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THE INVISIBLE SWORDSMAN

PRODUCED BY MASAYOSHI TSUCHIDA SCREENPLAY BY TETSURO YOSHIDA

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY HIROSHI IMAI MUSIC BY TAKEO WATANABE

FIGHT CHOREOGRAPHY BY EIICHI KUSUMOTO

CAST:

OSAMU SAKAI, YOKO ATSUTA

HACHIRO OKA, BUNSHI KATSURA, YASUSHI YOKOYAMA, KIYOSHI NISHIKAWA

SONOSUKE SAWAMURA, RYUTARO GOMI, RYOSUKE KAGAWA

ASAO UCHIDA, GEN KIMURA

IKKEI TAMAKI, KIYOSHI KASUGA, TOKIO OKI

HAJIME KOSHIKAWA, GEN KUROKI, KENICHI KAGAMI, KAZUO MORIUCHI

DIRECTED BY YOSHIYUKI KURODA

I'm done - Not yet!

You're fighting me next Come on!

I give up Please, no more No more!

On your feet.

- We don't give up like that in this dojo. - Don't be like that I beg of you!

- I beg of you! - Sanshiro.

- This is my class Now, fight. - Master, please forgive me.

I'm not suited to fencing.

What am I to do with the son of a samurai who says such cowardly things?

Your father strives day and night to make an independent man of you.

- What am I to tell him? - But.

You never know when you may be attacked You'd be as good as dead in a real duel!

On your feet, Sanshiro.

Master! Please, have mercy on me!

Sir, another store will be attacked tonight, won't it?

The Phantom Thieves seem to appear and disappear at will.

There'll be no peace tonight.

Ah, it's freezing!

They're here!

It's just the wind.

The wind?

Let's go back, sir, please.

On a bone-chilling night such as this,

the Phantom Thieves will be tucked up in bed and snoring away.

- You can head back if you're afraid. - I'm not saying it because I'm afraid.

It's just you see the thing is

I understand Go warm yourself up.

It's my job to catch the Phantom Thieves

I don't want to put you in any danger Head back.

Really? Thank you!

Sir!

Ma'am - Good morning.

Morning - Morning.

Osuzu, you're out early.

A little - A little? What've you got here?

Oh, I see That's Sanshiro's breakfast, right?

- Don't tease me, Kuma. - Tease you? Look, she's blushing!

Are you cooking rice? I told you I'd bring you some.

I told you not to worry about it.

Yes, but.

Stop that Out of the way.

It's black as pitch!

You're not making charcoal!

Your father needs some nice, fluffy rice when he returns from his watch.

And how about your own father?

He said he'd be out every night until he catches those Phantom Thieves.

And he'll be home soon, so I'd best be going.

Share this with your father Here.

Sanshiro! Something terrible has happened!

I believe that's the house there.

Father!

Father!

Father! Who did this to him?

The Phantom Thieves struck Edoya the lamp oil merchants last night.

- The Phantom Thieves? - Their ronin leader killed your father.

Slashed him from behind!

He had a demon tattooed on his right forearm.

A demon tattooed on his forearm?

They surrounded your father.

He was faced with all the Phantom Thieves, yet he still fought so bravely

I can't take it anymore.

Day in, day out, he tried to make you into a good swordsman

I'd like to find the rogues who did this and give them a good hiding!

Sanshiro, you need to learn to fight fast and get revenge for your father.

Otherwise I'll never be able to get over this!

Sanshiro, we also bear responsibility for what happened to Jubei here.

I swear that we'll round up every last one of those Phantom Thieves.

The greatest tribute you can make to your late father

is not to lose heart and keep training until you become a great swordsman.

Father.

Father tell me, what am I to do now?

I can't do anything right.

I'm just no good!

How am I supposed to become a first-rate swordsman?

Father! Why did you have to die?

Father!

Father!

Wait! Bring the boat back!

Wait! Bring him back! Bring my father back!

Wait!

Are you trying to drown yourself?

This is the Sanzu River, which leads to the Underworld.

Beyond it, lies the realm of the dead!

This is the Sanzu River?

That old man who took your father away,

he's the God of Death who escorts the departed into the afterlife.

The God of Death?

Stop lamenting your own ineptitude,

and find the courage to avenge your father!

That's impossible for me

I shall lend you my power - Power?

I shall name three things.

You must find all three, whatever perils you might face!

First, the Chigo Lily that blooms deep in the mountains.

The Chigo Lily.

Next, the Suppon Mushroom that grows on steep cliffs.

Last, the Hondawara Seaweed that washes up on shore.

Do you hear what I say?

The Chigo Lily from deep in the mountains,

the Suppon Mushroom that grows on steep cliffs,

and the Hondawara Seaweed that washes up on shore, yes?

You must boil the ingredients together all night, from moonrise to sunrise.

No one must see you while you do this.

No one must see me.

Do this correctly, and you will be left with a green oil.

When you find yourself in a pinch, drink two mouthfuls,

and spit a few drops onto your kimono.

- Then you can achieve anything. - Anything.

- Anything you set your mind to! - Just who are you?

A specter known as the Shokera.

A specter?

The Chigo Lily.

The Suppon Mushroom.

The Hondawara Seaweed.

What the hell? I thought you were a bear!

Hey! Be careful up there!

No one must see you until the concoction is boiled down.

Found it I found it!

Sanshiro?

Sanshiro?

Osuzu? What's going on?

Oh, Kuma The door won't open Is Sanshiro home?

Not yet Where did he go, anyway?

Master Jinsai was here earlier, too.

Said he hadn't been at the Iko Dojo since the incident.

He was so worried, he came to see him, but all he saw inside was Jubei's body.

- And the door opened then? - Oh, yeah.

But these 30-year-old houses are falling apart.

Sometimes the doors just won't budge, so I did something clever with mine.

A smart man makes a smart home Watch this.

Sanshiro?

Sanshiro?

Sanshiro?

The moon's out.

It's so damn cold!

It's freezing! Absolutely freezing!

So cold.

What's going on? Is it stuck?

Why am I shut out of my own house?

I thought I fixed you, you damn door!

Oh, this is Sanshiro's house I must be seeing things

I'm going to catch my death out here, I really am.

That's hot! Ouch!

I wonder what happens when I drink it.

Come on, gorgeous - Stop it, sir!

Leave the poor girl alone, sir.

- What are you doing to the pretty lady? - Stop it!

Shut up!

Those flowers are for someone who died recently.

They're for a dead person?

- Stop, sir You'll be cursed for this. - That's for sure.

If you want them back, you'll come with me

I said no!

Leave it - That little.

What are you standing there for? Get after her!

I don't think so You've bothered her enough.

Do as I say, or I'll cut you down right here!

Cut us down?

- Cut us down? - That's nothing to laugh about!

Yes, sir Right away, sir!

Kuma! Kuma!

- Oh? What's gotten into you? - Hey!

Hey, what are you doing, chasing after this girl? Then what?

We're only doing as ordered.

Our boss said he'd kill us, if we didn't.

- Said he'd cut us down, you dummy. - Who are you calling a dummy?

What are you trying to do to poor Osuzu?

Stop messing around and leave her alone!

You've got a big mouth for a damn commoner!

That's terrible.

Who do you think you are?

That wasn't just any old sake! It was an offering to the deceased.

- You'll have to pay us back for that! - Easy, easy, easy.

Forgive him - Forgive him?

- Don't rock the boat. - Don't rock the boat? What about me?

- He has to pay! - I appreciate how you feel.

- Oh, do you? - Yes, yes Absolutely.

But when might is right, justice sinks.

- And your eyes are so sunken! - How dare you!

- Whose side are you two on? - We're not taking sides.

What? Anyone who defies me shall feel the wrath of my sword!

- You mean you're going to kill me? - Indeed!

Just you try it!

Cut my soft heart in two with your cold steel, then.

- Go on, then Kill me! - Kuma!

I'll be fine, Osuzu Stand back.

Very well - Wait!

- Sanshiro! - Where've you been for the last week?

I'm sure you're upset, but these goods were meant as offerings to my late father.

Out of respect for the dead, please forgive him.

Sanshiro!

If you call yourself a warrior, fight me like one Draw your sword!

You scared?

Forgive us!

If you're too much of a weakling to face me, get out of my sight!

Sanshiro!

You're coming with me - No!

- Sanshiro! Stop this! - That's enough!

- Get your hands off her! - Stop it!

When you find yourself in a pinch, drink two mouthfuls,

and spit a few drops onto your kimono.

Then you can achieve anything!

It's disappeared My hand's disappeared.

My left one, too!

And my feet.

- You need to stop this, now! - Silence!

You come with me - Stop!

Come on, come on - Wait, please!

- Where are you taking Osuzu? - You stay out of this!

- Stop it! - Don't be stupid.

Leave her alone!

- Who do you think you're talking to? - I'm sorry Please, no!

Just behave yourself! What do you think you're doing?

- You don't give up, do you? - Just shut up!

- Stop it! - Please, sir!

- Hey! - That's quite enough, now.

Hey, am I seeing right?

How bizarre!

Kuma.

But it's how did it what is it?

Look! He's got a loincloth on his head.

Whose is that filthy old thing?

KUMA

Oh? It's mine And I haven't washed it yet.

It's coming this way Pour it over him!

- Him! - No, over him!

No, it's for you Pour the water over him!

Let's go!

It's really after us! Don't do it!

Forgive me - No!

- Forgive me! - No, no.

We've been spared.

Thank you very, very much!

Damn you!

Look What's happening now?

It's stopped.

- Alright, alright! - A ghost!

- Let's get out of here! - Run away!

It's a funny old world, ain't it?

What are you lot up to?

- Has Sanshiro returned? - Sanshiro? Yeah.

That's odd.

Where'd he go?

Well? Have you set your mind to it now?

Yes I'll get those Phantom Thieves.

Be warned, though The potion only works for half an hour.

Half an hour?

You will sneeze three times before you become visible again.

Sneeze three times?

The first is to warn you that time has run out.

The second sneeze will reveal your kimono.

Right.

On the third sneeze, you will return to normal.

Remember this well Understood?

Yes.

As for the remaining potion.

- You have exactly three doses left. - Very well.

- Doesn't look like he's home. - That man's got no backbone.

He's sure to be hiding away somewhere.

- Hey, Sanshiro! - Sanshiro?

No sign of him anywhere.

- Who was that? - You mean it wasn't you?

No.

Sanshiro!

Osuzu.

I will find the Phantom Thieves and avenge my father.

Whatever it takes - Eh?

MISO & SOY SAUCE

- Sosuke! - I'm glad to see you out here.

Jubei will be pleased.

- Let's work together and get this done. - If I can be of help.

We're on the night watch.

- What do you want? - Where are you going at this hour?

You think I'd walk right up to you if I was a criminal, you stupid guard dog?

Follow us if you suspect us.

Hey, Sosuke.

That's the drunk ronin who was harassing Osuzu and the others

I'll see what he's up to.

Hey!

Ouch!

MUGEN ITTO-RYU FENCING SCHOOL INSTRUCTOR: GENNOSHIN KITO

I tell you what, you can't beat hot noodles on a cold night.

- You can say that again Delicious! - Delicious!

- It's open! - Don't say that, you don't know who it is.

- Oh, it's the Master! - The Master's back.

- Oh, what do we do? - He mustn't see these.

- Where do we put them? - Here, here.

- Put them in there. - Don't be daft That's the spot.

Hurry, hurry.

That'll do Alright.

Welcome home.

Huh? He isn't here - Huh?

- Nobody's here. - You heard the knock, didn't you?

There was a knock - Right.

That's odd It was such a loud knock, too.

- Maybe they're invisible. - Don't be so stupid.

Come on, back inside.

What was that about? Oh, it's so chilly.

- Now, where were we? - It's cold Let's eat up.

Huh?

- So tasty! - Where's the?

It's gone It's gone - What?

It's gone - What's gone? Your brain?

- It's gone! - What has?

It's gone! My bowl! My bowl's gone!

Don't be ridiculous - It was here!

Were my noodles here, or was I dreaming?

They're your noodles, how should I know?

- Hey, hey! Is that mine? - What?

Let me see - Hands off!

- Why not? - Did it have your name on it?

- No, but. - So, what are you talking about?

Just look and you'll find it - You took it!

Let's look for it - No sign of it anywhere.

It was right there, wasn't it, you idiot?

You'll never find your noodles if you don't look properly.

Gone - Huh?

- It's gone! - What's gone?

Playing dumb, are we? Don't give me that!

You'd steal a man's noodles while he's helping you, eh?

Hey - Don't be stupid Would I do that?

- Yes, and don't deny it! - It wasn't me!

- There's nobody else around. - I didn't take it!

Don't give me that Who took it, then?

I know This is the work of the Phantom Thieves!

- The Phantom Thieves? - Exactly!

- What are you talking about? - They appear and disappear at will.

- Boom, there! Boom, gone! - A likely story.

You stole it It was you - No, it wasn't!

You know what happens if you tell lies The king of hell will rip your tongue out!

- My tongue? - And twist your head clean off

I'm stupid to start with - To start with?

And he'll make you see things you can't normally see.

- Well, I'm short-sighted, so. - And hear things you can't normally hear.

- My ears are full of wax, so. - Stop talking nonsense!

That hurt - It was supposed to!

I can hear something

I can hear something - You're right.

The air's eating the noodles!

It's that kind of night - How frightful!

- Maybe that's my bowl. - No, I recognize it That's my bowl.

- What does it matter, anyway? - So creepy!

- Hey! Did you see that? - I did.

- Even with your short-sighted eyes? - I did

- I told you I wasn't lying. - We're honest men.

That we are - That we are.

You're right, it was the Phantom Thieves.

Let's catch them ourselves, and send them to the gallows.

Then the Master will have us working inside the dojo, and we'll be happy.

- Won't that be nice? - "Sadness always comes a-running".

Seriously, stop talking nonsense.

- There! - It's back.

What happened, then?

Look!

They just flew over here, didn't they?

- No, they were here the whole time. - Right where we left them.

Scary - Yeah.

You opened the gate before I reached it That's unusual for you two.

Welcome home - Welcome home.

How peculiar - Very odd.

- Did the gate open by itself? - It did

I don't get it.

The God of Death!

That felt cold - That's cold.

- You did something, then. - What? I didn't do anything!

You've always been envious of my good looks.

- What? - You did something

I did not - I felt something cold.

It really was cold - Horrible.

- What a creepy night this is. - There's going to be trouble tonight.

- Hey, God of Death! - What? You can see me?

Tell me who killed my father.

How am I supposed to know that?

You took my father across the Sanzu River.

You must know

I've taken more souls to the Underworld than there are stars in the sky

I don't remember who they all are, or how they died.

He was the man murdered by the Phantom Thieves at Edoya.

Please, try to remember.

You don't give up, do you, son?

If you really must know, ask your father in person

I'll take you to see him anytime you like.

Just tie a noose around your neck, or throw yourself off a high cliff.

Or even cut your belly open.

Otherwise, leave me alone I'm a busy man

I've got my hands full in this place.

What? You mean the men in this dojo are murderers?

Hey! Tell me! Answer me!

Damn I won't ask you again!

Looks like I'm going to have even more work.

We couldn't cram any more gold under the floor if we tried.

We're starting to outgrow this dojo.

Well, we'll have to build a new one from gold, won't we?

Who's there?

What do you want?

Who's there?

Move it.

- What do you want? - Walk on.

What's going on, Kanju?

Kanju! Where are you?

Kanju!

Hey, what are you going to do to me?

This fencing school is just a front.

You're the Phantom Thieves who've been wreaking havoc in Edo.

- That's absurd We're no such thing. - You can't hide from me!

For someone invisible like me, I can find out anything.

Who the hell are you?

Was Gennoshin Kito, the Master of this dojo,

the man who killed the nightwatchman at Edoya?

No - What?

- Who was it, then? Tell me! - I don't know.

We're simply fencers, and that's that Let me go!

Gennoshin has a demon tattoo on his wrist, doesn't he?

A tattoo? A martial artist doesn't have tattoos!

Do you, then?

No. Then it must be Gennoshin after all.

What are you doing, Kanju?

I didn't throw that.

- But there's no one else here. - The villain won't show himself.

Not that drivel again?

Only the other day you told me

a wooden sword flew at you, a bucket tipped itself onto you,

and then a cart chased you all by itself.

- The sake must've been off. - It's the truth.

It wasn't because I was drunk.

He accused us of being the Phantom Thieves,

and asked if you had a demon tattooed on your wrist.

- A tattoo? - Yes.

Everyone out! We have an intruder! An invisible swordsman!

You're that penniless samurai.

What do you think you're doing, sneaking around here?

Hey! Get back here!

What's that commotion?

The Phantom Thieves!

- Sanshiro! - There he is!

Well, well, well.

Go on, get him!

Get off him!

Sanshiro.

I don't know why they wanted to kill you

but you can't go getting into trouble when you don't know how to fight.

We've been out hunting the Phantom Thieves every night to avenge your father for you.

This isn't just for your sake, it's for the good of all Edo.

And to pay tribute to my good friend, your father.

Master, I've got a lead on my father's killer

I'll find out for sure before the night is over!

- What? Jinsai Iko intervened? - Yes, sir.

He also seeks to challenge the Phantom Thieves.

And what of the young trespasser?

He may well be an accomplice of the Invisible Swordsman.

We'll get him later - Very good.

Jinsai's meddling suits us perfectly.

- We'll take his dojo for our own. - Eh? Jinsai's dojo?

With all that space, we won't be short of places to hide the money.

If we take it from them in a duel,

it will be the perfect front for our operation.

Then we can take over the whole country.

The whole country?

A swordsman like Jinsai won't be defeated by ordinary means, though.

We shall be the victors of the duel by whatever means necessary.

- I really fancy some udon noodles. - You only just had some soba noodles!

Let's have some "dynamite udon" this time.

- What's that? - It's a kind of gunpowder.

Makes for good noodles.

Good evening Where have you come from?

Who are you?

- He has a truncheon A nightwatchman. - Very impressive!

- But what if he's in disguise, though? - What, like a costume parade?

- There's no parade today. - He looks rather scary.

He's a Phantom Thief! Phantom Thieves!

Not so fast!

Sanshiro!

Osuzu? What are you doing here so late?

I was worried about you.

You were feeling lonely without your father, more like.

Well.

- Huh? - What is it?

This is the house - Alright.

- Where did that idiot go? - Who on earth are you?

Barging into someone's home like this!

You better start talking, or you'll get hurt.

There he is!

Osuzu, have you seen those small bamboo flasks?

Bamboo flasks? Oh, yes.

You mean these?

I thought they were some strange offering to your father, so I put them away safe.

What are they?

I'm going to avenge my father I'll be back by morning.

Wait here for me - I will.

There's the little fool!

- Hold it! - Stop right there! Get back here!

- You! - Hold it!

- Come here! - You're a dead man!

Watch out!

What the hell?

Stay alert! The Invisible Swordsman is here!

Keep your wits about you.

What's going on? What is that?

Sanshiro?

Father!

Father! What happened to you?

Come on! Pull yourself together, Father!

Be strong!

Father?

Father.

- Call a doctor, quickly! - Huh?

Don't just stand there!

It'll be too late if the doctor doesn't see him soon.

Hurry!

Yes.

A doctor can't help him, even if you do find one.

- What? - I've already taken my seat, you see.

When someone can still be saved, I sit by their side.

But when I'm about to take their soul, I sit behind their pillow.

You sit behind their pillow to take their soul?

You mean to say that there's no saving him?

Indeed - That can't be right!

Quickly, Doctor!

Osuzu I'm afraid to say there's nothing I can do to help him.

What do you mean? Doctor!

Doctor!

All that's left to do is wait.

A cheap trick like that won't work either.

When I wait for someone to die, they die.

Not on my watch I'll save him yet.

- Osuzu! Bring Kuma and Hatsu over. - Right.

You just don't know when to give up, son.

You efforts are futile, however much you try.

Kanju! Out of the way! Move!

Move!

Kanju, what happened here?

It was the Invisible Swordsman again.

What?

He can't be allowed to live now that he knows our secret.

- Find him at once and kill him! - Yes, sir.

You know we'd do anything we could to help.

But this voice you describe doesn't sound quite

I know it's creepy, but please! For my father's sake!

Very well You can leave it to us

I was born in Osaka, but I'm an Edo man at heart!

Do exactly as I say.

He's very badly hurt, so make as little noise as possible.

Alright?

Osuzu, sit by your father's side and lift the blanket up.

The blanket?

Then, Kuma and Hatsu sit behind Sosuke's pillow,

and spin the futon around with him on it.

- Spin the futon around? - Why do you want us to do that?

If you want to save him, shut up and do it!

Well, if you say so.

This is all very creepy, though.

Please! Please!

Alright Leave it to us.

What's this? It's like a big lump of air.

Right.

Right!

More.

Who made you the boss, anyway? He's actually very heavy, you ass.

Be quiet.

Move him.

Gently does it.

There we go.

Father!

Osuzu.

Hey! He's woken up!

Damn! That cunning little brat!

I shall have my revenge.

No, Father, you mustn't get up.

No It's very important.

- Osuzu, run to the magistrate's office. - The magistrate's?

I know who the Phantom Thieves are, and where their den is.

It's Gennoshin Kito, and his dojo in Shiba.

And it was none other than him who killed Sanshiro's father.

Gennoshin Kito, you say?

They want control of the whole country.

They're plotting to take over Master Iko's school,

this very evening, so they can use it as a front.

- Go, Osuzu! Make haste! - Yes!

- It's the Invisible Swordsman again! - What?

The Invisible Swordsman?

Sanshiro!

Was it you who was invisible, by any chance?

Osuzu.

Wait here This time, I'm sure to avenge my father.

You think I'll let you make a name for yourself after what you did?

Whatever it takes, I'll drag you down to the Underworld with me!

What? The Invisible Swordsman again?

Yes - You damned fool!

We have nothing to fear.

But how do we fight an enemy we can't see, Master?

It doesn't matter whether we can see him or not.

If he's walking on snow.

I see!

Today's target is Jinsai Dojo.

- Understood? - Yes, sir!

There he is!

Perfect timing We'll deal with him before we kill the Invisible Swordsman.

Come here, boy!

Why, you!

- Him? - That boy's the Invisible Swordsman!

Hey! There he is!

Hey! Let go!

Ow, that hurt!

I surrender!

Who's next? Come on!

Damn you!

Damn you!

Come on!

Damn you!

- What's happening? - Take this!

- Settle this by fighting me! - Master!

What? Without anyone noticing?

Then, all of these duels have been.

The Invisible Swordsman has snuck in.

Then, we'll take the place by force!

What are you afraid of? He's only one man.

If we all strike at once, not even the Invisible Swordsman can survive!

Attack!

Why are you standing there like idiots? Attack, attack!

Move aside!

You damned apparition!

Come on!

Ow, ow, ow!

That hurts!

There!

Get back here!

Ouch, ouch, ouch!

Stab him, stab him, stab him!

Wait, Master! Master!

- Kanju! - Get off me! That hurts!

- Kanju! - I told you to get off me! Ouch!

Right!

Kanju!

Wait, Gennoshin!

Master.

Wait - Hey, you! Come back here!

Get back here this instant!

Release me!

Release me!

Hold it! Hold it, Gennoshin!

Stop!

Damn it!

Sneeze, will you?

You rogue!

You're all mine now

I'll make sure you're never seen in this world again!

Go on, Sanshiro! That's the way! Swing with all you have!

Damn you!

This is for my father!

Father!

Father!

I have the self-confidence now to go on in life alone

I've learned that I can do anything if I set my mind to it.

Father!

From now on,

I'll follow your teachings and devote myself to my practice.

And I will.

I will be a great samurai!

So, you can rest assured!

Sanshiro!

Oh, Osuzu!

Your lunchbox - Thanks.

Looking good!

Don't judge this lad as a loser.

He can do anything if he sets his mind to it.

All he has to do is drink the magic potion, just like the specter taught him.

Then he disappears and becomes the strongest in all the land!

Onward, onward, our Invisible Swordsman!

Our ally and our friend, the Invisible Swordsman!

Looking good!

THE END