What's that?
What's wrong?
I'm picking up a mountain on the ocean floor...
that's not recorded in any of our data.
A mountain?
There's been no reported change in the topography of this area.
Strange, isn't it?
All right, Count Losmandos, you may commence with your report.
Yes. The majority of congressmen in the republic of Aberia...
have already sided with us.
Now we have direct influence over 30 percent of the Southern Hemisphere.
That's good. Now you, Prince Rektar.
We have succeeded in killing the president of a famous company.
With his assassination, we now have control of his vast industrial empire...
and will use it as a source of revenue.
General Clinton.
We have increased Bahar's national military spending by 20 percent.
Only by 20 percent?
Yes. Our fragile economy would collapse if we raised tax levels again.
There are rumors that you are diverting some of the money...
into your own private company.
But isn't that money the property of Galactor?
I would never do such a thing!
You've been stealing behind my back.
Gentlemen, observe how traitors are dealt with.
Lord Katse!
Now, gentlemen, let us go over the details of the new project.
As all of you know, our 4 most vital base locations are...
Budapest, the Sealt Sea, Alexandria and our main headquarters in Kloskaracomb.
A project is being developed at all four bases.
Very soon, all the necessary equipment will be moved into place.
This project is the pinnacle of what Galactor hopes to achieve.
If we succeed, it will be the end of human history...
the world will be thrust into a bold new evolutionary level.
However, if we should fail...
The Earth itself will disappear from the universe, forever.
We will not tolerate failure.
I expect the International Science and Technology Organization...
will do everything in their power to oppose us.
Dr. Nanbu is already aware of our plan and is conducting...
intelligence missions against us.
We must not allow him to discover the locations of our 4 sites...
before we have completed preparations.
Dr. Donaldson.
Yes.
I am of the opinion that this battle for information is one...
that Galactor can't afford to lose.
I expect great things from you and your Jupiter Ninja.
I am deeply flattered by your praise and trust.
Be careful of the Science Ninja Team.
They must be destroyed.
I understand.
I will lure them out and utterly destroy them.
That I swear.
Show yourselves, Jupiter Ninja Corps!
Jupiter Ninja Corps, at your service.
I must apologize for how out of the way this meeting is.
None the less, I am happy to convene this anti-Galactor conference.
I am extremely grateful to Dr. Nanbu of the ISO...
for being instrumental in making this conference happen.
Thank you very much, Chairman Mullen.
As it is now becoming apparent, we should have initiated...
counter-attacks against Galactor much earlier on.
But for now, there's not a moment to lose.
Already, Galactor controls one third of the world's nations.
This works out to 27 percent of the world population...
42 percent of the world economy...
and 53 percent of the world's military power.
Furthermore, they possess science and technology far superior to ours.
Their organizational structure, their ultimate goals...
and their total manpower are all shrouded in mystery.
I have exerted much effort attempting to find their bases.
At long last, I believe I have located one.
The data on screen pinpoints the locations...
of all major energy reactors on the planet.
Some of the energy signatures of these reactors are unlike...
any we have seen before.
I would assume they are not terrestrial reactions.
This energy is being generated by technology...
far beyond our comprehension.
The energy signature is similar to that of Galactor's giant machines.
Where is the energy coming from?
200 meters below the Sealt Sea.
Near the location where the Eastorian submarine disappeared three days ago.
We can conclude that the energy signature...
is connected to the sinking of the submarine.
Then we must attack immediately.
I will dispatch my country's Navy.
Wait.
I think it's risky to move prematurely.
Galactor will not sit back idly and allow us to attack.
So what would you suggest we do?
Please allow me to send in a special team I have organized.
Special Team? Please explain.
They are called the "Science Ninja Team."
Code name: "Gatchaman."
Yes, this is G-1.
I understand, Dr. Nanbu.
I'll be back soon, mother.
I think that was the last time I saw my father.
Ken.
Father...
Ken, what's wrong with you?
Do you think your mother would be happy...
if she saw those tears in your eyes?
Father! Where were you?
Mother is... Mother is...
I knew your mother was ill.
However, I had important work to complete.
What could have been more important than mother?
Your mother understood the lmportance of the work I was doing.
I hope eventually, you will understand too.
Ken, you must be strong.
If you are to be a man, you must grow up strong...
for the sake of your mother.
When the time comes, we will meet again, Ken.
Look after him, Dr. Nanbu.
I will.
Father, where are you going?
Wait! Father!
Father!
We will meet again, Ken.
I wonder where you are, or even if you're still alive?
Bird! Go!
Members of the Science Ninja Team, we have identified a Galactor base.
A Galactor base?
We have observed strange energy reactions at the bottom of the Sealt Sea.
They are identical to the ones you recorded when you...
fought Galactor's machine.
I'm positive Galactor's base is there.
We finally get to bring the fight to Galactor.
Your assignment is to break into the base and clear the way...
for the U.N. Forces to make their attack.
This operation will be in conjunction with the U.N. Military.
You must complete your mission in 72 hours.
After that, the U.N. Forces will begin their attack.
But what if we don't get out in time? Will we get blown up too?
Unfortunately, yes.
I don't like that part!
That's our assignment, Jinpei.
Don't worry, Jinpei.
If you're running late, I'll swoop in and carry you out.
This is a dangerous mission, but the fate of the world...
depends on your success.
We're counting on you, Science Ninja Team!
Ryu, ready to go under? Prepare to dive.
Roger.
Activate underwater systems!
Roger!
We're getting close to where the submarine went missing.
Be ready for Galactor to attack.
The Galactor energy reactor!
Ryu! Get us out of here!
I can't! The controls aren't responding!
Stress detected in Blocks 1 and 2.
At this rate, the Godphoenix will be blown to pieces!
Damn it!
That was close!
Nice save, Ryu.
Ken, let's turn back and attack them with the Bird Missile.
Wait!
There's something coming at us from under water.
What?
Our problems never end, do they?
Fighter planes from Galactor.
Joe.
I'm leaving you in command of the ship. I'm going out in the G-1.
I've been waiting to hear that.
Way to go Joe!
Ken, I'm all done in here.
I'm finished out here, too. I'm returning to the Godphoenix.
- What are you doing?! Look up! - What?
Get with it! The enemy is still out there!
Gain some altitude!
You're too slow!
Damn amateur!
Who's that?!
Get out of my way!
The fighters who came out of the sea were merely decoys.
The elite fighters were hiding in the sun's glare.
If you couldn't realize that...
then you Science Ninja are nothing much to brag about.
Who are you?!
Let's not worry about that right now.
If you don't want to die, you better sharpen your skills, Gatchaman.
Are you listing, Ken?
Sorry. What is it?
It's useless to continue searching this area.
We should head back to that underwater glow and blow it to pieces!
That would be too risky.
If they hit us with that light weapon again...
I don't think the Godphoenix could survive another assault.
I'm sure that underwater glow is camouflage for the Galactor base.
But if that's their base, then there must be a way in.
Come to think of it, there's been something bothering me for a while.
What's that?
There is a small island located at point 03212...
but I have no data on it.
This island is not on any world map.
How could an island that size not be on any world map?
Someone must have erased it from the maps.
There is no other logical conclusion.
Only Galactor could manage something like that.
All's quiet in area C.
Good. Return to B.C. Island.
Surface!
Yes sir!
We have received our supplies without incident.
The manpower we've requested has arrived from H.Q.
Good work.
Unfortunately, we are unable to locate the Science Ninja Team.
Let's not worry about that.
They will come to B.C. Island.
They may even be here already... Allan.
In that case, I will send my men out to search for them immediately.
No need to rush.
No one ever leaves this island alive.
B.C. Island is also called Galactor island...
the great floating sea fortress of Galactor.
Let the U.N. Forces try to attack us.
We will not be stopped. Especially not by these Ninja.
That damn Katse! I'm number two in the organization...
and I'm still stuck on this island.
Someday I will deal with Verk Katze personally...
And when that happens, you will become number 2, Allan.
You honor me with your trust.
Advise all Galactor troops, we have intruders.
Kill them.
Take this!
I don't know who you are...
but you will die!
What?
Who's there?
You will never see our true form...
but I am called G-1 of the Science Ninja, sneaking silently as a white shadow.
The Great Eagle Ken...
Also known as Gatchaman!
You finally show yourself, Gatchaman?
We're even now.
I didn't ask for your help.
I've been waiting for you, Gatchaman!
B.C. Island is the most fortified of all the Galactor bases.
You are quite brave to come here!
This will be your grave, Gatchaman!
I am G-2 of the Science Ninja...
Joe the Condor!
I am G-3 of the Science Ninja...
Jun the Swan!
I am G-4 of the Science Ninja...
Jinpei the Great Swallow!
Fire! Kill them!
Science Ninja Technique! Tornado Fighter!
Damn you! Science Ninja Team!
Sir we've been contacted by Dr. Nanbu of the ISO.
Good. I'll take it.
It's me.
What is this about, Dr. Nambu?
The allotted time is not up yet. Why has your fleet begun to move?
I am aware of the confidence you have in your staff...
but I cannot wait any longer.
Why not?
Do not worry. We will destroy Galactor's base.
But Gatchaman is still inside.
Then perhaps you should order them to withdraw.
That's impossible to do right now!
Goodbye.
What is going on?
Is the Ninja Team in danger?
No, but I'm worried that the U.N. Soldiers are in danger.
What?
It looks like our troops are walking right into Galactor's trap.
A Galactor trap?
They led us to the Sealt Sea base to ambush us from the beginning.
All fighters, prepare to launch!
What's going on?
The U.N. Fleet is approaching.
That's strange, they're earlier than expected.
It doesn't matter. There aren't too many of them.
What fools they are, walking into our trap.
Activate the Destructive Wave System.
Destructive Wave System, surface!
What is that?
- Destructive Wave System is on standby. - O.K.
Power output set to 65 percent.
Ready... fire!
The advance fleet has been destroyed!
Airborne strike team has disappeared from radar!
Have they used a nuclear weapon?
No radiation is being detected.
This is an unknown energy reaction.
Did you see that?
Our science is on a different level.
When the world was young, and humanity was nothing more...
than hairless monkeys, Galactor already possessed this technology.
We will show them that compared to our culture and technology...
humanity is less then an ape.
The U.N. Fleet has begun to withdraw.
Block their retreat. Send the "Phantom Carrier" to intercept them.
Doctor Donaldson.
Yes, Lord Katse.
Why are you wasting time with the U.N. Forces?
Have you already destroyed the Science Ninja Team?
It appears that the members of the Ninja Team have infiltrated the island.
But I have dispatched the Jupiter Ninja to take care of them.
That is not enough.
Do not underestimate the Ninja Team.
I demand you mobilize the entire base to find and destroy them!
The Master is eagerly awaiting news of their demise.
Master X?
I will act immediately!
Do not keep the Master waiting too long, or he will grow angry.
Keep that in mind.
Prepare the Blackbird Battalion.
I want all of the enemy Ninja dead within the hour.
Search every square inch of the base!
Take us to the main control room immediately.
Or would you rather die here, Galactor?
You cannot escape, Science Ninja Team!
Can you win against us?
Or will you be defeated by Galactor's most powerful warriors...
the Jupiter Ninja Corps.
Sorry, but we don't have time to play right now.
Cut the small talk. Let's fight!
You can't escape from this field, Science Ninja!
Learn to fear Galactor's great technology!
Ha! You missed me!
Die Gatchaman!
Science Ninja Magic! Shadow split!
Your power is weakening!
What?
Bird!
What?
Now, lead us to the control room.
This is as far as you go, Gatchaman!
The roof!
Science Ninja Team, you are quite well trained!
To be honest, I really underestimated you.
I credit Dr. Nanbu for creating such a formidable group.
Nevertheless, you are still an inferior enemy.
You may be strong...
But you four alone cannot stop my entire Blackbird Battalion!
Individually, they may be weaker than my Jupiter Ninja...
But you are no match for their numbers.
When I give the signal...
the Blackbirds will tear you to shreds in seconds.
Or would you rather beg for mercy, Gatchaman?
I'll take as many Galactor soldiers with me as I can manage!
Jinpei, stay by my side.
I'll protect you, sis.
Everyone, don't give up till the very end!
Until we die, there is always hope!
I'm impressed that you can ignore your fear and find your fighting spirit...
but hope will not save you from me or Galactor.
Now, prepare to die!
Who's that? Who's laughing?
You! What is so funny?! What are you laughing at?!
Doctor, that's not a Blackbird!
That's right!
It seems that you've only been paying attention...
to the Science Ninja and the U.N.
What?
Doctor Donaldson. I heard you were Galactor's number 2 man.
But it turns out you were a bigger fool than I expected.
You are the fool!
I don't know who you are, But take a look around you!
Kill him! Kill that man!
Did you really believe I was the only infiltrator?
What?
We are the International Secret Ninja Squad...
Red lmpulse!
Red lmpulse?
So it was you all along...
Now things are even.
Consider us even as well, Gatchaman.
I didn't ask for your help.
Kill them! Slaughter them!
We'll take care of this, Gatchaman.
You get to the control room.
Your people know the way.
I understand.
Everyone, follow me!
Damn you, Nanbu.
You used your Ninja Team as a diversion!
What is going on, Doctor?
How much longer will you keep the Master waiting?
He is getting angrier by the minute.
Please, it will just be a little longer!
Remember that you will pay for any failure...
with your life.
Doctor, the enemy has penetrated into area B. We cannot hold it.
Shit. I'll be damned if I die in a place like this!
I've been selected by Galactor as an elite commander!
Dying here would be meaningless!
It seems the tables have turned, Doctor.
Now, please quietly surrender.
You dare to give me orders?
Damn it.
Launch the flying fortress.
This entire underwater base has been designed to fly as well!
Despite losing some external systems, this base is still fully functional!
Target B.C. Island and fire main guns!
Now Gatchaman and Red lmpulse have been destroyed!
Doctor!
Now what?
It's the Godphoenix sir!
What?
Jun, check the schematics the Red lmpulse gave us.
Roger.
Joe, prepare to fire the Bird Missile.
Roger.
We've just got one chance before their shields go up again.
Prepare the Destruction Wave! Hurry!
We need more time to charge the system!
Fire the anti-aircraft guns! Keep the Godphoenix at bay.
Jun, are you ready?
Joe, aim for the heart of the enemy fortress.
Joe, can you do it?
If you miss, the Godphoenix will slam right into their shields!
Don't worry Ken.
I will not let this thing survive to inflict damage on our allies.
Joe, it's all up to you. We're counting on this one shot.
Leave it to me.
Joe, we can't wait much longer!
Quiet!
Now what?
Ninja Team, we will draw the enemy fire towards Red lmpulse.
Now you can relax while you aim.
Roger!
Were counting on you Joe!
One shot to settle everything!
Destruction Wave ready to fire!
This is the end for you, Science Ninja Team.
Activate the Destruction Wave!
Now!
Look out! All ships retreat!
Die!
What's that noise?
It's a missile sir.
It's heading for the center of the fortress.
What?
You did it!
I knew you could do it Joe!
Very impressive, Science Ninja Team.
We'll meet again, Gatchaman.
We'll meet again.
Couldn't be.
We are indebted to you. You fought well.
It's thanks to the Ninja Team.
Those are a fine group of kids you've got, Dr. Nanbu.
Makes you proud?
Knock it off.
Verk Katse, the time has come to execute our plans to remake the Earth.
Yes my lord. The preparations are almost complete.
Begin our plan before Gatchaman has time to make its next move.
Yes sir.
Hail Galactor!
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
DVD Subtitles Re-Translated and Created by: TALIESIN JAFFE, JONATHAN KLEIN & NEW GENERATION PICTURES