Original subtitles

"A Fuji Television Network 50th Anniversary Film"

Once upon a time, in a village in Musashino,

there was a farmer who lost a keepsake given to him by his grandmother.

It was an old comb which he'd leave lying around without paying much attention to it.

But still, it was an important memento from his grandmother.

The farmer was poor, so instead of money

he'd take eggs from his chickens as an offering

and pray to the god Inari day in and day out.

And so it happened. On a clear, blue night...

The fox brought the comb back to him.

And from that time on, villagers who had lost something

would bring eggs to the shrine and pray.

But in reality...

Get 'em all, get 'em all.

What you neglect, we collect.

Get 'em all, get 'em all! What you neglect, we collect!

Lord Inari's servants, the foxes, would take the things

that humans simply neglected.

What you neglect, we collect!

Foxes are thieves, then?

They're not thieves.

People stop caring for their things, so they teach us to look after them.

They don't have to teach me. I take care of my things.

You're a good girl, Haru-chan.

Mommy, you don't believe me.

Yes, I do.

It's really true!

I know what, Mommy... I'll prove it.

Haruka, be careful.

I got it.

Ta-dah!

Look, the mirror you gave me is always with me.

You're right.

Mommy, when will you come back home again?

I don't know...

I know... why don't we ask Mr. Fox?

Yes.

Lord Inari...

Please...

...can I have my mommy back?

"Oblivion Island: Haruka and the Magic Mirror"

"Central Moving Services"

Those guys are the worst.

--It's hot in here. --Hello?

Nobody's home. Come in.

Heck, I told my dad to tidy up.

I wish I had your place, Miho.

Everyone's house is the same.

I'm so thirsty. You want something?

Yeah, sure. Thanks.

"Haru, I'm working late tonight. -Dad"

You mean "Tonight again."

Not again...

Yes?

Hello? Haru-chan?

You drank it.

Drank my ginger ale, didn't you?

Yeah, maybe.

What do you mean "maybe"?

Leave my stuff alone! I bought it, so pay me back!

Sorry, sorry.

I can't believe you!

Haru-chan, I may come home early today. Is there any food at home?

How would I know?!

It's not like I'm your wife!

Miho...

Do you have anything you really treasured

that just sort of vanished now?

What are you talking about?

Ta-dah!

Look, the mirror you gave me is always with me.

I used to have this old mirror my mother gave me.

I treasured it, but now it's gone somewhere.

I know exactly what you mean.

I got this doll set for Christmas once. That just disappeared, too.

Where does stuff like that go, I wonder?

Even the important things vanish.

Memories, too, I guess...

Huh?

Okay.

I'm going to my grandma's.

Isn't your dad getting home early?

Time for a change of scenery.

Running away from home again?

There it is.

Dear Lord Inari, if I can't get my mother back,

could you at least return that mirror, please?

Here we go!

It works! Wow! It's flying!

The extra money made all the difference.

The rubber band's much stronger.

What are you doing?

Can't find it?

Dad, again?

What?

Haru-chan? It looks like I have to work late after all, so if you get hungry--

I'm sorry to say, I'm actually not home right now.

--Eh? --I said I won't be home. Goodbye.

Huh? Where?

I don't want to go back home...

Got it.

Is that the wind?

It can't be...

What is that?

Huh?

Where did it go?

The water's warm...

I've touched... a human...

It talked...

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Oh, no... this is terrible.

It's a disaster.

Disaster... disaster...

What are you doing?

Hey, wait!

What's this?

I'm just back from getting more of the neglected.

Go on and deliver it.

Yes sir.

'Scuse me.

3 cans, 4 bottles, and 5 lousy planks today...

Humans go back to the human world.

Just hold on a second. Just hold on a second.

I want to ask you something.

You guys...

You steal all this stuff from us, right?

We don't steal!

Okay, what about all that?

It's stuff that you left neglected.

Neglected...?

Get 'em all, get 'em all!

What you neglect, we collect!

If all this stuff was just left lying around...

...maybe the mirror's somewhere...

What are you doing? Please just leave quietly!

Let go of me!

Hey, you might've seen it.

A hand mirror about this big?

A mi-rror? You understand? It's mine.

How would I know?

Will you look for it with me?

Why would I do that?

Give it back!

This is mine, y'know.

But if you help me find my mirror, you can have it.

What'd happen if they found out a human was here?

I don't know what the punishment would be.

But they're terrifying...

They'd take all my stamp cards away.

Just when I've completed 3 cards and collected 14 stamps.

I was asking what'd happen to me?

Your problem.

Hey. So, what's up there?

It's the island, obviously.

Island?

It moved.

We can't make things like you humans can.

So we collect and use what you guys neglect.

Humans forget about things quickly.

No wonder things always get lost.

But we don't steal. We only go after things left behind.

If we stole human things, they'd come invade us.

Like you have...

Humans are scary.

Hey, hey.

Come to think of it, we need a proper introduction.

Proper introduction?

Yeah. I'm Haruka. I'm 16, a high school freshman.

Nice to meet you.

Teo...

Nice-to-meet-you.

Let me go.

Wow... it's amazing.

This was all made from neglected stuff?

Hey.

That's the wrong thing to wear around here.

Well?

How's this?

--C'mon, let's go. --Oh, okay...

Have you seen a hand mirror about this big?

Nothing like that here.

A mirror?

That's right.

What kind?

What kind? Umm...

--May I borrow this? --Yeah.

Something like this... maybe.

How about this? Ever seen it?

Nope.

Pricey things like that'd be at Mabarowa's store.

Ma... Maba... Mabarowa?

You've never heard of Mabarowa?

Of course I have. Right, Teo?

Teo?

What are you doing there?

Slacking off as usual? You good-for-nothing.

You only ever collect useless stuff. I'm gonna kick your butt!

Look who's talking. I'm gonna get you!

Watch out, Teo's getting angry.

--Hey! --Leave me alone!

Let me go!

Now, get your hands off of him!

Who the heck are you? Acting all high and mighty.

You got some nerve! You ready to fight with us?

Wait... don't tell me...

What?

--You're his girlfriend? --Excuse me?

Teo's girlfriend?

No, I'm not.

Then lose that freaky mask and show us your face.

Huh? No. What makes you think I have to show you my face?

Teo, we're leaving.

Hold on a sec.

No way. Get your hands off me.

Stop pulling me.

C'mon. Let's go.

Oh, okay...

What the ...

There's something fishy there.

Fishy, Boss? Talking about Teo?

I mean the other one.

I was wondering...

Are those the only friends you got around here?

They're not my friends.

Have you got any friends?

Leave me alone.

Oh, okay.

What?

Who is that?

That's the Baron. Always lording over us from his castle.

He's got some bad taste.

Welcome.

May I help you two youngsters?

What is it? I'm busy here, spit it out.

Umm...

I'm looking for a mirror.

A mirror?

Not something youngsters can afford.

Costs at least 1,000 stamp cards. Get out of here.

But that mirror is mine.

It looks like this.

This?

This is the Baron's mirror.

I saw it one time.

It's a truly magnificent mirror.

That mirror has divine powers.

No, it's just a normal mirror.

Gods reside within that mirror.

This is an exceptionally beautiful one.

With tremendous magical powers.

The Baron was careful to keep it under lock and key.

But someone stole it!

And now?

And now its whereabouts remain a mystery.

But it's not such a valuable mirror.

I really want it back.

There's obviously no way. Let's go.

Thank you for your help.

Wait a moment.

That's an unusual mask. Will you give it to me?

I'll give you another hand mirror in exchange.

No, I don't think so...

--Don't be like that. --Hey!

Don't! That was my present to her.

Let's get out of here.

Thank you, sir.

This is Mabarowa.

Baron, we have an issue here.

We have a human infiltrator

in search of that mirror.

Here. Time to give up and go home.

I'm starving.

What is this?

Freshly caught.

I can't take it anymore!

The mask's off.

I saw her, I saw her! I saw her, I saw her!

Human?

--Human. --Really?

Just as I suspected.

Things have gotten interesting.

What do we do, Boss?

Teo's in deep trouble. He won't get off easily.

I can't believe this.

Those guys again?

Oh, heck...

We want to have a chat with her. Take off the mask, will ya?

What for?

Take it off.

No way.

--Take it off! --No way!

Vikki, take it off her.

Decargot, take it off her.

Let's get Teo!

Don't let 'em get away!

That way, you idiot!

Go fetch that thing from the factory.

Teo, you won't get away with this!

An amusement park?

Wait a sec.

What is this place?

It's the Oblivion Theater, where they pro¤ect the memories of the neglected things.

That's mine...

Oof.

Cotton, don't you remember me?

It's me... Haruka.

Haru, what are you doing?

What the heck? She's ruining my show!

Wait a minute, it's a human.

A human?

I don't know how she got here, but she's the owner of that toy.

A tearful reunion, a powerful drama!

Get the music going!

Haruka...?

Your owner, Haruka. Don't you remember me?

Haruka...

What about my show?

That's right, Haruka.

I remember. Haruka.

She threw me away.

Haruka abandoned me.

Cotton?

Umm...

I hate Haruka.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry...

...for neglecting you all this time.

I'm sorry.

I don't believe you.

Got you now, Teo!

You're getting a spankin'!

No escaping this time!

Hey, don't run!

What the hell are you doing?

Haru, run!

What about my show?

That ending was perfect!

--Sorry! --This way!

Teo, prepare yourself!

You're in deep trouble now!

This way!

We're closing in, boys!

I can't go on!

Jump!

Are you okay, Cotton?

That hurt.

I'm so sorry, Cotton.

I'm really sorry.

I'll never leave you again.

Please forgive me. Please forgive me.

To be honest...

...I missed you too, Haruka.

Cotton...

You live in this?

Well, excuse me.

All done.

Thank you.

What's with all the airplanes?

One day I hope to build a real plane.

Soaring through the sky like birds and humans.

Nobody here has ever flown a real plane.

Just the Baron in his airship.

But even with a propeller, it won't fly without an engine.

"En-gine"?

You're really clueless, aren't you?

This is connected to a rubber band, right?

That's what makes it fly.

The rubber band is the engine?

Well, yeah, sort of...

But how come Cotton can move? Is it magic?

Someone's sewn a piece of mirror in him.

Mirror?

Mirrors have divine power.

They can even breathe life into dolls.

Mirrors...

Cotton, do you remember everything that happened to you?

Of course I do.

Do you also remember that hand mirror Mom gave me?

I do. We were picked up at the same time.

It was the Baron.

The guy in the airship?

Then one night, some thieves took us from the Baron's castle.

The hand mirror, too?

Yes.

We were taken somewhere underground.

To the thieves' scary palace.

I was so desperate, I had to escape.

It was the Petitloss.

The Petitloss?

They're the bandits that live underground.

Look, that's the entrance to their underground hideout.

They're so terrifying no one dares go near.

So that's where my mom's mirror is.

Forget about going there.

Please?

No way!

I'm begging you.

It's incredibly scary.

That's not for you to sit on.

This goes like that...

Then you take this...

My grandma had one. It's called a "gramophone."

Amazing...!

Where are you going?

To get some water.

Don't put up a struggle!

What are you doing?

Come, come... no need for violence.

B-Baron!

Be quiet!

We know that you smuggled a human in here.

If that news got out, you'd face the severest punishment.

And all the cards you have diligently earned would be taken away.

So, I really hope you'll allow us to help you.

You're aware the human is searching for this mirror, aren't you?

I want you to find it with her.

Then quietly return it to me.

It was originally mine, you see.

It's very, very precious.

If you do this, your grave crime of smuggling the human,

I will endeavor to ignore.

And as a sign of my gratitude, I'll give you 1 0,000 cards.

1 0,000 cards...?!

Unhand him, please.

Slow down a bit!

That's where my mom's mirror is.

Okay, but just take it easy!

You're making me nervous.

No second thoughts?

If we quit now, there's no point to all we've been through.

I don't mind.

No going back.

All mirrors are the same!

Teo...

Ouch!

The Petitloss!

Haru, open your eyes and drive!

I can't look down!

Just look ahead!

Look forward! Look forward!

What's that?

Haru!

It's sweet.

Is it like... syrup?

Stay away from me...!

Get away!

Let me go! Let me go!

Cotton...!

I'm coming!

There it is.

My mirror.

Come back!

Mom...

Thanks for everything.

I'm really grateful you stuck with me all this way.

Thank you.

If my magic was stronger, it would've been much easier.

You made that toy plane move, right?

At the shrine. Wasn't that magic?

Beginner stuff like that is no real use.

That's why I spend my life picking up junk.

I'm just neglected junk, too.

I'm also neglected junk.

There's not a single person who's worried about me.

--Ouch! --Teo?

What's this thing?

I've seen it somewhere.

Me too. Where was that?

It fell from above.

--That's it! --That's it!

--Those things you ate! --Freshly caught!

They use these as bait to lure them.

Teo!

Get in!

Hurry!

Hold on tight.

We're safe.

Teo.

Bravo, bravo. A job well done.

Come here.

Get off!

What are you doing?

Teo, what's going on?

Young Teo cleverly used the human and got my mirror back.

Let me give you what we agreed on.

1 0,000 stamp cards, it is.

Teo?

Hey, Teo! Look at me!

Go ahead, take it.

Let Haruka go!

What is this?

Cotton!

Cotton! Cotton!

Be still.

You'll return her safely to the human world, won't you?

Return her? I have no intention of that.

I always wanted a human servant.

There was no agreement concerning her fate, right?

No need for you to worry about it.

I guess it was wrong to befriend a human.

Maybe this is best.

Give me back my mom's precious mirror!

Spoken like you never abandoned it.

In my care it will be perfectly well looked after.

I'm sure it's happy with me.

I'll never ever leave it again. Give me my mirror back!

We can concentrate the power of 1 0,000 mirrors.

Which will energize an army of 1 ,000 robots.

These robots will then steal all manner of new products from the human world.

Not just the junk they leave lying around.

Then I shall destroy this island,

and use machines to build a shining new world.

Then I'll have myself the perfect life.

Better than humans themselves!

Now, let's discuss you.

We'll give you an oblivion drop.

You'll forget everything and become our servant.

With you there'll be no limit to what we can steal from the humans.

And without those pesky memories, you'll feel much better.

No! Don't! Don't!

Stop! Let me go!

It's time.

Hey!

Out of my way!

--Teo! --It's Teo... there he is.

Let's catch Teo, the human smuggler!

Listen everyone!

The Baron has a terrible plan!

I'm going to rescue the human that he captured.

A human accomplice after all.

He's siding with a human!

Humans can be very nice.

She's not scary and evil like you imagine.

She showed me how to make this airplane.

What nonsense! Drag him down!

Help me build a plane to rescue her!

The Baron is doing something really bad!

There's my 1 0,000 cards!

That should build me a plane!

Turn it on.

Okay, we'll start by enlarging this.

Ready!

Teo, isn't this too heavy?

Will it really fly?

Sure it will.

I'm-counting-on-you...!

Out of the way!

Tougher than we thought. Give her another drop!

C'mon, swallow it!

Teo is heading for the cliff!

Come on, take off! Please!

This looks bad.

Give me that.

I can do this!

Come on!

He's flying!

What's going on?

What's happening?

The Baron is the one who has your mirrors!

Charge!

Haruka...

The Petitloss!

What have they come for?

Did they find out we have the mirrors?

This is gonna be bad.

Oh, just a toy...

Heck!

Your Highness!

It's an overwhelming attack!

And the human got away.

You fools!

You worthless creatures!

But what a perfect test for my toys.

Watch this.

Haruka!

No escape this time!

Very well done!

You humans are so clever.

Sneaky and smart.

But that's as far as you get.

Use the net-gun!

Yes, sir!

Ooops!

That was close, huh?

Just relax.

Hey!

Let her go!

Cotton?

Stop it!

Back to your posts!

How shameful...

You little piece of junk!

Leave Cotton alone!

Cotton!

Haruka...

Cotton! Cotton!

Cotton!

Whoops... Get her.

I'm so glad...

...we could talk.

Cotton...

Me too, Cotton. Me too.

It made me happy.

Cotton...

An airplane?

Teo?

Haru, I'm sorry.

I wanted you to know that.

Damn! Blast 'em to bits!

Hang on!

Did we get them?

Fire the big gun!

Wind the rubber band backwards!

What for?

Just do it!

Now let the pedals go!

It's too late!

Reverse!

Haru?

Haru, are you okay?

Wake up, Haru.

Are you hurt, Haru?

Teo, I'm glad you're safe.

We're all right, aren't we?

Yeah, but we won't be for too long. The Baron's gang might come any minute.

Let's get out of here quick.

What is it?

Up there...

What about it?

The mirror...

My mom's mirror is there.

Teo.

Please... the two of us...

Let's go.

Let's get your mirror back.

Teo.

Two... one...

Unbelievable...

There it is.

Don't touch it!

Don't you dare touch my mirror!

Get the mirror, quick!

That's as far as you go.

Now, Haru!

Get off me, you little brat!

I won't let you have it.

Haru!

Teo...!

There's no escape!

Haru-chan, don't do that to me.

Mommy...?

Can we do origami?

After dinner, okay?

We're inside the mirror here...

She's obviously taking after me.

Hope she doesn't get your lazy side.

Just my good sides.

--Yes, right, left, right, left... --You're so good at this!

Yeah, that's the way.

She's gotten a little chubby.

'Cause you feed her too much.

But she keeps asking me for it.

You're gonna spoil her.

I want to see the fireworks.

Let's all go.

Haru-chan, fireworks are loud.

It's amazing... Boom! Boom!

Can I be just like you when I grow up?

Of course.

You could be like your dad too.

I'd rather be like Mommy.

Oh, now poor Daddy's all sad.

Today in the park, Haru fell but didn't cry at all.

In the end, you humans neglect...

Daddy, don't go yet, please.

Here's your birthday present. Open it.

He's so cute. Thank you.

His name's Cotton.

How old are you, Cotton?

Really?

Then I'm your big sister.

Be nice to him.

Sure! Your big sister will take care of you.

Mommy, when will you come back home?

I wonder...

I know... shall we ask the foxes?

I can't just keep crying.

I simply must stop crying.

Haru-chan, you're up early.

What are you doing, Daddy?

Here's your lunch for today.

It's a hamburger patty.

It looks yummy!

He followed us!

I've got you now.

Look for a way out!

A way out?

The door to "the present" must be somewhere.

What do you mean, somewhere?

I've no idea!

Where are you going?

Haru-chan.

That's it!

Teo, behind the Baron!

That's it for sure. Dive through it!

Mom!

You're not getting away!

Teo...!

Teo!

Look at them all!

I've got so many mirrors!

Baron...!

Give her back...

...her mirror!

Teooo!

Boss...

What now?

Look at you, Teo. You've done it now.

--Baron, sir? --Baron, sir?

Baron, sir?

Baron, sir?!

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Baron, where are you, sir?

I'm cold.

Baron?

Who are you?

Don't look at me!

Wait a moment, sir!

Wait!

Teo? Teo?

Teo?

Teo, come on.

Haru...

It didn't break.

What?

Take a look.

We found it, guys!

Hurray!

Thank you.

Teo.

You're far from being neglected.

So are you.

We'll meet again, right?

As long as you don't forget about me.

I've learned my lesson now.

You'll be a precious memory for the rest of my life.

Goodbye.

Huh?

Ouch, ouch, ouch.

Huh? Time hasn't passed at all.

Hello, it's Haruka.

Oh, Haru-chan?

Umm... Sorry... about just now.

I'm really sorry.

Getting angry and stuff...

You're strange, all of a sudden.

Not really.

Want to grab something to eat tonight?

Come to think of it, we haven't eaten together for ages.

--Let's go out, then! --Great!

Haru-chan, what do you fancy?

Can I choose?

Of course.

In that case, I want a hamburger patty.

I'm starving!

Sometimes I try muttering "I give up"

But then find out I can't give up

I learn the reasons for things and nod "I see, I see"

Straining my meager wits, getting the gist of it

But you saw through me, didn't you?

You're pursing your lips at me for some reason

I'm brimming with this emotion I don't really get

Your palm is pushing my back hard

I'm tumbling down a grassy slope

I don't want to slow down; I'm sorry

This isn't an ideal world

But you know, I think I'll be okay

Facing turbid waters I can't cross

I sit and think, my mind going down a dark path

I'd locked my love up tight

But sun, you open me up with your shine

Unsightly tears threaten to fall

Still, this scenario sparkles

I'll set off swimming with imaginary fins

The stinging wounds from my past are no dream

I can reach the shore I yearn for tomorrow

This ripened fruit is sour

Yes: you're the sun

I won't be lost

I won't be lost again, not with you

I'm brimming with this emotion I don't really get

Your palm is pushing my back hard

I'm tumbling down a grassy slope

I don't want to slow down; I'm sorry

This isn't an ideal world

But you know, I think I'll be okay