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 Combined Ninja Giant Demon Man
This is Jupiter Mountain.
On the mountainside are the ruins of a fortress said to have been built by ancient ninja.
That's the legendary fortress known as a hometown of ninja, right?
I've been there too.
That's right, but a mysterious murder incident occurred at the foot of the mountain recently.
People who live at the foot of the mountain
are scared that this is the work of the guardian demon of the ancient ninja
and no one wants to get close to the mountain.
But there's no mistake that this is the work of humans.
Then, Galactor...
But what's certain is that someone's trying to drive people away from Jupiter Mountain.
I'd like you to find out who that is.
All by myself?
Like you said, since you've been to this village, you know the place very well.
Of course, when things get dangerous, or once the group behind of this all becomes clear,
I'll send in the Science Ninja Team.
Boy, he's dressed up. The weather has been weird lately.
What happened, Jinpei?
You got a girlfriend or something?
Can't be. There's no way that Jinpei's that popular among girls.
Even I don't have one yet.
Now, now. This is nothing you need concern yourselves with.
Oh, is that so? Then which restaurant are you working for today?
That's something that a crude glutton like you, Ryu, would think of.
This is ceremonial dress.
Ha! Yeah, I am a crude glutton!
You don't need to tell me that!
Where's Sis?
She was called in by Dr. Nambu and went somewhere.
I heard it's a top-secret assignment.
Oh, no! It's my birthday today. I wonder if she forgot about it?
What?
Huh? Young Lord Jinpei, do you know your birthday even though you're an orphan?
Sis decided that the day she met me would be my birthday.
So, that was today, huh?
She's celebrated it every year, but she forgot. How could she?!
Then it doesn't have to be today, Young Lord.
You can just do it whenever you find the time.
Stop it, Ryu!
Oh, I see. Since I don't know my real birthday, you're making fun of me, right?
Isn't that right, Ryu?
Well, no, I just...
I don't wanna hear your excuses!
Jinpei...
Yes, I am an orphan. I don't know my birthday, or even my name.
Sis named me Jinpei, so it wasn't the name my parents gave me.
So, if you wanna make fun of me, go right ahead!
Hey now, Jinpei...
I have a real birthday too! I'll go out and find it!
Wait, Jinpei!
Sorry, I was only teasing him.
We know. But to Jinpei, that joke was pretty harsh
because you hit on the thing that bothers him the most.
I wonder where he's going to find it out?
It's probably Jupiter Mountain. He once told me that he met Jun there.
Jinpei drives towards Jupiter Mountain alone.
However, he's an orphan who doesn't even know if Jinpei is his real name.
He can't know where he was born.
But he was born with innate agility
and had acquired ninja-like techniques without realizing it.
And when he was wandering about alone on Jupiter Mountain,
he met Jun by accident and came to be taken in by an orphanage.
Based on that memory,
Jinpei believes that Jupiter Mountain is, indeed, his home.
Hello, Mister.
I wonder if he can't hear me?
Hello, Mister.
What did you come so far into the mountains for?
It's dangerous around here. Go home right away.
I came here to find my birthplace.
I'm an orphan, but it seems that I was born somewhere on this mountain.
What?!
Meanwhile, under official orders from Dr. Nambu,
Ken, Joe and Ryu also infiltrate Jupiter Mountain, following Jinpei.
So, that's Jupiter Mountain, huh?
It's been a long time since ninja existed there, right?
Well, I was told that the ninja group was revived recently.
I also heard that Galactor's behind it. Jun went in to investigate.
Ken, what are those outfits and combat vehicles?
They are the Jupiter Ninja Corps.
If you go down the mountain now, you won't make it out before dark.
Rest here tonight and leave early tomorrow morning.
Why? I wanna know my birthday, and also about my father and mother.
What good will knowing that do you?
All you need to do is hold your hometown in your heart.
No! Before I left, I told them that I'd definitely find out.
I can't back out now.
You don't listen, do you, kid? It's dangerous if you stay here.
Dangerous?
It's too late, kid. We're surrounded.
Who are they?
They're the Jupiter Ninja Corps. They used to be my friends.
Are you also a ninja, Mister?
That was a long time ago.
They've left me alone until now since I'm blind, but...
They finally decided to kill me too.
Oh! That weapon's just like my clackers.
Here they come, kid! Hide in here!
Don't worry. If I hide now,
it will ruin the reputation of the great Jinpei the Swallow!
No! I'm the only one they want! It's got nothing to do with you!
Boy, they're really going all out.
Don't leave my side, kid.
Mister!
Hey, that's Jinpei's buggy.
Then Jinpei's in that fire.
Shall we, then?
All right!
It will be a fight between the Science Ninja Team and the Jupiter Ninja Corps.
Here we go!
All right!
Come on!
Take that!
Eat this! Oh, Mister!
Kid!
Look out!
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Jinpei!
Jinpei's too skilled to die in a little scrape like this.
Maybe he wasn't in this shack, don't you think?
I guess I'll try calling him using the bracelet.
Wait, we can't do that.
Why not? This is the best way to know if he's okay or not.
What if Galactor is behind this as Dr. Nambu suspected?
They know our radio frequency.
Well, what do we do? Should we find Galactor's whereabouts first?
I found just the right guide for us.
The Jupiter Ninja's fighting techniques were much sought after
during the era when the world spent all its time at war.
But in peaceful times like now, they're unnecessary techniques.
Our leader also realized this, and disbanded the Jupiter Ninja Corps.
Some started living as villagers while others went to live in towns.
But eight years ago,
a man from Galactor with a name like “ Berg Katse” appeared.
Berg Katse?
Berg Katse gathered the disbanded Jupiter Ninja,
built up their scientific capability, and started training them.
Both our leader and I were strongly opposed to it.
But the nature of the Jupiter Ninja is to fight.
They couldn't fit in well with the relaxed village life or the bitter towns,
so they flocked to Katse and in the end began attacking our leader and me.
I lost my eyes and our leader was...
Our leader's entire family was killed, except for one.
Our leader's three-year-old son went missing.
If he's alive, I suppose he's about your age.
What?!
Kid, the reason I'm telling this to you
is because if you happen to see our leader's son somewhere...
I want you to tell him to never come back to this mountain.
Mister!
I want you to tell him to live a new life in a new age.
It's not necessarily a happy thing for him to know his hometown.
Not to mention, it's better not to know he's a descendant of the Jupiter Ninja.
Isn't that right, kid?
Mister, is there a way to recognize the boy, the son of your leader?
Mister...
He has a small birthmark on his right hand.
Mister!
I guess it's not me.
Mister, I swear that I'll get revenge... revenge for you!
Especially if Galactor's behind the Jupiter Ninja.
Dammit! They're still here?
Dammit!
Why, if it isn't Jinpei?!
What?!
Sis!
Don't 'Sis' me! What are you doing in a place like this?
What's wrong?! Aren't they back yet?!
I seem to have overestimated you people.
Since I thought that no matter how much chemical weapons have advanced,
in the end the battle is decided by the strength and wisdom of humans,
I have been investing a lot of money in training you.
But how many hours is it taking you to kill some really old geezer?
Is this the result of eight long years of training?!
Feh! No matter what I say, you don't even bother responding.
What creepy people you are!
Huh?
So, they're back, those scum.
Even though they're back, don't give them a chance to rest.
Start training immediately.
Geez, these stupid lazybones...
Gatchaman!
Oh, it's you, Berg Katse? What are you doing in a place like this?
Geez, it seems like we often see your face wherever we go.
What?! That's what I want to say!
Boy, you're in a bad mood, Berg Katse.
I thought you'd give us a more friendly welcome.
Bastards! Treating me like a fool...
What are you doing? They're my enemy, the Science Ninja Team.
Why don't you guys do things right for once?!
Berg Katse, this Earth isn't so tiny that you can hold it in your hands.
Why don't you give up and surrender?
I'm afraid I can't do that. World conquest is my dream.
I can't give it up so easily.
Goodbye, Gatchaman!
Stop!
Are you getting in our way?
Spread out!
You bastards!
Boy, I really felt that one...
Oh?!
Ken, these guys seem to be on a different level than those ninja from earlier.
I see, I didn't realize there was a shortcut in a place like this.
There's an exercise hall for the Jupiter Ninja just ahead.
Katse sometimes shows up there as well.
Katse does?
Phew, that startled me. I didn't expect to see them here.
This is Jupiter Ninja Technique: Hide in the Darkness.
That is the only technique I learned after I took care of them for eight years.
But that's okay since I was saved because of this technique.
Oh! This is the formation for the Tornado Fighter!
What do we do, Ken? Since they made the first move, things aren't the way we're used to.
Oh, Ken!
How come you guys are here, big brother?
Jun! Jinpei! I'll explain it later.
Joe, Ryu! Let's go! We'll do Science Ninja Technique: Tornado Fighter!
Roger!
Science Ninja Technique: Tornado Fighter!
I'm sorry that you couldn't find even a clue, Jinpei.
That's all right. It wouldn't matter much even if I found out my birthday.
As that old man told me, I'll live with my hometown in my heart.
That's enough for me.
Oh, yeah...
Oh no, it's crushed.
Well, Jinpei, this is for you.
Since we fought so hard, it became crushed, and it's small too.
But this is a present from me.
Ryu...
Don't make me feel embarrassed.
Jinpei, happy birthday.
Should we give him something too?
Yeah, something that's not crushed.
In the end, when the incident was over Jinpei still didn't know his birthday.
But what if the old man lied about the son of the Jupiter Ninja's leader
having a birthmark on his hand? Is it possible that Jinpei is...
This idea flashed through Ken's mind.
He also felt that he somehow understood what this old man,
who might have told a lie, was thinking.
“Live your life with your hometown in your heart.”
It was because these words were also for the Science Ninja Team.
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
Galactor's headquarters are located in Mammoth Canyon.
Gatchaman and the others are immediately dispatched
and go up the swirling rapids using a cutter.
However, a mysterious man with a gun follows them.
And Galactor is aware of everything Gatchaman and the others are doing.
What really exists deep in Mammoth Canyon?
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: “Storm Galactor's Headquarters!” Look forward to it!