Sendagaya Station Shinanomachi Station Yotsuya Station
Commuter Express
Synchronization with current location complete.
Being and Time
Confirm test movie taken at the director's office two hours ago.
Police Database
Enter Password
Done.
If you wish to contribute, it is a possibility.
Then...
Yes.
Kazari Asami, we will make an exception and allow you to end your internship early.
As of today, you are assigned
to Special Public Security Division 5, Third Mobile Assault Unit 8.
Are you serious?
Do you object?
No, this makes it even more worthwhile.
These are parts for the newest Willwear.
Can you master it and view the video footage taken here?
This is way too easy.
Unit 8 (Unofficial)
Unit 8... An experimental division that comes with significant baggage,
Name: Yamabuki Rin Rank: Senior Superintendent Note: Special Public Security Division 5, Third Mobile Assault Unit 8 Chief
Name: Funasaka Yasuharu Rank: Inspector Note: Special Public Security Division 5, Third Mobile Assault Unit 8 Section Chief
created in the police department
Name: Kuroki Takeru Rank: Assistant Inspector
Name: Sena Souichirou Rank: Assistant Inspector
at the insistence of the defense ministry.
Name: Hoshimiya Haruka Rank: Sergeant
Name: Amano Madoka Rank: Officer
Woof Woof News
It is a group of incompetents
frequently criticized for collateral damage or other actions violating protocol.
garbage men
Is it really a unit of garbage men,
or are they just trash themselves?
Hey.
You really should use public mode for that.
What's with her?
Either way,
I'll take over Japan's ACTIVE Project.
In response to an increase in heinous crimes,
a new movement is picking up steam in police and security forces around the world.
This is the story of the services performed by ACTIVE in Japan.
File 1: Code No. 538
Thou shalt not be proud.
You are neither strong nor absolute.
Soon, our friends will teach you the truth.
Fate, coincidence...
All are merely offerings to the same plate.
Yes, when he and I ring the bell...
Who are the perps?
They're thought to be a pair.
Use of Willwear confirmed.
We've received authorization to shoot!
Good! Fire!
It can't be...
I know...
My role requires me to be a spy of sorts.
I will determine what's happening at Unit 8
and report whether it merits continued existence.
But that's only the official motive.
I know what the brass really wants.
Restricted Area
They want me to personally shape Unit 8 into a force of good.
To do so, I must first initiate conversations—
Good morning.
Oh, g-good morning!
Huh?
Wait... What?
We've received sortie orders.
Let's head to the command vehicle.
Oh, I should introduce myself.
I've been assigned here as of today.
Kazari-san, right? I've been informed.
I'm the section chief, Funasaka.
And I am...
Huh?
Sena Souichirou.
I guess my motto is "Separate the trash properly."
Glass Plastic Cans
Oh? Was there more left?
Under the table. His.
Welcome to the mobile assault center.
I'm Sergeant Hoshimiya Haruka.
I'm currently into buses.
My goal for the foreseeable future is to conquer all Tokyo bus LED displays.
That's all.
Huh?
Um, more importantly, wasn't there an incident?
Can you first give me an overview?
Amano Madoka. It's pronounced "Madoka." Nice to meet you.
Oh, are you the new girl?
I'm Yamabuki Rin, the chief.
Nice to meet you.
Huh?
I bet you're thinking, "Wow, she's short!"
Uh...
Oh... Where's my notepad?
Huh?
Huh? Huh?
They've arranged for a Chuo Express train to Tokyo passing through here at 9:12
to make an emergency stop and link up with us.
Let's have our briefing while we wait.
Kazari-san, you'll observe until ordered otherwise.
Wait, I can always—
Based on your ankle size, you must be the newbie.
And who are you?
People call me Kyoukai-san.
Huh?
There's an association of companies producing Willwears.
He's a maintenance man sent by them.
I guess you could call it my code name.
That's a Willwear part specifically for you, right?
Yes...
Give it to me later.
I'll add it to your Willwear by night's end.
All right.
Okay, so who're we missing?
Just a man who doesn't pick up his trash.
I got a message saying he'll be late because he's helping out at a branch.
Then, Assistant Inspector Kuroki Takeru
will join us at the rendezvous point.
Since we have a new member, let's cover the basics.
Willwears were developed as an auxiliary power device.
Given their output, when they're used for crime—
I know.
The actuators, which use synthetic muscle,
can make Willwears difficult to counter with standard equipment.
The government is currently moving toward amending the Police Act—
Thanks. On to the real subject at hand, then.
Today, at 7:46 AM, two Willwear units infiltrated
the Iwasaki Material Laboratory, in Oomiya District, Saitama City.
Two?
Correct.
They share the same base, but one unit appears to have specialized equipment.
After seizing 250kg of gold, the two units entered
the tracks of the Second City Express Saitama Line,
and they're currently heading toward Tokyo Station at an average of 50kph.
Chuo Express departing for Tokyo Station.
Chuo Line Kichijoji Station
Ugh, how much longer do we have to follow this launch method?
Until other agencies transfer over to us, I guess.
After all, this is partly to conduct various tests.
Then I guess it'll be this way for the next ten years.
Excuse me, boss.
I've determined the perps' Willwear specs from the lab's security camera footage.
They can liquefy materials with ultrasonic vibrations.
A heavy-machinery attachment from Yuusei Heavy Industries, then.
But isn't the base unit the Autumn Group's IW series?
Another modded Willwear?
There've been lots of those lately.
There's a high possibility that
they're backed by organized crime.
In my opinion—
Oh, let's save the speculation for later.
Now, let's not get too ahead of ourselves...
Incoming message from Saitama HQ.
They're going to seal off the Warabi Tollgate.
So we'll try to stop them right before Arakawa?
I can see why.
We can't.
Why not?
The perps are intentionally drawing attention to themselves.
Expressway Route 5 Ikebukuro Line
Tokyo Outer Loop Expressway
Second City Express Saitama Line
Most likely, they won't stay on this road.
Ah, they switched to the Outer Loop Express.
Does that mean they'll move to Route 5?
Contact police HQ! Request a sniper team!
Request denied.
Huh?
We've just identified the perps
as two males, aged sixteen.
Is that good intel?
Yes. I'll put it on the main monitor.
Those tax thieves got what they deserved! We're the best! Cops are so weak lol Stupid, too Got the goods!
They've outed themselves on the net.
Stupid, too Got the goods! We won't have to work for the rest of our lives! Accepting mistresses!
What idiots.
Indeed.
You can't have a mistress if you aren't married.
That's not what I meant!
Oh.
I meant they'll get caught right away by doing things like that.
Precisely.
Huh?
They might not be thinking much at all.
If they reach Ikebukuro, there are too many routes they could take.
The mobile assault vehicle will be standing by at Shinjuku Station.
Sena-kun, prepare Oscar I.
Roger.
Wait a minute. We have yet to receive official approval.
As long as we stay inside, equipping Willwear shouldn't be a problem, right?
We've arrived at the standby platform.
Itabashi authorities have raised no objections.
Oscar I, equip inner unit.
Vitals, all green.
All green.
All green, lock.
Inner unit, begin output.
Oscar I, set Elf Sigma Unit.
Given what we know of the perps' equipment, I'd prefer to also deploy Oscar II, but...
I wonder where he's gone off to.
Speak of the devil...
Kuroki-san, we're at this platform today!
Okay, got it!
Sorry to keep you waiting.
Kuroki Takeru, reporting for duty.
I'm glad you made it in time.
Yeah, having you guys come to Shinjuku was a huge help.
So...
Where are these brainless perps?
Um, so that's the guy who didn't take out his trash.
Kuroki-san.
And the girl?
No idea... I wonder who she is.
Kazari Asami!
Y-Yes?
I thought that was you.
Here's your notepad. You should notice being pickpocketed.
What?!
H-Hey!
Catch!
Th-Thank you.
But why are you bringing a suspect to the scene of a different crime?
I wouldn't have made it back in time otherwise.
The suspect fell ill while being escorted, so I had her rest.
It just means I duly observed the Code of Criminal Investigations, Article 104, right?
Those are just words!
Sorry to interrupt, but the operation has been cancelled.
Huh?
But the termination request originated in Suginami Ward.
Isn't the operation site in Itabashi Ward?
Well, there's an animation company in Suginami with a project on a tight deadline,
and they outsource their 3D rendering to a company in Itabashi.
If that area has a blackout,
they'll have to cancel the episode, so a city council member gave his support.
What's anime got to do with politics?
The anime company's agency apparently handles said council member's campaign strategy
for his soon-to-be-public gubernatorial bid.
Damn it all!
Everything and everyone is just a pawn in their power play!
It was an impossible operation to start with.
Let's focus on minimizing collateral damage
and holding ourselves to the tenets of justice—
Whoa!
12093 followers in 2 hours! Thanks! Let's show them our courage!
The perps have over ten thousand followers now.
Huh?
Um, what about me?
Maybe we can put her in the back?
I have to get ready to sortie, too.
Oh, you can't do that right away.
Why not?
I thought you wouldn't get here in time, so I charged mine up first.
What should we do?
The perps are headed toward Ikebukuro.
For now, put the other case's suspect in the transport.
Sena-kun?
Here.
Delay the perps on the expressway.
Oscar II will rendezvous with you later, so play it safe.
Any civilian vehicles?
They've already been diverted.
Then I have no objections.
I can handle sorting the trash just fine on my own.
Oscar I, permission to sortie granted.
Verifying
Permission confirmed.
Approved
Oscar I, data-link to mobile assault vehicle confirmed.
Request permission to launch.
Permission granted.
Launching!
Huh? What is that?
Cyril Kashiwagi and Mariano Edralin Tanaka, correct?
This is the police.
You will be arrested for armed robbery,
property damage, obstruction of justice, and other charges.
Power off your Willwears immediately and surrender.
Oh, boy... So that's how it's gonna be, huh?
They're still posting to the net.
What's going on? There's some weirdo. It's the garbage men lol I thought he reeked of something lol
Maybe they think we'll hold back because they're minors.
Or could it be...
Three...
Two...
One.
Warning was ignored. Now at Level 2.
Oscar I, deploy a drone, just in case.
Roger.
You have the right to an attorney.
If you know anyone—
Punch!
All right, attack confirmed.
Level 4.
According to Provision 12 of the Secret Service Act,
you're now allowed to use material force.
Roger that.
In accordance with the law, I will now exercise material force.
What's that?
Bastard!
He fell for it.
There!
Take that!
Damn you... You think you can get away?
I can still get you, even if you're behind me.
What?
It's no good, Section Chief.
I can't fire from here.
Send me the data.
God, so many rubberneckers!
Guess that's why they were live streaming.
If I may, I propose that the perps are heading for Chofu Airport.
We should get there first.
What is Oscar II's charge status?
It's at forty-three percent.
All right, I'll get going.
Are you even listening to me?
You're referring to how one of their posts had a station number, right?
For Takaido Station or whatever.
Huh?
Oscar I, report the perps' current location.
Command, this is Oscar I.
The perps are headed toward Ikebukuro.
See?
Their mention of Takaido was a trap.
Let's flank them around Edogawabashi.
Roger.
Vitals, all green.
All green.
All green, lock.
Inner unit, begin output.
Oscar II, set strike interceptor unit.
Hmm?
How did he know it was a trap?
If they really wanted an audience,
they'd be more straightforward.
Kazari-san, you're thinking too hard.
Relax a bit, okay?
Let's go!
Combine!
Yahoo!
The perps are gaining speed! Request permission to fire!
Sorry, there's a building of significance to the former prime minister nearby, so...
Huh?
Something wrong?
Can you see?
From the direction opposite Oscar II, there's...
Whoops.
Cut it out, you two.
This is the police.
Further resistance—
Whoops!
What?
Bye-bye!
A Störche?
Huh?
That's going way too far!
They're making a run for Gyoen.
What's with them?
After I went to the trouble to get here, they're just going back to Shinjuku?
I won't let you get away!
Come with me!
Whoa! Wh-What the...
Oscar II, stop!
I've told you before not do this.
That's why I've been trying my best not to!
I don't need bureaucratic talk from you!
Just...
What's with those two?
Kyoukai-san, what's Oscar I's strength, and do we have emergency missiles?
It should be fine.
Huh?
Command, request confirmation of target-capture site.
Hey...
Stop! Stop!
Roger.
Searching for potential capture sites.
Huh?
What's wrong?
Confirmed hit. Sending address now.
It's a building scheduled for demolition.
Keep it contained within the property.
I'll do my best.
If I'd known I'd be in such a repulsive operation...
Do you need medical attention?
For your wounded heart?
The thought is more than enough.
Cancel the operation immediately!
It's too disorganized and dangerous!
We still have Code of Criminal Investigations, Article 21, so don't worry.
I can't accept this.
I'll report to HQ where justice truly lies—
There's no such thing.
Huh?
This is a job.
What?
More importantly, Kazari-san,
can you head to the capture site?
Oh, I was just thinking that myself.
Agreed.
Only one of us here can take action, anyway.
Huh?
You guys, follow!
What's with this insane plan?
I'll just have to take charge, after all.
Sorry for repeating, but we're the police.
You are under arrest for armed robbery, property damage,
obstruction of justice, and...
Crap!
We were so close to getting away!
Toward the bay?
Huh?
We already figured that out when you guys tried to lure us to Chofu.
By now, the quicksand areas in Ryogoku and Nihonbashi are all cordoned off.
Screw this!
We have the power output of two units.
Melt, bastard!
Oh, is this it?
That won't work.
We've already coated our units, after figuring out your specs.
Damn it, bastard!
Oh? Why don't you power down your Willwears?
Hey, they're minors.
So what?
I don't give a crap anymore!
I'm gonna melt you!
It's all your fault!
W-We're minors!
I've determined that you can't be reasoned with.
Oh, I'm out of power.
It's because you fooled around and made me waste power!
What? You're blaming me?
Boss!
Can we start Phase 7 yet?
Still getting a final confirmation.
I see... Shinjuku Ward can't authorize it?
That's unfortunate.
Tell the ward mayor that, at this rate,
the secret club, Sappo—
H-Hey!
Fine, do whatever you want!
We have permission.
Just one more.
Seriously, screw this!
Approved Approved Verifying
I'll use all the power we've got left!
Approved Approved Approved
You know...
You should really try to expand your vocabulary!
There's no time left.
Want me to unlock the sublimation module?
Permission granted.
Permission confirmed.
Sublimation Module
This ends here.
Bye, minors.
Destructive Ram Cannon, fire!
Yeah!
Did I get here in time?
Out of power.
Commencing emergency purge for pilot safety.
Out of power.
No!
Commencing emergency purge...
This is an experimental division.
We must avoid having our faces seen at any cost.
So...
No!
Care to try the welcome party course menu from the renovated Abumiya?
Japanese Izakaya
You'll find the perfect place here!
She's still a minor.
We haven't let her drink.
Then why's she like this?
I think she's been in shock the whole day.
It's the real world.
It's because you get too hung up over the details.
It isn't exactly good to ignore details, either.
Oh?
Don't take it so seriously.
By the way, about the perps' posts...
They were by someone else.
What should we do?
We don't have any jurisdiction to investigate.
The Störche was taken into Saitama Prefectural Police custody, too.
Then we have no cards to play.
How does the brass feel about Unit 8, anyway?
Naturally, they're concerned.
They even assigned a special person like Kazari-san to us.
Oh, I'm not special at all.
High expectations have been placed on me.
The continued existence of
this division depends upon my report—
Oh, about your report.
Huh?
Make sure you include the fact that you got your notepad snatched in your report.
Huh?
Well, of course she should.
Yeah.
They're right...
But it still stings!
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Ohakonyapachininko!
File 2: Academy Destruction
Welcome to Liko's active predictions for the future!
This is where I predict what will happen next episode.
Whoa! Boss's rack is growing!
Could it be love?
But the subtitle says "Academy Destruction."
What a mystery!