It came from beyond Jupiter.
The enemy is heading directly towards Mars.
Projections show the enemy landing near the South Pole.
It is clear that the enemy intends to invade.
Do not let them reach Mars!
All vessels, fire at will as soon as they are within range!
The enemy continues to advance.
Entering effective range of fire in twenty seconds!
Fire!
All our beam projectiles were repelled!
Gravitational waves?
Numerous small tactical weapons have been launched from the Chulip.
Fire all lasers now!
It's not hitting them!
The Chulip has entered Mars orbit.
In sixty seconds, it will reach the South Pole.
All hands abandon ship!
We'll ram this ship into the Chulip!
Headquarters! Headquarters?!
They might not be around anymore.
I'm talking about the people on the surface.
Damn, at this rate, everything above ground will be wiped out.
This way, Doctor!
Here.
Oh wow, thank you!
You're too kind!
It's nothing. I was coming back from the market.
Thank you very much!
Sure.
Let's go on a date!
My name is Ai!
Get down!
Right now, we are opening the doors manually.
Please do not panic!
Make sure the civilians get out of here safely!
I'll keep that thing at bay.
Run while you can!
Brother!
I'm not finished yet!
You're so cool!
All right! We've got the door open now!
One year has passed since the defeat at the First Battle of Mars.
Mars has now fallen firmly into the hands of the enemy.
It's only a matter of time before Earth falls as well.
I have a question.
Yes, what is it, Mr. Goat?
What is it you would have me do?
Project Schiaparelli. I believe you are familiar with it.
Yes.
We feel that you should take it on,
as you are the only one with experience in the armed forces.
Me?
Is this part of a military procurement?
Well, leaving that aside, many girls will be part of this project.
I see.
And a bonus.
Let me see...
How's this?
May I ask something?
Yes?
Is that after taxes?
Well, let's leave that aside, and worry about the human resources required.
Human resources?
Yes, human resources.
The very best, even if it means some with slight personality problems.
Honey, you've been at this for three days...
Keep quiet!
After this, Lily will be invincible!
Hello, please excuse us.
I-It's not what you think! This...
Hello, my name is Lily.
Hire me as a mechanic?
You may be making illegal alterations, but you're still quite talented.
Please, won't you consider...
All right, let's go. Let's go now!
But what about negotiating a contract?
Don't worry about it!
As long as I can get away from those two, I don't care if the job is in Hell.
Are you sure about this?
Do you dislike being the secretary of the company president that much?
Well, you know...
I guess it has more to do with job satisfaction.
It's time for us to fight!
All right, let's go!
Yeah!
That's a wrap!
Thank you!
– Thanks!
– Megumi?
Yes?
These people from Nergal want to see you.
Yurika!
See, Yurika? Your father's getting upset.
But this uniform is so not cool. I don't look right in it!
What's the use of worrying about that?
Say, Jun...
Are you sure it was a good idea to leave the United Forces for my sake?
I-I was worried about what would become of you if you were left alone.
Oh, Jun, you're the best friend a girl could ask for!
Sure, sure...
Yurika!
Damn it, Yurika!
I've had enough of this schoolgirl behavior.
But...!
What do you mean "but"?!
– She's getting dressed right now!
– This is an important day for you...
Yurika, how you've grown.
To think that my own daughter would be so well endowed physically.
Yurika, make your father proud with your deeds.
Jovian Lizards threaten the Earth!
Punch them out with our united fists!
Protect the Earth! United we stand!
This has been a message from the government.
There they go again.
Hey, what's holding up the stir-fried vegetables?
Hey!
Oh no, not again...
Oh boy, another one lost.
They're just not as maneuverable.
They should just give up.
Hey, it's more fun inside.
What's up with that guy?
Says he's scared.
Of what?
Them.
Oops, I forgot to turn off the flames.
To start with, here are your wages.
I'm fired?
Business will go to hell if rumors start that I'm sheltering gun shy pilots.
You mean this? It has nothing to do with piloting.
People don't see it that way.
Besides, the way you get scared is just too much.
But being a cook is all I have.
You know, if you keep running,
you'll never make anything of yourself.
Damn it!
What's wrong with running?
Who cares?!
I'm scared of what I'm scared of!
Damn it, I want to do something about it as well.
But my body...
My body! My body! My body!
W-Watch it!
I can't stand it anymore!
Why me?
I'm terribly sorry. I'm terribly sorry!
I'm really sorry about this. Can you ever forgive me?!
Did you hurt anything?
Hey, Yurika, we need to do something about this luggage.
No!
Those are all important things that I spent three days picking out!
We're taking it all along with us.
Yeah, yeah.
I can't thank you enough, for helping me repack.
Sure, sure.
The problem is, you're just not good with packing stuff.
Really?
You need to consolidate what you can,
and use clothes as packing material to protect other things.
Uh... well... this...
I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry! I'm sorry!
Excuse me,
I know this might sound a little inconsiderate, but...
Yes?
Have we met before?
I can't help but feel that we have.
Really? I can't say I feel that way.
I see.
Yurika!
Coming!
Thank you for your cooperation.
Bye!
That case is not going into the backseat, or the trunk.
Okay!
There she goes forgetting something again.
This... This is me!
Why me?
Why does that woman...
Have we met before?
Oh yes, we have!
We have! We have!
Yurika!
Yurika Misumaru!
I know exactly who you are!
I need to know! I need to know!
Just you wait! Yurika!
What? What is that supposed to mean?!
– You don't need any of us except Admiral Fukube?!
– Too many fools.
– Are they the ones who dropped a battleship on top of the Mars colony?
I can see where there would be complaints about that.
The crew we have gathered are all talented experts in their own fields.
The new captain graduated from the United Earth University,
and was undefeated in all integrated strategic simulation battles.
So, where is this miracle worker of yours?
Well...
Wow! This must be it!
Hello, everyone!
I'm your new captain!
V!
V?!
Another fool?
With this, I'm sure to have won everyone's heart!
He was at the front gate causing a riot, so we took him into custody.
I want to see Yurika! Yurika!
Well, I see that you are a pilot.
No! I'm a cook.
He's been ranting like that the whole time.
Let's find out what your name really is.
DNA database?
Here we go!
How did you escape the destruction of the Utopia Colony, and get here?
I can't remember much of what happened then.
Next thing I knew, I was on Earth.
Are you an acquaintance of Ms. Misumaru?
Back when I was on Mars, I knew her and her family.
I think she knows why my parents died on Mars.
I see.
It's appears that you've had a tough time.
You say you're a cook?
All right. From now on, you will be a cook on the Nadesico.
Make sure to work hard!
Nadesico?
That's right. The Nadesico!
The ship won't take off for some time,
so you might want to walk around, and get to know the ship.
Okay.
Let's go! Gekigangar!
Not Gekigangar. The name is Aestivalis.
I'll finish you off with...
...Gekigan Blade!
Hey, hey! Hey you!
Who the hell are you?!
Pilots aren't supposed to report for another three days!
When I heard we get to pilot real robots, I couldn't hold myself back!
Tada, tada! Kabooom!
What, what?! What are you doing?!
I'll show you my little secret!
Gai's hyper, ultra-cool, great killer move!
Gai Super Upper!
What?!
Gekigangar, huh?
This is too cool! It's a real robot!
It has arms and legs, and moves exactly as you wish it to. It's just too cool!
You're using the latest in Image Feedback technology.
With that even a child could move one around.
I'm Gai. Gai Daigoji...
Call me Gai.
According to this, you're Jiro Yamada.
That's just my name in this life.
My soul's real name is Gai Daigoji. So you see, that's my real name!
Evil Jovians, do your best!
What is it?
Well...
My leg... really hurts...
Well, I hate to tell you this, but your leg is broken.
What?!
Hey you, boy!
Something really special to me is in the cockpit of that thing.
Would you go get it for me?
His treasure is a Gekigangar robot toy?
Just how old is he?
W-What's going on?
Our ground forces have engaged enemy tactical weapons.
All bridge crew, report to the combat command center immediately.
They're... They're here!
I repeat, all bridge crew, report to the combat command center.
Why are they attacking there?
I can't figure out what the Jovians are thinking.
I wonder if he's trembling again?
The enemy is concentrating their attack directly over our position.
Is the Nadesico their target?
If that's the case, we'll hit them back!
How?
We'll use the Nadesico's anti-aircraft fire to burn them to a crisp.
Do you propose to destroy our own men fighting above our heads too?
They're going to be annihilated one way or another.
Wouldn't you call that being cold-blooded?
Captain, do you have any suggestions?
We will launch through the underwater dock into the ocean.
Once there, we'll emerge behind the enemy and neutralize them!
Here's where I come in!
I'll deploy the robot against the enemy, and lure them inland.
In the meantime, the Nadesico can launch.
This situation gets me all fired up.
You've got a broken leg, remember?
Oh no!
A decoy has already taken off.
There's a robot ascending in the elevator.
I'm sick of being cooped up.
I'm going to be a cook!
Screw getting killed in battle.
Who are you?
Are you a pilot?
No...
Hey, he's taking my Gekigangar!
State your name and position.
Akito Tenkawa, cook.
What?!
Yurika, that person...
Yes, it's Tenkawa.
What the hell is he doing in the cockpit?
He's from Mars.
I hired him as a cook.
So, what's a cook doing inside an Aestivalis?
Akito?
Akito! It's Akito!
It's been so long. It's really you, Akito!
Why did you pretend to not know me?
I get it! You're still the same shy boy I used to know.
Hey, wait just one second!
What are you doing there anyway?
She's the captain of the Nadesico.
That's right! Ms. Yurika Misumaru is the captain of the Nadesico!
H-Hey, Yurika, who is that person anyway?
Well, he's my prince in shining armor.
Akito always comes to my aid whenever I'm in trouble.
Hey, wait just second, damn it!
I can't let you act as a decoy against the enemy.
What's this about a decoy?
But I know how you are once you've made up your mind.
I suppose the words of a passionate woman won't stop you.
Hey, wait!
I understand.
I'll trust you with the fate of the Nadesico and all her crew.
Make sure you come back alive!
Damn it, come back here!
Elevator slowing. You are about to reach the ground level.
Excuse me...
Good luck!
Give me back my Gekigangar!
Shut up!
You have ten minutes.
Just keep the enemy occupied.
Best wishes to you.
I'll trust you with the fate of the Nadesico and all her crew.
This stinks!
Making me a decoy!
Damn it! Go back, and fight them like a man!
How? How is a cook supposed to know how to fight?
Now is the time to unleash our anti-aircraft weapons!
He's doing quite well.
You couldn't ask for a better decoy.
Akito, I won't let you die!
Flooding 80% complete. Opening underwater gate.
Engines ready.
Nadesico, launch!
Nadesico launching.
Another seven minutes?!
How the hell am I supposed to keep running for another seven minutes?!
Damn! Damn!
Damn! Damn! Damn!
I've had enough of this!
That was cool! It was just like a Gekigan Punch.
The hell with it then!
Gee, I'm not too bad at this after all.
B-But what difference does it make?
What now?!
Wow...
Sorry to keep you waiting, Akito.
What do you mean? It hasn't been ten minutes yet.
I rushed for your sake.
Remaining enemy forces are almost all within our effective field of fire.
Target all the enemies we can reach!
Fire!
Awesome!
Give me a situation report.
There are no Grasshoppers or Zeroes remaining.
Ground forces were hit hard, but only five deaths have been reported.
No way! It can't be! It has to be luck!
Recognize her achievements, Munetake.
You did a good job, Captain.
True brilliance!
Akito! You were amazing! Really amazing!
D-Don't misunderstand me.
I didn't come here to save you or anything.
I came here to see you, and...
Huh?! You came to see me?!
No! I just saw this, and...
That photograph! I see! You came all this way to bring that back to me?
Oh, you're too much for poor little me.
Stop playing around! Depending on what I find out, I'm going to m...
Meet me? Marry me?
Oh, you're rushing things too much!
No!
Yes, of course. That wouldn't be the case!
Something like that comes after spending time with each other.
I'm a little worried about the future here.
But it looks like it'll be interesting.
Who cares about that. I want my Gekigangar back!
Listen to me for once!
I know. I know exactly how Akito feels.
You don't know anything about me!
You're making me...
– Crazy in love for me, right?
– They're all fools.
– I want to make it clear that I...
Love me!
No!
You really, really, love me!
Listen to someone else for once!
Sound the cannon!
Nadesico, launch!
Evil extends its hands to obstruct the path of our beloved Nadesico!
Why must man fight against man?
The captain holds back her tears in the face of cruel fate and separation!
A barrage of breathtakingly suspenseful moments!
Nadesico's new journey begins in the air where the Aestivalis flies proud!
Next Nadesico: "Leave the Blue Earth to Me"!
Everyone, please stay here!