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
Red I mpulse's Secret
His father is alive.
Finding hope in Dr. Nambu's words,
Ken searches for Galactor's new mecha, Cata-Roller, day after day.
But today, too, ended in vain.
Who's there?!
Who the heck...
How strange.
But even if they go after your place,
it's not like there's any money to be found there.
Yeah, exactly.
So, about the bill... You follow me, right?
What? Putting it on the tab again?
Big brother, it's about time you pay up.
Sis is pretty upset about this, you know.
That was tasty, Jinpei. You're an excellent cook.
You can flatter me if you want, I won't give it to you for free.
Jinpei, did you hear something?
Huh? Nope.
It sounded like a gunshot to me.
You can't fool me and run off without paying.
You're slowly but surely starting to resemble Jun.
Where the hell did he go?
What happened?
How is he?
It's not serious. It just grazed him.
It's Sabu!
Do you know him?
Yeah, he's my childhood friend.
But why did he...
Call a doctor for me.
As soon as his wounds are tended to, I'll take him to my place.
At around the same time,
in an office within the International Science Organization,
Dr. Nambu was receiving a visit from a mysterious man
who claimed to be a scientist from the country of Hontwarl.
I see, so you've finally completed the V2 Plan.
That's right. All that remains is to carry out the experiment.
That's crazy! The plan should be cancelled immediately.
Well, it depends on the terms.
Terms?
If all the world's nations surrender to Galactor and Hontwarl...
That's ridiculous! Do you think we'll do that?
Then shall we execute the V2 Plan
and cover entire globe in a sea of fire?
The only survivors will be Galactor.
What?
Galactor will survive.
Or rather, Galactor will take over the Earth at last.
You... Who are you?
Are you really a scientist from Hontwarl?
Haven't you realized yet, Dr. Nambu?
That voice...
Berg Katse!
I'll wait one week, Dr. Nambu.
Either you surrender or we'll execute the V2 Plan.
You bastard! How dare you?!
You're awake, huh, Sabu?
Ken, was it you who saved me?
Yeah, it's a good thing your wound wasn't serious.
Is this your place?
It's a small airstrip my dad left me.
So what about you? What are you doing?
As you can see, I've got gangs after me all the time.
You've changed, Sabu.
I'm different from who I was in the old days,
when the other kids always picked on me, and I'd cry like a baby and you'd rescue me.
An orphan has to become strong, even if it means pushing the others out of the way.
You really have changed.
That little crybaby Sabu is...
Crybaby Sabu, huh?
Crybaby Sabu and Rowdy Ken...
There was a time like that, wasn't there?
Oh, by the way, Ken, did you get to meet your dad?
What? How did you know my dad is alive?!
I saw him in a country called Hontwarl.
How did you know it was him?
The picture!
Remember? The one you used to always show me.
Ah, you mean, that one?
Yeah, that's it!
This picture...
I was staying at a cheap hotel in Hontwarl...
Sorry...
I realized later that it was the picture you used to always show me long ago.
Come to think of it, I remember you always saying,
"My dad's not dead. He's alive somewhere."
When? When did you bump into him?
It was a week ago.
A week ago?
That's around the time we were in Hontwarl too.
After that, things didn't go so good. I did something bad, y'see.
I ran this far, but I got caught in front of that cafe
and you've seen the rest.
Oh, so you haven't seen him yet, huh?
You must be dying to see your dad.
I want to see him.
I'm done at last!
This place works minors like dogs!
What?
What's going on, big brother?
I'm heading out to Hontwarl right now.
What? On your own?
There's someone who's seen my dad.
I have to look for him, no matter what.
I understand how you feel, but...
Big brother, are you sure you can trust that guy?
Hey, don't talk like that! He's my friend!
Sorry... But shouldn't you tell Sis about this?
I don't want to worry her unnecessarily.
It's no big deal. I'll be back soon.
Jinpei, why aren't you working?
There's an urgent order from Dr. Nambu to assemble!
Be quiet! I know that!
This is a problem, what bad timing...
What? Ken's gone to Hontwarl to look for his father?
Yes, I tried to stop him, but...
That fool! What a selfish thing to do!
Jinpei, why didn't you tell me about something so important!?
What about getting hold of him through his bracelet?
I tried that,
but big brother has turned off his communication device.
What a thing to do, and at such a critical time...
There's not a moment to lose. I must ask just you four to take on this duty.
This is an aerial photograph of Hontwarl taken by Red lmpulse.
What's that?
A big bird is poking its head out from a hole in the rock!
This is a missile launch pad for the V2 Plan,
which Hontwarl has carried out in conjunction with Galactor.
I would like you to strike here.
What the heck is this V2 Plan?
Well...
As you know, the Earth is enveloped by a pipe-like magnetosphere
about 60,000 kilometers in thickness.
It's an enormous belt that begins about 1000 kilometers above ground
and ends at a height of 60,000 kilometers.
The Van Allen Belt, right?
I believe it's named after the man who discovered it.
That's right.
This magnetosphere traps protons and electrons released by the sun.
You could say it's a belt that ensures the Earth's safety.
The V2 Plan is an experiment to detonate a special missile
and make this Van Allen Belt descend.
That's difficult to understand!
If they did that, what do you think would happen?
There would be powerful radiation in the sky above,
and the Earth would be enveloped in abnormally high temperatures.
The human race would gradually die out.
I don't really get it, but that's serious!
But without Ken's G-1 , the God Phoenix can't go as fast as usual.
That's true, and we can't use Bird Missiles or the Firebird either.
This isn't the time to be saying things like that.
Now move out immediately!
We're in trouble. If we bump into that Cata-Roller, we're dead meat.
I can't believe big brother did this.
And in the end, I'm the one who got told off!
The Doctor shouldn't have told Ken that his dad is still alive.
As soon as we reach Hontwarl, I'll do what I want with my G-2, okay?
Hey, I'm gonna go wild on 'em with my G-4 too!
Same here! Time to go wild!
Stop it! What do you think will happen if we break up like that?!
I understand how you feel, Sis.
But this time, it's all big brother's fault!
That's right. He's the leader.
He shouldn't let his personal feelings get involved!
He's soft.
All wound up about his father like that, you'd think he was a baby.
Oh no!
What're we gonna do? The Cata-Roller has shown up!
This is reckless! Let's turn back!
It's okay! Ryu, give him a head butt!
Shut up! Leave the piloting to me!
That's enough! Not at a time like this!
Ken, what on Earth are you doing right now?
This is the hotel where you saw my dad?
Nice to see you again, brat.
So, you're the son of the spy on our nation's wanted list?
What? Are you saying my dad is a spy?
Though it's only recently that we learned his name,
and the fact that you're his son.
Then it was you guys who turned my place upside down?
That's right, by using a man who knows you well.
Sabu?
Sabu... Could he really be...
Sabu!
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Damn! Can't we do something about this?
It hurts me to say it, but the enemy is superior in speed and maneuverability!
Dammit! This is all big brother's fault! If I get killed, I'm gonna haunt him!
Sis, where are you going?
I'm going to make the Bird Missiles usable.
Of course! Why didn't we think of that?
If you have time to badmouth Ken, why don't you use your brains?
She's got some nerve.
Ryu, extend the auto-clippers.
The Bird Missiles and the Firebird can only be used
after every mecha is perfectly joined together,
connecting the wires from G-1 through G-5.
Jun attempted to use cables to bridge the gap left by G-1 .
Sweet! It worked!
Since there's no one to stop me today, I'm going to shoot without any reservations!
Damn! The cables could only withstand so much after all.
What? Cata-Roller was destroyed?
Yes, Sir. The missiles struck us from close range, and...
That's what happens when you underestimate the Science Ninja Team. You imbeciles!
The fact they've moved out means Nambu has declined our proposition, doesn't it?
What a fool. We'll execute the V2 Plan immediately!
Once the Earth is enveloped in fire,
all humans around the world will beg Galactor and...
...Hontwarl on their hands and knees for help.
I will slowly torture that hated Nambu!
Preparations for the launch are complete. We'll start the countdown.
Good! Let me give you a final order.
As soon as you set up the launch time, leave immediately.
Yes, Sir.
Ground crew, evacuate immediately!
Wait!
You mean to travel around the world, using the reward you received for betraying your friend?
Let me tell you some happy news.
Your dad has responded to our summons.
My dad?
You mean, my dad is coming here?
That's right,
if I recall correctly, it's been so long since you've seen him that you don't even remember his face.
That means you're indebted to us for creating the opportunity for father and son to reunite.
What are you going to do with my dad?
The only thing that awaits a spy is execution.
Sounds like he's here.
My dad... My dad is coming.
I want to see him.
I want to see him, but...
Don't ! You mustn't come!
Shut up!
What's wrong, Kentaro Washio?
Your precious only son is waiting for you.
He's over there too.
Watch out! He's plotting something!
Who are you people?
Why isn't that man showing up?
Where is Washio?!
We've wasted time. Hurry!
Yes, Sir!
Please wait, Red lmpulse.
My dad... Where's my dad?
You fool! This isn't the time to talk about that.
Listen, Galactor is about to launch a special missile
which will cause the Van Allen Belt to descend.
If we can't stop them, this green Earth will be gone forever.
Do you understand, Ken?
If that happens, who will take responsibility for it?
This isn't time to cry over something like fathers and sons, is it?!
Oh right, I'd forgotten about him.
Ken, deal with him however you want.
Ken...
Forgive me! Please forgive me!
You lied to me about seeing my dad, didn't you?
Turning up in the cafe where I was...
It was all an act, wasn't it?
I thought it was odd that your wound was so slight
when you were shot from such close range.
But I kept telling myself that I must not be suspicious of you.
For you, my friend to betray me...
I didn't want to believe that!
Forgive me, Ken!
I was scared.
They threatened to kill me if I didn't do as I was told!
lease forgive me. I was so scared. I couldn't help it.
There was nothing I could do.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me!
You haven't changed at all, Sabu.
You were always like that.
You'd try to act cool, but in no time,
you'd whine like a baby and cause me trouble.
Ken!
Don't come near me!
I've had enough, just get out of my sight!
We were too late!
If only we'd gotten here an hour earlier...
So we were too late?
That scum Berg Katse has finally done it.
Doctor, I'm sorry, but we just missed it. We couldn't stop the missile launch.
If only we hadn't gotten delayed by the Cata-Roller!
If only the God Phoenix were complete!
If only Ken were with us...
Don't talk about Ken!
He's the leader, but he just went off and acted on his own!
No, everyone, please don't blame Ken.
On the contrary, it's me who should be blamed.
This is a good opportunity. Why don't I tell you this now?
It was fourteen years ago...
When I learned that Hontwarl had joined forces with the Galactor
and was preparing for the V2 Plan,
I asked a man who was working as a test pilot at my research facility
to enter Hontwarl undercover and obtain the blueprints.
But that was an act of espionage against a major evil organization and a country.
Not wishing to take the slightest chance that his family might be harmed,
the man left his four-year-old son with me.
Then he faked his death by causing an accident over the southern sky.
He became nameless, changed his appearance,
and snuck into Hontwarl.
Yes, that man, Red lmpulse, is Ken's father.
The captain of Red lmpulse is Ken's father?
Big brother doesn't know, does he?
If only I'd told Ken about this sooner,
he would've been spared his agonizing.
Ken...
That day, in the sky above the Arctic Ocean, an enormous fire spread.
It was caused by the explosion of the missile Galactor had launched,
which induced the Van Allen Belt to begin descending upon the Earth.
As the belt entered the atmosphere, its collision with the air caused it to ignite.
The heat from the radiation melted the icebergs in no time,
forming tsunamis that moved south.
Meanwhile, Ken, who had been betrayed by his childhood friend,
was unable to see his father
and was now unable even to return to the God Phoenix,
did not yet know that the Earth's final hour was approaching.
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
The V2 Plan was finally executed
and the entire world has been plunged into a terrible crisis.
In exchange for putting a stop to the V2 Plan,
Galactor demands unconditional surrender.
Dr. Nambu is forced into a difficult position.
Meanwhile, Gatchaman sneaks into Galactor's base
and at last meets his father face-to-face.
But the Earth's final days draw near!
Who will be the one to save the Earth?
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: "Farewell, Red lmpulse" Look forward to it!