History Manga / SubmarineSuper99

!Submarine Super 99 features examples of:

* NamesTheSame: Susumu Oki and Susumo Kodai from Anime/StarBlazers.

* NoCelebritiesWereHarmed: In the Japanese Version, Hell Deathbird is named Rudolf Hech, a CaptainErsatz of PublicDomainCharacter former No.2 Nazi figure Rudolf Hess.

* [[TwelveEpisodeAnime 13-Episode Anime]]

* BabiesEverAfter: [[spoiler: The final scene, set in the 30th Century shows a new crew for the Super 99 [[RecycledInSpace in space]], commanded by the descendants of Susumu and Ze Stroger.]]

'''Submarine Super 99''' (Japanese: 潜水艦スーパー99 Hepburn: ''Sensuikan Sūpā Nain Nain'') is a manga series written and illustrated by Creator/LeijiMatsumoto. Originally written during 1970-1972, it spawned only two volumes, and is one of the creator's lesser known works, as well as completely unrelated to [[Anime/{{Leijiverse}} his bigger universe]]. It received an AnimatedAdaptation that aired on AT-X in 2003.

* ApparentlyHumanMerfolk: The Water World Men can easily pass off as normal humans, albeit very pale-skinned ones and with [[YouGottaHaveBlueHair unusually blue-colored hair.]]

* YouWouldntShootMe: In the second episode, Susumu tries to get answers from Ze Stron and Ze Stronger while they're captive in the ship, even threatening the former with his rifle. Ze Stron calls his bluff, and Susumu relents.

'''Submarine Super 99''' (Japanese: 潜水艦スーパー99 Hepburn: ''Sensuikan Sūpā Nain Nain'') is a manga series written and illustrated by Creator/LeijiMatsumoto. Originally written during 1970-1972, it spawned only two volumes, and is one of the creator's lesser known works, as well as completely unrelated to his bigger universe. It received an AnimatedAdaptation that aired on AT-X in 2003.

* BetterToDieThanToBeKilled: [[spoiler: When his submarine is critically damaged, Hell Deathbird refuses to surrender, preferring to have the Super 99 and its crew die along with him and his ambitions.]]

* AmbitionIsEvil: Hell Deathbird is bent on conquering the oceans and won't let anything or anyone stop him.

* IfItSwimsItFlies: [[spoiler: The Super 99, in the final episode, flies out of the ocean essentially becoming an airship.]]

* WhyDontYouJustShootHim: Zigzagged. When the Ocean Empire agents believe they can get away with the Super 99, they decide to get rid of Susumu. However, the leader decides to kill Susumu with his own rifle as a gesture of "mercy", and in doing so he gives Ze Stronestro the chance to shoot him with a harpoon.

* HeelFaceTurn: [[spoiler: General Zelbert decides to surrender himself to the Super 99's crew to ally with them, but he's killed when he attempts a coup against Deathbird.]]

* DoubleAgent: [[spoiler: Ze Stronger and Ze Stronestro pretend to work for Hell Deathbird, but their true loyalty is towards Queen Ze Violencia.]]

[[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture It is the year 20XX]], and Earth's ocean is taken over by a mysterious "Ocean Empire" that carries out several attacks on vessels all over the world. The empire's military commander in chief, [[NamesToRunAwayReallyFastFrom Hell Deathbird]], demands that all shipping request his permission for sailing. Japanese forces send marine biologist Dr. Juzou Oki and his grandson Gorou to investigate the mysterious threat. They set off in an exploration submarine to investigate the attacks in the Japanese Trench; soon later, their vessel is attacked by a mysterious submarine hiding in the Trench and contact with them is lost.

Before they left, however, Gorou gave his younger brother, Susumu, a rifle modified from Type 99 rifle of the World War II era, and Juzou also entrusts him the a key bearing a "99" mark to his secret lab. Inside, Susumu discovers an advanced battle submarine, and inside it a note from his grandfather to memorize the submarine's working manual to help its crew with any technical problems. Commanded by Captain Kizuku Ooyama, the Super 99 will embark in a mission to search for Dr. Oki and Gorou, as well as unraveling the mystery behind the Ocean Empire and defeat them.

[[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture It is the year 20XX]], and Earth's ocean is taken over by a mysterious "ocean empire" that carries out several attacks on vessels all over the world. The empire's military commander in chief, [[NamesToRunAwayReallyFastFrom Hell Deathbird]], demands that all shipping request his permission for sailing. Japanese forces send marine biologist Dr. Juzou Oki and his grandson Gorou to investigate the mysterious threat. They set off in an exploration submarine to investigate the attacks in the Japanese Trench; soon later, their vessel is attacked by a mysterious submarine hiding in the Trench and contact with them is lost.

Before they left, however, Gorou gave his younger brother, Susumu, a rifle modified from Type 99 rifle of the World War II era, and Juzou also entrusts him the a key bearing a "99" mark to his secret lab. Inside, Susumu discovers and advanced battle submarine, and inside it a note from his grandfather to memorize the submarine's working manual to help its crew. Commanded by Captain Kizuku Ooyama, the Super 99 will embark in a mission to search for Dr. Oki and Gorou, as well as unraveling the mystery behind the Ocean Empire and defeat them.

* YourDaysAreNumbered: [[spoiler: Queen Ze Violencia is deathly ill and has very short time to live. She dies in the final episode.]]

'''Submarine Super 99''' (Japanese: 潜水艦スーパー99 Hepburn: ''Sensuikan Sūpā Nain Nain'') is a manga series written and illustrated by Creator/LeijiMatsumoto. Originally written during 1970-1972, it spawned only two volumes, and is one of the creator's lesser known works, as well as completely unrelated to his bigger universe. It received an AnimatedAdaptation that aired on AT-X from 2003 to 2003.