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THE HUMAN VAPOR (GASU
NINGEN DAI ICHI-GO)

Directed by Ishiro Honda

Special Effects by Eiji Tsuburaya

Starring:

Tatsuya Mihashi as Kenji Okamoto Kaoru
Yachigusa as Fujichiyo Kasuga

Yoshio Tsuchiya as
Mizuno Keiko Sada as Kyoko Kouno

Tatsuo Matsumura as Ikeda
Fuyuki Murakami as Dr. Sano

This is police car 25 to
headquarters. This is police car 25 to headquarters.

We've located the getaway car with license
plate number 3755 and are in pursuit, over.

Car number 25. Car number
25. What is your location, over.

We are currently traveling on highway
one outside of Ichimaru.

This is completely unbelievable.

It's hard to believe...

He got away with only 50,000 yen?

That's what I heard.

Alright, let's take
care of this murderer.

Sorry about that!

We're closing in on him!
- Right! Keep going!

That's strange...

He couldn't have gone far after a
crash like that. He has to be close by.

There's a house.

Hey.
- Yes.

Jiya!
- Yes.

Who would be calling at this hour?

Sorry to disturb you at this hour.

What can I help you with, officer?

An automobile just
had an accident near here.

Does the car belong to anyone here?

Neither my lady or myself own a car.

Did anyone come by here recently?

No, we prefer not to have anyone
else here besides the two of us.

The two of us have
been home alone all day.

"Rash of bank robberies
confuse police"

How could he have disappeared?

Right into thin air.
- What?

It happened just like
it did at the bank.

I bet I would never
let the robber escape.

Not if I were a policeman
and had a gun like you do.

I'll tell that to the superintendent.

Cases have been
solved by journalists before.

The authorities are on
top of the bank heist.

We've solved plenty of cases. Our desk
editor expects us to be thorough with every story.

That may be so. The press believes it's easy
to find someone who is a vital witness to a case.

How about the car that
was used in the getaway?

It was a bank car.

Were there footprints around the car?

The only footprints found were ours.

Fingerprints?

We found lots of
those, all over the car.

So then...?

Useless... They all belong
to the bank employees.

It could have been an inside job.
- I'd be surprised if it was.

It doesn't take a detective for that.

Cars don't drive away by themselves. The
robber had to know where to get one.

Not every case is as simple as that.

Hey, this could be
your chance to get ahead.

I'll have to remember that, so long
as you don't beat me to the punch.

If I were a policeman instead of a
reporter, I wouldn't let this case get away.

Be sure to let me
know when you solve it.

Don't worry. It will be in the
papers, and then you'll know.

Thanks for coming. I always appreciate
the additional guards during times like these.

How about your alarm system?

Yes, we test it
everyday to make sure it works.

How about the bill count?

We don't count the total number of bills, but
we always check that the total is correct.

Oh, really?

Well, that's all I need to know. Thanks.
- Thank you for your help.

The safe!

The safe alarm!
- The safe? Stay calm! Don't move!

Halt!

Halt!

Halt!

Yes, this is Okamoto.

Alright, tell
everyone not to touch anything.

Okay? We'll be over there shortly.

The Sanzoku Bank in Nakano!

The police.

Thank you for coming.
- Thank you.

Is he dead?
- We're not sure.

You're not sure?!
- Yes, the door was closed.

Yes, he was in there
when we found him.

We hurried to rescue
him, but we couldn't get in.

The guards aren't
able to open the gate.

This bank doesn�t carry a spare key.

He's the only one with the key?
- Yes, it's for his own safety.

Our main branch
holds on to the spare key.

It won't be long before the spare gets
here. They're bringing it over right away.

Sorry to keep you waiting. I brought
the spare key you need for the door.

He suffocated.

This clerk had the only means to get in here,
so how did the robber get in or out?

If this is the only key
available, dust it for fingerprints.

"Another bank heist and murder"

I want you to check with the police again
for any leads on the bank robber.

They don't have any leads. They
hope to find some on this new case.

What, they don't have a lead?
- Yes.

That can't be right!

If it were me, and I had the
chance... I'd pursue them relentlessly!

Okay, write me a story about how the
police have no leads in this case.

They won't be able to make a fuss
over it unless they can prove us wrong.

If I had the case, I'd
pursue Okamoto for the truth.

Don't be so cocky. I've been around him
long enough to know when he's telling the truth.

With a man like him, I doubt the police
will have trouble finding a lead.

Hello? Yes... Oh,
just a moment. Here.

Yes? Yes, it's me.

Yes, I'd love to go!

Hey, hey! I'll need
your story by 7:00 tonight.

I'll follow the orders you gave me. I'm
meeting with Okamoto to get a lead.

How's the case going? Have you solved
it? I want you to tell me all about it!

Hold on a second!

Kyoko, do you know anything unusual
about a dancer by the name of Fujichiya Kasuga?

Are you going to talk about the case?

Of course I'm going to tell
you. Tell me this, first.

She's from a very distinguished
family, unlike us.

Is she a popular dancer of some sort?

Don't you know how wealthy she is?

If she's so wealthy, why
does she live so simply?

It's probably because
Fujichiya hasn't danced in a while.

She hasn't been dancing?
- What's the matter with you?!

She hasn't danced in
public for a while now.

Why doesn�t she
hold any performances?

In reality, it has to do with
her parents and grandparents.

They won't let her perform? Are you certain that
what you're telling me about her is true?

Well, that's all I know.

I remembered something I have to do. Wait
for me, huh? Just for a bit, okay?

Hello, desk? It's me. Open the files
we have on Fujichiya Kasuga.

Find out about her old boyfriends and
any other unusual things. Yes. Thank you.

Oh, Okamoto.

We finally received
the autopsy report.

Although I'm not sure it's correct.

Something suffocated the victim.

Something...?

I'm not sure what it is.

What, you don't know?

We did a complete sweep of the crime
scene, but we can't figure out what caused it.

Damn, it seems totally impossible!

Hey, buddy!

This guy's good. He's pulled off two
robberies and we don't have any clues!

We don't have much to go on, huh?

We couldn't find a single
lead. It really has me concerned.

I don't have much knowledge of
science, but I suspect Fujichiya is involved.

Why?

Fujichiya's residence is near the
crash. It's too coincidental.

This Fujichiya lives
near the accident site?

This woman, she works as a dancer.

Now that I think about
it, it makes a little sense.

Fujichiya comes from
a wealthy family...

...so she's use to having a
lifestyle higher than she has now.

Due to certain circumstances...

...she no longer performs in
public, and the money eventually runs out.

I'm sure Fujichiya would do
anything to get back on her feet financially.

I can't see how she could
pull off the bank robberies.

To pull it off, she would
need someone's assistance.

Well, I'd like to question
her about the crime scene.

Question her? You're
barking up the wrong tree!

Well, don't worry about her. Don't
beat yourself up over it.

To Kasuga's, right? Get in.

I have a meeting
with Fujichiya as well.

Your attitude to this
case is unforgivable.

It's a ride. Don't want it?

I'll say it again. Don't
get involved in my case.

A person like you
could get hurt or...

Good afternoon. Is
this Fujichiya's car?

Yes, it is.

Sorry to keep you waiting. She
was just on the telephone.

Pleased to meet you. I'd like an
opportunity to interview you.

What do you want with me?

Yes, well... When will
this year's recital be?

I hope to give a recital next month.

An announcement will
be given to the press.

Where do you plan
on holding the event?

I'm not quite sure about that. I am
currently booking a theater for it.

Will you perform alone?
- Yes, mostly.

Mostly?
- A supporting company.

May I write that?

I wish you
wouldn't. It's not definite.

It would really do
well for your publicity.

I would prefer that
you didn't write it.

Will you let me
know when it's definite?

If an announcement is made, I can't say that
it will be released to the general public.

It was a pleasure
to meet you. Thank you.

How about that ride?

Get going!
- Okay!

Really! I see she has a pretty
home for someone living so simply.

Anyone could jump to
a conclusion like that!

Hey!

How about it? That's a
pretty expensive car she's got.

You're saying that car is hers?
- Yes, that's right.

She just bought it new this morning. She's
also working on giving a recital.

Hey, it costs a lot to rent a theater
for a recital. That's what I've heard.

I can't see how she could manage it.

She'd have to rob a lot of banks in Japan
for that money, that's my guess.

How did you come up
with that interesting theory?

I don't think her
father would approve.

That's not surprising. What a break!

Do you understand that
this is a police matter?

I'm just observing the developments.

This isn't a joke! You're
just a journalist.

You can't print any of your
suspicions until the investigation is complete.

Go ahead,
investigate. You're the detective.

Hey! You may have gotten that information,
but you certainly didn't get it on your own.

How do you like my investigation?

It's not perfect, however...
- She got a hold of some wealth, right?

I got that from the new car.

That lady's hiding something. I
could tell that from our little interview.

She was too sincere.

Alright. This isn't a
normal criminal investigation.

Your interference
could cause trouble.

This time, don't make
a move without me.

Really?

I want to stay with the investigation. I
think I have as much a right as you do.

You think.

I'm capable of
finding as much as you.

You shouldn't shut me
out because I'm a journalist.

Those at police headquarters don't believe
Fujichiya's part of the problem.

They're too wrapped up in
official business to check.

In order to solve this
case, it's best that we cooperate.

It's the public library, huh?

I'm not sure how this connects
with the robberies.

You can't leave me!

I didn't make any promises. You can't
expect me to honor what wasn't agreed.

Kasuga?
- Yes?

Here are the prints you requested.

That last lady with the
big book, what was it?

It's a book of ancient songs, but...

I'm just curious, that's all.

And you are...?

I didn't mean to worry you.

She's one of Japan's famous
dancers. Her name is Fujichiya Kasuga.

That much I know.

She comes here quite often and stays
long hours studying our ancient engravings.

She stopped here at
house number twelve.

I'll find out who lives there.

You know that I would
work with you anytime.

I have many pupils
to train this year...

...and it has unfortunately
filled up my schedule completely.

Why don't you wait a little longer, say a
couple of months, before you try to dance again?

You need more time
to regain your health.

I will pay you 200,000
yen for you to perform.

For that performance?

You don't need to...
I'll do it! I'll do it!

Well, what a pleasure to
have you in our home again.

It's been so long. We've missed
you and we talk about you all the time.

I hope he's told you how
glad we are to see you again.

Darling, a moment...?

Anyway, please take back your money.

So, you're still following that dancer?
- Yes, I'm tailing her.

She's going to give a recital, huh?
- She just hired a troupe in Ikebukuro.

Well, I'm sure she'll draw a crowd.

Yes.

You know, renting a
theater costs 5,000,000 yen.

What other expenses
are involved in a recital?

Fujichiya will need about 10,000,000
yen in total to do it.

Musicians, costumes, the theater and
scenery require a large sum of money to assemble.

She couldn't do all that without
the help of some wealthy benefactor.

Who's her sponsor?

I've asked a lot of good patrons,
but nobody seems to know who it is.

Alright, I see. Let's find out where
she got that money. Keep on top of it.

Hello?

Somebody! Set up the tape recorder!
It's someone claiming to be the bank robber!

Don't waste your time.
It's probably a lunatic.

He says he'll only speak to the editor.
You'll have to take the message for him.

Hello? Sorry to keep you waiting. The editor's
coming to the desk and will be with you shortly.

Hello?
- Are you the editor?

Yes, I am.

Tomorrow, 3pm, the Kyodo
Bank in Shinjuku will be robbed.

Do you understand
why I'm telling you this?

Why?

I want to be certain
you'll print this story.

Where are you now?
- That information is not important.

I wanted you on the phone so you could
warn the bank's staff of what's going to happen.

I have nothing against the
employees, so I don't want to hurt them.

If they cooperate with me, I assure
you not a single person will be hurt.

Hey, print what I said on the
telephone. I don't want them to make any mistakes.

Hello? Hello?!

Three o'clock has passed, huh?

That guy must have been a crackpot.

I'm not so sure.

But if he wanted to rob the
bank, he'd be here by now.

I don't need you to tell me! I
heard what he said to the press.

Well, well... I think we caught the
guys responsible for robbing the banks.

Damn!

Now, with your cooperation,
we've managed to catch the bandits.

You caught them?

He couldn't be caught!

They say they caught them.

But isn't there a
chance they're still in danger?

You've got them
now, it's your problem.

"Bank robbers finally caught"

Hello?
- Are you the editor?

Yes, I am.

Tomorrow, 3pm, the Kyodo
Bank in Shinjuku will be robbed.

Do you understand
why I'm telling you this?

Why?

I want to be certain
you'll print this story.

That's enough. You've got me.

Well listen a little
more. The best is yet to come.

I wanted you on the phone so you could
warn the bank's staff of what's going to happen.

I have nothing against the
employees, so I don't want to hurt them.

If they cooperate with me, I assure
you not a single person will be hurt.

This conversation between you two was
just given to the police from the press.

We have a strong case against you.

Convict me, then.

Where is the money?

Money? Didn't the
police take it with them?

Don't be coy!

What did you do with the
money from the other robberies?

What makes you think that
I have any money left?

Tell us where you hid the 56,000,000!

I won't talk if you're
going to treat me like that!

How much did you spend on luxuries?

Did you send it out to be laundered?

Gambling at the races?

Hey, tell us where you hid it.

How about we go over it again?

"Police say they have their man"

We've solved the case of
Fujichiya. How about that?

That's a joke because this case
was solved too perfectly.

I know about the man you caught.

The prosecutors say they
have a full confession from him.

You didn't see this guy
confess. There wasn't any regret in it.

The case is solved. I
thought you'd be happy.

I want it solved.
- You don't act like it!

You have all this evidence supporting the
case, yet you don't think he did it.

It's the cop in me. I don't like it
when all the chips fall too conveniently.

You have to be sure
of every minute detail.

Hey, you want to know
what I think doesn't fit?

What?

He was dumb enough to alert
the police of his intentions.

The first time the police were
involved, they failed to find any clues.

He got cocky and now
he's landed himself in jail.

And you don't find that peculiar?

When you really think about it, it still
doesn't explain how Fujichiya got a hold of that money.

Maybe she sat down with her
father and asked him for it.

If her father lent her the money
for her sake, he's a supportive parent!

Alright. Think that way.

Welcome.

I've got urgent business, okay?

This is the latest addition
to our case.

It's one of the bills
stolen from the banks.

Chairman Yamada from the bank said it came
from a Kichijoji theater located here.

Should I mention who the sponsor is?

Two men over there. You
guys take the back door.

The police will just have to wait.

But...

Do as I say!
- Yes.

Well, then... Please start
from the second passage.

Don't be alarmed.
- Sure.

Hey...

No doubt about it, huh?

You're Fujichiya Kasuga, right?
Let's go to police headquarters.

If you are innocent, there's
no need to be silent.

You must tell us right
now where the money came from.

It was given to me so
that I could dance again.

You must tell the inspector if you
knew the money was stolen or not.

You have nothing to fear
if you are telling the truth.

I'm afraid that I've nothing to say.
- What?

Would I have spent the money so openly
if I knew that it was stolen?

You would want us to
believe you're innocent, huh?

All you have to do is tell
us who gave you the money.

I can not betray a friend who
has always treated me with kindness.

Do you men work for the newspapers?

Oh, that depends on if
you ask us or the editors.

I want to talk to you
about the bank gang.

They're getting ready to link
the dancer Fujichiya to the crime.

Crap, I always screw
up at this point!

The men being held
aren't the criminals.

But, they were caught attempting
to rob the bank.

They were responsible
for robbing only one bank.

I don't believe Fujichiya
would associate with them at all.

Do you know who gave her the money?

Yes.

Who was it? Who stole the money?

I did it.

Right now, I'm going
to give my confession...

...but I thought you
journalists would want to hear it too.

We're in a meeting right
now! Please get out!

This man here says the men you arrested
aren't the real bank robbers!

If you ask
Fujichiya, she'll confirm it.

I didn't want to
involve her in this case...

...but I'm the one
responsible for giving her the money.

Get in here!
- Hey! Hey! Everyone, please get out.

Hey, tell us your name!

Uhh... later, at our conference.

We have every right
to be here for this!

Come on, come on. Get out. Get out.

You'll give us his name, right?

How can we give it to you if
you won't let us question him?

You... We've met.

Yes, we met each
other at the library.

At that time, I
gave Fujichiya the money.

I'm sure the bank gang
couldn't provide any adequate details...

...as to how they
managed to commit the robberies.

You're the one who did it?

Will you take me to
the second crime scene?

Unless I can demonstrate, none
of you will want to believe me.

Take the cuffs off him.

Well, I'll go in.

This setup is just
like before, right?

The bank safe was open.
That's how I got into it.

We shouldn't need to do that.

I want the crime scene
to look the same as before.

Manager, please open the safe.

Is this better?
- Yes.

Can everyone
please step back a little?

Fire!

Wait!

Stop it! Stop what you're
doing! Stop it!

Manager! Manager!

This is how it actually happened.

Inspector!
- Wait!

Imiko!

I trust you won't forget this
demonstration. The woman you're holding is not guilty.

Release her from your
custody at the police headquarters.

"Tokyo at mercy of Gas Man"

Even now, after this...
Fujichiya still refuses to make a statement.

The threat of this gas man has
forced me to keep her in the police station.

But, Fujichiya has
been deceived by him.

A religious holiday is coming up.
It would do us well to release her.

They're bound to meet one another,
and that's our chance to arrest him.

How can we arrest him?

The gas man's a living
creature. There must be a way.

Our scientists are researching a way
that would allow us to hold onto him.

Like fiends, you still refuse to release
Fujichiya from your custody?

Who are you?
- The suspect.

You men might otherwise
know me as the gas man.

Does Fujichiya know about you for her
own sake? She'd never marry you!

She'd refuse you if
she heard the truth!

Do you think your
abilities put you above the law?

Don't you think that holding on to an
innocent person is also above the law?

I am no longer a human being,
therefore I am no longer subject to human law.

Then, you have no
right to love Fujichiya.

She will prove that statement false.

The fact that you're a gas man...

Does she know?

There!

Hey! Hey! What is this? What is this?

Nothing more than hearing
gunshots from your office!

You're wrong... It was...
- Tell us what happened!

Everyone, quiet down!

The gas man is finished waiting
for Fujichiya's release!

Well, observe... Now, nothing will
stand in the way of her giving the recital.

Publish the announcement. This
is the gas man's decree.

Didn't you hear what I said?!

Hurry and print the story in
time for tomorrow's newspaper!

What's all this noise about?

We're just having
some fun. Officer...?

Come here...
- You should behave more like her!

Officer! Officer! What's going on?

There's no opposition.
Come on, let's go home.

I'm innocent... If I go with
you now, I'll be a criminal.

I know you're
innocent, so I'm releasing you!

I will wait here
until they release me.

That's crazy! They held on to
you as bait to bring me back here!

You...?
- What in the world have I become?

A short time ago I was like
everyone else, and now I'm the gas man!

I'm not who I used to
be, but you must break out!

Hey! Everyone, get out!

Hey, what's going on?!

Everyone, get out!
- We're free!

If Fujichiya won't be released, I'll
free every one of the criminals!

Hey! Let's go! Let's go!

Fujichiya!

Jiya!

Are you well? They
haven't mistreated you at all?

Please return to your
cell. Don't run away.

Yes.

Hey, photographers! Photographers!

There's a jailbreak going
on down in the basement!

Well, the police have put a
complete blackout on any information.

They won't say who the gas man is or
release any other details of the case.

That may be so, but it's your job to find out.
- Desk! I have a great idea!

Why don't we get all this
information from the source? The gas man himself!

What?

Who was the one who first alerted us
to his existence? It was the gas man.

We can provide him with a
platform to tell his story.

Let's send him an
invitation through the paper. Well?

That must be the craziest
thing you ever thought of!

It's that bad?
- No, not at all!

"Tell your story to us"

The paper wishes to contact
the man attempting to release...

... Fujichiya Kasuga in the
hope that we may learn his story.

Well?

If he goes for this, we'll
find out who he is!

Our sales will break records!

Hello...? It's me.

The anonymous man is
Mizuno? I don't know him.

What's the matter with you?

Thank you. Sorry to keep you waiting.

Allow me to introduce our chief
editor, Fuji, and the desk editor, Ikeda.

Pleased to finally
meet you. Have a seat.

I can't speak to you for very long.

Were you followed? We made sure
that no patrol cars were around.

You're not cooperating with the police at all?
- No, you won't have to worry about them!

I'm alright, just don't
want anything bad to happen.

I'm sure you've heard
the media promoting...

...the idea that you could
be an alien of some kind?

The world is full of hysteria
towards things they don't understand.

So, you're the same as us?
- Yes.

I was born on earth, just
like the rest of you.

How did you become a gas man?

Have you heard of a Doctor Sano?

Yes, he was a professor of
biology. I heard he died last year.

It was suicide.

Huh? Suicide?!

He died during my experiment.

The rotten job at the
college was better than nothing.

Before that, I was enlisted
in the Self Defense Force.

I flew through the air in
jets at supersonic speeds.

The shadow of cancer in my
lungs, quickly ended the dream.

One day, a message was delivered
specifically to me.

Listen, a gentleman is
waiting for you outside.

Sorry about this. Thank you.

You should stress to him that you are
not to be disturbed during business hours.

Studying in the library
had become very boring.

My only friend was
undergoing treatment at a sanitarium.

Professor at Johoku University.

Medical Director of the
Japan Space Research Program.

Doctor Sano wasted little time in asking
me, "Why are you wasting your talents here?"

Of course, he knew about the medical reasons
that led to my discharge as a pilot.

Later, I learned that the Self Defense
Force referred him to me.

My name was listed
among their heroes.

The training you received
in the SDF...

...makes you a perfect
candidate for our space pilot program.

Sure... But what about
my job at the school?

Listen, the rocket space pilot program offers
a challenge greater than this job will ever do.

How could this place push
the limits of the human body?

We're going to change the
very existence of the body.

This method will allow our cells to withstand
the intense heat of the sun!

He offered 20,000 yen to join him.

The 20,000 seemed
like a good proposition.

However, 50,000 or 100,000... It
didn't matter for a chance like this.

So, I took the 20,000.

The following Sunday, I
went to his laboratory.

This is a standard
contract for your services.

Sign here, please.

Now, I want you to
take off your coat.

This is a kind of human poison.

It's not really anything that
bad. It actually induces a deep sleep.

I want you to
sleep while I perform...

...the necessary experiments
needed to create changes in your body.

Well, you can put on your coat.

Come this way, please.

I want you to step in there.

You can leave your clothes on.

Well, lay down here. I'll get
the process started soon, okay?

Alright, we'll take
this nice and easy.

In my mind it only
seemed like two or three hours.

In reality, it lasted
two hundred forty hours.

Simply put, I was in a
deep sleep for ten days.

I didn't know why the doctor was trembling with
fear, but I was beginning to understand.

Mizuno! Mizuno!

However, the doctor was terrified
by his experiment...

... and he didn't know
how to return me to normal.

The doctor's intense
experiment turned me in to something new.

I became the very first gas man.

So, when Dr. Sano realized his
experiment had failed, he committed suicide?

I wouldn't call it a
failure. I'm still quite alive.

A failure would only
have come from my death...

...and the doctor would
live to betray someone else.

Doctor Sano would never
do something like that.

That's what you say.

How many others were
sacrificed before me?

You lied to me about your experiment!

You're wrong!
- Running away from me?

Forgive me! I didn't want
to keep it a secret this time!

This time...? Then,
who else did you betray?

What happened in
your other experiments?!

Are they dead?! Did you kill them?!

I felt as if my life
was completely over.

Where or how could I go on?

However, the doctor's calculations were not as
flawed as he originally thought them to be.

His lifelong desire
created a gaseous superman.

He created the ultimate human.

He did it! I'm alive!

I suppose now, I should
be grateful to the doctor.

His experiment didn't work as
expected, but it gave me all that I could want.

How much would you give to be the only
person who could turn into mist at will?

I'm sure you'd have
done anything to live.

You'd even laugh at killing.

Did you know Fujichiya before this?

I've loved her before
I became a gas man.

I got her the money she needed.

I did it specifically so
she could give her recital.

I just want to
restore her shattered spirit.

How in the world did you...
- You men get out, quickly!

Fire!

Get out!

I'm impressed by what I've
heard about you from certain circles.

I'm certain that you had no idea how
the gas man was getting you the money.

We would like you
to cooperate with us.

Our scientists believe he would
willingly appear for you.

Please listen to
what the scientists say.

If the gas man accepts your invitation, they
can release a large chemical process.

I'm sure you don't believe he used
his power for less than noble purposes...

...but you don't know how much of a
threat the gas man is to the people of earth.

We'll release you as soon
as we have your answer.

In order to release an innocent
person, they must agree to your conditions?

Fujichiya's home life
isn't very lavish, huh? Why?

We have no idea what tragedy befell
her to decide to live like that.

I heard she became accustomed to it.

I wonder if the gas man's sudden
appearance caused any problems in her family?

Now he's mankind's problem.

Worst case scenario, he
could be terribly destructive.

That's just a line from the
authorities. He's no threat to mankind.

However, the bureau thinks his gaseous
condition could be hazardous.

We should give
their theory some merit.

Anyway, that's their problem.

The police have no idea where
this gas man is or how to track him.

That's right.

The gas man used lethal means
for his personal, childish demands...

...so the bureau has no choice but
to stop him by any means necessary.

Hey, you mean...?
- Hey, Ikeda! Hey!

All of the musicians
don't want to perform.

This situation with
Mizuno has us all concerned.

He is different from what they
are accustomed to. It's natural.

Kasuga, it might be best to postpone
the recital. Surely you can see that.

The police would be there in
force Kasuga, and none of us knows...

...how Mizuno would act
in a situation like that.

He would compliment you for
a wonderful performance.

Don't be absurd! It's
not about compliments!

The case will eventually fade away,
that's why we think we shouldn't perform yet.

Please reconsider, Kasuga.

They will have to control
themselves. They should stay focused on the show.

That's just it, Kasuga...

This time, we're talking about a gas man, and
they clearly consider Mizuno a big deal.

I understand.

Well, tell everyone it's okay.

Really...? Then,
there's nothing else to say.

Thank you for your patience.

I thought I'd find
you alone out here.

Jiya, close it quickly!
- Yes.

The recital is all set. It
will be your best performance.

Are you angry with what I did?

That money... It was
stolen from the banks, right?

I did it for your sake.

What else could I do for
you? You must believe me.

I can give you the world.

At the sacrifice of others?

I would sacrifice
everyone who stands in my way.

What about those killed
by Dr. Sano before me?

It's despicable!

Now that I'm in the thick of it...

...I wonder how others would've
handled things if the roles were reversed.

Would they be just like me?

They would forget about
you. Good, huh?

Take advantage of this situation!

Let them shout the name
of Kasuga around the world!

How can you care
for those around you...

...when they won't allow
you to excel on your own?!

I would do anything for you.

You have become my source of luck.

When I'm here with
you, nothing else matters.

They will recognize your
greatness when they watch your performance.

Who can interfere with us now?

I will accept any responsibility
to place you on your beautiful stage!

You want to find a way to kill him...

...but we've barely scratched the
surface of the research Dr. Sano has conducted.

However, it has to be something
that won't be a threat to the girl.

If there was a way we could prevent him from
changing forms... You couldn't do that?

Well...

Let's go into the other room.

It's obvious that his actions
are motivated by his love for Kasuga.

In life, we sometimes
do things we regret.

Wouldn't it be better if we allowed
him to see the recital?

No. We can't afford to
be lenient in this case.

The gas man could be capable
of reacting wildly.

His mood is totally unpredictable.

But if we had a way to contain him if he gets
out of control, that would just be fine.

That guy is capable of anything.

He could cause immense trouble if
he is provoked in the theater.

There is a final possibility.

I'm not sure it will work, but an
explosion of U.M. Gas might finish off Mizuno.

Is that stuff undetectable?

Yes, about ninety percent of it.

The hard part is luring him into an enclosed
area where we can detonate it.

However, there's no proper place
we know of that he can be lured into.

How much space do you need?

About five-thousand
cubic meters would be good.

I could prepare something useful if
you have a certain location in mind.

The perfect place
would be at the recital, huh?

That's impossible.

Consider this, is there a way you
could isolate him in order to finish him?

We'll figure out a way to do it.

The tickets have all been sold.

Is it possible to buy
the tickets back, Kasuga?

What purpose would that serve?

The police are going
to arrest Mizuno.

You've heard the police...

They're going to try to trap Mizuno in
there. They won't let the recital stop them.

I am destined for this performance.

No, Kasuga...

You can release a
statement in today's newspaper...

...requesting that
the patrons stay home.

The police will cover the
entrances. They intend to capture Mizuno.

As it drags on, more people
will be sacrificed in the process.

Do you really want that?

Isn't there another way?

No. Kasuga, Mizuno will
listen to anything you say.

You must see what's bound
to happen at the event tonight.

Please talk to him.

Right now, nothing else matters
to Mizuno except you.

For your benefit...

... he arranged this event so you could
show everyone the strength of your talent.

But the people attending the
performance are only interested in you and Mizuno.

You must see this clearly.

Tonight's recital must be
delayed until another time.

Cancel it for everyone
until the gas man is captured.

What kind of cruel person would still
hold an event knowing the situation as it is?

You're name is Kyoko, right?

You... You must really be in love
with your man. He must be a good man.

That must be it, right?

Why else would you talk to me unless
it's for the sake of the man you love.

Then...

Kyoko, I'm going through with
it. The recital will go on.

Despite the pleas of
everyone around me, I will dance.

He did all those things so I
could perform at the recital.

I will return the honor for his sake.

Do you really love him?

How could I not?

I can't get through my
final performance without him.

Roger.

Okamoto, how are you going to do it?

Are there any doubts
that the gas man will show?

Is it true no one
is being allowed in?

No, Fujichiya is dancing in there.

How about it? Are you
going to get rid of him?

What? You don't need to know that.

No! I hear he'll never surrender!
- I heard you guys set a trap!

Kyoko! Kyoko! Where are you going?!

Hey, Kyoko!
- Okamoto!

We're holding the perimeter, but
some journalists managed to get through.

Yes. They're
entering the building now.

We have to get everyone inside,
out! We can't delay our operation!

I want the gas man in there only!

Sir, we have orders to
begin the operation soon.

Hold it. It's not
just Fujichiya up there.

Fujichiya and the
musicians must be removed.

Tank 3, ready.
- Good.

Tank 4.
- Good.

Tank 5.
- Good.

What's going on?
- They're running late.

Hello?

Hey! Let's go! The gas
man hasn't done anything yet!

Who is watching this garbage? We
want the gas man! The gas man!

That's right!

He has returned. Think
about it. Open up your eyes.

Why hasn't he shown up
then? That's what I came here for!

What makes the gas man so
special?! So what if he killed some people?!

We want the gas man to come out here!

I am the gas man.

Kasuga, please leave quickly!
- Fujichiya!

Come on, this is
going to get dangerous!

No. I haven't finished my dance yet.

Fujichiya, you
don't want to be killed.

Come on, hurry!

Fujichiya, please!

This is my final performance. I
have been waiting for the end.

I beg you, won't you allow me
to stay behind with my lady?

Okamoto... There's a
man unconscious back here.

What's with
Okamoto?! Hurry up! Get going!

It will take time
to fill the theater.

We must start now.

It can't be helped. Please begin.

Alright, begin.
- Yes, sir.

Hey, get up! Hang in there!

Do you actually care about this guy?

I am having a wonderful evening.

I don't want him to get in the way.

Okamoto!

Let's go.

Okamoto!
- Hey, what happened?

Fujichiya and Jiya are staying behind.
- You couldn't convince them?

I couldn't...

They want to die
along with the gas man?

I guess we won't be
going through with it, right?

When will we have a better
chance than now?

This may be our only opportunity.

Ninety-six...
Ninety-seven... Ninety-eight...

Stop it! Stop it, please!

Okamoto!

This is my responsibility. It's
my responsibility alone.

It failed...
- It failed?!

What happened?
- What caused it?

That is the end of the recital.

Hello, Captain? This is Tabata.

You did it! It was fantastic!

You and I have finally won.

Is the gas man dead?

Probably...

Probably?
- Don't you think it worked?

What caused the explosion? That's
what I don't understand.

Fujichiya and the old man...?

The gas man?

THE END