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...
Dragon Lake
Later!
Help me!
Stop it. Please stop it. Help me!
- Doctor. - Atom, help!
Let me go, Momo.
Momo, don't let go. Hold on tight.
Yuko, let me explain.
No. All I know is that you don't have time to be leaving the office, doctor.
But, Yuko, I must work on an investigation.
Investigation?
Well, look at this.
Wow, such a beautiful place.
This was shot a year ago.
But this was shot a week ago.
It's terrible.
What happened?
It was caused by pollutants.
Pollution is affecting a large area.
If it is not dealt with, it will seriously affect nearby cities.
That's terrible. What caused it?
Based on the report, the poisonous substance...
...is called IS-13, the energy source used in old robots.
IS-13?
But not one energy unit has been found...
...at the polluted area.
There is no trace of illegal disposal.
But the pollution is spreading? How strange.
I believe that the answer lies in Dragon Lake.
Dragon Lake?
Yes, giant dragons used to live at the legendary, mystical lake.
The geography of this lake is complicated.
It is said that there are many underground water passages.
What if some of them may have reached this polluted area?
That is why it must be investigated, Yuko.
- I see. - What?
You understand?
Yes, I will go investigate.
What?
Please take care of all the paperwork.
Darn!
What if you encounter the illegal scrappers--?
Don't worry.
I will take the world's best bodyguard with me.
- Right? - What?
That guy again.
Wow, it's a lake!
Dragon Lake.
Are you from the Ministry of Science?
- Let's go, Atom. - Okay.
- Hello. - Hello.
How do you do? You must be Yuko Kisaragi from the Ministry of Science.
I am Sarah Jones of the Forest Administration.
How do you do?
He is the famous super-robot Atom, isn't he?
Oh, no. I'm not a super-robot.
Funny, he's blushing.
First, we'll investigate the surrounding forests--
Yes, please.
Thank you.
Then we'll test the water quality in the lake.
What is this?
That was a gift called Dossy, but it's junk now.
Junk?
Yes. A few years ago, there was a rumor that monsters lived here.
Paparazzi and the media came to find the monsters.
But the scholars conducted a professional investigation...
...and they concluded that there were no monsters.
Since then, the visitors stopped coming here.
Now it's like this.
I see.
Atom, let's go investigate.
We have to see the forest before sunset.
Wait. Let's take my car.
Okay. I'll feel more secure if you're with me.
Atom, let's split up. Please investigate the lake.
Okay!
The doctor was right. The water passages are everywhere.
Somebody, help me!
Help!
Please help me!
What? I'm flying.
Mister, hang in there.
Are you awake now?
I could have sworn-- The boat-- But why?
You saved me! Thank you!
Are you a robot?
- Wow, this is well-made. - Mister.
I am sorry. It's just so rare.
Look, Atom.
This is a UMA trapping device.
UMA? What is that?
"Unidentified Mysterious Animal."
It's a general term used for unknown creatures.
The Loch Ness monster, the Abominable Snowman
There are many more unidentified animals in this world.
The monsters who hide in Dragon Lake are among them.
You're talking about Dossy.
I have been searching for the monsters in the lake!
Turn right 50 meters ahead.
There are no side roads around here.
There is a slight indication on the scanner.
That's the Ministry of Science for you. The newest energy detector.
We can't go any further.
I'm getting a large reading nearby.
Let's walk.
Amazing response.
Are these...
...old energy units?
The doctor's guess was right.
Mister, I tied the rope to the tree.
Thank you, Atom.
Today is the day to find Dossy.
What are you going to do when you find Dossy?
Do you want to be famous?
No, this is romance.
- Romance? - That's right.
Long ago, there was an adventurer who traveled unexplored areas...
...of the world, looking for various UMA.
I became interested in him and came to this lake.
He visited Dragon Lake at the end of his journey.
Have you met that person?
What?
Yeah, a long time ago.
A long time ago?
This produces the scent Dossy likes.
- It stinks. - All right.
I will play you the artificially created voice of Dossy.
Okay, we're ready.
Now all we have to do is wait for the monster.
Hey, what happened? Bad timing.
Darn!
Mister.
What? It's coming.
Atom, the monster is here.
- It's here! - Yes!
Frogs?
Mister, what should I do with this?
Let's go.
Mister.
Atom.
Well, failure is the mother of success.
Never give up.
This is--
There's a bunch of energy units.
Snake!
No need to be scared.
- Sarah, a snake--! - Narga is very smart.
We are the illegal scrappers.
Underground, illegal scrappers. We are called the Dark Girls.
Sitting out here, life in the city seems like a dream.
Have you lived in the city?
Well, I was a hard-working company man, making robots.
I was very busy and worked day and night like a maniac.
One day, I was doing some research...
...and I found an article on Dragon Lake in the old data files.
Scientific researchers denied the existence of monsters.
They gave up on that idea. Very disappointing.
A few days later, I decided to leave the city.
It reminded me of the adventurer who was lost here long ago.
That's the person you told me about today.
- Yeah, that's my father. - What?
"Never give up.
Don't give up your dream."
That was his philosophy.
Atom is talking to Mr. Numata.
This is the place he pitched the tent.
What should we do, Sarah?
Never mind them. Wipe them all out.
Don't underestimate Atom.
He has power.
Oh, no. Don't worry.
We have a powerful one too.
After my dad disappeared, my mom had a hard time raising me.
I wanted her to have an easier life.
So I chose to work for an elite company...
...which was the complete opposite of my dad.
But when I saw that article...
...I had to confirm it myself.
I wonder what he was thinking when he looked at this lake.
Do you really think that there is a monster here?
That...
Is it...?
What is it?
A robot!
Atom, what are you doing?
That's Sarah's voice.
I will give you something wonderful.
- Atom! - My strength--
I'm losing my strength.
This is industrial waste, IS-13!
This material stops the energy circuits of a robot.
- Let's go to work. - Okay, Sarah!
Stop it! It's going to be a serious problem if you do that!
That's why it's profitable for us.
For those who want to sell new robots...
...it costs too much to dismantle old robots and it's a nuisance.
That's why they need cool and beautiful gals like us.
The underground dealers.
The robot market won't prosper without us.
Don't make a sound.
I'm going to step on you now.
Can't-- I don't have the power.
Atom, it's flammable. Use the burners on your feet!
IS-13 melts when heat is applied.
All right.
You did it. The IS-13 is coming off.
I won't forgive you!
I can't believe it!
Sarah!
Carla! Chris, Carla! Finish it!
He's darting around everywhere!
What?
- Help me! - You've gotta be kidding me.
Great job, Atom!
Atom!
Playtime is over.
Look!
If you keep fighting, your friend will be Narga's dinner.
Atom!
Yuko!
Atom! Don't worry about me.
“Stop these guys! - Shut up!
Stop it!
- Stop it! - Mister.
It's no use. Please run.
You are my friend. I can't desert you.
This time it's for real!
A monster!
- Sarah! - What is that?
Narga!
- What are you doing? - Let us go!
- Somebody!
Yuko, are you hurt?
I'm okay. But we have to report this to the police.
You were saved by the monster in the lake.
For some reason, the submarine...
...which was on the bottom of the lake for a long time, got loose.
Mister.
Well, mister...
That looks like you.
It's my father.
This must be my dad's ship.
A submarine that looks like a monster.
I guess he wanted to let the monsters...
...know he was a friend.
Dad...
Atom...
...I am going back to the office...
...to develop a new device.
A device to look for UMA?
No, a device to clean this lake.
We can't leave this area polluted.
I will do the best I can!
Never give up. Isn't that right?
Yeah.
Thank you, Dad.
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...
Princess Kaaya from the Mayula Kingdom has joined us!
But some creepy guys are chasing after her.
Kaaya, we'll protect you!
Next time: "Goodbye, Princess"!
Catch the future with spirit!