WEBVTT 00:16.530 --> 00:20.660 We're all very excited about playing the Japanese team. 00:32.770 --> 00:34.550 What are we looking forward to the most? 00:35.310 --> 00:41.430 Why sushi, tempura and miso soup. I also hope to climb Mt. Fuji. 00:42.730 --> 00:43.750 Who do I think will win? 00:44.710 --> 00:47.230 I'm a former NFL player. 00:48.070 --> 00:54.540 You can tell these Devil Bats that if by some miraculous fluke we lose, I'll perform "dogeza" for them. 00:56.340 --> 00:57.820 He's making fools of us! 00:59.650 --> 01:01.730 He'd better watch the dogeza talk, or we WILL have him down on his knees. 01:02.270 --> 01:03.880 That guy's a garbage coach. 01:04.510 --> 01:06.630 He's using Panther as a ball boy. 01:07.120 --> 01:07.860 Panther? 01:09.720 --> 01:11.290 Shoot, it's too high! 01:26.340 --> 01:28.440 Sweet! He's a rocket! 01:31.120 --> 01:35.370 Hey, Panther! Watt's got the data on the Japanese team, the Devil Bats. 01:36.570 --> 01:37.530 Wanna see? 01:39.260 --> 01:42.690 I'm good. I don't get to go to Japan, anyway. 01:43.770 --> 01:46.580 Plus, they're not Seijuro Shin's team, right? 01:52.060 --> 01:53.440 He steps so lightly! 01:53.740 --> 01:55.500 His whole body's like a whip. 01:56.210 --> 01:59.130 Panther, the man with zero gravity legs. 02:00.160 --> 02:01.550 So light... 02:02.470 --> 02:03.650 So sharp... 02:03.930 --> 02:05.240 I've never seen anyone... 02:05.930 --> 02:07.040 ...run like that. 02:08.090 --> 02:10.530 I want to compete with him... on the field. 02:23.200 --> 02:27.120 ONE toki wo koete 02:23.200 --> 02:27.120 ONE passing through time 02:27.450 --> 02:35.040 tokihanatta mihatenu yumetachi 02:27.450 --> 02:35.040 freed from unfinished dreams 02:35.290 --> 02:39.130 LOVE poketto no naka 02:35.290 --> 02:39.130 LOVE inside my pocket. 02:39.630 --> 02:47.180 marumeta chizu ima, hirogeyukou 02:39.630 --> 02:47.180 I'm ready to unfurl my rolled-up map. 02:47.760 --> 02:53.690 Kidou ni noseta kodou kimi ni todoketai 02:47.760 --> 02:53.690 The beat drums on perfectly, and I want to show you 02:53.850 --> 02:59.570 togireru koto no nai ai de sasaeatte 02:53.850 --> 02:59.570 my unflinching, unwavering dedication. 02:59.650 --> 03:05.410 I FIND BREAKTHROUGH ashita e mukai 02:59.650 --> 03:05.410 I FIND BREAKTHROUGH, running towards tomorrow 03:05.490 --> 03:11.290 yami wo kakete asayake wo ukete 03:05.490 --> 03:11.290 racing against the darkness, bathing in the rising sun! 03:11.790 --> 03:17.590 I'M JUST DREAMER komayoi nagara 03:11.790 --> 03:17.590 I'M JUST DREAMER hanging out, goofing around. 03:17.670 --> 03:23.590 mitsuketanda mamoru beki mono wo 03:17.670 --> 03:23.590 I finally realized what I'm here to protect. 03:23.760 --> 03:28.010 arata na hikari motome... 03:23.760 --> 03:28.010 Searching for that new light, 03:33.490 --> 03:35.440 The Weightless Man! 03:38.260 --> 03:41.530 Our "Alien Autopsy" plan is all about the blitz. 03:42.530 --> 03:43.390 Blitz? 03:44.520 --> 03:46.010 It's a very aggressive defense style. 03:46.790 --> 03:49.070 The Alien's strongest weapon is their long bomb. 03:49.470 --> 03:54.070 To stop it, we need everyone to abandon their usual positions and rush the quarterback! 03:55.730 --> 03:56.740 That's a blitz. 03:57.280 --> 03:59.990 So it's basically us tackling him before he passes? 04:00.410 --> 04:02.470 All of us? But then... 04:02.880 --> 04:05.540 Doesn't that leave the backfield wide open? 04:05.940 --> 04:08.600 We should leave a few behind just in case, right? 04:09.820 --> 04:10.840 It's all or nothing! 04:11.180 --> 04:12.180 Kill or be killed! 04:14.600 --> 04:17.400 Starting today everyone's doing tackling practice! 04:17.860 --> 04:20.440 Alien Autopsy to the max! 04:25.110 --> 04:28.240 I want to face Panther... no matter what! 04:36.450 --> 04:40.340 The plane is now beginning its final descent into Narita Airport. 04:41.770 --> 04:45.590 Panther, I can't believe you paid your own way even though Coach Apollo 04:45.590 --> 04:47.430 didn't put you on the away roster. 04:48.280 --> 04:49.830 How'd you get the money? 04:50.430 --> 04:52.360 I did that "dogeza" thing you showed me, Watt. 04:53.040 --> 04:53.770 Dogeza? 04:54.210 --> 04:57.770 Oh, this. It's a traditional Japanese pose, 04:58.460 --> 05:03.230 used to express deep, sincere appreciation, or plead someone for a favor. 05:03.590 --> 05:04.200 Wow. 05:04.550 --> 05:07.600 I read that anyone will hear you out if you do this. 05:07.960 --> 05:08.560 Oh? 05:10.390 --> 05:12.950 Got something on your mind, Panther? 05:13.390 --> 05:16.100 Uh, well- Can I have some more oatmeal? 05:23.110 --> 05:23.840 You should go. 05:25.100 --> 05:25.600 Grandma... 05:26.610 --> 05:28.110 But you earned this. 05:30.810 --> 05:33.260 You want to go to Japan, don't you? 05:43.130 --> 05:44.140 Thanks, Grandma! 05:44.940 --> 05:46.640 There's a guy over there I just have to face. 05:47.220 --> 05:48.970 I wanna play his team! 05:50.360 --> 05:52.160 I promise I'll pay you back someday. 05:52.590 --> 05:56.750 When I become a pro, I'll save every penny and you'll live like a queen! 05:59.540 --> 06:01.220 Yeah, yeah, just get down! 06:02.010 --> 06:03.930 Take my black panther headband. 06:04.620 --> 06:05.950 You've always wanted it, right? 06:06.520 --> 06:07.050 It's yours. 06:08.930 --> 06:09.520 Thank you... 06:11.080 --> 06:12.720 Thank you, Grandma! 06:15.410 --> 06:17.350 Grandma... I'll give it my best shot! 06:20.740 --> 06:26.270 Flight AKU021 from Houston will arrive on schedule. 06:27.140 --> 06:29.860 I'm sure you already know I won't use you in the game. 06:30.560 --> 06:33.630 Now get my luggage, ball boy! 06:35.280 --> 06:35.780 Yes sir. 06:40.940 --> 06:46.010 I can't believe the Aliens are playing so soon after landing, and against a college team! 06:47.860 --> 06:48.920 There's nothing to freak out about. 06:49.510 --> 06:52.300 American or not, they're high schoolers, just like us. 06:52.780 --> 06:54.260 But they're so big! 06:54.680 --> 06:56.550 You're sure they're in high school? 07:00.200 --> 07:00.950 Panther... 07:03.050 --> 07:05.680 Hey, Panther, get your head out of the clouds! 07:06.290 --> 07:07.440 Now drop the bags already. 07:08.190 --> 07:11.240 Welcome, Coach Apollo, welcome! 07:13.060 --> 07:14.820 Mister Editor-in-Chief. 07:14.820 --> 07:17.200 Have you prepared everything we agreed upon? 07:17.200 --> 07:19.150 Yes, of course. 07:24.980 --> 07:28.180 Nothing but the highest class of goods, I trust. 07:28.510 --> 07:29.930 Absolutely, sir. 07:30.650 --> 07:35.130 Well, let's see how Japan's best stacks up. 07:35.610 --> 07:37.920 Everyone, eat your fill before the game! 07:39.340 --> 07:42.980 And you can polish the footballs and get the equipment ready. 07:45.760 --> 07:46.490 Something wrong? 07:46.900 --> 07:49.030 N-No... Yes, sir! 07:54.890 --> 07:56.490 What are they thinking? 07:57.010 --> 07:58.950 They're acting like a bunch of tourists. 08:03.280 --> 08:04.620 Why is he by himself? 08:05.290 --> 08:09.880 Looks like Apollo still doesn't plan to have Panther play. 08:11.480 --> 08:12.840 Here, now's your chance. 08:13.600 --> 08:14.100 Homer? 08:14.970 --> 08:15.470 But- 08:16.230 --> 08:20.810 If you don't eat, you'll be too starved to run in the game. 08:22.050 --> 08:24.430 Thanks, Homer, Watt. 08:29.080 --> 08:32.280 Hillary, you've ruined my suit and my shoes! 08:32.280 --> 08:34.300 Someone, towel, now! 08:35.300 --> 08:36.290 This is infuriating! 08:40.080 --> 08:42.490 Panther! Who said you could eat?! 08:42.900 --> 08:44.690 You've got it wrong, coach. 08:44.690 --> 08:45.840 The two of us gave it to- 08:45.840 --> 08:46.540 Shut up! 08:47.540 --> 08:49.480 Answer me, Panther. 08:52.880 --> 08:56.010 Look at me, using this rag. 08:57.690 --> 08:59.220 Take my black panther headband. 08:59.300 --> 09:00.630 You've always wanted it, right? 09:01.200 --> 09:01.970 It's yours. 09:12.870 --> 09:15.240 Now you've got your teammates punching you? 09:15.980 --> 09:17.820 You're a lost cause. 09:22.200 --> 09:22.820 You okay? 09:23.680 --> 09:26.040 You hitting him's exactly what he wants! 09:26.700 --> 09:28.610 He'd kick you off the team, maybe even have you expelled. 09:29.100 --> 09:30.360 You wanna play, right? 09:30.820 --> 09:31.920 And then go pro? 09:32.420 --> 09:35.360 So your grandmother can live free and easy? 09:36.360 --> 09:41.050 I'm sorry, Homer. You're right...Thank you. 09:41.700 --> 09:44.060 NO! 09:44.680 --> 09:45.840 Hillary is gone! 09:46.200 --> 09:48.050 Everyone search for her, now! 09:48.320 --> 09:49.520 We don't see her anywhere. 09:49.940 --> 09:51.240 No excuses, move it! 09:51.670 --> 09:53.230 You WILL find her! 09:55.900 --> 09:56.400 Coach? 09:57.610 --> 10:01.240 What do you want? And why aren't you looking for Hillary?! 10:01.960 --> 10:05.410 Umm... If I find her, will you put me in the game? 10:06.410 --> 10:07.410 What? 10:09.460 --> 10:10.370 Please. 10:13.440 --> 10:16.660 Just get going, and don't come back until you find her. 10:17.210 --> 10:17.720 Is that clear? 10:18.760 --> 10:19.310 Yes! 10:23.850 --> 10:25.500 I swear I'll find you... 10:28.700 --> 10:29.930 Ow... 10:29.930 --> 10:31.170 Where'd you come from? 10:31.560 --> 10:32.290 Sorry. 10:33.470 --> 10:36.780 I'm Sena Kobayakawa, one of the Devil Bats. 10:37.850 --> 10:38.350 Sena? 10:39.400 --> 10:42.450 You're trying to look for that cat, right? I'll help you look. 10:43.070 --> 10:44.500 I don't need your help. 10:45.110 --> 10:46.150 This is my job. 10:47.070 --> 10:49.250 If I find her, I'll get to play in the game! 10:49.740 --> 10:52.170 I want to face you on the field. 10:55.580 --> 10:57.100 You play football, too? 10:57.580 --> 10:58.170 Yes. 10:58.940 --> 11:02.130 Then you know Seijuro Shin, right? 11:02.610 --> 11:03.220 Of course. 11:03.970 --> 11:09.590 The only Japanese players I respect are Seijuro Shin and Eyeshield 21! 11:10.520 --> 11:13.950 And I came to Japan to take on Eyeshield! 11:14.530 --> 11:16.310 Really? Oh, look! 11:19.490 --> 11:20.990 Hillary! 11:25.990 --> 11:26.490 No way... 11:29.330 --> 11:32.620 Sena, are you Eyeshield 21? 11:36.220 --> 11:42.480 Today's "international goodwill" game, the NASA Aliens vs. the Zokugaku Frilled Lizards is about to begin. 11:44.350 --> 11:46.210 Football Clinic! 11:47.370 --> 11:51.200 What's the difference between a "return touchdown" and a regular touchdown? 11:54.220 --> 11:58.940 When the receiving team takes a kicked ball and runs it all the way back for a touchdown. 11:59.270 --> 12:02.330 It's one of the most exciting plays in football! Ya-ha! 12:09.340 --> 12:10.290 Here we go. 12:10.790 --> 12:11.680 I can't wait to see this. 12:12.170 --> 12:16.810 How will a Japanese college team fare against a top American high school team? 12:17.400 --> 12:19.790 I bet they get blown out. 12:19.790 --> 12:21.770 That's what I'm thinking. 12:22.110 --> 12:23.340 Whoa, seriously?! 12:23.340 --> 12:25.770 Where did Sena run off to? 12:26.100 --> 12:27.050 Set, hut! 12:28.080 --> 12:32.060 Three, two, one, zero. 12:40.590 --> 12:42.070 What the heck was that?! 12:44.590 --> 12:45.520 The Shuttle Pass. 12:45.970 --> 12:48.870 No one can stop our long passes. 12:49.720 --> 12:52.830 Behold our world-renowned Space Shuttle Pass! 12:53.660 --> 12:54.790 It's still going! 12:58.180 --> 12:59.420 This is mission control. 12:59.420 --> 13:02.000 Landing site is confirmed to be 5.2 yards ahead! 13:04.010 --> 13:05.290 Touchdown! 13:08.830 --> 13:09.330 Amazing... 13:09.900 --> 13:11.710 They went all the way from midfield in one shot... 13:12.800 --> 13:14.660 That's why we've gotta flatten him before he throws. 13:15.550 --> 13:17.940 You really think we can do it? 13:18.860 --> 13:20.610 If we can't, we'll never win. 13:37.360 --> 13:37.750 I can catch up. 13:48.750 --> 13:49.730 You're really good, Sena. 13:50.430 --> 13:51.300 You too, Panther. 13:56.490 --> 13:57.090 Argh... 13:57.720 --> 13:59.150 Panther, there's a shortcut! 14:22.190 --> 14:22.710 Ow- 14:26.300 --> 14:30.970 Three, two, one, zero! 14:38.220 --> 14:39.570 They're the real deal. 14:40.360 --> 14:42.600 That's nothing compared to what it'd be like with Panther. 14:42.930 --> 14:44.190 They'd be even stronger? 14:44.630 --> 14:46.950 We're gonna face the ultimate team, and win! 14:48.260 --> 14:49.420 Can we really beat them? 14:52.340 --> 14:54.700 The game's been scheduled and we WILL win! 14:55.420 --> 14:57.340 Where could Sena be? 14:58.960 --> 15:01.110 Well, we lost her. 15:02.680 --> 15:05.070 There goes my chance to play in a real game... 15:05.770 --> 15:10.820 But why wouldn't he use you, when you've got such incredible speed? 15:11.890 --> 15:13.410 It's my own fault. 15:14.320 --> 15:15.050 That one time... 15:16.190 --> 15:18.720 Go, Panther! 15:19.850 --> 15:20.350 Grandma... 15:22.230 --> 15:25.280 What are you doing, Panther?! Run out of bounds, like I told you! 15:26.110 --> 15:29.610 Let's go, Panther! You can do it! 15:34.970 --> 15:38.450 No! Get out of bounds, now! 15:43.760 --> 15:48.380 I wanted to show off for my grandma, and I ignored the coach's orders. 15:49.160 --> 15:50.840 Why didn't you listen to me? 15:51.780 --> 15:53.270 I'm never using you again. 15:53.780 --> 15:55.340 Your so-called "Zero-G" legs are worthless. 15:55.950 --> 15:58.530 If you don't care about teamwork, stay off the field! 16:00.550 --> 16:03.950 I haven't been in one game since that day. 16:05.310 --> 16:07.020 So that's it... 16:07.550 --> 16:10.670 I did this to myself. But I refuse to quit. 16:11.350 --> 16:15.820 I'll earn another chance to play, become a starter again, and won't stop till I'm in the NFL! 16:16.990 --> 16:17.700 For myself, and Grandma... 16:21.190 --> 16:25.420 But even after she strained so much to put me on the plane... 16:27.440 --> 16:30.760 And I came all the way to Japan to face you... 16:32.430 --> 16:34.900 When I saw a video of your running, 16:36.240 --> 16:38.580 I thought, "I HAVE to play against him." 16:40.330 --> 16:40.830 Come on! 16:42.850 --> 16:45.640 You just said you refuse to quit, right? 16:47.800 --> 16:48.400 Sena... 16:53.070 --> 16:55.530 Dragon Freight 16:54.660 --> 16:55.970 Zoku U? 16:56.540 --> 16:58.930 We're looking for a truck that made a delivery there. 16:59.570 --> 17:01.490 That ain't much to go on... 17:02.260 --> 17:04.010 We really need to find it! 17:04.780 --> 17:06.830 Please... Please, sir! 17:15.700 --> 17:17.180 Ahh, the cat? 17:17.450 --> 17:18.300 Over here. 17:19.820 --> 17:20.640 It's gone... 17:21.390 --> 17:23.420 That's weird... Maybe it ran away? 17:24.480 --> 17:27.060 I doubt it'd have gone too far. 17:28.950 --> 17:29.690 Hillary? 17:31.960 --> 17:34.810 Here, Hillary! 17:35.960 --> 17:37.480 Here, girl! 17:37.480 --> 17:38.250 That's enough. 17:39.840 --> 17:41.450 When I go home, I'll tell Grandma, 17:42.220 --> 17:44.770 "I made a great new friend over in Japan." 17:45.860 --> 17:49.670 I'm glad I made the trip, even if I don't get to play. 17:50.780 --> 17:52.460 It was worth it to meet you. 17:55.380 --> 17:56.020 Panther... 18:03.050 --> 18:04.180 What the heck are you doing?! 18:04.680 --> 18:05.510 This is dogeza, right? 18:06.010 --> 18:10.390 Japanese people do this to show they're really grateful, right? 18:10.760 --> 18:11.290 Dogeza? 18:14.230 --> 18:15.420 What's so funny? 18:15.920 --> 18:17.080 I mean it! 18:17.080 --> 18:18.840 Yo, Panther! 18:19.600 --> 18:21.310 Homer, Watt, guys! 18:22.820 --> 18:24.030 Mamori? 18:29.190 --> 18:30.250 There! 18:32.460 --> 18:33.760 Wait! 18:34.850 --> 18:35.990 Wait! 18:36.600 --> 18:39.020 Stop! 18:51.150 --> 18:53.530 Yeah, we got her! 18:53.530 --> 18:55.020 That should be enough to get you on the field. 18:55.590 --> 18:56.940 Rock on, Panther! 18:57.560 --> 18:58.400 Thanks, everyone... 18:59.150 --> 18:59.910 Thank you, Sena! 19:00.580 --> 19:02.490 And thank you, Devil Bats! 19:04.810 --> 19:06.700 Cheers! 19:09.050 --> 19:11.000 But how'd you know we were here? 19:11.390 --> 19:12.720 Somehow Hiruma just... 19:14.010 --> 19:16.170 Where does he get his intel from? 19:17.510 --> 19:19.130 Thanks a million. 19:24.400 --> 19:26.050 Next time, we'll meet on the gridiron. 19:26.700 --> 19:28.060 It will be my honor! 19:28.960 --> 19:31.020 What're you doing? 19:32.340 --> 19:33.820 This is what "dogeza" really means. 19:34.390 --> 19:38.240 You lower your head, and say "please" or whatever's appropriate. 19:38.820 --> 19:40.360 THAT'S dogeza? 19:43.650 --> 19:44.660 It will be my honor. 19:47.590 --> 19:48.660 It will be my honor! 19:49.060 --> 19:49.960 It will be my honor. 19:50.820 --> 19:51.590 It will be my honor. 19:52.050 --> 19:52.880 It will be my honor! 19:53.180 --> 19:54.020 It will be my honor! 19:55.370 --> 20:01.760 Naze jibun dake ga kizu tsuku to nageku 19:55.370 --> 20:01.760 Why are you upset? Do you think you're the only one who hurts? 20:02.300 --> 20:09.010 Because each and every one of us is just a single, splintered fragment. 20:02.300 --> 20:09.010 tada hito wa dare mo fuzoroina kakera 20:09.470 --> 20:16.020 Our future isn't a single place that all roads lead to... 20:09.470 --> 20:16.020 Mirai wa kimatta basho bakari ja nai 20:16.520 --> 20:21.820 The light will always illuminate new paths. 20:16.520 --> 20:21.820 Hikari ga sasu michi ga aru kara 20:22.530 --> 20:26.070 Blaze away Go blaze away towards 20:22.530 --> 20:26.070 Blaze away ima baze away sugu 20:26.070 --> 20:31.040 Blaze away what lies beyond the door. 20:26.070 --> 20:31.040 Blaze away tobira no mukou e 20:31.330 --> 20:36.040 Our time will be born anew. 20:31.330 --> 20:36.040 Saa toki wa umarekawaru 20:36.620 --> 20:40.130 Blaze away right blaze away now 20:36.620 --> 20:40.130 Blaze away ima blaze away ima 20:40.130 --> 20:45.380 Blaze away you have a unique purpose. 20:40.130 --> 20:45.380 Blaze away dekiru koto ga aru 20:45.590 --> 20:50.810 Even if it's just one thing. 20:45.590 --> 20:50.810 Tatoe hitotsu shikanakutemo 20:50.890 --> 20:54.350 Blaze away right blaze away now 20:50.890 --> 20:54.350 Blaze away ima blaze away ima 20:54.350 --> 20:59.650 Blaze away dash straight through! 20:54.350 --> 20:59.650 Blaze away kakenukete yukou 20:59.770 --> 21:07.240 You've opened the lock with your own hands. 20:59.770 --> 21:07.240 Kagi wa tokareteru sono te ni ima 21:11.240 --> 21:13.480 The Japan-US game is underway! 21:13.480 --> 21:16.030 It's here... but Panther's still benched! 21:16.030 --> 21:19.330 But the Shuttle Pass and Muscle Barrier are already so powerful! 21:19.330 --> 21:22.380 Stop being a chicken! Show some spine! 21:22.840 --> 21:29.180 Next time on Eyeshield 21: Blitz! Japan vs. USA! Ya-ha! 21:47.520 --> 21:49.770 My name is Hiruma, I represent the Deimon Devil Bats. 21:50.270 --> 21:54.690 I've brought a small gift for you as a token of goodwill, Coach Apollo. 21:57.300 --> 21:59.590 I look forward to our game three days from now, sir. 22:00.610 --> 22:02.600 What a quaint culture. 22:04.310 --> 22:05.840 I'm scared of the Devil Bats! 22:06.100 --> 22:07.460 We're gonna lose! 22:07.720 --> 22:08.590 Save me! 22:11.270 --> 22:12.800 Ya-ha.