Miyuki
If you go to the deep end of the sea
There will be stars!
Stars?
I used this to explore the bottom of the sea.
They're spinning around and shining like the universe.
It's so beautiful!
Really?
Hmm, it's true.
It's only recently that humans started to study the deep sea.
So, there's still a lot of things that we don't really know about
The shallow sea that we usually see
is just a part of the ocean
Ninety-five percent of the ocean is a dark place that no light can reach.
That's the deep sea.
There is an unknown world that is far beyond human imagination.
Every time we dive into the deep sea, we discover something new.
One day, you'll get to see it for yourself
The universe of the deep sea.
I found it! I found it!
I've found it!
Miyuki, I'm sorry.
I wanted to show you that world.
Miyuki, at least say "Itadakimasu" before eating.
Is this onion from Sao's store?
It really tastes different, doesn't it?
I don't think it's very good.
Maybe so. Go buy something from the store later.
Make sure you blow dry your hair before you go out.
It dries quickly.
It's a little bit girly, isn't it?
Ya, ya
The Shinkai 6500 is a submersible research vessel that can dive to a depth of 6,500 m. Since its completion in 1989, the Shinkai 6500 has conducted research on the topography and geology of the seafloor and deep-sea organisms not only in the seas around Japan but also in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Indian Oceans. The Shinkai 6500 is one of only seven manned research submersibles currently in operation in the world that can dive to great depths. Among them, the Shinkai 6500 plays an important role in playing a central role in deep-sea research and study not only in Japan but also in the world.
UMI NI FURU EPISODE 1
Kamio, can you take some shells from those rocks over there?
Ah, should be fine. Let's try
Great, thanks to you Kamio, the research is running really smoothly
Thank you.
SHINKAI 6500 SUPPORT MOTHER SHIP YOKOSUKA
Yokosuka, this is Shinkai
The sampling mission at this location is over.
We'll start sailing to the border.
Yokosuka, understood.
Wait!
Let's collect that anemone too.
Ishitani, we have a lot of work scheduled already
The geological team behind us is still waiting.
We're already 15 minutes behind schedule.
The anemone we just saw is probably a new species.
Time is running out, right?
This hunchback is still so stubborn.
Did you say something?
I said, Ishitani-san is still so stubborn.
Hey, Takamine!
Amagai, don't do that yet. 6K will be back in two days.
The 6K team is...
It's us.
Ah, new people
Wait, wait, please!
What do want this time?
Kondo-san, what's the water temperature?
8 degrees Celsius.
What is it?
You don't have the right to interfere with geologists.
Let me see a little more.
This temperature...
This could be a sign of an undersea volcanic eruption.
Undersea volcano?
Yokosuka, this is Shinkai
Returning to ship immediately.
Shinkai, this is Yokosuka
We're currently heading for target number 7. Go ahead.
This is Shinka, acknowledged
There is a bubbling reaction on the sea floor.
Possible eruption of undersea volcano.
Stopping forward movement and returning immediately.
Can we make it?
Shinkai, understood. Return to ship
6K, prepare to go into surfacing mode.
Kondo, alert all personnel.
Yes, sir.
Alert! Alert!
Shinkai will be returning soon.
Hey, the plan has changed. Prepare the submarine for surfacing.
-Hurry up! - Yes!
ASCENDING BALLAST
Footage Provided by Japan Coast Guard
This is the current image of Shintou in the waters around Ogasawara Islands.
Two days ago, the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology
JAMSTEC's deep-sea submarine Shinkai 6500
An undersea volcano erupts in the vicinity of the Ogasawara Islands, about 1,000 kilometers south of Tokyo.
Actual Footage
Vessels in the vicinity of Shintou around the Ogasawara Islands are on alert.
It captured the moment of the volcanic eruption during a submarine exploration.
Today we have Minagawa Shohei-san, Director of JAMSTEC.
Minagawa-san, welcome to the show
The Director is appearing
Amagai!
Yes
The Director is on TV!
What?
Quickly come here!
This is the first time we've been able to capture a video of an undersea volcanic eruption that could be the cause of an earthquake.
It's the first time in Japan... no, it's the first time in the world.
Next, we will place a seismograph on the sea floor.
He's so stiff
Isn't he?
You're putting too much pressure on yourself, Shoda-san?
This time, we managed to capture the image of the eruption as well.
The result is... this time...
"Keep it simple"
I think you all know JAXA, which studies the universe.
And JAMSTEC is the one that studies the ocean, right?
So JAXA is more famous, right?
They are studying the universe!
No way!
There is a universe in the deep sea.
What? What did you just say?
They're coming ashore soon.
Let's go.
What are you doing?
As you can see, JAMSTEC's results don't really make it to the table.
It's true that there are harsh opinions like that.
But if it can be used
with Japan's reliance on nuclear energy and resource imports.
we will be able to find a breakthrough.
What do you mean by that?
For details of these state of affairs
Ishido-san will explain it to us.
I am Ishido from JAMSTEC
As you have heard from recent events
Japan's deep sea
There is a lot of combustible ice
and countless submerged resources.
I recommend we make significant investments on developing these resources.
Japan is a small island country ranked 62nd in the world in terms of land area.
But the territorial sea area including the exclusive economic zone
is the sixth largest in the world
If the deep seabed were to become a second national territory
Japan will have a large surface area
Of course, the underwater resources are also the property of Japan.
If we can successfully develop and extract such rich resources
Japan will become a resource power in the near future.
Through the development of undersea resources
I think we can appreciate the future prospects of natural gas and nuclear energy.
Did you know that
JAMSTEC has the world's leading
marine exploration technologies and research and development capabilities
These technologies and related researchers
will be put to good use in the field of submarine resource development in the future.
This time round, it was almost swallowed by an undersea volcano
Although we came back safely
But it was thanks to the careful care of the equipment.
This time, it was really scary.
Although the mother ship crew has checked everything,
just to be on the safe side, let's check again.
Yes, sir.
Hey, newbie, what are you doing?
Checking the robot.
Don't be silly. It's too early for a rookie to check the robots.
Clean the whole submarine, including the outer shell.
What's that look on your face?
Nothing.
Also...
Tomorrow, cut your long hair.
Even if a hair falls into the big wheel
It could get into the water.
Women's long hair can be very annoying
But I'm the first 6K female member, right?
Then how can there be woman's hair stuck in it?
That's because
It's because his clothes are covered with the hair of club girls.
Anyway, at least tie it up!
Okay
Kijima, where's Takamine?
He's in the rock analysis room, right?
Oh, I see.
Have you seen Takamine?
Over there.
Hey, Takamine!
Takamine?
Oh Miyama. You're just in time.
Can you see the fault here?
Fault?
Yes, it's right here.
This is the fault that caused the recent earthquake.
Recently?
Yes, it was discovered around the Ansei era (1854-1860)
It's not that recent!
By the way, you will be the lead researcher for the next Shinkai 6500 investigation dive.
The Chief Researcher has nominated you.
What?
That's great! Not bad, Takamine!
Your dream for the past three years has finally come true.
Thank you.
Amagai?
Yes...
Sorry, I'll be done soon.
Ah, do you have a moment?
I have something I want to show you.
Come with me. It's down here.
Okay.
This is where you can find all the past items of the submariners who took on the challenge of the deep sea.
It's amazing.
Your father was also a great man.
He made a total of 392 dives.
All those foreign researchers asked Amagai Atsushi to be their submarine pilot
Compared to me, he was way ahead
I also want to inspect the robots like Mr. Kamio.
It was because I admired your father that I learned how to do it.
It's because of Amagai-senpai that I am who I am now.
Amagai-senpai was also a great researcher.
His locker is still here
Why do you want to be a submarine pilot?
If you want to follow the same path as your father.
It's okay to be a researcher instead
There are some things I need to see with my own eyes.
That's the universe in the deep sea that my father talked about.
He told me when I was a kid.
The deep sea is a vast unknown world.
Explore it all.
The future of our species is at stake.
We talked a lot about it.
The universe in the deep sea
Miyuki
If you go deeper and deeper into the sea.
There will be stars!
Stars?
I thought it was just a story he told for my sake
But it's not.
My father was still looking for it until the end
Until he died.
Dad was so close
So close to finding
The universe in the deep sea.
Miyuki
I'm sorry.
So...
I'm going to replace my father.
To find what he was looking for
I'll get that for you.
No need.
Let's help each other out.
It's hard for Kondo-san to keep picking on you, isn't it?
It's hard on your body.
He thinks the same as the seamen.
He thinks the sea is a place for men.
He's a bit old-fashioned.
It's hard for you to be scolded by Kondo-san all the time, isn't it?
Is it?
Don't you think so?
Don't talk nonsense
Amagai is a calm woman
But look.
6K is a place where men work, right?
If you encounter any difficulties, I will support you, okay?
You?
Yes.
Support me?
Then I'll leave this to you too.
Wait, wait...
Ishitani-san, I've brought all the drawings.
Oh, I've been waiting for those
It's disgusting!
What's wrong with that?
There are probably more disgusting monsters in the sea.
That's not possible, isn't it?
I think there are.
What? Are you serious?
Because it's the deep sea.
Not long ago.
People thought there was no life in the deep sea.
But in the 1960's, the official dive survey began.
It was confirmed that the world's deepest depths are still inhabited by underwater worms and shrimps.
And now
Every time we dive into the deep sea, we find new creatures.
It is said that there are more creatures crawling around in the deep sea than on land.
It's not surprising that we will find other monsters.
Ok, Miyagi and I will send the dive logs from April to the lab.
Amagai, take care of the rest
Yes, sir.
The response to the submarine volcano was quite good.
It would be great if JAMSTEC could ride on this momentum.
Yes, I'm counting on you.
Yes, sir.
We're a national research institute.
We have to rely on the government's budget for research.
But the money is getting less and less every year.
We need to think of something.
What do you think of the image strategy that focuses on new talents?
What do you think of her?
Amagai Miyuki
Following in her deceased father's footsteps
She wants to be a submarine pilot
I think it fits our new image very well.
Yes, it does.
Anyway, before someone takes away our advantage
We have to do something about it.
Yes, sir.
Can you hold it better?
I got it.
Where's the 6K team?
That's us
No, when I say 6K, I mean the Shinkai 6500.
As I've said before, we are the 6K team.
Could you give this to Toyama-san?
Is that equipment from the Lonely Prince?
Lonely Prince?
Yes, I got it.
He's the lead researcher for the next voyage.
Amagai?
-Yes. - Come and help check the operation of the robot.
Come on, get in there.
You know how the robot works, right?
Yes, sir.
Amagai!
That was too much force.
Control the force a little more.
Yes, sir.
Amagai, come out!
I'll try one last time.
Please
You can't.
Don't get ahead of yourself.
Understood
Kamio, you're a little biased towards Amagai, aren't you?
It has nothing to do with that.
Amagai is quite talented, isn't she?
And...
Hey, you guys!
Come here for a second.
First dive
Yes...
Isn't that great?
You've always wanted to ride on the 6K and now your wish has come true.
Who is going?
Who's going? You are!
Me?
What? You're not happy?
No, I'm not.
Why? If you don't want to do it, don't do it.
No, no, I'll do it. I'll do it.
That's great!
What's so special about her?
What's so special?
We have to do this for Amagai-san.
Amagai-san!
Yes?
Can I talk to you for a second?
Yes.
Our organization is now at a critical point.
During these times,
the budget is decreasing every year.
Director Minagawa is also worried that the government is not willing to give us any more money.
JAMSTEC has a lot of research results that have had a positive impact on the world.
But it is not known to the public.
My mission is to let more people know about us.
To catch up with JAXA
On the day of the dive, we will invite all the major media
and promote you as the first female submarine pilot of JAMSTEC.
But I don't know if I've been recognized yet.
It'll be fine
Once you're in the media headlines,
no one will doubt you any more
And...
Your dad was the world's first researcher and submarine pilot, right?
That's a lot of media attention grabbing material.
Well then, we are asking you to be the face of JAMSTEC.
The face?
Amagai Miyuki's diving will be the future of JAMSTEC
The future of all Japanese manned submarines.
The spokesperson
What is it? Are you not satisfied?
No, I am.
Let's work hard together, Amagai-san.
I'm back!
Welcome back!
I've decided, Mom.
What have you decided?
I'm going to ride on the 6K one day.
Really?
I'll be able to tell dad the good news on the eve of July
It's been 10 years since dad died, right?
Yes.
I'm going to change my clothes.
Oh, The Lonely Prince.
I'm here for the footage of Kumano Beach.
I've heard it all!
You're finally going to dive as the lead researcher
However, there are many people who are not too keen about it, right?
The next dive seems to be very special.
Sorry I'm late.
My name is Takamine.
He's the lead researcher for this dive.
I'm Amagai.
Please take care of me
Takamine-san
That's all I have to say.
We have another meeting coming up.
Can you stay on the shore for this dive?
I thought I said that wasn't possible.
I don't think a rookie submariner
can handle the Shinkai 6500 on her first dive.
I'll do my best and work hard.
Work hard?
This is an extremely important research dive.
This is not an opportunity to practice your skills
I've already decided to let Amagai join this dive.
This is the from the Director, who decided on the spot, right?
You're just a spokesperson.
You're just a newcomer who's been given the spotlight...
I'm not complacent.
Just because you're a woman,
riding on your father's glory.
Don't you know that?
Amagai.
I didn't choose her just because I was instructed to do so.
It is also from my own judgment.
OK. That's all there is to it
You can go now.
Amagai.
Come with me.
Yes.
After all, there aren't many manned submarines that can go down to these depths.
It's hard to get a chance to ride on a 6K.
Researchers have been working very hard.
Researchers all over the world
are working very hard just to get on this 6K.
With just this one dive
can bring a huge boost to their research careers
We can't let them down
Yes
Next time, if you have such an attitude.
I won't let you go on the 6K.
I'm very sorry.
Are you disappointed?
It's not like you.
I'm just a panda for the organization.
And I'm an incompetent newbie.
And a woman.
And the daughter of Atsushi Amagai.
But that's why I want to be worthy of 6K.
To support researchers like Takamine said.
But as long as I can dive.
I don't care what you want me to be.
One day I will prove
I'm not just a spokesperson.
You can't be a spokesperson, can you?
You're so rude.
The commander only let you go because he recognized your talent.
We submarine pilots
are the ones who spend more than 20 years
to improve the performance of the best ships in the world.
There are more than 500 astronauts in the world.
But submarine pilots
all over the world
I don't know if there are even 100 of us
You have been chosen to be one of them.
Be confident.
Yes
That's not bad.
Okay, you can come out now.
Yes
Miyuki
I'm sorry.
I want you to
to see the world
of the deep sea
Universe
Excuse me
I am Amagai Miyuki
of the 6K team
training to be a submarine pilot
You are the one who was there, right?
My father's...
After the funeral of Amagai Atsushi
I was able to hear his voice in the submarine
Thank you very much.
I never had the chance to thank you properly.
I...
You've become a submarine pilot?
Yes
I'm going to make my first dive as a pilot soon.
I'm practicing for it now.
One day, I want to...
I want to explore the mysteries of the deep sea that my father saw.
In the universe of the deep sea.
Is that so?
I should have told you back then.
Your father's goal
You can't accomplish it.
Why don't you give up on your father's legacy?
It's all for nothing.
No one will ever discover the universe in the deep sea.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
Do you remember this?
I think it was before Miyuki went to elementary school.
That's great.
But then Dad's submarine might not dive properly
I had a hard time drawing it.
Sorry, sorry.
Okay.
Done!
The universe in the deep sea
I wish Miyuki will be able to go along sometime.
Mom, too!
Okay, let's go together as a family.
He was searching for the universe in the deep sea.
And he died in the ocean because of that.
What happened at the bottom of the sea?
So, the geological survey of Kumano Beach in the Kii Peninsula will start tomorrow.
We'll report on the heat flow in the nearby waters.
Takamine.
Don't make unreasonable demands, okay?
Yes
Director, what's up?
Miyama, can I talk to you for a moment?
What is it?
It will only take a moment
What's wrong?
I don't know.
I'm sorry to keep you waiting.
This is the person who has been asked by the government
who will be replacing me as Director of JAMSTEC.
Ishido-san
My name is Ishido, pleased to meet you
The government hopes that JAMSTEC will make use of its
marine exploration technology to develop undersea resources.
I've been appointed to lead this effort as Director
From now on, we will focus our activities on resource development.
Wait a minute.
We are conducting research in all areas related to the ocean.
All of them are of great academic value....
I'll be the judge of which field of research is valuable.
That's why I've been appointed as Director
Isn't that right, Minagawa-san?
That's right.
Ishido-san?
Yes.
Do you know Ishido?
He's been invited by the government to become the new Director.
I don't know him.
Why does everyone know him?
From now on, JAMSTEC will focus our research and development
towards resources.
Resources?
The ship that is scheduled to sail tomorrow has also been changed.
Is it okay to change it a day before sailing?
Yes.
The target location remains the same.
But the content has changed.
What about Takamine-san's research?
Discontinued.
The other researchers will take care of it.
Are you serious?
And the research equipment has been moved to the Yokosuka.
I told you, we're starting over.
Go!
Yes
By the way, I heard...
that Ishido-san went to the United States.
He's returned home.
In the future, we will calculate the cost-benefit ratio of each project.
Research that is considered unnecessary
It will be frozen.
What do you mean by "frozen"?
This is a survey that has been waiting for three years.
This is like telling us that if we don't have samples and results
So we can give up the research.
Niida-san, why don't you calm down?
What results have you gotten? We've been working hard for four years
What did you say? So have we.
Okay, okay.
It's unavoidable that you're all angry.
But all the research so far has been shelved.
It's already been decided.
If you don't produce results, you won't get funding.
But...
Research that is highly funded
may not necessarily lead to good research
On research projects that are overly funded,
researchers will become more impatient to produce results
In the end, it will lead to falsification.
The new Director used to be one of our researchers, right?
He should understand the danger of this.
Don't ask me about anything.
If you have a complaint, tell him yourself.
I understand.
Excuse me
Director
I am Takamine from the geology research team.
I heard from Miyama, the Head of Research
that I've been excluded from this expedition.
I understand the reasoning.
But why are you suddenly putting resources into the research?
I'd like to hear your explanation in person.
All of you are so carefree.
Carefree?
What do you mean?
You know that results are slow to materialize
As a researcher, you understand that
research work is very time-consuming
If we only focus on immediate benefits such as resources...
Aren't you the ones who are focusing on the immediate?
You just want to do your own research, right?
I'm disappointed in you.
I'm disappointed in you because all the researchers here are so unprogressive and stagnant like you
What do you mean by unprogressive?
Don't be impulsive.
You have been preparing for years to ride on 6K right?
I feel for you.
But...
The government is demanding fast results
So it has to invest in resources
The budget cannot be allocated to research that does not produce immediate results
Your research
It's all funded by tax money
Don't forget that.
Uhm...
What is it?
You have nothing to worry about
Aren't you still on the first flight list?
This is not the time to worry about others
Thank you for the food
Okay.
I'm off.
Have a good trip
So...
Is that all?
This is my maiden voyage.
Aren't you worried about me?
You're piloting a 6K right?
How many times has your father dived?
That makes sense
Well then
I'll make you onion soup when you get back.
I'm leaving.
One day, you'll get to see it for yourself
The universe in the deep sea
That's amazing.
He is so persistent.
We're almost to the universe in the deep sea.
Full speed ahead.
It's too late!
I know. Full speed ahead.
We can't go ahead.
What about surfacing?
We can't
It's coming.
It's going to catch up with us.