Your jacket was washed but it smells of mothballs.
Usually your family would bring you new clothes.
At least it keeps the moths away.
Prison ruins clothes, so don't come back.
Thank you.
Come on! come on!
What's that stink?
Pass the son of a bitch! Go on!
What the hell!
Damn horse!
It's only good for a hot pot!
What did they feed you?
Nothing special.
Better than what you used to eat.
You look healthy after 18 months of prison chow.
You try it. You might get rid of your allergy.
Oh, sure.
We appreciate what you did for us.
Then repay me with the money you bet on the horses.
I can't quite figure that smell. I know it from somewhere...
It smells like Grandma's dresser!
Wanna do a shakedown on a shop for some cash?
Grannie makes a yummy Rice Omelet.
With runny egg.
Call me any time.
La La La at Rock Bottom (Misono Universe)
Yes?
And a pack a cigs.
FOR RENT
Who?
Who are you?
He's alive!
He's alive.
We're Akaihu singing "De La Noche Kitahama".
De la noche, Kitahama... Oh, this town is so grey.
I looked up at the sky and cried on Tosafoori Street.
De la noche, Kitahama... How can I forget?
The scratches you left with your nails.
De la noche Kitahama... Say you forgive me.
I was too fragile for you. This is goodbye.
De la noche, Kitahama... It's rice harvest time.
???
What's he want?
Back when the two of us... were young.
The way we lived... I don't know why.
We lived as if it was us against the world.
Just the two of us in a cozy apartment of love.
We loved each other. No doubt about it.
But we never, ever told each other so.
We lived at the bottom of the city day to day.
And we didn't think it was so bad.
Back when the two of us... were young.
We didn't trust... anyone else at all.
We had each other, just the two of us.
We didn't give a damn what happened to the rest.
SATO REHERSAL STUDIOS
Your share minus the rental van.
Kasumi, help me. - OK.
Thanks.
Where did you come from, 'Handsome'?
He doesn't even remember his name.
The audience liked him.
Maybe so... but it was a paying gig.
He's got a big wound right here.
It might be amnesia.
Hear that? The dude might have amnesia.
Wow... no shit.
A real live amnesiac!
Call the TV station. - Text them, man!
No!
You a singer?
You couldn't sing like that if you weren't.
Now what'll you do?
Will you kick him out?
Let's go.
Yeah, we're finished here.
Don't leave him here, guys.
They have jobs, you know.
He can work for you.
You said you needed help.
You're always taking in strays, like that dog.
Oh, Poochy.
Then he wandered off.
I hope he didn't die.
Are you really going?
Good night!
He can get a CAT scan here. Tell them I sent you.
Rishu! Open your bar. I need a drink.
See you.
Wait!
Huh?
It's retrograde amnesia.
I can't hear you!
I shouldn't see patients without health coverage.
I wouldn't usually do this.
I'm only doing this because Makiko sent you.
That's dumb.
Retrograde amnesia...
When your brain receives a trauma...
there might be memory loss concerning events before the trauma.
There's no sign of internal hemorrhage but he'll need to be watched.
The bruises will heal in a few weeks.
Is there a medicine for amnesia?
No.
Can I keep that?
This? OK.
Say hi to Makiko for me.
"Sato Rehearsal Studios"
Hey, you're home, Takariori.
Shizue, your husband's home.
Eat slowly or you'll choke.
For this... thanks a lot.
It's been in the dresser. The smell will wear off.
Eat, son.
He's not your son.
They won. Thanks to Kanemoto's homerun!
He retired ages ago.
Eat or it will all go.
It's good.
You'll have to earn your rent.
Yum!
A new boy? - Yeah. Karaoke?
No. For 2 or 3 hours?
What's your name, boy?
Your name!
Poochy.
Poochy!
Poochy...
3 hours, OK?
Poochy...
Cute, huh? It makes you more lovable.
I'm here about a missing person.
Fill this out.
No, I want to know if anyone's missing.
If you're a relative I can tell you that.
We can't just tell anyone.
But he's missing.
Talk to his family then.
I would if I could but he's lost his memory.
I know you can find out, Mister.
His name?
Wait!
Wait up.
What's going on?
I don't know...
I don't know.
I don't!
I don't.
Let me go!
What do you want?
I don't know.
Well?
It's OK. We all have problems, including me.
Take your time to sort it out.
I don't know...
I don't know.
What's that?
You know how to make this.
It's like my body knew.
I guess you often made it.
What's that?
It's a notebook of things you do and like.
It might help.
I also wrote up a short bio.
You were a singer's understudy.
He was a horrendously bad singer.
So they paid you to sing off camera. - I know that story!
Here's the twist.
The singer's rival found out about you.
So the singer's manager wanted to erase your existence!
Oh, my God, Poochy!
The mob.
Your drawings suck.
A rival.
We're up second?
So we rehearse at noon...
Who knows what those slackers will play?
I'll hassle them.
A beautiful flower bloomed Flower, flower, flower.
We watered it with our tears so it cried too.
Where did love go?
It's in the town at twilight.
A song I found in my memory...
is heading away from the future.
It's a starry twilight Twinkle, twinkle, twinkle.
I'll get back to you when I know the playlist.
Poochy.
That song...
I know it.
And you just heard it now?
I guess.
Back when the two of us were young.
The way we lived I don't know why.
We lived as if It was us against the world.
Just the two of us in a cozy apartment of love.
I order French fries for everyone and I eat all of it.
It tricks your stomach into feeling full.
We have to decide on the songs! - Okay.
Hello, guys.
What's that?
What happened to you?
A taxi rear-ended the car I was in at work. I'll be okay in a couple a'months.
Two months!
The gig's in a week. - Should we cancel it?
It's no problem, guys.
The neck brace comes off in a month.
Hey... How about Poochy?
What...?
Yeah, he's perfect.
Sing... Poochy.
Guys, go upstairs.
But I can't...
Sing or I won't feed you.
I should be able to do it.
So what can he sing?
He's no good.
We used to roll around tickling each other.
Looks like the future won't be as peaceful as I imagined.
I thought the words "I love you" would resonate forever.
Holding onto those precious little memories so tight.
I poured out my feelings to you..
We mean more to each other than ever.
When I suddenly find you in my arms.
I missed you, I missed you so much.
I missed you...
I love you more than anyone I've known.
I will follow you I love the way you live.
There's no way. I'll just turn around and go home.
It's a sign that spring's come, the flowering red sweet peas.
I've got a new song to write.
I'll practice.
Me too.
Let's do it.
When will we start? - How about now?
I'll go upstairs.
Thanks for that.
Wow, he did it?
Yeah. The guys practice every day...
and Hideo wrote a song. You coming?
I'm busy, Honey.
You've changed... You're more cheerful.
Really? I don't think so.
If you say so. How's the boy doing?
He still can't remember.
He collects odd things. An X-ray, a guitar pick, a gun...
A gun!
A toy gun he found when he came to. He might be a hoarder.
He's piecing his past together.
Like how?
His history began when he came to on the road.
Maybe those things are clues to his past.
Who knows? I never had amnesia.
Maybe so.
He's like a babbling baby right, Mommy?
That's dumb.
Thank you.
See you at the gig!
Give me another one. Thanks.
OK, guys, stop.
OK, that's good.
Now, Rishu. Let's not use the pick.
Use your fingers for a swing feel.
And lose the intro phrase you played.
Guitar only.
Was that organ you played?
Let's make it piano.
Also I want syncopation.
A backbeat? Like this?
Kind of light?
Yes, that's what I'm looking for.
OK, that sounds good.
As for you, Poochy...
Just wing it.
From the top.
I tripped and fell on nothing at all.
Headed home even though I was covered in mud.
We have a new song.
And a new vocalist, Poochy.
OK, bye.
It's yours.
Thanks.
It's no big deal but playing an instrument is fun.
Thanks.
It's OK.
Thanks for getting me into the band.
I only need 4 things in my life.
Grandpa, the studio, Makiko and the band.
I don't ask for more. But I want them to be perfect.
This is Akainu, the band.
And I just need you here.
Your fingers are long.
That's dumb.
"Live music from Oshiripenpenz and Akainu."
The Lord tells his samurai that their future is doomed.
All the men fall silent as the Lord makes an announcement.
You'll be tortured at the stake, nails pulled and boiled to death!
All the men start to weep but the Lord's having too much fun.
Only the Lord laughs out loud...
And he orders, waterboard 'em, behead 'em, rip 'em apart!
Guys, move it!
I'll set up the mixer board.
I tripped and fell on nothing at all.
Headed home even though I was covered in mud.
The sun sets on an unlucky day... but it rises again.
Picking a scab toughens me up.
If the earth is firmer after rain.
I'd waddle with a smile.
Kicking the ground With hands swung high and heart racing.
Take a chance, don't hesitate Around the corner, you'll be happy.
Kicking the ground With hands swung high and heart racing.
If there's a wall, just push it Until you knock it down.
Hello, we're Akainu!
Our lineup's smaller tonight. We are Akainu Light.
Takaaki, our regular vocalist, went to claim the title of Alain Delon II.
Ladies and gentlemen, we present to you a rising star.
And his name is Poochy!
We'll play the song that brought Poochy and Akainu together.
It's called "The Old Diary." Take it away, boys!
Back when the two of us were dying,
The way we lived I don't know why.
We lived as if It was us against the world.
Just the two of us in a cozy apartment of love.
Back when the two of us were young.
The way we lived I don't know why.
We lived as if youth meant nothing.
Just the two of us cuddled up, in love.
We loved each other... no doubt about it.
But we never, ever told each other so.
We lived at the bottom of the city day to day.
And we didn't think it was so bad.
Back when the two of us were young.
The way we lived I don't know why.
We lived as if youth meant nothing.
Just the two of us cuddled up, in love.
We loved each other... no doubt about it.
But we never, ever told each other so.
We lived at the bottom of the city day to day.
And we didn't think it was so bad.
You sure you're OK?
Thanks.
What was that about then?
I don't know but I heard some man singing.
Did you remember something?
He's fine physically.
One more!
Here.
"Some man singing 'The Old Diary'. Are things coming back to Poochy?"
"What if he starts remembering... ?"
Poochy.
I'm coming in.
What's going on?
Don't waste electricity.
I only have one thing.
This song.
Sorry I'm late.
Get Poochy!
Get in here.
We'll have a solo gig in 2 weeks.
So soon!
I booked the Universe so be ready. Any complaints?
Clap for "yes".
Good. Dismissed.
So, am I in? - Of course you are! Don't be dumb.
You have no past so make a future.
Now you have two things. Simple, right?
THE 68th AKAINU MUSIC FESTIVAL
Time for the party tricks!
Party tricks?
We're the only act.
It's free for kids and pensioners.
It's our show.
We need a leotard.
What for?
Robin's pants have a hole.
What else?
Stop.
Stop the car!
Hey, wait... Poochy?
What is it?
"Omori, O.I.C. Ironworks"
Alright!
Let him go, Poochy!
You can have it back! Move!
Poochy?
Poochy!
What is it?
Is he carsick?
Buy some water.
Did you remember something?
You're a handful. Eat or you'll be useless.
Makiko will see you tomorrow.
What if he starts remembering...?
I met him at a Shinsekai bar when he was 19.
He needed a job so I hired him.
He was friendly but he had a secret life.
He hung out with some tattooed thugs.
They got him into trouble.
Like aggravated assault.
What!
Police were all over my factory. He was bad news.
What's he done now? - Assault?
See these people.
Go now, I don't want to think about Shigeo.
You look OK but you better rest.
Thank you.
This room has many memories. It was Kasumi's dad's.
How did he die?
An accident two years ago walking Poochy. The dog ran off.
Who saved the studio?
Relatives wanted to close it but Kasumi said she'd run it.
So she quit school.
Since then, time's stopped for her.
I'm the opposite.
Pay me in drinks. I'll put them on your tab.
Give me a tofu and a pack of jelly noodles.
250 yen.
Good to see you again.
Here's your tofu.
Thank you.
Hi there! How can I help you?
Well...
Are you related to Shigeo Omori?
May I ask you about him?
He's dead.
Shigeo died.
Actually...
We're closing for the day.
Masaru, go inside.
Close up, Honey.
Stop!
You looking for Shigeo?
You might say that...
Why?
Here.
Give this to him if you find him.
What is it?
Tiell him, it's all that's left.
Wait!
I have to go back or I'll get yelled at.
It's all that's left?
I have to go.
He's a loser but he can sing.
Like his dad. Shigeo refused to work in the family trade.
Can I go?
Why did he quit singing?
His father left him a huge debt when he died.
Noriko and I had to run the shop for him.
How come?
It was crazy!
After he graduated he was supposed to run the shop but he left.
His friends stole from us, too.
Assholes!
Poochy didn't steal from you.
No, but he ran away!
Noriko took care of him like a mother!
And he left her with the debt, the shop and the kid!
Kid...?
When he was arrested.
That's all that's left of this things.
Alleged 27 year old mugger beats man unconscious.
You're back.
You know...
I can't really remember but I think...
I could be dangerous.
I went to the ironworks.
And?
It was demolished and nothing's left.
The owner had disappeared.
I asked the neighbors if they knew anything but they didn't.
Okay...
I still need you to sing in the band.
Try and spit them.
MISONO UNIVERSE HALL
Here?
Higher? - OK.
Good.
Thanks.
What?
Yours has no tomato.
Oh, my God! Is it for real?
Thank you.
Poochy... Can you get the iron from home?
The steam one you hold like this?
It's upstairs.
The steam one... Upstairs...
Grandpa?
We didn't trust anyone else at all.
We had each other Just the two of us.
We didn't give a damn what happened to the rest.
Shigeo. I think I'll be a singer.
Dad, it's too late.
How do you know?
It's obvious.
Then you be the singer.
Give me a break, Dad.
A father knows best.
Why do you have that?
What's wrong?
Mount Everest and K2.
Kangchenjunga and Lhotse.
How old are you?
Who are you?
Happy birthday.
Who are you?
Take it. I don't know you.
Masaru, go upstairs.
A man's out there.
Go on.
Why are you here?
Can't I visit my own kid?
You heard him. He doesn't know you.
He is my kid.
Where's his mother?
How do I know? She left us.
And then you ditch your kid and go to prison.
How dare you visit him now?
I've changed.
If it's that easy to change I want to go to prison!
Every day I count every coin...
and try to ward off poverty and stress.
Your life must be easy!
I hate this shop.
I hate the smell of beans and deep-frying oil.
I never liked it.
I escaped it once...
Then quit.
Nobody will miss this shop.
Just walk away.
Right.
You're smart to have walked away.
I stink of beans but it's better than your smell.
You reek of the gutter and blood.
You can't wash it off. I prefer the stink of beans.
You haven't changed a bit.
You never think ahead. Just like Dad when he was alive.
Mommy.
Thank God, there's not a bit of you in him.
I wish you'd hurry up and die.
You got that?
Masaru's happy with us.
Go please.
Welcome home!
What have you been up to, Shigeo? You didn't invite us to your gig!
Oh sorry. I forgot you had amnesia.
You're Poochy now. Hi, Poochy.
I'm Sho. Nice to meet you.
I'd get amnesia if I could screw a girl like her.
What's your name?
Come on. Won't you tell me your name?
You asshole!
Asshole? Is that your name?
Screw me.
I'm just kidding!
You remember...
That's enough!
Poochy...
I'm Shigeo.
I'm dead to them.
That's how us losers treat each other.
You leaving?
Thank your grandpa for me.
The gig...
What about the gig?
Whoa, look!
Is he OK?
Hey, fella!
What happened?
Tuna...
Tuna.
Takanori, get me the tuna.
Takanori. I want the canned tuna!
Takanori, get me the tuna.
Takanori.
Where's Takanori gone?
Where's the tuna?
HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY
That's something. You're the president.
Yes.
I got the job while you were in prison.
Basically I do the same as before.
Where have you been?
Here and there.
After we parted, I was beaten up and lost my memory.
Like, amnesia?
I was totally lost.
I remember everything now.
That's nice.
Takuya... Tell me why you beat me up.
Let's see...
I didn't want you asking for money or bringing us down.
For the business, I guess.
Give me a break.
Want to get even?
No, I beat up Sho but it's unrelated.
I don't think he's dead.
Takuya.
I'll forget about everything if you give me a job.
I'm broke.
You crack me up.
Tomorrow at 8. I'll let you know where.
You found me? - Where else would you go?
This is yours.
It's just junk.
The gig's tonight.
It doesn't mean shit.
I don't want to hear that. - Go away then.
Kasumi.
You never called me that.
"?A new vocalist!"
Venue booked for "The Akainu Solo Show!"
"Make posters"
"One week to the gig!"
MISONO UNIVERSE HALL
The 69th All Japan Akainu Music Festival!
I got a letter yesterday.
It's stained with a tear It's a sign of your affection.
I recall the setting sun reflecting in the harbor.
I remember seeing you go The love of my life.
So many moons after that day.
I still sigh with a glass in my hand.
Let me get drunk.
Under Kobe's night sky.
Let me get drunk.
Just tonight.
Let me get drunk.
On the pier we said goodbye as the neon lights blurred in tears.
Hello?
Here's where we meet.
MISONO UNIVERSE HALL
With the universe's exploding power.
Comes a man of light from Andromeda!
Once he seized the Space Shogunate.
His heart races with excitement At over 9000 rpm.
Just when he stopped the farmers' riot on Venus.
The rogue samurai on Saturn's ring began to stir.
But he'll deal with it with the power of love.
Up on an orbital path It's got too hot to handle.
Ah, across the Galaxy and beyond.
Yay, I'll chase him up.
"Gotcha."
"Human Services Agency"
Poochy.
I'm Shigeo.
What do you want?
It didn't work...
In that case...!
Wait a minute!
Why are you doing this?
You could get amnesia again if I hit you...
Don't do that.
I needed a job.
A job? Is that what you call a job?
You're such a loser. How much dumber can you get?
You always make bad choices.
Then leave me alone!
You know what? We're the same.
You said the gig means nothing. I agree.
It doesn't matter. I just want to see you sing.
Look, Poochy's here!
Hurry up and change!
Move it!
I don't have a T-shirt.
It's here.
Thanks.
I'm not sure why but Takaaki just dived off the stage.
Poochy, get ready.
The choice is yours.
I tripped and fell on nothing at all.
Headed home even though I was covered in mud.
The sun sets on an unlucky day... but it rises again.
Picking a scab toughens me up.
If the earth is firmer after rain.
I'd waddle with a smile.
Kicking the ground With hands swung high and heart racing.
Take a chance, don't hesitate... Around the corner, you'll be happy.
Kicking the ground With hands swung high and heart racing.
If there's a wall just push... until you knock it down.
Run off, turn around. Don't waste your time dancing.
You're who you are, don't be the same. Go ahead and sing.
Kicking the ground With hands swung high and heart racing.
Take a chance, don't hesitate. Around the corner, you'll be happy.
Kicking the ground... With hands swung high and heart racing.
If there's a wall\ just push... until you knock it down.
So dumb.
Subaru Shibutani.
Fumi Nikaido.
Executive Producer Julie K. Fujishima.
Co-Executive Producer Tom Yoda.
Screenplay by Tomoe Kanno.
Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
Nobody ever cared who I was. I never cared about myself either.
I'm so detached.
A black sheep in a flock of white sheep.
I never conformed and I got labeled as a bad guy.
I tried to hide behind...
a dream someone forced onto me.
But I just can't escape.
From the uncertainty that comes after me.
One, two, I put up my fingers and count.
All the memories, pain and sorrow.
When I put up all my fingers.
I feel an unexplainable warmth on my palm.
Even after the world is destroyed.
Time will go on, it will never stop.
Just as the rain stops... or the day breaks...
I see that I'm alive in that moment.
Even after the world is destroyed.
Time will go on, it will never stop.
In a corner of the great big universe...
I'm born and I will eventually disappear.
Even with feelings of envy and superiority...
I see that I'm alive in that moment.