WEBVTT 00:18.018 --> 00:19.936 JAPANESE ANGEL FEDERATION HEADQUARTERS 00:22.897 --> 00:23.732 Hey. 00:24.566 --> 00:27.485 -Huh? -Welcome Tetsuo Tanba, 00:27.569 --> 00:30.405 You are twelve minutes and thirty-five seconds late. 00:32.282 --> 00:33.408 The hell is this thing? 00:33.491 --> 00:34.492 No idea. 00:34.576 --> 00:36.911 It's been wandering around since this morning. 00:38.413 --> 00:40.248 Oh. I see… 00:41.458 --> 00:44.294 This is Mister Big-Shot Four-Eyes in disguise again. 00:44.961 --> 00:46.171 Okay, come on out! 00:47.088 --> 00:48.965 What's wrong? Can't hear me in there? 00:49.966 --> 00:51.801 I swear, if you don't come out soon… 00:52.302 --> 00:53.136 Huh? 00:53.636 --> 00:54.679 You asked for this! 00:55.180 --> 00:57.140 He's tapping out! Are you tapping out? 00:57.223 --> 00:58.933 What are you doing?! 00:59.851 --> 01:01.227 What? You're out here? 01:01.811 --> 01:03.813 Then, Who's inside of this thing? 01:04.314 --> 01:05.940 There's no one inside. 01:06.566 --> 01:07.400 Rather… 01:07.484 --> 01:10.028 this is the newest member of the Dandelion squad. 01:10.111 --> 01:11.321 Newest member? 01:11.404 --> 01:12.822 What are you talking about? 01:14.574 --> 01:17.327 You're looking at a robot… of my very own design! 01:18.244 --> 01:20.288 A lightweight frame made of hypermetal. 01:21.247 --> 01:23.333 A mechanical arm with a built-in Tamakin. 01:24.042 --> 01:27.754 He's a High-Mobility Weather- Resistant, General- Purpose Humanoid Spirit- 01:27.837 --> 01:28.671 Sending System, 01:30.256 --> 01:31.674 the Angel Robot! 01:34.302 --> 01:36.179 The board of directors has approved it, 01:36.262 --> 01:37.388 and you'll be glad to learn 01:37.472 --> 01:40.350 that this prototype has been green-lit for a trial run! 01:41.142 --> 01:44.646 You think a machine can do the job better than professional angels? 01:48.441 --> 01:49.275 Everyone, 01:49.818 --> 01:53.780 I am Angel Robot Prototype, and I have been assigned to the Send-Off Department 01:53.863 --> 01:55.365 as of today. 01:56.282 --> 01:58.076 Please call me Proto. 01:58.743 --> 02:02.580 I may not know my way around headquarters yet, but I look forward to working 02:02.664 --> 02:04.749 PUT THE BRAKES ON RAPIDLY RISING EARTHBOUND SOCIETY! 02:04.833 --> 02:07.919 Well… aren't you one good looking robot. 02:08.002 --> 02:09.546 -With you. -Oh, he's so cute! 02:09.629 --> 02:11.005 I know he'll do great! 02:12.799 --> 02:15.426 It seems a waste to assign him to the Dandelion Squad. 02:15.510 --> 02:16.344 Rude! 02:18.346 --> 02:22.100 Seeing as I'm new… I would appreciate it if you could show me the ropes. 02:22.600 --> 02:24.060 Uh… Sure. 02:25.603 --> 02:26.980 That's enough chit-chat. 02:27.063 --> 02:28.648 Let's head to the human world. 02:37.782 --> 02:39.450 What is he doing? 02:40.410 --> 02:42.662 That's how he detects nearby spirits. 02:43.371 --> 02:45.540 There's no way he can find one that easily. 02:47.542 --> 02:49.836 I have located a spirit. 02:49.919 --> 02:50.962 Huh? Wha… 02:51.045 --> 02:51.963 For real?! 02:55.592 --> 02:56.634 Please follow me. 02:59.554 --> 03:01.639 There. He really did find one. 03:02.140 --> 03:05.143 Well all right then… let's leave this one to Proto and- 03:05.226 --> 03:06.561 Hey, hold up! 03:07.312 --> 03:09.689 K 80-20 03:09.772 --> 03:10.732 -Huh? -You there! 03:11.733 --> 03:12.984 Wh-Who are you? 03:13.568 --> 03:15.737 I'm afraid it's time for you to pass on. 03:17.822 --> 03:19.699 Hey… come back here! 03:26.080 --> 03:28.541 S- somebody help me! 03:29.250 --> 03:31.085 I pray that your endless sorrow… 03:31.169 --> 03:32.462 shall soon be healed… 03:33.338 --> 03:34.172 I also pray… 03:34.756 --> 03:35.882 that you may find… 03:36.966 --> 03:37.842 eternal peace. 03:43.139 --> 03:43.973 Takeshi. 03:45.058 --> 03:46.559 Ahh… Etsuko? 03:47.060 --> 03:49.103 It's Etsuko, my first love! 03:50.063 --> 03:52.398 Takeshi. You've done your best now. 03:53.566 --> 03:55.026 Pass on to your next life, 03:55.109 --> 03:56.277 and we can be together! 04:00.156 --> 04:02.033 -Etsuko! -Aww… you'll be okay. 04:02.533 --> 04:04.619 I'll do it! I'll pass on! 04:05.286 --> 04:07.455 I'll reincarnate as soon as I can! 04:12.210 --> 04:13.503 That was way too easy… 04:14.003 --> 04:16.255 Hmph. All this time, 04:16.339 --> 04:17.924 Mini Proto's been watching. 04:18.800 --> 04:22.428 He's observed various scenarios where the Send-Off Department has helped 04:22.512 --> 04:23.471 spirits to pass on. 04:24.597 --> 04:27.976 I used data from those examples to create an Empathy Program. 04:29.936 --> 04:33.064 So now… Proto can accurately identify the joy, 04:33.606 --> 04:35.608 anger, sorrow, 04:35.692 --> 04:37.652 even pleasure a spirit is feeling. 04:38.778 --> 04:41.447 That way, he can empathize with his targets 04:41.948 --> 04:44.033 and get them to open up in record time! 04:46.869 --> 04:48.579 He's brilliant, wouldn't you say? 04:49.289 --> 04:50.123 So learn from him, 04:50.206 --> 04:52.792 and you'll be working more efficiently in no time. 04:54.627 --> 04:57.463 Now I can slack off as much as I want. 04:57.547 --> 05:00.300 Finally, it's all someone else's problem. 05:00.383 --> 05:02.844 This isn't your chance at an early retirement! 05:03.678 --> 05:04.595 Unbelievable. 05:08.433 --> 05:10.935 Why did you suddenly approve my proposal? 05:12.103 --> 05:16.316 I heard that the reform of the Send-Off Department is making little progress. 05:17.358 --> 05:18.609 I take responsibility. 05:20.069 --> 05:21.904 Are you growing attached to them? 05:22.572 --> 05:24.407 No! Not at all, sir. 05:25.116 --> 05:28.119 Well then, how about we make it a trade-off, you and I? 05:29.120 --> 05:32.415 I will no longer push the layoffs so aggressively. 05:34.083 --> 05:37.420 If you can improve field efficiency and ensure that the new quotas 05:37.503 --> 05:38.546 are being met, 05:39.047 --> 05:41.132 I will give you what you asked for. 05:41.215 --> 05:43.342 In that case, does this mean 05:43.426 --> 05:45.470 you intend keep the Dandelion squad? 05:48.264 --> 05:49.265 That's right. 05:54.729 --> 05:56.939 I'm afraid we're still not efficient enough… 05:58.149 --> 05:59.150 Yee-haw! 06:02.278 --> 06:03.404 We're so high up! 06:04.572 --> 06:05.948 This thing ain't half-bad! 06:06.032 --> 06:07.033 -Woo-hoo! -Woo-hoo! 06:07.116 --> 06:08.117 You two are heavy. 06:09.243 --> 06:10.787 -Woo-hoo! -Woo-hoo! Woo-hoo-hoo! 06:10.870 --> 06:12.205 Higher! Go even higher! 06:12.705 --> 06:13.915 Let's go! 06:15.416 --> 06:17.418 There it is! It's his finishing move! 06:17.502 --> 06:19.504 -The Antonio Special! -Look! 06:19.587 --> 06:20.713 Thit is the octopus hold. 06:20.797 --> 06:22.924 -It's locked in! Inoki, the man on -The octopus hold…? 06:23.007 --> 06:26.052 -Fire! His spirit is burning bright! -How is it accomplished? 06:26.135 --> 06:26.969 Like this! 06:28.930 --> 06:30.556 I see. Thank you, I understand. 06:31.057 --> 06:32.058 Knock it off! 06:32.141 --> 06:33.810 Don't teach Proto anything weird! 06:34.310 --> 06:36.270 But this is sample data! 06:36.354 --> 06:38.189 He has to learn the fighting spirit! 06:38.689 --> 06:41.442 Please, keep all instructions relevant to work. 06:41.526 --> 06:44.278 Hey, one of these lightbulbs just burned out. 06:45.113 --> 06:46.364 Can I borrow Proto? 06:46.447 --> 06:47.323 Sure thing. 06:47.407 --> 06:48.491 That's a thousand yen. 06:48.574 --> 06:50.159 He's not for you to make money! 06:50.660 --> 06:51.786 You're unbelievable. 06:53.037 --> 06:54.539 Come on, we got a job to do! 06:55.123 --> 06:57.291 Hey, take it easy, what's the rush? 06:57.792 --> 07:00.211 Yeah, exactly. With Proto in the squad, 07:00.294 --> 07:03.256 we can work three days a week and still meet our quota easy. 07:03.339 --> 07:05.800 I can't believe you'd set your sights so low! 07:06.592 --> 07:09.303 Come on! We're going out to produce some results! 07:09.387 --> 07:11.639 Man, don't be such a drag. 07:11.722 --> 07:14.684 Yeah, why can't we just chill out… 07:17.854 --> 07:20.064 Amazing! A last minute go-ahead home run! 07:20.148 --> 07:22.900 -This is the first and last game in -A single swing from an unexpected 07:22.984 --> 07:24.819 -dark horse has turned this game -my life in which I hit a home run. 07:24.902 --> 07:25.987 Completely upside down! 07:26.070 --> 07:28.281 I can't believe I got to see this again. 07:28.823 --> 07:30.199 I'm satisfied now. 07:31.576 --> 07:32.743 I'm glad to hear that. 07:35.204 --> 07:37.748 You gave your all and did the best you could. 07:38.249 --> 07:40.501 You don't have to push yourself anymore. 07:41.669 --> 07:43.963 Mom… It won't be long… 07:44.046 --> 07:46.299 It won't be long before I join you there. 07:50.887 --> 07:52.096 It's so beautiful. 07:52.597 --> 07:53.806 C 58-11 07:53.890 --> 07:56.851 It's the sunset I watched with my husband on our honeymoon. 07:57.894 --> 08:00.229 There's nothing left to keep me here any more. 08:03.399 --> 08:04.859 -Take that! Take that! -Hm? 08:05.484 --> 08:07.570 -Softie. -Oh, damn it! Agh! Eat this! 08:08.070 --> 08:09.739 Yeah right! In your dreams! 08:12.241 --> 08:13.784 I can catch your movement perfectly! 08:13.868 --> 08:14.702 Whoa, you're fast! 08:14.785 --> 08:15.620 DANDELION CLAN 08:15.703 --> 08:17.496 Okay… that's what I'm talking about! 08:17.580 --> 08:19.957 I feel an immense sense of accomplishment. 08:20.041 --> 08:22.460 Hey, you two did nothing whatsoever! 08:25.880 --> 08:27.089 It's better but… 08:27.173 --> 08:29.133 we still need to pick up the pace. 08:29.217 --> 08:30.468 It's not enough! 08:31.219 --> 08:33.596 The latest results aren't half bad. 08:34.180 --> 08:36.182 Oh… Thank you, sir. 08:36.807 --> 08:40.520 That said, if we decide to officially deploy the Angel Robot and introduce 08:40.603 --> 08:42.146 it in large numbers, 08:42.855 --> 08:45.691 it will require a substantial investment up front. 08:46.192 --> 08:48.027 Yes. I'm aware of that. 08:48.653 --> 08:51.405 Could you make it even more efficient? 08:52.240 --> 08:53.074 Yes! 08:54.617 --> 08:58.329 The Angel Robot's latest results have far exceeded my initial expectations 08:58.412 --> 08:59.455 for the project. 08:59.956 --> 09:01.666 I am surprised honestly. 09:02.416 --> 09:05.378 Try and surprise me even more, Masaki. 09:06.545 --> 09:07.380 I will! 09:09.966 --> 09:11.175 Thank you for your time. 09:16.973 --> 09:19.267 You made this quite well, Masaki. 09:20.685 --> 09:23.813 I see that you have a talent for crafting things. 09:33.489 --> 09:35.074 Is this correct? 09:35.157 --> 09:37.493 Ahhh, that's it. Yeah, right there. 09:37.994 --> 09:39.120 That feels good. 09:39.620 --> 09:42.331 Right! It's time to go on spirit patrol! 09:42.415 --> 09:45.126 Let's get out there and make this department proud! 09:45.209 --> 09:47.003 You really gotta learn to relax. 09:47.086 --> 09:48.421 There's no time for that! 09:49.005 --> 09:50.881 We have to keep improving results! 09:50.965 --> 09:53.342 I think detours are an important part of life. 09:53.426 --> 09:55.344 All you two do is take detours! 09:56.262 --> 09:57.096 Come on. 09:57.680 --> 10:00.099 -Move it! -Ow. That hurts! 10:00.600 --> 10:02.268 Why are you so obsessed? 10:02.351 --> 10:04.228 No one likes a try hard. 10:04.854 --> 10:05.688 He's right. 10:05.771 --> 10:08.733 You keep this up, pretty soon you'll have nothing left to give. 10:08.816 --> 10:10.985 I've had it with your complacent attitude! 10:11.068 --> 10:12.653 No wonder you're such losers! 10:12.737 --> 10:13.779 Both of you are! 10:14.822 --> 10:17.992 Jeez, This is really inspiring stuff. 10:18.743 --> 10:20.244 Don't you have any pride? 10:20.328 --> 10:21.203 Huh? 10:21.287 --> 10:22.663 You crawl around at the bottom, 10:22.747 --> 10:24.373 just looking for distractions. 10:24.457 --> 10:26.751 Isn't it time you acted with more dignity? 10:27.251 --> 10:29.837 You should be setting your sights higher, thinking about the future- 10:29.920 --> 10:31.672 I'm not always looking up like you. 10:32.298 --> 10:34.717 -Huh? -When you only focus on what's above, 10:34.800 --> 10:37.303 you never learn to stand tall right where you are. 10:38.137 --> 10:39.138 Make sense rich boy? 10:41.098 --> 10:42.558 Tetsu… watch it. 10:45.061 --> 10:45.895 Whatever, 10:46.854 --> 10:49.023 You and I will never understand each other. 10:51.025 --> 10:51.859 Proto! 10:58.658 --> 10:59.492 Seriously… 11:00.826 --> 11:02.828 They have no idea why I'm doing this. 11:04.789 --> 11:06.582 The current pace isn't good enough. 11:07.208 --> 11:08.918 We need to be even more efficient. 11:11.003 --> 11:12.838 I mean I've gotten this far already… 11:15.633 --> 11:16.509 Mother? 11:17.468 --> 11:19.345 Where are you going so late at night? 11:20.554 --> 11:21.389 Masaki… 11:25.101 --> 11:26.018 I'm so sorry. 11:36.779 --> 11:37.613 Masaki. 11:38.656 --> 11:40.199 Stop that whimpering! 11:40.950 --> 11:41.951 Your sobbing won't help. 11:42.034 --> 11:43.536 Your mother's not coming back. 11:46.664 --> 11:50.584 Make no mistake, your mother chose to run away from the Kyoga family, and from 11:50.668 --> 11:51.502 you. 11:55.423 --> 11:58.175 I see that you're a failure just like she was. 11:59.218 --> 12:02.096 If that upsets you, achieve something and prove me wrong! 12:06.726 --> 12:10.020 It's okay for you to follow whatever path you believe in. 12:11.313 --> 12:14.567 And that's why… you should all live as you please… because life's 12:14.650 --> 12:15.484 way too short. 12:18.571 --> 12:21.991 Empathy Program has been deactivated. 12:25.369 --> 12:26.203 Almost… 12:27.413 --> 12:28.539 I'm almost there, Mom. 12:30.583 --> 12:31.459 I'm pretty sure… 12:32.543 --> 12:34.128 this will make Dad proud of me. 12:38.966 --> 12:40.092 Hey! Did you find him? 12:40.593 --> 12:41.969 No leads over there. 12:42.928 --> 12:44.722 Ugh. Where could he have gone? 12:47.016 --> 12:48.934 A spirit has been located. 12:50.895 --> 12:51.771 Pass on. 13:00.029 --> 13:00.863 Wait, Proto? 13:03.616 --> 13:05.034 Get back here! 13:15.878 --> 13:18.422 Hey, wait! That's stealing! 13:22.885 --> 13:23.719 Not enough. 13:25.054 --> 13:28.057 If that upsets you, achieve something and prove me wrong! 13:28.682 --> 13:29.642 I'm so sorry. 13:30.601 --> 13:33.062 Good morning! How are you guys? 13:33.562 --> 13:35.814 You see? Ramen's pretty good right? 13:40.069 --> 13:41.403 I swear this time… 13:42.238 --> 13:43.197 I won't fail! 13:45.699 --> 13:48.744 Now Launching… Overdrive Mode. 13:49.662 --> 13:52.748 Pass on, pass on, pass on… Pass on! 14:06.762 --> 14:07.763 Pass on! 14:16.772 --> 14:19.024 We get it, stop crying already. 14:19.650 --> 14:20.484 So, in short, 14:20.568 --> 14:23.487 you want your pet parakeet perched on your hand again. 14:24.071 --> 14:24.905 K 98-33 14:24.989 --> 14:26.699 I could pet Chi-chi one more time, 14:28.284 --> 14:30.077 I wouldn't have a single regret. If only I- 14:30.160 --> 14:32.580 Well then, I guess we're hunting a parakeet. 14:32.663 --> 14:34.373 Thank you so much! 14:36.542 --> 14:37.376 What's that? 14:39.003 --> 14:39.920 Is that Proto? 14:40.963 --> 14:41.797 Pass on! 14:45.676 --> 14:47.261 Watch it, you metal idiot! 14:49.763 --> 14:52.224 Wait a second! Why are you attacking us? 14:52.975 --> 14:54.643 Pass on, pass on, pass on! 14:55.519 --> 14:56.520 Pass on! 14:59.607 --> 15:00.524 Captain! 15:02.568 --> 15:03.402 Pass on! 15:07.906 --> 15:08.741 He's strong… 15:11.744 --> 15:12.578 -Run! -Run! 15:14.496 --> 15:15.331 What? 15:17.249 --> 15:20.461 Pass on, pass on… Pass on! 15:21.920 --> 15:24.673 What the hell is Mister Big Shot Four-Eyes thinking?! 15:24.757 --> 15:25.591 Pass on! 15:29.053 --> 15:29.887 Come get me! 15:30.971 --> 15:31.805 Pass on! 15:31.889 --> 15:33.766 Pass on! Pass on! 15:34.266 --> 15:35.476 Pass on! 15:36.852 --> 15:37.853 Pass on! 15:43.859 --> 15:44.693 Pass on! 15:48.989 --> 15:50.658 Pass…? On…? 15:56.413 --> 15:57.414 Pass on! 15:58.332 --> 15:59.166 Damn it. 16:00.042 --> 16:01.168 No use trying to hide. 16:02.628 --> 16:03.462 Pass on. 16:04.505 --> 16:06.966 Hey! You gotta go through me! 16:07.758 --> 16:08.592 Pass… 16:09.176 --> 16:10.010 Pass On! 16:13.222 --> 16:16.183 You're looking at a robot… of my very own design! 16:17.142 --> 16:17.977 Tsk. 16:19.561 --> 16:21.188 -Take… -Pass- 16:22.022 --> 16:24.942 -that! -Pass… on… Pass… on… 16:25.442 --> 16:28.445 Pass… Pass on! Pa-pa-pa-pa… Passss… 16:34.118 --> 16:34.952 Captain! 16:41.834 --> 16:42.835 Pass on… 16:44.420 --> 16:45.421 Pass on. 16:46.380 --> 16:49.216 Pa-Pass… on… Passss on… 16:52.511 --> 16:53.345 Proto! 16:54.430 --> 16:55.806 What have you done to him?! 16:57.474 --> 16:58.475 Are you okay, Proto? 16:59.727 --> 17:00.561 Proto! 17:02.771 --> 17:05.858 You really think this kind of approach is a good idea? 17:05.941 --> 17:08.444 Firing a Tamakin first and asking questions later? 17:08.986 --> 17:10.863 What you're doing is way too extreme! 17:12.156 --> 17:13.157 Extreme? 17:14.491 --> 17:17.119 What's so extreme about trying to increase work efficiency? 17:17.202 --> 17:19.163 Is it worth the price of your heart? 17:20.831 --> 17:22.207 Spirits aren't objects. 17:22.291 --> 17:24.460 They're people's emotions. 17:26.962 --> 17:29.798 We can't be heartless when we're the ones taking care of them! 17:29.882 --> 17:31.008 Of course I know that! 17:31.884 --> 17:32.718 But if we don't- 17:32.801 --> 17:34.678 then the Send-Off Department will be- 17:35.179 --> 17:36.013 What? 17:38.515 --> 17:40.225 You don't know why I'm doing this. 17:41.268 --> 17:42.811 You have no idea who I am! 17:42.895 --> 17:44.646 So don't you dare lecture me! 17:44.730 --> 17:45.606 You have no idea! 17:46.106 --> 17:47.900 No idea why I made Proto! 17:51.862 --> 17:52.738 Gimmie a break. 17:53.572 --> 17:56.200 Your need for approval's got nothing to do with me. 17:58.077 --> 18:00.037 Hey, Tetsu. That's too far. 18:03.207 --> 18:04.041 Very well. 18:05.542 --> 18:07.211 I tried my best to work with you, 18:08.003 --> 18:09.088 I failed at that too. 18:18.555 --> 18:20.140 OFFICE OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD 18:20.224 --> 18:21.141 My apologies, sir. 18:21.725 --> 18:23.977 Unfortunately, I've run into some trouble 18:24.061 --> 18:25.896 but I believe it can be rectified. 18:26.688 --> 18:29.358 -So please-- -It's already been officially approved. 18:29.441 --> 18:30.442 What? 18:30.526 --> 18:32.861 The machine's efficiency was quite remarkable. 18:33.362 --> 18:36.448 It is exactly the kind of innovation that we've been looking for. 18:36.532 --> 18:40.828 The board of directors was more than pleased with your performance too. 18:41.787 --> 18:45.958 So we've decided to officially mass-produce and deploy the Angel Robot. 18:46.625 --> 18:48.502 You did well, Masaki. 18:50.087 --> 18:51.713 -Then…? -That's right. 18:52.214 --> 18:53.590 You'll be pleased to hear, 18:53.674 --> 18:56.677 we can kick the Dandelion Squad to the curb once and for all. 18:56.760 --> 18:57.761 What? 18:57.845 --> 18:58.846 Hold on, 18:58.929 --> 18:59.763 It gets even better. 18:59.847 --> 19:03.225 Because now we can kick the entire Send-Off Department to the curb. 19:04.101 --> 19:07.437 Thanks to you, we might be able to wrap up the layoffs sooner than 19:07.521 --> 19:09.314 -expected. -But that's not-- 19:09.398 --> 19:12.234 This conversation is over. You may leave. 19:13.068 --> 19:14.736 That's not what we agreed! 19:14.820 --> 19:15.863 Our deal…? 19:15.946 --> 19:17.281 It was all just a trick? 19:17.990 --> 19:19.032 Just a trick? 19:20.033 --> 19:21.952 Getting rid of the Dandelion Squad… 19:22.536 --> 19:25.622 That's always been the plan right from the start. 19:33.755 --> 19:35.340 Why'd you call us in so early? 19:36.300 --> 19:37.134 Morning. 19:37.217 --> 19:40.345 The board held a meeting earlier to discuss personnel changes. 19:41.263 --> 19:42.806 The changes are as follows: 19:42.890 --> 19:44.683 Send-Off Department is disbanded. 19:44.766 --> 19:48.103 -What? -Misaki Kurogane and Tetsuo Tanba. 19:49.104 --> 19:51.899 The two of you are fired effective immediately. onnel changes.