Uehara-san! Please allow us to make a film casting Coo-chan as the main lead!
Please! For a TV advert!
This is the plan for a drama series!
Wouldn't you like to have a volume of kappa photographs?
One-two, Coo-chan! Take a look over here! Coo-chan!
You're being a nuisance to the neighbors! Please don't shout!
Shut up! You're the one who's loud!
Hey, come out!
That's right! Come outside!
Please don't shout!
So could Coo-chan and your family please make an appearance on the TV program they're sponsoring?
We have important deals with that company, so please.
Alright.
Really?
I owe you all that much.
Besides, I can't be afraid of them forever.
Awesome! TV!
Okay? Whatever they ask you, just ignore it.
Okay.
Excuse me, my child's coming out.
Please don't film him!
Go ahead.
Please let him through!
Kouichi-kun! How's Coo-chan?
Please, let us hear your story.
Kouichi-kun!
Hey, hold on, Kouichi-kun!
Wait!
Don't run!
Just a bit!
Hey!
It was really troublesome. I couldn't get out of the house...
Kappa's fart!
Uehara-kun!
The name of that dog the other day, it's Ossan, isn't it?
When we were in Grade one or two, I saw the name while visiting your home.
Why did you name it Ossan?
972,0,N,NB: "Ossan" translates to a man, often an old stranger.
When I picked him up, he looked like an old stranger, so...
Did you go anywhere? Like on a trip?
Erm, Toono.
Really? Then did you go to Hanamaki?
Erm, no, only to change trains...
Is that so...
What about Hanamaki?
It's the home village of Miyazawa Kenji.
981,0,N,NB: Miyazawa Kenji - a famous Japanese children's novelist, Night on the Galactic Railway was written by him (now an anime).
Do you like him? Miyazawa Kenji?
Yup, I like him.
You've never read his works?
Erm, not really.
Please don't push!
At this moment, Coo-chan has finally appeared outside!
Hey, are you okay?
I'll come with you.
Just ask them.
What's wrong?
Can't we take Ossan with us?
What?
What's up?
Coo's asked if we could take Ossan too.
What?
Please...
Hey, what're you doing?
The car's coming out! Please stand back!
Please don't push!
Stand back! Stand back!
Wow! They fell! Amazing!
Don't be scared. It'll be fine.
There's something wrong with Kouichi.
Yeah, he's in high spirits.
Humans can change all of a sudden.
My previous owner was like that.
What happened?
We got on really well when he was a kid.
We used to play together a lot.
I really liked him and he took good care of me too.
But after a while, he began to be bullied by his own sort.
So for him, I was the only one he could bully in return.
I was beaten every day. He probably was too.
I never understood why he had to face that, but it was really sad.
I didn't like being hit, and I didn't like seeing him turning into what he was either.
So I ran away.
I ran and ran, until I finally collapsed,
and then Kouichi came.
Kouichi's similar to that guy when he was a kid.
I wonder why humans change?
I wonder too...
Good morning.
This way, please.
Please wait here until it's time.
See you in a while.
What shall we do? About its lower body?
It's not a good idea to have it exposed...
It's not?
Definitely not. Not the entire body...
Where are the kids?
Oh, that. You know, Uehara's Kappa-chan is being broadcast on TV.
Really? Was it today?
Nobody's going to come today...
Let's go and watch it, shall we?
Yeah, sure.
Well then, we'd like to invite our special guest for today...
m...Coo-chan, the kappa, makes his appearance!
Please!
It's so cute!
Now, over here, please.
Thank you for coming on. Pleased to meet you.
Pleased to meet you.
It's Coo-chan!
Hello.
Yes, really...
Isn't that a robot?
To begin with, there are still a lot of people who don't believe that kappas exist, but...
What? It's real!
It's true! Really! It's broadcasting right now!
Today's show uses no tricks! Please trust your own eyes!
That kid!
10,000,000 yen!
Oh! Isn't he that kid?!
So Coo-chan, how do you feel right now?
Oh, maybe he's feeling a little nervous? Well, he can't help it, can he?
This is awesome! I'm thrilled!
What?
It kind of smells.
It's the perfume.
It seems like Coo-chan doesn't like perfume.
I don't smell!
Well, let's see.
Ah, you smell! You do!
Now then, I'd like to welcome our other guest.
He studies folklore and claimed that kappas truly existed, it's Shimizu Sumio-san.
Please.
Over here, please.
Welcome.
Hi.
In this part, we'd like to take a closer look at the mysteries surrounding kappas.
Shimizu-san is someone who has long believed in the existence of kappas and researched...
Hey, what's wrong?
This guy... He looks exactly like the man who killed my Daddy!
What?!
Well, I'm deeply moved.
I'd like to thank, Coo-chan.
So you had confidence in your theory?
Sure. There was evidence that was passed down in our family.
What could that be?
A kappa's arm.
A kappa's arm?
Yes, it's the remnants of a mischievous kappa that my ancestor, a samurai, got rid of.
This is it.
Because this was in our house, I just couldn't think of kappas as just being imaginary monsters.
Shimizu-san, would you be able to show it to us?
Do you think it's really a kappa...
Sure, although, maybe it's something Coo-chan would rather not see.
I want to see it.
Daddy...
Erm, you mean... That arm... It's your father's arm?
No way... It can't be...
Coo, is that true?
Is that your dad's arm?
It's true!
It's Daddy's arm!
How do you know?
Because I can! I can't help it!
But... What to do?
Could I... Have it back?
It's really precious to me.
Your ancestor killed my Daddy!
My Daddy wasn't a mischievous kappa!
He was an expert at catching fish, kind and... An admirable kappa!
Daddy only asked if they could refrain from turning Ryuujin swamp into a paddy field because that was our home, but...
Your ancestor suddenly drew out his sword and killed Daddy!
The Daddy who I really loved!
Is that true?
It's too much of a coincidence.
Is this for real?
Shimizu-san, what Coo-chan just said, do you think it's true?
Well, that... It's something that happened in the Edo period, so...
Ah yes, that's true...
Coo...
In that case, Coo-chan has the ability to see the past? You could say he has some kind of mysterious power...
Don't cry.
Stop it!
What?! What's this?!
Hey, what's going on in the studio?!
Hey, this isn't good!
What's happening?
I can't see what's going on like this!
Start the adverts!
Y-Yes!
The adverts have started.
Coo-chan, calm down... Hand that arm over to...
Hey, what are you guys doing?
Go and save him!
Damn it!
It's alright. Don't be scared...
We won't do anything...
Get on!
Wait!
It... It got away!
Coo!
Erm, hold on! We're on air!
What? A kappa and a dog?
Hey! Catch that!
Where do you want to go?
Somewhere... A quiet place with no humans...
Okay!
Hey, that's Coo-chan!
What is this place?!
It's full of humans and cars everywhere!
What? An arm?!
They're so noisy!
Wow! That was close!
This is such a dangerous place!
Hey, Coo-chan!
Wait up!
What?
Hey! Coo-chan!
Ossan, aren't you tired?
You've run enough!
No. Not yet!
It feels good to be able to run every now and then.
Hey, isn't that a kappa?!
It's Coo-chan!
Oh, Coo-chan!
It's Coo-chan!
Coo-chan!
Don't come after us!
Let's go after it!
No way! Is that Coo-chan?
Coo-chan! Wait!
Oh crap!
Ossan!
Are you alright?
I'm sorry, I screwed up... I'm afraid you have to go on your own from here...
What?! No! Please get up!
It hurts... Shit!
It's my fault! It's my fault!
I wonder if he's still alive...
Would it have been better if I'd stayed and got beaten?
If I had, he'd have a way to get rid of his frustrations...
Here, here, here, here, and up!
...And become like that time again...
Ossan! Ossan!
Did it die?
So cruel!
Quick! Take a photo! A photo!
Eugh! Looks gross!
Hey, he's upset.
He's got some weird power, doesn't he?
How pitiful...
Hey! It's meat! Meat!
Let's eat it before the guts rot away!
Let's eat! It's feeding time!
Let's eat that little one too!
What was that?!
Coo-chan! It's dangerous!
Coo-chan!
Get down!
Hey, where's the police?
Call the police!
Coo-chan!
Come down, Coo-chan!
Watch out!
He's climbing up!
Coo-chan!
Come down!
Yeah! That kappa! Coo-chan!
Coo-chan's climbing the tower!
Is Ossan dead?
Why...
Hey, over there!
Coo-chan!
Where?
Over there!
Coo!
There're stairs inside.
Let's get closer.
Can we get to the steel frame from the stairs?
Sure, you can use the gateways in between.
Excuse me, but we're the family with Coo.
Daddy, there aren't any quiet places around here where there aren't any humans...
This is like... A nest of humans.
There are no kappas anywhere anymore...
They were all killed by humans...
It's completely dry...
I'm out of energy...
Daddy, what should I do?
I'm tired...
I want to go where Daddy is...
If I fall from here, I can get there, right?
Daddy, save me!
Daddy! Daddy! Daddy!
Coo! Stay still!
We're coming to save you!
Put the rope over there!
Go on. Hurry!
The keys! Quick!
Ah, yes!
Coo! Answer me, please!
What's that cloud?
It's freaky!
Oh, no!
What is it?
I've got it, Daddy...
You're saying that I shouldn't go there yet, right?
Coo!
Stay there!
I'll never do anything that will upset Coo! So please! Don't run!
Hold on tight. Here.
Ossan wanted to save Coo, didn't he?
He did what we couldn't do.
Numerous people have claimed that they saw a dragon, however, nothing was seen on the photos or the video.
The relationship between the dragon and Coo-chan remains a mystery,
Banner reads: "The kappa's a dangerous monster! Get rid of it! A mysterious power threatens our peaceful lives. Isolate it immediately!".
but the demands for a proper investigation into the powers that Coo-chan holds has become stronger.
...And then you twist as you swipe the opponent's leg out from under them.
Like this?
I see. Okay! One more time!
Sure.
Coo, it's ready.
Ah, this is perfect.
That looks good.
Thank you for such a fine piece of work.
It's nothing. Don't thank me for that.
Hi-chan wants one too!
I thought you'd say that.
Here. That piece of glass you got from Coo-chan the other day... I mean, the stone, put it in here.
Hitomi! Stop stuffing things down there!
Yes.
What're you two doing?
Yay! Brother's the only one who's being left out!
Yay!
Did you want something similar, Kouichi?
Not really.
Oh! He wants one too!
Shut up! You! Hey, wait there!
Brother says...
By the way, your dad said...
Here, give that to me!
There's no point in hiding anymore, so for our next holiday, we'll be visiting a place with a clean river.
Really! Yay!
Hey, so where are we going?
It's not being decided yet.
Are we taking lunch with us?
Yes, we are.
Can I catch fish there?
Of course!
Most likely the people from the TV station will come too, but dad said it doesn't matter.
You must be looking forward to it.
Right now everyone wants to see Coo-chan, but after a while, they'll get used to him.
And then you'll be able to live like you used to.
Yeah.
I wanted to see the dragon too.
But I was in such a situation, I didn't even realize it was there.
Why don't you ask Coo-chan?
I did ask if he could call it again,
but he said that he didn't call it, that his dad did.
"Yeah, right," you'd think, right?
They're amazing, aren't they? Coo-chan and his father...
Huh? I guess so...
Hey! Lovey-dovey, aren't you, Kou-chan?
Is this a friends-only-club?
No! It's not like that!
Hey, the gloomy Miss-Unlucky and the Kappa brother!
You two suit each other!
Hey, Kou-chan, isn't that kappa dangerous what with all those supernatural powers?!
Crying and holding that mummified arm!
Watching that scene freaked me out!
That's 'cos it was his murdered dad's! It can't be helped!
How do you know? Did you check their DNA?
Hear! Hear!
Coo can tell!
What?
What're you talking about?
Have you turned crazy because of the kappa bug?
What do you mean by "kappa bug"?
My dad was saying that a kappa's similar to an alien, so it probably carries some strange diseases!
Beware!
Kappa bug!
Kappa bug! Kappa bug! Kappa bug!
Kappa bug! Kappa!"
Stop it!
Oh! Miss Unluckys upset!
What's up? Having your period?
I heard your dad left your family after having an affair.
What? What's that got to do with anything?!
Then it turns out... what was it? Your mom was having one too!
Shut up, idiot! Stop it!
Wow! I can see your panties!
What are you getting all worked up about? Idiot!
You got infected by the kappa bug too? Right?
Go on! Do it!
Beat him up! Come on!
Push him! Push him! That's right! Beat him up! Come on!
Alright! I'm sorry!
You're strong...
Coo taught me.
He's strong at sumo wrestling.
I see.
It's the first time I've ever had a fight.
It's best if you don't.
Yeah.
It's the same place as last time.
It was around here where you found Coo-chan.
Yeah, probably.
We can't really tell where anymore, can we?
It's been a while since then.
Actually, Uehara-kun... I'm moving away.
My parents are divorcing, so I'm moving to my mother's hometown.
I'm moving the day after tomorrow, and I'll be attending a school there at the start of the new term.
I see...
Thanks for talking... to me.
Hey, don't cry...
A lot of stuff's happening to you. You know... But good luck...
Erm, so, I'll be off now...
See ya.
Kikuchi, you better go home soon.
What?
Like I said, Coo says he's leaving!
Why?
A letter arrived for Coo, and he got all excited the moment he saw it.
Kouichi!
Take a look at this!
It's a trick, isn't it?
Kouichi, that wasn't written by a human!
What do you think?
What's wrong? Has something happened?
No, nothing.
How do you know? What if somebody's trying to trick you?
I can tell by looking at it.
It's better to do what it says.
I'll go tomorrow!
Tomorrow?!
You don't have to rush, right?
We were supposed to go to the river tomorrow.
You were looking forward to it, weren't you?
I'm sorry.
Stupid Coo! Get lost!
Hitomi...
It's a bit sudden... Anyway, Coo is leavâ€"Is moving on.
It's modest, but tonight is his farewell party!
Well then, wishing Coo all the best...
Dad, why don't you stop him?
Why are you letting him leave so easily?
Kouichi, do you remember telling me how lively Coo was in the river at Toono?
I do...
We're different to Coo.
Where we live and how we live.
Then we can go to that sort of place!
We were supposed to go there!
But we can't go there everyday.
Coo used to live daily in that kind of habitat.
The way Coo's living now, it's not natural to him.
Daddy used to say this: "Humans snatched water and land from us, eventually the wind, sky and even the places for the Gods will be taken as theirs.
In return, they will lose their souls..."
I used to think that humans were those sorts of monsters...
From your point of view, we probably are...
But after living with you, I've come to realize that not all humans are like that.
Then why don't you just stay here?
If I stay here, I'll have to live like a human.
One day, when I die, I'll be going to a place where my Daddy, Mommy and all my ancestors are waiting.
How could I face them if I'd forgotten the way of the kappa when I get there?
Besides, if I stay here any longer, it'll get harder for me to leave you all.
That's why I'm going.
Come on, let's eat.
Yummy!
Hurry up, quick!
Now look at the camera, the camera.
Right, one more!
Coo, are you okay with the light?
Yup, this flash isn't scary at all!
Is this enough water and food?
Plenty!
Take the photos. It includes those from yesterday.
I'll keep it safe with me.
Right! Shall we go?
Okay!
Let's go!
Hey, when's the next time you're coming again?
Hey, tell me. When will you come again?
Hitomi, Coo is...
When... will you...
Hitomi, don't cry.
I don't know when it'll be, but I'll definitely come by and see you again.
Kappas don't lie. Please believe me.
I wish you the best.
I'm sorry about how things turned out. Thanks for coming to our home!
Not at all. Thanks for all the care.
...With the next hit, it'll be goodbye. Here comes the fourth, Suzuki-kun...
Hey, look at that.
He's holding something...
People from the press!
We've given up on raising Coo in this kind of environment!
What does he mean?
What's going on?
I'm taking Coo to a place where he can live naturally like a kappa!
Please stop observing our house from now on!
Coo-chan?
Right now?
Where are you taking him?!
We aren't wrong, are we?
We aren't wrong.
It was wrong until now.
He's leaving?!
Wait up!
Hurry! Stop being so slow!
Quick! Hurry!
Looks like he's relocating Coo-chan!
Right! They're all gone!
Kouichi!
Be careful.
I'm dropping you.
Okay.
Coo, there's somewhere I want to visit beforehand.
I thought you were up to something.
Sure.
Hello?
Erm, is Sayoko-san there?
Uehara-kun?
What's up?
Coo.
Come in.
Are you alone?
Just come in.
Okay.
I'm sending Coo away now, so I thought before that...
Who's this?
Kikuchi.
Nice to meet you.
Nice to meet you too.
Coo, I haven't told you until now, but it's thanks to Kikuchi that I found you.
So I owe my life to you too?
Thank you so much.
Oh, not at all. I'm glad I could meet you.
Kikuchi's strong. She doesn't have anyone to help her, but she tries her best on her own.
I was also harsh to Kikuchi...
Kikuchi is leaving tomorrow too.
So before that, I wanted Coo to meet Kikuchi.
Kikuchi understood Coo's feelings far better than I did.
Thanks.
I better go before it gets too late.
I'm going to Kiyose, just in case.
Can I come with you to the station?
What? Sure!
Well then, shall we go, Coo?
Kouichi, Kikuchi,
I'm glad you two were the ones who found me.
It was just a coincidence, really.
It wasn't just a coincidence.
It was definitely something that was decided a long time ago.
Thank you.
I thought that there was no place for me, but that was just me thinking.
Like Coo-chan, I'll jump into a new place! Otherwise nothing will ever change.
Yeah.
Sorry, I think I said something that was a bit odd.
It's fine.
Can I write you a letter?
What?
Sure! I'll definitely write one back!
Erm, do you know my address?
Yeah. I kept the New Year's card you sent me before.
Well then.
Yeah.
Coo, I'm going to send you off now.
Okay...
Are you okay?
I'm fine.
Well, I can't come with you any further.
Erm, I'd like to send this package off.
Write on this please.
Ah, sure.
Oh! Send it as a fragile item, please.
It's done.
Erm, when will it be picked up?
That?
Yes...
In about an hour...
Thank you.
Kouichi, I'm sorry I surprised you.
It's just that I could hear the voice of your mind this whole time.
Kouichi, don't blame yourself so much. I don't have a grudge or anything.
I enjoyed living with you, and that's not a lie.
Coo! I-I had more to... Coo...
It's alright, Kouichi. Well, we'll meet again sometime!
Hey, Kouichi, I'm glad I didn't die.
Kouichi, my life was saved by you, I'll take good care of it!
I don't believe this!
Hey, are you okay?
Hey, you! Keep yourself strong!
Erm, water... water!
Phew! I'm back to life!
Are you feeling okay?
Sure!
You're not a human, are you?
How come you took the form of a human?
To fool the eyes of humans, it's best to take the human form!
I'm Kijimuna, it's like a relative of the kappas.
1540,0,Note,kNB: Kijimuna - A wood spirit. A folklore creature from Okinawa, Japan. Frequently described to have the appearance of a child. It's said that they can make people prosper, but if you betray them, you'll be punished dearly.
Eventually, I'll teach you how to take the form of a human. It's really handy!
You can go to bars where the young ladies are!
What's this place called?
This is Yanbaru in Okinawa.
That was really dangerous. When I saw you on TV, I thought I've got to do something about this.
Welcome. You can stay here as long as you like.
Humans hardly ever come here. You can definitely take your time resting your mind and body.
Thank you. I'll be under your care, Kijimuna-san.
Stop it! Don't be so formal.
You can just call me Ossan.
Okay! I'm Coo. It's the name I was given by humans.
Coo, there's a river in my forest. Why don't you go and take a swim?
Yeah! I want to swim!
To the God of this land, please allow me and Daddy to live here for a while.
Allow me to take enough fish to keep me alive from this river.
Does that feel good, Daddy?
Hey, Daddy, like that Kijimuna Ossan, maybe there are kappas out there who can take the form of a human.
After I've taken a rest here, I'm going to go on a journey to find the kappas.
Then I'll go and see Kouichi too!
Daddy...
I'm sorry, but I made friends who are humans.
A white towering thundercloud floats in front of us.
Suddenly you fall silent and look up at the sky.
I felt anxious and tried to look into your eyes,
but you already made up your mind.
I thought that I could stay beside you, even after the seasons changed.
No matter how far apart we are, our hearts are connected.
Don't close your heart even if someone's cold to you.
There's always someone thinking of you right here.
Please continue to smile in that place that allows you to be yourself.
If you're in pain, I'll come and see you beyond this space and time.
A drop that fell in summer eons ago is gently blown by the wind towards the future.
Please continue to smile in a place where you can be yourself.
If you're in pain, I'll come and see you...
...beyond this space and time.