Memorable Quotes from So Yamamura
5 quotesWarning of Japan's Catastrophic Future
Wilson
Using the Earth Union's time machine, we've been sent back here to warn you all. We wish to change incidents that are about to take place here, things that have caused catastrophe in the 23rd century. We came here to warn you all about your country's gloomy future, because in the century where we come from there's no longer a Japan.
Prime Minister
How could that possibly be? And why? What's the reason for it?
Grenchko
It's all a result of nuclear pollution. Very shortly, Godzilla will come back to life and wreak havoc on Japan. He'll destroy nuclear plants, and this of course will cause pollution. After that, the radiation will destroy vegetation and cause cancers, even mutations, and then, as a result of all this, your mother country will become uninhabitable and Japan will not exist.
Ryuzo Dobashi
Can it be true? Would Godzilla do that to us?
Prime Minister
It's unbelievable.
Wilson
We have come here to save Japan from the terrible tragedy it now faces.
Prime Minister
Please tell me, sir. How do you plan on saving us?
Wilson
Very simple; you must get rid of Godzilla.
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Wishing Success in New Endeavors
Mr. Sakamoto
Good luck in your new career.
[hands a janitor's mop to Saito]
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Cultural Differences in Business Expectations
Hunt Stevenson
If you walk out that door, you're going to miss a great comeback. We're ready to roll here, Jack.
Mr. Sakamoto
This will never be like a Japanese factory... Jack.
Hunt Stevenson
Oh, yeah? You're right. You know what else? So what?
Mr. Sakamoto
You failed.
Hunt Stevenson
Really? You know what? I got one of the first cars ever made here. I got the first car ever - I don't think I want it anymore. As a matter of fact, here. Why don't you take the keys, OK? I'd rather have one of those cars. I'd rather have one of these cars that we made together, by hand. Your guys and my guys, together. You know why? Because those cars stand for something. Those cars stand for something pretty great. I'm proud of those cars. I'm taking one. Gentlemen, I'm going home in my new car!
[hands keys to Mr. Sakamoto; points to cars in assembly line; Turns to workers]
Hunt Stevenson
I tell ya, I thought it handled great!
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Unexpected Factory Visit Plans
Mr. Sakamoto
Everything is all right here?
Kazihiro
Yes. Fine. Great. Have a good trip back.
Mr. Sakamoto
I will visit the factory tomorrow.
Kazihiro
Uh, tomorrow not good day.
Mr. Sakamoto
Why?
Kazihiro
Factory is locked and we can't find key.
Saito
Bullshit-o!
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Awakening a Sleeping Giant
Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto
I had intended to deal a fatal blow to the American fleet by attacking Pearl Harbor immediately after Japan's official declaration of war. But according to the American radio, Pearl Harbor was attacked 55 minutes before our ultimatum was delivered in Washington. I cannot imagine anything that will infuriate the Americans more. I fear all we have done is to awaken a sleeping giant and fill him with a terrible resolve.
[after Japanese officers in the Nagato wardroom applaud him over news of the Pearl Harbor attack announced on Japanese radio]
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