Original subtitles

All that and I still can't get through...!

Do I hear whining? You gonna quit?

Never. That thing's dangerous. We have to defeat it!

That's right, Amou! Let's do this!

Yeah!

Japan was on the brink of destruction during the mid-21st century.

Failed economic policies, the aging population combined with low birthrate...

Problem after problem pushed Japan to the verge of collapse.

To help, powerful countries and allied powers stepped in.

In the name of economic aid, medical support, and peacekeeping,

each nation deployed a vast number of people, slowly expanding their territory,

until finally, an armed conflict arose.

Later, this battle was called the Boundary War.

The nations deployed humanoid war machines called AMAIM.

Unmanned AMAIMs with tactical Als became the main players on the battlefield,

engaging in battles all over Japan.

Japan was virtually divided up and ruled, and its people fell under outside control.

In the year 2061, this is Japan's current situation.

"AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"

Yes! Good stuff and in a decent condition, too!

We might be in luck.

Seems that way.

With this AMAIM...

I knew it!

Yes! Dibs on the sequential turbo!

Let's take all the parts we can salvage!

How's it looking over there, Shiiba? Did you find a control system board box?

Y-Yeah, I found it.

Man, we hit the jackpot.

With today's loot, I can customize this beauty even more.

I can make my motorcycle go crazy fast!

Just don't overdo it.

Yeah, yeah.

What about you, Shiiba?

You take home quite the haul each time. You've probably made loads of stuff.

Um, I just like AMAIM parts, so...

Well, everyone has their own things they enjoy.

Yup!

Yeah.

Good hunting, Shiiba!

See you later. I'll ping you again once I get a solid lead.

O-Okay. Thanks.

You little brat! How dare you touch my clothes with your filthy hands?!

You're able to live a safe life thanks to our protection!

You Japanese should stay in the corner, cowering in fear!

Please forgive us!

Okay, let's go!

"Thanks to our protection," my butt! They're just mercenaries.

You're the ones disturbing peace!

Stop it! What if they hear you?!

This area is under extraterritorial jurisdiction. You'd be killed for nothing.

Dammit, how did this happen...

I often wonder...

...if there's any point in living.

"Japanese terrorists"

"20 Japanese terrorists dead" In this day and age, just being born in Japan

ln this day and age, just being born in Japan

is like starting a game with a huge handicap.

Sure, you might be able to turn your life around if you have talent or money,

but if you don't, your job options are limited.

"Video Expression of the Past and Future" "Total unemployment rate reaches an all-time high"

"Video Expression of the Past and Future" "Total unemployment rate reaches an all-time high" Your future is already set in stone.

Your future is already set in stone.

So why bother trying?

"Next class starts in: 07:28" "GDP in Japan plunges to a record low"

"Next class starts in: 07:28" "GDP in Japan plunges to a record low" What's hope? How much does it cost?

"Next class starts in: 07:28" "Agonizing Diet deliberations!" What's hope? How much does it cost?

Ugh, this is so depressing...

I met those three online because we all like machines.

I don't even know if their names or addresses are real.

What's wrong with that? You don't need more than that in a social relationship.

This is my own spot that even those three don't know about.

Not that I have much or any parts they'd want anyways.

If only I had a car...

Oh, well.

Hey, pssst!

Over here. Please, help me!

Come on! I don't have much time left!

Come over here, quickly!

Are you okay? Are you hurt? What happened?

This way! Hurry!

Huh? A box?

You finally found me!

Uh, what?

I'm Gai, an autonomous AI... Basically an AI with a consciousness.

Right...

Hey! You just thought that this was some kind of prank with a comm or something!

And now you're cursing your bad luck!

You're thinking about ignoring me and leaving!

Come on, be a pal and help me.

My battery is about to die and I need help. I'm on the verge of death.

But there's nothing I can--

Shh! Be quiet!

Someone's coming.

You there. What are you doing in a place like this?

Oh, um, I had a picnic at the creek over there, and I'm on my way home.

A picnic?

What were you doing at the edge of the road?

Nature called... Do you want to see?

Someone's scavenging for AMAIM parts around this area.

They're apparently digging up AMAIM remains from the Boundary War.

Do you know anything about that?

N-No, nothing...

I'm going to verify your ID.

Sure.

According to our intel, the culprits are a group of boys around your age.

Y-Yeah? Is that so?

Shiiba Amou. Age 16. Attends an online high school. What, you're an orphan?

Y-Yes, I lost both parents when I was little...

How do you get by?

With a scholarship and some inheritance money from my parents...

Ow!

We're going to search your backpack.

You're coming with us if we find anything suspicious!

What's with all the trash?!

I told you, I'm on my way back from a picnic!

Japanese people don't get decomposable containers, so I have to bring them back!

Um, are we done here?

Stupid brat! You shouldn't be walking around this late at night!

Told ya!

Yup. I'm surprised you could tell it was a military vehicle, though.

They sound and vibrate differently than regular ones.

They also come with human detecting sensors, so hiding wouldn't have worked.

See! It was the perfect excuse. No one would look for traces of urine.

Yeah, you really helped me.

Oh, don't mention it! I scratch your back, you scratch mine.

Right...? People help each other!

You do have a heart, don't you, Amou?

Yes!

What is this place?

I think it used to be a maintenance shop.

It's abandoned now, so I'm using it.

Like a secret hideout? It's every man's dream!

Hey, that's...!

Ahh, that hits the spot!

I couldn't figure out what would connect to that peripheral,

but if your plug fits, I guess it was an AI peripheral unit power supply.

Yup! The power transmission loss is low, and the system is pretty good, too!

That whole unit was destroyed, so the block was a total mystery.

Anyway, this is an AMAIM, isn't?

Did you build it yourself? How did you move it?

Where'd you get the frames and armor?

Too many questions!

So take your time and answer them one at a time.

I assembled it myself, but the required parts, like the frames, were all here.

Huh? What do you mean?

One time, I got lost in the mountains, and I accidentally found this place.

I really liked the vibe of this run-down maintenance shop.

It still had tools and testing equipment, even if they were a little old.

After spending a few days entering random codes...

The door unlocked...

...and then I found it.

It had a cockpit, which was unusual,

but it had no control system equipment installed. It was bizarre.

I still managed to use what parts were there and got this far.

I get it. It's exciting to see something starting to take shape.

Yes, that's exactly it! Building something one part at a time!

The problem is, the main system for this AMAIM boots up,

but I'm struggling with the battery alignment mechanism, so it won't activate.

So you went into the mountains to look for control system parts.

The scavengers those soldiers mentioned back there were you guys, huh?

Don't worry, I won't repay your kindness with ingratitude.

I called you to help because I knew you had machine parts in your backpack.

I figured a tinkerer wouldn't treat me so bad.

Anyway, what are you going to do after this thing is operational?

You gonna fight them?

Fight? Why would I?

So it's just a hobby to pass the time.

Well, it's good to have something to engross yourself in.

During the Boundary War, some traded in their rations to go see a show.

Since the dawn of time, humans needed entertain--

Be quiet!

A signal blocker that jams cell phones, huh?

Do you believe me now? That I'm an autonomous AI?

Hey, where are you going?

Home! I'm not in the mood today.

Don't shut down the main power!

It's okay, once I'm fully charged, it'll turn off automatically!

Well, then.

Ah, there we go! Great, I can see everything.

The remote circuit is doing good.

I'm glad I got access to the system already!

Looks like Amou couldn't even use half of what's in here.

Time for me to return the favor.

How did the squad leader meeting go?

Full of sarcastic comments. "I envy the peaceful country life."

"All you have to do is change the mercenary's diapers."

They're a quick-tempered, unruly bunch.

I will not end my career in a place like this.

I need to achieve something great.

Like annihilating a group of terrorists?

Even wannabes will do. After all, you're guilty until proven innocent.

It's been three days...

I wonder what he's going to do after he's fully charged?

--Onishi! --Taku!

I got something.

That's all we need. We're charging you with terrorism.

What?! All we did was customize vehicles--

Second Lieutenant.

Sir!

There's another member. Tell us the truth.

Tell us, and we'll consider letting you go scot-free.

"Gai" "Decline" "Accept"

"Gai" "Decline" "Accept" Uh,

what?!

--Hello? --Amou, get out of there, now!

Gai? How did you--

"Gai" "Decline" "Accept" Never mind that! Hurry up and head to the shop!

Clear!

Dammit!

Analyze the local image folder! Get as much locational data as you can!

Yes, sir!

Sorry. I did leave you with some stuff to work on, but this is an emergency.

How...

I solved the battery alignment issue. It's operational!

How did you...

I accessed the facility's system through this AMAIM to--

Wait, they're here!

What?! A security camera?

CO-03BR. Bunyip Boomerang...

Two unmanned AMAIMs from the Oceanian military,

along with the vehicles to control the AMAIMs;

one COMV73 and one COCV58.

Shiiba Amou! We know you're in there!

You are under arrest for conspiracy and planning terrorist acts.

You do not have the right to remain silent nor the right to an attorney.

Same goes for these scum.

I told you, we're not terrorists!

I asked them about you, but they didn't say a word.

Of course not!

We don't sell our friends out!

We're not like you!

Well, well. Isn't this a beautiful friendship, Amou?

Allow me to give you the chance to help your friends out.

Turn yourself in immediately!

Kill him if he resists.

Roger that.

Don't go, Amou! If you do, they'll arrest you and that'll be the end!

But...!

Do you want to spend the rest of your life falsely accused in prison?!

Or do you want to get out of this jam alive?!

This AMAIM can boost your one in a million chance to one in a hundred, or even ten!

I can make that happen.

You saved my life, so I'll stick by your side!

I'm trusting you, Gai.

I won't fail you!

Looks like he's not coming out. Let's smoke him out, then. Fire!

Hey, it's practically perfect! Man, I'm good!

Oh, turn it to the right.

Here we go!

This'll sting a little, but bear with me.

The system analyzes your brain waves and body reaction to control the AMAIM.

Even if the AMAIM receives an impact, the sensor will protect your body.

Transitioning to MAILeS start mode!

According to the program source, this AMAIM's name is "Kenbu."

Kenbu...

Close your eyes for two seconds so I can measure your ocular bulb location.

Wh-What's this?

It's projecting Kenbu's video feed through the retinal display.

Yo!

Gai?

I look good, right? It's my avatar so it'll be easier to talk to me.

Easier to talk to you...?

Right now, you think you're standing,

but you're strapped into your seat. The system is controlling your senses.

I see. Same with this, then?

Right! Focus on that grip!

O-Okay.

Let's get going then! Deactivate the control locks!

Deactivate the control locks!

Stand up!

Kenbu, activate!

Shiiba Amou! If you're not surrendering, we will execute you as a terrorist.

If you're still alive, that is.

Dammit!

What?!

What is that AMAIM?!

It's an unidentified robot! It must be an enemy force!

They have hostages, but don't let them know that.

Draw their attention away and confuse them!

Got it!

Could that be... Shiiba?!

Good! Now land on your left leg and rotate to the left!

It's so powerful!

Pull back so your friends aren't caught in the crossfire!

Right!

The 30mm machine gun won't penetrate its armor?!

I worked hard to polish its armor!

You need to focus!

Unit-001, continue your pursuit!

Unit-002, attack the location it appeared from!

There must be a command center beneath. Use all your ammo if you have to!

Roger that!

It won't matter how strong the AMAIM's armor is if we can find the pilot.

What're they doing?

They're attacking where they think you are.

Nowadays, it's rare for a pilot to actually be inside the AMAIM.

Watch out!

I'm out of ammo. I'm not picking up any readings from the building!

How is it still moving then?

Could that AMAIM... That's it!

Send Unit-002 back to Unit-001 now!

The first one to make a move loses?

Oh, no...

That's right. We can use them.

Shoot, they're gonna use the hostages!

Use your special move and wipe them all out before they can act!

My special move?

Bardiche Breaker!

B-Bar...?

Imagine an immense heat expanding inside of you, and sock it to them!

By the way, it only accepts audio input.

Now you're just lying!

You've got a lot of frustration built up inside!

Say it out loud and let them have it!

Amou, to your left!

Bardiche Breaker!

I knew you had it in you, Amou.

All I did was throw a punch...

But in that moment, using this AMAIM to defeat the enemy...

Feeling the impact and vibration...

I'd never experienced anything like it.

I knew...

"Episode 01: Activate"

"Episode 01: Activate" I knew my world had just changed.

"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"

"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline" So, how was it, Amou? Riding Kenbu?

"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline" It was really exciting and thrilling.

"Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline" But now I'm a wanted person.

Who cares?

I do!

Nothing's guaranteed in life!

Let's blaze a new path to the future, you and I!

All right.

"Episode 02: Voyage"