Today, the sky bustles
Today, the Earth bustles
Oh! Gatchaman!
A man with passion for love and justice
A man who will always protect this world
His name is Gatchaman
Science Ninja Team, Gatchaman Fighter GO!
Take to the skies, run along the Earth,
Swim the seas
Enable the road to peaceful life
Call forth the Gatcha Spartan
Help us restore our peace
Go, go, go Gatchaman
Today, the sky bustles
Today, the Earth bustles
Oh! Gatchaman!
Mystery of the Space Pulse
We now know for sure that Leader Z plans to use the Space Pulse toward some goal.
Look here.
Sydney, Gridge, and now Dodge City have had their towns and astronomical observatories destroyed.
All by the same powerful light ray weaponry.
Do those powerful light rays and the Space Pulse have some kind of connection?
No. If there is a connection, it would be with the astronomical observatories.
The observatories?
That's right. Each of the three cities had their own large-scale astronomical observatories.
I believe Leader Z is afraid of us investigating the Space Pulse.
Right now I'm having Engineer Kamo use Dr. Spencer's data to create a Pulse Binding Machine.
A Pulse Binding Machine?
In order to unravel the mystery of Leader Z,
we need to analyze the properties of Space Pulse AQ3, a type of cosmic ray.
So that's why you're gathering the pulses.
Chief Nambu, there's a child here at the reception desk who is asking to see you.
A child?
Yes. Hey, stop...!
It's me, Shoichi, Uncle Nambu!
Shoichi?
All right. Could you take him to Hall 3 please?
Yes, Sir.
See! I told you he knows me.
He's Engineer Kamo's grandson.
Really?
Engineer Kamo?
The boy's the only blood relative he's got left.
Hello, Shoichi. I'm glad you made it here.
Uncle Osada has been worried about you. He should be here to pick you up soon, okay?
But, I wanted to see Grandpa! Come on, let me see him!
Shoichi, your grandfather is working in a different place right now.
But I miss him... I haven't seen him in a year.
It's going to be a difficult task ahead of you.
However, I believe that you are the only person suitable for the job.
Watch out! It's an Iron Beast!
I'll do it! For world peace.
Thank you.
No, thank you. For reaching out to an old man like me.
Thank you.
Just where do you think you're taking my grandpa?
Shoichi...
I won't let you take my grandpa anywhere!
Shoichi, you can't point guns at others! Even toy ones.
But, but now I don't like Uncle Nambu!
Shoichi!
I'm sorry to make you do this...
It looks like I've really upset Shoichi.
Oh, it's nothing. Shoichi is a young man, and he's got to learn how to handle difficult situations.
I'll have my butler, Osada take care of him.
Uncle Nambu, please take me to where my grandpa is!
Shoichi... your grandpa is really busy with work right now, and he can't get away.
Shoichi!
Uh-oh, it's Uncle Osada! I'm not going back home until I see Grandpa!
Shoichi!
Leave it to me!
All right, bring him back!
Isn't this candy yummy?
Yeah. My grandpa used to buy it for me too.
You really love your grandpa, don't you.
Yep! I love Grandpa!
You're lucky to have such a nice grandpa.
I don't have a grandpa, you see.
But... I hate that we can't live together!
I see. It must be lonely...
Oh, my name's Jinpei by the way!
Grandpa promised to get me a Galactor Iron Beast, you know!
An Iron Beast?
Mhmm!
An Iron Beast...
An Iron Beast, huh.
I think we'll stay in New York tonight and then head back to Edo tomorrow.
I'm sorry to have caused you trouble.
Cheer up, Shoichi!
Jinpei...
Don't cry too much or you might not get that Iron Beast present anymore!
Thank you for everything. We'll be on our way now.
I feel bad for sending him away without letting him see his grandpa.
I think it would have been worse for Engineer Kamo if he had seen the boy.
He's been bearing it well until now.
Jinpei, can you keep it quiet that Shoichi came here?
You can't tell Engineer Kamo, all right? You'll only worry him more.
Okay.
Engineer Kamo!
Oh, you're back. I'd like to smell the fresh air at the ISO sometimes too, you know.
Oh, what's this? How inconsiderate of me.
How is your work going?
It's finally starting to settle down a bit.
By the way, what was it the Chief wanted to ask about?
Something about the Space Pulse?
We're still a long way away from a real answer.
Um, Engineer Kamo? If things have settled down a little bit, why not take a trip down to New York?
Working too hard is bad for your health, you know.
You're being awfully nice to me today, Jinpei.
Oh, I was just worried about your health, that's all.
It almost feels like you're my grandpa sometimes.
You rascal, you sound just like my grandson.
I knew it. Engineer Kamo wants to see Shoichi too. But Shoichi's going back to Edo tomorrow morning.
I need to do something.
Hey, let's get out of here! I'll join you!
I know it'll cheer you up!
Well, I don't exactly have nothing to do, but...
All right, it's decided then!
What's the hurry...? Do we have to run?
I need to stop...
Tsk!
What are you doing back there?
Jinpei, what did you bring me to a hotel for?
I have work to do for the ISO.
We need to do this first! If you keep lagging he's going to go home!
Go home...?
Jinpei, who is going home?
Jinpei...
Grandpa!
Shoichi...
Grandpa!
Shoichi...
I missed you! I was so lonely!
Mr. Kamo, I apologize.
Osada?
You're coming back with us, right Grandpa? Let's go home!
Go now!
Where's your backbone? Men don't cry out of loneliness!
I can't stand crybabies!
Never come here again...
Grandpa...
Engineer Kamo...
The raids on Sydney, Gridge, and Dodge City were brilliant successes.
Your Excellency, it's all thanks to the Iron Beast's gloriously destructive light ray weapon.
Its energy source must be quite unique.
Egobossler... the target of your next raid will be the Plazam Observatory in Edo.
Another astronomical observatory?
What the hell is he planning to do, raiding all these observatories?
Does it have something to do with the Space Pulse?
Egobossler, Edo's defenses are formidable. Proceed with caution during the assault.
I understand.
The Science Ninja Team are no match for the Iron Beast Pulse Dragon.
I'm counting on you.
Just watch, Leader Z... I'll find your weakness.
Kempler! Contact Mechandol and have him attack the Plazam Observatory in Edo immediately.
Yes, Sir!
The leftover energy from my antimatter synthesis in deep space has become unexpectedly useful.
I'm sorry...
Forgive me Shoichi.
I want to live with you too. But in this war, I don't know which day will be my last.
You need to be strong.
Have courage, so you can live on without me when the time comes...
He's been like that for the last two hours.
This is all your fault, you know.
But Shoichi...
Jinpei, that's why we were supposed to keep it a secret from Engineer Kamo.
See how much pain this is causing him?
Well there's no point in guilt-tripping Jinpei over it now.
Yeah, I suppose so...
I guess what's done is done.
An Iron Beast has just appeared in Edo.
Another one!
Oh no.
The defense troops are firing on it now,
but they suspect it will use its strange energy rays soon.
It's the Space Pulse, isn't it Chief?
Yes... To be more exact, it's an energy ray derived from the Space Pulse.
All right, time to go!
Wait!
I want Engineer Kamo to accompany you.
Me?
They're in Edo! Where Shoichi is!
I can't. I'll just be a burden on the Science Ninja Team.
Engineer Kamo! The Pulse Binding Machine is ready, isn't it?
I need you to load it onto the Gatcha Spartan and use it to find the Iron Beast's energy source.
You're the only one who knows how to use the machine!
Engineer Kamo!
All right. I will succeed, no matter what.
Science Ninja Team, move out!
Roger!
Uncle Osada!
Run, Shoichi...! Run!
Uncle Osada! Run, Shoichi...! Run!
Uncle Osada!
Uncle Osada...!
I'll be there soon, Shoichi... Please stay safe...
The Iron Beast Pulse Dragon has an ultra strong shield around it.
Mechandol, Sir! The Plazam Observatory is in firing range.
Good. Align weapons to the target!
Confirm target!
Pulsar beam set to target point 212!
Approach target from the left!
Adjust three degrees left!
Huh?
Unidentified aircraft approaching ahead! lt looks like the Gatcha Spartan.
What?!
Oh my God...
Th-this is terrible...
Shoichi...
Damn you, Galactor!
Ryu! Set up the Pulse Binding Machine!
Roger!
Come on! Let's fight!
Gatcha Spartan approaching! Fire the pulsar beam!
Ken! I caught the Space Pulse!
Engineer Kamo, how do we defeat the Space Pulse?
You need something to deflect the light rays!
Deflect them...?
There should be something in the observatory that will work against a pulse like this. Take me down!
What?
Engineer Kamo...
I'll be fine. Take me down!
Ken! I'll go with him. He needs a bodyguard.
Ryu! Head towards the observatory!
Roger!
Keep that Iron Beast busy until we get back!
Joe...
You ready?
Jinpei!
Jinpei, where do you think you're going?
Grandpa...
Grandpa...!
Hurry up! The Iron Beast is just over there!
Just a little more...
What are those bastards doing?!
Spartan Laser!
It's no use! It has a shield around it. No matter how many times I hit it, it doesn't even flinch!
It doesn't matter! We've gotta keep firing at it until Joe and the others get back!
Are you done yet?!
I just have to remove this pin and we're set!
Damn it!
It's no use, Ken! If we take any more hits we're done for!
Ken! Can you hear me?
We have the deflector equipment! Come and get us!
Ryu! To the observatory!
Roger!
Time to get out of here.
Engineer Kamo! We have the equipment, but this thing has a shield around it. How do we destroy it?
All shields have weaknesses.
What do we do?
There must be a short opening in the shield whenever it fires its light rays.
If not, the light rays would bounce off the inside of the shield and it would destroy itself!
I see. So if we aim for that opening...
Engineer Kamo! Set up the deflector equipment on the G-1 mecha!
If we attack with the Gatcha Spartan, we'll be an easy target.
I'll be able to evade the light rays easier in the G-1!
It's the best plan we have.
You're all set!
All right. G-1 mecha, branch out!
He's pushing the pulsar beam back!
It's streaming inside of the barrier!
Ready! Delta Power Up!
Gatchaman Fencer!
Science Ninja Technique: Hyper Shot!
Shoichi...
Jinpei.
I-I don't want an Iron Beast anymore.
How come, Shoichi?
I won't go and visit Grandpa anymore either.
Huh?
They were destroying the city and all I did was cry and run away.
But you were worried and came looking for me.
When I was watching you... I saw how much of a crybaby I am.
That's why I'm not going to go see Grandpa anymore.
Jinpei!
If I see him again he's just going to worry even more.
Shoichi...
Grandpa...
Way to ignore us, Jinpei!
The fight surrounding the Space Pulse continues between Galactor and the Science Ninja Team.
What is the mystery behind Leader Z and the Space Pulse,
and will the Science Ninja Team be able to unravel it?
An oceanographic observation ship is sunk by Iron Beast Uni-Mechan,
and one of its passengers, Dr. Berry, goes missing.
Ryu finds the doctor's daughter, Lucy, as she searches for her father.
He becomes her bodyguard and the two of them face Galactor together!
Next time on Gatchaman Fighter:
"A Promise Kept"!
Look forward to it!
Byun, byun, byu byun byun
Fantastic, fantastic, Gatchaman
Protect our home
Enter the Iron Beast mecha
Dancing through the sky on white wings
Our friend, Gatchaman
The morning sun is a splendid match
To the colors of blazing wishes
Byun, byun, byu byun byun
Fantastic, fantastic, Gatchaman