This is far enough. We should rest before dark.
Good idea. Let's call it a day.
''Call it a day''? Don't tell me we're camping.
We sleep here.
What is that? ''Mountain God''?
A Matagi custom.
Matagi?
A bear hunting tribe.
They worshipped this tree, which the Gods inhabit. It's also a signpost.
There's supposed to be a three-star hotel up ahead.
3 star
3 star?
Three stars...
Three stars?
A hunter's hut.
I'm going home.
It'll be dark soon.
I don't care.
But where there's a hunter's hut, there are bears.
Bear scratches. He must be huge!
A real beast.
Wow. Massive.
A giant.
Sis Sis, I caught it.
Keep going! We're almost there.
How much longer?
We're almost there.
Just a little further.
It's hot!
What an awesome waterfail!
Are we here? Finally, the torture is over.
Not there yet.
We have to climb.
Up there?
But Gramps, we're not gonna find anything up there.
The char can't get past this waterfail.
Even if we go further upstream, we won't find anything.
That's what everybody thinks, so they don't go up.
But the Matagi moved them.
They moved them?
In case they got lost in the mountains
they brought them upstream and stocked the river.
Then the char bred naturally.
Cool story, huh?
Cool!
There's nothing cool about it. I'm really going home now.
Okay, let's go!
Let' go
That spot is deep, be careful.
No matter where you look, you won't find a 1.5-metre char anywhere in the world!
The char is part of the trout family.
It has the gene to grow oversized.
In other countries, lake trout can grow to over one metre.
It's not impossible!
Hey!
Whoops, sorry.
But this is Japan!
Keep going. Just a little more!
Keep going.
So this is Yonaki Valiey?
Yeah...
It really is paradise.
I've got goose bumps!
Let's fish!
Over there?
Looks good. You might get lots of bites.
Is that a new rod?
I needed something special to catch a monster fish.
For a monster!
Wow, that's a real original.
Japanese-style fly fishing.
This one's yours.
For me? But,
isn't this a fly rod?
You'll manage.
He's got enough talent.
But Gramps, when did you make this rod?
If you keep talking, I'll catch it before you!
Let's go!
Okay!
Double-handed is best.
I know.
How's that?
You had a good coach.
Cool!
What a nice char.
I'm first!
A big catch right off the bat.
No enemies, no fishermen and lots of food.
A real treasure trove.
The perfect place for a monster char!
Okay, now it's my turn.
Got one. Look, Sanpei!
They're not biting.
What a waste of time this is.
Four missing...
Yummy!
The mushroom soup is great, too.
Perfect.
Char sashimi.
Sashimi?
I'll try some.
Tasty!
Sis, you can't eat this in Tokyo.
You're one to talk, after steallng my chocolates.
I didn't do it.
I kept count of them.
I said it wasn't me.
Never mind.
Just make sure you keep your promise.
That's between you and Gramps-
A promise is a promise. Today you can fish all you want.
Until you're all fished out.
And then I'm taking you to Tokyo with me. all right?
Sanpei. Just catch it.
That's right. Between three masters, we can do it.
Yeah. I'll catch it for sure!
The monster's all mine.
It won't escape my special lure.
Not a chance. My fly will beat you all.
No, it's all about skill.
Come on!
Caught one!
Got one!
Aw.
Gyoshin.
Yeah?
Some fish-bone sake.
Thank you.
Good stuff. Sanpei, you should eat.
I guess you've had enough. It's time to grow out of this silly hobby.
I'll try a different fly.
Still not giving up? A legend is a legend. It's not real.
You don't know anything. I swear I'll catch it.
Ippei, won't you tell us?
Why did you make this bet?
And why did you hide what you knew about Yonaki Valiey?
You had even made a special rod.
Gyoshin...When and from whom did you hear about Yonaki Valiey?
About seven years ago, from a fisherman in Okinawa.
I didn't get his name but he had a Tohoku accent.
He definitely went there seven years ago. Sanpei and Aiko's father.
Sanpei, take a look at the name on your rod. It's not Ippei.
''Taira...''
My father's name.
That's right. It's the rod your father made. To catch the monster.
Your father's the one who started the legend of Yonaki Valiey.
Sanpei might have been too young, but surely you remember, Aiko?
He was so excited about this place.
It was a real monster.
No word of a lie. It may be hard to believe.
I thought it might even be a dream, but I saw it with my own eyes.
I wanted to come here right after he told me,
but winter was around the corner. We planned to go in the spring,
and each made a special rod.
That winter, he left Okinawa for Ishigaki Island,
and from there salied out, but there was a storm...He never came back.
Gyoshin, I've been waiting. It's a woeful story,
but I've been waiting for the day he'd suddenly return home.
Until then, I wouldn't let anybody
catch the monster of Yonaki Valiey.
A part of me has been dreaming of the day we could come here together.
Even though I know he's gone. Ridiculous My father's dead.
Until the day he died, all he dreamt about was
catching rare fish and this monster.
What's so wrong about having a dream?
Dreams don't help us to live.
Sanpei, don't grow up to be a fool like him.
You're the one who's become a fool.
A sister like you I hate!
Sis, are youo happy in Tokyo?
Of course.
Are you sure... you're really happy there?
Of course I am.
Liar. Happy people don't hold grudges against others.
Because you're not happyyou don't want to see me having fun in the countryside.
Aiko.
Aiko!
Sanpei.
Aiko.
I overcame a lot of things by myself.
Difficult things and sad things. But that's life, isn't it?
It's like another world.
I lost the sight in my right eye
when I was around Sanpei's age.
My father's fishing hook accidentally caught me in the eye.
After that, I had a failing out with him and left home.
Then I became a bass pro champion to prove myself to my dad. I felt like you
He probably thinks I still hold a grudge against him.
But I never blamed fishing or him for what happened.
What really made me sad was the way he treated me.
Always with kid gloves. That made me feel really isolated.
I just wanted our family to go back to the way it was.
If you're selfish, you get slapped. If you're lonely, you get hugged.
That's what I wanted.
I was just spolied.
Aiko, Ippei didn't decide to come here
because of me. It was because of you.
You were summoned...by Yonaki Valiey. You're not alone.
Don't worry about Aiko.
Thanks for your help.
I've been alone for a long time. But being alone sure is lonely.
It's good to have someone close you can share everything with.
Especially a kid like Sanpei.
In the end, I came running back to Japan. I kept fishing to beat people,
but then I stopped winning. I couldn't enjoy it anymore.
Ippei...
What is fishing?
That's a tough question.
I'm sorry. Did it hurt?
If you feel lonely, I can go with you to Tokyo.
I just wanted to show you the monster of Yonaki Valiey. Too bad
The dragonflies are flying around half asleep.
What's going on?
I dunno.
Sanpei?
There it is. It's real!
Gramps, Gyoshin! I saw it!
Dad...I saw it.
Where was he?
He was hiding at the base of the waterfail.
He must eat insects, and animals that fail into in the waterfail.
Yeah, I bet. He must be cautious.
Exactly. That's how he grew to be so huge.
You must've seen it, too. How did the king of paradise look?
Extremely large...and very beautiful. It's real, just like Dad said.
I see. You saw it
Sanpei.
Go for it.
You should be the one who catches it.
Sanpei.
What, Sis?
Catch it.
What?
Don't let it get away!
I'm counting on you, partner.
No time for you little guys.
Go!
Come on!
Gramps!
Get ready.
He's coming.
Did you see it? That's the monster of Yonaki Valiey!
What a creature.
A beautiful one.
Can you handle it?
No help. We promised! I'll catch him myself.
This is awesome!
Sanpei!
What, Sis?
Get him or I'll smack you!
Gotcha!
Don't be hasty! Wear him out!
Gotcha!
Dammit!
Just hold on. He must be tiring.
I'm wearing him down.
Good work.
Just a little more and I'll reel him in.
Oh, no. He was just bluffing.
Crap.
Sanpei, no!
Let the rod go!
No way! Once I let him go he'll never come back!
This is my only chance!
Sanpei!
Aiko!
Sanpei?
Gyoshin!
Reel it in!
Forget the fish, we have to rescue Sanpei!
Sanpei's still holding on!
Let me try.
Pull it with all your might.
Okay.
One, two, go.
Reel. One more time. One, two, go. Reel. And again. One, two, go!
What a kid.
Aiko, reel them both in!
Okay.
That monster
I wonder what reelin' in a giant like that feels like...
The thought gives me goose bumps.
I'll catch it!
You, Sanpei? No way.
Yes way!
Then even I could do it.
Why don't you catch it together?
But how?.
Well, there's a secret way.
Secret?
Yes, a secret way.
Sis! Sis! Sis!
Gyoshin. Throw this to Sanpei.
Hurry!
Okay.
Sanpei!
Thanks
Be a good boy.
Good.
It stopped.
Now, Sis! Reel us in! Reel us in!
Hi, Sis.
Nice one, Sanpei.
Gramps.
I get it. You knew that fish calm down when their eyes are covered.
It's hold and catch.
hold and catch?
The technique was once used to catch carp.
I see. So you taught Sanpei how to do it?
No, I never taught him.
I'm impressed you knew how to do that.
I didn't know how. It's weird, but somehow it just came to me.
But, how did Sis know what I was thinking?
Sis, why are you crying?
I dunno. I dunno!
Gramps...Sanpei I'm sorry. I'm
Aiko, there's no need to apologize.
You don't have to be so tough. Just let it all out.
Gramps...
Sis...I'll come to Tokyo with you.
I did what I wanted. I caught a monster fish!
Don't make me laugh. I reeled it in, not you.
Anyway, you're not cut out for Tokyo. And who'll look after Gramps?
But...are you really happy there?
Aiko, stay here. Listen to me for once.
I have to do things my way. I can't stay here.I want to make it in Tokyo.
So stubborn!
Everything can teach us something. I can learn a lot in Tokyo.
Sis.
And Sanpei, I'll be back more often, so teach me how to fish.
I got a real kick out of it.
Your Welcome,sis
My pleasure!
Bye, king of paradise.
Thank you.
So long.
It's time to go back home.
Yeah, I have a flight to catch.
really?
There's a tournament next week. I don't need to win.
I remember what it means to enjoy fishing.
It sounds like you've realized, what fishing is.
As Aiko said, fishing is just a silly waste of time.
Exactly.
Look!
Gyoshin. Thank you.
No...Thank you, for everything.
And thanks to the monster! And to Yonaki Valiey! Take care!
See you again!
Thank you!
So long!
See you all soon.
Let's go fishing again.
See ya.
See ya, Sis.
Take care!
You, too!
Look after yourself!
See you soon!
Come back whenever you want!
Sanpei...
Another hot day.
I love these
So tasty.
Thanks.
Hey, Gramps!
''Gyoshin Ayukawa''
How have you been, Sanpei? It's been a whlie, but I've been doing good.
I'm in Dallas, Texas now.
The other day, I won the Rainier Bass Fishing Cup.
So cool!
Enclosed are some pictures.
I could enter tournaments and become a champion again...all thanks to you,
Ippei, Yurippe and of course Aiko.
He really won.
When I get back to Japan, let's all go fishing again.
please say hi to everyone for me.
So cool!
You did it, Gyoshin!
I'll be a champ, too!
The weather's perfect. Let's go fishing!
Okay, let's go!
There's one!
Piece of cake!