EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY (JR EAST)
MORIOKA SHINKANSEN ROLLING STOCK CENTER AOMORI BRANCH
This is a train car. Feel free to walk the corridor.
Welcome to the Aomori Rolling Stock Center.
This is where we temporarily store the Tohoku-Shinkansen train cars.
The first bullet train launched in 1964 and traveled from Tokyo to Osaka.
At the time, it was the world's fastest train.
People called it "the dream super express."
The E5 series travels at a maximum speed of 320 km/h.
It's the latest model and reaches Tokyo from Hokkaido in four hours.
These here are the coupling and uncoupling components.
- Whoa! - Awesome!
This is the same model you'll be riding in.
Watch your step.
Okay, does anyone have questions for Mr. Takaichi?
This way, please.
Excuse me. Why did you become a conductor?
Why not a driver?
- Good point. - Yeah.
All sorts of people ride the bullet train.
Of course, there are students on field trips like you.
But in a few years,
some of you might even
ride the bullet train to attend a friend's wedding.
- Yeah, Aoi's. - For sure.
There may also be families traveling or people returning from a business trip.
Though each of us has our own private reasons for boarding,
we're all heading the same direction.
And yet, we're strangers again on arrival.
Isn't there something romantic about seeing all those people off?
I don't get it, but it sounds deep.
- Let's take a group photo! - Oh, cool.
- Get in line everyone! - Ready?
Okay, say cheese!
SHIN-AOMORI STATION AOMORI CITY, AOMORI PREFECTURE
- Mr. Takaichi! Good afternoon. - Oh, hi.
I'll be riding with you today.
Yeah? Make yourself at home.
How was the rolling stock center tour?
An old man like me only bores those kids.
Then why not let a youngster like me try?
"Ensuring that each of our precious passengers
reaches their destination safely."
"That's my ultimate mission!"
How's that?
That's nothing to joke about.
No more chit-chat.
Sorry.
Then again, maybe you're right.
What?
I'll mention you to the district manager.
Thank you, sir!
I'm not the one who decides though.
Hayabusa No. 60, bound for Tokyo, will depart at 3:17 p.m. on Platform 14.
It will stop at the following stations before arriving at Tokyo Station.
Hachinohe, Morioka, Sendai, Omiya, and Ueno.
The red safety barrier will open once the train has arrived.
Please wait until the train comes to a full stop.
Thank you for your patience.
Hayabusa No. 60 has arrived on Platform 14 and will depart at 3:17 p.m.
The doors are opening.
Side light, on.
All aboard, everybody!
This train will stop at Sendai, Omiya…
We've gotta eat there.
The final stop will be Tokyo.
Thank you for riding with JR East.
This is a Hayabusa train on the Tohoku-Shinkansen line
bound for Tokyo.
All seats on this train are reserved.
The next stop is Hachinohe.
Smoking is prohibited.
Ms. Kagami,
what if we remove the part about energy policy?
Absolutely not.
It's on people's minds because of the rising energy prices.
We can win support.
Yes, of course.
Excuse me.
Hey!
You're Todoroki, aren't you? The unemployed millionaire.
Oh, uh…
Excuse me.
Seriously?
Oh, forgive me, ma'am.
Hi there!
Mom!
It's the sugar mama politician!
Quiet! You shouldn't say that out loud!
JR EAST SHINKANSEN GENERAL OPERATION CONTROL CENTER
At Shin-Aomori Station?
You'll need the schedule of out-of-service trains.
- Shall I write it out? - Please.
ITSUKI, SENDAI TRANSPORT DISPATCHER
Yes?
A sick passenger?
- A male. - Sick passenger on 3025B!
He's fully conscious but has an intense headache?
A headache? Better arrange for an ambulance.
How long until Morioka?
Twenty-five minutes.
- Have 3025B stop at Mizusawaesashi. - Yes, sir.
61B will remain in place at Ichinoseki Station.
I'll send word.
Send the emergency medical team.
3025B, this is Transport Dispatcher Itsuki.
5060B, Hayabusa No. 60,
is cleared for departure.
We need an ambulance. Thanks.
Repeater signal, "On."
Hayabusa No. 60 is now departing for Tokyo from Platform 14.
Wait! We're getting on!
- The doors are now closing. - Excuse me!
Departing Shin-Aomori Station at exactly 3:17 p.m.
Time confirmed.
Boarding complete.
- Please stand clear of the closing doors. - Close doors!
The doors are closing.
Side lights, off.
Signal clear, doors closed.
Time checked.
Brakes released.
One, two, three…
The safety barrier on Platform 14 is closing.
Wave goodbye!
- Bye-bye! - Bye-bye!
On time.
5060B has departed on time from Shin-Aomori.
Thank you for riding with JR East.
This is Hayabusa No. 60, bound for Tokyo. All seats are reserved.
This train will make the following stops.
- Hachinohe, 3:41 p.m. - I'm a big fan. Can you sign this?
- Sure, thanks. - Morioka…
4:11 p.m.
- I don't want to! - Sendai, 4:56 p.m.
Omiya, 6:07 p.m.
Ueno, 6:26 p.m.
- The final stop is… - We barely made it.
We didn't see any brown bears.
It's not my fault!
TOKYO
EAST JAPAN RAILWAY COMPANY (JR EAST) HEADQUARTERS BUILDING
JR EAST CALL CENTER
I'm sorry the announcements were hard to hear.
We'll evaluate the need for further training.
We apologize.
Thank you for calling the JR East Call Center.
My name is Miyashita.
I have planted a bomb on Hayabusa No. 60,
which is traveling from Shin-Aomori to Tokyo.
Forgive me. Could you please repeat that?
The bomb will detonate if the train slows to less than 100 km/h.
To prove this is not a prank,
I have planted an identical bomb on freight train 2074.
- On the Aoemori Railway Line. - What is it?
That bomb will detonate if the train slows below 5 km/h.
A bomb?
They hung up.
I'VE PLANTED A BOMB.
AOMORI-HIGASHI STATION, AOEMORI RAILWAY LINE
This is Aomori-Higashi Station.
Huh?
- A bomb? - What?
Is it a prank?
Look, we can't just tell them not to drop below--
- What about the police and cabinet? - They're aware.
A joint task force is being formed,
so we'll send a liaison too.
JR EAST SHINKANSEN GENERAL MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
As the bomber said,
the moment speed fell below 5 km/h, it detonated.
It's just like the 109 case.
- Connect me to the control center. - Yes, sir.
An explosion if they slow to less than 100 km/h?
If this is real,
Hayabusa No. 60 will have to keep running.
What is its current location and speed?
It's traveling just outside of Shichinohe-Towada at 260 km/h.
Have them stay above 100 and pass through Hachinohe.
I'm on my way, but use your own judgment to a degree.
Understood.
You all heard what the General Manager said.
5060B will disable Automatic Train Control,
stay above 120 km/h, and skip Hachinohe.
Too fast won't do either.
They'll need all the time they can get.
Suspend all bullet trains on the Hokkaido and Tohoku lines.
Hokuriku and Joetsu trains will turn back at Omiya.
- Evacuate all trains. - All of them?
We need to clear the tracks for 5060B.
I can use my own judgment to a degree.
"To a degree…"
No operation comes before passenger safety.
- Get moving! - Yes, sir!
TOKYO
SHICHINOHE TOWN, AOMORI PREFECTURE 633 KM TO TOKYO
5060B, this is Transport Dispatcher Nagano.
This is Matsumoto, driver of 5060B.
Please listen carefully.
Just now, an anonymous caller
said they planted a bomb on 5060B.
What?
Wait, is this a drill or something?
It's not a drill.
Understood.
When we stop at Hachinohe, we'll inspect--
The caller said
the bomb will detonate if your speed falls below 100 km/h.
You mean we can't stop?
Nothing was found during inspection, right?
Couldn't it be a prank?
On this route, we'll have to stop at Tokyo--
This is General Commander Kasagi.
Ms. Matsumoto, please listen carefully.
Disable the ATC, maintain a speed of 120 km/h,
and pass through Hachinohe.
We'll support you in any way we can.
Understood.
ATC, disabled.
ATC DISABLED
Disabled.
Check.
ATC disabled!
Check.
Since the freight car exploded,
it's highly likely there's a bomb on 5060B too.
What do I tell the passengers?
Tell them you're skipping Hachinohe due to "operational issues."
And…
What about the bomb?
Keep it quiet.
Avoid panic at all costs.
OIRASE TOWN, AOMORI PREFECTURE 612 KM TO TOKYO
Ice cream, please. Make it cold!
Certainly. One ice cream.
Oh, and can I have your Instagram?
I'm afraid this device does not support Instagram.
Are you crazy?
Get real, Takei!
He did that for Aoi.
- Stop. That's gross. - Right? I thought so too.
Right, Yuzuki?
Huh? What are we talking about?
Haven't you heard? Takei asked Aoi out.
- For real? - So that was a performance.
- "You shot me down…" - "But I'm over it!"
I heard that! Get real.
Would you butt out? You're making me nauseous!
- Boom! - Boom!
That was so cringe.
May I have your attention please.
We are approaching Hachinohe Station,
but due to operational issues,
this train will pass through without stopping.
For those who intended to disembark at Hachinohe,
we sincerely apologize
for the inconvenience.
I repeat.
Due to operational issues,
this train will not stop at Hachinohe Station.
Is something wrong?
Who knows.
As long as it stops at Morioka, we're fine.
- Here they are. - One at a time!
- Okay! - 2030B is at Kitakami on track one.
Passengers are deboarding 2030B now.
- 3025B has reached the stock center. - Roger that!
- Next, 66B is bound for Sendai. - Tell the driver to depart!
- I'll do it. - Roger!
Next, 5152B is at Ichinoseki on track one.
5152B has completed deboarding.
Deboarding complete! Roger!
Last up is 9166B.
We secured a route to Sendai.
Good. Where is No. 60 now?
The police liaison has arrived!
LT. KAWAGOE, SPECIAL INVESTIGATION
- I'm Kawagoe from Special Investigations. - I'm Yoshimura from JR East.
This is General Commander Kasagi.
I've been briefed. Are you in contact with the perpetrator?
Yes. The calls are forwarded here.
5060B is approaching Hachinohe!
Roger! Confirm that the ATC is disengaged.
Yes, sir!
ATC?
The Automatic Train Control system.
Bullet trains are equipped with automatic brakes
that decelerate when speed limits are exceeded.
The speed limit entering stations is normally 75 km/h.
So it's disengaged?
Yes, of course.
Unless it activates by mistake.
5060B has left the Takadate Tunnel.
Three kilometers to Hachinohe!
ATC disabled. Check.
HACHINOHE CITY, AOMORI PREFECTURE 595 KM TO TOKYO
HACHINOHE STATION, TOHOKU-SHINKANSEN LINE
- Your attention please… - Please keep moving.
All passengers, please return to the ticket gates.
Your attention please.
The Hayabusa No. 60 train bound for Tokyo will not stop at Hachinohe today.
They say it won't stop!
Hey, sit down.
- It's not slowing-- - Out of the way!
Hey! Are you all right, dear?
5060B has passed Hachinohe.
The ATC did not engage.
Line one!
We're connected. Go ahead.
This is Yoshimura from JR East.
Prepare cash for a ransom.
I will tell you how to defuse the bomb.
I demand 100 billion yen.
What?
One hundred billion?
We can't arrange that much by the time the train reaches Tokyo.
My demand is not to JR.
It's to all citizens of Japan.
All citizens?
Divided by population,
that's only 1,000 yen per person.
I'll leave the collection method to you.
But it must be 100 billion from the people of Japan.
That is all.
This exceeds our authority.
We need the government involved.
Japan does not negotiate with terrorists!
I'm Sasaki, Special Advisor to the Prime Minister.
- I'm Yoshi-- - No need for introductions.
General Manager Yoshimura.
This case is a test of our ability to respond in a timely manner.
I'm aware of you too, Lt. Kawagoe.
Now then, Mr. Yoshimura.
Please inform the passengers about the bomb.
- But-- - If you do that, there's sure to be chaos.
I'm well aware of that,
General Commander Kasagi.
At current speed, they'll reach Tokyo in five and a half hours.
Our best option is to promptly disclose and learn about the perpetrator.
Besides,
the government has made its decision.
NINOHE CITY, IWATE PREFECTURE 573 KM TO TOKYO
Understood.
Thank you.
We're gonna tell them about the bomb?
We can't do that! They'll panic!
It's easy to give orders from afar--
Fujii, stop.
I'm scared too.
But the worst that could happen
is for us to panic.
Attention please.
We've just been informed
that an explosive device
has been planted on this train.
According to the information we've just received regarding this train…
Everyone, quiet!
…an explosive device has been planted.
Wait, what? What do we do?
- Below a set speed… - It's a bomb.
No way.
We passed through Hachinohe due to safety reasons.
What's going on?
The police are currently investigating.
Go get some answers.
Hear that? "Boom!"
These moments call for calm.
Panic within the confined space of the train is very dangerous.
We ask that you please follow instructions from the crew
and remain calm.
I repeat.
An explosive device has been planted
on board this train.
Didn't you people do an inspection?
Prior to departure!
Sir, we--
We conduct safety inspections at each stop.
But if a device is planted after inspection,
it's difficult to detect.
- "Difficult?" - Come on!
Isn't that your job?
I sincerely apologize.
You don't give a damn about us, do you?
He's right! I have an appointment to keep.
Ms. Kagami, you could use this to shift focus from your scandal.
We're very sorry!
We sincerely apologize.
Everyone!
Everyone, please!
Why don't we all calm down?
The bad guy here is the perpetrator, right?
Attacking the conductor won't--
- Hey! - Sir, please!
Who's attacking anyone?
This is a complaint!
A justified response to error.
Ever heard that word?
So back off, sugar mama!
Yeah! Who do you think you are?
Adulterer!
When jerks like you
start whining like dogs,
how do you think the rest of us feel, huh?
- "Whining?" - Please stop!
- Get off me! - Uh-oh.
Why you--
Fujii, don't! Stop!
You don't have to protect someone like her.
I'm responsible for all passengers.
It's my job to ensure your safety!
Everyone, please return to your seats.
Please!
We'll update you when we know more. Please!
Excuse me, sir.
Please!
I apologize. Thank you.
Well done, Mr. Takaichi.
If you need help, I'm in Car 9.
Don't hesitate to ask.
YUKO KAGAMI
NATIONAL DIET MEMBER
Thank you.
We interrupt scheduled programming
to bring you a briefing by Chief Cabinet Secretary Suwa.
Thank you.
At 3:25 p.m. today, we received word
that an explosive device has been planted on Hayabusa No. 60,
bound for Tokyo from Shin-Aomori.
It is Japan's policy
that we do not negotiate with terrorists.
As such,
we are prioritizing passenger safety
by focusing our efforts on apprehending the perpetrator.
The Prime Minister is currently visiting the U.S.
but has been informed.
We were instructed to provide prompt and accurate…
- Incoming call on line one. - Go ahead.
This is Yoshimura.
Why didn't you demand the 100 billion yen?
The longer you wait, the more time you waste.
- Hayabusa-- - I represent the Prime Minister.
As you're aware,
this is an unprecedented situation.
We have no framework to collect funds or a legal basis to do so.
The Cabinet--
Did you trace it?
The Prime Minister…
What?
…has asked for a report…
"Framework," huh?
An investigation is underway,
and we are working with local governments along the Tohoku-Shinkansen line.
The bomb onboard Hayabusa No. 60
will detonate if the train's speed drops below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if speed falls below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
Whoa!
What the hell is this?
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if speed falls below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if…
- What the… - Huh?
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if speed falls below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if speed falls below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
Is that the rolling stock center?
Yes, the video is from there.
Trace the server and account. Analyze the video!
One more thing.
When will we get the 1975 109 case file?
I'll follow up.
If speed falls below 100 km/h…
- It really is a bomb! - Let me see!
What the hell is going on, huh?
- There's a bomb! - Keep your voice down!
100 billion yen is out of the question.
- Who asked you, huh? - What'd you say?
Please wait, everyone!
We're gonna die at this rate!
We're gonna die!
The ceiling is gonna collapse!
You can't go out there.
I have to do something!
Let me go!
I can't take this.
I wanna go home!
…if speed falls below 100 km/h.
The ransom is 100 billion yen.
The bomb will detonate if speed falls below 100 km/h.
IWATE TOWN, IWATE WARD, IWATE PREFECTURE 531 KM TO TOKYO
I showed the video to staff,
and they believe the bomb was likely planted in Car 4.
Still, there might be more than one.
- Right. - Commander!
What is it?
There's a problem on 5060B's route at Switch Number 51, just past Morioka.
Train 3032B is malfunctioning and can't move.
What's the cause? Can we move it?
A bird hit the insulator and caused a short circuit.
They say it will take at least an hour to recover.
- Switch 5060B to the northbound track. - We can't.
3027B is running on the northbound track.
They're gonna collide!
3032B (HAYABUSA NO. 32) STOPPED ON SOUTHBOUND TRACK
3027B (HAYABUSA AND KOMACHI NO. 27) RUNNING ON NORTHBOUND TRACK
5060B (HAYABUSA NO. 60) RUNNING ON SOUTHBOUND MAIN LINE
5060B is 11 kilometers from Morioka.
Five and a half minutes.
How long until 3027B passes Morioka?
Just under six minutes.
We have no choice.
We'll have them change tracks before Morioka at Switch Number 63.
They'll run south on the northbound line.
Tell 3027B to accelerate.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
- I'll call Morioka Station. - Please.
Connect the short one over there.
South on the northbound?
Yes.
This is the stalled 3032B.
This is 5060B, Hayabusa No. 60.
3027B, Hayabusa and Komachi No. 27, is heading towards it.
5060B will change tracks at this switch here.
At nearly the same time as 3027B.
5060B, this is the control center.
- What? - Just as I said.
Please slow to 105 km/h.
We need every second we can get before the switch!
But switching tracks at 105 km/h…
- It's too dangerous! - There's no other way!
Decelerate to 105 km/h immediately!
Understood.
One hundred twenty, nineteen, eighteen…
Fifteen, twelve…
Ten, nine, eight, seven, six…
One hundred and five!
The shaking will be intense.
Instruct all the passengers to sit.
Don't let the passengers see you like that, got it?
Y-Yes, sir.
We expect major turbulence while approaching a switch!
For your safety, please be seated and keep your heads down.
Please turn your seats around.
- We expect shaking! - Yuzuki!
- Please be seated. - Stay with me, okay?
Everyone, remain seated,
stay low, and keep your heads down!
Stay low with your heads down!
Excuse me, why will there be shaking?
Is it the bomb?
It's to stop the bomb from going off.
Don't worry. Just follow instructions, please.
For your safety, please remain seated!
3027B has accelerated and is approaching Morioka.
It's now at 320 km/h.
Good. Maintain that speed.
It's 5060B.
Decelerate to 102!
Every second counts.
MORIOKA CITY, IWATE PREFECTURE
PLATFORM 12, MORIOKA STATION TOHOKU-SHINKANSEN LINE
We'll explain later.
For your safety, stay back!
This is ridiculous.
Step back, please!
Watch out!
DEPUTY HEAD OF MORIOKA RAILWAY OPERATIONS
3027B has passed Morioka.
5060B is approaching the switch!
3027B is passing through the switch!
Switch 63 signal reverse… Go!
Speed… accelerating!
This is the driver of 3027B. We've made an emergency stop near Morioka.
The conductor is assessing damage.
This is the driver of 5060B.
Our lead car made contact.
There was an impact,
but we're running without issues.
Roger. We've confirmed on our end too.
Accelerate to 120 km/h
and return to the southbound line using Switch 53 at Kitakami.
Roger.
Mr. Takaichi, what was that impact we felt?
We struck an oncoming train,
but we made it through and are running with no problems.
You can relax now.
Well done.
Just doing my job. Excuse me.
- Thank god she's here. - We'll be fine.
- It's all thanks to her. - Glad we have a lawmaker here.
But all she did was sit there.
Is everything fine on your end?
I thought we were gonna die.
Don't jinx us.
I'll go check on things.
Right.
Excuse me.
I have an idea.
Everyone, sorry to disturb you in these dire circumstances.
It's Mr. "To do rock it," Mitsuru Todoroki!
Fujii…
You may know me from my bestseller, The Unemployed Millionaire.
Perhaps you've even read it.
Did everyone see the video of the bomb?
- We did! - Yeah.
They've ordered the entire nation
to pay a 100 billion-yen ransom to defuse it.
But as far as I can tell, no one out there
has taken any concrete action.
No wonder he's famous!
It's times like these
when we expect speedy leadership from our government.
But a huge ship needs plenty of time and effort
for even a minor change in course.
That's why
I've created a platform to raise the ransom money.
Follow me on social media to see the details.
And let's all work together to spread the word!
As passengers on this train,
we must ask the country to donate!
All of us should--
Hey, everyone!
Let's do it too!
Post it to all your accounts, okay?
- Yeah! - Good idea!
These days,
we can't rely on the government or the self-defense forces.
We have to look out for ourselves.
Let's change despair into hope.
Together,
we can achieve miracles!
Mr. "To do rock it,"
Mitsuru Todoroki, signing off.
Excuse me! I apologize!
Please let me through!
You…
I'm Aoi Watanuki, a high school junior.
We're onboard Hayabusa No. 60.
- Please don't give up on us. - Please!
We're counting on you!
Where did it go?
Oh, click here.
This one here!
We're onboard Hayabusa No. 60.
- And there's a bomb on the train. - Yeah.
Can I have water?
- Here. - Thank you!
This guy here.
Tell everyone!
#I_PAID
I'm Fukuda from the Daily Nitto.
A private website is collecting donations,
but the government hasn't announced any plans.
Could you comment?
We're aware of the website
from media coverage.
However, it is not in line with our policy
of refusing to negotiate with terrorists.
We're looking into having it taken down.
Are you abandoning the passengers?
Don't you have any specific solutions in mind?
Chief Cabinet Secretary, over here!
- You owe us answers! - Yeah!
Say something, sir!
On August 30th, at approximately 12:45 p.m.,
a sudden explosion occurred.
The gunpowder smoke was awful.
A special task force was convened, and the investigation began.
Based on the current situation and the information we've received,
we're confident they used materials intended for dynamite.
Who planted the bombs and for what purpose?
Such terrorism cannot be tolerated.
The bomb's features,
the use of a cargo train for intimidation,
and the ransom demand.
They're all identical to the "109 case" from 1975.
We can be confident that there's some connection.
The only difference is the ransom amount.
Adjusting for inflation,
it's 70 times bigger than the previous amount.
Yet they leave the collection method to us.
They're mocking us.
Mr. Todoroki,
can you hear me?
- Yes! - Switch to Camera 3.
The government seemed critical of your actions.
It's easy to criticize, after all!
They act like I'm the terrorist.
You'd think they would thank me.
I've done nothing to be criticized for.
Some people have said it's not clear what you're doing with the money.
I've merely used an existing fundraising tool to show the amount raised.
Although it's true that I'm behind the original fund.
- That could be seen as a problem. - Camera 4!
But remember, I'm a hostage.
I've got nowhere to run.
Think of it as subscribing to an exciting show
and throw us some money!
Mr. "To do rock it," Mitsuru Todoroki, signing off!
Mr. Todoroki,
shouldn't you think this through?
You're raising money for terrorists!
It's absurd!
The remaining life expectancy of all passengers
is about 45 years on a weighted average.
If each person uses 300 million yen in their lifetime,
160 million yen in expenditures is lost per passenger death.
Multiply that by 350 passengers,
and it comes to 56 billion.
If you also consider lost profits, compensation, and the like,
paying 100 billion yen might be a bargain.
The government refuses to negotiate so it can prevent further terrorism!
Do you realize how selfish you're being?
Principles are useless in the heat of the moment.
Actually, Ms. Kagami,
as a Diet member, you could help boost the fundraising.
Let's raise our synergy.
Synergy?
Give me a break!
Time is short.
The sooner we start raising money, the better.
If you think it through, that is.
KITAKAMI CITY, IWATE PREFECTURE 453 KM TO TOKYO
KINTEKI GOOD LUCK
DETECTING TARGETS
You're Goto from that helicopter company.
Listen, old man.
Your photo is being reposted all over social media.
- Did you know? - Sure he did.
More and more people
are refusing to pay because you're onboard!
- Look! - It's Goto!
If you apologize now, more people might pay.
- Good point. - Come on, apologize!
"I'm responsible
for the run-down tourist helicopter that crashed into an elementary school."
"I'm very sorry!"
Say it! Just apologize!
I won't let cockroaches like you lecture me on responsibility!
- See that? - Stop recording!
Will you be responsible for more deaths?
- Apologize here and now! - Move!
- Get on your knees! - Kneel!
Down you go!
Now smash that subscribe button.
And pay our ransom!
Kinteki Good Luck, signing off.
Let go of me!
- Hold it! - Move!
Why don't you stop them, Ms. Lawmaker?
You do it. You're a man, aren't you?
Charge!
Sorry, coming through. Excuse me.
Hey! Stop it, please!
Calm down!
Are you okay, sir?
Let me off.
I want off this train!
Mr. Takaichi!
Hey, are you okay?
Uh-oh, watch out.
- Oh, man! - Get back here!
Let go!
I want off of here!
Please!
Press it! Press the button!
No! Don't do it!
Please! Hurry!
Press it! Hurry!
Even if the button is pushed,
it just informs the crew.
We won't automatically stop.
Ms. Matsumoto, this is Takaichi.
The button was pushed because of a commotion.
Don't stop the train.
Excuse me. Please let me through.
Out of the way, please.
Does there happen to be
a doctor on board?
If there is, please come to the deck in Car 5.
5060B is passing the 440 km point!
It's not life-threatening,
but he needs rest.
Thank you very much.
Is there any point
in saving someone like him?
What do you mean?
I overheard someone say
we're gonna die because of him.
That's the point of not helping?
Think about it!
Because you saved him, we can't pay the ransom.
Why do we have to die?
Ensuring that each of our passengers arrives safely.
That's the point.
I'll be in the driver's cab.
When the SOS button was pressed,
I almost stopped reflexively.
That's not funny.
Here's water.
No, thank you.
What if I have to use the bathroom?
Right. Is there anything you do need?
Well, a cheeseburger and an apple pie wouldn't hurt.
As long as we make it to Tokyo.
I wouldn't stop this train if you killed me.
I'm fine.
That's not funny either.
Oh, Mr. Takaichi!
You dropped this.
MORIOKA SHINKANSEN CREW DEPOT, FIRST-LINE MANAGER, TAKAICHI
Thanks.
Are you okay?
I, uh… I'm sorry.
You were hurt because I called for you.
Don't apologize.
Pressing the button
returned everyone to their senses.
Thanks for the help.
How does it feel
to save someone like him?
"Someone like him?"
Someone who everyone hates
or who has no right to exist.
Someone else just asked me that.
And how did you answer?
It's nothing special.
Because it's your job?
That might be one reason.
Keeping everyone safe and calm is indeed our job.
Plus, I really did want to save him. That's no lie.
Sorry for the weird question.
You want to uncouple the last car?
While in motion?
Can you do such a thing?
SHINKANSEN TRANSPORT & ROLLING STOCK MANAGER
When cars are uncoupled while in motion,
the automatic brake kicks in.
But if we disable that, the structure allows for it.
First, we need a train to run side-by-side
carrying the necessary tools.
We'll hang pulleys between the crew doors of both trains.
Those can open while running.
The tools will pass like a cable car, and we'll give orders by phone.
We'll uncouple the cars physically and electrically.
Once that's done, a rescue train with a connecting car in front
will approach and connect with No. 60.
In other words,
by moving the passengers from here to here,
they can all escape?
Call it "rescue."
You'll do all that while maintaining 120 km/h
and without using the emergency brakes?
Is this really the best plan?
I don't know if it's the best.
It's a question of do or don't.
It's our responsibility to do it.
ICHINOSEKI CITY 410 KM TO TOKYO
I noticed Mr. Goto was awake,
so I gave him water.
Yeah?
Thanks.
What should I do next?
We should rest in shifts--
Hello, this is the 5060B conductor.
It's Kasagi. Open your tablet.
Okay.
We're initiating a rescue operation.
Please check the document I've just shared.
Roger. I'll look it over.
Next up is the rescue.
ANNOUNCEMENT
Your attention please.
We are proceeding with a rescue operation.
Please wait in your seats until we give further instructions.
- All right! - We're saved!
In addition, if a qualified electrician
is on board,
please come to Car 9.
Ow! What?
- Honey, this is your chance to be useful. - What?
They need an electrician!
An electrician, huh?
The uncoupling process must be completed before 5060B passes the stock center.
- Dispatchers, switch to group call. - Yes, sir!
What's the latest?
SUPPLY TRAIN 9012B
Supply train 9012B is approaching 5060B.
9012B will change to the northbound line at Switch 53.
5060B is 44 kilometers from the stock center.
The actual travel time is 22 minutes.
Everyone, please listen!
This car will be uncoupled as part of the rescue plan.
Please leave your luggage here
and move immediately to the other cars!
Move to the cars in front, please!
- Here it comes! - Look!
I see you, 9012B.
Our speed is fixed at 120 km/h.
This is 9012B.
I'll handle adjustments, so fix your speed at 120.
A little slower!
A little more! There!
Open the crew doors!
- Ms. Ninomiya, please! - Opening!
Step back!
I'm launching the guide rope.
Move!
- Direction and pressure confirmed! - Launch!
Grab the guide!
- Okay! - Got it!
Pulling begun!
Tie it to the bit!
The guide is fixed!
Ready! Send the cargo!
- Right! - Right!
Lift the cargo. Okay, at that height.
Pull!
The first shipment is underway. Cargo is being transferred.
- Take this! - Just like that.
We're 18 minutes from the stock center.
That's good.
Keep pulling! A little more! You've got it!
Don't rush!
Everything alright?
Yes!
Cargo No. 1 received!
Shipment two will be pipes and Cargo No. 3.
- Let's go! - Right!
Keep pulling!
- Pull! - 30 kilometers to the stock center.
Got it!
Third and final shipment coming.
The uncoupling device is heavy! Be careful!
5060B will soon pass Furukawa Station. They're 14 minutes from the stock center.
Everything okay?
All cargo received!
Thank you very much!
This is 9012B. We will now depart.
We're praying for your safety, 5060B.
Roger that.
We'll put the engineers on the line.
They only have 12 minutes to uncouple.
SHINKANSEN ROLLING STOCK MAINTENANCE CENTER
RIFU TOWN, MIYAGI
Monitoring of the uncoupling process
will take place at Spot 6 in the assembly plant.
We're connected. Go ahead.
We're ready!
Okay.
STOCK CENTER DEPUTY HEAD
Open the wall panel by the door on the left side of Car 8.
Roger!
Do you see the line marked BRK?
I see it!
That's the emergency brake.
Pass me a No. 1 screwdriver.
Change the cables to disable it.
Mr. Shinohara, please.
You got it.
Here we go…
CENTRALIZED SWITCHBOARD
We will soon begin transfer to the rescue train.
- Move quickly and safely. - I'm not leaving this.
- We ask that you leave your luggage. - This was expensive.
Passengers aged 65 or over,
as well as small children will be given priority.
Please proceed to Car 8.
Leave as much luggage as you-- You can't bring those!
Only important stuff!
- What about ice cream? - No way!
Only bring important stuff!
We ask that you please leave…
Connect that cable to Terminals B0 and 17.
Okay!
TERMINAL 17
There!
We have power!
Last step.
Disconnect Cable 16.
Be careful, Mr. Shinohara.
Any mistakes will activate the emergency brakes.
I can't allow that.
TERMINAL 16
No problems with speed or car condition.
Emergency brakes…
aren't activated.
- We did it! - Yeah.
- All right! - Way to go!
They've merely killed the emergency brakes.
We're not done yet.
Now for the uncoupling process.
Mr. Shinohara, you cut the jumper cables.
Mr. Takaichi, you cut the damper in the conductor's compartment.
Okay.
This dumper, please!
Got it.
- There. - I got it!
Right! Here it comes!
Okay!
Ready, go!
- It's off! - I'll take it.
Next, please!
Heave-ho!
- Here. - Thanks.
Be careful, dear!
- Lower him slowly. - Okay.
We're under ten kilometers. Five minutes to go.
Okay, it's off!
This one too.
I removed it!
We're ready to disconnect the coupler!
Set this coupler, please.
Got it!
Done.
Put the tips inside here.
- In here, okay. - There!
Four minutes left.
- Ready, go! - Ready, go!
We did it!
- Mr. Takaichi! - Watch out!
Careful! This way!
- Mr. Conductor! - Hurry this way!
Uncoupling confirmed.
Car 9's speed is decreasing.
- Jump! - Mr. Takaichi, hurry!
- Got him! - Thank goodness.
- What about power? - Transmission normal!
As I suspected, there was another bomb.
Call the stock center.
Release the rescue train!
This is the transport dispatcher. Release 9014B.
ATC disabled. Check.
Reverser set to back.
9014B, the rescue train, is departing.
FIRST-LINE MANAGER (EX-DRIVER), THE STOCK CENTER
The rescue train is departing!
Heading toward Tokyo. Lead car increasing speed.
Wind pressure is fine.
- Continue, as is. - Roger.
To all rescue train staff.
Stay calm and don't try the impossible.
Understood.
This is Mukai. I'm taking over transmission.
Roger that.
The rescue train will soon enter the main line.
5060B is running on the main line.
5060B is visible.
We're catching up.
Approach 5060B after passing Sendai Station.
I'm reporting live from the roof of a building near Sendai Station.
The Tohoku-Shinkansen lines are--
Hey, there it is.
It's here. We've caught sight of Hayabusa No. 60.
It's Hayabusa No. 60!
It continues running over 100 km/h with a bomb onboard.
And that's…
Another bullet train is approaching on the same track!
It has no lead car.
It appears to be moving faster.
It's approaching Hayabusa No. 60!
5060B has passed through the Shiga Tunnel.
This is 5060B.
Our speed is fixed at 120 km/h.
The rescue train is running at 130 km/h.
I'll slow down.
The distance is about 60 meters.
Fifty.
Forty.
Thirty.
Twenty-five.
The rescue train has now slowed to 121 km/h.
We'll begin preparing for coupling.
The pipes are ready!
The gangway footplate is unlocked! Everyone, get ready!
Begin detailed measurements. Watch the winds!
Shield off!
I'm going out!
Hold it down!
I'll help!
Help him!
TOTSUKA, STOCK CENTER DEPUTY HEAD
Ten meters more!
Eight!
Seven!
Six!
- Five! - Lift the footplate!
- Four! - Come on!
- Three! - Take it slow!
Gently!
- Decelerate! - Hold it tight!
- Don't let go! - Two!
Lower the speed!
One!
- Okay! - We've got it!
Zero!
Okay!
- Connection confirmed! - Roger!
Prepare the handrail!
Begin rescue!
- Roger! - Roger!
Rescue train 9014B has stabilized its distance from 5060B
at zero.
You've done an incredible job!
We're just getting started! Let's go!
Right!
Hooks first!
- Careful! - Here's a hook.
- Take this! - Here's a hook.
- Here! - Got it!
- Pass it on. - Received.
- Keep them coming! - Thank you!
- Pass it on. - Tie it there, please!
Next are the pipes!
Insert them in there!
I'll secure it.
Okay, this one's set!
- Let's do it! - Yes, sir!
Excuse me. Coming through.
Excuse me!
We're ready!
Everyone, stay calm and move this way!
Okay! Please go slowly, everyone!
Hold on to the ropes, please!
Watch your step.
- Make sure to hold the rope! - Take it slow.
Come here, sweetie. Good girl.
We'll guide you to the rescue car one by one!
- Please don't rush. - Let me through!
- Please grasp the rope! - Stay calm!
- It's okay! - Wait!
- What are you-- - I'm scared!
- Don't leave me! - Let go!
- Wait! - You're hurting me!
Stay calm!
Don't rush! Take it slow!
Don't look down.
I can't. I don't wanna die!
- Go! - Watch out, Aoi!
- Takei, now's not the time! - Keep moving!
- Don't look down! - Please keep going!
Good! Come this way!
Okay! Take it slow!
- Please grab the rope tightly! - Just like that. There!
More than 200 passengers have changed trains!
Please, let this go smoothly.
This is a special train on the Tohoku-Shinkansen line.
I guess this site is useless now.
After uncoupling, his train will…
But then, it was more useful than politics, wasn't it?
Please move as far forward as possible.
Ms. Kagami.
Chief Cabinet Secretary Suwa sent praise.
I think you received it too.
- Let me see. - Sure.
"I'm glad you're safe."
"Your being on the train has helped keep down political criticism."
This is good news, ma'am.
That old weasel.
Excuse me!
Excuse me! Please make way!
Is he okay?
What happened?
The helicopter man did it.
We tried to help him cross and he went crazy.
- He struck him with a golf club! - Could you not do that?
- Whoa! - Calm down, please!
Please stop!
Sir, calm down!
I want to die, damn it!
This is my chance!
Just let me die!
Ms. Ichikawa!
- What? - Yuzuki is missing.
Missing?
Since when?
I don't know.
I'll go find her. You all stay here.
- Okay. - Stay seated!
Yuzuki!
Onodera… Don't tell me her heart…
Ms. Kagami!
Ma'am!
The sugar mama went too!
That's a surprise.
She has more guts than I thought.
I misjudged her.
Yeah, me too.
Oh! You too, Mr. Todoroki?
What?
All passengers will soon be…
- You don't disappoint. - What?
You're a brave man!
Huh?
Wait a minute.
Once we have final confirmation…
- I'll follow your account. - Off you go!
- A real man of action. - What a guy.
Good luck!
Excuse me!
- I need to-- - Whoa! Get back inside!
- We're about to-- - My student is in there!
Come back! It's too dangerous!
Hey! Are you listening? I said it's dangerous!
Just let me die! Please!
Let go!
Their grieving families told me so!
- Calm down! - "At least die without being a burden!"
Let me go!
Stop it now!
I said stop!
You should learn to give up!
Shut up, you hag!
In the first place,
if you politicians hadn't deregulated the tourism industry,
that accident would never have happened!
You can't blame everything on politics!
Instead of moaning and groaning about wanting to die,
why don't you go out like a man?!
Besides,
you can still start over.
I know how fickle the world can be.
All too well.
No matter how bad the scandal, people will soon forget.
After all,
they even voted for me again.
Sixteen!
We're losing speed!
- Is it the ATC? - No, it's deactivated!
It's 9014B.
Their emergency brake has activated.
Excuse me, please.
Ma'am!
One of my students is missing!
- Get everyone to the rescue train. - Yes, sir!
I'm going to stand you up.
Hey, someone help.
- Thank you! - Sure.
- Careful. - Everyone, this way!
- Ms. Kagami, let's go. - Right.
Hey! What are you doing here?
Going with the flow?
- What? - Ma'am, let's go. Hurry.
- Right. - Just going with the flow.
Can't you disable the brakes?
It's no use!
Are you kidding me?
- Oh, no! - Uncouple the car now!
- Can you… - Can you get it off?
- Ow! - Are you okay?
Careful! Be careful, sir!
The bridge wires are entangled! We can't uncouple!
Almost there. Just a little further!
What the hell?
Why? What happened?
It's too dangerous! Get back!
The bridge can't be used! Get back inside!
Don't try! You could die!
Stand back!
Mr. Totsuka, you're in danger! Get out of there!
At this rate, both trains will suffer the blast!
What about the evacuees?
- Get back! You'll be hit! - Whoa!
- This way! Bring him here! - Hurry!
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Was that the bomb?
No. If it were, we'd have derailed.
TSUTOMU ONODERA
Onodera!
Where have you been?
Everyone's already evacuated!
- Let's move to the rear car for now. - Okay.
- Here. - Thanks.
Fujii…
It can't be!
SHIROISHI-ZAO
5060B has regained a speed of 120 km/h.
The rescue train is running without issue.
We've received word from 9014B
that a total of 340 people were safely rescued,
including 339 passengers and one crew member.
There were nine people left behind. Six passengers and three crew members.
All right!
We did it!
With one more rescue operation--
Unfortunately, the train is built in a way that prevents multiple circuit bypasses.
Another rescue operation of that kind is impossible.
Isn't there something you can do?
Whatever the case,
we don't have time for another operation.
What are the estimates if the bomb explodes in an urban area?
Assuming that an explosion that big happens in every car,
the worst case scenario
would see all train cars derail and break the noise barriers.
The damage would be tremendous.
If that happens at Tokyo Station,
the seat of government could be compromised.
SHIROISHI-ZAO STATION
286 KM TO TOKYO
Hey, what are we gonna do now?
Isn't there another plan?
None on our end.
Has the perpetrator made contact?
The last call was two hours ago.
Your fund's not doing so well either.
HAYABUSA NO. 60 BOMB FUND
It's not like it's my fault!
There are only nine of us left.
The ransom no longer has value.
What happens if nothing else can be done?
As far as the government is concerned,
if no solution can be found,
they won't stand by and let us reach Tokyo.
I'm certain of that.
What?
If No. 60 blows up at Tokyo Station, the damage would be immeasurable.
M-Ma'am, are you saying
that they'll force us to stop before we reach Tokyo Station?
Well, I'm sure something can still be done!
If we all raise our synergy…
Right?
Synergy? Give me a break.
What?
- Excuse me… - Ma'am!
Can they really do that?
Force us to stop, I mean.
Is that…
Mr. Takaichi.
Technically, it's possible.
But don't worry.
We won't let that…
Excuse me, I'm going to call my father.
We can't let a child die, can we?
They could at least let us pass through Tokyo.
What are you talking about?
The train stops at the last station.
It's the end of the line.
Yeah.
TOKYO STATION
CONNECTING YOU TO TOWNS AND PEOPLE
We can connect them.
KUNIMI TOWN, FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE 269 KM TO TOKYO
We have two and a half hours left.
If prospects are low,
are you saying you'll resort to the alternative before they reach Tokyo?
The alternative?
Don't tell me you intend to stop 5060B?
Passengers and our co-workers are still onboard!
I understand how you feel.
However, the lives of millions of our citizens depend on the bullet train.
You act before the worst happens. That's what it means to govern!
Do their lives mean nothing to you?!
What good is government if it abandons lives in peril!
- Stop! - You think I like this?
I said stop!
Calm down!
This is Transport Dis--
General Commander.
It's the conductor of 5060B.
This is Kasagi.
What?
TOKYO STATION
Connect Hayabusa No. 60 directly to the Tokaido Shinkansen line?
Aren't the rails connected already?
At Tokyo Station, the tracks for the Tohoku and Tokaido Shinkansen lines
are only five meters apart.
If we connect them quickly,
we can keep 5060B running to Kagoshima-Chuo Station.
If we start now, we can make it.
We need the government's approval!
Two and a half hours?
Mr. Sasaki!
Please let us do it!
Make sure you finish in time.
I'll handle the permission.
Thank you!
Find out if we can dispatch E7 rescue trains.
- Send maintenance vehicles. - Call the stock center!
And the Omiya Tech Center!
We'll need to coordinate!
We've received an update.
Cars 9 and 10 that exploded near Miyagi
had no passengers or crew on board.
No injuries have been confirmed
to any passengers or crew.
I repeat.
Cars 9 and 10, which were disconnected,
had no one on board.
- No injuries are reported to any… - Yuzuki?
How many times do I have to call?
I apologize, Father.
Are you onboard No. 60?
Yes.
I am.
I knew it.
What about injuries? Are you okay?
Yeah, I'm okay.
What?
Speak properly.
"Yes, Father. I am uninjured."
Am I wrong?
Yes, Father. I am uninjured.
Yuzuki.
I know what this is.
It's revenge.
The culprits who got away on that day have regrouped,
and I'm the target of their revenge.
Damn it.
Those bastards.
I'll hunt and kill them all with my bare hands!
Fat chance of that.
What?
What did you say?
You heard me.
Fat chance.
You're not hunting or killing anyone.
Not a chance in hell.
Did I hear you right?
Who do you think you're talking to? I'm your father!
You can't lay a finger on the culprit.
After all, the culprit…
is me.
What?
The one who planted the bombs on the bullet train
was me.
I've listened to your bullshit story of killing the culprit for years on end.
It's a wonder I didn't blow my brains out!
But I decided to plant a bomb instead.
Besides, I know everything.
The culprit blew himself up.
You didn't kill anyone.
Rather than surrender to the cops,
he had the guts to die.
That's more than I can say for you.
Say that again.
I dare you to!
Now you've done it.
You place Koga above me?
You've gotta be kidding.
Well, I ain't laughing!
I will never allow that from you.
How would a little girl like you make a bomb, huh?
Enough jokes.
It's no joke.
If you don't believe me,
look behind you.
What is this supposed to be?
Onodera.
Line one!
Line one, please.
This is Yoshimura.
I'll tell you how to defuse the bombs.
And who are you?
Yuzuki Onodera.
I planted the bombs on the bullet train.
For real?
Yuzuki Onodera?
Are you aboard Hayabusa No. 60?
Yes.
It's really you who did it?
Why would you plant bombs on a train when you're aboard?
I just killed my father.
With the same type of bomb.
What are you after?
It can't be the money.
I've already gotten what I'm after.
My father is gone, and I've seen what I wanted to see.
So now I'll tell you how to defuse the bombs.
Fine.
What do we do?
To defuse the bombs…
you must kill me.
Inside my body,
there's a device that monitors my heart in case of side effects from my condition.
If I die, the monitor will cease detecting my heartbeat
and an app on my smartphone
will emit a signal that defuses the bomb.
Can you prove that's true?
Hello? Hello?!
Damn it!
The Kanagawa Fire Department
has informed us that five minutes ago, a bomb went off in Hadano City.
It matches Onodera's address.
It was you?
Is that true?
The bombs will be defused once you die?
There's only one way
to find out, isn't there?
There will be many squads coming in and out!
Be aware of the adjacent track as you work!
Let's begin!
- Check right! - Okay!
- Check left! - Okay!
- Check before you! - Okay!
- Be safe! - Be safe!
This is the work crew.
I see.
You're sure we'll get permission?
Okay.
Understood. I'll have faith.
Right.
Get to work!
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
Okay, everyone. Please go to your designated spots.
- Right! - Right!
Let's go! Connect us to JR Tokai!
How's it look?
Fifty centimeters toward Shinagawa, please!
- You got it! - Let's move!
5060B is estimated to arrive at 9:04 p.m.
Let's set the course!
A little this way, please!
The handcar is coming. Watch behind you!
Please take that to the Shinagawa side.
Watch your step!
Anyone who's free, head over that way.
Sending the Tokai facility crew.
Please bring all info from HQ here.
- One, two… - Three!
They've begun work to extend the track at Tokyo Station.
Can they really do it in such a short time?
I don't know.
We just have to place faith in the crew.
And if this plan fails, what happens to us?
Shall I… be the one?
It won't make much of a difference if I do it.
I mean…
Oh… right!
You've got a point.
You do it!
If it saves the eight of us,
you can offset the deaths from the helicopter crash.
Right?
Offset?
What do you mean?
Well, you know.
His missile helicopter killed eight.
It evens out.
Yeah… Yeah.
You make me sick.
What?
I said you make me sick. Who do you think you are?
Whoa, slow down.
Making tough calls at times like this
is your job as a politician, right?
I've heard enough about politics from you!
Let me tell you something!
- The job of a politician… - Let go!
It's to stand for what's right and make the world a better place!
- Hayashi, stop! - Let me go!
- Stop it! - Hayashi!
- You little shrimp! - Calm down!
What the hell do you know?
Shame on you!
- Stop it now! - Calm down!
- Everyone, please! - Stop!
You old fart!
- Stop! - Pipsqueak!
Please calm down!
- Come and get it! - Hayashi, stop!
Shame on you!
- Shut up, already! - Stop!
Yuzuki Onodera's mother died nine years ago from illness.
According to neighbors,
they began hearing regular shouting from her house around that time.
About Tsutomu Onodera…
During the 109 case,
he was part of the police force sent to apprehend one of the bombers.
The bomber blew himself up on the spot with an explosive,
and the higher-ups wanted to avoid responsibility.
They made Onodera a hero
by creating the myth that he shot the bomber in self-defense.
But before long,
Onodera started to brag as if the story were true.
DIED OR FLED OVERSEAS?
He would tell people that the bullet train still exists
because of him.
I spoke with Yuzuki Onodera's doctor.
Her story about the monitor implant
turned out to be true.
The crime lab confirmed that an app could isolate the signal
and sync it with a detonator.
The manufacture of the explosives and planting of the detonator
couldn't possibly have been done by her alone.
She must have an accomplice somewhere.
Onodera, can we talk?
What is it?
Is there anything…
that I can do for you?
Please kill me.
Other than that.
If something has been troubling you…
If talking would ease the pain somewhat--
Ms. Ichikawa.
You knew, didn't you?
About my home life.
That's why you kept an eye on me.
You were always stealing glances, weren't you?
Was I fitting in?
Was I going to cause trouble?
You'd check, and if you liked what you saw, you felt so relieved.
Is it my fault?
Don't make this about you.
I merely grew tired of this fake everyday life held up by obvious lies.
It's because I endured
that you all could live a normal life.
Doing exactly as you like.
And that's why…
I decided to destroy it.
That false normality.
How much could I pollute you all with my poison?
Seeing you all cry and squeal for your lives…
Your anger and hatred…
That reality, free of lies, is what I wanted to see.
And now I'm satisfied.
I got to see that face.
I've discovered what appears to be Yuzuki Onodera's account.
"Signs everywhere."
"It's a wonder we don't all go insane."
"The deafening roar that is silence."
"The abyss that stares back."
"Lies and asphalt."
"I want to peel them all away."
1 FOLLOWER, 0 FOLLOWING
At the moment, this is her last post.
I WILL DESTROY FALSE NORMALITY
"Destroy false normality?"
Look at this too.
ONE LIKE FEBRUARY 8TH
LIKED BY KEISODO75
She had an ongoing conversation
with an account on this messaging tool.
It includes talk of explosives.
YOU MAKE BOMBS ON YOUR OWN?
I WISH I HAD THE POWER OF A BOMB
I UNDERSTAND HOW YOU FEEL
"It's an ugly world full of lies and hypocrisy."
So this man reached out to her.
What about the account?
We traced it.
It belongs to a 50-year-old man in Saitama Prefecture.
He works as a blasting expert at Daiei Industry Co.
ACCOMPLICE "MASARU KOGA" SHOT TO DEATH
DAIEI INDUSTRY CO.
Hayabusa No. 60 is currently maintaining a speed of 120 km/h.
Saitama Police Department!
Is Masatoshi Koga here?
- As far as planting the bombs… - Yes?
The mechanism…
Still, it's technically possible.
NIHONMATSU CITY, FUKUSHIMA PREFECTURE
231 KM TO TOKYO
Have some.
Hey… I think he's fading.
Fujii.
Fujii, wake up!
Fujii, please!
Please wake up! Fujii!
If we don't get him to a hospital soon, it might be too late.
He's a really good guy.
He's still immature,
but he's passionate and determined to succeed.
Please.
I want to save him.
Then please kill me.
Why is that how it is?
Can't you do it
if it's your job?
If you're so determined to save people who don't deserve to live,
then you should kill me now.
Everyone here,
including me,
is waiting for someone to do it.
I won't ever let that happen.
Wait a minute!
How can you say that?
I promised them!
That's right. A promise!
Do you think I don't know that?
This is Yoshimura.
You're aware, aren't you?
What? How could that be?!
We don't have time to wait for a legal…
People's lives are at stake, damn it!
Besides, how could you make such a decision without my--
If we don't act, we fail them!
No, we fail all of Japan!
Sir?
The whole nation is watching!
Stop the work at Tokyo Station.
- What? - Huh?
But why?
Why?!
Hello? Are you there?!
We're to resolve things in our jurisdiction.
No track extensions can be made!
- One, two… - Three!
- Again! - Right!
- One, two… - Three!
I'm sorry I've let you down.
I'll let you know as soon as I hear more.
You're all we can rely on now.
Don't let things accelerate further
and look after the passengers.
Do what you can.
What?
They've stopped work at Tokyo Station.
Mr. Takaichi… Don't.
That's the face I wanted to see.
Stop it! That's disgusting! Stop!
You can't. You can't do that!
I…
I don't deserve to live.
I really do
pity her.
Her father treated her horribly.
Since her mother died, the violence was constant.
He always told her…
That's right.
"If only you'd been a male."
"IF ONLY YOU'D BEEN A MALE."
To be denied any meaning in your birth…
For a human being,
is there anything worse?
And so you provided her with bombs?
The bomber of Train 109 who her father was said to have killed…
Masaru Koga…
He's your father, isn't he?
Yes.
Tsutomu Onodera tainted
your father's honorable death.
Isn't that what you believe?
You all
know what kind of person he was.
He boasted
about shooting the bomber
and saving the bullet train.
A vulgar man to the core.
That's why Yuzuki targeted the bullet train.
The bullet train is a symbol
of the father she hated.
The government
has ordered us to stop the train.
Mr. Takaichi made an honorable decision.
We can be proud of him.
- I'll send the signal-- - No.
I'll do it.
I'm responsible to the end.
Understood.
We found out which cars have bombs in them.
Koga said there were three more.
Cars 1, 4, and 6.
If all of them explode, we can't contain the damage.
Mr. Yoshimura, where is kilometer zero?
It's 11 kilometers from Omiya Station.
What is it, Kasagi?
WASHINOMIYA
It all depends on whether they can endure it.
That and…
Just political action.
Can you connect the short one?
It's connected.
We'll use two switches
to uncouple the cars from Hayabusa No. 60 without stopping.
To limit damage, the operation will occur in a sparsely populated area.
We'll use the branch near the Washinomiya Rolling Stock Center.
Cars 1 through 6 will take the northbound track,
and just as the front truck of Car 7 passes through,
we'll operate Switch A.
Car 7 will skid diagonally across both tracks,
followed by Car 8.
And once the train reaches the Washinomiya branch line,
we'll operate Switch B.
By operating the switch as the specific cars pass,
we'll uncouple Cars 1 through 6, and they'll explode on the branch line.
Meanwhile, Cars 7 and 8 will stop on the main line.
That's the idea.
A single car is 25 meters long.
If they pass at 100 km/h,
we'll have less than a second to trigger Switch A.
And Switch B is used for track maintenance,
so it can only be operated manually.
It's as difficult
as threading a needle in the dark.
Even if the uncoupling is successful,
a derailment at a speed near 100 km/h
will likely have tremendous impact on Hayabusa No. 60.
Are you sure there's no way to defuse the bombs?
Does everyone on Hayabusa No. 60 agree?
Yes. Please proceed.
Very well.
Tell me what we need.
Thank you very much!
- Thank god. - Let's get started!
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
UNCOUPLING POINT
NASUSHIOBARA CITY, TOCHIGI PREFECTURE
160 KM TO TOKYO
I'll be in the driver's cab.
Find as much soft cushioning material as you can.
- Got it. - Okay.
Stay with him, Ms. Kagami.
This will work for padding.
These too. Okay.
Hayabusa No. 60…
It has run non-stop since leaving Shin-Aomori.
Matsumoto, let's go.
Right!
Mr. Takaichi.
I need a favor.
Can you…
peel my hand off the master controller?
Of course.
A speed of 120 km/h… Check!
Avoid high voltage equipment and ready the ladders!
- Ladder turning! - Sort out the shared data from the system.
Saving lives is top priority.
Train damage doesn't matter.
The command station is at the center of the field.
- Crash cushions coming through. - Go around!
Go around!
Keep going!
DRUM-SHAPED CRASH CUSHIONS FOR IMPACT ABSORPTION
Overhead lines three and above are high voltage.
- Start pumping! - Pumping begun!
Go ahead!
Get ready for pressure!
- Lift them up! - Get back!
Okay, hoist them up!
Everyone, stand back!
Hoisting begun.
- Maintenance car arriving. - Three, two, one…
- Okay, stop. - Take them off!
We'll create three blocks pointed in the direction of Tokyo.
Lift!
Okay, that'll do!
Ready, go!
- Okay, okay! - Keep it up!
- If you could. - Right.
Please.
Hang in there.
It's dangerous here.
You haven't met, have you?
This is Matsumoto, our driver.
Um, everyone…
I'm so sorry!
Because I hit the brakes, you…
Don't apologize.
Can you help us find padding instead?
Right.
Fujii!
Don't worry.
I know we'll make it.
Six hours have passed since the hijacking
of Japan's bullet train.
The Japanese government ordered the rescue
of the remaining nine passengers and crew.
The details of the operation are unclear,
but bringing a running bullet train to a sudden stop…
Yuzuki…
It's sure to be very dangerous.
At the final stopping point,
JR East, the police, the fire department,
and local construction workers are hard at work.
Together, they are preparing for the train's arrival.
Can the nine men and women be rescued?
We must look on with hope in our hearts.
KOGA CITY, IBARAKI PREFECTURE 62 KM TO TOKYO
WASHINOMIYA ROLLING STOCK MAINTENANCE CENTER, SWITCH NO. 51
- No foreign objects. - Okay.
Work will finish shortly.
- We're gonna inspect the switch! - Understood.
- Six minutes left, everyone! Hurry! - Got it!
- Power's ready. - Okay.
- It's up to you now! - Right!
Power on!
Throwing the switch!
That should do.
- Keep it tight. - Right.
- Does it hurt? - No.
There.
Okay.
Yeah. We're ready.
Tie that one again.
Okay.
Where did that come from?
If you can't hold your liquor, let me.
I can't, but I will!
- Okay. - Yeah.
Fujii!
Hang in there.
They're about to reach the uncoupling point.
5060B is approaching
at 121 km/h.
It's here!
5060B is entering the switch!
Countdown to Car 7.
Ten…
Nine…
Eight…
Seven…
Six…
Five…
Four…
Three…
Switch 52, go!
Switch 51, go!
Throwing the switch!
Matsumoto!
- Mr. Fujii! - Fujii!
5060B has stopped.
5060B Car 8 has stopped.
Cars 1 through 6 have derailed on the Washinomiya branch line.
Cars 1, 4, and 6 are on fire.
This is emergency response. We're on our way.
Roger.
This is the police helicopter. We'll transmit video.
This is emergency response. We're arriving now.
UNCOUPLING POINT
We've arrived.
We'll enter through the coupling area.
Ready?
- Ready, go! - Ready, go!
Okay, it's open.
We're inside. Checking for those in need of rescue.
Watch the cables! They're broken!
This is the rescue team! Can anyone hear me?
If you do, please respond!
- Roger. - Roger.
This is the rescue team! Can anyone hear me?
Can you hear me?
What about there?
I don't see anyone!
- Going further back. - Right.
Damn it!
If you can hear me, please make a sound!
Please… This is rescue.
Is anyone…
We…
- Huh? You what? - Roger!
- Repeat that! - Surv…
Survivors…
…found.
They're…
- They're all alive! - Yes!
All right!
Great job, everyone.
Thank you.
No time to lose. Let's get the trains running.
Cancel trains between Omiya to Oyama and Sendai to Furukawa.
All other sections, resume service!
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
All right! Get confirmation!
3032B, southbound track in Morioka!
How's that short circuit?
It's active.
3027B, also derailed in Morioka, northbound track!
I'll call HQ.
All right. Double-check the tracks and power.
I'm calling from Switch Number 51. All three operators are safe.
Roger that. Well done.
The patient is secured. Let's go!
You'll be okay!
- The ambulance is right here! - Fujii!
- Hurry, his blood pressure is falling. - Right!
Fujii!
He'll be all right. Leave him to us.
- Up we go. One, two, three! - Three!
- Okay! - Closing the door.
Check evacuation status.
Start with Honden-cho.
The ambulance is turning left.
Tokyo Police will handle the suspect.
- Saitama Police should remain on scene. - All employees, regroup!
This is Saitama Police. Roger.
One victim was taken to the hospital. The other eight have minor injuries.
No health concerns.
Command station. Roger that.
I'm Kawagoe, Tokyo Police.
I'm in charge of your case.
Any regrets?
No.
I did it of my own free will.
Your accomplice exploited your hatred
to get revenge on Tsutomu Onodera without dirtying his own hands.
Your will
was manipulated by Koga.
Is it easier for you to think that?
To think I'm just a poor girl who was exploited by mean old adults.
That's the real false normality.
You look as if you hate the whole world.
But you know…
HAYABUSA NO. 60 BOMB FUND GOAL REACHED
It's not completely hopeless, is it?
- Let's go. - Right.
The media are getting in the way. Expand the restricted area.
Roger that.
We'll coordinate with Saitama City.
- Command station. Roger that. - Roger.
We'll assist with the fire in Cars 1 through 6.
Got it. Please do.
This is Officer Kawagoe.
I'm transporting the suspect in an ambulance.
Roger that.
All 21 people, from eight households, have been confirmed.
One day we'll laugh about this.
Eighteen people from five households confirmed.
Okay. Next, Honmachi.
The microbus is here!
All 15 people, from four households, confirmed.
Okay.
Next, I can report that evacuation is complete.
JTSB is here! Make room!
Roger that! We'll get started.
We're ready, so follow me.
Thank you very much.
Enter the microbus over here.
- Take care! - Thank you very much.
I just heard from the police.
Okay!
So, do you need refreshments?
Hey! There's even an apple pie in there!
Are you as hungry as me?
Hey, Saitama City. Could you come and check this?
JTSB will handle that first.
The microbus is leaving!
Ms. Matsumoto!
I'm back!
- Mr. Takaichi! - Way to go!
Thanks.
- Good work. - Thank you very much.
Thanks, everybody.
Good work.
Thank you!
Good work!
Subtitle translation by: Brad Plumb