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!
Hypershoot Crisis
An ISO Special Ops Submarine heads toward the North Pole.
The contents of the report on the Space Pulse written by Dr. Schubert
who was murdered by Galactor, remains a mystery.
In response to the subsequent assassination attempt at ISO headquarters,
Chief Nambu assumed a condition of high alert
and has stealthily made his way to a secret space observatory in the Arctic Circle,
intent on solving the mystery of the Space Pulse.
Captain, cancel emergency status through point E.
Cut off all communication until we receive final confirmation from the top secret observatory.
Just in case Galactor has our lines tapped.
Yes, Sir.
Four of the Science Ninja Team's G-mecha wait on standby within the submarine,
but Ken's G-mecha is nowhere to be seen.
If emergency status is down, we must have finally made it to the drift ice!
It would be nice if we could finish escorting Chief Nambu there without any problems.
I don't think I'd ever be able to look Ken in the eye again if something were to happen while he's away.
G-Suit calibration training, huh? Sounds pretty tough...
It must be because he hasn't been able to use the Hyper Shot since it failed the other day.
At any rate, Ken's the only one that can use that technique.
I'm sure Engineer Kamo's giving him a rough time right now!
Joe!
I'm going to see the Chief.
Is something the matter?
Don't believe everything you hear!
Joe!
You'll understand if you just follow me!
Chief, I want you to tell me the truth.
I had planned on asking you about this alone,
but I thought it might be better for all of us to hear it at once.
Joe...
It's about Ken.
When we all work together, we've been able to escape the clutches of death.
Given what's happened to Ken, I think it's up to the four of us to cover for him.
So you know, Joe...
K-know what? What happened to Ken?!
Chief!
We have the right to know the truth! Tell us what's happened to Ken!
It may be as Joe says. An unnecessary secret.
I should stop worrying by myself and trust in the bond that you all share in your hearts...
Ken's cells have begun to deteriorate from exposure to the Hyper Shot!
What?!
His cells are... deteriorating?!
We thought the G-Suit was flawless.
We had Ken undergo a number of training sessions to learn the suit's functions,
as well as calibrate it to his body to avoid dangerous overcompensation.
However, there was an unexpected side effect...
Wh-what's going to happen to Ken?!
The damage to his cells is minimal as of now.
However, as you know, this interferes with Ken's ability to use the Hyper Shot.
If Ken continues to use the Hyper Shot,
even if it's successful, he will not be able to avoid further cell deterioration.
So the damage is progressive...?
I can't say anything for sure.
With Ken's training and the improvements on the G-Suit,
we may be able to avoid some of the damage. However, we have yet to find a decisive solution.
So, right now the only way to protect Ken from cell deterioration is...
...to avoid making Ken use the Hyper Shot, as much as possible.
There's no way Ken will just stand there and do nothing in front of an enemy!
The only other way is to keep him away from the battle, except under the direst circumstances!
Then... the mission we're on right now...
He doesn't know about it.
Ken... does Ken know about his... condition?
He knows.
But despite his knowledge of the facts, Ken has put on a bright face.
I'm sure he wanted to keep it from you to prevent unnecessary worry.
Why, Chief?!
Why didn't you have me use the Hyper Shot? Have me put on the G-Suit? Why not me?!
I'm a cyborg! This body has already died once!
Why, why did you use Ken's body instead of mine?!
Why?!
Because... it's what Ken wanted.
Chief...
I won't say it's a success.
Until the suit can protect the body inside of it, it's useless.
But! We're at the limit of what we can do with animal experiments.
A human subject would need super strength,
as well as the ability to instantly judge how best to adjust the suit's power...
I agree. If we were to use someone from the Science Ninja Team, G-2 would be-
Chief, I want to do it.
Ken?!
This is a restricted area!
Sorry. But I already knew a little about this interesting experiment of yours.
Ken, this G-Suit isn't even finished yet.
Then use me as a test subject in your experiments.
Let's oppose Galactor with the most powerful thing we've got!
Ken!
Joe has been transformed into a battle cyborg,
and he's supported the team so much.
We can't add another load to the heavy burden he already carries! Let me do it!
I can't!
Chief!
Ken...
God damn it, Ken...
From then on, Ken underwent secret training sessions as we continued to improve the G-Suit.
And now you know all the rest. The responsibility lies with me and me alone.
Chief...
I don't want to watch Ken suffer.
The only thing I can do is keep him off the battlefield,
and then start him down the road to recovery.
Are you all right with that? We bury this deep inside our hearts today.
Sympathy and forced kindness will only cause Ken more suffering.
From now on, pretend you don't know anything and make sure the battle is over
before he ever has to use his Hyper Shot! You got it?
Meanwhile in Gallatown, Egobossler intercepts a report
that Chief Nambu is heading towards a top secret space observatory at the North Pole.
In response, he sends out a submarine loaded with the Iron Commandos' most elite fighters, Unit 6,
along with the Iron Beast Sea Lizard at its forefront on a march to capture and destroy.
This time I'll erase you from this planet, Nambu.
Kempler, what have you found out about the secret observatory?
We've checked everywhere North of Spitzresen Island, but that's the extent of our findings so far.
Whatever you do, just find it. Has Nambu not shown up on our sonar yet?
No, Sir. But I believe they will cross over into our area soon.
Don't let him get away. This time for sure, we'll trap him and watch as he breathes his last breath!
Egobossler! Nambu's analysis of the Space Pulse is getting closer to the truth.
If you don't destroy him now, my grand plan and, consequently,
your wish for world domination will become a calamity.
What is it?
Our sonar has detected an unidentified vessel approaching through the drift ice, Sir!
Could it be Nambu's secret nuclear submarine?
No, Sir. I believe it's an ice breaking vessel.
Well, we might as well use it to our advantage. Destroy it!
It might draw that mouse Nambu out of his hiding spot!
What is that?!
Send out a distress signal!
Engineer Kamo began to see small patterns of recovery in Gatchaman's deteriorating cells,
but he still had difficulty in determining whether or not the damage was fully reversible.
Engineer Kamo, please don't hold back anything and tell me the truth.
I know full well that what you have to say will be of little comfort.
G-Gatchaman?
I want to put on the G-Suit again.
Y-you can't!
Engineer Kamo! We're out of time!
Even if it means my cells will continue to deteriorate,
I can't just rest and wait until we find a cure!
If we don't use the Hyper Shot now, when we need it,
there's no way we'll be able to stop Galactor's plans!
Gatchaman!
Engineer! We just received a distress call from the icy waters
near the top secret space observatory at the North Pole.
Do you think it could be Chief Nambu?!
What?! Was it transmitted in numeric code?
No, it was a standard transmission, Sir.
You fool!
We are only to exchange communication via numeric code on this mission.
Emergency transmissions are no exception!
Y-yes, Sir!
What is the meaning of this, Engineer Kamo?!
Right now is the most dangerous time for Chief Nambu to be travelling,
when he's Galactor's prime target!
J-Joe and the others are escorting him.
What?! Why wasn't I told about this?!
Why did you exclude me from such an important mission?!
Gatchaman...
No! It's all wrong! As long as I'm alive I am still the leader of the Science Ninja Team!
Gatchaman...
Chief!
Why?!
Why have we received a transmission from the observatory before we've even reached point E?!
A short while ago, we picked up a distress call from an unidentified vessel.
Perhaps the observatory wants to confirm the ship's safety. Should we respond?!
Captain! It looks like they're going to continue signaling until we answer.
It can't be helped.
The longer we let that signal continue the greater the risk we have of being intercepted. Answer them!
Yes, Sir!
At this point, there was no way that Galactor could miss the emergency safety confirmation exchange
between the top secret observatory and the ISO submarine.
Calculate the origin of that transmission immediately!
Yes, Sir!
Looks like the mouse has fallen into my trap after all.
Attention Iron Commando units!
Confirm the location of the ISO top secret space observatory and commence the operation.
I'll send you the coordinates!
Soldiers! Form a circle around the area.
Do not move an inch until the nuclear submarine enters the circle!
Chief! We'll go investigate the emergency. Please remain here until we return.
No. Even if, by chance, we've been intercepted by Galactor,
we need to reach the space observatory as quickly as possible.
Chief!
No matter what danger awaits us,
I must find a solution to the Space Pulse data with my own two hands.
That is how urgent the situation is. So stick to your mission and escort me to our destination!
Roger!
Captain! Whatever happens, do not send a report to Gatchaman Base!
The four of us are going to protect this ship!
I finally have you in my trap!
Order all the ships to slow their engines to a whisper until I give the signal to attack!
Yes, Sir!
We've reached point E! Surface!
Surface!
Surface! Fire the first volley!
I-It's a trap!
B-Big Bro?!
K-Ken!
Ken!
The G-1?! Damn you, Gatchaman!
Science Ninja Team! Let's break up the enemy lines with a combined triangle attack formation
and create a breach for Chief Nambu's ship!
Roger!
Don't flinch! Don't let them break up the line!
Your only target should be Nambu's ship! Protect that encirclement with your life!
Chief! We'll divert Galactor's attention!
Use this time to reach the observatory!
All right, Gatchaman!
Unite, Gatcha Spartan!
Gatcha Spartan combination complete!
Ken!
You ready?
In order to make a breach in that ring of fire,
we need to attack their main force and cut off their tactical advantage.
There we go!
Whoa!
Ken! Let's branch out for a minute! We can weaken the Iron Beast by firing at it from both sides!
When we're ready to deal the finishing blow, we'll combine once more and use the Hyper Shot!
You ready, guys?
Roger!
Cut it out!
Quit feeling sorry for me!
Ken!
You all know, don't you?
That's why you're trying to form a battle strategy that makes using the Hyper Shot unnecessary!
Did you seriously think that I wouldn't notice?
Ken!
Joe, don't just take whatever action you want!
I'm the leader here! So quit this useless worrying!
Even if my cells are deteriorating, it's not as if my body will be ripped apart here and now!
I will make sure this Hyper Shot is a success!
You should all know that right now it's our best attack!
I'm not going to die. I can't die yet.
As long as Galactor still exists my body will be governed by me!
Our lives are as one!
Whether one of us dies or we all die, we're in this together!
There are Iron Commandos at the observatory!
The Chief's ship!
They don't know that the Iron Commandos are waiting there to ambush them!
Chief!
Dive! Dive now!
Y-yes, Sir!
They're not gonna make it!
Come on!
Delta Power Up!
Gatchaman Fencer!
Ken!
Science Ninja Technique: Hyper Shot!
God damn it... Retreat! Retreat!
With the fighting spirit of a phoenix,
Gatchaman and the Science Ninja Team challenge the limits of the human body,
and Gatchaman does his best to overcome them.
Until they can eliminate their enemies,
Gatchaman's unrelenting spirit bolsters the Science Ninja Team's determination and solidarity.
Continued exposure to the Hyper Shot's radiation weakens Ken's body even further.
Realizing this, Egobossler quickly mounts an attack!
Jun fights fiercely to protect the Neo Bioreactor, a device that suppresses Ken's cell deterioration!
Next time on Gatchaman Fighter:
"Revive, Gatchaman"!
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