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The Dark Ages...

An era when humans were being conquered by robots.

The robot emperor, Braiking Boss, was the smartest being on Earth.

Humans were losing against his quest for global conquest.

He led the Andro Army and people feared him, naming him "Iron Evil."

Many humans were captured by the robots and forced into hard labor.

Humans lost hope, falling into desperation in this dark age.

However, there was one who battled the fierce robots.

People said he was human, yet he could destroy robots with his bare hands.

He fought to liberate all humans.

With hope, the people called him, "The Savior, Casshan."

Episode 1

Three years after the start of the Andro Army's world conquest... Somewhere on the European Continent...

Promise Castle Andro Army's biggest robot production facility

Numbers 1035 through 1236. Change shifts.

Numbers 1073 through 1120 will start work as rank C at Area 3 in thirty minutes.

Productivity ratio of C Area, 0.5% decrease.

Waste ratio of the humans at D Area increased 30%.

What shall we do, Mr. Akubon?

Humans are worthless trash.

If we prioritize productivity, they'll die,

yet if we keep them alive, they waste energy.

I have a report for Mr. Akubon. I have a report for Mr. Akubon.

What is it?

We have discovered the whereabouts of Code C.

What?

Two weeks ago, C was at the Saudi Branch and destroyed our facility.

We had lost track since then.

Then today at 13:20, it appeared near Fantasy Land.

Does this mean he'll come to Promise Castle?

Boss!

What's the matter, Akubon?

I have reports that Casshan will come to Promise Castle soon.

Casshan?!

Did you say Casshan?!

We've been through a long, painful time.

We, the neoroids, have finally gained control of the Earth.

This planet is ours, and we'll never give in to the humans!

Casshan is just an illusion that the humans dream of!

Casshan doesn't exist!

Yet reports state that the African and Middle Eastern branches have been lost

after communications had been cut by a human named Casshan.

I said he doesn't exist!

You need to educate the humans to this fact.

Hail, Braiking!

Casshan...

Humans are unusual creatures.

The success ratio of escaping from Promise Castle is only 0.18%.

The ratio of surviving after escape is almost 0%.

We, the neoroids, wouldn't do something that foolish.

Shall we dispose of them?

Of course.

No, wait.

Listen, robots!

I'm a human being!

I'm not like you. I don't need orders to move!

I'm leaving!

Try to stop me if you can!

It's Naiman.

Is he dead?

No.

If he were dead, they wouldn't have returned him.

They brought him here as a warning to us.

Then the other two are...

Who are you? How did you open the door?

You're Casshan!

Casshan!?

No way! It's her?!

I'm not Casshan. I'm Luna Kouzuki.

I'm a scout for the human army.

I've heard the legend of Casshan...

...how he destroys robots with his bare hands to free humans. {retime}

Does Casshan really exist?

It's been three years since the Andro Army started ruling the world.

Casshan might be an illusion created by our hopes.

I don't think so.

God, who created humans, won't leave these devils be.

Casshan must be an angel that God has sent us.

If he exists, he can't fight against the entire Andro Army alone.

Please stand against them.

Are you telling US to fight against the robots?

It's impossible! We'd be killed!

I've no desire to fight them.

Please help us destroy the Iron Evil, Braiking Boss.

I want to hear the details.

We failed in an attack against the major human army in Australia.

Our losses were 70 marine units, 83 air force.

Boss! Casshan has come!

What?

Two guard robots were destroyed and...

Casshan doesn't exist!

A rat just snuck in, that's all!

Yes, but...

Catch the rat and bring it to me.

Hail, Braiking!

Robots come here to receive energy.

Where's the energy furnace?

I don't know.

Humans can't go in.

According to the data from the robot I destroyed...

Here it is.

If we destroy the energy furnace, the robots won't be able to receive energy.

So on that chance, your allies are coming, aren't they?

To stop this factory?

Yes. I'd like you to help me make this factory panic temporarily.

Please give me time to set a bomb.

I'm telling the truth!

There's no mission as important!

I have one condition.

You must be Casshan.

We believe that someday, Casshan will come to free us.

Until today, we've survived in a living hell.

If people knew that Casshan was on our side, they'd stand up.

Casshan, Casshan, Casshan...

Why would a woman like you stay in an area controlled by robots?

I'm looking for someone.

Your boyfriend?

Yes. Though I don't know if he's still alive or not.

We were separated before the war, and I don't know where he is.

What's his name?

I can't say.

Then there's no way to find him.

Lucky? You're Lucky?

Wait, Lucky!

Lucky, where's Tetsuya?

Wait, Lucky!

Tetsuya...

Are you Tetsuya?

Wait!

Wait, Tetsuya!

Tetsuya!

Tetsuya. You ARE Tetsuya, aren't you?

That's not my name.

It's me, Luna!

Am I mistaken in calling you Tetsuya?

Are you telling me to leave?

This place is too dangerous.

You shouldn't be here.

No. I have a mission.

Lucky, are you also telling me to leave?

An ordinary human can't win against the robots.

You should stop before you get hurt.

Tetsuya!

Wrong person!

If you want to die, die.

I don't know you.

Tetsuya... Why?

Don't waste your time, Casshan!

Thank you for letting me know, ID number 00258.

With your help, we were successful in capturing Casshan.

As you promised, let me out of this place.

Let me be free!

Robots don't betray their comrades.

Only a broken robot does so.

This human is malfunctioning.

Don't worry.

Tomorrow, you'll be joining him.

You'll be executed in front of Braiking Boss, Casshan!

If you kill me, another Casshan will appear to destroy the Andro Army!

I know you're not Casshan, but that's not the point.

What we want is to execute a Casshan.

The humans' foolish hope will be destroyed with you.

Please watch.

Today will be the last day of the hated Casshan!

Humans, watch carefully!

We are going to execute Casshan!

I'll also punish you for trying to hide Casshan.

Starting today, your working hours are increased 70%,

and food is decreased by 30%.

Hail, Braiking!

Hail, Braiking!

Goodbye, Tetsuya.

Casshan!

Casshan!

Casshan!

Casshan!

Casshan!

Stop them!

Who is he?! Kill him!

Tetsuya!

Who the hell are you?

I am Casshan!

Hail, Braiking!

I've been waiting for this moment, Android BK-1!

No, Braiking Boss!

I see. It was you.

I did it to kill you!

Die, Casshan!

Hail, Braiking! Hail, Braiking!

Goodbye, Casshan!

Wait, Braiking Boss!

Giving up his life, Tetsuya Azuma was reborn an immortal to destroy Iron Evil.

Who will do it if not Casshan?

Yes, my name was given by the blowing wind in this town

Yes, I placed my life in the hands of the god named fate

I already decided, and it's the promise I made to myself

Casshan, Casshan, that's why I'm only a memory

If you want to see me, wait beyond the dream that'll come true someday