02x10 - Zero Hour

[bunniefuu]

Excuse me.

Is Eraser Head around?

I've organised
the latest patrol reports again.

Eraser Head isn't here.

He's been over
at the police station lately.

Stuff like that

is usually handled by Midnight, right?

Why not call her over?

I figured it'd be best
not to disturb her while she's working.

And yet you're perfectly fine
barging in on us?

Besides, the one
who's actually closer to Midnight

is Pop Step.

Now that you mention it,
I haven't seen her today.

She's been busy preparing
for Captain Celebrity's event.

Ah, that Captain Celebrity event?

It's being held at Tokyo Sky Egg, right?

Pretty impressive.

Are you helping out with it too?

Well…

They told me I'd just get in the way.

I get where they're coming from.

You do look like
you'd be more trouble than help.

About the vigilante activity records
you gave me the other day,

I'll cut straight to the chase.

That data turned out to be very useful.

In fact, it became a critical lead.

We cross-checked
the petty criminals in Naruhata

and the background info
on Instant Villains from those records

against that Hong Kong

"client list".

Between the categories

"people connected to villain incidents"

and "private drug importers",

we found several links

at a sort of "friend of a friend" level.

On top of that,

we discovered that about half of them

are employees of
the mid-sized Onomura Pharma Corp.,

or businesses
that frequently deal with them.

Onomura?

Never heard of it.

What kind of company is it?

They mainly manufacture

and wholesale pharmaceuticals
for medical institutions.

Not very well known

among the general public.

Its true nature might be a "factory".

Or perhaps that's one of its covers…

In any case,

one thing is certain.

We've found a lead
that could bring us closer to the truth.

Having to rely on an "anonymous tip"

to get this far

does leave me conflicted

as a police officer…

It's fine.
Don't worry about that too much.

Nice work out there!

The source is a little shady,

but use whatever tools you can

as long as it gets results!

That's what you call practicality,

right, pal?

These two came all the way
from Osaka to assist us.

I'm the BMI Hero, Fatgum.

Pleasure meeting you.

I'm Kaniyashiki of the Osaka PD.

Just call me Kaniko.

Nice to meet you both.

Inspector Kaniyashiki
has long been involved

in investigating
drug distribution networks.

And as for Mr. Fatgum…

You brought him in

anticipating a fight
with modified villains, right?

BOP

That's about the gist of it.

My body can absorb just about any blow,

so if things come down to a brawl,
leave it to me.

Up to now,
I've handled the investigations,

and Fat-Yan here
takes care of the fighting.

But if a villain suddenly shows up,

there's no guarantee
I'll get there in time.

Last time,
that nearly turned into a disaster.

Still, I can't just keep
shadowing Kaniko everywhere.

With a build like mine,

disguises and stakeouts
are outright impossible.

That's where you come in, pal.

We'd like you

to assist Inspector Kaniyashiki

as an investigator, Eraser Head.

Of course, I'll be helping too.

But it'd be reassuring to have

someone who can jump in
and fight on the spot.

Being protected by a handsome guy?
How delightful.

Then, stick with me as your partner.

What nonsense are you spouting,
you big dumpling.

Come on, pal, give him a jab too.

Right…

Come on, Fat-Yan.

This guy's stone-faced.

I'm not sure we'll work well together.

Wouldn't it be better
if you played the silly one?

No way.

My k*ller reaction face, "Heike Crab",

works best
when I'm delivering the punchline.

But that joke's not that funny…

What do you mean it's not funny?

And then…

Show them the pincers!

You seriously want me
to team up with these guys?

No, not exactly…

In any case, we'll cooperate
with other departments going forward.

We'll be monitoring the activities

around Onomura Pharma Corp.

This team

will handle direct contact
with the people involved.

It's a task

with a high chance
of running into villains.

Well, if a villain shows up,
that might actually make things easier.

You're pretty easygoing. I like that.

Right?

All right,
time to start the investigation.

Let's get moving.

Give me a break.

You look good in a suit.

Why do I have to dress like this?

Relax, think of it as practice.

If a scandal ever hits,

you'll have to put on a suit
and issue a public apology.

That won't ever happen.
- All right, let's head out.

Excuse us!

Just why

do I have to dress like this?

Relax.

Just why?

Relax.

Just…

Relax.

Relax…

- Staff Pass

- Found it.

Huh?

That hairstyle…

It really is Ms. Kaniko.

Oh, so she came to Tokyo.

Here on business for the crab route?

Wait…

Isn't that…

Eraser Head?

Is he a friend of Ms. Kaniko's?

Small world…

As for the dancing,
some girls are falling a bit behind.

The president has been giving them
some one-on-one coaching.

What?
You're preparing new costumes for us?

Okay, I'll ask everyone for their sizes
at the next practice.

Oh, you need them urgently? Got it.

I'll call and confirm right away.
I'll ring you back.

I'm back.

Hey, listen.

I just ran into Eraser Head and…

Sorry, I need to deal
with Ms. Makoto's work.

I have to make a call.

Oh, I see…

Oh, Yu?

It's Pop Step.
I'm calling about the costume sizes.

Mm-hm.

Right. Okay, same for Miu then?

Okay, see you at practice.

Why do you keep dropping by here
when you've got nothing to do?

Well, Pop looked pretty busy,

so I figured I shouldn't bother her.

But bothering us is perfectly fine, is it?

Honestly.

We thought Eraser Head
had stopped coming by,

and now it's this guy instead.

Oh right, speaking of Eraser Head…

What? He was walking with a woman?

Someone I actually know, too.

What kind of woman?

She was… um…

I'm the official mascot idol
for the Kanidoke chain.

Hey. Long time no see.

Anything strange going on lately?

And I'll have a black coffee.

Eraser Head!

I hear you're dating an idol.

Is that true?

Darn you, why do you get to date one?

Huh?

What's that supposed to mean?

Cut the nonsense and set me up on a mixer!

I want to meet some idols too!

Captain Celebrity's farewell event

in Tokyo Sky Egg!

Guests with admission tickets,

please line up at the back
of the entrance gate queue.

Official merchandise is on sale over here!

One hoodie, please!

I'll take a fan and a towel!

Two event programmes for me.

Here they come!

Midnight!

Here they come.

Here they come.

Here they come!

Here they come!

Washa!

Faster.

Stronger.

Brighter!

The Japanese heroes,

each competing with their own Quirks,
have arrived!

And yet…

crashing into this lineup is
the strongest foreigner.

An incredible man flying in from America.

With his Quirk, Flight,

he secured a place
on the U.S. hero rankings.

Since his debut,

he has remained in the Top 10
for ten consecutive years.

His name is…

Captain Celebrity!

Yeah, Chris!

Over this past year in Japan, he's learned

the spirit of manly pride and Japan!

Yeah, Chris!

That's right!

Go! Go! C.C!
- He's not the same C.C. he was a year ago!

Let's go, C.C!

Go! Go! C.C!

Woo! C.C!

A man reborn.

The strongest has evolved!

The flying hero
who calls Japan his second home

is about to soar once more.

This is…

Captain Celebrity!

BLUE 1.

Personnel are in position
at the rear entrance and loading dock.

RED 1. as*ault team standing by.

Commence the operation.

Here we go, the staff pass.

Move in!

Search target is Onomura's
Kanto Development Centre.

Specifically, the research building
in the far corner of the grounds.

Which means

that's the base of the "factory", right?

Today,
we'll be conducting a forced search

on suspicion of possessing ill*gal drugs.

Our goal is to secure evidence

of human modifications
and experimentations.

In other words,

we grab the evidence
and arrest the suspects.

However…

The "victims"
who were held c*ptive and abused

may end up attacking us as well.

This guy…

He's the same type of villain
from the Christmas incident.

Does that mean

he'll explode?

If that expl*si*n is his Quirk…

then I can stop him.

Fatgum, now!

On it!

There are this many b*mb Villains?

This is bad.

Maybe I can Erase them all at once.

All right, now's our chance!

Whoa, that was close.

They showed up for a raid out of nowhere.

I always knew the day would come,

but this is much sooner than I expected.

Didn't even have time
to let the researchers escape.

Still, they make convenient
loose ends to tie up.

What rotten timing, though.

I was planning to use the next experiment
to teach C.C a lesson.

But now the b*mber warehouse is gone,

so I might as well
clear out the remaining stock.

And of all days, it just had
to be the day of the Sky Egg event…

This could turn
into quite the catastrophe.

There's something I'd like
to show everyone here at the venue.

Take a look. This is the baby
who was born into our family this year.

Those eyes are exactly like mine, right?

The rest takes after the mother.

Looks like
we both contributed the best parts.

Oh, that photo…

Oh, right.

Let's have my wife say a few words too.

Oh, this is a surprise call.

Everyone, keep it down.

Hi, honey.

Um… Chris?

Do you know what time it is here?

Ah…

Sorry, I forgot about the time difference.

Were you sleeping?

I just finally managed
to get the baby to sleep.

I was hoping
to get some long-overdue sleep…

What do you want?

Well, I'm introducing you
to everyone here.

Introducing what?

Who's "everyone"?

Wait a second, Chris.

You didn't show them that photo, did you?

The one where my hair looks a mess?

Uh…

I can't believe you.

Well, if it's for the people who've been

looking after you there,
I suppose it can't be helped.

How many are there? Five? Ten?

Uh, about five…

What do you mean, "about"?
So it wasn't just five?

Ah, you got carried away at some party

and passed it around, didn't you?

You mentioned hosting
a big event in Tokyo.

Was it at the after-party?

Come on, fess up.

I'll forgive you
if it was under 50 people.

That's my final compromise.

Oh, you see…



What?

What did you say? I didn't catch that.

I'm at the event venue right now…

There are 50,000 people in front of me…

Huh!?

Wait…

Honey?

Honey!

Please move on to the next segment.

Roger that.

Who will come out on top?

Yeah!

Wooo… Washa!

It's almost time for him to appear.

Koichi, could you go check on the boss?

Sure thing.

Where did Captain Celebrity run off to?

Is he down at the observation deck?

Oh, the Tokyo Sky Egg merchandise area.

I'll check it out later.

Ah, there he is.

Hey, Captain!

It's almost time.

Okay, I got it.

I got it, honey.

This is totally my bad.

I didn't mean to go back on my promise.

I just got a little too excited.

Sorry, not just a little, right?

You're absolutely right.

Ah… sorry.

It really is high up…

Huh?

What's that?

Is that a fire?

And…

Something's flying this way…

Those things…

The same as the one from Christmas!

Huh?

What was that shaking just now?

An earthquake?

Boy!

Boy, are you all right?

Yeah, I'm okay.

Watch out! Here comes another one!

No problem.

Against villains like that,

I've got the edge
in both speed and strength!

Even self-destruction attacks
won't work on me.

No matter how many come,

there's no way they can beat me.

Too bad. I've got one more trick.

sh**t, it's flying this way!

And this one…

looks way bigger!

Another expl*si*n.

No, that was a massive blast!

This thing…

The tower can't hold.

The dome is going to…

Captain, are you all right?

Boy,

this much is nothing.

Though my hands are a bit tied right now.

That's right.

As long as I threaten
the hostages like this,

your speed and strength won't matter.

The game continues.

Come on!

I'm right here, villains!

You've only got a b*mb or two left.
I'll take them all.

Of course you will.

After all, this experiment
was designed specifically for you.

So, I'll start

with three punches!

And these rapid-attack ones

also come equipped
with a regeneration Quirk.

An endless barrage of blasting punches!

Let's see which punch will bring you down!

Captain!

I've always been popular.

Becoming a hero
felt like the natural path.

But I never truly became a hero.

Next episode: "Balloon Soul".

My heart was empty,

until the day I met you.