Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Dare da? Dare da? Dare da?
Sora no kanata ni odoru kage
Shiroi tsubasa no Gatchaman
Inochi wo kakete tobidaseba
Kagaku ninpou hi no tori da
Tobe! Tobe, tobe, Gatchaman
Yuke! Yuke, yuke, Gatchaman
Chikyuu wa hitotsu
Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman
Inochi wo kakete tobidaseba
Kagaku ninpou hi no tori da
Tobe! Tobe, tobe, Gatchaman
Yuke! Yuke, yuke, Gatchaman
Chikyuu wa hitotsu
Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman
Galactor's Challenge
Berg Katse...
Yes, Leader X?
Today, it has been exactly ten months since you became the head of Galactor.
Oh, has it really been that long?
Time certainly does fly by.
Yet, you still continue to lose to the Science Ninja Team.
Thanks to you, we have lost many comrades.
My sincerest apologies.
But Leader X, don't worry. This time I will certainly...
You imbecile! I tire of hearing you say those words.
My Galactor organization was formed in order to conquer Earth,
and you were chosen from among many comrades to be its head.
But look at how little you have accomplished! If this keeps up, I'll have to take steps!
But Leader X, I am doing everything I can to carry out our plots.
Silence! Even if you are doing everything you can,
if it all ends in failure then it amounts to incompetence!
Feel a little shame!
Yes, Sir! My sincerest apologies.
Oh no, I have angered the Leader.
Dammit, I have to do something. My position is in danger.
I have no choice now
but to put all my efforts into the new mecha, Archaeo.
I'll send those hated Science Ninja Team members into the depths of Hell!
Just you wait, Science Ninja Team scum!
Galactor has just completed a new and powerful mecha
using all of their scientific might.
Named Archaeo, this killer mecha is equipped with a fearsome power.
I will challenge the God Phoenix with this Archaeo!
Compared to the Archaeo, the God Phoenix is nothing but a defenseless dove!
They're so cute.
Doves are the symbol of peace.
The parents and the children are always together. I'm envious.
Oh please, we don't have many days off.
What's the fun in spending those days looking at doves?
Big brother! It's urgent, urgent, urgent!
Big brother!
Idiot! You scared all the doves!
This isn't the time to be worrying about that! Listen!
This has caused numerous dead and wounded in Moroi City.
It is a serious tragedy.
It is believed that this was caused by Galactor, and...
Galactor! It is believed that this was caused by Galactor, and...
Galactor!
But how strange, we haven't heard anything from Dr. Nambu.
Yes, it's strange. Okay, let's head back.
Where did Ryu go?
Well... You sure, sure are pretty, you sure are, sure are...
So, do, do you come, come here often?
Yes, I like taking walks. I come here almost every day.
Really? Then, then maybe I'll come here everyday too.
And, well...
Ryu, there's been an incident. We're heading back.
Oh, an incident, I'll head ba...
What? Again?!
This always happens to me at the worst times! I have rotten luck!
Moroi City, a city specially constructed by the ISO
to be able to withstand even earthquakes of magnitude 10.
However, it is destroyed by Galactor's newest mecha, Archaeo, as if it were nothing.
This also serves as a demonstration by Galactor to show off Archaeo's might.
This is the new mecha from Galactor that just attacked Moroi City:
Archaeo.
As you can see, that shockwave is a fearsome weapon that repels and destroys everything.
And they've even notified us that, tomorrow at noon,
they're going to launch a full-scale attack on the Usoda Peninsula.
Notified us? Again?
This is the third time. They must think very little of us.
But man, they sure keep cranking out all kinds of mecha.
I don't know whether to call them ballsy or persistent, but it sure is impressive.
No matter, we'll just destroy it again.
Doctor, we'll fly to the Usoda Peninsula right away.
Please give us the order immediately!
No, there is no need for you to go this time.
What?!
Why is that, Doctor?
The God Phoenix can't win against Archaeo.
All it can do is get repelled by the shockwave and blown to pieces.
I see. So that's why we weren't called this time.
But what are we going to do?
There's no way to defeat it.
We can only infer the locations where Archaeo will appear and evacuate those cities.
The UN Forces will take care of that.
That can't be! Are we just going to let Galactor push us around?!
Unfortunately, that's all we can do for now.
I don't mind dying! If I did, I would have quit long ago!
No one is going to shed a tear if I die!
What are you talking about?! Your father...
I mean, if your father were alive, I'm sure he'd be against it too,
against your recklessness.
Anyway, I won't let you go!
Oh? So we're getting canned then?
Listen, everybody.
Recently, Galactor efforts have been focused soley on killing you, the Science Ninja Team.
There is no need to just stroll into their trap.
Either way, Galactor gets exactly what they want, don't they?
Someone has to do it. That's why our group was formed.
I can't very well just let you die.
Doctor!
No means no!
Doctor...
The day set by Galactor's challenge has come.
The peaceful Earth will soon turn into a fearsome Hell.
Well? Has the Science Ninja Team arrived yet?
No, we are almost above the Usoda Peninsula, but they're not here yet.
Have you chickened out, you Gatchaman scum?
Okay, begin attacking the Usoda Peninsula!
Understood, Sir.
Meanwhile, the five members of the Science Ninja Team
were still locked in the Crescent Coral Reef, unable to get permission to sortie.
Time passed idly by.
Dammit! Those jerks!
Big brother, are we just going to sit around sucking our thumbs
and let Galactor push us around like this?
Jinpei, he said this has nothing to do with us.
You might as well sit back and relax.
In the meantime, all that's going to happen is that tons of people are going to die,
just like my father and mother.
Stop it!
Stop talking like that! Please, stop!
Fine, I will.
Ryu, how long would it take us to get to the Usoda Peninsula?
What?!
Ken, do you intend to disobey orders?
Yes, a Science Ninja Team that can't sortie out even though Galactor is going to attack
is a team that I quit!
Yes! I've been waiting to hear you say that!
Yeah, I place my life in your hands, Ken.
Yeah! Yeah!
What about you, Jun?
Are you telling me to stay behind all by myself?
I'd be happy to die, if I was dying with Ken.
Ouch, that hurt.
Okay, I'm ordering you as the leader of the Science Ninja Team.
Gather the team and launch the God Phoenix!
Roger!
Hey, wait! Where are you going?!
Ken! Don't be foolish! Come back!
Ken, Archaeo is like no other mecha you've faced so far.
You will most certainly be killed. Come back!
Doctor, even if that is the case, I will go. Please let us go.
Ken, this is an order! Come back!
Ken...
They're here. It's the God Phoenix!
Lord Katse, the Science Ninja Team is here.
I see. Those imbeciles,
make sure to send them to the depths of Hell this time!
I can't wait!
Here it comes!
What? That thing is their new weapon?
But we shouldn't be off guard.
Ryu, watch out for the shockwaves.
I know, you don't have to tell me.
Joe, no need to worry about it. Give it to him good with the Bird Missiles!
I know, you don't have to tell me.
Here we go.
He shot down our missiles with missiles!
It's a flying aircraft carrier!
They're making a smokescreen!
Oh no, I can't see what's in front of us.
This is bad! Climb up!
Yes! We've done it!
Now's our chance! Finish them off!
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
What's wrong?! What happened?!
Commence attack!
Lord Katse, it's Red lmpulse. What should we do?
Dammit! We were so close!
It can't be helped. Let's withdraw for today.
Yes, Sir.
Stop the attack, and save the Science Ninja Team.
You fools!
Galactor sent a challenge to the God Phoenix because they were that confident!
Fighting an enemy just out of pride without knowing anything about them
can't be called true courage!
But Doctor, at least the Usoda Peninsula was saved from the attack.
Quit being so full of yourself!
Ken, have you thought about what would have happened had Red lmpulse not shown up?
You're right, Sir.
After all, Red lmpulse is different than us, right?
They're a crack team!
What do you think you're doing?
Why don't you have the commander of Red lmpulse wear this bracelet?
You don't need the Science Ninja Team, do you?
Big brother...
Ken, I won't allow you to do anything without permission!
I forbid you from leaving this room until further orders are given!
Ken, you were a little too harsh. The Doctor doesn't get that angry very often.
Yeah, the Doctor said what he did because he cares for us.
Ken, you're acting weird.
You always get so angry whenever the commander of Red lmpulse gets brought up.
No, I just hate being compared to him in everything,
that's all.
Its most fearsome weapon is the shockwave,
which means if we can stop those shockwaves somehow, we should be able to do something.
But I can't believe that Ken went up against it without any thought,
that unruly little punk.
You were just as unruly when you were young. It's in his blood.
But you raised him well for me.
Now that I think about it, he is deserving of sympathy.
He's grown to this age without knowing the love of a mother or a father.
How about it? Will you let me have the Science Ninja Team for a bit?
You? Do you have a good plan or something?
Just one, but quite a bit of training will be necessary.
Fine, I will trust you with them.
And I think it might be good for you and your son to fly together, for a change.
Ryu, I bet it's another lecture.
I've decided to leave you with the commander of the Red lmpulse Squad for a bit, starting today.
What?!
Just as you heard, I'm going to be giving you some special training and shaping you all up.
What?! So you're saying we're not good enough to be of any use?!
Prepare for departure immediately.
You've got to be kidding! We don't need any more training! I don't like this.
Oh, why not?
Let's take a good look at just how capable Red lmpulse is.
What's with Ken?
He looked quite happy. What's going on?
Red lmpulse's secret base is on a solitary island in the South Seas.
The Science Ninja Team is sent to this island with the repaired God Phoenix,
and they undergo harsh training.
Run three laps around the island again today.
And don't you dare take any breaks or you'll pay for it. Got it?
Again?! It's been a week already! Jeez, give it a rest!
What?!
Oh, I'm sorry!
Why do we have to do this, damn it?!
Meanwhile, Ken is receiving strict flight training from the commander himself.
Here we go.
Just watch, I'll stick with you no matter how far you go.
We'll go through it again.
Dammit! How many times are you going to make me do the same thing?
No complaints! Follow me!
My eyes!
Ken!
Climb up! Pull the controls!
Ken!
KEN!
Your skills are not good enough to defeat Galactor.
What's wrong Gatchaman? I'll spare your lives if you surrender!
Is that all you've got?
“Science Ninja Team?” That's a laugh!
Shut up! I'm not going to lose!
Oh! You've come to!
What am I doing here?
You blacked out.
Blacked out?
Sometimes when you climb up or dive down too quickly,
your field of vision can suddenly narrow.
I guess I pushed you too hard.
Please forgive me.
What about the G-1?
It was nothing major. We repaired it while you were asleep.
Okay, let's fly again!
I'm not going to lose to you!
Are you okay?
This is nothing!
Don't strain yourself. You should rest for a bit. You're so stubborn.
It's none of your business!
I probably got my stubbornness from my old man.
Ken...
How long are we going to be trapped here?
Dammit!
Yeah! I'm itching for a fight!
Bastards! Jeez!
There must be some way, if we could just break through Galactor's shockwave.
I see! This is it!
We may be able to go inside the shockwave!
Ah, so that's why we repeated those training exercises.
That jerk of a commander saw the way to break through the shockwave right from the start.
Impressive!
What? Another challenge from Galactor?
Yes, this time they say they're going to attack UN Headquarters.
How fearless of them! Of all places, attacking UN Headquarters...
Commander, let's accept their challenge.
We should be able to make it through the shockwave so long as the entry angle is right.
What?
You've given me plenty of training for it.
Very well, then. Give it a try.
Commander!
Gatchaman can do it now. I'll guarantee it.
Of course, we will back them up as well. Let them give it a try.
All right, I'll pray for your success.
Please be careful.
Roger!
Jun, give me one of the time bombs from your exploding yo-yo.
Okay.
But what are you going to do with it?
I have an idea.
Ken! I've found Archaeo!
Gatchaman, leave the small fish to me.
How annoying! Finish them off already!
Ryu, dive into the shockwave at an angle of 45 degrees.
45 degrees?
Just like a stone hitting the surface of the water.
If we get just the right angle,
we should be able to enter it without getting repelled.
That angle is exactly 45 degrees!
But what's going to happen once we're in?
This is only my guess, but it's probably close to normal conditions.
If I'm wrong...
This may be our last mission.
Now! Climb up! Go behind Archaeo!
Gotcha!
The God Phoenix is climbing up. Don't lose them.
What are they trying to do?
Don't get the angle wrong or it'll repel us.
Have some faith in my abilities!
Now! Dive in!
Here goes!
Great! It worked! We'll go straight onto the Aracheo's deck from here.
Climb up!
Ken, the lever won't move!
Pull it!
Go!
Bird Run!
It's the God Phoenix!
What did they do?!
What is it? What happened?
And thus Galactor's ambitions disappear into the South Seas
due to the death-defying actions of the Science Ninja Team.
But Ken does not know that the commander of the Red lmpulse Squad
is the father that he has dreamed of.
You did well, Gatchaman.
This is your victory after you endured such harsh training.
Give my regards to Dr. Nambu.
Let's meet again.
Commander...
Shupa, Shupa, Shupa, Shupa
Unaru enjin, kagaku no ninja
Taosu zo Garakutaa
Sekai no akuma
Tobu zo ninpou tatsumaki faitaa
Taiyou kagayaku chikyuu wo mamore
Kagaku ninjatai Gatchaman, Gatchaman
Taiyou kagayaku chikyuu wo mamore
Kagaku ninjatai Gatchaman, Gatchaman
On Sea Lion Island, which spends most of the year surrounded by fog and covered in snow,
the ISO develops a new energy source more powerful than uranium.
Galactor, trying to obtain it, surrounds the island and launches an all-out attack.
Meanwhile, Gatchaman and the others receive notice of this
and head toward the misty Sea Lion Island with a herd of sea lions
in order to save the stranded scientists.
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: “The Sea Lion Ninja Team in the Night Fog” Look forward to it!