JAPAN SINKS
Mom, swim to your heart's content now.
Thank you, Mom.
This is the real future!
-Trash? -That's no trash.
Over there!
There aren't any lifeboats nearby.
This looks fine too.
There's a ton of stuff!
It's frustrating to see the once-beautiful Japan looking like this.
Maybe something's stuck in it.
I'll dive in and check.
Are you sure it's okay?
Leave this to me.
-What's that? -A whale?
No way!
A boat?
The Japanese flag.
Be careful.
KITE!
You guys sure are tenacious.
You're alive after all!
I'm invulnerable.
I totally knew you were still alive.
The same goes for you.
What is that?
Get in. It's warmer than out here.
It's cramped, but deal with it.
The bedridden old man's here too.
Thank goodness.
Thank you.
Isn't that...
Yes.
Mom sacrificed herself for us.
Hurry up. We're getting out of here.
Earthquake?
That's right!
We would have been doomed in that boat.
Count your blessings.
You're pretty sharp.
A hot spring.
That's hot! Oh, it's actually not too bad.
Be careful!
Can we bathe in it?
Don't you dare!
It's all right.
We often went to the Seta hot spring.
Yes.
I hope none of you has athlete's foot.
Hot springs are good for cuts, right?
Not all of them.
Really?
Each hot spring has different stuff in it.
Hey, Go. Isn't Japan great?
They don't have hot springs in Estonia, do they?
Yes, they do.
They do?
Of course.
But cherry blossoms and stuff can only be found in Japan, right?
It's all underwater now.
I never want to see any of it again.
Go.
I can't stand this country.
If I hadn't been in this country, this never would have happened to me.
And Mom and Dad would...
Okay, let's get started! All of us Japanese here
We're all on the same ship We're all survivors
Don't you keep it inside
Let it all out
What's inside your heart?
I can't rap.
Hey, man! "Can't" isn't allowed here!
We don't have a road Or firm ground or time
Let out your frustrations, man!
People in this country are so subdued
They're all good-natured and timid
They're worried about appearances
They're introverted, insular And do things in groups
They treat you like a freak If you're different
So damn picky and hammering down The nail that sticks out
It's totally different Than foreign countries
I'm glad this country is sinking! But I won't be taken with it!
Hey there, Japanese dude. He's dissing Japan, man!
Come on, give him what for! Let's hear your answer!
What? Well...
Hey, you there, smart-aleck
Quit talking big
You go complaining that you hate Japan
That negativity is so totally Japanese
There's little difference Between individuality and selfishness
If you assert yourself too much Life just becomes painful
And what's wrong with being good-natured?
Getting your wallet back When you lose it is awesome!
We don't hurt others When we worry about appearances
That consideration shows our kindness That's what I like
I admit we can be picky about details
That's why we've got such good service Thoughtfulness and accuracy
You complain we're too serious? That's our special talent!
Everyone in the world trusts Made in Japan!
You can connect to the world Just through the Internet
Quit talking big just because You think you know it all now!
If you hate it that much Then get the hell out!
If you regret it someday, what do I care?
Yes! You can do it! I knew you could!
Okay, lady. Now it's your turn.
Don't sit silent, now's the time to talk
I'm sick of your whining Foreign countries and Japan
What the heck is the point In comparing countries?
Every place has its good points And its bad points too
There are good people and bad people And people that are neither
There is crime everywhere Miracles can happen anywhere
I'm sick of everyone's opinion! I'll decide for myself!
There were never any lines On the globe before, so why now?
It's nonsense to judge What people from a country are like
I've finally realized this And at a time like this
It's way more important who we're with Than where we are
If I can be with the people with me now I can survive
This is my land, this is Earth!
Do you want to try, old man?
I'LL PUNCH THE PEOPLE WHO MOCKED ME
You're really going to do it?
It feels better, right?
You do it too, KITE.
I never keep anything inside.
You sure don't.
Hey, guys.
Let's take a photo.
We're going to the location pointed by those coordinates, right?
Yes.
What's there?
The last place in Japan that can withstand this natural disaster.
The archives of the mad scientist and the bedridden old guy are there.
"Archives"?
If we can complete the archives,
Japan just might return.
What do you mean by that?
I don't know.
What I do know is,
if we combine the latest data from the scientist this guy saved in the cloud
with the archives,
we can get some important information.
What kind of information?
I can't wait to find out.
We're going to get the credit for saving Japan, guys.
-We're near land. -All right!
The gap in the fault.
The secret base is at the back of the cave.
The old man and I are going. You guys stay here.
Will you be okay?
It's almost full of water.
I'll trust the ground is firm.
The bedrock has risen up here, but I doubt it will sink.
Probably.
See you later.
Be careful!
I'll be back before the big earthquake.
What? There's one coming?
That's why you need to stay there.
This must be it.
KITE...
Hurry it up, man.
This is like Mission: Impossible.
The cave is going to sink!
KITE!
What would Tom Cruise do?
I can't carry you if you've got oxygen on.
We'll take just one tank.
We'll take turns using the oxygen. Got it?
Hold your breath in until I shove the mouthpiece in your mouth!
Here we go!
KITE!
I told you we'd come back.
Mr. Onodera?
Hey!
Mr. Onodera?
What the fuck?
Why do I have to kiss you?
There's a hole in the tank.
You didn't breathe any oxygen?
God dammit!
Don't make me do this!
Breathe now!
Sacrificing someone so that I can survive isn't my style!
Live, dammit! I won't let this happen!
I never make mistakes!
Hey!
Mr. Onodera?
Spit it out!
A wave is coming!
It never stops! What is this? Die Hard?
There it is!
Wait!
Watch out, Haruo!
It's caught over there!
Don't go!
Another wave will come!
101, 102, 103, 104, 105,
106, 107, 108, 109, 110...
One, two, three,
four, five, six, seven,
eight, nine, ten...
It can be done if you make it back in ten seconds.
I'll go.
It's my turn now.
It's my showtime!
You stay here and watch me run.
This is different than running on a track.
It's easy on the track, so it will be easy here too!
Sorry, pals. You won't be needed here.
This is mine alone.
Even at your peak, this would be impossible.
I can do it. I'll pass the baton to you.
I can run faster on a relay.
So believe in me and wait right here.
I'd like to believe you...
I am Haruo Koga,
the superstar of this town.
Watch closely and remember!
Watch a great Japanese man run.
Chest thrust out, legs lifted high, for victory! For life!
Koga got the baton in third, but he's pouring on the speed!
He's so fast!
Just 50m left!
Koga's in the lead!
-Haruo! -Hey!
Koga crosses the finish line in first place!
49.38 seconds!
It's a new track record!
Where the hell are you? Goddamn you! Get back here!
This isn't the time for swimming around in the ocean!
Get back here and race me!
Quit wasting my time, dammit!
I'll decide whether you're great or not!
Get back here! Race me, dammit!
When it comes to swimming, I'm better!
Don't run from me, you coward!
God dammit!
Haruo...
Subtitle translation by Brian Athey