Toho Co., Ltd.
"The origin of the Roman Empire..."
"...dates back to the year 753 BC."
"Through repeated wars and long-term strategies..."
"...by taking down ethnic tribes, and conquering nearby provinces..."
"Rome became the world's largest empire..."
"...and extremely prosperous."
"Past emperors who had contributed greatly to the prosperity of the empire..."
"...were revered as gods through deification..."
"...handing down their names in posterity."
"In the year 128 AD..."
"...at the time of Emperor Hadrian..."
"...those who opposed him were squashed..."
"...and he was feared as a tyrant."
"Then, in Rome..."
"...where citizens enjoy going to bathhouses called 'thermae..' "
"...by constructing a massive thermae, the emperor..."
"...gained support of the citizens."
EarthBuri Team Subs presents: ~ THERMAE ROMAE ~ "Roman Baths"
[AD 128]
Translation and Editing: earthcolors:
Spot translator and QC: danburi
Special thanks to: furransu
What do you mean my design is no good?
Why don't you see it already, Lucius...
There are a growing number of innovative buildings lately.
So what about it?
Your thermae designs are outdated.
Outdated?
Romans nowadays have forgotten...
...the good old times... So I was just trying to reproduce...
There you are!
Here is the blueprint that you've asked for.
He's a new thermae architect I just hired.
I am Virtus. Pleased to meet you.
You mean, you no longer need my services?
Sorry about that. Unless you have any innovative ideas... do you?
So, Virtus, tell me about this...
In the middle, there'll be a huge statue and there'll be fountains all around...
[Lucius, Thermae Designer]
You're a fool! [Lucius, Thermae Designer]
You're unemployed at a time like this?
I went all the way to Athens to learn the best architectural techniques!
But those guys...
Stop making such a fretful face...
...that's why lady luck runs away. Come on, smile a little.
Do you want to play?
Hey, that's enough! Then why don't you...
...have a little fun with your wife, and forget about it, huh?
She's been nagging you to give her a baby, right?
Fine, I'm sorry~!
Let's go to the bathhouse to freshen up.
After all, Romans can't do without baths.
Wow... sure is busy around here~!
Of course.
Rome loves a bath more than any other country in the world.
So refreshing.
[Thermae (Public Bath House)]
I heard that Emperor Hadrian loves baths, too...
A tyrant who kills senators is human too, I guess...
Tyrant?
Tip please.
What, you don't know?
Rumor has it that when Hadrian rose to the throne...
Four senators who opposed him were killed without any explanation.
Not only that...
He'll abandon a territory that took a lot of pains to conquer.
Often goes on leisure travels and hardly stays in Rome...
What a ridiculous Emperor, huh?
As usual this place is so noisy...
The bathhouse is supposed to be a place to relax...
...not a place for fighting arts or swimming...
Snacks, who wants snacks?
Even vendors have invaded it... This place has lost its essence...
...to be a relaxing space...!
Hair removal here!
Snacks for sale!
You're such a stiff... That's why you got fired.
- "Hair removal, anyone?" - Hey!
What’s wrong with them...!
Honestly these guys...
They're not aware that Romans are on top of the world...
If this goes on...
...the fall of the Roman Empire...
...may not be far off.
I can only have a moment of peace under the water...
Gaudy bathhouses are currently the norm...
If I can only come up with an innovative idea to smash that trend...
An innovative idea...
Wha-...
What is this place?
T-That's...
Is that Mt. Vesuvius of Pompeii?!
Hey, sonny...
You were underwater...
...for a really long time, weren't you?
He isn't a Roman.
I wonder if he doesn't understand our language...
Does he have someone with him?
Their faces...
...are flat!
I see. I'm in the public bathhouse for the slaves.
It must've been connected to where I was and I must have accidentally flowed in here.
Foreigner-san...
You've been in here too long, you might get dizzy... You'd better get some fresh air.
"This is not the bathhouse for Romans so please leave..."
...is that what he's saying?
Well...they do have a point...
After all this is the only place where they can relax.
Even so, they have so many things that are like from advanced civilizations...
["Kerorin"*] (*A brand of painkillers; these yellow buckets are meant as an advertisement but went on to become a common fixture in Japanese bathhouses)
Wha-?!
Such a large piece of mirror...
Perfect illustrations on those notices!
They have craftsmen with such skills...?
These slaves are amazing...
Is this where you put your clothes?
- I think we can make these things... - Foreigner-san...
Were your clothes supposed to be in here?
Maybe they were stolen?
I can use these ideas!
It's simple and functional than a bathhouse that places emphasis on luxury.
If Rome wants innovation, then this is perfect!
[Latin] "Is it alright if I show this to my architect colleagues?"
I didn't steal them!
Why does he look flustered?
Are they troubled and panicking because I'm going to copy the style of their bathhouse?
I can understand the feelings of this tribe to treasure their bathing culture.
But since they're a province of Rome...
We, Romans have the right to absorb their culture into ours!
Hey!
Where are you going looking like that?
You can shout all you want, slaves!
There's a sunshade cloth at the entrance? I will be taking this idea, too.
[Inari-Yu Bathhouse]
Hey, where you going?
Is there something else you're hiding?
Kenshiro*? [Tall and muscular hero of the manga/anime, "Fist of the North Star"]
Sorry!
Hey, let's go, let's go!
Sorry, ladies...
Yes, we're really sorry...
Where exactly is this place?
Here, drink this... It's invigorating.
Delicious~!
Come on, sonny... I'll open it for you.
It's delicious! And... it's cold and sweet!
It's milk... but how come it tastes like fruits?
How on earth... could they have possibly created something like this?
The people of this province...
...has completely surpassed the Roman civilization!
Dammit...
I mustn't cry...
They must not sense my feeling of defeat...
Lucius~!
Lucius!
He came around!
Where am I?
You were drowning in the bath and passed out... Everyone got you out.
Where's the flat-faced tribe?
"Flat-face"?
What're you talking about?
Glad you're safe, man...
A dream...?
[A few months later]
Here it is... the new thermae...
There hasn't been any bathhouse like this before!
- What a nice basket. - It's splendid.
These advertisements are a great idea.
I've seen that comedy just the other day.
Would you like to buy some milk juice?
Interesting bottle!
It's now easy to know this week's performances.
- Give me one. - Thank you, sir.
Everything is full of surprises...
Have a look over there, too.
"Mt. Vesuvius and the Gulf of Naples..."
"Such a nice scenery..."
"How elegant..."
For the Gulf of Naples... Roman pine trees are a must...
- I like the buckets... - Isn't it? - So therapeutic...
Putting bottled milk in the cold underground was a really good idea, huh?
The ones over there were colder and sweeter...
And their bottles and lids were more refined.
I really admire your enterprising spirit.
- I'll have a bottle. - Yes, thank you!
It wasn't me...
The ones with an insatiable spirit of curiosity... are those slaves!
The flat-faced tribe... are not to be underestimated.
Oh, Master! You're ready for your bath?
Soaking in a hot bath is the ultimate joy...
It would be nice to have your own bath at home...
Don't say such extravagant ideas!
The only ones who can afford that are the rich and the aristocrats.
It's just wishful thinking...
Huh?
Master, where's your strigil*? (*metal body scrub)
- Isn't it that one? - You're right. That must be it.
I'll get it.
It is certainly difficult for the elderly to get to the public baths...
I’m sure some of the old folks will just give up bathing.
For bath-loving Romans...
...it's like being deprived of a meaningful life.
Is there anything I can do for them...?
...a bath at home.
A bath at home...
What is this place?
It feels so narrow...
And... the water's getting hotter!
It-It's beginning to hurt!
What the-- Don't tell me...
I went back to that world?
A coffin filled with hot water... No... it might be a bathing tub.
If so, then they really have a deep obsession with baths.
How could they have lit a fire in such a small space?
Being a slave isn't easy...
What is this thing attached that looks like an intestine of an animal?
And this which covers the surface of the tub...
It's used to block the heat from escaping?
Even if these objects look ridiculous at first glance...
...they definitely possess some surprising elements.
Rome is supposed to be a powerful civilization...
...yet we have never thought of these methods...
This is what you stayed up for... every night?
It's absolutely bad!
Your story is nothing new... And the characters are mediocre.
You draw heroes with no impact!
One can't be a cartoonist just by being good in drawing.
Why don't you just be a good daughter and go back to your hometown?
You just don't have it!
Is the hot tub ready...?
Dad! The bathroom is across the hall.
The caregiver is coming soon so just wait.
Alright, Yoneko-san.
It's Michiko!
My caregiver's a foreigner today, huh?
Then, please get started with my back.
Look at the way it's coming off...!
Ouch! Ouch!
You're scraping off even my new skin.
What material is this cloth made of?
Next, shampoo.
A crown? Is this old man...
...the leader of the flat-faced tribe?
Wash it...like this, see?
Rinse...
See... My face doesn't get wet, right?
This utter sense of defeat...
...is truly beyond words...
A hero with impact...
The hero with impact!
Even this cylinder...
...it's equipped with features that you can't find in my Roman civilization.
My eyes, my eyes!
Where did the muscular foreigner go?
He's gone.
He escaped through the window?
Nope, he just disappeared.
Poooff~...
[One month later...]
One minute you were fainting and drowning in the public bath...then...
...before you know it, you've invented a home bathtub like this...
Along with that foam shielding brim...
...and a tool made of a cow's intestines used for rinsing.
It's really amazing!
Master, what do you think?
It's the best... I'm in heaven~.
See!? Look!
News about this has spread and there's always curious people looking in.
Your fame has increased even more.
Master, your hot bath feels good, huh?
Marcus told me you're the No. 1 architect in Rome right now.
It's a misunderstanding...
I just reproduce the things that I have seen.
None of them was my invention.
Whatever. Come on, eat.
We have snails and goat testicles...
...all are good in giving you energy.
Surely, from this, you will give me children who will inherit your talent.
What's wrong?
I'm not hungry.
What? You're only making an excuse to avoid it!
You're always like that!
All you do is just work work work!
You don't even know how I feel...
I wanted to have children so much!
Not even once you responded to my needs!
You're useless!
"Sorry to disturb you this late at night!"
"Is Lucius Modestus in?"
The Emperor wishes to meet with you.
Emperor Hadrian...
Me?
- Ceionius-sama... - You're Lucius the Engineer, right?
The Emperor is waiting for you.
From hereon we cannot go with you so you must enter alone.
Mind you, the Emperor has a difficult temper.
[Ceionius, Heir]
If you utter a rude remark, I won't be surprised if you'll lose your head. [Ceionius, Heir]
I hope you'll come back alive.
Are you the designer of this bath?
I am Lucius Modestus, Your Majesty.
A Mt. Vesuvius mural...
...inside a thermae...
So absurd...
Nevertheless...
...it's truly impressive.
Public baths and Roman roads are similar...
It should not be just grand...
It should not be just gaudy either.
A place that gives relief...
...leads to the well-being of the people.
Absolutely!
[Hadrian the Great, 14th Roman Emperor]
You and I think alike. [Hadrian the Great, 14th Roman Emperor]
You must have...
...the character of a tyrant as well.
I know how people perceive me...
There is something I learned while traveling to all our provinces...
The Roman Empire is vast.
There is a limit to how much our military can suppress rebellions...
The truth is...
If we can overwhelm them by our culture, then there is no need for war.
So everything was...
...your strategy to maintain peace in Rome, Your majesty?
To calm my mind...
...and to peacefully ponder on the state of Rome...
...I need a thermae.
There is something I want to show you.
I made a few alterations on your design.
It's so beautiful...
I want you to build me a thermae.
I want unprecedented...
...innovative ideas...
For the sake of the Roman Empire...
Lend me...
...your strength.
For the sake of the Roman Empire...
I understand.
Please leave it to me.
[Villa Hadrian]
This villa was designed entirely by the Emperor himself.
You have been assigned to design the Emperor's personal bathroom, is that correct?
Yes, Antoninus-sama, however...
...after seeing such workmanship by the Emperor...
The emperor is also a great architect too.
But since he’s a rare genius...
...he’s lonelier than we can ever imagine.
With his struggle with the Senate...
...there are only a few people whom he can open his heart to.
And you are one of those chosen people.
[Antoninus, Emperor's Aide]
Make a splendid thermae for him... [Antoninus, Emperor's Aide]
...so it will become his salvation.
Build a bath here...?
No good... I can't come up with an idea...
I wonder what would the flat-faced tribe do...?
I know! Maybe if I follow the path of the public bath's drainage ditch...
...I'd be able to meet them.
No no.. hold on...
Why should I rely on the civilization of that province...
But would I be able to come up with a good idea by myself?
I won't have any future at all if I don't meet the expectations of the Emperor!
To hell with my pride!
I will do away with my shame and ask for their help...
Hurry up, Lucius--
[AD 2012, Shinjuku, Tokyo]
Hey, Yamakoshi-kun!
Yes..
Don't "yes" me... The water almost overflowed!
Goodness' sakes... You're always sleepy at work.
You gotta work more seriously.
If you think you can get a salary like that, you're wrong!
I'm so sorry.
You must be staying up late at night...
It's the flat-faced tribe...
This water is hideously boiling!
But it doesn't feel hot, why?
Is he a friend of yours?
It’s kinda like a totally open relationship...
You actually brought a man to your workplace!
No...
What is this vibration?
This quivering sensation... Feels good~
Hey, you! Get out of there!
Ouch! Let go!
How dare you touch my robes, you rude slave!
Are you ok?
You think you can come in here and do your hanky-panky?!
Manager!
"Manager"? Uh, no...
Geez, what are you doing?
[Latin] "Well... Since I’m here, let me fully learn your civilization."
I see...
If she is to guide me, she would want a reward.
How sly... these slaves are.
Thanks.
Uh, wait... wait, wait!
Such a strange character...
There are text written on this papyrus.
These writings must be the key in unraveling the civilization of this flat-faced tribe.
["The baby who poos properly will be praised."] These writings must be the key in unraveling the civilization of this flat-faced tribe.
"Manager, this way!"
My Boss is coming!
H-Hey...
What is this space...?
I have no words to describe this scent...
And it's coming from these candles?
It feels soothing...
What the heck is that?
A glass tank embedded in the wall?!
It feels even more soothing with this...
It's not only the bathing tubs...
They are utilizing the full use of the space in designing the bath...
I, who can only mimic the books and the Greek ideas...
...could never come up with anything like this.
Sure enough, I am not cut out to make the Emperor's bath...
I think my stomach is...
"Latrine!"
"W-Where is your latrine?"
Toilet? The toilet is over there.
A lid...?
It may look like a good idea at first...
["It automatically opens and closes the lid"] It may look like a good idea at first...
But for people like me who are in a hurry...
I don't want to be bothered to open--
Just for this latrine, how many slaves are they using?
Must be hard to be a slave...
Oh, I see now... it's a reading material while one is on the latrine.
Where is the buttocks wiper?
[Buttocks]
That thing just now...
...was it a function that cleanses the buttocks?
Indeed it’s a much cleaner method to wipe our buttocks than moistened sponge.
[Wonder Wave Cleansing]
What is this feeling...? [Wonder Wave Cleansing]
It feels addicting...
Where is that man?
Is he inside?
Manager!
"Nobody's here."
"This is the proof! Please look!"
Yamakoshi-kun...
You're fired.
[After several months...]
It was really embarrassing... [After several months...]
...to have almost drowned in His Majesty's villa...
That’s enough…
You’ve survived...
...and I’m able to enjoy immersing myself in this bath of bubbles.
And that latrine...
I would never imagine a latrine...
...that can cleanse the buttocks.
I’m glad there is a citizen like you...
...who doesn't just imitate other cultures.
With this bath...
...I can reflect on the future of Rome.
All of these are possible...
...thanks to you.
You will be rewarded immediately.
So buy your wife something good.
I am greatly honored!
Livia... Listen!
Emperor Hadrian had--
Lucius!
Hdebu~* (*In "Fist of the North Star," villains shout "Hidebu~!" before dying.]
Aww, my~ Now this sho' is a surprise...
Do y'know how miiih~nny times I've tried callin you? Y'don't even answer yo' phone!
No reason.
Did yo Mentor say ya ain't got whut it takes to be a cartoonist?
Or mebbe y'got axed from that part-time job of yo's?
Don't tell me... it wus both?
Well, whutever t'wus... I ain't feedin you unless you do yo share of work...Yep yep...
Oof~... Good good...
Fine... Ah git it!
Ya'll skippin work again?
Mami~!
Oh well well, ya finally came back!
I see ya'll still alive, huh?
Doncha be jokin about dat...
Ya'll never know.. maybe Elder will stop breathin any minute now.
Elder... Elder~!
I just seen me a river...
Fer shure...
...that be the River Styx.
Doncha eat it too much, ya dirty fool.
Ah, Professor!
Which reminds me, I want cha to look at this.
This...
Huh? This sum kind of Latin.
Latin?
The one who had it...was wearin this. He wore it like this, see?
Oh, that's a toga!
It's whut they wur wearin' in ancient Rome.
So could this be a Roman coin?
Ancient Rome?
"Hadrianus...."
"...14th emperor of Rome..."
"...Known to have a difficult temperament..."
"...Showed a real talent in architecture..."
"...an Emperor who traveled and seldom stayed in Rome.."
"His travel locations are often printed on the coins..."
"Tripoli..." is that what it says?
"In the year 128..."
"Hadrian went traveling to begin his second patrol inspection..."
"Passing through Athens and Antioch..."
"...he reached Alexandria, Egypt..."
"...It seems everything was going smoothly..."
"But..."
"Engineer Lucius!"
"Engineer Lucius, are you there?"
Hey, get a hold of yourself!
Antoninus-sama!
What on earth happened to you?
It's nothing...
Actually...
I would like you to help us out...
The boy, Antinous, with whom the Emperor had opened his heart and mind to...
...lost his life in Egypt's River Nile.
His Majesty has completely lost his will to live...
Antinous was my reason for living.
The only thing in mind right now are those days I spent with Antinous...
The fertile banks of the Nile...
...where sacred crocodiles appear...
The indescribable aroma and the sweetness of the fruits that we ate...
Now that Antinous is dead...
...my world has also stopped.
This crocodile is the incarnation of Antinous...
I have brought it from the Nile.
However, this Nile crocodile...
...can only survive in the Nile.
If this crocodile dies...
...that may be the end of me.
What are you saying?
I’m looking forward to more of His Majesty's achievements.
I see... Yer good!
I done it!
- Oh, I see... - Is dat the ancient Roman dude?
Yer good in drawin' as usual, Mami-chan.
He's gonna be the hero in my comics.
A muscular gladiator.
Lookit... I'm also brushin up on Ancient Rome.
["Celtic Civilization and the Roman Empire"] Lookit... I'm also brushin up on Ancient Rome.
- Hey, listen ya'll! - Eh?
About this here toga robe...
I asked a junior colleague of mine...
...to have it tested for radiocarbon dating.
The materials used here ain't from modern hemp...
Eh? Lemme see...
Maybe he's the real McCoy!
Whatchu mean?
That the fella Mami-chan saw...
...was a genu-wine Ancient Roman!
Aww come on~!
This here feller's an eyn-shent Roman?
He suddenly disappeared, ain't it?
In what way did he appear?
Let's see... he suddenly showed up...
...first at my regular public bathhouse... Then, at my cartoonist Mentor’s office...
Then, next, he was at my former company's show room...
Anyways, it makes no sense... thar's nuthin in common in em places...
Dat can't be.
Each time that fella shows up...
...Mami-chan's there.
No way... That wus just a kwinky-dink, is'all!
It's the red string... of fate!
Hey, come on now!
Bah~ Stop piddlin' around...
...Hurry and git yo butts into the bath! - Yes'm~.
What's this?
It's a picture for yo' omiai*. (*matchmaking date).
Uh, huh? Wait a second here...
Ain't this the son and heir to Hotel Itami?
Momma's shure is in a hurry, huh?
Seriously...
Reckon we might not be able to take care of this child no mo'.
Whatchu mean?
I might close down this inn.
Wh-what?
Is dat true?!
Hey... How come y'don't know?
We've been in the red fo' a long time!
Aww, no~...
"One can't be a cartoonist just by being good in drawing."
"Why don't you just be a good daughter and go back to your hometown!"
I git it...
Sho'... I'll go to the omiai.
Whatchu sayin? What about yo' dream to be a cartoonist?
Also fer yo' next comics, ain't you readin up on Ancient Rome...?
Never mind dat...
Anyhoos, it wus just a last ditch attempt...
It's a good opportunity to quit.
Ceionius-sama, please stop.
Not in a place like this...
Even seeing you did not change him.
It seems that His Majesty himself has no will to get well.
"Ceionius-sama, please don't."
Engineer Lucius.
You've come all the way to a place like this...
It seems you also have too much spare time on your hands.
Ceionius always chases after the court ladies... It's really annoying.
He is said to be the next emperor.
A person like that...?
We have to work hard in reverting Emperor Hadrian back to his glorious self...
Right here...
There's something wrong with it.
Looks like something's clogged...
By the way, Lucius-dono...
Why were you so depressed?
Actually, I had just...
...lost my wife.
She was having an affair with my friend.
Such a pitiful story.
We've been married for seven years...
She would pester me everyday to give her a child...
I felt more and more pressured...
But now I do regret that I didn't pay enough attention...
Lucius-dono!
Lucius-dono~!!
"It was your fault! I told you I wanted to have a child!"
Livia!
Livia! Livia!
"Please give me many children!" [Konsei Daimyo-jin (Fertility God) Festival]
Konsei Daimyojin~! [Konsei Daimyo-jin (Fertility God) Festival]
Give me a baby!
The Holy Appendage...
...has appeared~!
Heave ho! Heave ho!
Please bless me with a cute baby this year!
I'm begging you, Konsei-sama!
Heave ho! Heave ho!
It's Konsei-sama~!!
Konsei-sama!
They're flat-faced children...
Oww! They've now locked me in a cage!
Uhm... I shure appreciate you coming to our omiai.
Well, if it fancies you...
...mebbe we can go out with the premise of marryin?
Huh? Why's he in a place like dat?
Key!
Stay there! Stay!
Quick, git out!
I'm gonna git a towel and sum clothes... Ya'll wait here, arite?
- Come with me. - This...
I see! The flat-faced tribe also has a breeding farm of crocodiles!
Maybe this is a hint that could unravel the Nile mystery...
"Hey, lead the way."
As usual, this slave is slow to the hint.
Hey, hey... put me down...
"It's the red thread of fate~!"
Owwchie~...
- What the heck's dat about... - I see...
This place is filled with pipes that increase room temperature...
This could keep the temperature the same as that of the Nile River.
We could also cultivate this tropical plant...
Could it be you haven't eaten that before?
This is...
A downright mellow taste...
So soft, and yet has no juice...
Are you really an ancient Roman?
A gentle flavor. Such a rich taste... feels like nutrition is seeping into the body with every bite!
This is probably what the Emperor ate at the banks of the Nile.
This kind of fruit!
With its seed...
...I'll be able to grow this fruit!
I'll be able to revive the Emperor's spirit with this...
Well, whatever...
Let's git you some clothes, shall we?
Ah, no! That's not for drinking.
Tadah~! Wow, look so yummy~... Here.
Aww, shucks~...
Your turn.
Ah! That was awesome!
Hey lookit lookit! Cool!
"What are you doing?!"
Wait up!
That precious fruit is the key to the future of the Roman Empire!
"It got away!"
Where...
Where did it go?
This... is an outdoor bath?
With an artificial bath surrounded by walls...
...you’ll never be able to feel like this... This is quite liberating.
There it is!
No matter what, I'm not going back to Rome without it!
The survival of the Roman Empire...
...lies in that fruit!
Lucius-dono.
Are you alright?
Ah... the fruit!
It's here!
[After a brief period of time...]
What a splendid idea... This Nile-style thermae...
This helps me remember my precious Antinous at any time.
[Statue of Antinous]
Moreover, thanks to these devices... [Statue of Antinous]
...even Wani [the crocodile] has come back to life.
[Wani]
And this fruit...
It's exactly what I had at the Nile.
I truly appreciate what you did, Lucius.
Thank you, Your Majesty.
You're looking rather sullen.
Is something wrong?
I am going to admit to you the truth, Your Majesty.
Actually, these device that reproduces the Nile...
...and these fruits...
...the truth is, it's the flat-faced tribe's...
"Your Majesty!"
The northern barbarians’ uprising have gained so much strength, our local troops can't suppress them!
Alright... Get the troops ready to head out.
Yes, Your Majesty.
It's marked with "Danube River..."
"For a long time the Roman Empire had been..."
"...fighting a difficult battle against the barbarians who live..."
"...in the northern banks of the Danube."
"This war lasted for three years."
"The enemy seems to have enlisted soldiers from overseas..."
"On the other hand..."
...our own soldiers are too tired from fighting.
I didn't expect to struggle this much...
Your Majesty, are you alright?
Lucius Modestus...
I have a letter for you from His Majesty.
"Dear Lucius..."
"You must be perplexed upon suddenly receiving this letter...."
"I am getting old..."
"I must think of a successor soon..."
"With that... I am thinking of taking Ceionius as my adopted son."
Ceionius-sama?
"For Ceionius..."
"As his first project..."
"...I’m planning to order him to construct a large bath for the public..."
"I want to leave you in charge of this construction..."
"I want you to build a thermae..."
"...that will surpass those of the previous emperors."
"That way..."
"Ceionius will win the support of the people."
"I am counting on you."
[Emperor Hadrian]
"You are the most beautiful in all of Rome.."
"Oh, Ceionius-sama, you flatterer..."
"I am sincere..."
Sorry to make you wait, Ceionius-sama.
You've worked hard.
Who is she?
We just met. Don’t worry about her.
I heard you're going to build a bath here in my name.
Yes.
The Emperor really goes to too much trouble...
...Trying to win the sentiments of the people by building a trivial bath for them.
With all due respect...
The baths are an integral part of Roman life...
A bath is a bath, that's all there is to it, right?
Anyway, since you’re at it, make it a gorgeous bath.
Uhm...
If I refuse to build it...?
Then, you would be going against the wishes of the Emperor.
It would be an act of treason punishable by death.
Must I build...
...the thermae for him...?
You're the thermae engineer, aren't you?
Because of you, I can't find any work at all!
What're you saying...
Shut up!
My back...
He awoken up...
Thank goodness...
The ground is so warm...
Geothermal...?
Huh? My back doesn't hurt?
Are ya feelin better?
There wuz a wound on yer arm...
The Ondol* helped promote blood circulation. [*underfloor heating using a stove or firebox]
His injuries, y'know... can heal mighty quick if he be usin...
...the hot mineral springs nearby. - Good idea. Let's go.
Here...?
H-His scars are impressive!
Even in Rome, there is no soldier who can move after that many wounds.
He must be of the centurion class.
Yaa-san got hisself in a godawful accident with a truck.
Me too... Lookit here.. I fell off the roof while doin' carpentry work.
Is this bath built exclusively for wounded soldiers?
I didn't realize it since I was captivated by the beauty of this open-style bath.
Just geothermal and mineral hot springs water...
...seems to have some sort of healing capacity.
Come on, eat sum hot springs eggs.
Eat up!
C'mon eat... It's yo' first time, ain't it?
It's good!
Dang it~.... Look at his face.
Thar ain't no language barriers when it comes to good food, ey?
- In that case, mebbe you'd like sum home-brewed sake. - Is that alcohol?
Gulp gulp it down.
Poison! It's poison!
It’s bad... Got rotten.
He's indeed a centurion!
Of course, who else would use an egg to catch me off guard?
They sure are one formidable enemy!
[Latin] "Even if you are a stranger, your profile is as magnificent as the Basilica."
"Embrace me with those arms, which are more magnificent than Titus' Arch of Triumph."
"If it's possible... I would like once again to..."
"...meet you!!"
What's wrong... Hey...
Vele--...
Veleno potari...
"Veleno..."
Poison?!
"What are you doing?!"
"Huh?"
"I am cured!!"
"This water has a detoxification effect."
"Can you understand Latin?"
"I’ve studied all night."
"What is your name?"
"I am Lucius Modestus."
Lucius...
Oh, no...
I can feel the effect of the alcohol I had awhile ago..."
Ceionius-sama!
You finally woke up.
Looks like you had some kind of unpleasant experience.
I feel embarrassed.
By the way, who is that woman?
What is this place?
This is Rome.
What?
You're kidding, right?
You're not Roman...
But you ARE beautiful.
You should feel honored that I fancy you.
Ceionius-sama...
- I'm taking this woman. - What? No, wait! Let go...
Stop it... let go of me please!
What's happening here?
Antoninus-sama!
By Antoninus, you mean THAT Antoninus?
- Ceionius-dono, what is this about? - By Ceionius, you mean THAT Ceionius?
This has nothing to do with you.
- Let me go! - Didn't she say she doesn't want to?
What're you doing?
Let go.
Don't think that I'll let this pass.
Thank you very much.
Not at all.
Lucius-dono...
Are you really going to build a bath for Ceionius-dono?
Regarding that matter...
...I am going to decline it.
Do you know what you are saying?
Refusing the request of the Emperor is a capital offense!
Of course I am aware of it.
Wait a minute... Are you really serious in going to the battlefield?
Why are you refusing to build it?
Even if someone is unsatisfied with his work...
...everyone still has to put up with it.
That's how we do things in my country...
If that's the case, then it must be a sad country.
As a bath engineer, I have my pride.
I cannot make a bath that is against my principle.
Your stubbornness will get you killed!
Let go.
I won't... If I do, you'll wind up dead.
Don't you value yourself?
I do value myself... That’s why I’m going.
I don’t want to kill my principles and keep living.
Lucius!
"Hear ye!"
"I will announce the newly-appointed governor to the province of Pannonia."
"The one appointed as governor..."
...to the province of Pannonia is Proconsul Antoninus!
Where did he go?
It’s really rotten!
Huh?
Isn't dat Mami-chan's...?
Don't tell me... she drowned?
No way!
Mami!
Mami! Mami!
Mami, whur are ya?
Pops, are you okay?
Pops~!
The water's deep?
"The enemy is continuing to increase their reinforcements..."
"Listen up! We must send..."
...a message regarding our strategy to the troops fighting in the front lines...
Your Majesty, Engineer Lucius is here to see you.
What's the matter?
You have...
...some important task to be done.
Actually...
...that is what I wish to talk about.
I...
...cannot bring myself to build a bath for Ceionius-sama.
I am truly sorry!
You cannot recognize...
...Ceionius as an Emperor...
...Is that what you're saying?
I know it's very rude of me.
I am prepared to receive punishment!
I understand.
Enough.
To you...
...I do owe my life.
- Your Majesty... - However...
Do not appear before me again!
Take him away!
Come.
It's warm...
Acetic...
It is the same as that of the spa.
What're you doing? Get away from there!
Do you want to die here?
Scram! You're a nuisance!
Thank God! You're alive~...
You're hurting me.
I'm sorry.
Did anything happen during my absence?
Oh right... Antoninus was supposed to go to the province of Pannonia.
...for 5 years.
5 years is a long time.
It was because of me, wasn't it?
No doubt that Ceionius-sama had a hand in that decision.
But it's inevitable for a person with a high-ranking status to be dispatched to the provinces...
Don't worry about it.
Wait a minute...
What year are we in now?
AD 135.
It was in 140 AD...
What should we do... We've changed the history!
The truth is... it was Ceionius who was supposed to go to Pannonia...
...he would die in a plague there...
...and Antoninus will take his place as Emperor... It's a historical fact!
Antoninus will...?
If we leave it as is, Ceionius will be Emperor...
I have no idea what you're saying.
Listen carefully.
If Antoninus does not become Emperor...
...then Hadrian will not be deified.
What do you mean?
The Senate hates Hadrian, right?
That's why they were against his deification...
...but Antoninus persuaded them.
It was then they allowed Hadrian to be deified.
Such a story... is too hard to believe.
But I'm the only one you can trust!
If he is not deified, then all of the Emperor's achievements will be eliminated.
Not only that...
...Emperor Hadrian will go down in history bearing the stigma of a foolish emperor.
Ceionius-sama!
I have something to ask you...
If you become his heir...
...will you support the deification of Emperor Hadrian?
The Emperor is at odds with the Senate.
Such deification will be difficult.
What do you want from me?
I heard you’ve refused to build the bath for me.
Now are you trying to ask something of me?
What a foolish man...
Throwing away your future... at a moment of impulse.
Now, I’m not so sure if you really had any talent at all...
What did you really do to get your fame?
Or are you just a sham?
Lucius.
Are you alright?
Aren't you Engineer Lucius?
I didn't expect to meet you here!
Your bathhouses are the best!
And I can't get enough of your bottled cow's milk...
Stop it!
I...
...am not the kind of person that you think I am!
Hold on a sec!
Hey, Lucius!
I'm incompetent.
I got the position to serve the Emperor...
...only because I copied your hot baths.
I'm just...
...someone who stole other people's technology!
Do you really believe that?
Then, let me ask you!
Why did you almost drown so many times?
Isn't it because you tried so hard to think of ways to meet the expectations of others?
It's because you were constantly thinking of your troubles...
...it was then you were able to see our world.
That’s the answer you found with your own hands!
You are NOT incompetent.
You have nothing to be ashamed of!
If I can prevent Antoninus from going to Pannonia...
Then everything will be restored...?
I’m sure of it.
Lucius-dono, what is it?
Antoninus-sama, I have something important to tell you.
Go over this mountain, our troops can attack the enemy from behind...
"What're you doing? You cannot enter!"
Bastard!
Lucius, you bastard! Why are you here?!
Lucius, did you forget my words?
I am so sorry but today...
...I have come to tell you a message from Antoninus-sama...
Antoninus?
I have accepted the proposal of Antoninus-sama to build a bath here.
On the battlefield...?
The soldiers are exhausted...
In this area...
...there are mineral springs that are effective in healing a person's wounds...
You fool!
How could a bath have that kind of effect?
It IS true!
If our Roman soldiers are able to recover....
...our army's victory will be within reach!
Very well.
Let us accept...
...Antoninus' proposal.
Then...
I will begin right away.
Lucius.
This was your idea, wasn't it?
No.
It was Antoninus-sama's.
I see.
You're really going to build a hot springs bath here?
Yes.
If this can help contribute to the war effort...
...Antoninus-sama may gain more support and his Pannonia appointment will be withdrawn.
The soldiers are also worn out.
This is the only way.
We can't make it in this condition.
Poppa!
Oh, ain't that...?
Mami?!
Why are you here?
I really dunno!
We wur drownin', then when we a-woke up...
...we wur in the middle of a battlefield then here we are now.
I reckoned...
...you wur dead!
Aww, Poppa~!
Nah! Seems it ain't so...
I reckon we're ALL dead...
And dis here place is the underworld!
Whur's my wife?!
Ma~!
Elder... Elder!
We're in Rome.
We're in Ancient Rome, year 135 AD.
No way...
It's true!
We're...
What're they doin?
- They're buildin' a hot springs bath. - Hot springs?!
Oh...What fo'?
In order to solve the crisis in Rome!
Nah~!
It really is true!
Even if yo' certain...
Turnin' this place into a hot springs bath...
It's gonna take years.
But we have to.
Take advantage of the mineral springs here and turn them into a therapeutic bath... ...in order to heal everyone's injuries!
Injuries?
Listen...
You can build a row of Ondol huts over yonder...
Ondol huts, look... See?
You can build sev'ral huts all in a row... and jus' place sum mats inside.
That's it!
You shud build some huts here...
...line em up all in row...
The ground's warm... The soldiers can rest here.
It'll heal the wounds...
Here... Steam, steam! Heal wounds... cure em diseases.
Still...
Why do they want to help?
They're not going to receive any honor for this.
I really don't understand the ways of this flat-faced tribe.
Ready, set...
They constantly act together...
Sacrificing themselves for someone...
For them...
...there are more important things other than honor.
Professor.
How is it? Is it okay?
Look! Hot springs!
The hot springs ARE in here!
We found it!
See~?
First hut done! Thanks for the hard work.
We've done it!
"The rebels' momentum has increased..."
Our soldiers are suffering from the enemy’s poison...
...and unable to use their full strength.
Let em rest inside da Ondol.
Everyone, this way!
Then...
...all we can do now...
...is to leave the rest to him.
Elder!
"Your Majesty, the soldiers have recovered from their illness."
“...and began to return to the battlefield."
I ain't gonna lose to you, Mister!
Watch where you're going.
Are they dun, I wonder...
Come, drink the mineral water...
Here, drink up.
You draw very well.
I'm making illustrated instructions on how to use the hot baths.
Actually, you see... Comics--
Umm... I initially wanted to work drawing pictures...
But I had no luck whatsoever...
So I gave it up... and tried to find me a husband instead.
Then you appeared over there.
Me, too...
I’ll try again.
I am thankful...
...that we met.
I'm really...
You ain't even listenin'!
Long live the Roman Empire!
Long live!
You're looking good, I'm glad.
Long live!
Love live the hot springs!
I can't believe it... My injuries are healing in this bath.
These eggs are the best!
I feel getting my strength back.
Now, I’m finally...
...able to return home to my wife who's waiting in Rome.
The North Star...
That is the star that guides the way.
When a traveler is lost...
...that star will show him the way.
I see.
It’s there even 2000 years ago, huh?
Of course.
Did Emperor Hadrian's achievements pass on to your time, too?
Of course.
He's well-known around the world.
I see.
I’m sure the baths you built will also be passed on...
Just to protect the honor of Emperor Hadrian...is enough for me.
The smoke... my eyes are tearin up!
I must thank you...
Thanks to you... I have regained my self back.
Aww, shucks, stop it.
To borrow your words...
I'll also continue to try.
So you WERE listening.
Thank you...
I'm really glad to have met you.
You're so mean...
It's the first time you smiled at me.
So unfair.
What's this?
I see...
So that's how it was...
Each time I shed tears in your country...
...I went back to Rome.
You mean, I'm going back?
I see...
We'll see each other again, right?
For sure we'll meet again.
Because...
All roads lead to Rome.
"Whur are we...?"
Whut a relief~!
We shure missed home!
Whut in tarnation ya'll doin' back there?
Ya'll still foolerin around?
Git yo' butts outta there... NOW!
Yes'm~...
"The Roman Army..." [One month later...]
"...was able to overpower the rebellion splendidly." [One month later...]
This victory...
...was made possible due to everyone's efforts!
Above all...
...I want to praise Antoninus...
...for his proposal to have a thermae built in the battlefield.
Come forward.
Thanks to your excellent work.
As you wish...
I will assign someone else to the province of Pannonia.
And... you will remain in Rome.
I am deeply grateful.
There is also another person...
...whom I want everyone to give honor to...
...for building the thermae.
Lucius...
...Modestus!
Come forth.
Do you really think…
...I won’t see through your white lie?
Splendid work!
I am not to be credited.
But in behalf of everyone...
I accept your gratitude.
Lucius!
Congratulations, Lucius!
[Publius Aelius Hadrianus, 14th Roman Emperor] "Shifted policies from expansion to stability of the Empire. Later deified by Antoninus."
[Year of Death: AD 138]
[Antoninus Pius] Ascended the throne in AD 138, becoming the 15th Roman Emperor. Inherited prior Emperor Hadrian’s policies and worked for stability. The Empire was in peace throughout his reign."
[Year of Death: AD 161]
[Lucius Ceionius Commodus] "He took the post of governor of Pannonia. As the adopted son of Hadrian, he was expected to inherit the throne but he died of an illness in Pannonia."
[Year of Death: AD 138]
[Lucius Quintus Modestus] "Constructed many innovative baths and remembered as a well-known architect during his time. Written accounts about him rarely exist in present time. His later life is unknown."
[Year of Death: Unknown]
Nojiri-san, how does it look?
You raise it up a bit to the left.
- Okay. - Yep, that's fine.
["For sure we'll meet again... Because all roads lead to Rome."]
["Thermae Romae."]
We'll meet again, huh?
I'm in...?
ABE Hiroshi (as Lucius Modestus)
UETO Aya (as Yamakoshi Mami)
KITAMURA Kazuki (as Ceionius)
TAKEUCHI Riki (as Yaa-san) SHISHIDO Kai (as Antoninus)
KIMURA Midoriko (as Mami's Mother) KATSUYA (as Marcus)
TOBAYAMA Bunmei (as Kishimoto, the carpenter) IINUMA Kei (as Nagura, the Elder) TARO Iwate (as Mogami, the professor) KINOSHITA Takao (as Onishi, the egg lover)
IKA Hachiro (Old Man at the Public Bath) KANBE Hiroshi (Uncle at the Public Bath) NAGANO Katsuhiro (Uncle at the Public Bath)
UCHIDA Sungiku (as Michiko, the Manga Mentor) SUGA Tomio (as Michiko's Dad)
MORISHITA Yoshiyuki (Ujino, Showroom Employee) EBISU Yoshikazu (Showroom Manager) MATSUO Satoru (Itami Noburo, Mari's date)
MICHI Emiko (Old Lady at Fertility Festival) SAKURAI Chizu (Lady at Fertility Festival)
Voice Actors: IIZUKA Chozo YAMAGATA Kaori
Voice Actors: ISHIDA Keisuke SUMI Naomi
Voice Actors: SHIROYAMA Ken TAKEDA Madoka
Voice Actors: MATSUI Akane OOHARA Yasuhiro
Voice Actors: SANADA Goro SHIMIZU Akihiko TANAKA Hiroki
SASANO Takashi (as Yamakoshi Shuzo)
ICHIMURA Masachika (as Emperor Hadrian)
Production: KAMEYAMA Chihiro \ ICHIKAWA Minami TERADA Atsushi \ HAMAMURA Koichi
Producers: INABA Naoto \ KIKUCHI Miyoshi \ MATSUZAKI Kaoru
Original Story by: YAMAZAKI Mari Based on the manga: "THERMAE ROMAE" [Published by: ENTERBRAIN, Inc.]
Screenwriter: MUTO Shogo
Co-Director: HORA Koji
Cinematography: KAWAGOE Issei
Art: HARADA Mitsuo
Costume: KOKETSU Haruki
Editing: MATSUO Hiroshi
Visual Effects: ABE Tomoyuki
Visual Effects Producer: NISHIO Kentaro
Scripter: WATANABE Mie
Lighting: SUZUKI Toshio
Set Design: MORI Yutaka
Recording: KATO Yamato
Music: SUMITOMO Norihito
Theme Song: NESSUN DORMA Performed by: Russell WATSON
Sound Editor: ITO Akira Music Editor: KONISHI Yasuyuki
Assistant Director: NOJIRI Katsumi
Filming Locations: Cinecitta Studios (Rome, Itay)
Filming Locations: Nikkatsu Studios (Japan)
Filming Locations: "Inari-yu" Bathhouse (Takinogawa, Kita Ward, Tokyo)
Filming Locations: TOTO Tokyo Center Showroom (Shinjuku, Tokyo)
Filming Locations: Atagawa Tropical & Alligator Garden (Higashiizu, Shizuoka)
Filming Locations: Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park (Yamanashi, Shizuoka)
Filming Locations: Kawazu Onsen (Kawazu, Shizuoka)
Filming Locations: Amagi Onsen (Kamo District, Shizuoka)
Filming Locations: Nasu Onsen-kyo / Kita Onsen (Nasu District, Tochigi)
Filming Locations: Kyonan-machi (Rock quarry) (Awa District, Chiba)
Filming Locations: Ikaho Onsen (Shibukawa, Gunma)
Filming Locations: Nanatsudo Park (Mito, Ibaraki)
Subtitles by EarthBuri Team
Translation, Retiming and Editing: earthcolors
Spot Translator and QC: danburi
Special thanks to: furransu
Special cooperation: Nippon Shuppan Hanbai, Inc.
A 2012 Co-Production of: Fuji TV / Dentsu Toho / ENTERBRAIN
Distributor: Toho
Production: Film-makers, Co.
Directed by: TAKEUCHI Hideki
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