From: egamboa@sdcc13.ucsd.edu (Noel Gamboa)
Newsgroups: rec.arts.anime
Subject: Giant Robo Volume 1
Date: 19 Nov 92 07:22:00 GMT
Organization: Operation X / UC Herald


                        Giant Robo The Animation
                    "The Day The Earth Stood Still"
                   Episode 1: The Black Attache Case

                          Version 1.0 11/16/92
                   Translated by Tonghyun "Vajra" Kim
                         Edited by Noel Gamboa
                              OPERATION X


        NARRATION
The brave new world of the future! Thanks to the invention of the
Shizuma Drive, which brought about the Third Energy Revolution, mankind
has entered an era of prosperity. But behind the shadow of such glorious
peace, there are two forces locked in a fierce struggle. The Big Fire
Organization, which thrives to conquer the world.

        BF
We pledge allegiance to Big Fire!

        NARRATION
On the other hand, the Experts of Justice have gathered and formed the
International Police Organization to fight against Big Fire. Among them,
there is a boy who commands the mightiest robot in the world. His name
is Kusama Daisaku!

        DAISAKU
Crush! Giant Robo!

        TITLE
GIANT ROBO The Animation
The Day The Earth Stood Still

        IVAN
So, they're finally completed. With this, we can put an end to the
battle that's been going on for so long.

        ALBERTO
Yes...

        IVAN
Then let the operation begin.

        ALBERTO
No, not yet.

        IVAN
Sir? What do you mean by that?

        ALBERTO
Our comrades are still after the case.

        IVAN
Then....

        GENYA
I have prepared two samples. But we have only two here. That is, the
remaining one... is still in the enemy's hands.

(Chase scene atop a train)

        Q BOSS
Doctor, you have nowhere to run now. Be nice and give the case back to
me.

        SHIZUMA
Never! Do you know what'll happen to the world once I give this up?

        Q BOSS
Didn't it all start with you inventing this drive system?

        SHIZUMA
That's why I'm now trying to pay for my sins with my life.

        Q BOSS
But what I want is that case.

        SHIZUMA
Oh God, please protect this case.

        Q BOSS
If you want to pray, you should pray to your former self 10 years ago.

(Gunshot)

        Q BOSS
Damn you!

        GINRIN
I don't think you have time to stand there surprised.

        Q BOSS
The engine system!

        GINRIN
Come, Doctor.

        Q BOSS
Damn! Where was he hiding?

(Second train appears.)

        TETSUGYU
Ginrin!

        TETSUGYU
Now! Come!

        Q BOSS
A woman?!

        Q BOSS
You'll pay for this. You're not going anywhere! Come forth!

        PILOT A
All agent teams have finished launching.

        Q BOSS
Don't let them get away alive. Do what you must to get the case!

        PILOTS
Roger.

        PILOT A
Look for them! They should still be on the train.

        PILOT B
A is down. B will assume command.

        GINRIN
This'll take forever.

        TETSUGYU
Leave this to me. What do you think you're doing? You should never use
your power! Got that?

        TETSUGYU
Come on! I got the case and the Doc. Doc, hang on tight!

        TETSUGYU
Black Whirlwind!

        GINRIN
You brainless ox! What are you gonna do if Dr. Shizuma gets hurt? Take
him to a safe place quick!

        TETSUGYU
Are you OK, Ginrin?

        TETSUGYU
Him again?

        Q BOSS
Say your prayers!

        TETSUGYU
It's a robot!?

        DAISAKU
Run, run faster!

        TETSUGYU
Run faster? You idiot! Who the hell are you?

        DAISAKU
Keep running straight ahead.

        Q BOSS
I won't let you get away!

(Giant Robo appears, rescues Tetsugyu and Ginrin, punches train robot.)

        Q BOSS
What? This is... GIANT ROBO!

        Q BOSS
FOR BIG FIRE!

        DAISAKU
Punch, Robo!

        Q BOSS
This is impossible!

        DAISAKU
Ginrin-san, Tetsugyu-san (Iron Ox)! Please hang on tight.

        TETSUGYU
Huh? He's Kusama Daisaku.

        GINRIN
And this... is Giant Robo!

        DAISAKU
Robo, zoom!

        GINRIN
Come to think of it, this was my first encounter with Daisaku-kun. I
guess this was the first day of the incident. Yes, the seven days that
no one can ever forget...

(BF HQ)

        IVAN
Giant Robo! The case has fallen into the hands of the enemy.

        ALBERTO
It's about time we seriously consider eliminating that boy called
Daisaku.

        GENYA
I didn't expect such pathetic words from a member of the Magnificent
Ten. Mr. Alberto. We still have two samples in our hands. As long as we
have these two, we have no reason to fear Giant Robo.

        IVAN
How dare you speak such rude words against Lord Alberto?

        GENYA
Well, well. Do you really want to trouble our observer Mr. Ko-Enshaku?

        GENYA
My code name is GEN-YA. Yes, the beautiful illusory night. Be sure to
remember that.

        ALBERTO
Ivan!

        IVAN
Sir!

        GENYA
We'll be retrieving the case later. Let's proceed with the operation to
stop the earth as planned.

        BF
We pledge allegiance to Big Fire!

(Paris; the city is rocked by a strange earthquake.)

        MURASAME
Damn. It's too late.

        FOGLER
Sorry for troubling you, Murasame Kenji of the Int'l Police
Organization, Paris branch.

        MURASAME
You're the one who caused this terrible disaster? I - it can't be!
You're... Dr. Franken Von Fogler!

        FOGLER
REVENGE!

        MURASAME
Doctor, please wait!

        MURASAME
They're fading out. The lights of Paris are fading out...

(Peking Base)

        OPERATOR
These are what we captured using super zoom lenses from the areas we can
reach.

        TETSUGYU
What the hell's going on, Chief?

        CHIEF
Professor Go, would you give us your opinion as a scientist?

        PROFESSOR GO
The incident broke out at 24 o'clock Paris time, 6 o'clock here in
Peking. Because it's been only 6 hours since the fault's upheaval, we
couldn't get enough data. Therefore, it's hard for me to make any
comments now.

        PROFESSOR GO
But one thing is clear. This is what our spy satellite has been tracing
from the time the incident broke out. Centering around the great fault
that has taken Notre Dame, every Shizuma Drive begun to cease function.
Do you understand? Every Shizuma Drive has stopped, even a small
lighter.

        GINRIN
The city is dead.

        GINRIN
Shizuma Drive... Ten years ago, inside a shabby lab in a remote place in
Belgium, five scientists came up with an invention. Completely
recyclable and pollution-free, it was a revolutionary energy system.

        GINRIN
On land, on air, on water... in peacetime... and in wartime... in the
office and at home... it replaced every other energy system in no time.

        GINRIN
The waste of petroleum resources has come to an end and all the nuclear
reactors were closed down. The system, which now exists along with air
and water, was named 'Shizuma Drive' after its inventor. But...

        CHIEF
So you are saying that the Shizuma Drive is the cause? Like the Tragedy
of Bashitarlle?

        PROFESSOR GO
That's not true! After all, the Shizuma Drive is the perfect energy
system! It has to be...

        PROFESSOR GO
Excuse me.

        CHIEF
That's right. Shizuma is perfect. But now a terrible shadow is
approaching the system. Notre Dame is proof of that.

        CHIEF
Both men belonged to the Shizuma Drive Development Team. Murasame was
pursuing this case.

        TETSUGYU
Wait a minute, sir. What do those corpses have to do with Shizuma Drives
ceasing to function?

        CHIEF
Someone is... It's probably Big Fire. If someone wants to recreate the
Tragedy of Bashitarlle, those two are obstacles.

        TETSUGYU
Eh? That's...

        PROFESSOR GO
But we can't say anything for sure yet. Anyway, we have the creator of
the Shizuma System, Dr. Shizuma, in our hands.

(Aboard an airship, Daisaku, along with Taisou-san and Giant Robo,
arrive at Peking Base.)

        SHIZUMA
...coming. He's coming.

        OPERATOR
The Greta Garbo has arrived at Peking Base. Please begin storing Giant
Robo.

        OPERATOR
Roger.

        OPERATOR
Position the first and second insulation wall.

        OPERATOR
Finished fixing all parts. All green.

        OPERATOR
Commencing operation.

        OPERATOR
Accommodate the wire connection bar.

        OPERATOR
Hasten the switching process.

        TETSUGYU
Aniki (Big Brother)! Welcome back, Aniki!

        TAISOU
Yo, looks like you got back safely, too. So how was your return trip?
You were together with Ginrin, right? Yeeheehee...

        TETSUGYU
Anyway, I really broke into a cold sweat in Nanking. I thought you'd
come to the rescue... but instead this damn brat appeared...

        TAISOU
Who's the damn brat? After all, who's the one that got rescued by that
brat? Hmmm, who? If you still have some complaints, fight him with your
bare hands.

        TETSUGYU
Aniki...

        TAISOU
Whaddaya think, Tetsugyu?

        DAISAKU
Taisou-san! Tetsugyu-san! The mission isn't over yet, even though we've
returned to base.

        TETSUGYU
What? How dare a brat like you say that?

        GINRIN
Tetsugyu!

        GINRIN
Come on, forget about these childish people and let's report to the
Chief.

        DAISAKU
Yes.

        TETSUGYU
That's cruel...

        CHIEF
Thank you for your trouble. How did your mission go?

        DAISAKU
Yes, sir. We completed the mission. Dr. Shizuma is being cared for in
the medical room but...

        CHIEF
So he hasn't said anything since then...

        DAISAKU
Yes...

        DAISAKU
He just... asked me to hand this to Professor Go.

        TETSUGYU
We're the ones who got that.

        PROFESSOR GO
So this is...

        PROFESSOR GO
But I wonder what Dr. Shizuma wants to give us now...
This is - it can't be...

        PROFESSOR GO
So, Daisaku-kun, has Dr. Shizuma been silent all the time?

        DAISAKU
Yes, except one time...

        SHIZUMA
Daisaku-kun, I no longer have the same courage that you have with which
you command Giant Robo. What happened in Bashitarlle should NEVER happen
again.

        DAISAKU
I couldn't understand what he meant...

        PROFESSOR GO
Well, well. Chief, can I speak with you for a moment after this?

        CHIEF
Yes.

        PROFESSOR GO
Thank you, Daisaku-kun. I definitely received this.

        CHIEF
Well done. We'll be counting on you. And give Robo our gratitude.

        DAISAKU
Yes, sir. Thank you, sir.

        CHIEF
Ginrin-kun, turn in the final report for today.

        GINRIN
Yes, sir.

        CHIEF
Well then, dismissed.

        TETSUGYU/GINRIN
Yes, sir.

        GINRIN
How's he doing?

        DOCTOR
We're not sure. He's been keeping quiet. He was muttering to himself
from time to time, but we couldn't hear it.

        GINRIN
I see.

        SHIZUMA
He's coming... he's coming. Fogler's coming.

(Outside)

        GINRIN
You're really into it, aren't you? Do you like it? The Shizuma Drive?

        DAISAKU
It's really wonderful, isn't it? Those tubes can move not just radio
waves but cars and airplanes as well. On top of that, they're fully
recyclable, unlike batteries before them.

        GINRIN
True. We don't have to worry about the amount of oil deposits.

        DAISAKU
And no more pollution.

        GINRIN
That's right.

        DAISAKU
I'm so happy that I was on the mission to rescue the scientist who
invented this wonderful energy system.

        GINRIN
Yes. Everything started with Dr. Shizuma inventing this system...

        TETSUGYU
Hey, Ginrin!

        TAISOU
Since we're done with the hard work, it's time to have some fun!
Daisaku, you're twelve now, right? Shall I take you to some really NICE
place?

        DAISAKU
N-no... thank you.

        GINRIN
Daisaku-kun, you shouldn't be around this kind of people. Or else you'll
become a hopelessly spoiled adult like them.

        TETSUGYU
Hopelessly...

        TAISOU
Spoiled adult?

        GINRIN
That's right. Come, Daisaku-kun. Let's go on a date.

        TETSUGYU
D-date?

        GINRIN
Yup.

        DAISAKU
No thanks!

        TAISOU
Hey, where are you going?

        DAISAKU
I want to help with the maintenance. Robo is waiting for me.

        GINRIN
I guess I got dumped.

        TETSUGYU
Excuse me... If it's fine with you... Duh-d-date...

        GINRIN
Why don't you go with Taisou-san to some real NICE places?

        TAISOU
Have a sip.

        CHIEF
Professor Go, the corpses have increased to three. With this,
Dr. Shizuma is the only one remaining.

        PROFESSOR GO
And we have one more piece of news. According to the result of the
investigation which just came in, a large metal object has been detected
500 meters below Notre Dame. The strange thing is that there are active
power sources in the cavern enveloping the metal object.

        CHIEF
So is it safe to assume that that is what's causing the malfunctioning
of the Shizuma Drives? But why don't they cover more ground?

        PROFESSOR GO
It's because they need this.

        CHIEF
So that's the legacy from ten years ago?

        PROFESSOR GO
Without a shadow of a doubt. None save he can make this.

        CHIEF
Then you are saying that Dr. Franken Von Fogler survived that
catastrophe?

        PROFESSOR GO
That's impossible. That's... No... Dr. Fogler died that time for sure...

        CHIEF
But who's doing this and for what possible reason?

        PROFESSOR GO
I don't know. But when three of these gather in one place, the tragedy
of Bashitarlle will be repeated.

(flashback to the Tragedy of Bashitarlle)

        FOGLER
The future has given us a glorious light! Yes, now the time has come to
overcome all our fears! In ancient times, mankind created flames by
rubbing trees. Later they killed whales and then struggled for
petroleum. And finally the nuclear reactors. But each stage was
accompanied by potential dangers.

        FOGLER
But things will be different from now on. We will finally have the night
without any fear in our hands. This time, we will have the beautiful
night! This is not an illusion.

        SHIZUMA
But we can no longer leave him in charge.

        SCIENTIST 1
That's right, Stop Fogler!

        SCIENTIST 2
Stop him!

        SCIENTIST 3
He's gone out of control!

        SCIENTIST 1
Don't let him get near that!

        SCIENTIST 2
Everything's screwed up.

        SHIZUMA
The experiments weren't perfect. This is reckless!

        FOGLER
Too late! I'll live with this and I'll die with it! I have no doubts in
my mind now!

        SHIZUMA
We'll abandon this place as of now.

        FOGLER
Fine! You don't deserve to be the creators of the night. But I can see!
I can see the beautiful night.

        FOGLER
I swear on this place, that someday, I'll bring even more beautiful
night to mankind and I'll be a vanguard in the struggle against the
terror of the night!

        FOGLER
Beautiful night... Beautiful night. Once more... someday... Surely...
Surely.

(Genya's room)

        GENYA
STOP!

        GENYA
What is it?

        TELEPHONE
Sorry for interrupting your rest. It's about last night's International
Experts. Unfortunately... And Lord Alberto wants to see you about
pursuing them...

        GENYA
I see. I'll be there right away.

(Paris, Genya's fortress)

        MURASAME
Holy... When did they build this thing? Shame on us, the Paris branch.

        Q AGENT
I think Lord Alberto already arrived at Peking by now.

        GENYA
Just tell him to terminate Dr. Shizuma as soon as his whereabouts are
known. And speed up the retrieval of the case. Fogler's waiting for it.

        MURASAME
What? Fogler? It was Dr. Fogler after all...

        GENYA
Soon... Very soon... The world will see the conclusion of what happened
10 years ago.

        (Peking)

        IVAN
Here you are, sir.

        ALBERTO
Dr. Shizuma. And the Tragedy of Bashitarlle. Survivors... None. Can it
be...

        IVAN
Lord Alberto.

        ALBERTO
What's the matter? It seems like we haven't been moving in a while.

        IVAN
Yes, sir. Looks like a drunken brawler is making trouble ahead.

        ALBERTO
That's why I don't like this kind of city. Forget it, I'll get off here.

        IVAN
Yes, sir. Then I'll be waiting for you there.

        TAISOU
I'm very sorry.

        TAISOU
You moron!!

        TETSUGYU
What was that, Aniki? Aniki, let's go to one more place. I'll be with
Aniki no matter where ya go...

        TAISOU
This idiot has totally gone nuts.

        TAISOU
You jerk!

(Restaurant)

        TETSUGYU
What's so special about Giant Robo? Isn't that just a dummy made out of
scrap parts? A boy who can't do anything without such junk suddenly
appears and acts as if he's the only one fighting the B.F. Organization.

        TAISOU
What's wrong with you today, Tetsugyu?

        TETSUGYU
I don't like this. I don't!

        TAISOU
So you don't like Daisaku and Ginrin getting close to each other?

        TETSUGYU
That's not true.

        TAISOU
I guess I hit the nail on the head.

        TETSUGYU
Hey, sake! Bring more sake!

        TETSUGYU
But Aniki, Ginrin and I risked our lives to bring back the case in this
operation. But he was acting as if he was the one who got it back,
handing it to the Chief by himself. With things going on like this, I
wonder why other comrades had to die carrying out the mission.

        TAISOU
WHY did they die? Tetsugyu, aren't we the Experts?

        WAITRESS
Here you are.

        TAISOU
Do you understand? Daisaku is just a kid. He's only twelve. Think about
it. What were we doing at his age?

        TETSUGYU
We got picked up by the Int'l Police Organization. I think it was around
that time.

        TAISOU
That's right. That's when we first met. But do you think we could have
done what Daisaku's doing now? We were raised as Experts because we
wanted it. So we can carry out various tasks... and we're even ready for
death.

        TAISOU
But Daisaku was suddenly entrusted with the mightiest robot in the world
and had to carry out the duties of an Expert without any preparation.
None! Do you think we could have endured such a burden when we were 12
years old? Before he even realized it, his parents were killed by B.F.
and he was just left with Giant Robo.

        TAISOU
What can we do for such a child? We can't do anything for him. But if
there's one thing that we can do for him, it's to prevent him from
becoming a crooked adult. That's all I want to say.

        TETSUGYU
But Aniki... I'd already killed a man when I was 12...

        TETSUGYU
Aniki!

(Alberto attacks Peking Base.)

        CHIEF
What's the matter? What's going on?

        WORKER
Over here!

        WORKER
Over here! Block 23! Block 23!

        ALBERTO
What's wrong with you? You don't even know how to resist? I heard that
this branch is one of the best in your organization.

        ALBERTO
Always working hard, aren't you? If it doesn't bother you, why don't you
give me a helping hand?

        OPERATOR
The enemy has increased to two.

        CHIEF
Alberto of Impact... So the Magnificent Ten are making their move.

        CHIEF
What about Taisou?

        OPERATOR
We're sending him the call sign but...

        PROFESSOR GO
Chief, their purpose is very clear. We have no choice, I'll leave this
to you.

        CHIEF
Ginrin-kun.

        GINRIN
Yes, sir.

        GINRIN
What are Taisou-san and Tetsugyu doing at a time like this?

        DAISAKU
Please hurry.

        GINRIN
Daisaku-kun.

        PROFESSOR GO
Hurry, this way. Come on! I'm counting on you!

(Car chase scene)

        ALBERTO
Here they are.

        ALBERTO
You're not getting away!

        PROFESSOR GO
They're coming!

        PROFESSOR GO
Iron Fan Defense!

        DAISAKU
Professor Go, you did it!

        ALBERTO
How clever.

        ALBERTO
Say your prayers.

        PROFESSOR GO
Daisaku-kun!

        ALBERTO
What?!

        ALBERTO
Damn you...

        DAISAKU
Taisou-san!

        TAISOU
Tetsugyu, go with the doctor.

        TETSUGYU
OK. But how about you, Aniki?

        TAISOU
I can take care of these scum by myself.

        GINRIN
Taisou-san.

        TETSUGYU
Start the car!

        GINRIN
Huh? Yes.

        TAISOU
Wreaking havoc to your heart's content while I'm not around,
Mr. Alberto?

        ALBERTO
Nice timing, Taisou. Let me repay the debt I owe you.

        TAISOU
But it won't be cheap.

(Taisou and Alberto battle it out outside the base; the car carrying
Daisaku and company escape, with explosions rocking Peking Base in the
distance.)

        DAISAKU
The Peking Base!

        TETSUGYU
Don't panic, it'll be fine. You can count on Taisou Aniki.

        DAISAKU
But Robo...

        GINRIN
It'll be OK. We can fit it in the old nuclear reactor chamber in no
time. Even the Magnificent Ten can't touch it while it's in there.

        PROFESSOR GO
Yes. Our first priority is to join the Greta Garbo as soon as possible.

        TETSUGYU
Yes, sir. Professor, where will we be going with the Greta?

        PROFESSOR GO
We're going to Ryouzanpaku in the South, the headquarters of us Experts.
We'll figure out the identity of the object inside this case there. Is
that fine with you, Doctor?

        TETSUGYU
Identity of the case, Professor? Isn't this just a normal Shizuma tube?

        DAISAKU
No, I don't think so.

        TETSUGYU
Why you...

        DAISAKU
Take a close look at this. This isn't an ordinary one.

        TETSUGYU
Ah, you're right...

        TETSUGYU
But what the hell does it have to do with...

        PROFESSOR GO
This is what started everything in this incident. That's right. It's
exactly the same as when the Tragedy of Bashitarlle took place 10 years
ago.

        TETSUGYU
Eh? That can't be...

        PROFESSOR GO
Doctor, please reveal the true nature of this Shizuma tube so that the
same mistake is not repeated again.

        PROFESSOR GO
Doctor, do you want another Tragedy of Bashitarlle to happen? DOCTOR!

(flashback)

        FOGLER
Get your hands off me! Let me go! What are you doing?

        PROFESSOR GO
Doctor! You're the only one who can stop this.

        FOGLER
Too late! I'll live with this and I'll die with it! I have no doubts in
my mind!

        PROFESSOR GO
DOCTOR!

        FOGLER/GENYA
And someday, I will surely bring back the beautiful night...

        FOGLER/GENYA
You don't deserve to be the creators of the night.

        FOGLER/GENYA
You don't! You don't! You don't!

        SHIZUMA
I'm sorry! I'm sorry. It's all my fault! Go-kun, I'll talk. I'll tell
you everything. So please help me. I can't take this anymore. I should
never have made something like the Shizuma Drive!

        DAISAKU
What's the matter, Doctor? Why do you regret making such a wonderful
thing?

        SHIZUMA
Please save me. From that Fogler...

        GINRIN
FOGLER? So it was Franken Von Fogler...

        IVAN
Will you please stop right there?

        TETSUGYU
That's... ?!

        DAISAKU
B.F. Organization's robot?

        IVAN
Well, can I take back the case and the doctor?

        GINRIN
What?!

(Peking Base)

        CHIEF
What's wrong? You should finish loading Robo and evacuate right away.

        OPERATOR
But...

        CHIEF
Robo is launching out?

        OPERATOR
But there hasn't been any call sign from Daisaku.

        OPERATOR
Power Output is 50 times normal.

        CHIEF
Can it be that Robo has an Auto Guard Circuit which activates when it
senses its master in danger?

(Robo launches into the sky, distracting Taisou.)

        TAISOU
Can it be...!?

        ALBERTO
What's wrong, Taisou? You should pay more attention to our fight. Die!

        TAISOU
Could it be... something's happened to Daisaku?

        TITLE
Episode 1
The Black Attache Case

        NARRATION
Well, our heroes are in dire peril! Standing before Daisaku and his
people, who are trying to escape from the overrun base - B.F.
Organization's robot, Uranus! Will the black suitcase fall once again
into the hands of B.F.? And what is the Tragedy of Bashitarlle? What is
the plan to stop the earth? Now, in the midst of swirling mysteries,
Fogler will reveal its true nature.

        MURASAME
I'm sure that this is exactly the same as the Tragedy of Bashitarlle.

        GENYA
Beautiful night... beautiful night. But people forget dirty events too
easily. Who do they think brought such prosperity to them? Now I'll show
you what the real night is like.

TO BE CONTINUED
-- 
Noel Gamboa (egamboa@ucsd.edu)
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