Planetes
Abandoned artificial satellites. Tanks jettisoned from shuttles.
Refuse generated during space station construction.
This junk, space debris, is traveling around the Earth at speeds approaching 8 km/s.
Should this debris collide with a spacecraft, it could result in a terrible accident.
For this reason, mankind has been confronted by the necessity of collecting this debris.
This is a story of 2075, a time in which this space garbage has become a problem.
Soshite hito wa toki wo koeta yume wo miru, And people dream dreams that transcend time,
...seijyaku no umi ni idakarete. ...held in the arms of a still sea.
Tori ya kumo wo miagete wa... As they look up at the birds and clouds,
...hakanai inochi moyashita... ...it set their ephemeral souls on fire...
...ikusen no asa ni. ...on a thousand mornings.
Hikari ga mukau basho e... I bet they're taking flight...
...habataku darou. ...to where the light is headed.
Negai wo hanatsu toki wa ima. Now is the time to launch your dreams.
Hatenaki yume wo noseta... Off into the frontier that is carrying...
...frontier e, ...boundless dreams, .
...tooku tooku dive in the sky. ...farther and farther, dive in the sky.
Planetes
Phase 5: Fly Me to the Moon
Day One
I have confirmation here, too.
You are passing through the outer Van Allen belt on a...
We hardly ever get vacations! Yuri should've come, too!
Don't foist your own interests off onto other people.
Yeah, yeah...
Wow, I can't wait! The moon!
You're allowed to take pictures at Apollo Memorial Park, right?
I hear that there's a statue of Commander Armstrong there.
What are you, a tourist or something?
I guess I can't blame her. It's her first moon trip, after all.
Still, that's no excuse for...
Wow, a commemorative medal!
I-I'm so sorry!
I'm not used to zero-G yet...
Until you are, it's a lot easier if you move along the walls.
I'm so sorry!
Gee, he reminds me of someone I know...
He reminds me of somebody, too. Say, from three years ago?
I guess everybody's got a past, huh, Sempai?
Excuse me, I'd like one of those commemorative medals, please.
Of course. Thank you.
Huh?
What's wrong?
Huh? Where did l... It looks like I left my wallet in my cabin.
For the love of...
We thank you for choosing to fly with us.
I am your captain, Kenji Impadi.
We have cleared the Van Allen belt, and will now begin normal cruising.
Excuse me, I heard that the way you use the restroom is different when the ship is underway.
We will do all we can to make our four-day flight to the moon a safe one,
Excuse me, I heard that the way you use the restroom is different when the ship is underway.
We will do all we can to make our four-day flight to the moon a safe one,
...and we look forward to our time with you.
It's frustrating, that's all! Our factory was in business for three generations!
We could hold our heads high, no matter where we sent our products, so why...?!
What else could we do?!
We can't get the gasoline we need to run our equipment anymore!
Even if we could, it would add too much to our costs!
The only people who would lend money to people like us...
...to buy new machinery are those thugs.
Those people won't chase us all this way, will they?
No...
Who was it who discovered resources out here in space, anyway?
That's why we decided to die in space.
It'll be easier on Sia that way.
You're right. She loves space, doesn't she?
No!
There's no escape for you, little lady!
See, I've already caught you!
You jerk! What the hell do you think you're doing?!
Cut! Cut!
You moron! This is supposed to be a closed set!
I-I'm sorry, Director...
"Director"?
This is a shoot. We're making a movie.
A movie? Uh, you are?
Hey, pull yourself together!
It's useless, Director, he's out cold!
Suck it up! We've still got scenes to shoot!
Well, if you didn't leave it in your cabin...
I guess I must have dropped my wallet in the lounge, then...
I hope some kind soul finds it and turns it in for you.
What am I gonna do?
Excuse me, has anyone turned in a wallet to the lost and found?
A wallet, miss? In that case, please give me your ID number...
I can't see anything at all!
That's strange...
It doesn't have a lens cap, so it can't be that...
Maybe it's not focused... Or maybe it's broken.
You're kidding!
I see something!
Yay, it's the moon! It's the moon!
These cost money.
T-Thank you.
Are you on vacation?
Yes.
Yes, sort of...
Oh, let me repay you...
That's okay, don't worry about it.
"That's okay, don't worry about it!"
I'm sorry, I'll pay you back!
Still, if we haven't found it here, either, that must mean...
Do you really think it was stolen?
Well, not everybody in the universe is a sweetheart, you know?
And what the heck is keeping Hachimaki?
Hey, you're right! I think he said he was going to look around the cargo area or something.
I guess we'd better go look over there, then.
Right.
Bye, then.
Thank you.
Bye bye!
How many days will it be 'til we get to the moon? I can't wait!
You want me to take his place?!
What choice do we have? We can't keep filming with him like that!
Maybe so, but still...
We'll use CG to turn your face into a wolf's, so don't worry.
Yeah, but I've never acted in anything before.
What's that got to do with anything? To play a werewolf, you just need to go by instinct!
Right, go by instinct.
Instinct for what?
Okay! Space Wolf Goes to the Moon! Scene 7, take 18!
And...action!
Hey, you're as stiff as a board, buddy! Relax, relax!
You're an animal!
You're turning into a lone wolf! That's right, you're a hungry beast!
And right there in front of you is a tasty little bunny!
Mmm, delicious! You can't hold yourself back anymore!
A nice, cute, first-rate dinner!
If you don't catch her quickly, she'll get away!
Nice one!
No! Save me!
No!
What do you think you're doing?!
I knew you were rude and violent, but I didn't think you were capable of this, Sempai!
Cut! Cut!
Don't jump to conclusions, damn it! They're shooting a movie!
I'm sorry, our leading man got hurt, so I asked him to fill in.
See?
I-I'm so sorry! I just assumed...
You assumed what?
Gee, a movie, huh?
Yeah.
Do you have a movie permit?
Gimme back my camera!
Wow, you'll never get permission for something like this...
That puts food on our tables! Ow ow ow!
I'm so sorry we interfered with your "art."
Tanabe, call security and let them know about this.
The nice lady there is a Technora employee.
Um, so are we, Sempai...
We'll look after your equipment until we reach the moon. Good day.
We're really sorry about that.
They took all our equipment...
What are we gonna do now?
Don't worry about it. Being a pro means always planning ahead for the worst.
Day Two
If you'd been paying attention, this wouldn't have happened!
You're one to talk! You weren't watching her, either!
Knowing her, I was positive that she'd be looking out at space with that telescope again...
Where do you suppose she went?
Say...
What if...What if this is a sign that we shouldn't take her with us?
It's a little late to be saying that, don't you think?!
We talked this over and over before deciding to do this, remember?
I know, but...
Those people have even extorted money from our relatives and friends...
Who are you saying that we could've left Sia with?!
You're right...
Anyway, it would be cruel to leave her all alone, wouldn't it?
Fanny...
I hate space!
Oh, hello!
Thank you for yesterday.
You know them?
Yes, a little.
Um...
Have you seen Sia around? Our daughter, I mean.
You can't find her?
No...
Then we'll help you look for her!
Geez, you're always saying you'll do stuff without thinking it through!
As I recall, you were standing in during that movie shoot, right, Sempai?
Things just turned out that way.
I don't see her anywhere...
Sia!
Where are you?
I-I'm sorry!
Hey, watch it!
I'm really, really sorry.
-Sia! -Sia, where are you?!
Spaceships, spaceships, look at all the spaceships!
They're so fun, they're so fun, all my little spaceships!
In the rescue ball depot?
Right. Don't you think that's the perfect place to play hide-and-seek in?
Hide and seek, huh?
-Found her! -She's here?
Hello there!
Hi, lady!
What'cha doing?
I'm riding in my spaceship!
This isn't yours, kid. And anyway, it isn't a spaceship.
Sure, it is! I even gave it a name!
Wow, really? What do you call it?
Um...She's the Caroline!
That's a cute name.
Would you listen to me? This isn't a spaceship, it's a rescue ball!
Is not! It's my spaceship!
Look, kid...
How do you know? Do you have a spaceship, mister?
He doesn't have any money, so he can't buy a spaceship.
A girl with no wallet's got no right to be talking down to me!
I have one, I just don't know where it is.
I'm poor, too.
Scary guys keep coming to our house, saying, "Give us our money!"
I feel sorry for my mommy and daddy...
Sia!
Mommy! Daddy!
This is where you've been?
Come on, let's go back to our cabin.
I'm so sorry for all the trouble.
That's okay.
Come on, Sia.
Aw, but I wanna play with them some more!
We're going back!
Planetes
Listen Sia, Mommy and Daddy want you to take some medicine with them.
Why? I don't feel sick or anything.
We're not taking it because we don't feel well. We're taking it before we feel bad.
I don't wanna! I hate medicine!
Don't be such a baby, Sia.
But I'm not sick!
Mommy and Daddy are going to take it, too. Okay?
I don't wanna! I hate bitter stuff!
I said take it, so just take it!
Hey!
I-I'm sorry, Sia... I didn't mean to shout.
It's okay... I'll take the medicine.
I'm sorry, Sia... I'm so sorry.
Mommy, why are you crying? Does your stomach hurt?
Will you feel better if you take the medicine?
It's all right. Everything will be all right. You're such a good girl, Sia.
Huh?
What's wrong?
The medicine... It's gone!
Medicine?
Damn it, I thought there'd be something valuable in here, and what do I find?
Oh, well. I guess I'll go pull one more job.
Day Three
Cheng-Shin, are you coming off your shift?
Yes.
I'm just coming off mine, too. If you like, why not come to my cabin for some tea?
Cheng-Shin, do you have a minute?
What is it?
It's about that movie camera we confiscated.
This is it here.
Tanabe?
No, the man in front. Right here! Take a look.
I'll enlarge it.
Now that you mention it, we've had six reports of lost valuables over the past two days!
Take this man into custody immediately!
Yes, sir!
Excuse me, has anyone turned in any lost items?
Could you describe it?
It's a silver case that's about this big.
Sempai, will you treat me to some soft-serve ice cream?
Geez, would you give it a rest?
But I don't have any money!
Sia!
Did you buy your spaceship yet, mister?
How could I possibly have bought one this soon?
I'll let you ride in my Caroline, then.
I keep telling you, that's not a spaceship.
What's she talking about?
She's a fellow member of Sempai's "personal spaceship" club.
Oh? She's a darn cute club member, that's for sure.
Mr. Walken?
Yeah?
I'm sorry, but would you come with us, please?
-We won't take much of your... -What's your problem?! I'm busy!
Hold it!
Don't let him get away!
See? You can see it right next to Polaris.
What's "Polaris"?
You're a spaceship nut and you don't know what Polaris is?
Nope.
Tell me, kid, why do you want a spaceship so much?
'Cause I could go into space whenever I want! I love space!
Do you hate it in space, mister?
I love it!
We're finally on the last scene, huh?
Let's rip through it. We're on a race against the clock.
Hey, I know! When I get my spaceship, I'll make you my pilot.
Pilot?
That's the person who drives the spaceship.
We'll blast through space at escape velocity! It'll be great!
Yeah! I'll be your pilot!
But when is that gonna be, I wonder?
Get off my case.
I'm sorry, but could you let us use that spot, please?
Are you filming again?
H-How could we do that? Our equipment was confiscated.
Is that the truth?
If you're going to film somewhere, make sure you get permission first.
With a movie like that, though, they'd never get permission.
Outta my way!
Is he an actor, too?
No way! I've never seen that guy before!
Come back here!
Turn yourself in!
Cheng-Shin?
Hachi! Grab that guy!
Crap!
You bastard!
Stay right where you are, people!
Bastard!
Hold it!
Even if you do that, there's nowhere that you can run!
Shut your mouth! Clear everyone out of here!
Sia!
No! Let me go!
B-Be quiet, damn it!
Don't!
Let go of the girl!
Sia!
If you value the kid's life, do exactly as I tell you!
You, the pilot there! For starters, I want you outta here!
Hey! You up there!
Would you mind using this girl here as your hostage?
I'll pay you, okay?!
Pay?!
I'm begging you! I just need to get this scene, and my movie will be finished!
No way! I don't want to be a real hostage!
Idiot! You only get a chance to film a scene with this kind of verisimilitude once in a lifetime!
If you call yourself a pro, get in there and...
What the heck are you saying?!
You're trying to make money off of other people's misery!
If I didn't, do you think that the miserable people would suddenly become happy?
That's not the point, and you know it!
Then what is the point?!
I'm saying that there's no love in it!
Love? How am I supposed to make a living off of love?!
Life without love is no better than being dead!
Would you two shut the hell up?! Life without love is no better than being dead!
You! The pilot and his buddies! How long are you guys gonna keep standing there?!
Beat it!
I'm terribly sorry, but we've temporarily closed the observation lounge.
Lucie. Tell everyone outside the lounge to brace for G's from a roll.
Y-Yes, sir!
This is your regular check-in. Calling Luna Ferry MO-F 57.
Shall I drop the pressure in the observation lounge and knock everyone out?
We will be handing you over to L1 Terminal Approach momentarily.
Shall I drop the pressure in the observation lounge and knock everyone out?
We will be handing you over to L1 Terminal Approach momentarily.
But what if the kidnapper's had training?
We will be handing you over to L1 Terminal Approach momentarily.
Captain. I recommend that we execute an emergency roll maneuver.
Downlink course correction data via NavStar.
Captain. I recommend that we execute an emergency roll maneuver.
At L1 estimated rollover point,
Captain. I recommend that we execute an emergency roll maneuver.
At L1 estimated rollover point,
What? But what good would that...
At L1 estimated rollover point,
We have Debris Section people in there. We can have them assist us.
...roll your craft and initiate 0.3 G deceleration burn for 6 minutes, 30 seconds.
We have Debris Section people in there. We can have them assist us.
...roll your craft and initiate 0.3 G deceleration burn for 6 minutes, 30 seconds.
Half Section?
Hey! I want you people out of here, too!
Are you deaf or something?!
Please, just calm down! I'll see to it that you're paid well!
A man needs money even in prison, right?
SHUT THE HELL UP!
Are you people trying to screw with me?! I mean it, I'll kill this kid!
Don't do it!
Hey! Didn't I tell you not to move unless I said so?!
Don't you care what happens to the kid?!
Daddy! Mommy!
Use me as your hostage instead of our daughter!
Give us our Sia back!
Don't come any closer! I'll stab your kid in the throat!
This is her father saying this, but she's such a good girl.
Just great, doting parents...
We're a poor family, so we could never afford to take her...
...on the space vacation that she always wanted.
But in spite of that, she says she's going to buy a spaceship when she grows up,
...and when she does, we'll all go on a vacation in it together.
That's the kind of sweet girl she is!
She's beautiful and cheerful! I'm sure she'll make a great wife when she grows up!
Just a while ago, they went on and on about her pictures at kindergarten!
Maybe she'll become an artist!
She learned to walk before any of the other kids!
Maybe she'll be a sports star!
Ever since I was a kid, they told me that I had great hands so maybe I'd be a pianist!
And how'd that turn out? All my nimble fingers do is steal other people's stuff.
You two had lots of dreams of your own when you were kids, too, am I right?
But that stuff turns out to be lies real quick!
Artists and spaceships, all that stuff is nothing but stupid dreams!
What's that moron babbling about?
But it'll be different for Sia!
No it won't!
A pathetic, worthless life is all that's waiting for her!
Don't try to write Sia's future for her!
Sia's future belongs to her!
Understood. I'll leave the timing to you.
Rolling in ten seconds.
Nine.
Eight.
Seven.
Six.
Five.
Four.
Please, give Sia back to us!
Three.
Please, give Sia back to us!
Two.
Please, give Sia back to us!
One.
Please, give Sia back to us!
Zero!
What the...?
Man...
Not so tough now, are ya...
Damn, he's out cold.
Ow...
What in the world just happened?
They rolled the Luna Ferry to temporarily generate G-forces.
-Sia! -Sia!
Mommy! Daddy!
-Sia! -Thank goodness!
You aren't hurt anywhere, are you?! You must have been terrified!
Wow, I'm glad that worked out. Isn't this great, Director?
Damn straight! I can sell this movie for big bucks!
Huh? What do you mean?
I'm gonna sell it to a news program!
This might make more money than the movie would have!
You don't know when to quit, do you?
Where's the kidnapper?!
Right here.
Listen, I made a promise with that nice guy.
He said he'd make me his pilot once he buys a spaceship.
You did? Well, you'll have to keep your word, won't you?
If you're going to be a pilot, you'll have to study very hard.
Yep! I'm gonna work real hard!
-Sia... -Sia...
That hurts! What's wrong?
If you're gonna work hard, so will Daddy.
Let's all start over from scratch. Let's start over somewhere new.
You're acting funny. We're on our way to the moon right now, aren't we?
Of course... We are, aren't we?
Right! My wallet!
Gutto mizu wo nomihoshi, We gulp down some water...
...yuuyakegumo miageru no sa. ...and look up at the evening clouds.
Kyou mo ichinichi ga owatte, Let's wind our way home...
...gairoju no shita wo kaerou. ...under the roadside trees as another day ends.
Yaru koto darake de tenpatte, Even if life's so hectic that our tempers flare,
...muri wo shite, tsumazuite mo, ...we push ourselves too hard, and we stumble,
...nani ka kanarazu tsukanderu sa. ...I know there'll be something to grab hold of.
Kiraku ni ikou ze. Let's move on without a care in our hearts.
Subarashii jinsei dakara, It's a wonderful life,
...jibun wo aisuru yuuki wo motou. ...so let's have the courage to love ourselves.
Atarashii doa tataite... Let's take it one step at a time,
...hitotsu hitotsu aruite yukou. ...knocking on new doors on the way.
Subarashii jinsei na no sa. It's a wonderful life.
Kimi mo boku mo subete no hito mo... You and I and everyone else...
...yorokobi to kanashimi no imi... ...keep on searching for the meaning...
...sagashitsuzukete, so just on my way. ...of joy and sadness, so just on my way.
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Well, here we are. Welcome to your new home.
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See ya.
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You're leaving already?
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I told you, I have to be at the hotel by four.
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This is for you.
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Oh, my! This is a "get-acquainted gift" from Mr. Hoshino! Open it!
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It's a pleasure to meet you, Hoshino, my boy.
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I love everything about Japan.
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What are you thinking?!
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