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
G-2 Risks Death
Damn...
The bouts of intense dizziness and headache that sometimes strike Joe
have recently become more and more frequent.
However, Joe still does not want to let anyone else know about them.
He wants to continue fighting until he brings about the downfall
of his most hated enemy, Galactor, with his own hands.
Joe drives with a heavy foot on the gas pedal,
as though warding off the fear of death that is closing in on him.
Damn it!
What's the deal? He was a lot weaker than I expected.
Certainly not up to the stories I've heard!
Now I'll finally be able to get that promotion from chief to commanding officer!
So sorry to have interrupted your fun at the racing circuit.
You'll have to pardon me.
What would Galactor want with a racer like me?
Ah, well you see,
I have received information saying that you are G-2 of the Science Ninja Team.
Is this true?
I dunno what the hell you mean.
What's this “ G-2” and “Science Ninja Team” or whatever?
What indeed... That bastard has caused us incredible torment.
He's basically, shall we say, a man who passes himself off as a so-called ally of justice.
Huh? So are you saying the guy looks like me or something?
What an honor.
And so I'd like to ask a little favor of you.
I'd like you to tell me the identities of all the remaining members of the Science Ninja Team.
So what do you say...
Joe the Condor?
Jeez, back to the purple getup again?
Your true identity has already been revealed, so why not lose the mask?
How dare you speak like that to Lord Katse?! Apologize immediately!
Back off, small fry.
Just what I'd expect of Science Ninja Team G-2, Joe the Condor.
Your audacity is remarkable.
However, at my command you could die right here and now.
Well? Does that scare you?
I ain't gonna be grouped along with a coward like you.
What?!
Well, what do you think?
If you're willing to tell me the identities of the other four,
then I will at least spare your life.
Well, let's see...
Either way I've already been unmasked, and I do value my life...
Ah, I see! So you'll tell me then! Yes, very good!
All right, listen well.
As to the identities of the other four...
Well, how should I put it?
Basically, they've got a lot courage and they're all really nice.
They're worlds apart from you Galactor people.
What? Yeah... And? They're worlds apart from you Galactor people.
What? Yeah... And?
And that's ... all I have to say!
Damn it, where the hell is he hiding?
We can't see anything now, Chief!
He disappeared...
Watch out! He's close by!
Hey, what's the matter?!
There he is! Right there!
There are windows here, aren't there? Open 'em.
Yes, Sir, Chief!
What happened?!
There he is!
lmpudence!
You're not getting away!
C'mon, stand up.
There's a good boy. Stand up nice and slow.
Take this!
Bastard!
What happened to all your spunk?
Here!
Where did all your spunk go?
Are you ready to tell me the identities of the other four?
You just don't get it, do you?
There's no way in hell I'll ever talk for someone like you.
So brazen...
If I had just one man like you under my command,
this war would have gone quite differently, I'm sure.
How unfortunate!
Restrain him!
What's the matter, huh?!
Looks like you've finally settled down.
The great Science Ninja Team member
looks as pathetic as anyone when beaten down like this.
No matter how much you carry on, it is now only a matter of time.
It seems you are not aware that Galactor's work will soon be done.
I will use you as a hostage to halt Gatchaman in their tracks!
All right, commence preparations for the Black Hole Operation!
Move out to Cross Karakoram immediately!
Yes, Sir!
So we've finally taken one of the Science Ninja Team prisoner, huh?
C'mon, let's throw him in the brig, quick.
Go ahead and shout, if you want to die, that is.
Got it? Don't move!
He got away!
You can't escape!
Whoa, he jumped out!
I guess he didn't know that we're up in the sky, huh, Chief?
I wonder? All I know is that my promotion to commanding officer just went out the door too.
He'll be dead in a matter of seconds.
Bird Go!
Watch where you're going, you frickin' idiot!
What the hell kinda guy dresses up all weird and plays around in a place like this anyhow, huh?!
Hey... Whoa, are you all right? Hey!
Yes, yes...
So that's why I'm calling you.
Yes, he's sustained serious injuries.
The bruises and such are no big deal though.
No, there's no doubt about it. He said something about "G-2" .
Yes, that's correct. It's an old wound,
but it seems there are many bullet fragments still in there.
It may have been different had it been anywhere else,
but a brain injury like this will prove fatal.
Well, I can't say anything without investigating more thoroughly,
but given his current condition,
I regret to say that he has only another week, ten days at the most.
...ten days at the most...
Huh? He's gone.
It's an old wound,
but it seems there are bullet fragments still in there.
It may have been different had it been anywhere else,
but a brain injury like this will prove fatal.
I regret to say that he has only another week, ten days at the most.
It seems you are not aware that Galactor's work will soon be done.
Move out to Cross Karakoram immediately! lmmediately!
Cross Karakoram, that borders on the Himalayan range.
There's something there...
They're having us make all these huge drills,
but what the heck is the plan this time? You got any idea?
Nah, sure don't .
I just heard rumors that the Leader designed this mecha himself,
and that he's passing detailed instructions along to Lord Katse.
Whoa, crap!
Work, work, work...
From what I've seen, the project seems to be progressing rather well, Chief.
Yes, Sir. We are right on schedule, putting the finishing touches on it.
I believe that at this rate, we'll be finished ahead of schedule, Sir.
Is that right? Well then, let's take care of that meddling Gatchaman first.
Attention Vibrator Unit:
our Black Hole Operation should begin momentarily.
But before that, commence Operation: Vibrate!
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
Gatchaman
Science Ninja Team Gatchaman
At 9:15 AM local time, a magnitude 8, or possibly 9, earthquake hit the Punkikoku area,
leveling and setting ablaze most of the city.
But we have received reports of earthquakes occuring in several locations around the world,
all at the same time although not all of the same magnitude.
Strange enough as it already is, the epicenters were all different,
and earthquakes also occurred in places not even in the volcanic zone.
Which means...
Somebody used artificial means.
Precisely, they are plotting something.
Something dreadful...
So then Galactor is...
Joe, what's wrong?
Uh, it's nothing.
You look kind of pale.
Sheesh, I was just thinking about something!
Don't worry about it.
So then what is our mission, Doctor?
Doctor!
If Galactor is indeed planning something,
we need to put a stop to it now while there is still time.
I'd like you to investigate any possible relationship
between Galactor and these earthquakes.
Move out!
Roger! Move out!
Roger!
Joe, you stay here.
Huh? Why's that, Doctor?
Doctor, is something wrong?
I'm going, Doctor!
I won't allow it! I'm going, Doctor!
I won't allow it!
Joe, you should know your physical condition better than anyone.
Condition?
Joe, so there is something...
I said it's nothing!
I'm going, Doctor!
You think I'm just gonna let Galactor do as they please?!
I'm going to conduct a very thorough investigation.
If there are no abnormalities, you can rampage to your heart's content.
This is an order.
Ken, I'm praying for your success. Move out.
But Doctor...
There is no time for you to be dilly-dallying! Now move!
Understood!
Ken!
At least take my G-2 aboard the God Phoenix.
Please, let it go in my place.
Let's go!
Joe, I'm going to take an x-ray of your brain.
Report to the exam room.
Joe!
Joe, you're just so...
Doctor, guys, stay well.
The rest is up to you.
Huh? Joe what?!
It appears he's known for quite a while now that there's been something wrong with him.
Doctor, is Joe... Is his condition really so bad?
So where did he go?
I don't know.
Then let's go look for him right away! I don't know.
Then let's go look for him right away!
No, wait.
There were more large earthquakes detected just a little earlier.
The epicenter was 400 km southwest of the Torimishima continental shelf.
I request that you search that area right away!
Understood!
Joe... You damn idiot! That's no way for a friend to act, hiding the truth and putting on a show!
How careless of me...
I've suspected for a while that something was wrong with him.
Why didn't I do something sooner?!
I have failed as leader of the Science Ninja Team.
Let's get going in any case. Time to dive.
Right!
Cross Karakoram, huh?
Galactor has hidden something here in this region that borders the Himalaya range.
I'll show you, you Galactor scum!
The vibrations are steadily growing stronger!
Ken, I'm starting to pick something up on radar!
Ken, what the heck is that?!
What?
What was that just now?
Ken, the vibrations have dropped to zero!
This is too strange. How could that have happened?
I'm pulling out!
It looks like that mecha probably has something to do with all these unnatural earthquakes.
Be careful!
It's some kind of catfish monster!
Damn!
This is a Galactor base.
And it's larger-scale than anything I've seen so far of theirs.
Ken! This is G-2!
Very impressive, Science Ninja Team G-2. I'm amazed that you were able to survive.
Plus, you were even able to sniff out Galactor Headquarters. That's quite a feat!
Headquarters?!
I see... So this is their headquarters after all!
It's too bad that after coming all this way and discovering the location of our headquarters,
you'll have to die right here in front of it,
but oh well, just give up and submit to the inevitable.
Fine by me. That was the plan anyhow.
You've gotten a lot weaker, haven't you?
Why don't we just make you suffer nice and slow-like?
Ken, it's me! Can you hear me?!
Now I see, so that's what those things are for.
I never saw that before.
I guess in return I'll have to treat you...
to a whole bunch of machine gun bullets, that is!
I'll take as many of you down with me as I can!
My head...
Gotcha! I win, buddy!
The great G-2's aim is a little off, huh?
Now there'll be nothing to stop me from being promoted from chief to commanding officer!
Man, I'm bushed...
Meanwhile, the Pamelow Observatory moveable radio telescope,
touted as being the world's largest, had for several days been receiving
abnormal electromagnetic transmissions from outer space.
Working around the clock to unravel the mystery of the signals,
the scientists at last pinpointed a strange phenomenon occuring
on the planet Selectol, some two million light years away in the Andromeda galaxy.
That planet... Selectol is disappearing!
What? The mecha is finally complete?
I see, good work.
Those Gatchaman fools are playing around with our decoy, Catfisherra!
I believe this may be the perfect opportunity to put our plan into effect.
This world will finally be in the palm of my hand.
I'll be able to remake it just as I please!
Oh, what is it, my Leader?
Ah, my... It just makes me so happy to think of the plight
of those miserable humans as they shiver and tremble, pale with fear!
Go now, Berg Katse!
Commence the Black Hole Operation!
Yes! Understood, my master!
The giant drill deep below the Earth's surface now goes into action.
Its sound fades quietly and ominously far into the depths of the Earth.
What is the nature of this final plan
that Galactor, intent on world conquest, has put into motion?
Neither Dr. Nambu, still awaiting word from the Science Ninja Team,
nor the four aboard the God Phoenix,
now entangled in a battle on the ocean floor with the giant Catfisherra,
nor even Joe, who has fallen to Galactor's bullets...
None know the meaning behind Leader X's mysterious laugh.
The ominous rumblings in the Earth grow ever louder.
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
The team searches for Joe,
but he has already been captured and brought before Katse.
The Black Hole Operation,
which Leader X has crafted with the Earth's destruction in mind,
causes volcanoes to explode throughout all the nations of the world.
The Earth is starting to collapse.
Joe's fate, as well as the Earth's , depends on the Gatchaman team now.
Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: "The Evil Grand Black Hole Operation" Look forward to it!