-♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's tanken da ♪ ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's bouken da ♪ [ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ [ Singing continues ] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ What?

Taihen da ♪ ♪ Hey, everybody ♪ ♪ Yes, keep on dancing ♪ ♪ Let's bouken da ♪ -All: Haniwa!

Haniwa!

Haniwa!

Haniwa!

-We, the Haniwa Genki Party, demand that you take back your statement immediately.

-All: Yes, we do.

-We, the Genki Haniwa Party, demand that you take back your statement immediately.

-All: Yes, we do.

[ All grumbling ] -♪ Doo doo dee doo dee doo doo dee doo dee doo dee doo ♪ -Oh, Gunmachan.

-Oh, Gunmachan.

-Yep.

That's me.

Hello.

-Hello, there.

-Hi, Haniwas.

-Hello there.

-So, what game are you guys playing?

-We're definitely not playing a game.

-We're engaging in a political debate.

-Political?

Sounds complicated.

-Not really.

It's very simple.

All you have to do is gather supporters.

-Gunmachan, we, the Haniwa tribe, live in a democracy, you see.

-A democracy is a government system in which the state is governed by the people, for the people, ensuring their freedom and equality.

-Democracy.

It's so difficult.

-Not really.

It's very simple.

We decide things by majority rule.

-Oh, that sounds easy then.

-Politics is actually a very simple thing.

-Got it.

Bye-bye.

-Wait!

Now, hang on a second.

-What is it?

-You see, our state is currently... -...divided between the Haniwa Genki Party and... -...its opposing party, the Genki Haniwa Party.

-Oh.

[ All moaning ] You all look the same, though.

-How could you say something like that?

-We are completely different.

-Are you sure?

-Together: Anyway... -Our two Haniwa parties currently have the exact same number of members.

Which means there's no majority, and we can't decide on anything.

-Then why not play rock, paper, scissors or draw lots?

-Certainly not.

That would be completely unfair.

The process must be completely transparent, witnessed by the gods and conducted with all fairness.

-How about having Kofun-sama decide?

-Kofun-sama is only a symbol of the Haniwa tribe.

He does not rule.

That's article one of the Haniwa Constitution.

You see, it's right here.

-Oh, okay.

-That's why we need you, Gunmachan, as an honorary Haniwa to choose a side.

-Oh, I didn't know that.

I'm an honorary Haniwa?

-Those who've visited Haniwa village over three times are automatically given the title of honorary Haniwa.

That's article 11 of the Haniwa Constitution.

-Oh, I see.

So, Gunmachan, are you with us, the Haniwa Genki Party?

-Or with us, the Genki Haniwa Party?

We need you to choose.

-It's very, very important.

-Think very hard before you choose.

-Mm... I don't know.

Um... [ All moaning ] You're basically the same.

-Gunmachan, we are aiming for a government that is of the Haniwa, by the Haniwa, and for the Haniwa.

The heavens create no one Haniwa higher or lower than any other Haniwa.

-To create a world where Haniwa live well with a well of honey water and yell "Haniwa-ha-ha."

-We aim to get all Haniwa to join hands for the creation of a safe and secure Haniwa society.

-If you join us, Gunmachan, we'll put you at the top of our Haniwa pyramid.

-Really?

-We hold our own festivals and have food stands every day.

Whoo-hoo!

-Huh?

Sounds nice.

-You're just luring him with stuff.

-Oh, yeah, well, look who's talking.

-Gunmachan's in a pickle here.

[ Bing! ]

-[ Gasps ] Gunma Power!

[ All grumbling ] -All: Huh?

-Come to think of it, we have acted childishly.

I apologize.

-Oh, no.

It was us who got too worked up.

Please forgive us.

-I'm glad you made up.

Oh, yeah.

What was it you were all trying to decide anyway?

-It's something absolutely crucial to us, Haniwa.

-The truth is... -Oh... -Fried eggs at breakfast should always be eaten with soy sauce, if you ask the Haniwa Genki Party.

-Fried eggs at breakfast should always be eaten with Worcestershire sauce, if you ask the Genki Haniwa party.

-Together: Well, Gunmachan, which do you prefer?

-Whichever, really.

-All: Waaah!

Unbelievable!

We request a formal apology immediately.

[ All grumbling ] -♪ Doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo doo dum dum ♪ -All: Gunmachan!

-What is it?

-We, the Haniwa Genki Party, demand that you all take back your statements.

-We, the Genki Haniwa Party, demand that you all take back your statements.

-We, the New Haniwa Genki Party, demand that you all take back your statements.

-We, the New Genki Haniwa Party, demand that you all take back your statements.

-The two parties have split up.

So now we have four parties.

-Huh?

-All: You have to join our party.

-Ohh... -All: You have to join our party.

-You should try rock, paper, scissors or draw lots!

[ All groan ] -Who would have thought Gunmachan was such a fast runner?

-He could definitely be seeded at the next Global Haniwa Super Field Day.

-Having so many different positions may be a good sign that democracy is alive and well.

After this, the Haniwa tribe decided to draw lots whenever there was an even split of votes.

-Haniwa power... ...at 100%.

-Today, Gunmachan is visiting the boat race stadium with uncle.

-It's another sunny day in Gunma.

-Sure is.

-I won!

Gunmachan, I was wrong!

When you dropped your ice cream, I bought the wrong ticket!

-Oh, no.

I'm sorry.

-No, no, it's wrong, but it's right.

We won!

-Oh, really?

Yay!

-I did it!

Going out together sure is fun.

-It sure is.

-All right, let's go win.

-Go win what?

-Win our bet on the order of the Haniwa Boat Race.

Your uncle's gonna be filthy rich by the time we leave.

[ Laughing ] -That's so cool.

-All right, folks, let's get this day started.

Please come gather around, y'all.

I'm about to list up some winners.

-Gan-san knows how to pick 'em.

-What's that guy over there doing?

-That's what you call a tipster.

His job is to predict the race winners.

-Oh, there are so many jobs in the world.

-Mm.

But a betting pro like moi does not need any advice at all.

[ Laughs ] -And boat number one comes in first.

Please wait while we confirm the top four finishers.

-Let's grab a bite first.

They say an army marches on its stomach.

-Yay!

-Ooh!

What do you want?

Get whatever you want.

I'm going to get the deep-fried pork cutlet bowl.

We're gonna win today.

-I'll get the ramen set.

-It comes with a side.

Do you want the sauce bowl, the offal bowl, or the curry bowl?

-Curry bowl, please.

-Let's dig in.

-Itadakimasu.

Mm, mm, mm!

Oh, that's good.

-Ah!

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Mm.

Awesome!

But I'll treat you to something even better on our way home.

[ Laughs ] -Unfortunately, uncle's boat ticket didn't come through.

Not a win, a place-show, an exacta, a quinella, a trifecta, a trio, or even a quinella place.

-[ Chuckles ] Win our bet on the order of the Haniwa Boat Race.

Your uncle's gonna be filthy rich by the time we leave.

[ Laughing ] But a betting pro like moi does not need any advice at all.

[ Laughing ] But I'll treat you to something even better on our way home.

[ Laughs ] Wrong.

So wrong.

All wrong.

-Uncle, uncle.

Boat races sure are fun.

-Gunmachan, let's go home.

-Hey!

But I'm having fun.

-The goddess Victoria won't be smiling upon me today.

-Oh, I see.

-At this rate, we won't be able to afford train tickets home.

-Yeah.

All right.

Today's final race.

I'm guessing you all are here because you sunk a lot in.

-Come on, man.

-My bad, my bad.

But, you know, if you had just listened to me from the very beginning, like I told you, then you wouldn't be here right now.

Hey, you want to see my predictions for the last race?

♪♪ -He was right.

-Told ya.

You were too cheap to pay a little, and now look what it cost you.

Y'all spent the little money you had on your own gut feelings, and now you can barely afford to ride the train home.

But the good news is, you can still win big in the last race and win some extra cash.

-[ Gasps ] -I'm in.

-Me, too.

-I'm in too.

-I'll take it.

-Count me in.

-I'm in!

Whoo!

-Huh?

Uh... -Gunmachan, you wait here with Gan-san.

♪♪ -Hey, Gan-san?

-What is it?

-Are your predictions actually right?

-[ Gulping ] Ah.

You're really one to cut to the chase, kid.

-I'm Gunmachan.

-Gunmachan.

-Mm.

-You know, if all of my race predictions came true, I'd buy my own tickets and be a millionaire by now, wouldn't I?

-Yeah.

-You catch on quick.

So I guess you could call me a fortune teller of sorts.

I get it both right and wrong.

-Oh, I see.

-You know, in fact, I would say that I'm wrong more often than not.

-Huh?

-Understand?

Kid, I sell dreams.

I sell dreams to adults who want to dream.

-Wow, that is a wonderful job.

-Aww.

Well, I think it's wonderful that you think so, Gunmachan.

-Well, that's good.

-All right.

Better get packing.

I don't want to be here when losing customers come back.

-Let's go!

[ Laughing ] -That's bad.

-I can't believe it.

-Sorry, bud.

You win some, you lose some.

The dream was nice while it lasted, right?

-N-N-No, no!

I won, I won big time!

-What?

-You are my goddess Victoria.

-I'm a man, but okay.

-Yeah.

You're right.

-What an amazing day.

-Yeah, it sure was.

-In life, you win some and you lose some.

But it sure is fun to win.

-That's good.

-Uh, by the way, Gunmachan.

-What is it?

-What we did today has to be our little secret.

-Okay.

-I guess you could say we went to watch motorsports.

-Oh.

That's okay?

-A-okay.

Ari-ori-haberi-imasokari.

-Ari-ori-haberi-imasokari.

-This is a way to memorize Japanese verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns.

It can be fun to recite at the end of a good day.

-Together: Ari-ori-haberi-imasokari.

Ari-ori-haberi-imasokari.

-Uncle power... at 100%.

-[ Coughing ] -Oh, no.

It looks like Gunmachan isn't feeling well.

Are you okay?

-I have a fever.

-Looks like it might be the flu.

-I don't feel good.

-Poor Gunmachan.

But the flu is an inevitable part of life.

-It stinks.

[ Coughing ] Oh, well, since no one's here, I can take off my mask.

-Hang on!

Hello there.

-Hello.

-Well, since I am your imaginary friend, Gunmachan, allow me to show you the curious nature of viruses.

-Viruses?

-That's right.

Here we go.

♪♪ -Wait.

What happened?

-This is a free and cool style shift unique to Japanese animation.

-Whoa!

Cool.

-Anyways, do you know how people catch the flu and show symptoms like fever and coughing?

-I don't.

-It's all because of viruses.

Viruses are matter too tiny to see with your eyes.

Bacteria are small, as well, but they are unicellular organisms.

Viruses are much smaller.

-That's real small.

-These viruses actually can't survive on their own.

-Huh?

Then how do they live?

-They enter other creatures and multiply themselves.

-Multiply?

-Yes.

Viruses have just one objective.

-Together: That is to multiply.

-Oh.

You multiplied.

-Together: We often hear of flu epidemics on the news, right?

That's the result of viruses multiplying.

-That's scary.

-In modern science, viruses are not considered organisms.

A virus is a pathogen smaller than ordinary sized bacteria.

And in the case of influenza, it's made up of about 95% protein and 5% RNA.

-I can't believe something so small is making me feel so bad.

-I know, right?

Isn't it amazing?

This is a virus.

-Hello there, Virus.

-Hello there.

-Of course, on its own, it can't do much harm.

But once it enters the body... -[ Groans loudly ] -When it enters a living host, the virus begins to multiply and evolve even though it doesn't have the structure of a cell and isn't a living organism.

-So it's not alive, But it is?

Weird.

-The basic structure of a virus is a genome surrounded by a protective protein shell known as the capsid.

Understand?

The flu virus is what causes symptoms like cold shivers, fever, muscle pain, and also sluggishness.

-Ugh.

That's so scary.

-Medicine doesn't seem to be effective if not taken within 48 hours of being infected.

-Oh.

Oh, Yeah.

So why do we wear masks?

-Masks generally aren't for our own protection, but rather to make sure we don't infect others with viruses.

-Oh, I see.

-That's right.

And do you know what is important for keeping viruses from entering into our bodies?

-Mm...oh.

Don't go see anyone and don't talk?

[ Buzzer ] -Not quite.

The best prevention is washing your hands.

-Washing hands?

-The influenza virus has a phospholipid membrane.

And soap can break down this outer layer.

When we wash our hands with soap, the virus's ability to infect drops dramatically.

-So, washing our hands is important.

-That's right.

Hand sanitizers also have the same effect as washing, but once you're infected, it's best to rest and get plenty of sleep.

It's also important to drink plenty of fluids like tea, juice, and soup.

-I'll drink a bunch of juice.

-Please do.

So, to recap, wash your hands frequently to prevent infection and wear masks to prevent spreading any infections you have to others.

-Wash your hands to protect yourself and wear masks to protect others from the virus.

-That's right.

-It's weird that cells are organisms, but, for some reason, viruses are not.

-They aren't in how we describe things today.

But our understanding may change in the future.

Huh?

-Wha?

-[ Cackling ] We're here to multiply and make more of our own.

We can even mutate and become stronger viruses as we multiply, you know?

Aren't you scared?

-[ Moans ] [ Bing! ]

Gunma Power!

-We are not living organisms, so Gunma Power won't work on us.

People always say they're gonna fight us off, but we're here for one reason only.

-We came here to multiply.

-Aah!

-Gunmachan, here.

Soap.

-Aah!

-Blast it.

We'll let you go today.

But so long as there's organisms, we'll always be around.

-There's still lots we don't know about viruses.

Some even coexist with organisms.

They really are mysterious.

-Wow.

It's cool that there's so much we don't know.

[ Coughing ] -Gunmachan, how are you feeling?

-I'd like some orange juice, please.

-Sure thing.

Hang on a moment.

[ Door closes ] -Please feel better soon so you can get back to your usual self.

-Okay.

-I hope you all are also careful to wear masks and wash your hands so that viruses don't enter your body.

-I hope so, too.

Prevention power... ...at 100%.

♪♪ [ Singing in Japanese ] ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪ ♪♪