Shenmue (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 1 - Thunderclap - full transcript
Ryo Hazuki, a high school student and martial artist in Yokosuka, Japan, watches as his father is murdered by a mysterious man named Lan Di. He decides to seek answers and avenge his father's death.
Coming across the sea, from a distant
land in the east, he shall appear.
A young man, unaware
of his own strength.
A strength that can
both destroy him,
and bring his
dreams to fruition.
When he is ready,
he will seek me.
We will traverse this
barren road together.
As it was written upon the
stars, from long, long ago.
A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring
dark clouds to blot out the heavens.
A phoenix will descend from above, delivering
purple winds with a flap of its wings.
Yet even as the sky is
devoured by darkness,
a single morning star
radiates its bright light.
That long, winding
tale shall now...
begin.
November, 1986 Yokosuka
Hazuki
Okay, time to go.
Hazuki
Good luck, Ryo-san! I can't make it to
the fight, but I just know you'll win!
They'll be a celebratory
meal ready when you return.
Please, it's not
such a big deal.
It most certainly is.
She's right! This match is gonna
be your ticket into university!
Knock 'em silly!
Right.
These are some nice
fish you've got.
Thank you.
Yamagishi-san! Good morning.
Hello, Ryo-kun.
You've got a
tournament today, yes?
Stay focused.
Thank you for your guidance.
Ryo... it's still not enough.
You are lacking.
Keep that in mind.
I can never make
sense of your advice.
I'm off.
Stay safe.
Right. I will.
Meanwhile...
Bailu Village, Guilin
Good morning.
Look. In the eastern sky...
Ippon!
The 1986 Kanagawa Prefectural
High School Karate Tournament
Amazing, man! At this rate, we'll
actually win the whole thing!
Asking Hazuki to help us
out was a stroke of genius!
But his final opponent is going
to be the reigning champion...
What's the name of that school
I'm up against in the final match?
Pretty sure it was "Dweeb
High"...or something?
Never heard of it!
'Cuz it came out of nowhere after that kid
from Hazuki Dojo or whatever joined them.
I hear they're just
a bunch of noobs.
Oh yeah? It can't be much of a
dojo if I haven't heard of it.
No sweat, I'll swat
him like a fly.
Hazuki!
A word, please.
Yes?
Don't let them bother you. Just keep
your head clear and you can win this.
Maintain self-control.
I know.
Bow to each other!
Stand ready!
Begin!
W-with a single blow...
It's not your fault. Nobody has ever managed
to land a punch on me in a match before.
Ippon!
All right!
Sweet! This calls for
a big celebration!
No alcohol now, boys.
We're just going for
a bite to eat, teach.
Sorry, guys. I'm gonna pass,
I've got training this evening.
Training?! Even today?!
Yeah, and besides, Ine-san's
cooked a special meal for me.
Okay. Well, see you at school.
Yeah, you bet!
Later, man!
Yokosuka Appreciation Sale
And your drink is on the house!
Yay!
They look so good!
Thanks so much, Tom!
Chow down, ladies!
Let's dig in!
Hey! Karate boy!
I've got yet another hot dog
with your name on it today!
You know it's delicious!
Sorry, gotta get to practice.
Oh! Sorry, man! Peace!
Snow?
Well, it is pretty cold today.
Stop that!
Don't you have anything better to
do than torment children? You jerks!
Now hold on, this brat here
ruined Enoki-san's ice cream.
And Enoki-san loves ice cream!
You should be ashamed
of yourselves.
What'd you say?! Better
watch yourself, little lady!
You think that
I'm afraid of you?
You're pushing your luck!
Miss!
Harasaki, what's going on here?
Hazuki-kun!
What? You want a piece
of this, Hazuki?!
It's your call.
Bring it.
You're just asking
for a world of hurt!
Damn you!
Enoki-san...
Let's scram.
R-right.
Thanks a bunch,
mister! And miss!
Be careful on your way home.
Okay!
Goodbye!
Harasaki, did you
get any dirt on you?
Here, use this.
Thank you.
Sorry to be a bother. I'll
borrow this for a bit.
Sure. Later!
HAZUKI DOJO
Ine-san! Ine-san!!
Are you okay, Ine-san?!
Ryo-san... don't worry about me.
It's the master
who's in trouble!
My father?!
Fuku-san!
Father!
Stay back, Ryo.
For the last time.
Where is the mirror?
I will never say.
Father!
You bastard!
You are not ready to fight me.
What is your reply?
Same as it will always be.
Very well...
Then you leave me no choice.
No!
Give me the mirror.
Otherwise, I'll take
your son's life...
Wait!
The mirror... is under
the cherry tree outside...
Do you remember Sunming Zhao?
That is the name of
the man you killed.
Then... you must be...
Come.
I'll allow you to meet
death like a warrior.
Father...
Master Lan! We have it!
We're finished here.
Father! C'mon, hang in there!
Forgive me. You must
carry on alone...
No, what are you saying!
Keep friends... th-those
you love... close to you...
What? Father?! Father!
Father!
There's one more mirror
left. Find it immediately.
Sir.
Master Lan seeks... another
mirror. There is one more.
Some Days Later
Perseverance
These are all the people that Hazuki-sensei
associated with before his passing...
Very much appreciated. We
will treat them with care.
Please do everything you can.
Of course, please excuse us.
What good is gonna come of that?
Are any of those
documents really going
to lead the police to
the guys that did this?
Ryo-san...
Fuku-san, what's going
on? Who were they?
I don't know, honestly...
I have to find out! How could
this happen to my father?
Who exactly are these people?
And why did they... kill him?
Ryo-san! Do you truly intend
to pursue this on your own?
That would be exposing
yourself to great danger.
Your father would not
have wished for that.
She's right. I mean, you're
just about to start university!
You have a bright future
ahead of you, Ryo-san.
Besides, those guys are
way out of our league.
They're too much for
amateurs like us.
The police will surely bring
your father's killer to justice.
Meet on 4th Floor
In the Language Lab
Sakuragaoka Park
Are you ready? Zoom!
One more time! Zoom!
Come on, hang on tight.
Okay, dad!
Zoom!
Higher! Higher!
Zoom!
Ow, ow, ow...
You're just way
too strong for me.
Too strong, eh? Yes, perhaps
I am stronger than you.
Obviously! And there's no question
the stronger person wins in a fight!
Not so. You still
don't have enough yet.
That again? I don't
even get what you mean.
You will understand. One day.
That is the name of
the man you killed.
My father... killed a
man? That can't be...
Hazuki-kun?
Harasaki.
Um... well, I...
Oh, right! Um, this handkerchief,
the one you lent me before.
I forgot to give it back!
You didn't have to.
I heard about your
father. It's just awful...
I don't know what people say
when things like this happen,
but... I'm here if you need me!
Okay. Sorry to worry you.
Oh, hey! How about a hot dog at Tom's?
My treat! As thanks, for the other day!
Sounds like you're the
one who wants a hot dog.
No, oh, heavens!
That wasn't me...
Just be honest and
say you're hungry!
Nice to see you laugh.
Hello there, Tom-san!
Hi!
If it isn't Nozomi-chan
and Karate boy!
Wait, have you taken
the day off today?
I'll be closed for a while.
My cart got smashed by this
fancy black ride the other day.
The inside is a huge mess!
A fancy... black ride?
One of those actually splashed me
with mud. Could it be the same car?
If it had the same
crazy dude in it, yeah.
He was wearing this deep green,
all-velvet, Chinese kung-fu getup.
I'm so sorry.
No worries. If hot dogs are out,
what do you say to some ramen?
That's a nice idea, yo!
Just be sure to come
visit me again sometime!
Excuse me! Two orders
of ramen, please!
Fuku-san and Ine-san are right.
What could I possibly do about this?
Hazuki-kun, is something wrong?
Nothing. Just thinking.
There's somebody that I
can't get out of my head...
Hm? And who is that?
Lan Di.
That name...
Oh, forgive me. I couldn't
help but overhear.
Do you know him, mister?
No, I actually don't.
But from the name, I'm guessing that he's
involved in the Chinese underworld somehow.
Or even the Chinese mafia...
Are there really people like that
here in Yokosuka? How terrifying...
Well, they bypass the immigration
system by operating out of the port.
I don't know what you've stumbled
upon, but these are not savory types,
if you know what I mean.
Thanks for the meal!
AJIICHI Chinese Restaurant
Hazuki-kun, when things at your
place finally settle down will you...
come back to school?
When things start
feeling normal again.
Okay. Go easy on yourself.
Well, I'm heading this way. Bye!
Right. See ya.
The Chinese mafia? What would
they want with my father?
Whatever. Nothing I could
do about it, even if I knew.
The door's open...
Is someone inside?
The mirror. The other
one. Where is it?
"Mirror"?! You're one of them!
Give it up!
You are weak...
you cannot beat me.
Last time I ask.
There is one more
mirror. Where is it?!
Impossible for you to win!
Strength... not enough!
Ryo... it's still not enough.
You are lacking.
Keep that in mind.
I can never make
sense of your advice.
Father's advice did make sense.
I just... never
bothered to listen!
You will understand. One day.
One day... I'll understand!
Give me the mirror!
Or else I kill you.
First, accept that your
opponent is stronger than you.
And realize that the only way to win...
is to scrutinize their movements.
Coming across the sea, from a distant
land in the east, he shall appear.
A young man, unaware
of his own strength.
A strength that can
both destroy him,
and bring his
dreams to fruition.
What's going on?!
I just saw someone running away!
Somebody connected to our unwanted guests
was here. But he fled after you came.
Ine-san, please call the police!
Of course! Right away!
Hold on!
Ine-san, Fuku-san...
I've made up my mind. I need
to know why my father died.
Ryo-san?
You know, I've trained my entire
life to surpass my father,
but I never truly
paid attention to him.
I didn't understand.
That's why I need to learn
about my father's past.
And then...
That is the name of
the man you killed.
Then I can be sure that my father
was really the man I thought he was!
I think I can understand
him, the way I am now.
Ryo-san...
Is that so?
Then it seems there is no way
that I can stop you, Ryo-san.
To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei
What's that?
It's a letter that arrived shortly
after Hazuki-sensei's death.
I thought it would be
better if you didn't see it.
So I've been holding on to it.
To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei
Yuanda Zhu
"Yuanda Zhu"?
A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring
dark clouds to blot out the heavens.
A phoenix will descend from above, delivering
purple winds with a flap of its wings.
Yet even as the sky is
devoured by darkness,
a single morning star
radiates its bright light.
That long, winding
tale shall now...
begin.
Thunderclap
Daybreak
Next time: "Daybreak."
land in the east, he shall appear.
A young man, unaware
of his own strength.
A strength that can
both destroy him,
and bring his
dreams to fruition.
When he is ready,
he will seek me.
We will traverse this
barren road together.
As it was written upon the
stars, from long, long ago.
A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring
dark clouds to blot out the heavens.
A phoenix will descend from above, delivering
purple winds with a flap of its wings.
Yet even as the sky is
devoured by darkness,
a single morning star
radiates its bright light.
That long, winding
tale shall now...
begin.
November, 1986 Yokosuka
Hazuki
Okay, time to go.
Hazuki
Good luck, Ryo-san! I can't make it to
the fight, but I just know you'll win!
They'll be a celebratory
meal ready when you return.
Please, it's not
such a big deal.
It most certainly is.
She's right! This match is gonna
be your ticket into university!
Knock 'em silly!
Right.
These are some nice
fish you've got.
Thank you.
Yamagishi-san! Good morning.
Hello, Ryo-kun.
You've got a
tournament today, yes?
Stay focused.
Thank you for your guidance.
Ryo... it's still not enough.
You are lacking.
Keep that in mind.
I can never make
sense of your advice.
I'm off.
Stay safe.
Right. I will.
Meanwhile...
Bailu Village, Guilin
Good morning.
Look. In the eastern sky...
Ippon!
The 1986 Kanagawa Prefectural
High School Karate Tournament
Amazing, man! At this rate, we'll
actually win the whole thing!
Asking Hazuki to help us
out was a stroke of genius!
But his final opponent is going
to be the reigning champion...
What's the name of that school
I'm up against in the final match?
Pretty sure it was "Dweeb
High"...or something?
Never heard of it!
'Cuz it came out of nowhere after that kid
from Hazuki Dojo or whatever joined them.
I hear they're just
a bunch of noobs.
Oh yeah? It can't be much of a
dojo if I haven't heard of it.
No sweat, I'll swat
him like a fly.
Hazuki!
A word, please.
Yes?
Don't let them bother you. Just keep
your head clear and you can win this.
Maintain self-control.
I know.
Bow to each other!
Stand ready!
Begin!
W-with a single blow...
It's not your fault. Nobody has ever managed
to land a punch on me in a match before.
Ippon!
All right!
Sweet! This calls for
a big celebration!
No alcohol now, boys.
We're just going for
a bite to eat, teach.
Sorry, guys. I'm gonna pass,
I've got training this evening.
Training?! Even today?!
Yeah, and besides, Ine-san's
cooked a special meal for me.
Okay. Well, see you at school.
Yeah, you bet!
Later, man!
Yokosuka Appreciation Sale
And your drink is on the house!
Yay!
They look so good!
Thanks so much, Tom!
Chow down, ladies!
Let's dig in!
Hey! Karate boy!
I've got yet another hot dog
with your name on it today!
You know it's delicious!
Sorry, gotta get to practice.
Oh! Sorry, man! Peace!
Snow?
Well, it is pretty cold today.
Stop that!
Don't you have anything better to
do than torment children? You jerks!
Now hold on, this brat here
ruined Enoki-san's ice cream.
And Enoki-san loves ice cream!
You should be ashamed
of yourselves.
What'd you say?! Better
watch yourself, little lady!
You think that
I'm afraid of you?
You're pushing your luck!
Miss!
Harasaki, what's going on here?
Hazuki-kun!
What? You want a piece
of this, Hazuki?!
It's your call.
Bring it.
You're just asking
for a world of hurt!
Damn you!
Enoki-san...
Let's scram.
R-right.
Thanks a bunch,
mister! And miss!
Be careful on your way home.
Okay!
Goodbye!
Harasaki, did you
get any dirt on you?
Here, use this.
Thank you.
Sorry to be a bother. I'll
borrow this for a bit.
Sure. Later!
HAZUKI DOJO
Ine-san! Ine-san!!
Are you okay, Ine-san?!
Ryo-san... don't worry about me.
It's the master
who's in trouble!
My father?!
Fuku-san!
Father!
Stay back, Ryo.
For the last time.
Where is the mirror?
I will never say.
Father!
You bastard!
You are not ready to fight me.
What is your reply?
Same as it will always be.
Very well...
Then you leave me no choice.
No!
Give me the mirror.
Otherwise, I'll take
your son's life...
Wait!
The mirror... is under
the cherry tree outside...
Do you remember Sunming Zhao?
That is the name of
the man you killed.
Then... you must be...
Come.
I'll allow you to meet
death like a warrior.
Father...
Master Lan! We have it!
We're finished here.
Father! C'mon, hang in there!
Forgive me. You must
carry on alone...
No, what are you saying!
Keep friends... th-those
you love... close to you...
What? Father?! Father!
Father!
There's one more mirror
left. Find it immediately.
Sir.
Master Lan seeks... another
mirror. There is one more.
Some Days Later
Perseverance
These are all the people that Hazuki-sensei
associated with before his passing...
Very much appreciated. We
will treat them with care.
Please do everything you can.
Of course, please excuse us.
What good is gonna come of that?
Are any of those
documents really going
to lead the police to
the guys that did this?
Ryo-san...
Fuku-san, what's going
on? Who were they?
I don't know, honestly...
I have to find out! How could
this happen to my father?
Who exactly are these people?
And why did they... kill him?
Ryo-san! Do you truly intend
to pursue this on your own?
That would be exposing
yourself to great danger.
Your father would not
have wished for that.
She's right. I mean, you're
just about to start university!
You have a bright future
ahead of you, Ryo-san.
Besides, those guys are
way out of our league.
They're too much for
amateurs like us.
The police will surely bring
your father's killer to justice.
Meet on 4th Floor
In the Language Lab
Sakuragaoka Park
Are you ready? Zoom!
One more time! Zoom!
Come on, hang on tight.
Okay, dad!
Zoom!
Higher! Higher!
Zoom!
Ow, ow, ow...
You're just way
too strong for me.
Too strong, eh? Yes, perhaps
I am stronger than you.
Obviously! And there's no question
the stronger person wins in a fight!
Not so. You still
don't have enough yet.
That again? I don't
even get what you mean.
You will understand. One day.
That is the name of
the man you killed.
My father... killed a
man? That can't be...
Hazuki-kun?
Harasaki.
Um... well, I...
Oh, right! Um, this handkerchief,
the one you lent me before.
I forgot to give it back!
You didn't have to.
I heard about your
father. It's just awful...
I don't know what people say
when things like this happen,
but... I'm here if you need me!
Okay. Sorry to worry you.
Oh, hey! How about a hot dog at Tom's?
My treat! As thanks, for the other day!
Sounds like you're the
one who wants a hot dog.
No, oh, heavens!
That wasn't me...
Just be honest and
say you're hungry!
Nice to see you laugh.
Hello there, Tom-san!
Hi!
If it isn't Nozomi-chan
and Karate boy!
Wait, have you taken
the day off today?
I'll be closed for a while.
My cart got smashed by this
fancy black ride the other day.
The inside is a huge mess!
A fancy... black ride?
One of those actually splashed me
with mud. Could it be the same car?
If it had the same
crazy dude in it, yeah.
He was wearing this deep green,
all-velvet, Chinese kung-fu getup.
I'm so sorry.
No worries. If hot dogs are out,
what do you say to some ramen?
That's a nice idea, yo!
Just be sure to come
visit me again sometime!
Excuse me! Two orders
of ramen, please!
Fuku-san and Ine-san are right.
What could I possibly do about this?
Hazuki-kun, is something wrong?
Nothing. Just thinking.
There's somebody that I
can't get out of my head...
Hm? And who is that?
Lan Di.
That name...
Oh, forgive me. I couldn't
help but overhear.
Do you know him, mister?
No, I actually don't.
But from the name, I'm guessing that he's
involved in the Chinese underworld somehow.
Or even the Chinese mafia...
Are there really people like that
here in Yokosuka? How terrifying...
Well, they bypass the immigration
system by operating out of the port.
I don't know what you've stumbled
upon, but these are not savory types,
if you know what I mean.
Thanks for the meal!
AJIICHI Chinese Restaurant
Hazuki-kun, when things at your
place finally settle down will you...
come back to school?
When things start
feeling normal again.
Okay. Go easy on yourself.
Well, I'm heading this way. Bye!
Right. See ya.
The Chinese mafia? What would
they want with my father?
Whatever. Nothing I could
do about it, even if I knew.
The door's open...
Is someone inside?
The mirror. The other
one. Where is it?
"Mirror"?! You're one of them!
Give it up!
You are weak...
you cannot beat me.
Last time I ask.
There is one more
mirror. Where is it?!
Impossible for you to win!
Strength... not enough!
Ryo... it's still not enough.
You are lacking.
Keep that in mind.
I can never make
sense of your advice.
Father's advice did make sense.
I just... never
bothered to listen!
You will understand. One day.
One day... I'll understand!
Give me the mirror!
Or else I kill you.
First, accept that your
opponent is stronger than you.
And realize that the only way to win...
is to scrutinize their movements.
Coming across the sea, from a distant
land in the east, he shall appear.
A young man, unaware
of his own strength.
A strength that can
both destroy him,
and bring his
dreams to fruition.
What's going on?!
I just saw someone running away!
Somebody connected to our unwanted guests
was here. But he fled after you came.
Ine-san, please call the police!
Of course! Right away!
Hold on!
Ine-san, Fuku-san...
I've made up my mind. I need
to know why my father died.
Ryo-san?
You know, I've trained my entire
life to surpass my father,
but I never truly
paid attention to him.
I didn't understand.
That's why I need to learn
about my father's past.
And then...
That is the name of
the man you killed.
Then I can be sure that my father
was really the man I thought he was!
I think I can understand
him, the way I am now.
Ryo-san...
Is that so?
Then it seems there is no way
that I can stop you, Ryo-san.
To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei
What's that?
It's a letter that arrived shortly
after Hazuki-sensei's death.
I thought it would be
better if you didn't see it.
So I've been holding on to it.
To: Iwao Hazuki-sensei
Yuanda Zhu
"Yuanda Zhu"?
A dragon will rise from the earth, conjuring
dark clouds to blot out the heavens.
A phoenix will descend from above, delivering
purple winds with a flap of its wings.
Yet even as the sky is
devoured by darkness,
a single morning star
radiates its bright light.
That long, winding
tale shall now...
begin.
Thunderclap
Daybreak
Next time: "Daybreak."