Battle Royale (バトル・ロワイアル)

At the time of release

this film was certified 15

by the Board of Classification

due to "scenes of severe violence",

"making it unsuitable for those

"of junior high school age and under",

so under 15s were not allowed to see it.

For home viewing, we advise discretion

of parents or a guardian as to those

in your household who can view this film.

BATTLE ROYALE SPECIAL EDITION 2001

At the dawn of the millennium, the nation collapsed.

At 15% unemployment, 10 million were out of work.

800,000 students boycotted school and juvenile crime rates soared.

Adults had lost all confidence, and now fearing the youth

they eventually passed the Millennium Educational Reform Act.

The BR Act.

This year Zentsuji Middle School's Class E was chosen

from among 43,000 9th grade classes.

This year's game was even more blistering than the last.

Look, there she is!

The winner is a girl!

Surviving a battle that raged for 2 days, 7 hours and 43 minutes,

the winner is a girl!

Look, she's smiling! Smiling!

That's clearly a smile!

Certificate 15: Under 15s will not be admitted

SPECIAL EDITION

My mum left when I was in 4th grade,

and on my first day of 7th grade,

Dad hung himself.

"Go Shuya! You can do it, Shuya!"

Everything went totally crazy.

I didn't have a clue what to do and no one else helped me.

- Good morning. - What?

Sorry, I'm late... What's going on?

"TAKIN' THE DAY OFF 'CAUSE WE WANT TO - CLASS B"

Soon after, this particular teacher left the school.

But no matter how crazy the world became,

we all managed to have fun.

Before we knew it, our compulsory education was coming to an end.

- Teacher! - Sorry!

- Let's go. - No...

Come on, let's go.

Sorry, let us through.

Nanahara, I've made some cookies. I thought I could share them out.

- Would you like some, Nobu? - Really? Thanks!

- Look over here. - OK.

Say "cheese" !

Noriko's been waiting ages to give them to you.

- Megumi! - Shuya, you have some too.

I'm fine. You eat them, Nobu.

Nakagawa, you know what...? I'm glad I came.

- Thanks. - Don't mention it, Nobu.

- The picture is ready! - I'm hardly in it!

Hey, Nakagawa!

- Nobu. - Huh? What...?

After you.

- Kitano! - Kitano?

Can't be...!

- OK, sit down. - Sit down!

It's been a while.

It's me, Kitano, your teacher from back in 7th Grade.

I'm taking Class B over again. Let's all be friends.

Two transfer students are joining us from today. That's Kawada over there.

And Kiriyama over there.

Be nice to them.

THE BR ACT

Hey, don't mess about. What is this place?

Where the hell are we?

Who are these people?

Do you know about this law?

No good. Not good at all.

This country is now good for nothing. Want to know why?

I said no whispering!

That hurt!

When someone's talking, shut up and listen.

Can I go to the bathroom?

Chigusa, can you wait a little?

I missed you guys.

Kuninobu.

You really hurt my ass.

I told you not to bother with school, didn't I? That you were a lost cause.

But then you really did just stop going to school!

That's no good.

And now you come back just for the class trip!

Listen up!

Because of folks like Kuninobu here,

this country is now a total wreck.

So the bigwigs got together and passed this law,

Battle Royale.

So today's lesson is you kill each other off...

...till there's only one of you left. Nothing is against the rules.

What's so funny?

Teacher...

What are you talking about? This can't possibly...

Your teacher, Mr. Hayashida, was very opposed to the selection of Class B.

Calm down.

We have here a failure as an adult.

Be careful that you don't become an adult like him.

Time to watch the video. Don't fall asleep now.

The Correct Way to Fight in Battle Royale

By the BR Law Promotion Committee

Hello to everyone in Shiroiwa Junior High School, 9th Grade Class B.

Everyone, say hello!

You are the lucky class chosen for this year's Battle Royale!

- Congratulations! - Thank you!

Now I'm going to explain the rules.

Listen carefully, then fight correctly and with energy.

You have all been brought to this uninhabited island.

It's about 10km in diameter, but we evacuated everyone, so it's deserted.

Fujiyoshi, I said no whispering!

All right, move, move.

Sorry, it's against the rules for me to kill, isn't it?

Girl #18 Fujiyoshi - dead 41 to go

Noriko!

- Asshole! - Nobu!

Nobu!

Shit!

Right! Back to the video!

This island has been divided into all these little areas.

Your teacher will make announcements at 12:00 and 6:00 am and pm.

Four times a day!

These will tell you which areas are going to be dangerous and from what time.

If you are in one of the areas, move!

You want to know why?

That's where these necklaces we have you wearing come into it!

They are completely water and shock proof...

And there's no way to get them off.

This sensor monitors your pulse,

telling us exactly where you are and what you're doing.

If you're still in a danger area when the time runs out

or are doing something naughty, we will send our own signal to you!

The necklace will sound an alarm and then... boom!

It will explode!

Trying to force it off will also make it explode. Don't even try it, OK?

You assholes!

- Shut up! - We can't hear the video.

Cut it out, Nobu!

Cut it out! Quiet!

There's no helping you, is there...?

- Better run, guys. - What is this?!

Help me!

- Shuya! - Nobu!

Nobu...

Hey, Shuya, do you have a crush on anyone right now?

Boy #7 Kuninobu - dead 40 to go

What a shame.

I liked the kid, in my own way.

What's that look for, Nanahara?

Ah, something else I need to tell you.

This game has a time limit. Three days.

If a single survivor isn't determined in that time

all the necklaces will automatically explode!

No one will win!

So you may as well fight as hard as you can

and make sure that doesn't happen, OK?

OK, any questions so far?

Yes.

Yes, Motobuchi.

If I survive can I go home?

Sure, but only if everyone else is dead.

- Yes. - Yeah, Mimura.

How were we chosen?

By random selection.

- One more? - Sure.

Why are you doing this?

It's your own damned fault.

You don't respect adults, do you?

That's fine, if you like. But don't forget.

Life is a game.

So fight for survival... and find out if you're worth it.

Now you're going to leave the classroom one by one.

But before that you'll be given a bag. Inside is food and water.

A map, compass, flashlight and weapon. Check it for yourself later.

This one is for the girls - you can take your personal stuff with you, too!

Each bag contains a different weapon. Not everyone will get a gun or knife!

It's random, with some good and some not so good at all!

This will give everyone a fighting chance.

Wow! Someone got lucky with this one!

We've notified your parents. Just go for it!

OK, you'll be leaving by class number.

When I call your name, I want to hear a nice big "here" !

Boy #1 Akamatsu.

Here!

The Game Begins Day One - 1:40am

- Girl #1 lnada. - Here.

- We'll always be friends. - I know.

Boy #2 lijima.

Girl #2 Utsumi.

Boy #3 Oki.

Girl #3 Eto.

- I'm going, Noriko. - Megumi...

Boy #4 Oda.

Girl #4 Ogawa.

Boy #5 Kawada.

Kawada!

Girl #5 Kanai.

Boy #6 Kiriyama.

On the double!