Original subtitles

♪ On the Isle of Mako ♪

silver glow ♪

♪ Under the moon's

♪ The night is calm ♪

♪ But suddenly ♪

in the sea ♪

♪ There's a change

magic and brave ♪

♪ Three mermaids,

under the waves ♪

♪ True beauties

mystery ♪

♪ Their secret will always be

♪ In the depths of the sea ♪

[Carlotta sings]

[coughs]

[yells]

Oh. Oh!

[gasps / chuckles]

Hey, where'd you come from?

Hey, come back!

Ooh! Ooh!

Ooh!

[chuckling]

[laughter]

He's a scaredy-cat!

We've had just about enough.

This simply can't go on.

such a big deal.

Come on, it's not

kidding around.

It's just someone

out of a few...

Why make such a big deal

This can't go on.

[all laugh]

of seaweed fell on my head.

And that was when a huge bunch

Enough is enough.

That was the last straw.

- [Rikki] Emma's right.

- That doesn't sound so bad.

you're overreacting?

Don't you think

shampoo is great for your hair.

Anyway, they say seaweed

[Bernie] But I don't have hair.

Look out!

- Do you see that?

- What the heck is that thing?

- A camera?

- It looks like...

Let's follow it.

a television camera?

What if it's

Finally famous.

It's not funny, Rikki.

before it gets away.

We've got to stop it

We're too late!

Oh, no, that boat.

broadcast to the whole world!

Our secret is about to be

it's a small world.

Fortunately for us,

[Emma] It's Lewis.

the looks on your faces?

[Lewis laughs] Did you see

It's hilarious.

thingamajig for?

And what's this

my mini sub.

Allow me to present

the contest with tomorrow.

This is what I'm going to win

- It's organized by

- What contest?

The challenge is to build

Dolphin City University.

that runs by itself.

an underwater robot

to the university.

The top prize is a scholarship

- But as soon as I am

- You're not old enough.

for a degree in science

I can start studying

in the world.

at one of the best universities

- In the bay.

- Where is it taking place?

It's gonna be an amazing show.

still needs fine-tuning.

OK, I've got to go. My mini sub

See you!

what I'm thinking?

Are you guys thinking

weird inventions,

Yeah. With all their

pretty dangerous.

the bay is gonna be

We'd better warn our friends.

[all yell]

That's lame.

little prankster who did that...

If I get my hands on the

[chuckles] It was me!

[gasps]

[laughs]

- So, tell me, prankster,

- Hmm? [yelps]

driving everybody crazy?

are you the one who's been

- Mm-hmm?

- Me? No, I didn't do anything.

But I was only joking.

OK, I confess, it was me.

of a joke.

It's not everyone's idea

Some folks are kind of upset.

your own age to play with?

Don't you have buddies

I'm so bored.

No, that's the problem.

I'm bothering everybody, too.

And now you tell me that

It's just not fair.

having no friends.

Poor kid. It's got to be tough

We've got bigger problems, guys.

about this robot competition.

We've got to warn everyone

Right on time, Mr. Engineer.

Hello, Zane.

and is the laser ray working?

So, is my robot ready,

worried about the autopilot.

Yes, it's working. But I'm

- Doesn't matter.

- It's pretty unstable.

it remotely anyway.

You'll be controlling

OK, tomorrow, dude.

annihilate the competition.

Oh, yeah, we're going to

Hello, Dolphin City!

ladies and gentlemen.

Good afternoon,

robotics contest

Welcome to the first

University of Dolphin City.

organized by the prestigious

[cheering]

Wow, it's crazy out here.

to be amazed

Prepare yourselves

machines.

by some absolutely incredible

you are about to see

The aqua robots

by the best and brightest

have all been invented

young residents of Dolphin City.

to introduce them to you.

Now it's time

[cheering]

everybody that girls rule!

Go for it, Cynthia. Show

[laughs]

will be competing today

[mayor] These robots

to determine who is the best

young inventors.

among these brilliant

free admission

The grand prize,

world-famous university.

to Dolphin City's

I'm gonna win this.

Give it up, Lewis.

That's what you think.

your robots into the water.

[mayor] It's time to get

will consist of two challenges.

The competition

determine dexterity.

The first will

our cameras,

In a zone covered by

as many red chips as possible

the robots will have to pick up

in the designated time.

brought back the most chips

The three robots that have

to the final round,

will then advance

over to that marker and back.

which will be a speed race

ready, start your robots!

OK, everybody,

OK, on my signal, go.

that these robots

Let me remind you

remotely,

aren't being controlled

by their inventors

but have been fully programmed

- Cynthia!

- and are on automatic pilot.

robots could be so popular.

I never figured that

Alright!

Huh? [yells]

we have our first wipeout.

Oh, dear. It looks like

[laughter]

Hey, where's my robot gone?

brought an umbrella?

Don't suppose anyone

I did.

That was a close one.

for him all the same.

OK, a big round of applause

look at this mess.

[Bernie] Oh, no,

are gonna ruin the bay.

Those tin cans

Go for it, mini sub!

It's working.

And bam.

to do that.

Hey, you're not allowed

It was my robot.

But it wasn't me.

[cheering]

seems awfully sure of himself.

Have you guys noticed Zane? He

building robots?

And since when did he start

[laughs]

one of the robots

It appears that

is moving into the lead.

[laughs]

we've got ourselves

Say, it looks like

- Look, it's Teddy.

- a surprise guest here.

We've got to get him out.

He's gonna be crushed.

- I'm staying here.

- I'm coming with you.

what the deal is with Zane.

I want to find out

He's cheating.

You're right, Lewis, but how?

The whole city will see us.

The cameras! We can't get close.

got to do something. Look!

OK, but we've

That's a turtle, not a chip!

What are you doing?

Got it. Leave it to me.

Keep it up. I'll go get him.

That stopped him.

[coughs]

[gasps / laughs]

Yes!

Cynthia! Cynthia!

the end of the first round.

Ladies and gentlemen, that is

to quit, Lewis.

Ha. There's still time

Don't you understand, Teddy?

crushed you.

That robot could have

out of this area.

We warned you to stay

to play with,

We get that you want someone

but it's too dangerous here.

our three grand finalists.

And here are

Zane, Lewis and Cynthia.

Go Cynthia!

[laughs]

annihilate them.

I told you we were gonna

One round down.

Zane, that was amazing.

almost all the chips.

Your robot snatched up

How did you do it?

they call genius.

I guess that's what

destined for great things,

I've always believed I was

but what really inspires me

like you guys.

is having an audience

for an amazing champion.

An amazing audience

Yes, an amazing champion.

[mayor]

His ear.

so far has been exceptional.

[mayor] Your robot's performance

He's using an earpiece.

Zane's cheating.

- Lewis saw it, too.

- What?

He can't do that.

That's not fair.

Here, look.

to get into university

This is Lewis's big chance

by cheating.

and Zane's going to steal it

ladies and gentlemen.

[mayor] Your attention,

our great robot competition

The final round of

And may the best contestant win!

is about to start.

challenge of our contest.

[mayor] And now, the last

Are you ready?

get set and go for it!

On your marks,

Come on, mini sub. Move!

Looks like your tin can

genius.

is having trouble keeping up,

The race isn't over yet.

Don't get your hopes up, loser.

Come on!

OK, now!

What? Where's my robot?

[all gasp]

I don't believe it.

What the heck is going on here?

Zane!

spoke to someone.

I'm certain he just

He must have an accomplice.

[mayor] What a turnaround.

It looks like Cynthia's robot

technical problem.

has just had some kind of

Call off the contest!

No way, this is cheating.

For once she's got it right.

his accomplice.

We've seriously got to find

Zane's robot is catching up.

And it looks like

to overtake Lewis's

But will it be able

and grab the lead?

[cheering]

Look over there!

[Emma] Do you see his laptop?

his briefcase.

[Cleo] And look at

It's Zane's father's company.

- Exactly.

- That must be his accomplice.

a robot on his own.

As if he'd be able to build

Quick, come on!

What the heck is he up to?

A laser ray?

the other robot.

That's how he destroyed

[gasps] What?

Oh, I've lost control!

Good job.

Huh? What the...?

Ah! No!

an amazing turn of events.

[mayor] Unbelievable. What

what happened, dude?

Hey, Zane,

to win.

Thought you were supposed

City University competition

And the winner of the Dolphin

is Lewis!

[cheering]

[laughs]

Zane would have won by cheating.

Thank you, girls. Without you,

- Yes.

- By cheating?

wasn't on autopilot.

Zane's robot

was controlling it.

Somebody in the crowd

I didn't have time to finish it.

Only because

You or your dad's engineers?

It's malfunctioning.

You shouldn't have done that.

- He's saying that

- It's dangerous.

anything that moves.

his robot will attack

- Hmm?

- Huh?

[all gasp]

Zane, your robot has a weapon.

completely forbidden.

Weapons are

- Like I care, I already lost.

- You're disqualified.

[whistles]

Huh?

What the heck is that? [yells]

is super dangerous.

Looks like that thing

to tell you.

Like I've been trying

class, a windsurfing lesson.

My son! He's over there with his

You've got to do something.

I got this.

Come on, girls.

with the prize-giving ceremony

We will of course continue

is back to normal.

when everything

robot loose in the bay.

Watch out! There's a dangerous

robot loose in the bay!

Watch out! There's a dangerous

Quick! Hide!

W-W-Where is it? [whimpers]

[all] Dangerous robot!

I've got to get out of here.

Hey, what the heck's going on?

dangerous robot in the bay!

Warn everybody there's a

Zita! I need your help!

[gasps / whimpers] Oh, Zita.

it's heading for the boats.

Hey, guys,

Quick!

Come on! Faster!

Over here, little guy.

Hey, over here!

Alright, it's seen us!

Faster! Faster!

[all cheer]

I guess the kid isn't all bad.

it's your turn now.

Come on, girls,

Over here, little cutie.

[whimpers / yells]

going to be barbecued.

Whoa. I thought I was

just the way you are.

Thanks, but we prefer you

It's moving again!

Oh, that thing.

[laughs]

- What are you doing there?

- Teddy?

my new buddy again.

I wanted to see

[all] Hmm?

They do look kind of similar.

is still dangerous.

Yeah, but that thing

Dangerous? Oh, yeah?

It just disarmed itself.

[Teddy chuckles]

You coming?

[Teddy] Yoo-hoo!

hide and seek.

Look, they're playing

He can't catch me. [laughs]

Now I've seen everything.

built a robot

Zane accidentally

how to make friends.

that knows

that he can't manage it.

It's just too bad

[al laugh]

Lewis.

[mayor] You deserve this prize,

You demonstrated today

as a scientist.

that you have great potential

When you're old enough,

will be waiting for you.

Dolphin City University

[people shout congratulations]

be sure to come back next year

And don't forget,

annual competition.

for our second

Zane, if you start right now,

finished for next year.

maybe you'll have your robot

without cheating.

I mean, of course,

[boy] That's him. That's Zane.

You were very heroic.

We wanted to thank you.

- Wow, you're so modest, Zane.

- It comes naturally.

[both laugh]

[Teddy] OK, come on. Follow me!

All's well that ends well.

a friend to play with

Teddy finally has

some peace.

and we've finally got

[Teddy laughs]

[sneezes / grumbles]