05x10 - The Other Side of Rage

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Good morning, everyone.

My name is Aggretsuko, and I'm running
for office with the Party of Rage.

Thank you for your hard work.

I'm Aggretsuko.

Thank you for your support.

AGGRETSUKO'S CAMPAIGN OFFICE

Hello, this is
Aggretsuko's campaign office.

We apologize for any disturbance.

This is Aggretsuko's campaign office.

Office of Aggretsuko here.

We appreciate
your ongoing support for Aggretsuko.

AGGRETSUKO

My name is Aggretsuko!

We apologize for the noise.

This is Aggretsuko from the Party of Rage.

Aggretsuko.

Aggretsuko.

Please support Aggretsuko.

I'm just repeating my name over and over.

Shouldn't she talk about policy stuff?

You can talk policy all you want,

but no one will vote for you
if they can't remember your name.

Say your name every five seconds.

That's how we do elections

in Japan.

Aggretsuko!

Aggretsuko!

Aggretsuko!

Hello, my name is Aggretsuko!

Shut up already!

RAGE

AGGRETSUKO

In the last 30 years,
Japan's economy has ground to a halt.

Our standing on the world stage
has suffered greatly.

This has left deep scars

and impacted us gravely in many ways.

Look at how little we spend on education

compared with most OECD countries.

She really does sound the part.

Not too shabby, right?

She totally looks like a politician.

We, the people, end up paying for it.

We mustn't be afraid to speak up.

It's impressive how far she's come
in such a short period of time.

Well, she takes everything seriously.

She might actually pull it off!

I wonder…

This is the time to voice your anger.

I promise to listen
to each and every one of you!

That was a speech by Aggretsuko,
the candidate for the Party of Rage.

Let's give her a big round of applause.

Good job.

You did great!

You think so?

It was perfect!

Believe in yourself.

She's completely different in person.

-I thought she'd do her death metal thing.
-Right?

-Lame.
-Lame.

Don't let it get to you.

The rising global tension!

The declining birth rate!

The energy crisis knocking at our door!

Who can you trust
to tackle these new challenges?

Who else but the Liberal Manifest Party,

the veteran stewards of this country?

Right, everyone?

Exactly!

Jiro!

Good luck!

Thank you! Thank you very much!

I may have underestimated Jiro Haida.

He was born to run for office.

Yeah, he takes after our father.

We need to get creative to win this.

Why won't you use your death metal voice?

Is something holding you back?

I feel like I just can't get into it.

I can't find the right timing.

Before I know it, my speech is over.

I see.

That certainly is a problem.

Well, it takes a lot of courage
to sing in the middle of the street.

Do you understand what's at stake here?!

Just get out there and sing!

Easy there, Mr. Ikari.

She just started campaigning.

Anyone would be nervous.

There's plenty of time to get on track.

I'm sorry.

I'll be in Tokyo tomorrow
to introduce you before your speech.

I'll get the crowd excited
before handing you the mic.

That's when you'll hit them
with your death metal voice.

What?

What are all of you doing here?

Ikari asked us to come.

We came to cheer you on.

Ah yes, our loyal supporters!

Thank you for being here today.

What's going on?

We need shills in the crowd.

It's easier to do your death metal thing
when the crowd's excited, no?

What?

Actually, it makes it harder.

Hey, there's another
campaign van over there.

Oh, come on. Seriously?

Jiro…

What's going on?

What's all the security for?

METROPOLITAN POLICE

JIRO HAIDA

Hello, everyone.

I'm here today to support Jiro Haida.

I'm Oowada.

You're kidding me!

-Who?
-Who?

That's the prime minister, you idiots!

Young Jiro here is only 25.

Some of you may think
he's still wet behind the ears.

But I see within him
a tenacity inherited from his father

and a daring spirit
fueled by the passion of youth.

He is the kind of person we need
to lead us to a better future!

The PM is vouching for him?
That's so unfair!

So what?

We have Ikari on our side!

AGGRETSUKO
TOGETHER, WITH YOUR RAGE

This is Masuo Ikari
from the Party of Rage, damn it!

Hey, Prime Minister!

Japan's in trouble now because your party
has been doing a half-assed job!

You know who should be PM? Me!

I'll double our GDP
in three months, damn it!

-What do you think?
-Sounds like a wuss.

Um, Haida?

Where's Retsuko?

Huh?

She was here a minute ago.

What?

Retsuko?

She chickened out.

Well, she doesn't stand a chance.

Japan has lost its edge,
and it's up to us to fix it!

Our children deserve a better future!

I know I'm not alone on this!

We're all angry at the current state
of Japan, and rightfully so!

Why not share that anger with Aggretsuko?

I got turned around
looking for the restroom.

Director Ton?

Why the heck are you here?

Ikari's almost done with his speech.

What's the matter? Lost your nerve?

Who wouldn't?

I'll head back as soon as I calm down.

And do what, exactly?

I'll give my speech.

I bet your "speech" is just a load of crap
Ikari made you memorize.

Don't make me laugh!

Forget the speech.

It doesn't reflect your anger.

What are you so afraid of?

The prime minister?

Jiro?

Or is it something else?

Remember that company dinner

where you gave your "shitty boss"
an epic dressing down?

You unleashed your rage
without considering the consequences.

You kicked ass.

Try to remember what that felt like.

If you can do that,
they'll hear you loud and clear.

Wait, what?

You told me you were too drunk
to remember what happened.

You've got nothing to lose.

Get out there and make some noise!

Oh, there you are!

Welcome back, Retsuko!

Where the heck were you?

Sorry!

Good to go?

Yup. I'm ready.

Your party is old news!

It's time for Retsuko to take over!

Watch and learn, you little punk!

I'm counting on you.

Alright.

Testing, testing.

It's nice to meet all of you.

My name is Aggretsuko.

So, um…

You see, I…

I ate prepackaged sushi yesterday.

I bought it from the supermarket
for 598 yen.

It came with a packet of soy sauce.

The instructions said,

"This packet can be opened
from anywhere along this side."

But I couldn't tear it open at all.

I was annoyed,
so I kept pulling and twisting.

But that only made it worse.

In the end,
I had to use a pair of scissors.

Why couldn't they add a slit
like everyone else?

And that's

the story

of my petty rage.

Where is this going?

Beats me.

Oh, here's another.

I like to watch movies
on streaming services.

You know how every movie
ends with a credit roll?

I like to watch the credits
and bask in the afterglow.

But as soon as the credits roll,

it immediately cuts out

to show a list of movies
I'm totally not interested in!

It ruins the experience.

Don't you find it super annoying?

-Things like that.
-We get it.

And as a woman working an office job,

so many things piss me off!

For example

The one who won't stop talking at work

The one who flirts and flounces
In a sickly-sweet voice

The one who spends all her time
Spying on Insta accounts

The unhinged one
Who thinks the entire world owes him

The one who's usually a scaredy-cat
And very timid

But blows their nose incredibly loudly

-Is that me?
-The old-fashioned, outdated boss

Who won't even say thanks

He makes his staff serve tea

While he grows his beer belly

The ex-politician clinging to past glory

And his loyal puppet, the second son

The second son!

Where's the smile in your eyes?

That fake smile is just a facade

Where's the smile in your eyes?

Where are you?

Unable to see each other's coordinates

Aren't you pissed off?

It's time to stop hiding

Let me hear your voice

Then we can connect right away

Tell me where you are

Go on, scream like a newborn baby

Trivial grudges

Rage piled up deep down

Gather here together, there shines a light

Trivial grudges

Rage piled up deep down

Gather here together

There shines a light

-Retsuko!
-Retsuko!

She's reached them!

She's reached them!

You've reached them,

Short-Timer!

Please give me

all your rage!

Low wages!

-Marriage is impossible!
-Preschools are full!

Tax is too high.

Where's my pension?!

No matter who we vote for,
it's all the same.

Oh, hey.

Have you heard of Aggretsuko?

Of course I have.

She's totally wild!

JIRO HAIDA

We're going to the Sugigami Chamber
of Commerce and Industry.

You're scheduled to speak
to the members for ten minutes.

How long will the drive take?

Fifteen minutes.

Enough for a quick nap.

I'll get some shut-eye.

Okay. I'll wake you
three minutes before we arrive.

This is Jiro speaking.

I watched her speech.

I couldn't understand a word
of her nonsensical screaming.

Me neither.

And yet she's gaining supporters.

Indeed.

Can you win this?

I will try my best.

You think trying will be enough?

I had to grovel in the dirt
to build my political kingdom.

I won't have my own son
destroy it overnight.

I won't stand for it.

Understood.

Tomorrow's the final day
of the campaign period.

The runoff elections take place on Monday.

This is the final stretch.

Let's give it all we've got!

Let's go, go, go!

-Let's go, go, go!
-Let's go, go, go!

Thank you for your hard work.

Thank you.

-Good night.
-See you.

Good night.

Thanks.

Bye, Retsuko.

-Let's give it our best tomorrow.
-Yeah.

See you tomorrow.

Aren't you guys cold in those T-shirts?

Obviously! It's freezing out!

Don't make us say it!

We should thank them properly
when this is all over.

Yeah.

Wait, the banners are still outside.

Oh, yeah.

Slipped my mind.

Haida?

Haida?

What?!

It… hurts…

Are you hurt?

I have to call an ambulance!

No, I think I'm okay.

I was able to break the fall.

But still…

Man, were they trying to k*ll me?

Whoever did this wants us
to shut up and go away.

They must have a lot to lose
if we win the election.

Gimme a break.

What's the point of all this?

What?

Is it worth staying in the race

if it means putting you at risk?

All I wanted was a quiet life with you.

Maybe this was a mistake.

Our lives are probably

worth a lot less than we think.

Sometimes I feel like
I'm still at the internet cafe.

I can't get it out of my head.

All of us are boxed in,
whether we know it or not.

We're separated from one another.

In return, they placate us
with cheap entertainment.

Like mindless babes,

we happily suck on the pacifiers
they call "freedom" and "human rights."

If you try to rock the boat,
they throw you overboard.

So the smart ones give up.

Is that us?

Are we giving up?

We'll tear down the walls.

You can do it.

I know you can.

So don't be afraid.

Sing!

You have to show them!

Sing for Shikabane and everyone else
who's given up!

Come on.

Let's go.

I'm with you all the way.

-Retsuko!
-Retsuko!

AFTER-HOURS RECEPTION

MARRIAGE REGISTRATION

GROOM: HAIDA

BRIDE: RETSUKO

I'm Jiro Haida!

I've come to make my final request!

Vote for me tomorrow!

Write the name "Jiro Haida"
on your ballots!

-Jiro!
-Jiro!

Look at that.

He sounds pretty desperate.

Looks like he's under a lot of pressure.

All the campaign speeches
have to be wrapped up by eight o'clock.

This is their last chance
to swing the votes.

It's Retsuko!

Retsuko's here!

-Retsuko!
-She's here!

Retsuko?

I'm Aggretsuko,
and this is my final request!

Write "Aggretsuko" on your ballots!

Please, write my name on your ballots!

Goodness me.

Look at all that energy!
The crowd's going wild for her.

Like, totally!

The future looks bleak
The darkness is deep

An endless voyage

Wishing to the skies, people sing

Scorched and acrid

Inside my brain

Lightning strikes!

Tear apart, break down the wall

Illuminating the darkness, a raging light

Rage, rage, rage, light

Come! Come! Come! Come!

Jiro!

Don't fall for their trap!

They're just a mindless mob
howling nonsense!

Listen to me.

Don't embarrass us by--

Stay the hell out of my way!

You're out of touch with reality.

Watch and learn, you old fart.

There will be dark days ahead for Japan.

We must prepare for it!

Elected politicians

need to retire at 65!

The Elderly Expulsion Bill!

I will get this bill passed or die trying!

Is he

out of his mind?

-Jiro!
-Jiro!

Shouldn't you two be down there,
cheering her on?

I think we're fine here.

That crowd is large enough without us.

That's right.

She doesn't really need us now.

So you're sulking
because she went mainstream?

-Got a problem?
-Got a problem?

We've been looking out
for Retsuko since the very beginning.

We're her true fans,
unlike those casuals down there.

Exactly!

And how do you feel about this?

Retsy is amazing.

-Did you know?
-Did you know?

Know what?

-She's our BFF.
-She's our BFF.

I know.

-Retsuko!
-Retsuko!

Do you see this, Mr. Ikari?

It's past eight,
and they're still chanting for Retsuko!

This is amazing!

Wonderful!

This is what I've been dreaming of!

Retsuko, you did it!

Your voice reached all the voters!

Well, not quite everyone.

Let's reach out to one last person.

ARE YOU HUNGRY?

MEGA-CHEAP KARAOKE

A room for three?

Huh?

What's this about?

I thought you were
gonna treat me to dinner.

When this is over, okay?

I've been wanting to chat with you.

How come?

A long time ago,
I was brought here against my wishes

by two nosy seniors of mine at work.

And now you want to be my nosy senior.

That's very pushy of you.

You're right.

I'm being pushy.

But feelings are meant
to be pushed onto others.

There's no other way to use them.

Here.

Whatever.

BALLOT BOX

We have the projected results
for Tokyo Ward Eight!

It's a win for Jiro Haida!

Hell yeah!

-What?!
-What?!

How come?!

It turned out that many of those
who came to root for me that night

weren't from the ward I was running in.

Some didn't get to vote at all

because they don't have
a permanent address.

The voter turnout was over 75%
for Tokyo Ward Eight,

a record-breaking number
that caught everyone by surprise.

About that truck that almost ran you over…

It wasn't me.

That's all I have to say.

What?

You came here just to tell me that?

I don't care if you don't believe me.

Of course I believe you.

We lived together for 17 years.

I know what kind of guy you are.

But seriously?

The Elderly Expulsion Bill?
Are you out of your mind?

It's better to be extra aggressive
with things like that.

But you're only making more enemies.

Um…

Congratulations on your win.

Huh?

Whoa!

Sorry.

Here.

Bet you caught a cold from the rain.

Oh, come on!

I told you to get your things ready!

Where'd it go?

There! Found it!

-You have your phone, right?
-Yeah.

Okay, let's hurry!

RENT: 65,000 YEN

RENT: 70,000 YEN

RENT: 65,000 YEN

RENT: 68,000 YEN

That's a lot.

What a drag.

See you!

Have a good one.

Yep.

When a soul is born in darkness,

faint sparks fly when it clashes
with the walls of the world.

We call those sparks…

"rage."

AGGRETSUKO