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.
-C A S S H E R N-
...That I, today, on this meeting of the Health Department of the Glorious Asian Federate Republic
...may present the findings of my research to you is truly a great honour.
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.
The Public Health issue is in crisis.
Radioactivity...
industrial waste...
chemical weapons have poisoned us.
More than 60% of all our citizens suffer from these life-threatening diseases
and a threat to our future.
Genetic mutation rate has risen to a hopeless level
Already our current medical technology fails to offer treatment.
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.
If you can do more research, right?
Professor Azuma,
Those bunch of Health Department stiffheads can't recognise the value of your research.
In fact, it wouldn't be good if they could.
Because here the word for 'original human'
has become a taboo.
Pardon me. I'm Kaoru Naito of Nikko Hairal Inc.
Actually we were ordered by someone to build a research facility
to host your research.
How come?
The military is taken an interest.
General Kamijo?
The Defense Ministry is at your disposal.
Your wife...
You said she was ill?
What're you getting at?
Work with us...
let all our dreams come true.
Azuma Residence
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?
If my friends are fighting I can't just stay behind.
You hate being a doctor that much?
It's my duty to the country.That's all.
Well, it's better than being a coward.
It can't be worse than cowardice.
Darling...
Can't we get along just only for today?
Forget it, Mother.
Go ahead, please.
Luna,
Congratulations on your engagement.
Thank you.
Kozuki, excuse me.
I have to make preparations for the new research facility
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
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 from him?
Not to me, at least.
For starters he enlisted into the army just to defy me
Well, he's a man and isn't it natural for a man to want to surpass their father?
He despises me.
Because I put my work before family
yet can't even cure my own wife.
But isn't it nearly ready?
your neo-cell treatment
This...!
Amazing! already this much...
Usable?
No.
Fixing wounded men with new organs...
makes my armor research redundant. I'll lose my job.
It's far from complete.
But I'm out of 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 now?
I mustn't give up.
Yes?
No...
Tetsuya.
I'm so glad you're home safely.
We must thank the Gods!
Did you see Luna, yet?
I'll see her soon.
You must. She waited so long.
I know...
Oh I'm so forgetful.
They're coming for dinner tonight.
It'll be such a surprise.
Ikegami-san, Ikegami-san!
Professor!
What's wrong?
Tetsuya...
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 have left you alone for meaningless work
Even though the most precious thing was right here sitting next to me
I didn't realise that time goes past so fast
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?
She already knows.
Warning
Malfunction!
Pressure overload. Cause unknown!
Osmosis tank failure!
Shut down the vacuum feed.
What's going on?
What the hell's that?
Culture fluid's transforming.
What the...
The neo-cells...
It's the neo-cells.
Organs are recombining.
Professor, what's going on?
What the...?
What is it?
Code 206, code 206!
It's me, Naito!
Get in here, now!
Professor, let's go!
Open up!
We're still in here!
- Who has ordered a 206! - Director Naito...
That stupid shitbrain!
It probably has escaped through the drainage
- Go look for it! - Wait!
Wait! Bloody wait!
We're done inside, search outside. Outside!
We don't take orders from you.
I am the one who had the General talks to you!
Your soldiers should just obey me!
All of you, outside!
Get me H.Q.
Luna...
My daughter is inside!
I'll come with you.
What happened?
Naito here. I'm inbound. I'II report when I get in.
Mother...
Tetsuya...
They're escaping by vehicle.
With a hostage. Seal off Eurasian Zone Three.
Where's my wife?
Hold on, my dear.
Azuma.
What's going on?
Are you out of your mind?
Tetsuya is dead.
I don't want to come back, father!
Please.
Stop!
Give me a hand.
How on earth can this be?
You can escape through that door.
Look after Tetsuya.
Look after...? What about you?!
Kozuki...At last human might have found the way.
You mustn't die.
You have to live!
Don't die.
Don't die!
What have you done?
What did you do!
What?
Foreign agitators are still at large.
Heavily contaminated with infection,
please report their presence.
Let's see I.D.
Please proceed.
They might go to the Zone Seven
Kozuki Residence.
This is a prototype armor suit which I have developed
Its not finished yet but it can withstand all kinds of attack
and lets wearer move like lightning.
Tetsuya's muscle is so over developed
If it continues he will burst out of his skin
We must contain the internal pressure.
Sekiguchi!
Hold on!
Sekiguchi, don't die!
Mother...
...you so hated the war.right?
killing each other...
Its pretty stupid, isn't it?
When will it end...
How many more have to die to make this end?
Will there ever be peace?
We live!
Against all odds, we survived.
Did men recognize our right to life?
No. They murdered our brothers.
As if they had the right to judge.
As if they deserved such power.
We have equal right to life.
It can't be rationed.
Nor denied at birth.
No way.
Of course it can't!
But man presumed to judge us.
If they claim this right, then so can we...
We'll have our revenge.
We'll build a kingdom here.
Live our lives to the full
and do what we must.
Let us be called "Neo-Sapiens"
All humans...
will be exterminated.
We are the Neo-Sapiens.
Bow down before us.
Are we ready for the next offensive?
Yes.
Two divisions are standing by.
Intelligence reports 8 scientists in the target area.
Roboticians, nuclear physicists and an armor specialist.
Perfect for our new factory.
Is it ready?
Bring me those scientists.
Let them contribute to our power.
wait...
never mind...
Reports indicate
military scientists being abducted
to work in robot factories.
The Military has from now on, not only to all keyfigures of the government
but also to all scientists, biologists, physicists, issued an official warning
That's as much as I can do.
It's not perfect
but it will stop Tetsuya bodily pressure
Father?
Dr. Kozuki, armor specialist.
He's ours now.
Puny human.
Tetsuya?
My boy...
The fate you have to bear
is so harsh...
But...
There's got to be a reason for it.
It undoubtedly...must have a meaning.
You have to seek out and realise that.
Luna.
I'm sorry.
Never look back.
Father!
Tetsuya, get up.
get up!
Tetsuya, wake up!
Who the hell are you?
You're supposed to be dead.
Tetsuya...
Tetsuya!
Tetsuya!!
Tetsuya!!!
Stop.
Stop!
Get lost!
Move!
Go away, freaks!
Are your 'neo-cells' ready?
I can't afford to wait.
What use are you, if you can't deliver?
No more excuses, Naito.
As selfish as ever.
All you think about is yourselves.
How dare you!
as I said, you only care about your own ass.
Even for the general's son, this is unforgivable.
Our nation faces the Neo-Sapien threat
yet your only worry are your health and power?
That's unforgivable.
Son.
You know this is treason?
Of course.
The Eastern Federation is now mine.
Sorry. The era of brain-dead idiots is over.
Mikio!
Satisfied, now?
Commander Kamijo.
Let me introduce
Professor Azuma.
Father of the Neo-Sapiens?
Why did you lie to him?
That's strange.
I thought you'd be pleased.
I didn't create them.
I don't know how they came to life.
Doctor...
Shall I tell them that you came here but you have no answers?
They grow stronger by the day.
If we don't find their weakness, learn how to fight them...
our own lives may be in danger.
you can continue your research
In return, the army will find your wife.
Maybe happening to caused those Neo-human
Wouldn't that be a good thing for now?
Your time has come at last.
Why must people always fight?
Who did this?
We're hurt, so we hurt in turn...
We 're killed, so we kill in turn...
Endless repetition.
I can see it.
What must I do?
What can you see?
A vision...
of how it might've been...
And now... my own father killed...
What should I do?
What would be best?
Of peace...
Shall I get a gun and kill?
I will.
If it'd taken away the pain.
Should I fight, too?
Stop talking nonsense.
But you fought, didn't you?
It's my duty to the country.That's all.
You went to battle of your own free will.
You've no idea what war is like...
You've no idea what war is like.
Luna.
Run away
What do you mean?
If you stay with me,
You'll end up dead.
You want me on my own again?
Don't leave me!
you want me to be alone again?
Don't leave me!
Luna, listen.
You saw it too, right?
What humans did to them.
I don't care what form you take.
You're still human, aren't you?
warm and kind human.
I'm no longer human.
But...
You're all I've got.
Tetsuya.
Luna?
You mustn't die.
You have to live!
Dear countrymen. I have sad news.
Several days ago, my beloved Father,
was injured in a terrorist attack.
Thank fully his life isn't in danger
but he can't fulfill his normal duties.
Yesterday, the cabinet appointed me
to continue to work in his place.
His name's Flender.
Doesn't normally like strangers.
It's contamination.
I can only do basic treatment.
Sit down.
It's not much but take it all.
We must build the ideal,
the most humane society the world has ever seen.
I hope we get it right this time.
What were you doing out there?
The pollution's so bad no-one risks it.
Unless they're on the run.
What's your name?
It's Tetsuya.
Tetsuya, huh?
I had a son your age.
There was a lot of killing...
And a lot of people are taken away and never returned.
Practically nothing left.
Doctor...
What now?
Don't trust outsiders!
It's dangerous.
What is?
He may be a spy.
That nonsense, again...
Tetsuya, once upon a time,
we believed in "Casshern", a guardian spirit.
Maybe that's why we lived in peace
and prospered for many years.
But one day that all changed.
A border disputes with our neighbors.
Some senseless fighting.
Fear and paranoia ruled our every move.
We forgot how to trust people.
Invaded our neighbors in the name of "self-defense".
I guess Casshern gave up on us.
Then we were invaded.
Humans...
They're humans, aren't they!
Let's go.
Stop!
Why attack these people?
We can not let them get away
The war should be over now.
No, not yet!
There are terrorists everywhere.
These people aren't terrorists.
I don't give a damn.
I just follow orders.
I don't know whether I should be killed or not
As you heard, I was once one of them.
We robbed you of everything.
Can you save my people?
Is that him?
It's fair now
so it seems
Luna!
Think you can escape?
Luna!
Open up!
Now...
I kill...
every single one of you.
Flight 18 request permission to dock.
Permission granted.
Promise me one thing.
If you win...
you'll help these people.
Fair enough.
My name is Barashin.
My name is..
Casshern!
Our strong nation forged through pain
inspires and protects. Long shall she remain.
Then will come wisdom
and deep, silent faith.
May the dreams of our fathers
flourish by our glad sacrifice.
Rejoice in our duty. 'Tis all that need suffice.
My dear countrymen,
That's correct.
Get ready as soon as you can.
Professor's bringing new samples.
Are my neo-cells ready, yet?
General...
We are facing a great challenge...
We fight Neo-Sapiens,
we fight terrorists.
You sacrifice sons, brothers...
your pain is beyond measure.
But I too, understand your pain.
Many years ago...
My own mother was another victim.
Taken by Zone Seven terrorists.
She was tortured
and then killed.
because their demands were not granted
but in war people die
You've no right to be alive!
Because of you assholes...
My own family is dead.
If you want to change the world, some sacrifices have to be made
and in return mankind will be guided by Heaven
My daughter's...
same pain...
...taste it!
I didn't fight it.
I gave myself up to the pain.
I became a better soldier, a better person.
In the cause of honor and justice,
Everyone!
now look each other straight in the eyes
and let's reconsider...
WHO is the true enemy!
whom we have fought until now
I see it now...
At last, I see it too.
That's what she meant.
We must prepare for the struggle
against this incredible evil and
remember the dream of our new nation.
It's okay, now.
Forget it.
All forgiven.
I hope...
you're at peace now.
Didn't we win the war?
Why are our soldiers still dying?
Amid the rubble and the funerals...
the seeds have been sown
of our final victory.
Where might you be going?
It's all over.
I'll decide that.
Experiment on the Neo-Sapiens,
you're nearly there.
Study the lightning...
Don't forget our dream.
What's going on?
What are you doing?
A nice naive girl like you wouldn't understand
but for us commoners
this is the only way we can be.
Right, Professor?
There's no going back.
This is the place of my birth.
I should call you 'Father'.
But my hatred is as deep as a child's love for its parents
even though this hatred consumes me from within and might kill me
I can never let it go!
Because... I was born in hatred
raised through hatred
and this hatred is human!
You had another son, didn't you
Tetsuya, born of the gentle Midori.
But today, Tetsuya...
has been reborn with a new destiny...
as my brother.
Let's hear the truth.
If I can just...
get in here...
What a farce.
Commander...
I...
didn't know
What should we...
believe in now...
Let me just...
get in here...
If we can just get a second chance at life
what's the worth of living it to the full?
You will be next to me till the very end
Thank you.
Tetsuya.
Want to see your mother?
Commander.
Mikio
Do you know what it means when I'm calling you?
Obviously it means you used some tricks again.
Your coup d'etat is over!
It's on the news now.
I'm blaming you for created the Neo-Sapiens.
You and that professor.
It's over.
You can not come back here anymore!
I don't want to go back
and work for such a pathetic man like you, father!
Mother...
She's sleeping.
What did you do to her?
What!
She's just asleep...
in the Garden of Eden she always dreamed of.
Garden of Eden?
Yes, Paradise!
where there's no war
a world where everyone lives in harmony
The world I promised to make
Man's never content with what he has. His existence results in countless deaths.
Don't you agree?
Striving for the basics of life
how many people have died already!
In pursuit of peace.They fight each other
How many people died!
A world where there's only a survival of the fittest
That's the world man has built.
I'll destroy it and make a new one.
A paradise.
You kill others with the same dream.
Did a single one of them
ever listen to us?
Did anyone think to help us?
To listen to our plea for life?
Only Midori.
The only one.
You kidnapped her.
No!
Midori came and helped us.
I don't believe you.
What are you fighting for?
If you kill us, will it be over?
Will that bring forever peace and simplicity?
Can man live like that?
You, not even human yourself...
...stop dreaming.
If man doesn't change, there'll be no end.
Hasn't human history and religion already proven it!
Can you tell between good and evil?
Join with me.
Let's make a new world.
You and me are the only ones left from our kind
Don't forget that!
you're not human either.
Mother...
Was I wrong?
Did I fight just not to regret myself anymore?
I only thought that my fighting could end this tragedy...
But wasn't that from the beginning ...
...just to satisfy myself?
Like he said...
I don't know who's right and who's wrong
It could be just my hatred...
but doesn't the other do it too...
Do you think so?
I can't move...
Tetsuya...
Nobody is always right,
and nobody is always wrong.
We will have to find a way to live with each other, together
Don't give up.
End the fighting.
I still don't see it.
I didn't see what you were talking about
So I must still be alive...
If this is living...
What have you done?
What did you do!
We did nothing.
I understand.
But hatred just brings more hatred.
Isn't that really sad?
You didn't come to this world...
to hate people
All the people who have died till now
don't want anymore hatred
How can you be so compassionate to these people?
You too..
Can be like that!
Midori...
Forgive me...
Luna...
I know
This is the last time I leave you alone!
Be careful
Where's my wife?
Target their H.Q.!
- But your son's inside. - I don't care. Fire!
Mikio,
I too, did what I thought best for our nation.
Prepare to fire again.
Isn't that enough?
They may be a new breed to you.
But inside they're human.
I'll tell you something.
She's right
In fact, you were just human.
Eurasia, Zone Seven.
has been totally scorched and eradicated by our Forces.
Regrettably...
Azuma is not your "father".
His neo-cell research failed.
We did discover though
there once existed 'an ORIGINAL HUMAN'
your people are our ancestors...
the "original humans".
That's right.
Hate to admit but Zone Seven is where civilization began.
Naito brought you in
to extract the neo-cells.
But the research failed. Not enough bodies.
Then we had the idea
to make national policy fit medical needs.
In other words
they cut you people to pieces
to help my father live longer.
It's like a bad joke.
A crazy policy driven by the greed for long life.
Your lofty theory is wrong.
That's a sad story
Destined to hate us because you are us.
Without even knowing!
Silence.
Don't you dare compare us!
It is a disgrace that the likes of you were called Neo-human
You mutant trash I'll tidy myself!
My daughter's...
same pain...
...taste it
I don't see anything.
I don't see it at all.
Forgive me.
Father!
Where are you going?
I'm going home.
Our house, Midori's and mine...
Don't worry, I won't ask you to come.
But your mother needs treatment.
She's dead.
But you came back.
where have you been looking at! Father!
Our rebirth
How many have suffered and died...
Are you blaming that I did something wrong?
That's not it!
Looking at only one person's own happiness can't solve anything!
Do you mean that it is okay to lose someone you love for the greater good?
Anyone who loves a person, who carries the responsibility for someone
would agree with me
Don't get in the way of our happiness.
What are you doing?
Give Midori back!
Now!
I won't.
Do you know what it is to love?
I'II soon bring her back.
Mother...
In the end I...
couldn't stop the fighting
Not only that
I have turned my back on all the tragedy
What the hell...
was the point of my life?
What the hell...
was the meaning of my rebirth?
Mother...
Tetsuya...
Run away...
This isn't really me...
I can't help what I'm doing...
I don't want to hurt you...
ughh...
All the hatred
I want to forget it..
All what has happened
I want to erase it...
I know.
Let's end the hatred here.
a..hh..
I didn't want to go through more pain...
still, it has come to this again
But now you won't be alone again.
I'll always be with you.
Just us two from now on.
At last I understand.
We hurt others by our very existence.
That's just the way we live.
We need to learn to forgive.
Need to realize that existence
is to be shared.
We 're not just here to exist;
but to find the strength to co-exist.
It may start from something small,
it may even seem impossible.
But we must start from somewhere.
That..
Is not too difficult
Hope...
Hope is our children, Luna and mine...