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
Lay a Trap in the Crescent Base!
Jinpei! Jinpei, is that you?
Shut up and leave me alone, I'm busy.
Busy? Do you have a secret mission, Jinpei?
Come on, Jinpei, let me in on it. I'd be willing to give you a hand.
Can't you tell by looking?
What's this?
Let's see, this is a map...
Well, according to this...
Huh, what?
There's nothing but a coral reef in the shape of a crescent!
What's with this?
You're so dense. Galactor's finally started to target the Crescent Base.
So I'm making a Crescent Base, a fake one.
Huh? A fake Crescent Base?
I'm going to trap Galactor with this! It's definitely going to work!
What do you think, Ryu? Isn't it a good idea?
Have you heightened your opinion of the great Jinpei the Swallow?
So it's just a veneer, eh?
As if anybody would be fooled by something this cheap!
Jinpei, you're the only one on the Science Ninja Team who would do something this ridiculous!
Go home, dammit! Just drop dead, Ryu!
I'll be praying for your victory in your little war game,
Commander Jinpei!
Dammit!
It was quite natural for Ryu the Owl to laugh.
This is because Galactor is aware that the real Crescent Base
is a type of large ship and therefore a mobile base.
The fake Crescent Base that Jinpei built was a true coral reef.
Obviously, it couldn't move even a single centimeter.
To Ryu, Jinpei's trap looked like a child's game.
Doctor, we're done patrolling the base. We found nothing out of the ordinary.
Good work. Please go on standby.
Until later, then.
Hey, Doctor! Jinpei's started working on something pretty funny!
What's he up to?
Apparently he's going to build a fake Crescent Base and play at being a soldier!
He's really fired up about it.
Oh? That sounds like a Jinpei idea all right.
This is no time to stand around being impressed.
We have to stop him fast!
No, I myself have agreed to his plan.
True, this may be a transparent trick,
but it's plausible that because it's such a crazy-seeming plan
it will actually confound Galactor.
So what Jinpei's doing is part of our next strategy?
Take a look at this.
This seemingly unremarkable red liquid you see
gets its color from special ions that are tinted that hue.
Any metal that comes into contact with this red liquid
will be permanently bonded with the ions.
These ions can only be detected by a special radar I've built.
No matter where it tries to hide,
a metal object that has been dyed in this red liquid
cannot possibly escape this radar.
I understand. You're thinking of putting this red liquid on Galactor's mecha, right Doctor?
I get it, it's easy to take down your enemy if you know his movements.
So we're making the fake Crescent Base the bait for the trap?
I see.
So, Doctor, our goal is to chase a Galactor mecha back to its headquarters
and then track down its location, right?
Precisely. Jinpei's already begun preparing to lure out Galactor.
Huh, we're luring Galactor with that thing?
This is Operation Fake Crescent Base.
I'd like you to put all your efforts into helping us succeed.
Roger!
Lord Katse!
What's all this fuss about?
Sir, I've discovered the location of the Crescent Base!
What? Is that true?
Yes, Sir! Please take a look at this.
This is a photograph taken by Galactor's great spy satellite.
Please look at this.
Ah, so this is the famous Crescent Base?
Yes, Sir! This clear photo makes it perfectly plain!
Good job, Spy Satellite Captain. You've done good work.
I hereby promote you to the post of commander at one of our secret bases.
Thank you, Sir. It is an honor far too great.
There now, do your best.
Please wait, Lord Katse!
What is it?
That is not the Crescent Base.
What, Patrol Captain? Why don't you think so?
I'm sure there was nothing in this area but a tiny coral reef.
My patrol squadron has confirmed...
That's a lie!
He's making things up because he's jealous of my promotion, Sir!
What? He's making things up because he's jealous of my promotion, Sir!
What?! Now you've said something I can't let slide!
You're the one who's making things up!
Well, just who's telling the truth here?
Me, Sir!
Be quiet, you!
Shut up! Be quiet, you!
Shut up!
Urgent information: our signal corps has picked up an unknown signal.
It's coming from a point right on the equator, at 170(degree symbol) east longitude.
That's here!
Yay!
He got me... Yay!
He got me...
All right, I order all secret bases
to move out every underwater tank corps immediately,
surround the Crescent Base and completely neutralize it!
Yes, Sir!
Meanwhile, having completed their preparations for the operation,
the Science Ninja Team is flying in a circle with a 100 km radius
centered around the fake Crescent Base,
patrolling in the God Phoenix in order to discover Galactor mecha and inform Jinpei.
Dang it, Galactor's sure taking a long time.
They still haven't noticed it?
Jinpei's started broadcasting the signal again.
Good for him, keeping at it and not getting sick of it.
This is stupid. There's no way Galactor will come.
Why not, Ryu?
How do you know? Why not, Ryu?
How do you know?
Because that fake Crescent Base is so cheap.
So?
This is so ridiculous it's pointless. So?
This is so ridiculous it's pointless.
You couldn't even fool a little kid with that thing.
So I can't believe it could fool Katse of all people.
We still have to carry out our mission, Ryu.
But we know it's a waste of time.
No, Dr. Nambu probably assisted Jinpei in his plan
because it has a chance of success.
We're going to help Jinpei too.
Okay, I get it.
But hey, if Galactor laughs at us, don't blame me.
Lord Katse, is that supposed to be the famous Crescent Base?
No matter how you look at it, it's nothing but a puny little coral reef!
Silence! It's Nambu we're up against here.
Of course he would try to deceive us by camouflaging the base like that!
Then we were right after all, weren't we, Sir?
But I just can't believe it.
My judgment never errs! We'll crush that base to pieces!
Attention all underwater tank corps! Prepare the torpedoes!
I guess Ryu was right after all. Maybe I underestimated them.
It's Galactor!
Really, Jinpei?
Yep! It's so full of underwater tanks over here
that you can hardly see the sea floor!
Take that! I'd like to show this to the guy who laughed at me!
Okay, don't let your guard down, Jinpei!
Roger!
Now! Launch the torpedoes!
Here goes!
I did it! I finally destroyed the Crescent Base!
Now I'll be the next leader for sure!
Lord Katse!
Torpedoes incoming!
Shut up! Who cares, just ignore them!
What?!
They're torpedoes! What should we do, Lord Katse?!
Please help us, Sir!
Idiot! Run!
It's too late!
Don't run away, Sir!
Out of my way! Get out of my way! Don't run away, Sir!
Out of my way! Get out of my way!
Oh, I'm done for...
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Gatchaman
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Oh, I'm alive!
The torpedoes were duds!
Ah, I'm alive, I'm alive!
The sea is red. What the hell happened?
Sir, I believe it was probably dyed red in the explosion just now.
Idiot! The windows just got tinted red, that's all.
Lord Katse, the radar has gone haywire and is out of commission!
What?!
Fine, there's no help for it. Surface!
What is this?! It's just a puny little island!
I can't believe it! I was so sure it was the Crescent Base.
Does this look like the Crescent Base to you?! You imbecile!
I told you so... Ow!
Fool! Don't stand there laughing at other people's failures,
start trying to track down the real base yourself!
Dammit, he ignores his own failure and starts harping on me.
Man, that surprised me.
To think Galactor would get taken in by a cheap trick like that
when they're supposed to be so smart.
The fact that it was so obviously fake
was actually a point in its favor.
All right, it's finally our turn for some action!
Hey, they're withdrawing!
God Phoenix, this is G-4, Jinpei.
I'm going to covertly follow them underwater.
Huh, they've stopped.
So there's a Galactor base here!
Big brother, this is G-4.
The volcanic islands of Bora-Bora are one of the secret base locations.
Roger! We'll attack it now. The plan was a success, huh, Jinpei?
Ryu, take us there.
Ryu!
Ryu, you don't have to let it get to you.
Jinpei's plan was a lucky hit, that's all.
All right! Okay, let's go take this base down.
Ryu, charge right in!
Okay!
Big brother, the next ones are Iroiro Point and Horahora Bay,
Roger! Big brother, the next ones are Iroiro Point and Horahora Bay,
Roger! and there's also the Haroharo River power plant.
They've sure been busy.
That was the sixth one.
It's like we're wiping out rats' nests.
But thanks to Jinpei,
we've been able to cause Galactor more damage than we ever have before.
It's pretty great. Right, Ryu?
What? Yeah...
Jinpei, where's the next one?
There's still another really huge one left.
Right now I'm still following it.
Imbecile! Why didn't you report this to me right away?!
I apologize, Sir!
But I had no idea we were being followed by the Science Ninja Team.
No, no! There's no way they could follow you to six different secret bases at once!
The reason the bases were discovered is because of those vehicles that were dyed red!
What?
That red liquid is probably something
which is detected by a special radar.
Katse, set that mecha to self-destruct!
Are you sure that's all right, Sir?
We'll be sacrificing some of our subordinates.
No matter! I'm leaving this to you, so do the job right!
Yes, Sir!
That's Leader X for you, finding a way to foil the enemy!
Yes, Lord Katse? Do you have orders for me, Sir?
Yes, Patrol Captain!
It seems you're the only one who can get this right.
I've received information that the God Phoenix has appeared in this area.
I'd like you to use this mecha and take them down once and for all!
Yes, Sir! If you leave it to me, I will not fail you!
Yes, yes, if you succeed, I'll promote you to Patrol Commander.
Oh, thank you so much, Sir!
Big brother, a small rocket just took off out of their mecha!
What?
It's Katse!
What direction is he headed?
Straight east.
He must be headed for Easter Island.
All right. Jinpei, we'll pursue the rocket. You follow that last mecha. Got it?
Roger!
Okay, Ryu, let's go!
All right!
That mecha will self-destruct within ten minutes after it fires its torpedoes.
Then the despicable Science Ninja Team will be blown up along with it!
Oh no, they're following me!
We'll all follow Katse in our individual mecha.
Roger!
Hey, Joe, be careful capturing him.
I did it! I finally got Katse!
Joe, something's wrong!
What?
Run!
Berg Katse, you scum, you did it again!
Everybody's all focused on Katse,
but I wonder if Jinpei's okay?
Go! Kill him!
Yes, Sir!
Torpedoes!
Big brother, my Helicobuggy's been hit! Please help me!
Jinpei! I'm on my way! Hang on until I get there!
Come on, hurry up and hit your mark! Make this next shot the one that finishes him!
Jinpei! Combine with me, fast!
Don't let them get away! Fire!
Ryu...
Quit acting like a baby and hang on tight!
Thank you, Ryu.
They self-destructed.
That Katse scum wanted to blow you up along with them.
What? That was close!
Moron, you can't even figure out a thing like that?
But you couldn't figure out this strategy, could you?
That's true.
Berg Katse escapes once again.
However, as long as the Science Ninja Team maintain their firm bonds of friendship,
the day will eventually come when they capture Katse.
The Crescent Base warmly welcomes back Gatchaman and the others
after another mission accomplished.
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
Saying that matters can no longer be left in Katse's hands,
Galactor's Dr. Finger sends out the armored iron best Matangar,
which he has personally built,
and issues a challenge to the Gatchaman team.
Meanwhile, Gatchaman and the others
are incapable of defending themselves from Matangar,
the monster said to be covered in 200 millimeter-thick steel.
How will the Science Ninja Team go about their showdown with the rampaging Matangar?
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: “Matangar, the Armored Iron Beast” Look forward to it!