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
The I nvincible Leader X
After careful consideration of all available data,
the ISO has concluded
that there is a new energy source located in the Himalayan Mountains,
a place known as the world's last unexplored territory.
The organization has now put together an expedition team of geological scientists,
and sent them to the world's highest peak, Mt. Everest.
However...
Terrible blizzard out there. I'm really...
...not good with cold weather. I wish I could have turned down this mission.
Nowadays, even people from big cities come to places like this.
I see. A mountain climbing boom, huh?
Nah, they come here to see the Snowman.
Snowman?! Do people really believe in stuff like that?
More like they want to believe it. I've spent more than half the year here and I haven't seen it!
What's so fun about chasing some creature that doesn't even exist?
Well, why not? It's a lot healthier than rotting in some polluted city!
What's that? What is that? An avalanche?!
Snowman?
You've never heard about it, Jinpei?
Some people have claimed they actually saw it recently.
So the Snowman really does exist then!
That's ridiculous. There's no reason to take stories like that seriously.
But I've been hearing news like that a lot lately.
Supposedly, an expedition team was sent out yesterday to find it.
Maybe it's what you'd call the adventurous spirit.
Hunting for a legendary monster, huh? It's nice to dream, you know?
That's right, that's definitely what it is!
It's the kind of dream every man wants to pursue!
Women will never understand the beauty of it!
Who'd be dumb enough to go look for something that doesn't even exist?
It's not dumb at all!
See, you women are just too realistic, and that's what makes you so boring!
Boring?! There's something way more wrong with men
who still chase their silly “ dreams” when they're old enough to know better! Don't you think?
What do you say, Jinpei?
Hey, cut it out, you two. Bring me more water over here, will ya?
What? Stop acting like you own the place just because you're ordering water.
Exactly! Remember we're not the water department!
Huh? Sorry about that.
That's enough, you two.
Just because you have no customers, you don't have to take it out on Ryu.
Hey, big brother, we're going, right?
Going where?
Where? To solve the mystery of the Snowman of course!
Sorry, we haven't gotten an order from Dr. Nambu to do that.
Besides, times like this are the perfect chance to relax.
What do you say, Joe?
Well, I guess I'll get my machine ready for the race tomorrow.
How about you, Ryu?
No thanks. I don't want water anymore. How about you, Ryu?
No thanks. I don't want water anymore.
Drink all the water you want.
Or better yet, want me to buy you a cup of coffee?
Seriously?
Hey, Ryu! Seriously?
Hey, Ryu!
What do you want?
You've got the adventurous spirit, right?
Of course I do. Hot studs like me just ooze romance and adventure!
Then let's go! To the Himalayas, in search of adventure!
That's crazy! Why would I want to climb such high mountains?
But if we find the Snowman, we'll be famous!
We can make money off of it if we show it off too.
I'll pass. I don't do mountains. I'd get tired for nothing.
Fine, then!
Hey, what about my coffee?
You can have it if you pay for it!
That's not fair! You just said you'd buy it for me!
We're running a business here, you know.
Why would I say something so stupid?
Was I just hearing things?
Once I decide something...
Huh?
That must be Jinpei. I wonder where he's going this late?
He couldn't be!
Ken! Ken! Ken!
What do you want, Jun? It's late!
Jinpei's gone! And I think he went to the Himalayas.
Yeah, and the receiver on his bracelet is turned off too.
The Himalayas? No way, why would he go so far away?
I can't think of any other place he would go.
Besides, he looked like he was obsessing over it.
Give me a break. Even if he's headed for the Himalayas,
I bet he'll give up and come back by tomorrow.
I'm tired! Let me sleep, all right?
What did you say, Jun? Jinpei did?
Leave him alone. We all know he gets tired of things easily.
He'll be back soon.
Snowman, huh? Sounds ridiculous!
What? You mean, Jinpei went by himself?
Right, we thought he'd give up soon and come home,
but it's been three days already.
You've all been going off on your own way too much lately!
But we never thought he was actually serious about going!
Why don't you all go to the Himalayas too?
What?!
But I don't think we should go all the way there just to look for him.
He may not look it, but he's a member of the Science Ninja Team.
I think he'll be able to come back whenever he gets fed up with it.
No, this is your assignment. The ISO has sent you a request to investigate.
Don't tell me they want us to capture the Snowman!
You guessed it, Ken. You're investigating the Snowman.
But I keep saying, I hate mountains!
You're all aware of the ISO's theory
that there may be a new energy source in the Himalayan Mountains.
It's been a month since they sent out the first expedition team,
which was composed of primarily geologists.
However, they went missing a week ago.
This is the location.
They're extremely concerned about the safety of the expedition,
and came to the conclusion that they should seek your cooperation in the investigation.
The Himalayas, huh?
I wonder how far we can go in the God Phoenix?
If we get too close, the God Phoenix's jets might cause an avalanche.
Then I guess the farthest it can take us is a village at the foot of the mountains.
I'll wait there and guard the ship,
so you guys can go ahead and climb the mountains without me.
You've got a lot of nerve, trying to take the easy way out all by yourself.
Guarding the fort has always been my job!
Ryu! A fat ass like you could use some mountain-climbing as exercise!
Excuse me for being a fat ass!
Anyway, let's just go as far as we can.
I'm almost at what they call this century's last unexplored village.
Hi!
Hello, welcome!
I'm on my way to the Himalayas. Can I leave my car here?
How many days are you going to be gone? The parking fee will depend on that.
What? I need to pay for parking?
These days, no matter which country you visit,
you'll never be able to leave your stuff somewhere for free.
We've been getting a lot of tourists in this village lately.
If you don't like it, you can go back to where you came from.
All about business, huh? Do you really get that many people?
Oh, yes! Tons of people come here looking for the Snowman!
Shoot, this sucks!
Over here! To the left! You're all clear.
Nothing but tour buses...
This isn't romantic and adventurous at all.
Jeez, thus is no fun. I never should have come.
But it's too late to go back...
This place doesn't feel unexplored at all.
Berg Katse, how are you going to take care of this situation?
Leader X, Sir, please accept my deepest apologies.
It was entirely due to my subordinates' laziness.
How are we supposed to do anything
with all of these tourists pouring into the area where our base is?
Remember we built this Himalayan base in order to dig ore,
Galactor's important energy source.
Not to bring in tourists!
This is just like a tent village!
Every Tom, Dick and Harry has come stomping out here. Are they stupid?
Well, but I guess I'm one of them too...
What was that?
He really does exist! That was the Snowman! No doubt about it!
This is G-4, Jinpei. Big brother!
What's going on, Jinpei? You made us worry about you! Where are you right now?
You can yell at me later! Anyway, the Snowman really does exist!
What?! Don't give me that nonsense!
It's the truth! It's going crazy right in front of me, right now!
Jinpei! What's the matter?! Jinpei!
We've lost the signal!
The Snowman...
You sure he wasn't just pretending?
He's in a position where it'd be tough to give up and come home.
Anyway, let's go.
Jun, that call from Jinpei was recorded, right?
Give me the location.
It's latitude 85 north and longitude 30 east... Nantadevi.
That's the foot of the Himalayas. Did the Snowman come down from the mountains?
Of course, I've heard that there are a lot of tourists there.
The Snowman would probably at least want to give them a greeting.
This is no time for jokes.
Don't you get the feeling there's something behind this?
Galactor?!
Ryu, we have to change the plan. Climb 90 degrees and veer towards Nantadevi.
Got it!
Hey, what's going on?
That's a kid.
I thought we wiped out all the humans in this area. That's a kid.
I thought we wiped out all the humans in this area.
Hey!
Ouch! What did you do that for?
Huh? Galactor?!
What did you say, kid? How did you know we're from Galactor?
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
Hold on! Everyone knows about Galactor.
So it's no surprise I know about you guys.
What did you say?
You're very famous. All of us street kids know about you.
Famous?!
I see, so we're famous, eh?
Oh yeah, definitely! You've been our number one favorite for a while.
Really, number one, eh?
Here!
That was nice of you,
but a little kid like you shouldn't be walking around with a lighter.
I need it for mountain-climbing, you know.
I came here to look for the Snowman.
And did you get to meet him yet?
Yeah, I never dreamed it was that big.
You know what, kid? Why don't you work for Galactor?
What? Me?
Actually, we're in the patrol unit assigned to this area,
but we've been having problems because we haven't been able to
find someone who can take care of the cooking, laundry and cleaning.
Shoot, you're basically looking for a maid. Bummer...
Ken, that's it.
All right, let's land.
What a stench! This smell is definitely blood.
I don't think it was a blizzard or avalanche that created this mess.
I wonder if the Snowman went wild here just like Jinpei was saying?
What is it? Is someone in there?
It's terrible. They're completely crushed like they were smashed by an iron block.
So it was one of Galactor's iron beast mecha after all?
Most likely.
They have a base set up somewhere in these mountains.
But how are we supposed to search the area? It's huge.
I don't want to! If you want to look, go right ahead.
I'll guard the ship.
There's nothing but mountains, mountains, and more mountains
as far as the eye can see.
Bird Scramble! Ken, it's coming from Jinpei.
I see, he must have found out something!
Hey...
I'm almost done!
The food is ready. Take it to Lord Katse.
Huh? Me?
Yeah, you shouldn't do it in those clothes.
We've got extra uniforms in the next room. Wear one of those.
Okay...
What do you think about that kid?
You've sure found us a good kid. He's hard-working.
This helps me out a lot.
Gotta be shrewd in everything. You have to put the people you've got to good use.
If you stick to the rules and regulations too much, you can never have any fun.
What? Is that true, Leader?
That's Katse! I wonder who he's talking to?
It was only for a short time, but signals like the ones the Science Ninja Team uses
have been detected in the mountains.
Be on the alert, Katse.
If you analyze all of the failures that we have had,
you'll find it very obvious that they were all caused by
a complacent carelessness on the part of you and your subordinates.
I'm terribly sorry, Leader.
Whoa, this is a surprise. So there's someone above Katse.
Who's there?!
Shoot!
I thought I told everyone to never get close to this room!
Here's your meal, Sir.
Oh, food. Good, just leave it and get out of here. I'm busy.
Yes, Sir.
What are you waiting for?!
Sir!
I'm done fixing the car.
Good work! Put some fuel in it while you're at it!
What? I have to do more? Aren't you guys being a little too lazy?
Idiot, you have to make it a principle to use what you've got to its fullest.
Why would I want to bust my ass in the middle of these cold mountains?
What slackers... Now I sort of sympathize with Katse.
The fuel tank is in the next room.
Okay...
What is this?!
Surprised, kid? That's the Snowman you came to look for.
It's Galactor's secret combat vehicle.
I see.
So it's Galactor that's been causing all the commotion, huh?
There's nothing to do deep in the mountains,
so we've been riding around in it and scaring the villagers for fun.
Goodnight, kid. Make sure you do your job, all right?
Damn it, now I'm pissed off!
That fool Katse,
the Science Ninja Team has already infiltrated our secret base.
Looks like it's time for me to step in.
What?! The God Phoenix is here?
You moron! Hurry up and have all members assemble in the great hall!
This failure happened all because you activated the Snowman
just to scare the villagers for fun!
And as a result, now the Science Ninja Team has shown up.
That alone is a good enough reason to execute all of you!
I'm really disappointed that I have such useless subordinates!
Atone for your failure by protecting this base!
Now open the gates of the Beehive Fortress!
Activate the Snowman mecha!
Altitude 2500 meters, 30 degrees left.
Ryu, be careful not to start an avalanche.
Altitude 2500 meters, 30 degrees left.
There you are, Science Ninja Team.
Today's the day I'll smash that God Phoenix to pieces!
Lower the altitude to 2100. Make a 15 degree turn to the right.
Fire!
Those jerks scared the hell out of me.
Ryu, go back on the same course you just took.
What? Again?
Wouldn't it be quicker to blast them with Super Bird Missiles?
We have to keep expenses down. We shouldn't use them unless necessary.
It would be better to make them destroy themselves instead.
Make them destroy themselves?
An avalanche...
Their attack on us must have loosened up the packed snow quite a bit.
Ryu, go.
All right, this is a lot easier than climbing a mountain!
They're firing all those missiles and can't make even one hit?
Sounds like he's saying something.
He said, “ Do your job right.”
Whatever... All he has to do is yell. He has no idea what it's like to work in the field.
Damn it! They have no idea what I have to go through!
I'm the one who gets chewed out by Leader X!
Okay, do it again!
Hey, kid, bring me another one.
Huh? Where did that brat go?
I bet he got tired of being your slave and ran away.
Where's the Snowman mecha? Why haven't you activated it?
Who's in there? Who's controlling the mecha?
The Science Ninja Team!
I won't let you get away, Berg Katse!
Jinpei!
Hey, big brother! You guys aren't needed this time.
Because as you can see, I, the great Jinpei the Swallow,
have already captured Berg Katse and the Snowman!
My popularity will rise!
It's been a long battle, hasn't it, Berg Katse?
Goddammit...
You're the expert when it comes to escaping.
Let's see how you manage to escape this time!
I can't breathe!
Escape! Come on, try to escape from my hands right now!
Leader!
What?!
Leader? Who the hell is " Leader"?
It's Lord X!
Stop bawling!
Welcome, members of the Science Ninja Team.
I am X, the leader of Galactor!
What?
You won't take Katse away.
I'll never let you take my precious subordinate Berg Katse away from me!
Did you see that?
Yeah, but I still can't believe it. Did you see that?
Yeah, but I still can't believe it.
This isn't a dream. Katse and the Snowman mecha are both gone.
Leader X, the ruler of Galactor... I wonder who he is?
Don't you think Berg Katse used magic or something?
It had to have been some kind of a trick! Either that or a monster!
I hope it was a trick that Berg Katse used.
If that thing was our real enemy...
How are we supposed to fight against that?
This is a big joke! They just made you all see the same dream.
You got taken in by Katse's mass hypnosis, that's all.
But then again, I don't really know since I was taking a nap.
Leader X, the one who always provides instructions to Berg Katse,
and holds the real power as he leads Galactor from behind the scenes.
Is he a human or a devil?
Just who is this Leader X who stands in the way of the Science Ninja Team?
Those secrets are locked away somewhere in the Himalayas.
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
A heavy infestation of grasshoppers is said to have occurred
deep in the jungle of Amazonia.
When Jinpei hears about this from an old entomologist,
he gets very curious and flies to Amazonia with him.
But awaiting Jinpei there is a vast swarm of grasshoppers,
which are being led by Galactor's grasshopper mecha.
What will be the fates of Jinpei and the entomologist?
And what is Galactor plotting?
Next on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: "Swarm! A Plague of Mini Iron Beasts" Look forward to it!