S01 E03 Futurism
After Hajime befriended the MESS, which she decided to nickname Messy, there hasn't been any more abduction cases involving the MESS, who had released all the humans they abducted, leading the other Gatchaman to become curious as to whether they were hostile at all. The next day, GALAX users at Hajime and Sugane's school receive word from Rui, under the guise of X, that some spoiled milk has been sent to their school, prompting Hajime and the other students to try to get the word out. With help from Sugane, Hajime manages to warn the other students and shut down the vending machines distributing the milk. Later that day, when a helicopter crash puts some citizens on a gondola at risk, Rui approves the usage of something known as 'Crowds' whilst Joe comes across a curious alien capable of assuming a human's form by kissing them.
After Hajime befriended the MESS, which she decided to nickname Messy, there hasn't been any more abduction cases involving the MESS, who had released all the humans they abducted, leading the other Gatchaman to become curious as to whether they were hostile at all. The next day, GALAX users at Hajime and Sugane's school receive word from Rui, under the guise of X, that some spoiled milk has been sent to their school, prompting Hajime and the other students to try to get the word out. With help from Sugane, Hajime manages to warn the other students and shut down the vending machines distributing the milk. Later that day, when a helicopter crash puts some citizens on a gondola at risk, Rui approves the usage of something known as 'Crowds' whilst Joe comes across a curious alien capable of assuming a human's form by kissing them.
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00:00Is that data really accurate?
00:06That's hard to swallow.
00:07Mm-hmm.
00:08I don't really have a way to explain it.
00:11Still, Mess attacks have pretty much fallen off the chart ever since her diplomacy mission
00:17the other day.
00:18Say what?
00:19You think so too, huh?
00:20Never thought you'd love origami, Messy.
00:22It even sounds like all the people Mess absorbed are starting to return safe and sound.
00:26Wow!
00:27That is too divine!
00:30Sounds like it's case closed.
00:31We can't let our guard down yet.
00:34The attacks may have stopped, but they're still popping up for who knows what reason.
00:37Aww.
00:38Couldn't you just be happy for once?
00:41Try it, Pie-Pie.
00:42I said don't call me that!
00:43Oh!
00:44Well, do you prefer regular or pie?
00:45Find your happy place.
00:49So the Mess have really stopped kidnapping people?
00:51Do you honestly think it's because of her?
00:54Well, the stats don't lie.
00:58Huh?
00:59Hey!
01:00Sup guys!
01:01Don't sup guys me!
01:02Tell us what the heck you did to that thing the other day!
01:05Nothing, really.
01:06We were just playing a game.
01:08Cute, but it's a bit strange.
01:10It's almost as if they can communicate with each other.
01:13Oh!
01:14By the way, this is Messy!
01:16Like we need a formal introduction!
01:18And stop giving things stupid names!
01:20Anyway, there's no way we can communicate with that thing.
01:23Oh!
01:26You got fleas or something?
01:28It's like it changes shape when it wants to talk.
01:30Oh!
01:31We did a little collab with our scissors!
01:33Well then, there you go, sister!
01:36Maybe it changes the structure of its body to facilitate the exchange of information.
01:40Maybe that's the only way the Mess can communicate.
01:43Isn't that a little far-fetched?
01:44Don't you think it's strange?
01:46How else would all the other Mess know to stop their attack at the same time?
01:51Maybe it's because they can share information with each other.
01:53Huh?
01:54Think about it.
01:55It's just like how we can instantly send each other messages through our notes.
01:59They could be some sort of life-form with a collective consciousness.
02:03My, that sounds kind of erotic!
02:05Now you figure!
02:06Never mind!
02:07Didn't I give you guys orders to get that thing out of here?
02:10Every time I try to catch it, it vanishes in mid-air!
02:13Well, isn't that convenient?
02:15Ah!
02:18Ah!
02:23Oh my!
02:24You're so naughty, Messy!
02:26Know what I think?
02:27Maybe the Mess was never out to get us in the first place.
02:30Despite my killer style, they probably never noticed us.
02:32That's ridiculous!
02:35Then why don't you explain to me why it's been sucking up all those people?
02:38No!
02:39I stepped on a poor little ant!
02:42See what I'm saying?
02:45Despite my humanitarian efforts, even I accidentally step on an ant from time to time.
02:49So wait, if I understand your point, you're trying to say that we're nothing but insects to them?
02:55Even insects might be a bit generous.
02:57Maybe we're nothing more than dust or sand.
03:00That's too sad!
03:02Sounds like a bad dream.
03:04But if that's the case, that means everything we've done so far has been nothing but...
03:08A complete waste of time.
03:10You are too harsh, Joe!
03:12But probably accurate.
03:15We saved lives and rescued plenty of people, so it wasn't a complete waste.
03:18It doesn't change the fact that compared to previous Gotcha Man, we're pretty pathetic.
03:26All this negativity is stressing me out.
03:28I need a drink.
03:29Can you hear me, Leader? Are you okay?
03:31Hold me.
03:35Hey, Yutsutsu! Want to give this a shot?
03:39Why don't you take this? Here!
03:41What does it all mean?
04:11A rival in the straw, baby
04:13Wraps it up, but I'll peel it to him
04:15The low-grade surprise
04:17May only separate on the planet
04:21The world's your world
04:22There's we and I
04:23I wanna go back to them
04:25I kick your ego
04:28Minna tori no yami
04:31I have to fight to win
04:32Go, baby
04:33It's too soon
04:34It's an ice cold
04:35No more talking
04:37Go, baby
04:38Mukou e tobe
04:41The world's your world
04:42There's we and I
04:43I wanna go back to them
04:45Tsuyoi hitori hitori
04:48Desu tori no yami
04:51I have to fight to win
04:52Go, baby
04:53It's too soon
04:54Tokihanasu kono omoi
04:56Go, baby
04:57Mukou e tobe
05:00Come across the call of my name
05:07Wow, that neighbor sounds like a total jerk
05:11My baby's only six months old
05:13So of course she's going to cry
05:15My neighbor complains she's a nuisance
05:17But then cranks up his metal music
05:19Which only makes it worse
05:20I guess they're both considered noise
05:22But still one's completely unintentional
05:24How recently things have escalated
05:26Not only will our walls be pounding from his music
05:29But he'll honk his car horn late at night
05:31Waking the baby
05:32Maybe you should file a complaint
05:34You mean like sue him?
05:35Nowhere to begin with something like that
05:37I'm sure Axe can help
05:38Yeah, you're right
05:39I'll ask
05:45How can I help you today?
05:55Hi there, got a minute?
05:56Huh?
05:57I know the legal system might seem overwhelming
05:59But civil suits are simple
06:01Excuse me?
06:02If you're interested
06:04Perhaps I can help
06:06So you're a lawyer?
06:07Yeah
06:08Why don't you fill me in on your problem
06:10And I'll tell you what I can do
06:12Mareep's a Galaxter too? No way!
06:15Gala what?
06:16Come on, you know
06:18Yeah, yeah, those are Galax users aren't they?
06:21So how is it?
06:22Just install it, trust me
06:25Man, you gotta get on Galax
06:27That X app knows a ton of stuff
06:29It's dead on every time
06:31Yeah, but those apps kind of creep me out
06:34I'm scared weirdos might try to hit on me
06:36Nah, I think you'll be good
06:37It uses some kind of filter
06:39It does a great job matching you with other users you might actually like
06:42You sure?
06:44It's safe, I promise
06:46Give it a try so we can update the world together
06:49You're such a cheese ball
06:56I'm back
07:01Galax
07:02Welcome home, Rui
07:03I hope you were able to consume an adequate amount of calories today
07:07Of course, let's hear the update
07:09Maintaining a balanced diet is very important
07:12If you don't prioritize your health
07:14You'll never be able to achieve your goals
07:17What are you now, my mom, X?
07:19Sounds like you're getting the hang of running Galax now
07:22It's a pleasure, and I am honored, my lord Rui
07:30Hm?
07:32The number of people using employment agencies to find work has dropped significantly
07:36Despite the lack of government intervention
07:38And the deteriorating economic situation
07:41A survey of job hunters revealed that
07:43More and more people are turning to Galax to aid in their job search
07:46All those agencies try to do is match applicants with employers
07:50But if people can communicate directly via the net
07:53Why would they even bother using a middleman?
07:56Today we've seen an increased number of active users again
08:00But the trade-off is we've probably increased the number of detractors too
08:04Perhaps the tougher the enemy
08:06The more fun the game becomes, correct?
08:11Of course, I'm pretty shocked myself
08:13When I finally snapped out of it
08:15I found myself skating on the road to my house
08:17But then I got home and my wife told me
08:19Six months had passed
08:21Stories like Mr. A's are popping up all over the country
08:23Where thousands of missing people have returned
08:25Seemingly out of nowhere
08:27None of them can remember where they were
08:29What the heck's this about?
08:31Were they abducted by aliens and probed?
08:36Of course not
08:50Aw, what a shame
08:52Your fake smile and approval ratings weren't enough to save you
08:59It's not like he was a boss or anything
09:01The world's so complicated these days
09:03Guys like him are just a speck of dust
09:05Even if some heroic leader dropped from heaven
09:08They still wouldn't have the power to clean up this mess
09:18Now what?
09:19Is it one of the hundred?
09:23Not him again
09:25Probably calling to cry about wanting to use his powers
09:29Would you like for me to take the call for you instead?
09:32Sure, knock yourself out
09:34You're being rather wasteful, Rui Rui
09:37Why so stingy?
09:39Let them use the powers you granted them
09:42Yeah, I know, I did give them those powers
09:44Those hundred special Galaxters I chose all have them
09:48However, we can update the world without them
09:51It's people that will change the world, not special powers
09:54Just wait and see
09:57You're not going to take that to school, are you?
10:00Don't worry, it's cool
10:01It's not like anyone else can see him besides us
10:04I suppose so, but still
10:10And watch where you're going!
10:12Wonder if there's an emergency
10:14Emergency or not, driving recklessly on this small road could hurt someone
10:17But maybe they were rushing to get someone to the hospital
10:21Yeah, like what if their wife was going into labor or something
10:25Why are you always coming up with excuses for people?
10:28Because if you do, then maybe you won't get so mad at them
10:31See, Senpai, it helped you cool off a little, right?
10:34Yeah, I guess so
10:36Sweet! I knew it would work
10:39Life's much brighter when you have a sunny outlook
10:46Now then
10:48No doubt even kids your age have heard the phrase
10:50The flowing river never rests
10:52By Kamo no Chome
10:54This line was written during his younger years as an imperial court clerk
10:57Milk?
10:58His reflective works on the-
10:59I found a leak that's quite troublesome
11:01Last night, part of the Togomizawa factory's production line experienced a blackout
11:05And that batch of milk stood at room temperature for several hours
11:10Lunchtime! Here I come!
11:13The informant claims they recommended disposal of the batch
11:16But their supervisor refused to destroy the milk
11:19Instead, the boss ran the milk through a hasty pasteurization process
11:24And shipped it out
11:25This sounds pretty bad
11:27I agree
11:28Since several factors indicated a potential health emergency
11:31I slightly side-skirted the law to obtain data on their management and manufacturing procedures
11:36Before running an analysis
11:37You hacked into their system?
11:40Guess someone had to
11:42So, guilty?
11:46Man, that was delish!
11:49Gotta pat myself on the back for this one
11:51What a yummy combo!
11:54Huh?
11:58The milk?
12:01Thanks for the food
12:02X, just send out a warning! Don't drink the milk! It's not safe!
12:06Hold on, what the heck's wrong with it?
12:09Trouble's brewing, senpai!
12:11Come on, step on it! We gotta go!
12:15Gotcha!
12:18Gotcha
12:21Sounds like we've got the lunch lady secured
12:23Now we gotta make a school-wide announcement
12:25Then we should split up and pull the plugs on all the bendy machines
12:28Hey, hold on a minute
12:29Don't you need permission from the teachers?
12:31Ain't nobody got time for that!
12:33Huh?
12:35You hear about the milk, Usutsu?
12:37Spread the word, will ya?
12:40We all live in a dream
12:45Here it is!
12:47Are you kidding me?
12:50They've got a lockbox on it
12:53Hey, any luck with the school announcement?
12:55No luck, they don't believe us
12:57And the only way that we can get to the PA is through the teacher's lounge
13:00But we gotta make the announcement so everyone knows
13:03How do you know it's not a hoax?
13:05Can't believe everything you read online, can you?
13:07Yeah, but even the news reported that GALAX has helped out tons of people
13:11He's totally right! X can answer almost any question you throw at it!
13:15Hold on a minute
13:16You kids haven't been using it to cheat, have you?
13:18Oh, come on! Just let us make the announcement!
13:21Well, I've been using GALAX ever since it came out
13:24The info is usually pretty trustworthy
13:26Maybe we should at least issue a warning
13:28In any case, we'll have to consult the principal
13:30The principal?
13:32We don't have time for that red tape!
13:34Where's the vending machine key?
13:36They're in the same room, but they won't give them to us without permission
13:38I'll pick up a distraction so you can swipe them
13:40Think you can do it?
13:42Of course I can! This is kind of like a video game
13:44So what's your plan?
13:45I want you to grab your katana and just swing it around like some kind of crazy man!
13:50What?
13:51Okay, how about a broom or a bro or something?
13:53The teachers are trying to stop us from getting to the P.A. and the keys
13:55So you've got to distract them!
13:57Are you insane? That would totally destroy my reputation here!
14:00Aren't you supposed to be a gotcha man?
14:03Hey! Keep your voice down!
14:05Our school needs a hero right now!
14:07That doesn't mean we can run around the hall swinging swords around like maniacs
14:11Besides, heroes should fight fair and square
14:13Those days are over!
14:15Remember that car we saw this morning?
14:17It's not like they were driving up crazy for no good reason
14:19Hold on! There's no way for us to know their real motivation
14:22You just made up excuses for them
14:24But right now, you don't have any excuse to not help us out!
14:27Are you a hero or aren't you?
14:31Come on! Let's protect them!
14:40Where's the key?
14:41There! And you're on that announcement board!
14:47Ah!
14:54Sweet!
15:05Got it! Let's move to the next one!
15:09How many machines do they have left?
15:11We're at the one by the stairwell
15:13Oh! He said they got them all
15:16The last vending machine then?
15:18Tell him! I'll go get the key!
15:20Hey! Is there a party?
15:22Hurry up! You can do it!
15:24Cut it with them!
15:26Hey! Fine! Why not?
15:28Here goes nothing!
15:34I can't believe that worked!
15:39Congratulations everyone!
15:41Thanks to you, the world has now been updated
15:44We cleared you guys!
15:46Yeah!
15:52Thanks to everyone's efforts, we prevented potential health hazards
15:55at 68% of schools and 74% of businesses nationwide
15:59Those who got sick from milk purchased at retail stores
16:02and directly from the distributor only number in the double digits
16:05That's more than I would have expected
16:07But not too bad
16:09So I guess that means that the people that didn't act
16:11probably didn't trust Galax's info
16:14According to my demographic stats
16:16it appears to be true that certain professions
16:18and age groups are highly skeptical of our information
16:21However, there have been an increasing number of cases
16:24where people have failed to effectively
16:26apply the information provided
16:28Well, that explains part of it
16:30I bet no one wants to be responsible
16:32if there's any fallout
16:34So they just hide their heads in the sand
16:36hoping someone else deals with it
16:38I guess that's the downside of our vertical society
16:41Now that I think about it
16:44there's gotta be our real enemy
16:46Ever since I started up Galax
16:48day by day our real enemies become more obvious
16:51It's people so high up
16:53they can no longer see others as individuals
16:55They're not interested in helping others
16:57unless there's some sort of financial incentive
16:59or heroic fanfare
17:01Those people are no fun to deal with
17:04But we'll find a way
17:06Man, senpai!
17:08Your rad meter was off the charts today
17:10Even when you were getting chewed out by the teachers
17:12you looked totally cool
17:14Is that somehow supposed to make me feel better?
17:16Hey, I didn't know you needed cheering up
17:18Not from you, at least
17:22Never thought I'd say this
17:24but today
17:26I've changed my perception about cell phones and the internet
17:28No way, for real?
17:30They can really make a huge impact
17:32But that's not always the case
17:35What you gonna do if your battery dies
17:37and you're out in the boonies with no reception?
17:39They're good to have around
17:41but you can't bet your life on them
17:43I guess you're right
17:53No, Al, that's not a scratching post
17:55Hey, that tickles
17:57Do I taste good or something?
17:59Time for din-din
18:01Come here and lend me a hand, will ya?
18:03We'll play later, K.O.
18:07What's that?
18:13A gift from Hajime?
18:17It's more like she forced it on me
18:19That girl is just too sweet
18:21Try being her friend
18:24So, for tonight's five-star menu
18:26we've got beans a la Delish
18:28I must be dreaming
18:36Swing it around one last time, will ya?
18:38I wanna get a shot of the sunset
18:41I must be dreaming
18:43Swing it around one last time, will ya?
18:51I want to get a shot of the sunset.
18:52There's been a little rescue request that just appeared on the timeline.
18:53A news helicopter has crashed into a roadway pillar.
18:54The bench pillar has trapped two of the Gingelhors, and they cannot move away from the fire.
19:09Dude, I can't believe you actually brought that.
19:11Doesn't that jerk Toyosaki from P.E. piss you off too?
19:14Yeah, but you're not gonna...
19:15Come on, you don't think I'm stupid enough to try anything like that, do ya?
19:21What the hell are you?
19:24Are you okay?
19:25Calm down.
19:26No.
19:27Take it easy there, buddy.
19:28You okay?
19:29I'm fine.
19:30I'm fine.
19:31I'm fine.
19:32I'm fine.
19:33I'm fine.
19:34I'm fine.
19:35I'm fine.
19:36I'm fine.
19:37I'm fine.
19:38I'm fine.
19:39I'm fine.
19:40I'm fine.
19:41I'm fine.
19:42I'm fine.
19:43I'm fine.
19:44I'm fine.
19:45I'm fine.
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19:47I'm fine.
19:48I'm fine.
19:49I'm fine.
19:50I'm fine.
19:56Get him!
19:58Stay down.
19:59Stop resisting!
20:00Can you reach my cuffs?
20:06What happened?
20:07Where the hell did the kid go?
20:09He just disappeared.
20:10Look, there he is!
20:11Hey, kid!
20:12You're coming with...
20:13Settle down!
20:14What's going on?
20:15Don't jump!
20:16Get back!
20:17Yeah, let go of us! We're innocent!
20:21Gotcha.
20:28Who in the hell are you?
20:30Was that your masterpiece back there?
20:32Oh, it was so...
20:34YUMMY!
20:37Gotcha.
20:40Number 58 of the 100 is part of the rescue team currently dispatched to the accident scene.
20:45Rescue operations are underway, but due to several insurmountable complications,
20:50he is requesting permission to use his powers.
20:53We've been able to communicate with several of the passengers via galax,
20:56but the situation up there sounds pretty dire.
20:59I see.
21:00Being a 100 with no powers is pointless during these kind of catastrophes.
21:03The rescue team is gonna get totally destroyed without help.
21:06After running simulations utilizing all possible rescue methods and available personnel,
21:11I have determined there's a 0% chance of rescue for the survivors.
21:16I guess we've got no choice then.
21:18Time to use the Krauts!
21:20Time to play the game.
21:50I want to know.
21:52What is true and what is a lie?
21:56This world is being manipulated.
22:01My notes are full of feelings I can't tell you.
22:09My innocent heart repeats itself.
22:12Because the voice that calls out to me calls out to me.
22:16Everyone wants to be connected to a lonely creature.
22:24A wish to protect you, who is precious to me,
22:29will now turn into a power.
22:32Even if the times are far away,
22:37and we can't hold hands,
22:40we know that our feelings for each other
22:45can change our fate.