What is the reason of my birth?
Reason of my life, question of man.
What he is?
What he wants?
Ima kimi ni mienai chikara ga osoi. Now you are being troubled by an unseen power.
Utsumuite namida kakushiteta. You hang your head and hide your tears.
Dou sureba ii ka? Sore sae wakarazu ni! What should be done? That's unknown!
Asphalt ni saku hana ni yuuki kanjita... Blooming in the asphalt is a flower of courage...
Itsumo kimi no soba ni iru yo. We'll always be by your side.
Da kara mou hitori ja nai. So you're not alone anymore.
Kimi ga michi ni mayou toki wa... When you lose your way...
Boku ga saki o aruku yo. I'll walk ahead and lead you.
Tooi sora koete... Crossing to the far away sky...
Bokura wa tobitatsu! We're flying!
Kitto soko ni aru... It'll definitely be there...
Sore ga kimi no yume Your dream...
Robot Express
Good evening, Dr. Ochanomizu. I had your car brought to the front.
Oh, that's a big help. I got all caught up with my research.
Now it's so late.
Who is it?
Hurry!
So how do you like it? Beautiful, isn't it? Destruction is the ultimate form of art
Within three weeks, you will all learn that firsthand.
Within three weeks?
After eight long years of construction...
the Intercontinental Underground Railway, Geo Line is finally ready for full operation.
The people who have gathered here today for the opening ceremony all look happy and excited.
Doctor, that warning is bothering you, isn't it?
It's been exactly three weeks since then. I hope nothing happens.
I hope so too.
Thank you for waiting. Here is Neon Lights.
It reaches its final destination, Metro City, in only five hours.
It's our dream come true. The Robot Super Express, Neon Lights!
Dr. Ochanomizu, we hear that Neon Lights...
is the first entirely robotic train in history.
That's correct.
Existing trains simply run according to a pre-programmed schedule.
Neon Lights, however, operates on his own will.
No matter what type of accidents occur...
he will be able to respond immediately on his own.
I see. So it truly is the ultimate work of art science can bring us today.
Hands up!
Dr. Kato! You're under arrest for the bombing of the Ministry of Science!
Neon Lights is now ready for the five-hour journey to Metro City.
Detective Tawashi!
Doctor, you can feel safe now.
We've arrested the man responsible for the Ministry of Science bombing!
That's great, doctor!
Now we can enjoy our trip without any worries.
Here you go.
It looks good!
Thank you very much.
See you later!
Oh, God!
Look at what you did!
What are you going to do about this?
I'm so sorry.
Sorry? Is that all? I don't have a change of clothes!
Please leave it to me!
Wash. Wipe, wipe. Dry.
Cleaning is now complete, ma'am.
Really? In that case, I guess this is acceptable.
Thank you, Neon!
You're very welcome.
You were fired for secretly developing weapons at the Ministry of Science.
You blame your termination on...
Dr. Ochanomizu, so you sought revenge.
Isn't that correct, Dr. Kato?
Art.
What?
Destruction leads to the production of new creations. In other words, destruction is art.
What in the world are you saying?
Neon Lights should be entering the tunnel about now.
What?
Neon Lights, report your current status.
We have just passed through the city. Slowly increasing speed.
Current speed is approximately 600 kilometers per hour.
Now approaching underground tunnel.
Chief, there's an urgent call from the police department.
What? A bomb on the Geo Line?
It's set to go off at the entrance to the tunnel as the train enters.
Stop Neo Lights immediately!
Did you hear that, Neo Lights? Make an emergency stop before you reach the tunnel!
I can't! I don't have enough distance!
Even if I brake now, I won't be able to stop in time!
I will speed up and pass through the tunnel before it explodes!
Dr. Ochanomizu, we have a problem!
We've lost them!
Neon Lights, come in, please. Neon Lights!
What?
We're afraid the communications antenna was destroyed in the explosion.
Darn!
Destruction is art. The ultimate art.
Neon Lights!
I was waiting for you, Dr. Ochanomizu and Atom.
Something terrible seems to be happening out there.
The tunnel entrance was bombed...
and communication with Control has been disrupted.
Soon afterwards, I heard a switch turn on somewhere inside me.
A switch?
The same bomb-switch sound I heard.
That means a bomb that was installed somewhere on this train has activated.
Neon Lights! Scan all the cars and find the bomb!
In order to do that, I need to turn off the lights in all cars.
But if I do that, the passengers...
You're right. If they find out what's going on, they'll panic.
Dr. Ochanomizu, I have a great idea!
Ladies and gentlemen, I am Dr. Ochanomizu of the Ministry of Science.
Soon we will be turning off the lights in the cars.
Please enjoy the music and light show.
Beautiful! Fantastic!
There it is!
This is...
The kitchen in the dining car.
Let's go, Atom!
Yes, sir!
Neon Lights passed through the tunnel at 750 kilometers per hour escaping the explosion.
Sorry to disappoint, Kato, but this is the end.
What's so funny?
Neon Lights has achieved a speed of over 700 kilometers per hour.
Unfortunately for you, this is but the beginning.
The beginning? Don't tell me...
Neon Lights should be slowing down about now...
in order to take the first curve at below 700 kilometers per hour.
All right.
There it is!
Atom, hand it to me.
Yes, sir.
This is...
Hasn't communication been restored yet?
Yes, sir.
We need to contact Neon Lights as soon as possible!
Don't slow down at the curve!
The bomb will...
Sorry, but this isn't what you're looking for...
But since you found me, I'll let you in on a little secret as consolation.
If the train slows to less than 700 kilometers per hour, the bomb will go...
Did I hear ''bomb''?
Neon Lights! Don't slow down!
That's impossible! I can't make this curve at faster than 700 kilometers.
But a bomb somewhere else will go off...
if your speed drops below 700!
Neon Lights, I'll help you from outside. So please don't slow down.
All right. I'll give it a try.
I'm counting on the both of you.
Atom, take this communication device with you.
Yes, sir.
Neon Lights! Hang in there and pull through this!
That's it, Atom! Neon Lights, just a little longer!
Dr. Ochanomizu, we did it!
Great job, Atom!
Detective! Communication has been restored!
Very well!
Listen carefully, Neon Lights.
Try to run a little over 700 kilometers per hour and buy as much time as possible.
Yes, sir. I understand.
But passengers have started to complain and demand to get off.
We need to do something...
Neon Lights, come in!
Communication has been restored!
A bomb! There's a bomb on this train!
Let us off right here!
Open the doors right away!
Daddy!
Everyone, please calm down.
There is a possibility that a bomb is hidden somewhere on this train.
However, Neon Lights and Atom are both doing their best to find it.
They will protect all of you. Please have faith in Atom and Neon Lights.
This train is the ultimate robot, produced by combining the latest technology.
and the visions of many people.
He'll be able to pull through any crisis.
Have faith in the powers of robots and humans.
Nope, I don't see a bomb on the exterior.
This is an emergency announcement.
Neon Lights is heading for Metro City with a bomb onboard.
Please evacuate immediately!
Oh, God! The Geo Worm is in Metro City, our final destination!
What did you say?
The rail takes a big turn where the Geo Worm energy plant is.
Disastrous!
If Neon Lights explodes...
right under the fully loaded Geo Worm energy plant...
Detective, let's think about how to get passengers off Neon Lights first.
But how?
Dr. Ochanomizu!
At Point 03, right before we enter Metro City there is an underground switchyard.
Just before the switchyard is a section where two rail lines run parallel.
We can have a rescue train stand by there...
and help all the passengers transfer to that rescue train.
However, we have only 60 seconds.
When the doors open, move onto the other train in an orderly manner.
What are you going to do, Neon?
Don't worry about me.
Ready for departure!
Engine, full power!
Oh, no! At that speed, Neon Lights will catch up fast!
We're gonna crash!
Now! Neon Lights!
Okay!
Dr. Ochanomizu, hurry!
No, I'm staying! Hey! Let go! I said, I'm staying!
Thank you, Atom!
I'm heading for the city.
Atom!
Neon Lights!
They all got on the other train safely.
I'm happy to hear that.
Now, let's look for the bomb one more time.
Never mind, Atom. I'm going to slow down now.
What are you saying? If you do that...
I'm stopping before I reach Metro City.
Otherwise, I will involve too many people in the explosion.
Atom, you must leave me too.
You can't give up! Use your scanner one more time and we'll find the bomb!
But the bomber said he hid it in a place where my scanner can't find it.
Yeah, but...
The bomb is hidden in a place...
where even Neon Lights can't find it.
I got it! I know the only place the scanner can't scan!
I found it!
What? You found the bomb?
I'm glad!
But he's so close to Geo Worm now
Listen up, Atom! I'm gonna give you directions!
Fly that course at a speed of over 700 kilometers per hour!
Yes, sir!
All clear. All clear...
Way to go, Atom!
Atom, adjust course 20 degrees to the right. Make a left in 500 meters.
All clear. All clear...
Atom! The air vent!
Doctor, I successfully detonated the bomb in space.
Hurrah!
Too bad, but we win.
Sorry to bother you, but may I have some water?
That was fun! Let's play again some other time!
See you!
What? Neon Lights hasn't arrived yet?
That's right. He should already be here.
This way!
It's all right, Atom.
It's Neon Lights!
Neon Lights has arrived!
My dear passengers, I'm sorry to have kept you waiting.
We'll be departing shortly for our final destination, Metro City.
Neon, you're wonderful!
Stop it!
Well, then, shall we get going?
Naze... Naze... Kokoro ga... Why... Why... is my heart...
Itamu to namida ni naru? Is filled with pain and tears?
Naze... Naze... Namida ga... Why... Why... Tears...
Ochiru to Hitori ni naru. They fall and I'm alone.
Chiisa na hiza kakae... I hold my tiny knees...
Tooku wo mata miageru. And look up and far away.
Hiroi... Hiroi... Vast... Vast...
Kono sora yori motto hiroi hazu da! It has to be more wide than these skies!
Takai... Takai... High... High...
Ano kumo yori motto takai hazu da! It has to be higher than those clouds!
Kimi no kokoro mo... Your heart is...
Doctor, an unidentified robot has appeared! It's growing bigger and bigger!
At this rate, Metro City is in for some major trouble!
Next time: ''Franken''
With your heart... Catch the future!