it sits?"
"What rises while it...
"Sits... "
Oh, no Akemi Don't imagine anything dirty
He's just a kid
l'm not!
You might as well admit it
What does "imagine anything dirty" mean?
You're the worst
Why don't you ask her?
You're really the worst
Sorry, sorry
You're late, Richio
Sorry, Machida-san
Come on in
Hey, it's kind of nice
Yeah, but we'll re-model
lt'll be a lot nicer, then
Is it a little too small?
But if you take out that wall,
it'll be quite spacious
Yeah, right
Daddy, when can we go to the Arcade?
We'll go later, OK? Daddys working
I can go with him if you want I'll take him
What are you saying?
This is your store, too
You need to be more proactive
Branch Manager, act the part
Hey, Branch Manager!
I'm sorry, just a little longer, OK?
Akemi, come here
OK, then, we get rid of this wall,
and what do we do about this thing?
Get rid of it, if possible
Yeah, I see your point It should be fine
But then...
Changed your mind?
What to do...
Hey, Machida-san! Outside! Choji!
What? What?
Oh, no! Choji! Hey!
Where'd he go?
Hey!
Hey! What do you think you're doing!
What were you going to do with Choji!
Where the hell were you taking Choji!
Say something
Of all the lying nerve!
Richio, are you my enemy?
You're on my side, right?
Yeah, well...
I've got to take some initiative or I'll lose him
I have to go
Akemi, next time, OK?
Let's go
Lying nerve? I don't get it
Not a clue
What a laugh
Off to work now?
No not yet
Shall we go somewhere?
Grab a bite to eat?
Ltd be nice to be happy all the time
Yeah...
Mickey!
Mickey...
Richios mean
Teacher, Richio killed the duck
Richio
I didn't do it
Wait a minute, it wasn't me!
It really wasn't me
Now wait, Richio!
There's enough clay for one pot
Put your fingers in here...
Give it a try
Don't forget the water
You're good
It's just practice
If you keep at it, you'll get it in no time, Konomi
Hey, remember Morimoto?
Yeah, I never really liked him
He confessed
What? You seeing him?
Were in the same cram school
What'd he say?
That he's in love with me
So?
What to do...
Something happened, right?
With Morimoto?
Not with him
Why? Nothing happened
Sure?
Why?
No reason...
Machida san, here are the drawings
Oh, thanks
About this space...
There's already plenty of room for tables and chairs,
and if you get rid of this wall, it just gets better
Where would the freezer go?
The freezer, here
Why put a kitchen in a record store?
I'm opening a noodle shop
What's that about?
Why didn't you tell me?
Didn't you tell him, Machida-san?
No money in selling records
Are you serious?
I quit, as of now
Bye
Richio
Need help?
Wipe off that side
What are you going to do?
Who knows
You have to try to see things from Machida san's perspective
Of all people, you know what he's been through
Who gives a shit about him
Acting like you've got all the answers
Can I move in here with you?
Why?
No?
That's not the question
Then what is the question?
What do you want?
About what?
What happened to your arm?
Roll up your sleeve... your left arm
What are you getting at?
I'm not... as dense as you think I am
I know we all have secrets we can't tell anyone
But sometimes, watching you...
I know this might...
sound a little condescending, but...
But what?
I feel sorry for you
So?
That's not what I mean
She's just kind of... cool
How, exactly?
Mmm, I don't know...
It's like just, overall
That doesn't explain a thing
You know how... she turns the wheel,
and she never wastes a movement when shes throwing
She's sophisticated
How old is she?
I wonder
But she's not that old maybe about 30
You're so lucky, you've found what you want to do
Why?
Because... like your music
Oh, I doubt that
You think?
Hey, lets go somewhere
Where?
To your place
Not my place
Then, somewhere
Let's stop this...
Seeing each other
We better call it off
You've got it made
What made?
You just get to play chess everyday
What do you know about the trials of self-employment?
It's Akemi
Welcome
Hi
Been awhile
Yo
How's your job? Not going?
Better get a job fast
Want a drink?
Yeah, but I still have work to do
Yeah?
Did you really make this?
Yup
- Amazing - Not really
Not really
This is amazing Maybe I'll try it, too
I bet you'd be good at it
Yeah, give it a try
But isn't it hard?
- It's fun - Yeah, it's fun
Really amazing
Maybe we should get going...
Yeah, we should
- Take care - Yeah, thanks
- I'll carry that - Oh, thanks
Bye
Where's Room 12?
This way...
Its so hot, I'll turn on the A/C
I'm okay
Yeah...
What shall we sing? Any favorites?
Let's order something first
You're right, I forgot
Something to drink?
Let see...
Saeki san
Let's go to Atami, tomorrow
Atami?
Tomorrow? Why?
To the hot springs, overnight
Just you and me
Are you nuts?
That property... with the financing issues
But that's the Section Chief's...
He's having hemorrhoid surgery tomorrow
But that's my day off
What about you?
Oh, not me, I've still got West Kawaguchi to look after
I hate going there
Mafia territory...
That's not true
When's the appointment?
10AM, at the site
10AM...
Maybe I'll drive there
It's a nice spot
Then you go
It's in your hands
I'm sorry...
Konomi
Were we on the same train?
Probably
What's wrong?
Nothing... really
Hey, want to go to Atami, tomorrow?
How come?
I've got a meeting there,
but you could hang out while I do that
In the evening, we'll go somewhere nice to eat, then come home
But I've got school
Take the day off
No thanks
Sis
Listen, I...
I...
I slept with Richio
Since when?
It's over, though
You sure you cant come tomorrow?
No, I've got cram school, too
Yeah?
Yeah
Have a seat
What happened?
This?
I don't remember I was just a kid
I don't know the first thing about you, Richio
You think?
What is it?
What?
Hello
Getting ready for tomorrow
Yeah, a day trip
And you, Richio? How was your day?
Hello
Good morning
Yes
That's right
It's such a beautiful day
I'll go straight to your office
No, I won't be that long I'm off the highway
Yes
See you soon, then
Oh... it's just you
How've you been?
It's time to come back, already
I'll tell you...
everything that's happened since
Heading out?
I know, a date
No, idiot, it's Choji He's whining about our plans
That's fine
You try taking him every week Money runs out, as do your options
You take him to some half-assed place, he figures it out and gets grouchy
He doesn't miss a thing
Hey, I know the perfect place
Where?
The Ramen Noodle Museum
It's perfect, right up your alley
Will you give that a rest?
Time to move on to another subject
Konomi, what's that?
Flowers
I can see that
Will you help me throw them out to sea?
It's OK, I've made up my mind
That's what I want
Did you cry when my sister died?
No
You're cold
I guess...
Pass that car
What's with you?
Go faster
I'm a responsible driver
You scared?
I hate accidents
I'm sorry
This was supposed to be fun
How's school?
Everybody felt sorry for me
But things haven't...
Nothings changed
Hey, let's have sex
Still hurt?
But I feel you
Think she knew?
What?
My sister, about us
If there is a God...
No such thing
I mean God, not a thing
I bet he's watching us from beyond the clouds
How irritating
I told my sister everything
The day before her accident
But...
that doesn't mean I believe it was my fault
But I feel awful
I'm throbbing with pain
Don't worry
I'll take care of it
ARATA
Aoi Miyazaki
Kumiko Aso
Tomorowo Taguchi
Produced by Katsuyuki Oana Atsuyuki Shimoda Michio Koshikawa
Based on a comic by Yoshitomo Yoshimoto
Screenplay by Hiroshi Okuhara Kousuke Mukai
Cinematography by Kouichi Saitou
Music by Keiichi Sokabe Directed by Hiroshi Okuhara English subtitles Linda Hoaglund English subtitles ripped by thelefteyeguy