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1980 Tezuka Production
So this is Bateito Island.
It has changed a lot.
What is that?
That is...!
Fumoon
Kenichi, faster, faster!
Who was that earlier call from?
It's my old biologist friend, Dr. Yamadano.
It's been seven years, and it seems like there's something grave going on.
Is it a case?
He seemed to be in panic.
Faster! Step on it!
I mean... Keep up the good work, officer!
All right! I'm taking the highway!
Huh?
No way! I didn't charge it and it's about to go dead.
What?
You fool! How can a nephew of Ban Shunsaku the private detective make such mistake?
It's the plant protection capsule.
So you didn't break.
I'm sorry!
I'll take a cab.
It's raining!
You have a long way to go!
You won't be able to become a detective like this.
See you!
I have to take this bike back by myself?!
A detective needs perseverance!
Don't catch a cold!
Whatever.
Hey! Higeoyaji!
Mr. Yamadano!
It's been a long time!
I want to show you something. It's this.
What is it?
Don't be surprised.
Wh, what is this?
It's under anesthesia now.
Is it a bug? It looks human as well.
I caught it in Bateito Island.
Beteito? The one that appeared at the Southern Strait?
Yeah.
I had been traveling around the world for ecological study,
and that island especially shows a radical change.
Such as?
As you also know, Bateito used to be a beautiful island.
When that beautiful island appeared, many countries tried to claim it.
It became a war, and it eventually became a war between Star Country and the Union.
And then, Bateito was destroyed, polluted and deserted.
So this thing is...
Probably...
Probably...
Maybe...
Maybe...
Maybe what?
It might have been born from that polluted island.
I'm thinking that it's a new race of humans.
What? A new race of humans?
Not limited to that island only,
the earth is getting destroyed more and more.
Because of scientific pollution, animals on the earth are dying.
Considering that, the meaning of this new creature is...
What is it?
It might be a sign that organisms on the earth will change completely.
As a biologist, I have to announce this to the world for our mankind.
Tomorrow, I'm going to attend an international conference.
I want you to escort this creature to there.
I feel like someone's following me ever since I left Beteito.
Huh?
The anesthesia wore off!
What is that?
Watch out!
Mr. Yamadano! Are you all right?
I'm not going to let you escape!
Wait!
Wait! You...
Wait!
Higeoyaji...
I can't believe it... That creature is... That creature...
I'm back.
Mr. Rokkaku, didn't you go to the press?
Yes, I did.
This outstanding novel of the century couldn't make it.
Mom went out, so I asked Peach to fix dinner for me.
I'm sorry about that.
Nah, I'm going to start writing again from tomorrow.
Peach, give me some clothes to change.
Clothes!
Changing clothes and washing clothes all the time!
Thanks to you, the washing machine is broken!
And what?!
My bike broke down.
Why would an electric bike break down?
It's not like you can plug and charge it anywhere.
Brother, Brother!
Wake up! Hurry! Wake up!
What is it? Did he come back?
It's a call from someone called Yamadano.
What? Kidnapped?
The criminal isn't human. We can't bring the police into this.
I'm going to Star Country for this international conference.
I want to meet you there.
Brother, something's shining.
What is this?
These aren't the pieces from the broken glass.
It continues over to that place where the tree has disappeared.
It's like a trace of a snail.
That's right! There was a case a while ago in which the exact same trace appeared.
Two lions disappeared from a zoo.
The iron bars were bent like a taffy.
There is no way even for a lion to bend that steel iron.
Such strength would leave some kind of trace.
When cattle and horses disappeared from a ranch, there also was this shiny trace.
Bending fences and uprooting a tree...
Who in the world did such things?
Would Mr. Higeoyaji be all right? Anyhow, I should meet Dr. Yamadano in Star Country first.
I might be able to hear some more details.
What about the airfare?
I'm using my savings.
Enough for two?
Enough! ...Huh?
Then, from now on...
The 222nd International Conference will begin now.
There seems to be an important announce from Dr. Yamadano from Japan.
Everyone, the earth is going through a grave change right now.
Scientific development has made people's lives more convenient.
However, we have neglected the sacrifices of organisms behind such development.
Destroying nature, paving roads, and letting cars make emissions...
From forests to lakes and rivers,
people think these beautiful sceneries are owned by themselves.
Aircrafts have polluted the blue sky.
And this is not it.
Countries are now competing to develop scientific weapons.
How much more are we going to destroy the remaining nature of the earth?
Are we going to destroy all of it?
I watched all these myself as I traveled around the world.
Especially, the changes on Bateito Island are very serious.
I would like to ask the delegates why you keep competing.
Objection! Our country stopped the weapon experiments a long time ago.
However, the Union is continuing the experiments.
That is a lie!
We know that Star Country is secretly experimenting.
What he's saying is completely false.
Did you hire some kind of small-time spy?
We don't know anything about experiments!
Anyhow, we, the Union, are almost done with weapon experiments.
We believe developing weapons is the only way to protect the country and acquire peace.
Then, what would happen to small countries like us?
We don't have money to develop weapons!
Only the rich countries get to own weapons while small countries tremble in fear.
That's right!
We have to make some agreement!
Any country should be able to own same number of weapons fairly.
That's right!
Rich countries should give poor countries weapons for free!
Everyone should have weapons evenly!
Everyone! Please listen to me. Please listen...
If you continue the experiments, the world will become like Bateito.
Besides, a new kind of human race will be born...
If this continues, the human era will come to an end soon...
Isn't it that huge building?
That's right. That's the building where the International Conference is being held.
Wow, parking lot is huge as well.
Would we be able to find Dr. Yamadano?
We have to.
Let's go.
Hold on!
Hold on!
Is this yours, Miss?
Miss?
Peach, what are you doing? Thank her.
Thank you very much.
Are you from Japan?
Yes. We are here to meet Dr. Yamadano who is attending the International Conference.
I see. My dad is attending it as well.
Hey! Cocoa!
Rock!
What are you doing here?
I'm waiting for my dad. Weren't you supposed to be covering the animal disappearance?
Yeah, I finished it.
Excuse me...
By 'animal disappearance', you mean...
You are?
I'm Kenichi. This is my sister, Peach.
We thought that event might be related to the abduction of my uncle.
Abduction?
It took place last night at Sun Park.
It's such a mystery.
All fences were destroyed and all animals have disappeared.
Whoever did this, this is too much.
Wasn't there something left behind?
Left behind? Nothing. There's no footprints or trace of a car.
How did they move that many animals?
That's right. There's one strange thing.
There was shiny thing around the fence.
That's it! It's the same with mister!
And the lions are gone as well!
Then in Japan as well...
Yes. Animals are disappearing, leaving that shiny trace.
Dr. Yamadano must have some clue about this.
Dr. Yamadano?
The conference is about to end now.
I know where he's staying. Let's catch him there.
Thank you.
I might be able to find some big news.
Get in.
Okay!
Cocoa, are you going to go out with your dad?
I'm going to go shopping to the department store.
Again?
Leave your Sunday empty. You are going out with me!
Well, we'll see.
You never keep your promise.
It's the fate of a journalist.
I'll be able to make it this time!
Bye!
Bye, Miss!
Even though I don't expect it, I'll wait.
Rude, so rude!
The Union called me a liar!
My country is wishing for peace for sure!
Dad!
Cocoa, I'm so angry.
Department store will make you feel better.
My gosh, how I hate them!
Lednof, the Union...
I will show them what happens if they underestimate our country!
Okay, Dad.
That's right. We are going to the department store.
Hurry!
Stupid Union...
I'll go visit you, then.
Brother, what would that be? Something's flying.
It's an airplane.
It's weird to be an airplane. It's too round.
Kenichi! Dr. Yamadano came back to his room.
All right!
My gosh...
International Conference? Whatever...
Everyone cares only about his own country. My gosh...
You are...!
What do you want?
It's here.
Dr. Yamadano.
Help me!
Doctor!
What is that?
It's the shiny trace.
What happened, sir?
Did you break the window after getting drunk?
There's no way! I was attacked.
By who?
Well, you wouldn't believe it even if I tell you; it was the new race of human.
New race of human?
They were born in Beteito. They were...
Why don't you make more reasonable lie?
It's true. We also saw it.
We saw it!
Anyhow! You have to pay for the window.
I will pay for it.
Would one million yen be enough?
Of course.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I don't know who you are, but you don't...
It's all right. I can't let my fellow citizen get in trouble abroad.
So you don't need to do anything.
You are the president of Japan's No.1 company Gakubei, Kei Gamata, right?
Is that so? How can I express my gratitude...
It's embarrassing to hear "No.1" and stuff...
That weird creature attacked Mr. Higeoyaji...?
That's right.
It wasn't exactly the same one, but I'm sure it's the same kind.
Kenichi, the shiny trace on the window is exactly the same as the trace from the animal disappearance.
As expected.
Did such thing happen?
What in the world are they trying to do?
I don't know, but something is about to happen. Something is...!
I'm going to go to Bateito! Mr. Higeoyaji must be there!
That's dangerous.
They have magical power.
Besides, by looking at that flying object, I can see that they have more technology than us.
Also, since they saw you, they will be after you.
But I'm worried about him. I'm going to Bateito.
I'm coming, too.
I'll help as well.
No. Acting alone is easier to go unnoticed.
Bateito... New race of human...
I feel like I can make fortune out of this.
My intuition have always been right.
It's your turn now.
Yes, sir!
I should be able to get to the port by evening.
Then, by a boat...
Peach, you...!
I'm coming, too!
You fool! You can't!
It can be very dangerous! We are going back!
But I want to help him.
No is a no.
Yes!
No!
Yes!
No!
I'm going to walk.
I'm going to go like this.
I don't care if I get lost or get hit by a car!
It doesn't matter even if I get thirsty or hungry and faint!
Get in!
Like the boss told us, they seem to be going to Bateito.
Let's follow them, maintaining a distance.
Brother!
It's them!
Peach, fasten your belt! Hold on tight!
Brother, they are coming! I'm scared!
Dang it, there's nowhere to hide on this plain!
They are coming back!
Brother!
Brother!
Dang it, what should I do?
Thank you.
They are here.
So you guys are the ones for Bateito.
I got a phone call from someone called Rock.
With this boat, we'll be able to reach Bateito by dawn.
Turn the wheel to the fullest!
We are almost there.
But what kind of business do you have in such island?
My uncle is there.
It's not like he has a villa there, right?
I'm just kidding.
Then, I'll be waiting here.
I'll let Mr. Rock know that you are here with your sister.
Brother, it's scary.
How desolate.
What's wrong?
Let's take a break. My legs hurt.
Are they really here, in a place like this?
What?
My!
Are you all right, Peach?
What is that?
It's coming back. Let's run!
It's like a monster.
Peach!
Brother!
Peach!
Uncle!
How come you are here...?
That's right. They kidnapped him here.
This is strange.
Peach.
It seems like you know this person we captured earlier.
Put them in the same cage.
Lady Rococo, since they have seen us, we should get rid of them
as well as the one in the cage.
Also, Yamadano and Rock, who were with these, should be...
I understand.
Then, as soon as possible...
If Lady Mozu finds out about this, we'll get in trouble.
Lady Mozu will come back after traveling around the Sun three times.
We have to get rid of these three right now.
Before Lady Mozu comes back.
Lady Rococo, Lady Rococo!
It's an order! Put these two in the cage!
Yes, ma'am!
Peach! Kenichi!
Uncle!
Uncle!
Would he be all right, with his sister?
I'm worried.
But we can't do anything but to wait for the call from Captain Tabasco.
Dr. Yamadano, you have a visitor.
I'm an astronomer, Frankenstein. I listened to your speech at the International Conference.
I'd like to show you something.
What is it?
It's this one. Pictures are inside.
When I woke up after getting attacked, I was locked up here.
How is it, Peach?
Can you open it?
This doesn't move at all.
What's wrong?
There are tons of animals!
What is it?
I won't let you escape. This is a fortress 1,000 meters underground.
It's the one that escaped from Dr. Yamadano's house.
It speaks human language.
I'm not speaking. I'm communicating directly to your heart telepathically.
It seems like it's time for you to eat.
This one again?
That's our best dish.
Well, it's not that bad.
So for how long are you going to lock us up here?
Why, is it painful? It's exactly what you people are doing to animals.
Cage, stripping of animal's freedom, was invented by humans.
Well...
And that's not the only thing.
Humans are destroying nature and doing whatever they please.
This Bateito was destroyed by humans as well.
We were born on this barren island with a fate.
We are here to recover the beauty of Bateito.
We were born to save this earth.
But there's no time; it's already too late.
What do you mean?
Look over there.
That's the North Star.
Below that, there is a white star, which is 200 times bigger than the Sun.
A decade ago, this supernova had a huge explosion.
It's a thousand times bigger than a hydrogen bomb.
Then, after a year,
white gas cloud is reduced,
but please look at the stars around it.
Stars are gone!
Disappeared.
Do you know what this means?
What does it mean?
With the explosion, black gas cloud began to expand.
So stars around it are disappearing into darkness.
The hole in the middle is headed toward the earth. It's approaching with the speed of 0.5 light years.
In other words, after a month, the earth will be swallowed.
After a month?!
Are you sure?
Yes.
Then, what will happen?
Even we don't know what that gas is made up of.
Anyhow, if the earth gets surrounded by that gas,
all living things will be killed!
All of them...!
Black gas?
This is a trouble!
It's coming to the earth for sure?
That's why I came here.
This picture is taken by the biggest telescope of the world.
Dr. Yamadano, I think the new race of human
also know about this with their technology.
That could be possible.
So are you aware of the animal disappearances?
Yeah...
There seem to be similar reports from all around the world.
The new race of human are doing it.
Is that so?
Dr. Yamadano, don't you think that
such movements of theirs are related to this black gas?
In other words, it might be a proof that black gas is approaching!
That might be true.
That's why we are gathering animals of the earth like this.
They will immigrate to an unpolluted planet with us Fumoon.
Immigrate? Is such thing possible?
Did you just ask if it's possible?
Gravity block! It's an anti-gravity space.
If we use this anti-gravity, it's free to fly around.
This is amazing.
This is only a small part of it.
So the UFO is run by the same strength?
Yes.
With this gondola, we can travel anywhere in space.
To carry as many animals as possible,
we will change their appearance and weight for a while.
We are continuing to manufacture gondolas.
Before the gas cloud reaches, we will leave to create a new world.
What will happen to us human beings?
It's none of our business.
Why did you tell us about the black gas?
Well...
I wonder why.
There's a trouble! Lady Rococo!
What's wrong?
Lady Rococo, the animals we were about to collect in the Union
got involved in the weapon experiments done by humans.
What?!
Mobilize a rescue team!
You should see how savage you people are!
Not popular, popular, not popular...
Popular.
Who... Who are you?
This is XJ. XJ.
This is Gamata.
What happened?
A strange flying object?
It's the one Yamadano talked about.
I'll send more men. You should capture all of that new race of humans.
I'll persuade Yamadano and go back to Japan. I'll be waiting for the gift.
What is that?
It's because of that explosion experiment!
Back off, back off!
I haven't seen such thing.
It's disgusting.
What in the world would that be?
Well, if we take it to the Ministry of Science, scientists will figure it out.
What is that?!
It's stopped above the bridge!
Lady Rococo, we will explode that train.
What are you doing? It will become huge disaster!
There's no other way to save our kind.
Stop it!
Stop it!
Stop!
Please!
Stop!
Humans aren't injured.
Watch out!
Brother!
Kenichi!
Come in.
Your Highness, an unidentified flying object hit the train.
I heard about it. We must have been exposed.
Then...
I'm sure it's from Star Country.
I knew that they would be preparing a secret army.
That flying object must be the new fighter plane.
It seems like it has a great power.
However, we the Union will not be defeated.
But what would those creatures in the ice be?
They must have been planning to infect humans
by injecting virus in animals and sending them.
I see. So that's why they tried to retrieve them, with the fear of getting caught.
Anyhow, the enemy has started to move.
Commander Whisky,
Yes, sir!
We will begin the battle.
Yes, sir!
Launch System G,
Launch System G.
The enemy is Star Country.
The enemy is Star Country.
The enemy is Star Country.
Take injured ones and humans to the care unit.
Humans as well?
That's right.
Lady Rococo, Lady Mozu is back.
Uncle, is my brother okay?
If he gets knocked down with this, then he's disqualified as a detective.
Forget about humans. Help us over there.
Hey, hold on! You can't just stop like that!
Brother, you are awake!
Kenichi, how are you?
Uncle, let's get out of here. Now is a good opportunity.
But this place is 1,000 meters underground.
Anyhow, we have to get out of here.
Peach.
What?
Back off a bit.
Like this?
Little bit more.
This much?
Uncle!
What is it?
It's the wind! Wind is blowing!
That's right!
This hole must be connected to the ground. I'm sure!
The wind is blowing!
Is it Rococo?
Yes, Lady Mozu. You've arrived earlier than expected.
I heard about the incident. How many victims are there?
There are about 500.
What? That many?
I hate human beings.
We brought back all the deceased and injured ones.
However, now more humans know about us with this incident.
We then have to hurry to escape the earth
in order to prevent them from interrupting us.
Is the work going well?
Yes, ma'am.
So, Rococo.
You surely have gotten rid of that human we captured when we rescued you, right?
What's wrong? Answer me!
Not yet.
What do you mean?
Humans are our enemy. Why didn't you get rid of them?
Lady Mozu, there are two more now, but...
What?
Those three are different from other humans.
Please let me take them with us.
There's no way!
If we take humans who like to have wars to the new planet,
it is for sure that they will turn it into a place like this earth.
Humans are greedy, always thinking of their own benefits.
It is absolutely not acceptable to take them!
Trouble! Humans have escaped!
What?
Rococo, kill them. We can never let them escape!
They escaped from here.
We can't go further because of strong wind!
Let's go around there!
Go, Peach!
Be careful.
It's like an ant tunnel.
What is this?
It feels weird. What is it?
Little bit more!
We are out!
Let's hurry! Captain Tabasco must be waiting for us.
Stop!
We can't let you guys go.
Rococo, you betrayed us?
Rococo!
Let's escape using the gondola!
What?
Rococo and humans escaped with the gondola.
What? Rococo did?
Rococo...
Don't move.
Don't try to lock us up
spinning that strange dial.
So you guys are the new race of human?
Hey! Speak something. You just spoke in human language.
Humans are foolish.
What an arrogant monster. You fool!
This is such a pain in my butt.
Take other ones' dials as well!
It's all right now.
Thank you, Rococo.
But what are you going to do from now on?
Because of us... Now you can't go back to your friends.
I can't help it. Anyhow, what are you guys going to do now?
We have to let people know about this gas cloud.
You should stop it. If you do such thing, it will only cause people to panic.
Besides, what can you do with only a month?
Let's escape together with this gondola.
Are you telling me to just watch the earth get destroyed?
I... I don't want to!
There must be some ways to overcome this crisis.
Kenichi, I'll help you.
Rococo.
Well...
In a place like this... So beautiful.
It's an evening primrose. I thought it became extinct.
Evening prim?
Evening primrose.
Evening primrose.
This flower blossoms when the sun sets.
My deceased mother really liked it.
My childhood house had a yard full of this.
However, this might be the one and only, the last evening primrose on the earth.
Everyone, I'm using a satellite to send a message to the world.
Mom!
Turn off the TV at least only for a while!
From morning to night, I can't write because of that noise!
This is not a joke.
That is...!
Enough!
It's the black gas that Dr. Frankenstein has discovered.
Yamadano? I thought he was staying in hotel.
A new race of humans and black cloud?
Oh, my!
It will eventually swallow the earth up.
It seems like the new race of human is preparing something to fight that.
We the people also have to make plan in order to prevent a disaster.
I'd like to announce this to the presidents and leaders of all countries.
Dad, is that true?
There's no way.
That doctor must be crazy.
Go to the station and
arrest the doctor.
Yes, sir!
Dad!
Wh, what is it?
Sir, there's an emergency call from the Minister of Defense.
What in the world is up with all of this?
Your Excellency, a region was destroyed by a missile launched by the Union.
What? The Union?
That stupid Lednof!
What? A weapon to protect his own country?
I never should have trusted the Union.
Star Country, get ready to counterattack! Launch System 010!
What did I do wrong?
You are confusing the public.
Fool, can't you see the humanity is facing a huge crisis?
You morons!
Chief, I'm telling you the truth!
You can't arrest him. Let him out immediately!
Chief, someone called Kei Gamata would like to meet you.
Mr. Gamata?
Hey, Rock. I saw it on TV.
I called the station and heard that you were here.
It became a huge thing, huh?
What are you doing? Are you trying to bribe the police.
One more.
I can't do that. Chief ordered it.
You can take care of it. As long as it doesn't get caught by the press, it's all right.
That's... Well... I mean...
You will be released.
I don't know how to thank you; you saved me twice.
Well, this must be some kind of a tie.
Mr. Rock from Gatt Daily News, there's a call for you.
Mr. Rock from Gatt Daily News, there's a call for you.
Excuse me.
Dr. Yamadano, I heard about the gas cloud.
It's finally becoming big in scale.
In fact, I have something I'd like to ask you.
Well, I'm indebted to you.
You are a hero.
Huh?
The hero of modern times.
You are a hero who found the new race of human who are trying to conquer our humanity.
You are Yamadano the hero who saved humanity.
Wait a second.
Doctor, would you like to work with me?
Huh?
The world will be the stage for our performance.
The only man who fights against the new race of human, Yamadano!
I'm sure this will work.
You and the new race of human will star in this performance.
What are you talking about? You are mistaken.
Star? Performance? What do you mean?
What are you going to do with the new race?
In other words,
this is for humanity.
Doctor! Kenichi...
Dang.
Scholars are so hard and fast. I have to think about next steps.
Kenichi, where are you?
Kenichi!
Is he here for sure?
Yes, there was a message.
Kenichi!
Rococo.
She's Rococo from Fumoon.
Nice to meet you.
My fellow citizens!
The Union have attacked us! We must...
Dear Star Country citizens, I'm Colonel Lednof from the Union.
They are sending jamming signals!
We attacked in order to protect the peace of our country.
It's all Notarian's fault that Star Country is getting attacked!
Don't be fooled, dear citizens!
This is conspiracy! Conspiracy!
For our peace... Stop interfering!
In three weeks, the earth will be...
August 31st... So soon!
Can we escape using a spaceship?
We can't make it in three weeks.
Besides, we don't have the technology to travel long enough
to be able to find another planet to live in.
Rococo, can't humans make the same gondola like that?
That's right, the principle is simple. We only need the crystal energy source to control gravity.
Gondola?
It's this one, right? This one.
We don't have such crystal in this earth.
All of them have been dug out due to resource development.
I hate how we wasted so much for resource development.
Sadly, even the crystals that was left on Bateito are all used up due to the escape plan.
Well... Suppose...
Could we hide in a sealed place and wait for gas cloud to pass by?
There is no such place that can hold 6 billion people of the world.
Even if there were such place, we don't know for how long the gas cloud will stay.
Gas cloud is approaching at the speed of 0.5 light years.
It will take about six months for it to pass through.
Six months... That's hopeless.
Dang it. Can it change its course like some tornadoes?
That's it! We just have to change its course!
That wouldn't be possible...
Wait a second. You said the gas cloud is like a tornado, right?
Yes.
Then, the center of gas cloud
must be shaped like a screw.
If we use the spindle barrier, we might be able to change its course.
What is it?
In other words,
To put it simple, it's putting this around this.
Then, it will by-path the earth.
This is only a theory, and has never been actualized. I don't know if this will work.
We have no choice but to try.
That's right.
Let's go!
What is this?
That light is...!
Notarian has just declared a war against the Union.
Notarian has just declared...
How stupid!
What happened?
The war between the Union and Star Country has begun!
What?
Dr. Franken! Dr. Franken!
Doctor!
It's over for me now.
Dr. Ochanomizu knows about the barrier.
The director of Japan Space Center?
That's right. We studied it together. He...
Doctor!
Dr. Franken!
It has finally begun.
So foolish...!
Let's go back to Japan.
Kenichi, I'll stay here.
It's for Miss Cocoa, right?
Yeah.
Then, take care, Mr. Rock.
You too.
Take heart.
Your Highness, Star Country has invaded.
They have finally revealed their true colors.
All right! Switch to System G2.
Let's launch the nuclear G3 and wipe them out.
No, if we do that, we won't be able to use them after the war.
We will slowly torture them; then they will surrender.
Minister, armed forces of the Union are approaching.
Region B and D are getting approached.
Be ready to counterattack.
They are starting to use new weapons. Let's use the nuclear weapon.
No! We have to torture them slowly and make them surrender.
To the two o'clock direction! To the two o'clock direction!
It's the Union! Shoot it down.
Rococo!
It's all right. But we better hurry to escape.
We have a new fighter plane. No problem.
Be quiet.
I see. So Dr. Franken is...
All right. I'll cooperate.
Thank you, Dr. Ochanomizu.
This is the blueprint of the spindle barrier.
It's about the size of a house.
An unmanned rocket will have to carry it
and install it as far away as possible from the earth.
Does Japan have a rocket?
There's a hidden one since people blamed it to be a waste of tax money.
So we can use it.
That's right.
However, in order to build the barrier,
we need at least 20 days.
That's a day before the gas cloud reaches the earth.
The rocket can travel about 10,000 kilometers
in a day, which is three times the distance from the moon.
We can install the barrier there.
If we fail, there's no other chance.
With the speed of the gas cloud, it will swoop the earth in a second.
Polaris, Cassiopeia,
Huh? That's weird. The Galaxy is cut off even though there's no cloud tonight.
The black cloud is approaching for real!
Breaking news. Breaking news!
It's the gas cloud!
Stupid! My! Hot!
Radar has confirmed the gas cloud as well.
By August 31st, the earth will be swallowed up by the gas cloud!
Run!
Run!
Let's go to the mountains!
Everyone's headed to the mountains.
Let's pray to miss the misfortune.
Please calm down.
Please calm down.
Accidents are occurring.
My fellow citizens, we will take prompt actions.
We will prepare countermeasures at Space Center.
Hello.
Oh, Kenichi!
You are in Japan?
What about Mr. Higeoyaji?
Yeah? All fine?
So about the gas cloud...
Now six more days...
There is a lot less stars!
Yeah? You got it? Good job.
What? You can't move because the road is blocked?
Then I'll send you my company's chopper.
We have to go to Space Center, do you understand?
Dr. Ochanomizu!
We didn't know you had the barrier!
Only the authorities are trying to escape with the rocket?
Come out!
Don't launch the rocket!
No!
Authorities?
They don't understand. We should explain it.
Three more days. It should be ready by tomorrow.
Mom! Let's run away!
But I don't know where to go.
Even if we go climb the mountains, there's no way to get rescued.
And my car is broken and doesn't move.
The sadness and the fear,
The sadness and the sunset...
My only hope is in Kenichi.
Mom!
Kenichi! We finally finished building the barrier!
Hooray! Yay!
People have started to riot.
The rocket fuel delivery car is blocked.
You built that rocket with our taxes!
Give it back to us!
Stop it! Stop!
Wait! This rocket is for installing the barrier to block the gas cloud!
No man will be on it!
Stop it!
Get away!
Stop it!
Stop it!
Kenichi!
Brother!
Stop it!
Hold on!
What in the world...?
Let's get rid of this!
Let's destroy it!
Break it!
What a fool...!
How can this be...
Kenichi, there's still hope.
I'll install the barrier with my gondola.
No, you can't!
Even if it can carry the barrier, you don't know what will happen to gondola.
There's no way I would make you do such thing.
Rococo, you can escape using your gondola. Don't sacrifice yourself for something like human.
Mr. Kenichi,
I'm doing this for people who love the earth.
It's all right. It will turn out well.
Look!
They are finally flying out.
Bye, Rococo. You are such a fool.
Goodbye, humans and the earth.
You who have deserted everything, go sleep with the darkness.
What is this?
They are like fireflies.
Doctor, it's right now. You won't get caught.
Let's go.
Good.
He's being so late.
The gas cloud will reach here in five hours.
Then...
Rococo, I'm coming as well.
Everyone,
Open the way for me to get on gondola.
Fumoon people!
Mr. Gamata!
I was going to make some fortune by exhibiting these ones.
Now the plan has to change.
Don't move! Your friends will get killed.
Mr. Gamata! So this is why you approached me?
Of course! Who would spend money without a purpose?
I approached you because I thought you would make some fortune for me.
Then I got this life insurance ticket.
Now, open the way!
Get us aboard!
Get in!
Let us in!
Hurry!
Boss!
Kenichi!
Go to the opposite side of the gas cloud.
No, I'm going right toward the gas cloud.
You...!
Hurry and change the direction!
I don't want to!
Aren't you going to? Dang it...
How can I do it? I don't know...
Who is it?
Stop it!
You little...!
I won't die because of stupid gas cloud!
Mr. Kenichi!
It's here!
Mr. Kenichi, there's a capsule for escape. You should go back to the earth!
I'm coming with you!
No! You don't know what will happen to gondola!
I'm sorry, Mr. Kenichi!
Rococo!
Rococo! Rococo!
The whirlpool has stopped.
This is...
Rococo! What happened? Rococo!
Huh? It's within the earth's gravity.
My body is... Losing it...
It's the gas!
Gas!
It's coming!
Everything is losing its color to the gas.
Just like that beautiful Bateito has lost its beauty...
Rococo...
Mountain Fuji is...!
That beautiful scenery is...
But before this, humans have destroyed the nature.
It's too late to regret.
Maybe it's a punishment.
Cocoa,
What happened? K, answer me!
L, launch a missile!
A, launch rockets!
Hey! What happened? Answer me! Correspond!
Launch missile! Launch rocket!
Shoot! Shoot!
Dang... In this case, I won't miss you.
I will use the nuclear bomb.
Launch G3! G3!
Answer me! What happened?
Someone! Launch G3!
Rococo!
Mr. Kenichi...
It didn't work.
Rococo.
We, Fumoon, have always prayed...
We knew that there are people who have the same feelings we have.
We prayed for the beautiful earth... But now...
Rococo!
Mr. Kenichi! Kenichi!
What's wrong, Rococo?
It's coming back!
With tears!
Rococo!
Miracle!
It's a miracle!
It's about praying!
It's about believing with all your heart!
Don't forget that beautiful Beteito!
That beautiful earth!
Blue sky, blue ocean, white caps!
Mr. Kenichi, I'm sure the ocean is made of human tears. That's why it's so beautiful.
I don't think Fumoon people and humans have different hearts.
Both human and Fumoon were born from the Mother Earth.
Surrounded by mountains, along with the ocean and wind...
We are alive.
Rococo!
With the gondola's anti-gravity energy, I'll get rid of the gas.
Until I run out of energy!
Rococo!
Don't forget that beautiful Bateito...
That beautiful earth...
Mr. Kenichi...
Rococo, where are you now?
I'm on the opposite side of the gas. It's diluted now.
But now... This is my limit. Energy is...
What? What did you say? I can't hear you!
Rococo! Stop it! Stop!
Mr. Kenichi...
I... I...
Rococo!
Rococo...
Rococo, Rococo!
Rococo...
That's...
It's disappearing!
Rain's washing it! Yay!
The gas that got spread due to the gondola's anti-gravity force reacted with the atmosphere and became rain.
And that must have caused some kind of chemical changes.
It's Rococo's tears.
To not forget, to believe with all your heart.
That created a miracle.
Thanks to her, we are saved.
Conquer humans...? I was hugely mistaken.
Rainbow!
Rococo!
Huh?
That's Rococo!