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ATTACK AND DESTROY
THE ENEMY

A TOHO PRODUCTION

AN INFORMATION BUREAU
"MOVIE OF THE PEOPLE"

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL

EAST ASIAN OPTICS, LTD.
HIRATSUKA FACTORY

Here's the factory director.

The previously announced
emergency production quota increase

will begin on the first of next month.

The manager
will explain the details later.

But before that,
I'd like to say a few words.

As you know,

the enemy's counteroffensives

are becoming more massive
and widespread.

Now, in a battle
of material might,

the more material you have,
the more material is emphasized.

But it's our spiritual power
that produces that material might.

In order to generate
outstanding production capacity,

every single one of you

must become
an outstanding human being.

Only strict discipline,
a vigilant attitude,

an unwavering
sense of responsibility,

and a respectful,
silent workplace

will yield
increases in production.

Always bear that in mind.

During this emergency
production period,

I want all of you

to meet your quotas
without fail,

and at the same time

to hone your fighting spirit.

I'll say it again...

One can't improve productivity
without improving one's character.

And one other thing:

Without military optics,
we wouldn't have a single warship,

a single plane, a single tank,
or a single cannon.

Don't ever forget that.

That's all.

As the director mentioned,

I'll be explaining
the details of the plan.

The period will be
for the next four months.

The quota increases
will be as follows:

1000/0 for the men,
500/0 for the women.

Shouldn't you be working?

Quiet!
Stop your chattering.

But we're just... right?

That's right.

Hey there!

What's wrong
with all of you today?

You're so restless.

You can't seem to calm down.

There must be a reason.

Speak up.

Come on, tell us.

It's about the production
quota increases.

Well, as the director
said earlier,

you have to bear up
under the strain.

Only then will you be
pulling your own weight.

Think of the men.

Your quota increase
is only half theirs.

Would you...
bring it up with the section leader?

- Tsuru Watanabe?
- Yes.

PLEASE WALK QUIETLY

LENS CALIBRATION ROOM

NO ENTRANCE PAST THIS POINT

WATANABE

I'm shocked. I've never seen
such a messy workbench.

I'm sorry.

There's no need to apologize.

But there is.

Then you want to tell us why?

You women seem unhappy
about the quota increase.

That's right.

But we took into account

your production capacity.

Half of the men's
isn't unreasonable.

That's what we're upset about.

Is that all you think
we can handle?

We think we can do a bit more.

Not as much as the men...

but at least two-thirds.

Please.

It's too soon to be cheering.

You can cheer
after we've done the work.

Two-thirds of the men's increase
will be tough to meet.

You can't get worked up
like you did this morning.

You can't be whispering
at your workbenches.

Watanabe,
let's sing something.

She's still angry.

Her left shoulder goes up
when she's angry.

Watanabe,
are you really still angry?

Yes, I am.

Left, right...

Let's sing "The Mongol Invasion."
Three, two, one...

Rising from all over China

A hundred thousand
Mongol riders advance

Our nation in crisis

In the summer of 1281

We have nothing to fear

Our Kamakura warriors stand ready

EAST ASIA OPTICS
GIRLS' DORMITORY

Our righteous martial spirit

We proclaim to the world
with a thunderous roar

The barbarians are invading
from the south

The Mongols
are invading our shores

The insolent invaders

Can't coexist with us
under heaven

We vow to fight like demons

To die defending our country

The god of Hakozaki knows

We're full of pride
and the spirit of Japan

Heaven is enraged

The sea surges
with massive waves

The enemy approaches

Mongol hordes 100,000 strong

They disappear
to the bottom of the sea

Only three are left

Before you know it
the clouds recede

The moon is clear
above the Genkai Sea

Banzai!

You're all in high spirits
again today.

Mrs. Mizushima,
something great happened today.

That's right.
Today we, today -

Tell me about that later.
The new fife and drum teacher is here.

Now go pay your respects
to your parents.

Father and Mother, I'm back.

PARENTS

I'm back.

Father, Mother, and Grandma,
I'm back.

Let's go.

What's the matter?

I envy you.

MOTHER

Everyone assemble,
except those on kitchen duty.

From "at ease"
change to "attention."

Bass drum,
signal with three beats.

Begin marching
to the first beat of music.

Take one step forward,
then mark time.

Play "The People's March."
Understand?

All right. Start.

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

She's not here.

Smells nice.

Today's the anniversary
of her husband's...

MAY 10,000 CHERRY
BLOSSOMS SCATTER

Our morning pledge.

"Today, all day...

...we shall be loyal.

We shall worship the gods
and revere our ancestors.

We shall not forget
our filial duties.

Furthermore...

...we shall not be selfish.

We shall be kind and modest.

We shall endure hardship.

We are women of the empire.

Today we will do our best
to help destroy America and Britain.

We shall pass these ideals on
to our descendants.

This we swear."

EMERGENCY PRODUCTION
INCREASE PERIOD

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE
OF THE WAR DEAD!

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE
OF ADMIRAL YAMAMOTO!

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE
OF THE YAMAZAKI UNIT!

INCREASE PRODUCTION!

OUR TROOPS ARE
IN THE ENEMY'S SIGHTS!

THIS TOO IS A BATTLEFIELD!

- You want to work?
- Yes.

Why?

Unless I work
alongside my girls,

I can't understand
how they really feel.

You may think you have time
to spare at the moment,

but think if somebody
were to fall ill.

In fact, that's the case.
According to yesterday's medical exam,

something's wrong
with Shizuko Yamaguchi.

What?

It's nothing serious,

but the doctor says she's frail.

- No, that's too heavy for you.
- It's fine.

You mustn't.
You're too frail.

We got her!

Hurry!
Where's the thermometer!

Suzumura has it.

Wait a minute.
I'm taking my temperature.

- 99.3.
- You've got a slight fever.

Don't worry.
She's too tough to get sick.

Actually,
I'm feeling kind of weak.

YAMAGUCHI'S TEMPERATURE:
NORMAL.

ALL OTHERS WELL.

I'M SEPARATED FROM MY HOME
BY MOUNTAINS AND RIVERS

MAY MY FATHER AND MOTHER
BE WELL AND AT PEACE

Please check this lens.

MOTHER

Quiet, isn't it, ma'am?

With the girls gone,
it's so quiet I can't believe it.

They're so spirited.

Is someone still up there?

Yes, she isn't feeling well.

Who's the weakling?

I bet it's Yamaguchi.

No. You'll never guess.

It's Suzumura.

Suzumura?

Hey, Suzumura!

Don't let sickness
beat you down!

Get well!

Rising from all over China

A hundred thousand
Mongol riders advance

Our nation in crisis

In the summer of 1281

- I'm sorry.
- Goodness.

There's nothing
to apologize for.

But...

Don't worry about work.

Yamazaki, Nishioka, and Koyama
are on your work team.

They're all tough.

They can handle your share.

Just get well
as soon as you can.

I feel bad for all the others.

Let's not talk
about it anymore.

Do you remember
when you first came here?

We told everyone to bring
a handful of soil from their hometown.

You're the only one who didn't.

I was going to,

but Father said
there was dirt in Tokyo too.

I remember.

I wrote to him that
we'd be making a garden with it

so that we'd never
forget our homes.

That's right.

And later some soil
arrived from your home by mail.

My father gets excited easily.

The soil from your hometown
looks so rich and moist today.

The janitor's hoeing it now.

Ma'am...

please don't tell
my parents I'm sick.

- Why do you say that?
- Please don't.

Or did you already tell them?

I did let them know.
It's part of my job.

What's wrong?
Whatever is the matter?

I won't go home!

What's come over you?
You have a fever. Calm down -

No.

Even if they come for me,
I'm not going home.

What are you saying?

Who would come
because of a little fever?

No, they will.

I had to beg to come here.

My father's so stubborn.
If he knows I'm sick -

Calm down.

I won't go home,
no matter what anyone says.

I want to work.

What's wrong?

It's just...

I'm sorry.

I'll be back soon.
Until then, Watanabe -

It's all right.
Don't worry about the work.

Yamazaki, Nishioka, and Koyama,
please do my share.

We will.

The plate
on my machine is loose.

If someone new comes -

Don't say such a thing.

Just hurry and come back.

Watanabe,
where's Suzumura's flute?

Suzumura's flute.

Ma'am...

may we see them off?

I'll see them off at the station.

Watanabe?

This is from
the band teacher.

Wrap it in this.

- Get well!
- Hurry back!

- Write to us!
- Take care of yourself!

Good-bye!

Please come visit again.

Good-bye.

Good-bye.

Good-bye!

Poor Suzumura!

Now I want to go home too.

What are you saying?

This is no time to start whining.

We have to keep working!

Keep up the hard work, okay?

What about you?

I'm still waiting
for the water to boil.

WOMEN'S PRODUCTION GOALS
AND RESULTS

These are great numbers.
The girls are really working hard.

I'm still worried.

Four months is a long time.

They're running a 5K race
as if it's a sprint.

It's their first time out,
so of course they're enthusiastic.

But they could stumble
and come crashing down.

I wonder.

LET'S CLEAN OUR CLOSETS,
DO OUR LAUNDRY,

AND AIR OUR BEDDING.

DON'T CLIMB ON THE ROOF.

I can see Mount Fuji.

"My home lies in the distance..."

Your home
is in the other direction.

Koyama.

Be careful, Yamazaki.

Yamazaki?

Yamazaki!

Yamazaki!

I'm sorry.

I'm just glad
I didn't hurt my hands.

When I can walk again,

I'll come back to work,
even on crutches.

I'll be back soon.

Isn't that right?

So don't look so glum.

Everything's fine.
Don't you worry.

Everything's fine,
isn't that right?

That's right.

It's impossible.

We're working as hard as we can.

It isn't fair to put
all the blame on us.

She isn't.

Watanabe isn't blaming you.

It's just that
ever since Yamazaki got hurt,

your productivity
has started to fall.

But...

Let's do our best
no matter what.

We insisted on this quota.

Our reputation is at stake.

It's not a question of reputation.

It's about our sense of responsibility.

Let's stop arguing.

"One can't improve productivity
without improving one's character."

Our scopes might be
in those very planes!

Now you're sounding
like the director.

You're all in a slump.

I knew this would happen.

You tried a little too hard.

Now's not the time
to get frustrated or anxious.

Don't worry.

At times like this you need
something to lift your spirits.

All right?

1-0!

Cheer each other on!

Who'll serve? Futami?

I'm no good at serving.

It's okay.

Just try your best.

Do your best!

Quiet!

Futami, that's the spirit.

Give it your best!

The days keep getting colder.

I trust you are working diligently.

I'm writing concerning your mother.

Some time ago she came down
with a slight cold.

Her fever continued to rise,

and her condition
turned quite serious.

I considered asking you
to come home to look after her,

but with your production quota
increase underway

and in light of your responsibilities
as group leader,

I can't ask you to do that.

I've spoken
with your mother about it,

and we have agreed

that under no circumstances
should you come home.

Don't dwell on
your personal concerns.

Your mother insists that you devote
yourself fully to your duty.

I feel the same way,
which is why I'm writing.

I pray that you will
take good care of yourself

in this season of intense cold.

Ma'am.

Ma'am.

TRAIN SCHEDULE

Ma'am, I took my temperature.

Oh, it's you.
Where's the dorm mother?

It's okay. I'll tell her.

What was it?

97.7.

94.3.

I shook it down.

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

There's something
odd in your expression.

No...

- You're hiding something.
- No, I'm not.

Take it again in front of me.

Go on.

Five minutes.

I actually have
a little fever every night,

but it's nothing.

I can work just fine.

Please don't tell anyone.

If they find out,
they'll send me home.

But I'm really all right.

I can't leave now,
with Suzumura and Yamazaki gone.

But Yamaguchi -

Please, until the quota increase ends
or Suzumura and Yamazaki come back,

don't tell anyone.

I envy you all.

Looks like I have guests.

I went to see Yamazaki.

She's doing quite well
and sends her regards.

Wait one moment.

What brings you here?

Yamaguchi's temperature.

What is it?

97.7.

Really? That's good.

And what did you want,
Watanabe?

Oh, nothing.

TARAWA

MAKIN

KWAJALEIN

ROl-NAMUR

Work hard!

Yamazaki!

FOLLOW THE EXAMPLE
OF THE WAR DEAD!

- Are you okay?
- Rest a while.

I'm fine.

The children are
oddly quiet these days.

They don't sing or laugh
or joke around anymore.

It's true.

Yamazaki's return
cheered them up for a while,

which was a relief.

They're exhausted.

When I see how tired they are,

and their frostbitten hands -

Hirota, what time is it?

What's the matter?

That's the fifth time
you've asked.

Here you go.

More?

I still haven't calibrated these.

Don't get upset.

If you get flustered,
it'll throw off the calibration.

Whose was it?

If I could just get on that train,
I could go home.

Mother!

Do your best!

Give it all you've got!

Two... three.

10 to 16.

Give it your best.

How can I return
a spike like that?

This isn't rugby, after all.

I quit!

Okabe!

What's the problem
with the drums?

Who could march to that erratic beat?
Once more!

Three, four...

With a little more effort -

It's the last lap.

But the fatigue has been
building for a while.

They can barely move.

It's downright impossible.

There has to be a way.

They insisted on the quota.

Let's help them achieve it.

Failure could dampen
their enthusiasm.

This is a turning point
in shaping their morale.

It's their maiden battle.

Yes, as you pointed out,

success is determined
by character and strength of mind.

I'm actually optimistic.

- Optimistic?
- Maybe that's not the right word.

But they'll be fine.

- Why?
- Why?

For one thing,
they have an excellent leader.

Watanabe is outstanding,
and Mizushima -

Mrs. Mizushima's here.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

You're not requesting permission
to work again, are you?

No, I'm here
to request a short leave.

Oh? Have a seat.

This is the most critical period.

What'll those girls do
without you?

Watanabe will be here.

We can't put everything
on the poor girl's shoulders.

It's just for a couple of days.

Where are you going?

To see Suzumura.

She wrote to me.

She's all better, but her parents
won't let her come back.

If she returned, I think
it would lift the girls' spirits.

Just like
when Yamazaki returned.

It'll be good for Suzumura
and all of us.

You got me again. I was too rash.
You're leaving now?

- I'll call Watanabe.
- No, don't.

Please give her this letter
from Suzumura.

I can catch the express
if I leave now.

It's admirable.

I mean, the trust
you put in your girls.

They're all good children.

Suda.

Why are you just standing there?
The plate's dry.

I'm sorry.

Sorry isn't good enough.

What happens if you -
- Okabe.

That's enough.

She has to pay attention.

She said she was sorry.

Well...

one person's carelessness
becomes everyone's problem.

Now look what you did.

Watanabe,
something awful's happened.

NO ENTRANCE PAST THIS POINT

Don't you know not to come in
while we're working?

- But -
- No buts.

You didn't just disturb me.

You could introduce a 1-mm error
into hundreds of pieces.

- But Okabe and Hattori began fighting.
- And?

I thought you might
be able to do something.

- What happened?
- Well, you see -

I'll be getting off my shift soon.
Tell me then.

My results have been
so poor today.

I'm sorry.

It isn't your fault.

Don't worry.

We must persevere.
As for those two...

we'll talk later.

- Thanks for your trouble.
- It'll be tough on you too.

Girls, don't cause Watanabe
any grief.

You're probably Ionely with
your dorm mother gone for a few days.

No, it's fine.
She's bringing Suzumura back.

We can't wait.
- That's right.

You say you'll be fine,

but raccoon dogs
used to haunt these parts.

On moonlit nights

they'd be out in the woods
playing their fifes and drums.

You're making that up.

Tonight in the garden
one might come up and -

You're mean!

Then we'll catch them
and eat them!

But raccoon dogs are
shape-shifters. My grandmother -

Don't tell me a worker in a precision
optics factory believes such superstitions!

You started it!

I guess I did.

Okabe and Hattori,
what's wrong?

You're oddly quiet.

You two should be ashamed,
being so stubborn.

Why can't you be more agreeable

and consider the worry
you've caused all of us?

That's right.

Stand on the soil from your hometown
and think about that.

Okabe and Hattori
are tired, that's all.

That's why -

I'm not tired.

Liar! You're exhausted.

She's right.

You haven't been
combing your hair.

And you've been very irritable.

So you fight over little things.

Fine, gang up on me if you want.

But who made me
so tired and irritable?

You!

Constantly shouting at us
to work harder.

Okabe!

You're unfair.

Watanabe's never -

Yes, she has.

And not just this once.

She's always playing favorites.

Okabe...

say that again.

When was I unfair?

When did I play favorites?

You know.

No, I don't.
I've never done such a thing.

Really? Are you sure?

Yes, absolutely.

Then I'll tell you.

With Yamaguchi.

You give her special treatment.

No overtime, no band practice.

While we play volleyball,
she's wrapped in our coats,

looking on like a princess.

See?

Watanabe, say something.

There's a reason for that.

As you know,
Yamaguchi's very frail.

That's right. Mrs. Mizushima
takes her temperature every night.

And it's always normal.

Watanabe, say something.

Please.

CULTIVATE THE MIND

Watanabe...

please tell them.

Be quiet.

If she won't tell you, I will.

I'll tell you the real reason.

Please don't look at her like that.

Yamaguchi!

No, I have to tell them.

I actually
run a fever every night.

But...

Watanabe is the only one
who knows.

I was terrified they'd send me home
if they found out,

so I asked her not to tell.

None of you will tell
Mrs. Mizushima, will you?

Promise not to tell until
the emergency quota period ends.

You see?

Watanabe, you have
every right to be angry at us.

Come on, let it out.

Get angry.

Scold us like you always do.

I can't today.

Why not?

And not just Okabe and Hattori.

We were all
completely out of line.

- Still, I can't get angry.
- Why not?

Why not?

Because I'm too ashamed.

You have nothing
to be ashamed of.

Yes, I do.

If Mrs. Mizushima had thought
this might happen,

she'd never have left us alone.

And Suzumura...

would never dream
that we'd act like this.

I'll read her letter to you.

"Dear Mrs. Mizushima,
how have you been?

Is everyone in the dorm well?

Unlike there, the ground here
is already covered with snow.

I've recovered completely
since I came home.

But Father and Mother

keep telling me to wait
a little longer before going back.

As you often say,

our soldiers are giving
their lives for our country.

How can I sit and do nothing?

When I think of everyone in the dorm,
I feel so ashamed.

I can't just sit by and do nothing.

The emergency quota
will end soon, won't it?

I pray for good results
every day at the local shrine.

And I'm always thinking
about you and the girls,

about work and the band,

and how enjoyable life was
in the dorm..."

Who's there?

It's me.

I thought it was a raccoon dog.

A raccoon dog?

What are you doing here?

What I did was unforgivable.

No, what I did was!

No, I was worse.

I'm sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

The soil of my hometown
brought to this vegetable garden...

the soil through which
the blood of my forefathers runs...

the soil on which I was born.

The soil that, today,

my parents
and older siblings

industriously till

and painstakingly cultivate.

The soil on which

my younger siblings
play without a care,

my dog playfully runs,

and my horse
prances and neighs.

The scent of that soil

brings back memories
of days past.

Memories of childhood
fill me with nostalgia.

Walking barefoot in the soil,

feeling the warmth
of my mother's skin.

Suddenly I'm transported
to where my spirit is at home.

The soil through which
the blood of my forefathers runs...

the soil on which I was born.

Suzumura!

I'm back!

Look, I'm fit as a fiddle!

Where's Mrs. Mizushima?

She came back with me,
of course.

What's this?

I'm disappointed in you.
This is such a mess.

The water for fighting fires
is frozen.

And do you know
how late it is?

It's three hours past lights out.

Where's Watanabe?

Where is she?

- Ma'am -
- It's my fault.

No, we're to blame.

I'm sorry. I started it all.

- What happened?
- Watanabe is -

Did something happen to her?
Where is she?

She's still working
at the factory.

A lens she hadn't finished
calibrating went missing.

She only realized it last night.

I shouldn't have entered
the calibration room.

No, it was us.

It had to be the lens
she was checking right then.

Watanabe,
something awful's happened.

She put down the lens
she was checking.

Then she forgot about it
and picked up a new one.

She looked very tired.

I'm sorry.

It was our bickering that started it.
- That's right.

This happened because
she was worrying about us.

Then what, Tanimura?

She said her mistake would result
in a defective weapon

and nearly went mad with worry.

She also said it would hurt
our performance record.

This has gone too far.

You've been looking for it
without a break since this morning.

Now you say
you want to stay up all night.

It'll turn up. Don't worry.

But...

I'm afraid many soldiers
will die because of my mistake.

Don't torment yourself like this.

That lens will be checked
many more times before it's used.

Now go back
and get some rest.

Go on now.

No, I can't go back.

I'd never be able to sleep.

But Watanabe -

Please.

Don't send me
back to the dorm.

Not until that lens is found.

It's impossible.

There are at least 2,000 lenses.

She did her quota for today
and still plans to check

all the lenses
made in the last two days.

Rising from all over China

A hundred thousand
Mongol riders advance

Our nation in crisis

In the summer of 1281

We have nothing to fear

Our Kamakura warriors stand ready

Watanabe.

Are you all right?
Did you finish?

Yes.

Good work. I'm glad.

We'll see you back.

You waited up for me?

Don't worry about that.
Just hurry back to the dorm.

You can get a few hours' sleep.

It's freezing.

Watanabe, don't catch cold.

Let's go.

Forgive me
for being so selfish.

It's all right. Sometimes
you have to work yourself ragged.

You have to test yourself.
Come on.

What's wrong?

Watanabe.

Sorry to worry you.

I'm the one
who should apologize.

She worked hard.
She deserves your praise.

Well done.
It must have been cold.

- Wasn't it cold?
- You did a great job.

Look, Watanabe.
Suzumura's back.

Have you been crying?

Your eyes are red.

Don't be silly.

I'm just tired.

You'll all catch cold standing here.
What if Suzumura gets sick again?

Get to bed.
You can get a few hours' sleep.

EMERGENCY PRODUCTION QUOTA -
15 DAYS LEFT. WORK HARD!

Go home right away.
Don't waste any time.

We packed your things.

We received a letter
from your father.

Your mother... passed away.

He says there's no need
for you to return home now.

He asked me to tell you
at a time I felt proper.

However, the company -

I won't go home.

The company insists
you return home

and pay your last respects.

No, I -

Your attitude is exemplary,

and we appreciate
your father's consideration.

However...

you really should go home.

Please.

Mother said

I must never shirk my duty
and go home, no matter what.

Ma'am,
instead of sending me home,

let Yamaguchi take a rest.

She's had a fever all along.

Please.

Watanabe.

She's such a good girl.

She's really turned into
a good girl.

I was worried about her.

She was always so strong.

I've been hoping
she would soften a bit.

She's become a truly kind girl.

A truly wonderful girl.

A green so vivid

A green so bright

A green so fresh

A green so right

THE END