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
Super Bem The Composite Iron Beast
Hey, I heard that stealing the brains of famous PhDs is one of
the latest crime trends in some foreign countries right now.
Yeah, the brain of a famous Japanese scientist,
Dr. Yamashina, who died ten years ago, is kept in this medical center.
So it's possible that...
Oh, stop it. That's creepy.
Everything seems to be okay.
What the hell is that? Gross!
It's ... It's a snake!
A snake?
You dummy, it's just a hose!
It's moving!
Hey, that's Dr. Yamashina's brain!
There it is!
What? There's what?!
Somebody, help us!
What was that?
What's going on?
What's that?!
This is Nambu. G-1 , come in.
Yes, this is Gatchaman. What's going on, Doctor?
An enormous creature has attacked the medical center.
It stole Dr. Yamashina's brain, which was being kept there,
and it's currently headed towards the mountains.
Go after it right away!
Roger!
G-2, G-2, move out now!
This is G-2. Understood, Doctor!
G-3 and G-4, move out immediately!
What's taking you so long? There's been an incident!
Yes, Sir!
Jeez, Jinpei, what am I going to do with you?!
You have to get up now! Come on!
I can't eat any more...
Well, if you're stil not going to wake up...
Ow!
Jeez, I was having a good dream! You're so mean, Sis!
Hurry up and come on!
Hey, wait for me, Sis!
I'll be right there!
Ryu, what have you been doing? You're the last one!
Sorry about that. My G-5 isn't fast enough, you know.
According to the radar, it disappeared around this area.
I want you to split up and look for it. I'm counting on you!
It looks like something was being dragged on the ground.
But the trail stops right here. It's strange...
Bird Run!
Hey, Jun! Are you all right?
Ninja Technique: Tornado Fighter!
What the heck is this thing?
A Martian!
Damn monster! A Martian!
Damn monster!
Bird Run!
Take that!
Look out!
Don't let it get away! Follow it!
Where the hell did it go?
Ken!
Just as I thought, Galactor's been controlling that creature all along.
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman! If you continue to get in our way, we will show you no mercy!
As long as Galactor does evil, we'll keep on getting in your way!
You leave me no choice. I will kill all of you!
Heh, you're small fry.
Take that!
That Joe...
C'mon, run!
Dammit! Retreat!
Hey, Ken, let's combine and go after them in the God Phoenix.
No, it's no use. It looks like we'd better retreat for today too.
But at this rate...
Right now, our top priority is returning to base immediately
and finding out exactly what this creature is.
This creature isn't from Earth. It's a Bem.
A Bem?
So it was an alien after all.
Well, it's an alien, but of a rather inferior species.
Basically, it belongs to an aggressive species of alien.
I'm afraid Galactor has brought it here on their spaceship.
So the one that's been stealing the brains of distinguished scientists from all over the world
is this Bem?
Yes, there's no doubt about it. Galactor must be up to something terrible again.
Doctor, I'm sorry we failed to retrieve Dr. Yamashina's brain.
That's all right. You don't have to worry about it.
Actually, I didn't tell you this, but that was someone else's brain.
Huh? What did you say?
I've been hearing news about brains being stolen all over the world,
so I switched that brain for another one, just in case.
Now I get it! Sounds pretty funny! How do you like them apples, Galactor?
But Doctor, do you have any idea why Galactor has been stealing
only the brains of world-famous scientists?
Besides, why do they even want the brains of dead people anyway?
Think about what you could do if you could revive them.
Yeah right, as if that was even possible.
Actually, it is.
It is possible for Galactor.
They have enough skill to use the alien Bem as their tool.
They must be plotting something horrible.
Dr. Nambu, they've decided to display the legendary robot
that was supposedly created by the late Dr. Yamashina
at the upcoming exhibition of the International Science Organization.
Oh, really?
Director, I have a bad feeling about this.
This was planned because we're coming up on the tenth anniversary of Dr. Yamashina's death.
And we are all aware that his brain was stolen just the other day.
So I would like all members of the Science Ninja Team to keep watch over the event.
I understand.
I'm counting on you, Dr. Nambu.
Well, everyone, you heard him. Keep a sharp lookout at the event.
Now move out!
Roger!
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
The International Science Organization holds a Science Expo every year.
This year, to commemorate the tenth anniversary
of the death of Dr. Yamashina, a particularly remarkable scientist,
a number of highly-capable robots from all over the world are being brought in and exhibited.
Among those many robots,
there is one robot in particular which grabs a lot of attention...
The legendary X-1 ,
the robot Dr. Yamashina is said to have created right before he died.
Doctor, so this is the robot people call the “ ultimate masterpiece” ?
Dr. Yamashina passed away when he was just about to complete it.
It's likely that he deliberately didn't complete it
because he himself was overwhelmed by its superb performance
and he became afraid that it would fall into the hands of evil.
If Galactor is plotting something using Dr. Yamashina's stolen brain,
it must have a lot to do with this robot X-1 .
Doctor, is it possible Galactor means to take this robot and...
Yes, I want you to be very careful.
Now, ladies and gentleman,
it is time for the long-awaited world premier
of Dr. Yamashina's robot X-1 !
Please maintain a respectful quiet as you enjoy. And here it is!
This is unbelievable.
Is it really a robot?
It looks just like it's alive.
But the head is missing.
It's a headless robot.
No, it is a multi-purpose robot that can be used for any task
depending on the functionality of the head attached.
I see. It's made out of special freely-variable material, isn't it?
This is my first time seeing it in person, but it's just like they say,
this is indeed the best robot ever created.
What's going on?
It's the Bem!
Good, it went well.
Don't let your guard down, Captain.
Lead the Bem back to base immediately.
Yes, Sir.
Good job, Captain.
This was a wonderful idea from our respected Leader X.
The operation to merge the robot's body with the revived brains
was a magnificent success.
And now we will complete this high-performance robot Bem,
which is now a complete body, in other words, a Super Bem,
by letting it absorb the brain wave energy from the stolen brains.
Yes, Sir.
Now!
Arise, Super Bem!
And destroy the Earth, for the sake of Galactor's ambitions!
With such a superior brain and a strong body,
nothing can stand against you! You're invincible!
It was around here where we lost the Bem last time.
Let's do a complete check of the area again.
Help me!
You dummy! Take a good look at it. It's just a vine.
Jeez, don't scare me like that!
That's what you get for being chicken.
Ken, look at that!
I knew their base was in there.
Looks like it's leaving to cause some more trouble.
Well, we have no choice now.
Joe, you, Ryu and Jun follow it in the God Phoenix.
I'll check inside the base and then catch up with you later.
Big brother, what about me?
I can't take a coward with me.
Shoot! You meanie! You're so stingy!
Ken, be careful!
Super Bem, go as wild as you want!
Damn! He's just going wild!
What do we do?
What do you think? He's about to be greeted by Bird Missiles! Just watch!
No! G-1 isn't combined with us, so you can't fire.
Damn, son of a...
I don't care! Ryu, just kill him!
All right!
He's got us!
It's going to crush us!
Ryu, what are you waiting for?
I know, I know, but the power is maxed out!
Way to go, Super Bem!
Go ahead and crush it, with the Science Ninja Team still inside!
Hey, turn up the voltage and boost the Bem's brain wave energy to the max!
Yes, Sir!
Huh? This brain isn't active.
What's going on? Something is wrong!
It looks like this brain's performance level is low.
That's impossible!
Captain, what the hell are you waiting for?
Hurry up and boost its power, now!
Yes, Sir, but one of the brains doesn't emit any energy.
What did you say?!
It looks like they've finally realized it isn't Dr. Yamashina's brain.
That's enough, Galactor!
Huh? When did you get in here, Gatchaman?!
Stealing close without showing our true form is what we do best.
You smartass! Shoot him!
Bird Run!
Something's wrong! It looks like it's in pain.
I bet Ken has destroyed its energy source.
All right, now's our chance. Here we go!
We're going to slam into it, understand?
Got it!
Ryu, what's going on?
It's a massive magnetic power. We can't move!
The energy circuits in its brain must have gone out of control!
You failed again, didn't you, you imbecile?!
How dare you let Gatchaman interfere?
Now we have no choice. Just press the Super Bem's self-destruct button
and blow it up along with the Science Ninja Team!
Yes, certainly...
Everyone, let's escape using Science Ninja Technique: Firebird!
What?
Hurry! I said, hurry up!
Everyone, are you ready?
Roger!
Science Ninja Technique: Firebird!
Good work, members of the Science Ninja Team.
Doctor, I'm sorry, but we couldn't retrieve the stolen brains.
That's all right. Your safety is more important than the brain of a dead man.
Your next mission awaits. Return to base immediately!
Yes, understood, Doctor.
The Super Bem brought destruction upon itself.
The Science Ninja Team after their fierce battle...
Even as they smiled happily, they continued to be filled with a fighting spirit
that thirsted to wipe out Galactor.
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
Berg Katse plots to assassinate Princess Flake,
who has been funding the International Science Organization,
on the day of the annual fashion show held at the palace of the Monalince Kingdom.
It's a spectacular fashion show, but set there is a cruel Galactor trap.
Centered around Jun the Swan, Gatchaman and the others' five pairs of wings
wheel in the sky above the palace.
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: “The Devil's Fashion Show” Look forward to it!