This is the Trick Star.
Current elevation: 98,000 feet.
Engines normal.
Maintaining speed at Mach 9.
All heat-resistant components are normal.
Continue climbing as planned.
T minus 5...
3...
2...
1...
8 minutes have passed.
A new record. Congratulations, Doctor Brest.
Thank you,
Captain Clayton.
Once this G-reactive jet-propelled engine can be mass-produced,
travelling around the world in a single hour will no longer be just a dream.
Trick Star: mission complete.
Return to base.
James,
I'll have some fine wine waiting for you.
Hurry on home.
Trick Star to Grable.
Aircraft approaching from six o'clock. Over.
What?
James, there's nothing showing up on our radar here.
Then what's that thing tailing me?
How can there be another aircraft capable of reaching Mach 9?
Impossible!
I'll shake him!
The Trick Star's rocket booster is restarting.
Beginning to climb from an altitude of 100,000 feet.
Speed: Mach 15, 16, 17...
Don't be a fool, James! Even you can't—
Elevation: 105,000 feet.
Mach 21, 22, 23...!
If this keeps up, he'll exceed escape velocity.
James...
Keep it up, Trick Star.
What's wrong, James?
James!
I-It's coming. With that rainbow light...
UFO!
UFO?
James...
Answer me, James!
James!
Please observe.
This is the first train in human history with the G-reactive jet-propelled engine:
The Lightning.
Its maximum speed is 500 kilometers an hour.
It can travel from Metropolitan City to New York City in an hour and a half.
It is the bullet train of our dreams.
Hey, what's that?
My, my...
I guess I managed to make it to the ceremony somehow.
Billy!
Hey, Lotta.
Were you invited as well?
Dad is still the same; he never steps out of the research centre.
So I'm here to take his place again.
The guest of honour is absent?
Doctor Brest's such a troublemaker, isn't he?
Hello, Billy.
Hey, Emily.
You look more elegant than ever.
I see you still have a silver tongue.
Let's go. The ceremony will start soon.
Who's that?
Billy Kimura.
He's Billy Kimura?
The scion of the Kimura Financial Group, rumored to have over two hundred billion in assets.
Even though he is only fourteen years old,
he is a genius who graduated at the top of his class from the British Royal College.
He looks just like a kid.
We apologize for the delay.
Well, please allow me to show all of you the inside structure of this train.
Please go ahead.
Washington!
Don't worry, calm down.
What are you doing?!
I'm Penny Carter.
This is my good friend, Washington.
That's not what I'm asking you!
Why would you let a dog loose in a public place like this?
Yeah, Billy hates dogs.
That's not what I meant...
I apologize for causing trouble.
But this train is extremely dangerous!
Why do you say that?
Washington can sense it.
That dog?
That's ridiculous.
Look at this.
Tankers, commercial flights, submarines...
The past few weeks,
various modes of transportation utilizing the G-reactive engine have mysteriously disappeared!
And this train's powered by a G-reactive engine, isn't it?
You never know when it might vanish like the others.
I've heard about those accidents as well.
But if you're saying that the G-reactive unit is the cause, you're wrong.
The safety of the G-reactive unit has now been completely guaranteed!
You are so behind the times.
I see...
I'd expect as much from the pampered son of a financial group who made it rich thanks to the G-reactive system.
What?!
Stop, you two!
Washington!
No!
No way...!
Lotta!
Radiation levels are negligible.
And there's no sign of anything getting burned...
That means it wasn't because the G-reactive unit went out of control.
Maybe he's right.
What do you think, Washington?
You're taking our film?!
What's the meaning of this?!
You need to postpone your news report until we can clarify what happened here.
But it's our duty to inform the public!
Once we have developed the film, we will return it to you.
What?! That's so unreasonable!
This is a restricted area. Get out.
Sorry about that.
Are you feeling better?
Yes, I'm fine now.
I've been re-reading the news reports on the accidents.
According to a crew member on a freighter in the area,
right before the G-reactive aircraft carrier vanished,
his dog suddenly started barking.
The article over there covers the G-reactive passenger plane that vanished right before take-off.
It mentions an eyewitness account that all the dogs in the neighborhood started barking at the same time.
I wonder if dogs can sense something after all.
Young Master, here is Penny Carter's profile.
Ah, thanks.
No wonder!
No wonder that name sounds so familiar.
He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology at the top of his class.
And he's the same age as you, Billy!
Looks like you've found your rival.
Who?!
We now interrupt with breaking news.
The missing G-reactive submarine, Alexandra,
lost off the coast of the Marianas islands last month,
was found this morning in the Nevada desert.
Ice?
Hey, let's see the inside.
Captain Clayton, what are you doing?
This is not your jurisdiction.
I'm asking you to let me go in there and take a look!
There was no one inside.
You won't find anything of use.
Recording audio and visuals is strictly prohibited.
Any violation will result in confiscation.
No way! How do we report then?
What are we gonna do?
Hey, Billy!
You're late.
How come you're here?
Because I want to know
the real reason that train disappeared right in front of my eyes.
That's my job!
Solving all the mysteries in this world
is the mission of those who walk the frontiers of science!
What's so funny?!
It just caught me off guard that someone else would think the same way I do.
Sorry,
but I'm going to be the first one in!
Hey, wait!
Hey! This is a restricted area!
Hey!
Catch them!
Hey, you!
Hey!
My, my...
What a touchdown.
There's nobody here.
That was even on the news, so yeah.
Maybe they were taken away a long time ago.
The bulb burned out now, at a time like this?
Mine is a silicon lightbulb.
Mine too!
And they went out at the same time...
It can't be a coincidence.
At the end of the Thousand Years,
the silver horn will sound a clarion call.
When the comet falls into the sea,
the Inferbels' era will begin.
Freeze!
Hands up, you two!
My, my...
Nice intercept.
This isn't a playground.
What if you'd gotten irradiated?
That's not possible.
Oh?
The G-reactive engine on Type A7 submarines
is built by Kimura Heavy Industries.
Even if one is sunk,
there are safety mechanisms in place that prevent radioactive emissions.
But—
Of course, we have already confirmed that there is no danger of irradiation with a Geiger counter.
But...
We weren't the only ones inside.
What?
We saw a girl with black hair.
I'm sure of it.
Ah—
There's no way!
Renegotiate with the President!
Prohibit ships with G-reactive units from going out to sea!
Don't be so pushy, Captain.
Do you have any idea what percentage of our ships depend on G-reactive units?
The damage has already spread to civilian aircraft!
Their attacks are becoming indiscriminate.
Who are "they"?
Some invaders on a UFO, perhaps?
Captain, I understand you completely.
You lost a good man.
But that was an accident.
Perhaps it's time to rid yourself of such delusions and try to be more positive.
You're a shining example of naïve conceit.
Ah... Anyway,
I will now contact your guardians.
So give me your real names and contact info...
Huh?
Bunch of idiots.
It's already happening!
Excuse me.
You are... a soldier, correct?
We saw it too. The train disappeared right before our eyes.
Did you see the light?!
A shining, rainbow-coloured light.
Yes, we did!
So it really was them...
Who are they?
Tell us if you know!
The invisible invaders.
In... vaders?
Over the past five years, they have been steadily preparing for an invasion.
Submarines, aircraft, the bullet train...
They've been selectively targeting state-of-the-art transportation systems
with G-reactive units. And on their maiden voyages to boot.
This is a challenge to mankind.
Wait a minute, sir.
Your conclusion is too far-fetched.
Is there any solid evidence that the disappearances aren't accidents?
My man saw a UFO in the sky with his own eyes.
Five years ago,
during the trial run of the G-reactive fighter, he...
James told me...
that a UFO, shining with a rainbow light, was coming at him.
Those were his last words.
I really want to avenge his death, no matter what.
I see...
All right!
Let's catch that UFO ourselves then!
What did you say?
I have an idea.
This is...
This is the Comet; the new G-reactive commercial jet our company plans to release next month.
No way! You're going to use this as bait?
Yes.
I have already requested other airlines to cancel flights with G-reactive units.
That's...
A UFO detection system.
Detection system?
Yes.
I have isolated a unique sound wave in the recording made by a reporter when the train vanished.
I don't hear anything at all.
Have you heard about dog whistles before, Captain?
That's something only a dog can hear, right?
Yeah.
Dogs have a much wider range of hearing than humans.
Since dogs acted up around the time the disappearances occurred,
I was able to deduce that this unique sound wave was involved.
Amazing.
What's the detection range on this?
Roughly speaking... two to three miles.
That would give us no more warning than the dogs already do!
I built this in a hurry! What do you expect?!
No, no. Just figuring this out is already a big step.
Not even an adult could match his analytical skills and initiative.
Who are these two boys, anyway?
Current elevation: 32,000 feet.
Engines normal. Radar normal.
How is it?
All normal here.
What's wrong? Are there UFOs?
Oh my, you've already taken off?
We're sorry.
We got locked in here somehow.
Emily, how come you're with her too?
What now?
What's wrong?
Warning to Kimura flight.
No flights are currently being permitted in this airspace.
Change course immediately, reduce altitude, and prepare to land.
Repeat, land immediately.
Excellent. Let's have them escort us.
Will that be all right?
Yeah. The more witnesses, the better.
What's wrong?
It's down.
Rainbow-coloured light...
Captain! Use the emergency fog system!
Those are...
UFOs!
So that's...
what killed James.
Captain, send an SOS signal now. Quickly!
I can't. I've been sending, but there's no reply.
Interference?!
The engines have stopped.
What?
The G-reactive system has shut down.
How could that be?
Captain!
I'm fine.
Then let's use the escape system.
Everyone, fasten your seatbelts!
Are we safe?
I thought this sort of thing might happen, so I put in a self-destruct system. I guess it came in handy.
No, it's not over yet.
SOS. Sky Knight, please respond. Sky Knight.
Damn...
Is this the end?
That's...
James?!
Mysterious UFOs attacked the Comet,
but they were taken down by a man in a silver fighter in one fell swoop. Who is he?
With a grandiose scale and interesting scientific analyses,
this original science adventure story stands heads and shoulders above the rest!
Please look forward to the second half.
You've really created a lot of troubles for us, Clayton.
Sir?
A UFO and an unidentified state-of-the-art fighter.
Do you really expect us to believe your ridiculous report?
But we have, however, had two of our fighters taken down by them.
We never received a report to that effect.
In any case, this is a serious problem.
You requisitioned a civilian jet,
and even caused an accident. If this were to be exposed...
This was not an accident!
In the past five years, they've prepared to invade Earth step by step!
We must find countermeasures ASAP!
Not this again...
We will inform you later of any disciplinary actions in this matter.
Until then, stay home and behave yourself.
Damn!
Sorry about asking you to meet me all of a sudden.
No, I've been worried.
It's been three days since the incident, but it hasn't made the news at all.
It seems the higher-ups want to cover up the existence of these UFOs no matter what.
Seems like it.
What are those?
Bugs.
They were in my room—six of them in all.
Sorry.
No.
I've been prepared for the worst since I first started nosing around.
More like there's no turning back now, rather.
Good. Follow me.
This is...
A replica of the first fighter jet with a G-reactive engine in human history,
the Trick Star.
The development of this T-series, which began with the Trick Star,
was halted in '98 at model number four
when we merged with UN forces for having an "avant-garde" design concept.
It's very similar... to that fighter...
The T-type engine's turbines make a unique sound I will never forget.
The fighter we saw is a successor of the T-series; I'm sure of it.
So the development was continued in secret?
Could that be... to fight against the UFOs?
Yes.
But the military will not acknowledge the existence of that fighter.
Are we being followed?
Ever since we left the cafeteria.
Well, let's just ask them directly then.
Huh?
I'll meet you on the top floor. Go around the other side.
That way.
Wait, Washington.
Not until we get him closer.
Let's do it!
3...
2...
1...
You are...
Lotta! Emily!
My, Penny and Captain Clayton are here too.
What happened? You two don't look so good.
Return with the information?
Yes. Billy said there was some information regarding the UFOs that he wanted me to look up.
Why doesn't he just go look it up himself?
That museum belongs to my father, so I have better access to things there.
Wait. So could your father be...
Yes, Albert Brest.
Huh?! You're the daughter of Doctor Brest?
Umm... yes.
Geez.
What's wrong?
I've been forbidden to meet with Doctor Brest for the past five years.
And I would never have expected to meet his daughter under such circumstances.
Well, why did you coming along as well?
My, but you said that you had something you wanted to show Penny.
I was planning to show you after it was completed!
It's a new UFO detection device.
Once it's finished, it will basically be able to cover the entire United States.
Isn't that plagiarism?
No! It's my own distinct design!
Compared to your useless one, mine is a hundred thousand times more sensitive!
So is that all you wanted to show me?
If so, then I'm going home.
Wait.
We're just getting started.
While I was rummaging around in the museum's warehouse,
I found something pretty interesting.
What is it?
This is supposedly the footage of an electric discharge experiment performed by the U.S. military.
This is—!
It's exactly the same kind of weapon that fighter used!
Yes. And this experiment was conducted four years ago.
One thing we know for certain: by then, the military had already begun developing
a secret weapon against the UFOs.
Oh, it's Father.
I guess you need to speak with the Doctor, Captain.
Yes...
The targets are on the move—all three of them. Continuing observation.
Nobody's answering the phone?
Yes. Usually, one of his assistants always pick up.
That's weird.
Billy.
Those people are so persistent.
What?
It seems a bit too aggressive to be the military.
Hold tight!
Emily!
What did you...
It's not over yet.
Shoot!
That was...
What was that just now?
What is that smoke over there?
Could that be my house?
Everyone, hurry up and get in the car!
Father...
Lotta!
Are we too late?
None may escape the Inferbels' punishment.
Punishment...
Could it be?
Are you the one who set fire to this house?
What the hell are the Inferbels? And who the hell are you?
It has already begun.
What?
The land will turn the colour of blood.
She disappeared...
What was that just now?
Hey Kin-chan, can you come take a look?
Looks like the fish detector is broke.
That's weird.
Father...
Don't worry, I'm sure the Doctor is fine.
Do you remember what that girl said?
At the end of the Thousand Years, the silver horn will sound a clarion call.
When the comet falls into the sea, the Inferbels' era will begin.
The jet we abandoned was the "Comet".
In other words, it was the comet.
She knew the UFOs would attack.
But what are these Inferbels?
Wh-What's wrong?
Resonance effects?!
It started an hour ago, and the intensity is increasing!
That's—
Metropolitan is...!
What's the current situation?
It seems we have been attacked by a large unidentified flying object.
We have not been able to confirm the extent of the damage.
It's too soon. What is the Labyrinth Agency saying?
We are unable to reach them at this time.
Send as many ships as possible to Metropolitan.
Saving the citizens is our first priority!
The city... is burning.
Damn!
Where are you going?
Isn't that obvious?
We've got to save the people in the city!
Give it up. There's nothing you can do, even if you go there now!
That's the UN air force.
We wouldn't give up because of an attack like that.
Have faith. Have faith in the science of mankind.
This is Alpha 1. Target has been confirmed.
It's freakin' huge! It's not showing up on radar!
Don't depend on the machines!
Attention team: use manual control. Fire!
Team One's airstrike initiated.
Three seconds till the missiles reach the target.
All have hit the target.
What's wrong, Alpha 1?
No, we didn't hit it.
They detonated before reaching the target.
Captain! Let's try it again!
Wait, the target is moving.
Attention team, break by flight and prepare for dogfight.
Numerous small UFOs emerging from the mothership!
Alpha 3, Alpha 5, lost.
Alpha 7 taking fire, Alpha 12 lost.
Our technology cannot yet compete with theirs?
The United Army is...
Come, while we still have time.
Emily! That's...
A secret passage the Doctor made in case of an emergency like this.
Come on, hurry!
How far down does this go?
To the Labyrinth Agency's underwater HQ.
The Labyrinth Agency?
It's moving horizontally now!
The Labyrinth Agency
is a top-secret Earth defense organization
that gathered the best scientists from around the world
and is led by Doctor Brest.
I am one of the members.
Emily, you're...
I'm sorry. My being a tutor was just a cover-up.
My actual objective
was to protect you, the daughter of Doctor Brest, from the invaders.
Welcome to the Labyrinth Agency.
Doctor Brest!
Father...
Father!
I'm sorry, Lotta. I let you worry.
Doctor!
The final adjustments to the engines are complete.
Good.
Sky Knight, emergency take-off!
Roger.
Sky Knight, emergency take-off!
Gate 1, open.
Sky Knight, launch!
Doctor, this place is...
A secret city under the sea, built in preparation against the invaders.
Invaders?
Yes. Earth is their target.
They have been waiting for a chance to invade Earth for the past several years.
And now they have finally made their move.
We scientists realized their intentions before anyone else.
We have been preparing countermeasures in secret
in order to protect this blue planet.
Sky Knight.
G-reactive turbine pressure is reaching critical levels.
G-electric discharge tubes are overheating; soon to be out of control.
Tell him to leave the battle zone now!
No, I can keep it together a bit longer. Leave it to me!
That voice...
It's all up to you, Sky Knight.
Show them your true power.
Enemy ship, taken down.
Good job.
Metropolitan-X, surface.
Begin receiving refugees.
Metropolitan-X?
Everyone,
this is Earth's new capital, Metropolitan-X.
The very best of human technology is gathered here. It is the keystone of Earth's defense.
Earth is now under attack by a mysterious alien invading force.
Humanity must overcome racial and national differences
and fight, united as one.
So this is Metropolitan-X...
Look.
I must now make an appeal to you all:
Earth is facing a tremendous crisis! This is Earth's SOS!
James!
Hi everyone!
I'm Billy.
And I'm Penny.
Together we are:
Billy & Penny.
That's too simple!
Make it quirky. Make it quirkier!
But anyway, the aliens are really here.
Yeah, aliens are here.
Mean aliens.
They really are mean aliens.
If you want to know how mean they are,
they're mean just like Penny's face after he's just woken up.
Wait a minute!
You've seen that?
When did you see my face right after I woke up?
Don't underestimate the power of the Kimura Financial Group.
You're the mean one.
Thank you for watching!