Original subtitles

Let's dig in!

We're waiting for you.

My subjects!

The ceremony to announce your new king will now commence.

Having endured harsh training in the human realm,

I now want all of you to witness how completely

my son has matured.

Boy, come out!

Prince!

Prince!

My subjects!

From this day forth... I will...

Just a moment!

What is it? You want an autograph?

No, I do not.

Then what? I'm kinda busy right now.

There is a rumor that

at the birthday celebration of Your Highness

you didn't eat your bitter greens.

Is it true?

We demand an answer!

Hmm, I guess I didn't.

Your monsters harvested those vegetables just for you!

Well, they tasted bitter!

What's more,

I'll never forgive the portrait you painted of our King!

You painted the King with nose hairs!

Dad's nose hairs do stick out.

Have you no respect for the King's dignity?

What's wrong with drawing it like it is?

Your Majesty!

Isn't appointing such a selfish prince as King premature?

Now wait a minute.

We say nay! We say nay!

We say nay! We say nay!

Oh, no...

Master...

Shut uuuup!

Can't a guy with food dislikes become King?

So what if I painted Dad with nose hairs?

It's no big deal!

Who needs this country?!

Master!

You three!

Your Majesty!

Bring the boy back.

He must apologize to the monsters.

Your Majesty...

Master isn't very good at saying sorry.

If you can't manage it, you can forget about promotions!

Trying to talk Master into anything is hopeless!

Our dreams of promotion are over.

He looks really down.

This could be our chance.

We hate to tell you this, Master...

You understand, the monsters won't let you

live your life however you want.

I know.

Please, Master...

You have to apologize.

I'm going to the human realm.

I can eat what I like.

Are you serious?

Utako and Hiroshi will cook my favorites.

Hey, Dragon!

Master!

See you guys later.

Hold on a second.

Listen to me.

Master!

Not this look again!

Damn you, Dad!

His Majesty is furious.

We have to turn back.

We keep going! No way I'm turning back!

Can you overcome your own selfishness?

Boy!

Gleeful, fun-loving Kaibutsu-kun

He is The Prince of Monster Land

He's no match for a cute lass

But demons and creatures, bring 'em on, bring 'em on!

Using all his power, bing bang boom!

All of a sudden, he blows his top!

Hey Dragon, you're starting to lose it.

What the hell? You're not a dragon.

You're a goat!

"I'm an honest-to-God dragon", he says..

I don't like this...

His wings are gone!

Then I guess we should head home.

We're not going home!

Back to Monster Land!

I said we ain't going home!

Note: This film's dialogue is entirely in the Japanese language

That was scary!

Where are we?

Certainly not Japan.

If we were gonna leave home, I wanted to see Utako and Hiroshi.

This is all your fault!

You flew right in to that tornado.

Talking back to me?

It's us who should be angry!

What a dragon...

Nice!

Who are you guys? You wanna fight?

Looks that way.

What the...?

Please forgive our disrespect.

We believed it was an enemy attack.

And you are...?

I am Vishal, ruler of this land.

I'm the Prince of...

There's no need to hide anything. We knowyour true identity.

You are...

a brave, legendary hero! Yes?

Hero!

Hero!

Brave One!

The people of this land know your legend well.

You descend from the sky and use magical powers.

I always knew of you through historical record

but never believed it was prophecy.

Welcome to our land, beloved Hero.

Umm...

You express hesitation. Am I mistaken?

Yeah. You're way off...

Those flames could be nothing but magic!

You are the great Hero are you not?

If you listen...

That's right!

I am...

your legendary hero!

Eating by hand is pretty good.

What are you doing?!

Why did you lie like that?

You're no kind of "legendary hero".

'Cause this place is a lot more fun than boring old Monster Land.

They're going to find out.

We better hightail it outta here.

What's this?

It's bitter!

We apologize, great Hero!

We'll prepare another dish.

Right on!

He's truly in paradise.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Hey, isn't this curry?!

It's our country's specialty.

Being a hero... is awesome!

It seems we're stuck here.

Juicy!

Control yourself! We have to bring him home!

Would you care to dance, dear Count?

Yes!

Is everything to your liking, dear Hero?

No complaints.

Well... the time has come.

Time for what?

Surely you understand.

Please save our princess.

According to this scroll

the hero descends from the sky

and using his magical powers

saves the princess in distress.

Save a princess?

I'm ashamed to say it,

but when the rebel forces tried to overthrow my rule

the princess was unfortunately abducted.

And then you, great Hero, descended from above.

That is why

we ask you save the princess as the legend states.

Nope, don't think so.

But...

We beg you, dear Hero.

Too much trouble. Not interested.

Let's help them!

Agreed. Your powers will make it a breeze.

You sure changed your tune.

With the hospitality they've shown it's the least we can do.

Who asked you? No way am I doing it.

Stop. Stop everything!

No more curry!

Wait a sec! No curry?

As the legend states

"The legendary hero saved the princess"

"and was then served legendary curry".

The finest ingredients had been prepared...

What a shame.

Okay!

I'll save your princess!

You look like a real hero now. This is a blast.

After this good deed, His Majesty will surely forgive us.

But these guys

are too slow.

Hey, Dragon!

The time has come!

We will rule this land at last.

As long as the princess is with us

divine victory is ours!

Divine victory!

We will crush our sworn enemy Vishal!

Light our path!

C'mon, show us!

You're getting better.

You can use it to defend yourself in battle, Ka.

No way.

I can do it now but I'd be too nervous in a fight.

You're giving up before you try?

'Cause...

What is that?!

Princess! Vishal is attacking.

People!

Take up arms!

Justice will defeat evil!

Where is she?

It must be the girl in red.

Oh, there she is!

Here they come.

Upsy daisy.

Princess!

Who are you?

I'm a... legendary hero.

Fire!

Sorcery...

Goodbye!

Release me!

Utako!

Long time no see!

How did you end up in such a situation?

Who is Utako? My name is Pirari.

Stop your foolin'.

"Pirari"?

Goofy name!

Pardon me?

You're very rude!

Wait...

Maybe she really is someone else.

I guess she just looks like Utako.

I can't believe it.

Okay...

How's this?

Don't frighten the poor thing.

She's strong-minded

but also faints, just like Utako.

Well, they do say everyone has two lookalikes in the world.

Maybe Hiroshi's here, too.

Fat chance of that!

Sis...

Just as the legend states,

our great Hero has saved the princess!

Gee, thanks.

Glad we could help.

Master.

Welcome home.

The princess has been returned safely!

Wasting no time, the wedding ceremony shall be held tomorrow!

At last...

"The legendary hero..."

"was served legendary curry".

Not bad.

Then we can finally go home.

That's right.

My apologies. Please enjoy everything.

Where's my curry?

That's right.

It can't be.

The curry is...

in there?

Everything is going according the plan.

Ouch!

What just happened?

Hey, I've seen the same kind of bars in Japan.

Look out.

I'll open 'em.

We can always count on you, Master.

That's it, Master, you've got it.

Alley-oop!

Huh? My powers...

What happened to your powers?

What's that?

What ya doin'?

That object happens to be

my piece of The Devil's Stone.

What do you mean? The Devil's Stone..

When I battled Demokin I shattered it into pieces.

What're you doin' with it?

Well...

I was concerned that

it could fall into the wrong hands.

I held onto it for safe keeping, away from scoundrels and villains!

Maybe now I'll be popular!

No way.

You really thought you could pick up girls with that?

No, no!

He probably whistled when he found it.

Didn't you?

I didn't, Master!

What a beautiful stone.

The Devil's Stone...

Without this,

The Prince of Monsters has no powers.

Hey.

What are ya?

You!

Are who?

Of course,

you don't remember the peasants of Monster Land.

Rock Man.

He escaped from Monster Land.

I did not escape.

I left by choice.

In Monster Land, your class and occupation

depend on the family you're born into.

It's a fate you can't escape.

Are you finished?

It's bitter! Get it outta here.

That's hilarious!

I couldn't bear to watch it anymore.

And so,

I turned my back on Monster Land

and came to the human realm to become a king.

Why is it only someone born into is it only someone born in King?

Why?!

When I'm such a fine candidate

and you're just a fool?

Watch it!

Be that as it may.

In a short time

I will finally be their king.

Monsters can't become kings in the human realm.

The people don't know my true identity.

Even in this land,

only those who carry on the royal bloodline can take the throne.

That is why marriage vows with Princess Pirari were necessary.

You dirty pig.

You tricked us!

You went along with it.

Pretending to be a hero.

Now is my time.

It's your fault, Master. You played the hero!

You were dancing forfood.

He was the one who was dancing!

What about Franken?

Silence, all of you!

Excuse us.

You should show me more respect.

It was our people who

created The Devil's Stone in the first place.

Behold!

The stone is pleased to be reunited with its owner.

This is the stone's original color...

You're no good after all.

We never should've left home!

Agreed.

And you know that our chances for promotion are now zero.

Shut the hell up!

All of you shut up!

How much more disrespect will you show me?

Now I will showyou hell.

Anybody care to try?

What the...?

There's trouble!

What is it?

A battle for the princess.

What?

Princess!

Hurry up! There's no time!

Hey, Dragon!

Dragon already quit.

Where's that stupid goat?

First we have to get out of here!

It looks painful.

It's the only way.

- It won't work. - It will work!

Let go of me!

There are more important things than rescuing me.

You're our greatest hope.

But...

what if something happens to your men?

They'll make it back alive.

Luckily, that man with the long arms isn't around.

He makes me furious. that fake "hero"!

But his powers...

Nothing about him is real!

That wild face. Those weasely eyes. Those vulgar words.

He's like a caveman.

And that cap.

He's really crazy.

Who do you mean?!

The caveman!

Just 'cause I kept quiet, doesn't mean you can insult me!

How did you get here? Only royalty know of this passage.

Why are you here?

To take me away again?

I'm not gonna touch you. Who needs ya!

Rude fool!

Rude fool!

Don't copy me!

I'm just replying!

Stupid, stupid, stupid!

That's some low-quality name calling.

Sis!

Ka! You're safe.

Wait a sec!

Nowwhat is it you want?

Hiroshi!

Excuse us.

It is him!

How are you, buddy? Long time no see. I missed you!

Hiroshi?

Stay away from my brother.

Brother?

His name is Ka. Who is this "Hiroshi"?

Another lookalike?

Identical to Utako and Hiroshi.

It's really not them?

Sunil. Let us leave them and go.

We should take them with us.

They've been deceived, too.

A legendary hero... is a good ally.

I'm sorry...

They've escaped.

So be it.

No need to rush.

Not exactly royal cuisine.

Don't have any, then!

What the hell!

A person like you doesn't deserve anything!

'Cause I ain't "a person".

What?

That's always the problem.

You behave so selfishly.

Because I am selfish. I do whatever I like!

You misunderstand...

the real meaning of "selfish".

Selfish contains the word "self".

Being aware of who you really are.

Say what?

Being selfish can mean

sticking to what you believe in, and taking responsibility.

And yet I...

We lost our parents when we were very young.

As Queen and Prince, we governed this land.

At that time,

everyone was poor but helped each other.

But...

since that day three months ago, everything changed.

"That day"?

The kingdom was attacked by a demon.

Flames rose from the palace, and we escaped.

When we returned several days later

a man stood before the people

as slayer of the monster.

And then...

both Ka and I

were called fools who had abandoned our country.

We lost the confidence of our people and were driven out.

It was his plan all along.

Vishal isn't human. He's the monster who attacked the kingdom.

I can't believe it...

To think we left our people behind...

Who needs this country?!

Dragon!

I'm tired.

Just a little further.

Prince.

You've gained weight.

Get off.

You said get on.

He meant me.

You're pathetic! Can't you walk yourself?

It was you who tried to hitch a ride.

Goofy little man.

Now wait one minute!

What a mess...

What happened?

Nobody's here.

Guess they all ran away.

Don't say such a thing!

Enough bickering, you two!

Anybody here?

Anybody?

Sunil!

Are you okay?

What's happening?

We've been ambushed.

Sis.

Now, behave and hand over the princess.

You stand no chance.

They're controlled by the diamonds.

This is bad! We have to get out of here!

How exactly, do you suggest?

Brave One.

Use your magic...

to save us.

Knock 'em down with it.

I can't!

Just do it!

At a time like this I always mess up!

Hero!

I have no choice.

Please.

If you use your power... just like the legend says.

I don't know any legend.

I'm no "hero".

It was all a lie.

I ain't any kind of hero!

Don't ask me to be one.

This is useless.

It's stupid.

Fire.

Princess!

Wait.

I will...

be yourwife.

But... why?!

To be honest, I'm fed up of wearing rags

and eating plain food.

Let me live with you in luxury.

I thought you were worried about the people.

You said you were heroes.

I just took advantage of that.

I was expecting to go back as a queen.

But you're just pretenders.

Sa what?

Oh, well, it'll do.

Farewell.

Wait a sec!

Master!

Let us leave them be, Vishal.

They're not even worth killing.

Very well.

Pointless slaughter pains my heart.

Sis!

Shut up!

I babysat you long enough!

Don't follow me.

Lift her.

Move out!

It's you who's selfish!

You were so strong.

What is it?

It's made of diamonds.

And...

This stone

is proof that you are my wife.

It's beautiful.

Wear it at tomorrow's ceremony.

I look forward to it.

What is that?

Just thinking about her burns me up!

I still can't believe it. She was just a selfish girl after all.

It's about time!

You know how many times I called you?

What are you saying?

"I was called by Master, so I went to the palace, but..."

Stop talking with your mouth full!

A letter?

"Master wasn't there, but Princess told me to"

"give this to her brother after the ceremony."

Then why did you try to eat it?

Just a goat after all.

My dearest little brother,

I'm sorry for the mean things I said

but it was the only way to save everyone.

By the time you read this,

I won 't be in this world anymore...

I've noticed that our people

have been brainwashed by Vishal.

So I will risk my life to undo it.

Ifl risk my life I'll regain people 's trust.

Ka, please take care of this country.

I know you can 't always take action,

but you're a strong boy.

You can do anything.

I believe in you.

I'm sorry for being selfish until the very end.

She did it to save us...

Are you all right?

Master, I can tell you've decided to go and save her.

Nope, I'm going back to Monster Land.

I've lost my powers. I can't do anything.

But you owe her for saving you.

I didn't ask for help.

Forget it!

You always wanted to go back, right? So now we can.

Are you being serious?

You still don't get it?!

She sacrificed her life to save us.

She's risking her own life to save the people.

Is ignoring that

your true selfishness?

Your selfishness

means avoiding tough situations when it suits you.

Pirari and you are complete opposites.

At the inaugural ceremony the monsters opposed you a little so you ran away.

Who would accept a king like that?

Shut up!

We've had it.

We'll save her, with or without your help.

What about you, Prince?

Even if I go, there's nothing I can do.

You "princes" are all alike.

We're off!

Demokin.

Demolina!

What in the world...

Don't force yourself...

If you emerge now your body will disintegrate.

There isn't enough desire for rejuvenation.

Desire?

I used Rock Man's desire to become King.

He has the power to create diamonds.

When those diamonds are flaunted at the poor,

they're overcome with desire for wealth.

I then harvest that desire.

Are you going to make the same mistake once again?

What?

Through my battle with he Monster Prince,

isn't what happened to my body proof enough

of how foolish using humans is?

And yet...

No matter you say,

all I want in this world

Demolina...

is you.

Dear Demokin...

What is it?

What is this, Demokin?

It's proof of

my eternal love.

Will you accept it?

Yes.

My life is...

for the people.

Fran, Fran, Franken

Drac, Drac, Dracula

Whoa, it's Wolfman!

We're a monster trio

A big old oaf, a gentlemanly bat

hairy all over, but we 're a great team!

We all look different, but work together

All for our Master!

Let's get to the palace.

I was all fun and games, but now we'll show them what real monsters we are.

We all have different strengths, but work as team

All for our Master!

This is how it goes, I guess.

Our dear Vishal has arrived!

My people,

you have gathered in great numbers to honor me.

As a token of thanks,

please accept this.

Princess Pirari

will now grace us with her presence.

Princess Pirari!

Please hear us, Gods above!

My future wife will now make her vows.

Now, Pirari...

we will pledge our eternal bond.

Why am I first?!

Why do I have to die first?

I have a daughter. She's at her cutest age!

Start with the anemic one!

I'm at my cutest age, too!

Start with the big guy!

Master.

You came to save the princess.

No, I didn't.

I came to finish the argument!

She kept calling me "selfish"

but she left her brother and risked her life!

It's Pirari who's selfish!

I came here to get her back.

For calling me "goofy", too!

Follow me, idiots!

Master.

Why are you silent?

It's time to say our vows.

- What are... - Stay back!

Um, Franken? Now's not the time for a break!

That way, Master. Hurry!

We'll hold 'em back!

My people...

This man Vishal

is giving you diamonds

to brainwash you to think of only yourselves.

Stop this, Pirari.

Come to your senses.

Don't be blinded by such things!

Please...

look at each other

and remember the days when you

walked hand in hand.

I believe

you can resist greed,

and consider each other

to live together in harmony.

I see light.

Dammit!

Sis!

I truly...

believe in...

all of you.

Aim for that glint.

Throw it!

I can't do it... I'm not good enough.

Don't give up so soon! You wanna help your sister?

My people...

open your eyes.

The hero...

used his magical powers and saved the princess in distress.

The Prince of Monsters has appeared! He have to...

The Prince...

Demokin?

Now desire is at its peak.

I don't care what happens to you.

If you want to be King, do it alone.

Was that your plan from the beginning?

For that woman?

The Prince!

Why did you do such a thing?

I'm sorry...

I promise you,

I won't make you worry about me anymore.

So don't ever do this again.

Thank you. Thank you!

I will finish you off

and then take over Demon World.

Die.

Demolina...

Demokin.

Dear Demokin...

Don't speak.

I am...

so happy...

being with you

like this.

Holding each other.

Demolina...

Our time was short

but I could hear your voice...

and be close to you.

I'm truly...

I...

will be King.

Whatever it takes!

Legendary

curry.

Are you excited, Hero?

I told you, I'm no hero.

I'm just Kaibutsu-kun.

That's true. He is just a monster.

Thank you for waiting. Legendary curry will now be served.

Thank you!

I will be King.

Whatever it takes!

Is that Rock Man?

How did he turn into that?

We have to escape.

He will destroy the palace.

Wait a second.

Let us take care of this.

But...

He was once one of our citizens.

So we should handle this.

Right, Master?

I'll never forgive him!

He ruined my curry!

That reason?

Wow!

That's your punishment

for making me angry.

He possesses more power than The Devil's Stone.

He will take over

not only the human realm,

but also conquer Demon World and Monster Land.

Well now...

Is that all you've got, Prince?

Of course not!

Everything you did

was out of pure selfishness.

I won't let you get away with it!

Surely you jest.

Who is the more selfish one, you or I?

No way I'm gonna lose.

I'm the prince of Monster Land!

Prince!

Do your best!

Do your best!

Do your best.

Do your best!

Do your best, Prince!

Boy!

You're finished.

Master!

Kaibutsu-kun!

Huh?

Why is Demokin here?

Now you will pay!

It's my turn to destroy you.

I can't believe they're fighting together.

A miracle!

The left side of his chest.

Catch him off guard and hit his weak spot.

I don't see any weak spots!

Good luck.

I don't have much time.

Demokin!

Now!

Do it!

Do it quickly!

Stupid Prince!

Here it comes!

Master's going to blow his top.

Three...

Two...

One!

As you once said

I am selfish.

But...

you misunderstood the real meaning of being selfish.

Now listen.

Have your own beliefs

and stick to them.

And be prepared to take responsibility.

That's being selfish.

Exactly what Princess told him.

If you're not up to it

you shouldn't use the word "selfish".

Shut up!

Being selfish is

awesome!

Why...

didn't you finish me?

Enough!

Let's go home.

Master...

It was you guys who said it.

He's from our world.

So...

We should deal with him.

Is that okay, Demokin?

Please come and see us again.

I couldn't even eat my legendary curry.

Kaibutsu-san.

I'll be waiting for you, too.

She really is like Utako.

We should take off.

Everyone ready?

Excuse us!

Farewell.

Pirari!

I forgot to tell you...

You're goofier than I am!

What's that mean?

He's just like Your Majesty.

What?

Who was it again?

A long time ago, who ran away even though I tried to stop him?

This way, Princess.

You really did whatever you wanted to.

I can't lay all the blame on Master.

Dad's gonna be furious with me.

Hail the new King! Hail the new King!

Hail the new King! Hail the new King!

Now you can be named King of Monster Land.

Excellent! We've been promoted.

Hail the new King! Hail the new King!

Shut uuuup!

I won't stop

being selfish.

There's no way

I'll eat bitter greens!

I'll still draw nose hair

on Dad's portrait.

But I'll also

be selfish in protecting all of you!

'Til the end!

Remember that!

Satoshi Ohno as Kaibutsu-kun

Masahiro Matsuoka as Demokin

Norito Yashima as Dracula

Umika Kawashima as Pirari / Utako Ichikawa

Ryuhei Ueshima as Wolfman

Hong Man Choi as Franken

Tatsuomi Hamada as Ka / Hiroshi Ichikawa

Takaya Kamikawa as Vishal / Rock Man

Kazuki Kitamura as Sunil

Hiroki Miyake as Policeman

Kazuaki Hankai as Butler

Izumi Inamori as Demolina

Takeshi Kaga as King of Monster Land

"Arama Apartments"

What is it?

Kaibutsu-kun!

What happened?

I just had a little question.

Just hurry up and get on!

Master!

The inaugural ceremony is starting!

Shut up! I don't want to be King after all.

Master, no!

You're in real trouble now.

Long time no see!

So what did you want to ask?

Am I really that selfish?

Totally.

I see...

You're a grouch without curry.

And wake us up in the middle of the night.

But I still like you.

You're really nice

and protect us no matter what.

I guess I do.

Don't be embarrassed.

I'm not!

Oh, yeah!

I met a brother and sister just like you two.

No way!

Well, you know

they both looked exactly like you...

Directed by Yoshihiro Nakamura