Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Who is it? Who is it? Who is it?
The shadow dancing high in the sky
It's the white wings of Gatchaman
You stake your life and fly out
That's the Science Ninja Technique Firebird
Fly! Fly, fly, Gatchaman
Go! Go, go, Gatchaman
There is only one Earth
Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman
You stake your life and fly out
That's the Science Ninja Technique Firebird
Fly! Fly, fly, Gatchaman
Go! Go, go, Gatchaman
There is only one Earth
Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman
Massacring Mecha Curve Balls
Batting fourth, third baseman Shimanaga.
Go, Shimanaga! Hit it!
Play ball!
It's the bottom of the 9th inning and the score is 2-0.
The Monsters, who are currently losing, are at bat.
Two outs, and one man on base.
If heavy hitter Shimanaga manages to hit a home run here, the game will be tied.
The pitcher throws the first pitch... And it's a strike!
What's wrong with Shimanaga? The pitcher throws the first pitch... And it's a strike!
What's wrong with Shimanaga?
How come he didn't hit it? It was a good ball!
You might as well give up on them. It's a loss for the Monsters today.
I can't believe you watched the whole game and didn't buy anything but water!
Now a fastball to the inside corner! Strike two!
Jeez, Shimanaga, are your eyes open?!
Jinpei!
If you're not going to help with the bar, just get out of here.
Come on, this is the best part! I'll help you after this, okay, Sis?
Sheesh, honestly! We're going to go out of business if we keep letting
customers on tabs take up all the space at the bar.
Hey, hey, Jun, no need to take things out on us.
Keep it down, will ya? This is the best part of the game, so be quiet!
Okay, okay. As a tab customer, I'm in a weak position.
And he wastes the third pitch... It's outside.
The count is 1 and 2.
Give me a homer, Mr. Shimanaga!
Here comes the fourth pitch!
And he hit it! It's looking good!
Yes! And he hit it! It's looking good!
Oh no!
It's a high hit over the right fielder! Looks like it's going to ricochet!
The runner on second rounds third and heads for home!
The batter Shimanaga advances from first to second!
The right fielder muffs the play off the wall!
Keep going, keep going, Shimanaga!
Huh?
Oh, what's going on with Shimanaga?
He just fell at second base. He's unable to advance to third!
What are you doing? Get up and run, now! He just fell at second base. He's unable to advance to third!
What are you doing? Get up and run, now!
Meanwhile the ball is at second base! He's tagged out!
They've completely missed the opportunity to even the score!
Ah, you moron! How dare you call yourself a pro? They've completely missed the opportunity to even the score!
Ah, you moron! How dare you call yourself a pro?
The game is over!
Ah, you moron! How dare you call yourself a pro?
Too bad!
It's 2-1 , and the Monsters have lost.
They definitely missed a great opportunity there!
Shimanaga was tagged out when he was about to advance to third
Jeez, no fun! Shimanaga was tagged out when he was about to advance to third
Wait a sec, Jinpei. Shimanaga was tagged out when he was about to advance to third
after making a beautiful hit over the right fielder,
What's up, big brother? after making a beautiful hit over the right fielder,
You don't wanna watch something so boring any more, do you? after making a beautiful hit over the right fielder,
and missed the opportunity to even the score!
Well, something caught my attention about what just happened. and missed the opportunity to even the score!
Well, something caught my attention about what just happened.
What do you mean by that?
Are you saying the game was fixed?
No, but didn't the way Shimanaga moved look strange to you?
Yeah, now that you mention it...
I guess it was a little odd for a fast runner like him.
But what in the world happened to Shimanaga?
It didn't look like he sprained his ankle or anything. He looks like he can't believe what just happened himself.
Ken, why do you even care about stuff like that? He looks like he can't believe what just happened himself.
It's not like you're a baseball fan.
Actually, there's a report from Dr. Nambu
about an incident involving baseball.
The incident happened a few days ago during a baseball game in Ameris.
During a mere fifteen second blackout,
all of the players and umpires on the field suddenly disappeared.
It's simply incomprehensible.
So could it be Galactor up to its old tricks again?
I can't think of any other people besides Galactor
who would be capable of doing something so large-scale
and executing such a shameless kidnapping.
Damn, they're trying to do a big magic show or something this time.
Doctor, do you have any idea why they kidnapped the players?
I bet they got mad because the team lost the game.
Jinpei!
I don't know that yet, but I believe there's some other reason.
So it's possible the same kind of incident that happened in Ameris
could happen in this country too, right?
Interpol Headquarters has requested the Science Ninja Team's assistance.
They can ask,
but this is like trying to find out how a magic trick is done.
Hey, Ryu, speaking of baseball, remember yesterday's game?
I don't want to hear any more about it!
What are you talking about, Jinpei?
Could what happened yesterday be connected to this?
Oh, I see. That's why you watched the game till the end. I thought it was unlike you.
Yeah, something about the game bugged me.
Doctor, may we stake out the stadium?
True, the same type of incident might happen again...
Okay, all of you go to Gorakuen Stadium for surveillance tonight.
Hooray! Checking out a night game, huh? How cool!
Don't be silly! We're going there on a mission!
I know. Don't be silly! We're going there on a mission!
Goraku Stadium is located in the central area of the city.
Because it is located next to an amusement park, pools, a roller skating rink and the like,
it is a popular place of recreation and relaxation for all ages.
The Science Ninja Team immediately headed out to watch the night game
and began their lookout.
Get your juice and pastries here!
Hey!
Yes, Sir! Hey!
Yes, Sir!
I can't see, fat boy!
Jeez, I had no idea how hot it could get inside the score board.
In the bottom of the 7th inning,
batting fourth for the Monsters is third baseman Shimanaga.
Hey, give me the ball.
Thank you!
Look at Jinpei. He looks like he knows what he's doing.
That boy... He's eager to do THIS kind of work.
But hang on, something should be happening any minute now.
Yes! We did it! We did it!
What the...
Sis!
So bright! What the heck is going on?
Ken, Jinpei is gone too!
Damn it! How could this happen right in front of us?
Joe! Ryu! Have you found out anything?
Ryu! Ryu!
Oh, Ken! It feel like I was dreaming or something.
Ouch...
Unfortunately my eyes freaked out too, so I couldn't see anything either.
It looks like we all got tricked by Galactor's magic.
All the lights turned off and then on at the same time.
And in that moment, we couldn't see anything.
It has to be a trick made to take advantage of that exact moment!
Oh no! All of the players are gone!
Jun, it's too late to look for them.
But what about Jinpei?!
Yeah, I feel sorry for him but we can only pray that he's still alive.
I see. Just hearing about that first incident,
I thought it was ridiculous, but that's Galactor for you.
They're geniuses when it comes to taking advantage of human blind spots.
Doctor, please let us investigate right away.
All right, now that Jinpei's also involved we have no time to waste!
Galactor has begun plotting evil right next to us.
We must stop Galactor from implementing their plan, no matter what!
I'll obtain a permit to investigate the stadium.
I want all of you to search every inch of that place!
Roger!
Uh-oh, uh-oh, uh-oh...
This is strange.
What's up, Ken?
What is it? What's up, Ken?
What is it?
It's a magnetic panel.
I had no idea there was something like this hidden under second base.
Now I get it. The magnetic panel keeps the base from moving.
In the game two days ago,
when Shimanaga was running around the bases,
he couldn't keep going because the metal spikes on his shoe got stuck.
And during yesterday's game, they thought they'd been found out, so...
They kidnapped everyone who was on the field at the time.
But what is this for anyway?
It's probably a ventilation hole.
Look, the base is made out of sponge and has holes.
Is it big enough for you to go in, Jun?
I'm not sure...
What's that?
Let's get out of here!
Come on, go up! Keep on going!
Ken!
Jun! Ken!
Jun!
Jun, Jun, are you all right?
Of course.
Let's rest a little longer.
How do you like that, Science Ninja Team scum?
Galactor's very proud of that poison gas. There's no way to defend against it!
Anyway, now that they're on the move,
we need to carry out the plan quickly.
Captain, haven't you completed the work yet?
Sir, we just have to hook up the detonator.
All right, take care of it right away.
Yes, Sir. Please take a look at this super megaton hydrogen bomb.
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
What?
Both Ken and Jun were kidnapped when they tried to rescue Jinpei?
Well, to be precise, they disappeared into the ground.
It amounts to the same thing!
To think after all the warnings I gave them,
they fell right into Galactor's trap.
But Doctor, they acted like they wanted to be captured.
Actually, that makes sense.
If they had wanted to escape, they could have done it with their Bird Capes...
Huh? Speak of the devil. This is G-2, over.
This is G-4, Jinpei.
Oh, it's just Jinpei.
So you're still alive!
Well, that's not very nice!
I go to the trouble of contacting you guys and that's how you act?
Don't get mad, Jinpei. Anyway, what's going on down there?
Take a wild guess. The bases are loaded with no outs. I'm so screwed.
Never mind that, Jinpei,
what happened to the players who were kidnapped with you?
It's crazy, but they're being given really intense training to be members of Galactor!
Very good, you've been well-trained through baseball indeed.
You'll be working as a Galactor member before you know it.
Shimanaga looks like a totally different person.
He's probably screwed up because of some kind of drug or gas.
All right, Jinpei, I understand.
Ken and Jun have already snuck in there.
I want you to work with them and report Galactor's activities to me.
Really? Big brother and Sis? Those are some pinch hitters!
Huh? I call you again later. Bye.
Sis! Big brother!
They're dead!
It's because I messed up!
Jinpei...
Jinpei!
Ghosts!
What's going on?
Jinpei, what are you getting all loud for?
Because, big brother! You breathed in the poison gas, right?
I thought something like that might happen,
so I've been training myself to hold my breath for an extended period of time.
Hey, Jun, are you okay?
It got me a little nervous, but it looks like I made it.
Sis!
You silly, stop being such a baby. Hurry up and switch to Birdstyle now.
Okay!
Perfect! I don't see any problem smashing this.
Let me handle it.
Come on, quick!
All right!
They escaped!
After them! They escaped!
After them!
Shimanga?
Something's wrong!
He's inhaled poison gas.
What's that?
That sounds like Berg Katse!
Gatchaman, congratulations on avoiding my poison gas.
You must be trained very well, I'll give you that.
But now I'll show you the results of Galactor's training.
Now!
Take that!
Berg Katse, an opportunity always comes after you're in a pinch.
I'm going to put an end to your life today, so prepare yourself!
This is so entertaining! If you think you've got us, you're wrong!
What do you think this equipment underground here is for?
What did you say?
Since you're here, I suppose I'll tell you.
We've set up a hydrogen bomb
that's capable of blowing up this whole country with one blast!
What?!
Sis!
Oh dear...
Surprised, you little brats?
And the detonator for the bomb is located somewhere in the stadium above us.
The button may be pushed sometime during today's night game.
And if that happens, this entire country will perish in the blink of an eye.
So are you still going to kill me?
That's low, Berg Katse!
It looks like a come-from-behind grand slam homer for me.
So long, Gatchaman!
Go after Katse!
I know he's going to sneak out through a secret passage somewhere!
Roger!
Not so fast!
Dr. Nambu, this is Gatchaman, please come in!
This is Nambu. What is it, Ken?
Hmm? Yes... What? Are you sure?
All right, I understand. I'll try to get it arranged right away.
We've got a serious problem.
Doctor, we have to contact them fast and make them cancel the night game!
Yeah!
That's impossible. The game has already started.
Never mind that, we must locate the detonator and disarm it as soon as possible.
We have no time to waste.
Understood! Ryu and I will try to take care of that.
Okay, I'm counting on you.
I'll explain the situation to the police and try to get their help.
Now hurry!
Roger!
Huh? Where are we?
This is the amusement park!
Look, the passage we took to escape connects the underground area and the amusement park!
I see!
Sis!
Jinpei, let's get out of here!
Look, Sis!
He's over there!
Too bad I won't get to see the end of this game.
Go ahead and lose your cool now, Science Ninja Team!
Farewell forever.
Damn it! You coward! You stupid moron, Katse!
Jinpei, we have to move quickly!
Let's hurry up and find the detonator!
Oh yeah, I forgot about that.
Take that!
Bird Run!
I can't find it...
Where the hell is it?
You haven't found it yet? Look harder!
I'm counting on you, Science Ninja Team...
Take this!
Take that!
Three strikes on three pitches, huh?
Well, they do say the hard hitters are bad at inside pitches.
Now spill! Where's the detonator?
I don't know...
I won't let you off with that! You must be the one who set it!
Tell me! Tell me now!
Millions of lives are at stake! Tell me!
Please, where is it?
The device is... When a home run ball hits the rear screen...
What?! The rear screen?
I get it! A home run ball...
What, Ken?
When a home run ball hits the rear screen?
Oh yeah, that thing usually spurts water!
This is bad!
Hurry, everyone!
Here we come!
Good one! It's a home run!
Oh no!
We're done for!
Whoa...
Oh boy...
Dr. Nambu, it looks like we narrowly escaped the explosion.
Please take care of the rest. Over!
Right... It could've been devastating if you hadn't been so quick!
Return to base immediately.
Thank you, great job, everyone.
Seriously, I thought we were done for, Ken!
There was another secret passage leading up to the score board.
They say in baseball, the game really begins when there's already two outs, you know?
It was like a come-from-behind victory for Gatchaman
in the bottom of the 9th inning with two outs, huh?
It's because our teamwork was so good.
Galactor plotted evil by kidnapping athletes from all over the world,
but their ambitions were shattered by Gatchaman.
Gatchaman goes on, filled with rage against evil!
Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh, Whoosh
Roaring engines, ninja of science
Destroy Galactor
Evil of the world
Fly with the Ninja Technique Tornado Fighter
Protect the Earth under the shining sun
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Gatchaman
Protect the Earth under the shining sun
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, Gatchaman
General Somley, a dictator who was once exiled,
returns to the peaceful country of Franbell with Galactor.
He warns the people of the nation that unless they submit to his control,
he will give them a present of death.
On the night of the snow festival,
Gatchaman and the others secretly infiltrate the city.
Jinpei and the others will be doing great things with their new friends, the kids from downtown.
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: “A Christmas Present of Death” Look forward to it!