01x07 - Bow Down Deep but Always Aim High

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Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Episode 7

Bow Down Deep but Always Aim High

We'll end today's

guest-summoning assembly here.

It's all coming together.

It is.

We released more of our holy hotelier

energy into the atmosphere than ever.

Very nice Ventura today.

Indeed, there is zero

scientific basis for this act.

But we have received no responses

to the Arecibo message.

So we'll stick to Ponko's occult ideas

for the time being.

Don't you worry.

We'll get more guests for sure.

The Nu-Files

Fear strikes humanity at the turn of the century!

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

It's written in this book of prophecies here.

It even predicted Harmy's arrival!

If further attempts fail to produce results,

we will consider other options.

Yikes, it's raining.

Let's head back inside.

'Tis the season for rust.

Gotta stay on my wheels to prevent it.

Yeesh. Wish we had a satellite up there

to help predict the weather.

A satellite, you say?

I'd love to launch a satellite to advertise

with a projection of the Gingarou logo.

It'd help a lot more people

find out about our hotel.

Not that we can afford it, sadly.

Sure, launching an ad satellite

might get your name out there,

but there's no point when

humanity's gone, babeh!

Why not advertise to aliens like us?

Ain't that easy, bro.

That might be a good idea. Let's do it.

Wha?!

This ain't like your whisky deal, babeh!

That said, if it can also forecast

the weather, I'm all for it.

Of course.

Right. We'll also promote the restaurant's

menu recommendations.

Luxury dens and fine dining!

Ultimate comfort,

three minutes from the station!

Oh, yes. We'll also need

a snappy slogan for the hotel.

And Rods from God! Rods from God!

Indeed, Rods from God would also—

I read about it in the book of prophecies!

The Nu-Files

Fear strikes humanity at the turn of the century!

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

It spoke of a very real project to create

space weapons that was ultimately abandoned.

The Rods from God!

They're out there, and

they're targeting YOU!

The "Rods from God" were poles

made from tungsten which,

when fired from orbit, would reach extreme

speeds and generate immense kinetic energy

to completely annihilate a target on Earth—

the ultimate space weapon.

The Nu-Files

Fear strikes humanity at the turn of the century!

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

It hit me a little while ago.

We can work our butts off

to make this hotel better,

but if we lack the power to protect it,

someone will eventually destroy it.

I've been worried sick every day since.

I tried to build a heap of warding salt,

but I couldn't get very far so

If we're gonna build a satellite,

let's build a Rod from God too!

The Gingarou Hotel

Welcomes You

What's wrong with plain old missiles?

A Rod from God is more

eco-friendly than missiles!

Also, international space law forbids

the possession of weapons in orbit, babeh.

Then we'll write up a domestic amendment

that'll let us temporarily ignore space law!

Stop right there.

We can't just go making up new laws.

Don't you agree?

All law is merely prevailing majority opinion.

Huh?

I call for a vote, then.

All in favor of making a domestic amendment

to temporarily ignore space law,

say aye!

Aye

Uh, actually, nay.

Why?

What we need is an advertising satellite.

I do not believe that a Rod from God would

be necessary, even if space law allowed it.

Wrong! We do need a Rod from God!

The Nu-Files

Fear strikes humanity at the turn of the century!

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

The prophecies say so!

Here! Read them for yourself!

I don't believe that will change my opinion.

Huh?

You're such a dolt, Yachiyo!

from God

Yachiyo

I'm sorry about yesterday.

Don't be.

I should also apologize for not

explaining my standpoint better.

The Nu-Files

Fear strikes humanity at the turn of the century!

The Prophecies of Nostradamus

I still do not believe we

have any need for a Rod—

It's fine! I get it!

We'll hereby begin our

guest-summoning assembly for the day.

Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Ventura, Ventura, space people.

Rod from God!

Ventura, ventura, Rod from God.

Ventura, ventura, Rod from God.

Rod from God.

Rod from God.

A Rod from God

for the Gingarou!

Ponko

Procione

Ponko

Pon-poko-pon, residents of Ginza!

Pon-poko-pon!

ponpoko

Tanuki missy, you can't do that here.

We must defend our hotel from invaders!

Using a Rod from God to defend this hotel

is the same as defending Mother—

no, Stepmother Earth!

You, that voter over there!

What if we neglect building a Rod

from God and invaders show up?

How do you think your life will change?

These invaders will never

acknowledge our rights!

They'll barge into our lands

and mark them as their own

by filling them with poop!

Poop attracts flies.

With more and more flies, you'll be stuck

working overtime forever!

Now is the time to rise up, Gingarou!

Launching a Rod from God

into the skies is the only way!

It's the only path we have

to saving us and this hotel!

Pon-poko-pon, pon-poko-pon!

Ponko

Procione

Pon-poko-pon, pon-poko-pon!

Pon-poko-pon, pon-poko-pon!

Pon-poko-pon, pon-poko-pon!

They're messed up in the head.

Cease your oration at once!

Huh? Why?

Because what you're doing

amounts to political messaging.

Hotel regulations forbid any kind

of political activity on premises.

I'm just talking to people normally.

Yep, yep.

What about this is "normal"?!

Should you continue this behavior in your

capacity as an employee of the hotel,

it might adversely affect our reputation.

I'll be forced to take appropriate measures.

And what are these measures?

Employees who resort to disruptive

behavior will be let go.

Those are the rules.

Rules are made to be broken!

The hotel's rules are absolute.

All you ever say are things

that make you sound like a robot!

Well, yes, I am a robot.

You blockhead! You don't even

have a mind of your own!

Well, yes. I am a robot.

Ponko!

Ponko!

Stay away!

You know I can't do that!

Your love and care for the hotel

make me extremely happy to see.

But this Rod from God isn't

I'm done running away!

We had to run away from our home planet,

and we had to keep running for so, so long.

I don't wanna have to run away from here too.

The earthlings didn't leave you here and flee

because they wanted to, you know?

I don't wanna run anymore.

I won't run off and leave you here by yourself!

You're my friend

You may be my boss

But you're also my friend!

I wanna live here forever and have lots

of fun times with you and everyone else!

So we have to launch a rocket

with a Rod from God, no matter what!

I understand how you feel, Ponko.

Why can't you just understand?!

Huh?

My AI might not deem it the most

appropriate course of action,

but, as you say, if we want to

keep our hotel up and running,

we cannot be caught on

the back foot all the time.

Bow Down Deep but Always Aim High

With that said,

I have reached the same conclusion as Ponko:

we do need a Rod from God.

Grandma will do everything she can to help.

Let's launch it all the way.

We have a pro technician right here, too.

Stop it. I only know how

to tinker a little bit.

Launching a Rod from God

will require a real expert on the topic

like the top graduate of Imperial Ponpoko

University's space engineering program:

my dear daughter.

Is that true, Ponko?

Yep. I snuck into the program

through less than ideal means

but left with my head held high.

That means you could have repaired

your spaceship at any time.

I'll be focusing on building

the Rod from God with Yachiyo,

so please

Help us out, everyone! I beg you!

Please.

As structural issues prevent loading

the RFG within the fairing,

we'll attach it to the exterior

of the rocket during launch.

What's the RFG?

The Rod from God itself.

That's not what The Nu-Files called it.

Back on topic!

After jettisoning, I'll manually

load up the RFG in low Earth orbit.

Any questions?

So you'll be going into space?

Will you be okay?

I was born on Planet Tanuki

and raised in outer space.

I'm a girl of the wild and of space,

so it'll be a piece of cake.

That just leaves the weight issue.

Eat right

Picture yourself

slimmer

Goal: -20kg

You Are the Space Star

Ponko's extravehicular unit, her provisions,

and other accessories: all green.

Yachiyo

Bartender

Doorman

Ponko

Porter

Clocked out

Clocked out

Clocked out

Clocked in R&D

Clocked out

Ponko.

Huh? Yachiyo?

Are you getting enough rest?

You've exceeded working hours again today.

Sorry. I just can't figure out

a way to solve the weight issue.

Allow me to help, then.

Engines 1 and 2 are optimized,

we have parallel-staging capability,

and payload capability is sufficient.

TWR is within limits.

Starting simulation.

We're so close.

Getting rid of some life-support

systems is the only option left.

Yachiyo, we can't get rid of them all

I may have found a solution.

Huh?

I'll go.

That'll allow us to get rid of the oxygen

tanks and other life-support systems.

And since I can recharge using sunlight,

I'll be able to operate for longer periods, too.

No! It's not 100 percent safe!

And I'm more knowledgeable in

dealing with unexpected trouble!

If it isn't safe, that's all the more reason

not to send a living employee.

Also, you can just tell me what to do

when problems arise.

Don't underestimate outer space!

It's a place where no life can survive!

Again, all the more reason

to send a robot like me.

But you're alive.

What if Smarmy shows up while we're

busy trying to think of other ideas?

But

We should set up the Rod from God

as soon as possible.

I, too, want to keep this hotel

running forever with you all.

Fine.

I'll send you into outer space with my rocket!

We can see it now.

The hotel we're aiming to be

is within our reach.

Yeah

Due to the planned rocket launch, we are

Temporarily

Closed

We apologize for any inconvenience.

Gingarou Hotel Staff

Talk about crazy, babeh.

This took a whole 70 years!

It was a long and arduous road.

I got so close to giving up

every time we hit a wall.

All walls are ultimately doors.

You just need to step through them.

Sorry I'm late.

Nah, you're perfectly on time.

Are you really going to go dressed like that?

Yes. It's during work hours, after all.

But I did tie my hair and get a new uniform

with heat-resistant fiber.

Will you be okay, Yachiyo?

What do you mean?

It's your first time going into space.

Aren't you scared?

I am unable to process that emotion.

Huh I guess I am the only one

freaking out all the time.

Oh, Earth looks really beautiful

from space. You'll be amazed!

I look forward to seeing it.

Great.

Give me your hands.

I love you, Yachiyo.

I love you too. I promise I'll be back.

I can't let my tasks pile up.

Right.

Take care!

I'm off.

Ten, nine, eight

Start ignition sequence.

Five, four, three, two, one

All engines running.

Lift off!

Phase 1 boosters' thrust looking good.

All numbers green.

The rocket has reached max dynamic

pressure at supersonic speed.

This is HG-1. Roger that.

Throttle down!

Throttling down.

This is Ginza. Proceed to the next phase.

Separating Phase 1 boosters.

Igniting Phase 2 booster.

Separating Phase 2 booster.

Check-in to outer space complete.

Hooray!

HG-1 cutting thrusters.

We've reached the destination point.

This is Ginza. Looking good.

Proceeding to release satellite.

The Ten Commandments of Gingarou.

First: Aim to be the number one

hotel in the galaxy.

Second: Food and etiquette

are mainstays of culture.

Third: Bookmark today's page

in our guests' lives.

Fourth: A smile is the ultimate ambiance.

Fifth: Our only vice is service.

This is HG-1.

Confirming release of advertising satellite.

Proceeding to load RFG.

Hooray!

A solar flare?!

Detecting large amounts of

high-energy, charged particles!

A human would've died instantly!

Good thing Yachiyo's a robot!

This is Ginza. Come in, Yachiyo.

Yachiyo? Yachiyo!

Ponko was right.

Earth is stunningly beautiful.

Oh Maybe this is it.

This emotion must be

Easter Egg Program

Extra Mission

"Get Stranded in Space" complete.

New function "Self-Destruct" unlocked.

Recommend conversion into space debris.

Extra Mission

"Get Stranded in Space" complete.

New function "Self-Destruct" unlocked.

Recommend conversion into space debris.

The idea of never seeing them all again

It scares me.