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[00:07] ---
    All that and I still can't get through...!
[00:09] ---
    Do I hear whining? You gonna quit?
[00:12] ---
    Never. That thing's dangerous.
    We have to defeat it!
[00:15] ---
    That's right, Amou! Let's do this!
[00:19] ---
    Yeah!
[00:24] ---
    Japan was on the brink of destruction
    during the mid-21st century.
[00:32] ---
    Failed economic policies, the aging
    population combined with low birthrate...
[00:35] ---
    Problem after problem pushed Japan
    to the verge of collapse.
[00:43] ---
    To help, powerful countries
    and allied powers stepped in.
[00:47] ---
    In the name of economic aid,
    medical support, and peacekeeping,
[00:51] ---
    each nation deployed a vast number of
    people, slowly expanding their territory,
[00:57] ---
    until finally, an armed conflict arose.
[01:02] ---
    Later, this battle was called
    the Boundary War.
[01:05] ---
    The nations deployed humanoid
    war machines called AMAIM.
[01:10] ---
    Unmanned AMAIMs with tactical Als became
    the main players on the battlefield,
[01:15] ---
    engaging in battles all over Japan.
[01:19] ---
    Japan was virtually divided up and ruled,
    and its people fell under outside control.
[01:28] ---
    In the year 2061,
    this is Japan's current situation.
[01:48] ---
    "AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[03:06] ---
    Yes! Good stuff and
    in a decent condition, too!
[03:09] ---
    We might be in luck.
[03:11] ---
    Seems that way.
[03:15] ---
    With this AMAIM...
[03:19] ---
    I knew it!
[03:20] ---
    Yes! Dibs on the sequential turbo!
[03:23] ---
    Let's take all the parts we can salvage!
[03:26] ---
    How's it looking over there, Shiiba?
    Did you find a control system board box?
[03:31] ---
    Y-Yeah, I found it.
[03:38] ---
    Man, we hit the jackpot.
[03:41] ---
    With today's loot, I can customize
    this beauty even more.
[03:44] ---
    I can make my motorcycle go crazy fast!
[03:46] ---
    Just don't overdo it.
[03:48] ---
    Yeah, yeah.
[03:49] ---
    What about you, Shiiba?
[03:50] ---
    You take home quite the haul each time.
    You've probably made loads of stuff.
[03:54] ---
    Um, I just like AMAIM parts, so...
[04:00] ---
    Well, everyone has
    their own things they enjoy.
[04:02] ---
    Yup!
[04:03] ---
    Yeah.
[04:06] ---
    Good hunting, Shiiba!
[04:07] ---
    See you later. I'll ping you again
    once I get a solid lead.
[04:11] ---
    O-Okay. Thanks.
[04:12] ---
    You little brat! How dare you touch
    my clothes with your filthy hands?!
[04:17] ---
    You're able to live a safe life
    thanks to our protection!
[04:20] ---
    You Japanese should stay
    in the corner, cowering in fear!
[04:22] ---
    Please forgive us!
[04:25] ---
    Okay, let's go!
[04:31] ---
    "Thanks to our protection," my butt!
    They're just mercenaries.
[04:33] ---
    You're the ones disturbing peace!
[04:35] ---
    Stop it! What if they hear you?!
[04:38] ---
    This area is under extraterritorial
    jurisdiction. You'd be killed for nothing.
[04:42] ---
    Dammit, how did this happen...
[04:50] ---
    I often wonder...
[04:54] ---
    ...if there's any point in living.
[05:02] ---
    "Japanese terrorists"
[05:04] ---
    "20 Japanese terrorists dead"
    In this day and age,
    just being born in Japan
[05:06] ---
    ln this day and age,
    just being born in Japan
[05:08] ---
    is like starting a game
    with a huge handicap.
[05:12] ---
    Sure, you might be able to turn your life
    around if you have talent or money,
[05:17] ---
    but if you don't,
    your job options are limited.
[05:20] ---
    "Video Expression of the Past and Future"
    "Total unemployment rate
    reaches an all-time high"
[05:21] ---
    "Video Expression of the Past and Future"
    "Total unemployment rate
    reaches an all-time high"
    Your future is already set in stone.
[05:22] ---
    Your future is already set in stone.
[05:23] ---
    So why bother trying?
[05:27] ---
    "Next class starts in: 07:28"
    "GDP in Japan plunges to a record low"
[05:28] ---
    "Next class starts in: 07:28"
    "GDP in Japan plunges to a record low"
    What's hope? How much does it cost?
[05:30] ---
    "Next class starts in: 07:28"
    "Agonizing Diet deliberations!"
    What's hope? How much does it cost?
[05:33] ---
    Ugh, this is so depressing...
[05:43] ---
    I met those three online
    because we all like machines.
[05:47] ---
    I don't even know if their names
    or addresses are real.
[05:50] ---
    What's wrong with that? You don't need
    more than that in a social relationship.
[05:59] ---
    This is my own spot that even
    those three don't know about.
[06:03] ---
    Not that I have much or
    any parts they'd want anyways.
[06:24] ---
    If only I had a car...
[06:26] ---
    Oh, well.
[06:27] ---
    Hey, pssst!
[06:29] ---
    Over here. Please, help me!
[06:32] ---
    Come on! I don't have much time left!
[06:36] ---
    Come over here, quickly!
[06:42] ---
    Are you okay? Are you hurt? What happened?
[06:46] ---
    This way! Hurry!
[06:49] ---
    Huh? A box?
[06:52] ---
    You finally found me!
[06:53] ---
    Uh, what?
[06:55] ---
    I'm Gai, an autonomous AI...
    Basically an AI with a consciousness.
[07:01] ---
    Right...
[07:03] ---
    Hey! You just thought that this was some
    kind of prank with a comm or something!
[07:08] ---
    And now you're cursing your bad luck!
[07:10] ---
    You're thinking about
    ignoring me and leaving!
[07:13] ---
    Come on, be a pal and help me.
[07:16] ---
    My battery is about to die and I
    need help. I'm on the verge of death.
[07:20] ---
    But there's nothing I can--
[07:22] ---
    Shh! Be quiet!
[07:24] ---
    Someone's coming.
[07:34] ---
    You there. What are you doing
    in a place like this?
[07:36] ---
    Oh, um, I had a picnic at the creek
    over there, and I'm on my way home.
[07:42] ---
    A picnic?
[07:44] ---
    What were you doing
    at the edge of the road?
[07:46] ---
    Nature called... Do you want to see?
[07:50] ---
    Someone's scavenging for
    AMAIM parts around this area.
[07:53] ---
    They're apparently digging up AMAIM
    remains from the Boundary War.
[07:57] ---
    Do you know anything about that?
[07:59] ---
    N-No, nothing...
[08:06] ---
    I'm going to verify your ID.
[08:09] ---
    Sure.
[08:11] ---
    According to our intel, the culprits are
    a group of boys around your age.
[08:16] ---
    Y-Yeah? Is that so?
[08:19] ---
    Shiiba Amou. Age 16. Attends an online
    high school. What, you're an orphan?
[08:25] ---
    Y-Yes, I lost both parents
    when I was little...
[08:28] ---
    How do you get by?
[08:30] ---
    With a scholarship and some
    inheritance money from my parents...
[08:33] ---
    Ow!
[08:34] ---
    We're going to search your backpack.
[08:37] ---
    You're coming with us
    if we find anything suspicious!
[08:41] ---
    What's with all the trash?!
[08:43] ---
    I told you, I'm on my way
    back from a picnic!
[08:45] ---
    Japanese people don't get decomposable
    containers, so I have to bring them back!
[08:52] ---
    Um, are we done here?
[08:54] ---
    Stupid brat! You shouldn't be
    walking around this late at night!
[09:11] ---
    Told ya!
[09:14] ---
    Yup. I'm surprised you could tell
    it was a military vehicle, though.
[09:18] ---
    They sound and vibrate
    differently than regular ones.
[09:21] ---
    They also come with human detecting
    sensors, so hiding wouldn't have worked.
[09:25] ---
    See! It was the perfect excuse.
    No one would look for traces of urine.
[09:30] ---
    Yeah, you really helped me.
[09:33] ---
    Oh, don't mention it! I scratch
    your back, you scratch mine.
[09:38] ---
    Right...? People help each other!
[09:41] ---
    You do have a heart, don't you, Amou?
[09:51] ---
    Yes!
[10:02] ---
    What is this place?
[10:04] ---
    I think it used to be a maintenance shop.
[10:06] ---
    It's abandoned now, so I'm using it.
[10:10] ---
    Like a secret hideout?
    It's every man's dream!
[10:20] ---
    Hey, that's...!
[10:30] ---
    Ahh, that hits the spot!
[10:32] ---
    I couldn't figure out what would
    connect to that peripheral,
[10:36] ---
    but if your plug fits, I guess it was
    an AI peripheral unit power supply.
[10:41] ---
    Yup! The power transmission loss is low,
    and the system is pretty good, too!
[10:45] ---
    That whole unit was destroyed,
    so the block was a total mystery.
[10:49] ---
    Anyway, this is an AMAIM, isn't?
[10:51] ---
    Did you build it yourself?
    How did you move it?
[10:54] ---
    Where'd you get the frames and armor?
[10:55] ---
    Too many questions!
[10:57] ---
    So take your time and
    answer them one at a time.
[11:04] ---
    I assembled it myself, but the required
    parts, like the frames, were all here.
[11:09] ---
    Huh? What do you mean?
[11:11] ---
    One time, I got lost in the mountains,
    and I accidentally found this place.
[11:16] ---
    I really liked the vibe of this
    run-down maintenance shop.
[11:20] ---
    It still had tools and testing equipment,
    even if they were a little old.
[11:24] ---
    After spending a few days
    entering random codes...
[11:29] ---
    The door unlocked...
[11:34] ---
    ...and then I found it.
[11:36] ---
    It had a cockpit, which was unusual,
[11:38] ---
    but it had no control system
    equipment installed. It was bizarre.
[11:42] ---
    I still managed to use what parts
    were there and got this far.
[11:47] ---
    I get it. It's exciting to see
    something starting to take shape.
[11:51] ---
    Yes, that's exactly it!
    Building something one part at a time!
[11:56] ---
    The problem is, the main system
    for this AMAIM boots up,
[12:00] ---
    but I'm struggling with the battery
    alignment mechanism, so it won't activate.
[12:05] ---
    So you went into the mountains
    to look for control system parts.
[12:10] ---
    The scavengers those soldiers mentioned
    back there were you guys, huh?
[12:15] ---
    Don't worry, I won't repay
    your kindness with ingratitude.
[12:19] ---
    I called you to help because I knew
    you had machine parts in your backpack.
[12:24] ---
    I figured a tinkerer
    wouldn't treat me so bad.
[12:28] ---
    Anyway, what are you going to do
    after this thing is operational?
[12:31] ---
    You gonna fight them?
[12:33] ---
    Fight? Why would I?
[12:35] ---
    So it's just a hobby to pass the time.
[12:37] ---
    Well, it's good to have something
    to engross yourself in.
[12:40] ---
    During the Boundary War, some traded in
    their rations to go see a show.
[12:45] ---
    Since the dawn of time,
    humans needed entertain--
[12:48] ---
    Be quiet!
[12:56] ---
    A signal blocker that
    jams cell phones, huh?
[12:59] ---
    Do you believe me now?
    That I'm an autonomous AI?
[13:10] ---
    Hey, where are you going?
[13:12] ---
    Home! I'm not in the mood today.
[13:13] ---
    Don't shut down the main power!
[13:15] ---
    It's okay, once I'm fully charged,
    it'll turn off automatically!
[13:21] ---
    Well, then.
[13:24] ---
    Ah, there we go!
    Great, I can see everything.
[13:26] ---
    The remote circuit is doing good.
[13:29] ---
    I'm glad I got access
    to the system already!
[13:31] ---
    Looks like Amou couldn't even
    use half of what's in here.
[13:36] ---
    Time for me to return the favor.
[13:41] ---
    How did the squad leader meeting go?
[13:43] ---
    Full of sarcastic comments.
    "I envy the peaceful country life."
[13:47] ---
    "All you have to do is
    change the mercenary's diapers."
[13:51] ---
    They're a quick-tempered, unruly bunch.
[13:53] ---
    I will not end my career
    in a place like this.
[13:56] ---
    I need to achieve something great.
[13:58] ---
    Like annihilating a group of terrorists?
[14:01] ---
    Even wannabes will do. After all,
    you're guilty until proven innocent.
[14:10] ---
    It's been three days...
[14:16] ---
    I wonder what he's going to do
    after he's fully charged?
[14:24] ---
    --Onishi!
    --Taku!
[14:27] ---
    I got something.
[14:29] ---
    That's all we need.
    We're charging you with terrorism.
[14:33] ---
    What?! All we did was customize vehicles--
[14:36] ---
    Second Lieutenant.
[14:37] ---
    Sir!
[14:39] ---
    There's another member. Tell us the truth.
[14:44] ---
    Tell us, and we'll consider
    letting you go scot-free.
[14:53] ---
    "Gai" "Decline" "Accept"
[14:54] ---
    "Gai" "Decline" "Accept" Uh,
[14:54] ---
    what?!
[14:56] ---
    --Hello?
    --Amou, get out of there, now!
[14:58] ---
    Gai? How did you--
[14:59] ---
    "Gai"
    "Decline" "Accept"
    Never mind that! Hurry up
    and head to the shop!
[15:07] ---
    Clear!
[15:08] ---
    Dammit!
[15:10] ---
    Analyze the local image folder!
    Get as much locational data as you can!
[15:15] ---
    Yes, sir!
[15:16] ---
    Sorry. I did leave you with some stuff
    to work on, but this is an emergency.
[15:21] ---
    How...
[15:22] ---
    I solved the battery alignment issue.
    It's operational!
[15:25] ---
    How did you...
[15:28] ---
    I accessed the facility's system
    through this AMAIM to--
[15:31] ---
    Wait, they're here!
[15:34] ---
    What?! A security camera?
[15:35] ---
    CO-03BR. Bunyip Boomerang...
[15:39] ---
    Two unmanned AMAIMs
    from the Oceanian military,
[15:43] ---
    along with the vehicles
    to control the AMAIMs;
[15:45] ---
    one COMV73 and one COCV58.
[15:51] ---
    Shiiba Amou! We know you're in there!
[15:55] ---
    You are under arrest for conspiracy
    and planning terrorist acts.
[15:59] ---
    You do not have the right to remain silent
    nor the right to an attorney.
[16:03] ---
    Same goes for these scum.
[16:05] ---
    I told you, we're not terrorists!
[16:07] ---
    I asked them about you,
    but they didn't say a word.
[16:11] ---
    Of course not!
[16:12] ---
    We don't sell our friends out!
[16:13] ---
    We're not like you!
[16:15] ---
    Well, well. Isn't this
    a beautiful friendship, Amou?
[16:19] ---
    Allow me to give you the chance
    to help your friends out.
[16:23] ---
    Turn yourself in immediately!
[16:27] ---
    Kill him if he resists.
[16:28] ---
    Roger that.
[16:31] ---
    Don't go, Amou! If you do,
    they'll arrest you and that'll be the end!
[16:34] ---
    But...!
[16:35] ---
    Do you want to spend the rest of
    your life falsely accused in prison?!
[16:39] ---
    Or do you want to
    get out of this jam alive?!
[16:44] ---
    This AMAIM can boost your one in a million
    chance to one in a hundred, or even ten!
[16:53] ---
    I can make that happen.
[16:56] ---
    You saved my life,
    so I'll stick by your side!
[17:12] ---
    I'm trusting you, Gai.
[17:15] ---
    I won't fail you!
[17:17] ---
    Looks like he's not coming out.
    Let's smoke him out, then. Fire!
[17:28] ---
    Hey, it's practically perfect!
    Man, I'm good!
[17:31] ---
    Oh, turn it to the right.
[17:34] ---
    Here we go!
[17:36] ---
    This'll sting a little, but bear with me.
[17:39] ---
    The system analyzes your brain waves
    and body reaction to control the AMAIM.
[17:44] ---
    Even if the AMAIM receives an impact,
    the sensor will protect your body.
[17:48] ---
    Transitioning to MAILeS start mode!
[17:51] ---
    According to the program source,
    this AMAIM's name is "Kenbu."
[17:55] ---
    Kenbu...
[17:56] ---
    Close your eyes for two seconds so I can
    measure your ocular bulb location.
[18:04] ---
    Wh-What's this?
[18:05] ---
    It's projecting Kenbu's video feed
    through the retinal display.
[18:10] ---
    Yo!
[18:13] ---
    Gai?
[18:14] ---
    I look good, right? It's my avatar
    so it'll be easier to talk to me.
[18:18] ---
    Easier to talk to you...?
[18:20] ---
    Right now, you think you're standing,
[18:23] ---
    but you're strapped into your seat.
    The system is controlling your senses.
[18:29] ---
    I see. Same with this, then?
[18:31] ---
    Right! Focus on that grip!
[18:34] ---
    O-Okay.
[18:36] ---
    Let's get going then!
    Deactivate the control locks!
[18:39] ---
    Deactivate the control locks!
[18:42] ---
    Stand up!
[18:43] ---
    Kenbu, activate!
[18:57] ---
    Shiiba Amou! If you're not surrendering,
    we will execute you as a terrorist.
[19:03] ---
    If you're still alive, that is.
[19:06] ---
    Dammit!
[19:11] ---
    What?!
[19:11] ---
    What is that AMAIM?!
[19:13] ---
    It's an unidentified robot!
    It must be an enemy force!
[19:17] ---
    They have hostages,
    but don't let them know that.
[19:21] ---
    Draw their attention away
    and confuse them!
[19:23] ---
    Got it!
[19:26] ---
    Could that be... Shiiba?!
[19:37] ---
    Good! Now land on your left leg
    and rotate to the left!
[19:46] ---
    It's so powerful!
[19:48] ---
    Pull back so your friends
    aren't caught in the crossfire!
[19:51] ---
    Right!
[19:54] ---
    The 30mm machine gun
    won't penetrate its armor?!
[19:59] ---
    I worked hard to polish its armor!
[20:01] ---
    You need to focus!
[20:03] ---
    Unit-001, continue your pursuit!
[20:04] ---
    Unit-002, attack the location
    it appeared from!
[20:07] ---
    There must be a command center beneath.
    Use all your ammo if you have to!
[20:10] ---
    Roger that!
[20:11] ---
    It won't matter how strong the AMAIM's
    armor is if we can find the pilot.
[20:17] ---
    What're they doing?
[20:19] ---
    They're attacking
    where they think you are.
[20:22] ---
    Nowadays, it's rare for a pilot
    to actually be inside the AMAIM.
[20:26] ---
    Watch out!
[20:29] ---
    I'm out of ammo. I'm not picking up
    any readings from the building!
[20:32] ---
    How is it still moving then?
[20:36] ---
    Could that AMAIM... That's it!
[20:38] ---
    Send Unit-002 back to Unit-001 now!
[20:53] ---
    The first one to make a move loses?
[20:59] ---
    Oh, no...
[21:01] ---
    That's right. We can use them.
[21:04] ---
    Shoot, they're gonna use the hostages!
[21:06] ---
    Use your special move and
    wipe them all out before they can act!
[21:10] ---
    My special move?
[21:11] ---
    Bardiche Breaker!
[21:13] ---
    B-Bar...?
[21:14] ---
    Imagine an immense heat expanding
    inside of you, and sock it to them!
[21:19] ---
    By the way, it only accepts audio input.
[21:22] ---
    Now you're just lying!
[21:23] ---
    You've got a lot of
    frustration built up inside!
[21:25] ---
    Say it out loud and let them have it!
[21:29] ---
    Amou, to your left!
[21:36] ---
    Bardiche Breaker!
[21:51] ---
    I knew you had it in you, Amou.
[21:54] ---
    All I did was throw a punch...
[21:57] ---
    But in that moment, using this AMAIM
    to defeat the enemy...
[22:01] ---
    Feeling the impact and vibration...
[22:10] ---
    I'd never experienced anything like it.
[22:15] ---
    I knew...
[22:20] ---
    "Episode 01: Activate"
[22:21] ---
    "Episode 01: Activate"
    I knew my world had just changed.
[23:54] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
[23:55] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    So, how was it, Amou? Riding Kenbu?
[23:57] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    It was really exciting and thrilling.
[24:00] ---
    "Next on AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline"
    But now I'm a wanted person.
[24:02] ---
    Who cares?
[24:04] ---
    I do!
[24:05] ---
    Nothing's guaranteed in life!
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    Let's blaze a new path
    to the future, you and I!
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    All right.
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    "Episode 02: Voyage"