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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,794 --> 00:00:09,511 In Commemoration of Toho's 35th Anniversary 2 00:00:02,000 --> 00:00:07,000 Downloaded from YTS.MX 3 00:00:08,000 --> 00:00:13,000 Official YIFY movies site: YTS.MX 4 00:00:12,222 --> 00:00:21,648 The Toho Co. Ltd. 5 00:00:53,346 --> 00:01:03,345 (Japanese translation of the Potsdam Declaration) 6 00:01:33,386 --> 00:01:33,511 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION 7 00:01:33,511 --> 00:01:35,680 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION The Potsdam Declaration a demand by ,... 8 00:01:35,680 --> 00:01:35,722 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION 9 00:01:35,722 --> 00:01:37,473 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION ...the United States, China, 10 00:01:37,473 --> 00:01:37,557 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION 11 00:01:37,557 --> 00:01:38,558 OWADA, SAITAMA PREFECTURE: OVERSEAS BROADCAST MONITORING STATION and Great Britain, for Japan's surrender... 12 00:01:38,558 --> 00:01:40,018 and Great Britain, for Japan's surrender... 13 00:01:40,268 --> 00:01:42,854 ...was intercepted by the Overseas Broadcast Station 14 00:01:42,937 --> 00:01:43,980 at 6:00 a.m. on July 26th, 1945. 15 00:01:43,980 --> 00:01:45,982 JULY 26 at 6:00 a.m. on July 26th, 1945. 16 00:01:45,982 --> 00:01:47,191 at 6:00 a.m. on July 26th, 1945. 17 00:01:48,234 --> 00:01:51,154 DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS: MINISTER'S OFFICE 18 00:01:52,530 --> 00:01:53,323 FOREIGN MINISTER TOGO 19 00:01:53,323 --> 00:01:55,116 FOREIGN MINISTER TOGO This could be an opportunity... 20 00:01:55,283 --> 00:01:55,408 DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATSUMOTO 21 00:01:55,408 --> 00:01:57,869 DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATSUMOTO Yes, it is considerably different from their Cairo Declaration. 22 00:01:57,869 --> 00:01:57,994 DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATSUMOTO 23 00:01:57,994 --> 00:01:59,454 DEPUTY MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS MATSUMOTO It no longer demands absolute and 24 00:01:59,454 --> 00:01:59,954 It no longer demands absolute and 25 00:01:59,996 --> 00:02:02,123 unconditional surrender, but presents... 26 00:02:02,248 --> 00:02:06,044 ...in eight articles, specific conditions for the establishment of peace. Therefore... 27 00:02:06,294 --> 00:02:08,796 Yes, I am aware of the implications... 28 00:02:08,880 --> 00:02:12,550 ...but the armed forces, and in particular... 29 00:02:12,634 --> 00:02:15,637 ...the Army, will never accept it. 30 00:02:16,471 --> 00:02:17,013 JULY 27 31 00:02:17,013 --> 00:02:18,431 JULY 27 On the next day, July 27th... 32 00:02:18,431 --> 00:02:19,182 On the next day, July 27th... 33 00:02:19,182 --> 00:02:19,390 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: CONFERENCE ROOM On the next day, July 27th... 34 00:02:19,390 --> 00:02:19,474 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: CONFERENCE ROOM 35 00:02:19,474 --> 00:02:23,102 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: CONFERENCE ROOM the cabinet met to discuss the Potsdam Declaration .... 36 00:02:23,102 --> 00:02:24,729 the cabinet met to discuss the Potsdam Declaration .... 37 00:02:24,854 --> 00:02:29,817 At present, the Soviet Union is acting as our emissary to the Allies. 38 00:02:29,901 --> 00:02:34,280 Until we hear from them, we shouldn't reject the declaration outright. 39 00:02:34,364 --> 00:02:37,116 I believe that it's in our best interest to be patient. 40 00:02:37,241 --> 00:02:40,036 No one opposed the Foreign Minister's counsel. 41 00:02:40,078 --> 00:02:43,873 It was decided that a "wait and see" policy would be adopted. 42 00:02:43,956 --> 00:02:47,168 But disagreements arose about how to present this decision to the public. 43 00:02:47,335 --> 00:02:47,460 WELFARE MINISTER OKADA 44 00:02:47,460 --> 00:02:50,004 WELFARE MINISTER OKADA As the Declaration has been made public overseas, word of it... 45 00:02:50,004 --> 00:02:50,421 As the Declaration has been made public overseas, word of it... 46 00:02:50,505 --> 00:02:53,549 ...will soon reach the people. Thus, we must quickly make a statement. 47 00:02:53,675 --> 00:02:53,716 CABINET INFORMATION BUREAU DIRECTOR SHIMOMURA 48 00:02:53,716 --> 00:02:56,594 CABINET INFORMATION BUREAU DIRECTOR SHIMOMURA If we wait too long before making our response... 49 00:02:56,594 --> 00:02:56,678 CABINET INFORMATION BUREAU DIRECTOR SHIMOMURA 50 00:02:56,678 --> 00:02:56,969 CABINET INFORMATION BUREAU DIRECTOR SHIMOMURA ...there's a danger that we'll be perceived as being indecisive. 51 00:02:56,969 --> 00:02:58,221 ...there's a danger that we'll be perceived as being indecisive. 52 00:02:58,680 --> 00:02:59,389 MINISTER OF WAR: GENERAL ANAMI 53 00:02:59,389 --> 00:03:01,224 MINISTER OF WAR: GENERAL ANAMI If we must announce it, 54 00:03:01,224 --> 00:03:01,891 If we must announce it, 55 00:03:02,058 --> 00:03:04,644 then we must also completely reject it! 56 00:03:07,772 --> 00:03:11,484 We have not accepted this "Potsdam Declaration." 57 00:03:11,567 --> 00:03:15,905 And thus, if we do not emphasize our opposition to it... 58 00:03:15,947 --> 00:03:19,909 ...we run the risk of implying that we accept it. 59 00:03:19,951 --> 00:03:25,081 Such an implication would deal a crushing blow to... 60 00:03:25,164 --> 00:03:28,084 ...military and general public morale. 61 00:03:28,376 --> 00:03:31,629 The cabinet meeting was thrown to confusion. 62 00:03:31,713 --> 00:03:36,592 Knowing that total secrecy was impossible, they opted to exercise prudence. 63 00:03:36,634 --> 00:03:39,595 It was decided not to announce any official opinion. 64 00:03:39,637 --> 00:03:43,891 Newspapers were instructed to downplay the Declaration. 65 00:03:44,058 --> 00:03:44,142 PRIME MINISTER SUZUKI 66 00:03:44,142 --> 00:03:46,728 PRIME MINISTER SUZUKI They were not going to object if it was assumed... 67 00:03:46,728 --> 00:03:47,270 They were not going to object if it was assumed... 68 00:03:47,353 --> 00:03:48,938 ...that the administration was ignoring the Declaration. 69 00:03:49,021 --> 00:03:51,232 On this, they were unanimous. 70 00:03:52,567 --> 00:03:55,737 The newspapers soft-pedaled the Potsdam Declaration. 71 00:03:55,987 --> 00:03:59,490 Some of them even ridiculed it. 72 00:03:59,782 --> 00:04:02,952 For the most part, it was ignored by the public. 73 00:04:03,244 --> 00:04:03,327 ICHIGAYADAI BLUFF, TOKYO: ARMY STAFF HEADQUARTERS 74 00:04:03,327 --> 00:04:06,247 ICHIGAYADAI BLUFF, TOKYO: ARMY STAFF HEADQUARTERS But front-line military personnel... 75 00:04:06,247 --> 00:04:06,330 ICHIGAYADAI BLUFF, TOKYO: ARMY STAFF HEADQUARTERS 76 00:04:06,330 --> 00:04:07,123 ICHIGAYADAI BLUFF, TOKYO: ARMY STAFF HEADQUARTERS ...began to inquire as to why... 77 00:04:07,123 --> 00:04:09,792 ...began to inquire as to why... 78 00:04:09,876 --> 00:04:12,962 ...there had been no explicit denouncement of the Potsdam Declaration. 79 00:04:13,212 --> 00:04:16,048 Although the public had been left in the dark... 80 00:04:16,132 --> 00:04:19,302 ...the 272,000 troops serving on the front lines... 81 00:04:19,385 --> 00:04:22,555 ...dispersed throughout Asia and the pacific ... 82 00:04:22,638 --> 00:04:25,808 ...through military transmissions, radio, and other means of communication... 83 00:04:25,850 --> 00:04:28,853 ...had already become well-informed about the Potsdam Declaration . 84 00:04:31,439 --> 00:04:33,816 MINISTER OF WAR'S OFFICE 85 00:04:34,066 --> 00:04:34,358 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: MAJOR HATANAKA 86 00:04:34,358 --> 00:04:35,318 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: MAJOR HATANAKA Your Excellency, 87 00:04:35,318 --> 00:04:35,443 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: MAJOR HATANAKA 88 00:04:35,443 --> 00:04:36,694 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: MAJOR HATANAKA how can our men hold the line under these circumstances? 89 00:04:36,694 --> 00:04:37,862 how can our men hold the line under these circumstances? 90 00:04:39,447 --> 00:04:41,449 I know. 91 00:04:42,617 --> 00:04:46,662 However... we face a grave national crisis. 92 00:04:46,746 --> 00:04:49,749 We must not act recklessly. 93 00:04:50,583 --> 00:04:53,753 I expect each of you to follow my lead, whether it be in advance or retreat. 94 00:04:53,836 --> 00:04:54,879 Is this understood? 95 00:04:55,004 --> 00:04:55,505 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 96 00:04:55,671 --> 00:04:56,339 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: PRIME MINISTER'S PRIVATE OFFICE 97 00:04:56,339 --> 00:04:58,341 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: PRIME MINISTER'S PRIVATE OFFICE The front lines will waver? 98 00:04:59,050 --> 00:05:01,052 Yes, sir. 99 00:05:01,093 --> 00:05:04,305 If we continue to remain silent about this Declaration... 100 00:05:04,388 --> 00:05:07,475 ...it will greatly affect the morale of our officers... 101 00:05:07,558 --> 00:05:10,061 ...which will make it difficult for them to hold their positions. 102 00:05:10,269 --> 00:05:10,353 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: MEETING HALL 103 00:05:10,353 --> 00:05:12,688 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: MEETING HALL The administration, accepting the Army's advice... 104 00:05:12,688 --> 00:05:12,730 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: MEETING HALL 105 00:05:12,730 --> 00:05:14,232 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: MEETING HALL ...decided that though it would not officially respond 106 00:05:14,232 --> 00:05:15,191 ...decided that though it would not officially respond 107 00:05:15,274 --> 00:05:16,567 to the Potsdam Declaration ... 108 00:05:16,567 --> 00:05:18,945 ...it would present Japan's position... 109 00:05:19,028 --> 00:05:21,405 ...by answering questions from the press. 110 00:05:21,489 --> 00:05:24,075 Thus, Prime Minister Suzuki held a press conference. 111 00:05:24,158 --> 00:05:25,409 He stated: 112 00:05:25,493 --> 00:05:28,996 "Since the Potsdam Declaration is only a rehash of the Cairo Declaration... 113 00:05:29,080 --> 00:05:32,542 ...we do not attach any importance to it." 114 00:05:32,583 --> 00:05:35,127 But as he replied to questions from reporters... 115 00:05:35,211 --> 00:05:38,381 ...as he repeatedly replied by saying, "we do not attach any importance to it..." 116 00:05:38,422 --> 00:05:42,343 ...he finally used the word "mokusatsu," which means "to remain in wise silence." 117 00:05:42,468 --> 00:05:45,388 I see no need to reply any further. 118 00:05:45,513 --> 00:05:47,682 The newspapers changed their editorial position... 119 00:05:47,723 --> 00:05:50,101 ...and widely commented on the Potsdam Declaration ... 120 00:05:50,184 --> 00:05:53,271 ...and that the lack of official comment about it had been deliberate. 121 00:05:53,563 --> 00:05:58,818 News of this soon spread around the world. 122 00:05:58,901 --> 00:06:01,779 In foreign countries, the word "mokusatsu" was translated as "ignoring." 123 00:06:01,863 --> 00:06:04,365 It was eventually reported to mean "rejection." 124 00:06:04,448 --> 00:06:08,286 As a result, public opinion in the U.S. and Great Britain hardened against Japan. 125 00:06:12,415 --> 00:06:16,377 On August 6th, the U.S. dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 126 00:06:16,377 --> 00:06:16,460 HIROSHIMA 127 00:06:16,460 --> 00:06:19,422 HIROSHIMA 200,000 lives were snuffed out in a single moment. 128 00:06:19,422 --> 00:06:20,590 200,000 lives were snuffed out in a single moment. 129 00:06:20,923 --> 00:06:24,552 The U.S. had warned that, if Japan refused to accept the Potsdam Declaration... 130 00:06:24,635 --> 00:06:28,514 ...then "the alternative for Japan will be prompt and utter destruction." 131 00:06:28,598 --> 00:06:30,391 That warning had become a reality. 132 00:06:32,226 --> 00:06:36,105 It was stated that the atomic bomb would have a revolutionary effect on warfare... 133 00:06:36,731 --> 00:06:39,275 ...and if Japan did not surrender at once... 134 00:06:39,358 --> 00:06:42,153 ...then more Japanese targets would be utterly destroyed. 135 00:06:42,320 --> 00:06:42,445 SOVIET FRONTIER 136 00:06:42,445 --> 00:06:45,323 SOVIET FRONTIER Two days later, on August 8th, the Soviet Union entered the war. 137 00:06:45,323 --> 00:06:46,157 Two days later, on August 8th, the Soviet Union entered the war. 138 00:06:46,365 --> 00:06:50,161 The Japan-Soviet Nonaggression Pact had been a one-sided promise. 139 00:06:55,082 --> 00:06:55,499 AUGUST 9TH 140 00:06:55,499 --> 00:06:57,668 AUGUST 9TH 10:30 AM, August 9th. 141 00:06:57,668 --> 00:06:58,252 10:30 AM, August 9th. 142 00:06:58,419 --> 00:06:58,628 IMPERIAL PALACE COMPOUND: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER 143 00:06:58,628 --> 00:07:01,756 IMPERIAL PALACE COMPOUND: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER At the underground air-raid shelter beneath the Imperial palace Library ... 144 00:07:01,756 --> 00:07:01,839 IMPERIAL PALACE COMPOUND: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER 145 00:07:01,839 --> 00:07:03,674 IMPERIAL PALACE COMPOUND: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER ...a discussion was held by the leaders of the war effort. 146 00:07:03,674 --> 00:07:04,800 ...a discussion was held by the leaders of the war effort. 147 00:07:04,884 --> 00:07:05,927 It began as follows... 148 00:07:06,052 --> 00:07:11,265 In light of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the entry of the Soviets into the war... 149 00:07:11,349 --> 00:07:16,062 ...it has become impossible to continue fighting. 150 00:07:16,145 --> 00:07:23,611 I believe that we have no recourse but to accept the Potsdam Declaration. 151 00:07:25,363 --> 00:07:29,367 However, I would like to hear from each of you. 152 00:07:34,956 --> 00:07:38,960 With gloomy countenances, the group sat in silence for a while. 153 00:07:41,420 --> 00:07:42,755 MINISTER OF THE NAVY: ADMIRAL YONAI 154 00:07:42,755 --> 00:07:44,048 MINISTER OF THE NAVY: ADMIRAL YONAI We can't resolve anything by falling silent! 155 00:07:44,048 --> 00:07:45,341 We can't resolve anything by falling silent! 156 00:07:45,424 --> 00:07:46,842 Each of us must express his opinions. 157 00:07:46,968 --> 00:07:50,471 Each in his own way, they began stating their views. 158 00:07:50,554 --> 00:07:54,892 But there was much confusion and dissension, and no consensus could be discerned. 159 00:07:55,351 --> 00:07:57,269 And while the meeting dragged on... 160 00:07:57,353 --> 00:08:00,314 ...a second atomic bomb fell upon Nagasaki. 161 00:08:13,661 --> 00:08:13,786 NAGASAKI 162 00:08:13,786 --> 00:08:15,454 NAGASAKI Just like Hiroshima, 163 00:08:15,454 --> 00:08:15,579 NAGASAKI 164 00:08:15,579 --> 00:08:16,706 NAGASAKI Nagasaki was destroyed in the blink of an eye. 165 00:08:16,706 --> 00:08:17,873 Nagasaki was destroyed in the blink of an eye. 166 00:08:34,932 --> 00:08:39,353 Meanwhile, since the discussion was making no progress, it was brought to a close. 167 00:08:39,437 --> 00:08:42,690 Another cabinet meeting was convened at the Prime Minister's official residence... 168 00:08:42,732 --> 00:08:46,110 ...in which they debated whether the war should be continued or ended. 169 00:08:46,235 --> 00:08:49,196 As I argued at the Council of War... 170 00:08:49,947 --> 00:08:52,950 First, we must demand that the Emperor and his position be inviolate. 171 00:08:53,117 --> 00:08:57,955 Second, that any occupational forces that land in Japan are to be... 172 00:08:58,039 --> 00:09:00,875 ...those of a minor military power, be grated limited authority... 173 00:09:00,958 --> 00:09:02,752 ...and also be permitted to remain for only a short duration. 174 00:09:02,793 --> 00:09:04,295 Third... 175 00:09:04,378 --> 00:09:06,756 Japanese military disarmament is to be undertaken... 176 00:09:06,839 --> 00:09:10,092 ...autonomously, by the Japanese people. 177 00:09:10,342 --> 00:09:11,969 Fourth... 178 00:09:12,053 --> 00:09:15,890 Sanctions to be imposed against war criminals are to be decided by the Japanese judiciary. 179 00:09:16,140 --> 00:09:20,895 If our enemies do not accept these four conditions... 180 00:09:20,978 --> 00:09:23,564 ...we must inevitably carry on with the war. 181 00:09:23,647 --> 00:09:25,900 This is the opinion of the Army. 182 00:09:26,901 --> 00:09:29,945 Regarding the terms related to our Emperor, I am in agreement. 183 00:09:30,029 --> 00:09:32,198 But as for the other three conditions... 184 00:09:32,281 --> 00:09:36,243 ...the Allied nations will most likely reject them. 185 00:09:36,327 --> 00:09:39,914 Our circumstances are such that we must resist the urge to make absolute demands. 186 00:09:39,997 --> 00:09:42,083 If we miss this opportunity... 187 00:09:42,124 --> 00:09:43,834 ...we will lose any chance for peace. 188 00:09:44,001 --> 00:09:47,713 This is why it is necessary to have a decisive battle on Japanese soil. 189 00:09:47,797 --> 00:09:51,467 We should wait until the tide of battle turns in our favor... 190 00:09:51,509 --> 00:09:53,636 ...and then proceed to negotiate. 191 00:09:53,719 --> 00:09:56,806 This will put us in a position to demand far more favorable terms from our enemies. 192 00:09:57,139 --> 00:09:59,141 Minister Anami, you keep repeating "war for peace, war for peace..." 193 00:09:59,183 --> 00:10:01,644 ...and are emphatic about fighting a decisive battle on home soil... 194 00:10:01,727 --> 00:10:06,732 ...but does Japan have the resources left to do so? 195 00:10:08,859 --> 00:10:11,445 We have already committed all of our resources to this conflict. 196 00:10:11,529 --> 00:10:15,324 Thus, I want to hear reports from the other ministers. 197 00:10:15,449 --> 00:10:17,660 Minister of Munitions Toyoda Teijiro... 198 00:10:17,701 --> 00:10:20,204 ...Minister of Agriculture Ishiguro Tada-atsu... 199 00:10:20,287 --> 00:10:24,458 ...and Minister of Transportation Kohiyama Naotoro... 200 00:10:24,542 --> 00:10:25,960 ...took turns expressing their views... 201 00:10:26,001 --> 00:10:29,088 ...regarding whether Japan had the resources to continue fighting. 202 00:10:33,634 --> 00:10:37,179 Newsflash, this just in. Newsflash, this just in. 203 00:10:37,555 --> 00:10:39,265 Imperial Army and Navy headquarters... 204 00:10:39,348 --> 00:10:42,059 ... announced at 6 a.m., December 8th, 1941... 205 00:10:42,143 --> 00:10:43,477 ... that, as of the morning of the 8th, the Imperial Forces... 206 00:10:43,561 --> 00:10:49,066 ... have deployed themselves for war in the Western Pacific Ocean with the U.S. and Great Britain. 207 00:10:52,069 --> 00:10:55,156 For the first seven months of the war... 208 00:10:55,239 --> 00:10:57,074 ...Japan was overwhelmingly dominant. 209 00:10:58,868 --> 00:11:01,412 In the blink of an eye, the Imperial Forces gained complete ascendancy... 210 00:11:01,495 --> 00:11:03,330 in the pacific the Indian Ocean ...,... 211 00:11:03,372 --> 00:11:06,208 ...and projected their immense military might as far south as Australia. 212 00:11:21,098 --> 00:11:24,393 But in the Pacific Theatre, a crucial strategic battle... 213 00:11:24,727 --> 00:11:27,188 ...was lost at Midway. From that day forward... 214 00:11:27,271 --> 00:11:31,275 ...the power of the Imperial Forces gradually began to wane. 215 00:11:31,609 --> 00:11:35,404 It became impossible to maintain the strength of the front-line troops. 216 00:11:35,779 --> 00:11:38,616 Eventually, the island of Okinawa was lost to the Allies. 217 00:11:38,699 --> 00:11:42,703 B29's flew from bases at Tenian and Saipan and dropped bombs... 218 00:11:43,037 --> 00:11:47,708 ...on 92 cities, starting with Tokyo, reducing them to smoldering plains of rubble. 219 00:11:47,958 --> 00:11:50,836 Munitions factories were destroyed one after another. 220 00:11:50,920 --> 00:11:54,089 3,600,000 soldiers had been killed or wounded in the war. 221 00:11:57,801 --> 00:12:01,430 1,470,000 civilians had suffered death or injury at home. 222 00:12:01,639 --> 00:12:04,308 The victims of the war, on all sides, exceeded 10,000,000. 223 00:12:04,391 --> 00:12:07,394 Japan's days as a conquering nation were numbered. 224 00:12:08,938 --> 00:12:12,566 Plans for the so-called "Operation Olympic..." 225 00:12:12,650 --> 00:12:15,444 ...which called for deploying a million Allied troops on Japanese soil... 226 00:12:15,527 --> 00:12:17,613 ...were well underway. 227 00:12:17,821 --> 00:12:18,656 And furthermore... 228 00:12:18,864 --> 00:12:18,906 MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE ISHIGURO 229 00:12:18,906 --> 00:12:21,492 MINISTER OF AGRICULTURE AND COMMERCE ISHIGURO This autumn, we expect the worst harvest since 1931. 230 00:12:21,492 --> 00:12:24,161 This autumn, we expect the worst harvest since 1931. 231 00:12:25,412 --> 00:12:29,416 Except for our farmers, most Japanese are on the brink of death from starvation. 232 00:12:31,961 --> 00:12:35,005 Japan has no strength to continue the fight! 233 00:12:35,881 --> 00:12:39,885 All of us are well aware of the current situation! 234 00:12:41,220 --> 00:12:44,890 Nevertheless, we shall continue to fight! 235 00:12:44,932 --> 00:12:46,642 Such should be our firm resolve! 236 00:12:46,767 --> 00:12:48,852 The discussion lasted about 3 hours... 237 00:12:48,936 --> 00:12:51,730 ...but they still could reach no decision. 238 00:12:51,772 --> 00:12:54,108 As a last resort, an Imperial Council was held... 239 00:12:54,191 --> 00:12:57,194 ...in which they asked the Emperor himself to decide the matter. 240 00:12:58,779 --> 00:13:04,868 In the presence of the Emperor, starting at 11:50 p.m., the Imperial Council was held. 241 00:13:04,952 --> 00:13:07,246 Even here, however, no easy decision was to be found. 242 00:13:07,329 --> 00:13:11,583 At the end of the meeting, the Emperor made the following judgment: 243 00:13:12,584 --> 00:13:15,296 "To continue the war any further... 244 00:13:15,379 --> 00:13:18,465 ...would be to send the people of our nation to their deaths." 245 00:13:18,549 --> 00:13:21,552 "I desire a swift end to the war." 246 00:13:30,894 --> 00:13:30,936 At 6:00 a.m., August 10th... 247 00:13:30,936 --> 00:13:33,564 AUGUST 10 At 6:00 a.m., August 10th... 248 00:13:33,689 --> 00:13:35,983 ...a telegram was transmitted to the Allies... 249 00:13:36,066 --> 00:13:38,944 ...via the neutral countries of Sweden and Switzerland. 250 00:13:38,986 --> 00:13:42,948 "With the understanding that the status of the Emperor... 251 00:13:43,032 --> 00:13:45,868 "...will not in any way be affected... 252 00:13:45,951 --> 00:13:47,911 " the terms of the Potsdam Declaration are acceptable " .... 253 00:13:47,911 --> 00:13:50,122 TELEGRAPH BUREAU MANAGER OOE " the terms of the Potsdam Declaration are acceptable " .... 254 00:13:50,372 --> 00:13:50,414 At 9:30 a.m. of the same day, 255 00:13:50,414 --> 00:13:52,541 ARMY MINISTRY: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER At 9:30 a.m. of the same day, 256 00:13:52,541 --> 00:13:52,666 ARMY MINISTRY: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER 257 00:13:52,666 --> 00:13:54,418 ARMY MINISTRY: UNDERGROUND AIR-RAID SHELTER Minister of War Anami summoned... 258 00:13:54,418 --> 00:13:54,668 Minister of War Anami summoned... 259 00:13:54,752 --> 00:13:58,172 ...all of his officers above the rank of captain... 260 00:13:58,213 --> 00:14:00,132 ...to a meeting in the underground bomb-shelter. 261 00:14:00,257 --> 00:14:03,886 Whether there is going to be peace or war... 262 00:14:03,969 --> 00:14:07,890 ...depends on the response of our enemies. 263 00:14:09,308 --> 00:14:13,312 From here on, no matter what our situation... 264 00:14:13,354 --> 00:14:18,108 ...we must not wander from the austere path of military discipline. 265 00:14:18,192 --> 00:14:22,738 We must steel ourselves against acting out of self-interest. 266 00:14:22,821 --> 00:14:26,283 One unruly man might bring down ruin upon our nation. 267 00:14:27,201 --> 00:14:27,743 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL SHIIZAKI 268 00:14:27,743 --> 00:14:29,787 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL SHIIZAKI Minister, you once told us, 269 00:14:29,787 --> 00:14:29,912 Minister, you once told us, 270 00:14:29,995 --> 00:14:32,164 "follow my lead, whether it be in advance or retreat." 271 00:14:32,206 --> 00:14:34,792 But have you even considered retreating? 272 00:14:35,918 --> 00:14:39,338 If you doubt me, slay me where I stand! 273 00:14:39,588 --> 00:14:43,050 CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY SAKOMIZU 274 00:14:53,102 --> 00:14:55,479 INTERPRETER KIHARA (PART-TIME CABINET AIDE) 275 00:14:55,479 --> 00:14:56,355 INTERPRETER KIHARA (PART-TIME CABINET AIDE) It's potassium cyanide. 276 00:14:56,355 --> 00:14:57,398 It's potassium cyanide. 277 00:14:57,481 --> 00:15:00,150 For an emergency, just in case. 278 00:15:00,192 --> 00:15:04,196 We never know when the military powers-that-be will do an about-face. 279 00:15:05,030 --> 00:15:09,034 If that ever happens, we could do this together. 280 00:15:12,704 --> 00:15:16,875 If they decide to continue fighting, it will be the ruin of everything. 281 00:15:16,959 --> 00:15:19,461 I guess this will be our only escape. 282 00:15:19,586 --> 00:15:19,670 AUGUST 12 283 00:15:19,670 --> 00:15:21,547 AUGUST 12 At 0:45 a.m., August 12th... 284 00:15:21,547 --> 00:15:22,965 At 0:45 a.m., August 12th... 285 00:15:23,257 --> 00:15:28,137 ...the Overseas Broadcast Station intercepted a transmission from San Francisco. 286 00:15:28,220 --> 00:15:32,599 It concerned the question regarding Japan's conditional acceptance of the Declaration... 287 00:15:32,683 --> 00:15:34,393 ...and contained the response of the Allies. 288 00:15:34,560 --> 00:15:37,396 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION COMMANDER: COLONEL ARA-O 289 00:15:38,939 --> 00:15:41,024 There's something fishy about this response from the Allies. 290 00:15:41,191 --> 00:15:43,277 It states that the Emperor and the Japanese administration... 291 00:15:43,360 --> 00:15:46,447 ...will be "subject to" the Commander of the Allied forces... 292 00:15:46,530 --> 00:15:49,491 ...which clearly implies our subordination. We cannot accept this! 293 00:15:52,661 --> 00:15:52,870 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL TAKESHITA 294 00:15:52,870 --> 00:15:55,289 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL TAKESHITA Minister, you must ensure that this proposal is not accepted! 295 00:15:55,289 --> 00:15:55,956 Minister, you must ensure that this proposal is not accepted! 296 00:15:56,039 --> 00:15:59,334 If that is not possible, we must commit seppuku in protest. Honorable seppuku! 297 00:16:03,672 --> 00:16:07,092 A meeting was immediately convened to discuss the Allied response. 298 00:16:07,426 --> 00:16:10,888 Well, as for the phrase "subject to..." 299 00:16:10,971 --> 00:16:13,140 ...according to the interpretation of the Department of Foreign Affairs... 300 00:16:13,223 --> 00:16:17,269 ...it does not refer to subordination, but rather to delimitation. 301 00:16:17,603 --> 00:16:20,731 That is far too obscure for us to depend on. 302 00:16:20,814 --> 00:16:23,400 Will the continuity of the Emperor's sovereignty be assured? 303 00:16:23,442 --> 00:16:25,944 I need this matter to be reconfirmed. 304 00:16:25,986 --> 00:16:29,198 Because if that is not the case, we must fight to the last man. 305 00:16:29,448 --> 00:16:32,910 If we try to change the terms, the entire process will break down. 306 00:16:32,951 --> 00:16:35,954 It also means going against the will of the Emperor. 307 00:16:36,288 --> 00:16:39,458 Amidst the clash of opinions, no decision could be agreed upon. 308 00:16:39,541 --> 00:16:41,960 So it was agreed that another Imperial Council would be held... 309 00:16:42,002 --> 00:16:44,963 ...in order that the Emperor might settle the matter once and for all. 310 00:16:45,255 --> 00:16:45,881 WAITING ROOM 311 00:16:45,881 --> 00:16:47,216 WAITING ROOM After the meeting, 312 00:16:47,216 --> 00:16:47,341 WAITING ROOM 313 00:16:47,341 --> 00:16:47,883 WAITING ROOM as Foreign Minister Togo was about to leave the building... 314 00:16:47,883 --> 00:16:50,177 as Foreign Minister Togo was about to leave the building... 315 00:16:50,302 --> 00:16:52,721 ...Army and Navy generals stopped him. 316 00:16:52,846 --> 00:16:52,930 NAVY VICE-CHIEF OF STAFF: ADMIRAL ONISHI (INVENTOR OF THE KAMIKAZE CONCEPT) 317 00:16:52,930 --> 00:16:54,223 NAVY VICE-CHIEF OF STAFF: ADMIRAL ONISHI (INVENTOR OF THE KAMIKAZE CONCEPT) Foreign Minister! 318 00:16:54,223 --> 00:16:54,306 NAVY VICE-CHIEF OF STAFF: ADMIRAL ONISHI (INVENTOR OF THE KAMIKAZE CONCEPT) 319 00:16:54,306 --> 00:16:55,974 NAVY VICE-CHIEF OF STAFF: ADMIRAL ONISHI (INVENTOR OF THE KAMIKAZE CONCEPT) Twenty million more! 320 00:16:56,141 --> 00:16:59,102 If we deployed only another twenty million kamikaze troops... 321 00:16:59,144 --> 00:17:01,063 ...Japan will assuredly... most assuredly win! 322 00:17:01,188 --> 00:17:05,817 Onishi... this is no longer about winning or losing. 323 00:17:05,901 --> 00:17:08,820 Our choice now is whether the Japanese people live, or die; simply that. 324 00:17:09,154 --> 00:17:12,032 No! Another twenty million more! 325 00:17:12,115 --> 00:17:15,577 If we resolve to launch half the men of our nation against the enemy as kamikaze, we can win! 326 00:17:15,661 --> 00:17:16,745 Foreign Minister! 327 00:17:16,870 --> 00:17:18,080 Please excuse me. 328 00:17:20,958 --> 00:17:21,416 AUGUST 13 329 00:17:21,416 --> 00:17:23,252 AUGUST 13 On August 13th, 330 00:17:23,252 --> 00:17:23,335 AUGUST 13 331 00:17:23,418 --> 00:17:26,964 a plan was submitted to the Minister of War. 332 00:17:27,548 --> 00:17:31,093 It advocated isolating the pro-peace movement that had accepted the Potsdam Declaration... 333 00:17:31,176 --> 00:17:35,138 ...and putting Tokyo under martial law. 334 00:17:40,519 --> 00:17:42,104 Two more days? 335 00:17:42,229 --> 00:17:43,480 Yes. 336 00:17:43,730 --> 00:17:45,691 The Imperial Council is tomorrow... 337 00:17:45,774 --> 00:17:48,360 ...but we must delay the Emperor's decision... 338 00:17:48,443 --> 00:17:50,487 ...for two more days. 339 00:17:52,072 --> 00:17:54,575 No, we cannot do that. 340 00:17:55,659 --> 00:17:57,035 I am sorry. 341 00:18:38,285 --> 00:18:39,161 NAVY SURGEON KOBAYASHI 342 00:18:39,161 --> 00:18:40,621 NAVY SURGEON KOBAYASHI Prime Minister... 343 00:18:40,621 --> 00:18:40,912 NAVY SURGEON KOBAYASHI 344 00:18:41,913 --> 00:18:45,917 ...the Minister of War is under pressure from his subordinates. 345 00:18:47,169 --> 00:18:48,962 Not only that... 346 00:18:49,630 --> 00:18:53,550 ...there are some indications that the military might take matters into their own hands. 347 00:18:53,634 --> 00:18:56,428 Prime Minister, we need to keep control of the military. 348 00:18:56,511 --> 00:18:58,555 Perhaps we should wait... 349 00:18:59,765 --> 00:19:03,560 Kobayashi, that simply will not do. 350 00:19:03,644 --> 00:19:08,440 If we miss this chance, the Soviets will overrun us in Manchuria, Korea, Sakhalin... 351 00:19:08,523 --> 00:19:12,277 ...and not only there, but even in Hokkaido. 352 00:19:12,319 --> 00:19:15,656 No, this war must be ended... 353 00:19:15,739 --> 00:19:17,741 ...and must be ended now. 354 00:19:23,080 --> 00:19:26,083 General Anami will not survive this. 355 00:19:35,258 --> 00:19:38,470 ENTRANCE TO THE UNDERGROUND AIR RAID SHELTER 356 00:19:38,762 --> 00:19:41,139 AUGUST 14 The second Imperial Council began 357 00:19:41,139 --> 00:19:41,682 The second Imperial Council began 358 00:19:41,973 --> 00:19:44,393 at 10:50 a.m., on August 14th. 359 00:19:45,936 --> 00:19:51,566 Prime Minister Suzuki, relating that the Council of War could reach no decision... 360 00:19:51,650 --> 00:19:55,904 ...after hearing divergent opinions regarding the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration ... 361 00:19:55,987 --> 00:19:58,990 ...reiterated his support for the Emperor's initial decision. 362 00:20:04,579 --> 00:20:08,083 I speak as the representative of the Armed Forces. 363 00:20:08,166 --> 00:20:12,671 If we were to accept the Declaration unconditionally... 364 00:20:12,754 --> 00:20:15,507 ...the fate of the Nation would be at the whim of the enemy. 365 00:20:15,590 --> 00:20:20,011 Therefore, we must make an additional demand of them. 366 00:20:20,095 --> 00:20:25,016 If they will not agree, then we must commit ourselves to battle. 367 00:20:25,100 --> 00:20:29,104 Our path should be to seek life in death. 368 00:20:35,610 --> 00:20:38,196 An eerie hush fell... 369 00:20:47,205 --> 00:20:50,792 Eventually, the Emperor quietly rose from his seat. 370 00:20:55,338 --> 00:20:59,676 Thus began Japan's longest day. 371 00:21:00,010 --> 00:21:10,009 JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY 372 00:21:15,567 --> 00:21:20,530 I have listened attentively to the main points of the opposing arguments. 373 00:21:21,907 --> 00:21:26,578 However, my thoughts regarding the matter have not changed... 374 00:21:26,620 --> 00:21:31,374 ...it is just as I had expressed it the last time. 375 00:21:32,459 --> 00:21:36,421 It is impossible to continue to prosecute this war. 376 00:21:39,174 --> 00:21:44,179 The officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces... 377 00:21:45,472 --> 00:21:49,476 ...must think that disarmament and the surety of occupation are unbearable burdens. 378 00:21:50,936 --> 00:21:57,901 I understand how our people yearn for honorable deaths as martyrs unto our nation. 379 00:22:00,153 --> 00:22:02,155 However... 380 00:22:07,327 --> 00:22:13,333 However, no matter what happens to me... 381 00:22:14,209 --> 00:22:17,045 ...my people... save my people. 382 00:22:18,213 --> 00:22:22,133 I can no longer endure... 383 00:22:22,884 --> 00:22:25,887 ...letting them suffer any longer. 384 00:22:28,181 --> 00:22:31,184 I will do everything that is within my power. 385 00:22:32,644 --> 00:22:37,649 If it is thought that I should speak directly to the people... 386 00:22:39,776 --> 00:22:43,113 ...then I will stand in front of the microphone. 387 00:22:45,240 --> 00:22:49,160 Regarding the officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces... 388 00:22:49,202 --> 00:22:56,793 ...if the Minister of War... or the Navy Minister... have any difficulty with them... 389 00:22:58,211 --> 00:23:02,257 ...I will go anywhere I am needed, in order to appeal to them. 390 00:23:05,635 --> 00:23:07,637 Suzuki. 391 00:23:10,015 --> 00:23:12,267 Have the Cabinet... 392 00:23:12,350 --> 00:23:15,312 ...immediately prepare all the documents... 393 00:23:15,645 --> 00:23:18,648 ...required to bring an end to the war. 394 00:23:58,855 --> 00:24:01,483 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE 395 00:24:12,911 --> 00:24:15,372 I'll draft the end-of-war Rescript. 396 00:24:15,455 --> 00:24:19,459 You can draft the orders for the Armed Forces. 397 00:24:21,753 --> 00:24:26,091 We have no time to weep. Get busy, we're out of time. 398 00:24:26,591 --> 00:24:30,512 This is going to be unbelievably tough. 399 00:24:31,930 --> 00:24:35,517 The will of the nation has been clearly pronounced. 400 00:24:35,600 --> 00:24:37,435 Clearly. 401 00:24:37,519 --> 00:24:41,523 Now prepare this quickly... no, immediately. 402 00:24:42,148 --> 00:24:45,110 A telegram that we are accepting the Potsdam Declaration. 403 00:24:45,276 --> 00:24:46,903 When should we send it? 404 00:24:47,070 --> 00:24:49,948 At the same time as we make the public announcement. 405 00:24:49,990 --> 00:24:54,119 For the U.S. and Chinese telegrams, use Kase Shunnichi, our Swiss legate. 406 00:24:54,160 --> 00:24:57,956 For the Soviet Union and Great Britain, use Okamoto Suemasa, our Swedish legate. 407 00:25:16,558 --> 00:25:18,560 The Minister has returned! 408 00:25:18,643 --> 00:25:20,103 What, the Minister? 409 00:25:21,021 --> 00:25:22,647 The Minister is back! 410 00:25:32,032 --> 00:25:33,074 - Your Excellency! - Minister! 411 00:25:33,074 --> 00:25:35,702 - Minister! - Minister! 412 00:26:00,185 --> 00:26:05,190 Minister... Please tell us the results of the Imperial Council. 413 00:26:13,865 --> 00:26:16,868 The Emperor has issued his decision. 414 00:26:18,620 --> 00:26:24,959 The Declaration will be accepted without conditions. So spake His Majesty. 415 00:26:25,210 --> 00:26:31,591 We have no path left but to remain loyal to his Imperial will. 416 00:26:31,674 --> 00:26:35,929 His Majesty has decreed such, only because... 417 00:26:36,012 --> 00:26:40,016 ...of his faith in the loyalty of the Armed Forces. 418 00:26:40,850 --> 00:26:41,101 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL IDA 419 00:26:41,101 --> 00:26:43,520 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL IDA Our plan was to continue the war! 420 00:26:43,520 --> 00:26:43,812 MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION: LT. COLONEL IDA 421 00:26:43,978 --> 00:26:46,981 I demand to know why Your Excellency has changed his mind! 422 00:26:49,359 --> 00:26:53,238 His Majesty spoke thus unto me: 423 00:26:53,279 --> 00:26:56,950 "I know well your feelings of anguish... 424 00:26:57,033 --> 00:27:01,037 Please endure." Thus he said to me, with flowing tears. 425 00:27:02,413 --> 00:27:07,418 As for me personally, I can no longer oppose his will. 426 00:27:09,754 --> 00:27:13,550 If any of you don't like it, you'll disobey him over my dead body! 427 00:27:56,259 --> 00:28:03,266 So what did His Majesty say was to be the fate of Japan? 428 00:28:10,523 --> 00:28:14,569 He said, "From now on, I want Japan... 429 00:28:15,486 --> 00:28:19,908 ...to be rebuilt as a peaceful nation." 430 00:28:20,825 --> 00:28:24,829 "However, this is a daunting task." 431 00:28:25,538 --> 00:28:29,542 "It will also take a long time." 432 00:28:30,752 --> 00:28:32,503 "However... 433 00:28:33,588 --> 00:28:38,051 "...if all our people unite in cooperation... 434 00:28:39,385 --> 00:28:43,389 "...I believe that we can assuredly accomplish it." 435 00:28:48,937 --> 00:28:52,941 "I, too, along with every one of you... 436 00:28:53,566 --> 00:28:55,652 ...will exert myself to the utmost." 437 00:29:05,119 --> 00:29:09,249 Please, Minister. This is the moment when you must decisively resign. 438 00:29:09,332 --> 00:29:11,709 Please resign! 439 00:29:12,043 --> 00:29:14,879 Minister, if you were to resign, the Cabinet would crumble. 440 00:29:14,921 --> 00:29:17,548 They would be unable to take the steps needed to end the war. 441 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:19,884 A whole new state of affairs could develop. 442 00:29:19,926 --> 00:29:22,220 The military would assume all political authority... 443 00:29:22,303 --> 00:29:24,597 We could continue the war and fight a decisive battle on home soil! 444 00:29:24,681 --> 00:29:26,683 Minister! 445 00:29:29,310 --> 00:29:32,730 IMPERIAL GUARD HQ 446 00:29:32,981 --> 00:29:35,483 IMPERIAL GUARD COMMANDER'S OFFICE 447 00:29:35,692 --> 00:29:38,319 IMPERIAL GUARD COMMANDER: LT. GENERAL MORI 448 00:29:38,820 --> 00:29:40,071 So what ails you? 449 00:29:40,154 --> 00:29:40,238 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF FUHA 450 00:29:40,238 --> 00:29:41,364 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF FUHA Your Excellency, 451 00:29:41,364 --> 00:29:41,572 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF FUHA 452 00:29:41,572 --> 00:29:43,449 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF FUHA we come from the same background in the cavalry. 453 00:29:43,449 --> 00:29:45,285 we come from the same background in the cavalry. 454 00:29:45,660 --> 00:29:48,538 You were my favorite instructor at the Army university. 455 00:29:49,706 --> 00:29:52,083 Yeah, I know. 456 00:29:52,125 --> 00:29:54,919 So what, you're like my son, come to get his dad's opinion? 457 00:29:54,961 --> 00:29:56,546 Come on, just spit it out. 458 00:29:56,671 --> 00:30:00,633 If His Majesty decides that the war must end... 459 00:30:00,717 --> 00:30:04,178 ...I want to know what the Eastern District Army's Strategy Council should do. 460 00:30:04,470 --> 00:30:07,473 The Eastern District Army's Strategy Council, eh? Hardly. 461 00:30:08,558 --> 00:30:09,767 Look behind you. 462 00:30:09,851 --> 00:30:10,768 Huh? 463 00:30:13,354 --> 00:30:16,024 Though the Imperial Guard is a separate entity... 464 00:30:16,107 --> 00:30:19,819 ...we're still under the Eastern District Army's table of organization. 465 00:30:19,902 --> 00:30:23,281 The Strategy Council is the central nervous system of the Eastern District Army... 466 00:30:23,323 --> 00:30:25,325 ...so how can you be so spineless? 467 00:30:29,704 --> 00:30:35,710 If it is decided that the war should end, we will humbly submit to the Imperial will. 468 00:30:36,169 --> 00:30:38,671 - Let there be no deluded actions. - But... 469 00:30:39,630 --> 00:30:44,510 Young 'uns from the Military Affairs Section have been coming to me all morning... 470 00:30:44,552 --> 00:30:46,804 ...urging that the Imperial Guard rise up... 471 00:30:46,888 --> 00:30:49,891 ...but I've sent them all packing. 472 00:30:51,142 --> 00:30:54,645 But it appears that the young 'uns are not ready to acknowledge reality. 473 00:30:57,148 --> 00:31:00,109 Nonetheless, my resolve is unshakable. 474 00:31:01,903 --> 00:31:05,698 The Eastern District Army ought to make up their minds as well. 475 00:31:05,782 --> 00:31:09,786 We must never oppose His Majesty's will. 476 00:31:13,498 --> 00:31:18,169 That is, only if it's decided that the war is to be ended. 477 00:31:18,419 --> 00:31:21,672 NAVY 302ND FLIGHT CORPS 478 00:31:21,923 --> 00:31:24,509 ATSUGI AIR BASE 479 00:31:24,801 --> 00:31:24,884 COMMAND CENTER 480 00:31:24,884 --> 00:31:25,760 COMMAND CENTER Commander, 481 00:31:25,760 --> 00:31:25,843 COMMAND CENTER 482 00:31:25,843 --> 00:31:27,345 COMMAND CENTER it seems that it has been decided that the war must end. 483 00:31:27,345 --> 00:31:28,012 it seems that it has been decided that the war must end. 484 00:31:28,012 --> 00:31:28,179 BASE COMMANDER: COLONEL KOZONO 485 00:31:28,179 --> 00:31:30,348 BASE COMMANDER: COLONEL KOZONO What? The war is to be ended? 486 00:31:30,556 --> 00:31:30,681 DEPUTY COMMANDER: LT. COLONEL SUGAWARA 487 00:31:30,681 --> 00:31:32,683 DEPUTY COMMANDER: LT. COLONEL SUGAWARA Yes, we've received an urgent message... 488 00:31:35,561 --> 00:31:38,523 That can't be true. Anyway, it means nothing. 489 00:31:38,689 --> 00:31:40,316 What? 490 00:31:40,441 --> 00:31:44,112 Those cowardly old statesmen. No matter what shameful decisions they make... 491 00:31:44,195 --> 00:31:46,823 ...none of it matters. 492 00:31:46,864 --> 00:31:51,869 As long as I'm in command, Atsugi Air Base will fight to the end! 493 00:31:54,247 --> 00:31:58,334 Look! Just look at those finely forged and well-preserved machines! 494 00:32:01,671 --> 00:32:04,298 ARMY MINISTRY: MILITARY AFFAIRS SECTION 495 00:32:33,661 --> 00:32:36,205 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: MILITARY LIAISON OFFICE 496 00:32:36,456 --> 00:32:36,581 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD LORD KEEPER OF AGENCY: CHIEF THE PRIVY SEAL: MINISTER ISHIWATARI MARQUIS KIDO 497 00:32:36,581 --> 00:32:40,251 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD LORD KEEPER OF AGENCY: CHIEF THE PRIVY SEAL: MINISTER ISHIWATARI MARQUIS KIDO The problem here is whether the Army and Navy... 498 00:32:40,251 --> 00:32:41,085 The problem here is whether the Army and Navy... 499 00:32:41,127 --> 00:32:44,881 ...are going to accept the news without reacting. 500 00:32:45,047 --> 00:32:46,757 CHIEF MILITARY AIDE-DE-CAMP: CHAMBERLAIN HASUNUMA 501 00:32:46,757 --> 00:32:48,342 CHIEF MILITARY AIDE-DE-CAMP: CHAMBERLAIN HASUNUMA They've never had to surrender before. 502 00:32:48,342 --> 00:32:50,761 They've never had to surrender before. 503 00:32:51,345 --> 00:32:56,350 They will prefer death to being taken captive... 504 00:32:56,934 --> 00:32:59,896 ...that's the way they've been indoctrinated. 505 00:33:01,981 --> 00:33:06,986 So they'll want a glorious victory... a decisive battle on our own soil. 506 00:33:07,403 --> 00:33:11,407 2,300,000 ground troops are being prepared for it. 507 00:33:12,241 --> 00:33:18,247 7,000 kamikaze planes... and 3,000 Navy kamikazes... 508 00:33:19,624 --> 00:33:22,084 They're not going to take it lying down. 509 00:33:22,210 --> 00:33:26,631 Chief... His Majesty had stressed this point as well. 510 00:33:29,091 --> 00:33:35,181 In that case, send messengers to the Army and Navy Ministers. 511 00:33:35,264 --> 00:33:38,267 Let's see what they've got to say. 512 00:33:57,245 --> 00:33:59,497 JAPANESE BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION 513 00:33:59,664 --> 00:34:02,250 TECHNICAL BUREAU CHIEF ARAKAWA 514 00:34:03,042 --> 00:34:04,877 DOMESTIC BUREAU CHIEF YABE 515 00:34:04,877 --> 00:34:05,670 DOMESTIC BUREAU CHIEF YABE What's all this about broadcasting the "Emperor's Voice?" 516 00:34:05,670 --> 00:34:06,837 What's all this about broadcasting the "Emperor's Voice?" 517 00:34:07,004 --> 00:34:09,507 CHAIRMAN OHASHI 518 00:34:10,716 --> 00:34:12,885 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION: DIRECTOR'S OFFICE 519 00:34:12,885 --> 00:34:13,511 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION: DIRECTOR'S OFFICE The war is over? 520 00:34:13,511 --> 00:34:14,136 The war is over? 521 00:34:14,136 --> 00:34:14,262 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION DIRECTOR SATO 522 00:34:14,262 --> 00:34:16,597 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION DIRECTOR SATO Yes. There's going to be an Imperial Rescript ending the war. 523 00:34:16,597 --> 00:34:16,681 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION DIRECTOR SATO 524 00:34:16,681 --> 00:34:17,431 CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION DIRECTOR SATO Whether it's going to actually be His Majesty's voice or a recording... 525 00:34:17,431 --> 00:34:20,101 Whether it's going to actually be His Majesty's voice or a recording... 526 00:34:20,184 --> 00:34:23,145 ...is currently being decided at a Cabinet meeting. 527 00:34:25,606 --> 00:34:27,900 When it's decided which it'll be, we'll let you know. 528 00:34:27,984 --> 00:34:30,653 Please make the necessary preparations. 529 00:34:33,030 --> 00:34:35,324 Hello, Sato speaking. 530 00:34:35,408 --> 00:34:36,367 No, no decision either way yet... 531 00:34:36,534 --> 00:34:36,576 MINISTER OF JUSTICE MATSUZAKA 532 00:34:36,576 --> 00:34:39,161 MINISTER OF JUSTICE MATSUZAKA But to ask the Emperor to stand and speak into a microphone is... 533 00:34:39,161 --> 00:34:40,663 But to ask the Emperor to stand and speak into a microphone is... 534 00:34:40,830 --> 00:34:43,666 It is too much to ask. 535 00:34:43,791 --> 00:34:45,793 But what else can we do? 536 00:34:48,296 --> 00:34:51,632 How else can we announce the end of the war to the people? 537 00:34:51,841 --> 00:34:51,882 MINISTER OF FINANCE HIROSE 538 00:34:51,882 --> 00:34:54,385 MINISTER OF FINANCE HIROSE But for His Majesty to stand directly in front of a mike is... 539 00:34:54,385 --> 00:34:56,887 But for His Majesty to stand directly in front of a mike is... 540 00:34:57,972 --> 00:34:58,514 ...just too much. 541 00:34:58,681 --> 00:35:01,976 IMPERIAL GUARD HQ: STAFF ROOM 542 00:35:02,852 --> 00:35:06,480 How are we to protect the nation if he has accepted the Potsdam Declaration? 543 00:35:06,564 --> 00:35:09,692 If a disarmament is required, what good is the military? 544 00:35:10,151 --> 00:35:10,735 STAFF OFFICER KOGA 545 00:35:10,735 --> 00:35:12,320 STAFF OFFICER KOGA Annihilation or victory, 546 00:35:12,320 --> 00:35:12,445 STAFF OFFICER KOGA 547 00:35:12,445 --> 00:35:12,903 STAFF OFFICER KOGA this war has never held any other possibilities. 548 00:35:12,903 --> 00:35:14,822 this war has never held any other possibilities. 549 00:35:15,156 --> 00:35:16,532 What do those "elder statesmen" think they're doing?! 550 00:35:16,657 --> 00:35:16,949 STAFF OFFICER ISHIHARA 551 00:35:16,949 --> 00:35:19,035 STAFF OFFICER ISHIHARA Everything gets selfishly decided by those defeatist politicians. 552 00:35:19,035 --> 00:35:20,745 Everything gets selfishly decided by those defeatist politicians. 553 00:35:20,828 --> 00:35:22,997 They caught the Emperor and Empress at... 554 00:35:23,080 --> 00:35:25,207 ...a weak moment, and convinced them to give up. 555 00:35:25,541 --> 00:35:27,501 And all our general officers just prattle over and over... 556 00:35:27,585 --> 00:35:30,046 ..."Imperial Rescripts are absolute, Imperial Rescripts are absolute." 557 00:35:30,129 --> 00:35:33,591 Have they grown tired of war? Do they value their lives that much?! 558 00:35:33,674 --> 00:35:36,510 Don't they care that our sweet Japan could be wiped from the face of the Earth?! 559 00:35:44,769 --> 00:35:47,855 This is no time for talking. 560 00:35:47,938 --> 00:35:49,440 It's pointless. 561 00:35:51,651 --> 00:35:54,654 Now is the time to take action. 562 00:35:55,780 --> 00:36:01,786 Never mind if we don't succeed; let us show them, by our deaths, the true Japanese way. 563 00:36:02,870 --> 00:36:03,788 That's all we've got to give. 564 00:36:03,913 --> 00:36:03,996 YOKOHAMA CITY 565 00:36:03,996 --> 00:36:06,290 YOKOHAMA CITY Tools down! Gather together! 566 00:36:06,290 --> 00:36:07,958 Tools down! Gather together! 567 00:36:14,131 --> 00:36:14,298 Flag Caption: "Onward to Victory, Student Association!" 568 00:36:14,298 --> 00:36:17,301 Flag Caption: "Onward to Victory, Student Association!" Ten-hut! 569 00:36:17,301 --> 00:36:19,220 Flag Caption: "Onward to Victory, Student Association!" 570 00:36:19,220 --> 00:36:20,221 Flag Caption: "Onward to Victory, Student Association!" Stand in attention! 571 00:36:20,429 --> 00:36:20,554 YOKOHAMA GUARDS COMMANDER: CAPTAIN SASAKI 572 00:36:20,554 --> 00:36:22,098 YOKOHAMA GUARDS COMMANDER: CAPTAIN SASAKI Men! 573 00:36:22,098 --> 00:36:22,223 YOKOHAMA GUARDS COMMANDER: CAPTAIN SASAKI 574 00:36:22,223 --> 00:36:25,059 YOKOHAMA GUARDS COMMANDER: CAPTAIN SASAKI That Which we have always feared is finally upon us! 575 00:36:25,059 --> 00:36:27,853 That Which we have always feared is finally upon us! 576 00:36:28,145 --> 00:36:28,813 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS 577 00:36:28,813 --> 00:36:30,815 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS I've now been told that... 578 00:36:30,815 --> 00:36:30,940 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS 579 00:36:30,940 --> 00:36:32,942 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ...those spineless cabinet bastards are plotting... 580 00:36:32,942 --> 00:36:33,067 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS 581 00:36:33,067 --> 00:36:33,442 THE CAPTAIN'S SUBORDINATES: YOKOHAMA'S HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS ...to implement a despicably contemptible plan! 582 00:36:33,442 --> 00:36:36,070 ...to implement a despicably contemptible plan! 583 00:36:36,654 --> 00:36:43,160 In order that the war may be continued, we must strike a decisive bloW! 584 00:36:45,162 --> 00:36:47,873 And it won't just be you of the Yokohama Guards... 585 00:36:47,957 --> 00:36:51,460 ...who will be heading off to Tokyo! 586 00:36:51,544 --> 00:36:56,298 We seek the participation of loyal civilians... 587 00:36:56,340 --> 00:36:59,343 ...eager to give their support! 588 00:36:59,844 --> 00:37:03,681 The assembly time will be announced soon! Dismissed! 589 00:37:04,390 --> 00:37:09,353 Salutations to the Captain! Ten-hut! 590 00:37:12,064 --> 00:37:14,900 Book Title: "The Priest and His Apprentice," by Kurata Hyakuzo 591 00:37:15,151 --> 00:37:15,234 PRIVATE SECRETARY OF THE INFORMATION BUREAU KAWAMOTO 592 00:37:15,234 --> 00:37:17,695 PRIVATE SECRETARY OF THE INFORMATION BUREAU KAWAMOTO Chairman Ohashi of the Broadcasting Network is on the line. 593 00:37:17,695 --> 00:37:17,862 Chairman Ohashi of the Broadcasting Network is on the line. 594 00:37:19,363 --> 00:37:23,367 It's been decided to use a recording... Correct. 595 00:37:23,451 --> 00:37:25,995 Not a live broadcast, but a recording. 596 00:37:26,078 --> 00:37:29,039 The recording will be made at the Imperial Household Agency. 597 00:37:29,123 --> 00:37:33,377 Please have the recording engineers report there by 3:00 p.m. 598 00:37:33,627 --> 00:37:36,088 Imperial Household Agency, 3:00 p.m. Yes, sir. 599 00:37:43,012 --> 00:37:45,389 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: AUDIENCE ROOM 600 00:37:48,267 --> 00:37:50,311 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU DIRECTOR KATO 601 00:37:50,311 --> 00:37:51,520 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU DIRECTOR KATO It's roomy enough; this Would be the best place. 602 00:37:51,520 --> 00:37:53,481 It's roomy enough; this Would be the best place. 603 00:37:53,689 --> 00:37:53,731 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SECTION CHIEF KEN 604 00:37:53,731 --> 00:37:55,775 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SECTION CHIEF KEN Yes... As for the preparations, 605 00:37:55,775 --> 00:37:55,816 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SECTION CHIEF KEN 606 00:37:55,816 --> 00:37:56,984 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU SECTION CHIEF KEN shall we begin after the engineers arrive? 607 00:37:56,984 --> 00:37:58,402 shall we begin after the engineers arrive? 608 00:38:03,491 --> 00:38:06,285 I will now announce the words of... 609 00:38:06,368 --> 00:38:08,996 ...Household Minister Kido and Military Aide-de-Camp Hasunuma... 610 00:38:09,079 --> 00:38:12,082 ...who have been entrusted with His Majesty's will. 611 00:38:15,252 --> 00:38:17,880 In order to facilitate calm... 612 00:38:17,963 --> 00:38:23,135 ...His Majesty desires to personally visit the Army and Navy Ministries. 613 00:38:23,219 --> 00:38:24,553 Please make the necessary preparations. 614 00:38:24,637 --> 00:38:28,307 No, we should not trouble His Majesty any further. 615 00:38:28,349 --> 00:38:31,352 I Will take responsibility for keeping the Navy in order. 616 00:38:38,692 --> 00:38:42,696 And I shall do the same for the Army. 617 00:38:43,531 --> 00:38:45,282 Please inform His Majesty accordingly. 618 00:38:45,491 --> 00:38:47,910 ARMY MINISTRY: WAR MINISTER'S RECEPTION ROOM 619 00:38:50,412 --> 00:38:53,707 DEPUTY MINISTER OF WAR WAKAMATSU 620 00:39:00,214 --> 00:39:04,760 In order that the news of the ending of the war shall cause no disorder... 621 00:39:04,844 --> 00:39:08,347 ...we ask that the elders of the Army address the troops. 622 00:39:08,556 --> 00:39:09,598 1ST GENERAL ARMY COMMANDER: FIELD MARSHAL SUGIYAMA 623 00:39:09,598 --> 00:39:10,724 1ST GENERAL ARMY COMMANDER: FIELD MARSHAL SUGIYAMA Who proposed this? 624 00:39:10,724 --> 00:39:10,975 Who proposed this? 625 00:39:12,351 --> 00:39:14,895 On instructions from Deputy Chief of Staff Kawabe... 626 00:39:14,979 --> 00:39:17,857 ...and the Minister of War, currently in a cabinet conference... 627 00:39:17,940 --> 00:39:19,900 ...I drafted this statement. 628 00:39:19,984 --> 00:39:20,067 2ND GENERAL ARMY COMMANDER: FIELD MARSHAL HATA 629 00:39:20,067 --> 00:39:22,611 2ND GENERAL ARMY COMMANDER: FIELD MARSHAL HATA Then the Minister of War will be returning here, will he not? 630 00:39:22,611 --> 00:39:25,656 Then the Minister of War Will be returning here, will he not? 631 00:39:25,823 --> 00:39:29,118 Yes. He is at a Cabinet meeting, but he should be here shortly. 632 00:39:29,326 --> 00:39:31,287 FORCE DEPLOYMENT PLAN 633 00:39:31,579 --> 00:39:36,625 Firstly, we require the Minister of War's consent for our plan. 634 00:39:36,750 --> 00:39:38,586 Do you think you can convince him? 635 00:39:38,711 --> 00:39:42,172 No. At this stage, it Would be difficult. 636 00:39:42,256 --> 00:39:46,510 But if the plan goes smoothly, the Minister of War will be forced to support us. 637 00:39:48,262 --> 00:39:51,891 Next, if we want to mobilize the Eastern District Army... 638 00:39:52,057 --> 00:39:53,058 No... 639 00:39:53,142 --> 00:39:55,853 I'll go straight to Army Commander Tanaka to convince him. 640 00:39:56,020 --> 00:39:59,148 Eventually we must storm the palace and take over. 641 00:39:59,189 --> 00:40:02,735 We'll cut off all outside communication. 642 00:40:02,818 --> 00:40:06,238 The first step is to win over and mobilize... 643 00:40:06,322 --> 00:40:09,325 ...the Imperial Guard. 644 00:40:10,159 --> 00:40:12,536 Make the necessary arrangements. 645 00:40:32,014 --> 00:40:33,349 Regarding the recording... 646 00:40:33,474 --> 00:40:33,766 Yes? 647 00:40:33,766 --> 00:40:35,935 Is it possible for His Majesty to listen to it immediately after it is made? 648 00:40:36,060 --> 00:40:37,853 Well... 649 00:40:37,978 --> 00:40:41,523 ...we didn't bring a playback system with us. Do we need one? 650 00:40:41,732 --> 00:40:44,151 At this point, I cannot say. 651 00:40:44,234 --> 00:40:46,779 But His Majesty may so desire... 652 00:40:46,904 --> 00:40:49,657 Yes, sir. Nagatomo, we need a playback system set up right up away. 653 00:40:49,782 --> 00:40:50,574 TECHNICIAN NAGATOMO 654 00:40:50,574 --> 00:40:51,575 TECHNICIAN NAGATOMO Yes, sir. 655 00:40:51,575 --> 00:40:51,825 Yes, sir. 656 00:41:24,858 --> 00:41:30,864 This will set the course for the Army. Which means that... 657 00:41:31,824 --> 00:41:36,829 ...anyone who opposes these orders would be guilty of treason... 658 00:41:37,830 --> 00:41:40,791 ...and dealt with as a traitor. 659 00:42:06,108 --> 00:42:06,233 ARMY MINISTRY: HALLWAY 660 00:42:06,233 --> 00:42:07,818 ARMY MINISTRY: HALLWAY All division members, 661 00:42:07,818 --> 00:42:07,943 ARMY MINISTRY: HALLWAY 662 00:42:07,943 --> 00:42:09,111 ARMY MINISTRY: HALLWAY assemble immediately in conference room one. 663 00:42:09,111 --> 00:42:11,864 assemble immediately in conference room one. 664 00:42:12,740 --> 00:42:18,037 At 15:15, the Minister will make an address. 665 00:42:18,120 --> 00:42:19,830 Repeat... 666 00:42:19,997 --> 00:42:20,080 ARMY MINISTRY: REAR COURTYARD 667 00:42:20,080 --> 00:42:21,790 ARMY MINISTRY: REAR COURTYARD All division members, 668 00:42:21,790 --> 00:42:21,999 ARMY MINISTRY: REAR COURTYARD 669 00:42:21,999 --> 00:42:22,624 ARMY MINISTRY: REAR COURTYARD assemble immediately in conference room one. 670 00:42:22,624 --> 00:42:26,086 assemble immediately in conference room one. 671 00:42:26,920 --> 00:42:30,966 At 15:15, the Minister will make an address. 672 00:42:32,926 --> 00:42:35,929 What's the point of hearing the Minister's address now? 673 00:42:37,181 --> 00:42:39,183 All is lost. 674 00:42:40,559 --> 00:42:42,186 Let it all burn. All of it. 675 00:42:44,354 --> 00:42:48,317 And when this is done, we Army officers, all of us... 676 00:42:49,359 --> 00:42:54,323 ... will gloriously commit seppuku together. 677 00:42:57,201 --> 00:43:00,913 The Great East Asian War has come to a meaningless end. 678 00:43:00,996 --> 00:43:04,958 But this one thing shall be carved into eternity... 679 00:43:06,710 --> 00:43:10,506 ... that every officer of the Army Ministry and Staff Office committed seppuku. 680 00:43:10,672 --> 00:43:13,300 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY HQ 681 00:43:18,388 --> 00:43:20,265 Army Ministry, Major Hatanaka! 682 00:43:21,391 --> 00:43:24,228 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY COMMANDER: ADMIRAL TANAKA 683 00:43:24,603 --> 00:43:25,896 Your Excellency, please, you should not meet him. 684 00:43:26,021 --> 00:43:26,939 Your Excellency! 685 00:43:26,939 --> 00:43:29,900 No. I want to see him, and have a few words. 686 00:43:33,904 --> 00:43:34,446 Enter. 687 00:43:34,571 --> 00:43:37,491 Army Ministry, Military Affairs Section, Major Hatanaka entering! 688 00:43:38,033 --> 00:43:40,661 What business do you have With me? 689 00:43:40,744 --> 00:43:43,705 I know what you're all up to! No need to say it! 690 00:43:44,832 --> 00:43:45,958 NoW get out! 691 00:43:51,171 --> 00:43:53,173 What's taking Hatanaka so long? 692 00:43:54,800 --> 00:43:57,761 We're at a crossroads now; things could go either way. 693 00:43:58,887 --> 00:44:01,765 Will Hatanaka be able to sWay the Eastern District Army? 694 00:44:01,932 --> 00:44:03,392 No... 695 00:44:03,475 --> 00:44:06,478 At this point, it may not be possible. 696 00:44:06,603 --> 00:44:11,358 They might not be able to act now, but eventually they Won't have any choice. 697 00:44:11,608 --> 00:44:15,070 I know that! But... but! 698 00:44:16,613 --> 00:44:20,576 3:50, going on 4:00... 699 00:44:29,668 --> 00:44:32,171 Palace security is changing shifts. 700 00:44:32,337 --> 00:44:37,551 Regiment One takes over, then Regiment Two, under Colonel Haga, raises the flag. 701 00:44:37,634 --> 00:44:40,596 Right now they should be marching through the northwest gate. 702 00:44:42,431 --> 00:44:45,058 IMPERIAL PALACE: NORTHWEST GATE 703 00:44:47,686 --> 00:44:51,440 IMPERIAL GUARD 2ND REGIMENT COMMANDER: COLONEL HAGA 704 00:45:02,534 --> 00:45:05,120 DRAFT OF THE IMPERIAL RESCRIPT ENDING THE WAR 705 00:45:21,803 --> 00:45:25,265 The Cabinet has commenced deliberations over the draft of the Imperial Rescript. 706 00:45:25,349 --> 00:45:30,812 It's expected they'll take about an hour, so recording will begin around 6:00. 707 00:45:33,065 --> 00:45:34,358 So it'll be around 6:00? 708 00:45:34,524 --> 00:45:38,612 Yes. As per protocol, after the draft is completed... 709 00:45:38,695 --> 00:45:40,072 ...it must then be presented to His Majesty by Prime Minister Suzuki... 710 00:45:40,155 --> 00:45:42,491 ...whereupon the Imperial signature and seal will be affixed. 711 00:45:42,658 --> 00:45:42,741 DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS UNDERSECRETARY'S OFFICE 712 00:45:42,741 --> 00:45:44,117 DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS UNDERSECRETARY'S OFFICE So it'll be at 6:00? 713 00:45:44,117 --> 00:45:44,326 DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS UNDERSECRETARY'S OFFICE 714 00:45:44,326 --> 00:45:45,285 DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS UNDERSECRETARY'S OFFICE We should be done with the formalities by then. 715 00:45:45,285 --> 00:45:47,246 We should be done with the formalities by then. 716 00:45:47,454 --> 00:45:51,291 Nah, we're in a serious crunch here. We still need to send telegrams to the Allied nations. 717 00:46:01,885 --> 00:46:04,513 ARMY MINISTRY: LECTURE HALL 718 00:46:06,348 --> 00:46:09,309 So Ichigayadai's officers are all going to commit suicide. 719 00:46:11,353 --> 00:46:15,107 I understand, that will be glorious. 720 00:46:15,649 --> 00:46:18,568 But that's the very last of the final measures to be taken. 721 00:46:18,610 --> 00:46:21,780 Because we still have some duties to undertake first. 722 00:46:21,863 --> 00:46:24,366 Will the war be terminated by an absolute Imperial Rescript... 723 00:46:24,449 --> 00:46:27,536 ...or will we battle to the last man? 724 00:46:28,203 --> 00:46:30,080 It's either one or the other! 725 00:46:32,666 --> 00:46:36,712 But, Ida. Which of these tWo choices will best serve the nation? 726 00:46:36,753 --> 00:46:39,506 No one will know until everything unfolds. 727 00:46:39,589 --> 00:46:44,553 No one can predict Which will be better or worse. 728 00:46:44,886 --> 00:46:48,974 So we might as well leave our fate to the heavens... 729 00:46:49,057 --> 00:46:51,518 ...and if we are to leave our fate to the heavens... 730 00:46:51,601 --> 00:46:53,061 ...we must do so as soldiers! 731 00:46:53,145 --> 00:46:57,107 Let them accuse us of insurrection... No, let them revile us as traitors! 732 00:46:57,149 --> 00:47:00,152 Should We not immediately enter the palace, dissuade His Majesty... 733 00:47:00,235 --> 00:47:03,238 ...and take the honorable path of resolute resistance? 734 00:47:05,782 --> 00:47:10,078 Of course, we don't know which decision the heavens will favor. 735 00:47:10,162 --> 00:47:12,205 But it doesn't matter either way. 736 00:47:12,289 --> 00:47:15,459 That judgment will be made by history. 737 00:47:16,293 --> 00:47:22,090 Ida. I want to lay everything on the line, this very night. 738 00:47:22,132 --> 00:47:25,969 I believe that we must act, and that acting is far more... 739 00:47:26,011 --> 00:47:29,306 ...far more righteous than the seppuku of the officers of Ichigayadai. 740 00:47:30,640 --> 00:47:36,104 We have already contacted the Imperial Guard; all the arrangements have been made. 741 00:47:36,188 --> 00:47:39,191 By virtue of our actions, the Eastern District Army... 742 00:47:39,483 --> 00:47:41,818 ...and the Armed Forces in their entirety will assuredly rise in support! 743 00:47:41,985 --> 00:47:43,945 And yet... 744 00:47:44,821 --> 00:47:48,408 I wonder if We can defeat such a powerful enemy... 745 00:47:48,492 --> 00:47:49,201 And what if... 746 00:47:49,201 --> 00:47:53,080 Lt. Colonel Ida! Sir, you're still thinking in terms of success or failure! 747 00:47:53,163 --> 00:47:55,123 It's the same way With the Imperial Rescript! 748 00:47:55,165 --> 00:47:58,502 Will it preserve our nation, or destroy it? 749 00:47:58,585 --> 00:48:01,505 Who knows the true path? The Prime Minister? The Navy Minister? The Minister of War? 750 00:48:01,546 --> 00:48:05,509 No one! That's why we must rise up! 751 00:48:05,550 --> 00:48:08,345 Ida, please approve of our plans! 752 00:48:11,890 --> 00:48:16,019 Ida, the fact is, the war continues! 753 00:48:16,103 --> 00:48:17,771 According to a message from the Eastern District Army... 754 00:48:17,854 --> 00:48:21,900 ...a powerful enemy fleet is approaching the Boso peninsula. 755 00:48:21,983 --> 00:48:27,239 If we lose our will to fight, Japan Will be destroyed in a single bloW. 756 00:48:27,322 --> 00:48:33,245 Ida! NoW is the time for us to stake our lives and resolutely rise up for Japan! 757 00:48:36,331 --> 00:48:38,333 Hatanaka. 758 00:48:39,709 --> 00:48:42,671 A pure spirit burns within you. 759 00:48:43,380 --> 00:48:47,342 And I appreciate and approve of this. 760 00:48:47,968 --> 00:48:50,178 But We will take no action. 761 00:48:51,430 --> 00:48:54,433 You guys can go do it yourselves. 762 00:48:56,435 --> 00:48:59,729 Either way, tomorrow, I, you, and the rest of us are all going to die. 763 00:49:54,659 --> 00:49:57,871 Personally, I can accept a declaration that "we can no longer effectively wage war." 764 00:49:57,954 --> 00:50:01,708 Militarily speaking, our nation has crumbled. 765 00:50:02,876 --> 00:50:07,214 We've lost some battles, but the final verdict is not yet in. 766 00:50:07,339 --> 00:50:09,591 Not yet in? 767 00:50:09,716 --> 00:50:12,719 The Army and Navy have differing perspectives regarding the matter. 768 00:50:14,262 --> 00:50:17,265 If we have lost, then it was because of logistical problems. 769 00:50:18,058 --> 00:50:18,725 What? 770 00:50:18,725 --> 00:50:21,228 In the three years since the start of the war... 771 00:50:21,311 --> 00:50:24,439 ...the Army has fought only on small islands. 772 00:50:24,523 --> 00:50:27,776 We haven't engaged in a real battle. 773 00:50:27,859 --> 00:50:31,321 Only a decisive battle on home soil could have rendered a true verdict. 774 00:50:31,613 --> 00:50:33,323 So, Minister of War, are you saying that the war so far... 775 00:50:33,406 --> 00:50:37,827 ...has been nothing but a series of minor skirmishes? 776 00:50:37,869 --> 00:50:42,374 We sent 205,000 soldiers into battle, and lost 200,000 of them! 777 00:50:42,457 --> 00:50:47,295 Do you dare dismiss tragic defeats like Leyte as mere "logistical problems"?! 778 00:50:47,379 --> 00:50:50,340 Minister of War, are you passing the blame to another department? 779 00:50:53,051 --> 00:50:58,848 Consider our casualties: Of 236,000 men sent to Burma, 164,000 were lost. 780 00:50:59,474 --> 00:51:02,477 We sent 102,000 brave men to Okinawa, and 90,000 of them were killed. 781 00:51:02,936 --> 00:51:07,732 And in Okinawa, it wasn't just soldiers; 92,000 civilians were also slain! 782 00:51:07,899 --> 00:51:10,318 That's the very point that I am making! 783 00:51:10,443 --> 00:51:11,069 What? 784 00:51:11,069 --> 00:51:14,364 Why have so many of us swallowed our tears and died? 785 00:51:14,447 --> 00:51:17,117 It is easy to complain about how things turned out. 786 00:51:17,200 --> 00:51:21,663 But they all did it out of love for Japan... 787 00:51:21,746 --> 00:51:24,749 ...firmly believing in our victory. 788 00:51:25,417 --> 00:51:28,878 Thus, if we have lost, and we can no longer effectively Wage War... 789 00:51:28,920 --> 00:51:33,592 ...then 3,000,000 people have given their lives for nothing! 790 00:51:33,675 --> 00:51:38,430 As we speak, 7 million men are still out there fighting. 791 00:51:38,513 --> 00:51:41,516 If they are to be defeated, should not their defeat be a glorious one? 792 00:51:41,600 --> 00:51:44,603 Is that not our obligation to them? 793 00:51:46,062 --> 00:51:49,190 I believe that we should not say that "we can no longer effectively wage war." 794 00:51:49,274 --> 00:51:54,029 We absolutely must revise that and say that the "fortunes of war have not favored us." 795 00:51:54,154 --> 00:51:58,325 No. That is your position. 796 00:51:58,408 --> 00:52:00,702 I maintain a different opinion. 797 00:52:12,839 --> 00:52:16,092 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: GENERAL BUREAU MANAGER'S OFFICE 798 00:52:16,593 --> 00:52:19,346 So it can't be done at 6:00? 799 00:52:20,430 --> 00:52:21,431 When will it be, then? 800 00:52:21,640 --> 00:52:21,765 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION 801 00:52:21,765 --> 00:52:25,602 PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE: CABINET GENERAL AFFAIRS SECTION 7:00. I think it can be done by 7:00. 802 00:52:25,685 --> 00:52:27,771 Yes, 7:00 it is. Bye. 803 00:52:28,730 --> 00:52:31,816 Sure, 7:00 my foot. We'll never get it done by 7:00. 804 00:52:31,941 --> 00:52:33,568 Chief, what's wrong? 805 00:52:33,735 --> 00:52:37,030 It's difficult. It's not just about ending the war... 806 00:52:37,113 --> 00:52:40,075 ...it's about how We're going to handle the Army. 807 00:52:50,669 --> 00:52:56,299 Chief, I have urgent business and must return to the Navy Ministry. 808 00:52:56,383 --> 00:53:00,553 I must leave, but you must ensure that it reads "we can no longer effectively wage war." 809 00:53:00,637 --> 00:53:03,264 Our defeat must be announced to the people in an honest Way. 810 00:53:03,348 --> 00:53:06,768 Do you understand? We are where we are now; we must not lie to the people! 811 00:53:06,976 --> 00:53:10,605 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY HQ: REGIONAL COMMAND CENTER Reports from Patrol Boats 17 and 23: 812 00:53:10,605 --> 00:53:12,273 Reports from Patrol Boats 17 and 23: 813 00:53:12,315 --> 00:53:16,152 The disposition of the enemy forces approaching Boso are as follows: 814 00:53:16,236 --> 00:53:20,824 One Enterprise-type aircraft carrier, two Hornet-type aircraft carriers... 815 00:53:20,990 --> 00:53:27,455 ... seven cruisers and nineteen destroyers headed north in fleet formation. 816 00:53:27,539 --> 00:53:28,832 Repeat... 817 00:53:34,254 --> 00:53:35,463 Deputy Commander, sir. May I come in? 818 00:53:35,630 --> 00:53:36,506 Yeah. 819 00:53:36,506 --> 00:53:39,050 Commander... According to a report from Yokochin... 820 00:53:39,134 --> 00:53:41,803 ...a final decision has been reached to end the war. 821 00:53:41,970 --> 00:53:43,555 Well, that's a gift from heaven, indeed. 822 00:53:43,638 --> 00:53:44,723 Sir? 823 00:53:44,889 --> 00:53:48,184 How rare... my malaria isn't acting up today. 824 00:53:48,268 --> 00:53:50,645 I'll be speaking tonight to an assembly of all the division managers. 825 00:53:50,729 --> 00:53:53,440 I'm drafting the address but am having a hard time of it. 826 00:53:53,523 --> 00:53:57,152 Deputy Commander... Don't worry about our wishy-washy superiors. 827 00:53:58,570 --> 00:53:59,195 But... 828 00:53:59,195 --> 00:54:02,365 Any news about the enemy fleet headed for the Boso peninsula? 829 00:54:02,532 --> 00:54:04,617 It's a fleet, with three aircraft carriers. 830 00:54:04,701 --> 00:54:09,372 Squadron 207 out of Kodama has been ordered to intercept them. 831 00:54:09,539 --> 00:54:12,208 Three aircraft carriers, eh? 832 00:54:12,375 --> 00:54:17,338 That's no small school of fish. Well, they're Kodama's problem. 833 00:54:18,548 --> 00:54:21,718 There's a million allied troops out there trying to invade the homeland... 834 00:54:21,760 --> 00:54:25,263 ...seeking to destroy our Atsugi Air Base. 835 00:54:25,346 --> 00:54:29,559 I'll blow them all out of the Water! The War... 836 00:54:30,643 --> 00:54:35,523 Deputy Commander, the war will not be over until that's done. 837 00:54:35,815 --> 00:54:38,276 You see, actually, it's not ready... 838 00:54:38,401 --> 00:54:43,198 It's not done yet? You got to be kidding. It's Way past 6:00. 839 00:54:43,281 --> 00:54:45,575 It's no use talking to you, Mr. Sato. 840 00:54:45,617 --> 00:54:46,868 Please put the Cabinet General Affairs Section Chief on. 841 00:54:47,118 --> 00:54:51,039 If we don't know What time the recording's taking place, what can we... 842 00:54:51,080 --> 00:54:53,082 What? The Navy Minister left? 843 00:54:53,416 --> 00:55:00,590 That's right. Both Navy and War Ministers had urgent business and had to leave. 844 00:55:00,673 --> 00:55:03,676 So deliberations over the draft of the Imperial decree are going sloWly. 845 00:55:03,760 --> 00:55:06,471 Even now, the Navy Minister... 846 00:55:06,554 --> 00:55:08,556 What... Huh? 847 00:55:10,016 --> 00:55:12,143 An estimated time, hmmm... 848 00:55:12,268 --> 00:55:15,021 Chief! The Navy Minister has returned. 849 00:56:38,396 --> 00:56:40,398 Chief, regarding the issue of "annulment..." 850 00:56:40,440 --> 00:56:45,778 ...I have come to agree with the Minister of War; it should read... 851 00:56:45,862 --> 00:56:49,115 ...the "state of the war will never turn in our favor." Let's revise it like that. 852 00:56:49,407 --> 00:56:51,326 But didn't you say... 853 00:56:51,451 --> 00:56:55,204 Chief... Let us revise it that way. 854 00:56:55,538 --> 00:56:59,500 So the drafting deliberations have picked up speed? 855 00:56:59,584 --> 00:57:03,296 Well that's good news. When do you think they'll be done? 856 00:57:03,588 --> 00:57:07,342 Right now it's estimated they'll finish by 7:00 or 7:30. 857 00:57:07,425 --> 00:57:10,428 We'll talk in more detail later. Bye. 858 00:57:12,805 --> 00:57:15,725 Who would've thought that Admiral Yonai would compromise? 859 00:57:15,808 --> 00:57:18,436 That's quite a concession on his part. 860 00:57:19,729 --> 00:57:23,691 He must've been pressured by the Navy Ministry when he went there. 861 00:57:25,568 --> 00:57:30,531 Perhaps he now truly understands General Anami's anguish. 862 00:57:33,534 --> 00:57:37,205 Anyway, it should all go smoothly now. 863 00:57:37,330 --> 00:57:39,207 Let's not get overly optimistic. 864 00:57:39,248 --> 00:57:43,086 Who knows what'll happen when Anami gets back from the Army Ministry. 865 00:57:43,127 --> 00:57:46,464 Until the Rescript is finalized, we can't breathe easy. 866 00:57:46,547 --> 00:57:49,592 An Imperial decree calling for an end to the war without the Minister of War's signature... 867 00:57:49,676 --> 00:57:51,928 ...is just a scrap of paper that can't be published. 868 00:58:48,943 --> 00:58:49,027 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: SHINKOYASU DORMITORY 869 00:58:49,027 --> 00:58:53,031 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: SHINKOYASU DORMITORY The emergency assembly is scheduled for 12:00. 870 00:58:53,031 --> 00:58:53,114 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: SHINKOYASU DORMITORY 871 00:58:53,114 --> 00:58:53,573 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: SHINKOYASU DORMITORY Before we depart for Tokyo... 872 00:58:53,573 --> 00:58:56,242 Before we depart for Tokyo... 873 00:58:56,617 --> 00:59:00,496 ...we shall enlist the aid of the large garrison at Tsurumi Soji-ji... 874 00:59:00,997 --> 00:59:05,126 ...and thus reinforced, we shall take united action. 875 00:59:06,669 --> 00:59:10,590 Our goals are as follows! 876 00:59:10,673 --> 00:59:17,055 Likened to Marshal Pietro Badoglio of Italy, who schemed... 877 00:59:17,263 --> 00:59:23,311 ...unconditional surrender, the ultimate of fools... 878 00:59:23,770 --> 00:59:28,483 ...Cabinet Member Prime Minister Suzuki and... 879 00:59:28,900 --> 00:59:33,029 ...the rest of the "senior statesmen" shall be attacked! 880 00:59:33,362 --> 00:59:35,782 Deputy Minister, the draft of the Imperial Rescript has just been completed. 881 00:59:36,032 --> 00:59:39,160 It's done? So there is a Rescript ending the war? 882 00:59:39,410 --> 00:59:41,120 And? Uh huh... Uh huh... 883 01:00:10,817 --> 01:00:14,487 Well then. We shall immediately... 884 01:00:14,570 --> 01:00:17,031 ...deliver this to the palace. 885 01:00:19,867 --> 01:00:23,079 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU STAFF MEMBER: SANO ESAKU 886 01:00:24,705 --> 01:00:27,333 His Majesty Will read this at the recording session. 887 01:00:27,416 --> 01:00:29,043 Please take it to him immediately. 888 01:00:29,085 --> 01:00:31,671 The recording crew has been waiting all day. 889 01:00:31,754 --> 01:00:33,464 - Hurry, OK? - Yes, sir. 890 01:00:38,010 --> 01:00:41,264 CABINET OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR: SANO KOMONTA 891 01:00:41,597 --> 01:00:43,432 It's an official document that requires the Imperial autograph and seal... 892 01:00:43,516 --> 01:00:45,977 ...also, each minister Will receive a copy. 893 01:00:46,060 --> 01:00:47,895 Make sure you make no errors. 894 01:00:47,979 --> 01:00:49,605 Speed is of the essence. 895 01:01:11,586 --> 01:01:15,756 We're running horribly late; I wonder When they plan to broadcast this... 896 01:01:16,048 --> 01:01:19,677 No, it's too late to broadcast it tonight. 897 01:01:19,760 --> 01:01:22,054 We haven't even made a public announcement about it yet. 898 01:01:22,138 --> 01:01:25,433 Too much time was spent deciding on the Wording. 899 01:01:25,683 --> 01:01:30,646 Then hoW about 7:00 tomorrow morning? 900 01:01:30,730 --> 01:01:33,274 The sooner we broadcast it, the better. 901 01:01:34,984 --> 01:01:38,905 No. I want you to wait until the 16th. 902 01:01:39,155 --> 01:01:43,117 This broadcast must be heard by all of our troops. 903 01:01:43,868 --> 01:01:45,661 The enemy will be demanding that they lay doWn their arms... 904 01:01:45,745 --> 01:01:48,497 ...so those on the front lines, in particular... 905 01:01:48,539 --> 01:01:50,958 ...will require some time to become convinced. 906 01:01:51,083 --> 01:01:54,921 We are telegraphing the allied nations about our surrender, and yet... 907 01:01:55,004 --> 01:01:57,048 ...we should wait tWo more days before telling our own people? 908 01:01:57,173 --> 01:02:01,469 But if we do it tomorroW morning, the audience will not be large. 909 01:02:01,552 --> 01:02:06,390 Farm folk rise early; they'll already be out in the fields. 910 01:02:06,474 --> 01:02:08,059 Maybe it's not the appropriate time for the broadcast. 911 01:02:08,184 --> 01:02:09,894 Don't be ridiculous! 912 01:02:10,853 --> 01:02:12,521 Don't be ridiculous. 913 01:02:12,605 --> 01:02:15,858 Delaying until the 16th just means there's more time for things to go horribly wrong. 914 01:02:16,025 --> 01:02:19,820 Well, we could make a preliminary announcement on tonight's news. 915 01:02:19,904 --> 01:02:23,574 Then we can broadcast it at noon tomorrow. 916 01:02:23,658 --> 01:02:25,409 I believe that's the best way to handle it... 917 01:02:25,534 --> 01:02:28,871 - No, that would be... - Yes, that would be best. 918 01:02:28,955 --> 01:02:31,707 We shall settle on that as the Cabinet's decision. 919 01:02:31,832 --> 01:02:32,583 But Prime Minister! 920 01:02:32,708 --> 01:02:36,212 The broadcast will be tomorrow at noon. 921 01:02:36,295 --> 01:02:40,299 The front lines must be informed by then. 922 01:02:40,841 --> 01:02:44,845 I trust the Minister of War Will spare no effort to ensure that happens. 923 01:03:00,778 --> 01:03:04,573 I will be returning to Hiroshima with His Excellency Hata tomorrow. 924 01:03:04,699 --> 01:03:06,367 Thanks for your hard work. 925 01:03:06,492 --> 01:03:09,328 Can you tell me what the true intent of the Army is? 926 01:03:09,453 --> 01:03:11,998 True intent? There's no such thing, particularly. 927 01:03:12,123 --> 01:03:12,248 2ND GENERAL ARMY STAFF OFFICER: LT. COLONEL SHIRAISHI 928 01:03:12,248 --> 01:03:15,209 2ND GENERAL ARMY STAFF OFFICER: LT. COLONEL SHIRAISHI But the decision to surrender unconditionally seemed to come so easily... 929 01:03:15,209 --> 01:03:15,251 2ND GENERAL ARMY STAFF OFFICER: LT. COLONEL SHIRAISHI 930 01:03:15,251 --> 01:03:16,085 2ND GENERAL ARMY STAFF OFFICER: LT. COLONEL SHIRAISHI There must be a reason for the Army's Quick acceptance of it. 931 01:03:16,085 --> 01:03:18,004 There must be a reason for the Army's Quick acceptance of it. 932 01:03:18,129 --> 01:03:25,177 Led by His Excellency, General Anami, the troops will solemnly withdraw in an orderly manner. 933 01:03:25,886 --> 01:03:29,849 So there is no hidden agenda? 934 01:03:31,309 --> 01:03:32,601 It is as you say. 935 01:03:32,768 --> 01:03:37,815 Understood. As to Whether we continue to fight or not... 936 01:03:37,898 --> 01:03:40,860 ...I believe that the best path has been chosen. 937 01:03:42,570 --> 01:03:45,573 Going back to your Quarters? 938 01:03:45,740 --> 01:03:48,492 No, it's still early. 939 01:03:48,576 --> 01:03:51,954 I'm going to visit Commander Mori at the Imperial Guards; it's been a while since I last saw him. 940 01:03:57,543 --> 01:04:01,047 We were told that His Majesty is making a recording today. 941 01:04:01,130 --> 01:04:02,965 At what time would that be? 942 01:04:03,090 --> 01:04:05,092 Such an event might reQuire the Imperial Guard to be of service... 943 01:04:05,134 --> 01:04:07,386 ...hence we need to know the details. 944 01:04:11,599 --> 01:04:14,769 The recording has already been made, hasn't it? 945 01:04:15,102 --> 01:04:19,273 The Aide-de-Camp and the rest of us heard that there's going to be one... 946 01:04:19,315 --> 01:04:20,608 ...but we weren't given any details. 947 01:04:20,775 --> 01:04:22,735 - But... - Hold on. 948 01:04:22,818 --> 01:04:26,739 I'm sure they really don't know. 949 01:04:31,827 --> 01:04:37,708 Such were the orders of the Navy Minister regarding unconditional surrender. But... 950 01:04:37,792 --> 01:04:41,796 ...as for the attitude that we here at Atsugi Air Base ought to take... 951 01:04:42,671 --> 01:04:45,674 ...let me be very clear on this! 952 01:04:51,055 --> 01:04:54,475 No matter what circumstances may arise... 953 01:04:54,558 --> 01:04:57,520 ...I Will resolutely engage in battle. 954 01:04:57,561 --> 01:05:00,564 And I expect my officers to follow my example. 955 01:05:03,067 --> 01:05:04,527 The Navy Minister's command was that... 956 01:05:04,568 --> 01:05:06,570 ...there is to be absolute compliance with the Imperial decree. 957 01:05:06,654 --> 01:05:08,197 Are you suggesting that We act contrary to these orders? 958 01:05:08,489 --> 01:05:10,658 I'll answer that question. 959 01:05:10,741 --> 01:05:14,745 It is impossible for our actions to be contrary to the Imperial will. 960 01:05:15,996 --> 01:05:19,125 An enemy fleet has arrived off the Boso peninsula. 961 01:05:19,208 --> 01:05:25,423 Squadron 207 of Kodama Air Base in Saitama... 962 01:05:25,506 --> 01:05:27,133 ...is currently preparing to attack. 963 01:05:28,050 --> 01:05:29,385 The war is not over! 964 01:05:32,221 --> 01:05:36,559 SQUADRON 207 965 01:05:36,809 --> 01:05:40,062 SAITAMA PREFECTURE: KODAMA AIR BASE 966 01:06:02,751 --> 01:06:02,918 AIR FORCE BRIGADE COMMANDER: COLONEL YANAKA 967 01:06:02,918 --> 01:06:06,714 AIR FORCE BRIGADE COMMANDER: COLONEL YANAKA Our target lies 400 kilometers off the Boso peninsula... 968 01:06:06,714 --> 01:06:08,924 Our target lies 400 kilometers off the Boso peninsula... 969 01:06:09,592 --> 01:06:16,557 ...a fleet of about thirty ships, including three aircraft carriers. 970 01:06:19,393 --> 01:06:25,357 We launch with the aim of attacking at dawn. Takeoff time... 971 01:06:26,775 --> 01:06:28,861 Midnight! 972 01:06:30,196 --> 01:06:34,783 In honor of this mission, the loyal people of Kodama... 973 01:06:34,867 --> 01:06:41,373 ...have been permitted to give you a special send-off. 974 01:06:42,958 --> 01:06:46,921 For those who have been living under the shadows of enemy bombers... 975 01:06:48,422 --> 01:06:54,428 ...for the people of the home-front Who have been gnashing their teeth in suffering... 976 01:06:54,512 --> 01:06:59,391 ...today is the day we paint the rising sun on our wings... 977 01:06:59,475 --> 01:07:02,603 ...and show these good people our great formation of thirty-six aircraft. 978 01:07:04,939 --> 01:07:10,945 The war for the homeland has now begun. The rise or fall... 979 01:07:11,403 --> 01:07:16,408 ...of our Empire is balanced on the wings of you, our sallying heroes! 980 01:07:19,537 --> 01:07:22,122 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: GENERAL BUREAU SECTION OFFICE 981 01:07:23,165 --> 01:07:23,958 Hey... 982 01:07:24,124 --> 01:07:25,292 Almost... I'm almost done. 983 01:07:25,459 --> 01:07:29,755 The Emperor has read the Rescript, and has made revisions in five places. 984 01:07:30,256 --> 01:07:31,715 What? 985 01:07:32,383 --> 01:07:33,759 But... 986 01:07:34,760 --> 01:07:38,138 But it'll take me over an hour to re-transcribe it. 987 01:07:39,056 --> 01:07:43,686 We can't help it. Just patch paper over the revised parts and redo them. 988 01:07:44,019 --> 01:07:47,022 We just contacted the Cabinet about it, and they're in a panic. 989 01:07:49,191 --> 01:07:52,194 Then it can't be helped. I'd usually never ask this, but... 990 01:07:52,236 --> 01:07:53,696 ...could you please have someone help me? 991 01:07:53,821 --> 01:07:56,824 "...the general trends of the world have all turned against Japan's interest." 992 01:07:57,116 --> 01:08:02,037 "Furthermore, the enemy has begun to employ a neW and most cruel bomb... 993 01:08:02,121 --> 01:08:05,916 - "...to wreak devastation..." - Hold it, hold it, hold it... 994 01:08:06,041 --> 01:08:10,004 "...the enemy has begun to employ a neW and most cruel bomb... 995 01:08:10,045 --> 01:08:14,592 - "...to wreak devastation..." - That's not hoW it goes, come on! 996 01:08:14,675 --> 01:08:18,554 "...the enemy has begun to employ a neW and most cruel bomb... 997 01:08:18,971 --> 01:08:23,976 "...to slaughter the innocent." Then after that, it's "and wreak devastation." 998 01:08:26,103 --> 01:08:29,732 Well, we've got no time. Just write it in small print next to the line. 999 01:08:29,857 --> 01:08:31,358 Yes, sir. 1000 01:09:06,143 --> 01:09:10,147 I will now have an audience With His Majesty... 1001 01:09:10,981 --> 01:09:16,070 ...and will receive his Imperial autograph and seal unto this Rescript. 1002 01:09:16,445 --> 01:09:24,536 The spirit of the wings of our fearless cadets... 1003 01:09:24,787 --> 01:09:32,878 ... is the spirit of victory 1004 01:09:33,045 --> 01:09:41,095 I wish I could send my mother a picture... 1005 01:09:41,387 --> 01:09:49,311 ... of the splendidly sinking enemy-ship 1006 01:09:49,603 --> 01:09:57,611 The seven buttons worn by our young-blooded cadets... 1007 01:09:57,903 --> 01:10:05,953 ... are those of the cherry-blossom and anchor 1008 01:10:06,161 --> 01:10:14,294 As always, today they fly, they fly over Kasumigaura... 1009 01:10:14,503 --> 01:10:22,177 ... over which clouds of great hope emerge 1010 01:10:22,428 --> 01:10:22,845 IMPERIAL PALACE: UNDERGROUND GOVERNMENT OFFICE 1011 01:10:22,845 --> 01:10:26,974 IMPERIAL PALACE: UNDERGROUND GOVERNMENT OFFICE The arms of our fiery and vibrant cadets... 1012 01:10:26,974 --> 01:10:31,103 The arms of our fiery and vibrant cadets... 1013 01:10:31,186 --> 01:10:38,402 ... are metal triggers, their hearts are balls of fire 1014 01:10:38,610 --> 01:10:43,574 "Hirohito" 1015 01:11:12,561 --> 01:11:14,563 Prime Minister... 1016 01:11:17,441 --> 01:11:23,447 Word has reached me that there has been some unrest in the ranks of the Imperial Guard. 1017 01:11:24,948 --> 01:11:27,951 Have you heard of this, Prime Minister? 1018 01:11:29,620 --> 01:11:33,624 I... have not, no one has told me. 1019 01:11:35,000 --> 01:11:39,004 But that's silly. Not the Imperial Guard. 1020 01:11:39,254 --> 01:11:44,384 They have pledged themselves to protect His Majesty. 1021 01:12:08,784 --> 01:12:11,787 The Chief of Staff will have to obey the Imperial Guard Commander... 1022 01:12:11,829 --> 01:12:13,914 ...so the problem is the Commander himself. 1023 01:12:14,081 --> 01:12:16,166 But we have a lot of potential comrades among the commanding officers. 1024 01:12:16,250 --> 01:12:18,710 If enough of them join us, eventually the Commander will have to join as well. 1025 01:12:18,961 --> 01:12:22,381 No, it's not going to be that easy. 1026 01:12:22,464 --> 01:12:23,841 Convincing him will be extremely difficult. 1027 01:12:24,007 --> 01:12:25,676 We'll take on the job of convincing him. 1028 01:12:25,759 --> 01:12:28,762 First, we'll hunt down Lt. Colonel Ida of the Military Affairs Section. 1029 01:12:28,804 --> 01:12:32,432 No matter What, if the broadcast is made, we've lost. 1030 01:12:32,766 --> 01:12:35,060 We have to move tonight. 1031 01:12:35,143 --> 01:12:37,813 We have to get it done tonight, no matter what. 1032 01:12:38,272 --> 01:12:42,276 By the way, I was able to contact Kuroda at the flight school. 1033 01:12:43,527 --> 01:12:45,112 He should be showing up any minute now. 1034 01:12:45,195 --> 01:12:48,782 Kuroda is going to take a sQuadron and overfly the palace. 1035 01:12:48,824 --> 01:12:52,119 They'll give us cover and encouragement. 1036 01:12:52,160 --> 01:12:53,912 And Will inspire the Air Force to rise up in support... 1037 01:12:54,037 --> 01:12:56,290 Quiet. 1038 01:12:56,665 --> 01:12:59,793 This announcement is for everyone in the nation. 1039 01:13:00,002 --> 01:13:04,131 There is going to be an important broadcast tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1040 01:13:04,214 --> 01:13:06,842 Everyone in the nation is to listen to it. 1041 01:13:07,509 --> 01:13:07,634 To repeat this message... 1042 01:13:07,634 --> 01:13:10,345 To repeat this message... Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1043 01:13:10,345 --> 01:13:10,429 Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1044 01:13:10,429 --> 01:13:11,221 There is going to be an important broadcast... Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1045 01:13:11,221 --> 01:13:11,305 There is going to be an important broadcast... 1046 01:13:11,305 --> 01:13:12,639 There is going to be an important broadcast... Let's hurry up and convince Imperial Guard Commander Mori. 1047 01:13:12,639 --> 01:13:12,681 Let's hurry up and convince Imperial Guard Commander Mori. 1048 01:13:12,681 --> 01:13:13,181 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. Let's hurry up and convince Imperial Guard Commander Mori. 1049 01:13:13,181 --> 01:13:13,265 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1050 01:13:13,265 --> 01:13:15,434 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. And as for convincing the Minister of War... 1051 01:13:15,434 --> 01:13:15,934 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1052 01:13:15,934 --> 01:13:17,603 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. We have a suitable person for the job: Army Affairs Section, Lt. Colonel Takeshita. 1053 01:13:17,603 --> 01:13:19,938 We have a suitable person for the job: Army Affairs Section, Lt. Colonel Takeshita. 1054 01:13:21,023 --> 01:13:25,152 His sister is the Minister of War's Wife; they're brothers-in-law. 1055 01:13:26,361 --> 01:13:28,447 "The Imperial decision has been made." 1056 01:13:28,530 --> 01:13:32,701 "All in the military are to obey the Imperial will." 1057 01:13:32,784 --> 01:13:36,330 "Let no shame be cast upon our illustrious traditions and brilliant deeds of arms... 1058 01:13:36,413 --> 01:13:38,874 "...even unto the very last moment." 1059 01:13:38,916 --> 01:13:43,337 "Let not a single soldier commit a rash or blind act." 1060 01:13:43,378 --> 01:13:45,797 "I earnestly desire that We all demonstrate to all people... 1061 01:13:45,881 --> 01:13:49,843 "...the honor and glory of the Imperial military." 1062 01:13:50,177 --> 01:13:53,430 "I humbly sWallow copious tears... 1063 01:13:53,513 --> 01:13:56,308 "...and thus instruct you all." 1064 01:13:57,768 --> 01:14:00,687 "The attached Imperial Rescript will be announced tomorrow on the 15th... 1065 01:14:00,771 --> 01:14:03,065 "...at the stroke of noon... 1066 01:14:03,148 --> 01:14:09,780 "...when His Majesty's radio-broadcast is scheduled to occur... 1067 01:14:09,863 --> 01:14:13,367 "...whereupon our wish is for thorough empathy with the Imperial will." 1068 01:14:17,412 --> 01:14:20,374 This telegraph will be immediately sent to all Army units. 1069 01:14:33,136 --> 01:14:35,222 - Arao. - Yes? 1070 01:14:36,431 --> 01:14:41,478 I want the young military officers to live. 1071 01:14:41,603 --> 01:14:43,981 Excuse me? 1072 01:14:44,147 --> 01:14:48,110 I want there to be a path for them... a way for them to continue to serve... 1073 01:14:50,195 --> 01:14:52,906 ...say, becoming a police officer, for example. 1074 01:14:57,953 --> 01:15:00,330 Are you going back to the Cabinet? 1075 01:15:00,455 --> 01:15:02,541 I've made my rounds today... 1076 01:15:02,624 --> 01:15:05,752 ...like a postman, between the Prime Minister's Residence and the Army Ministry. 1077 01:15:06,795 --> 01:15:10,757 It's been a busy day, but I believe I've done everything there is to be done... 1078 01:15:14,052 --> 01:15:15,512 The Imperial decree has been completed... 1079 01:15:15,595 --> 01:15:19,057 ...the Emperor's signed it and stamped the imperial seal, so we're done, right? 1080 01:15:19,141 --> 01:15:19,850 You know, we... 1081 01:15:19,850 --> 01:15:21,518 No, you see, it can't be announced... 1082 01:15:21,601 --> 01:15:24,187 ...with just His Majesty's autograph and seal. 1083 01:15:24,271 --> 01:15:26,481 The Prime Minister and his colleagues have to countersign it... 1084 01:15:26,565 --> 01:15:28,817 Yes, they're about to get started. 1085 01:15:28,859 --> 01:15:30,569 Just a little more time. Just a little! 1086 01:15:46,001 --> 01:15:56,000 "Suzuki Kantaro" 1087 01:16:02,350 --> 01:16:05,687 IMPERIAL PALACE: IMPERIAL GUARD HQ 1088 01:16:08,065 --> 01:16:11,068 So this plan, you say... 1089 01:16:11,610 --> 01:16:14,780 ...has been authorized by the Minister of War, the Chief of Staff... 1090 01:16:14,863 --> 01:16:22,120 ...the Eastern District Army Commander, and the Imperial Guard Commander, is that right? 1091 01:16:23,330 --> 01:16:25,332 That's right. 1092 01:16:27,584 --> 01:16:29,503 - Are you sure? - Captain, sir! 1093 01:16:29,836 --> 01:16:33,048 Could we alone have drawn up such an important plan? 1094 01:17:16,174 --> 01:17:24,724 "Anami Korechika" 1095 01:17:29,896 --> 01:17:35,527 His Majesty Will soon be... making his recording. 1096 01:17:35,610 --> 01:17:37,320 I will now depart for the Imperial Household Agency. 1097 01:17:41,408 --> 01:17:42,450 Convince Imperial Guard Commander Mori? 1098 01:17:42,617 --> 01:17:45,453 Everyone except the Imperial Guard Commander is with us. 1099 01:17:45,537 --> 01:17:48,165 Now is the time for you to become involved, Lt. Colonel Ida! 1100 01:17:48,290 --> 01:17:51,751 Imperial Guard Commander Mori was our instructor at Army College. 1101 01:17:51,835 --> 01:17:54,296 He'd treat us like we were kids; we can't persuade him. 1102 01:17:55,213 --> 01:17:58,717 I wonder if I would fare any better... 1103 01:17:58,800 --> 01:18:01,803 No, no matter who goes, he'd probably... 1104 01:18:03,889 --> 01:18:06,349 If the Commander opposes the plan, then what? 1105 01:18:06,474 --> 01:18:09,769 If you go to him, Ida, I'm sure he'd approve of it! 1106 01:18:09,936 --> 01:18:13,899 If you decide to do this, and he doesn't approve... 1107 01:18:14,649 --> 01:18:18,320 ...then we'll have no choice but to abandon the plan. 1108 01:18:18,612 --> 01:18:21,948 Ida! It's no longer an issue of whether We'll succeed or fail. 1109 01:18:22,032 --> 01:18:24,576 I've already explained that to you. 1110 01:18:25,577 --> 01:18:26,912 Is the Eastern District Army mobilizing? 1111 01:18:27,037 --> 01:18:30,290 I went to persuade their Commander... 1112 01:18:30,373 --> 01:18:32,417 ...but so far We don't know hoW many Will join us. 1113 01:18:32,500 --> 01:18:36,129 But if the Imperial Guard revolts and besieges the palace, the entire Army will follow! 1114 01:18:36,254 --> 01:18:37,005 But their Commander is... 1115 01:18:37,005 --> 01:18:40,967 That's why, that's Why we want you, Ida, to appeal to him! 1116 01:18:41,051 --> 01:18:45,847 If you do this and Imperial Guard Commander Mori won't budge... 1117 01:18:45,889 --> 01:18:48,767 ...then We'll manfully abandon this plan. 1118 01:18:51,728 --> 01:18:54,689 Ida! Please! Help us! 1119 01:18:59,069 --> 01:19:01,071 Hatanaka... 1120 01:19:03,114 --> 01:19:06,117 ...there's almost no chance of convincing Commander Mori. 1121 01:19:08,787 --> 01:19:10,455 But I'll do what I can. 1122 01:19:10,580 --> 01:19:11,831 Yes? 1123 01:19:14,709 --> 01:19:16,544 Hatanaka. 1124 01:19:17,170 --> 01:19:23,176 I was sure that every officer here at Ichigadai ought to bravely commit suicide. 1125 01:19:24,427 --> 01:19:27,180 But that's easier said than done. 1126 01:19:27,264 --> 01:19:29,182 However... 1127 01:19:33,186 --> 01:19:36,231 I've been struck by your singular passion. 1128 01:19:36,314 --> 01:19:39,276 I'm going to lay it all on the line for you. 1129 01:19:39,401 --> 01:19:42,112 - Then you will, Ida... - However, Hatanaka... 1130 01:19:42,195 --> 01:19:47,033 If I can't convince the Commander, you really Will abort this plan, right? 1131 01:19:49,452 --> 01:19:49,995 Yes, sir! 1132 01:19:50,120 --> 01:19:54,708 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: TSURUMI SOJI TEMPLE 1133 01:19:54,916 --> 01:19:58,336 The word "surrender" is not in the dictionary of the Imperial Army! 1134 01:19:58,420 --> 01:20:01,715 We must fight, down to the last man! 1135 01:20:01,756 --> 01:20:04,092 - Therefore, you bastards... - But sir... 1136 01:20:04,175 --> 01:20:07,178 ...there's been no orders, no command to mobilize from Shibuya headquarters. 1137 01:20:07,304 --> 01:20:09,889 Don't get Wishy-washy on me! 1138 01:20:09,973 --> 01:20:16,062 You guys heard the news. There's going to be an important broadcast at noon tomorrow! 1139 01:20:16,146 --> 01:20:20,942 We don't have a moment to lose! 1140 01:20:21,026 --> 01:20:23,903 Immediately, let us unite in action! 1141 01:20:24,279 --> 01:20:26,156 The countersigning by all the ministers is complete. 1142 01:20:26,448 --> 01:20:28,992 Then, Mr. Sato, we can begin. 1143 01:20:29,075 --> 01:20:31,745 We're going to transmit the telegrams now. To all the Allied nations. 1144 01:20:31,786 --> 01:20:33,371 All right? Bye now. 1145 01:20:36,791 --> 01:20:37,959 - Do we... - Send them. 1146 01:20:38,043 --> 01:20:39,127 Understood. 1147 01:20:52,974 --> 01:20:55,518 It's all over now... 1148 01:20:57,020 --> 01:20:58,563 11:00... 1149 01:21:05,945 --> 01:21:09,282 It's been a long day... 1150 01:21:17,665 --> 01:21:20,668 Can't think of a longer one. 1151 01:21:23,046 --> 01:21:28,134 The Cabinet ministers, having met constantly since the 9th... 1152 01:21:28,218 --> 01:21:30,845 ...were as one overcome by a deep physical and mental fatigue. 1153 01:21:30,929 --> 01:21:34,891 Most of them fell into a state of near despondency. 1154 01:21:34,974 --> 01:21:40,939 All kinds of tangled thoughts came and went in their torpor. 1155 01:21:41,815 --> 01:21:47,779 Some struggled to comprehend the meaning of the nation's first defeat in its long history... 1156 01:21:48,696 --> 01:21:53,660 Some could not stop thinking of the consequences of not ending the war... 1157 01:21:55,662 --> 01:21:59,374 Atomic bombs destroying city after city, one after another... 1158 01:21:59,707 --> 01:22:05,255 One million Allied troops flooding onto Kyushu's Satsuma Peninsula... 1159 01:22:05,338 --> 01:22:07,715 ...and Kanto's Kujukuri-hama Bay. 1160 01:22:07,799 --> 01:22:12,720 The Soviet Union in Hokkaido... no, the Soviet Union marching south... 1161 01:22:12,804 --> 01:22:16,015 into the Korean peninsulas into northern ..., Kyushu, even as far as Chugoku. 1162 01:22:17,267 --> 01:22:22,814 Japan getting divided into parts... men, women, even children and the elderly... 1163 01:22:22,897 --> 01:22:25,733 ...all falling and dying amidst horrid plumes of gunpowder smoke... 1164 01:22:25,817 --> 01:22:31,072 ...the isles of Japan becoming isles of death, mountains built of 80-million corpses... 1165 01:22:31,406 --> 01:22:38,204 But physical exhaustion overwhelmed these vague thoughts. 1166 01:22:38,288 --> 01:22:44,252 As these thoughts faded, they were replaced by one last one: 1167 01:22:46,546 --> 01:22:53,428 "I'm tired. It was a long day. It was a truly long day... 1168 01:22:53,511 --> 01:22:56,514 "...but this long day is finally over." 1169 01:22:59,100 --> 01:23:02,604 In this thought they were united, and they were all wrong. 1170 01:23:02,687 --> 01:23:07,400 The long day was far from over; only half of it had elapsed. 1171 01:23:22,415 --> 01:23:24,083 The Commander of the Guard is With a guest? 1172 01:23:24,167 --> 01:23:25,502 What guest? 1173 01:23:25,502 --> 01:23:27,962 Lt. Colonel Shiraishi, from from the 2nd General Army Staff Office. 1174 01:23:28,129 --> 01:23:32,634 Colonel Shiraishi... isn't Colonel Shiraishi the Guard Commander's... 1175 01:23:32,800 --> 01:23:36,513 - ...brother-in-law. Yes. - We don't have time for this! 1176 01:23:36,596 --> 01:23:40,225 Ida! While you're here, I'll go to the Shibui Barracks in Surugadai. 1177 01:23:41,476 --> 01:23:42,727 The barracks in Surugadai? 1178 01:23:42,852 --> 01:23:45,980 Yes! I'm going to appeal to Lt. Colonel Takeshita of the Military Affairs Section. 1179 01:23:46,064 --> 01:23:47,649 ...and ask him to have the Minister of War take decisive action! 1180 01:24:09,671 --> 01:24:11,297 I am much obliged to you for many things. 1181 01:24:11,464 --> 01:24:13,091 No... 1182 01:24:14,509 --> 01:24:18,346 I'm just very glad that things resolved uneventfully. 1183 01:24:35,989 --> 01:24:37,615 Excuse me. 1184 01:24:51,588 --> 01:24:53,923 All during these meetings about ending the war... 1185 01:24:54,007 --> 01:24:56,634 ...I have spoken as a representative of the Armed Forces... 1186 01:24:56,676 --> 01:25:00,179 ...and have been Quite obstinate in expressing my opinions. 1187 01:25:00,263 --> 01:25:03,641 I noW want to humbly express my apologies. 1188 01:25:03,725 --> 01:25:09,564 My honest intent was a simple one, namely, to protect the nation. I had no other agenda. 1189 01:25:09,606 --> 01:25:12,525 Please understand, and forgive me. 1190 01:25:14,027 --> 01:25:17,030 I understand very well. 1191 01:25:18,406 --> 01:25:25,371 I want to thank you with all my heart for your frank opinions. 1192 01:25:27,206 --> 01:25:32,545 Whatever was said, it came from your passionate concern for the nation. 1193 01:25:37,216 --> 01:25:39,719 But, General Anami... 1194 01:25:40,637 --> 01:25:44,641 The nation of Japan is at peace. 1195 01:25:45,266 --> 01:25:51,731 I do not feel much anxiety about its future. 1196 01:25:53,024 --> 01:25:57,028 I, too, believe the same. 1197 01:26:06,162 --> 01:26:09,999 This was sent to me from the Southern front. 1198 01:26:10,083 --> 01:26:14,087 I do not smoke, so I brought them, hoping that they might give you pleasure. 1199 01:26:40,571 --> 01:26:46,828 Anami, my friend, you have an eloQuent way of saying farewell. 1200 01:27:14,355 --> 01:27:17,775 How loud should my voice be? 1201 01:27:18,025 --> 01:27:21,237 Your normal tone of voice would be fine. 1202 01:27:45,636 --> 01:27:54,312 We, after greatly considering the general state of the World, and the specific conditions of our Empire... 1203 01:27:54,687 --> 01:28:04,489 ...have decided that the settlement of the situation reQuires an extraordinary measure... 1204 01:28:04,530 --> 01:28:06,824 ...Which we now announce to our good and loyal subjects. 1205 01:28:07,283 --> 01:28:15,541 Holding our senior cadets in high esteem... 1206 01:28:15,625 --> 01:28:23,674 Every time we hear of their distinguished deeds, it gives us a thrill 1207 01:28:23,758 --> 01:28:31,974 Firmly work up, work up the spirit of attack 1208 01:28:32,058 --> 01:28:38,648 No enemy is a match for the Yamato spirit 1209 01:28:39,023 --> 01:28:44,111 However, the conflict has now lasted for nearly four years. 1210 01:28:44,195 --> 01:28:48,199 The officers of the Army and Navy have lead a valiant war effort. 1211 01:28:48,282 --> 01:28:52,328 They have been diligently supported by our Servants in the Government. 1212 01:28:52,370 --> 01:28:56,666 They have been devotedly served by Our hundred million Subjects. 1213 01:28:56,707 --> 01:29:01,254 Despite the fact that each has done his very, very best... 1214 01:29:01,337 --> 01:29:04,632 ...the war situation has developed in a manner not to the Nation's advantage. 1215 01:29:05,007 --> 01:29:08,427 I wish I could send my mother a picture... 1216 01:29:09,178 --> 01:29:17,311 ... of the splendidly sinking enemy-ship 1217 01:29:18,062 --> 01:29:22,024 And furthermore, should we continue to fight... 1218 01:29:23,025 --> 01:29:28,030 ...not only would our Nation be destroyed and our Subjects obliterated... 1219 01:29:29,407 --> 01:29:33,369 ...but eventually, all of human civilization would vanish from the Earth. 1220 01:29:34,662 --> 01:29:41,877 This being the case, how can We preserve the multitudes of our people... 1221 01:29:50,052 --> 01:29:52,597 The final Attack Squadron, #12, is departing, sir! 1222 01:30:24,587 --> 01:30:26,839 Your Excellency. 1223 01:30:26,922 --> 01:30:28,924 The second infantry regiment of the Imperial Guard... 1224 01:30:28,966 --> 01:30:31,344 ...is already in the palace compound, with military banners raised. 1225 01:30:31,719 --> 01:30:34,805 They are going to revolt at 2:00 and besiege the palace. 1226 01:30:36,474 --> 01:30:40,978 We are against the government defeatists who hope that we can arrange... 1227 01:30:41,062 --> 01:30:43,564 ...for the Emperor to be retained as a mere figurehead. 1228 01:30:43,648 --> 01:30:47,610 Our Emperor a puppet?! Our people totally demoralized?! 1229 01:30:47,693 --> 01:30:52,698 Our homeland devastated?! Does this sit well with you? 1230 01:30:53,908 --> 01:30:58,287 To put it bluntly, they're letting His Majesty clean up the mess of the war they lost... 1231 01:30:58,329 --> 01:31:00,623 ...While they themselves are trying to shirk responsibility. 1232 01:31:00,665 --> 01:31:03,668 That's what the current Ministers are doing. 1233 01:31:04,710 --> 01:31:09,674 You can argue all you want, but now that the Emperor has made his decision... 1234 01:31:09,715 --> 01:31:12,301 ...I cannot agree with any action that opposes the Will of His Majesty. 1235 01:31:13,302 --> 01:31:14,470 But, Your Excellency! 1236 01:31:17,098 --> 01:31:19,725 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: CHAMBERLAIN'S OFFICE 1237 01:31:31,028 --> 01:31:35,032 It would be unfortunate if the lid came off... do you have an appropriate container? 1238 01:31:35,574 --> 01:31:38,411 I think something can be found... 1239 01:31:38,494 --> 01:31:41,497 We'd really appreciate it if you could find an appropriate container. 1240 01:31:50,423 --> 01:31:51,173 How about something like this? 1241 01:31:51,340 --> 01:31:54,343 Yes, that would do just fine. Thank you. 1242 01:32:09,900 --> 01:32:14,029 The broadcast will be at noon... Where should this be placed to keep it safe? 1243 01:32:16,157 --> 01:32:16,323 SURUGADAI, KANDA (EAST OF IMPERIAL PALACE): SHIBUI BARRACKS 1244 01:32:16,323 --> 01:32:17,825 SURUGADAI, KANDA (EAST OF IMPERIAL PALACE): SHIBUI BARRACKS The Commander? 1245 01:32:17,825 --> 01:32:18,325 SURUGADAI, KANDA (EAST OF IMPERIAL PALACE): SHIBUI BARRACKS 1246 01:32:18,325 --> 01:32:20,494 SURUGADAI, KANDA (EAST OF IMPERIAL PALACE): SHIBUI BARRACKS He's raised a military flag inside of the palace grounds? 1247 01:32:20,494 --> 01:32:21,120 He's raised a military flag inside of the palace grounds? 1248 01:32:21,495 --> 01:32:23,122 So Colonel Haga has agreed? 1249 01:32:23,247 --> 01:32:28,419 Yes. They're going to rise up at 2:00 a.m. And besiege the palace. 1250 01:32:28,502 --> 01:32:32,798 In addition, four other commanders have also given proactive consent to our plan! 1251 01:32:33,924 --> 01:32:35,676 What about Guard Commander Mori? 1252 01:32:35,843 --> 01:32:37,970 No, the Guard Commander alone has not agreed. 1253 01:32:38,053 --> 01:32:40,306 Ida and Shiizaki are even now trying to convince him... 1254 01:32:40,347 --> 01:32:41,974 ...and that's just a matter of time. 1255 01:32:42,057 --> 01:32:45,603 Col. Takeshita, we want to ask of you to persuade Minister of War Anami. 1256 01:32:45,686 --> 01:32:47,521 No one else can do that but you. 1257 01:32:47,688 --> 01:32:50,566 But even if I explained everything to him, at this stage the Minister probably won't... 1258 01:32:50,733 --> 01:32:51,984 No, it will work! 1259 01:32:52,067 --> 01:32:55,070 As long as you're the one who goes to him, Col. Takeshita. Please! 1260 01:32:56,822 --> 01:33:00,284 There's no time, I have to get back to the Imperial Guards. 1261 01:33:00,367 --> 01:33:02,995 We've come this far, We'll do it by brute force alone if we have to. 1262 01:33:03,078 --> 01:33:04,371 Col. Takeshita. 1263 01:33:04,413 --> 01:33:07,333 We're not asking for you to agree right this minute. 1264 01:33:07,374 --> 01:33:11,378 But if everything goes according to plan, then please, join us! 1265 01:33:14,423 --> 01:33:17,635 Hatanaka. I'll go and see the Minister immediately. 1266 01:33:18,093 --> 01:33:19,428 Yes? 1267 01:33:19,553 --> 01:33:25,559 I don't know if I'll ask him to take action. But I'm a little concerned about him. 1268 01:33:28,729 --> 01:33:30,439 The broadcasting station is going to take it? 1269 01:33:30,564 --> 01:33:34,235 Yes, since the broadcast will be made from the station... 1270 01:33:34,276 --> 01:33:36,403 ...I think that it is the obvious choice. 1271 01:33:36,529 --> 01:33:38,280 But... 1272 01:33:38,364 --> 01:33:41,158 ...there is much cause for concern... 1273 01:33:41,242 --> 01:33:44,578 ...in taking this record with us in the middle of the night. Besides... 1274 01:33:44,620 --> 01:33:48,457 ...we heard that there is unrest among elements of the Army. 1275 01:33:48,541 --> 01:33:52,545 If that's the case, it might be best to keep it here, in the Imperial Household. 1276 01:33:56,340 --> 01:34:00,344 But there is no appropriate place here in which to keep it safe. 1277 01:34:00,845 --> 01:34:05,099 Maybe the Chamberlain and his men should care for it, as they attend upon His Majesty. 1278 01:34:05,307 --> 01:34:06,016 CHAMBERLAIN TOKUGAWA 1279 01:34:06,016 --> 01:34:07,226 CHAMBERLAIN TOKUGAWA I see. 1280 01:34:07,226 --> 01:34:07,351 CHAMBERLAIN TOKUGAWA 1281 01:34:07,351 --> 01:34:07,893 CHAMBERLAIN TOKUGAWA In that case, I see no problem with taking custody of it. 1282 01:34:07,893 --> 01:34:09,979 In that case, I see no problem with taking custody of it. 1283 01:34:16,861 --> 01:34:19,613 Your Excellency... 1284 01:34:19,655 --> 01:34:22,658 I have said everything that I wanted to say. 1285 01:34:25,286 --> 01:34:26,829 No... 1286 01:34:26,912 --> 01:34:28,914 ...one last thing. 1287 01:34:31,292 --> 01:34:36,630 If there is to be no decisive battle on home soil... if the war ends so ignominiously... 1288 01:34:36,714 --> 01:34:40,259 ...Wouldn't that be a craven betrayal of the heroic spirits... 1289 01:34:40,342 --> 01:34:43,304 ...of the three-million and more who have given their lives at the front lines? 1290 01:34:44,805 --> 01:34:48,767 Even now as we speak, kamikaze pilots are headed out... 1291 01:34:48,851 --> 01:34:51,854 ...launching an attack against an enemy fleet. 1292 01:34:54,648 --> 01:34:57,568 Instead of fighting to the last soldier... 1293 01:34:57,651 --> 01:35:01,405 ...if we lay down our arms by command of the Emperor... 1294 01:35:01,488 --> 01:35:04,950 It sounds dutiful, but it's just a shirking of responsibility! 1295 01:35:05,326 --> 01:35:07,786 What will the people think of the military then? 1296 01:35:07,828 --> 01:35:10,831 Will they not consider us to be self- serving, double-dealing cowards? 1297 01:35:15,336 --> 01:35:17,588 Your Excellency. 1298 01:35:17,671 --> 01:35:19,632 I will say no more. 1299 01:35:21,091 --> 01:35:24,094 Now is the time for all military men to stake their lives... 1300 01:35:25,179 --> 01:35:28,182 ...and the Imperial Guard ought to be in the vanguard. 1301 01:35:29,350 --> 01:35:31,101 Please... 1302 01:35:31,185 --> 01:35:33,604 ...if I may have Your Excellency's resolution. 1303 01:35:41,570 --> 01:35:45,157 I now have a sufficient understanding of what you're all aiming at. 1304 01:35:45,574 --> 01:35:48,577 Frankly speaking, I'm impressed. 1305 01:35:53,207 --> 01:35:56,627 I will now go to the Meiji Jingu Shrine. 1306 01:35:56,752 --> 01:35:59,004 Yes? 1307 01:35:59,171 --> 01:36:02,591 As just a simple Japanese man... 1308 01:36:03,175 --> 01:36:06,178 ...I'm going to bow down in front of the Meiji Jingu shrine... 1309 01:36:07,554 --> 01:36:10,557 ...and decide on the path I am to take. 1310 01:36:16,397 --> 01:36:19,400 While I'm at it, I will also hear what Chief of Staff Mizutani has to say. 1311 01:36:20,234 --> 01:36:22,236 Yes sir! Goodbye! 1312 01:36:33,580 --> 01:36:36,542 We have with us Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1313 01:36:38,127 --> 01:36:38,752 How did it go? 1314 01:36:38,919 --> 01:36:42,548 I think he will take action. He's going to talk to Chief of Staff Mizutani. 1315 01:36:43,590 --> 01:36:44,133 Then he will... 1316 01:36:44,258 --> 01:36:49,096 I'll give you the details later. Shiizaki's here, too, go Wait in there with them. 1317 01:36:49,263 --> 01:36:51,223 Very good, Sir! 1318 01:36:55,769 --> 01:36:58,063 Army Lt. Colonel Hatanaka entering! 1319 01:37:05,654 --> 01:37:07,948 Mr. Shiizaki... 1320 01:37:07,990 --> 01:37:09,992 What is happening? 1321 01:37:11,493 --> 01:37:15,622 His Excellency will be going to Meiji Jingu. 1322 01:37:16,498 --> 01:37:19,501 You're not going to Meiji Jingu, you're going to the palace! 1323 01:37:20,919 --> 01:37:23,630 What? 1324 01:37:23,672 --> 01:37:25,215 Who the hell are you? 1325 01:37:26,050 --> 01:37:28,552 Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1326 01:37:28,927 --> 01:37:31,388 I have come upon hearing the news of the Imperial Guard's uprising. 1327 01:37:31,513 --> 01:37:33,015 What uprising? 1328 01:37:33,140 --> 01:37:36,101 Your Excellency! With respect to rising up, what is your intent? 1329 01:37:40,647 --> 01:37:42,232 I have none! 1330 01:37:43,400 --> 01:37:46,403 Lt. Colonel Hatanaka, this is our last chance. 1331 01:37:47,696 --> 01:37:49,740 We can't just linger, we're running out of time. 1332 01:37:49,865 --> 01:37:54,953 Your Excellency! We implore you! Reconsider! Please reconsider! 1333 01:37:56,163 --> 01:37:57,831 Importunate puppy! 1334 01:38:05,756 --> 01:38:08,258 Your Excellency! 1335 01:38:08,592 --> 01:38:09,093 Insolence! 1336 01:38:09,218 --> 01:38:11,345 Your Excellency! 1337 01:38:13,347 --> 01:38:15,349 You bastards... 1338 01:38:58,684 --> 01:39:00,394 Hatanaka! What have you done?! 1339 01:39:01,770 --> 01:39:09,778 I couldn't convince the Commander... no... there was no time... 1340 01:39:09,862 --> 01:39:14,366 ...I had no time... so I had to do it... 1341 01:39:14,491 --> 01:39:15,784 Ida! Together, Quickly... 1342 01:39:15,784 --> 01:39:18,036 IMPERIAL GUARD CHIEF OF STAFF MIZUTANI Ida! Together, quickly... 1343 01:39:18,036 --> 01:39:18,328 Ida! Together, Quickly... 1344 01:39:18,412 --> 01:39:22,791 As fast, fast as possible, at once, we must go to the Eastern District Army... 1345 01:39:22,875 --> 01:39:25,586 Ida, please! 1346 01:39:25,669 --> 01:39:28,338 As fast as possible, go and convince the Eastern District Army to rise... Please! 1347 01:40:58,887 --> 01:41:04,184 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY: OFFICE OF THE PRIVATE SECRETARY TO THE EMPRESS 1348 01:41:10,274 --> 01:41:13,527 Orders for the Imperial Guard, August 15, 2:00. 1349 01:41:13,610 --> 01:41:17,364 One: The Imperial Guards are to destroy the plot of the enemy... 1350 01:41:17,406 --> 01:41:21,410 ...support the Emperor, and protect the nation. 1351 01:41:22,494 --> 01:41:25,330 Two: The commander of the First Infantry Regiment... 1352 01:41:25,414 --> 01:41:28,375 ...will take command of the troops stationed in the 2nd and 3rd parade grounds... 1353 01:41:28,458 --> 01:41:31,503 ...then proceed to and occupy the main castle's equestrian grounds. 1354 01:41:31,545 --> 01:41:35,173 They are to defend the Emperor's apartments against outside intrusion. 1355 01:41:35,257 --> 01:41:40,095 Also, a company shall occupy the Tokyo Broadcast Bureau... 1356 01:41:40,178 --> 01:41:42,681 ...and put a stop to all broadcasting activity. 1357 01:41:42,764 --> 01:41:44,725 Three... 1358 01:41:56,570 --> 01:41:58,905 Hurry! Go faster! Faster! 1359 01:41:59,281 --> 01:42:02,534 The Imperial Guard Artillery Commander is to be on alert. 1360 01:42:02,576 --> 01:42:05,662 Eight: The Imperial Guard Commander of Technical Affairs is to be on alert. 1361 01:42:05,746 --> 01:42:11,710 Nine: The Captain of the Imperial Guard Artillery is to guard the palace. 1362 01:42:12,377 --> 01:42:15,172 Ten: The Imperial Guard Communications Chief shall cut... 1363 01:42:15,255 --> 01:42:17,591 ...all lines of communications into and out of the palace... 1364 01:42:17,674 --> 01:42:20,385 ...except for those going to Imperial Guard HQ. 1365 01:42:20,469 --> 01:42:23,764 Eleven: These orders are issued from Imperial Guard HQ... 1366 01:42:25,015 --> 01:42:28,018 ...signed: Imperial Guard Commander, Mori Takeshi. 1367 01:42:59,966 --> 01:43:03,887 We tWo from the Army Ministry, by order of Imperial Guard HQ... 1368 01:43:03,970 --> 01:43:06,556 ...have been seconded as staff officers to the Imperial Guard. 1369 01:43:06,681 --> 01:43:10,852 The command to secure the palace should be formally delivered in the near future. 1370 01:43:10,936 --> 01:43:12,854 Therefore, deploy the troops immediately! 1371 01:43:12,979 --> 01:43:16,024 The Minister of War will be coming as scheduled, correct? 1372 01:43:16,149 --> 01:43:18,151 Yes sir, shortly! 1373 01:43:24,658 --> 01:43:27,869 - Very well. Third Captain. - Yes, sir! 1374 01:43:27,953 --> 01:43:29,287 Command! 1375 01:43:29,788 --> 01:43:33,417 The regiment shall immediately occupy the palace, and secure it! 1376 01:43:33,750 --> 01:43:36,211 Fall in! 1377 01:43:36,378 --> 01:43:38,422 - Load guns! - Bear swords! 1378 01:43:48,390 --> 01:43:52,853 - Take them away! - Get in position, on the double! 1379 01:44:01,945 --> 01:44:06,533 YOKOHAMA GUARDS: DORMITORY FOR NEW GUARDS 1380 01:44:08,869 --> 01:44:10,871 Attention! 1381 01:44:12,122 --> 01:44:17,127 Salute the Captain! Heads right! 1382 01:44:22,382 --> 01:44:24,968 Forward! 1383 01:44:25,093 --> 01:44:31,057 After the emergency call, when we're ready, We will depart for Tokyo! 1384 01:44:31,099 --> 01:44:37,772 The nation is in grave danger, and yet, only a few will stand up to save her! 1385 01:44:37,856 --> 01:44:41,860 As your Captain, I want to thank all of you with all my heart... 1386 01:44:41,943 --> 01:44:45,739 ...that though you are civilians, you have nonetheless chosen the path of honor! 1387 01:44:45,947 --> 01:44:48,533 MINISTER OF WAR'S OFFICIAL RESIDENCE 1388 01:44:56,166 --> 01:44:58,293 It is I, Takeshita. 1389 01:44:59,294 --> 01:45:00,962 What are you doing here? 1390 01:45:01,671 --> 01:45:03,757 Never mind, come in. 1391 01:45:03,924 --> 01:45:04,925 Yes, sir. 1392 01:45:33,453 --> 01:45:43,452 "The compassion of His Majesty is profoundly moving; My heart touched, I am struck dumb. - 23 Showa, August 14th, Evening, General Korechika (Anami)" 1393 01:45:49,302 --> 01:45:49,844 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY 1394 01:45:49,844 --> 01:45:51,555 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY Find the switchboard! Cut all the phone lines! 1395 01:45:51,555 --> 01:45:54,140 Find the switchboard! Cut all the phone lines! 1396 01:45:54,224 --> 01:45:56,268 Hurry! 1397 01:45:56,434 --> 01:45:56,726 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 1398 01:45:56,726 --> 01:45:58,728 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU Go! 1399 01:45:58,728 --> 01:45:59,062 GENERAL AFFAIRS BUREAU 1400 01:46:13,910 --> 01:46:16,496 SWITCHBOARD ROOM 1401 01:46:19,374 --> 01:46:19,958 Break it! 1402 01:46:19,958 --> 01:46:22,085 - Yes, sir. - Yes, sir. 1403 01:46:27,173 --> 01:46:29,134 Cut those phone lines! 1404 01:46:31,595 --> 01:46:32,637 Over here, this way! 1405 01:46:32,887 --> 01:46:33,888 IMPERIAL PALACE: SAKASHITA GATE 1406 01:46:33,888 --> 01:46:34,681 IMPERIAL PALACE: SAKASHITA GATE Stop! 1407 01:46:34,681 --> 01:46:34,806 IMPERIAL PALACE: SAKASHITA GATE 1408 01:46:34,806 --> 01:46:35,515 IMPERIAL PALACE: SAKASHITA GATE Stop! 1409 01:46:38,393 --> 01:46:39,769 Who are you? 1410 01:46:40,437 --> 01:46:42,439 It's the Information Bureau Director. 1411 01:46:44,399 --> 01:46:46,526 Back it up! Back up the car! 1412 01:46:48,194 --> 01:46:50,155 Back it up! 1413 01:46:53,617 --> 01:46:55,660 What? The Information Bureau Director is here? 1414 01:46:55,827 --> 01:46:58,163 Yes sir, we just took him prisoner. 1415 01:46:58,330 --> 01:47:02,626 He's connected to the recording. We caught ourselves a fine fish. 1416 01:47:03,043 --> 01:47:05,086 Well done! Now don't let doWn your guard. 1417 01:47:05,253 --> 01:47:06,421 Yes, sir. 1418 01:47:13,845 --> 01:47:17,932 I Wonder how Ida is doing at the Eastern District Army. Well, I hope. 1419 01:47:18,058 --> 01:47:23,146 Yeah. If they don't mobilize soon, there's a danger that we'll be exposed. 1420 01:47:23,355 --> 01:47:24,689 They'll uncover our forged orders. 1421 01:47:24,814 --> 01:47:26,274 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY HQ: STAFF ROOM 1422 01:47:26,274 --> 01:47:27,317 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY HQ: STAFF ROOM An uprising? 1423 01:47:27,317 --> 01:47:27,567 An uprising? 1424 01:47:28,234 --> 01:47:29,903 The Imperial Guards have revolted? 1425 01:47:30,028 --> 01:47:31,696 That's... that's right. 1426 01:47:31,863 --> 01:47:35,283 We got a phone call from the Imperial Guard Staff Office making that claim. 1427 01:47:35,367 --> 01:47:37,035 What do they mean by "uprising?" 1428 01:47:37,160 --> 01:47:42,207 Imperial Guard Commander Mori has been... killed! 1429 01:47:42,415 --> 01:47:43,875 What?! 1430 01:47:44,000 --> 01:47:46,252 STAFF OFFICER ITAGAKI 1431 01:47:47,253 --> 01:47:50,507 As We have said, the aim of the uprising of the Imperial Guard... 1432 01:47:50,840 --> 01:47:53,551 ...is strictly in interests of protecting the nation. 1433 01:47:53,593 --> 01:47:57,347 We will be offering His Majesty a final report of our views; there is no other agenda. 1434 01:47:58,473 --> 01:47:59,140 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF TAKASHIMA 1435 01:47:59,140 --> 01:48:00,392 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF TAKASHIMA What? 1436 01:48:00,392 --> 01:48:00,433 EASTERN DISTRICT ARMY CHIEF OF STAFF TAKASHIMA 1437 01:48:01,226 --> 01:48:04,729 Chief of Staff... If the Eastern District Army will take a stand... 1438 01:48:04,813 --> 01:48:07,565 ...surely the entire Home Army Will also take action! 1439 01:48:07,607 --> 01:48:12,278 If that happens, His Majesty might change his mind, too... we implore you! 1440 01:48:15,615 --> 01:48:17,951 If we don't act immediately, it will all be for nothing. 1441 01:48:17,992 --> 01:48:22,539 If His Majesty's recording is broadcast, all will be lost! 1442 01:48:22,622 --> 01:48:26,459 Now is the time to resolutely rise in defense of the nation! 1443 01:48:26,501 --> 01:48:28,503 Your Excellency! 1444 01:48:35,802 --> 01:48:38,513 A ROOM AT IMPERIAL GUARD HQ 1445 01:48:38,513 --> 01:48:39,764 A ROOM AT IMPERIAL GUARD HQ Get in! 1446 01:48:39,764 --> 01:48:39,973 Get in! 1447 01:48:45,812 --> 01:48:46,896 - Bureau chief! - Oh! 1448 01:48:46,980 --> 01:48:48,273 No talking! 1449 01:48:48,398 --> 01:48:50,525 Talking and smoking are prohibited! 1450 01:48:50,650 --> 01:48:55,655 All of you will write down your names, ranks and honors on this paper. 1451 01:49:00,618 --> 01:49:04,247 It's very hot in here; may we take off our jackets? 1452 01:49:04,497 --> 01:49:05,999 No, and that's an order! 1453 01:49:08,334 --> 01:49:11,796 I'm going to the palace right away to suppress this rebellion! 1454 01:49:12,005 --> 01:49:16,593 Sir, please wait until we find out more... until we knoW what we're up against. 1455 01:49:16,718 --> 01:49:18,636 We don't know what the situation is. 1456 01:49:18,678 --> 01:49:21,639 All we know is that a group of armed Imperial Guards have revolted. 1457 01:49:21,723 --> 01:49:25,393 We must first investigate the situation. 1458 01:49:25,518 --> 01:49:27,812 Can you contact the palace? 1459 01:49:28,104 --> 01:49:31,107 Sir, we're doing everything we can... 1460 01:49:31,649 --> 01:49:34,360 ...but it seems they've cut the phone lines. 1461 01:49:43,453 --> 01:49:46,664 So the recording was done late tonight inside the palace? 1462 01:49:46,790 --> 01:49:48,082 Yes. 1463 01:49:48,792 --> 01:49:50,710 Where is the recording? 1464 01:49:51,419 --> 01:49:52,712 We have given it to the Imperial Household Agency. 1465 01:49:52,879 --> 01:49:54,506 The Imperial Household Agency? 1466 01:49:55,048 --> 01:49:57,050 To whom at the Imperial Household Agency? 1467 01:49:57,926 --> 01:50:00,470 I don't know his name. He is a Chamberlain. 1468 01:50:00,595 --> 01:50:01,888 A Chamberlain, you say? 1469 01:50:05,266 --> 01:50:06,726 We're done. Take them away. 1470 01:50:06,851 --> 01:50:07,727 Yes, sir! 1471 01:50:12,899 --> 01:50:16,903 The record is within our reach. 1472 01:50:17,654 --> 01:50:18,488 All that's left now is... 1473 01:50:18,613 --> 01:50:21,366 The uprising of the Eastern District Army, and having the Minister of War take action. 1474 01:50:22,951 --> 01:50:25,203 Has the Minister of War arrived yet? 1475 01:50:25,995 --> 01:50:29,541 Lt. Colonel Takeshita has gone to fetch him. 1476 01:50:29,582 --> 01:50:31,584 He will be here shortly. 1477 01:50:34,128 --> 01:50:36,047 This is Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1478 01:50:36,089 --> 01:50:39,092 I have come to deliver a message to Lt. Colonel Takeshita. 1479 01:50:48,309 --> 01:50:49,394 What?! 1480 01:50:52,939 --> 01:50:54,357 They've killed Commander Mori? 1481 01:51:30,935 --> 01:51:32,604 Hatanaka. 1482 01:51:35,523 --> 01:51:37,066 It's no good. 1483 01:51:39,235 --> 01:51:41,446 The Eastern District Army is frozen in place. 1484 01:51:42,322 --> 01:51:44,282 There's no indication they'll rise. 1485 01:51:46,326 --> 01:51:48,411 Give up and withdraw the troops. 1486 01:51:49,120 --> 01:51:53,082 If we continue the siege, it'll become a national calamity. 1487 01:51:53,875 --> 01:51:56,336 Then we'll have to battle the Eastern District Army. 1488 01:51:56,502 --> 01:52:00,423 I have no fear of battle! We have control of both the palace and the Emperor! 1489 01:52:00,506 --> 01:52:03,760 We also have many prisoners, such as broadcast president Shimomura! 1490 01:52:03,885 --> 01:52:05,470 Don't be stupid! 1491 01:52:05,553 --> 01:52:08,097 How long Will the Imperial Guards stand with us, now that you've killed their commander?! 1492 01:52:08,181 --> 01:52:10,600 Without their solidarity, how can We stand in battle? 1493 01:52:10,683 --> 01:52:15,188 When they find out about the Commander's death, their morale will plummet! 1494 01:52:15,271 --> 01:52:17,273 Don't you understand? 1495 01:52:24,697 --> 01:52:26,699 Withdraw the troops before dawn. 1496 01:52:28,618 --> 01:52:30,703 As for what happened tonight... 1497 01:52:31,245 --> 01:52:33,748 ...we'll take the blame for it ourselves. 1498 01:52:40,046 --> 01:52:41,547 Hatanaka. 1499 01:52:43,549 --> 01:52:45,218 Just let it be. 1500 01:52:49,514 --> 01:52:51,808 What happened here tonight... 1501 01:52:52,266 --> 01:52:56,062 ...the people of the World Will probably laugh at us bitterly, and think of it as... 1502 01:52:57,230 --> 01:53:00,233 ...a fleeting, final struggle by the Japanese Army. 1503 01:53:02,944 --> 01:53:04,946 A midsummer night's dream. 1504 01:53:10,493 --> 01:53:14,497 Now, I'm going to go and report the situation to the Minister of War. 1505 01:53:26,634 --> 01:53:28,594 Okay, Hatanaka? 1506 01:53:29,637 --> 01:53:32,056 You must withdraw the troops before daWn. 1507 01:53:52,493 --> 01:53:56,497 A bump in the road; looks like this might take longer than we thought. 1508 01:53:59,959 --> 01:54:05,965 The Eastern District Army is going to fight us? Don't make me laugh. 1509 01:54:06,299 --> 01:54:10,303 We have the Emperor; do you think they'll attack us With tanks and planes? 1510 01:54:12,180 --> 01:54:15,516 "2.26 Incident:" an attempted coup d'etat by young military officers on February 26, 1936. The men who launched the 2.26 Incident were reviled as traitors... 1511 01:54:15,516 --> 01:54:15,600 "2.26 'ncident:" an attempted coup d'etat by young military officers on February 26, 1936. 1512 01:54:15,600 --> 01:54:18,478 "2.26 'ncident:" an attempted coup d'etat by young military officers on February 26, 1936. ...because they didn't have the Emperor in their custody. 1513 01:54:19,562 --> 01:54:21,481 But... 1514 01:54:22,648 --> 01:54:29,655 ...our situation is the exact opposite. Those who attack us will be the rebels. 1515 01:54:31,282 --> 01:54:36,662 Besides, our orders remain in force. 1516 01:54:36,704 --> 01:54:38,623 If we can hold out long enough... 1517 01:54:38,664 --> 01:54:44,003 ...the entire Army will eventually hear about it, and they will certainly side with us. 1518 01:54:44,087 --> 01:54:48,341 The final victory will be ours, no matter what happens. 1519 01:54:48,382 --> 01:54:53,387 And if anyone gets in our way... 1520 01:54:55,098 --> 01:55:01,104 That's right... That record... If that ever got broadcast, all Would be lost. 1521 01:55:01,187 --> 01:55:06,109 We must find that record as soon as possible; every second, every minute counts! 1522 01:55:06,192 --> 01:55:09,362 Guards! Bring those broadcast people out here! 1523 01:55:09,821 --> 01:55:13,199 Hurry up! Quickly! Hurry! 1524 01:55:14,033 --> 01:55:15,243 Hurry! 1525 01:55:15,243 --> 01:55:15,952 Hurry it up! 1526 01:55:15,952 --> 01:55:17,036 Hurry! 1527 01:55:17,036 --> 01:55:19,038 - Hurry! - Hurry! 1528 01:55:19,163 --> 01:55:20,331 - Hurry! - Hurry! 1529 01:55:20,456 --> 01:55:21,165 Go! 1530 01:55:21,249 --> 01:55:25,253 All right, charge! 1531 01:55:32,093 --> 01:55:35,805 So you are certain that the record was given to one of the Chamberlains? 1532 01:55:35,930 --> 01:55:36,556 That's right. 1533 01:55:36,722 --> 01:55:39,559 What was the name of the Chamberlain? 1534 01:55:39,725 --> 01:55:44,272 Tonight was the first time I'd met him. I didn't get his name. 1535 01:55:44,397 --> 01:55:46,482 Then... 1536 01:55:46,566 --> 01:55:49,861 ...could you identify him if you saw his face? 1537 01:55:49,986 --> 01:55:52,321 Yes. I think so. 1538 01:55:52,446 --> 01:55:54,240 - Second Captain! - Yes, sir! 1539 01:55:54,365 --> 01:55:58,578 Take this man to the Imperial Household Agency and find that record. 1540 01:55:58,661 --> 01:56:00,246 It's a precious item, so exercise extreme care! 1541 01:56:00,413 --> 01:56:03,040 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY 1542 01:56:03,082 --> 01:56:07,670 Squad... Halt! 1543 01:56:07,753 --> 01:56:09,839 Load guns! 1544 01:56:11,924 --> 01:56:14,927 Begin the search for the record! 1545 01:56:17,263 --> 01:56:18,890 Where do we go? 1546 01:56:20,600 --> 01:56:21,684 Hurry up! 1547 01:56:22,143 --> 01:56:25,062 - Stop! Who is it? - Ignore him! Forward! 1548 01:56:27,440 --> 01:56:29,901 Stop! Who goes there?! 1549 01:56:29,942 --> 01:56:33,946 I'm an Eastern District Army Staff Officer. I'm here to meet my Imperial Guard counterparts. 1550 01:56:42,788 --> 01:56:44,415 Staff Officer Fuha, Eastern District Army. 1551 01:56:44,582 --> 01:56:46,542 Itagaki, of the same. 1552 01:56:49,045 --> 01:56:52,048 What kind of stupidity are you bastards up to? 1553 01:56:53,257 --> 01:56:56,052 We've come to find out what's going on. Officer, name yourself! 1554 01:57:04,101 --> 01:57:07,063 We better see hoW the Commander is doing. 1555 01:57:07,146 --> 01:57:11,275 As for the forged orders, you've got a lot of detailed explaining to do later. 1556 01:57:17,823 --> 01:57:20,952 - Move! - Move, out of the way! 1557 01:57:21,118 --> 01:57:23,913 It's all right, let them see. 1558 01:57:24,038 --> 01:57:30,253 Let them see the fate of coWards who refuse to rise in the face of national danger. 1559 01:57:30,336 --> 01:57:33,297 Let these gutless officers of the Eastern District Army have a good look. 1560 01:57:48,187 --> 01:57:50,314 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY 1561 01:57:50,314 --> 01:57:50,815 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY Alright! 1562 01:57:50,815 --> 01:57:51,607 Alright! 1563 01:57:54,026 --> 01:57:56,654 GENERAL MANAGEMENT DIVISION 1564 01:58:26,058 --> 01:58:27,476 All right, that's enough. 1565 01:58:31,355 --> 01:58:34,358 Is this the fellow you gave the record to? 1566 01:58:36,610 --> 01:58:42,033 No, he Was taller. Oh yes, he had a big nose, too. 1567 01:58:42,366 --> 01:58:43,492 CHAMBERLAIN TODA 1568 01:58:43,492 --> 01:58:44,994 CHAMBERLAIN TODA I must ask you to excuse me; 1569 01:58:44,994 --> 01:58:45,077 I must ask you to excuse me; 1570 01:58:45,286 --> 01:58:48,080 His Majesty may reQuire me to attend upon him. 1571 01:58:51,208 --> 01:58:53,377 What? You haven't found it yet? 1572 01:58:53,544 --> 01:58:55,338 We're searching as fast as we can... 1573 01:58:55,421 --> 01:58:58,257 ...but there are so many rooms, the whole building is like a labyrinth. 1574 01:59:00,176 --> 01:59:02,053 Put more men on it. 1575 01:59:02,178 --> 01:59:05,973 Order! Add the reserve medium platoon to the search team. 1576 01:59:06,057 --> 01:59:08,017 Make every effort to find the record. 1577 01:59:08,100 --> 01:59:10,686 Get it quickly! Pass on the order. 1578 01:59:10,811 --> 01:59:11,979 Yes, sir. 1579 01:59:12,104 --> 01:59:15,691 The Minister of War is late, what is going on? 1580 01:59:15,858 --> 01:59:17,693 We'll make another call to see if he has left yet. 1581 01:59:17,818 --> 01:59:20,821 You boys keep saying the same thing. 1582 01:59:23,115 --> 01:59:27,953 And Why haven't you contacted the Commander of the Guards yet? 1583 01:59:35,169 --> 01:59:38,130 Colonel, sir... the Commander is dead. 1584 01:59:40,007 --> 01:59:40,466 What? 1585 01:59:40,466 --> 01:59:45,805 Colonel, we would have you assume his role and take command. 1586 01:59:45,971 --> 01:59:47,932 The Commander has died? 1587 01:59:49,642 --> 01:59:54,605 The Commander of the Guards is dead... What the hell's going on around here?! 1588 01:59:54,688 --> 01:59:57,233 You're an Imperial Guard Staff Officer, you must know something! 1589 01:59:57,400 --> 02:00:00,528 The Minister of War will be here shortly. 1590 02:00:00,611 --> 02:00:03,739 Until then, Sir, you must assume command of the Imperial Guard. 1591 02:00:03,823 --> 02:00:06,283 We are all familiar With the details of the plan. 1592 02:00:12,748 --> 02:00:14,041 Your Excellency... 1593 02:00:21,090 --> 02:00:22,091 Your Excellency... 1594 02:00:22,216 --> 02:00:25,219 Ida. You needn't say anything. 1595 02:00:26,595 --> 02:00:28,597 I'm aware of some of the details. 1596 02:00:30,558 --> 02:00:33,561 I also know about the killing of Commander Mori. 1597 02:00:35,771 --> 02:00:39,567 You're here to apologize. 1598 02:00:39,650 --> 02:00:43,946 As long as the Eastern District Army doesn't revolt, it'll all be over soon. 1599 02:00:47,199 --> 02:00:51,162 KYOHAMA HIGHWAY: GREAT BRIDGE OVER THE TAMAGAWA RIVER 1600 02:00:52,329 --> 02:00:53,998 We're now entering Tokyo! 1601 02:00:56,083 --> 02:01:01,505 Our first target: Prime Minister Suzuki! 1602 02:01:17,980 --> 02:01:21,901 They haven't found it yet? Kill anyone who gets in the way! 1603 02:01:22,234 --> 02:01:25,571 Slay them without mercy! Find that record immediately! 1604 02:01:25,696 --> 02:01:26,614 Yes, sir. 1605 02:01:27,448 --> 02:01:31,452 We've searched high and low, and it's nowhere to be found... 1606 02:01:31,535 --> 02:01:35,039 Maybe... the record is being kept close to His Majesty? 1607 02:01:35,164 --> 02:01:37,374 I know what you're all up to! 1608 02:01:38,042 --> 02:01:42,046 Now... Now I know what you're up to! 1609 02:01:43,881 --> 02:01:46,383 You're rebelling! 1610 02:01:47,635 --> 02:01:51,639 That's why Minister Anami and the Commander of the Eastern District Army haven't arrived. 1611 02:01:52,515 --> 02:01:59,355 And maybe, it was you who murdered our Commander! 1612 02:01:59,605 --> 02:02:03,609 You have been deceiving me! 1613 02:02:05,152 --> 02:02:10,491 I will take no further orders from any of you. Get the hell out of the palace! 1614 02:02:11,158 --> 02:02:14,161 If you intend to continue, then you'll have to kill me! 1615 02:02:15,454 --> 02:02:17,957 You'll do this over my dead body! 1616 02:02:26,131 --> 02:02:29,635 We reQuire that you follow our orders. 1617 02:02:29,843 --> 02:02:31,262 What? 1618 02:02:31,387 --> 02:02:35,391 You must obey the orders of your Commander. 1619 02:02:36,308 --> 02:02:39,728 Unfortunately, your Commander is dead... 1620 02:02:40,187 --> 02:02:42,439 ...but his orders live on. 1621 02:02:42,565 --> 02:02:46,110 But... you probably made up those orders! 1622 02:02:47,528 --> 02:02:50,406 The military acts on orders alone. 1623 02:02:50,864 --> 02:02:54,326 Orders from superior officers cannot be Questioned! 1624 02:02:56,620 --> 02:02:58,163 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY 1625 02:02:58,163 --> 02:02:59,331 IMPERIAL HOUSEHOLD AGENCY Go! 1626 02:02:59,331 --> 02:03:00,165 Go! 1627 02:03:06,797 --> 02:03:07,965 COURT CEREMONIES AFFAIRS OFFICE 1628 02:03:08,132 --> 02:03:09,300 OFFICIAL FUNCTIONS MANAGER'S OFFICE 1629 02:03:09,508 --> 02:03:10,634 IN-HOUSE OFFICIALS' ROOM 1630 02:03:10,843 --> 02:03:11,969 FAMILY MEMBERS' HOUSING 1631 02:03:12,177 --> 02:03:12,970 SEWING ROOM 1632 02:03:12,970 --> 02:03:14,805 SEWING ROOM Tear it apart! 1633 02:03:24,898 --> 02:03:27,484 LADY'S ITEMS ROOM 1634 02:03:43,208 --> 02:03:45,711 CEREMONIAL ITEMS STORAGE 1635 02:03:55,387 --> 02:04:00,559 OFFICE OF PALACE AFFAIRS FOR EMPEROR AND EMPRESS 1636 02:04:19,578 --> 02:04:22,539 We want the record and the Household Minister. Tell us where they are! 1637 02:04:23,290 --> 02:04:24,458 How would I know? 1638 02:04:24,583 --> 02:04:28,253 Is he resisting us? Kill him! 1639 02:04:28,420 --> 02:04:31,048 Kill me if you must. But killing me Won't solve anything. 1640 02:04:32,466 --> 02:04:36,470 Killing gutless worms like you will only rust my sWord. 1641 02:04:36,929 --> 02:04:40,391 Instead, I'll show you the true meaning of Japanese spirit! 1642 02:04:40,599 --> 02:04:44,311 Japanese spirit? You people aren't the only guardians of Japan! 1643 02:04:44,395 --> 02:04:47,398 Only if We are united can We be strong! 1644 02:05:08,460 --> 02:05:10,504 FIRE! 1645 02:05:39,324 --> 02:05:40,868 Charge! 1646 02:05:45,789 --> 02:05:48,208 Open it! 1647 02:05:48,292 --> 02:05:54,298 Open up! Open up! Open up! 1648 02:05:56,967 --> 02:05:58,969 The Prime Minister is not here. He's not in here. 1649 02:05:59,094 --> 02:06:00,763 What? Liar! 1650 02:06:00,888 --> 02:06:01,930 No. 1651 02:06:03,766 --> 02:06:06,769 I agree with you. 1652 02:06:08,020 --> 02:06:10,147 How could they unconditionally surrender? 1653 02:06:10,189 --> 02:06:13,358 We must put an end to the treachery of the ministers! 1654 02:06:13,442 --> 02:06:16,862 The Prime Minister is at his home in Maruyama! That's the place to attack! 1655 02:06:17,112 --> 02:06:20,073 Maruyama, is it? 1656 02:06:20,574 --> 02:06:22,618 Thank you. 1657 02:06:23,410 --> 02:06:24,620 Platoon! 1658 02:06:24,620 --> 02:06:27,080 IMPERIAL PALACE: LIBRARY FORECOURT Platoon! 1659 02:06:27,080 --> 02:06:27,206 IMPERIAL PALACE: LIBRARY FORECOURT 1660 02:06:27,206 --> 02:06:27,873 IMPERIAL PALACE: LIBRARY FORECOURT Halt! 1661 02:06:27,873 --> 02:06:28,791 Halt! 1662 02:06:42,846 --> 02:06:45,140 CHAMBERLAIN IRI-E 1663 02:06:45,224 --> 02:06:49,144 We've never had to shut this window, even for enemy air raids. 1664 02:06:49,228 --> 02:06:50,395 Stupid window... 1665 02:06:51,063 --> 02:06:54,233 Platoon, attention! 1666 02:06:57,027 --> 02:06:57,736 Ah... HoW is the Emperor? 1667 02:06:57,736 --> 02:06:58,904 CHAMBERLAIN MITSUI Ah... How is the Emperor? 1668 02:06:58,904 --> 02:06:59,029 CHAMBERLAIN MITSUI 1669 02:06:59,029 --> 02:06:59,696 CHAMBERLAIN MITSUI He's awake. 1670 02:06:59,696 --> 02:06:59,863 He's aWake. 1671 02:07:24,471 --> 02:07:27,933 We've thoroughly searched and come up empty... 1672 02:07:28,016 --> 02:07:31,228 Maybe the record is at the broadcast bureau... 1673 02:07:31,311 --> 02:07:31,770 But then again... 1674 02:07:31,770 --> 02:07:33,772 But then again... Shiizaki... 1675 02:07:33,856 --> 02:07:37,818 The Minister of War will not stir. The Eastern District Army will not mobilize. 1676 02:07:37,901 --> 02:07:41,238 And on top of all that, we can't find the record. 1677 02:07:41,321 --> 02:07:43,782 There's nothing more we can do... nothing more! 1678 02:07:44,491 --> 02:07:47,494 Don't panic! We can still do this. 1679 02:07:47,661 --> 02:07:48,537 Huh? 1680 02:07:49,246 --> 02:07:51,707 Go now to the occupied broadcast bureau. 1681 02:07:52,583 --> 02:07:58,338 And just at the break of dawn, broadcast to all of Japan: 1682 02:07:58,714 --> 02:08:06,013 "We must not accept the Declaration. Japan shall fight a war of total resistance. 1683 02:08:06,054 --> 02:08:10,392 "If you hear a broadcast of the Emperor accepting the Potsdam Declaration... 1684 02:08:10,475 --> 02:08:13,186 "...know it to be a trick of cowardly senior statesmen. 1685 02:08:13,228 --> 02:08:17,232 "The genuine Will of His Majesty is that his glorious Army and Navy... 1686 02:08:17,316 --> 02:08:20,319 "...should defend the nation to the last man!" 1687 02:08:40,923 --> 02:08:43,842 Your Excellency! Let me go With you! 1688 02:08:45,928 --> 02:08:48,931 You fool! What are you saying?! 1689 02:08:50,432 --> 02:08:53,435 The only one Who will die tonight is me. 1690 02:08:53,518 --> 02:08:57,022 Don't you knoW that it takes more courage to live than to die? 1691 02:09:00,525 --> 02:09:05,530 When you're as old as I am, it isn't that hard to cut your belly. 1692 02:09:06,615 --> 02:09:11,495 What is difficult is that task that awaits all of you young people. 1693 02:09:13,288 --> 02:09:15,207 But what good can we do by living? 1694 02:09:15,332 --> 02:09:18,877 Minister... Minister, do you believe that the nation can be rebuilt? 1695 02:09:20,003 --> 02:09:22,214 It must be rebuilt. 1696 02:09:22,965 --> 02:09:27,219 All kinds of hardship await those who will live on. 1697 02:09:27,302 --> 02:09:28,929 However... 1698 02:09:30,263 --> 02:09:31,974 However, from this day onward... 1699 02:09:32,099 --> 02:09:35,102 ...Japan's path through history is going to change. 1700 02:09:36,478 --> 02:09:40,315 As to how it will change, hoW it must be changed... 1701 02:09:40,399 --> 02:09:45,570 ...I no longer have any idea, whatsoever. 1702 02:09:45,654 --> 02:09:49,408 But no matter what the future has in store... 1703 02:09:49,491 --> 02:09:54,121 ...each and every Japanese must stand by their station... 1704 02:09:54,162 --> 02:09:59,418 ...live on, endure, and work earnestly. 1705 02:09:59,501 --> 02:10:02,045 In no other way can the nation be rebuilt. 1706 02:10:02,629 --> 02:10:05,257 And not only that... 1707 02:10:06,341 --> 02:10:08,468 Those Who live on must build a Japan... 1708 02:10:08,552 --> 02:10:12,681 ...that will never have to face such a miserable day again. 1709 02:10:13,306 --> 02:10:17,394 I Want you to make every effort to create that kind of Japan. 1710 02:10:28,196 --> 02:10:30,657 Day will be breaking soon. 1711 02:10:31,700 --> 02:10:34,995 It's August 15th, 1945. 1712 02:10:39,916 --> 02:10:41,043 First platoon, forward march! 1713 02:10:41,209 --> 02:10:43,962 IMPERIAL GUARD 1ST INFANTRY REGIMENT 1714 02:10:44,087 --> 02:10:46,089 March! 1715 02:10:47,382 --> 02:10:50,010 Keep cadence! 1716 02:10:50,177 --> 02:10:51,887 Second platoon, forward march! 1717 02:10:53,597 --> 02:10:56,308 IMPERIAL GUARD 1ST INFANTRY REGIMENT COMMANDER: COLONEL WATANABE 1718 02:10:56,892 --> 02:10:59,978 It's His Excellency, Commander of the Eastern District Army! 1719 02:11:00,103 --> 02:11:02,105 Right! 1720 02:11:05,734 --> 02:11:07,360 Who's in command here? 1721 02:11:07,486 --> 02:11:08,737 This is an Imperial Guard detachment, sir. 1722 02:11:08,820 --> 02:11:12,574 We have been summoned to the palace by Major Ishihara! 1723 02:11:12,741 --> 02:11:13,867 That's a false order! 1724 02:11:14,159 --> 02:11:14,826 Huh? 1725 02:11:14,826 --> 02:11:19,331 They've killed your Commander and fabricated false orders! 1726 02:11:20,248 --> 02:11:21,958 Where is this Ishihara? 1727 02:11:29,966 --> 02:11:32,302 What the hell have you done?! 1728 02:11:32,385 --> 02:11:34,054 This is insurrection! Arrest him! 1729 02:11:34,221 --> 02:11:36,181 Yes, sir! 1730 02:11:39,267 --> 02:11:42,187 TOKYO BROADCAST BUREAU 1731 02:11:47,109 --> 02:11:49,778 STUDIO 1 1732 02:11:52,531 --> 02:11:55,158 STUDIO 12 1733 02:11:56,952 --> 02:11:57,828 You can't broadcast? 1734 02:11:57,953 --> 02:11:58,120 BROADCAST BUREAU STAFF: TATENO MORIO 1735 02:11:58,120 --> 02:12:00,580 BROADCAST BUREAU STAFF: TATENO MORIO We're current under security alert. 1736 02:12:00,580 --> 02:12:00,622 BROADCAST BUREAU STAFF: TATENO MORIO 1737 02:12:00,622 --> 02:12:01,289 BROADCAST BUREAU STAFF: TATENO MORIO We cannot broadcast anything 1738 02:12:01,289 --> 02:12:01,915 We cannot broadcast anything 1739 02:12:01,998 --> 02:12:03,959 without the Eastern District Army's authorization. 1740 02:12:04,334 --> 02:12:08,421 I am now going to announce the genuine Will of the military to all the people! 1741 02:12:08,463 --> 02:12:09,464 Get everything ready immediately! 1742 02:12:09,631 --> 02:12:13,552 No, no matter what you say, we cannot broadcast without proper authorization. 1743 02:12:13,802 --> 02:12:15,762 Oh yeah?! 1744 02:12:17,139 --> 02:12:20,475 IMPERIAL PALACE: LIBRARY FORECOURT 1745 02:12:30,527 --> 02:12:34,030 What a mess. They're supposed to guard His Majesty... 1746 02:12:34,114 --> 02:12:37,117 ...and yet look what these Imperial Guards are doing. 1747 02:12:44,124 --> 02:12:45,709 What does the Emperor say? 1748 02:12:45,834 --> 02:12:49,129 He said, "I'm going out there. Assemble the troops in the garden. 1749 02:12:49,212 --> 02:12:52,549 "I'm going to speak to the troops from my heart. 1750 02:12:52,632 --> 02:12:55,468 "Also, please ask the Military Liaison Chamberlain to attend upon me." 1751 02:12:55,594 --> 02:12:59,264 But he's at the administration office barracks, under house arrest. 1752 02:12:59,347 --> 02:13:02,309 And it would be like walking out into a pack of wolves. 1753 02:13:02,475 --> 02:13:04,102 Bring the machine guns forward! 1754 02:13:06,855 --> 02:13:08,815 Hurry up! 1755 02:13:10,317 --> 02:13:13,320 First and third squads, spread out! 1756 02:13:14,529 --> 02:13:16,531 Message! Message! 1757 02:13:26,208 --> 02:13:28,335 Stop! Stop! 1758 02:13:29,044 --> 02:13:30,170 Who is it? 1759 02:13:30,295 --> 02:13:33,298 I'm the Eastern District Army Commander. Open the gate! 1760 02:13:41,723 --> 02:13:48,063 The orders to the Imperial Guard Were fabricated by insurgents... 1761 02:13:48,146 --> 02:13:50,315 They are false orders! 1762 02:13:50,398 --> 02:13:55,195 From here on, I, Tanaka, will assume command of the Imperial Guard! 1763 02:13:56,238 --> 02:13:56,988 Sir! 1764 02:13:56,988 --> 02:14:00,492 Quickly Withdraw the troops and return to your original posts. 1765 02:14:00,575 --> 02:14:05,038 When that is done, immediately report back to me! 1766 02:14:37,112 --> 02:14:39,698 Yes? What?! Yes! 1767 02:14:39,781 --> 02:14:41,324 It's from the Eastern District Army. 1768 02:14:44,369 --> 02:14:45,578 Yes, Major Hatanaka speaking! 1769 02:14:45,662 --> 02:14:49,666 "I offer my life in atonement for my supreme crime."...Anami Korechika, Minister of War. "Our sacred nation shall never perish." 1770 02:15:06,141 --> 02:15:08,768 PRIME MINISTER SUZUKI'S PRIVATE RESIDENCE 1771 02:15:11,730 --> 02:15:13,606 Book Title: "The Priest and His Apprentice," by Kurata Hyakuzo 1772 02:15:28,330 --> 02:15:34,294 Our target is Prime Minister Suzuki Kantaro! Nobody else is to be harmed! 1773 02:15:57,692 --> 02:16:01,112 What? Not here? The Prime Minister isn't here?! 1774 02:16:02,197 --> 02:16:10,872 Y... yes. We got a call from the official residence about you, so everyone left. 1775 02:16:11,039 --> 02:16:12,082 Where did they go?! 1776 02:16:12,207 --> 02:16:16,169 I... I wasn't told. 1777 02:16:17,712 --> 02:16:21,925 Burn it! The house of a national traitor is defiled! Burn it to the ground! 1778 02:16:22,050 --> 02:16:24,260 Yes, sir! 1779 02:16:24,803 --> 02:16:26,388 Fire! 1780 02:17:17,564 --> 02:17:19,274 But I'm begging you! 1781 02:17:19,441 --> 02:17:22,277 No, we won't authorize a broadcast. 1782 02:17:22,402 --> 02:17:24,571 I won't say anything about not accepting the Declaration! 1783 02:17:24,612 --> 02:17:28,533 Please, please, let me speak for the young officers who took a stand this night! 1784 02:17:28,616 --> 02:17:31,453 Just let me speak for five minutes, no, just three minutes only! 1785 02:17:31,744 --> 02:17:34,289 Hatanaka, that's enough. 1786 02:17:34,956 --> 02:17:36,791 You're obsessed. 1787 02:17:37,959 --> 02:17:39,419 "Obsessed?" 1788 02:18:26,466 --> 02:18:29,802 Right, we're done here! 1789 02:18:30,803 --> 02:18:36,601 Next, we go after the traitor who favors the U.S. and Great Britain... 1790 02:18:36,684 --> 02:18:40,396 ...Privy Council President Hiranuma Ki-ichiro! 1791 02:19:09,842 --> 02:19:11,302 Minister! Let me be your second! 1792 02:19:13,346 --> 02:19:16,516 Unnecessary. Stand back! 1793 02:19:36,953 --> 02:19:39,664 - Minister! - Your Excellency! 1794 02:20:23,333 --> 02:20:26,336 Water... let me have a glass of water! 1795 02:20:30,131 --> 02:20:38,181 We humbly and respectfully announce that an Imperial Decree will soon be broadcast. 1796 02:20:38,264 --> 02:20:41,142 We have the honor to announce that His Majesty, the Emperor... 1797 02:20:41,225 --> 02:20:44,854 ...has chosen to address the nation at noon today... 1798 02:20:44,937 --> 02:20:47,440 ...and we are sincerely grateful for the honor of broadcasting his words. 1799 02:20:47,523 --> 02:20:50,318 Let each and every citizen of the nation attend to the voice of the Emperor. 1800 02:21:49,502 --> 02:21:50,378 Good morning! 1801 02:21:50,378 --> 02:21:51,504 CHAMBERLAIN OKABE Good morning! 1802 02:21:51,504 --> 02:21:52,922 CHAMBERLAIN OKABE 1803 02:21:57,260 --> 02:21:59,262 Did I miss something? 1804 02:22:01,180 --> 02:22:08,229 To protect the nation, We soldiers who have risen up today, on August 15th... 1805 02:22:08,521 --> 02:22:13,151 ...are making an announcement to all the soldiers and people of the nation. 1806 02:22:13,443 --> 02:22:18,281 We will protect the Emperor from the plots of the enemy... 1807 02:22:18,364 --> 02:22:21,701 ...and keep the nation safe. 1808 02:22:21,993 --> 02:22:26,414 We don't care if we win or lose; we don't do this for ourselves! 1809 02:22:26,664 --> 02:22:30,835 We only wish to live in the righteous state of genuine loyalty! 1810 02:22:35,131 --> 02:22:37,925 ENSIGN KORE-AKIRA: 2ND SON OF MINISTER OF WAR ANAMI 1811 02:22:49,812 --> 02:22:52,440 RECORD OF THE EMPEROR'S VOICE (COPY) 1812 02:23:04,368 --> 02:23:06,996 RECORD OF THE EMPEROR'S VOICE (ORIGINAL) 1813 02:23:28,726 --> 02:23:34,440 PROVISIONAL RESIDENCE OF GENERAL TAKAO, YOUNGER BROTHER OF THE PRIME MINISTER 1814 02:23:39,362 --> 02:23:40,571 Ah... 1815 02:23:40,696 --> 02:23:45,243 I'm so glad... so glad that you're safe. 1816 02:23:45,952 --> 02:23:52,917 Mr. Sakomizu, does today's Privy Council meeting at the palace start at 11:00? 1817 02:23:53,042 --> 02:23:54,335 Yes. 1818 02:23:54,752 --> 02:23:58,881 After that meeting, I want to hold a Cabinet meeting... 1819 02:23:59,131 --> 02:24:03,469 ...and call for the mass resignation of all Cabinet members. 1820 02:24:05,471 --> 02:24:09,141 It's time for us elders to step down. 1821 02:24:09,517 --> 02:24:15,189 From now on, Japan must be lead by much younger people. 1822 02:24:15,857 --> 02:24:20,862 All officers of the military and people of all stations! 1823 02:24:21,195 --> 02:24:25,283 We ask you to take to heart the original intent of our uprising... 1824 02:24:25,533 --> 02:24:28,703 ...which was to expose the treachery of the ministers, to destroy conspiracies... 1825 02:24:29,036 --> 02:24:32,999 ...and to protect the nation, defending it to the last man! 1826 02:24:34,083 --> 02:24:40,923 To protect the nation, We soldiers who have risen up today, on August 15th... 1827 02:24:41,007 --> 02:24:45,136 ...are making an announcement to all the soldiers and people of the nation. 1828 02:24:45,636 --> 02:24:51,767 Hello, Mr. Togo? At 11:00 today there will be a Privy Council meeting at the palace. 1829 02:24:51,851 --> 02:24:54,395 Inasmuch as the end of the war has been officially decided... 1830 02:24:54,645 --> 02:24:57,356 Yes, I heard about it yesterday. 1831 02:24:57,607 --> 02:25:02,612 Yes, but afterWard, the Cabinet will meet in order that they might resign. 1832 02:25:03,404 --> 02:25:05,781 That's correct, a mass resignation. Thank you. 1833 02:25:05,907 --> 02:25:09,660 The broadcast bureau? Yes, we can deploy troops right away. 1834 02:25:09,744 --> 02:25:14,081 Huh? What?! The record got there?! 1835 02:25:15,207 --> 02:25:17,585 Both the original and copy, you're sure? 1836 02:25:20,504 --> 02:25:22,548 I'm going to the Parliamentary Affairs Room. 1837 02:25:47,823 --> 02:25:51,077 Mr. Shimomura, I know you'll be able to coordinate the resignations. 1838 02:25:51,160 --> 02:25:56,165 I must go to the Palace to prepare for the Privy Council meeting at 11:00. 1839 02:26:01,462 --> 02:26:04,590 The Secretary General is very busy. 1840 02:26:04,632 --> 02:26:08,636 These last 24 hours, even two or three of him would not have been enough. 1841 02:26:10,471 --> 02:26:17,478 But why Would they have a Privy Council meeting to decide to end the war again? 1842 02:26:19,605 --> 02:26:23,442 After all, the fact of the matter is that the decision has already been made. 1843 02:26:24,610 --> 02:26:26,821 No, not necessarily. 1844 02:26:26,988 --> 02:26:27,446 Yes? 1845 02:26:27,446 --> 02:26:34,412 It requires all kinds of formalities. It may be more accurate to call them "ceremonies." 1846 02:26:35,496 --> 02:26:38,457 After all, it's the funeral of the Japanese empire. 1847 02:27:05,026 --> 02:27:09,905 We don't care if we win or lose; we don't do this for ourselves! 1848 02:27:10,197 --> 02:27:14,744 We only wish to live in the righteous state of genuine loyalty! 1849 02:27:21,625 --> 02:27:26,172 All officers of the military and people of all stations! 1850 02:27:26,422 --> 02:27:31,385 We ask you to take to heart the original intent of our uprising... 1851 02:27:32,261 --> 02:27:36,265 ...which was to expose the treachery of the ministers, to destroy conspiracies... 1852 02:27:36,557 --> 02:27:40,853 ...and to protect the nation, defending it to the last man! 1853 02:28:23,813 --> 02:28:29,276 With respect to the conclusion of the war... 1854 02:28:29,318 --> 02:28:31,862 ...starting today at noon... 1855 02:28:32,947 --> 02:28:35,491 ...His Majesty's voice will be... 1856 02:28:36,200 --> 02:28:41,205 ...broadcast to all the people over the radio. 1857 02:29:20,995 --> 02:29:23,706 BROADCAST BUREAU: STUDIO 8 1858 02:29:24,540 --> 02:29:27,209 BROADCAST BUREAU STAFF: WADA NOBUKATA 1859 02:29:30,254 --> 02:29:35,259 What a horrible time for my malaria to flare up... 1860 02:29:36,677 --> 02:29:39,638 ...at a time of emergency... 1861 02:29:40,848 --> 02:29:42,850 ...but... 1862 02:29:44,602 --> 02:29:50,733 ...Atsugi Air Base will resist... resist to the very end! 1863 02:29:55,821 --> 02:30:01,368 Atsugi Air Base... to the very end! To the very end! 1864 02:30:20,554 --> 02:30:24,475 Everyone is assembled to listen to the Emperor's broadcast. 1865 02:30:27,519 --> 02:30:31,440 Since our kamikaze attack was unsuccessful... 1866 02:30:31,523 --> 02:30:37,154 ...and the city of Kumagaya has been destroyed by B-29 firebombing... 1867 02:30:37,238 --> 02:30:40,908 ...there are many who think that that's what the broadcast will be about. 1868 02:30:40,991 --> 02:30:44,036 That the Emperor is going to admonish and encourage us... 1869 02:30:44,078 --> 02:30:47,748 ...to keep on fighting. 1870 02:30:47,915 --> 02:30:50,501 BROADCAST BUREAU: OUTSIDE STUDIO 8 1871 02:30:51,293 --> 02:30:52,962 His Excellency, the Commander of the Eastern District Army... 1872 02:30:53,045 --> 02:30:56,048 ...will be entering to Witness the broadcast. 1873 02:31:08,435 --> 02:31:11,689 His Majesty's broadcast will finally be made... 1874 02:31:11,730 --> 02:31:14,525 Be sure to maintain your vigilance. 1875 02:31:14,984 --> 02:31:16,902 I can't let them broadcast the end of the war! 1876 02:31:16,986 --> 02:31:18,696 I'll kill them all! 1877 02:31:18,696 --> 02:31:19,571 Stop! 1878 02:31:19,738 --> 02:31:21,198 - Let me go! Let me go! - Stop! 1879 02:31:21,240 --> 02:31:23,575 How could they end the war?! Who cares about a broadcast?! 1880 02:31:23,659 --> 02:31:24,827 How could they end the war?! 1881 02:31:24,952 --> 02:31:27,871 If he acts up again, just cut him down! 1882 02:31:27,997 --> 02:31:30,749 No! Let me go! Let me go! 1883 02:31:31,041 --> 02:31:35,087 How could they end the war?! How could they end the war?! 1884 02:31:42,219 --> 02:31:45,264 There will now be an important broadcast. 1885 02:31:45,806 --> 02:31:49,810 We ask for everyone listening to please stand. 1886 02:32:03,949 --> 02:32:10,581 His Majesty, the Emperor, will now address the nation... 1887 02:32:10,664 --> 02:32:17,171 ...and pronounce his great Rescript. 1888 02:32:17,838 --> 02:32:23,385 And now, with deep respect, We convey to you the Emperor's voice. 1889 02:33:30,244 --> 02:33:34,498 We, reflecting profoundly on the state of the world... 1890 02:33:34,540 --> 02:33:38,502 ... and the prevailing condition of Our Empire... 1891 02:33:38,585 --> 02:33:44,049 ... have decided that extraordinary measures are required to effect a settlement... 1892 02:33:44,133 --> 02:33:49,138 ... and hereby announce to our loyal citizens... 1893 02:33:49,596 --> 02:33:53,100 ... that we have ordered our Government to communicate to the Governments... 1894 02:33:53,183 --> 02:33:56,895 ... of the United States, Great Britain, China, and the Soviet Union... 1895 02:33:56,937 --> 02:34:01,483 ... that our Empire accepts the provisions of their joint Declaration. 1896 02:34:01,775 --> 02:34:05,154 It was a long, long 24 hours. 1897 02:34:05,237 --> 02:34:09,992 But finally, Japan's longest day was over. 1898 02:34:11,285 --> 02:34:14,079 August 15th, 1945. 1899 02:34:14,413 --> 02:34:17,166 The day that the Pacific War ended. 1900 02:34:20,002 --> 02:34:24,798 JAPANESE WHO FOUGHT AS SOLDIERS IN THE PACIFIC WAR: 1901 02:34:25,007 --> 02:34:29,636 10,000,000 (1/4 OF ALL JAPANESE MEN) 1902 02:34:29,845 --> 02:34:31,138 MILITARY DEATHS: 2,000,000 1903 02:34:31,138 --> 02:34:33,056 MILITARY DEATHS: 2,000,000 The thought of our soldiers, 1904 02:34:33,056 --> 02:34:33,140 MILITARY DEATHS: 2,000,000 1905 02:34:33,682 --> 02:34:35,767 who have fallen in the fields of battle... 1906 02:34:36,101 --> 02:34:38,479 ... who have sacrificed themselves at their posts of duty... 1907 02:34:38,687 --> 02:34:38,729 CIVILIAN DEATHS: 1,000,000 1908 02:34:38,729 --> 02:34:42,691 CIVILIAN DEATHS: 1,000,000 ... and those who have otherwise met death, and their bereaved families... 1909 02:34:42,900 --> 02:34:43,775 TOTAL: 3,000,000 (ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAS LOST A PARENT) 1910 02:34:43,775 --> 02:34:45,777 TOTAL: 3,000,000 (ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAS LOST A PARENT) ... is a ceaseless heartache to us. 1911 02:34:45,777 --> 02:34:46,236 TOTAL: 3,000,000 (ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAS LOST A PARENT) 1912 02:34:46,236 --> 02:34:48,071 TOTAL: 3,000,000 (ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAS LOST A PARENT) Hereafter, 1913 02:34:48,071 --> 02:34:48,155 TOTAL: 3,000,000 (ONE IN FIVE HOUSEHOLDS HAS LOST A PARENT) 1914 02:34:48,363 --> 02:34:48,447 NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES OR PROPERTY WERE DESTROYED: 1915 02:34:48,447 --> 02:34:50,616 NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES OR PROPERTY WERE DESTROYED: our nation will be subjected 1916 02:34:50,616 --> 02:34:50,699 NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES OR PROPERTY WERE DESTROYED: 1917 02:34:50,699 --> 02:34:52,910 NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES OR PROPERTY WERE DESTROYED: to great hardship and suffering. 1918 02:34:52,910 --> 02:34:52,993 NUMBER OF PEOPLE WHOSE HOMES OR PROPERTY WERE DESTROYED: 1919 02:34:53,202 --> 02:34:54,077 15,000,000 1920 02:34:54,077 --> 02:34:56,497 15,000,000 We are keenly aware of the pain each of you feels... 1921 02:34:56,497 --> 02:34:56,538 We are keenly aware of the pain each of you feels... 1922 02:34:56,872 --> 02:35:01,210 We must all remember that the peace we now enjoy was purchased... 1923 02:35:01,293 --> 02:35:06,089 ...with the blood, sweat, and tears of countless comrades. 1924 02:35:06,131 --> 02:35:14,681 Our only wish is that never again shall such a day as this dawn upon Japan and its people. 1925 02:35:15,807 --> 02:35:17,392 That is our only wish. 1926 02:35:17,392 --> 02:35:20,312 Produced by Fujimoto Sanezumi and Tanaka Tomoyuki 1927 02:35:20,354 --> 02:35:24,358 Screenplay by Hashimoto Shinobu Based on the original work by Oya Soichi, "Nippon no Ichiban Nagai Hi (Japan's Longest Day)" Bungei Shunjyu War History Research Society Bungei Shunjyu Co. 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Version 1928 02:35:24,441 --> 02:35:28,654 Directed by Okamoto Kihachi Cinematography by Murai Hiroshi Art by Akune Iwao Sound Recording by Watarai Shin 1929 02:35:28,737 --> 02:35:33,617 Lighting by Nishikawa Tsuruzo Music by Sato Masaru Sound Arrangement by Shimonaga Sho Assistant Directors: Yamamoto Michio and Watanabe Kunihiko 1930 02:35:33,700 --> 02:35:37,120 Edited by Kuroiwa Yoshitami Film Development by Kinuta Laboratory Production Supervisor: Suzuki Masao 1931 02:35:37,204 --> 02:35:40,207 Source Materials: Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) Columbia Records Mainichi Shimbun Company, Publishing & Photographs Division 1932 02:35:40,290 --> 02:35:43,835 Yomiuri Shimbun Archive Division Kobunsha edition, "Taiheiyo Sensoshi" ("History of the Pacific War") Yamahashi Yosuke, Yanagida Fumio, Kageyama Mitsuhiro, Ishikawa Mitsuaki 1933 02:35:43,877 --> 02:35:53,220 Cast (in Order of Appearance): Miyaguchi Seiji Toura Mutsuhiro Ryu Chishu Yamamura So Mifune Toshiro Kosugi Yoshio Shimura Takashi Takahashi Etsushi Inoue Takao 1934 02:35:53,303 --> 02:36:03,302 Nakamaru Tadao Kurosawa Toshio Kitchoji Akira Yamada Haruo Kagawa Ryosuke Akashi Ushio Tamagawa Isao Nihonyanagi Hiroshi Takeuchi Touru Kato Takeshi Kawabe Kyuzo Ehara Tatsuyoshi 1935 02:36:04,690 --> 02:36:14,689 Iida Kakuzo Kida Shiro Tanaka Shiyuki Yamada Keisuke Mitsui Koji Tsuchiya Yoshio Shimada Shogo Morino Goro Tsutsumi Yasuhisa Takada Minoru Kato Daisuke Ishida Shigeki 1936 02:36:16,076 --> 02:36:26,075 Tazaki Jun Hirata Akihiko Sakai Sachio Nakamura Nobuo Tatsuoka Shin Kita Ryuji Nomura Akiji Fujiki Yu Kitamura Kazuo Murakami Fuyuki Kitazawa Hyo Imafuku Masao 1937 02:36:27,296 --> 02:36:37,295 Amamoto Hideyo Koyama Shigeru Hamamura Jun Kose Itaru Sato Makoto Kubo Akira Kusakawa Naoya Akitsuki Masao Nomura Seiichiro Kirino Hiro-o Araki Yasuo Ishiyama Kenjiro 1938 02:36:38,599 --> 02:36:48,598 Taki Keiichi Fujita Susumu Tanaka Hiroshi Sada Yutaka Ueda Tadayoshi Katsube Nobuyuki Ito Yunosuke HasegaWa Hiroshi Aono Hirayoshi Kodama Kiyoshi Hamada Torahiko Fukuro Tadashi 1939 02:36:49,818 --> 02:36:59,817 Kobayashi Keiju Nakatani Ichiro Wakamiya Chuzaburo Yamamoto Ren Nakayama Yutaka Mori Kanta Ibuki Toru Kuno Seishiro Ogawa Yasuzo Tajima Yoshifumi Kayama Yuzo Aratama Michiyo 1940 02:37:01,455 --> 02:37:11,454 Miyabe Akio Sekiguchi Ginzo Sekida Yu Igawa Hisashi Koizumi Hiroshi Matsumoto Koshiro Narrator: Nakadai Tatsuya 1941 02:37:14,343 --> 02:37:20,641 THE END 168118