Original subtitles

In this land there is freedom, peace, and wealth.

But suddenly one day, without mercy...

...the nation discards a handful of its citizens.

Resistance is futile. One can only accept the fate...

...our nation imposes.

Kamoi, Yosuke

Time to death:

One Hour

You're not drunk enough!

Interoffice memo: I need elixir!

Shimoyama!

Yeah?

It's been a while.

What is it?

You don't remember me?

Huh?

I'm Yosuke Kamoi.

What are you talking about? That was years ago!

I'm sorry! Forgive me!

I didn't mean it!

It was just a game!

A game?

You call that a game?

Forgive me! I'll do whatever you say!

No.

Kill me and you'll go to jail!

Jail? I won't be going there!

< IKIGAMI: The Ultimate Limit >

Congratulations on your first day of school.

I hope you'll all study hard...

...and grow up to be fine, upstanding people.

But first I have something important to tell you.

Between the ages of 18 and 24, a number of today's Grade 1 pupils...

...will die for our nation.

We don't know who they will be.

It could even be one of you.

But don't be afraid. Those who die serve the nation.

It is a very great honor.

Do you all understand?

Yes!

We will now take attendance.

Speak right up when your name is called.

When I was 6, before I understood, I was given the injection.

And then last year I got through my 'period of service'.

I turned 25.

I became one of those who had fulfilled his duty.

As you know, the 'Maintenance of National Prosperity Law'...

...implants the fear of death...

...in the citizens of a nation at peace.

By reaffirming the value of life...

...it is the cornerstone of our nation.

All citizens, upon entering elementary school...

...are required to be inoculated.

Mixed in with 0.1 per cent of these injections...

...is a special nano-capsule.

It is injected into one person in a thousand.

When that person is between 18 and 24, at a specified date and time...

...the capsule shatters in the pulmonary artery.

There is no way of knowing if you carry the capsule.

It could be anyone.

This risk heightens awareness of the value of life.

It promotes civic-mindedness...

...morality...

...and the desire to be a productive citizen.

Are you OK?

Since this law was instituted, the national suicide rate...

...and crime rates have fallen remarkably.

Our stagnant productivity and GDP have risen dramatically.

It is because of the Prosperity Law that our nation leads the world...

It's wrong!

The law is wrong!

That law stole my girlfriend's life!

The state forced a senseless death on her!

Your girlfriend...

...was sacrificed for the state.

No! There's something wrong with this country! It's crazy!

You all think so!

Why won't anyone speak up?!

You think so, don't you?

Hey! What's going on?! Let go of me!

Help me!

Help!

Let go of me!

Hey, what are you doing?!

There is one decadent thinker in every year's intake.

Take great care in what you say and do.

To continue...

Those young people with the capsule in their bodies...

...receive a notification of their impending death...

...24 hours before it takes place.

These letters are known as ikigami.

This is a service rendered by the state...

...to ensure recipients and families a meaningful final 24 hours.

Your task following this training will be to deliver these letters.

You are an elite, chosen by the state.

There is honor in this work.

Do it with pride.

We will now offer a silent prayer to those on whose deaths...

...our prosperity rests.

Pray!

'Fujimoto', isn't it?

Yes, sir.

What's going to happen to him?

The state treats thought crime in an appropriate manner.

You needn't be concerned.

From that day on, death notifications were my job.

A job vital to the prosperity of the state.

Honorable work, a job to be proud of.

Fujimoto...

Chief...

Good morning.

Good morning.

January Deaths: 65

May they rest in peace.

Only 65 last month?

That's not many.

Take care of this, please.

It's for tonight.

Make sure you deliver it.

Tanabe, Tsubasa Time of Death: 8 p.m.

Yes?

Excuse this late hour.

Is Tsubasa Tanabe at home?

He's not back yet. Can I help you?

This is a death notification.

The subject is granted free transportation, food, and lodging.

The family will receive a pension from the National Prosperity Fund.

However, should the subject commit a crime...

...the pension will go to compensate the victims.

I don't know him!

Mrs Tanabe!

He's not my son. Go away, please.

Mrs Tanabe...

Get out.

Get out, I said!

I'm a single mother. He's my only son.

Please...

Please don't kill him!

His death will be the foundation of national prosperity.

May he rest in peace.

Get out!

Get out, now!

Tanabe, Tsubasa.

Time to death: 23 hours, 56 minutes.

From this moment begins the last day...

...in a young mars life.

Hey!

Play it right!

Are you into this or not?

I played it right.

Have you got a problem?

Not especially.

Sorry, can we take a break?

Your face.

The look on it.

Do something about it.

Sing looking like that and they'll leave in droves.

Like this?

Yeah. Just hold that goofy grin.

How did I get stuck with him?!

Sounds good.

Hello.

How's it going, Tatsuhiko?

Not too good.

It's Tanabe.

I'm selling you two hard. Hang in a bit, OK?

Tomorrow's big.

Yeah.

Tanabe...

Yes?

The T-Birds' future is riding on tomorrow.

Yes.

Live TV is tricky.

Play good and you're a star. Mess up and you're history.

It's Tatsuhiko's show. You just stand there and grin.

He's the one who's brought you this far.

I know my place.

I'm beat!

So, Hidekazu... what are your plans?

What do you want to do with your life?

No plans.

You've got to focus, or you'll end up like me, going nowhere.

I'm back.

Mom?

What are you doing sitting there in the dark?

Tomorrow's our big break.

Then we'll be able to move out of here.

What's wrong?

Did something happen?

This can't be right!

I couldn't do anything...

...but accept it.

Yeah, but...

...where does that leave me?

I'm sorry!

Komatsuna Live!

Thank you! That was 'Signpost', written by Hidekazu Morio.

Lead vocal, Tsubasa Tanabe.

Tsubasa!

Hey, don't take it all! You always do that!

Do you think we'll ever get our big break?

Who knows?

I wanna be a star!

Careful!

You'll spill it!

Wouldn't it be great to play in the Tokyo Dome!

50,000 people watching us!

50,000 people going wild!

Don't spill it! Stop day-dreaming, will you!

'Komatsuna! ' 'Yay! '

Idiot!

'I wanna thank you all for coming out tonight! '

You ate the whole thing! You took all the pork bits!

What about you?

And the bamboo shoots!

My motivations gone!

Excuse me...

Satake, Omega Music.

My name's Tsutsumi.

Thanks.

You mean the Omega Music?

Yes.

We've been hearing about you.

Could you maybe come to our office?

We'd like to talk to you.

You mean it?!

We'd love to!

Right?

Yeah!

Uh, well...

...it's you we want to see, Mr Tanabe.

Just me?

Shit!

We've never spot-lighted a new act before.

Let's hope they can light a fire.

Thank you very much.

My hopes are high.

Right!

Yes!

See you, then.

Hidekazu!

We're going to be on 'Music Bomb' next month.

Great.

This might be my big break.

I'll pull you along with me.

Didn't you sing lead?

You're just riding that other guy's coat-tails.

And getting paid for it.

Isn't that better than being a coolie?

What?

Hidekazu!

Come on!

Why me?!

Tanabe, Tsubasa

Time to death:

16 hours, 26minutes

Sacrificed yesterday: Kojima, Maki

May she rest in peace.

The National Prosperity Law, on a daily basis...

...teaches us the value and the magnificence of life.

Vote for Kazuko Takizawa!

In our schools and our homes, we must educate for the nation!

'For a National Education! '

Fujimoto...

Good morning.

Good morning.

Did your delivery last night go well?

Yes, sir.

It did?

Good.

It looks like you're getting used to this.

Chief...

Yes?

Um...

What is it?

Should I be?

What?

I mean...

What do you mean?

Should I be getting used to this?

Of course.

This is important work.

But...

But what?

Couldn't we do more?

To make that last day more meaningful?

Fujimoto!

That is not for us to consider.

Interference with a subject is a violation of regulations.

At worst...

...it could be a thought crime.

Avoid unnecessary thinking.

I'm hungry.

Hello.

Do you have a reservation?

For one, sir?

This way.

The best of everything.

Can you pay for it, sir?

My apologies!

Three hours late!

What's that idiot Tanabe up to?!

Stage fright, maybe?

It's OK. I can handle it alone.

This is serious!

No luck. I've looked everywhere he might be.

Shit!

The instant noodles tasted better.

Isn't that the guy at the TV station?

Excuse me.

What?

Your office said you were here.

So?

I wanted to see you.

I wanted to apologize.

And I wanted to sing with you again, like before.

You came here to say that?

I'm...

You're playing live tonight.

You knew?

Should you be here?

Yeah, I'd better go.

Sorry to bother you.

If you're in the mood, will you watch the show?

I'll be going for it.

Tanabe!

Where were you?!

Sorry. I fell asleep.

Look, damn it!

Come on and get ready!

Smarten up!

Here he is!

Thought you'd got scared.

I am scared.

Real scared.

Sorry... may I?

Sure, sit down.

Go ahead.

Beer.

15 seconds to air!

Here we go...

10 seconds...

8, 7, 6...

Five seconds, 4, 3...

Music Bomb!

We've got all kinds of guests, all coming to you live!

A glittering two-hour line-up packed with music and talk!

Now, let's introduce our guests.

First...

With their million-seller 'Love', the 'Square Pants Orchestra'!

The alluring, over-30 'R30beans'!

Here you go.

Making their TV debut, 'T-Birds'!

After commercial, to MCs.

Go.

Tonight is this duo's first-ever TV appearance.

T-Birds!

Thank you.

Shit!

Stuff it.

Hello?

Hidekazu?

Mrs Tanabe? What's wrong?

Are you watching the show?

No.

Watch it, OK?

It's his last big moment.

Last?

He got the letter.

So in a few minutes...

Please! Watch him.

You were singing on the street?

Yes.

Singing solo?

No, in a duo.

Not really a 'duo', was it?

Well, uh...

...that's right.

I'm told you were both sent to 'boot camp'.

Yeah, the management sent us away for two weeks.

About a week into it...

...I was exhausted from rehearsing morning till night...

...and I was fast asleep...

So this is it?

This is how it ends?

We could go on all night, but we're out of time.

So if you're ready...

Right!

This is a song they wrote at that 'boot camp'.

The ideas must have been flying!

They're all ready, so let's hear them sing.

T-Birds, with 'Meaning'.

Now what?

Hey!

What's going on?!

I'd like...

For my last song, I'd like to sing this one.

'Signpost', by Komatsuna.

Soon my birthday...

Will come round...

Just another candle.

My heart is torn trying to balance...

The things that push on me...

'From all sides.'

Cut to a commercial!

He's nuts!

Get his manager!

A commercial!

Quiet!

Kill all the lights except for the spot.

A signpost to now is what everyone's...

...looking for.

What is this thing called "being alive"?

Fighting?

Or staying out of fights?

What is this thing called "right"?

Not being wrong?

Or not losing track?

I want tears to age me...

Laughter to grow lines on my face...

With my love I want my back to bend under a weight...

To be so happy it's painful...

To be so happy it's painful...

In spite of that, because of that...

...the time to forget will come.

What is this thing called "gentleness"?

To forgive?

Or to stand firm?

What is this thing called "love"?

Just consideration?

Or concealing a doubting heart?

I want to lose to the rain...

And lose to the wind, but...

I will always point the way.

What is this thing called "being alive"?

Fighting?

Or protecting?

Every step I take now...

...will not be toward death...

...but toward life.

Every word I sing now...

...embarrassing as it may be...

...will be aimed at people's hearts...

...and be my...

...signpost.'

Tsubasa Tanabe died at his appointed time.

He was 23.

Last night another young man gave up his life on live TV.

His song brought tears to my eyes.

The sight of that beautiful death...

...reminded me again how important life really is.

This is the hope the National Prosperity Law kindles in us!

Help me win this election! Vote Kazuko Takizawa!

Please give me your vote!

National Prosperity Victim Sings Plea For Life

Chief...

My report on Tsubasa Tanabe.

That song seems to have brought a high viewer response.

If he'd released it earlier, he'd have been a star sooner.

I wonder about that.

What do you mean?

I suspect when he was singing that song at the end...

...he was fully alive for the first time in his life.

What made that song shine...

...was your ikigami.

I don't want to think that.

Say no more.

Everyone loves melodrama.

There are even people who grow rich selling it.

Amazing, isn't it.

Hey, Mom...

...where's our next trip?

New Year's, maybe?

Not till then? I can't wait that long!

Don't be selfish, Satoshi.

But Mom!

Sit back! You'll get hurt.

Oh, OK...

Dad?

Mom?

Satoshi?

Satoshi?

Satoshi?

Satoshi!

'Morning, Sakura.

Good morning.

- 'Morning! - 'Morning!

Ten more minutes.

The country is short of donors.

I don't know when your turn will come.

I see...

You'll have to be patient.

Hang in there, Sakura.

There's Sakura!

I'm back.

Sakura!

You have a visitor!

Hi, Sakura!

Satoshi? What brings you here?

Come and sit down.

Your brother wants you to go live with him.

It's taken a while, but finally I'm making enough money.

I'm looking for an apartment for us.

Isn't that nice, Sakura!

Now you two can combine your strengths.

Is this OK, Satoshi?

What?

Can you do this?

Sure I can!

The company's doing well, and I'm making good money.

Enough to support you.

You've always been a big talker.

You said you worked for a big company.

Then you were arrested for selling phony 'spirit urns'.

That was ages ago!

I've changed my ways.

The director says your marks are good enough for university.

Impossible.

No, it's not! You're smart, unlike me.

I'll manage the fees.

Go to university. We'll find a donor, and then you'll see again.

Satoshi...

...I don't mind staying as I am.

What?!

To tell the truth, being able to see scares me a little.

Why?

Now I imagine everything based on what little I remember...

...from when I was small.

Your face, my face, all I can do is imagine them.

But what happens if the reality is different?

What, are you crazy?

Although seeing your face in a mirror might be a shock.

Am I really that ugly?

I'm kidding.

Oh, you!

Sakura, your face is reflected in this glass right now.

You're gorgeous, just like me.

When I look in a mirror, I fall in love with myself.

You're lying again!

What do you mean by that?

No smoking!

Oh, come on! Just one!

No!

Oh, OK.

Are we at the cherry trees?

Yeah.

Are they out?

No, not yet. The blossoms might be late this year.

They might?

Satoshi...

...tell me again.

About why your name means 'cherry blossom'?

I want to hear it again.

Oh, well...

What do cherry blossoms look like?

They're...

...a pretty little flower, light pink.

In spring, on the big cherry trees, they all bloom at once.

Millions of them.

People gather underneath them to drink and carry on.

Come on, Sakura!

People forget their troubles at the sight of the cherry blossoms.

They watch over our meetings and our partings.

Flowers everyone loves.

Flowers that make everyone happy.

The sakura blossoms.

I like that part about making everyone happy.

This is no good! Are we short of phone staff?

Possibly.

'Possibly'? That's your job!

You're supposed to know!

Kazuko, they're all trying their hardest.

Be a little nicer.

There's only two days left. We've got to push!

You know that!

I'm hoping the TV speeches tonight will put us in front.

Do your best right to the end.

That is all.

Please, everyone...

Let's work hard.

I'm going home to change before I go to the TV station.

Get the car.

Death Notification Takizawa, Naoki

A shutaway...

Takizawa

Death Notification Notice of Delivery

Interference with a subject is a violation of regulations.

Hey!

Shit!

Hey!

Hey!

What are you doing?!

Let go!

Why did you butt in?!

Why did you butt in?!

Excuse this intrusion!

Naoki Takizawa?

Who are you?!

I have something for you.

Your Death Notification.

You are granted free transportation, food, and lodging.

Your family will receive a pension from the National Prosperity Fund.

However, should you commit a crime...

That's great!

It's hilarious!

Are you here...

...to save me...

...or kill me?

Who cares?

Now it'll end.

Naoki!

Keep out!

What in the world...?!

Why?

Why you?

Mom...

I have a favor to ask of you.

Make a speech for me tomorrow.

This election is going to be close.

But if the voters know you're dying for National Prosperity...

What are you saying?!

You shut up!

You stay shut away in this room, so you may as well be dead!

This is a golden opportunity!

Please! Help me!

I'm going to die alone. Get out of here.

Get out!

Out!

Get out of here now!

Out!

Get out!

And you, too! Out!

Why did you save me?

Naoki...

Naoki!

Naoki!

How could you!

I have to win!

Kazuko!

Excuse me.

No!

No! No!

Good night.

All went well?

Yes, sir.

No problems?

Not particularly.

Good.

Naoki Takizawa's mother is a prominent politician.

A conservative.

A former thought criminal.

She is?

She recanted in prison.

I don't know what happened there.

Why tell me that?

You're on duty tonight?

Yes.

This is for tomorrow morning. Go directly there.

It's two in a row, but if you wouldn't mind...

All right.

Good night, then.

Iizuka, Satoshi

You still owe us for the pay sites you've accessed.

Look, if you don't pay your late charges...

...we have a problem.

Hello?

I understand, but...

Pay up or you're dead meat!

Pay by tomorrow or we send the collection squad.

Understand?!

Satoshi!

They can hear you outside. Don't get carried away.

Sorry.

Well done.

I gave you a bonus.

Thank you.

Now I can finally stop crashing here.

I don't care if you stay. Keep up the good work.

Certainly the loss of a son is a grievous burden to bear.

But I am one whose life is dedicated to the state.

I am prepared to overcome this grief.

My son himself said these words to me:

I am happy to die in the cause of National Prosperity...

...so go for it, Mom.'

In pride at the honor of my son's death...

...I reaffirm this pledge to our nation's people:

I will battle to the death...

...for this beautiful land.

Could you open the door?

I know I'm not much of a man.

Secretary to a Diet Member' sounds nice...

...but it just means I'm living off my wife.

Even still...

...I'm your father, after all.

At least let me spend your last day with you.

Naoki...

Those tears Kazuko was crying...

...they were real.

She still...

...has a mother's heart.

Naoki...

...open the door.

If you won't...

...then I will!

These marks...

...make me look bad!

I'll try harder, Mom. For you!

It's not for me!

I want you to be someone who serves the state!

How can the son of a Diet member have grades like these?

Aren't you ashamed?!

I've had enough. I have no hopes for you.

I'm going to act as if you never existed.

Hello?

It's Ishii.

Yes, sir?

Naoki Takizawa is at large with a gun stolen from a policeman.

He may be harboring resentment against you.

Exercise caution.

What should I do?

You needn't do anything. Leave this to the police.

Detective...

Yes?

Until tomorrow's election is over...

...don't tell my wife. Please.

It could hurt her chances.

I'll win.

I'm going to win.

I will win this!

Akizawa, Naoki

Time to death:

11 hours, 25 minutes

...seven, eight, nine, ten.

It's all here.

Here's the key, then.

I'll draw up a receipt.

It was hard to find a place to suit you.

What's the date today?

There aren't many places that nice.

I'll just put my chop on this...

Mr Iizuka?

Satoshi Iizuka?

National Prosperity Center...

I have a called while you were out' form.

Your name, please?

Iizuka, Satoshi.

Iizuka, Satoshi...

Yes, a Death Notification has been sent.

We'll redeliver it. Where can you be reached?

Hello? Mr Iizuka?

Hello?

Give it back.

Give it back!

Give it back!

Hey!

Let go!

Sakura...

Here.

Did you get in a fight?

No. I just got it back.

Really?

Really.

Don't worry, Sakura. I'll look after you.

I'll always look after you.

OK.

Sorry.

I did get into a fight.

Sakura, help!

I understand.

The Transplants Law says patients must be taken in turn.

In principle, you can't designate a recipient...

Then find a way! I'm all she's got!

I said 'in principle'.

The National Prosperity Law grants you that right.

Then my corneas...

I see...

Have Sakura admitted as soon as you can.

I will.

Thank you.

Doctor, I don't want my sister to know about this.

She won't have the operation if she does.

He's at Meisei General Hospital?

All right.

Hey, you!

I'll be there in an hour.

Everything checks out fine.

A donor at last. Isn't that nice!

Yes.

The operation is tomorrow at 11.

So nothing but water after 9 tonight.

Right.

She doesn't mean you.

Oh yeah...

Oh, you!

Excuse me.

I still can't believe it. It's all so sudden!

Great, huh?

My heart's pounding. I hope it goes all right.

You worry too much.

Will you stay with me after the operation?

Sure I will!

The first face I want to see is yours.

The face you fall in love with.

Look forward to it.

I'm starving. I'll go get something to eat.

Iizuka, Sakura

Satoshi Iizuka?

The Prosperity Center contacted me.

I have your Death Notification. The time is 10 a.m. Tomorrow...

Not here!

What's going on, Satoshi?

You're here, aren't you?

An ikigami?

No, it's someone else.

But he said 'Satoshi Iizuka'!

It's written differently, and the picture's someone else.

Isn't it.

Uh, yes.

A civil servant ought to be more careful.

Satoshi, you're lying again. I can tell!

I'm not lying!

Are you donating your corneas to me?

I don't want them!

There's no point in seeing if you're dead!

Tell her, will you!

I'm sorry. I was mistaken.

See? You're over-reacting.

You said the Notification was for 10 a.m., didn't you.

Yes.

Satoshi, if you're alive at 10, I'll have the operation.

If you're not here, I won't.

Because that's the hour I'll die, too.

You and your big mouth!

Why'd you have to come here?!

I'm supposed to die at 10!

How can I lie to her after that?!

Mr Iizuka!

I'm very sorry.

It was going so well!

Then the delivery boy goes and wrecks it!

Naoki! Naoki Takizawa!

Life is the most precious thing in the world.

This we must keep in our hearts as we live from day to day.

Thus the National Prosperity Law...

...imposes an ordeal on our young.

Friends, lovers, family, ourselves... no one knows when death will come.

It is this very sense...

...that makes life so dear.

And it is this sense that makes our country strong.

That's right!

Thank you.

Well?

Too many people around.

Be ready to grab him if you see him.

Detective...

If my son turns up, could we have a few minutes...

...for the family to talk before you take him away?

He has a gun. He might shoot your wife.

He won't shoot his mother.

Are you sure?

Excuse me!

Could I get through?

Excuse me...

Roger.

Some of you may be aware...

...that my son will leave this life under the National Prosperity Law.

But he has uttered not one word of complaint.

He is happy and proud to serve the foundations of this nation!

I swear to you I will not waste...

...my son's death!

Excuse me!

Naoki!

Naoki, wait!

Naoki!

Naoki!

You're here for me!

Ladies and gentlemen, my son has come to support me!

Naoki!

Get him!

Out of the way!

Excuse me!

Come up here.

Naoki, come on...

Naoki!

Mama!

Mama, it hurts!

I'll protect you!

They won't inject you!

Naoki!

I'll protect you, I swear!

Naoki!

- Naoki! - Mom!

Mom!

Naoki!

Naoki...

Mom...

Naoki!

Naoki!

Naoki!

For a while there...

...I was lost.

Naoki!

Naoki!

Naoki Takizawa died an hour before his appointed time.

At 3:58 p.m., he was shot to death.

He was 20.

He had one more hour.

One more hour...

What?

There's still a way.

A way your sister can have the operation.

How?

We have all the clocks in this hospital set forward...

...one hour.

If the clocks are set one hour ahead...

...they'll say 10 when it will still be 9.

Mr Iizuka can be there with his sister.

She can't see.

We can fool her if everyone cooperates in what she hears.

Easier said than done.

We can tell the staff, but what about the patients?

We'll go see all of them.

If that's the case, can we do this, sir?

I would very much like to.

Isn't that against the rules?

I'll be responsible.

Should you still be here?

Yes. It's all right.

I appreciate your doing all this.

It's all right. I want to help.

I'm sorry I blew up.

Not at all.

There.

One hour ahead

If Ms Iizuka asks you the time, please add one hour.

Please.

Please help make a brother's last wish come true.

Please!

I'd like to ask for your help.

Please.

Think it'll work?

Whatever happens, just keep lying.

Could I ask a favor?

Iizuka, Satoshi

Time to death:

3 hours, 53minutes

You still look half-asleep!

There you go. All done.

What time is it?

07:30

Already?

We'll start prepping you in three hours.

OK.

Um...

...could we have the TV on?

What, at this hour?

Excuse her.

The electricians are in today. We can't use the TV till noon.

It's on that poster.

Um...

Yes?

What time is it now?

7:30. You just asked!

You keep quiet!

What time is it?

It's just gone 7:33.

The store opens at 7, doesn't it?

The store?!

I thought it was 8...

I'll go check.

I'll go. What do you want?

No.

Sakura!

Sakura!

You still don't believe me? You're so suspicious!

What do you need?

A battery.

A battery?

Let me see that thing...

Whoops! Looks like I broke it.

I'll get you a new one.

Satoshi, are you fooling me about the time?

What a thing to say! How would I do that?

There are some things that even I can't do.

Where are you going?

The store.

Sakura!

That's not the way to the store, you know.

That's the way to the cafeteria, Sakura.

No, maybe you're right.

Sakura!

Don't ignore me!

Sakura!

'Satoshi's calling! '

Ms Iizuka? It's time to go.

OK.

See you later.

Away you go.

Satoshi...

Yeah?

I'm sorry I doubted you.

I know that.

See you, then.

Sakura...

Yes?

What?

I lied to you.

I...

I'm not good-Iooking at all. Sorry.

Is that all? You're an idiot.

Go for it.

She's gone.

I lied to her till the very end.

Well... we'd better get ready, too.

Thank you for everything.

Satoshi Iizuka...

With your death, you serve our nation.

May you rest in peace.

I don't want to die!

Why do I have to be killed?

I don't want to die yet!

Satoshi Iizuka died at his appointed time.

Immediately following, his corneas were removed...

...and transplanted safely into his younger sister.

Fujimoto...

...you do understand?

All right, Fujimoto.

The investigation is complete.

You ignored my warning and violated regulations.

You lose a year's salary and bonus. You will undergo retraining.

That, I am told, is your punishment.

You're lucky!

I kept silent, as you ordered.

But to tell the truth, this law...

Fujimoto!

Keep your thoughts on this matter to yourself.

Till the time comes.

Till the time comes?

Excuse me...

We've been looking for you!

I'm sorry about Tsubasa. A fine talent wasted.

And, as Tsubasa wanted, we'd like to promote you.

With 'Signpost', of course.

No, thanks.

But...

I have no songs for you.

I know how you feel, but...

Go away.

Come on.

Every day young people die, and another story is born.

Eventually people forgot 'Signpost'...

...but the passion Tsubasa sang it with...

...lives on in songs sung on the streets.

Departmental press regulations kept Naoki Takizawa's story...

...out of the media.

Kazuko Takizawa, however, was defeated.

Why tear up the divorce form? There's no point in our being married.

Yes, there is. I'm going to run for City Council.

I want you to help.

Then I'll run for the Prefecture, and then the National Diet.

It may take years, but one day...

...I'll get rid of that law.

And Sakura Iizuka...

Sakura, I wasn't lying.

You're the prettiest girl in the world.

Satoshi...

...thank you.

Congratulations!

Have your inoculations.

Don't be afraid. Have your inoculation.

Let's have our inoculations.

Don't be afraid.

Congratulations!

In this land there is freedom, peace, and wealth.

But suddenly one day, without mercy...

...the nation discards a handful of its citizens.

Shôta Matsuda

Gekidan Hitori

Yôsuke Asari

Suzunosuke - Nobue Iketani

Takashi Sasano

Akira Emoto

Takashi Tsukamoto - Yûta Kanai

Lily - Yûta Yamazaki - Yû Tokui - Kisuke Iida

Satoru Matsuo - Hiroshi - Ryô Izuno - Shôichirô Tanigawa

Akira Ogata - Toshiyuki Kitami

Jun Fubuki

Kazuma Sano - Daisuke Nagakura

Seiroku Nakazawa - Izô Oikawa

Sansei Shiomi

Riko Narumi - Noriko Eguchi

Kazue Tsunogae - Meikyô Yamada

Denden - Kôko Mori - Tarô Suwa - Arashi Fukasawa

Takayuki Yamada

Executive Producer: Kazuya Hamana

Producers: Akimitsu Sasaki - Osamu Kubota - Jun Kurosawa

Associate producers: Daisuke Ooka - Makihiro Higuchi

Original work: Ikigami by Motorô Mase

Screenplay: Hiroyuki Yatsu - Akimitsu Sasaki - Tomoyuki Takimoto

Music Producer: Kô Ishikawa

Main Theme: "Michishirube" PhilHarmoUniQue

Director: Tomoyuki Takimoto

Supervision: Cedric Littardi Adaptation: Yukio Reuter