One of the charter members of the United Nations...
the Republic of Hontworl, has left the U.N. Without any clear explanation.
This act has triggered major criticism throughout the world.
President Beoluke, in spite of heavy international criticism...
declared that his republic will no longer participate...
in IAEA or have any association with any U.N. Organizations.
The U.N., in response, has made the decision to issue sanctions...
against the Republic of Hontworl.
The permanent members of the U.N. Are treating this matter...
as a potential cause for future isolation from the republic.
It has been three months since Hontworl's withdrawal from the U. N...
which has been called "the greatest outrage in the history of the U.N."
Today, the Republic of Asham, which is the only country...
that still keeps diplomatic relations with Hontworl...
announced its sudden withdrawal from the U.N.
President Beoluke announced that Hontworl and Asham have united...
for military purposes as well as for making preparations to build...
new institutions to deal with international issues involving the U.N.
He has been called a devil...
and the reincarnation of Hitler.
President Beoluke of Hontworl turned 52 years old today.
Celebrating his birthday with the citizens...
the President announced that three additional nations arejoining...
his military alliance.
If this is true, it would add a huge amount of momentum...
to the leadership of the Republic of Hontworl...
as they build their new international organizations...
forecasting a world climate more dangerous than the Cold War.
The President also touched on the subject of the International Science...
and Technology Organization and its preparation to proceed with...
the Earth Energy Generalization Plan, called the "Mantle Plan."
He criticized the originator of this plan, Dr. Nanbu, saying...
"He is the one who will lead the world to complete destruction."
Last night's total destruction of Myrol, the capital of Triad Republic...
is still shrouded in mystery.
The Republic of Hontworl is denying all alleged connection to this incident.
Please continue, Dr. Nanbu.
This is a tremendous challenge to us...
as the enforcers of liberty and the keepers of world peace.
Because of worldwide environmental destruction...
we have been preparing the construction of the Mantle Plan...
as a way to generate all the world's energy efficiently.
This seems to have been the reason for Hontworl's withdrawal from the U.N.
Dr. Nanbu, are you suggesting Hontworl's main target is the Mantle Plan?
That is only one of their objectives...
we should assume their real plan is much worse.
Besides, our true enemy is not Hontworl...
it's the organization hiding in the republic's shadow.
That organization is truly the greatest threat to the human race.
What organization? Who are they?
Since the beginning of this year there have been irregular occurrences...
of localized low pressure areas. I think this phenomenon is man made.
Man made? That's impossible.
Furthermore, many scientific facilities around the world...
vital to the Mantle Plan have been destroyed by someone...
and several elite scientists have gone missing...
one after another, since the year began.
All of the low pressure areas directly correspond to the locations...
where these strange incidents have taken place.
I believe there is some kind of correlation between these two events.
It's too early for such conclusions.
What makes you think they have anything in common?
The problem is what we have found in the center of these clouds.
What is that?
I don't know.
We estimate it to be about 400 meters in diameter.
We are sure it is a man made object.
And you believe this object is responsible for all of these incidents?
I've heard enough, Dr. Nanbu.
We can't waste our precious lab time...
discussing such a ridiculous theory.
Besides, that data could only have been obtained...
by satellite 7, which is only to be used by meteorologists.
I have asked permission to use the satellite on many occasions.
You're the one who keeps denying it to me without any explanation...
Dr. Kessler.
If you use it again, I will make a formal complaint to the United Nations.
But if what Dr. Nanbu said is true...
then this is a serious threat to us.
Please continue your investigation further.
Thank you very much, Chief Anderson.
Still it's hard for me to believe that an organization...
with that much scientific power can exist.
I know it's hard to believe, but they do exist.
What is the name of the organization?
They call themselves-
Dr. Kirkland, you have a call.
- This is Kirkland. - Dr. Kirkland.
Have you made your decision to come work with us?
I thought I already told you no!
We, the Galactic Company, are willing to pay you as much as you desire...
and fully fund all your research, if you would cooperate with us.
I have nothing more to say to you!
How unfortunate, Doctor.
In that case, I'll have to ask you to please look outside.
What?
Speed: 800
Altitude:1200
Condenser on!
Rear plate open!
How do you like it, Dr. Kirkland?
How is the ride in our Turtle King?
Who are you?
I thought the ones who wanted me...
were with the Galactic Company.
You're here because you failed to cooperate with us, Doctor.
You'd endanger innocent people just to kidnap me?
All we want is your brilliant mind.
Of course, we need nothing from them.
Destroy flight number 307.
Flight number 307 on target. Fire!
How could you?
As witnesses of the Turtle King, I could not let them live.
Great projects always require sacrifices.
Their lives will be paid for with great success to us... to Galactor.
- Hail Galactor! - Hail Galactor!
Galactor?
The when and how of its formation is still a mystery.
According to one theory...
the organization goes back to the beginning of human civilization.
The mysterious organization in the darkness of our history.
We think the Republic of Hontworl may have been taken over...
by Galactor, as part of their master plan.
That darkness is now trying to take over our future.
This is a serious threat.
Yes, this is G-1. Ken the Great Eagle.
This is Nanbu. Our enemy has finally made its move.
Galactor?
Yes. The enemy has been using a huge airship...
equipped with a weather-control device.
They're destroying science labs and abducting elite scientists.
Their objective is to terminate the Mantle Plan...
and create worldwide chaos.
Starting from within Hontworl...
they're trying to create a new era of intense world conflict and chaos...
which they intend to use as a means of taking over the world.
Your assignment is to find the great Galactor airship...
and through surveillance of their activities...
discover the location of their headquarters as soon as possible.
I have brought all of you together to form a Science Ninja Team...
specifically created to deal with problems of this nature.
So now, for all of you, this is your first mission.
We won't let you down, Dr. Nanbu.
I'm counting on you Ken. Or should I say...
Science Ninja Team member G-1... Gatchaman!
Roger!
Run, Joe!
Joe!
Hey, sis! Wait for me!
Going to see him doesn't give you the right to speed, you know.
What are you talking about, Jinpei? This is a bird scramble.
You can't fool me. You seem pretty happy about a bird scramble...
Stop this nonsense and get in the G-4.
Roger!
This isn't good!
Bird system stand by. Okay.
Gather and launch the Godphoenix!
Wish me luck, Dad.
Bird! Go!
It's been a long time, everyone.
No time for a reunion, Ken.
They're finally on the move.
This is a battle. It's kill or be killed.
Everyone take your positions.
Members of the Science Ninja Team:
The ISO's satellite 7 has confirmed an abnormal formation of low air pressure.
Using the data we've collected so far...
we predict the great Galactor airship will be in the center of the low pressure.
Remember, your assignment is to find the airship and monitor its activities.
Your enemy is Galactor...
the evil organization that wants nothing less than world domination.
You can expect their weapons to have great destructive power.
Power enough to destroy a whole city in a second.
I want you all to be careful.
Good luck!
All right, Ryu.
Full speed ahead.
Roger!
There's a large magnetic field around our target.
That's them. Ryu, don't get too close.
I have visual contact. Distance: 2,000.
Okay, bring it up.
That's a big cloud.
It's a mid-sized low pressure storm system...
traveling northwest at 50 kilometers an hour.
The enemy hasn't noticed us yet.
I'm gonna hit them with the bird missile.
- Wait, Joe! - What?
Did you forget our assignment?
We are to monitor their activities to find Galactor's headquarters.
Don't be weak, Ken. I thought I told you this was a battle.
If you don't want to be killed by Galactor, we have to attack them first.
That's how it is. And that's how I've survived this long.
We have not been ordered to fight.
You'rejust kids who have never fought Galactor before.
You haven't the slightest idea what they're capable of.
Just know this, Ken.
By the time you realize what they're capable of, you'll be dead.
Are you finished?
What?
I command the Science Ninja Team. You will obey my orders.
Jun, collect as much data as you can...
about their machine from this distance.
Then report it to Dr. Nanbu and wait for new orders.
- Roger! - Shit!
Don't get so mad, Joe.
The battle has just begun. We can take it slow, right?
Don't worry. You'll have plenty of chances to show your skills.
I joined the Science Ninja Team to fight Galactor.
None of you can understand my anger. Galactor killed my parents.
Galactor's machine is moving towards Kaimaru City.
That's where the main lab facility for the Mantle Plan is.
That's what Galactor is aiming for.
Jun, report to Dr. Nanbu and tell him to evacuate Kaimaru City...
and have the U.N. Dispatch their troops.
Roger!
Take a good look, Ken!
If we had destroyed it when we had the chance...
we could have saved Kaimaru City.
This is all a direct result of your poorjudgement.
Stop it, Joe! Do you think I'm happy about this?
We still can't disobey Dr. Nanbu's orders.
Attack them with the bird missile now, Ken.
Didn't you see the U.N. Ships attack?
The Galactor ship cannot be destroyed with normal firepower.
That's the Galactor's monstrous machine.
- Ryu, follow them without being seen. - Roger.
Everyone! Thanks to the data you've collected on the Galactor's machine...
we now believe the machine was engineered with unknown technology.
Unknown technology?
Yes. Our best guess is that the technology comes from outer space.
You mean our enemy, Galactor, are really aliens?
Do you think maybe they have extra legs like an octopus?
Jinpei!
As of yet, nothing is certain.
Still, this is our best lead yet as to the identity of Galactor.
You will continue monitoring Galactor.
You...
I'll have to ask you to take a little nap, Dr. Nanbu.
The Galactor's giant machine has changed course.
On their current course, they'll be at Youtoland City in an hour.
What?
So you're finally awake, Dr. Nanbu.
Where am I? Who are you?
Welcome to the Katzenberg, Dr. Nanbu.
President Beoluke! You brought me here?
I apologize for any mistreatment.
This was the only way for us to meet.
You are one of an elite few. Perhaps the smartest of all mankind.
Dr. Nanbu, you deserve to be called our comrade.
What are you talking about?
Let me welcome you aboard the greatest ship of all time.
A holy ship, that only the chosen are allowed to see.
And the only ship that will be traveling into the glorious future.
What happens to everyone else?
Have they made God so upset that they will be washed away by a flood?
No God is needed, Dr. Nanbu.
They will die of their own foolishness.
And that is the truth.
They can pretend to work for world peace...
but deep inside they are filled with their own selfish interests...
or lost in their own dark souls. It is a fragile balance.
And when that balance is upset...
everything will turn to chaos.
You see, I happen to be aware of certain preparations...
that some nations are making to strike first against Hontworl.
And of course, we are not about to just sit back and allow this.
It will be the beginning of World War III.
And you assume everything is going to happen on your terms?
We'll see who will be the ones to finally end it all...
by launching the first-strike of nuclear missiles.
Dr. Nanbu! Dr. Nanbu!
I can't get through to Dr. Nanbu or the ISO.
What's going on?
I know.
I'm detecting large-scale military mobilization activity all over the world.
What does it mean?
The attacks by Galactor's machine have increased political tensions.
Hontworl's military alliances and the U.N. Troops...
have both mobilized into battle-ready formation.
The fools! This is all a part of Galactor's plan!
If Galactor's giant machine attacks Youtoland City...
it will be war.
Dr. Nanbu, I've been waiting a long time for this.
The day when I would ask you tojoin the organization.
I refuse! I know a lot about you people.
I will not be a part of your evil plans.
No, you really don't know much about us.
If you knew of our great motivation...
you would happily become a member of our organization.
Just as all the other scientists have.
Come this way, Dr. Nanbu.
This is Dr. Nanbu. He is our new comrade.
Dr. Kirkland... Professor Berlin... you're still alive.
What are you doing here?
This is an amazing place.
A new era of human civilization is going to begin here!
We all intend on complete cooperation. That's the duty of the chosen ones.
We've been looking forward to working with you. Leave the International...
Science and Technology Organization and its ridiculous Mantle Plan.
Comejoin our plan.
Mind control.
Dr. Nanbu.
The dawn of a new era is right before your eyes.
To create this, we need the greatest minds in the world.
Gentlemen, the world needs you now more than ever.
We are the creators of unlimited possibilities.
Dr. Nanbu, we would like you to work for us.
For Galactor!
Nothing you can offer will tempt me!
I promise I will do everything in my power to stop your plan.
Remember that, Commander of Galactor, Verk Katse!
So, you know my name, Dr. Nanbu.
I knew you were one of the chosen ones.
You are correct, I am the commander of Galactor.
And leader of the New World Order.
I am Verk Katse.
Hail Galactor!
Do you want to die, Dr. Nanbu?
You better start using that fabulous brain of yours...
and stop acting like a damn human being.
Everything you cherish will soon be gone.
Very soon the Turtle King will destroy ISO headquarters.
And that will be the spark to ignite the next world war.
So just sit back and enjoy.
Soon enough you'll change your thinking.
Ken, this is your call.
Are wejust going to sit here and watch this happen?
Joe is right, Ken.
Let's just destroy the Galactor ship with the bird missile.
- Our city is gonna be destroyed! - And after Youtoland... the whole world.
Ken!
We are not using the bird missile.
- Ken! - Ken!
Calm down. I didn't say we weren't going to attack.
We have to get inside the machine and destroy it from within.
If the bird missile doesn't work, we'll be out of options.
We save it as a final option.
- Joe, are you satisfied? - Hmm! I like your plans.
Ryu, put the Godphoenix on auto pilot and take us above the enemy.
Roger!
We don't have much time before the enemy reaches Youtoland. Let's go!
Our time limit is 30 minutes. If we don't get away in time, we go down, too.
That's 20 minutes to set up the bomb, and ten minutes to escape.
- Jun, you'll decide when to set the timer. - Roger.
Don't do anything crazy. I want us all to come back to the Godphoenix alive.
All right, go!
Jinpei!
Yeah!
Give me five seconds.
Yes!
Sir, we have intruders on deck B area 107!
What?
Blackbirds!
Yes sir!
Go! Kill the intruder!
Yes!
Okay. Jun and I will go to the engine room. The rest of you collect data.
Lucky you, sis.
Jinpei!
Let's go!
How are we doing, Jun?
On schedule. Three more minutes.
What happened?
I didn't think we'd run into Galactor's Black Bird ninja.
Bird!
What's going on? Ken, what happened?
Nothing. Everything's peaceful as ever.
I'm finished. We have ten minutes before the bombs go off.
Crap. Why don't we get the location of their headquarters out of them?
I've got that covered.
Damn. I can't get access from here either.
I guess the machine is smarter than you.
Damn it.
Ryu! Watch out!
Finally, someone who's a challenge.
Joe! Stop!
Joe! Don't do this!
Come on, man!
Who told you to follow me?
The door!
It's a trap!
Damn it.
Don't move!
What sort of reckless fools tried to break into Galactor's Turtle King?
I wish to know your names before I kill you.
It's Ken!
Who are you?!
What are you doing? Kill the prisoners first!
Damn you!
Sometimes we act alone.
Sometimes as five.
Our form always concealed by a white shadow.
The righteous shadow warriors ofjustice!
The Science Ninja Team...
Gatchaman!
Fire!
Science Ninja Technique!
Bird flash!
I'll kill you!
Die!
Science Ninja Technique! Shadow Split!
Bird!
Gatchaman! I'll deal with you after I burn Youtoland City to ashes!
Sir, Youtoland City is almost in range of our laser-shot.
All right, laser-shot, stand by for full power!
Laser-shot, stand by. Maximum Power output!
I can't unscramble the lock code!
Out of my way.
Target the International Science and Technology building!
Target set.
Fire!
Ryu, take us out of here! Maximum speed!
Roger!
Got him!
Part of the machine has detached and is escaping!
Follow it, Ryu! It will lead us to Galactor headquarters.
Fool, you failed.
Please forgive me, Lord Verk Katse I will make amends for this mistake!
Yes you will. Our true enemy has appeared.
Now kill the Science Ninja Team.
Unless you do, you will not be allowed to return alive.
Hail Galactor!
It's preparing to attack!
No, they're going to ram us. Get us out of here, Ryu!
There's a time bomb inside of that ship.
A nuclear bomb!
They're trying to take us down with them!
You can't run away now, Gatchaman!
Die!
Anyone who opposes Galactor's plans will die!
No good! I can't shake them!
Ryu! Activate the space-time field!
What?
Ken, you're not seriously going to use...
Yes, I'm using our last resort.
Science Ninja Technique Phoenix Transformation!
Ryu, lure them up into space. We can't let them explode in the atmosphere.
Roger!
Godphoenix, full speed!
Science Ninja Technique Phoenix Transformation!
Glory to Galactor!
Too bad, Verk Katse. It seems you called checkmate too soon.
Dr. Nanbu, I see you are far too dangerous to be allowed to live.
One day, Earth will be the property of Galactor.
Unfortunately, you will not live to see this new world, Dr. Nanbu.
The tables have turned. Verk Katse. You can't run anymore.
It's only an illusion! Don't be fooled!
Pathetic humans! Your time has already come to an end!
Accept the domination of Galactor!
You can not fight the will of the universe!
He disappeared.
Please forgive me, Master X.
We had unexpected interference and could not complete our plan.
Verk Katse, do not underestimate the Science Ninja Team.
You will exterminate them all.
Yes, sir.
I'm counting on you.
You are the leader of a new world order. The great future king of Earth.
Your wish is my command, sir. Hail Galactor!
Good job, everyone. You have my thanks. But it's not over yet.
Galactor will come back and challenge us with new plans.
I'm counting on you Science Ninja Team!
Roger!
CAST G-1 Ken: MASAYA ONOSAKA
G-2 Joe: YASUSHI ISHll G-3 Jun: MICHIYO NEYA
G-4 Jinpei: RIKA MATSUMOTO G-5 Ryu: FUMIHIKO TACHIKI
Master X: NOBUO TANAKA Verk Katse: KANETO SHIOZAWA Dr. Nambu: IKUYA SAWAKI
Chief Anderson: YONEHIKO KITAGAWA Dr. Kirkland: MASAHARU SATO Dr. Kessler: TAKEHITO KO YASU
Galactor Commander: KAZUHIRO NAKATA Joe's Mother: MEGUMI TERASE Joe's Father: HIROHIKO KAKEGAWA
Blackbird: SHINICHIRO MIKI Galactor Soldier: TOMOHISA ASO Flight Attendant: NAOKO ISHll
DVD Subtitles Re-Translated and Created by: TALIESIN JAFFE, JONATHAN KLEIN & NEW GENERATION PICTURES
Gatchaman and the U.N. Join forces to destroy the...
Galactor headquarters once and for all.
But could it be a trap?
Can Gatchaman crush Galactor's ambition for world domination...
with its last resort, the bird missile?
And who are these mysterious fighters that have suddenly appeared?
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Bird go!
Roger!