Zipang Season 1 Episode 7 Malay Railway

In Zipang season 1 episode 7, titled "Malay Railway," the crew of the Japanese naval vessel, the Mirai, continue their journey through time and space after their unexpected arrival in 1942 during World War II. In this episode, the Mirai crew encounters a civilian Japanese cargo ship, the Tokushima Maru, which had been torpedoed by an American submarine. The Mirai immediately provides aid to the survivors of the Tokushima Maru while also investigating the cause of the attack.

The crew then discovers that the American submarine responsible for the attack is still in the area and is planning to launch yet another attack, this time on the Malayan Railway. The Mirai decides to take tactical action against the American submarine, but they must navigate their way through potentially hostile waters and avoid engagement with the other American warships in the area.

As the Mirai approaches the Malayan Railway, the crew realizes that they must act quickly to prevent the American submarine from destroying it. They formulate a plan to use their onboard helicopters to drop depth charges on the submerged American submarine.

Amidst the chaos and danger of the situation, the crew of the Mirai face a moral dilemma. Though they are fighting on behalf of their country and its interests, the Americans on the submarine are technically their allies and compatriots. The crew of the Mirai must grapple with the ethics of fighting against their own and the impact their actions could have on history.

In the end, the Mirai is successful in stopping the American submarine from bombing the Malayan Railway, and they are able to safely continue their journey through time. However, the crew's moral quandary and their growing realization that their actions may have unintended consequences for the course of history leave them shaken.

Overall, Zipang season 1 episode 7 is a thrilling and thought-provoking installment in the series, highlighting the complexities of war and the impact of individual choices on history.