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It's not like I'm training or anything. My belly's just gotten a bit flabby.

There's nothing wrong with that.

Then keep your body lower--

No, don't tell me what to do.

I'm not a trainee.

-Right… -Yeah.

-You're not a trainee… -Yeah.

-You had a bad knee? -Yeah…

You get all kinds of issues in this line of work.

You need to be careful.

KOMAKI RESCUE TEAM, CHIEF INSTRUCTOR, SR. MASTER SERGEANT SEIJI USAMI

Hello?

I heard from Yuna…

That student named Jin Sawai.

Twelve years ago, wasn't he the son of Mr. Uesugi,

the man you failed to save?

FATHER - UESUGI SON - HITOSHI

Hitoshi…

Hitoshi!

You're okay, now.

Dad, I'm sorry.

Jin…

I was rescued by the Air Rescue Wing as a child,

It was me. I killed my father!

Hello?

‎Yeah…

Does Yuna…

know about this?

I don't think she does.

Then don't tell her.

Now, it's a student and instructor relationship.

I don't want it to get in the way of training.

Got it.

Back then, we were still dreaming.

We believed that if we chased hard enough, we could reach it.

If we worked hard, our dreams would come true.

That's what we thought.

We believed that with the confidence

we built through training and the bonds we forged,

we could all graduate together…

This is the story of the Air Rescue Wing,

known as the last line of defense for saving lives.

It records the fierce training,

determination and passion of the instructors and students

who strive to save not only lives, but also hearts.

‎JAPAN AIR SELF-DEFENSE FORCE ‎KOMAKI AIR BASE

Ta-da! What do you think?

I'm going to cover the integrated mountain exercise too.

I already got permission from Commander Horikoshi and the PR team!

-You bought all that just for this? -Yeah.

Mind if I try on your pack?

-Yeah. -Yeah!

Wow, how heavy is it?

It's close to 30 kilos.

Still, it's pretty amazing that you're coming to the mountain.

Because he keeps going on about limits.

I mean Chief Instructor Usami.

I'll see it through with my own eyes!

Woah!

You're already at your limit.

The stretcher was lighter than expected, right?

What? Seriously?

Anyway, I'm going to see it through to the very end.

Good luck, Sawai-kun!

-Thank you for your hard work! -Thank you for your hard work!

-Good work. -Thank you for your hard work!

-We brought the stretcher. -Thank you very much!

All right!

We're now entering mountain rescue simulation training.

MOUNTAIN RESCUE SIMULATION TRAINING

After locating the victims at Delta Point, transport them to Fox Point

and load them onto the helicopter.

That will complete your mission.

Yes, Sir!

This time, you'll operate as one team.

Kondo, I'm appointing you

as team leader.

RESCUE OFFICER TRAINEE, STAFF SERGEANT MAMORU KONDO

Yes, Sir!

This will be compass-based navigation

and simulated rescue training in mountainous terrain.

No matter what happens,

complete the mission with unwavering resolve!

Yes, Sir!

I heard the integrated mountain exercise is brutal.

Two days, only two liters of water.

And it's scorching hot.

You can only drink when given permission.

No food, no water. You can't even puke.

Instructor Nishina told me,

"Look forward to it."

-Not even close. -Who is that?

Even so,

I want us all to finish together.

Why don't we fire ourselves up?

‎STAFF SERGEANT - TOMOKI SHIRAKAWA ‎AIRMAN 1ST CLASS - RANDY NISHITANI

The mountain's tough. Nature's unfair.

But… Chief Instructor's even more unfair!

-No mistake about that! -For sure!

You got guts!

If we've survived him,

we can do this!

PJ class 65. Let's go!

PJ…

Go!

INTEGRATED MOUNTAIN EXERCISE

MOUNTAIN RESCUE SIMULATION TRAINING

Make sure to check yourself.

-Yes. -Yes.

Is everyone okay?

Hold on…

Need more time…

Hurry up!

Yes, Sir!

You're late! What time is it right now, leader?

Yes, Sir!

Zero, eight, three, one!

What time were you told to assemble?

Yes, Sir! Sorry! Zero, eight, three, zero!

So you're late!

KOMAKI RESCUE TEAM, RESCUE OFFICER MASTER SERGEANT, REN NISHINA

Show some remorse! Push-up position now!

Yes, Sir!

One, two!

You've got to be kidding…

Calculate backwards from helicopter pickup!

Your one minute, one second is not the same as the helicopter's!

Fuel is disappearing by the second!

PJ's must always be mindful of that!

Yes, Sir!

You're one minute late!

Push-ups. Ten reps!

Yes, Sir!

One!

One!

-Lower it more! -Hey!

We have no time!

One minute is crucial!

-Yes, Sir! -Say it louder!

-Two! -Two!

On your feet!

-Yes, Sir! -One…

Stop wobbling!

What?

We've received an update.

There are two potential victims near Delta Point.

One of them is injured.

The extent of their injury is unknown.

Once both are secured,

immediately transport them to Fox Point

and load them onto the helicopter.

Meet the helicopter at 1400 hours! That is all!

Yes, Sir!

Leader, calculate the estimated time to Delta Point…

KOMAKI RESCUE TEAM, RESCUE OFFICER MASTER SERGEANT, JUNICHI OYAMA

…and report by 0900!

Yes, Sir!

Gather together!

Yes!

-Come on! -I'm sorry.

If you get in the way of training,

leave the mountain immediately.

-Yes! -Yes!

I know…

It's okay.

As I said…

-Please do it. -Yes.

Yes.

Prioritize team safety above all,

but rescue with everything you've got!

Yes, Sir!

Depart!

Depart!

09:00 5 HOURS REMAINING

All right! Let's go!

-Yes! -Yes!

-Watch your step. -Yes.

Hey! Hurry up!

Yes, Sir!

The victims are waiting under this blazing sun!

Yes, Sir!

There's a gap here so be careful!

-Yes! -Yes!

Class 65. Let's go!

Yeah!

I thought everyone would charge ahead way faster.

Kondo's adjusting the pace for the team.

Feels like I could actually keep up at this rate…

Mr. Kondo,

everyone's looking strong. Should we pick up the pace a little?

No.

There's a steep slope ahead.

We need to keep a steady pace as a team.

Is there a reason for the order you're walking in?

The one up front is the compass man and pacemaker.

Kondo handles direction, and Sawai measures distance by steps.

Two hundred meters!

Roger!

Two hundred meters!

The most capable are at the back,

with the rest in the middle.

-Be careful here. -Watch your step.

Shoji's in the middle.

He's good at adjusting to both front and rear pacing.

Behind him is Randy.

The strongest anchors the team, Shirakawa.

They feel like the Avengers.

I think they'll make it.

Watch your step!

-Watch your step! -Okay!

You haven't been focused on training lately.

Yes, Sir! I'm sorry!

What's going on?

Is something bothering you?

I really…

wanted to become a rescue officer and took the selection test over and over.

My wife supported me at first…

But she's raising our kid all on her own, which makes me feel guilty.

I know, but it's tough on me too.

I'm sorry.

There are sleepless nights.

Hey, what are you guys doing?

Yes, Sir!

-It's slippery here! -Yes!

At the back! You're falling behind!

-Yes, Sir! -Yes, Sir!

Don't burn out on me, you punk!

You want to go home already?

-No, sir! -Mr. Shoji…

-Are you okay? -Yeah.

-Sorry. -The ground will become unstable.

Yes.

It's slippery here!

-Yes. -Yes.

At our current pace, we've got some leeway until Delta Point.

Should we confirm our location?

Let's do that.

Confirming our location!

-Yes! -Yes!

How many meters from departure?

We've covered 530 meters.

You sure that's accurate?

According to my steps, it should be correct.

I was counting too,

and I got 550 meters.

No, it's 530 meters!

I had 520 meters.

You were counting too?

Are you all right?

Mr. Shoji!

Who told you it was time for a break?

Too early for a break!

Shoji, let's go home.

-Stand up! -I'm fine!

I just got a little dizzy!

If he can't move, leave him behind.

I'm fine! I can move!

Just like Chief Instructor said.

If he can't keep up, leave him.

I won't leave him behind!

Mr. Shoji, let's go!

Hitoshi!

Dad… I'm sorry…

Chief Instructor!

What is it?

May I carry Mr. Shoji's pack?

I don't mind!

Sawai, Mr. Shirakawa, how's your stamina?

No problem at all. Sawai, let's divide up Mr. Shoji's load.

Yes! Let's do it!

-I will carry the stretcher. -Thanks.

Are you okay?

-Sorry. -Any injuries?

-No. -Okay.

One, two…

Be careful here.

Careful here.

-It's slippery here. -Yes!

Watch your step!

-Please be careful here! -It's slippery.

-Yes. -Be careful!

-Mr. Shoji… -Thanks.

Are you okay?

-The slope is steep here. -Yes.

-We'll keep going. -Yes!

Let's keep going.

If you're going to climb, then stand up.

Yes, Sir.

That's enough, isn't it?

-Be careful of this tree! -Yes.

-Are you okay? -Are you okay?

Sorry.

-Climb. -You can do it, Mr. Shoji.

I can still go!

-Careful here. -Yes!

I want to see this through to the end!

11:45 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES REMAINING

Watch your step!

-The cliff is in view. -Yes

-Roger! -Roger!

-Slippery here. -Yes!

-Be careful! -Thank you.

We'll climb here.

-Roger. -Yes!

I'll climb from the other side.

-Roger! -Thank you.

I'll lead and set the fixed rope.

Mr. Shoji and Ms. Fujiki,

rest and recover as much as you can until then.

I'm fine! I'll manage the rope!

-Please. -Mr. Shoji…

-Here. -One, two…

Mr. Kondo! He's so cool!

Mr. Shirakawa, are you okay?

What about you?

Let's hold out together

until Mr. Shoji recovers.

Yeah.

Drink your water out of sight! They're not drinking or eating.

Yes, Sir! I'm sorry!

Begin your climb!

Climbing!

Don't you think people already know their limits?

What you're talking about isn't a limit,

but rather, "I can't do it!"

Staff Sergeant Fujiki will climb!

Thank you for your hard work!

Thanks!

Climb!

Just look up and climb.

Okay!

Climbing!

Hasebe! Keep a good rhythm!

Don't look down! Just keep moving forward!

Hey!

Time's slipping away fast!

Hurry it up!

The chopper will arrive on schedule!

Yes, Sir!

Hey Shoji!

Quit being so dependent! Do it on your own!

Yes, Sir! Sorry!

Let's go!

Mr. Shoji, you can do it!

-Just a little more! -Come on!

A little more!

-You can do it! -Trainee Shirakawa climbing!

-Climb! -Climb!

Come on! Don't look down!

You can do it Mr. Shirakawa!

Mr. Shirakawa!

Are you okay?

Hey, Shirakawa!

Set your feet properly!

Yes, Sir!

You're done.

-You can't keep going from here. -I'm okay.

You're clearly not.

It was fine until now. Why isn't it okay anymore?

When something's no good, it's no good!

But I'm here to cover the training!

You're interfering with the training! That's all.

I'll go with them!

Please, I beg you!

As the instructor, I'll say this.

If you get in the way of training,

I'll send you home, no mercy.

Yes, Sir!

I really thought

I could make it to the end…

-Nishina. -Yes?

Nice try!

Trainee Sawai, climbing!

-You can do it! -Yeah!

-You can do it! -Let's do it!

You're the last! Do your best!

You can do it Sawai!

-Don't slip! -Be careful!

-Put tension! -Be careful!

-You can do it! -Mr. Sawai!

-Use your legs! -Yes!

Stay calm!

Sorry, but escort her back to base.

Yes, Sir!

After that, head to Iruma Air Base.

‎What?

Sawai, use your hips!

Yes, Sir! Sorry!

Let's head back.

Thank you very much!

12:28 1 HOUR 32 MINUTES REMAINING

Kondo's not keeping the group together like he did earlier.

-Be careful in front of you! -Yes!

Leader!

At this pace, you won't make it!

Yes, Sir!

Mr. Shirakawa is falling behind.

If it's Mr. Shirakawa, he can catch up.

Roger!

We'll pick up the pace!

-Yes! -Yes!

Are you okay?

I'm fine!

We're close to Delta Point!

Spread out within hearing range!

Begin search!

-Yes! -Yes!

-Anyone? -Anyone?

-Is anyone out here? -Anyone?

-Please respond! -Please!

We've come to rescue you!

-Anyone? -We came to rescue you!

-We came to rescue you! -Please respond!

-Please respond! -Please!

Anyone out here?

Two victims located!

This way! Everyone, gather up!

-Yes! -Yes!

We've come to rescue you!

Breathing and conscious.

Do you feel any pain?

Ouch!

-My leg hurts. -Okay, the leg.

-We will check it out. -Are you okay?

My neck hurts.

I feel a bit dizzy.

Possible spine injury!

-Neck brace! Prepare the stretcher! -Roger!

Confirmed bleeding!

-Beginning hemostasis! -Roger!

Checking pulse!

Thump, thump…

-Thump, thump… -Fast and weak pulse.

Any other pain?

Just the neck…

-I said don't move the neck! -Yes, Sir!

Please do not move your neck!

-Applying neck collar! -Stop fooling around!

Applying collar! Remain calm!

-Push. -Can you feel this?

-It's okay, remain calm. -Ouch!

It's okay, remain calm!

I will take off your shirt, okay?

-Please, don't! -Sorry--

-Be careful! -Yes!

The victim is suffering!

Evacuate immediately!

Yes, Sir!

One, two, three…

Handle the victim with care!

-Yes, Sir! -Sorry!

Begin transport toward Fox Point!

-Yes! -Yes!

It's okay!

13:19 41 MINUTES REMAINING

Please remain calm.

-A little more… -You can do it.

-Are you okay? -Let's go.

-You'll be all right! -Hurry up!

-Come on! -Anything hurting?

Yes, sir!

Ow! My neck!

What the hell are you doing?

You're not carrying cargo!

Yes, Sir!

If you're going to slow us down, get off the mountain! Dead weight!

No! We will rescue them!

Let's go!

Yeah!

Hurry it up!

-Come on! -Are you okay?

-Are you okay? -Come on!

I'm worried…

Are you okay?

I'm okay!

-Just a little more! -Come on!

-Hurry it up! -Anywhere that hurts?

-Are you okay? -Go!

What's wrong?

We've lost our position…

-Serious? -Where did we go off course?

Fifteen minutes ago,

I confirmed the Ontake Ridge.

-We were on the right path then… -Then let's go back to that point!

That would be too harsh!

Mr. Kondo,

isn't there any way we can verify our current location?

Any landmarks?

With this visibility…

What should I do…

When you're lost, the rule is to go back!

But if we do that, we'll lose too much time.

We don't have time to think. Let's go back!

If we burn any more energy, we really won't be able to move!

But it's too hard…

-What is it? Did you think of something? -No.

Hey Kondo!

You're the leader! Make a decision!

What's it gonna be, Kondo? It's your call!

‎13:21 ‎39 MINUTES REMAINING

Why me? Why was I made leader?

You got dumped by the upperclassman you liked,

threw yourself into mountain climbing, and repeated a year.

Now that's interesting!

You're the one…

holding the compass.

Believe in yourself!

Yes, Sir! I'll do this!

We keep moving forward.

Even though we don't know where we are?

Shouldn't we go back, by the book?

I'm trusting the compass right here! We're moving forward!

If I'm right,

there should be a ravine just ahead!

A ravine?

It might go against standard mountain procedure,

but if we find that ravine, we'll know exactly where we are.

From there, we can get back on track.

Follow me.

If you've made your decision, hurry up and move!

-Yes, Sir! -Yes, Sir!

-Let's go! -Yeah!

-Yes! -Yes!

Hasebe.

Now that we've come this far, trust your teammates.

I know! Kondo!

I'm counting on you!

Thirty minutes left!

We'll reach Fox Point, no matter what!

Yeah!

-Watch your step! -It's slippery here!

-Yes! -Yes!

A little more.

13:31 29 MINUTES REMAINING

-Are you okay? -Are you okay?

Just a little more, okay?

Are you okay?

Did we go the wrong way?

I found it!

Now we know our exact location!

We can mark it on the map!

Kondo!

You're seriously amazing!

We've confirmed our position! We were just slightly off to the right.

Adjust bearing and move out!

Yeah!

Let's go!

Evac point!

Fox is just ahead!

Yeah!

That must be Fox Point!

Let's charge straight up!

Yeah!

Go!

One, two…

One, two…

Two victims secured. Ready for extraction!

Transport completed within the estimated time!

-We did it! -We did it!

Fujiki, we did it…

But I can't move anymore!

What?

Mr. Usami! We have a problem!

What is it?

We've received new info that

-there are two victims at Delta Point! -What?

Oh… we missed that, huh…

Mr. Usami, the trainees have recovered physically and mentally.

-They can carry out another rescue! -Of course!

Trainees, head back to Delta Point!

Rescue the victims and return them here for extraction!

Deadline is 18:00.

You didn't think that was the end, did you?

13:59 TWO VICTIMS SECURED READY FOR EXTRACTION

14:00 4 HOURS REMAINING

Fujiki is all right, isn't she?

There's a big stamina gap between men and women.

Can that gap be closed through willpower?

But if Fujiki is determined…

she can overcome it.

14:42 3 HOURS 18 MINUTES REMAINING

We already passed through here! You won't get lost now!

Step it up!

I can't hear you!

-Yes, Sir! -Yes, Sir!

Watch your step, Fujiki!

Kondo, you too!

Just as you predicted.

The memory of how brutal it was

will drain their willpower whether they like it or not.

They can't concentrate

and will just walk aimlessly now.

Even when their footing is bad,

they still carelessly choose the shortest route,

thus losing even more energy.

Hey Hasebe!

Why are you taking a break?

Why are you crying?

Pathetic!

I'm sorry.

Hasebe! What are you doing?

-Yes. -Let's go home.

He's no good!

-No! -It was tough up to now.

So Hasebe will be the first to drop out?

-Stand up! -Yes, sir!

Yell at the top of your lungs! It doesn't matter what! Just scream!

Yell at the top of your lungs!

It doesn't matter what. Just scream!

Yell it all out!

Yell it all out!

Act like an idiot if you have to!

Burn up everything

-you've got now! -Burn up everything

you've got now!

We have…

-done well! -Well done!

-Well done! -Well done!

Glorious sun!

-Sunshine! -Glorious sun!

Sunshine!

Let's go!

Hurry up! Let's go!

What is glorious sun, sunshine?

Let's go.

Please respond!

-Anyone? -Please respond!

-Hurry up! -Anyone?

-Anyone here? -Anyone here?

Two victims located!

Everyone gather up!

-Yes! -Yes!

-Are you okay? -Ow!

-Are you hurt? -I'm hurting!

-I'll pull it from under. -Yes.

Is it too tight?

Is it too tight?

-Prepare to lift. -Yes.

One, two, three…

One, two, three…

Hey! Be careful!

Are you okay?

I can't feel strength in my arms…

Back carry transport. Mr. Shirakawa, can you do it?

-Yeah! -I'll help.

Thank you.

The sun's really starting to dip. Let's hurry!

-Sorry. -Are you okay?

Mr. Shirakawa, go ahead.

Let's go!

You made it this far on those legs. Well done.

You twisted your ankle on the cliff, didn't you?

Yes.

Shirakawa.

It's okay to rely on your team.

For my brother!

Please let me wrestle with you!

As part of Mr. Shirakawa's family, I'll help!

-I'll fight too! -Same here!

Someone… please take over.

I can still go!

-Leave it to me! -Thanks.

We're all in this together!

Let's lower it.

Then I'll jump in too!

Hasebe! Can you handle the stretcher?

I can do it!

I can still navigate with the compass even while carrying the stretcher.

Let's go! You're running out of time!

Move! This is a rescue, right?

Yes, Sir!

Mr. Kondo, Mr. Hasebe, and I'll carry it!

-Yeah! -Yeah!

Mr. Shirakawa! Use this as a crutch!

When I think about my family,

I start to wonder if what I'm doing is just selfish…

and it really hurts.

Did someone order you

to come here?

No! I chose to be here myself!

Then stop making excuses!

Is that what your wife and kid

are working so hard for?

Kondo, I'll switch with you. You handle navigation!

-Roger! -Are you sure?

I'll carry it as far as I can!

Roger!

I'll carry it.

Lifting!

One, two, three…

His spirit wasn't broken after all.

Of course!

Let's go!

Yeah!

16:28 1 HOUR 32 MINUTES REMAINING

17:11 49 MINUTES REMAINING

Get it together!

This is not how rescue is supposed to be!

-Come on everyone! -Let's go!

Get moving!

You're running out of time! Walk!

Don't stop for anything!

This isn't all you've got!

One step at a time! Move forward!

Let me hear your voices again!

Your bodies can still move!

Finish it together! Every one of you!

Let me hear your voices again!

We've got giant wings…

To fly!

Grow your small self big!

-Sharpen your guts -Sharpen your guts

And soul!

-Bring on the storm! -Bring on the storm!

-Bring on hell! -Bring on hell!

-Para -Para

-Rescue -Rescue

Jumper!

-Jumper! -Jumper!

-Fujiki! -Ms. Fujiki!

Are you okay?

Do we have a victim?

Hey! Answer us!

If you want to sleep, go home and do it!

What are you planning to do?

I'll carry her myself!

Then I'll carry Sawai's pack.

If this is a rational team decision, then it should be fine!

Ms. Fujiki.

Mr. Kondo! We're ready!

Let's go!

Yeah!

Let's go!

-Yes, Sir! -Yes, Sir!

-Okay, got it! -Section Leader!

Estimated arrival is one, eight, zero, zero! Begin takeoff preparations!

Yes, Sir!

-Thank you for your hard work! -Good work.

Hello?

Sorry for making you worry. I'm back.

-I see. How was it? -Well…

I tapped out pretty early.

Well…

that's totally understandable.

Ordinary people can't do that kind of thing.

Really… I wonder where they're all headed.

Come on!

That's true.

It's not over after rescuing just one person.

Maybe there's no finish line.

Once you reach your goal, that becomes your new starting line.

You just keep…

going from there.

Climb!

Sawai-kun, I can walk now. Thank you.

Got it.

I'm really glad I went with them to the mountain.

Maybe the things people can't do alone

can be overcome as a team.

It's not a normal world

and that man isn't exactly normal either.

But I get why

they all need him.

You've grown a little,

haven't you?

Almost there! Don't give up now!

Just a little more!

Let's do it!

Hey! The chopper is coming! Hurry it up!

Go!

Come on!

Victim transport! Complete!

All right! Prep for helicopter loading!

Yes, Sir!

It's coming soon!

UH-60J. Four victims secured. Ready for extraction.

Ready for landing.

-All right, ready! -All right, ready!

Hey!

Please remain calm.

Kondo,

start the chant.

Rescue complete!

Hooray!

-Hooray! -Hooray!

Hooray!

Hooray!

Hooray!

Hooray!

What's wrong, Mr. Kondo?

No crying, all right?

You really saved me this time,

Kondo.

You were seriously awesome!

Feels like you left us in the dust.

Me too.

It's thanks to everyone.

Class 65!

We're graduating together, no matter what!

Yeah!

They've totally transformed

in just half a day.

Yeah.

Well done!

All right, everyone!

Are you ready to be entertained?

You were thinking about this while we were climbing?

Of course!

This is where the real mountain man shines!

Ready?

All right! Boom!

Ta-da!

Yeah!

What the hell?! You're gonna get killed for that!

It's an all-bets-are-off night!

I've made one for every instructor!

Hasebe!

The Chief Instructor one should be Mr. Hasebe.

Say "Well done!" while you wear it!

Wait! Are you guys…

insane?

-Looks like him! -That's not good!

Sounds like him!

Fujiki, step forward.

Yes, Sir!

Staff Sergeant Sayaka Fujiki.

You've done well, but this is where it ends.

What?

A stationary rainband has formed.

The one assigned to this mission is…

Nishina will for sure come.

That's why I became a rescue officer.

Mr. Usami is kind.

I thought maybe I can do something…

That's the path he chose,

and he's proud of his job.