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Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

Dare da? Dare da? Dare da?

Sora no kanata ni odoru kage

Shiroi tsubasa no Gatchaman

Inochi wo kakete tobidaseba

Kagaku ninpou hi no tori da

Tobe! Tobe, tobe, Gatchaman

Yuke! Yuke, yuke, Gatchaman

Chikyuu wa hitotsu

Chikyuu wa hitotsu

Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman

Inochi wo kakete tobidaseba

Kagaku ninpou hi no tori da

Tobe! Tobe, tobe, Gatchaman

Yuke! Yuke, yuke, Gatchaman

Chikyuu wa hitotsu

Chikyuu wa hitotsu

Oh, Gatchaman, Gatchaman

A Reversal ! Checkmate X!

And now for a special news bulletin:

At about 1 1 :00 this morning,

a swarm of Galactor's iron beast mecha appeared in the city of Arle.

Huh?! a swarm of Galactos' iron beast mecha appeared in the city of Arle.

What? Galactor?!

What? Galactor?! The mecha are more powerful than anything seen before,

The mecha are more powerful than anything seen before,

and the city of Arle has requested help from the Science Ninja Team.

Arle? That's pretty far away, huh? and the city of Arle has requested help from the Science Ninja Team.

Presently, the city has been all but reduced to rubble,

and the UN forces are engaged in a fierce fight.

That's odd, we never received any word from Dr. Nambu.

That's odd, we never received any word from Dr. Nambu. We will continue to cover this story,

and give further details as the story develops.

Dr. Nambu, come in! and give further details as the story develops.

Dr. Nambu, come in!

It appears he's away.

That's weird.

When Dr. Nambu is out, he usually takes a portable communicator along with him.

If Galactor has appeared, then we can't just sit here and do nothing.

Let's move out in the God Phoenix.

Jun, contact Joe right away and tell him what's happening!

Roger!

Ken! I couldn't reach Joe!

Man, that guy, not again!

Joe... Joe!

Joe, respond!

Joe! Joe!

It's no good. He's just not responding.

That's strange... Dr. Nambu and Joe...

Ryu, contact Director Anderson right away.

All right!

Ah, the Science Ninja Team!

We're finally able to get in touch with you.

Finally?

Where are Joe and Dr. Nambu?

The Doctor has not shown up at the International Science Organization all month.

What? Where could he be?

I understand that you cannot take action unless you are under orders from Nambu.

But still, Gatchaman...

I know.

We'll head for Arle straight away, and worry about Dr. Nambu's authorization later.

Ryu, close G-2's hangar area.

Aren't you going to wait for Joe?

The guy's not around! We can't sit around forever, y'know!

So? What exactly is going on with my body?

Would you mind giving me three days? I ask because this is a most perplexing case.

Jeez, are you a doctor or what?!

If you're in such a hurry then why not go to a legitimate hospital?

You'll save yourself the trouble of dealing with unlicensed practitioners like myself.

Damn it...

I have no idea what you do,

but I don't see many people who'd go so far as to not even wear a watch to avoid identification.

What?!

Or maybe it was a bracelet? Look at your left wrist. It's the only spot that's not tanned.

You don't miss a trick. Just what I'd expect from an unlicensed doctor.

Yes? Who is it?

It's me.

Oh! Goodness!

Here, right this way.

I rented this building and brought all the equipment over,

just as you commanded.

The thing is, I get real patients sometimes.

Whatever, just give them a glucose injection or something to fool them.

This will all be settled today anyway.

I see...

We have a very good view from here. So that is Nambu's estate?

Oddly enough, Nambu hasn't left the estate much at all the past month,

but has kept himself shut up in that study instead.

He's kept himself surrounded by all those thick, heavy books.

Must be hard work being a scientist.

All right, the Science Ninja Team has been lured out to Arle,

so carry things out according plan.

Yes, Ma'am!

Unfortunately for you, Dr. Nambu,

there is something I'd like you to give over to Galactor:

Your life and the lives of the Science Ninja Team!

Joe was filled with both anxiety and impatience over his physical condition,

which was deteriorating day by day.

However, he believed if he were to be examined at a legitimate hospital,

Ken and the others would surely find out,

and he would then be taken off the team.

It was precisely because of this line of reasoning that he sought out an unlicensed doctor instead.

But now Joe was starting to regret his decision.

He was afraid that no matter who examined him,

his condition would still end up being revealed.

Meanwhile, Dr. Nambu had cut off all outside contact and continued his research.

He was deciphering a record of Galactor's female commander

who seemed likely to be Berg Katse.

Dr. Nambu had now at last discovered the truth

about a certain student who possessed an IQ of 280

and would transfer to a new school every year,

sometimes appearing as a male and sometimes as a female.

I guess I'll cancel that exam after all.

At this point, what does finding out what kind of disease I have matter anyway?

It's strange...

These things are incredibly weak.

Are these really the things that destroyed the city?

Guys! Combine into the God Phoenix!

Huh?

What's wrong, Ken?!

It seems this was a set-up. Stop messing around and combine!

Why don't you just finish him off right away?

Use your head, fool.

Now that we've captured Nambu,

the Science Ninja Team won't be able to move against us even if they do come back.

And that is just what I want.

I guess with a guy like that, it's better to settle things with money than try and coerce him.

Hell of a waste though.

It sure is coming down.

Well then, I'll vacate this building as early as tomorrow.

Please inform Lord Katse.

That's Galactor's female commander!

That stinking quack!

Bastard!

Who are you?!

You bastard!

You're not getting away from me!

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

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Science Ninja Team Gatchaman

Look, there are no people inside these iron beast mecha.

Someone's just done some simple rigging so that they operate on their own.

What we've been fighting are simply toys with nothing inside.

Well, I doubt these things could have annihilated this city.

You've got it. There were people inside piloting when they destroyed the city

and shot down all those UN fighters.

They abandoned their ships and withdrew as soon as we arrived.

But why?

Those Galactor scum lured us out here. They must be plotting something.

Ryu! Take us back!

All right!

Roger! All right!

Roger!

These things won't do much even if we leave them here like this.

We'll leave the rest up to the UN.

Jun, wire Director Anderson asking him to take care of the cleanup.

Roger!

It's no use!

Where the heck has Dr. Nambu gone?

Joe!

So you're awake, Dr. Nambu?

Berg Katse...

You've fallen into my hands at last. I do not wish for any further useless fights.

So is it my life you're after?

You've got it.

You and the Science Ninja Team stand in the way of Galactor's glorious future after all.

I see. Well, that's too bad.

And after I had finally discovered your true form too.

What?

Here I'd locked myself away in my study for a month,

abandoning all other work for that single painstaking task, and now...

It is regrettable that I will die without being able to announce my findings.

Now, now, my dear Nambu, that's just how scholarly research goes.

What's all that racket?

Lord Katse, it's the Science Ninja Team!

So they're here?

This is G-2. Please respond, Ken!

Joe? Where are you? What's going on?

Jun! Locate Joe's signal!

Ryu! Full speed!

Roger!

Katse, you scum, I knew it! You lured us far away,

but you were plotting something right at our doorstep!

Berg Katse, it appears that luck is still in my favor.

I may yet be able to make that presentation on my research.

Why, whatever do you mean, Dr. Nambu?

My fun is only just beginning.

Just sit back and watch.

I'm afraid interference would be unacceptable, so allow me to drop this partition.

Don't worry; you'll have a fabulous view of the stage, and you'll be able to hear as well.

We're about to put on a wonderful show!

Ah, it's the first time I've shown this to you, isn't it?

Megaziner here will undo the Science Ninja Team's transformations!

Berg Katse! Where are you?!

Isn't Berg Katse here?

This is Joe the Condor of the Science Ninja Team!

Silence, you little rodent! I am right here.

There you are, you scum!

Running away, are you?!

Gotcha!

Katse!

Yes! I did it!

Got 'im! Way to go!

Easy now, gentlemen! No pushing, no shoving, please!

Once you've laid eyes on the unmasked face of this member of the Science Ninja Team,

who has given us so much grief, then all of you may each have a shot at him.

Do you hear me, Nambu?

Can you see the miserable plight of your dear subordinate?

Yes indeed, you are the bait I will use to lure in the Science Ninja Team.

As you can see, I have already cooked this one's goose!

Do it!

Berg Katse, the Science Ninja Team is here!

And that... And that, ya bastards!

You're all in the way! Move it! I'll finish them off myself!

Damn you!

Your mask has been blown off, Berg Katse!

My identity may be revealed, but let's see your face too!

Give up, Katse.

Turn around and face us.

Stop it, Joe.

I know what Katse's true form is.

Seeing his real face won't accomplish anything.

Doctor...

There are times when Berg Katse is Galactor's female commander.

I knew it!

However, " he" is not a woman.

Huh? Not a man or a woman?!

What's that supposed to mean?

Katse is a mutant who holds both male and female forms within.

You little...

Katse would have been born as male and female twins,

but due to the influence of some special power,

was instead born as a single person who is both male and female.

That's also the explanation for the extraordinarily high IQ.

Katse is not truly a genius or anything of the sort,

but simply possesses the mental capacities of two people.

What was the point of switching schools every year?

When Katse was younger and would involuntarily transform

from a man into a woman or from a woman into a man once every year,

he feared people's reactions and so moved homes and switched schools.

However, Katse is now able to change back and forth at will.

There is just one thing I don't yet understand:

Berg Katse, what is it that caused your mutation?

Is it the result of radioactivity from a nuclear explosion?

If so, then as a scientist, I may be partly to blame.

However, the place where you were born has never been a war zone.

Thus, I cannot imagine that radioactivity was the cause.

What caused two siblings who should have been born as twins

to instead be fused into a single mutant being?

Dr. Nambu and the Science Ninja Team...

Does it please you to find out my true form? Are you satisfied?

Well, there is nothing you can do to me.

Yes, you are right. I am a mutant.

And I alone was born with the destiny to become the conqueror of this Earth!

I was chosen above all others of this planet, and my god who chose me...

is Leader X!

Watch out, Doctor!

Dr. Nambu, I am X, the supreme leader of Galactor.

Magnificent... You have done a magnificent job of figuring out Katse's true form.

However, Katse is my dearest subordinate, my hands and feet, whom I created!

Dr. Nambu, the Earth shall perish. Its fate is to perish!

And until that day comes, I shall still have need for Katse!

We will meet again.

And next time, I shall take you on with all of my might!

Ken, why didn't you throw your boomerang at Katse?

Huh? Oh...

I did have the chance.

But for just an instant, I felt pity for Katse.

But big brother, Katse's not even human. He's a mutant!

Yes, that is true. But he should have been born as human twins.

When he first realized his physical abnormality, he probably cursed himself.

It must have been a miserable existence, fearing people's reactions,

going from school to school, and living in hiding...

If Leader X had not existed,

then he never would have joined Galactor and become its leader.

Katse probably would have been two happy twins instead.

That may be so, but we still can't forgive the things he's done!

It was only a moment's hesitation.

The next time they go on the move, it will be different!

Yes, for that will be the true battle.

Everything will depend on you.

Vague though it may be, I am now starting to get an idea of the whole story behind Galactor.

If things go our way, Galactor will be no more.

But if we fail, then the Earth...

The Earth will probably have to put its very fate on the line

and fight as it has never fought before.

Berg Katse's identity has been revealed.

However, the Science Ninja Team is in no mood to celebrate.

They are filled with anxiety over whether they can really win

against the seemingly immeasurable power of Leader X,

who was able to fuse two twins into a single mutant.

However, the hours and minutes are ticking by,

and the day of which Dr. Nambu has foretold,

when the Earth will have to put its fate on the line

and fight like it has never fought, will soon be upon them!

Shupa, Shupa, Shupa, Shupa

Unaru enjin, kagaku no ninja

Taosu zo Garakutaa

Sekai no akuma

Tobu zo ninpou tatsumaki faitaa

Taiyou kagayaku chikyuu wo mamore

Kagaku ninjatai Gatchaman, Gatchaman

Taiyou kagayaku chikyuu wo mamore

Kagaku ninjatai Gatchaman, Gatchaman

Kagaku ninjatai Gatchaman, Gatchaman

Galactor's giant catfish mecha Catfisherra

has been causing earthquakes around the world.

Gatchaman and the others are sent out immediately,

but Dr. Nambu is concerned about Joe's health

and keeps him from participating in the mission.

However, going by a lead he picks up on his own, Joe infiltrates Galactor's headquarters.

But the shadow of death draws nearer and nearer to Joe.

Next time on Science Ninja Team Gatchaman: "G-2 Risks Death" Look forward to it!