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What's your plan for the summer?

I'll stay home. Too hot.

Let's go somewhere.

With our dates and the route fixed, I've planned our trip.

We'll climb a mountain we've never been to.

It'll be fun!

I'm sorry, Ryusuke.

Something else came up that week.

What?

I'm going on a family trip abroad.

I didn't get my parents' permission.

I'm sorry.

H... hey.

This is our last year to do this.

Anyone else can go?

What? You're kidding me!

Hey. I'm home.

Hi!

You're home early.

Yeah. You're going to work now?

I lost track of time.

I'll be home at the usual time.

Dad will be even later.

You can heat up dinner in the microwave.

Okay.

Oh, your camp is coming up soon.

Oh, that's canceled.

No one can come.

Oh no. That's too bad.

You were so excited about it.

Oh, well.

What should I do during the break?

Oh, I almost forgot.

Here you go.

Huh?

What's that?

Aunty Takako sends this out every year.

I have to work, so I don't think I can make it.

I gotta go now.

Okay. Bye.

Tokushima, huh?

Oh, right.

Mt. Kotsu and Mt. Tsurugi are in Tokushima.

Mom.

Hmm?

Can I go to Tokushima?

Wow.

Hey, Ryusuke! Over here.

You've grown up. How're your folks?

Good.

Dad and Mom are doing well.

Wow, that's Mount Bizan.

Right. That's Mount Bizan. How did you know?

The name comes from the ancient Japanese poetry.

Wow. You really know your stuff.

The ropeway takes you to the summit.

I see.

Aunty! Could you stop the car?

What?

Okay. Hold on a second.

Are they preparing for the Awa dance?

Yes.

It's the biggest festival in Tokushima. It's so exciting and lively.

It's huge!

This is the Aibahama Enbujo.

There will be a bunch of TV crews

and the seats will be all booked.

I'm sure you'll be amazed.

Wow.

I can't wait.

You can view all of Tokushima City!

Wow! Awesome!

Yaaagh!

Men!

Leaving already, Tomomi?

Yeah, my cousin's visiting from Tokyo.

Lock up when you leave.

Yeah. See you tomorrow.

What's wrong?

Are you lost?

You know where you live?

Huh?

What?

Did I just see... ?

Leave your stuff there.

I'll get you a drink.

Thank you.

I'm really here.

Wow.

Tomomi's amazing!

Where should I go first?

- Ryusuke? - Huh?

Tomomi?

Yeah. Long time!

It's been three years? You look different.

You're doing well in Kendo. You won the championship, right?

What?

It's just a city tournament.

Not a big deal.

It is!

Oh, okay.

Well, I'll go change. Make yourself at home.

Thanks.

These look delicious! Thank you!

Yum! These are really good, Aunty!

I made a lot. So you can eat up.

How do you like Tokushima, Ryusuke?

Well, I love being surrounded by nature!

It's fun to just look at lots of mountains.

Glad you like it here.

Any place you wanna go?

It's kinda hard to decide.

Maybe Mt. Tsurugi or Mt. Kotsu...

I wanna see all the mountains.

Around here there's Oboke and Koboke.

I also wanna see Anabuki river.

Anabuki river!

You can see Mt. Kotsu from the Sensui Bridge,

so it's perfect!

Oh, really? I didn't know that.

You should take him there, Tomomi.

You know the area well.

Y... yeah. Sure.

Really? Thank you!

Oh, Ryusuke, you know what?

Hmm?

Okay.

- I'll come back before it gets dark. - Thank you!

It's magnificent.

Ah... Oko Otsuan!

What?

Tomomi, you do this often, right?

Your dad told me yesterday.

He always says too much.

It really does feel good.

Whoa. It's deep and fast here.

It's deeper over there.

Yeah, you're right.

Huh.

It's so nice!

Ryusuke, wanna go over there?

Hmm? Sure.

Actually, let's go that way.

What? Why?

Huh?

A kappa?

What?

Is that a kappa?

You can see it too?

Let's follow him!

W... wait!

It's slippery. Watch your step!

Yes!

Wait for me!

Oh!

Tomomi!

Ryusuke!

Tomomi!

Tomomi!

Tomomi... Tomomi!

Wake up!

Ryusuke?

Watch out!

Thanks.

Sure.

Are we flying?

Whoa. That was awesome!

Oh no!

Tomomi, are you okay?

Yeah, I'm okay...

Your legs are see-through!

What?

Oh no. They're really see-through.

No way!

My legs too.

Young people these days...

You are so loud!

Who are you?

It's me.

Me who?

It's me who saved you.

What?

Well, you didn't make it though.

What?

You two have died.

Whaaat?!

What do you mean by "died?"

We can't go back?

Once you're dead, there's no going back.

What? We're only in middle school.

I don't wanna die!

I have lots of things I wanna do!

Like what?

Um, well...

I wanna climb all the mountains in Japan.

And Mount Everest!

I have a kendo tournament soon.

Climbing? Tournament?

Is that really the purpose of your life?

What?

Well...

Hmm?

Um...

How should I say...

I've always felt that there is something I must do.

But...

I haven't figured out what they are.

I always wanted to help those who are in need.

This can't be the end!

Hmm.

I can give you a chance to explore the Spirit World.

The Spirit World?

To explore?

That's right. It's so-called afterlife.

If you can find what you were meant to do in your life,

I'll return you to your world.

What?

The afterlife? It doesn't quite make sense.

Right...

Courage to leap into the unknown. It's the privilege of being young.

Courage...

Yes. I'll do this!

Me too! Let us try!

Hmm. Very well.

This is the bell to repel evil.

When in danger, ring this bell with your prayers.

Then I shall come rescue you.

An evil repellent.

Wait, this doesn't ring.

I said, "with your prayers."

He's gone!

We should just go.

Yeah.

Watch out!

Get out of my way!

Are you okay? Did you get hurt?

No, I'm okay, thanks.

Where are we?

Never know what's coming. Stay close.

You piece of garbage! I'm gonna kill you!

You won't get away with this!

Come back in here!

They're coming!

- Let's go! - Yeah!

Get out of my way!

Get him!

- Idiot! - Let's get him!

Son of a gun!

To the other side!

Get him!

Come on!

- He's in danger. - Yeah.

Boss!

Thank you for coming.

Show some mercy!

So, it's you.

I don't wanna die.

Stop!

Huh?

Who are you?

What?

Y... you...

Boss!

Oh no!

Boss!

You... you killed our boss!

Let's get out of here.

Okay!

Guys, go find him!

Don't let him get away!

It should be safe here.

What's going on...

Is this the Spirit World?

Maybe it's Hell?

Are you guys okay?

Um, we seem to be lost.

Poor thing.

It's getting dark. I can take you to a safe place.

This way.

Oh, okay.

Uh-oh!

Oops.

It's hard to see your steps.

So, be careful.

Thank you.

What's wrong?

Something's off. He has a gun.

We shouldn't follow him.

What?

Let's get away now.

Sure.

You can't get away from me!

He noticed! Hurry!

Yeah!

You think you can hide from me?

Come out, come out, wherever you are!

Huh?

Hmm. Got ya!

I know where you are.

You don't wanna die, do you?

Then show yourself!

Huh?

I don't wanna die.

Who the hell are you?

I... I don't wanna die! Aaahhh!

What in the world?

You're after me too?

Oh, no! I'm not...

Aaahhh!

You...

You rascal.

Ryusuke.

I'm gonna kill you!

Huh?

Get out of my way!

R... Ryusuke!

You okay? You're bleeding.

Oh no...

Somebody, call an ambulance! Please!

Somebody, please!

Help us!

What? Where are we?

Ryusuke.

You should wait here.

What?

I'm alright. Don't worry.

Ryusuke.

I can't take it. I wanna go home.

You're coming this way.

Huh?

What are you doing?

We must take care of your arm.

Nooo!

You, son of a...

Catch him!

When can I go home?

Once you're well.

But I'm not getting any better!

I gotta get back to work too!

Also, I'm a CEO! Why do I have to share a room?

No family visits! What's going on?

- True. - Same here.

What's all this?

We connect the patients in a row and circulate their blood.

What?

Isn't it efficient?

Tomomi!

Where are you?

Tomomi!

Not here.

Stop it! Let me go!

Tomomi!

N... no! Let me go!

Stop it!

Ryusuke!

You okay? Let's go!

Yeah.

Oh!

You can't leave now. We have to fix you.

This is no treatment. It's murder!

- Run! - Wait!

What should we do?

What about the bell? Let's ring it!

No! It doesn't ring!

How can I do it with prayer?

Oh, look ahead!

This way!

Darn it! It's locked!

Oh! It's open!

Huh?

Now it's locked!

What? Are we trapped?

- Damn it! - Don't even try.

No one can get out of this hospital.

Is this... really a hospital?

Yeah. It's supposed to be.

But I'm not really sure anymore.

"Not sure anymore?" What happened?

Ryusuke.

Oh, him again.

He's not going to get well.

You think it's a waste of time, Fumiko?

What? No.

But I always thought our job is to heal illness.

Sure. But it's also our job to help people move on

to the afterworld smoothly.

The afterworld?

I don't believe in it.

Okay. I'll go check on him.

What's the point? He won't get better.

It's a waste of time...

Sachiyo.

I only have three months to live.

I heard. Sorry.

I worked so hard to be a nurse.

And this is what I get?

I wish I was never born!

Don't say that.

Your life is given by God.

Then, can God heal my illness?

Fumiko, please remember this.

Even if you lose your body, you continue to exist.

That's not true!

When we die, that's the end!

What happened to me?

- She was sick. - Too young to die.

Sachiyo?

Sorry for the parents.

It's work stress.

Her life was just beginning.

You, pass me that.

Yes, sir.

What? Um... uh...

Hurry up! His life depends on us!

What's this for?

Operation, of course.

No... no! Stop! Please!

What in the world... ?

What?

That was...

Something's off.

I've been trying to treat sick patients.

But it feels like we've been making them suffer more.

Fumiko.

You're finally getting it.

Oh!

You're... Sachiyo?

Fumiko, I've been by your side because I wanted to help you.

Why?

I wanted you to see the truth.

When we die, it's not the end.

When we die?

You died of an illness.

What?

Don't you remember your funeral?

My funeral?

I might have seen it.

But I'm still alive.

Because our true self is not flesh but our mind.

Even if we die, our mind continues to live.

Just like you now.

You believed everything'd be lost when you die, didn't you?

So, I've been wrong all this time?

This is the place you can realize your mistakes.

If you repent, you'll be forgiven and you can go back to Heaven.

God gives us a chance to do it over again and again.

Don't you want to go over with me

the mistakes you made in your life?

Yes.

Do you think she is an angel?

Maybe she is.

Huh?

What's wrong?

My arm is healed.

I'll get you!

Let's get out from there!

I'll open it.

Yes!

What the... ?

We're in a train.

Yeah.

What's going on?

Hmm?

How cute.

Hello!

Is this for me? Thank you.

Oh no...

Wait!

What's going on?

That boy...

Are you okay, Tomomi?

Yeah.

Oh, no!

It's not safe here. Let's go.

Okay.

What are you doing?

For justice, sacrifices must be made.

Tomomi! Are you okay?

Yeah.

Why?

This is cruel.

Ryusuke.

It's scorching!

Is this... ?

What's going on?

Watch out!

This is the train that just exploded.

What?

What? Again?

The same thing is happening repeatedly.

Why?

This is the afterlife.

Who knew it was this bad.

He told us to "find what we were meant to do in life... "

Can we really find it?

I know.

Wow. It's beautiful.

Maybe we're in Heaven!

What a relief.

Let's go there.

Sure.

Hello!

No one here?

We're coming in.

It's gorgeous.

Yeah.

Wonder whose mansion this is.

Look at the high ceiling!

The skylight up there is a bit strange.

Hello.

Welcome to my house.

I'm sorry we just barged in.

Since the door was open...

Oh, no. Don't worry.

I'll get you some tea.

Please have a seat.

What a nice room.

Huh?

What is it?

Um, excuse me.

Hello. Do you speak Japanese?

Ryusuke.

Something's off.

Excuse me.

Dad?

Mom? Where are you?

Help!

He he. Which girl should I pick today?

Tomomi?

Did you see something?

Uh-huh.

I saw just bits and pieces.

She was brought here against her will.

What?

I think this is where girls are sold into prostitution.

Then the lady who greeted us is...

She must be holding this girl captive.

Then we should get her out of here now.

Yes.

This way!

What's wrong?

We must hurry! Let's go!

What is this?

What?

There's an invisible stream and it's keeping her.

A stream?

They'll notice we're out here.

Yeah.

Hey, so why are we back inside?

We should get there.

Over the skylight.

We could get out from there.

True.

Let's go.

Oh no!

What is this?

We can't go up!

Huh?

It's stopped.

Excuse me. You can't do that.

Our girls are our precious products.

You can't just take them.

That's no good.

Hurry!

Alright.

Uh-oh.

No way!

Ryusuke! Upstairs!

Oh no! We're caught in between!

Only if I could fly like the dragon.

Huh?

You won't get away.

Wait!

I'm sorry.

I couldn't save you.

Help me...

Help me!

Somebody help!

Help!

I have to save them.

Help me!

Help!

Somebody, help!

Help...

Help!

Help...

Tomomi?

Tomomi!

Where did you go?

Tomomi.

Dragon, help me look for Tomomi!

Tomomi!

Is this where she is?

Enma's Court?

What?

The Asura Hell.

What's wrong with having an affair?

The Hell of the Bloody Pond.

Can I borrow a smartphone?

Drop dead!

Someone committed suicide because of your post!

It's not my fault!

This mirror is lying!

The Internet Hell.

People these days have no clue.

It's not my fault! They get tricked too easy!

They're dumb.

The Hell of Villains.

Ow! Ouch!

The Bloody Pond? The Mountain of Needles?

What the hell? It cracks me up!

The Mountain of Needles, that is!

What? I've never heard of it!

Ouch!

I'm just too attractive. So many men...

The Hell of the Bloody Pond

The afterlife is not scientific!

The Hell of Blades.

CO2 increase accelerate global warming...

The Hell of Black Cords.

If you adjust on the computer...

The Internet Hell.

I'm so sexy.

The Hell of Lust.

The Hell of Beasts, the Mountain of Needles...

The Hell of Lust, Hungry Ghosts, Villains, Hospitals...

I'm already busy around this time.

People who come here are idiots who won't listen!

There's not a damn thing I can do.

They can no longer tell the difference between the flesh and the soul.

Hmm?

Huh?

Where am I?

King Enma?

Um, excuse me!

What?

I'm Ryusuke Tagawa.

I got separated from a girl on the way here.

Her name is Tomomi Sato. Do you know anything about her?

Let me see your past behavior until now.

What?

This is when we started exploring the Spirit World.

Show yourself!

I'm gonna kill you!

That's the Hell of Villains where rogues go to.

What? The Hell of Villains?

It's the world where those who're ruled by fear kill each other forever.

The Hospital Hell.

It's the modern version of the Hell of the Bloody Pond.

They also don't realize they died.

What was this?

The Terrorism and War Hell.

It's the world of conflict and destruction.

The agony and hatred of many build up

in an endless cycle of vengeance and repentance.

Terrorism and wars shock the souls greatly.

Their grim memories are engraved

in their souls for the next few thousand years.

That long?

The Hell of Lust you went to is a world where women who were sex slaves

had been held captive.

But they are the victims.

Why in Hell?

They're trapped in the fear of captivity.

We can't save those who don't realize they're dead and fell to Hell.

I had no idea so many kinds of Hell exist.

The Hells you saw make up a small fraction of the whole.

What? There are more?

As many as the number of evil minds.

Do you know how many people are falling to Hell today?

Of all who have died, right?

One in ten or so?

"One in ten?"

More than half!

What? That many?

That many humans have evil minds.

Help!

Help me!

I have to save them.

Tomomi!

It seems that she is in the Hell of Beasts.

The Hell of Beasts?

Those who can't distinguish between humans

and beasts, and live to fulfill their desires go there.

Why is she there?

She went of her own will to save the spirits in Hell.

Of her own will?

Then, I'll go there too!

It's a very deep Hell.

I can't leave Tomomi alone in such a dangerous place!

I'll protect her no matter what!

Hmm. I see you got some guts.

Ready?

Oh, wait! I have a question.

Hmm? What? I'm busy, you know?

How do you pray?

You don't know how to pray?

Prayers should be directed to God.

God...

Don't pray for yourself.

Pray for others with a pure heart.

Then your prayers will be answered.

What do you mean? Could you... ?

Just go!

Where am I?

What is this?

Oh, you're awake.

A snake?

That's rude.

I'm a god.

G... god?

Right. I'm worshipped by many.

- I want a quick promotion. - What?

I want more money.

- See? - I want more women...

- Hear the human voices? - Want to be better than him.

Hey, Snake God.

I want more money.

I found her.

So I'm taking him as a reward.

I want a quick promotion.

Greedy beast.

I want more women.

I want my idiot boss to be gone.

I want good food.

I'm hungry.

I'll go to a diner.

Good!

Really good!

Bring me more booze!

Huh?

You're being charged with theft.

Uh oh!

Huh? Um...

Come to the station with us.

I didn't do anything!

Hey! Let go of me! C'mon!

Tomomi! Where are you?

Tomomi!

Answer me!

I gotta find her quick.

Tomomi! Please be safe.

Who are you looking for?

It's talking!

Are you looking for a girl who's about the same age as you?

You know her?

Do you want me to take you to that girl?

Yes, please!

Alright.

Tomomi! Where are you?

Ryusuke!

Don't come here!

I'll get you out of there!

Let her go!

No way.

Can't move my body!

What the hell?

You tricked me!

No I didn't.

I did take you to that girl as I promised, didn't I?

Now is when the fun begins.

Don't!

You care about her?

What are you gonna do?

I love seeing men's faces in agony.

I must go to training.

Please stop by here. Promise me, Dear.

I waited and waited. But he never came.

Oh my!

Wait!

Don't leave me!

Please! My dear!

Don't go!

Damn you! It's unforgivable.

You won't get away with this.

I see you.

You can't hide from me!

I'll never let you get away.

I'll kill you!

How could he?

Because of him...

I want him dead.

This serpent used to be a human.

Stop!

Ryu... suke...

I'll get you out of there!

Hold on tight!

There's nothing you can do.

There's gotta be...

something I can do!

Oh! I know!

Dragon, come and help me!

Come! Dragon!

Tomomi!

Ryusuke!

Are you okay? Run!

Sure!

I'll get her for myself.

Tomomi!

You...

- Stay behind me! - Okay.

Run now!

What?

You go ahead. I'll be right with you.

Are you sure you'll come?

Yeah, I promise!

Ryusuke! Watch out!

Tomomi?

I told you to go!

I can't just leave you!

I'll fight with you.

Ryusuke.

Stay beside me.

Sure!

Looking tasty.

It's been a while.

I got Ryusuke involved in this mess.

So I have to at least save him.

I gotta save Tomomi no matter what.

Please save Tomomi!

Please save Ryusuke!

- Save her! - Save him!

Please!

Are we... saved?

Thank you, Ryusuke.

If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here.

That's what I think!

It must've been scary, but you fought with me. Thank you.

You're not hurt?

Huh.

I'm good.

Those creatures used to be humans.

Yeah. It's shocking that they became like that after death.

Not only when they were alive but also after they died,

they've been in agony.

That's just too painful.

It really is.

It's so frustrating because I couldn't do anything.

I don't wanna see anyone suffering anymore.

I wanna be able to help those who are in pain.

Yeah, me too.

Is this... Mount Kotsu?

You're right. I think that's the Kotsu Temple.

What about this?

I think this is the Kotsu Shrine.

- Huh? - Huh?

The eagle was...

Ameno Hiwashino Mikoto.

So the god enshrined here is... ?

It's me.

I heard you called my name.

I called... ?

Ah.

Oko Otsuan!

You mean, that time!

Sure. And I also heard you call me.

What?

Isn't this great, Tomomi?

Y... yeah.

Thank you for saving us!

Thank you very much.

Sure. And how was Hell?

Many souls were suffering.

I couldn't believe that really exists.

They didn't even know they were dead.

The essence of human beings is not the flesh, but the soul.

Hell is the world created by the thoughts in their minds.

They live in the world of their own making.

I see.

That means if their minds change, they can go back to Heaven?

Is there anything we can do to help?

Well...

You could help awaken as many people as possible to the Truth.

But, how?

There's a place for it.

What?

There's a place where you train yourself to help awaken people.

Is there such a place?

Could you take me there?

But I've never heard of anyone who has gone there and come back.

I could send you back to your world now.

I saw those who are suffering in Hell

and I want to be able to help them.

So I can't go back yet!

Me neither.

It seems that you two have realized something important.

Where you're headed is

a place called Shambhala.

"Shambhala... " Is that... ?

Do you know, Ryusuke?

Do I know it?

It's believed to be in the underground cave of Mt. Everest!

Does it really exist?

Shambhala does exist.

But only a few can reach there.

Such a mythic place...

How do we get there?

A paradise called the Peach Blossom Land exists near the Dongting Lake in China.

There is said to be a gate to Shambhala there.

Find the Peach Blossom Land first.

Someone's there.

Who are you?

I am Dongting Lake Niangniang.

I govern this lake.

What do you travelers need?

We're looking for the Peach Blossom Land.

We heard there's an entry way to Shambhala.

That paradise is about to be closed.

What?

What do you mean?

Currently, this land is dominated

by a power that denies God and the Spirit World.

So the Spirit World is being destroyed

and the paradise and Shambhala are facing grave danger.

Oh no.

Then, we can't go to Shambhala?

Only the invited can enter Shambhala.

Not an easy place to get to.

Still, we desperately want to go!

Could you please tell us how to get there?

I understand.

Head over to that direction.

If you're truly committed,

the dragon will surely lead you there.

Thank you very much!

Is this the Peach Blossom Land?

Beautiful...

So this is Shambhala...

We're really here!

It seems like you guys got in.

Ameno Hiwashino Mikoto!

I always thought Shambhala was in Tibet.

Part of Tibet.

But it is actually based in India and Nepal.

Buddha was born in Nepal and spread Buddhism in India.

So Shambhala on that land

is said to be the spiritual center of Earth.

"The spiritual center."

That sounds amazing.

What do they do for training?

Would you like to see it?

Yes!

Let me show you around.

Trainees of all levels reside in Shambhala.

Everyone is training to attain a spiritual awakening.

Incredible.

Wonder how I can attain a spiritual awakening.

I can't.

You're still trapped in the physical sense.

The whole picture of Shambhala

is still veiled in mystery even to the residents.

What just happened?

Who is that?

He is one of the adepts.

Adepts?

They're the leaders

who have attained the advanced spiritual awakening

among the trainees in Shambhala.

He's awesome!

Did you call me?

Um...

How can I be like you?

By training.

What kind of training?

Extensive training to fully understand that

the soul is the essence of human beings.

On Earth, too many people believe their essence is the flesh.

So they don't realize when they die.

They don't know that they're in Hell.

That's right.

They don't even know the purpose and meaning of life on Earth.

Earth is the training ground for souls.

"The training ground... "

"For souls?"

That's right.

Humans are born on Earth repeatedly to polish their souls.

They go through various experiences on Earth.

It's a training ground to be enlightened and to raise the level of their souls.

Amazing.

I had no idea.

I want as many people as possible to awaken to the Truth.

That's why I'm training in Shambhala.

Oh, it's time for me to go.

Now, will you excuse me?

It seems that he came to this world for training while he's asleep.

"While he's asleep?" Can you do that?

Yes. Only the limited can, though.

Those few have such a mission.

A mission...

That's right.

Humans are all born with their unique missions.

You too.

What?

Finally,

I'll show you the world ordinary people can never experience.

This is the world of gods, Mount Meru.

You're really lucky.

Now they're about to have a special coronation

to worship the God of the Earth.

The God... of the Earth.

All the gods in the world are here to celebrate.

This is Mount Meru.

Who is that?

He is the Supreme God of India.

Vishnu.

He's about to offer a crown to the God of the Earth.

Lord El Cantare.

We celebrate you as Lord God and

the Supreme God of the Earth.

God does really exist!

And He loves us all.

I want to tell this Truth to everyone on Earth!

We're back.

You're awake!

What happened?

You have been asleep the whole day!

Thank God...

I'll tell your dad.

Honey! Come quick!

They woke up!

Honey!

It was a mystical summer.