1 00:00:03,200 --> 00:00:08,540 Somebody's wounded soul is 2 00:00:08,500 --> 00:00:15,260 burning in the lonely sky. 3 00:00:15,670 --> 00:00:20,850 And eyes that have never known love... 4 00:00:20,890 --> 00:00:27,060 ...seek the reason hidden in the dark. 5 00:00:22,830 --> 00:00:27,000 6 00:00:22,830 --> 00:00:27,000 Tekkaman Blades 7 00:00:36,490 --> 00:00:42,780 Just hold me close, and tell me how you feel. 8 00:00:42,700 --> 00:00:49,000 As tears fall from your eyes for no reason 9 00:00:48,920 --> 00:00:55,210 Love is endless violence... and this entire world... 10 00:00:55,090 --> 00:01:00,130 ...will be embraced by its last brilliance. 11 00:01:02,050 --> 00:01:07,730 Ah... Who needs yesterday... 12 00:01:32,910 --> 00:01:35,410 In the year 192 according to the Allied Earth Calendar... 13 00:01:35,540 --> 00:01:38,250 ...mankind is on the brink of extinction. 14 00:01:38,370 --> 00:01:40,880 The Orbital Ring was built to realize mankind's... 15 00:01:40,960 --> 00:01:44,380 ...dream of venturing to other planets, but it has been occupied... 16 00:01:44,420 --> 00:01:47,130 ...by mysterious alien life-forms called the Radam. 17 00:01:47,260 --> 00:01:49,380 Trapped on the ground, mankind has... 18 00:01:49,510 --> 00:01:53,220 ...no way of avoiding the attacks from the Orbital Ring. 19 00:01:53,300 --> 00:01:56,350 The land has been gutted, and cities have been destroyed. 20 00:01:56,430 --> 00:01:59,440 Earth is steadily heading toward ruin. 21 00:02:01,100 --> 00:02:06,100 THE RED MENACE, TEKKAMAN EVIL 22 00:02:07,630 --> 00:02:10,380 We'll be targeting these four generators that are... 23 00:02:10,460 --> 00:02:13,380 ...crucial to the Orbital Ring's energy supply line. 24 00:02:13,470 --> 00:02:17,720 If all four are destroyed, the energy supply to the Orbital Ring will be... 25 00:02:17,970 --> 00:02:19,510 ...completely cut off. 26 00:02:20,430 --> 00:02:23,350 This will deliver a decisive blow to the Radam. 27 00:02:23,390 --> 00:02:26,770 That's what we'll try to achieve during this mission. 28 00:02:27,020 --> 00:02:29,400 The operation will be divided into two stages. 29 00:02:29,480 --> 00:02:34,530 The first stage is a diversionary tactic. Here is the so-called Radam nest... 30 00:02:34,650 --> 00:02:38,410 ...code name "Cobweb", the first squadron will pulverize this area. 31 00:02:38,530 --> 00:02:42,620 King Squadron from the ground and Queen Squadron from space... 32 00:02:42,750 --> 00:02:44,660 ...will attack simultaneously. 33 00:02:44,790 --> 00:02:49,420 Lured by these squads, the Radam should gather around the Cobweb. 34 00:02:49,500 --> 00:02:53,460 Then the second group will carry out an attack to destroy the generators. 35 00:02:53,590 --> 00:02:58,050 It may be a diversion, but the first stage will require a large-scale attack. 36 00:02:58,550 --> 00:03:02,640 The second part will be carried out by the Space Squadron "Four Card". 37 00:03:02,770 --> 00:03:04,600 How are your preparations going? 38 00:03:04,680 --> 00:03:06,600 I believe we'll be ready. 39 00:03:07,400 --> 00:03:11,610 Each ship in the Four Card Squadron will be manned by the following... 40 00:03:11,770 --> 00:03:16,030 ...1 pilot, 1 co-pilot, 5 infantrymen, and 3 Special Operations soldiers. 41 00:03:16,150 --> 00:03:18,530 Unfortunately, we won't be able to inflict... 42 00:03:18,610 --> 00:03:21,450 ...critical damage on the Radam with conventional weapons. 43 00:03:21,530 --> 00:03:25,000 Therefore, the first-stage attacks by "King" and "Queen"... 44 00:03:25,120 --> 00:03:29,080 ...as well as the Four Card Squadron's second-stage attack... 45 00:03:29,170 --> 00:03:33,090 ...must be swift and accurately timed, otherwise this plan will fail. 46 00:03:33,170 --> 00:03:37,800 If the mission succeeds, Radam supplies will be cut off completely. 47 00:03:38,130 --> 00:03:42,810 For the Radam young, it will be like depriving newborns of milk. 48 00:03:44,390 --> 00:03:48,520 Operation Sunset... after we've successfully completed this mission... 49 00:03:48,640 --> 00:03:52,110 ...there will be no more Radam falling to Earth. 50 00:03:55,190 --> 00:03:58,030 Freeman, we've made our decision. 51 00:04:00,780 --> 00:04:05,620 I want your squad to execute the diversionary attack on the "Cobweb". 52 00:04:06,450 --> 00:04:09,170 Are you telling me to use my people as bait? 53 00:04:09,580 --> 00:04:12,500 Unfortunately, Tekkaman's the only one who can fight... 54 00:04:12,540 --> 00:04:14,500 ...the Radam on equal terms. 55 00:04:14,670 --> 00:04:15,550 And if that's true... 56 00:04:15,550 --> 00:04:18,510 We must think of survival chances. 57 00:04:21,260 --> 00:04:24,760 Listen, there's just one thing you've got to keep in mind here. 58 00:04:24,890 --> 00:04:28,180 The emergency escape route. Take a look at the board now. 59 00:04:28,310 --> 00:04:30,190 He's pretty good as an instructor. 60 00:04:30,310 --> 00:04:33,440 That's because he's from the military academy, but he didn't like how... 61 00:04:33,520 --> 00:04:36,820 ...rigid it was there, so he decided to join this organization with the Chief. 62 00:04:36,900 --> 00:04:40,740 So, the problem is the terrestrial gravitation area. 63 00:04:41,200 --> 00:04:43,570 When the axis rotates in reverse... 64 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,740 I haven't been in space for 20 years! 65 00:04:45,870 --> 00:04:48,700 Hey, you! You need to pay attention! 66 00:04:49,370 --> 00:04:52,330 You fall to Earth because of the loss of centrifugal force, right? 67 00:04:52,420 --> 00:04:53,170 Uh, yeah. 68 00:04:53,380 --> 00:04:56,750 They didn't summon me from the Reserve Corps for nothing! 69 00:04:57,300 --> 00:05:01,630 Ha! I thought I spotted an old rookie, but it turned out to be a real geezer. 70 00:05:08,560 --> 00:05:11,190 I may be a geezer, but I'm a pilot. 71 00:05:12,560 --> 00:05:14,270 Listen up, you fledglings! 72 00:05:14,360 --> 00:05:17,730 What's the most important thing for a space pilot to have? 73 00:05:17,860 --> 00:05:19,320 Huh? Yes, sir! 74 00:05:19,490 --> 00:05:23,910 I believe it's the will to show the Radam what we humans are made of! 75 00:05:24,570 --> 00:05:27,870 What's so funny? I'm going to help Tekkaman and... 76 00:05:27,910 --> 00:05:29,750 ...succeed in the mission! 77 00:05:28,830 --> 00:05:31,410 Well, we're counting on you, kid! 78 00:05:35,790 --> 00:05:40,590 Old man, that Watts kid is young, but he's our No. 1 pilot in the simulator. 79 00:05:41,260 --> 00:05:45,890 Well, listen, this time around it's a real space battle... little boy. 80 00:05:46,510 --> 00:05:50,390 Excuse me, I'm not a child! I'm a co-pilot in Four Cards! 81 00:05:50,640 --> 00:05:52,940 Good, I like your attitude! 82 00:05:53,230 --> 00:05:53,940 Yes, sir! 83 00:05:54,690 --> 00:05:57,730 Listen up, the most important thing to have is a strong will! 84 00:05:57,770 --> 00:06:00,400 To be able to make clear-headed decisions and... 85 00:06:00,530 --> 00:06:02,780 ...to see your mission through no matter what! 86 00:06:02,820 --> 00:06:05,950 Hey, kids, speak up! Are you ready? 87 00:06:06,280 --> 00:06:06,950 Yes, sir! 88 00:06:07,580 --> 00:06:11,790 We'll eliminate the Radam with our own power, and take back space! 89 00:06:11,830 --> 00:06:12,660 Yes, sir! 90 00:06:19,880 --> 00:06:23,340 The military wants you to take part in the diversionary attack. 91 00:06:23,420 --> 00:06:25,720 Needless to say, it'll be dangerous beyond compare. 92 00:06:25,800 --> 00:06:27,800 I don't have a problem with that. 93 00:06:28,300 --> 00:06:31,850 The success of the operation depends on the diversion, right? 94 00:06:32,230 --> 00:06:35,810 I'd rather focus on fighting the Radam than be part of a cheap trick. 95 00:06:35,980 --> 00:06:37,730 Easy for you to say. 96 00:06:37,810 --> 00:06:41,480 Don't forget about us... we're the ones who have to back you up! 97 00:07:34,500 --> 00:07:38,960 How does it feel to be awake, Tekkaman Evil? 98 00:08:06,610 --> 00:08:09,360 Come on, let's go look at the sunset. 99 00:08:28,090 --> 00:08:29,760 Okay, roger! 100 00:08:30,930 --> 00:08:33,720 First-stage Squadron "King", operation start! 101 00:08:33,760 --> 00:08:34,760 Right! 102 00:09:13,970 --> 00:09:17,600 Hey rookie, aren't you too young to go into space? 103 00:09:17,720 --> 00:09:21,810 No, it's fine, sir. One of my classmates is in Strategic Command. 104 00:09:22,100 --> 00:09:24,440 Is that right? Very impressive! 105 00:09:24,520 --> 00:09:26,480 Yes, he's an operator! 106 00:09:26,650 --> 00:09:29,110 Then you'd better work just as hard as him! 107 00:09:29,780 --> 00:09:31,820 I'm counting on you, co-pilot! 108 00:09:33,660 --> 00:09:34,620 Yes, sir! 109 00:09:45,420 --> 00:09:47,670 Operation Sunset start! 110 00:09:47,840 --> 00:09:51,670 King and Queen have started their maneuvers according to schedule. 111 00:10:07,900 --> 00:10:09,400 Don't move back! 112 00:10:19,120 --> 00:10:23,830 Squadron One, King, engaging the Radam in battle ahead of schedule! 113 00:10:24,080 --> 00:10:26,040 What about Squadron Two, Queen? 114 00:10:26,130 --> 00:10:28,040 They're crossing the Radam sky border. 115 00:10:28,130 --> 00:10:30,170 Good, send in Four Cards! 116 00:10:41,810 --> 00:10:44,020 Diamond Leader, please start! 117 00:10:44,100 --> 00:10:45,520 Oh, it's Luis! 118 00:10:45,560 --> 00:10:47,270 Are you ready, Second Lieutenant? 119 00:10:47,270 --> 00:10:49,690 Yes, Colonel Carter! 120 00:10:55,200 --> 00:10:56,740 Yes, let's go! 121 00:10:56,860 --> 00:10:58,870 Good luck, Diamond Leader! 122 00:11:14,970 --> 00:11:17,180 Diamond, Club, Spade, Heart... 123 00:11:17,300 --> 00:11:20,140 ...the Four Cards Squadron has launched on schedule. 124 00:11:24,930 --> 00:11:26,810 Good luck, Watts! 125 00:11:34,030 --> 00:11:36,780 Queen has crossed the Radam sky border. 126 00:11:36,820 --> 00:11:39,490 The Air Force squadron has launched its border attack. 127 00:11:39,620 --> 00:11:42,950 King is now in battle with the Radam. They're having trouble advancing. 128 00:11:43,120 --> 00:11:46,080 This is Queen Leader. We've arrived at our target. 129 00:11:54,960 --> 00:11:57,760 This scenery always makes me sick. 130 00:11:59,550 --> 00:12:02,810 This is Queen Leader, we're going to launch Joker now! 131 00:12:03,640 --> 00:12:05,220 Tek-setter! 132 00:12:06,020 --> 00:12:07,310 Roger! 133 00:13:12,170 --> 00:13:14,040 Tekkaman Blade! 134 00:13:20,050 --> 00:13:21,010 Let's go! 135 00:13:22,840 --> 00:13:24,850 Joker has launched! 136 00:13:25,100 --> 00:13:27,680 This is King, we're unable to advance! 137 00:13:27,770 --> 00:13:29,770 Dammit, what are they doing up there? 138 00:13:29,890 --> 00:13:32,980 This is Queen Leader, we are now in battle with the Radam. 139 00:13:33,060 --> 00:13:34,980 Joker is about to enter the Cobweb. 140 00:13:34,980 --> 00:13:36,940 This is King Leader! 141 00:13:37,070 --> 00:13:39,030 Send King a backup unit! 142 00:13:39,150 --> 00:13:39,940 Yes, sir! 143 00:13:46,030 --> 00:13:47,410 Fire, Pegas! 144 00:13:50,830 --> 00:13:51,750 Pegas! 145 00:14:37,000 --> 00:14:39,000 Good, we've touched down! 146 00:14:40,960 --> 00:14:44,090 For a first-timer, you did a hell of a job, Watts. 147 00:14:45,470 --> 00:14:49,010 The operator was a classmate of mine, so that relaxed me. 148 00:14:49,470 --> 00:14:51,970 Report to Strategic Command now, Second Lieutenant! 149 00:14:52,060 --> 00:14:52,470 Huh? 150 00:14:52,640 --> 00:14:53,350 Right now! 151 00:14:53,350 --> 00:14:53,930 Yes, sir! 152 00:14:55,020 --> 00:14:56,350 Club is on point. 153 00:14:56,480 --> 00:15:00,070 This is Diamond Leader! Diamond Leader has completed its maneuver. 154 00:15:00,320 --> 00:15:01,360 Are you okay? 155 00:15:01,360 --> 00:15:04,110 Yeah, although I was a little nervous. How about you? 156 00:15:04,360 --> 00:15:06,240 I've been nervous the whole time! 157 00:15:06,320 --> 00:15:08,820 Operator, what's going on with your report? 158 00:15:08,990 --> 00:15:10,160 Okay, see you at Mirao's. 159 00:15:10,160 --> 00:15:11,700 The same time as usual, right? 160 00:15:12,040 --> 00:15:14,160 Space, Diamond, Club, Heart... 161 00:15:14,290 --> 00:15:18,420 All four cards in the squadron have entered the Ring on schedule! 162 00:15:18,500 --> 00:15:19,750 All right! 163 00:15:21,210 --> 00:15:25,010 This is King Leader! Requesting permission to retreat! 164 00:15:25,050 --> 00:15:27,970 Stand fast! The backup squad will be there soon! 165 00:15:32,260 --> 00:15:33,310 Pegas! 166 00:15:58,370 --> 00:16:01,380 Club to Strategic Command! Our work will be done in 10 minutes. 167 00:16:01,500 --> 00:16:02,840 Good, hurry! 168 00:16:27,440 --> 00:16:31,370 Club has completed its maneuver! Spade and Heart have also finished! 169 00:16:31,450 --> 00:16:32,870 What about Diamond? 170 00:16:32,950 --> 00:16:35,830 This is King! We can't take this anymore! 171 00:16:36,120 --> 00:16:39,210 This is Queen. Joker's time limit is approaching. 172 00:16:39,290 --> 00:16:41,580 Please advise me of the current situation! 173 00:16:41,630 --> 00:16:44,250 Strategic Command! Give me the order to retreat! 174 00:16:44,840 --> 00:16:47,380 Captain King, retreat! Queen, stay where you are! 175 00:16:47,420 --> 00:16:50,880 This is Diamond Leader. Our diversionary squad is fighting Radam! 176 00:16:50,970 --> 00:16:51,890 What! 177 00:16:56,930 --> 00:17:00,310 Damn, can't we summon Diamond's diversionary squadron? 178 00:17:00,390 --> 00:17:02,940 I've been trying to contact them but no luck so far! 179 00:17:03,060 --> 00:17:05,610 We're only receiving broken messages as well! 180 00:17:05,900 --> 00:17:08,280 Please advise me of the current situation! 181 00:17:08,360 --> 00:17:10,400 Send Queen to Diamond Point! 182 00:17:10,490 --> 00:17:11,910 That's too far! 183 00:17:12,110 --> 00:17:14,620 I just told them the time limit's almost up! 184 00:17:14,870 --> 00:17:17,240 Dammit, what's going on with the operation? 185 00:17:17,330 --> 00:17:19,120 We've got to get D-Boy back! 186 00:17:19,200 --> 00:17:20,460 Hurry, D-Boy! 187 00:17:21,000 --> 00:17:24,840 This is Diamond. The maneuver's complete! We're pulling out now! 188 00:17:24,960 --> 00:17:26,090 Good, hurry! 189 00:17:34,680 --> 00:17:36,430 Here they come! 190 00:17:43,480 --> 00:17:44,900 All right, let's go! Huh? 191 00:18:08,380 --> 00:18:10,670 Did the operation fail? 192 00:18:27,360 --> 00:18:28,320 They did it! 193 00:18:35,070 --> 00:18:36,660 Yeah! 194 00:18:46,380 --> 00:18:49,130 Operation Sunset, huh? 195 00:18:49,710 --> 00:18:51,300 I see now. 196 00:18:58,140 --> 00:19:00,060 Watts! Watts, you did it! 197 00:19:00,220 --> 00:19:03,430 Piece of cake! I'll be back right after I get a picture of this! 198 00:19:06,770 --> 00:19:09,480 This is Club! The enemy is coming. 199 00:19:09,560 --> 00:19:11,070 Something's... 200 00:19:37,630 --> 00:19:40,720 Spade, Club, Heart... all of the channels have been disconnected! 201 00:19:41,010 --> 00:19:41,760 But why? 202 00:19:42,060 --> 00:19:44,430 Watts! Diamond, this is an emergency! 203 00:19:44,680 --> 00:19:46,730 Run, get out of there, all of you! 204 00:19:46,810 --> 00:19:49,150 Watts, you've got to get out of there! 205 00:19:49,480 --> 00:19:52,480 Get out of there! You've got to get out of there now! 206 00:19:55,690 --> 00:19:56,610 Something just passed us! 207 00:19:56,610 --> 00:19:58,200 What was it? 208 00:20:00,240 --> 00:20:02,280 We can't get out of the way! Sorry, Watts... 209 00:20:02,410 --> 00:20:03,740 Colonel Carter! 210 00:20:04,160 --> 00:20:06,040 But that's... No way! 211 00:20:06,500 --> 00:20:07,830 It's a Tekkaman! 212 00:20:08,500 --> 00:20:09,460 Watts! 213 00:20:10,040 --> 00:20:12,790 But why? Who the hell... 214 00:20:18,510 --> 00:20:20,680 What the hell's going on, D-Boy? 215 00:20:21,550 --> 00:20:25,100 It's the enemy's new Tekkaman... he's here now. 216 00:20:25,640 --> 00:20:27,730 New Tekkaman? 217 00:20:32,480 --> 00:20:34,730 Who is it this time? 218 00:20:47,580 --> 00:20:51,630 Blade, this is what you're going to become! 219 00:21:08,840 --> 00:21:13,680 Cold as ice... my motherland... 220 00:21:13,720 --> 00:21:19,230 Tell me the reason for your sorrow. 221 00:21:19,270 --> 00:21:28,190 Will there never be an end to this battle? 222 00:21:28,150 --> 00:21:40,540 I don't need any sweet dreams right now. 223 00:21:40,420 --> 00:21:45,420 Ah... I'm going to rip out the pages of 224 00:21:45,420 --> 00:21:50,430 my memory until yesterday... 225 00:21:50,260 --> 00:21:58,730 Ah... And search for the path beyond these tears. 226 00:22:04,820 --> 00:22:07,950 In the city, Aki runs into someone who looks like D-Boy. 227 00:22:08,080 --> 00:22:12,460 The two D-Boys are drawn towards each other for a fateful reunion. 228 00:22:12,710 --> 00:22:15,790 Next episode of Space Knight Tekkaman Blade... 229 00:22:15,880 --> 00:22:17,880 ..."Twin Brothers Destined to Fight". 230 00:22:17,920 --> 00:22:20,840 Brush away those tears underneath your mask! 231 00:22:18,190 --> 00:22:22,820 Next Episode 232 00:22:18,190 --> 00:22:22,820 Twin Brothers Destined to Fight