Aquarion (アクエリオン)

Script.

A means of communication

for sharing thought, relaying raw information.

Of all the world's writing systems,

one is utterly unique. Special.

Kanji.

Verbalize.

Unlike hiragana or the Arabic alphabet,

kanji conveys two things in and of itself.

Sound and meaning. Utterance, significance.

Its relationship to these gives

the ancient script enormous hidden power.

Concrete thing or abstract image.

The human mind cannot help

but substitute the word for the reality.

If the word for something were to be destroyed.

The very concept it represents would disappear.

Reality would shift.

Modern civilization would fall to ruin on the instant.

In times past,

humanity was at one with the world of truth,

but the written word, for all we prospered from it,

wrought incalculable suffering.

Come on! You're the manager do something!

What are you waiting for? Call Kokone!

Without the Verbalism Reading Corner,

Shirobaco is just a café.

Ugh. Is Hayato still not here?

This isn't looking good where is everybody?

Cut me some slack, people you should be here.

We should've kicked things off ten minutes ago.

I see the hype isn't unfounded.

The ladies do adore you.

I don't know about that, sir.

Says "Hayato Kujyo of the Piercing Good Looks."

You ought'a see the pile of fanmail

he rakes in every month.

I'm the Diet member,

and all they care about is my secretary.

S'enough to give a guy a complex.

Now, now. None of us does our civic duty for the fame.

Seriously. Fate brought us together.

I can feel it. That's the only explanation.

Call it "Destiny in Asagaya." 'S got a ring, right?

Yeah, no.

Seriously. This place is a joke.

Aw, c'mon don't be that way.

Shibuya and Shinjuku are so predictable.

Think about it: They're tourist traps.

Meeting the love of your life in Asagaya? You don't expect that.

It's a surprise. It's special.

Right? Ya don't see sump'm comin', it stays with ya.

So you gonna answer your phone, or what?

Eh, let it ring.

Probably just the imminent doom

of the human race or something.

No bigs.

Who's got the energy to worry about that stuff

when the here and now is where it's at?

No time like the present!

I appreciate this, but surely you've got better things to do?

I am capable of taking care of myself.

Nuh no, it's fuh-fine, ma'am.

More than happy to help.

These bags are t-too heavy for one person.

Aren't you a dear.

Don't m-mention it.

You're just headed to the, buh, to the b-bu?

"You're on the way to bus station, right?

Don't worry it's okay.

My boss won't mind if I'm a little bit late."

Really? Well, if you're sure.

Help!

She your grandmother?

Oh.

Th-Th-Thank you.

I was nearby and heard your voice.

When there's a cry for help,

I come running ready to lend a hand wherever there's a need.

I have to...

...because I am The Savior.

It was certainly nice of him to help,

but maybe the poor young man's spent a little too much time

in the sun.

Huh?

Hmm.

Now is the time for rejoicing.

For today I deign to set you free!

Maaaaaakiiii!

--Huh? -- What is it?

Something wrong?

Injected with the Nesta Virus,

the afflicted kanji will writhe to life, become bestial.

What happens next is enthralling.

Huh? What the?

I'm very sorry, but..

...if you'll please excuse me.

Hey! Kujyo, where're you going?

That which in the mundane world corresponds

to the character reacts violently.

Somebody help me!

The concept runs amok,

like a wild animal freed from its tether.

Unbelievable, right?

It doesn't have any twists!

That's hilarious!

What's up with all that noise?

-- Hey! Look out! -- Heads up!

He could've flattened us. Idiot!

Are you guys okay?

Hayato?

Tsutomu? What're you...?

Doesn't that belong to Kokone?

To whom?

Seriously? Kokone of Shiroboco!

So that was real.

This is handmade. She'll want it back.

I spoil my grandchildren terribly.

Thank you so much, sweetheart,

I don't know what possessed me to think

I could carry all these toys by myself.

Good thing you insisted.

Oh, uh, I...

--Huh? --Huh?

Augh!

Get down!

A twister? Then this must be...

Hold still, will ya? I'll try'n cut it loose.

This is really happening.

Man, this M.J.B.K. Clumsy piece of work.

We've had this discussion, Subete.

No eating in the cockpit.

Right. Sorry, Maia.

At long last the time has come.

I shall fulfill the mission and meet my destiny.

Get this off of me.

Hey!

It's y-you.

Perfect timing.

I'm s-sorry, I uh, I can't talk right now.

I have to go!

Hang on a sec.

No! Let go of me!

There's no time!

The world is... I mean, it's in... I have to go!

S-Sorry I'm late!

Nice of you to join us, Kokone.

Attention please.

The café is closed until further notice.

Sorry for the inconvenience.

Thanks for droppin' by.

We'll see you again real soon.

Help you?

Manager?

You may dispense with that title.

From this point forward,

you will address me as "Commander."

DEAVA System, activate!

-- Right. -- We're online.

-- All systems go. -- Vector machines.

-- Standby for launch. -- Launch platforms...

...at the ready.

Formation: Delta. Kujyo and Domon, you're up.