Casshern (キャシャーン)

After fifty years of bitter warfare

the Eastern Federation has beaten Europa's armies

and taken control of the Eurasian continent.

But pockets of resistance

fighting the oppressive new regime,

remain in Eurasian Zone Seven.

The military mobilizes once again.

Again, families must lose their sons.

I'm honored to present my findings

to this forum of the Health Ministry.

Gentlemen, as you know,

we've beaten Eurasia

and brought it under control.

But the speed of our victory

mustn't stop us looking within.

Our nation's health is in crisis.

Radioactivity...

industrial waste...

chemical weapons have poisoned us.

Environmental diseases are epidemic

and a threat to our future.

Genetic mutations are rampant;

beyond the reach of current medicine.

Allow me to present my findings.

These are "neo-cells",

the fruit of my years of study.

I found them in the genome

of a primitive ethnic group.

They can be converted into any cell

to regenerate human tissue.

All of the internal organs,

nerves, bone, skin, hair...

everything can be cultured

and harvested at our convenience.

Simply put:

Spare parts for the human machine.

With no risk of tissue rejection

the medical technology of our dreams

is finally at hand.

Can we use it now?

With funding, it's a matter of time.

Our clone work is years ahead of you!

It's just a theory!

Father, must you listen further?

Yes, it's theoretical

but if I get funding

and the facilities I need,

we can save our people.

Think of your children.

your parents...

and your wives.

Luna...

When the war ends, let's get married.

Sure.

Is this what we fought for?

Fifty years of struggle

to end up too exhausted to rebuild our society?

I read your paper. "Human Regeneration Technology"

A dream come true...

...if it's possible.

It's definitely possible.

With more research, right?

Professor Azuma,

those fools won't recognize your work.

In fact they daren't.

It's taboo to suggest,

our original genes need improving.

Pardon me. I'm Kaoru Naito of Nikk o Hairal Inc.

We've already built a lab

to host your research.

How come?

The military is taken an interest.

General Kamijo?

The Defense Ministry is at your disposal.

Sorry to hear your wife is unwell.

What're you getting at?

Work with us...

let all our dreams come true.

Azuma Residence

Azuma Residence Dr. Kozuki, move to the right.

Dr. Kozuki, move to the right.

That's it.

Maybe place a hand on your daughter's shoulder?

Ok a y, that's wonderful.

Smile, please.

Is your mind made up?

Yes.

With your mother ill?

And what about Luna?

I can't stay here while my friends are fighting.

You hate being a doctor that much?

It's my duty to my country.

You've no idea what war is like.

It can't be worse than cowardice.

Darling...

Let's no t fight today...

Forget it, Mother.

Go ahead, please.

Luna,

Congratulations on your engagement.

Thank you.

Kozuki, excuse me.

My new lab opened last week.

One Year Later

Eurasia, Zone Seven

Shoot, shoot!

Kill her.

Do it or you're next.

Understand?

Midori...

Be patient. I'm going to find a cure.

Grenade!

Eastern Federation, Defense Ministry

Eastern Federation, Defense Ministry Culture lab.

One moment, please.

Dr. Kozuki is downstairs.

Bring him up.

Up here?

That's right.

Right away.

Impressive security.

Sorry for the sudden invite. Is Luna with you?

She's in the lobby.

Midori wanted to see you both.

A nice idea after so long.

She must get lonely.

Has it been a year already?

Thanks to my son... Luna must be suffering.

Still no word?

No t to me, at least.

He went to war to spite me.

Sons always defy their fathers.

He despises me.

I put my work before family

but can't even cure my own wife.

Isn't the neo-cell treatment

nearly ready?

It's incredible what you've done...

Usable?

No.

Fixing wounded men with new organs...

makes my armor research redundant.

It's far from complete.

And I'm out o f time.

Is she that ill?

She's almost blind.

Still doing research, though...

There's selective leaf decay

and dark ending overall.

Poor nutrition, perhaps?

How about the others?

Here they are.

Did you hear something?

No, I didn't.

I think someone just arrived.

I'm sorry. Would you go check?

Certainly.

Mother.

I'm home.

Can you find a cure?

Then, shouldn't you be with her?

I mustn't give up.

Yes?

No...

Tetsuya.

I'm so glad you're home safely.

We must be thankful.

Did you see Luna, yet?

I'll see her soon.

You must. She waited so long.

I know...

I'm so forgetful.

They're coming for dinner tonight.

It'll be such a surprise.

Ikegami-san, Ikegami-san!

Professor!

What's wrong?

My son...

he's dead...

September 16 th, Sergeant Azuma,

made the final sacrifice,

losing his life in duty

for god and country.

A most...

a most noble and heroic end.

After posthumous promotion,

he'll be buried tomorrow.

Tetsuya!

A state funeral with full military honors.

You may view the body tonight.

Please get ready.

Luna...

I messed up; now you're alone.

We had all the time in the world,

so I took you for granted.

I know it's too late, now...

but I'll never leave your side again.

His body's on the way here.

The funeral's tomorrow.

Did you tell Midori?