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Would you like to inspect the original subtitles? These are the user uploaded subtitles that are being translated: 1 00:00:01,882 --> 00:00:09,584 In Commemoration of Toho's 35th Anniversary 2 00:00:12,326 --> 00:00:21,724 The Toho Co. Ltd. 3 00:00:53,433 --> 00:01:33,232 (Japanese translation of the Potsdam Declaration) 4 00:01:33,473 --> 00:01:33,573 Owada, Saitama Prefecture: Overseas Broadcast Monitoring Station 5 00:01:33,573 --> 00:01:35,742 Owada, Saitama Prefecture: Overseas Broadcast Monitoring Station The Potsdam Declaration, a demand by... 6 00:01:35,742 --> 00:01:35,809 Owada, Saitama Prefecture: Overseas Broadcast Monitoring Station 7 00:01:35,809 --> 00:01:38,645 Owada, Saitama Prefecture: Overseas Broadcast Monitoring Station ...the United States, China, and Great Britain, for Japan's surrender... 8 00:01:38,645 --> 00:01:40,203 ...the United States, China, and Great Britain, for Japan's surrender... 9 00:01:40,480 --> 00:01:44,050 ...was intercepted by the Overseas Broadcast Station at 6:00 a.m. On July 26th, 1945. 10 00:01:44,050 --> 00:01:46,052 July 26 ...was intercepted by the Overseas Broadcast Station at 6:00 a.m. On July 26th, 1945. 11 00:01:46,052 --> 00:01:48,077 ...was intercepted by the Overseas Broadcast Station at 6:00 a.m. On July 26th, 1945. 12 00:01:48,321 --> 00:01:51,222 Department of Foreign Affairs: Minister's Office 13 00:01:52,592 --> 00:01:53,393 Foreign Minister Togo 14 00:01:53,393 --> 00:01:55,190 Foreign Minister Togo This could be an opportunity... 15 00:01:55,362 --> 00:01:55,495 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Matsumoto 16 00:01:55,495 --> 00:01:57,964 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Matsumoto Yes, it is considerably different from their previous Cairo Declaration. 17 00:01:57,964 --> 00:01:58,098 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Matsumoto 18 00:01:58,098 --> 00:01:59,533 Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Matsumoto It no longer demands absolute and unconditional surrender, but presents... 19 00:01:59,533 --> 00:02:02,263 It no longer demands absolute and unconditional surrender, but presents... 20 00:02:02,335 --> 00:02:06,135 ...in eight articles, specific conditions for the establishment of peace. Therefore... 21 00:02:06,373 --> 00:02:08,898 Yes, I am aware of the implications... 22 00:02:08,975 --> 00:02:12,638 ...but the armed forces, and in particular... 23 00:02:12,712 --> 00:02:15,738 ...the Army, will never accept it. 24 00:02:16,550 --> 00:02:17,083 July 27 25 00:02:17,083 --> 00:02:18,518 July 27 On the next day, July 27th... 26 00:02:18,518 --> 00:02:19,252 On the next day, July 27th... 27 00:02:19,252 --> 00:02:19,486 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Conference room On the next day, July 27th... 28 00:02:19,486 --> 00:02:19,553 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Conference room 29 00:02:19,553 --> 00:02:23,190 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Conference room ...the cabinet met to discuss the Potsdam Declaration. 30 00:02:23,190 --> 00:02:24,817 ...the cabinet met to discuss the Potsdam Declaration. 31 00:02:24,958 --> 00:02:29,895 At present, the Soviet Union is acting as our emissary to the Allies. 32 00:02:29,963 --> 00:02:34,366 Until we hear from them, we shouldn't reject the declaration outright. 33 00:02:34,434 --> 00:02:37,198 I believe that it's in our best interest to be patient. 34 00:02:37,337 --> 00:02:40,101 No one opposed the Foreign Minister's counsel. 35 00:02:40,173 --> 00:02:43,973 It was decided that a " wait and see" policy would be adopted. 36 00:02:44,044 --> 00:02:47,241 But disagreements arose about how to present this decision to the public. 37 00:02:47,414 --> 00:02:47,547 Welfare Minister Okada 38 00:02:47,547 --> 00:02:50,083 Welfare Minister Okada As the Declaration has been made public overseas, word of it... 39 00:02:50,083 --> 00:02:50,515 As the Declaration has been made public overseas, word of it... 40 00:02:50,584 --> 00:02:53,610 ...will soon reach the people. Thus, we must quickly make a statement. 41 00:02:53,753 --> 00:02:53,787 Cabinet Information Bureau Director Shimomura 42 00:02:53,787 --> 00:02:56,690 Cabinet Information Bureau Director Shimomura If we wait too long before making our response... 43 00:02:56,690 --> 00:02:56,756 Cabinet Information Bureau Director Shimomura 44 00:02:56,756 --> 00:02:57,057 Cabinet Information Bureau Director Shimomura ...there's a danger that we'll be perceived as being indecisive. 45 00:02:57,057 --> 00:02:58,319 ...there's a danger that we'll be perceived as being indecisive. 46 00:02:58,658 --> 00:02:59,459 Minister of War: General Anami 47 00:02:59,459 --> 00:03:01,294 Minister of War: General Anami If we must announce it, then we must also completely reject it! 48 00:03:01,294 --> 00:03:04,695 If we must announce it, then we must also completely reject it! 49 00:03:07,868 --> 00:03:11,565 We have not accepted this "Potsdam Declaration." 50 00:03:11,638 --> 00:03:15,972 And thus, if we do not emphasize our opposition to it... 51 00:03:16,042 --> 00:03:19,978 ...we run the risk of implying that we accept it. 52 00:03:20,046 --> 00:03:25,177 Such an implication would deal a crushing blow to... 53 00:03:25,252 --> 00:03:28,153 ...military and general public morale. 54 00:03:28,455 --> 00:03:31,720 The cabinet meeting was thrown to confusion. 55 00:03:31,791 --> 00:03:36,660 Knowing that total secrecy was impossible, they opted to exercise prudence. 56 00:03:36,730 --> 00:03:39,665 It was decided not to announce any official opinion. 57 00:03:39,733 --> 00:03:43,965 Newspapers were instructed to downplay the Declaration. 58 00:03:44,137 --> 00:03:44,237 Prime Minister Suzuki 59 00:03:44,237 --> 00:03:46,806 Prime Minister Suzuki They were not going to object if it was assumed... 60 00:03:46,806 --> 00:03:47,363 They were not going to object if it was assumed... 61 00:03:47,440 --> 00:03:49,032 ...that the administration was ignoring the Declaration. 62 00:03:49,109 --> 00:03:52,340 On this, they were unanimous. 63 00:03:52,646 --> 00:03:55,809 The newspapers soft-pedaled the Potsdam Declaration. 64 00:03:56,082 --> 00:03:59,574 Some of them even ridiculed it. 65 00:03:59,853 --> 00:04:03,050 For the most part, it was ignored by the public. 66 00:04:03,323 --> 00:04:03,390 Ichigayadai Bluff, Tokyo: Army Staff Headquarters 67 00:04:03,390 --> 00:04:06,326 Ichigayadai Bluff, Tokyo: Army Staff Headquarters But front-line military personnel... 68 00:04:06,326 --> 00:04:06,393 Ichigayadai Bluff, Tokyo: Army Staff Headquarters 69 00:04:06,393 --> 00:04:07,227 Ichigayadai Bluff, Tokyo: Army Staff Headquarters ...began to inquire as to why... 70 00:04:07,227 --> 00:04:09,889 ...began to inquire as to why... 71 00:04:09,963 --> 00:04:13,023 ...there had been no explicit denouncement of the Potsdam Declaration. 72 00:04:13,300 --> 00:04:16,133 Although the public had been left in the dark... 73 00:04:16,202 --> 00:04:19,399 ...the 272,000 troops serving on the front lines... 74 00:04:19,472 --> 00:04:22,635 ...dispersed throughout Asia and the Pacific... 75 00:04:22,709 --> 00:04:25,872 ...through military transmissions, radio, and other means of communication... 76 00:04:25,946 --> 00:04:28,938 ...had already become well-informed about the Potsdam Declaration. 77 00:04:31,518 --> 00:04:33,884 Minister of War's Office 78 00:04:34,154 --> 00:04:34,454 Military Affairs Section: Major Hatanaka 79 00:04:34,454 --> 00:04:36,790 Military Affairs Section: Major Hatanaka Your Excellency, how can our men hold the line under these circumstances? 80 00:04:36,790 --> 00:04:37,449 Your Excellency, how can our men hold the line under these circumstances? 81 00:04:39,526 --> 00:04:41,517 I know. 82 00:04:42,696 --> 00:04:46,757 However... we face a grave national crisis. 83 00:04:46,833 --> 00:04:49,825 We must not act recklessly. 84 00:04:50,670 --> 00:04:53,833 I expect each of you to follow my lead, whether it be in advance or retreat. 85 00:04:53,907 --> 00:04:54,965 Is this understood? 86 00:04:55,108 --> 00:04:55,275 Yes, sir. 87 00:04:55,275 --> 00:04:55,604 Yes, sir. Yes, sir. 88 00:04:55,742 --> 00:04:56,409 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Prime Minister's Private Office 89 00:04:56,409 --> 00:04:58,400 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Prime Minister's Private Office The front lines will waver? 90 00:04:59,145 --> 00:05:01,113 Yes, sir. 91 00:05:01,181 --> 00:05:04,378 If we continue to remain silent about this Declaration... 92 00:05:04,451 --> 00:05:07,579 ...it will greatly affect the morale of our officers... 93 00:05:07,654 --> 00:05:10,122 ...which will make it difficult for them to hold their positions. 94 00:05:10,357 --> 00:05:10,457 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Meeting Hall 95 00:05:10,457 --> 00:05:12,759 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Meeting Hall The administration, accepting the Army's advice... 96 00:05:12,759 --> 00:05:12,826 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Meeting Hall 97 00:05:12,826 --> 00:05:14,294 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Meeting Hall ...decided that though it would not officially respond to the Potsdam Declaration... 98 00:05:14,294 --> 00:05:16,592 ...decided that though it would not officially respond to the Potsdam Declaration... 99 00:05:16,663 --> 00:05:19,029 ...it would present Japan's position... 100 00:05:19,099 --> 00:05:21,499 ...by answering questions from the press. 101 00:05:21,568 --> 00:05:24,162 Thus, Prime Minister Suzuki held a press conference. 102 00:05:24,237 --> 00:05:25,499 He stated: 103 00:05:25,572 --> 00:05:29,064 "Since the Potsdam Declaration is only a rehash of the Cairo Declaration... 104 00:05:29,142 --> 00:05:32,600 ...we do not attach any importance to it." 105 00:05:32,679 --> 00:05:35,204 But as he replied to questions from reporters... 106 00:05:35,281 --> 00:05:38,444 ...as he repeatedly replied by saying, " we do not attach any importance to it..." 107 00:05:38,518 --> 00:05:42,420 ...he finally used the word "mokusatsu," which means "to remain in wise silence." 108 00:05:42,555 --> 00:05:45,456 I see no need to reply any further. 109 00:05:45,592 --> 00:05:47,753 The newspapers changed their editorial position... 110 00:05:47,827 --> 00:05:50,193 ...and widely commented on the Potsdam Declaration... 111 00:05:50,263 --> 00:05:53,357 ...and that the lack of official comment about it had been deliberate. 112 00:05:53,667 --> 00:05:58,900 News of this soon spread around the world. 113 00:05:58,972 --> 00:06:01,873 In foreign countries, the word "mokusatsu" was translated as "ignoring." 114 00:06:01,941 --> 00:06:04,432 It was eventually reported to mean "rejection." 115 00:06:04,511 --> 00:06:08,379 As a result, public opinion in the U.S. And Great Britain hardened against Japan. 116 00:06:12,519 --> 00:06:16,456 On August 6th, the U.S. Dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima. 117 00:06:16,456 --> 00:06:16,523 Hiroshima 118 00:06:16,523 --> 00:06:19,492 Hiroshima 200,000 lives were snuffed out in a single moment. 119 00:06:19,492 --> 00:06:20,686 200,000 lives were snuffed out in a single moment. 120 00:06:20,994 --> 00:06:24,657 The U.S. Had warned that, if Japan refused to accept the Potsdam Declaration... 121 00:06:24,731 --> 00:06:28,599 ...then "the alternative for Japan will be prompt and utter destruction." 122 00:06:28,668 --> 00:06:30,499 That warning had become a reality. 123 00:06:32,305 --> 00:06:36,207 It was stated that the atomic bomb would have a revolutionary effect on warfare... 124 00:06:36,810 --> 00:06:39,370 ...and if Japan did not surrender at once... 125 00:06:39,446 --> 00:06:42,244 ...then more Japanese targets would be utterly destroyed. 126 00:06:42,382 --> 00:06:42,515 Soviet Frontier 127 00:06:42,515 --> 00:06:45,418 Soviet Frontier Two days later, on August 8th, the Soviet Union entered the war. 128 00:06:45,418 --> 00:06:46,248 Two days later, on August 8th, the Soviet Union entered the war. 129 00:06:46,453 --> 00:06:50,253 The Japan-Soviet Nonaggression Pact had been a one-sided promise. 130 00:06:55,161 --> 00:06:55,562 August 9th 131 00:06:55,562 --> 00:06:57,764 August 9th 10:30 AM, August 9th. 132 00:06:57,764 --> 00:06:58,355 10:30 AM, August 9th. 133 00:06:58,498 --> 00:06:58,698 Imperial Palace Compound: Underground Air-Raid Shelter 134 00:06:58,698 --> 00:07:01,835 Imperial Palace Compound: Underground Air-Raid Shelter At the underground air-raid shelter beneath the lmperial Palace Library... 135 00:07:01,835 --> 00:07:01,901 Imperial Palace Compound: Underground Air-Raid Shelter 136 00:07:01,901 --> 00:07:03,770 Imperial Palace Compound: Underground Air-Raid Shelter ...a discussion was held by the leaders of the war effort. 137 00:07:03,770 --> 00:07:04,896 ...a discussion was held by the leaders of the war effort. 138 00:07:04,971 --> 00:07:05,995 It began as follows... 139 00:07:06,139 --> 00:07:11,338 In light of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and the entry of the Soviets into the war... 140 00:07:11,411 --> 00:07:16,144 ...it has become impossible to continue fighting. 141 00:07:16,216 --> 00:07:23,713 I believe that we have no recourse but to accept the Potsdam Declaration. 142 00:07:25,458 --> 00:07:29,451 However, I would like to hear from each of you. 143 00:07:35,034 --> 00:07:39,027 With gloomy countenances, the group sat in silence for a while. 144 00:07:41,508 --> 00:07:42,842 Minister of the Navy: Admiral Yonai 145 00:07:42,842 --> 00:07:44,110 Minister of the Navy: Admiral Yonai We can't resolve anything by falling silent! 146 00:07:44,110 --> 00:07:45,441 We can't resolve anything by falling silent! 147 00:07:45,512 --> 00:07:46,911 Each of us must express his opinions. 148 00:07:47,046 --> 00:07:50,573 Each in his own way, they began stating their views. 149 00:07:50,650 --> 00:07:54,984 But there was much confusion and dissension, and no consensus could be discerned. 150 00:07:55,455 --> 00:07:57,355 And while the meeting dragged on... 151 00:07:57,423 --> 00:08:00,415 ...a second atomic bomb fell upon Nagasaki. 152 00:08:13,740 --> 00:08:13,873 Nagasaki 153 00:08:13,873 --> 00:08:16,776 Nagasaki Just like Hiroshima, Nagasaki was destroyed in the blink of an eye. 154 00:08:16,776 --> 00:08:17,868 Just like Hiroshima, Nagasaki was destroyed in the blink of an eye. 155 00:08:34,994 --> 00:08:39,454 Meanwhile, since the discussion was making no progress, it was brought to a close. 156 00:08:39,532 --> 00:08:42,763 Another cabinet meeting was convened at the Prime Minister's official residence... 157 00:08:42,836 --> 00:08:46,203 ...in which they debated whether the war should be continued or ended. 158 00:08:46,339 --> 00:08:49,274 As I argued at the Council of War... 159 00:08:50,043 --> 00:08:53,012 First, we must demand that the Emperor and his position be inviolate. 160 00:08:53,213 --> 00:08:58,048 Second, that any occupational forces that land in Japan are to be... 161 00:08:58,117 --> 00:09:00,950 ...those of a minor military power, be grated limited authority... 162 00:09:01,020 --> 00:09:02,817 ...and also be permitted to remain for only a short duration. 163 00:09:02,889 --> 00:09:04,379 Third... 164 00:09:04,457 --> 00:09:06,857 Japanese military disarmament is to be undertaken... 165 00:09:06,926 --> 00:09:10,191 ...autonomously, by the Japanese people. 166 00:09:10,430 --> 00:09:12,057 Fourth... 167 00:09:12,131 --> 00:09:15,965 Sanctions to be imposed against war criminals are to be decided by the Japanese judiciary. 168 00:09:16,236 --> 00:09:20,969 If our enemies do not accept these four conditions... 169 00:09:21,040 --> 00:09:23,668 ...we must inevitably carry on with the war. 170 00:09:23,743 --> 00:09:26,837 This is the opinion of the Army. 171 00:09:26,980 --> 00:09:30,040 Regarding the terms related to our Emperor, I am in agreement. 172 00:09:30,116 --> 00:09:32,277 But as for the other three conditions... 173 00:09:32,352 --> 00:09:36,345 ...the Allied nations will most likely reject them. 174 00:09:36,422 --> 00:09:40,017 Our circumstances are such that we must resist the urge to make absolute demands. 175 00:09:40,093 --> 00:09:42,152 If we miss this opportunity... 176 00:09:42,228 --> 00:09:43,923 ...we will lose any chance for peace. 177 00:09:44,063 --> 00:09:47,794 This is why it is necessary to have a decisive battle on Japanese soil. 178 00:09:47,867 --> 00:09:51,530 We should wait until the tide of battle turns in our favor... 179 00:09:51,604 --> 00:09:53,731 ...and then proceed to negotiate. 180 00:09:53,806 --> 00:09:56,900 This will put us in a position to demand far more favorable terms from our enemies. 181 00:09:57,210 --> 00:09:59,201 Minister Anami, you keep repeating "war for peace, war for peace..." 182 00:09:59,279 --> 00:10:01,747 ...and are emphatic about fighting a decisive battle on home soil... 183 00:10:01,814 --> 00:10:06,808 ...but does Japan have the resources left to do so? 184 00:10:08,955 --> 00:10:11,549 We have already committed all of our resources to this conflict. 185 00:10:11,624 --> 00:10:15,390 Thus, I want to hear reports from the other ministers. 186 00:10:15,528 --> 00:10:17,723 Minister of Munitions Toyoda Teijiro... 187 00:10:17,797 --> 00:10:20,288 ...Minister of Agriculture Ishiguro Tada-atsu... 188 00:10:20,366 --> 00:10:24,530 ...and Minister of Transportation Kohiyama Naotoro... 189 00:10:24,604 --> 00:10:26,037 ...took turns expressing their views... 190 00:10:26,105 --> 00:10:30,269 ...regarding whether Japan had the resources to continue fighting. 191 00:10:33,713 --> 00:10:37,274 Newsflash, this just in. Newsflash, this just in. 192 00:10:37,650 --> 00:10:39,345 Imperial Army and Navy headquarters... 193 00:10:39,419 --> 00:10:42,149 ... announced at 6 a.m., December 8th, 1941... 194 00:10:42,221 --> 00:10:43,552 ... that, as of the morning of the 8th, the lmperial Forces... 195 00:10:43,623 --> 00:10:49,152 ... have deployed themselves for war in the Western Pacific Ocean with the U.S. And Great Britain. 196 00:10:52,131 --> 00:10:55,225 For the first seven months of the war... 197 00:10:55,301 --> 00:10:57,166 ...Japan was overwhelmingly dominant. 198 00:10:58,938 --> 00:11:01,498 In the blink of an eye, the lmperial Forces gained complete ascendancy... 199 00:11:01,574 --> 00:11:03,405 ...in the Pacific, the Indian Ocean... 200 00:11:03,476 --> 00:11:06,274 ...and projected their immense military might as far south as Australia. 201 00:11:21,160 --> 00:11:24,493 But in the Pacific Theatre, a crucial strategic battle... 202 00:11:24,797 --> 00:11:27,288 ...was lost at Midway. From that day forward... 203 00:11:27,367 --> 00:11:31,360 ...the power of the lmperial Forces gradually began to wane. 204 00:11:31,704 --> 00:11:35,504 It became impossible to maintain the strength of the front-line troops. 205 00:11:35,842 --> 00:11:38,709 Eventually, the island of Okinawa was lost to the Allies. 206 00:11:38,778 --> 00:11:42,771 B29's flew from bases at Tenian and Saipan and dropped bombs... 207 00:11:43,116 --> 00:11:47,780 ...on 92 cities, starting with Tokyo, reducing them to smoldering plains of rubble. 208 00:11:48,054 --> 00:11:50,921 Munitions factories were destroyed one after another. 209 00:11:50,990 --> 00:11:54,187 3,600,000 soldiers had been killed or wounded in the war. 210 00:11:57,864 --> 00:12:01,493 1,470,000 civilians had suffered death or injury at home. 211 00:12:01,701 --> 00:12:04,397 The victims of the war, on all sides, exceeded 10,000,000. 212 00:12:04,470 --> 00:12:07,462 Japan's days as a conquering nation were numbered. 213 00:12:09,008 --> 00:12:12,637 Plans for the so-called "Operation Olympic..." 214 00:12:12,712 --> 00:12:15,545 ...which called for deploying a million Allied troops on Japanese soil... 215 00:12:15,615 --> 00:12:18,140 ...were well underway. 216 00:12:18,217 --> 00:12:18,808 And furthermore... 217 00:12:18,885 --> 00:12:18,951 Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Ishiguro 218 00:12:18,951 --> 00:12:21,521 Minister of Agriculture and Commerce Ishiguro This autumn, we expect the worst harvest since 1931. 219 00:12:21,521 --> 00:12:24,217 This autumn, we expect the worst harvest since 1931. 220 00:12:25,458 --> 00:12:29,451 Except for our farmers, most Japanese are on the brink of death from starvation. 221 00:12:31,998 --> 00:12:35,058 Japan has no strength to continue the fight! 222 00:12:35,935 --> 00:12:39,928 All of us are well aware of the current situation! 223 00:12:41,240 --> 00:12:44,903 Nevertheless, we shall continue to fight! 224 00:12:44,977 --> 00:12:46,672 Such should be our firm resolve! 225 00:12:46,813 --> 00:12:48,906 The discussion lasted about 3 hours... 226 00:12:48,981 --> 00:12:51,745 ...but they still could reach no decision. 227 00:12:51,818 --> 00:12:54,150 As a last resort, an lmperial Council was held... 228 00:12:54,220 --> 00:12:57,212 ...in which they asked the Emperor himself to decide the matter. 229 00:12:58,791 --> 00:13:04,889 In the presence of the Emperor, starting at 11:50 p.m., the lmperial Council was held. 230 00:13:04,964 --> 00:13:07,296 Even here, however, no easy decision was to be found. 231 00:13:07,366 --> 00:13:11,632 At the end of the meeting, the Emperor made the following judgment: 232 00:13:12,638 --> 00:13:15,334 "To continue the war any further... 233 00:13:15,408 --> 00:13:18,502 ...would be to send the people of our nation to their deaths." 234 00:13:18,578 --> 00:13:21,570 "I desire a swift end to the war." 235 00:13:30,923 --> 00:13:30,957 At 6:00 a.m., August 10th... 236 00:13:30,957 --> 00:13:33,593 August 10 At 6:00 a.m., August 10th... 237 00:13:33,726 --> 00:13:36,024 ...a telegram was transmitted to the Allies... 238 00:13:36,095 --> 00:13:38,962 ...via the neutral countries of Sweden and Switzerland. 239 00:13:39,031 --> 00:13:42,990 "With the understanding that the status of the Emperor... 240 00:13:43,069 --> 00:13:45,902 "...will not in any way be affected... 241 00:13:45,972 --> 00:13:47,940 "...the terms of the Potsdam Declaration are acceptable." 242 00:13:47,940 --> 00:13:50,176 Telegraph Bureau Manager Ooe "...the terms of the Potsdam Declaration are acceptable." 243 00:13:50,409 --> 00:13:50,443 At 9:30 a.m. Of the same day, Minister of War Anami summoned... 244 00:13:50,443 --> 00:13:54,447 Army Ministry: Underground Air-raid Shelter At 9:30 a.m. Of the same day, Minister of War Anami summoned... 245 00:13:54,447 --> 00:13:56,278 At 9:30 a.m. Of the same day, Minister of War Anami summoned... 246 00:13:56,349 --> 00:13:58,180 ...all of his officers above the rank of captain... 247 00:13:58,251 --> 00:14:00,151 ...to a meeting in the underground bomb-shelter. 248 00:14:00,286 --> 00:14:03,915 Whether there is going to be peace or war... 249 00:14:03,990 --> 00:14:07,926 ...depends on the response of our enemies. 250 00:14:09,328 --> 00:14:13,321 From here on, no matter what our situation... 251 00:14:13,399 --> 00:14:18,132 ...we must not wander from the austere path of military discipline. 252 00:14:18,204 --> 00:14:22,766 We must steel ourselves against acting out of self-interest. 253 00:14:22,842 --> 00:14:26,334 One unruly man might bring down ruin upon our nation. 254 00:14:27,213 --> 00:14:27,780 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Shiizaki 255 00:14:27,780 --> 00:14:29,815 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Shiizaki Minister, you once told us, " follow my lead, whether it be in advance or retreat." 256 00:14:29,815 --> 00:14:32,181 Minister, you once told us, " follow my lead, whether it be in advance or retreat." 257 00:14:32,251 --> 00:14:34,811 But have you even considered retreating? 258 00:14:35,955 --> 00:14:39,356 If you doubt me, slay me where I stand! 259 00:14:39,625 --> 00:14:43,061 Chief Cabinet Secretary Sakomizu 260 00:14:53,139 --> 00:14:55,508 Interpreter Kihara (Part-time Cabinet Aide) 261 00:14:55,508 --> 00:14:56,409 Interpreter Kihara (Part-time Cabinet Aide) It's potassium cyanide. 262 00:14:56,409 --> 00:14:57,433 It's potassium cyanide. 263 00:14:57,510 --> 00:15:00,172 For an emergency, just in case. 264 00:15:00,246 --> 00:15:04,239 We never know when the military powers- that-be will do an about-face. 265 00:15:05,084 --> 00:15:09,077 If that ever happens, we could do this together. 266 00:15:12,758 --> 00:15:16,922 If they decide to continue fighting, it will be the ruin of everything. 267 00:15:16,996 --> 00:15:19,487 I guess this will be our only escape. 268 00:15:19,632 --> 00:15:19,699 August 12 269 00:15:19,699 --> 00:15:21,567 August 12 At 0:45 a.m., August 12th... 270 00:15:21,567 --> 00:15:23,000 At 0:45 a.m., August 12th... 271 00:15:23,302 --> 00:15:28,171 ...the Overseas Broadcast Station intercepted a transmission from San Francisco. 272 00:15:28,241 --> 00:15:32,644 It concerned the question regarding Japan's conditional acceptance of the Declaration... 273 00:15:32,712 --> 00:15:34,441 ...and contained the response of the Allies. 274 00:15:34,580 --> 00:15:37,447 Military Affairs Section Commander: Colonel Ara-o 275 00:15:38,951 --> 00:15:41,078 There's something fishy about this response from the Allies. 276 00:15:41,220 --> 00:15:43,313 It states that the Emperor and the Japanese administration... 277 00:15:43,389 --> 00:15:46,483 ...will be "subject to" the Commander of the Allied forces... 278 00:15:46,559 --> 00:15:49,528 ...which clearly implies our subordination. We cannot accept this! 279 00:15:52,698 --> 00:15:52,898 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Takeshita 280 00:15:52,898 --> 00:15:55,301 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Takeshita Minister, you must ensure that this proposal is not accepted! 281 00:15:55,301 --> 00:15:55,995 Minister, you must ensure that this proposal is not accepted! 282 00:15:56,068 --> 00:15:59,367 If that is not possible, we must commit seppuku in protest. Honorable seppuku! 283 00:16:03,709 --> 00:16:07,145 A meeting was immediately convened to discuss the Allied response. 284 00:16:07,446 --> 00:16:10,938 Well, as for the phrase "subject to..." 285 00:16:11,017 --> 00:16:13,178 ...according to the interpretation of the Department of Foreign Affairs... 286 00:16:13,252 --> 00:16:17,313 ...it does not refer to subordination, but rather to delimitation. 287 00:16:17,623 --> 00:16:20,786 That is far too obscure for us to depend on. 288 00:16:20,860 --> 00:16:23,420 Will the continuity of the Emperor's sovereignty be assured? 289 00:16:23,496 --> 00:16:25,964 I need this matter to be reconfirmed. 290 00:16:26,032 --> 00:16:29,229 Because if that is not the case, we must fight to the last man. 291 00:16:29,468 --> 00:16:32,926 If we try to change the terms, the entire process will break down. 292 00:16:33,005 --> 00:16:35,974 It also means going against the will of the Emperor. 293 00:16:36,309 --> 00:16:39,506 Amidst the clash of opinions, no decision could be agreed upon. 294 00:16:39,578 --> 00:16:41,978 So it was agreed that another lmperial Council would be held... 295 00:16:42,048 --> 00:16:45,017 ...in order that the Emperor might settle the matter once and for all. 296 00:16:45,284 --> 00:16:45,918 Waiting Room 297 00:16:45,918 --> 00:16:47,920 Waiting Room After the meeting, as Foreign Minister Togo was about to leave the building... 298 00:16:47,920 --> 00:16:50,252 After the meeting, as Foreign Minister Togo was about to leave the building... 299 00:16:50,323 --> 00:16:52,757 ...Army and Navy generals stopped him. 300 00:16:52,892 --> 00:16:52,958 Navy Vice-Chief of Staff: Admiral Onishi (Inventor of the Kamikaze concept) 301 00:16:52,958 --> 00:16:54,260 Navy Vice-Chief of Staff: Admiral Onishi (Inventor of the Kamikaze concept) Foreign Minister! 302 00:16:54,260 --> 00:16:54,327 Navy Vice-Chief of Staff: Admiral Onishi (Inventor of the Kamikaze concept) 303 00:16:54,327 --> 00:16:55,995 Navy Vice-Chief of Staff: Admiral Onishi (Inventor of the Kamikaze concept) Twenty million more! 304 00:16:56,195 --> 00:16:59,130 If we deployed only another twenty million kamikaze troops... 305 00:16:59,198 --> 00:17:01,098 ...Japan will assuredly... most assuredly win! 306 00:17:01,233 --> 00:17:05,863 Onishi... this is no longer about winning or losing. 307 00:17:05,938 --> 00:17:08,839 Our choice now is whether the Japanese people live, or die; simply that. 308 00:17:09,208 --> 00:17:12,075 No! Another twenty million more! 309 00:17:12,144 --> 00:17:15,602 If we resolve to launch half the men of our nation against the enemy as kamikaze, we can win! 310 00:17:15,681 --> 00:17:16,916 Foreign Minister! 311 00:17:16,916 --> 00:17:19,476 Foreign Minister! Please excuse me. 312 00:17:20,986 --> 00:17:21,454 August 13 313 00:17:21,454 --> 00:17:23,356 August 13 On August 13th, a plan was submitted to the Minister of War. 314 00:17:23,356 --> 00:17:27,315 On August 13th, a plan was submitted to the Minister of War. 315 00:17:27,593 --> 00:17:31,120 It advocated isolating the pro-peace movement that had accepted the Potsdam Declaration... 316 00:17:31,197 --> 00:17:35,156 ...and putting Tokyo under martial law. 317 00:17:40,539 --> 00:17:42,241 Two more days? 318 00:17:42,241 --> 00:17:43,708 Two more days? Yes. 319 00:17:43,776 --> 00:17:45,744 The lmperial Council is tomorrow... 320 00:17:45,811 --> 00:17:48,405 ...but we must delay the Emperor's decision... 321 00:17:48,481 --> 00:17:51,973 ...for two more days. 322 00:17:52,118 --> 00:17:55,610 No, we cannot do that. 323 00:17:55,688 --> 00:17:58,384 I am sorry. 324 00:18:38,330 --> 00:18:39,198 Navy Surgeon Kobayashi 325 00:18:39,198 --> 00:18:40,933 Navy Surgeon Kobayashi Prime Minister... 326 00:18:40,933 --> 00:18:41,900 Prime Minister... 327 00:18:41,967 --> 00:18:45,960 ...the Minister of War is under pressure from his subordinates. 328 00:18:47,206 --> 00:18:49,572 Not only that... 329 00:18:49,642 --> 00:18:53,601 ...there are some indications that the military might take matters into their own hands. 330 00:18:53,679 --> 00:18:56,477 Prime Minister, we need to keep control of the military. 331 00:18:56,549 --> 00:18:58,608 Perhaps we should wait... 332 00:18:59,819 --> 00:19:03,619 Kobayashi, that simply will not do. 333 00:19:03,689 --> 00:19:08,490 If we miss this chance, the Soviets will overrun us in Manchuria, Korea, Sakhalin... 334 00:19:08,561 --> 00:19:12,292 ...and not only there, but even in Hokkaido. 335 00:19:12,364 --> 00:19:15,697 No, this war must be ended... 336 00:19:15,768 --> 00:19:17,759 ...and must be ended now. 337 00:19:23,108 --> 00:19:26,100 General Anami will not survive this. 338 00:19:35,287 --> 00:19:38,518 Entrance to the Underground Air Raid Shelter 339 00:19:38,791 --> 00:19:38,858 August 14 340 00:19:38,858 --> 00:19:41,160 August 14 The second lmperial Council began at 10:50 a.m., on August 14th. 341 00:19:41,160 --> 00:19:45,688 The second lmperial Council began at 10:50 a.m., on August 14th. 342 00:19:45,965 --> 00:19:51,597 Prime Minister Suzuki, relating that the Council of War could reach no decision... 343 00:19:51,670 --> 00:19:55,936 ...after hearing divergent opinions regarding the acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration... 344 00:19:56,008 --> 00:19:59,000 ...reiterated his support for the Emperor's initial decision. 345 00:20:04,617 --> 00:20:08,109 I speak as the representative of the Armed Forces. 346 00:20:08,187 --> 00:20:12,715 If we were to accept the Declaration unconditionally... 347 00:20:12,791 --> 00:20:15,555 ...the fate of the Nation would be at the whim of the enemy. 348 00:20:15,628 --> 00:20:20,065 Therefore, we must make an additional demand of them. 349 00:20:20,132 --> 00:20:25,069 If they will not agree, then we must commit ourselves to battle. 350 00:20:25,137 --> 00:20:29,130 Our path should be to seek life in death. 351 00:20:35,648 --> 00:20:38,640 An eerie hush fell... 352 00:20:47,226 --> 00:20:51,219 Eventually, the Emperor quietly rose from his seat. 353 00:20:55,367 --> 00:20:59,861 Thus began Japan's longest day. 354 00:21:00,039 --> 00:21:13,214 "Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi" "JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY" 355 00:21:15,588 --> 00:21:20,582 I have listened attentively to the main points of the opposing arguments. 356 00:21:21,927 --> 00:21:26,591 However, my thoughts regarding the matter have not changed... 357 00:21:26,665 --> 00:21:31,398 ...it is just as I had expressed it the last time. 358 00:21:32,471 --> 00:21:36,464 It is impossible to continue to prosecute this war. 359 00:21:39,211 --> 00:21:44,205 The officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces... 360 00:21:45,517 --> 00:21:49,510 ...must think that disarmament and the surety of occupation are unbearable burdens. 361 00:21:50,956 --> 00:21:57,953 I understand how our people yearn for honorable deaths as martyrs unto our nation. 362 00:22:00,199 --> 00:22:02,190 However... 363 00:22:07,373 --> 00:22:13,369 However, no matter what happens to me... 364 00:22:14,246 --> 00:22:17,079 ...my people... save my people. 365 00:22:18,250 --> 00:22:22,152 I can no longer endure... 366 00:22:22,921 --> 00:22:25,913 ...letting them suffer any longer. 367 00:22:28,227 --> 00:22:31,219 I will do everything that is within my power. 368 00:22:32,698 --> 00:22:37,692 If it is thought that I should speak directly to the people... 369 00:22:39,805 --> 00:22:43,138 ...then I will stand in front of the microphone. 370 00:22:45,277 --> 00:22:49,179 Regarding the officers and soldiers of the Armed Forces... 371 00:22:49,248 --> 00:22:56,848 ...if the Minister of War... or the Navy Minister... have any difficulty with them... 372 00:22:58,257 --> 00:23:02,284 ...I will go anywhere I am needed, in order to appeal to them. 373 00:23:05,664 --> 00:23:07,655 Suzuki. 374 00:23:10,035 --> 00:23:12,299 Have the Cabinet... 375 00:23:12,371 --> 00:23:15,363 ...immediately prepare all the documents... 376 00:23:15,674 --> 00:23:18,666 ...required to bring an end to the war. 377 00:23:58,884 --> 00:24:01,512 Prime Minister's Official Residence 378 00:24:12,931 --> 00:24:15,422 "Rescript:" A formal decree or edict. I'll draft the end-of-war Rescript. 379 00:24:15,501 --> 00:24:19,494 You can draft the orders for the Armed Forces. 380 00:24:21,807 --> 00:24:26,141 We have no time to weep. Get busy, we're out of time. 381 00:24:26,645 --> 00:24:30,547 This is going to be un- believably tough. 382 00:24:31,984 --> 00:24:35,545 The will of the nation has been clearly pronounced. 383 00:24:35,621 --> 00:24:37,486 Clearly. 384 00:24:37,556 --> 00:24:41,549 Now prepare this quickly... no, immediately. 385 00:24:42,161 --> 00:24:45,153 A telegram that we are accepting the Potsdam Declaration. 386 00:24:45,297 --> 00:24:46,958 When should we send it? 387 00:24:47,099 --> 00:24:49,966 At the same time as we make the public announcement. 388 00:24:50,035 --> 00:24:54,131 For the U.S. And Chinese telegrams, use Kase Shunnichi, our Swiss legate. 389 00:24:54,206 --> 00:24:58,006 For the Soviet Union and Great Britain, use Okamoto Suemasa, our Swedish legate. 390 00:25:16,595 --> 00:25:18,664 The Minister has returned! 391 00:25:18,664 --> 00:25:19,031 The Minister has returned! What, the Minister? 392 00:25:19,031 --> 00:25:19,164 What, the Minister? 393 00:25:19,164 --> 00:25:20,899 The Minister has returned! What, the Minister? 394 00:25:20,899 --> 00:25:21,033 The Minister has returned! 395 00:25:21,033 --> 00:25:22,660 The Minister has returned! The Minister is back! 396 00:25:32,077 --> 00:25:32,277 Your Excellency! 397 00:25:32,277 --> 00:25:32,978 Your Excellency! Minister! 398 00:25:32,978 --> 00:25:33,111 Minister! 399 00:25:33,111 --> 00:25:33,445 Minister! Minister! 400 00:25:33,445 --> 00:25:33,579 Minister! 401 00:25:33,579 --> 00:25:33,846 Minister! Minister! 402 00:25:33,846 --> 00:25:33,979 Minister! 403 00:25:33,979 --> 00:25:34,746 Minister! Minister! 404 00:25:34,746 --> 00:25:34,880 Minister! 405 00:25:34,880 --> 00:25:36,871 Minister! Minister! 406 00:26:00,239 --> 00:26:05,233 Minister... Please tell us the results of the lmperial Council. 407 00:26:13,919 --> 00:26:16,911 The Emperor has issued his decision. 408 00:26:18,657 --> 00:26:24,994 The Declaration will be accepted without conditions. So spake His Majesty. 409 00:26:25,264 --> 00:26:31,635 We have no path left but to remain loyal to his lmperial will. 410 00:26:31,703 --> 00:26:35,969 His Majesty has decreed such, only because... 411 00:26:36,041 --> 00:26:40,068 ...of his faith in the loyalty of the Armed Forces. 412 00:26:40,879 --> 00:26:41,146 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Ida 413 00:26:41,146 --> 00:26:43,849 Military Affairs Section: Lt. Colonel Ida Our plan was to continue the war! 414 00:26:44,016 --> 00:26:47,008 I demand to know why Your Excellency has changed his mind! 415 00:26:49,388 --> 00:26:53,256 His Majesty spoke thus unto me: 416 00:26:53,325 --> 00:26:56,988 "I know well your feelings of anguish... 417 00:26:57,062 --> 00:27:01,055 Please endure." Thus he said to me, with flowing tears. 418 00:27:02,467 --> 00:27:07,461 As for me personally, I can no longer oppose his will. 419 00:27:09,775 --> 00:27:13,575 If any of you don't like it, you'll disobey him over my dead body! 420 00:27:56,288 --> 00:28:03,285 So what did His Majesty say was to be the fate of Japan? 421 00:28:10,569 --> 00:28:15,438 He said, " From now on, I want Japan... 422 00:28:15,507 --> 00:28:20,809 ...to be rebuilt as a peaceful nation." 423 00:28:20,879 --> 00:28:24,872 "However, this is a daunting task." 424 00:28:25,584 --> 00:28:29,577 "It will also take a long time." 425 00:28:30,789 --> 00:28:33,553 "However... 426 00:28:33,625 --> 00:28:38,619 "...if all our people unite in cooperation... 427 00:28:39,431 --> 00:28:43,424 "...I believe that we can assuredly accomplish it." 428 00:28:48,974 --> 00:28:52,967 "I, too, along with every one of you... 429 00:28:53,779 --> 00:28:55,770 ...will exert myself to the utmost." 430 00:29:05,157 --> 00:29:09,287 Please, Minister. This is the moment when you must decisively resign. 431 00:29:09,361 --> 00:29:11,761 Please resign! 432 00:29:12,097 --> 00:29:14,895 Minister, if you were to resign, the Cabinet would crumble. 433 00:29:14,966 --> 00:29:17,560 They would be unable to take the steps needed to end the war. 434 00:29:17,636 --> 00:29:19,900 A whole new state of affairs could develop. 435 00:29:19,971 --> 00:29:22,269 The military would assume all political authority... 436 00:29:22,340 --> 00:29:24,638 We could continue the war and fight a decisive battle on home soil! 437 00:29:24,709 --> 00:29:26,700 Minister! 438 00:29:29,347 --> 00:29:32,783 Imperial Guard HQ 439 00:29:33,018 --> 00:29:35,509 Imperial Guard Commander's Office 440 00:29:35,720 --> 00:29:38,348 Imperial Guard Commander: Lt. General Mori 441 00:29:38,857 --> 00:29:40,119 So what ails you? 442 00:29:40,192 --> 00:29:40,258 Eastern District Army Chief of Staff Fuha 443 00:29:40,258 --> 00:29:43,462 Eastern District Army Chief of Staff Fuha Your Excellency, we come from the same background in the cavalry. 444 00:29:43,462 --> 00:29:45,623 Your Excellency, we come from the same background in the cavalry. 445 00:29:45,697 --> 00:29:48,564 You were my favorite instructor at the Army university. 446 00:29:49,734 --> 00:29:52,100 Yeah, I know. 447 00:29:52,170 --> 00:29:54,934 So what, you're like my son, come to get his dad's opinion? 448 00:29:55,006 --> 00:29:56,564 Come on, just spit it out. 449 00:29:56,708 --> 00:30:00,667 If His Majesty decides that the war must end... 450 00:30:00,745 --> 00:30:04,203 ...I want to know what the Eastern District Army's Strategy Council should do. 451 00:30:04,516 --> 00:30:07,508 The Eastern District Army's Strategy Council, eh? Hardly. 452 00:30:08,687 --> 00:30:09,888 Look behind you. 453 00:30:09,888 --> 00:30:11,879 Look behind you. Huh? 454 00:30:13,391 --> 00:30:16,053 Though the lmperial Guard is a separate entity... 455 00:30:16,128 --> 00:30:19,859 ...we're still under the Eastern District Army's table of organization. 456 00:30:19,931 --> 00:30:23,298 The Strategy Council is the central nervous system of the Eastern District Army... 457 00:30:23,368 --> 00:30:25,359 ...so how can you be so spineless? 458 00:30:29,741 --> 00:30:35,737 If it is decided that the war should end, we will humbly submit to the lmperial will. 459 00:30:36,281 --> 00:30:37,782 Let there be no deluded actions. 460 00:30:37,782 --> 00:30:39,511 Let there be no deluded actions. 461 00:30:39,651 --> 00:30:44,520 Young 'uns from the Military Affairs Section have been coming to me all morning... 462 00:30:44,589 --> 00:30:46,853 ...urging that the lmperial Guard rise up... 463 00:30:46,925 --> 00:30:49,917 ...but I've sent them all packing. 464 00:30:51,196 --> 00:30:54,688 But it appears that the young 'uns are not ready to acknowledge reality. 465 00:30:57,169 --> 00:31:00,161 Nonetheless, my resolve is unshakable. 466 00:31:01,940 --> 00:31:05,740 The Eastern District Army ought to make up their minds as well. 467 00:31:05,810 --> 00:31:09,803 We must never oppose His Majesty's will. 468 00:31:13,518 --> 00:31:18,217 That is, only if it's decided that the war is to be ended. 469 00:31:18,456 --> 00:31:21,721 Navy 302nd Flight Corps 470 00:31:21,960 --> 00:31:24,554 Atsugi Air Base 471 00:31:24,829 --> 00:31:24,930 Command Center 472 00:31:24,930 --> 00:31:27,399 Command Center Commander, it seems that it has been decided that the war must end. 473 00:31:27,399 --> 00:31:27,865 Commander, it seems that it has been decided that the war must end. 474 00:31:28,033 --> 00:31:28,200 Base Commander: Colonel Kozono 475 00:31:28,200 --> 00:31:30,395 Base Commander: Colonel Kozono What? The war is to be ended? 476 00:31:30,602 --> 00:31:30,735 Deputy Commander: Lt. Colonel Sugawara 477 00:31:30,735 --> 00:31:32,737 Deputy Commander: Lt. Colonel Sugawara Yes, we've received an urgent message... 478 00:31:35,607 --> 00:31:38,576 That can't be true. Anyway, it means nothing. 479 00:31:38,710 --> 00:31:40,337 What? 480 00:31:40,478 --> 00:31:44,141 Those cowardly old statesmen. No matter what shameful decisions they make... 481 00:31:44,216 --> 00:31:46,844 ...none of it matters. 482 00:31:46,918 --> 00:31:51,912 As long as I'm in command, Atsugi Air Base will fight to the end! 483 00:31:54,292 --> 00:31:58,388 Look! Just look at those finely forged and well-preserved machines! 484 00:32:01,700 --> 00:32:04,328 Army Ministry: Military Affairs Section 485 00:32:33,698 --> 00:32:36,258 Imperial Household Agency: Military Liaison Office 486 00:32:36,501 --> 00:32:36,601 Imperial Household Lord Keeper of Agency: Chief the Privy Seal: Minister Ishiwatari Marquis Kido 487 00:32:36,601 --> 00:32:40,272 Imperial Household Lord Keeper of Agency: Chief the Privy Seal: Minister Ishiwatari Marquis Kido The problem here is whether the Army and Navy... 488 00:32:40,272 --> 00:32:41,102 The problem here is whether the Army and Navy... 489 00:32:41,172 --> 00:32:44,903 ...are going to accept the news without reacting. 490 00:32:45,076 --> 00:32:46,778 Chief Military Aide-de-Camp: Chamberlain Hasunuma 491 00:32:46,778 --> 00:32:48,380 Chief Military Aide-de-Camp: Chamberlain Hasunuma They've never had to surrender before. 492 00:32:48,380 --> 00:32:50,780 They've never had to surrender before. 493 00:32:51,383 --> 00:32:56,377 They will prefer death to being taken captive... 494 00:32:56,955 --> 00:32:59,947 ...that's the way they've been indoctrinated. 495 00:33:02,027 --> 00:33:07,021 So they'll want a glorious victory... a decisive battle on our own soil. 496 00:33:07,432 --> 00:33:11,425 2,300,000 ground troops are being prepared for it. 497 00:33:12,270 --> 00:33:18,266 7,000 kamikaze planes... and 3,000 Navy kamikazes... 498 00:33:19,644 --> 00:33:22,112 They're not going to take it lying down. 499 00:33:22,247 --> 00:33:26,650 Chief... His Majesty had stressed this point as well. 500 00:33:29,120 --> 00:33:35,218 In that case, send messengers to the Army and Navy Ministers. 501 00:33:35,293 --> 00:33:38,285 Let's see what they've got to say. 502 00:33:57,282 --> 00:33:59,546 Japanese Broadcasting Association 503 00:33:59,684 --> 00:34:02,278 Technical Bureau Chief Arakawa 504 00:34:03,088 --> 00:34:04,923 Domestic Bureau Chief Yabe 505 00:34:04,923 --> 00:34:05,690 Domestic Bureau Chief Yabe What's all this about broadcasting the "Emperor's Voice?" 506 00:34:05,690 --> 00:34:06,884 What's all this about broadcasting the "Emperor's Voice?" 507 00:34:07,025 --> 00:34:09,550 Chairman Ohashi 508 00:34:10,762 --> 00:34:13,064 Cabinet General Affairs Section: Director's Office 509 00:34:13,064 --> 00:34:13,531 Cabinet General Affairs Section: Director's Office The war is over? 510 00:34:13,531 --> 00:34:14,165 The war is over? 511 00:34:14,165 --> 00:34:14,299 Cabinet General Affairs Section Director Sato 512 00:34:14,299 --> 00:34:16,634 Cabinet General Affairs Section Director Sato Yes. There's going to be an lmperial Rescript ending the war. 513 00:34:16,634 --> 00:34:16,701 Cabinet General Affairs Section Director Sato 514 00:34:16,701 --> 00:34:17,469 Cabinet General Affairs Section Director Sato Whether it's going to actually be His Majesty's voice or a recording... 515 00:34:17,469 --> 00:34:20,131 Whether it's going to actually be His Majesty's voice or a recording... 516 00:34:20,205 --> 00:34:23,197 ...is currently being decided at a Cabinet meeting. 517 00:34:25,643 --> 00:34:27,941 When it's decided which it'll be, we'll let you know. 518 00:34:28,012 --> 00:34:30,674 Please make the necessary preparations. 519 00:34:33,084 --> 00:34:35,348 Hello, Sato speaking. 520 00:34:35,420 --> 00:34:36,409 No, no decision either way yet... 521 00:34:36,554 --> 00:34:36,621 Minister ofJustice Matsuzaka 522 00:34:36,621 --> 00:34:39,190 Minister ofJustice Matsuzaka But to ask the Emperor to stand and speak into a microphone is... 523 00:34:39,190 --> 00:34:40,714 But to ask the Emperor to stand and speak into a microphone is... 524 00:34:40,859 --> 00:34:43,692 It is too much to ask. 525 00:34:43,828 --> 00:34:45,819 But what else can we do? 526 00:34:48,333 --> 00:34:51,666 How else can we announce the end of the war to the people? 527 00:34:51,870 --> 00:34:51,936 Minister of Finance Hirose 528 00:34:51,936 --> 00:34:54,439 Minister of Finance Hirose But for His Majesty to stand directly in front of a mike is... 529 00:34:54,439 --> 00:34:56,930 But for His Majesty to stand directly in front of a mike is... 530 00:34:58,009 --> 00:34:58,566 ...just too much. 531 00:34:58,710 --> 00:35:02,009 Imperial Guard HQ: Staff Room 532 00:35:02,881 --> 00:35:06,510 How are we to protect the nation if he has accepted the Potsdam Declaration? 533 00:35:06,584 --> 00:35:09,747 If a disarmament is required, what good is the military? 534 00:35:10,188 --> 00:35:10,755 Staff Officer Koga 535 00:35:10,755 --> 00:35:12,924 Staff Officer Koga Annihilation or victory, this war has never held any other possibilities. 536 00:35:12,924 --> 00:35:13,754 Annihilation or victory, this war has never held any other possibilities. 537 00:35:15,193 --> 00:35:16,558 What do those "elder statesmen" think they're doing?! 538 00:35:16,694 --> 00:35:16,961 Staff Officer Ishihara 539 00:35:16,961 --> 00:35:19,063 Staff Officer Ishihara Everything gets selfishly decided by those defeatist politicians. 540 00:35:19,063 --> 00:35:20,792 Everything gets selfishly decided by those defeatist politicians. 541 00:35:20,865 --> 00:35:23,026 They caught the Emperor and Empress at... 542 00:35:23,101 --> 00:35:25,228 ...a weak moment, and convinced them to give up. 543 00:35:25,570 --> 00:35:27,538 And all our general officers just prattle over and over... 544 00:35:27,605 --> 00:35:30,073 ..." lmperial Rescripts are absolute, lmperial Rescripts are absolute." 545 00:35:30,141 --> 00:35:33,633 Have they grown tired of war? Do they value their lives that much?! 546 00:35:33,711 --> 00:35:36,544 Don't they care that our sweet Japan could be wiped from the face of the Earth?! 547 00:35:44,789 --> 00:35:47,883 This is no time for talking. 548 00:35:47,959 --> 00:35:49,483 It's pointless. 549 00:35:51,696 --> 00:35:54,688 Now is the time to take action. 550 00:35:55,834 --> 00:36:01,830 Never mind if we don't succeed; let us show them, by our deaths, the true Japanese way. 551 00:36:02,907 --> 00:36:03,805 That's all we've got to give. 552 00:36:03,942 --> 00:36:04,042 Yokohama City 553 00:36:04,042 --> 00:36:06,311 Yokohama City Tools down! Gather together! 554 00:36:06,311 --> 00:36:09,041 Tools down! Gather together! 555 00:36:14,152 --> 00:36:14,319 Flag Caption: " Onward to Victory, Student Association!" 556 00:36:14,319 --> 00:36:17,322 Flag Caption: " Onward to Victory, Student Association!" Ten-hut! 557 00:36:17,322 --> 00:36:19,257 Flag Caption: " Onward to Victory, Student Association!" 558 00:36:19,257 --> 00:36:20,258 Flag Caption: " Onward to Victory, Student Association!" Stand in attention! 559 00:36:20,458 --> 00:36:20,592 Yokohama Guards Commander: Captain Sasaki 560 00:36:20,592 --> 00:36:25,096 Yokohama Guards Commander: Captain Sasaki Men! That which we have always feared is finally upon us! 561 00:36:25,096 --> 00:36:28,031 Men! That which we have always feared is finally upon us! 562 00:36:28,166 --> 00:36:28,833 The Captain's subordinates: Yokohama's High-school students 563 00:36:28,833 --> 00:36:33,037 The Captain's subordinates: Yokohama's High-school students I've now been told that those spineless cabinet bastards are plotting... 564 00:36:33,037 --> 00:36:33,104 The Captain's subordinates: Yokohama's High-school students 565 00:36:33,104 --> 00:36:33,471 The Captain's subordinates: Yokohama's High-school students ...to implement a despicably contemptible plan! 566 00:36:33,471 --> 00:36:36,099 ...to implement a despicably contemptible plan! 567 00:36:36,708 --> 00:36:43,170 In order that the war may be continued, we must strike a decisive blow! 568 00:36:45,183 --> 00:36:47,913 And it won't just be you of the Yokohama Guards... 569 00:36:47,986 --> 00:36:51,513 ...who will be heading off to Tokyo! 570 00:36:51,589 --> 00:36:56,322 We seek the participation of loyal civilians... 571 00:36:56,394 --> 00:36:59,386 ...eager to give their support! 572 00:36:59,898 --> 00:37:03,732 The assembly time will be announced soon! Dismissed! 573 00:37:04,435 --> 00:37:09,395 Salutations to the Captain! Ten-hut! 574 00:37:12,110 --> 00:37:14,977 Book Title: "The Priest and His Apprentice," by Kurata Hyakuzo 575 00:37:15,179 --> 00:37:15,280 Private Secretary of the Information Bureau Kawamoto 576 00:37:15,280 --> 00:37:17,715 Private Secretary of the Information Bureau Kawamoto Chairman Ohashi of the Broadcasting Network is on the line. 577 00:37:17,715 --> 00:37:19,273 Chairman Ohashi of the Broadcasting Network is on the line. 578 00:37:19,417 --> 00:37:23,410 It's been decided to use a recording... Correct. 579 00:37:23,488 --> 00:37:26,048 Not a live broadcast, but a recording. 580 00:37:26,124 --> 00:37:29,093 The recording will be made at the lmperial Household Agency. 581 00:37:29,160 --> 00:37:33,426 Please have the recording engineers report there by 3:00 p.m. 582 00:37:33,665 --> 00:37:36,657 Imperial Household Agency, 3:00 p.m. Yes, sir. 583 00:37:43,041 --> 00:37:45,441 Imperial Household Agency: Audience Room 584 00:37:48,313 --> 00:37:50,348 General Affairs Bureau Director Kato 585 00:37:50,348 --> 00:37:51,549 General Affairs Bureau Director Kato It's roomy enough; this would be the best place. 586 00:37:51,549 --> 00:37:53,574 It's roomy enough; this would be the best place. 587 00:37:53,651 --> 00:37:53,718 General Affairs Bureau Section Chief Ken 588 00:37:53,718 --> 00:37:56,955 General Affairs Bureau Section Chief Ken Yes... As for the preparations, shall we begin after the engineers arrive? 589 00:37:56,955 --> 00:37:57,387 Yes... As for the preparations, shall we begin after the engineers arrive? 590 00:38:03,494 --> 00:38:06,258 I will now announce the words of... 591 00:38:06,331 --> 00:38:08,993 ...Household Minister Kido and Military Aide-de-Camp Hasunuma... 592 00:38:09,067 --> 00:38:12,059 ...who have been entrusted with His Majesty's will. 593 00:38:15,239 --> 00:38:17,867 In order to facilitate calm... 594 00:38:17,942 --> 00:38:23,107 ...His Majesty desires to personally visit the Army and Navy Ministries. 595 00:38:23,181 --> 00:38:24,546 Please make the necessary preparations. 596 00:38:24,616 --> 00:38:28,279 No, we should not trouble His Majesty any further. 597 00:38:28,353 --> 00:38:31,345 I will take responsibility for keeping the Navy in order. 598 00:38:38,696 --> 00:38:42,689 And I shall do the same for the Army. 599 00:38:43,534 --> 00:38:45,263 Please inform His Majesty accordingly. 600 00:38:45,470 --> 00:38:47,904 Army Ministry: War Minister's Reception Room 601 00:38:50,408 --> 00:38:53,673 Deputy Minister of War Wakamatsu 602 00:39:00,184 --> 00:39:04,746 In order that the news of the ending of the war shall cause no disorder... 603 00:39:04,822 --> 00:39:08,349 ...we ask that the elders of the Army address the troops. 604 00:39:08,559 --> 00:39:09,560 1st General Army Commander: Field Marshal Sugiyama 605 00:39:09,560 --> 00:39:10,695 1st General Army Commander: Field Marshal Sugiyama Who proposed this? 606 00:39:10,695 --> 00:39:12,185 Who proposed this? 607 00:39:12,330 --> 00:39:14,890 On instructions from Deputy Chief of Staff Kawabe... 608 00:39:14,966 --> 00:39:17,833 ...and the Minister of War, currently in a cabinet conference... 609 00:39:17,902 --> 00:39:19,870 ...I drafted this statement. 610 00:39:20,004 --> 00:39:20,104 2nd General Army Commander: Field Marshal Hata 611 00:39:20,104 --> 00:39:22,640 2nd General Army Commander: Field Marshal Hata Then the Minister of War will be returning here, will he not? 612 00:39:22,640 --> 00:39:25,700 Then the Minister of War will be returning here, will he not? 613 00:39:25,843 --> 00:39:29,142 Yes. He is at a Cabinet meeting, but he should be here shortly. 614 00:39:29,347 --> 00:39:31,315 Force Deployment Plan 615 00:39:31,616 --> 00:39:36,644 Firstly, we require the Minister of War's consent for our plan. 616 00:39:36,788 --> 00:39:38,619 Do you think you can convince him? 617 00:39:38,756 --> 00:39:42,214 No. At this stage, it would be difficult. 618 00:39:42,293 --> 00:39:46,525 But if the plan goes smoothly, the Minister of War will be forced to support us. 619 00:39:48,299 --> 00:39:51,928 Next, if we want to mobilize the Eastern District Army... 620 00:39:52,070 --> 00:39:53,094 No... 621 00:39:53,171 --> 00:39:55,901 I'll go straight to Army Commander Tanaka to convince him. 622 00:39:56,040 --> 00:39:59,168 Eventually we must storm the palace and take over. 623 00:39:59,243 --> 00:40:02,770 We'll cut off all outside communication. 624 00:40:02,847 --> 00:40:06,283 The first step is to win over and mobilize... 625 00:40:06,350 --> 00:40:09,342 ...the lmperial Guard. 626 00:40:10,188 --> 00:40:12,679 Make the necessary arrangements. 627 00:40:32,043 --> 00:40:33,374 Regarding the recording... 628 00:40:33,511 --> 00:40:33,811 Yes? 629 00:40:33,811 --> 00:40:35,972 Is it possible for His Majesty to listen to it immediately after it is made? 630 00:40:36,114 --> 00:40:37,877 Well... 631 00:40:38,015 --> 00:40:41,542 ...we didn't bring a playback system with us. Do we need one? 632 00:40:41,786 --> 00:40:44,186 At this point, I cannot say. 633 00:40:44,255 --> 00:40:46,815 But His Majesty may so desire... 634 00:40:46,958 --> 00:40:49,688 Yes, sir. Nagatomo, we need a playback system set up right up away. 635 00:40:49,827 --> 00:40:50,628 Technician Nagatomo 636 00:40:50,628 --> 00:40:51,596 Technician Nagatomo Yes, sir. 637 00:40:51,596 --> 00:40:52,119 Yes, sir. 638 00:41:24,896 --> 00:41:30,892 This will set the course for the Army. Which means that... 639 00:41:31,869 --> 00:41:36,863 ...anyone who opposes these orders would be guilty of treason... 640 00:41:37,842 --> 00:41:40,834 ...and dealt with as a traitor. 641 00:42:06,137 --> 00:42:06,270 Army Ministry: Hallway 642 00:42:06,270 --> 00:42:09,140 Army Ministry: Hallway All division members, assemble immediately in conference room one. 643 00:42:09,140 --> 00:42:12,701 All division members, assemble immediately in conference room one. 644 00:42:12,777 --> 00:42:18,079 At 15:15, the Minister will make an address. 645 00:42:18,149 --> 00:42:19,844 Repeat... 646 00:42:20,017 --> 00:42:20,117 Army Ministry: Rear Courtyard 647 00:42:20,117 --> 00:42:22,653 Army Ministry: Rear Courtyard All division members, assemble immediately in conference room one. 648 00:42:22,653 --> 00:42:26,111 All division members, assemble immediately in conference room one. 649 00:42:26,958 --> 00:42:30,985 At 15:15, the Minister will make an address. 650 00:42:32,964 --> 00:42:35,956 What's the point of hearing the Minister's address now? 651 00:42:37,235 --> 00:42:39,226 All is lost. 652 00:42:40,571 --> 00:42:42,232 Let it all burn. All of it. 653 00:42:44,375 --> 00:42:48,368 And when this is done, we Army officers, all of us... 654 00:42:49,380 --> 00:42:54,374 ... will gloriously commit seppuku together. 655 00:42:57,221 --> 00:43:00,952 The Great East Asian War has come to a meaningless end. 656 00:43:01,025 --> 00:43:05,018 But this one thing shall be carved into eternity... 657 00:43:06,731 --> 00:43:10,531 ... that every officer of the Army Ministry and Staff Office committed seppuku. 658 00:43:10,701 --> 00:43:13,329 Eastern District Army HQ 659 00:43:18,442 --> 00:43:21,240 Army Ministry, Major Hatanaka! 660 00:43:21,412 --> 00:43:24,245 Eastern District Army Commander: Admiral Tanaka 661 00:43:24,649 --> 00:43:25,911 Your Excellency, please, you should not meet him. 662 00:43:26,050 --> 00:43:26,951 Your Excellency! 663 00:43:26,951 --> 00:43:29,943 No. I want to see him, and have a few words. 664 00:43:33,925 --> 00:43:34,482 Enter. 665 00:43:34,625 --> 00:43:37,526 Army Ministry, Military Affairs Section, Major Hatanaka entering! 666 00:43:38,062 --> 00:43:40,690 What business do you have with me? 667 00:43:40,765 --> 00:43:43,757 I know what you're all up to! No need to say it! 668 00:43:44,869 --> 00:43:47,099 Now get out! 669 00:43:51,208 --> 00:43:53,199 What's taking Hatanaka so long? 670 00:43:54,812 --> 00:43:57,804 We're at a crossroads now; things could go either way. 671 00:43:58,916 --> 00:44:01,817 Will Hatanaka be able to sway the Eastern District Army? 672 00:44:01,953 --> 00:44:03,443 No... 673 00:44:03,521 --> 00:44:06,490 At this point, it may not be possible. 674 00:44:06,624 --> 00:44:11,391 They might not be able to act now, but eventually they won't have any choice. 675 00:44:11,629 --> 00:44:15,121 I know that! But... but! 676 00:44:16,634 --> 00:44:20,627 3:50, going on 4:00... 677 00:44:29,714 --> 00:44:32,205 Palace security is changing shifts. 678 00:44:32,350 --> 00:44:37,583 Regiment One takes over, then Regiment Two, under Colonel Haga, raises the flag. 679 00:44:37,655 --> 00:44:40,647 Right now they should be marching through the northwest gate. 680 00:44:42,460 --> 00:44:45,088 Imperial Palace: Northwest gate 681 00:44:47,732 --> 00:44:51,498 Imperial Guard 2nd Regiment Commander: Colonel Haga 682 00:45:02,580 --> 00:45:05,174 Draft of the Imperial Rescript ending the war 683 00:45:21,832 --> 00:45:25,290 The Cabinet has commenced deliberations over the draft of the lmperial Rescript. 684 00:45:25,369 --> 00:45:30,830 It's expected they'll take about an hour, so recording will begin around 6:00. 685 00:45:33,110 --> 00:45:34,407 So it'll be around 6:00? 686 00:45:34,545 --> 00:45:38,641 Yes. As per protocol, after the draft is completed... 687 00:45:38,716 --> 00:45:40,115 ...it must then be presented to His Majesty by Prime Minister Suzuki... 688 00:45:40,184 --> 00:45:42,516 ...whereupon the lmperial signature and seal will be affixed. 689 00:45:42,686 --> 00:45:42,787 Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary's Office 690 00:45:42,787 --> 00:45:44,555 Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary's Office So it'll be at 6:00? 691 00:45:44,555 --> 00:45:44,622 Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary's Office 692 00:45:44,622 --> 00:45:45,322 Department of Foreign Affairs Undersecretary's Office We should be done with the formalities for setting up the proclamation by then. 693 00:45:45,322 --> 00:45:47,415 We should be done with the formalities for setting up the proclamation by then. 694 00:45:47,491 --> 00:45:51,325 Nah, we're in a serious crunch here. We still need to send telegrams to the Allied nations. 695 00:46:01,906 --> 00:46:04,534 Army Ministry: Lecture Hall 696 00:46:06,377 --> 00:46:09,369 So Ichigayadai's officers are all going to commit suicide. 697 00:46:11,382 --> 00:46:15,614 I understand, that will be glorious. 698 00:46:15,686 --> 00:46:18,587 But that's the very last of the final measures to be taken. 699 00:46:18,656 --> 00:46:21,819 Because we still have some duties to undertake first. 700 00:46:21,892 --> 00:46:24,383 Will the war be terminated by an absolute lmperial Rescript... 701 00:46:24,462 --> 00:46:28,159 ...or will we battle to the last man? 702 00:46:28,232 --> 00:46:31,224 It's either one or the other! 703 00:46:32,703 --> 00:46:36,730 But, Ida. Which of these two choices will best serve the nation? 704 00:46:36,807 --> 00:46:39,537 No one will know until everything unfolds. 705 00:46:39,610 --> 00:46:44,604 No one can predict which will be better or worse. 706 00:46:44,915 --> 00:46:49,011 So we might as well leave our fate to the heavens... 707 00:46:49,086 --> 00:46:51,554 ...and if we are to leave our fate to the heavens... 708 00:46:51,622 --> 00:46:53,112 ...we must do so as soldiers! 709 00:46:53,190 --> 00:46:57,126 Let them accuse us of insurrection... No, let them revile us as traitors! 710 00:46:57,194 --> 00:47:00,186 Should we not immediately enter the palace, dissuade His Majesty... 711 00:47:00,264 --> 00:47:03,256 ...and take the honorable path of resolute resistance? 712 00:47:05,836 --> 00:47:10,136 Of course, we don't know which decision the heavens will favor. 713 00:47:10,207 --> 00:47:12,232 But it doesn't matter either way. 714 00:47:12,309 --> 00:47:15,506 That judgment will be made by history. 715 00:47:16,313 --> 00:47:22,115 Ida. I want to lay everything on the line, this very night. 716 00:47:22,186 --> 00:47:25,986 I believe that we must act, and that acting is far more... 717 00:47:26,056 --> 00:47:29,355 ...far more righteous than the seppuku of the officers of Ichigayadai. 718 00:47:30,661 --> 00:47:36,156 We have already contacted the lmperial Guard; all the arrangements have been made. 719 00:47:36,233 --> 00:47:39,225 By virtue of our actions, the Eastern District Army... 720 00:47:39,503 --> 00:47:41,869 ...and the Armed Forces in their entirety will assuredly rise in support! 721 00:47:42,006 --> 00:47:43,997 And yet... 722 00:47:44,875 --> 00:47:48,436 I wonder if we can defeat such a powerful enemy... 723 00:47:48,512 --> 00:47:49,246 And what if... 724 00:47:49,246 --> 00:47:53,114 Lt. Colonel Ida! Sir, you're still thinking in terms of success or failure! 725 00:47:53,184 --> 00:47:55,152 It's the same way with the lmperial Rescript! 726 00:47:55,219 --> 00:47:58,552 Will it preserve our nation, or destroy it? 727 00:47:58,622 --> 00:48:01,523 Who knows the true path? The Prime Minister? The Navy Minister? The Minister of War? 728 00:48:01,592 --> 00:48:05,528 No one! That's why we must rise up! 729 00:48:05,596 --> 00:48:08,360 Ida, please approve of our plans! 730 00:48:11,936 --> 00:48:16,066 Ida, the fact is, the war continues! 731 00:48:16,140 --> 00:48:17,801 According to a message from the Eastern District Army... 732 00:48:17,875 --> 00:48:21,936 ...a powerful enemy fleet is approaching the Boso peninsula. 733 00:48:22,012 --> 00:48:27,279 If we lose our will to fight, Japan will be destroyed in a single blow. 734 00:48:27,351 --> 00:48:33,290 Ida! Now is the time for us to stake our lives and resolutely rise up for Japan! 735 00:48:36,360 --> 00:48:38,351 Hatanaka. 736 00:48:39,730 --> 00:48:42,722 A pure spirit burns within you. 737 00:48:43,400 --> 00:48:47,393 And I appreciate and approve of this. 738 00:48:48,005 --> 00:48:51,406 But we will take no action. 739 00:48:51,475 --> 00:48:54,467 You guys can go do it yourselves. 740 00:48:56,480 --> 00:48:59,745 Either way, tomorrow, I, you, and the rest of us are all going to die. 741 00:49:54,705 --> 00:49:57,902 Personally, I can accept a declaration that "we can no longer effectively wage war." 742 00:49:57,975 --> 00:50:01,741 Militarily speaking, our nation has crumbled. 743 00:50:02,913 --> 00:50:07,247 We've lost some battles, but the final verdict is not yet in. 744 00:50:07,351 --> 00:50:09,615 Not yet in? 745 00:50:09,753 --> 00:50:12,745 The Army and Navy have differing perspectives regarding the matter. 746 00:50:14,291 --> 00:50:17,283 If we have lost, then it was because of logistical problems. 747 00:50:18,095 --> 00:50:18,762 What? 748 00:50:18,762 --> 00:50:21,253 In the three years since the start of the war... 749 00:50:21,332 --> 00:50:24,495 ...the Army has fought only on small islands. 750 00:50:24,568 --> 00:50:27,799 We haven't engaged in a real battle. 751 00:50:27,871 --> 00:50:31,363 Only a decisive battle on home soil could have rendered a true verdict. 752 00:50:31,642 --> 00:50:33,371 So, Minister of War, are you saying that the war so far... 753 00:50:33,444 --> 00:50:37,847 ...has been nothing but a series of minor skirmishes? 754 00:50:37,915 --> 00:50:42,409 We sent 205,000 soldiers into battle, and lost 200,000 of them! 755 00:50:42,486 --> 00:50:47,321 Do you dare dismiss tragic defeats like Leyte as mere "logistical problems"?! 756 00:50:47,391 --> 00:50:50,383 Minister of War, are you passing the blame to another department? 757 00:50:53,097 --> 00:50:58,899 Consider our casualties: Of 236,000 men sent to Burma, 164,000 were lost. 758 00:50:59,503 --> 00:51:02,495 We sent 102,000 brave men to Okinawa, and 90,000 of them were killed. 759 00:51:02,973 --> 00:51:07,774 And in Okinawa, it wasn't just soldiers; 92,000 civilians were also slain! 760 00:51:07,911 --> 00:51:10,345 That's the very point that I am making! 761 00:51:10,481 --> 00:51:11,081 What? 762 00:51:11,081 --> 00:51:14,414 Why have so many of us swallowed our tears and died? 763 00:51:14,485 --> 00:51:17,147 It is easy to complain about how things turned out. 764 00:51:17,221 --> 00:51:21,715 But they all did it out of love for Japan... 765 00:51:21,792 --> 00:51:24,784 ...firmly believing in our victory. 766 00:51:25,462 --> 00:51:28,898 Thus, if we have lost, and we can no longer effectively wage war... 767 00:51:28,966 --> 00:51:33,630 ...then 3,000,000 people have given their lives for nothing! 768 00:51:33,704 --> 00:51:38,471 As we speak, 7 million men are still out there fighting. 769 00:51:38,542 --> 00:51:41,568 If they are to be defeated, should not their defeat be a glorious one? 770 00:51:41,645 --> 00:51:44,637 Is that not our obligation to them? 771 00:51:46,083 --> 00:51:49,246 I believe that we should not say that " we can no longer effectively wage war." 772 00:51:49,319 --> 00:51:54,052 We absolutely must revise that and say that the "fortunes of war have not favored us." 773 00:51:54,191 --> 00:51:58,355 No. That is your position. 774 00:51:58,429 --> 00:52:01,421 I maintain a different opinion. 775 00:52:12,876 --> 00:52:16,141 Imperial Household Agency: General Bureau Manager's Office 776 00:52:16,647 --> 00:52:20,378 So it can't be done at 6:00? 777 00:52:20,451 --> 00:52:21,543 When will it be, then? 778 00:52:21,685 --> 00:52:21,785 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Cabinet General Affairs Section 779 00:52:21,785 --> 00:52:25,622 Prime Minister's Official Residence: Cabinet General Affairs Section 7:00. I think it can be done by 7:00. 780 00:52:25,722 --> 00:52:27,815 Yes, 7:00 it is. Bye. 781 00:52:28,759 --> 00:52:31,853 Sure, 7:00 my foot. We'll never get it done by 7:00. 782 00:52:31,995 --> 00:52:33,622 Chief, what's wrong? 783 00:52:33,764 --> 00:52:37,063 It's difficult. It's not just about ending the war... 784 00:52:37,134 --> 00:52:40,126 ...it's about how we're going to handle the Army. 785 00:52:50,681 --> 00:52:56,347 Chief, I have urgent business and must return to the Navy Ministry. 786 00:52:56,420 --> 00:53:00,584 I must leave, but you must ensure that it reads "we can no longer effectively wage war." 787 00:53:00,657 --> 00:53:03,319 Our defeat must be announced to the people in an honest way. 788 00:53:03,393 --> 00:53:06,829 Do you understand? We are where we are now; we must not lie to the people! 789 00:53:06,997 --> 00:53:10,634 Eastern District Army HQ: Regional Command Center Reports from Patrol Boats 17 and 23: 790 00:53:10,634 --> 00:53:12,295 Reports from Patrol Boats 17 and 23: 791 00:53:12,369 --> 00:53:16,203 The disposition of the enemy forces approaching Boso are as follows: 792 00:53:16,273 --> 00:53:20,869 One Enterprise-type aircraft carrier, two Hornet-type aircraft carriers... 793 00:53:21,011 --> 00:53:27,507 ... seven cruisers and nineteen destroyers headed north in fleet formation. 794 00:53:27,584 --> 00:53:29,575 Repeat... 795 00:53:34,291 --> 00:53:35,519 Deputy Commander, sir. May I come in? 796 00:53:35,659 --> 00:53:36,527 Yeah. 797 00:53:36,527 --> 00:53:39,087 Commander... According to a report from Yokochin... 798 00:53:39,162 --> 00:53:41,858 ...a final decision has been reached to end the war. 799 00:53:41,999 --> 00:53:43,591 Well, that's a gift from heaven, indeed. 800 00:53:43,667 --> 00:53:44,759 Sir? 801 00:53:44,902 --> 00:53:48,235 How rare... my malaria isn't acting up today. 802 00:53:48,305 --> 00:53:50,671 I'll be speaking tonight to an assembly of all the division managers. 803 00:53:50,741 --> 00:53:53,471 I'm drafting the address but am having a hard time of it. 804 00:53:53,544 --> 00:53:57,173 Deputy Commander... Don't worry about our wishy-washy superiors. 805 00:53:58,615 --> 00:53:59,249 But... 806 00:53:59,249 --> 00:54:02,412 Any news about the enemy fleet headed for the Boso peninsula? 807 00:54:02,553 --> 00:54:04,646 It's a fleet, with three aircraft carriers. 808 00:54:04,721 --> 00:54:09,420 Squadron 207 out of Kodama has been ordered to intercept them. 809 00:54:09,560 --> 00:54:12,256 Three aircraft carriers, eh? 810 00:54:12,396 --> 00:54:17,390 That's no small school of fish. Well, they're Kodama's problem. 811 00:54:18,569 --> 00:54:21,732 There's a million allied troops out there trying to invade the homeland... 812 00:54:21,805 --> 00:54:25,297 ...seeking to destroy our Atsugi Air Base. 813 00:54:25,375 --> 00:54:29,607 I'll blow them all out of the water! The war... 814 00:54:30,681 --> 00:54:35,550 Deputy Commander, the war will not be over until that's done. 815 00:54:35,852 --> 00:54:38,320 You see, actually, it's not ready... 816 00:54:38,455 --> 00:54:43,256 It's not done yet? You got to be kidding. It's way past 6:00. 817 00:54:43,327 --> 00:54:45,591 It's no use talking to you, Mr. Sato. 818 00:54:45,662 --> 00:54:46,924 Please put the Cabinet General Affairs Section Chief on. 819 00:54:47,164 --> 00:54:51,066 If we don't know what time the recording's taking place, what can we... 820 00:54:51,134 --> 00:54:53,102 What? The Navy Minister left? 821 00:54:53,437 --> 00:55:00,639 That's right. Both Navy and War Ministers had urgent business and had to leave. 822 00:55:00,711 --> 00:55:03,703 So deliberations over the draft of the lmperial decree are going slowly. 823 00:55:03,780 --> 00:55:06,510 Even now, the Navy Minister... 824 00:55:06,583 --> 00:55:08,574 What... Huh? 825 00:55:10,053 --> 00:55:12,180 An estimated time, hmmm... 826 00:55:12,322 --> 00:55:15,052 Chief! The Navy Minister has returned. 827 00:56:38,442 --> 00:56:40,410 Chief, regarding the issue of "annulment..." 828 00:56:40,477 --> 00:56:45,813 ...I have come to agree with the Minister of War; it should read... 829 00:56:45,882 --> 00:56:49,147 ...the " state of the war will never turn in our favor." Let's revise it like that. 830 00:56:49,453 --> 00:56:51,353 But didn't you say... 831 00:56:51,488 --> 00:56:55,254 Chief... Let us revise it that way. 832 00:56:55,592 --> 00:56:59,551 So the drafting deliberations have picked up speed? 833 00:56:59,629 --> 00:57:03,326 Well that's good news. When do you think they'll be done? 834 00:57:03,633 --> 00:57:07,399 Right now it's estimated they'll finish by 7:00 or 7:30. 835 00:57:07,471 --> 00:57:10,463 We'll talk in more detail later. Bye. 836 00:57:12,843 --> 00:57:15,778 Who would've thought that Admiral Yonai would compromise? 837 00:57:15,846 --> 00:57:19,612 That's quite a concession on his part. 838 00:57:19,750 --> 00:57:23,743 He must've been pressured by the Navy Ministry when he went there. 839 00:57:25,589 --> 00:57:30,583 Perhaps he now truly understands General Anami's anguish. 840 00:57:33,563 --> 00:57:37,226 Anyway, it should all go smoothly now. 841 00:57:37,367 --> 00:57:39,232 Let's not get overly optimistic. 842 00:57:39,302 --> 00:57:43,102 Who knows what'll happen when Anami gets back from the Army Ministry. 843 00:57:43,173 --> 00:57:46,506 Until the Rescript is finalized, we can't breathe easy. 844 00:57:46,576 --> 00:57:49,636 An lmperial decree calling for an end to the war without the Minister of War's signature... 845 00:57:49,713 --> 00:57:51,977 ...is just a scrap of paper that can't be published. 846 00:58:48,972 --> 00:58:49,072 Yokohama Guards: Shinkoyasu Dormitory 847 00:58:49,072 --> 00:58:53,076 Yokohama Guards: Shinkoyasu Dormitory The emergency assembly is scheduled for 12:00. 848 00:58:53,076 --> 00:58:53,143 Yokohama Guards: Shinkoyasu Dormitory 849 00:58:53,143 --> 00:58:53,610 Yokohama Guards: Shinkoyasu Dormitory Before we depart for Tokyo... 850 00:58:53,610 --> 00:58:56,579 Before we depart for Tokyo... 851 00:58:56,646 --> 00:59:00,946 ...we shall enlist the aid of the large garrison at Tsurumi Soji-ji... 852 00:59:01,017 --> 00:59:05,147 ...and thus reinforced, we shall take united action. 853 00:59:06,723 --> 00:59:10,625 Our goals are as follows! 854 00:59:10,694 --> 00:59:17,224 Likened to Marshal Pietro Badoglio of Italy, who schemed... 855 00:59:17,300 --> 00:59:23,728 ...unconditional surrender, the ultimate of fools... 856 00:59:23,807 --> 00:59:28,870 ...Cabinet Member Prime Minister Suzuki and... 857 00:59:28,945 --> 00:59:33,075 ...the rest of the "senior statesmen" shall be attacked! 858 00:59:33,383 --> 00:59:35,943 Deputy Minister, the draft of the lmperial Rescript has just been completed. 859 00:59:36,086 --> 00:59:39,214 It's done? So there is a Rescript ending the war? 860 00:59:39,456 --> 00:59:41,151 And? Uh huh... Uh huh... 861 01:00:10,854 --> 01:00:14,517 Well then. We shall immediately... 862 01:00:14,591 --> 01:00:17,389 ...deliver this to the palace. 863 01:00:19,896 --> 01:00:23,093 General Affairs Bureau Staff Member: Sano Esaku 864 01:00:24,734 --> 01:00:27,362 His Majesty will read this at the recording session. 865 01:00:27,437 --> 01:00:29,064 Please take it to him immediately. 866 01:00:29,139 --> 01:00:31,699 The recording crew has been waiting all day. 867 01:00:31,775 --> 01:00:32,409 Hurry, OK? 868 01:00:32,409 --> 01:00:34,400 Hurry, OK? Yes, sir. 869 01:00:38,048 --> 01:00:41,313 Cabinet Office Administrator: Sano Komonta 870 01:00:41,618 --> 01:00:43,483 It's an official document that requires the lmperial autograph and seal... 871 01:00:43,553 --> 01:00:46,021 ...also, each minister will receive a copy. 872 01:00:46,089 --> 01:00:47,920 Make sure you make no errors. 873 01:00:47,991 --> 01:00:49,652 Speed is of the essence. 874 01:01:11,614 --> 01:01:15,778 We're running horribly late; I wonder when they plan to broadcast this... 875 01:01:16,086 --> 01:01:19,715 No, it's too late to broadcast it tonight. 876 01:01:19,789 --> 01:01:22,087 We haven't even made a public announcement about it yet. 877 01:01:22,158 --> 01:01:25,457 Too much time was spent deciding on the wording. 878 01:01:25,729 --> 01:01:30,689 Then how about 7:00 tomorrow morning? 879 01:01:30,767 --> 01:01:33,292 The sooner we broadcast it, the better. 880 01:01:35,005 --> 01:01:38,941 No. I want you to wait until the 16th. 881 01:01:39,175 --> 01:01:43,168 This broadcast must be heard by all of our troops. 882 01:01:43,880 --> 01:01:45,711 The enemy will be demanding that they lay down their arms... 883 01:01:45,782 --> 01:01:48,512 ...so those on the front lines, in particular... 884 01:01:48,585 --> 01:01:50,985 ...will require some time to become convinced. 885 01:01:51,121 --> 01:01:54,955 We are telegraphing the allied nations about our surrender, and yet... 886 01:01:55,025 --> 01:01:57,084 ...we should wait two more days before telling our own people? 887 01:01:57,227 --> 01:02:01,527 But if we do it tomorrow morning, the audience will not be large. 888 01:02:01,598 --> 01:02:06,433 Farm folk rise early; they'll already be out in the fields. 889 01:02:06,503 --> 01:02:08,095 Maybe it's not the appropriate time for the broadcast. 890 01:02:08,238 --> 01:02:10,798 Don't be ridiculous! 891 01:02:10,874 --> 01:02:12,569 Don't be ridiculous. 892 01:02:12,642 --> 01:02:15,907 Delaying until the 16th just means there's more time for things to go horribly wrong. 893 01:02:16,079 --> 01:02:19,879 Well, we could make a preliminary announcement on tonight's news. 894 01:02:19,949 --> 01:02:23,612 Then we can broadcast it at noon tomorrow. 895 01:02:23,686 --> 01:02:25,449 I believe that's the best way to handle it... 896 01:02:25,588 --> 01:02:26,456 No, that would be... 897 01:02:26,456 --> 01:02:28,924 No, that would be... Yes, that would be best. 898 01:02:28,992 --> 01:02:31,722 We shall settle on that as the Cabinet's decision. 899 01:02:31,861 --> 01:02:32,729 But Prime Minister! 900 01:02:32,729 --> 01:02:36,256 The broadcast will be tomorrow at noon. 901 01:02:36,332 --> 01:02:40,325 The front lines must be informed by then. 902 01:02:40,870 --> 01:02:44,863 I trust the Minister of War will spare no effort to ensure that happens. 903 01:03:00,790 --> 01:03:04,590 I will be returning to Hiroshima with His Excellency Hata tomorrow. 904 01:03:04,727 --> 01:03:06,388 Thanks for your hard work. 905 01:03:06,529 --> 01:03:09,362 Can you tell me what the true intent of the Army is? 906 01:03:09,499 --> 01:03:12,024 True intent? There's no such thing, particularly. 907 01:03:12,168 --> 01:03:12,268 2nd General Army Staff Officer: Lt. Colonel Shiraishi 908 01:03:12,268 --> 01:03:15,238 2nd General Army Staff Officer: Lt. Colonel Shiraishi But the decision to surrender unconditionally seemed to come so easily... 909 01:03:15,238 --> 01:03:15,305 2nd General Army Staff Officer: Lt. Colonel Shiraishi 910 01:03:15,305 --> 01:03:16,106 2nd General Army Staff Officer: Lt. Colonel Shiraishi There must be a reason for the Army's quick acceptance of it. 911 01:03:16,106 --> 01:03:18,040 There must be a reason for the Army's quick acceptance of it. 912 01:03:18,174 --> 01:03:25,239 Led by His Excellency, General Anami, the troops will solemnly withdraw in an orderly manner. 913 01:03:25,915 --> 01:03:29,908 So there is no hidden agenda? 914 01:03:31,321 --> 01:03:32,652 It is as you say. 915 01:03:32,789 --> 01:03:37,852 Understood. As to whether we continue to fight or not... 916 01:03:37,927 --> 01:03:40,919 ...I believe that the best path has been chosen. 917 01:03:42,599 --> 01:03:45,625 Going back to your quarters? 918 01:03:45,768 --> 01:03:48,532 No, it's still early. 919 01:03:48,605 --> 01:03:52,006 I'm going to visit Commander Mori at the lmperial Guards; it's been a while since I last saw him. 920 01:03:57,580 --> 01:04:01,072 We were told that His Majesty is making a recording today. 921 01:04:01,151 --> 01:04:02,982 At what time would that be? 922 01:04:03,119 --> 01:04:05,110 Such an event might require the lmperial Guard to be of service... 923 01:04:05,188 --> 01:04:07,418 ...hence we need to know the details. 924 01:04:11,628 --> 01:04:14,791 The recording has already been made, hasn't it? 925 01:04:15,131 --> 01:04:19,295 The Aide-de-Camp and the rest of us heard that there's going to be one... 926 01:04:19,369 --> 01:04:20,666 ...but we weren't given any details. 927 01:04:20,803 --> 01:04:21,471 But... 928 01:04:21,471 --> 01:04:22,768 But... Hold on. 929 01:04:22,839 --> 01:04:26,798 I'm sure they really don't know. 930 01:04:31,848 --> 01:04:37,753 Such were the orders of the Navy Minister regarding unconditional surrender. But... 931 01:04:37,820 --> 01:04:41,813 ...as for the attitude that we here at Atsugi Air Base ought to take... 932 01:04:42,725 --> 01:04:45,717 ...let me be very clear on this! 933 01:04:51,100 --> 01:04:54,501 No matter what circumstances may arise... 934 01:04:54,571 --> 01:04:57,540 ...I will resolutely engage in battle. 935 01:04:57,607 --> 01:05:00,599 And I expect my officers to follow my example. 936 01:05:03,112 --> 01:05:04,545 The Navy Minister's command was that... 937 01:05:04,614 --> 01:05:06,605 ...there is to be absolute compliance with the lmperial decree. 938 01:05:06,683 --> 01:05:08,241 Are you suggesting that we act contrary to these orders? 939 01:05:08,518 --> 01:05:10,713 I'll answer that question. 940 01:05:10,787 --> 01:05:14,780 It is impossible for our actions to be contrary to the lmperial will. 941 01:05:16,025 --> 01:05:19,153 An enemy fleet has arrived off the Boso peninsula. 942 01:05:19,229 --> 01:05:25,464 Squadron 207 of Kodama Air Base in Saitama... 943 01:05:25,535 --> 01:05:27,162 ...is currently preparing to attack. 944 01:05:28,338 --> 01:05:30,863 The war is not over! 945 01:05:32,242 --> 01:05:36,611 Squadron 207 946 01:05:36,846 --> 01:05:40,111 Saitama Prefecture: Kodama Air Base 947 01:06:02,772 --> 01:06:02,972 Air Force Brigade Commander: Colonel Yanaka 948 01:06:02,972 --> 01:06:06,743 Air Force Brigade Commander: Colonel Yanaka Our target lies 400 kilometers off the Boso peninsula... 949 01:06:06,743 --> 01:06:08,973 Our target lies 400 kilometers off the Boso peninsula... 950 01:06:09,612 --> 01:06:16,609 ...a fleet of about thirty ships, including three aircraft carriers. 951 01:06:19,422 --> 01:06:25,418 We launch with the aim of attacking at dawn. Takeoff time... 952 01:06:26,829 --> 01:06:28,888 Midnight! 953 01:06:30,233 --> 01:06:34,829 In honor of this mission, the loyal people of Kodama... 954 01:06:34,904 --> 01:06:41,400 ...have been permitted to give you a special send-off. 955 01:06:42,979 --> 01:06:46,972 For those who have been living under the shadows of enemy bombers... 956 01:06:48,451 --> 01:06:54,481 ...for the people of the home-front who have been gnashing their teeth in suffering... 957 01:06:54,557 --> 01:06:59,426 ...today is the day we paint the rising sun on our wings... 958 01:06:59,495 --> 01:07:02,623 ...and show these good people our great formation of thirty-six aircraft. 959 01:07:04,967 --> 01:07:10,963 The war for the homeland has now begun. The rise or fall... 960 01:07:11,441 --> 01:07:16,469 ...of our Empire is balanced on the wings of you, our sallying heroes! 961 01:07:19,582 --> 01:07:22,176 Imperial Household Agency: General Bureau Section Office 962 01:07:23,219 --> 01:07:24,015 Hey... 963 01:07:24,153 --> 01:07:25,347 Almost... I'm almost done. 964 01:07:25,488 --> 01:07:29,788 The Emperor has read the Rescript, and has made revisions in five places. 965 01:07:30,293 --> 01:07:32,352 What? 966 01:07:32,428 --> 01:07:34,726 But... 967 01:07:34,797 --> 01:07:38,289 But it'll take me over an hour to re-transcribe it. 968 01:07:39,102 --> 01:07:43,971 We can't help it. Just patch paper over the revised parts and redo them. 969 01:07:44,040 --> 01:07:47,066 We just contacted the Cabinet about it, and they're in a panic. 970 01:07:49,245 --> 01:07:52,214 Then it can't be helped. I'd usually never ask this, but... 971 01:07:52,281 --> 01:07:53,714 ...could you please have someone help me? 972 01:07:53,850 --> 01:07:56,876 "...the general trends of the world have all turned against Japan's interest." 973 01:07:57,153 --> 01:08:02,090 "Furthermore, the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb... 974 01:08:02,158 --> 01:08:03,526 "...to wreak devastation..." 975 01:08:03,526 --> 01:08:05,960 "...to wreak devastation..." Hold it, hold it, hold it... 976 01:08:06,095 --> 01:08:10,031 "...the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb... 977 01:08:10,099 --> 01:08:11,167 "...to wreak devastation..." 978 01:08:11,167 --> 01:08:14,625 "...to wreak devastation..." That's not how it goes, come on! 979 01:08:14,704 --> 01:08:18,572 "...the enemy has begun to employ a new and most cruel bomb... 980 01:08:19,008 --> 01:08:24,002 "...to slaughter the innocent." Then after that, it's "and wreak devastation." 981 01:08:26,149 --> 01:08:29,778 Well, we've got no time. Just write it in small print next to the line. 982 01:08:29,919 --> 01:08:31,910 Yes, sir. 983 01:09:06,189 --> 01:09:10,182 I will now have an audience with His Majesty... 984 01:09:11,027 --> 01:09:16,124 ...and will receive his lmperial autograph and seal unto this Rescript. 985 01:09:16,499 --> 01:09:24,565 The spirit of the wings of our fearless cadets... 986 01:09:24,807 --> 01:09:32,907 ... is the spirit of victory. 987 01:09:33,082 --> 01:09:41,114 I wish I could send my mother a picture... 988 01:09:41,424 --> 01:09:49,354 ... of the splendidly sinking enemy-ship. 989 01:09:49,632 --> 01:09:57,664 The seven buttons worn by our young-blooded cadets... 990 01:09:57,940 --> 01:10:05,972 ... are those of the cherry-blossom and anchor. 991 01:10:06,215 --> 01:10:14,315 As always, today they fly, they fly over Kasumigaura... 992 01:10:14,557 --> 01:10:22,225 ... over which clouds of great hope emerge. 993 01:10:22,465 --> 01:10:22,899 Imperial Palace: Underground Government Office 994 01:10:22,899 --> 01:10:27,003 Imperial Palace: Underground Government Office The arms of our fiery and vibrant cadets... 995 01:10:27,003 --> 01:10:31,133 The arms of our fiery and vibrant cadets... 996 01:10:31,207 --> 01:10:38,477 ... are metal triggers, their hearts are balls of fire. 997 01:10:38,648 --> 01:10:43,915 "Hirohito" 998 01:11:12,615 --> 01:11:14,606 Prime Minister... 999 01:11:17,486 --> 01:11:23,482 Word has reached me that there has been some unrest in the ranks of the lmperial Guard. 1000 01:11:24,994 --> 01:11:27,986 Have you heard of this, Prime Minister? 1001 01:11:29,665 --> 01:11:33,658 I... have not, no one has told me. 1002 01:11:35,037 --> 01:11:39,030 But that's silly. Not the lmperial Guard. 1003 01:11:39,308 --> 01:11:44,439 They have pledged themselves to protect His Majesty. 1004 01:12:08,838 --> 01:12:11,807 The Chief of Staff will have to obey the lmperial Guard Commander... 1005 01:12:11,874 --> 01:12:13,967 ...so the problem is the Commander himself. 1006 01:12:14,110 --> 01:12:16,203 But we have a lot of potential comrades among the commanding officers. 1007 01:12:16,278 --> 01:12:18,769 If enough of them join us, eventually the Commander will have to join as well. 1008 01:12:18,981 --> 01:12:22,439 No, it's not going to be that easy. 1009 01:12:22,518 --> 01:12:23,883 Convincing him will be extremely difficult. 1010 01:12:24,020 --> 01:12:25,715 We'll take on the job of convincing him. 1011 01:12:25,788 --> 01:12:28,780 First, we'll hunt down Lt. Colonel Ida of the Military Affairs Section. 1012 01:12:28,858 --> 01:12:32,487 No matter what, if the broadcast is made, we've lost. 1013 01:12:32,795 --> 01:12:35,093 We have to move tonight. 1014 01:12:35,164 --> 01:12:37,860 We have to get it done tonight, no matter what. 1015 01:12:38,300 --> 01:12:42,293 By the way, I was able to contact Kuroda at the flight school. 1016 01:12:43,572 --> 01:12:45,164 He should be showing up any minute now. 1017 01:12:45,241 --> 01:12:48,802 Kuroda is going to take a squadron and overfly the palace. 1018 01:12:48,878 --> 01:12:52,143 They'll give us cover and encouragement. 1019 01:12:52,214 --> 01:12:53,943 And will inspire the Air Force to rise up in support... 1020 01:12:54,083 --> 01:12:56,347 Quiet. 1021 01:12:56,686 --> 01:12:59,814 This announcement is for everyone in the nation. 1022 01:13:00,022 --> 01:13:04,186 There is going to be an important broadcast tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1023 01:13:04,260 --> 01:13:06,888 Everyone in the nation is to listen to it. 1024 01:13:07,563 --> 01:13:07,663 To repeat this message... 1025 01:13:07,663 --> 01:13:10,399 To repeat this message... Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1026 01:13:10,399 --> 01:13:10,466 Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1027 01:13:10,466 --> 01:13:11,267 There is going to be an important broadcast... Fine, so we have until noon tomorrow. 1028 01:13:11,267 --> 01:13:11,333 There is going to be an important broadcast... 1029 01:13:11,333 --> 01:13:12,668 There is going to be an important broadcast... Let's hurry up and convince lmperial Guard Commander Mori. 1030 01:13:12,668 --> 01:13:12,735 Let's hurry up and convince lmperial Guard Commander Mori. 1031 01:13:12,735 --> 01:13:13,235 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. Let's hurry up and convince lmperial Guard Commander Mori. 1032 01:13:13,235 --> 01:13:13,302 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1033 01:13:13,302 --> 01:13:15,838 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. And as for convincing the Minister of War... 1034 01:13:15,838 --> 01:13:15,971 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. 1035 01:13:15,971 --> 01:13:19,964 ... tomorrow at noon, August 15th. We have a suitable person for the job: Army Affairs Section, Lt. Colonel Takeshita. 1036 01:13:21,077 --> 01:13:25,241 His sister is the Minister of War's wife; they're brothers-in-law. 1037 01:13:26,382 --> 01:13:28,475 "The lmperial decision has been made." 1038 01:13:28,551 --> 01:13:32,749 "All in the military are to obey the lmperial will." 1039 01:13:32,822 --> 01:13:36,383 "Let no shame be cast upon our illustrious traditions and brilliant deeds of arms... 1040 01:13:36,459 --> 01:13:38,893 "...even unto the very last moment." 1041 01:13:38,961 --> 01:13:43,364 "Let not a single soldier commit a rash or blind act." 1042 01:13:43,432 --> 01:13:45,832 "I earnestly desire that we all demonstrate to all people... 1043 01:13:45,901 --> 01:13:49,860 "...the honor and glory of the lmperial military." 1044 01:13:50,206 --> 01:13:53,471 "I humbly swallow copious tears... 1045 01:13:53,542 --> 01:13:56,340 "...and thus instruct you all." 1046 01:13:57,813 --> 01:14:00,748 "The attached lmperial Rescript will be announced tomorrow on the 15th... 1047 01:14:00,816 --> 01:14:03,114 "...at the stroke of noon... 1048 01:14:03,185 --> 01:14:09,818 "...when His Majesty's radio-broadcast is scheduled to occur... 1049 01:14:09,892 --> 01:14:13,384 "...whereupon our wish is for thorough empathy with the lmperial will." 1050 01:14:17,433 --> 01:14:20,425 This telegraph will be immediately sent to all Army units. 1051 01:14:33,182 --> 01:14:34,316 Arao. 1052 01:14:34,316 --> 01:14:36,307 Arao. Yes? 1053 01:14:36,452 --> 01:14:41,515 I want the young military officers to live. 1054 01:14:41,657 --> 01:14:44,023 Excuse me? 1055 01:14:44,160 --> 01:14:48,153 I want there to be a path for them... a way for them to continue to serve... 1056 01:14:50,232 --> 01:14:52,928 ...say, becoming a police officer, for example. 1057 01:14:58,007 --> 01:15:00,373 Are you going back to the Cabinet? 1058 01:15:00,509 --> 01:15:02,568 I've made my rounds today... 1059 01:15:02,645 --> 01:15:05,773 ...like a postman, between the Prime Minister's Residence and the Army Ministry. 1060 01:15:06,816 --> 01:15:10,809 It's been a busy day, but I believe I've done everything there is to be done... 1061 01:15:14,089 --> 01:15:15,556 The lmperial decree has been completed... 1062 01:15:15,624 --> 01:15:19,116 ...the Emperor's signed it and stamped the imperial seal, so we're done, right? 1063 01:15:19,195 --> 01:15:19,895 You know, we... 1064 01:15:19,895 --> 01:15:21,556 No, you see, it can't be announced... 1065 01:15:21,630 --> 01:15:24,224 ...with just His Majesty's autograph and seal. 1066 01:15:24,300 --> 01:15:26,530 The Prime Minister and his colleagues have to countersign it... 1067 01:15:26,602 --> 01:15:28,832 Yes, they're about to get started. 1068 01:15:28,904 --> 01:15:31,896 Just a little more time. Just a little! 1069 01:15:46,021 --> 01:15:59,492 "Suzuki Kantaro" 1070 01:16:02,371 --> 01:16:05,738 Imperial Palace: Imperial Guard HQ 1071 01:16:08,110 --> 01:16:11,102 So this plan, you say... 1072 01:16:11,647 --> 01:16:14,810 ...has been authorized by the Minister of War, the Chief of Staff... 1073 01:16:14,884 --> 01:16:22,154 ...the Eastern District Army Commander, and the lmperial Guard Commander, is that right? 1074 01:16:23,359 --> 01:16:25,350 That's right. 1075 01:16:27,630 --> 01:16:28,464 Are you sure? 1076 01:16:28,464 --> 01:16:29,829 Are you sure? Captain, sir! 1077 01:16:29,899 --> 01:16:33,062 Could we alone have drawn up such an important plan? 1078 01:17:16,211 --> 01:17:24,880 "Anami Korechika" 1079 01:17:29,925 --> 01:17:35,557 His Majesty will soon be... making his recording. 1080 01:17:35,631 --> 01:17:38,623 I will now depart for the lmperial Household Agency. 1081 01:17:41,437 --> 01:17:42,495 Convince lmperial Guard Commander Mori? 1082 01:17:42,638 --> 01:17:45,505 Everyone except the lmperial Guard Commander is with us. 1083 01:17:45,574 --> 01:17:48,202 Now is the time for you to become involved, Lt. Colonel Ida! 1084 01:17:48,344 --> 01:17:51,802 Lmperial Guard Commander Mori was our instructor at Army College. 1085 01:17:51,880 --> 01:17:54,314 He'd treat us like we were kids; we can't persuade him. 1086 01:17:55,250 --> 01:17:58,777 I wonder if I would fare any better... 1087 01:17:58,854 --> 01:18:01,846 No, no matter who goes, he'd probably... 1088 01:18:03,926 --> 01:18:06,394 If the Commander opposes the plan, then what? 1089 01:18:06,528 --> 01:18:09,827 If you go to him, Ida, I'm sure he'd approve of it! 1090 01:18:09,965 --> 01:18:13,958 If you decide to do this, and he doesn't approve... 1091 01:18:14,703 --> 01:18:18,366 ...then we'll have no choice but to abandon the plan. 1092 01:18:18,640 --> 01:18:22,007 Ida! It's no longer an issue of whether we'll succeed or fail. 1093 01:18:22,077 --> 01:18:24,602 I've already explained that to you. 1094 01:18:25,614 --> 01:18:26,945 Is the Eastern District Army mobilizing? 1095 01:18:27,082 --> 01:18:30,347 I went to persuade their Commander... 1096 01:18:30,419 --> 01:18:32,444 ...but so far we don't know how many will join us. 1097 01:18:32,521 --> 01:18:36,150 But if the lmperial Guard revolts and besieges the palace, the entire Army will follow! 1098 01:18:36,291 --> 01:18:37,059 But their Commander is... 1099 01:18:37,059 --> 01:18:41,018 That's why, that's why we want you, Ida, to appeal to him! 1100 01:18:41,096 --> 01:18:45,863 If you do this and lmperial Guard Commander Mori won't budge... 1101 01:18:45,934 --> 01:18:50,667 ...then we'll manfully abandon this plan. 1102 01:18:51,740 --> 01:18:54,732 Ida! Please! Help us! 1103 01:18:59,114 --> 01:19:01,105 Hatanaka... 1104 01:19:03,152 --> 01:19:06,144 ...there's almost no chance of convincing Commander Mori. 1105 01:19:08,824 --> 01:19:10,485 But I'll do what I can. 1106 01:19:10,626 --> 01:19:12,617 Yes? 1107 01:19:14,730 --> 01:19:17,130 Hatanaka. 1108 01:19:17,199 --> 01:19:23,195 I was sure that every officer here at Ichigadai ought to bravely commit suicide. 1109 01:19:24,440 --> 01:19:27,238 But that's easier said than done. 1110 01:19:27,309 --> 01:19:29,209 However... 1111 01:19:33,215 --> 01:19:36,275 I've been struck by your singular passion. 1112 01:19:36,351 --> 01:19:39,320 I'm going to lay it all on the line for you. 1113 01:19:39,455 --> 01:19:40,289 Then you will, Ida... 1114 01:19:40,289 --> 01:19:42,154 Then you will, Ida... However, Hatanaka... 1115 01:19:42,224 --> 01:19:47,059 If I can't convince the Commander, you really will abort this plan, right? 1116 01:19:49,498 --> 01:19:50,021 Yes, sir! 1117 01:19:50,165 --> 01:19:54,727 Yokohama Guards: Tsurumi Soji Temple 1118 01:19:54,970 --> 01:19:58,371 The word "surrender" is not in the dictionary of the lmperial Army! 1119 01:19:58,440 --> 01:20:01,739 We must fight, down to the last man! 1120 01:20:01,810 --> 01:20:03,011 Therefore, you bastards... 1121 01:20:03,011 --> 01:20:04,137 Therefore, you bastards... But sir... 1122 01:20:04,213 --> 01:20:07,205 ...there's been no orders, no command to mobilize from Shibuya headquarters. 1123 01:20:07,349 --> 01:20:09,943 Don't get wishy-washy on me! 1124 01:20:10,018 --> 01:20:16,116 You guys heard the news. There's going to be an important broadcast at noon tomorrow! 1125 01:20:16,191 --> 01:20:20,992 We don't have a moment to lose! 1126 01:20:21,063 --> 01:20:24,089 Lmmediately, let us unite in action! 1127 01:20:24,333 --> 01:20:26,324 The countersigning by all the ministers is complete. 1128 01:20:26,468 --> 01:20:29,028 Then, Mr. Sato, we can begin. 1129 01:20:29,104 --> 01:20:31,766 We're going to transmit the telegrams now. To all the Allied nations. 1130 01:20:31,840 --> 01:20:33,398 All right? Bye now. 1131 01:20:36,812 --> 01:20:37,412 Do we... 1132 01:20:37,412 --> 01:20:38,013 Do we... Send them. 1133 01:20:38,013 --> 01:20:38,080 Send them. 1134 01:20:38,080 --> 01:20:40,071 Understood. Send them. 1135 01:20:52,995 --> 01:20:55,987 It's all over now... 1136 01:20:57,065 --> 01:20:59,056 11:00... 1137 01:21:05,974 --> 01:21:09,967 It's been a long day... 1138 01:21:17,719 --> 01:21:20,711 Can't think of a longer one. 1139 01:21:23,091 --> 01:21:28,188 The Cabinet ministers, having met constantly since the 9th... 1140 01:21:28,263 --> 01:21:30,891 ...were as one overcome by a deep physical and mental fatigue. 1141 01:21:30,966 --> 01:21:34,925 Most of them fell into a state of near despondency. 1142 01:21:35,003 --> 01:21:40,999 All kinds of tangled thoughts came and went in their torpor. 1143 01:21:41,843 --> 01:21:47,839 Some struggled to comprehend the meaning of the nation's first defeat in its long history... 1144 01:21:48,717 --> 01:21:53,711 Some could not stop thinking of the con- sequences of not ending the war... 1145 01:21:55,691 --> 01:21:59,422 Atomic bombs destroying city after city, one after another... 1146 01:21:59,728 --> 01:22:05,291 One million Allied troops flooding onto Kyushu's Satsuma Peninsula... 1147 01:22:05,367 --> 01:22:07,767 ...and Kanto's Kujukuri-hama Bay. 1148 01:22:07,836 --> 01:22:12,773 The Soviet Union in Hokkaido... no, the Soviet Union marching south... 1149 01:22:12,841 --> 01:22:16,038 ...into the Korean Peninsulas, into northern Kyushu, even as far as Chugoku. 1150 01:22:17,312 --> 01:22:22,841 Japan getting divided into parts... men, women, even children and the elderly... 1151 01:22:22,918 --> 01:22:25,785 ...all falling and dying amidst horrid plumes of gunpowder smoke... 1152 01:22:25,854 --> 01:22:31,121 ...the isles of Japan becoming isles of death, mountains built of 80-million corpses... 1153 01:22:31,426 --> 01:22:38,229 But physical exhaustion overwhelmed these vague thoughts. 1154 01:22:38,300 --> 01:22:44,296 As these thoughts faded, they were replaced by one last one: 1155 01:22:46,575 --> 01:22:53,481 "I'm tired. It was a long day. It was a truly long day... 1156 01:22:53,548 --> 01:22:56,540 "...but this long day is finally over." 1157 01:22:59,121 --> 01:23:02,648 In this thought they were united, and they were all wrong. 1158 01:23:02,724 --> 01:23:07,423 The long day was far from over; only half of it had elapsed. 1159 01:23:22,444 --> 01:23:24,139 The Commander of the Guard is with a guest? 1160 01:23:24,212 --> 01:23:25,547 What guest? 1161 01:23:25,547 --> 01:23:28,015 Lt. Colonel Shiraishi, from from the 2nd General Army Staff Office. 1162 01:23:28,150 --> 01:23:32,678 Colonel Shiraishi... isn't Colonel Shiraishi the Guard Commander's... 1163 01:23:32,821 --> 01:23:34,856 ...brother-in-law. Yes. 1164 01:23:34,856 --> 01:23:36,551 ...brother-in-law. Yes. We don't have time for this! 1165 01:23:36,625 --> 01:23:40,254 Ida! While you're here, I'll go to the Shibui Barracks in Surugadai. 1166 01:23:41,530 --> 01:23:42,758 The barracks in Surugadai? 1167 01:23:42,898 --> 01:23:46,026 Yes! I'm going to appeal to Lt. Colonel Takeshita of the Military Affairs Section. 1168 01:23:46,101 --> 01:23:47,693 ...and ask him to have the Minister of War take decisive action! 1169 01:24:09,691 --> 01:24:11,352 I am much obliged to you for many things. 1170 01:24:11,493 --> 01:24:14,485 No... 1171 01:24:14,563 --> 01:24:18,397 I'm just very glad that things resolved uneventfully. 1172 01:24:36,017 --> 01:24:38,008 Excuse me. 1173 01:24:51,633 --> 01:24:53,965 All during these meetings about ending the war... 1174 01:24:54,035 --> 01:24:56,663 ...I have spoken as a representative of the Armed Forces... 1175 01:24:56,738 --> 01:25:00,230 ...and have been quite obstinate in expressing my opinions. 1176 01:25:00,308 --> 01:25:03,675 I now want to humbly express my apologies. 1177 01:25:03,745 --> 01:25:09,581 My honest intent was a simple one, namely, to protect the nation. I had no other agenda. 1178 01:25:09,651 --> 01:25:12,552 Please understand, and forgive me. 1179 01:25:14,089 --> 01:25:17,081 I understand very well. 1180 01:25:18,427 --> 01:25:25,424 I want to thank you with all my heart for your frank opinions. 1181 01:25:27,269 --> 01:25:32,571 Whatever was said, it came from your passionate concern for the nation. 1182 01:25:37,245 --> 01:25:40,612 But, General Anami... 1183 01:25:40,682 --> 01:25:44,675 The nation of Japan is at peace. 1184 01:25:45,287 --> 01:25:51,783 I do not feel much anxiety about its future. 1185 01:25:53,061 --> 01:25:57,054 I, too, believe the same. 1186 01:26:06,208 --> 01:26:10,042 This was sent to me from the Southern front. 1187 01:26:10,111 --> 01:26:14,104 I do not smoke, so I brought them, hoping that they might give you pleasure. 1188 01:26:40,609 --> 01:26:47,606 Anami, my friend, you have an eloquent way of saying farewell. 1189 01:27:14,608 --> 01:27:18,044 How loud should my voice be? 1190 01:27:18,278 --> 01:27:21,475 Your normal tone of voice would be fine. 1191 01:27:45,872 --> 01:27:54,576 We, after greatly considering the general state of the World, and the specific conditions of our Empire... 1192 01:27:54,948 --> 01:28:04,721 ...have decided that the settlement of the situation requires an extraordinary measure... 1193 01:28:04,791 --> 01:28:07,089 ...which we now announce to our good and loyal subjects. 1194 01:28:07,527 --> 01:28:15,798 Holding our senior cadets in high esteem... 1195 01:28:15,869 --> 01:28:23,935 Every time we hear of their distinguished deeds, it gives us a thrill. 1196 01:28:24,010 --> 01:28:32,247 Firmly work up, work up the spirit of attack. 1197 01:28:32,319 --> 01:28:38,918 No enemy is a match for the Yamato spirit. 1198 01:28:39,259 --> 01:28:44,356 However, the conflict has now lasted for nearly four years. 1199 01:28:44,431 --> 01:28:48,458 The officers of the Army and Navy have lead a valiant war effort. 1200 01:28:48,535 --> 01:28:52,562 They have been diligently supported by our Servants in the Government. 1201 01:28:52,639 --> 01:28:56,905 They have been devotedly served by Our hundred million Subjects. 1202 01:28:56,977 --> 01:29:01,505 Despite the fact that each has done his very, very best... 1203 01:29:01,581 --> 01:29:04,982 ...the war situation has developed in a manner not to the Nation's advantage. 1204 01:29:05,252 --> 01:29:08,688 I wish I could send my mother a picture... 1205 01:29:09,422 --> 01:29:17,921 ... of the splendidly sinking enemy-ship. 1206 01:29:18,298 --> 01:29:22,291 And furthermore, should we continue to fight... 1207 01:29:23,270 --> 01:29:28,264 ...not only would our Nation be destroyed and our Subjects obliterated... 1208 01:29:29,643 --> 01:29:33,636 ...but eventually, all of human civilization would vanish from the Earth. 1209 01:29:34,915 --> 01:29:42,117 This being the case, how can we preserve the multitudes of our people... 1210 01:29:50,297 --> 01:29:52,857 The final Attack Squadron, #12, is departing, sir! 1211 01:30:24,831 --> 01:30:27,095 Your Excellency. 1212 01:30:27,167 --> 01:30:29,158 The second infantry regiment of the lmperial Guard... 1213 01:30:29,235 --> 01:30:31,601 ...is already in the palace compound, with military banners raised. 1214 01:30:31,972 --> 01:30:35,066 They are going to revolt at 2:00 and besiege the palace. 1215 01:30:36,743 --> 01:30:41,237 We are against the government defeatists who hope that we can arrange... 1216 01:30:41,314 --> 01:30:43,805 ...for the Emperor to be retained as a mere figurehead. 1217 01:30:43,883 --> 01:30:47,876 Our Emperor a puppet?! Our people totally demoralized?! 1218 01:30:47,954 --> 01:30:52,948 Our homeland devastated?! Does this sit well with you? 1219 01:30:54,160 --> 01:30:58,529 To put it bluntly, they're letting His Majesty clean up the mess of the war they lost... 1220 01:30:58,598 --> 01:31:00,862 ...while they themselves are trying to shirk responsibility. 1221 01:31:00,934 --> 01:31:03,926 That's what the current Ministers are doing. 1222 01:31:04,971 --> 01:31:09,908 You can argue all you want, but now that the Emperor has made his decision... 1223 01:31:09,976 --> 01:31:12,536 ...I cannot agree with any action that opposes the will of His Majesty. 1224 01:31:13,546 --> 01:31:15,537 But, Your Excellency! 1225 01:31:17,350 --> 01:31:19,978 Imperial Household Agency: Chamberlain's Office 1226 01:31:31,297 --> 01:31:35,290 It would be unfortunate if the lid came off... do you have an appropriate container? 1227 01:31:35,802 --> 01:31:38,669 I think something can be found... 1228 01:31:38,738 --> 01:31:41,730 We'd really appreciate it if you could find an appropriate container. 1229 01:31:50,850 --> 01:31:51,441 How about something like this? 1230 01:31:51,584 --> 01:31:54,576 Yes, that would do just fine. Thank you. 1231 01:32:10,136 --> 01:32:14,266 The broadcast will be at noon... Where should this be placed to keep it safe? 1232 01:32:16,342 --> 01:32:16,543 Surugadai, Kanda (East of Imperial Palace): Shibui Barracks 1233 01:32:16,543 --> 01:32:21,047 Surugadai, Kanda (East of Imperial Palace): Shibui Barracks The Commander? He's raised a military flag inside of the palace grounds? 1234 01:32:21,047 --> 01:32:21,604 The Commander? He's raised a military flag inside of the palace grounds? 1235 01:32:21,681 --> 01:32:23,308 So Colonel Haga has agreed? 1236 01:32:23,450 --> 01:32:28,615 Yes. They're going to rise up at 2:00 a.m. And besiege the palace. 1237 01:32:28,688 --> 01:32:32,988 In addition, four other commanders have also given proactive consent to our plan! 1238 01:32:34,127 --> 01:32:35,890 What about Guard Commander Mori? 1239 01:32:36,029 --> 01:32:38,156 No, the Guard Commander alone has not agreed. 1240 01:32:38,231 --> 01:32:40,495 Ida and Shiizaki are even now trying to convince him... 1241 01:32:40,567 --> 01:32:42,194 ...and that's just a matter of time. 1242 01:32:42,268 --> 01:32:45,795 Col. Takeshita, we want to ask of you to persuade Minister of War Anami. 1243 01:32:45,872 --> 01:32:47,737 No one else can do that but you. 1244 01:32:47,874 --> 01:32:50,775 But even if I explained everything to him, at this stage the Minister probably won't... 1245 01:32:50,910 --> 01:32:52,207 No, it will work! 1246 01:32:52,278 --> 01:32:55,270 As long as you're the one who goes to him, Col. Takeshita. Please! 1247 01:32:57,016 --> 01:33:00,508 There's no time, I have to get back to the lmperial Guards. 1248 01:33:00,587 --> 01:33:03,215 We've come this far, we'll do it by brute force alone if we have to. 1249 01:33:03,289 --> 01:33:04,551 Col. Takeshita. 1250 01:33:04,624 --> 01:33:07,525 We're not asking for you to agree right this minute. 1251 01:33:07,594 --> 01:33:11,587 But if everything goes according to plan, then please, join us! 1252 01:33:14,601 --> 01:33:17,832 Hatanaka. I'll go and see the Minister immediately. 1253 01:33:18,271 --> 01:33:19,636 Yes? 1254 01:33:19,773 --> 01:33:25,769 I don't know if I'll ask him to take action. But I'm a little concerned about him. 1255 01:33:28,948 --> 01:33:30,643 The broadcasting station is going to take it? 1256 01:33:30,784 --> 01:33:34,413 Yes, since the broadcast will be made from the station... 1257 01:33:34,487 --> 01:33:36,580 ...I think that it is the obvious choice. 1258 01:33:36,723 --> 01:33:38,486 But... 1259 01:33:38,558 --> 01:33:41,356 ...there is much cause for concern... 1260 01:33:41,427 --> 01:33:44,760 ...in taking this record with us in the middle of the night. Besides... 1261 01:33:44,831 --> 01:33:48,665 ...we heard that there is unrest among elements of the Army. 1262 01:33:48,735 --> 01:33:52,728 If that's the case, it might be best to keep it here, in the lmperial Household. 1263 01:33:56,543 --> 01:34:00,536 But there is no appropriate place here in which to keep it safe. 1264 01:34:01,047 --> 01:34:05,313 Maybe the Chamberlain and his men should care for it, as they attend upon His Majesty. 1265 01:34:05,518 --> 01:34:06,219 Chamberlain Tokugawa 1266 01:34:06,219 --> 01:34:08,087 Chamberlain Tokugawa I see. In that case, I see no problem with taking custody of it. 1267 01:34:08,087 --> 01:34:10,112 I see. In that case, I see no problem with taking custody of it. 1268 01:34:17,063 --> 01:34:19,793 Your Excellency... 1269 01:34:19,866 --> 01:34:22,858 I have said everything that I wanted to say. 1270 01:34:25,471 --> 01:34:27,029 No... 1271 01:34:27,106 --> 01:34:29,097 ...one last thing. 1272 01:34:31,477 --> 01:34:36,847 If there is to be no decisive battle on home soil... if the war ends so ignominiously... 1273 01:34:36,916 --> 01:34:40,443 ...wouldn't that be a craven betrayal of the heroic spirits... 1274 01:34:40,520 --> 01:34:43,512 ...of the three-million and more who have given their lives at the front lines? 1275 01:34:45,024 --> 01:34:48,983 Even now as we speak, kamikaze pilots are headed out... 1276 01:34:49,062 --> 01:34:52,054 ...launching an attack against an enemy fleet. 1277 01:34:54,834 --> 01:34:57,769 Instead of fighting to the last soldier... 1278 01:34:57,837 --> 01:35:01,603 ...if we lay down our arms by command of the Emperor... 1279 01:35:01,674 --> 01:35:05,166 It sounds dutiful, but it's just a shirking of responsibility! 1280 01:35:05,511 --> 01:35:07,979 What will the people think of the military then? 1281 01:35:08,047 --> 01:35:11,039 Will they not consider us to be self- serving, double-dealing cowards? 1282 01:35:15,555 --> 01:35:17,785 Your Excellency. 1283 01:35:17,857 --> 01:35:19,848 I will say no more. 1284 01:35:21,294 --> 01:35:24,286 Now is the time for all military men to stake their lives... 1285 01:35:25,398 --> 01:35:28,390 ...and the lmperial Guard ought to be in the vanguard. 1286 01:35:29,569 --> 01:35:31,298 Please... 1287 01:35:31,371 --> 01:35:34,363 ...if I may have Your Excellency's resolution. 1288 01:35:41,781 --> 01:35:45,717 I now have a sufficient understanding of what you're all aiming at. 1289 01:35:45,785 --> 01:35:48,777 Frankly speaking, I'm impressed. 1290 01:35:53,393 --> 01:35:56,829 I will now go to the Meiji Jingu Shrine. 1291 01:35:56,963 --> 01:35:59,227 Yes? 1292 01:35:59,365 --> 01:36:03,301 As just a simple Japanese man... 1293 01:36:03,369 --> 01:36:06,361 ...l'm going to bow down in front of the Meiji Jingu shrine... 1294 01:36:07,774 --> 01:36:10,766 ...and decide on the path I am to take. 1295 01:36:16,616 --> 01:36:19,608 While I'm at it, I will also hear what Chief of Staff Mizutani has to say. 1296 01:36:20,453 --> 01:36:22,444 Yes sir! Goodbye! 1297 01:36:33,766 --> 01:36:36,758 We have with us Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1298 01:36:38,338 --> 01:36:38,963 How did it go? 1299 01:36:39,105 --> 01:36:42,734 I think he will take action. He's going to talk to Chief of Staff Mizutani. 1300 01:36:43,776 --> 01:36:44,333 Then he will... 1301 01:36:44,477 --> 01:36:49,312 I'll give you the details later. Shiizaki's here, too, go wait in there with them. 1302 01:36:49,449 --> 01:36:51,440 Very good, Sir! 1303 01:36:55,989 --> 01:36:58,253 Army Lt. Colonel Hatanaka entering! 1304 01:37:05,832 --> 01:37:08,130 Mr. Shiizaki... 1305 01:37:08,201 --> 01:37:10,192 What is happening? 1306 01:37:11,704 --> 01:37:15,800 His Excellency will be going to Meiji Jingu. 1307 01:37:16,709 --> 01:37:19,701 You're not going to Meiji Jingu, you're going to the palace! 1308 01:37:21,114 --> 01:37:23,810 What? 1309 01:37:23,883 --> 01:37:26,113 Who the hell are you? 1310 01:37:26,252 --> 01:37:29,050 Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1311 01:37:29,122 --> 01:37:31,590 I have come upon hearing the news of the lmperial Guard's uprising. 1312 01:37:31,724 --> 01:37:33,214 What uprising? 1313 01:37:33,359 --> 01:37:36,294 Your Excellency! With respect to rising up, what is your intent? 1314 01:37:40,833 --> 01:37:43,301 I have none! 1315 01:37:43,603 --> 01:37:46,595 Lt. Colonel Hatanaka, this is our last chance. 1316 01:37:47,907 --> 01:37:49,932 We can't just linger, we're running out of time. 1317 01:37:50,076 --> 01:37:55,173 Your Excellency! We implore you! Reconsider! Please reconsider! 1318 01:37:56,349 --> 01:37:58,044 Lmportunate puppy! 1319 01:38:05,958 --> 01:38:08,449 Your Excellency! 1320 01:38:08,795 --> 01:38:09,284 Insolence! 1321 01:38:09,429 --> 01:38:11,556 Your Excellency! 1322 01:38:13,566 --> 01:38:15,557 You bastards... 1323 01:38:58,878 --> 01:39:00,573 Hatanaka! What have you done?! 1324 01:39:01,981 --> 01:39:09,979 I couldn't convince the Commander... no... there was no time... 1325 01:39:10,056 --> 01:39:14,550 ...I had no time... so I had to do it... 1326 01:39:14,694 --> 01:39:15,962 Ida! Together, quickly... 1327 01:39:15,962 --> 01:39:18,231 Imperial Guard Chief of Staff Mizutani Ida! Together, quickly... 1328 01:39:18,231 --> 01:39:18,526 Ida! Together, quickly... 1329 01:39:18,598 --> 01:39:23,001 As fast, fast as possible, at once, we must go to the Eastern District Army... 1330 01:39:23,069 --> 01:39:25,799 Ida, please! 1331 01:39:25,872 --> 01:39:28,534 As fast as possible, go and convince the Eastern District Army to rise... Please! 1332 01:40:59,098 --> 01:41:04,365 Imperial Household Agency: Office of the Private Secretary to the Empress 1333 01:41:10,476 --> 01:41:13,741 Orders for the lmperial Guard, August 15, 2:00. 1334 01:41:13,813 --> 01:41:17,544 One: The lmperial Guards are to destroy the plot of the enemy... 1335 01:41:17,617 --> 01:41:21,610 ...support the Emperor, and protect the nation. 1336 01:41:22,688 --> 01:41:25,521 Two: The commander of the First Infantry Regiment... 1337 01:41:25,591 --> 01:41:28,583 ...will take command of the troops stationed in the 2nd and 3rd parade grounds... 1338 01:41:28,661 --> 01:41:31,687 ...then proceed to and occupy the main castle's equestrian grounds. 1339 01:41:31,764 --> 01:41:35,393 They are to defend the Emperor's apartments against outside intrusion. 1340 01:41:35,468 --> 01:41:40,303 Also, a company shall occupy the Tokyo Broadcast Bureau... 1341 01:41:40,373 --> 01:41:42,864 ...and put a stop to all broadcasting activity. 1342 01:41:42,942 --> 01:41:44,933 Three... 1343 01:41:56,756 --> 01:41:59,122 Hurry! Go faster! Faster! 1344 01:41:59,492 --> 01:42:02,723 The lmperial Guard Artillery Commander is to be on alert. 1345 01:42:02,795 --> 01:42:05,855 Eight: The lmperial Guard Commander of Technical Affairs is to be on alert. 1346 01:42:05,931 --> 01:42:11,927 Nine: The Captain of the lmperial Guard Artillery is to guard the palace. 1347 01:42:12,571 --> 01:42:15,369 Ten: The lmperial Guard Communications Chief shall cut... 1348 01:42:15,441 --> 01:42:17,807 ...all lines of communications into and out of the palace... 1349 01:42:17,877 --> 01:42:20,607 ...except for those going to lmperial Guard HQ. 1350 01:42:20,680 --> 01:42:23,945 Eleven: These orders are issued from lmperial Guard HQ... 1351 01:42:25,217 --> 01:42:28,209 ...signed: Lmperial Guard Commander, Mori Takeshi. 1352 01:43:00,186 --> 01:43:04,088 We two from the Army Ministry, by order of lmperial Guard HQ... 1353 01:43:04,156 --> 01:43:06,750 ...have been seconded as staff officers to the lmperial Guard. 1354 01:43:06,892 --> 01:43:11,056 The command to secure the palace should be formally delivered in the near future. 1355 01:43:11,130 --> 01:43:13,064 Therefore, deploy the troops immediately! 1356 01:43:13,199 --> 01:43:16,225 The Minister of War will be coming as scheduled, correct? 1357 01:43:16,369 --> 01:43:18,360 Yes sir, shortly! 1358 01:43:24,877 --> 01:43:26,245 Very well. Third Captain. 1359 01:43:26,245 --> 01:43:28,080 Very well. Third Captain. Yes, sir! 1360 01:43:28,080 --> 01:43:28,147 Yes, sir! 1361 01:43:28,147 --> 01:43:29,910 Command! Yes, sir! 1362 01:43:29,982 --> 01:43:33,611 The regiment shall immediately occupy the palace, and secure it! 1363 01:43:33,953 --> 01:43:36,589 Fall in! 1364 01:43:36,589 --> 01:43:37,256 Fall in! Load guns! 1365 01:43:37,256 --> 01:43:37,390 Load guns! 1366 01:43:37,390 --> 01:43:39,381 Bear swords! Load guns! 1367 01:43:48,601 --> 01:43:49,468 Take them away! 1368 01:43:49,468 --> 01:43:53,063 Take them away! Get in position, on the double! 1369 01:44:02,148 --> 01:44:06,744 Yokohama Guards: Dormitory for new guards 1370 01:44:09,088 --> 01:44:11,079 Attention! 1371 01:44:12,324 --> 01:44:17,318 Salute the Captain! Heads right! 1372 01:44:22,568 --> 01:44:25,162 Forward! 1373 01:44:25,304 --> 01:44:31,243 After the emergency call, when we're ready, we will depart for Tokyo! 1374 01:44:31,310 --> 01:44:37,977 The nation is in grave danger, and yet, only a few will stand up to save her! 1375 01:44:38,050 --> 01:44:42,077 As your Captain, I want to thank all of you with all my heart... 1376 01:44:42,154 --> 01:44:45,954 ...that though you are civilians, you have nonetheless chosen the path of honor! 1377 01:44:46,158 --> 01:44:48,752 Minister of War's Official Residence 1378 01:44:56,368 --> 01:44:59,360 It is I, Takeshita. 1379 01:44:59,505 --> 01:45:01,803 What are you doing here? 1380 01:45:01,874 --> 01:45:03,967 Never mind, come in. 1381 01:45:04,109 --> 01:45:06,407 Yes, sir. 1382 01:45:33,639 --> 01:45:49,317 "The compassion of His Majesty is profoundly moving; My heart touched, I am struck dumb. - 23 Showa, August 14th, Evening, General Korechika (Anami)" 1383 01:45:49,488 --> 01:45:50,055 Imperial Household Agency 1384 01:45:50,055 --> 01:45:51,790 Imperial Household Agency Find the switchboard! Cut all the phone lines! 1385 01:45:51,790 --> 01:45:54,350 Find the switchboard! Cut all the phone lines! 1386 01:45:54,426 --> 01:45:56,451 Hurry! 1387 01:45:56,629 --> 01:45:56,929 General Affairs Bureau 1388 01:45:56,929 --> 01:45:58,931 General Affairs Bureau Go! 1389 01:45:58,931 --> 01:45:59,260 General Affairs Bureau 1390 01:46:14,113 --> 01:46:16,707 Switchboard Room 1391 01:46:19,585 --> 01:46:20,152 Break it! 1392 01:46:20,152 --> 01:46:20,286 Yes, sir. 1393 01:46:20,286 --> 01:46:22,277 Yes, sir. Yes, sir. 1394 01:46:27,359 --> 01:46:29,350 Cut those phone lines! 1395 01:46:31,897 --> 01:46:32,955 Over here, this way! 1396 01:46:33,098 --> 01:46:34,099 Imperial Palace: Sakashita Gate 1397 01:46:34,099 --> 01:46:34,867 Imperial Palace: Sakashita Gate Stop! 1398 01:46:34,867 --> 01:46:35,000 Imperial Palace: Sakashita Gate 1399 01:46:35,000 --> 01:46:35,701 Imperial Palace: Sakashita Gate Stop! 1400 01:46:35,701 --> 01:46:37,168 Stop! 1401 01:46:38,604 --> 01:46:40,504 Who are you? 1402 01:46:40,639 --> 01:46:42,630 It's the Information Bureau Director. 1403 01:46:44,610 --> 01:46:46,737 Back it up! Back up the car! 1404 01:46:48,380 --> 01:46:50,371 Back it up! 1405 01:46:53,819 --> 01:46:55,878 What? The Information Bureau Director is here? 1406 01:46:56,021 --> 01:46:58,387 Yes sir, we just took him prisoner. 1407 01:46:58,524 --> 01:47:02,824 He's connected to the recording. We caught ourselves a fine fish. 1408 01:47:03,262 --> 01:47:05,287 Well done! Now don't let down your guard. 1409 01:47:05,431 --> 01:47:07,422 Yes, sir. 1410 01:47:14,039 --> 01:47:18,135 I wonder how Ida is doing at the Eastern District Army. Well, I hope. 1411 01:47:18,277 --> 01:47:23,806 Yeah. If they don't mobilize soon, there's a danger that we'll be exposed. 1412 01:47:23,882 --> 01:47:25,017 They'll uncover our forged orders. 1413 01:47:25,017 --> 01:47:26,352 Eastern District Army HQ: Staff Room They'll uncover our forged orders. 1414 01:47:26,352 --> 01:47:26,485 Eastern District Army HQ: Staff Room 1415 01:47:26,485 --> 01:47:27,519 Eastern District Army HQ: Staff Room An uprising? 1416 01:47:27,519 --> 01:47:28,315 An uprising? 1417 01:47:28,454 --> 01:47:30,081 The lmperial Guards have revolted? 1418 01:47:30,222 --> 01:47:31,917 That's... that's right. 1419 01:47:32,057 --> 01:47:35,493 We got a phone call from the lmperial Guard Staff Office making that claim. 1420 01:47:35,561 --> 01:47:37,222 What do they mean by "uprising?" 1421 01:47:37,363 --> 01:47:42,391 Lmperial Guard Commander Mori has been... killed! 1422 01:47:42,635 --> 01:47:44,068 What?! 1423 01:47:44,203 --> 01:47:46,467 Staff Officer Itagaki 1424 01:47:47,473 --> 01:47:50,704 As we have said, the aim of the uprising of the lmperial Guard... 1425 01:47:51,043 --> 01:47:53,739 ...is strictly in interests of protecting the nation. 1426 01:47:53,812 --> 01:47:57,543 We will be offering His Majesty a final report of our views; there is no other agenda. 1427 01:47:58,651 --> 01:47:59,351 Eastern District Army Chief of Staff Takashima 1428 01:47:59,351 --> 01:48:00,653 Eastern District Army Chief of Staff Takashima What? 1429 01:48:00,653 --> 01:48:01,278 What? 1430 01:48:01,420 --> 01:48:04,947 Chief of Staff... If the Eastern District Army will take a stand... 1431 01:48:05,024 --> 01:48:07,754 ...surely the entire Home Army will also take action! 1432 01:48:07,826 --> 01:48:12,490 If that happens, His Majesty might change his mind, too... we implore you! 1433 01:48:15,801 --> 01:48:18,133 If we don't act immediately, it will all be for nothing. 1434 01:48:18,203 --> 01:48:22,731 If His Majesty's recording is broadcast, all will be lost! 1435 01:48:22,808 --> 01:48:26,642 Now is the time to resolutely rise in defense of the nation! 1436 01:48:26,712 --> 01:48:28,703 Your Excellency! 1437 01:48:35,988 --> 01:48:38,691 A room at Imperial Guard HQ 1438 01:48:38,691 --> 01:48:39,958 A room at Imperial Guard HQ Get in! 1439 01:48:39,958 --> 01:48:40,686 Get in! 1440 01:48:45,998 --> 01:48:46,965 Bureau chief! 1441 01:48:47,099 --> 01:48:47,166 Oh! 1442 01:48:47,166 --> 01:48:48,467 No talking! Oh! 1443 01:48:48,600 --> 01:48:50,727 Talking and smoking are prohibited! 1444 01:48:50,869 --> 01:48:55,863 All of you will write down your names, ranks and honors on this paper. 1445 01:49:00,813 --> 01:49:04,442 It's very hot in here; may we take off our jackets? 1446 01:49:04,717 --> 01:49:06,548 No, and that's an order! 1447 01:49:08,520 --> 01:49:12,012 I'm going to the palace right away to suppress this rebellion! 1448 01:49:12,224 --> 01:49:16,786 Sir, please wait until we find out more... until we know what we're up against. 1449 01:49:16,929 --> 01:49:18,829 We don't know what the situation is. 1450 01:49:18,897 --> 01:49:21,832 All we know is that a group of armed lmperial Guards have revolted. 1451 01:49:21,900 --> 01:49:25,597 We must first investigate the situation. 1452 01:49:25,738 --> 01:49:28,002 Can you contact the palace? 1453 01:49:28,307 --> 01:49:31,765 Sir, we're doing everything we can... 1454 01:49:31,844 --> 01:49:34,836 ...but it seems they've cut the phone lines. 1455 01:49:43,655 --> 01:49:46,852 So the recording was done late tonight inside the palace? 1456 01:49:46,992 --> 01:49:48,857 Yes. 1457 01:49:48,994 --> 01:49:51,485 Where is the recording? 1458 01:49:51,630 --> 01:49:52,927 We have given it to the lmperial Household Agency. 1459 01:49:53,065 --> 01:49:55,192 The lmperial Household Agency? 1460 01:49:55,267 --> 01:49:57,997 To whom at the lmperial Household Agency? 1461 01:49:58,137 --> 01:50:00,662 I don't know his name. He is a Chamberlain. 1462 01:50:00,806 --> 01:50:02,797 A Chamberlain, you say? 1463 01:50:05,477 --> 01:50:06,910 We're done. Take them away. 1464 01:50:07,045 --> 01:50:09,878 Yes, sir! 1465 01:50:13,118 --> 01:50:17,111 The record is within our reach. 1466 01:50:17,856 --> 01:50:18,686 All that's left now is... 1467 01:50:18,824 --> 01:50:21,588 The uprising of the Eastern District Army, and having the Minister of War take action. 1468 01:50:23,162 --> 01:50:26,063 Has the Minister of War arrived yet? 1469 01:50:26,198 --> 01:50:29,725 Lt. Colonel Takeshita has gone to fetch him. 1470 01:50:29,802 --> 01:50:31,793 He will be here shortly. 1471 01:50:34,339 --> 01:50:36,239 This is Captain Kuroda of the pilot school. 1472 01:50:36,308 --> 01:50:39,300 I have come to deliver a message to Lt. Colonel Takeshita. 1473 01:50:48,720 --> 01:50:51,120 What?! 1474 01:50:53,492 --> 01:50:56,052 They've killed Commander Mori? 1475 01:51:31,230 --> 01:51:33,221 Hatanaka. 1476 01:51:35,734 --> 01:51:37,725 It's no good. 1477 01:51:39,438 --> 01:51:42,430 The Eastern District Army is frozen in place. 1478 01:51:42,507 --> 01:51:44,498 There's no indication they'll rise. 1479 01:51:46,511 --> 01:51:49,241 Give up and withdraw the troops. 1480 01:51:49,314 --> 01:51:53,307 If we continue the siege, it'll become a national calamity. 1481 01:51:54,086 --> 01:51:56,554 Then we'll have to battle the Eastern District Army. 1482 01:51:56,688 --> 01:52:00,647 I have no fear of battle! We have control of both the palace and the Emperor! 1483 01:52:00,726 --> 01:52:03,957 We also have many prisoners, such as broadcast president Shimomura! 1484 01:52:04,096 --> 01:52:05,688 Don't be stupid! 1485 01:52:05,764 --> 01:52:08,289 How long will the lmperial Guards stand with us, now that you've killed their commander?! 1486 01:52:08,367 --> 01:52:10,801 Without their solidarity, how can we stand in battle? 1487 01:52:10,869 --> 01:52:15,397 When they find out about the Commander's death, their morale will plummet! 1488 01:52:15,474 --> 01:52:17,465 Don't you understand? 1489 01:52:24,917 --> 01:52:26,908 Withdraw the troops before dawn. 1490 01:52:28,820 --> 01:52:31,380 As for what happened tonight... 1491 01:52:31,456 --> 01:52:34,448 ...we'll take the blame for it ourselves. 1492 01:52:40,232 --> 01:52:42,223 Hatanaka. 1493 01:52:43,735 --> 01:52:45,726 Just let it be. 1494 01:52:49,708 --> 01:52:52,404 What happened here tonight... 1495 01:52:52,477 --> 01:52:55,378 ...the people of the world will probably laugh at us bitterly, and think of it as... 1496 01:52:57,449 --> 01:53:00,441 ...a fleeting, final struggle by the Japanese Army. 1497 01:53:03,155 --> 01:53:05,146 A midsummer night's dream. 1498 01:53:10,696 --> 01:53:14,689 Now, I'm going to go and report the situation to the Minister of War. 1499 01:53:26,845 --> 01:53:29,780 Okay, Hatanaka? 1500 01:53:29,848 --> 01:53:32,840 You must withdraw the troops before dawn. 1501 01:53:52,704 --> 01:53:56,697 A bump in the road; looks like this might take longer than we thought. 1502 01:54:00,178 --> 01:54:06,174 The Eastern District Army is going to fight us? Don't make me laugh. 1503 01:54:06,518 --> 01:54:10,511 We have the Emperor; do you think they'll attack us with tanks and planes? 1504 01:54:12,391 --> 01:54:15,727 "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... 1505 01:54:15,727 --> 01:54:15,794 "2.26 Incident:" an attempted coup d'etat by young military officers on February 26, 1936. 1506 01:54:15,794 --> 01:54:18,695 "2.26 Incident:" an attempted coup d'etat by young military officers on February 26, 1936. ...because they didn't have the Emperor in their custody. 1507 01:54:19,765 --> 01:54:22,757 But... 1508 01:54:22,834 --> 01:54:30,297 ...our situation is the exact opposite. Those who attack us will be the rebels. 1509 01:54:31,476 --> 01:54:36,846 Besides, our orders remain in force. 1510 01:54:36,915 --> 01:54:38,815 If we can hold out long enough... 1511 01:54:38,884 --> 01:54:44,220 ...the entire Army will eventually hear about it, and they will certainly side with us. 1512 01:54:44,289 --> 01:54:48,521 The final victory will be ours, no matter what happens. 1513 01:54:48,593 --> 01:54:53,587 And if anyone gets in our way... 1514 01:54:55,300 --> 01:55:01,296 That's right... That record... If that ever got broadcast, all would be lost. 1515 01:55:01,373 --> 01:55:06,310 We must find that record as soon as possible; every second, every minute counts! 1516 01:55:06,378 --> 01:55:09,575 Guards! Bring those broadcast people out here! 1517 01:55:10,015 --> 01:55:13,416 Hurry up! Quickly! Hurry! 1518 01:55:14,219 --> 01:55:15,420 Hurry! 1519 01:55:15,420 --> 01:55:16,021 Hurry! Hurry it up! 1520 01:55:16,021 --> 01:55:16,154 Hurry it up! 1521 01:55:16,154 --> 01:55:17,122 Hurry! Hurry it up! 1522 01:55:17,122 --> 01:55:17,255 Hurry! 1523 01:55:17,255 --> 01:55:19,224 Hurry! Hurry! 1524 01:55:19,224 --> 01:55:19,357 Hurry! 1525 01:55:19,357 --> 01:55:20,092 Hurry! Hurry! 1526 01:55:20,092 --> 01:55:20,225 Hurry! 1527 01:55:20,225 --> 01:55:20,525 Hurry! Hurry! 1528 01:55:20,525 --> 01:55:20,659 Hurry! 1529 01:55:20,659 --> 01:55:21,326 Go! Hurry! 1530 01:55:21,326 --> 01:55:21,460 Go! 1531 01:55:21,460 --> 01:55:25,453 Go! All right, charge! 1532 01:55:32,304 --> 01:55:36,001 So you are certain that the record was given to one of the Chamberlains? 1533 01:55:36,141 --> 01:55:36,766 That's right. 1534 01:55:36,908 --> 01:55:39,775 What was the name of the Chamberlain? 1535 01:55:39,911 --> 01:55:44,473 Tonight was the first time I'd met him. I didn't get his name. 1536 01:55:44,616 --> 01:55:46,709 Then... 1537 01:55:46,785 --> 01:55:50,050 ...could you identify him if you saw his face? 1538 01:55:50,188 --> 01:55:52,520 Yes. I think so. 1539 01:55:52,657 --> 01:55:53,992 Second Captain! 1540 01:55:53,992 --> 01:55:54,424 Second Captain! Yes, sir! 1541 01:55:54,559 --> 01:55:58,791 Take this man to the lmperial Household Agency and find that record. 1542 01:55:58,864 --> 01:56:00,456 It's a precious item, so exercise extreme care! 1543 01:56:00,599 --> 01:56:03,227 Imperial Household Agency 1544 01:56:03,301 --> 01:56:07,863 Squad... Halt! 1545 01:56:07,939 --> 01:56:10,032 Load guns! 1546 01:56:12,144 --> 01:56:15,136 Begin the search for the record! 1547 01:56:17,449 --> 01:56:19,440 Where do we go? 1548 01:56:20,785 --> 01:56:22,184 Hurry up! 1549 01:56:22,320 --> 01:56:23,288 Stop! Who is it? 1550 01:56:23,288 --> 01:56:25,279 Stop! Who is it? Ignore him! Forward! 1551 01:56:27,659 --> 01:56:30,093 Stop! Who goes there?! 1552 01:56:30,162 --> 01:56:34,155 I'm an Eastern District Army Staff Officer. I'm here to meet my lmperial Guard counterparts. 1553 01:56:42,974 --> 01:56:44,635 Staff Officer Fuha, Eastern District Army. 1554 01:56:44,776 --> 01:56:46,767 Itagaki, of the same. 1555 01:56:49,247 --> 01:56:52,239 What kind of stupidity are you bastards up to? 1556 01:56:53,451 --> 01:56:56,249 We've come to find out what's going on. Officer, name yourself! 1557 01:57:04,296 --> 01:57:07,265 We better see how the Commander is doing. 1558 01:57:07,332 --> 01:57:11,496 As for the forged orders, you've got a lot of detailed explaining to do later. 1559 01:57:18,009 --> 01:57:18,677 Move! 1560 01:57:18,677 --> 01:57:21,168 Move! Move, out of the way! 1561 01:57:21,313 --> 01:57:24,111 It's all right, let them see. 1562 01:57:24,249 --> 01:57:30,449 Let them see the fate of cowards who refuse to rise in the face of national danger. 1563 01:57:30,522 --> 01:57:33,514 Let these gutless officers of the Eastern District Army have a good look. 1564 01:57:48,373 --> 01:57:50,508 Imperial Household Agency 1565 01:57:50,508 --> 01:57:51,009 Imperial Household Agency Alright! 1566 01:57:51,009 --> 01:57:52,499 Alright! 1567 01:57:54,212 --> 01:57:56,874 General Management Division 1568 01:58:26,278 --> 01:58:28,269 All right, that's enough. 1569 01:58:31,549 --> 01:58:34,541 Is this the fellow you gave the record to? 1570 01:58:36,821 --> 01:58:42,225 No, he was taller. Oh yes, he had a big nose, too. 1571 01:58:42,560 --> 01:58:43,695 Chamberlain Toda 1572 01:58:43,695 --> 01:58:45,196 Chamberlain Toda I must ask you to excuse me; His Majesty may require me to attend upon him. 1573 01:58:45,196 --> 01:58:47,687 I must ask you to excuse me; His Majesty may require me to attend upon him. 1574 01:58:51,403 --> 01:58:53,598 What? You haven't found it yet? 1575 01:58:53,738 --> 01:58:55,535 We're searching as fast as we can... 1576 01:58:55,607 --> 01:58:58,440 ...but there are so many rooms, the whole building is like a labyrinth. 1577 01:59:00,378 --> 01:59:02,243 Put more men on it. 1578 01:59:02,380 --> 01:59:06,180 Order! Add the reserve medium platoon to the search team. 1579 01:59:06,251 --> 01:59:08,219 Make every effort to find the record. 1580 01:59:08,286 --> 01:59:10,880 Get it quickly! Pass on the order. 1581 01:59:11,022 --> 01:59:12,182 Yes, sir. 1582 01:59:12,324 --> 01:59:15,885 The Minister of War is late, what is going on? 1583 01:59:16,061 --> 01:59:17,892 We'll make another call to see if he has left yet. 1584 01:59:18,029 --> 01:59:21,021 You boys keep saying the same thing. 1585 01:59:23,301 --> 01:59:28,170 And why haven't you contacted the Commander of the Guards yet? 1586 01:59:35,380 --> 01:59:38,349 Colonel, sir... the Commander is dead. 1587 01:59:40,218 --> 01:59:40,685 What? 1588 01:59:40,685 --> 01:59:46,021 Colonel, we would have you assume his role and take command. 1589 01:59:46,157 --> 01:59:48,148 The Commander has died? 1590 01:59:49,861 --> 01:59:54,821 The Commander of the Guards is dead... What the hell's going on around here?! 1591 01:59:54,899 --> 01:59:57,459 You're an lmperial Guard Staff Officer, you must know something! 1592 01:59:57,602 --> 02:00:00,730 The Minister of War will be here shortly. 1593 02:00:00,805 --> 02:00:03,933 Until then, Sir, you must assume command of the lmperial Guard. 1594 02:00:04,008 --> 02:00:06,499 We are all familiar with the details of the plan. 1595 02:00:12,951 --> 02:00:15,943 Your Excellency... 1596 02:00:21,292 --> 02:00:22,281 Your Excellency... 1597 02:00:22,427 --> 02:00:25,419 Ida. You needn't say anything. 1598 02:00:26,798 --> 02:00:28,789 I'm aware of some of the details. 1599 02:00:30,769 --> 02:00:33,761 I also know about the killing of Commander Mori. 1600 02:00:35,974 --> 02:00:39,774 You're here to apologize. 1601 02:00:39,844 --> 02:00:44,144 As long as the Eastern District Army doesn't revolt, it'll all be over soon. 1602 02:00:47,385 --> 02:00:51,344 Kyohama Highway: Great Bridge overthe Tamagawa River 1603 02:00:52,524 --> 02:00:54,219 We're now entering Tokyo! 1604 02:00:56,261 --> 02:01:01,699 Our first target: Prime Minister Suzuki! 1605 02:01:18,183 --> 02:01:22,119 They haven't found it yet? Kill anyone who gets in the way! 1606 02:01:22,420 --> 02:01:25,753 Slay them without mercy! Find that record immediately! 1607 02:01:25,890 --> 02:01:27,517 Yes, sir. 1608 02:01:27,659 --> 02:01:31,652 We've searched high and low, and it's nowhere to be found... 1609 02:01:31,729 --> 02:01:35,221 Maybe... the record is being kept close to His Majesty? 1610 02:01:35,366 --> 02:01:38,199 I know what you're all up to! 1611 02:01:38,269 --> 02:01:42,262 Now... Now I know what you're up to! 1612 02:01:44,075 --> 02:01:47,067 You're rebelling! 1613 02:01:47,846 --> 02:01:51,839 That's why Minister Anami and the Commander of the Eastern District Army haven't arrived. 1614 02:01:52,717 --> 02:01:59,555 And maybe, it was you who murdered our Commander! 1615 02:01:59,824 --> 02:02:03,817 You have been deceiving me! 1616 02:02:05,330 --> 02:02:11,291 I will take no further orders from any of you. Get the hell out of the palace! 1617 02:02:11,369 --> 02:02:14,361 If you intend to continue, then you'll have to kill me! 1618 02:02:15,640 --> 02:02:18,632 You'll do this over my dead body! 1619 02:02:26,351 --> 02:02:29,843 We require that you follow our orders. 1620 02:02:30,054 --> 02:02:31,453 What? 1621 02:02:31,589 --> 02:02:35,582 You must obey the orders of your Commander. 1622 02:02:36,528 --> 02:02:40,328 Unfortunately, your Commander is dead... 1623 02:02:40,398 --> 02:02:42,628 ...but his orders live on. 1624 02:02:42,767 --> 02:02:46,294 But... you probably made up those orders! 1625 02:02:47,739 --> 02:02:51,004 The military acts on orders alone. 1626 02:02:51,075 --> 02:02:54,533 Orders from superior officers cannot be questioned! 1627 02:02:56,814 --> 02:02:58,383 Imperial Household Agency 1628 02:02:58,383 --> 02:02:59,517 Imperial Household Agency Go! 1629 02:02:59,517 --> 02:03:00,381 Go! 1630 02:03:06,991 --> 02:03:08,185 Court Ceremonies Affairs Office 1631 02:03:08,359 --> 02:03:09,519 Official Functions Manager's Office 1632 02:03:09,694 --> 02:03:10,854 In-House Officials' Room 1633 02:03:11,029 --> 02:03:12,189 Family Members' Housing 1634 02:03:12,363 --> 02:03:13,164 Sewing Room 1635 02:03:13,164 --> 02:03:14,999 Sewing Room Tear it apart! 1636 02:03:25,109 --> 02:03:27,703 Lady's Items Room 1637 02:03:43,394 --> 02:03:45,919 Ceremonial Items Storage 1638 02:03:55,573 --> 02:04:00,772 Office of Palace Affairs for Emperor and Empress 1639 02:04:19,764 --> 02:04:22,756 We want the record and the Household Minister. Tell us where they are! 1640 02:04:23,501 --> 02:04:24,661 How would I know? 1641 02:04:24,802 --> 02:04:28,465 Is he resisting us? Kill him! 1642 02:04:28,606 --> 02:04:31,268 Kill me if you must. But killing me won't solve anything. 1643 02:04:32,677 --> 02:04:36,670 Killing gutless worms like you will only rust my sword. 1644 02:04:37,115 --> 02:04:40,573 Instead, I'll show you the true meaning of Japanese spirit! 1645 02:04:40,818 --> 02:04:44,515 Japanese spirit? You people aren't the only guardians of Japan! 1646 02:04:44,589 --> 02:04:47,581 Only if we are united can we be strong! 1647 02:05:08,646 --> 02:05:10,705 FIRE! 1648 02:05:39,544 --> 02:05:41,068 Charge! 1649 02:05:45,983 --> 02:05:48,417 Open it! 1650 02:05:48,486 --> 02:05:54,482 Open up! Open up! Open up! 1651 02:05:57,161 --> 02:05:59,152 The Prime Minister is not here. He's not in here. 1652 02:05:59,297 --> 02:06:01,099 What? Liar! 1653 02:06:01,099 --> 02:06:03,897 What? Liar! No. 1654 02:06:03,968 --> 02:06:06,960 I agree with you. 1655 02:06:08,239 --> 02:06:10,332 How could they unconditionally surrender? 1656 02:06:10,408 --> 02:06:13,571 We must put an end to the treachery of the ministers! 1657 02:06:13,644 --> 02:06:17,045 The Prime Minister is at his home in Maruyama! That's the place to attack! 1658 02:06:17,315 --> 02:06:20,284 Maruyama, is it? 1659 02:06:20,785 --> 02:06:22,810 Thank you. 1660 02:06:23,621 --> 02:06:24,756 Platoon! 1661 02:06:24,756 --> 02:06:27,291 Imperial Palace: Library forecourt Platoon! 1662 02:06:27,291 --> 02:06:27,358 Imperial Palace: Library forecourt 1663 02:06:27,358 --> 02:06:28,025 Imperial Palace: Library forecourt Halt! 1664 02:06:28,025 --> 02:06:29,720 Halt! 1665 02:06:43,007 --> 02:06:45,305 Chamberlain Iri-e 1666 02:06:45,376 --> 02:06:49,312 We've never had to shut this window, even for enemy air raids. 1667 02:06:49,380 --> 02:06:51,075 Stupid window... 1668 02:06:51,215 --> 02:06:54,378 Platoon, attention! 1669 02:06:57,188 --> 02:06:57,889 Ah... How is the Emperor? 1670 02:06:57,889 --> 02:06:59,056 Chamberlain Mitsui Ah... How is the Emperor? 1671 02:06:59,056 --> 02:06:59,190 Chamberlain Mitsui 1672 02:06:59,190 --> 02:06:59,857 Chamberlain Mitsui He's awake. 1673 02:06:59,857 --> 02:07:01,188 He's awake. 1674 02:07:24,649 --> 02:07:28,107 We've thoroughly searched and come up empty... 1675 02:07:28,186 --> 02:07:31,383 Maybe the record is at the broadcast bureau... 1676 02:07:31,455 --> 02:07:31,923 But then again... 1677 02:07:31,923 --> 02:07:33,914 But then again... Shiizaki... 1678 02:07:33,991 --> 02:07:37,984 The Minister of War will not stir. The Eastern District Army will not mobilize. 1679 02:07:38,062 --> 02:07:41,395 And on top of all that, we can't find the record. 1680 02:07:41,465 --> 02:07:43,956 There's nothing more we can do... nothing more! 1681 02:07:44,669 --> 02:07:47,661 Don't panic! We can still do this. 1682 02:07:47,805 --> 02:07:49,272 Huh? 1683 02:07:49,407 --> 02:07:52,467 Go now to the occupied broadcast bureau. 1684 02:07:52,743 --> 02:07:58,773 And just at the break of dawn, broadcast to all of Japan: 1685 02:07:58,850 --> 02:08:06,154 "We must not accept the Declaration. Japan shall fight a war of total resistance. 1686 02:08:06,224 --> 02:08:10,558 "If you hear a broadcast of the Emperor accepting the Potsdam Declaration... 1687 02:08:10,628 --> 02:08:13,324 "...know it to be a trick of cowardly senior statesmen. 1688 02:08:13,397 --> 02:08:17,390 "The genuine will of His Majesty is that his glorious Army and Navy... 1689 02:08:17,468 --> 02:08:20,460 "...should defend the nation to the last man!" 1690 02:08:41,058 --> 02:08:44,653 Your Excellency! Let me go with you! 1691 02:08:46,097 --> 02:08:49,089 You fool! What are you saying?! 1692 02:08:50,568 --> 02:08:53,594 The only one who will die tonight is me. 1693 02:08:53,671 --> 02:08:57,198 Don't you know that it takes more courage to live than to die? 1694 02:09:00,678 --> 02:09:05,672 When you're as old as I am, it isn't that hard to cut your belly. 1695 02:09:06,751 --> 02:09:11,654 What is difficult is that task that awaits all of you young people. 1696 02:09:13,457 --> 02:09:15,357 But what good can we do by living? 1697 02:09:15,493 --> 02:09:19,020 Minister... Minister, do you believe that the nation can be rebuilt? 1698 02:09:20,164 --> 02:09:23,031 It must be rebuilt. 1699 02:09:23,100 --> 02:09:27,366 All kinds of hardship await those who will live on. 1700 02:09:27,438 --> 02:09:30,339 However... 1701 02:09:30,408 --> 02:09:32,171 However, from this day onward... 1702 02:09:32,243 --> 02:09:35,235 ...Japan's path through history is going to change. 1703 02:09:36,647 --> 02:09:40,481 As to how it will change, how it must be changed... 1704 02:09:40,551 --> 02:09:45,716 ...I no longer have any idea, whatsoever. 1705 02:09:45,790 --> 02:09:49,556 But no matter what the future has in store... 1706 02:09:49,627 --> 02:09:54,257 ...each and every Japanese must stand by their station... 1707 02:09:54,332 --> 02:09:59,565 ...live on, endure, and work earnestly. 1708 02:09:59,637 --> 02:10:02,697 In no other way can the nation be rebuilt. 1709 02:10:02,773 --> 02:10:06,436 And not only that... 1710 02:10:06,510 --> 02:10:08,637 Those who live on must build a Japan... 1711 02:10:08,713 --> 02:10:13,377 ...that will never have to face such a miserable day again. 1712 02:10:13,451 --> 02:10:17,547 I want you to make every effort to create that kind of Japan. 1713 02:10:28,366 --> 02:10:31,358 Day will be breaking soon. 1714 02:10:31,836 --> 02:10:35,135 It's August 15th, 1945. 1715 02:10:40,077 --> 02:10:41,203 First platoon, forward march! 1716 02:10:41,345 --> 02:10:44,109 Imperial Guard 1st Infantry Regiment 1717 02:10:44,248 --> 02:10:46,239 March! 1718 02:10:47,551 --> 02:10:50,179 Keep cadence! 1719 02:10:50,321 --> 02:10:52,050 Second platoon, forward march! 1720 02:10:53,758 --> 02:10:56,454 Imperial Guard 1st Infantry Regiment Commander: Colonel Watanabe 1721 02:10:57,061 --> 02:11:00,121 It's His Excellency, Commander of the Eastern District Army! 1722 02:11:00,264 --> 02:11:02,255 Right! 1723 02:11:05,903 --> 02:11:07,495 Who's in command here? 1724 02:11:07,638 --> 02:11:08,900 This is an lmperial Guard detachment, sir. 1725 02:11:08,973 --> 02:11:12,739 We have been summoned to the palace by Major Ishihara! 1726 02:11:12,877 --> 02:11:14,003 That's a false order! 1727 02:11:14,311 --> 02:11:14,979 Huh? 1728 02:11:14,979 --> 02:11:19,473 They've killed your Commander and fabricated false orders! 1729 02:11:20,418 --> 02:11:23,410 Where is this Ishihara? 1730 02:11:30,127 --> 02:11:32,459 What the hell have you done?! 1731 02:11:32,530 --> 02:11:34,225 This is insurrection! Arrest him! 1732 02:11:34,365 --> 02:11:36,356 Yes, sir! 1733 02:11:39,403 --> 02:11:42,338 Tokyo Broadcast Bureau 1734 02:11:47,278 --> 02:11:49,940 Studio 1 1735 02:11:52,683 --> 02:11:55,311 Studio 12 1736 02:11:57,088 --> 02:11:57,986 You can't broadcast? 1737 02:11:58,122 --> 02:11:58,255 Broadcast Bureau Staff: Tateno Morio 1738 02:11:58,255 --> 02:12:00,724 Broadcast Bureau Staff: Tateno Morio We're current under security alert. 1739 02:12:00,724 --> 02:12:00,791 Broadcast Bureau Staff: Tateno Morio 1740 02:12:00,791 --> 02:12:01,459 Broadcast Bureau Staff: Tateno Morio We cannot broadcast anything without the Eastern District Army's authorization. 1741 02:12:01,459 --> 02:12:03,484 We cannot broadcast anything without the Eastern District Army's authorization. 1742 02:12:04,495 --> 02:12:08,556 I am now going to announce the genuine will of the military to all the people! 1743 02:12:08,632 --> 02:12:09,621 Get everything ready immediately! 1744 02:12:09,767 --> 02:12:13,703 No, no matter what you say, we cannot broad- cast without proper authorization. 1745 02:12:13,938 --> 02:12:15,929 Oh yeah?! 1746 02:12:17,308 --> 02:12:20,641 Imperial Palace: Library Forecourt 1747 02:12:30,688 --> 02:12:34,180 What a mess. They're supposed to guard His Majesty... 1748 02:12:34,258 --> 02:12:37,250 ...and yet look what these lmperial Guards are doing. 1749 02:12:44,268 --> 02:12:45,860 What does the Emperor say? 1750 02:12:46,003 --> 02:12:49,268 He said, " I'm going out there. Assemble the troops in the garden. 1751 02:12:49,340 --> 02:12:52,707 "I'm going to speak to the troops from my heart. 1752 02:12:52,776 --> 02:12:55,609 "Also, please ask the Military Liaison Chamberlain to attend upon me." 1753 02:12:55,746 --> 02:12:59,409 But he's at the administration office barracks, under house arrest. 1754 02:12:59,483 --> 02:13:02,475 And it would be like walking out into a pack of wolves. 1755 02:13:02,620 --> 02:13:04,247 Bring the machine guns forward! 1756 02:13:06,991 --> 02:13:08,982 Hurry up! 1757 02:13:10,461 --> 02:13:13,453 First and third squads, spread out! 1758 02:13:14,698 --> 02:13:16,689 Message! Message! 1759 02:13:26,343 --> 02:13:28,470 Stop! Stop! 1760 02:13:29,180 --> 02:13:30,306 Who is it? 1761 02:13:30,447 --> 02:13:33,439 I'm the Eastern District Army Commander. Open the gate! 1762 02:13:41,892 --> 02:13:48,229 The orders to the lmperial Guard were fabricated by insurgents... 1763 02:13:48,299 --> 02:13:50,460 They are false orders! 1764 02:13:50,534 --> 02:13:56,234 From here on, I, Tanaka, will assume command of the lmperial Guard! 1765 02:13:56,373 --> 02:13:57,141 Sir! 1766 02:13:57,141 --> 02:14:00,668 Quickly withdraw the troops and return to your original posts. 1767 02:14:00,744 --> 02:14:05,181 When that is done, immediately report back to me! 1768 02:14:37,281 --> 02:14:39,841 Yes? What?! Yes! 1769 02:14:39,917 --> 02:14:42,909 It's from the Eastern District Army. 1770 02:14:44,722 --> 02:14:45,823 Yes, Major Hatanaka speaking! 1771 02:14:45,823 --> 02:14:46,724 "I offer my life in atonement for my supreme crime."...Anami Korechika, Minister of War. "Our sacred nation shall never perish." Yes, Major Hatanaka speaking! 1772 02:14:46,724 --> 02:14:49,818 "I offer my life in atonement for my supreme crime."...Anami Korechika, Minister of War. "Our sacred nation shall never perish." 1773 02:15:06,277 --> 02:15:08,905 Prime Minister Suzuki's Private Residence 1774 02:15:11,882 --> 02:15:13,747 Book Title: "The Priest and His Apprentice," by Kurata Hyakuzo 1775 02:15:28,465 --> 02:15:34,461 Our target is Prime Minister Suzuki Kantaro! Nobody else is to be harmed! 1776 02:15:57,861 --> 02:16:01,262 What? Not here? The Prime Minister isn't here?! 1777 02:16:02,333 --> 02:16:11,037 Y... yes. We got a call from the official residence about you, so everyone left. 1778 02:16:11,175 --> 02:16:12,233 Where did they go?! 1779 02:16:12,376 --> 02:16:16,312 I... I wasn't told. 1780 02:16:17,881 --> 02:16:22,079 Burn it! The house of a national traitor is defiled! Burn it to the ground! 1781 02:16:22,219 --> 02:16:24,414 Yes, sir! 1782 02:16:24,955 --> 02:16:26,547 Fire! 1783 02:17:17,708 --> 02:17:19,437 But I'm begging you! 1784 02:17:19,576 --> 02:17:22,443 No, we won't authorize a broadcast. 1785 02:17:22,579 --> 02:17:24,706 I won't say anything about not accepting the Declaration! 1786 02:17:24,782 --> 02:17:28,684 Please, please, let me speak for the young officers who took a stand this night! 1787 02:17:28,752 --> 02:17:31,619 Just let me speak for five minutes, no, just three minutes only! 1788 02:17:31,889 --> 02:17:34,881 Hatanaka, that's enough. 1789 02:17:35,125 --> 02:17:37,992 You're obsessed. 1790 02:17:38,128 --> 02:17:40,119 "Obsessed?" 1791 02:18:26,610 --> 02:18:30,603 Right, we're done here! 1792 02:18:30,948 --> 02:18:36,750 Next, we go after the traitor who favors the U.S. And Great Britain... 1793 02:18:36,820 --> 02:18:40,551 ...Privy Council President Hiranuma Ki-ichiro! 1794 02:19:09,987 --> 02:19:11,477 Minister! Let me be your second! 1795 02:19:13,490 --> 02:19:16,653 Unnecessary. Stand back! 1796 02:19:37,114 --> 02:19:37,814 Minister! 1797 02:19:37,814 --> 02:19:39,805 Minister! Your Excellency! 1798 02:20:23,493 --> 02:20:26,485 Water... let me have a glass of water! 1799 02:20:30,300 --> 02:20:38,332 We humbly and respectfully announce that an lmperial Decree will soon be broadcast. 1800 02:20:38,408 --> 02:20:41,309 We have the honor to announce that His Majesty, the Emperor... 1801 02:20:41,378 --> 02:20:45,007 ...has chosen to address the nation at noon today... 1802 02:20:45,082 --> 02:20:47,607 ...and we are sincerely grateful for the honor of broadcasting his words. 1803 02:20:47,684 --> 02:20:50,482 Let each and every citizen of the nation attend to the voice of the Emperor. 1804 02:21:49,646 --> 02:21:50,514 Good morning! 1805 02:21:50,514 --> 02:21:51,648 Chamberlain Okabe Good morning! 1806 02:21:51,648 --> 02:21:53,081 Chamberlain Okabe 1807 02:21:57,421 --> 02:21:59,412 Did I miss something? 1808 02:22:01,358 --> 02:22:08,389 To protect the nation, we soldiers who have risen up today, on August 15th... 1809 02:22:08,665 --> 02:22:13,329 ...are making an announcement to all the soldiers and people of the nation. 1810 02:22:13,603 --> 02:22:18,438 We will protect the Emperor from the plots of the enemy... 1811 02:22:18,508 --> 02:22:21,841 ...and keep the nation safe. 1812 02:22:22,145 --> 02:22:26,582 We don't care if we win or lose; we don't do this for ourselves! 1813 02:22:26,817 --> 02:22:30,981 We only wish to live in the righteous state of genuine loyalty! 1814 02:22:35,292 --> 02:22:38,090 Ensign Kore-akira: 2nd son of Minister of War Anami 1815 02:22:49,973 --> 02:22:52,601 Record of the Emperor's voice (copy) 1816 02:23:04,521 --> 02:23:07,149 Record of the Emperor's voice (original) 1817 02:23:28,879 --> 02:23:34,579 Provisional residence of General Takao, younger brother of the Prime Minister 1818 02:23:39,523 --> 02:23:40,717 Ah... 1819 02:23:40,857 --> 02:23:45,851 I'm so glad... so glad that you're safe. 1820 02:23:46,129 --> 02:23:53,058 Mr. Sakomizu, does today's Privy Council meeting at the palace start at 11:00? 1821 02:23:53,203 --> 02:23:54,761 Yes. 1822 02:23:54,905 --> 02:23:59,205 After that meeting, I want to hold a Cabinet meeting... 1823 02:23:59,276 --> 02:24:03,610 ...and call for the mass resignation of all Cabinet members. 1824 02:24:05,649 --> 02:24:09,585 It's time for us elders to step down. 1825 02:24:09,653 --> 02:24:15,353 From now on, Japan must be lead by much younger people. 1826 02:24:16,026 --> 02:24:21,020 All officers of the military and people of all stations! 1827 02:24:21,331 --> 02:24:25,427 We ask you to take to heart the original intent of our uprising... 1828 02:24:25,702 --> 02:24:28,865 ...which was to expose the treachery of the ministers, to destroy conspiracies... 1829 02:24:29,172 --> 02:24:33,131 ...and to protect the nation, defending it to the last man! 1830 02:24:34,244 --> 02:24:41,082 To protect the nation, we soldiers who have risen up today, on August 15th... 1831 02:24:41,151 --> 02:24:45,281 ...are making an announcement to all the soldiers and people of the nation. 1832 02:24:45,789 --> 02:24:51,921 Hello, Mr. Togo? At 11:00 today there will be a Privy Council meeting at the palace. 1833 02:24:51,995 --> 02:24:54,657 Inasmuch as the end of the war has been officially decided... 1834 02:24:54,798 --> 02:24:57,631 Yes, I heard about it yesterday. 1835 02:24:57,767 --> 02:25:02,761 Yes, but afterward, the Cabinet will meet in order that they might resign. 1836 02:25:03,540 --> 02:25:05,940 That's correct, a mass resignation. Thank you. 1837 02:25:06,076 --> 02:25:09,807 The broadcast bureau? Yes, we can deploy troops right away. 1838 02:25:09,880 --> 02:25:14,214 Huh? What?! The record got there?! 1839 02:25:15,352 --> 02:25:18,344 Both the original and copy, you're sure? 1840 02:25:20,790 --> 02:25:23,782 I'm going to the Parliamentary Affairs Room. 1841 02:25:47,984 --> 02:25:51,249 Mr. Shimomura, I know you'll be able to coordinate the resignations. 1842 02:25:51,321 --> 02:25:56,315 I must go to the Palace to prepare for the Privy Council meeting at 11:00. 1843 02:26:01,631 --> 02:26:04,725 The Secretary General is very busy. 1844 02:26:04,801 --> 02:26:08,794 These last 24 hours, even two or three of him would not have been enough. 1845 02:26:10,640 --> 02:26:17,637 But why would they have a Privy Council meeting to decide to end the war again? 1846 02:26:19,749 --> 02:26:23,583 After all, the fact of the matter is that the decision has already been made. 1847 02:26:24,754 --> 02:26:26,984 No, not necessarily. 1848 02:26:27,123 --> 02:26:27,590 Yes? 1849 02:26:27,590 --> 02:26:34,587 It requires all kinds of formalities. It may be more accurate to call them "ceremonies." 1850 02:26:35,632 --> 02:26:38,624 After all, it's the funeral of the Japanese empire. 1851 02:27:05,195 --> 02:27:10,064 We don't care if we win or lose; we don't do this for ourselves! 1852 02:27:10,333 --> 02:27:14,895 We only wish to live in the righteous state of genuine loyalty! 1853 02:27:21,778 --> 02:27:26,306 All officers of the military and people of all stations! 1854 02:27:26,583 --> 02:27:31,543 We ask you to take to heart the original intent of our uprising... 1855 02:27:32,422 --> 02:27:36,415 ...which was to expose the treachery of the ministers, to destroy conspiracies... 1856 02:27:36,693 --> 02:27:40,993 ...and to protect the nation, defending it to the last man! 1857 02:28:23,973 --> 02:28:29,411 With respect to the conclusion of the war... 1858 02:28:29,479 --> 02:28:33,006 ...starting today at noon... 1859 02:28:33,083 --> 02:28:36,109 ...His Majesty's voice will be... 1860 02:28:36,352 --> 02:28:41,346 ...broadcast to all the people over the radio. 1861 02:29:21,131 --> 02:29:23,861 Broadcast Bureau: Studio 8 1862 02:29:24,701 --> 02:29:27,363 Broadcast Bureau staff: Wada Nobukata 1863 02:29:30,406 --> 02:29:35,400 What a horrible time for my malaria to flare up... 1864 02:29:36,813 --> 02:29:39,805 ...at a time of emergency... 1865 02:29:41,017 --> 02:29:43,008 ...but... 1866 02:29:44,754 --> 02:29:50,886 ...Atsugi Air Base will resist... resist to the very end! 1867 02:29:55,999 --> 02:30:01,528 Atsugi Air Base... to the very end! To the very end! 1868 02:30:20,690 --> 02:30:24,649 Everyone is assembled to listen to the Emperor's broadcast. 1869 02:30:27,664 --> 02:30:31,600 Since our kamikaze attack was unsuccessful... 1870 02:30:31,668 --> 02:30:37,300 ...and the city of Kumagaya has been destroyed by B-29 firebombing... 1871 02:30:37,373 --> 02:30:41,070 ...there are many who think that that's what the broadcast will be about. 1872 02:30:41,144 --> 02:30:44,170 That the Emperor is going to admonish and encourage us... 1873 02:30:44,247 --> 02:30:47,910 ...to keep on fighting. 1874 02:30:48,084 --> 02:30:50,678 Broadcast Bureau: Outside Studio 8 1875 02:30:51,454 --> 02:30:53,115 His Excellency, the Commander of the Eastern District Army... 1876 02:30:53,189 --> 02:30:56,181 ...will be entering to witness the broadcast. 1877 02:31:08,571 --> 02:31:11,836 His Majesty's broadcast will finally be made... 1878 02:31:11,908 --> 02:31:14,672 Be sure to maintain your vigilance. 1879 02:31:15,144 --> 02:31:17,078 I can't let them broadcast the end of the war! 1880 02:31:17,146 --> 02:31:18,982 I'll kill them all! 1881 02:31:18,982 --> 02:31:19,749 I'll kill them all! Stop! 1882 02:31:19,749 --> 02:31:19,882 Stop! 1883 02:31:19,882 --> 02:31:20,883 Let me go! Let me go! Stop! 1884 02:31:20,883 --> 02:31:20,950 Let me go! Let me go! 1885 02:31:20,950 --> 02:31:21,348 Let me go! Let me go! Stop! 1886 02:31:21,417 --> 02:31:23,749 How could they end the war?! Who cares about a broadcast?! 1887 02:31:23,820 --> 02:31:24,980 How could they end the war?! 1888 02:31:25,121 --> 02:31:28,022 If he acts up again, just cut him down! 1889 02:31:28,157 --> 02:31:30,887 No! Let me go! Let me go! 1890 02:31:31,194 --> 02:31:35,722 How could they end the war?! How could they end the war?! 1891 02:31:42,372 --> 02:31:45,899 There will now be an important broadcast. 1892 02:31:45,975 --> 02:31:49,968 We ask for everyone listening to please stand. 1893 02:32:04,093 --> 02:32:10,726 His Majesty, the Emperor, will now address the nation... 1894 02:32:10,800 --> 02:32:17,933 ...and pronounce his great Rescript. 1895 02:32:18,007 --> 02:32:24,071 And now, with deep respect, we convey to you the Emperor's voice. 1896 02:33:30,413 --> 02:33:34,645 We, reflecting profoundly on the state of the world... 1897 02:33:34,717 --> 02:33:38,676 ... and the prevailing condition of Our Empire... 1898 02:33:38,755 --> 02:33:44,216 ... have decided that extraordinary measures are required to effect a settlement... 1899 02:33:44,293 --> 02:33:49,287 ... and hereby announce to our loyal citizens... 1900 02:33:49,732 --> 02:33:53,259 ... that we have ordered our Government to communicate to the Governments... 1901 02:33:53,336 --> 02:33:57,033 ... of the United States, Great Britain, China, and the Soviet Union... 1902 02:33:57,106 --> 02:34:01,634 ... that our Empire accepts the provisions of their joint Declaration. 1903 02:34:01,911 --> 02:34:05,312 It was a long, long 24 hours. 1904 02:34:05,381 --> 02:34:11,047 But finally, Japan's longest day was over. 1905 02:34:11,454 --> 02:34:14,218 August 15th, 1945. 1906 02:34:14,557 --> 02:34:17,549 The day that the Pacific War ended. 1907 02:34:20,163 --> 02:34:24,964 Japanese who fought as soldiers in the Pacific War: 1908 02:34:25,168 --> 02:34:29,798 10,000,000 (1/4 of all Japanese men) 1909 02:34:30,006 --> 02:34:31,307 Military deaths: 2,000,000 1910 02:34:31,307 --> 02:34:33,309 Military deaths: 2,000,000 The thought of our soldiers, who have fallen in the fields of battle... 1911 02:34:33,309 --> 02:34:36,005 The thought of our soldiers, who have fallen in the fields of battle... 1912 02:34:36,245 --> 02:34:38,805 ... who have sacrificed themselves at their posts of duty... 1913 02:34:38,848 --> 02:34:38,881 Civilian deaths: 1,000,000 1914 02:34:38,881 --> 02:34:42,819 Civilian deaths: 1,000,000 ... and those who have otherwise met death, and their bereaved families... 1915 02:34:42,819 --> 02:34:43,019 ... and those who have otherwise met death, and their bereaved families... 1916 02:34:43,019 --> 02:34:43,853 Total: 3,000,000 (one in five households has lost a parent) ... and those who have otherwise met death, and their bereaved families... 1917 02:34:43,853 --> 02:34:43,920 Total: 3,000,000 (one in five households has lost a parent) 1918 02:34:43,920 --> 02:34:45,922 Total: 3,000,000 (one in five households has lost a parent) ... is a ceaseless heartache to us. 1919 02:34:45,922 --> 02:34:46,489 Total: 3,000,000 (one in five households has lost a parent) 1920 02:34:46,489 --> 02:34:48,324 Total: 3,000,000 (one in five households has lost a parent) Hereafter, our nation will be subjected to great hardship and suffering. 1921 02:34:48,324 --> 02:34:48,524 Hereafter, our nation will be subjected to great hardship and suffering. 1922 02:34:48,524 --> 02:34:53,154 Number of people whose homes or property were destroyed: Hereafter, our nation will be subjected to great hardship and suffering. 1923 02:34:53,362 --> 02:34:54,230 15,000,000 1924 02:34:54,230 --> 02:34:56,699 15,000,000 We are keenly aware of the pain each of you feels... 1925 02:34:57,033 --> 02:35:01,367 We must all remember that the peace we now enjoy was purchased... 1926 02:35:01,437 --> 02:35:06,238 ...with the blood, sweat, and tears of countless comrades. 1927 02:35:06,309 --> 02:35:14,842 Our only wish is that never again shall such a day as this dawn upon Japan and its people. 1928 02:35:15,952 --> 02:35:17,553 That is our only wish. 1929 02:35:17,553 --> 02:35:17,987 Producers by Fujimoto Sanezumi and Tanaka Tomoyuki That is our only wish. 1930 02:35:17,987 --> 02:35:20,455 Producers by Fujimoto Sanezumi and Tanaka Tomoyuki 1931 02:35:20,523 --> 02:35:24,516 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 1932 02:35:24,594 --> 02:35:28,826 Directed by Okamoto Kihachi Cinematography by Murai Hiroshi � Art by Akune Iwao � Sound Recording by Watarai Shin 1933 02:35:28,898 --> 02:35:33,767 Lighting by Nishikawa Tsuruzo � Music by Sato Masaru � Sound Arrangement by Shimonaga Sho Assistant Directors: Yamamoto Michio and Watanabe Kunihiko 1934 02:35:33,836 --> 02:35:37,294 Edited by Kuroiwa Yoshitami Film Development by Kinuta Laboratory Production Supervisor: Suzuki Masao 1935 02:35:37,373 --> 02:35:40,365 Source Materials Nippon Hoso Kyokai (NHK) � Columbia Records Mainichi Shimbun Company, Publishing & Photographs Division 1936 02:35:40,443 --> 02:35:43,970 Yomiuri Shimbun - Archive Division � Kobunsha edition, "Taiheiyo Sensoshi" ("History of the Pacific War") Yamahashi Yosuke: Yanagida Fumio Kageyama Mitsuhiro: Ishikawa Mitsuaki 1937 02:35:44,046 --> 02:35:53,387 Cast (in Order of Appearance) Miyaguchi Seiji � TouraMutsuhiro � Ryu Chishu Yamamura So � Mifune Toshiro � Kosugi Yoshio Shimura Takashi � Takahashi Etsushi � Inoue Takao 1938 02:35:53,456 --> 02:36:04,799 Nakamaru Tadao � Kurosawa Toshio � KitchojiAkira YamadaHaruo � KagawaRyosuke �Akashi Ushio Tamagawalsao � Nihonyanagi Hiroshi � Takeuchi Touru Kato Takeshi � Kawabe Kyuzo � Ehara Tatsuyoshi 1939 02:36:04,867 --> 02:36:16,142 lidaKakuzo � Kida Shiro � Tanaka Shiyuki YamadaKeisuke � Mitsui Koji � Tsuchiya Yoshio Shimada Shogo � Morino Goro � Tsutsumi Yasuhisa TakadaMinoru � Kato Daisuke � Ishida Shigeki 1940 02:36:16,212 --> 02:36:27,384 TazakiJun � HirataAkihiko � Sakai Sachio NakamuraNobuo � Tatsuoka Shin � KitaRyuji NomuraAkiji � Fujiki Yu � KitamuraKazuo Murakami Fuyuki � KitazawaHyo � Imafuku Masao 1941 02:36:27,456 --> 02:36:38,697 Amamoto Hideyo � Koyama Shigeru � HamamuraJun Kose Itaru � Sato Makoto � Kubo Akira KusakawaNaoya�Akitsuki Masao � Nomura Seiichiro Kirino Hiro-o �Araki Yasuo � IshiyamaKenjiro 1942 02:36:38,768 --> 02:36:49,906 Taki Keiichi � Fujita Susumu � TanakaHiroshi Sada Yutaka� Ueda Tadayoshi � Katsube Nobuyuki Ito Yunosuke � HasegawaHiroshi �Aono Hirayoshi KodamaKiyoshi � Hamada Torahiko � Fukuro Tadashi 1943 02:36:49,979 --> 02:37:01,516 Kobayashi Keiju � Nakatani Ichiro �Wakamiya Chuzaburo Yamamoto Ren � Nakayama Yutaka� Mori Kanta Ibuki Toru � Kuno Seishiro � Ogawa Yasuzo Tajima Yoshifumi � Kayama Yuzo �AratamaMichiyo 1944 02:37:01,591 --> 02:37:12,229 Miyabe Akio � Sekiguchi Ginzo � Sekida Yu IgawaHisashi � Koizumi Hiroshi � Matsumoto Koshiro Narrator: Nakadai Tatsuya 1945 02:37:14,503 --> 02:37:20,772 The End 1946 02:37:24,377 --> 02:37:26,368 Toho Co., Ltd. 1947 02:37:35,488 --> 02:37:36,822 The Trail of Blood" 1948 02:37:36,822 --> 02:37:38,687 The Trail of Blood" Trailer 1949 02:37:39,025 --> 02:37:41,459 Yoshio Harada as Jokichi 1950 02:37:41,861 --> 02:37:43,863 "I washed my hands once... 1951 02:37:43,863 --> 02:37:46,957 "I washed my hands once... ...but the merciless world pulled me back again." 1952 02:37:47,233 --> 02:37:47,466 I'm Hurricane Isaburo. 1953 02:37:47,466 --> 02:37:49,468 Atsuo Nakamura as Isaburo I'm Hurricane Isaburo. 1954 02:37:49,468 --> 02:37:49,535 Atsuo Nakamura as Isaburo 1955 02:37:49,535 --> 02:37:50,169 Atsuo Nakamura as Isaburo I'm indebted to the boss for a night's lodging and hospitality. 1956 02:37:50,169 --> 02:37:53,400 I'm indebted to the boss for a night's lodging and hospitality. 1957 02:37:53,472 --> 02:37:55,463 So I'm duty bound to help him. 1958 02:37:59,812 --> 02:38:01,575 A Hellish Yakuza World 1959 02:38:01,981 --> 02:38:04,317 Mr. Jokichi... 1960 02:38:04,317 --> 02:38:04,817 Sanae Kitabayashi as Okinu Mr. Jokichi... 1961 02:38:04,817 --> 02:38:04,884 Sanae Kitabayashi as Okinu 1962 02:38:04,884 --> 02:38:06,752 Sanae Kitabayashi as Okinu Have you ever thought about going straight? 1963 02:38:06,752 --> 02:38:08,379 Have you ever thought about going straight? 1964 02:38:08,454 --> 02:38:14,859 Maybe we could go far away where no one will find us... and live together. 1965 02:38:14,927 --> 02:38:23,631 Mr. Jokichi, if it's with you, I know that I can live happily... if it's with you, Mr. Jokichi. 1966 02:38:24,070 --> 02:38:26,868 Jokichi... 1967 02:38:26,939 --> 02:38:29,271 Have you ever thought about going straight? 1968 02:38:40,086 --> 02:38:43,487 He committed his revenge with the memory of her red sash. 1969 02:38:43,622 --> 02:38:46,819 His slashing sword of wrath is an apparatus of death. 1970 02:38:48,227 --> 02:38:51,997 Forthe man who threw yesterday away... 1971 02:38:51,997 --> 02:38:55,468 Forthe man who threw yesterday away... Would his long journey on the trail of blood... 1972 02:38:55,468 --> 02:38:55,534 Forthe man who threw yesterday away... 1973 02:38:55,534 --> 02:38:57,036 Forthe man who threw yesterday away... ...last until the end of the land? 1974 02:38:57,036 --> 02:38:57,103 ...last until the end of the land? 1975 02:38:57,103 --> 02:38:58,637 ... there is no tomorrow. ...last until the end of the land? 1976 02:38:58,637 --> 02:38:58,938 ... there is no tomorrow. 1977 02:38:58,938 --> 02:39:00,973 ... there is no tomorrow. Kayo Matsuo as Ochika 1978 02:39:00,973 --> 02:39:01,307 ... there is no tomorrow. 1979 02:39:01,307 --> 02:39:03,309 ... there is no tomorrow. Koji Nambara as Kyubei 1980 02:39:03,309 --> 02:39:03,609 ... there is no tomorrow. 1981 02:39:03,609 --> 02:39:04,977 ... there is no tomorrow. Ryohei Uchida as Chogoro 1982 02:39:04,977 --> 02:39:05,044 Ryohei Uchida as Chogoro 1983 02:39:05,044 --> 02:39:05,678 His wandering heart is a wilderness. Ryohei Uchida as Chogoro 1984 02:39:05,678 --> 02:39:05,945 His wandering heart is a wilderness. 1985 02:39:05,945 --> 02:39:08,147 His wandering heart is a wilderness. Maki Mizuhara as Otsuma 1986 02:39:08,147 --> 02:39:08,447 His wandering heart is a wilderness. 1987 02:39:08,447 --> 02:39:10,149 His wandering heart is a wilderness. Ryunosuke Minegishi as Tengu 1988 02:39:10,149 --> 02:39:14,108 His wandering heart is a wilderness. 1989 02:39:14,186 --> 02:39:18,891 Does it harbor anger, or hatred? 1990 02:39:18,891 --> 02:39:19,625 Does it harbor anger, or hatred? Original Story by Saho Sasazawa 1991 02:39:19,625 --> 02:39:22,355 Does it harbor anger, or hatred? Original Story by Saho Sasazawa A New Generation of Yakuza Journey Film! Song performed by Tony Nakayoshi (Toho Records) 1992 02:39:22,595 --> 02:39:22,695 Could it be some kind of mistake? 1993 02:39:22,695 --> 02:39:25,231 Takue Hanazawa as Ginzo Could it be some kind of mistake? 1994 02:39:25,364 --> 02:39:33,669 I know Boss Kunisada Chuji; he'd never take other men's wives by force, or kill children. 1995 02:39:34,006 --> 02:39:38,636 I got it straight from one of Kyubei of Nyoraido's henchman. 1996 02:39:38,711 --> 02:39:43,410 Kyubei did it, along with Chogoro of Kaiun in Yashu... 1997 02:39:43,482 --> 02:39:46,747 ...and Kunisada Chuji. There's no mistake. 1998 02:39:48,020 --> 02:39:50,716 Even after killing a woman and child... 1999 02:39:50,790 --> 02:39:51,157 ...these men tread with a brash swagger. 2000 02:39:51,157 --> 02:39:53,682 The Wolf is Unleashed! ...these men tread with a brash swagger. 2001 02:39:55,461 --> 02:39:58,191 Directed by Kazuo Ikehiro 2002 02:39:58,264 --> 02:40:01,028 Tokyo Eiga Film presents 2003 02:40:01,100 --> 02:40:02,533 "The Trail of Blood" 2004 02:40:02,601 --> 02:40:04,466 "The Trail of Blood" 2005 02:40:04,670 --> 02:40:06,661 Coming Soon 2006 02:42:35,586 --> 02:42:37,554 The Toho Co., Ltd. 2007 02:42:38,122 --> 02:42:40,784 August 15th, 1945... 2008 02:42:40,891 --> 02:42:43,451 ...the longest day in Japanese history... 2009 02:42:43,527 --> 02:42:47,623 ...when the Japanese people felt real agony and pain. 2010 02:42:47,965 --> 02:42:50,126 The Emperor has issued his decision. 2011 02:42:50,534 --> 02:42:55,130 The Declaration will be accepted without conditions. So spake His Majesty. 2012 02:42:55,472 --> 02:42:58,498 Your Excellency! With respect to rising up, what is your intent? 2013 02:42:58,642 --> 02:43:00,576 Lmportunate puppy! 2014 02:43:02,079 --> 02:43:03,979 In Commemoration of Toho's 35th Anniversary 2015 02:43:04,882 --> 02:43:05,416 "Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi" "JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY" 2016 02:43:05,416 --> 02:43:06,940 "Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi" "JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY" Trailer 2017 02:43:07,484 --> 02:43:10,112 How are we to protect the nation if he has accepted the Potsdam Declaration? 2018 02:43:10,421 --> 02:43:12,981 No matter what, if the broadcast is made, we've lost. 2019 02:43:13,257 --> 02:43:15,191 I can't let them broadcast the end of the war! 2020 02:43:15,492 --> 02:43:19,826 Let me go! Let me go! How could they end the war?! 2021 02:43:20,130 --> 02:43:23,122 Minister of War, are you passing the blame to another department? 2022 02:43:23,734 --> 02:43:30,071 Consider our casualties: Of 236,000 men sent to Burma, 164,000 were lost. 2023 02:43:30,140 --> 02:43:33,132 We sent 102,000 brave men to Okinawa, and 90,000 of them were killed. 2024 02:43:33,610 --> 02:43:38,604 And in Okinawa, it wasn't just soldiers; 92,000 civilians were also slain! 2025 02:43:38,716 --> 02:43:40,240 That's the very point that I am making! 2026 02:43:40,384 --> 02:43:41,085 What? 2027 02:43:41,085 --> 02:43:44,418 Why have so many of us swallowed our tears and died? 2028 02:43:44,488 --> 02:43:47,150 It is easy to complain about how things turned out. 2029 02:43:47,224 --> 02:43:51,752 But they all did it out of love for Japan... 2030 02:43:51,829 --> 02:43:54,354 ...firmly believing in our victory. 2031 02:43:56,967 --> 02:44:00,630 A Who's Who in Japan's Film World! 2032 02:44:03,974 --> 02:44:06,499 Starring EVery Major Player in the Japanese Film World! 2033 02:44:06,910 --> 02:44:09,310 We cannot broadcast anything without the Eastern District Army's authorization. 2034 02:44:10,114 --> 02:44:13,242 I am now going to announce the genuine will of the military to all the people! 2035 02:44:13,517 --> 02:44:15,314 No, sir! 2036 02:44:15,452 --> 02:44:17,554 Oh yeah?! 2037 02:44:17,554 --> 02:44:18,155 Commotion and Turmoil... Oh yeah?! 2038 02:44:18,155 --> 02:44:19,349 Commotion and Turmoil... 2039 02:44:20,290 --> 02:44:21,416 ...Lasting 24 Hours 2040 02:44:21,925 --> 02:44:24,894 This is no longer about winning or losing. 2041 02:44:24,962 --> 02:44:27,863 Our choice now is whether the Japanese people live, or die; simply that. 2042 02:44:28,165 --> 02:44:30,633 If we don't act immediately, it will all be for nothing. 2043 02:44:30,701 --> 02:44:35,832 If His Majesty's recording is broadcast, all will be lost! 2044 02:44:40,377 --> 02:44:43,714 Our target is Prime Minister Suzuki Kantaro! Nobody else is to be harmed! 2045 02:44:43,714 --> 02:44:46,250 Directed by Kihachi Okamoto (Samurai Assassin) Our target is Prime Minister Suzuki Kantaro! Nobody else is to be harmed! 2046 02:44:46,650 --> 02:44:50,279 They haven't found it yet? Kill anyone who gets in the way! 2047 02:44:50,420 --> 02:44:52,320 You people aren't the only guardians of Japan! 2048 02:44:52,389 --> 02:44:54,914 Only if we are united can we be strong! 2049 02:45:01,231 --> 02:45:02,755 The World is Watching this Spectacle! 2050 02:45:03,767 --> 02:45:05,098 An Epic Film! 2051 02:45:05,435 --> 02:45:11,067 From now on, Japan must be lead by much younger people. 2052 02:45:13,110 --> 02:45:15,078 "Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi" "JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY" 2053 02:45:16,013 --> 02:45:18,072 "Nihon no Ichiban Nagai Hi" "JAPAN'S LONGEST DAY" 2054 02:45:18,215 --> 02:45:20,809 Coming Soon 2055 02:45:21,720 --> 02:45:26,589 AnimEigo Inc. Brian Godwin Branson Moore RobertJ. Woodhead Ueki Natsumi Janice Hindle Matt Baumgardner BobbyEngelmann David Rowe-Caplan Brian Godwin 186633