The Galaxy Railways (銀河鉄道物語)

The infinite universe. Inconcievably vast.

Where giant stars are mere pinpricks of light.

What man can fathom this amazing ocean of life?

Are we not but specks in creation?

And yet we dare to leave the comfort of our planet

and venture fourth into boundless space.

Is there anything more magnificant to behold

than the swirling colors of a planet

illuminated by the pure light of a nearby star?

And yet, as beautiful as the universe is

just a few pebbles out of place can cause

a catastropic amount of destruction.

Huh?

Mommy, look. I see rocks flying through the sky.

You do? Where?

Right there!

Huh?

See!

Whoa. What's up?

Please remain calm. There's nothing to fear.

This train is equipped with Orbit Shields

and the Railway itself is protected by a Magnetic Barrier.

You're perfectly safe.

I'm scared!

Emergency! Emergency! Engine Number 707 has stopped!

We have a full shutdown 3500 mega-meters

from the Tabito System!

It looks like asteroids!

Their Orbit Shield has been compromised!

Maximize the power to the Magnetic Barrier!

They're requesting an SDF dispatch!

When it rains, it pours!

I'm showing a White Hole forming 500 mega-meters

from the accident site!

The gravitational pull is increasing!

I want the Space Defense Force out there right away!

Dispatch the Sirius Platoon! Now!

So the Wheel of Fate has begun to turn

and nothing can be done to stop it.

Even the mightiest of men are powerless to resist

the pull of their own destiny.

They rush to it, even if it means their destruction.

What's going on?

Why hasn't your headquarters sent out a rescue team yet?

What are they going to do?

Just leave us out here in the middle of space to die?

Calm down, everyone! The SDF is on the way.

Please go back to your seats and relax until they get here!

But we've got injured people on board!

This isn't the time for an in-flight movie, you idiot! Huh?

Here comes the SDF now. Thank goodness.

All right people, we need to do this as efficiently as possible.

If that barrier breaches, we're sunk!

Let's get them the hell out of here!

Yes, Sir!

Let go of me! I'm not a criminal!

I didn't do anything! You big bully!

I found these two stowaways

in the hangar-coach, Sir.

They both claim that they know you, Captain.

What do you have to say for yourselves?

I'm sorry, Dad.

Me too, Dad.

These boys are your sons, Captain?

Well, they were until today.

Sorry, Dad. We really didn't mean for this to happen. Honest.

I want to help you with the rescue mission, Dad!

I'll check this one.

Please! Let me help! I want to join the SDF, Dad! Like you!

Don't be stupid!

Does he belong to you?

Yes, thanks very much. But she's actually a girl.

Of course. How silly of me.

Captain Yuuki.

What is it, Bulge?

This is the last of the passengers. We're clear.

Very good. Let's get out of here.

Right.

Many thanks, Captain.

Yes, of course. That was quite an ordeal you went through.

You should be proud of yourself. Well done.

Thank you, Captain.

Check Dad out. Doesn't he look cool?

Yeah.

Captain, we've got an emergency!

What is it?

There appears to be a ship emerging from the White Hole.

What?

They're firing at us, Sir! Energy blasts on the way!

Quick! Full ahead! Now!

Indirect hit, Sir!

Damn it!

Permission to return fire, Captain!

Negative! We need to get these passengers to safety!

We'll only return fire if they pursue!

Yes, Sir!

Incoming fighters!

Opening Orbit Shield, Captain! Pulse Cannons ready to fire!

On my mark! Fire!

Get away from there, boys! It's dangerous!

Right. Sorry, Dad.

Dad, I'm scared.

Don't worry. We'll be fine.

Whoa! A Space-Train! Awesome! They look so cool at night!

I wonder if that's Big One?

That is Big One! I know it!

It's him! He made it! Dad's back!

I'd know Dad's train anywhere!

Stay, boy.

Clear for take-off, Mamoru!

I wish!

Mr. Ooiwa! Your delivery's here! Hello?

Does that thing have wings on it or what?

How'd you get here so fast?

You sure can put it away, Mr. Ooiwa.

That's because I work so hard.

What about you? Mamoru, you can't deliver food forever.

What are you going to do after you graduate?

I don't know.

You're going to join the SDF, aren't you? I thought so.

Off to the Universe! Ya know, if I was your age, I'd go too!

Hey! Mamoru!

I know that voice.

He's back! He's on his way to the station! Dad's back!

I saw Big One coming in!

But Dad's not due back yet. Mom told us the schedule.

Let's go see! Come on!

It's against the rules!

You can't go into the station without a pass!

What, are you crazy?

But those are SDF rules, right?

Well, I'm not in SDF! So there!

Manabu, wait!

Don't be a party-pooper!

Dad's here! Tell Mom we'll be home in a little while!

This is easy enough! Who needs a pass anyway? Pass Schmass!

Attention: An SDF train is arriving.

Passengers will disembark on Platform Three.

What am I going to do?

Intruder alert! Intruder alert!

This threat must be neutralized!

No! Don't shoot! Don't shoot!

I just came to meet my Dad! I swear! Huh?

Is there a problem here?

We found an intruder, Sir.

Yes, I see. I'm afraid he happens to be my son.

Dad! You're back! I knew it!

You could have been killed!

What would your Mother and I do if we lost you?

Come now. Let's go home.

By the way, how did you get past the guard-bots?

That's a secret. The SDF can't know everything, right?

I guess not.

Dad, do you get to stay a while?

I'm afraid not.

Same as always, huh?

I guess it's not easy

having a ship's captain for a dad, is it?

I know how you can make it up to me!

How's that?

By taking me aboard Big One.

Sorry, I can't do that.

Why not?

It's against the rules.

You have to be an SDF member to go aboard a space-train.

But that's just it!

I'm not a member of the SDF so the rules don't apply to me!

Good try.

All right then! I'll do it!

Do what?

I'll join the SDF! When I grow up

I'm going to be a captain in the Space Defense Force,

just like you!

Hey, boy. How are you?

Welcome. Have a seat.

You didn't know it was me, did you?

Where have you been?

Your father's going to hear about this.

He already has.

You look lovely, Kanna.

Wataru, you're back!

You're blushing, Mom! You're all red!

That's enough, young man!

Dad! You're back!

Told ya, Mamoru! That was Big One!

I was right!

Hello, Mamoru. It's good to see you, Son.

You too, Dad. We really missed you.

I missed you, too.

Remember your promise, Dad? You said you'd play catch with us!

Remember? The next time you came in! Remember?

I did say that. Mamoru, are you ready?

Mmm-hmm!

Nice one!

Now show me that split-finger fastball, Manabu!

Bring it on!

All right!

You asked for it!

Hey! Not bad! Mamoru! Your turn!

All right Dad! But look out! I've been practicing!