Original subtitles

Open your eyes Our world as we know it is under attack

In these days That seem like just a big sham

Our S.O.S. is quickly gaining steam

Even though we know something is off

Today passes by against the backdrop Of the usual sky, the same sights

What did we promise that day?

What did we talk about in the classroom?

At this rate That promise might disappear, too

Open your eyes Our world as we know it is under attack

This is no drill And it's no rehearsal either

Once the veil called "daily life" Is ripped off

The bell to fight rings out

So why don't we form an alliance for now?

I've come to rescue you from "boredom"

EPISODE EIGHT: OPPOSITION

HIGH SCHOOL FESTIVAL

INFORMATION DESK RESTING AREA

Some clubs are preparing for the festival already.

I bet my parents will come. It'll suck.

Why did our class project have to be that?

Right? Anything but that.

Whose idea was it in the first place?

Tonkawa and the others.

I see...

Hey.

Remember that city-like thing we saw in the sky?

I wonder what that was.

It looked like a city, but not a place where anyone lives.

Could be an alien base.

Hello, hello.

I'm Alexis Kerib.

The monster and city resets might be that alien's doing.

I'm not really sure, but he looked like a last boss to me.

If that monster girl you met said there's nothing outside the city,

this whole city might be isolated by...

-Hey! -Ouch!

You and your boring stories.

Going on about monsters and aliens all day...

-Students like you should be studying! -Huh?

Huh? What are all of you doing at school?

And in outdoor shoes!

Because the enemy's been active lately.

Isn't it normal to come to school?

No, not normal for you to come.

You think the alien isolated this city?

That's right! "The Vanishing City!" Dancan's back!

So sorry!

You get so excited when your obsessions come up.

What's wrong with that?

We might know the cause, but not what their goal is.

Akane Shinjo, huh?

The alien's got to be using her to keep pumping out these monsters.

Using her?

Don't you think?

I don't know, but...

Oh, my.

Huh? Who's that?

Calibur?

He sticks out like a sore thumb.

Won't someone call the police on him?

No, I think he's okay. Last time he came to school...

What are you here for?

Who might you be?

-It's not looking okay to me! -Why are you here?

Huh?

What's this?

I get the feeling we should be leaving.

Time to retreat.

Calibur! It's time to go!

What?

Well, see you later!

Hey, hey! Who were they?

The Neon Genesis junior high students...

Sounds like a crappy band.

TO SAKURAGAOKA

She's not coming...

All done!

Good work.

Your monster turned out better than I thought.

Well, figured I ought to crush Gridman once and for all.

TOMATO JUICE

Whoa, it's already this late?

I know. Let's get to it!

-Instance Abreactio-- -Wait!

Not now.

Calibur and the others got reported after all.

Seriously?

Yeah, they should stay away from school for a while.

They're strict on people coming and going around the festival.

Why do we have one this year?

Don't school festivals happen every year?

Nope.

I guess our high school hasn't had one in a few years.

Really?

But some students petitioned for it and brought it back.

I guess our homeroom teacher supported them.

He sure is a changed person.

Before, he couldn't care less about our class.

You think?

Maybe...

Might be Gridman's influence...

Morning!

Oh, morning.

Hey, Rikka!

Come here!

Oh, Utsumi, too!

What's with those faces?

Oh, right. You must know now.

That I'm the one making monsters.

Hibiki told you, didn't he?

Not that I care.

But, hey,

I wanted to show you all something.

That monster...

Yup!

I took the monster you first fought and made it way stronger!

Looks tough like a mecha, right?

I'm going to let this monster loose on the festival and tear up the school.

No, you can't do that!

Oh, yeah? See if you can stop me.

Whoa! What's that? It's so cute!

Did you make that, Akane?

Yeah, and many others, too.

It's awesome! You're such a pro!

No, no...

It is cute, in a way.

Huh? Why aren't you guys impressed?

GENERAL AFFAIRS PLACE ADVISERS

That was a declaration of war.

It sure was.

We've got to stop Shinjo somehow.

Postponing the festival would be the safest route, but...

There's no way we can make that happen.

It's impossible. Nobody's going to believe us.

-That one looked pretty strong to me. -Doesn't matter!

By combining our powers,

the Gridman Alliance can overcome anything!

By combining our powers?

The larger I am, the more energy is expended.

We couldn't maintain the Access Flash for long.

What if the Neon Genesis junior high students put their powers together?

No. When we tried that before, they froze up and couldn't move.

No, I'm saying, what if we reduce both Gridman's output size and theirs?

Oh? I see. I see!

Make them small enough so everyone can fight!

That way, we'll get a full combine!

Full combine?

It means we might win!

Before fighting...

there are things we ought to try first.

FESTIVAL IN FIVE DAYS

ABOUT OUR HIGH SCHOOL

CLUB STORAGE

CONSERVE WATER

FOUR MORE DAYS

COSMOS ADVENTURE PLANETARIUM

We'll never be able to convince Akane Shinjo.

There's no other choice but to fight?

We're figuring out what to do if it comes to a fight!

I think with a full combine, that improved monster won't...

Quit bringing things up only you care about.

You're just saying that because you want to fight.

Then what should we do instead?

She said she'll unleash a monster at the festival.

Forming a plan of defense is normal.

And fighting a classmate is normal?

You're putting off dealing with the issue.

Then what?

Do we nicely ask Shinjo not to unleash the monster?

What do you think, Gridman?

Both opinions are valid.

This conflict was bound to happen.

Look at you, skirting around the issue.

I'm sorry.

You did nothing wrong, Gridman.

But we don't have time.

We'll end up fighting this Alexis one way or another.

Oh, boy.

Fine, count me out.

No, wait...

Just go ahead and decide what to do without me.

You want to fight, right?

Why are you mad?

I'm not.

Yeah, you're mad.

Listen here.

It's not that I want to fight,

but the Gridman Alliance has no other choice.

I've been wanting to say this for a while...

but you're the only one who says we're the Gridman Alliance.

-Huh? -Akane is my friend.

You expect me to support fighting my friend?

Ugh, this is such a pain...

Your emotions do all the thinking for you.

That was pretty bad.

TOBACCO LIQUOR ATM

PRESS BUTTON FOR ICE

I think I screwed up...

You screwed up big time.

Starting tomorrow, all the girls will think I'm an ass...

It's over.

My high school life is gone forever, and it's only the second semester!

Utsumi, sorry to say this when you're down...

I know...

I get it!

Right now, we've got to focus on Akane Shinjo.

At this rate, it'll all end for good.

We've got to stop Shinjo ourselves.

THREE MORE DAYS

What's this? You want me to take it back?

If we're going to fight, let's do it another day, another place.

Hold on.

You really want to stop me?

Why are you targeting the festival?

Because I hate it.

I know you guys don't want to take part any more than I do.

Don't you think seeing my monster in action would be way cooler?

I know you do.

Wasn't it supposed to be Gridman that you're after?

Well, there's that, but...

In that case, there's no reason to get others involved.

Sorry, I'm leaving. Got Phys Ed next.

Wait!

TWO MORE DAYS

That's one old sponge.

Calibur, sit down.

What do you want, loser kid?

Where's the girl?

I'm looking for the girl...

Girl?

Oh, a customer?

Hmm? Are you looking for something?

That's not...

Huh?

Here you go.

Sorry, it's cafe food.

So, a friend of yours?

Not even close. Does he look like he's with us?

-Yeah. -Huh?

Why didn't you chase him then?

You could have defeated him.

Felt like Yuta wouldn't let me.

Oh?

Hey, hold up, kid. Have something to say to Mom?

Need to be taught manners?

Hey!

Huh?

All right. Go.

Don't just let him leave!

I got his phone number.

You can teach him manners later.

Huh?

Hey, Max! This guy has a few screws loose!

What's that reaction? Are you American?

ONE MORE DAY

I heard from Hibiki.

You're the one who killed Tonkawa and the others.

It wasn't me. It was my monster that did it.

You've kept this up and said nothing?

Monsters make this city go round.

Sometimes it has to be fixed.

Besides, did you even get along with Tonkawa and the others?

I wouldn't say we did or we didn't.

Then it's the same with or without them.

It's not the same.

Then why don't you kill me?

That'll settle everything.

That won't settle anything.

I knew you were a good girl. You're different from the rest.

You should be close to me.

I...

Don't you want to get along with a god?

No matter what I do, you'll never be able to hate me.

I made sure you were set up that way.

Everyone that lives here loves everything about me.

That's why you and I are friends, Rikka.

I was born already as your friend?

You were made to be my friend when you were made by my monster.

STOPPING

EXITING BUS

Departing. Please hold on.

It's tomorrow... The festival.

Yeah.

I tried talking to Akane today, but it was useless.

I couldn't stop her.

That computer thing and the shop itself both belong to my parents.

I haven't contributed anything myself.

I think you're wrong.

We've only been able to come this far because everyone's been there.

There have been plenty of times we wouldn't have made it without you.

I know Utsumi is thinking that, too.

And me? I want you to be here--

Tomorrow...

I'll apologize to Utsumi.

Huh?

But Utsumi's the one who said nasty things.

I want to apologize first.

Why?

That guy... He'd never think I'd apologize first.

First? That's it!

The school festival's tomorrow, right?

Yeah.

But you're not looking forward to it?

That's not true. I totally am.

That's good to hear!

I bet everyone's excited to see your big performance.

Well, yeah.

Hopefully, they all enjoy the show.

Lots of guests will be coming from all over.

That's why I can't lose.

SCHOOL FESTIVAL IN ZERO DAYS

Do it, Alexis.

Very well. Instance Abreactio--

Wait!

What's this?

What the...?

Huh? Look at that!

Deploy Gridman first to prompt an evacuation.

Nice idea.

This way, Shinjo has less reason to attack the school.

Could they make this any more dull?

Alexis!

Instance Abreaction!

Huh? What gives?

Gridman's only half as big as usual!

They're taking you lightly!

All right! Let's go, too!

Access code!

-Battle Truck Max! -Buster Borr!

Huh? Is it okay they all went together?

Gridman and the others shrunk their output scale

to avoid interference!

I don't get it...

I don't get it, but can they win?

Probably...

No. They will win!

Close one!

Yes! Today's the day you witness my power!

Now's when we put our powers together!

Right!

Hyperlink Combine...

Full Powered Gridman!

What on earth?

Now it's just a robot...

My monster will never lose to that!

-So strong! They're doing it! -Yeah!

Twin Drill Break!

Full Power Charge!

Grid Full Power...

Finish!

At 1:00 p.m., the dance club is performing in the courtyard!

Class 2G is showing a movie!

DREAM BIG AND SHINE! HIGH SCHOOL FESTIVAL

Utsumi.

The other day...

Sorry! I was wrong!

Forgive me!

I'm sorry, too...

That totally suits you.

Doesn't it?

Did Shinjo end up not coming or what?

Marusan! Did Akane come?

Not today!

Said she wasn't feeling well!

I see.

Thanks!

You'll never be able to hate me.

I made sure you were set up that way.

Rikka?

Oh, there you are!

Hey! Your mom is here!

Hey! Ugh!

Those are some interesting outfits...

Uh, thanks...

My tea ceremony's in just 20 minutes!

Yeah, I'm coming!

It'll be shit tea.

Don't say shit tea!

We've got to hand these out, right?

GENDER NONBINARY CAFE

Yeah.

HIGH SCHOOL FESTIVAL

Even if I can't remember it Surely our meeting had to be

Youthful

Somewhere, somehow, we were connected

Connected

We'll be together tomorrow

The day after, and beyond that

Whether or not you're waiting for me I'll run

If I keep my legs moving I'll become light

Who knew this fleeting moment could be

So beautiful, so cherished

Filling the hole in my heart

I didn't win again...

At this rate, my city will...

I know you can do so much better than this.

Because you're someone brimming with talent.