Platinum End (2021) s01e12 Episode Script
A Fine Line Between Offense and Defense
1
Didn't you say you won't kill anyone
besides the god candidates?
Your lack of common sense grinds my gears
How can you believe in such lies when
we're going to kill each other, you fool!
The first guinea pig is Red.
That's you.
Retract your wings
and head over to the Ferris wheel.
This is not a browbeat.
If you refuse, I will release the virus.
It's a choice between
the lives of four of us
or the lives of millions of people
Wait a second! The first guinea pig
I won't wait.
You'll be next.
In the order of people I want dead,
the one with no way to escape,
and the one who will be getting
the wings and the arrows after death.
We can naturally determine the order
based on these three points.
You're such a fool for shooting Red Arrows
at each other right before me.
I will take all the arrows and the wings.
Kakehashi
Should I use a White Arrow
before it happens
No. I will fly over with the gun and
But if that woman dies, the virus will
What should we do?
Stop.
-Don't go!
-Stop!
Or I will press the button!
Hajime, discard your sword.
The dying man, you should drop your gun.
I can't think of any solution!
Now!
Okay. Come over slowly.
If the virus is released,
people will die.
What should I do?
No!
Don't go! Please, don't go!
Red Arrow's effect is far too powerful.
Get her to shut up!
Ms. Cat-Eared.
If you die, I will
It doesn't matter how many people's
lives are at stake.
Giving up your life for people
you don't know is a foolish act.
It's only worth sacrificing your life
for those you love deeply.
Don't you think so?
We can't just let
tens of thousands of people die.
What should we do then?
I don't know.
But I don't want Red to die.
Thank you.
But this is the right thing to do.
If it weren't for the Red Arrow,
you would understand this.
If it weren't for the Red Arrow,
she wouldn't act that way.
This has nothing to do with the arrow.
I
I won't be killed that easily.
Kakehashi
Damn. Think!
Think of a solution quickly.
I don't get what Hajime means.
People can't achieve happiness
once they're dead.
Should I value my own life first?
No.
If I can save more lives with my own life
No.
I shouldn't think about this right now.
I won't give up until the last moment.
I will save all lives.
I won't let anyone die.
That's right, good boy.
Two meters more to go.
If she dies, the virus will be released.
So we can't kill her.
We also can't let her press the button.
What can I do to stop her?
The boy will be killed.
I should take Ms. Cat-Eared
and leave now.
One more meter to go.
Kakehashi
Stop.
I hope you don't let your fear get
the best of you and attempt to fly away.
No!
Kakehashi!
Show me! I need
to see him gradually dissolve.
If you resist, I will press the button.
No! Everyone, run!
Press it!
He used a White Arrow on the virus
The core has changed colors.
-The virus is dying!
-Yes.
Since it's made from human cells,
it will surely die.
The arrow can penetrate the container,
that's why the virus did not leak.
Using White Arrow on the virus
I can't believe
he came up with this solution.
Kakehashi, you
Your will to survive
No.
Your determination
not to take people's lives
did not hinder your ability
to become a skilled fighter.
Kakehashi
The virus is dead!
Kill her!
Kill her with a White Arrow?
You can shoot her
since you're holding her hand!
All right? We can only count on you now!
Kakehashi must kill her?
That can't be
I'm sorry.
I promised not to command you
to shoot a White Arrow,
but we can only count on you now.
Don't let go of her hand!
She must have hidden viruses
in some other places!
So, you must kill her right here!
Fuyuko, do you still have any on hand?
Of course.
Things are turning out well.
By the way, Fuyuko,
you're a researcher
at a pharmaceutical company, aren't you?
Yes.
I live an ordinary life
with fixed research hours.
If I didn't come across drugs and viruses,
I would be living a happy married life
just like any ordinary person.
Happy?
Damn.
Don't waver! She's a terrorist!
You must stop her right here!
Please do not hesitate.
Shoot a White Arrow
If I don't kill her, people will die.
But I what should I do?
We are all born to be happy.
We live on for a happier life.
Mirai, what do you think is the one thing
we shouldn't do?
Killing or the likes?
Killing is not the answer.
But if I don't kill the person before me,
tens of thousands of people
will lose their happiness.
Everyone's happiness
Mr. Mukaido's happiness
Even this woman has her own happiness too
What is my happiness
What is Red doing?
He's fighting against himself.
Fighting against himself?
The one who shot you
with Red Arrow has commanded you.
Why aren't you taking any action?
What about you?
Well, I'm waiting for my boss's signal.
Do they have something up their sleeves?
Damn
I can't stand it any longer.
Mr. Mukaido!
Run out of strength, have you?
A person with wings can dodge that easily.
Didn't you say it yourself?
You do mind being pointed
with a rifle, don't you?
Even so, it still has its effect!
You sure about that?
Did I fool him?
I don't even have the strength
to press the trigger.
Kakehashi.
Please! Kill them!
Let me witness that woman and Metropoliman
fall before my eyes!
Well said, Mukaido.
Red is getting tied up.
He can't escape from shooting.
He doesn't even have the courage
to shoot Kohinata.
No. He can't do it.
Metropoliman has his White Arrow out!
What's the point
of shooting from that distance?
No. It's attached to a Red Arrow.
With that, Red will surely be hit.
Why aren't you releasing the arrow?
Now then, what are you going to do?
Oh, you intend to kill me.
This is to intercept it.
Just release it!
Shut up!
By the way, do you understand
the law of inertia?
-Shoot now!
-When you're holding hands,
even if the opponent decides
to fly it's still one-against-one.
It doesn't matter if you don't get it.
It's the signal.
-This is bad!
-Kakehashi!
Dissolve.
It would've been better
if you two stabbed each other
back when your hand was grasped.
He can neither
shoot a White Arrow nor let go.
Then,
when Kohinata releases the syringes,
only his right hand,
the one free of grasp, can deal with it.
There are three syringes in total.
I don't think he could
completely stop it with his right hand.
It's even more impossible when his mind
and right-hand movement are restricted.
The arrow will hit first.
No!
Ms. Cat-Eared!
I won't let you die.
Saki!
FLYING SPEED WON'T BE AFFECTED
IF IT'S WITHIN THE BEARABLE WEIGHT RANGE
BUT IT CAN ONLY CARRY ONE HUMAN
The White Arrow will
The arrow I release at you
will only move in your direction.
It's moving in my direction!
No. It's too late.
I can only move Saki alone.
If I let go of Kohinata's hand
Let go?
I'm going to die!
Hajime!
Only one left. I can do this.
Amazing! He's becoming all gooey!
What is this?
You've got to be kidding me
Ms. Cat-Eared
are you all right?
Thank goodness.
I've helped to save Ms. Cat-Eared.
I have always been poor and ugly.
But
I'm so fortunate
to have met you, Ms. Cat-Eared.
I feel
so happy.
To protect me
It's great to have been
born into this world
I'm sorry
Accept it, Yellow.
And don't forget this.
That was entertaining.
A group of fools who are willing to die
for others due to the power of Red Arrows.
I'm glad Hajime died.
I guess Hajime Sokotani found salvation
in passing away
in the happiest manner he had wished for.
Just thank Red for it.
Thanks to his hesitation to kill Kohinata,
Hajime lost his life.
If I had killed Kohinata, Hajime wouldn't
He ended up dying to protect Yellow.
It's akin to you killing him.
You two have killed Hajime.
No.
No one wants to kill the other party.
You're the one who wishes that
and is so eager to kill people.
It's you, Metropoliman!
Red and Yellow, don't blame yourselves.
No.
It shouldn't be like this.
No one is at fault.
Wanting to die happily
isn't something right either.
I feel sad that Hajime died.
No No matter who,
I feel sad when someone dies.
Humans
must live.
So you shouldn't take anyone's life away!
You make me sick
Interesting.
I will let you watch the showdown.
What a willful angel.
There isn't any time limit anyway.
I feel very sad too.
Kohinata and Hajime were your allies.
But you
We're not allies.
It just means that
the world has two less idiots.
I'm delighted with Hajime's death
because I hate that kind of person.
No matter how hard he struggled,
he lived a useless life.
He was exactly like that thing.
Dirty, lowly, and ugly.
The thing that crawls in the filth.
A cockroach.
Didn't he look like one?
I bet everyone has the urge
to kill such scum.
Are you someone
who doesn't even kill cockroaches?
I will not kill for no reason.
A soldier who doesn't even dare
to kill an insect on the battlefield.
What a hindrance you are.
It's the opposite.
The opposite?
Red, you're wasting your time.
He will never change
no matter what you say.
He's
Mr. Mukaido!
We'll go to the hospital now!
Go back.
I want to see
that scum's demise.
Please take care of Green.
He can't fly on his own.
Metropoliman,
you said you'll fight last, you scumbag.
Our next opponent is the boy behind you.
Forcing a person
who doesn't even dare kill an insect
fight against an unarmed boy
is something only you'd think of.
You've got the nerve to say such a thing
You're right.
He's the type of person
who will make me, a boy,
duel with that guy
and be grinning to himself with joy.
Whether I win or lose,
he'll watch me get killed,
just like how he did with the other two.
I don't want to fight!
I don't want to die!
I'll run away because I'm afraid!
Hey.
I'm going to be killed!
Mom!
Quit screwing around!
Everyone is the same.
The lowly, ugly guy
who'd undergone plastic surgery,
the military fanatic musclehead,
the crazy woman addicted to poisons,
and the cowardly brat
The old man who can't fly
and requires care,
and the helpless she-cat.
Looks like your hypocrite self
and I will be going head to head.
Bring it on.
Finally!
Don't be too smug.
You can't even release White Arrows
and kill cockroaches.
Didn't I say it's the opposite?
You seem to think that you're noble
and an outstanding human.
Cockroaches don't kill humans.
It means you're worse than a cockroach.
You dare to kill me
because I'm below cockroaches?
Is this your reason to kill me?
No.
I won't kill you.
I seriously don't get you.
I've found the best solution.
I will shoot a Red Arrow at you.
Then I will blindfold you
and put you in jail.
I will expose everything to the world,
so you will be punished by law.
This may sound pitiful,
but this is the only solution.
This is the solution
you've been racking your brain on?
You think you can explain
the existence of these scums?
Do you also plan to explain to them
how Red Arrows are for controlling
and White Arrows are for killing?
The law doesn't have a way to punish
this supernatural phenomenon, does it?
Why don't you get it?
It's easier and more effective
to use White Arrows!
Everything will be over
if you kill me with White Arrows!
I won't kill you.
This is for my happiness.
For an ordinary person,
until his death, he'll feel a prick
of conscience for killing someone.
It'll be impossible for him
to find happiness.
I don't want to lose my happiness
over killing someone
worse than a cockroach.
Worse than a cockroach.
As long as you're alive,
I know you pose a threat to my happiness
and the happiness of humanity.
For that reason,
I was on the fence to sacrifice my life
for the lives of millions of people.
But I don't want to get my hands dirty
for killing someone like you.
For my own happiness,
I will shoot Red Arrow at you.
I get it now.
Your Red Arrow. My White Arrow.
Let's have a good fight
before one of us is shot.
People who fight based on emotions
and impulses are always the first to die.
Those who are well-prepared
will always survive till the very end.
Do you remember?
As agreed,
I will take over your suit
after killing you.
Didn't you say you won't kill anyone
besides the god candidates?
Your lack of common sense grinds my gears
How can you believe in such lies when
we're going to kill each other, you fool!
The first guinea pig is Red.
That's you.
Retract your wings
and head over to the Ferris wheel.
This is not a browbeat.
If you refuse, I will release the virus.
It's a choice between
the lives of four of us
or the lives of millions of people
Wait a second! The first guinea pig
I won't wait.
You'll be next.
In the order of people I want dead,
the one with no way to escape,
and the one who will be getting
the wings and the arrows after death.
We can naturally determine the order
based on these three points.
You're such a fool for shooting Red Arrows
at each other right before me.
I will take all the arrows and the wings.
Kakehashi
Should I use a White Arrow
before it happens
No. I will fly over with the gun and
But if that woman dies, the virus will
What should we do?
Stop.
-Don't go!
-Stop!
Or I will press the button!
Hajime, discard your sword.
The dying man, you should drop your gun.
I can't think of any solution!
Now!
Okay. Come over slowly.
If the virus is released,
people will die.
What should I do?
No!
Don't go! Please, don't go!
Red Arrow's effect is far too powerful.
Get her to shut up!
Ms. Cat-Eared.
If you die, I will
It doesn't matter how many people's
lives are at stake.
Giving up your life for people
you don't know is a foolish act.
It's only worth sacrificing your life
for those you love deeply.
Don't you think so?
We can't just let
tens of thousands of people die.
What should we do then?
I don't know.
But I don't want Red to die.
Thank you.
But this is the right thing to do.
If it weren't for the Red Arrow,
you would understand this.
If it weren't for the Red Arrow,
she wouldn't act that way.
This has nothing to do with the arrow.
I
I won't be killed that easily.
Kakehashi
Damn. Think!
Think of a solution quickly.
I don't get what Hajime means.
People can't achieve happiness
once they're dead.
Should I value my own life first?
No.
If I can save more lives with my own life
No.
I shouldn't think about this right now.
I won't give up until the last moment.
I will save all lives.
I won't let anyone die.
That's right, good boy.
Two meters more to go.
If she dies, the virus will be released.
So we can't kill her.
We also can't let her press the button.
What can I do to stop her?
The boy will be killed.
I should take Ms. Cat-Eared
and leave now.
One more meter to go.
Kakehashi
Stop.
I hope you don't let your fear get
the best of you and attempt to fly away.
No!
Kakehashi!
Show me! I need
to see him gradually dissolve.
If you resist, I will press the button.
No! Everyone, run!
Press it!
He used a White Arrow on the virus
The core has changed colors.
-The virus is dying!
-Yes.
Since it's made from human cells,
it will surely die.
The arrow can penetrate the container,
that's why the virus did not leak.
Using White Arrow on the virus
I can't believe
he came up with this solution.
Kakehashi, you
Your will to survive
No.
Your determination
not to take people's lives
did not hinder your ability
to become a skilled fighter.
Kakehashi
The virus is dead!
Kill her!
Kill her with a White Arrow?
You can shoot her
since you're holding her hand!
All right? We can only count on you now!
Kakehashi must kill her?
That can't be
I'm sorry.
I promised not to command you
to shoot a White Arrow,
but we can only count on you now.
Don't let go of her hand!
She must have hidden viruses
in some other places!
So, you must kill her right here!
Fuyuko, do you still have any on hand?
Of course.
Things are turning out well.
By the way, Fuyuko,
you're a researcher
at a pharmaceutical company, aren't you?
Yes.
I live an ordinary life
with fixed research hours.
If I didn't come across drugs and viruses,
I would be living a happy married life
just like any ordinary person.
Happy?
Damn.
Don't waver! She's a terrorist!
You must stop her right here!
Please do not hesitate.
Shoot a White Arrow
If I don't kill her, people will die.
But I what should I do?
We are all born to be happy.
We live on for a happier life.
Mirai, what do you think is the one thing
we shouldn't do?
Killing or the likes?
Killing is not the answer.
But if I don't kill the person before me,
tens of thousands of people
will lose their happiness.
Everyone's happiness
Mr. Mukaido's happiness
Even this woman has her own happiness too
What is my happiness
What is Red doing?
He's fighting against himself.
Fighting against himself?
The one who shot you
with Red Arrow has commanded you.
Why aren't you taking any action?
What about you?
Well, I'm waiting for my boss's signal.
Do they have something up their sleeves?
Damn
I can't stand it any longer.
Mr. Mukaido!
Run out of strength, have you?
A person with wings can dodge that easily.
Didn't you say it yourself?
You do mind being pointed
with a rifle, don't you?
Even so, it still has its effect!
You sure about that?
Did I fool him?
I don't even have the strength
to press the trigger.
Kakehashi.
Please! Kill them!
Let me witness that woman and Metropoliman
fall before my eyes!
Well said, Mukaido.
Red is getting tied up.
He can't escape from shooting.
He doesn't even have the courage
to shoot Kohinata.
No. He can't do it.
Metropoliman has his White Arrow out!
What's the point
of shooting from that distance?
No. It's attached to a Red Arrow.
With that, Red will surely be hit.
Why aren't you releasing the arrow?
Now then, what are you going to do?
Oh, you intend to kill me.
This is to intercept it.
Just release it!
Shut up!
By the way, do you understand
the law of inertia?
-Shoot now!
-When you're holding hands,
even if the opponent decides
to fly it's still one-against-one.
It doesn't matter if you don't get it.
It's the signal.
-This is bad!
-Kakehashi!
Dissolve.
It would've been better
if you two stabbed each other
back when your hand was grasped.
He can neither
shoot a White Arrow nor let go.
Then,
when Kohinata releases the syringes,
only his right hand,
the one free of grasp, can deal with it.
There are three syringes in total.
I don't think he could
completely stop it with his right hand.
It's even more impossible when his mind
and right-hand movement are restricted.
The arrow will hit first.
No!
Ms. Cat-Eared!
I won't let you die.
Saki!
FLYING SPEED WON'T BE AFFECTED
IF IT'S WITHIN THE BEARABLE WEIGHT RANGE
BUT IT CAN ONLY CARRY ONE HUMAN
The White Arrow will
The arrow I release at you
will only move in your direction.
It's moving in my direction!
No. It's too late.
I can only move Saki alone.
If I let go of Kohinata's hand
Let go?
I'm going to die!
Hajime!
Only one left. I can do this.
Amazing! He's becoming all gooey!
What is this?
You've got to be kidding me
Ms. Cat-Eared
are you all right?
Thank goodness.
I've helped to save Ms. Cat-Eared.
I have always been poor and ugly.
But
I'm so fortunate
to have met you, Ms. Cat-Eared.
I feel
so happy.
To protect me
It's great to have been
born into this world
I'm sorry
Accept it, Yellow.
And don't forget this.
That was entertaining.
A group of fools who are willing to die
for others due to the power of Red Arrows.
I'm glad Hajime died.
I guess Hajime Sokotani found salvation
in passing away
in the happiest manner he had wished for.
Just thank Red for it.
Thanks to his hesitation to kill Kohinata,
Hajime lost his life.
If I had killed Kohinata, Hajime wouldn't
He ended up dying to protect Yellow.
It's akin to you killing him.
You two have killed Hajime.
No.
No one wants to kill the other party.
You're the one who wishes that
and is so eager to kill people.
It's you, Metropoliman!
Red and Yellow, don't blame yourselves.
No.
It shouldn't be like this.
No one is at fault.
Wanting to die happily
isn't something right either.
I feel sad that Hajime died.
No No matter who,
I feel sad when someone dies.
Humans
must live.
So you shouldn't take anyone's life away!
You make me sick
Interesting.
I will let you watch the showdown.
What a willful angel.
There isn't any time limit anyway.
I feel very sad too.
Kohinata and Hajime were your allies.
But you
We're not allies.
It just means that
the world has two less idiots.
I'm delighted with Hajime's death
because I hate that kind of person.
No matter how hard he struggled,
he lived a useless life.
He was exactly like that thing.
Dirty, lowly, and ugly.
The thing that crawls in the filth.
A cockroach.
Didn't he look like one?
I bet everyone has the urge
to kill such scum.
Are you someone
who doesn't even kill cockroaches?
I will not kill for no reason.
A soldier who doesn't even dare
to kill an insect on the battlefield.
What a hindrance you are.
It's the opposite.
The opposite?
Red, you're wasting your time.
He will never change
no matter what you say.
He's
Mr. Mukaido!
We'll go to the hospital now!
Go back.
I want to see
that scum's demise.
Please take care of Green.
He can't fly on his own.
Metropoliman,
you said you'll fight last, you scumbag.
Our next opponent is the boy behind you.
Forcing a person
who doesn't even dare kill an insect
fight against an unarmed boy
is something only you'd think of.
You've got the nerve to say such a thing
You're right.
He's the type of person
who will make me, a boy,
duel with that guy
and be grinning to himself with joy.
Whether I win or lose,
he'll watch me get killed,
just like how he did with the other two.
I don't want to fight!
I don't want to die!
I'll run away because I'm afraid!
Hey.
I'm going to be killed!
Mom!
Quit screwing around!
Everyone is the same.
The lowly, ugly guy
who'd undergone plastic surgery,
the military fanatic musclehead,
the crazy woman addicted to poisons,
and the cowardly brat
The old man who can't fly
and requires care,
and the helpless she-cat.
Looks like your hypocrite self
and I will be going head to head.
Bring it on.
Finally!
Don't be too smug.
You can't even release White Arrows
and kill cockroaches.
Didn't I say it's the opposite?
You seem to think that you're noble
and an outstanding human.
Cockroaches don't kill humans.
It means you're worse than a cockroach.
You dare to kill me
because I'm below cockroaches?
Is this your reason to kill me?
No.
I won't kill you.
I seriously don't get you.
I've found the best solution.
I will shoot a Red Arrow at you.
Then I will blindfold you
and put you in jail.
I will expose everything to the world,
so you will be punished by law.
This may sound pitiful,
but this is the only solution.
This is the solution
you've been racking your brain on?
You think you can explain
the existence of these scums?
Do you also plan to explain to them
how Red Arrows are for controlling
and White Arrows are for killing?
The law doesn't have a way to punish
this supernatural phenomenon, does it?
Why don't you get it?
It's easier and more effective
to use White Arrows!
Everything will be over
if you kill me with White Arrows!
I won't kill you.
This is for my happiness.
For an ordinary person,
until his death, he'll feel a prick
of conscience for killing someone.
It'll be impossible for him
to find happiness.
I don't want to lose my happiness
over killing someone
worse than a cockroach.
Worse than a cockroach.
As long as you're alive,
I know you pose a threat to my happiness
and the happiness of humanity.
For that reason,
I was on the fence to sacrifice my life
for the lives of millions of people.
But I don't want to get my hands dirty
for killing someone like you.
For my own happiness,
I will shoot Red Arrow at you.
I get it now.
Your Red Arrow. My White Arrow.
Let's have a good fight
before one of us is shot.
People who fight based on emotions
and impulses are always the first to die.
Those who are well-prepared
will always survive till the very end.
Do you remember?
As agreed,
I will take over your suit
after killing you.