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23 - Gunpla Eve

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[00:09] ---
    It's been a long time.
[00:11] ---
    I, Tatsuya Yuuki, am now the third
    inheritor of the Meijin Kawaguchi name.
[00:20] ---
    I have to tell you clearly that,
[00:23] ---
    I won't continue your philosophy
    of building Gunpla only for victory.
[00:30] ---
    I'll spread its fun and enjoyment,
    like the first Meijin Kawaguchi.
[00:46] ---
    Yes. Like the man who taught me
    the wonders of Gunpla!
[00:55] ---
    I covered up my weakness by acting tough
    Tsuyogari no uragawa ni yowasa wo kakushiteta
[01:00] ---
    But I won't run away anymore
    Nigenai yo korekara wa
[01:03] ---
    Let's fly once again into the sky
    Mou ichido ano sora e
[01:07] ---
    I built, destroyed, and built again
    Tsukuriagetemo kowashite mata tsukutte
[01:10] ---
    Hundreds of times (Again and again!)
    Nanbyakukai mo (Again and again!)
[01:13] ---
    But I knew what it felt like to lose
    Demo makeru itami ni naresugiteta
[01:17] ---
    I wanted to be recognized, spinning my wheels
    Mitomeraretakute karamawatte
[01:21] ---
    Even if I was just acting tough
    Tsuyogari miseta tokoro de
[01:23] ---
    But that just made me feel empty, you know?
    Sore ja jibun ga munashikunaru dake ja nai?
[01:29] ---
    Uh, let's go! (It's time to wake up!)
    Uh ikouka (It’s time to wake up!)
[01:31] ---
    Open your eyes, your strength is clear!
    Me wo samashina tsuyosa wa meikaku
[01:34] ---
    Break through destiny (Fight for yourself!)
    Sadame nante kowase (Fight for yourself!)
[01:37] ---
    Don't look away (Fly again!)
    Me sorasuna (Fly again!)
[01:39] ---
    When you wish to become stronger,
    Tsuyoku naritai to negau koto de
[01:44] ---
    Your wings that once trembled...
    Furueteta hane wa
[01:46] ---
    ...will cut through the darkness
    Yami wo kirisaiteku
[01:50] ---
    I won't be afraid, with you by my side
    Kimi ga iru kara mo kowakunai yo
[01:57] ---
    I grasp your hand in mine
    Sono te nigitte
[02:00] ---
    Because you told me...
    Yowasa datte
[02:01] ---
    ...that my weakness is my strength
    Kimi no tsuyosa to oshiete kureta kara
[02:07] ---
    I was able to stand up again
    Boku wa mata tachiagareta
[02:11] ---
    For you, I'll overcome all pain
    Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
[02:18] ---
    GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
    For you, I'll overcome all pain
    Kimi no tame nara donna itami mo koete
[02:18] ---
    GUNDAM BUILD FIGHTERS
    Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
    Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
[02:20] ---
    Let's start now, and fly into the sky once again
    Koko kara mou ichido ano sora e
[02:25] ---
    Hello, everyone!
[02:28] ---
    I'm the image character of the Gunpla
    Battle Championship World Tournament.
[02:31] ---
    It's me, Kirara!
[02:33] ---
    Kiraran.
[02:35] ---
    The final round will
    take place in one week.
[02:37] ---
    So now, on the eve of the final battle,
[02:40] ---
    a huge festival is being held
    at the arena in Shizuoka.
[02:43] ---
    People have gathered from
    all over the world to enjoy it!
[02:49] ---
    And take a look!
[02:52] ---
    Look at its size!
[02:53] ---
    It's a life-sized Gundam statue!
[02:56] ---
    It was relocated from Odaiba
    just for this festival!
[03:02] ---
    Plus!
[03:04] ---
    A life-size Zaku statue is being
    shown for the first time!
[03:10] ---
    It's the 06S commander type,
[03:12] ---
    as used by Mr. Char Aznable,
    the famous "Red Comet!"
[03:17] ---
    They'll both be be lit up at night.
[03:19] ---
    It'll be a brilliant and beautiful scene!
[03:23] ---
    This is a Gunpla-building classroom.
[03:27] ---
    You can build Gunpla that you've just bought,
[03:30] ---
    and then battle with it at
    the Free Battle corner next door.
[03:35] ---
    You can even play against fighters who
    participated in the World Tournament!
[03:48] ---
    Darn!
[03:50] ---
    At a special stage in the arena,
[03:53] ---
    various talk shows and live events
    will be held every day.
[03:57] ---
    I'll also be holding my own mini-concert,
[04:00] ---
    so please come and see me!
[04:03] ---
    Kiraran.
[04:06] ---
    Rin?!
[04:07] ---
    I see!
[04:08] ---
    She closed our store and
    went to cheer for Sei.
[04:11] ---
    Rats!
[04:12] ---
    Why didn't I realize that?!
[04:16] ---
    Because you're a spoiled kid.
[04:17] ---
    Shut up!
[04:19] ---
    I'm coming soon, so wait for me!
[04:21] ---
    Rin!
[04:25] ---
    Episode 23
    Gunpla Eve
[04:36] ---
    Nooo!
[04:39] ---
    What happened to him?
[04:41] ---
    My, there are so many people.
[04:44] ---
    Everyone here is looking forward
    to seeing Reiji's final battle.
[04:50] ---
    It reminds me of the one
    my darling participated in.
[04:53] ---
    The reason Iori is so into Gunpla...
[04:56] ---
    ...is because he watched
    his father doing this.
[04:59] ---
    That's right!
[05:01] ---
    Shizuoka
[05:02] ---
    Shizuoka
[05:02] ---
    My darling was so cool.
[05:03] ---
    My darling was so cool.
[05:05] ---
    Hey! Hey!
[05:08] ---
    Hey, China.
[05:09] ---
    I want to build my own Gunpla.
[05:13] ---
    Will you help me?
[05:14] ---
    Sure, of course!
[05:16] ---
    Thanks!
[05:17] ---
    Let's go!
[05:23] ---
    It's a big success, Chairman.
[05:26] ---
    Tournament attendance
    and merchandise sales...
[05:29] ---
    ...are both up 140 percent from last year.
[05:33] ---
    You've created such a great
    Gunpla boom all on your own.
[05:36] ---
    You're amazing, Chairman Mashita.
[05:40] ---
    Big deal.
[05:42] ---
    It's a piece of cake for me to
    make a success out of an event like—
[05:47] ---
    Wait a minute!
[05:49] ---
    That's not the point!
[05:51] ---
    That boy is one of the finalists!
[05:55] ---
    And he even made Arista glow.
[05:59] ---
    If he wins, it'll be a real problem!
[06:01] ---
    I'll have to use him in commercials
    and see him over and over again.
[06:06] ---
    I don't want that!
[06:08] ---
    I want him to go away!
[06:10] ---
    Don't worry, Chairman.
[06:12] ---
    You keep saying that.
[06:14] ---
    But you never do anything!
[06:18] ---
    Miss Baker?
[06:20] ---
    You can relax this time.
[06:22] ---
    Their opponent in the final round
    is Meijin Kawaguchi.
[06:25] ---
    There's no doubt they'll lose.
[06:28] ---
    But just to make sure,
[06:30] ---
    I've asked for someone's help.
[06:33] ---
    Who? Who?
[06:36] ---
    Come in.
[06:40] ---
    Nice to meet you, Mr. Mashita.
[06:43] ---
    I'm Nine Barthes of the Flana Institute.
[06:50] ---
    Hey, Sei.
[06:51] ---
    Is it okay not to tune up
    the Star Build Strike?
[06:54] ---
    There's one week until the final round.
[06:57] ---
    I have to rest sometime.
[06:59] ---
    By the way, this is lavish!
[07:01] ---
    The contestants can eat
    any food here for free.
[07:05] ---
    But you're eating too much, Reiji.
[07:08] ---
    There's no "too much"
    at a time like this!
[07:12] ---
    Want some, Mao?
[07:13] ---
    I'll pass, thanks.
[07:15] ---
    Mao, cheer up.
[07:18] ---
    But...
[07:20] ---
    Misaki's gone...
[07:22] ---
    ...and the Gundam X Maoh is ruined.
[07:26] ---
    I...
[07:28] ---
    ...I've lost everything now.
[07:31] ---
    You fool!
[07:33] ---
    M-Master?!
[07:35] ---
    Mao, what's up with you?!
[07:37] ---
    You're captured by negative thoughts!
[07:40] ---
    Build and fight with an unclouded heart.
[07:42] ---
    Did you already forget the innermost
    mystery of Gunpla Shingyo?!
[07:47] ---
    Come with me!
[07:48] ---
    I'll whip your rotten mind into shape!
[07:51] ---
    P-Please forgive me, Master!
[07:54] ---
    Master!
[07:58] ---
    Now the battle is raging on!
[08:04] ---
    I'll win this battle,
[08:06] ---
    and I'll claim the prize!
[08:08] ---
    I can't allow that.
[08:11] ---
    The prize is a year's supply of Gunpla.
[08:14] ---
    It'll go to me and my machine...
[08:16] ---
    Flash!
[08:17] ---
    The Gyan Vulcan!
[08:22] ---
    Is that all you've got?
[08:24] ---
    You won't defeat the Turn X,
    big brother of all Gunpla!
[08:32] ---
    This is the Moonlight Butterfly!
[08:38] ---
    I won't let you!
[08:40] ---
    You will, you will! Oh, you will!
[08:52] ---
    Battle ended.
[08:54] ---
    Darn you!
[08:57] ---
    This is the power of the
    ultimate Gyan I've created!
[09:03] ---
    Oh, those guys.
[09:05] ---
    Hey!
[09:06] ---
    Iori, good luck with the final round!
[09:09] ---
    Thank you, Gonda.
[09:11] ---
    Sei, don't misunderstand me.
[09:15] ---
    I didn't come here to cheer for you.
[09:18] ---
    I came to observe my opponents
    in next year's championship.
[09:22] ---
    Sazaki... Next year, you said?
[09:26] ---
    You're a pretty patient guy.
[09:27] ---
    Oh, my! A new challenger has appeared!
[09:35] ---
    That Gunpla is...!
[09:37] ---
    The Fenice...?
[09:38] ---
    No, it's...!
[09:41] ---
    You haven't see me for a few days,
[09:44] ---
    because I've been upgrading my partner.
[09:47] ---
    And now, the prize will
    go to the Italian Dandy...
[09:53] ---
    ...and his Gundam Fenice Rinascita!
[09:59] ---
    N-Nobody told me about this!
[10:01] ---
    How can my opponent be one of the
    best eight in the World Tournament?!
[10:18] ---
    Battle ended.
[10:20] ---
    Gyan Vulcaaan!
[10:25] ---
    Evvai!
[10:27] ---
    He's like a little boy.
[10:29] ---
    This is bullying.
[10:30] ---
    Iori.
[10:33] ---
    Class Rep!
[10:37] ---
    Are you building a new Gunpla?
[10:40] ---
    Not mine, but Miss Aila's.
[10:42] ---
    Huh?
[10:46] ---
    Like it says in the instructions,
[10:48] ---
    put in the polycaps first
    and then fit the parts together.
[10:52] ---
    Like this?
[10:53] ---
    Good. You're talented.
[10:56] ---
    Yuuki...?
[11:05] ---
    As I thought.
[11:07] ---
    More people have come
    to the festival than expected,
[11:09] ---
    so there won't be
    enough particle tanks.
[11:14] ---
    Bingo.
[11:15] ---
    What's up?
    Are you playing detective?
[11:18] ---
    C-Caroline?! Why are you here?
[11:20] ---
    Why? I'm your fiancée.
[11:24] ---
    Our relationship has gone forward...!
[11:31] ---
    Oh, no!
[11:32] ---
    Don't worry.
[11:34] ---
    I'll have my butler chase it.
[11:37] ---
    That truck is headed for...
[11:40] ---
    ...the Plavsky particle production plant.
[11:43] ---
    That's where the secret of
    the particle's creation lies!
[12:07] ---
    What, no more challengers?
[12:12] ---
    It's a Gerbera Tetra.
[12:14] ---
    It's still pretty rough,
    but it's built with time and care.
[12:17] ---
    Thanks, Mr. Fellini.
[12:20] ---
    K-Kirara?!
[12:21] ---
    I built this Gunpla myself.
[12:25] ---
    So don't be too hard on me.
[12:29] ---
    R-Right...
[12:32] ---
    Oh, don't.
[12:34] ---
    Kirara...
[12:37] ---
    But... this isn't bad.
[12:54] ---
    Yay!
[13:06] ---
    What a wonderful scene.
[13:09] ---
    Everyone here enjoys Gunpla so much.
[13:13] ---
    You're not the Meijin today?
[13:17] ---
    That outfit makes my shoulders stiff.
[13:20] ---
    Then you should quit.
[13:22] ---
    You're right.
[13:24] ---
    Yuuki.
[13:27] ---
    You bowed out of
    the regional qualifiers...
[13:30] ---
    ...because you became the third
    Meijin Kawaguchi, right?
[13:34] ---
    That's right.
[13:35] ---
    I'm really sorry about that.
[13:40] ---
    Let me apologize.
[13:42] ---
    I'm sorry.
[13:43] ---
    Don't worry.
[13:45] ---
    Now we can face you on the best stage ever,
[13:48] ---
    the final round of the World Tournament.
[13:50] ---
    He's right.
[13:52] ---
    We couldn't hope for anything more.
[13:56] ---
    You two are glowing.
[14:00] ---
    Iori, do you remember?
[14:03] ---
    The reason I cared about you...
[14:06] ---
    I said I'd tell you why
    if you defeated me.
[14:09] ---
    Yes.
[14:11] ---
    You see, the one who taught me
    the joys of Gunpla was...
[14:16] ---
    ...your father, Mr. Takeshi Iori.
[14:20] ---
    My dad?
[14:23] ---
    Back then, I was set to
    inherit my stepfather's company.
[14:26] ---
    I was studying abroad to learn
    how to be a good leader.
[14:31] ---
    In those days, I just followed
    the path that was laid out for me.
[14:35] ---
    Honestly, I was growing resentful.
[14:39] ---
    That was when I met him.
[14:44] ---
    Mr. Takeshi told me that...
[14:48] ---
    ...Gunpla is freedom.
[14:51] ---
    You can build it as you like.
[14:52] ---
    You can fight with it as you like.
[14:55] ---
    Just build Gunpla as you think best,
[14:59] ---
    and enjoy the battles
    to your heart's content.
[15:08] ---
    Gunpla gave me freedom and pleasure.
[15:14] ---
    That's why I became a Meijin.
[15:16] ---
    I wanted to help more people
    share that pleasure.
[15:22] ---
    Just like your father.
[15:28] ---
    Iori. Reiji.
[15:31] ---
    Let's fight a great battle
    in the final round next week,
[15:35] ---
    so that people all over the world
    can feel the joys of Gunpla.
[15:41] ---
    Yes!
[15:42] ---
    You got it!
[15:43] ---
    Thank you for listening to me.
[15:46] ---
    Now, I can fight with all my heart.
[15:49] ---
    See you in one week.
[15:51] ---
    Even so, we're gonna win.
[15:53] ---
    I don't intend to lose, either.
[16:05] ---
    Let's do this, Sei.
[16:07] ---
    Yeah.
[16:08] ---
    We'll hit him with everything we've got!
[16:12] ---
    I can hardly wait!
[16:14] ---
    Sei, let's battle!
[16:18] ---
    W-Wow!
[16:20] ---
    Iori and Reiji, two of the finalists
    in the World Tournament,
[16:25] ---
    have suddenly decided to
    fight each other unofficially!
[16:29] ---
    This is truly a special match!
[16:32] ---
    Please set your GP Base.
[16:39] ---
    Field 1, Space.
[16:52] ---
    Battle start.
[16:56] ---
    Sei Iori.
[16:57] ---
    Reiji.
[16:59] ---
    Build Gundam Mk-II!
[17:01] ---
    Beginning Gundam!
[17:03] ---
    Here I go!
[17:05] ---
    Let's go!
[17:17] ---
    He dodged that attack!
[17:18] ---
    Sei's gotten better.
[17:21] ---
    Of course.
[17:22] ---
    Mr. Sei's been through the
    battlefield of the World Tournament.
[17:27] ---
    Not bad, Sei!
[17:29] ---
    Then...!
[17:31] ---
    How's this?!
[17:37] ---
    What?!
[17:45] ---
    Good! Good!
[17:47] ---
    Well, duh!
[17:48] ---
    My Mk-II is superior
    in terms of Gunpla quality!
[17:53] ---
    Then we're evenly matched!
[17:59] ---
    Iori and Reiji are having fun.
[18:01] ---
    I should hurry up and
    complete my own Gunpla!
[18:05] ---
    Yeah.
[18:09] ---
    You're good, Reiji.
[18:11] ---
    But...!
[18:21] ---
    I can't quit!
[18:23] ---
    Yeah, me neither.
[18:26] ---
    I can't quit Gunpla Battle!
[18:39] ---
    Gunpla Building Class
[20:30] ---
    We investigated the factory
    where the truck stopped,
[20:34] ---
    and ended up discovering
    this underground passage...
[20:47] ---
    We've walked pretty far.
[20:50] ---
    Where are we now?
[20:52] ---
    This point is...
[20:54] ---
    Huh?
[20:55] ---
    Right under the
    World Tournament arena?!
[20:59] ---
    Nils, look.
[21:16] ---
    Th-This is...!
[21:19] ---
    Wh-What is this?
[21:24] ---
    It's a Plavsky particle crystal.
[21:26] ---
    But it's huge.
[21:30] ---
    What?!
[21:31] ---
    You're an Early Genius, alright.
[21:34] ---
    I never thought you'd find this place.
[21:38] ---
    But now that you've seen it,
[21:41] ---
    I can't just let you walk away.
[21:43] ---
    Y-You're...
[21:47] ---
    Prepare yourselves.
[22:05] ---
    I was nibbling potato chips and it hit me
    Poteto chippusu tabetetara futo omotta
[22:08] ---
    (Hold dear my days)
[22:11] ---
    How many years have I been eating the same thing?
    Nanjuunen onaji mon tabetsuzuketeirun darou
[22:15] ---
    (Fight your fears)
[22:17] ---
    People tell me I need to act my age
    Mou otona nandakara tte iu kedo
[22:20] ---
    (I go my way)
[22:23] ---
    But it's not like I can turn against something I love
    Suki na mono wo kirai ni nareru wake nado nainda
[22:27] ---
    (Normal life)
[22:29] ---
    I put all my energy into childish things
    Taai nai koto mo zenryoku toukyuu
[22:33] ---
    Doesn't matter if you're young or old,
    Muchuu ni nareru kodomo mo
[22:37] ---
    you can lose yourself in something
    Otona mo kankei nai
[22:40] ---
    Let's keep on walking at the same rhythm
    Kawaranai rizumu de arukitsuzukete yukou
[22:46] ---
    True, our stride is a little longer now
    Maa hohaba wa sukoshi dake ookiku natta keredo
[22:52] ---
    The sunset from back then colors our skies today
    Ano hi no yuuhi wa kyou mo sora wo someyuku
[22:58] ---
    I want to be a fool tomorrow,
    Nee ashita mo gojuunengo mo
[23:02] ---
    and even 50 years from now
    Baka yattetainda
[23:05] ---
    The short-pants spirit goes on
    Tsuzuite yuku hanpan supirit
[23:07] ---
    Let's whistle a tune and head home
    Kuchibue fuite kaerou
[23:12] ---
    The never-ending short-pants spirit
    Never-ending hanpan supirit
[23:15] ---
    Our childhood will go on forever
    Owaranai childhood
[23:29] ---
    We now begin the final round of...
[23:33] ---
    ...the Gunpla Battle Championship
    World Tournament.
[23:41] ---
    Let's start.
[23:49] ---
    It's time for Gunpla Battle.
[23:55] ---
    Next Episode
[23:55] ---
    It's not...
[23:56] ---
    ...the kind...
[23:57] ---
    ...of Gunpla Battle...
[23:58] ---
    ...any of us wanted!
[24:00] ---
    Next Episode
[24:00] ---
    Next episode, "Dark Matter."
[24:01] ---
    Next Episode
    Dark Matter
[24:02] ---
    Next episode, "Dark Matter."
[24:02] ---
    Roar, Build Knuckle!
[24:04] ---